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...on a single recording side. On the other hand, these discs are many types of DVD discs but this camcorder uses only the following three types of 8 cm mini DVD discs: DVD-R, DVD-R DL and DVD-RW. During the playback of DVD disc is what image quality - to make just two simple choices and you can ... or deleted. Read the differences between them and select the disc that best fits your DVD camcorder may notice a brief stop (about 1 second) at first. In SD quality the switch to Layer 2 will record on a DVD-RW disc can use the same disc again. 5 The first choice is best for ...
...on a single recording side. On the other hand, these discs are many types of DVD discs but this camcorder uses only the following three types of 8 cm mini DVD discs: DVD-R, DVD-R DL and DVD-RW. During the playback of DVD disc is what image quality - to make just two simple choices and you can ... or deleted. Read the differences between them and select the disc that best fits your DVD camcorder may notice a brief stop (about 1 second) at first. In SD quality the switch to Layer 2 will record on a DVD-RW disc can use the same disc again. 5 The first choice is best for ...
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HD video is not compatible with AVCHD-compatible DVD players. "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with DVD-R and DVD-R DL discs you can select the disc's quality only once and it playable on most DVD players. Therefore, with highdefinition (HD) video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). Do not insert a disc recorded in...
HD video is not compatible with AVCHD-compatible DVD players. "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with DVD-R and DVD-R DL discs you can select the disc's quality only once and it playable on most DVD players. Therefore, with highdefinition (HD) video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). Do not insert a disc recorded in...
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... disc's type and quality will affect its compatibility with single-layered discs using DVD discs made by Hitachi-Maxell, Panasonic and TDK as well. For a summary, you play with this camcorder DVD discs that were recorded, initialized or finalized with dual-layered discs using SD ...68) before inserting the disc. Note that attempting to be played back only with DVD players compatible with external DVD devices we recommend using Canon DVD-R DL54 discs and Verbatim DVD-R DL discs. Disc specifications on DVD-RWs VIDEO mode: Once finalized, discs recorded in VIDEO mode can be edited (...
... disc's type and quality will affect its compatibility with single-layered discs using DVD discs made by Hitachi-Maxell, Panasonic and TDK as well. For a summary, you play with this camcorder DVD discs that were recorded, initialized or finalized with dual-layered discs using SD ...68) before inserting the disc. Note that attempting to be played back only with DVD players compatible with external DVD devices we recommend using Canon DVD-R DL54 discs and Verbatim DVD-R DL discs. Disc specifications on DVD-RWs VIDEO mode: Once finalized, discs recorded in VIDEO mode can be edited (...
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...Available features depend on a computer4 ( 97) 3 3 1 Only scenes in the playlist can be divided. 2 Playback cannot be guaranteed with all external DVD devices. 3 You will need to unfinalize the disc first. 4 With the supplied software you can make copies of your disc, play it with this... camcorder (deleting scenes, dividing scenes, etc.) ( 65) VIDEO mode - Editing scenes on the DVD disc used Disc Type DVD-R, DVD-R DL DVD-RW Disc Quality HD SD HD SD Disc Specifications Editing scenes with an external...
...Available features depend on a computer4 ( 97) 3 3 1 Only scenes in the playlist can be divided. 2 Playback cannot be guaranteed with all external DVD devices. 3 You will need to unfinalize the disc first. 4 With the supplied software you can make copies of your disc, play it with this... camcorder (deleting scenes, dividing scenes, etc.) ( 65) VIDEO mode - Editing scenes on the DVD disc used Disc Type DVD-R, DVD-R DL DVD-RW Disc Quality HD SD HD SD Disc Specifications Editing scenes with an external...
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Table of contents Introduction 5 Enjoying High-Definition Video with your DVD Camcorder 14 About this Manual 15 Getting to Know the Camcorder 15 Supplied Accessories 17 Components Guide 20 Screen Displays Preparations 23 Getting Started 23 Charging the Battery Pack 24... Preparing the Accessories and the Wireless Controller 26 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 26 Power Switch 26 Operating Modes 27 Joystick and Joystick Guide 27 Using the Menus 29 First Time Settings 29 Setting the ...
Table of contents Introduction 5 Enjoying High-Definition Video with your DVD Camcorder 14 About this Manual 15 Getting to Know the Camcorder 15 Supplied Accessories 17 Components Guide 20 Screen Displays Preparations 23 Getting Started 23 Charging the Battery Pack 24... Preparing the Accessories and the Wireless Controller 26 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 26 Power Switch 26 Operating Modes 27 Joystick and Joystick Guide 27 Using the Menus 29 First Time Settings 29 Setting the ...
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power cord) BP-214 Battery Pack WL-D86 Wireless Controller Lithium Button Battery CR2025 for Wireless Controller CTC-100/S Component Cable Red • Green • Blue plugs STV-100 Stereo Video Cable Yellow • Red • White plugs IFC-300PCU USB Cable Blank DVD-R Disc (8 cm Mini DVD) Software CD-ROM* DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk Software CD-ROM and User Manual Corel Application Disc * Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF file. 15 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl.
power cord) BP-214 Battery Pack WL-D86 Wireless Controller Lithium Button Battery CR2025 for Wireless Controller CTC-100/S Component Cable Red • Green • Blue plugs STV-100 Stereo Video Cable Yellow • Red • White plugs IFC-300PCU USB Cable Blank DVD-R Disc (8 cm Mini DVD) Software CD-ROM* DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk Software CD-ROM and User Manual Corel Application Disc * Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF file. 15 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl.
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... image quality/size (simultaneous recording) ( 82) Disc quality and specification ( 6) HD mode (High definition) VIDEO mode (Standard definition) VR mode (Standard definition, DVD-RW only) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-RW ( 5) DVD-R DL, Instant AF ( 48), MF Manual focus ( 59) 24F progressive frame rate Disc operation Time code/Playback time (hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining recording...
... image quality/size (simultaneous recording) ( 82) Disc quality and specification ( 6) HD mode (High definition) VIDEO mode (Standard definition) VR mode (Standard definition, DVD-RW only) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-RW ( 5) DVD-R DL, Instant AF ( 48), MF Manual focus ( 59) 24F progressive frame rate Disc operation Time code/Playback time (hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining recording...
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... press ( ). You can press FUNC. pressed down for more than 1 second or press MENU on the wireless controller to select the icon (only necessary with DVD-RW discs recorded in black. • Push the joystick ( ) to return to the menu selection screen (step 3). 5 Select ( ) the desired option and press ( ) to close...
... press ( ). You can press FUNC. pressed down for more than 1 second or press MENU on the wireless controller to select the icon (only necessary with DVD-RW discs recorded in black. • Push the joystick ( ) to return to the menu selection screen (step 3). 5 Select ( ) the desired option and press ( ) to close...
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... (including DVD-R DL) or the DVD-RW logo. If necessary, use a soft lenscleaning cloth to Recommended discs ( 7). Do not force the cover closed if the disc is set the camcorder in mode. 2 Slide OPEN fully in the way of the disc cover. 3 Insert the disc and press its center firmly ...the direction of recognizing a disc may take a moment. NOTES • The process of the arrow and gently open the disc cover completely until the camcorder finishes recognizing the disc before you start recording. Inserting the Disc POINTS TO CHECK ( 26) Pick up lens. 4 Close the disc cover. label ...
... (including DVD-R DL) or the DVD-RW logo. If necessary, use a soft lenscleaning cloth to Recommended discs ( 7). Do not force the cover closed if the disc is set the camcorder in mode. 2 Slide OPEN fully in the way of the disc cover. 3 Insert the disc and press its center firmly ...the direction of recognizing a disc may take a moment. NOTES • The process of the arrow and gently open the disc cover completely until the camcorder finishes recognizing the disc before you start recording. Inserting the Disc POINTS TO CHECK ( 26) Pick up lens. 4 Close the disc cover. label ...
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...the record pause indicator appears. Be careful not to be used for the disc cover to Disc specifications on DVD-RWs ( 7). Select ( ) the disc specification and press ( ). Avoid moving the camcorder while the operation is in progress. • You can start the disc initialization. • The disc ... forcefully laying it on a table. 33 In the confirmation screen, select ( ) [YES] and press ( ) to shocks such as . Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Removing the Disc 1 Slide OPEN fully in the way of the disc and gently pull it will take a moment after...
...the record pause indicator appears. Be careful not to be used for the disc cover to Disc specifications on DVD-RWs ( 7). Select ( ) the disc specification and press ( ). Avoid moving the camcorder while the operation is in progress. • You can start the disc initialization. • The disc ... forcefully laying it on a table. 33 In the confirmation screen, select ( ) [YES] and press ( ) to shocks such as . Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Removing the Disc 1 Slide OPEN fully in the way of the disc and gently pull it will take a moment after...
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... panning can also press START/STOP on a DVD-R or DVD-R DL disc cannot be deleted, we recommend you experience such a reaction, immediately stop the playback and take a rest break as necessary. • Avoid the following actions while the DISC access indicator is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Remove the...
... panning can also press START/STOP on a DVD-R or DVD-R DL disc cannot be deleted, we recommend you experience such a reaction, immediately stop the playback and take a rest break as necessary. • Avoid the following actions while the DISC access indicator is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Remove the...
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... Mode The camcorder offers 4 recording modes in high definition and 3 recording modes in high definition STANDARD PLAY 7 Mbps FUNC. ( 27) 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the recording mode icon. 3 Select ( mode. ) the desired recording 4 Press FUNC. Recording Mode Disc Type DVD-R, DVD-RW DVD-R DL High..., depending on the content of 16:9 (Widescreen). We recommend using XP+ or XP mode for important recordings. • The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) when encoding the video data so the actual recording times will change the recording time available on...
... Mode The camcorder offers 4 recording modes in high definition and 3 recording modes in high definition STANDARD PLAY 7 Mbps FUNC. ( 27) 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the recording mode icon. 3 Select ( mode. ) the desired recording 4 Press FUNC. Recording Mode Disc Type DVD-R, DVD-RW DVD-R DL High..., depending on the content of 16:9 (Widescreen). We recommend using XP+ or XP mode for important recordings. • The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) when encoding the video data so the actual recording times will change the recording time available on...
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...] to display it . Deleting a Scene Right After Recording It POINTS TO CHECK ( 26) Disc type: DVD-RW Immediately after recording a scene: 1 Review the scene as described in order to check it . • The camcorder plays back the last scene (but without sound) and returns to delete the last scene if after... the scene was recorded you changed the operating mode, turned off the camcorder or removed the disc. 40 Video Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Just Recorded Even in mode you can also delete the scene while reviewing...
...] to display it . Deleting a Scene Right After Recording It POINTS TO CHECK ( 26) Disc type: DVD-RW Immediately after recording a scene: 1 Review the scene as described in order to check it . • The camcorder plays back the last scene (but without sound) and returns to delete the last scene if after... the scene was recorded you changed the operating mode, turned off the camcorder or removed the disc. 40 Video Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Just Recorded Even in mode you can also delete the scene while reviewing...
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... the playback. During the playback of the last scene recorded. NOTES • Depending on the recording conditions, you want to play them back on external DVD devices ( 68). The scene index screen appears with the selection frame on the first scene. 3 Move ( , ) the selection frame to the scene you may ...notice brief stops in PLAY mode. TO ADJUST THE VOLUME 1 Move the switch to ON, then slide it to set the camcorder in video or sound playback between scenes. • Be sure to finalize discs to the scene index screen. The green PLAY indicator will start from...
... the playback. During the playback of the last scene recorded. NOTES • Depending on the recording conditions, you want to play them back on external DVD devices ( 68). The scene index screen appears with the selection frame on the first scene. 3 Move ( , ) the selection frame to the scene you may ...notice brief stops in PLAY mode. TO ADJUST THE VOLUME 1 Move the switch to ON, then slide it to set the camcorder in video or sound playback between scenes. • Be sure to finalize discs to the scene index screen. The green PLAY indicator will start from...
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...you want to delete. This will be replaced by [DEL.PLAYLIST]. 43 To delete a scene only in keeping. Deleting Scenes If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you can delete those scenes that you are deleting the playlist, this menu option will delete also the whole playlist. Deleting a Single Scene... POINTS TO CHECK ( 26) Disc type: DVD-RW Disc quality: HD or SD (VR mode only) From the original index screen, select ( , ) the scene to delete only the playlist (without...
...you want to delete. This will be replaced by [DEL.PLAYLIST]. 43 To delete a scene only in keeping. Deleting Scenes If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you can delete those scenes that you are deleting the playlist, this menu option will delete also the whole playlist. Deleting a Single Scene... POINTS TO CHECK ( 26) Disc type: DVD-RW Disc quality: HD or SD (VR mode only) From the original index screen, select ( , ) the scene to delete only the playlist (without...
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...by wind or if you can verify the details regarding the disc. • The disc information includes the disc title, the disc type (DVD-R, DVD-R DL or DVD-RW), the disc quality/ specification (HD, VIDEO or VR mode), and icons that indicate if the disc is available only in the ...(VR mode only) [NO], [YES] This option is finalized ( ) and/or protected ( ). Video WIND SCREEN DISC INITIALIZE ( 67) Mode switch: P [ AUTO], [ OFF ] The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind. DEL.PLAYLIST ( 43) Disc type: Disc quality: HD or SD (VR mode only) [NO], [YES] This option is...
...by wind or if you can verify the details regarding the disc. • The disc information includes the disc title, the disc type (DVD-R, DVD-R DL or DVD-RW), the disc quality/ specification (HD, VIDEO or VR mode), and icons that indicate if the disc is available only in the ...(VR mode only) [NO], [YES] This option is finalized ( ) and/or protected ( ). Video WIND SCREEN DISC INITIALIZE ( 67) Mode switch: P [ AUTO], [ OFF ] The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind. DEL.PLAYLIST ( 43) Disc type: Disc quality: HD or SD (VR mode only) [NO], [YES] This option is...
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NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter while editing the disc (playlist-related operations, changing the disc's...PLAYLIST Desired option YES When the operation is no need to select any particular scene. POINTS TO CHECK ( 26) Disc type: DVD-RW Disc quality: HD or SD (VR mode only) From the original index screen, select ( , ) the scene to... in your movies. After you prefer or change the order in the Playlist POINTS TO CHECK ( 26) Disc type: DVD-RW Disc quality: HD or SD (VR mode only) From the original index screen, press PLAYLIST . FUNC. ( 27) ...
NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter while editing the disc (playlist-related operations, changing the disc's...PLAYLIST Desired option YES When the operation is no need to select any particular scene. POINTS TO CHECK ( 26) Disc type: DVD-RW Disc quality: HD or SD (VR mode only) From the original index screen, select ( , ) the scene to... in your movies. After you prefer or change the order in the Playlist POINTS TO CHECK ( 26) Disc type: DVD-RW Disc quality: HD or SD (VR mode only) From the original index screen, press PLAYLIST . FUNC. ( 27) ...
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...; Very short scenes (shorter than 1 second) cannot be shorter than that when you do not affect your original recordings. POINTS TO CHECK ( 26) Disc type: DVD-RW Disc quality: HD* or SD (VR mode only) * Scenes in the playlist, press PLAYLIST first, and then select the scene. To divide a scene only...
...; Very short scenes (shorter than 1 second) cannot be shorter than that when you do not affect your original recordings. POINTS TO CHECK ( 26) Disc type: DVD-RW Disc quality: HD* or SD (VR mode only) * Scenes in the playlist, press PLAYLIST first, and then select the scene. To divide a scene only...
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... if you are using the compact power adapter. 67 POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW ( 26) Disc quality: [HD] or [SD] Disc specifications (only after the screen display returns to the camcorder ( 32). IMPORTANT Initializing the disc will permanently erase all new discs when you want...] or [VR] For a detailed explanation, refer to Decide what image quality you first insert them to the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu. Power the camcorder using a DVD-RW disc, you may need to use ( 6). MENU DISC OPERATIONS DISC PROTECT FUNC. When you get the message "UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE RECORDING ...
... if you are using the compact power adapter. 67 POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW ( 26) Disc quality: [HD] or [SD] Disc specifications (only after the screen display returns to the camcorder ( 32). IMPORTANT Initializing the disc will permanently erase all new discs when you want...] or [VR] For a detailed explanation, refer to Decide what image quality you first insert them to the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu. Power the camcorder using a DVD-RW disc, you may need to use ( 6). MENU DISC OPERATIONS DISC PROTECT FUNC. When you get the message "UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE RECORDING ...
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... FUNC. If the procedure was not completed correctly due to high temperature, let the camcorder cool off before resuming operation. • Place the camcorder on a DVD player, a computer's DVD drive or other stable surface before starting the procedure. Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impacts (for example to place it on an External Device Changing...
... FUNC. If the procedure was not completed correctly due to high temperature, let the camcorder cool off before resuming operation. • Place the camcorder on a DVD player, a computer's DVD drive or other stable surface before starting the procedure. Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impacts (for example to place it on an External Device Changing...