Canon Europe - MV950 -NEW-

Page 1 of 3

MV950 -NEWProduct Specification

Downloads

Brochures Drivers Sample Images
Video System Type Total pixels Effective pixels Filter Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Focal length Maximum aperture Minimum focusing distance Image Stabilizer Filter diameter Wide Attachment Screen size Pixels Manual adjustment Multi image screen Screen size Pixels Minimum Lux. Night Mode Super Night Mode Auto/Manual Control Program AE
MiniDV 1/6" Interlaced Complementary 25x 1000x/100x (selectable) 43.6 - 1090mm f/1.8 10mm YES NO NO 2.7", widescreen 16:9 format 112000 Brightness NO 0.33" CL lux (in Night mode) YES NO YES Joystick (Omni selector) button operation 9 Easy, Auto, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks NO TTL YES YES NO 1/2000s 1/6s Auto Fade, Wipe, Corner Wipe, Jump,

Useful Info

DV Messenger FAQ Camcorders Tips & Hints Camcorders 3rd Party Batteries Counterfeit Battery

Related Products

Direct Photo Printers Analogue Camcorders Multimedia Projectors
Backlight Compensation Type Auto Set/Preset Lock Maximum Slow Fade
http://www.canon-europe.com/For_Home/Product_Finder/Camcorders/Digital/mv95.

17-01-2006

Page 2 of 3

Effect

Flip, Puzzle, Zigzag, Beam, Tide Art, Black & White, Sepia, Mosaic, Ball, Cube, Wave, Color Mask, Mirror NO 640 x 480, 1024 x 768 NO NO YES YES YES YES YES NO YES YES YES Motion-JPEG PCM Digital Stereo 16bit-48KHz 2ch 12bit-32KHz 4ch NO YES NO NO USB 2.0 Full Speed YES (PictBridge) NO YES NO YES NO White LED NO YES NO YES WL-D85 NO Lithium-Ion NB-2LH
Custom Key Capture image size Continuous shooting mode Auto Exposure Bracketing Simultaneous Photo Recording Selecting AF Frame Function Photo Button Self timer REC. review/REC. search Still image Date Multi Media Card Secure Digital Card Movie Recording System
Manual Rec. level control Audio Dubbing Headphone Microphone USB Direct Print Analogue-in AV S-video Built-in charger Accessory shoe Built-in Video light Built-in Flash Digital Video Solution Disk DV Network Solution Disk USB cable Wireless controller Analogue Digital Converter Type Battery included in the kit

Page 3 of 3

Long life Battery Longer recording time- a) WxHxD Weight a) using above optional long life BP
BP-2Lhours, 30 minutes 49mm x 92mm x 115mm 445g
Copyright 2005 | Terms and Conditions of use

PUB.DIE-252

English

Digital Video Camcorder

Instruction Manual

Introduction

Basic Functions

Advanced Functions

Editing

Digital Video Cassette

Using a Memory Card

Direct Printing

Please read also the following instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file). For further details refer to the installation guide. Digital Video Software

PUB. DIE-245

Digital Video Software
Version 19 Instruction Manual

Transferring Images

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. If you are using Windows operating system, use the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows. If you are using Macintosh operating system, use the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Macintosh.

Additional Information

Important Usage Instructions

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.

Using this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon MV960/MV950/MV940/MV930. 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 ( 119). Change the display language before you begin ( 66).
Symbols and References Used in This Manual
: Precautions related to the camcorder operation. : Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. : Reference page number. : Option or feature that applies or is available only with this model. Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller. [ ] are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen. Screen refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen. Please note that the illustrations mainly refer to the.
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time
Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or when you have replaced the backup battery.
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
Operating modes (see below) Menu item shown at its default position Buttons and switches to be operated
Basic Functions Preparations
DATE/TIME SETUP DATE/TIME SETUP
T.ZONE/DST PARIS T.ZONE/DST PARIS
1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu.
The FUNC. menu will open. Continue the procedure with the multi selector to open the setup menus.
2. With the multi selector select ( ) the icon and press ( ). 3. Select ( ) the [DATE/TIME SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, select ( ) the [T.ZONE/DST] option and press ( ).
The time zone setting appears (see table on the next page) The default setting is
About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide
The mini joystick allows you to control many of the camcorders operations and to select and change setting options in menus. Push the joystick up, down, left or right ( , ) to select an item or change settings. Press the joystick itself ( ) to save the settings or confirm an action. The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode. You can display the joystick guide to remind you of the joysticks functions in each operating mode.

Recording movies: Playing back movies: Recording still images: Playing back still images:

EXP FOCUS

About the Operating Modes
The operating modes are determined by the position of the CARD switch. Operating Modes Switch CAMERA PLAY CAMERA PLAY

(CARD) (TAPE)

switch and the TAPE/

TAPE/CARD Switch

Icon Display

Operation

Recording movies on a tape Playing movies from a tape Recording still images or movies on a card Playing movies or viewing still images from a card

85, 89 92

: Function can be used in this mode. : Function cannot be used in this mode.
Trademark Acknowledgments
is a trademark. is a trademark. Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.

Table of contents

Using this Manual....3 Checking the Supplied Accessories...7 Components Guide...8
Preparations Preparing the Power Supply...12 Loading/Unloading a Cassette...15 Preparing the Camcorder...16 Using the Wireless Controller..17 Adjusting the LCD Screen....18 Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time...19 Recording Recording Movies on a Tape...21 Zooming....25 Tips for Making Better Videos..28 Playback Playing Back a Tape...29 Adjusting the Volume...31 Playing Back on a TV Screen..32
Menus and Settings....36 Recording Using the Recording Programs...41 Adjusting the Exposure Manually...45 Adjusting the Focus Manually..46 Setting the White Balance....48 Selecting an Image Effect...49 Setting the Shutter Speed...50 Using the LED Light...52 Using the Self-Timer...53 Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)...54 Audio Recording....55 Using Digital Effects....56 Widescreen TV Recording (16:9)...60 Playback Magnifying the Image...61 Displaying the Data Code...62 End Search....63 Returning to a Pre-marked Position..64 Date Search...65 Other Functions Changing the Display Language..66 Other Camcorder Settings....67
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device..70 Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder).72 5
Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing).73 Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)...75 Audio Dubbing...77 Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer...80

starts flashing in red when the battery pack is empty. When you attach an empty battery pack, the power may turn off without displaying . The actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately depending on the conditions under which the battery pack and the camcorder are used. Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording. This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short. When flashes
flashes in red when the lithium button battery is not installed, or when it needs replacing.

Zooming

The zoom is available in the and modes. When recording on the tape, in addition to the 25x optical zoom you can also use the digital zoom.

Zoom out

Zoom in

Zoom lever

25x Optical Zoom
Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wideangle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto).
You can also change the zoom speed ( 27).
You can also use the T and W buttons on the wireless controller. The zoom speed with the wireless controller will be the same as with the camcorder (when one of the fixed zoom speed levels is selected) or fixed at [SPEED 3] (when [VARIABLE] is selected). Keep at least 1 m to the subject. At wide-angle, you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm. The zoom speed is slightly faster in record pause mode.

Digital Zoom

When the digital zoom is activated, the camcorder automatically switches between optical and digital zoom. With digital zoom, image resolution becomes lower the more you zoom in.

100x/1000x digital zoom

100x/800x digital zoom

CAMERA SETUP

D.ZOOM OFF
2. With the joystick select ( ) the icon and press ( ). 3. Select ( ) the [CAMERA SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, select ( ) the [D.ZOOM] option and press ( ). 4. Select either [100x] or [1000x] ( ) or [800x] ( ) and press ( ) to save the changes. 5. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu.
Digital zoom cannot be used in the Night recording program. A zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds. It extends in light blue when the digital zoom is set to 100x, and extends further in dark blue when set to 1000x ( ) or 800x ( ).

Selecting the Zoom Speed

You can set the zoom speed to variable or to one of 3 levels of fixed zoom speeds. When set to [VARIABLE], the zoom speed depends on how you activate the zoom lever. Press softly for a slower zoom or press more strongly for a faster zoom.

ZOOM SPEED VARIABLE

1. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu. 2. With the joystick select ( ) the icon and press ( ). 3. Select ( ) the [CAMERA SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, select ( ) the [ZOOM SPEED] option and press ( ). 4. Select a setting option and press ( ) to save the changes. 5. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu.

Auto Slow Shutter

In the Easy Recording mode or when the shutter speed is set to [AUTO] in the Program AE recording program, the camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/25 ( ) and 1/12.5 ( ). This allows you to obtain a brighter recording in places with insufficient lighting. However, you can set the camcorder not to use a slow shutter speed.

A.SL SHUTTER ON

1. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the icon and press ( ). 2. Select ( ) the [CAMERA SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, select ( ) the [A.SL SHUTTER] option and press ( ). 3. Set ( ) it to [OFF] and press ( ) to save the changes, then close the menu.
When set to [ON], moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage. The camcorder retains the setting separately in and mode. If (camcorder shake warning) appears in mode, stabilize the camcorder, for example, by mounting it on a tripod or placing it on a table.

Using the LED Light

You can turn on the LED light at any time regardless of the recording program.

White LED light

LIGHT button

Press the LIGHT button.

appears on the screen. The LED light turns on and off with each press of the button. Do not point the LED light at persons while they are driving. Do not look at the LED light for a long time. Do not use the LED light close to peoples eyes.

Using the Self-Timer

The self-timer can be used for recording movies or still images.
PHOTO button FUNC. button Start/stop button

SELF TIMER OFF

1. Open the FUNC. menu and select ( ) the self timer icon. 2. Set ( ) it to [SELF TIMER ON] and close the menu.

When recording movies:

3. Press the start/stop button.
The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown (2 seconds when using the START/STOP button of the wireless controller). The countdown appears on the screen. When recording still images:
3. Press the PHOTO button, first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully.
The camcorder will record the image after a 10-second countdown (2 seconds when using the PHOTO button of the wireless controller). The countdown appears on the screen. To cancel the self timer, select ( ) [SELF TIMER OFF] in step 2 above. Once the countdown has begun, you can also press the start/stop button (when recording movies) or the PHOTO button (when recording still images) to cancel the self-timer. The self-timer will be canceled when you turn off the camcorder.

Magnifying the Image

The playback image can be magnified up to 5 times.

Zoom lever Joystick

1. Move the zoom lever toward T.
The image is magnified by 2 times. A frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area. To further enlarge the image, move the zoom lever toward T. To shrink the image below 2 times magnification, move the zoom lever toward W.
Advanced Functions Playback

2. Select ( joystick.

) the magnified area with the
To cancel the magnification, move the zoom lever toward W until the frame disappears. Movies played back from a memory card cannot be magnified. While the magnification position frame is displayed it will replace the joystick guide. Cancel the magnification to return to normal playback of movies or still images.

Displaying the Data Code

The camcorder maintains a data code containing the recording date and time. You can select the data code combination and display it during playback.
DATA CODE button FUNC. button
DATA CODE DATE & TIME
1. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the icon and press ( ). 2. Select ( ) the [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] menu and press ( ). Then, select ( ) the [DATA CODE] option and press ( ). 3. Select a setting option and press ( ) to save the changes, then close the menu. 4. To display the data code during playback: Press the DATA CODE button.
The data code will not display the next time you turn on the camcorder.

Six-Second Auto Date

Date and time appear for 6 seconds when you begin playback, or to indicate that date or time zone has changed.

6SEC.DATE OFF

1. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the icon and press ( ). 2. Select ( ) the [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] menu and press ( ). Then, select ( ) the [6SEC.DATE] option and press ( ). 3. Select a setting option and press ( ) to save the changes, then close the menu.

End Search

When you have played back a tape, you can use this function to locate the end of the last recorded scene.

In stop mode:

1. Open the FUNC. menu, select ( ) the end search icon and press ( ). 2. Select ( ) [EXECUTE] and press ( ) to start the search.
END SEARCH appears. The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape, plays back the last few seconds of the recording and stops the tape. Operating the joystick ( , ) will cancel the search. End search cannot be used once you unload the cassette. End search may not work properly if a blank section exists on the tape. You cannot use end search to locate the editing end of audio dubbing.

Image Size L 1024X768 Image Quality Super Fine Fine Normal S 640X480 Super Fine Fine Normal Number of Images 16MB 128MB 512MB File Size per Image

105 170

955 1525

3770 6035

440KB 304KB 160KB 176KB 120KB 72KB
These figures are approximate. They vary according to the recording condition and the subject.
Changing the Still Image Quality during a Tapes Playback
While playing back a tape you can capture a scene as a still image on the memory card. In the still image size will be S 640x480, but you can select the still image quality.

FINE/640x480

1. Open the FUNC. menu and select ( ) the image quality icon. 2. Select ( ) the desired image quality.
The still image size is S 640x480 and cannot be changed. The number on the right indicates the approximate number of images that can be recorded on the memory card at the current image quality setting.

3. Close the menu.

Changing the Movie Size
You can choose between 320 x 240 pixels and 160 x 120 pixels.

320x240

1. Open the FUNC. menu and select ( ) the movie size icon. 2. Select ( ) a setting option and close the menu.
Movies are recorded with Motion JPEG compression. Maximum recording time of a movie on a memory card:
Image Size 320 x x 120 Recording Time 16MB 50 sec. 1 min. 128MB 8 min. 17 min. 512MB 32 min. 67 min. File Size per Second 250KB 120KB

File Numbers

Images are automatically assigned file numbers from 0101 to 9900 and stored in folders containing up to 100 images. Folders are assigned numbers from 101 to 998. You can choose to use consecutive file numbers (CONTINUOUS) or to reset the file number each time a different memory card is inserted (RESET). We recommend setting the file numbers to CONTINUOUS. RESET The file number will be reset each time a new memory card is inserted, starting with 101-0101. If the memory card already contains image files, the consecutive file number will be assigned. The camcorder memorizes the file number of the last image and assigns the consecutive file number to the next image, even when a new memory card is inserted. (If a higher file number already exists on the memory card, the consecutive number will be assigned.) There will be no duplication of file numbers. This is useful for organizing images on a computer.

Recording a Still Image on a Memory Card While Recording Movies on a Tape
When you are recording a movie on a tape, you can record the same picture as a still image on the memory card. Select the image quality from normal or fine.

STILL IMG REC OFF

1. Open the FUNC. menu and select ( ) the still image recording icon. 2. Select a setting option other than [ STILL IMG REC OFF] and close the menu. 3. While you are recording a movie, press the PHOTO button.
The size of the still image will be S 640 x 480. The quality of the still image is slightly lower than a still image recorded in mode. The still image cannot be recorded on the memory card if a digital effect is activated or while recording in widescreen mode. appears when you press the PHOTO button when the still image recording is set to [ STILL IMG REC OFF].
Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder E
1. Play back the tape. 2. Press the PHOTO button halfway when the scene you wish to record appears.
The camcorder pauses playback. The remaining image capacity and other information appear. When you press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller, recording starts immediately.
3. Press the PHOTO button fully.
The CARD access indicator flashes. You can also record a still image by pressing the PHOTO button fully when the tape is in playback pause mode.
Recording from Other Video Devices
You can record as still images on the memory card scenes captured from external video devices connected through the DV terminal. only: you can also use the analog to digital conversion to input video through the AV terminal. For connecting instructions, refer to pages 32 and 70.
If a cassette is loaded, make sure that the tape is stopped. When recording via the AV terminal, make sure that AV DV is displayed on the screen. When recording via the DV terminal, make sure that AV DV is not displayed. Change the setting as necessary ( 76).
2. Connected device: Load a recorded cassette and play back the tape. 3. Press the PHOTO button halfway when the scene you wish to record appears.
The still image, remaining image capacity and other information appear. When you press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller, recording starts immediately.
The CARD access indicator flashes. When recording from a tape in the camcorder or other video devices: - A still image recorded from an image in widescreen mode will be vertically compressed. - The data code of the still image will reflect the date and time it has been recorded on the memory card. - The size of the still image will be S 640 x 480. When connecting with a DV cable, make sure that no USB cable is connected to the camcorder.

Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder
1. Play back the tape. 2. Press the start/stop button when the scene you wish to record appears. 3. Press the start/stop button to stop recording.
You can record as movies on the memory card scenes captured from external video devices connected through the DV terminal. only: you can also use the analog to digital conversion to input video through the AV terminal. For connecting instructions, refer to pages 32 and 70.
If a cassette is loaded, make sure the tape is stopped. When recording via the AV terminal, make sure that AV DV is displayed on the screen. When recording via the DV terminal, make sure that AV DV is not displayed. Change the setting as necessary ( 76).
2. Connected device: Load a recorded cassette and play back the tape. 3. Press the start/stop button when the scene you wish to record appears. 4. Press the start/stop button to stop recording.
When recording from a tape in the camcorder or other video devices: A movie recorded from an image in widescreen mode will be vertically compressed. The data code of the movie will reflect the date and time it has been recorded on the memory card. Recording stops at blank sections or recordings in different audio mode (12bit/ 16bit).
Screen Displays during Movie Recording
Image Size Indicates the movie size. Remaining Card Capacity for Movies Indicates the remaining time in hours and minutes. At less than 1 minute, the remaining time will be displayed in 10 second-steps, at less than 10 seconds in 1 second-steps. The indication varies depending on the recording condition. The actual remaining time may be longer or shorter than indicated.
Card Access Display appears and moves to indicate that the camcorder is writing on the memory card. Movie recording time Indicates the recording time of the movie.
Selecting the Focusing Point
You can change the AF (autofocus) frame selection mode. When the program selector is set to , the focusing point will automatically be set to [ON: AiAF]. 9 Point AiAF Depending on the shooting conditions, one or more AF frames out of the 9 frames available are automatically selected and focused on. Out of the 9 frames available, the center AF frame is selected to focus. This is convenient for making sure the focus is exactly where you want it.

Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer
With the supplied USB cable and Digital Video Software, you can browse and archive images or arrange still images for printout. For details, refer to the Digital Video Software instruction manual (PDF file).
Do not disconnect the USB cable, open the memory card cover, remove the memory card, change the position of the TAPE/CARD switch or turn off the camcorder and computer while data is being transferred to the computer (while the camcorders CARD access indicator is flashing). Doing so may damage the memory cards data. Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications/settings of your computer. The image files on your memory card and the image files saved on the hard disk drive of your computer are valuable, original data files. If you wish to use image files on your computer, make copies of them first, and use the copied file, retaining the original. Make sure that camcorder and computer are not connected with a DV cable before connecting the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable. Otherwise, the computer may not operate properly. We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source while it is connected to the computer. Refer also to the computer 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.

Direct Transfer

You can transfer images to a computer by operating the camcorder. 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. SELECT & TRANSFER. Allows you to select an image and transfers the selected image to the computer. WALLPAPER. Allows you to select a still image and transfers the selected image to the computer as wallpaper.
The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer, you need to install the software and set the auto-launch setting.
1. Install the supplied Digital Video Software.
See Installing the Software in the Digital Video Software instruction manual (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 (PDF file).
4. Set the auto-launch setting.
See Starting CameraWindow in the Digital Video Software instruction manual (PDF file). The direct transfer menu appears on the camcorder screen. From the second time on, you only need to connect the camcorder to the computer to transfer images.
Transferring All Images, New Images or Images with Transfer Orders
To transfer images with transfer order, you need to set the transfer orders ( 106).
1. Select ( )[ ALL IMAGES], [ NEW IMAGES] or [ TRANSFER ORDERS] and press ( ).
A confirmation message appears.

2. Select (

) [OK] and press (
The images are transferred to the computer and displayed in the Main Window of ZoomBrowser EX. The camcorder displays the transfer menu when transfer is complete. To cancel transfer, select ( ) [CANCEL] and press ( ), or press the FUNC. button.
Transferring a Selected Image
1. Select ( ( ). 2. Select ( press (
SELECT & TRANSFER] and press
) the image you wish to transfer and ).
The selected image is transferred to the computer and displayed in the Main Window of ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser EX. To continue transferring, select ( ) another image. Pressing the FUNC. button brings you back to the transfer menu.
Transferring a Still Image as Wallpaper
1. Select ( ) [ WALLPAPER] and press ( ). 2. Select ( ) the still image you wish to transfer as wallpaper and press ( ).
The selected image is transferred to the computer and displayed on the desktop. Pressing the FUNC. button brings you back to the transfer menu. When the protect switch of the SD Memory Card is activated during image transfer, the images will not be marked as already transferred, and will be transferred again when you select [ NEW IMAGES] later.
Selecting Images for Transfer (Transfer Order)
You can select images for transfer to the computer. These transfer settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. A maximum of 998 images can be selected. Do not connect a USB or DV cable to the camcorder while setting the transfer orders.

TRANS.ORDER OFF

1. Select the image you wish to transfer. 2. Open the FUNC. menu and select ( ) the transfer order icon. 3. Set ( ) it to [TRANS.ORDER ON], press ( ) and close the menu.
To cancel the transfer order, set it to [TRANS.ORDER OFF] again.

(see also

Recording program ( 41) Movie size ( 89) Still image size/quality ( 82) Focusing frame ( 91) Remaining card capacity for still images ( 88) Joystick guide ( 3) Camcorder shake warning ( 51) AF/AE locked ( 91)
Slide show ( 93) Protect mark ( 94) File number ( 84) Current image/Total number of images Still image size ( 84) Joystick guide ( 3) Data code ( 62)

List of Messages

Message
SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK

Explanation

You have not set the time zone, date and time. This message appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time zone, date and time. Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.

114 114

THE TAPE IS SET FOR Cassette is protected. Replace the cassette or change the ERASURE PREVENTION position of the protect switch. REMOVE THE CASSETTE CHECK THE INPUT CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED REMOVE THE CASSETTE TAPE END CHECK THE CASSETTE [REC MODE] CHECK THE CASSETTE [AUDIO MODE] CHECK THE CASSETTE [BLANK] CHECK THE CASSETTE [INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION] INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED INPUT SIGNAL NOT SUPPORTED HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED Camcorder stopped operating to protect the tape. Unload and reload the cassette. DV cable is not connected, or the connected digital device is turned off. Condensation has been detected in the camcorder. Condensation has been detected in the camcorder. Unload the cassette.
Tape reached the end. Rewind the tape or replace the cassette. You attempted to perform audio dubbing on a tape recorded in a mode other than the SP mode. You attempted to perform audio dubbing on a tape recorded in 16bit or 12-bit 4-channel sound. You attempted to perform audio dubbing on a tape with a blank section. You attempted to perform audio dubbing on a tape recorded in HD standard. You attempted to play back a tape recorded in HD standard.
You attempted to input video signal in HD standard through the DV terminal. Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads. You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape. You attempted to dub a copyright protected tape. May also appear when an anomalous signal is received during analog line-in recording, or during analog-digital conversion of a copyright protected tape.
Memory Card Related Messages

NO CARD

Memory card not is inserted into the camcorder.
THE CARD IS SET FOR SD Memory Card is set for erasure prevention. Replace the card ERASURE PREVENTION or change the position of the protect switch. NO IMAGES CARD ERROR No images are recorded on the memory card. A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record or play back the image. The error may be temporary. If the message disappears after 4 seconds and flashes red, turn the camcorder off, remove the card and reinsert the card. If changes to green, you can continue recording/playback. No remaining capacity on the memory card. Replace with another card or erase images. File or folder number has reached the maximum value. Image is not recorded with JPEG compression, or with a compression not compatible with the camcorder, or the image file is corrupted. You attempted to set more than 998 transfer orders. You attempted to transfer a movie file as wallpaper. Some analog images cannot be recorded on the memory card depending on the signal. Disconnect the USB cable and decrease the number of still images on the memory card to less than 1800. If a dialog appeared on the computer screen, close it. Reconnect the USB cable.

CARD FULL NAMING ERROR UNIDENTIFIABLE IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER ERROR CANNOT TRANSFER! THIS IMAGE CANNOT BE RECORDED TOO MANY STILL IMAGES DISCONNECT USB CABLE

106 105

Direct Print Related Messages
Following messages may appear on the camcorder screen. On printers equipped with an operation panel, an error number or message displays on the panel. Refer to the printers manual for the remedies corresponding to the error numbers or messages. Message

PAPER ERROR

There is a problem with the paper. The paper is not correctly inserted, the wrong paper size is inserted, or the ink cannot be used with the selected paper. There is no paper. The paper jammed during printing. Refer to the printers manual to solve the problem. The ink cartridge is not inserted or is out of ink. Refer to the printers manual to solve the problem. The ink cartridge needs to be replaced soon. Waste tank is full. Refer to the instruction manual of your printer. You attempted to print an image that was recorded with another camcorder, with a different compression, or was edited on a computer. You attempted to print an image that was recorded with another camcorder, with a different compression, or was edited on a computer. You attempted to use the print order settings to print X images that were recorded with another camcorder, with a different compression or were edited on a computer. You attempted to print an image from the [ PRINT] without having set the print order. menu
NO PAPER PAPER JAM INK ERROR NO INK LOW INK LEVEL WASTE TANK FULL FILE ERROR CANNOT PRINT! COULD NOT PRINT X IMAGES SET PRINT ORDER
PRINT ORDER ERROR PRINTER ERROR PRINT ERROR
You attempted to set more than 998 still images in the print order. Cancel printing. Turn off the printer and turn it back on. Check the printer status. Cancel printing, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. After a while, turn the printer back on and reconnect the USB cable. Check the printer status. Refer to the printers manual to solve the problem. The printer is experiencing a data transmission error. Cancel printing, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. After a while, turn the printer back on and reconnect the USB cable. Or, you attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of images. Reduce the number of images. The printer is in use. Check the printer status. Paper lever error occurred. Adjust the paper selection lever to the proper position. Close the printer cover securely. No print head is installed in the printer or print head is defect. Refer to the instruction manual of your printer.

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. For example, with charged battery packs, attach the terminal cover so that the [ ]-shaped hole shows the blue label.
Back side of the battery pack Terminal cover attached Charged Uncharged
Lithium Button Battery Handling Precautions
WARNING! The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 C or incinerate the battery. CR1616: Replace the battery with a CR1616 made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Toshiba, Varta or Renata. Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion. CR2025: Replace the battery with a CR2025 made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Sanyo, or with Duracell2025. Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion. The used battery should be returned to the supplier for safe disposal. Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short circuit. Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact. Keep the battery out of reach of children. If it is swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately. The battery case may break and the battery fluids may damage stomach and intestines. Do not disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion.
Cassette Handling Precautions
Rewind tapes after use. If the tape becomes slack and damaged, it may cause picture and sound distortion. Return cassettes in the case and store them upright. Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use. Do not use spliced tapes or nonstandard cassettes as they may damage the camcorder. Do not use tapes that have been jammed as video heads may become dirty. Do not insert anything into the small holes of the cassette, or cover them with cellophane tape. Handle cassettes with care. Do not drop or subject them to severe impact as this may damage the cassettes.
Rewind tapes from time to time if they are stored for a long time. With cassettes equipped with a memory function, metal plated terminals may become dirty with use. Clean the terminals with a cotton swab after about 10 times of loading/ unloading. The memory function is not supported by the camcorder.
Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure
To protect your recordings from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette to the left. (This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF.) If you load a protected cassette in CAMERA mode, the message THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION appears for approx. 4 seconds and starts flashing. If you wish to record on that cassette, slide the tab back to the right.

REC SAVE REC SAVE

Memory Card Handling Precautions
Initialize new memory cards with the camcorder. Memory cards initialized with other devices such as a computer may not operate correctly. We recommend saving backups of memory card images on your computers hard drive or other external memory device. 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, open the memory card cover 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 memory cards. Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them to water. Moving a memory card rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation to form on its external and internal surfaces. If condensation forms on the card, put it aside until the droplets have evaporated completely. Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt. Check the direction before inserting the memory card. Forcing a memory card backwards into the slot may damage the memory card or the camcorder. Do not remove the label from the memory card, or affix other labels on the memory card.