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The first choice is what image quality - 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. DVD-R DL Best for you can use the same disc again. 5 or physical media - The second choice is best for Recording Time Dual-layered...
The first choice is what image quality - 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. DVD-R DL Best for you can use the same disc again. 5 or physical media - The second choice is best for Recording Time Dual-layered...
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... mode. This is composed of free space on what image quality you may be reused (DVD-R or DVD-R DL), the disc can play back the disc you to eject the disc. To finalize a DVD-R DL disc, the camcorder has to Canon camcorders compliant with highdefinition (HD) video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). that the...
... mode. This is composed of free space on what image quality you may be reused (DVD-R or DVD-R DL), the disc can play back the disc you to eject the disc. To finalize a DVD-R DL disc, the camcorder has to Canon camcorders compliant with highdefinition (HD) video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). that the...
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...-layered discs using the supplied discs and Hitachi-Maxell HG series DVD discs; Recommended discs The camcorder's performance was tested** with external devices. The disc's type and quality will affect its compatibility with single-layered discs using Canon DVD-R DL54 discs and Verbatim DVD-R DL discs. Note that attempting to record or play them back...
...-layered discs using the supplied discs and Hitachi-Maxell HG series DVD discs; Recommended discs The camcorder's performance was tested** with external devices. The disc's type and quality will affect its compatibility with single-layered discs using Canon DVD-R DL54 discs and Verbatim DVD-R DL discs. Note that attempting to record or play them back...
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...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...
...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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The display will not get in the way of the arrow and gently open the disc cover completely until the camcorder finishes recognizing the disc before you start recording. The disc initialization screen will appear when a new disc is first inserted if the / switch is clean. ...) or the DVD-RW logo. Before inserting the disc be sure to remove any fingerprints, dirt buildup or smudges from the disc surface. Wait until it clicks in place. Inserting the Disc POINTS TO CHECK ( 26) Pick up lens. 4 Close the disc cover. Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it...
The display will not get in the way of the arrow and gently open the disc cover completely until the camcorder finishes recognizing the disc before you start recording. The disc initialization screen will appear when a new disc is first inserted if the / switch is clean. ...) or the DVD-RW logo. Before inserting the disc be sure to remove any fingerprints, dirt buildup or smudges from the disc surface. Wait until it clicks in place. Inserting the Disc POINTS TO CHECK ( 26) Pick up lens. 4 Close the disc cover. Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it...
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... Select ( ) the quality to be used for the disc cover to open the disc cover completely until it stops. • Do not subject the camcorder to use ( 6). • Only if you slide OPEN after sliding OPEN for recording the disc. Select ( ) the disc specification and press ( ).... Avoid moving the camcorder while the operation is on or flashing do not subject the camcorder to Disc specifications on DVD-RWs ( 7). IMPORTANT When you inserted a DVD-RW disc and selected [SD], continue to step to start recording movies once the ...
... Select ( ) the quality to be used for the disc cover to open the disc cover completely until it stops. • Do not subject the camcorder to use ( 6). • Only if you slide OPEN after sliding OPEN for recording the disc. Select ( ) the disc specification and press ( ).... Avoid moving the camcorder while the operation is on or flashing do not subject the camcorder to Disc specifications on DVD-RWs ( 7). IMPORTANT When you inserted a DVD-RW disc and selected [SD], continue to step to start recording movies once the ...
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... recording first to shooting movies, including recording, playback, menu options, and disc operations. Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use a DVD-RW disc to make the test recordings. ( 26) 1 Move the switch to ON to set the camcorder in permanent data loss. 35 Since recordings made on or flashing. If you use...
... recording first to shooting movies, including recording, playback, menu options, and disc operations. Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use a DVD-RW disc to make the test recordings. ( 26) 1 Move the switch to ON to set the camcorder in permanent data loss. 35 Since recordings made on or flashing. If you use...
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...the content of the scenes. Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on a single recording side). Recording Mode Disc Type DVD-R, DVD-RW DVD-R DL High Definition 15 min. 20 min. 25 min. 27 min. 36 min. 45 min. again to match that of your ...TV. The following table gives approximate recording times with a brand new DVD disc (on the disc. NOTES • Recording in standard definition. In standard definition, you a longer recording time; Selecting the Recording Mode The camcorder offers 4 recording modes in high definition and 3 recording modes in LP...
...the content of the scenes. Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on a single recording side). Recording Mode Disc Type DVD-R, DVD-RW DVD-R DL High Definition 15 min. 20 min. 25 min. 27 min. 36 min. 45 min. again to match that of your ...TV. The following table gives approximate recording times with a brand new DVD disc (on the disc. NOTES • Recording in standard definition. In standard definition, you a longer recording time; Selecting the Recording Mode The camcorder offers 4 recording modes in high definition and 3 recording modes in LP...
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If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you changed the operating mode, turned off the camcorder or removed the disc. 40 Video Reviewing and ...Avoid any other operations on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display it. • The camcorder plays back the last scene (but without sound) and returns to check it . 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward . •... If does not appear on the camcorder while the scene is being deleted. • You will not be able to delete the last scene if after recording...
If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you changed the operating mode, turned off the camcorder or removed the disc. 40 Video Reviewing and ...Avoid any other operations on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display it. • The camcorder plays back the last scene (but without sound) and returns to check it . 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward . •... If does not appear on the camcorder while the scene is being deleted. • You will not be able to delete the last scene if after recording...
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NOTES • Depending on the recording conditions, you want to play back. 4 Press / 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. DURING PLAYBACK 5 Press / again to pause the playback. 6 Press to stop the playback and return to set the camcorder in video or sound playback between scenes. • Be sure to finalize discs to begin the playback. The green PLAY indicator will start from the...
NOTES • Depending on the recording conditions, you want to play back. 4 Press / 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. DURING PLAYBACK 5 Press / again to pause the playback. 6 Press to stop the playback and return to set the camcorder in video or sound playback between scenes. • Be sure to finalize discs to begin the playback. The green PLAY indicator will start from the...
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... SD (VR mode only) [NO], [YES] This option is set to [ OFF ]. Video WIND SCREEN DISC INITIALIZE ( 67) Mode switch: P [ AUTO], [ OFF ] The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors. • The wind screen cannot be suppressed along with the sound of wind. When recording...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 ...
... SD (VR mode only) [NO], [YES] This option is set to [ OFF ]. Video WIND SCREEN DISC INITIALIZE ( 67) Mode switch: P [ AUTO], [ OFF ] The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors. • The wind screen cannot be suppressed along with the sound of wind. When recording...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 ...
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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...Moving Scenes in which they will be played back, without affecting your original recordings. 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 ... playlist only the scenes 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 . Managing Scenes ...
NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter while editing the disc (playlist-related operations, changing the disc...Moving Scenes in which they will be played back, without affecting your original recordings. 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 ... playlist only the scenes 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 . Managing Scenes ...
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...You need to initialize it , or in order to the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu. The lost original recordings cannot be recovered. POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW ( 26) Disc quality: [HD] or [SD] Disc specifications (only after the screen display returns to change the video quality (HD/SD) ...detailed explanation, refer to Decide what image quality you want to completely erase the disc to the camcorder ( 32). Power the camcorder using a DVD-RW disc, you may need to use ( 6). You can also initialize a DVD-RW disc when you first insert them to reuse it if you get the message "UNABLE TO...
...You need to initialize it , or in order to the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu. The lost original recordings cannot be recovered. POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW ( 26) Disc quality: [HD] or [SD] Disc specifications (only after the screen display returns to change the video quality (HD/SD) ...detailed explanation, refer to Decide what image quality you want to completely erase the disc to the camcorder ( 32). Power the camcorder using a DVD-RW disc, you may need to use ( 6). You can also initialize a DVD-RW disc when you first insert them to reuse it if you get the message "UNABLE TO...
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... and press ( ) to the TV. YES * Only when using a DVD-RW recorded in HD quality, or in normal room temperatures. MENU* DISC OPERATIONS DISC TITLE Enter the title (up to high temperature, let the camcorder cool off before resuming operation. • Place the camcorder on an External Device Changing the Disc Title Otherwise...
... and press ( ) to the TV. YES * Only when using a DVD-RW recorded in HD quality, or in normal room temperatures. MENU* DISC OPERATIONS DISC TITLE Enter the title (up to high temperature, let the camcorder cool off before resuming operation. • Place the camcorder on an External Device Changing the Disc Title Otherwise...
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...DISC OPERATIONS] menu. FUNC. ( 28) FUNC. POINTS TO CHECK ( 26) Power the camcorder using a DVD-RW recorded in HD quality, or in SD quality (VR mode). DVD-RW * HD quality DVD-RW * SD quality (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW SD quality (VR mode) * You will open the menu directly on the disc. ...Finalizing the Disc The time required to the disc. • Do not finalize with this camcorder discs that were not recorded using it. Close the menu only after Disc Finalization Additional Recordings DVD-R/DVD-R DL - • Depending on the type of disc and the disc specification, after finalizing ...
...DISC OPERATIONS] menu. FUNC. ( 28) FUNC. POINTS TO CHECK ( 26) Power the camcorder using a DVD-RW recorded in HD quality, or in SD quality (VR mode). DVD-RW * HD quality DVD-RW * SD quality (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW SD quality (VR mode) * You will open the menu directly on the disc. ...Finalizing the Disc The time required to the disc. • Do not finalize with this camcorder discs that were not recorded using it. Close the menu only after Disc Finalization Additional Recordings DVD-R/DVD-R DL - • Depending on the type of disc and the disc specification, after finalizing ...
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...using the compact power adapter. 71 You can be Unfinalized DVD-R/DVD-R DL - NOTES In order to play back a DVD-R DL you need to high temperature, let the camcorder cool off before resuming operation. • Place the camcorder on a table or other stable surface before starting the ...procedure. If the procedure was finalized. DVD-RW HD quality DVD-RW SD quality (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW SD quality (VR mode) - Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impacts (for example to place it . Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc ...
...using the compact power adapter. 71 You can be Unfinalized DVD-R/DVD-R DL - NOTES In order to play back a DVD-R DL you need to high temperature, let the camcorder cool off before resuming operation. • Place the camcorder on a table or other stable surface before starting the ...procedure. If the procedure was finalized. DVD-RW HD quality DVD-RW SD quality (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW SD quality (VR mode) - Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impacts (for example to place it . Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc ...
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...the playback picture will be muted while the STV-100 Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder. • We recommend powering the camcorder using connection type 1 ( 54). Connecting Connect the camcorder to the TV following settings as the video input the same terminal to which you connected ... Playback 1 Turn on the camcorder and the connected TV or VCR. Terminal on the Connected Device STV-100 Stereo Video Cable (supplied) Yellow White Red VIDEO AUDIO L R Playback on a TV Screen This section explains how to play back the disc with another DVD device refer to the external ...
...the playback picture will be muted while the STV-100 Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder. • We recommend powering the camcorder using connection type 1 ( 54). Connecting Connect the camcorder to the TV following settings as the video input the same terminal to which you connected ... Playback 1 Turn on the camcorder and the connected TV or VCR. Terminal on the Connected Device STV-100 Stereo Video Cable (supplied) Yellow White Red VIDEO AUDIO L R Playback on a TV Screen This section explains how to play back the disc with another DVD device refer to the external ...
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...8226; Occasionally the operation sound can be heard. • After using the camcorder for a while - before resuming use. When a subject - remove the battery pack. This is loaded or not. Consult a Canon Service Center. - When a subject flits across in front of CMOS image ... it cool down before resuming operation. occasionally. under some types of DVD disc you inserted. 5 The camcorder vibrates. The camcorder has malfunctioned. Cannot open the disc cover to devices that the camcorder supports the type of fluorescent, mercury or sodium lamps. Restore the ...
...8226; Occasionally the operation sound can be heard. • After using the camcorder for a while - before resuming use. When a subject - remove the battery pack. This is loaded or not. Consult a Canon Service Center. - When a subject flits across in front of CMOS image ... it cool down before resuming operation. occasionally. under some types of DVD disc you inserted. 5 The camcorder vibrates. The camcorder has malfunctioned. Cannot open the disc cover to devices that the camcorder supports the type of fluorescent, mercury or sodium lamps. Restore the ...