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Remarkable Rewards, Extraordinary Results!
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How to motivate high-salaried salespeople
In retrospect, it makes perfect sense, but Tim Houlihan, Vice President of Reward Systems at Minneapolis-based BI, recalls being initially surprised when his company was hired by Barneys New York to oversee an incentive program for sales associates. Many of the sales floor employees at the famous upscale department store chain are well-off.
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They arent working at Barneys for the money. Theyre working there for discounts and the access to stuff, Houlihan says. He knew instantly that the incentive program would be successful. Participants earned points for selling specific brands and could redeem those points for high-end merchandise. It had nothing to do with money. They didnt need more money, he says. Its a good bet that high-earning sales reps on your team are in a similar situation. Many companies assume that salespeople making six-figure salaries are driven by money and will respond best to cash incentives. Houlihan respectfully disagrees. I dont doubt that more cash will get more performance, but how much more? The really big changes in performance come when you offer something other than money, he says.

Lock in on luxury

Why does a $2,000 gas grill motivate a top-performing salesperson more than a $2,000 bonus? Two words: hedonic luxuries. As reported in our cover story last fall (Why Cash Incentives Fail is available on our Web site), people are hesitant to spend money on non-essentials even if they earn a substantial income. Behavioral economists have long known that consumers often experience an immediate pain of paying, which can weaken the pleasure derived from consumption or discourage purchases altogether. BI creates incentive programs for companies worldwide. Less than 1 percent of participants earn $5,000 or more in AwardperQs points, but the overarching concept of motivating with luxuries works across the board. Were all hardwired the same, says Houlihan. No matter how much you make, theres something that everybody wants that they wont buy for themselves. Incentive pay earned for hitting a predetermined quota typically is lumped in with overall salary and used to pay bills or stuffed into savings accounts. Theres little halo value to the award, which explains why, in Houlihans words, cash can only buy a certain amount of extra effort. Indeed, research by Ran Kivetz, a professor of marketing at Columbia University Graduate School of Business, shows that a significant number of people (as much as 39 percent) will precommit to indulgence by selecting a luxury item as a reward over a cash amount of equal or greater value. It makes sense, many incentive experts argue, to lock your program participants into the luxury category and not provide a cash option. People are willing to work harder for hedonic luxuries, Kivetz says. When they start thinking about dollars, they become more rational, more economical and less willing to work for it.
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Energized by Exclusivity

Some sales managers settle for cash incentives because they figure they cant select what will motivate their high earners. Tim Houlihan says theyve got it half right. You cant predict what energizes each salesperson, but its unlikely to be more money. If youre a mortgage banker on Wall Street, Im not going to be able to pick an item for you that youre necessarily going to want. But I can show you a whole basket of luxuries and something is bound to spark your interest, he says. Initially, clients are concerned that their high-salaried salespeople wont find that basket of awards motivating. Oftentimes, Houlihan counters, its not the dollar value of incentives offered through programs, but rather their exclusivity. One company took its top-gun salespeople to fly MiGs over Moscow; others have provided award-winners private audiences with celebrities or behind-the-scenes tours they couldnt experience on their own.

MiGs over Moscow and other exclusive awards

3 Things to Remember

Some people like Yanni.
Medtronic Knows How To Pamper Its Stars
Count Medtronic, a world leader in medical technology, among those companies that prefer to reward top-performing, highsalaried salespeople with merchandise and travel rather than cash. Participants actually like it better than cash and it doesnt conflict with our compensation program, says Jane Kopp Houlihan, a sales analyst at the Minneapolis-based FORTUNE 500 Company. She is responsible for setting sales quotas, completing revenue trend analyses, and overseeing sales incentive efforts for more than 100 highly compensated sales reps. Medtronic has used BIs AwardperQs program to motivate top performers for the past three years. The companys compensation director told Houlihan in a note that at least 10 sales reps approached him at a recent conference to express how much they enjoyed the AwardperQs program. Medtronic also has awarded a top salesperson a $1,500 HDTV, a $20,000 Harley Davidson bike and numerous trips. They also have held drawings for a Harley Davidson and HDTVs. The drawings create a lot of enthusiasm and excitement, but the downside of a drawing is that someone with only one ticket can win the big prize while the hard-working rep with 30 tickets can go home with nothing.
Theres no accounting for taste, so avoid
the one-reward-fits-all approach. BI Senior
Vice President John Jacks favorite answer to Only the chicken knows.
the riddle, why did the chicken cross the road?
Experiences cant be duplicated.
Travel is a popular incentive for high earners
because its the ultimate indulgence. Houlihan says travel is often thought of as more savoring. Be sure to provide something more than tickets to a destination, however. Create an experience that cant be duplicated.

Dont drag it out.

A tendency when using expensive rewards is to lengthen the incentive programs time frame. Thats a mistake, says Houlihan. The trip to Maui for top performers at the end of the year is more recognition rather than incentive. Its hard to keep people engaged in something for a full year. Very few people in our society pursue long-term goals. Allowing participants to accrue points better results. from several three-month programs will produce

Whats My Motivation?

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Dont over-think the reward. Most top performers are self-driven. When Ive had the opportunity to run focus groups for high-earning salespeople, so much of what motivates them is the challenge itself and the recognition of being No. 1 when the competition is stiff, says Tim Houlihan of BI. I remember one guy asking how high the goals in a program would be? How high do you think they need to be? I asked. He said hes typically at 120 percent of quota. Whatever the top level is, Im going for it. When he said that, I immediately knew that he is a guy who competes against himself. He just wants to be challenged. Its sad to say, but it really wasnt about the rewards at all. It was all about his intrinsic motivation. But if he could connect his own personal goal to achieve something above and beyond with a lifestyle item that he couldnt afford or wouldnt afford, it would be icing on the cake.

PUB.DIM-763

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Cmara DVD Camscope DVD

DVD Camcorder
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This instruction manual explains how to install the software, connect the camcorder to a computer, and download still images from a disc or a memory card to a computer. Ce manuel dinstruction explique comment installer le logiciel, connecter le camscope lordinateur et transfrer des photos partir dun disque ou dune carte mmoire sur un ordinateur. En este manual de instrucciones se explica cmo instalar el software, conectar la videocmara a un ordenador, y descargar imgenes fijas de un disco o una tarjeta de memoria a un ordenador.
Important Usage Instructions

Introduction

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DVD Camcorder, DC22 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital video camcorder must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600
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Additional Information

Trouble? Troubleshooting...90 List of Messages....94 Dos and Donts Handling Precautions...99 Maintenance/Others...102 Using the Camcorder Abroad...103 General Information System Diagram....104 Optional Accessories...105 Product Codes...106 Specifications....107 Index...109

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC22. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting table ( 90).
Conventions Used in the Manual
IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder operation. NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that apply if the function described is not available in all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder should be set, the type of disc required, etc.). : Reference page number. Screen refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen. The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.

First Time Settings

Changing the Time Zone

Default value

Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on screen. Menu options in boldface indicate the default setting (for example [ON], [OFF]). Menu item shown at its default position Buttons and switches to be operated Names of buttons and switches other than the multi selector are indicated within a button frame (for example MENU ).

Changing the Language

Options
[DEUTSCH] [ENGLISH] [ESPAOL] [FRANAIS] [ITALIANO] [POLSKI] [ [ [ [ [ [ ] ] ] ] ]

DATE/TIME SETUP

T.ZONE/DST NEW YORK
1 Press MENU. 2 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP]

and press (

DISPLAY SETUP

3 Select (

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

). ) [T.ZONE/DST] and press ( ). The time zone setting appears. The default setting is New York. Select ( ) your time zone and press ( ). To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone with the mark next to the area.
1 Press MENU. 2 Select ( ) [DISPLAY SETUP] and

press ( press (

Time Zones
Once you have set the time zone, date and time, you do not need to reset the clock every time you travel to another time zone. Select the time zone referring to the date and time displayed on the screen.
3 Select ( 4 Select ( 5 Press
). ) [LANGUAGE ] and ). , ) the desired option and press ( ). MENU to close the menu. NOTES
Time Zones and Difference from GMT/UTC
London Paris Cairo Moscow Dubai Karachi Dacca Bangkok Singapore Tokyo GMT/UTC +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8 +9
If you changed the language by mistake, follow the mark next to the menu item to change the setting. The displays and that appear on screen while changing the print and direct transfer settings will not change regardless of the language selected.

Wireless Controller WL-D86
START/STOP button ( 30) FUNC. button ( 27) MENU button ( 27) PLAYLIST button ( 63) Navigation buttons ( / / / ) PREV./NEXT buttons: Scene skip ( 34)/ Index screen page up/down ( 33) Reverse SEARCH button ( 34) / Reverse SLOW button ( 34) PLAY button ( 33) PAUSE button ( 33) STOP button ( 33) PHOTO button ( 31) Zoom buttons ( 33) SET button Forward SEARCH button ( 34) / Forward SLOW button ( 34) DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 37)

Screen Displays

Recording Movies
Operating mode ( 13) Recording program ( 46) White balance ( 51) Image effect ( 52) Digital effects ( 59) Recording mode ( 44) Still image quality/size ( 53) Self timer ( 57) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW ( 6) Disc specification (VIDEO mode, VR mode) ( 6) Finalized disc mark ( 71) Recording reminder Manual focus ( 50) Image stabilizer ( 38) Disc operation Time code (hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining recording time on disc ( 30) Widescreen mode ( 31) Wind screen ( 39) Remote sensor mode ( 23) LED light ( 58) Level marker ( 41) Zoom ( 33), Exposure ( 49) Metering mode ( 50) Drive mode ( 55) Number of still images available on the card, on the disc Remaining battery charge AF frame ( 50) Camcorder shake warning ( 38) Flash ( 58) AF/AE locked during still image recording ( 31)

Recording Still Images

Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording. This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short. Disc operation Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast reverse playback, Slow playback, Slow reverse playback, Frame advance, Frame reverse Remaining recording time When there is no more disc space available, END will be displayed and the recording will stop.
Number of still images available on the card/disc flashing in red: No card in green: 6 or more images in yellow: 1 to 5 images in red: No more images can be recorded When viewing the still images, the display will always be in green. will be displayed instead of for still images on the disc. Depending on the recording conditions, the number of still images available displayed may not decrease even after a recording has been made, or may decrease by 2 still images at once. Card/Disc Access Display is displayed next to the number of images available while the camcorder is writing on the memory card or disc. Remaining battery charge

TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK
Slide down BATT. to release the battery pack, and pull out the battery pack holding it from the ridge on its bottom part.
Charging, Recording and Playback Times with the BP-208 Battery Pack
The charging time of the BP-208 battery pack is 155 min. The recording and playback times given in the table on the previous page are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording or playback conditions. IMPORTANT
Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After you turn off the power switch to important file allocation data is updated on the disc. Be sure to wait until the LCD display is completely off. You may hear some noise from the compact power adapter during use. This is not a malfunction. We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 C and 30 C (50 F and 86 F). Outside the temperature range of 0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F), the charging will not start. Do not connect to the camcorders DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder. To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc.

Preparing the Camcorder

1 Turn on the camcorder.
The lens cover will open automatically.

2 Adjust the viewfinder.

Keep the LCD panel closed to use the viewfinder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever as necessary.

3 Fasten the grip belt.

Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the start/stop button with your thumb.
The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight. If the wireless controller does not work, check that [WL.REMOTE] is not set to [OFF ] ( 42). When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller, or when it can only be operated at a very close range, replace the battery.

The Wireless Controller

Inserting the Battery (Lithium Button Battery

CR2025)

Adjusting the LCD Screen

Rotating the LCD Panel

1 Press the tab in the direction of the 2 3
arrow and pull out the battery holder. Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up. Insert the battery holder.
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward. You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens (allowing the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder). Rotating the panel 180 degrees is also useful if you wish to include yourself when recording with the self timer.

Pick up lens

1 Move the power switch to ON to set 2 Slide
the camcorder in mode. OPEN fully in the direction of the arrow and gently open the disc cover completely until it stops. Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it will not get in the way of the disc cover. Insert the disc and press its center firmly until it clicks in place. Insert the disc with the recording side facing down (single sided discs label side facing out). Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the disc or the pick up lens.
moving the camcorder while the operation is in progress. You can start recording movies once the record pause indication appears. IMPORTANT
The process of recognizing a disc may take a moment. The display will move while the disc is being read. Wait until the camcorder finishes recognizing the disc before you start recording.
When you slide OPEN after making a recording, important file allocation data is updated on the disc before the disc cover opens. While the DISC access indicator is on or flashing do not subject the camcorder to shocks such as forcefully laying it on a table.

Removing the Disc

1 Move the power switch to ON. 2 Slide OPEN fully in the direction of
the arrow and gently open the disc cover completely until it stops. Do not subject the camcorder to strong impacts while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing. Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it will not get in the way of the disc cover. It may take a moment after sliding OPEN for the disc cover to open. Grab the edge of the disc and gently pull it out. Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the disc or the pick up lens. Close the disc cover.

Using the Menus

Many of the camcorders functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the MENU button ( MENU ) and the FUNC. button ( FUNC. ). For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to Options Lists - MENU/FUNC. ( 38).
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option

Selecting a MENU Option

Image Effects

You can record with different color saturation and contrast effects. POINTS TO CHECK
Icon of the currently selected White Balance Desired option* Mode switch:
* When you select [ SET], do not press FUNC. and continue instead with the procedure below.
[ [ IMAGE EFFECT OFF] VIVID]
TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE
Records with no image enhancing effects. Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation. [ NEUTRAL] Tones down the contrast and color saturation. [ [ LOW SHARPENING] SOFT SKIN DETAIL] Records subjects with softened outlines. Softens the details in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance. To obtain the best effect, use this setting when recording a person in close-up. Note that areas similar to the skin color may lack in detail.
1 Point the camcorder at a white
object, zoom in until it fills the whole screen and press ( ). Keep the camcorder zoomed at the white object until stops flashing. Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu. NOTES
Depending on the type of fluorescent light, optimal color balance may not be obtained with [ FLUORESCENT] or [ FLUORESCENT H]. If the color looks unnatural, adjust it using [ AUTO] or [ SET]. When you have set the custom white balance: - Depending on the light source, may keep flashing. The result will still be better than with [ AUTO]. - Reset the white balance when the lighting condition changes.
Still Image Recording Options

CUSTOM]

Allows you to adjust the brightness, contrast, sharpness, and color depth of the image. [BRIGHTN.]: () Darker picture, (+) Brighter picture [CONTRAST]: () Flatter picture, (+) More defined light and shade [SHARPNESS]: () Vaguer outlines, (+) Sharper outlines [COL.DEPTH]: () Shallower colors, (+) Richer color tonality
Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images
Still images are recorded on the memory card or the disc using the JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) compression. As a general rule select a larger image size for higher quality. ( 13)

The drive mode can also be selected from the FUNC. menu ( 27). DRIVE MODE cannot be used while the FUNC. menu is being displayed.
Icon of the currently selected Drive Mode STITCH AST Press ( )
The Stitch Assist screen appears.
Creating Panoramic Images
You can shoot a series of overlapping images and merge them on a computer into one large panoramic image using the supplied software (PhotoStitch). For further details about the procedure refer to the softwares instruction manual on the supplied software CD-ROM.
FROM THE STITCH ASSIST SCREEN

1 Select ( 2

POINTS TO CHECK ( Mode switch:

SINGLE

) the direction in which you will take the sequence of still images. Select the recording program and zoom on the subject. The manual focus and manual exposure adjustment cannot be used with the Stitch Assist mode. Once the sequence has started, you cannot change the recording program or zoom. Press PHOTO to record the first image. The number of images recorded so far and the direction and number of the next image appear below the image. Record the next image so that it overlaps a portion of the previous one. Repeat this step until you complete the panoramic image. Try to include a distinctive item (landmark, etc.) in the overlapping portion. Minor discrepancies in the overlapping area can be corrected with the software. You can retake an image using the multi selector ( ) to cancel the image recorded last and return to the previous one. Up to 26 images can be recorded. Press FUNC. after the last image.

Other Recording Options

Compose each image so that it overlaps 30 to 50% of the adjoining image. Try to keep the vertical misalignment within 10%. Do not include a moving subject in the overlapping portion. Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close subjects. They may appear warped or doubled up.

Self Timer

: Set the camcorder in record pause mode.

CAMERA SETUP SELF TIMER

appears.
Press Start/Stop. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown (2 seconds when using the wireless controller). The countdown appears on the screen.
Press PHOTO , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image. The camcorder will record the still image after a 10-second countdown (2 seconds when using the wireless controller). The countdown appears on the screen. NOTES
Once the countdown has begun, you can press Start/Stop (when recording movies) or press PHOTO fully (when recording still images) to cancel the self timer. The self timer will also be canceled if you turn off the camcorder.

LED Light

You can turn on the LED light (assist lamp) at any time regardless of the recording program. ( 13)

(flash) button

1 Press

LIGHT button

(flash button). Repeatedly pressing will cycle between the flash modes. The display disappears after 4 seconds. Press PHOTO , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image. NOTES

Be sure to finalize the disc in normal room temperatures. If the procedure was not completed correctly due 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. Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impacts (for example to place it on a table or to disconnect the AV cable) after the finalization process started may result in permanent data loss. Always power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. The operation cannot be started if the camcorder is powered only with the battery pack. Avoid the following actions while the operation is in progress. Failing to do so can interrupt the process and result in permanent data loss. - Do not move the camcorder. - Do not disconnect the compact power adapter. Depending on the type of disc and the disc specification, after finalizing the disc you may not
be able to initialize the disc, edit your recordings or add new recordings to the disc. Do not finalize with this camcorder discs that were not recorded using it.
The time required to complete the operation will vary depending on the recording conditions and the remaining free space on the disc.
The length of the finalization process depends on the scenes recorded and the remaining free space on the disc. (

DISC OPERATIONS FINALIZE

* During the disc finalization a progress bar is displayed. Close the menu only after the screen display returns to the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu.
Restrictions after Disc Finalization
Additional Recordings DVD-R/DVD-R DL in VIDEO mode DVD-RW in VIDEO mode DVD-RW in VR mode
* You will need to unfinalize the disc first.

Edit Recordings

Initializing the Disc

Unfinalizing the Disc

Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computers DVD Drive
After finalizing the disc you can play it on DVD players compatible with the type of disc you used (DVD-R, DVD-R DL or DVD-RW). For details about disc compatibility refer to the instruction manual of the DVD player or DVD drive.
Unfinalizing the Disc Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc
Unfinalize a disc to allow recording additional movies on the disc even after it was finalized. POINTS TO CHECK (

Disc type: mode.

On a DVD Player
1 Turn on the TV and DVD player. 2 Insert a finalized disc in the DVD 3
player. Select the scene you want to play from the index screen.
DVD-RW initialized in VIDEO
Be sure to unfinalize the disc in normal room temperatures. If the procedure was not completed correctly due 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. Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impacts (for example to place it on a table or to disconnect the AV cable) after the unfinalization process started may result in permanent data loss. Always power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. The operation cannot be started if the camcorder is powered only with the battery pack. Avoid the following actions while the operation is in progress. Failing to do so can interrupt the process and result in permanent data loss. - Do not move the camcorder. - Do not disconnect the compact power adapter. Only discs that were finalized using this camcorder can be unfinalized with it.

We recommend powering the camcorder with the compact power adapter.
1 This camcorder: Change the
recording settings as necessary.
2 Connected device: Load the 3
recorded cassette or disc and start playback. This camcorder: Select ( ) the icon. When the scene you wish to record appears, press ( ). Recording starts. This camcorder: To pause the recording, select ( ) the icon and press ( ). In record pause mode, select ( ) and press ( ) to resume recording.

Connecting to a Computer

PC Connection Diagrams
USB Terminal Open the LCD panel to access.
Terminal on the Camcorder

Connecting Cable

USB port.
) to a PC or PictBridge compatible printer with an

USB Cable (Supplied)

Transferring Recordings MyDVD for Canon
Windows users only: With the supplied USB cable and the MyDVD for Canon software you can transfer the movies and still images you recorded, from the disc to a computer and easily edit them. Please note that with MyDVD for Canon you can read 8 cm DVD-R DL discs, but the software does not support writing on dual-layered discs (neither with an external DL drive nor with the camcorder itself). For further details about using MyDVD for Canon, refer also to the softwares tutorial and help modules.

MyDVD for Canon

One-touch dubbing (Windows XP only) Insert a blank DVD-R/-RW in your computers DVD drive (with writing capabilities), connect the camcorder and with only pressing the (print/share) button, create a copy of your DVD you can instantly share ( 80). Transfer recordings to your computer You can transfer your recordings to edit them on your computer ( 81). Create a backup disc of your DVD Transfer your recordings to the computer and even if your computer does not have a DVD drive with writing capabilities, use your camcorder itself to create a copy of your DVD ( 81)
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Transferring Still Images Direct Transfer
With the supplied USB cable and Digital Video Software, you can transfer still images to a computer by simply pressing the (print/share) button.
The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer, you need to install the software and set the auto-launch setting. From the second time on, you will only need to connect the camcorder to the computer to transfer images. 1 Install the supplied Digital Video Software. See Installing the Software in the Digital Video Software instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file). 2 Set the camcorder to mode. 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable. See Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer in the Digital Video Software instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file). 4 Set the auto-launch setting. See Starting CameraWindow (Windows) or Auto-downloading (Macintosh) in the Digital Video Software instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file). The direct transfer menu appears on the camcorder screen and the button lights up.
We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter while it is connected to the computer. Refer also to the computers instruction manual. Users of Windows XP and Mac OS X: Your camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) allowing you to download still images (JPEG only) by simply connecting the camcorder to a computer via USB cable without installing the software from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK.

Transferring Images

[ [ ALL IMAGES.] NEW IMAGES.]
Transfers all images to the computer. Transfers only those images that have not yet been transferred to the computer. [ TRANSFER ORDERS.] Transfers images with transfer orders to the computer. Transfer orders ( 84) are only available for images recorded on the memory card. [ SELECT & TRANSFER.] Allows you to select the still image you want to transfer to the computer. [ WALLPAPER.] Allows you to select the still image you want to transfer and set it as your computers desktop background.
[ ALL IMAGES] [ NEW IMAGES] [ TRANSFER ORDERS]: The images are transferred and displayed on the computer. The camcorder returns to the transfer menu once the transfer is complete. To cancel the transfer, select ( ) [CANCEL] and press ( ) or press MENU.

Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at normal temperatures.
About the battery terminal cover
The battery terminal cover has a [ ]shaped hole. This is useful when you wish to differentiate between charged and uncharged battery packs.
Back side of the battery pack
Terminal cover attached Charged

Uncharged

Mini DVD Disc
The recording surface of DVD discs is extremely delicate. If handled or stored in an incorrect manner, the camcorder may stop recognizing or may not be able to play back the disc. Be sure to observe the following precautions when storing/ handling your discs. Always remove the disc from the camcorder after you finish recording. Do not store the camcorder with a disc left inside. Keep the disc clean of dust, dirt or smudges. Even very small smudges or particles of dust can lead to problems when recording or playing back the disc. Carefully inspect the recording surface of the disc before inserting it in the camcorder. If the disc gets dirty use a dry, soft lens-cleaning cloth to remove any fingerprints, dirt buildup or smudges from
the disc surface. Clean the disc in a radial motion from its center outwards. Never use a chemically treated cloth or flammable solvents such as paint thinner to clean the disc. Do not bend, scratch or wet the disc and do not subject it to strong shocks. Do not attach any labels or stickers on the disc surfaces. The disc may not rotate in a stable manner and this may cause malfunctions. To protect the disc, return it to its case for storage. When writing on the label side of the disc, avoid hard tip pens. Use waterproof soft-tipped felt pens instead. Moving a disc rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation to form on its surfaces. If condensation forms on the disc, put it aside until the water droplets have evaporated completely. Never expose the disc to direct sunlight and do not store it in places subject to high temperatures or high humidity. Always finalize a disc before inserting it into an external DVD device. Failing to do so can result in the loss of the recorded data.

Memory Card

We recommend saving backups of memory card images on your computer. Image data may be corrupted or lost due to memory card defects or exposure to static electricity. Canon Inc. makes no warranties for corrupted or lost data. Do not turn off the camcorder, disconnect the power source or remove the memory card while the CARD access indicator is flashing. Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields.
Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature. Do not disassemble, bend, drop, or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them to water. Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt. Check the direction before inserting the memory card. Forcing a memory card into the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the memory card or the camcorder. Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card. When you erase image files or initialize the memory card, only the file allocation table is altered and the data itself is not actually deleted. Take the necessary precautions when you dispose of the memory card, for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of private data.

U.S.A.

CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES
The warranty set forward below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. with respect to equipment purchased in the United States. The limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase. Canon consumer DVD equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective materials or workmanship as follows: Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or comparable rebuilt parts for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase, except for a defective Video Head, which will be exchanged for a period of three months from the date of purchase. Labor: For a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase, labor will be provided free of charge by our factory service centers or designated service facilities located in the United States. When returning equipment under this warranty, you must pre-pay the shipping charges, and you must enclose the Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase with a complete explanation of the problem. During your ONE-YEAR warranty period, repairs will be made and the equipment return-shipped to you free of charge. After your warranty period is over, you will be given an estimate of the cost of repair and an opportunity to approve or disapprove of the repair expense before it is incurred. If you approve, repairs will be made and the equipment return-shipped to you. (shipping charges apply). If you disapprove, we will return-ship the equipment at no charge to you. Non-Canon brand peripheral equipment and software which may be distributed with Canon DVD camcorders are sold AS IS without warranty of any kind by CUSA, including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The sole warranty with respect to such nonCanon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof. CUSA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of Canon DVD Camcorders in conjunction with incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software. In order to obtain warranty service, contact the authorized Canon retail dealer from whom you purchased the DVD Camcorder or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1-800-828-4040). You will be directed to the nearest service facility for your product. This Limited Warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the equipment and does not apply in the following cases: A) Loss or damage to the equipment due to abuse, mishandling, accident, improper maintenance, or failure to follow operating instructions; B) If the equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries, sand, dirt or water damage; C) If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than our authorized agent; D) If the equipment is used for commercial or industrial use. This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet (exterior finish), DVD discs, nor does it apply to equipment purchased outside the United States. This warranty does not cover units sold to rental firms, military operations, hotels, schools, hospitals or for other commercial, industrial, or institutional applications. These uses are covered only by such specific warranty as Canon may issue with such sales. This Limited Warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the DVD Camcorder, which are sold AS IS, without warranty of any kind by CUSA. Please retain this warranty card and your Bill of Sale as a permanent record of your purchase. This card is most important in order to be sure you are contacted right away should there be a safety inspection, modification or product recall under applicable laws or regulations. NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLIES TO THIS EQUIPMENT AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS EQUIPMENT SHALL BIND THE UNDERSIGNED. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU). CUSA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS, EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE, STORAGE CHARGES, LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DV CAMCORDER, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF CUSA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CUSA BE GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DV CAMCORDER SOLD BY CUSA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DV CAMCORDER NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CUSA. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU).THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS EQUIPMENT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. CANON U.S.A., INC.

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