CAMERA SETUP CANON ZR850 ABOUT CANON ZR850
The Canon ZR850 is a small, handheld, digital video camcorder. The Canon ZR850 can be checked out by students from the Digital Aquarium, at no charge. The Canon ZR850 is considered a Basic Video Kit by the Digital Aquarium.

Canon ZR850

ITEMS INCLUDED IN THE CANON ZR850 BASIC CAMERA KIT
Canon ZR850 DV camcorder Small soft case with shoulder strap Power supply with 2-prong power cord 1 Standard life battery (30 minutes) 1 Extended life battery (3-4 hours) USB Cable (for transferring still pictures) Lens Wipes
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE CANON ZR850
Canon ZR850 User Manual Hand Held Mic Kit Wired Lavalier Mic Kit Small Tripod Kit FireWire Cable Backdrop Kit
ITEMS NOT INCLUDED WITH CANON ZR850 KIT
MiniDV Tape (required to use video camera) SD Memory Card (required to use still photo feature)
RESERVING A CAMERA FROM THE DIGITAL AQUARIUM
Camera reservations must be made in advance as there are a limited number of cameras. To make a reservation call the Digital Aquarium at 404-413-4730, or come in person to the Student Center, Room 390 (on the third floor). Reservations can be made as far in advance as the end of the semester. Only currently enrolled students can checkout equipment and make reservations.
Alumni, Staff and Faculty cannot checkout equipment from the Digital Aquarium. Basic equipment does not require any training workshops. However, advanced equipment does require workshops. The student who makes the reservation must pick up the equipment. A valid Panther ID card is required to take workshops and to pickup equipment. The Digital Aquarium checksout equipment on Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. For a normal checkout, a student picks up the equipment on a checkout day, and returns it on the following checkout day. Students can use two (2) reservations every four (4) weeks and can use both checkouts at once, for a double-checkout. For example, if the equipment is picked up on Wednesday, it would normally be due back on Friday (by 12pm). Although for a double checkout, equipment picked up on a Wednesday would not be due back until Monday (by 12pm). A double-checkout uses up both of the students reservations for a four week period. However, students can always checkout equipment as a Walk-In on checkout days. Simply come to the Digital Aquarium (SC390) on a checkout day, and if there are unreserved cameras, you can check one out without a reservation. Walkins are unlikely to happen on Fridays, as the Digital Aquarium usually has 100% of its equipment reserved in advance for Fridays. Tip: Make your reservations as far in advance as possible. There is no penalty for cancelling a reservation. Although reservations cancelled with less than 1 day notice will still count towards a students reservation quota. There is no charge for checking out equipment from the Digital Aquarium. The Digital Aquarium is 100% funded by Student Technology Fees. A legally binding contract will be signed when equipment is checkedout. Students who return equipment late will lose their checkout privileges for 4 weeks for every 1 day the equipment is late. After ten days late, the student will no longer be able to checkout equipment from the Digital Aquarium, and their Student Account will be placed on Hold with the Georgia State Registrars Office. Students are responsible for damage to equipment resulting from ignorance, neglect, accident, or theft. If equipment is stolen, they must provide a police report within 48 hours to the Digital Aquarium Coordinator.
SETTING UP THE CANON ZR850 CAMERA CHARGING BATTERIES WITH THE POWER SUPPLY
After picking up the camera Kit, the camera batteries need to be charged, before recording. The Digital Aquarium does not charge batteries in advance. It takes about 2 hours to charge the extended life battery. To charge the battery, connect it to the back of the camera. If there is already a battery on the camera, it can be removed by pressing the Battery Release button, located on the camera below the battery. To connect a battery to the camera, look at the back of the battery. There will be two metal plates. Those metal plates will lineup with the metal pins on the back of the camera. There are also arrows on the battery which indicate which way the battery should be connected to the camera. The battery will slide and click into place. Once secure, it will not come off without pressing the Battery Release button. Once the battery is attached to the camera, it is ready to be charged. Next plug the 2-prong electric power cord into a standard household electric outlet. The other end of the Power Supply has a custom power plug for the Canon ZR850 camera. The Power Supply attaches to the Canon ZR850 via a small outlet located below the camera battery. It is labeled AC. Once properly connected, a RED Light with the initials CHG will start blinking. Once the light stops blinking, and remains steady, the battery is fully charged. While the camera battery is charging, be sure to keep the camera up on a counter or table, away from children, pets, and water. It is not necessary to charge the batteries 100%, in order for them to still work. The Canon ZR850 can run off of the power supply, without a battery. The ZR850 cannot charge a battery while it is On. The camera must be Off in order for the battery to charge. With the camera connected to a charged battery or a power supply, you can insert your MiniDV tape.

MINIDV TAPES

MiniDV cameras have been the most popular type of camera in the world for almost a decade. MiniDV tapes are an international standard, that can be purchased throughout the world. Though there are many brands and many price points. A standard MiniDV tape can be found at any location that stocks blank VHS tapes or blank CDs. SONY brand are the most reliable, though they are also the most expensive. There are two factors that separate the low-cost MiniDV tapes from the professional or Master grade tape stock: reliability and shelf life. More expensive tapes are less likely to jam in a camera or tape deck. Cheap
MiniDV tapes have a shelf life of approximately 25 years. More expensive tapes have a shelf life of approximately 50 years. No tape will last forever. To insert the tape in the Canon ZR850, turn the camera up side down. On the bottom of the camera there will be an Eject Button. Slide this button into the Open position, and open the camera like a clamshell or like a book. The tape will automatically eject itself. Once the camera has been opened, you cannot close it until the camera completes the ejection of the tape. Attempting to close the camera while it is ejecting a tape can break the camera and damage the tape. Insert the tape with the label side facing out, sprocket holes facing toward the inside of the camera. Push the tape holder into the camera. This will start an automated retraction of the tape into the camera. DO NOT press down on the tape mechanism, as this will damage the camera and the tape. Once the tape mechanism stops moving (and making mechanical sounds), it is safe to close the camera back up. Tapes are ejected the same way they are inserted. The camera must be On, and not recording, in order to Eject a tape.

CLEANING THE LENS

You may want to check the lens on the front of the camera, to see if it is clean. If it is dusty, or has finger prints, use a Lens Wipe (provide with all cameras) to clean off the unwanted dirt. Do not use your finger, shirt, tissues, paper towels, or anything other than the Lens Wipes to clean the lenses.

USING THE CANON ZR850 CAMERA
Once the battery is charged and connected to the camera, the MiniDV tape is loaded, and the lens is clean, then you are ready to turn the camera on and begin recording.

POWER SWITCH

The Power Switch in on the side of the camera, near the back. The Power Switch has three (3) settings. OFF is in the middle. PLAY is for watching your footage. CAMERA is for recording. Place the Power Switch into CAMERA position. The ZR850 will turn on. You should see a blue screen on the LCD display, and in the viewfinder. You can ignore any warnings about the Time/Date not being set. (You can set them in the Menu if you wish.) Once powered up, you should see icon on the LCD screen for battery life remaining and tape life remaining. There will also be a counter displayed, showing the amount of time available on the tape. Remove the lens cap. You should now see an image on the camera LCD screen and in the viewfinder. Press the RECORD button on the back of the camera, located near the Power Switch, to start and stop video recording. The Canon ZR850 is an Automatic camera. There are no manual controls for Shutter, Aperture, Gain, Volume, or White Balance. All of these settings are controlled automatically by the camera.
ZOOM, DISPLAY, AND MENU FUNCTIONS
Use the Zoom Slider, located on top of the camera, above the Record Button, to zoom in tight and zoom out wide. There is a zoom meter displayed on the LCD screen to show you the zoom range of the camera. If you want to hide all of the icons on the screen, there is a Display button, located on the LCD side of the camera, that can toggle the visibility of the icons. There is a Menu button, which also functions as a scroll-up, scroll-down to navigate through the Menus. The average Basic Video user will not need to access the Menus. However the Menus can be used to add Digital Effects such as Black & White,
Sepia, Pixelation, and others. The Digital Aquarium recommends that you do not use camera effects, as all of the same effects can be added in the editing phase using computer software that produces much better results.
USING A MIC KIT WITH THE CANON ZR850
The Canon ZR850 has a 1/8 Mic Input. Students can use XLR microphones with the ZR850, using the XLR-1/8 adaptors provided with the Digital Aquarium Mic Kits. The Digital Aquarium checksout Hand Held Mic Kits and Lavalier Mic Kits (aka clip on mics). The adaptor device is called the XLR Pro Pak. The XLR ProPak is an audio adaptor that permits XLR Mics to be plugged into the Canon ZX850s Mic Input. To use the XLR Pro Pak, first attach it to the bottom of the camera by threading the screw on the XLR Pro Pak into the screw hole on the bottom of the camera. The screw threads are standardized for all U.S. cameras. Do not overtighten, as this can result in the cracking of the Canon ZR850s plastic body. Once the XLR Pro Pak is attached to the bottom of the camera, locate the RED Mic Input. It is located on the side of camera, near the front. It is covered by a GREY plastic protective flap. The flap is labeled Mic. The 1/8 Mic Input will be RED. Plus the 1/8 cable on the XLR Pro Pak into the RED Mic Input on the ZR850 camera. Do not plug the XLR Pro Pak into the YELLOW A/V Input. Once the XLR Pro Pak is plugged in to the camera, the ZR850 will automatically switch from the built-in camera mic, to the Mic Input. Now simply plug one end of the XLR cable into your Mic, and the other end into Channel-1 of the XLR Pro Pak. There are a few settings on the XLR Pro Pak. Volume is controlled by the BLACK knobs, numbered 1-10 (10 is the loudest). There are also some switches on the XLR Pro Pak. When using a Microphone with the XLR Pro Pak, the switches should be set to Mic, not Line. Line level inputs are used when the camera is connected to something that is not a Mic, such as a mixer board or a VCR. Up to two Mics can be used with the XLR Pro Pak. Students can choose between Mono and Stereo audio. The switch for G1/G2 is not used.

USING A TRIPOD WITH THE CANON ZR850
Small tripods can be checked out from the Digital Aquarium to be used with the Canon ZR850 Basic Camera Kit. On some of the Small Tripods, there is a removable camera plate that is first attached to the bottom of the camera. Then the camera plate is locked into place on top of the tripod. On other models of the Small Tripod, there is a screw on the top of the tripod that screws into the bottom of the Canon ZR850. When attaching the camera to these types of tripods turn the screw into the camera. Do not twist the camera around, as you may drop it. The Small Tripods are compatible with all U.S. camera models, and can be checked out separately without a camera kit. The Small Tripods cannot be used with the Digital Aquariums Advanced Camera Kits, as they cannot support the weight of the larger cameras.

ALTERNATIVES

The Digital Aquarium also offers other camera workshops Canon GL2 3CCD Advanced DV camera Improved picture and sound quality, manual exposure and audio controls Sony A1U CMOS Advanced HDV camera - Shoots in 1080i HDV, DVCAM or DV, audio control and some manual exposure controls

FURTHER SUPPORT

Canon ZR850 User Manualhttp://downloads.canon.com/cpr/software/video/ZR850_Printer_Friendly.pdf Further documentation and specifications can be found at www.canondv.com

Basic Functions

Recording Recording Movies.... 28 Recording Still Images on the Memory Card.. 29 Recording Movie Clips on the Memory Card.. 30 Zooming.... 31 Quick Start Function... 31 Playback Playing Back Movies... 32 Returning to a Pre-marked Position.. 33 Locating the End of the Last Scene.. 34 Locating Scenes by Recording Date... 34 Playing Back Still Images and Movie Clips from a Memory Card.. 34 Magnifying the Playback Image... 36

Advanced Functions

Menu Options Lists FUNC. Menu.... 37 Setup menus.... 39 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.). 39 VCR Setup (Recording Mode, TV Type, etc.).. 40 Audio Setup (Audio Mode, Wind Screen, etc.).. 41 Card Operations (Initialization, Erase All Images, etc.).. 41 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.). 42
System Setup (Beep, etc.)...43 Date/Time Setup...44 Recording Programs Using the Recording Programs...45 : Changing the Shutter Speed and Special Scene Programs..46 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment..47 Manual Focus Adjustment....48 White Balance....49 Image Effects....50 Audio Recording and Playback Audio Recording Mode....50 Audio Playback Modes....51 Recording Options using the Memory Card Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images..52 Selecting the Size of Movie Clips on the Memory Card..53 Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies..53 Capturing a Still Image or Movie Clip from the Playback Picture.54 Automatic Focus Priority...54 Other Functions Data Code....55 LED Light....56 Self Timer....56 Digital Effects....56

Editing Functions

Still Image Options Erasing Still Images....60 Protecting Still Images...61 Initializing the Memory Card...62

External Connections

Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams...63 Playback on a TV Screen...64 Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder..64 Digital Video Dubbing...65 Audio Dubbing....66 Connecting to a Computer PC Connection Diagrams...68 Transferring Video Recordings...69 Transferring Still Images or Movie Clips Direct Transfer..69 Transfer Orders...71 Connecting to a Printer Printing Still Images Direct Print...72 Selecting the Print Settings...73 Print Orders....75

Additional Information

Remaining battery charge

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

Recording Still Images

Zoom ( 31), Exposure ( 47) Recording program ( 45) White balance ( 49) Image effect ( 50) LED light ( 56) Digital effects ( 56) Movie clip size (movie recorded on the memory card) ( 29) Still image quality/size ( 52) Self timer ( 56) Number of still images available on the memory card Movie recording time available on the memory card Wind screen off ( 41) AF frame ( 54) Joystick guide ( 9) Camcorder shake warning ( 39)

Viewing Still Images

Slideshow ( 35) Image protection mark ( 61) Image number ( 44) Current image /Total number of images Still image size Data code ( 55) Movie clip length (movie recorded on the memory card)
Number of still images available on the memory card Depending on the recording conditions, the number of available still images displayed may not decrease even after a recording has been made, or may decrease by 2 still images at once. Card Access Display is displayed next to the number of images available while the camcorder is writing on the memory card. Movie recording time on the memory card Indicates the remaining time in hours : 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. Depending on the recording conditions, the actual remaining time may not be indicated accurately.

Getting Started

Preparations Getting Started

CHARGE indicator

DC IN terminal
Charging the Battery Pack
The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use.

Slideshow

SLIDESHOW
1 Press FUNC. 2 Select ( ) [ SLIDESHOW] and
press ( ). The still images and movie clips on the memory card are played back in sequence. Press ( ) to stop the slideshow.
Avoid the following actions while the card access display appears on screen, and when the CARD access indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

Index Screen

1 Move the zoom lever toward W.
The index screen appears. Movies on the memory card are marked with a. Select ( , ) an image. Move the cursor to the image you want to view.
3 Move the zoom lever toward T.
The index screen closes and the selected image is displayed.
Movie clips on the 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.
Magnifying the Playback Image
During playback, movies and still images can be magnified up to 5 times. You can also select the area to be magnified. ( 10)
1 Move the zoom lever toward T.
The image is magnified by 2 times and a frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area. To further enlarge the image, move the zoom lever toward T. To reduce the magnification, move the zoom lever toward W. will appear for images that cannot be enlarged. Select ( , ) the enlarged area of the picture with the joystick. To cancel the magnification, move the zoom lever toward W until the frame disappears.

Menu Options Lists

Advanced Functions Menu Options Lists

Digital effects

Menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus ( 24).
Mode switch: [ D.EFFECT OFF], [ FADER], [ EFFECT], [ CARD MIX]

FUNC. Menu

Recording programs
Mode switch: [ D.EFFECT OFF], [

BLK&WHT]

Mode switch: [ PROGRAM AE],[ PORTRAIT], [ SPORTS], [ NIGHT], [ SNOW], [ BEACH], [ SUNSET], [ SPOTLIGHT], [ FIREWORKS]

White balance

Mode switch: [ D.EFFECT OFF], [ [ EFFECT]

FADER],

Still image simultaneous recording
Mode switch: [ AUTO], [ DAYLIGHT], [ TUNGSTEN], [ SET]

Image effect

[ STILL I.REC OFF], [ S FINE/640x480], [ S NORMAL/640x480]

according to the type of television to which you will connect the camcorder. [NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio. [WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio.
Audio Setup (Audio Mode, Wind Screen, etc.)

MIX BALANCE

AUDIO SETUP

OUTPUT CH

When [12bit AUDIO] is set to [ MIX/ VAR.], adjust ( ) the sound balance with the joystick. The camcorder will retain the audio balance adjustment, however if you turn off the camcorder, [12bit AUDIO] will be reset to [ STEREO1].

AUDIO MODE

L/R], [

L/L], [

AUDIO DUB.

16bit], [

12bit]
Card Operations (Initialization, Erase All Images, etc.)

AUDIO IN], [

WIND SCREEN

MIC.IN]

CARD OPERATIONS

PRINT ORD.ALL ERASE

[NO], [YES] * : only when dubbing audio with the built-in microphone. Mode switch: [ AUTO], [ OFF ] The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors. The wind screen cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to.

12bit AUDIO

TRANS.ORD.ALL ERASE

[NO], [YES]

ERASE ALL IMAGES

INITIALIZE

STEREO1], [ MIX/FIXED], [
STEREO2], MIX/VAR.] [NO], [YES]
* The following options are available only when you press FUNC. in the index screen.

PROTECT*

) to protect the image.

PRINT ORDER*

) to set the print order.

TRANSFER ORDER*

OFF] [ ON], [ When set to [ ON], the camcorders on-screen displays will appear also on the screen of a connected TV or monitor. When the date and time are displayed on the camcorders screen they will also appear on a connected TV regardless of the [TV SCREEN] setting. Turn off the date/time display with the [DATA CODE] setting ( 43).

MARKERS

) to set the transfer order.
Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)

DISPLAY SETUP

[ OFF], [ LEVEL(WHT)], [ LEVEL(GRY)], [ GRID(WHT)], [ GRID(GRY)] You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the screen. The markers are available in white or gray. Use the markers as a reference to make sure your subject is framed correctly (vertically and/ or horizontally). Using the markers will not affect the recordings on the tape or memory card.

[ [ OFF] DATE], [ TIME] No data code display.
In the [ FIREWORKS] recording program the focus priority is automatically set to [ OFF].
Displays the date or time when the scene or still image was recorded. [ DATE & TIME] Displays both the date and time of the recording. FUNC.
MENU DISPLAY SETUP/ DATA CODE

LED Light

You can turn on the LED light (assist lamp) at any time, regardless of the recording program. (
appears. Set [SELF TIMER] to [ cancel the self timer.

OFF] to

Press Start/Stop. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The countdown appears on the screen.
Icon of the LED light LIGHT OFF LIGHT ON
Press PHOTO to record the still image. The camcorder will record the still image after a 10-second countdown*. The countdown appears on the screen. * 2 seconds when using the wireless controller. NOTES
Once the countdown has begun, you can also 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.
appears on the screen. Select [ LIGHT OFF] to turn the LED light off.

Self Timer

Digital Effects

[ FADER] Faders

Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black. You can preview the effect on the display.
: Set the camcorder in record pause mode.
MENU CAMERA SETUP SELF TIMER
[FADE-T] (fade trigger) [CORNER] (corner wipe) [FLIP] [ZIGZAG] [TIDE]
[WIPE] [JUMP] [PUZZLE] [BEAM]

EFFECT] Effects

Setting
Add flavor to your recordings. Sound will be recorded normally. You can preview the effect on the display.
[BLK&WHT] (black and white) [ART] [BALL] [WAVE] [MIRROR] [SEPIA] [MOSAIC] [CUBE] [COLOR M.] (color mask)
Icon of the currently selected Digital Effect FADER or EFFECT

Desired fader/effect*

CARD MIX] Card Mix (
* You can preview the effect on the screen before pressing ( ). ** The icon of the selected effect appears.
Combines a still image from the memory card with your recording.

Applying

Selecting a Fader / Effect

POINTS TO CHECK

( Mode switch: : [ BLK&WHT] only.

Dubbing

1 Load a blank cassette in this 2 Connected device: Load the 5
recorded cassette or disc. Press FUNC. , select ( ) [ REC PAUSE] and press ( ). Select ( ) [EXECUTE] and press ( ). Connected device: Start the playback. In record pause mode and while recording you can check the picture on the camcorders screen. camcorder.
We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter.

Copyright Signal

Certain software tapes are copyright protected. If you attempt to play back such tape, COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED appears and you will not be able to view the contents of
the tape. If you attempt to record from such tape via the HDV/DV terminal, COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED appears and you will not be able to record the contents of the tape.
MENU AUDIO SETUP AUDIO DUB.

Audio Dubbing

You can add sound to a recording using the built-in microphone. only: You can also record additional sound from external audio devices.

( POINTS TO CHECK

You can only dub audio on tapes recorded in SD mode with [ 12bit] audio. This function is operated with the wireless controller.
Connecting an External Audio Device
Connect the external audio device (CD player, etc.) to the camcorder using connection type 1 ( 63). Connect only the audio plugs (red and white) of the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable and leave the yellow video plug unconnected. Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device.
TO SELECT THE AUDIO SOURCE

[ [ AUDIO IN] MIC.IN]

1 Locate the scene you wish to start
audio dubbing. Before locating the starting point, you can also set the zero set memory ( 33) at the point where you want the audio dubbing to end. The camcorder will automatically stop audio dubbing at that point. Press PAUSE. Press AUDIO DUB.

AUDIO DUB. and appear.

Dub audio from an external analog device. Dub audio using the built-in microphone.

to begin dubbing.

Audio device: Begin
playback. Microphone: Speak into the microphone.

5 Press

to stop dubbing.
Audio device: Stop playback.
Audio dubbing will stop if the tape has a blank section or a section recorded in LP mode or [ 16bit] audio. You cannot use the DV terminal for audio dubbing. The quality of the dubbed sound will not be as good when dubbing audio to a tape that was not recorded with this camcorder or after having dubbed audio over the same scene more than 3 times.

1 Select (

press (
) a transfer option and ).

Transfer Orders

You can mark the still images you want to transfer to the computer as a transfer order. You can set transfer orders for up to 998 still images.
IF YOU SELECT [ IMAGES] OR [
2 In the confirmation screen, select
ALL IMAGES], [ NEW TRANSFER ORDERS]
( ) [OK] and press ( ). 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 FUNC.
Selecting Still Images to Transfer (Transfer Order)
Do not connect the USB cable to the camcorder while setting the transfer orders. (
IF YOU SELECT [ SELECT & TRANSFER] OR [ WALLPAPER]

2 Select (

) the image you wish to transfer and press ( ). [ SELECT & TRANSFER]: The selected image is transferred and displayed on the computer. To continue transferring, select another image. [ WALLPAPER]: The selected image is transferred to the computer and displayed as the desktops background. Press FUNC. to return to the transfer menu. NOTES
TRANS.ORDER OFF TRANS.ORDER ON*
* To cancel a transfer order, select [TRANS. ORDER OFF] instead.
Setting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen
When the camcorder is connected to the computer and the image selection screen is displayed, press FUNC. to return to the transfer menu.

Connecting to a Printer

CARD OPERATIONS TRANSFER ORDER Bring ( , ) the cursor to the image you want to transfer and press ( ).* Repeat this step to set transfer orders for additional images.
Printing Still Images Direct Print
appears on images marked with a transfer order. Press ( ) to cancel the transfer order. **After closing the menu the camcorder returns to the index screen.
The camcorder can be connected to any PictBridge compatible printer. You can mark the still images you want to print and set the desired number of copies as a print order ( 75). Canon printers: SELPHY CP and SELPHY DS printers and PIXMA printers marked with the PictBridge logo.
Erasing All Transfer Orders
Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer

10) ( 10)

1 Insert the memory card containing
2 Turn on the printer. 3 Connect the camcorder to the
MENU CARD OPERATIONS TRANS.ORD.ALL ERASE IMPORTANT
the still images you want to print.
printer using the USB connection connection type 2 ( 68) shown in the previous section PC Connection Diagrams. appears and changes to.
If continues to flash (for more than 1 minute) or if does not appear, the camcorder is not correctly connected to the printer. In such case, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer. After a short while, turn them on again, set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection.
will appear for images that cannot be printed. We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Refer also to the printers instruction manual.
Selecting the Print Settings
You can select the number of copies and other settings for printing. The setting options vary depending on your printer model.
Paper settings Current paper settings (paper size, paper type and page layout)

Print Effect]

The print effect can be used with printers compatible with the Image Optimize function to achieve higher quality prints. Select [ON], [OFF] or [DEFAULT]. Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS printers: You can also select [VIVID], [NR] and [VIVID+NR]. [ Number of Copies] Select 1-99 copies.
Print setting options and [DEFAULT] settings vary depending on the printer model. For details, refer to the printers instruction manual. Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS Printers: - When the paper size is set to [10 x 14.8 cm] you can print multiple small copies on a single print by selecting 2-, 4-, 9- or [16-UP]. You can also use this setting to print on the specially designed photo stickers sheets. - When the paper size is set to [A4] you can print 4 copies on the same sheet by selecting [4-UP]. Canon PIXMA/SELPHY CP Printers: - When the paper size is set to [CREDITCARD] you can print multiple small copies on a single print by selecting 2-, 4-, or [8-UP]. You can also use [8-UP] to print on the specially designed photo stickers sheets. - When the paper size is set to [10 x 14.8 cm] or [9 x 13 cm] you can print 2 or 4 copies on the same sheet by selecting [2-UP] or [4-UP]. - When you are using the specially designed wide-sized photo paper you can set the paper size to [DEFAULT] and print 2 or 4 copies on the same sheet by selecting [2-UP] or [4-UP].

Number of copies Print effect Date printing
[PAPER] [ PAPER SIZE] Available paper sizes vary depending on the printer model. [ PAPER TYPE] Select [PHOTO], [FAST PHOTO] or [DEFAULT]. [ PAGE LAYOUT] Select [DEFAULT] or one of the following available page layouts. [BORDERED]: Prints the whole image area almost exactly as the recorded still image. [BORDERLESS]: Enlarges the center portion of the still image to fit the width/ height ratio of the selected paper size. The top, bottom and sides of the still image may be slightly trimmed out. [2-UP], [4-UP], [8-UP], [9-UP], [16-UP]: Prints multiple small copies of the same still image on one sheet of paper. [ Date print] Select [ON], [OFF] or [DEFAULT].
Printing after Changing the Print Settings
Refer also to the printers instruction manual for details. - If the error still persists and printing does not restart, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer. After a short while, turn them on again, set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection.
WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING
Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer and turn off the camcorder.
The following still images may not be correctly printed with a PictBridge compatible printer. - Images created or changed on a computer and transferred to the memory card. - Images recorded with the camcorder but edited on a computer. - Images whose file names were changed. - Images not recorded with this camcorder. Observe the following precautions during printing: - Do not turn off the camcorder or the printer. - Do not change the position of the / switch. - Do not disconnect the USB cable. - Do not remove the memory card. If the message BUSY. does not disappear, disconnect the USB cable and restore the connection after a short while.
P.SET. The print setting menu appears. Depending on the printer, the message BUSY. may appear before the camcorder displays the print setting menu. In the print settings menu, select ( , ) the setting you want to change and press ( ). Select ( ) the desired setting option and press ( ). Select ( ) [PRINT] and press ( ). Printing starts. The print setting menu disappears when the printing is completed. To continue printing, select another still image.

TO CANCEL THE PRINTING

Press ( ) while printing. A confirmation dialog appears. Select [OK] and press ( ). With Canons PictBridge compatible printers, the printing will stop immediately (even if not completed) and the paper will be fed through.

PRINTING ERRORS

If an error occurs during the printing process, an error message appears ( 81). - Canons PictBridge compatible printers: Resolve the error. When printing does not resume automatically, select [CONTINUE] and press ( ). If [CONTINUE] cannot be selected, select [STOP], press ( ) and retry printing.

Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer. After a short while, turn them on again, set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection.

Editing

Cannot record with this camcorder video input from an external video device connected using a DV cable.
Wrong signal standard. Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device.

List of Messages

Message
SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION REMOVE THE CASSETTE CHECK THE INPUT

Explanation/Solution

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. Cassette is protected. Replace the cassette or change the position of the protect switch. Camcorder stopped operating to protect the tape. Remove the cassette and reinsert it. The DV cable is not correctly connected to the DV terminal, or the connected digital device is turned off. The video input signal is in a different television system (PAL or SECAM). 26
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 INPUT SIGNAL NOT SUPPORTED HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED NO CARD NO IMAGES
Condensation has been detected in the camcorder. Condensation has been detected in the camcorder. Remove the cassette. Tape reached the end. Rewind the tape or replace the cassette. You attempted to dub audio on a tape recorded in a recording mode other than SP. You attempted to dub audio on a tape recorded with an audio mode other than [ 16bit]. You attempted to dub audio on a tape with a blank section. You attempted to dub audio on a tape recorded in HD standard.
You attempted to play back a tape recorded in a different television system (PAL or SECAM) or in a recording standard not supported by this camcorder. The digital device connected with the DV cable is incompatible with the camcorder. 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. Memory card not is inserted into the camcorder. No images are recorded on the memory card.

CARD ERROR

A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record or display 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. Memory card is full. Erase some images to free some space or replace the memory card. The write-protect switch on an SD or SDHC memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the position of the write-protect switch. The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set the [FILE NOS.] option to [RESET] and erase all the images on the memory card or initialize it. The image file is corrupted or it was saved using a compression method other than that compatible with this camcorder (JPEG). You attempted to set more than 998 transfer orders. You attempted to set more than 998 still images in the print order. You attempted to transfer a still image that cannot be displayed with this camcorder. 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 and then restore the connection.

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
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 removing and reinserting the cassette. 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 SAVE or ERASE OFF.
Terminal cover attached Charged

Uncharged

REC SAVE

Cassette

Rewind tapes after use. A slack or damaged tape may cause video problems and/or audio distortions during playback. Return cassettes to the case and store them upright. Rewind tapes from time to time if they are stored for a long time. 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.

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.
Keep the battery out of the reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately. The battery case may break and the battery fluids may cause internal damage. Do not disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion. For California, USA only: Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate for details.

Lithium Button Battery

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 (212 F) or incinerate the battery. Backup 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. Lithium battery for the wireless controller 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. Dispose of the used battery according to applicable recycling regulations.
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.

Maintenance/Others

Cleaning the Camcorder

Camcorder Body

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner.

Condensation

Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its internal surfaces. Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected. Continued use may damage the camcorder.

Lens and Viewfinder

If the lens surface is dirty, the autofocus may not work properly. Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower brush. Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder. Never use tissue paper.
Condensation may form in the following cases:
When the camcorder is moved from an air-conditioned room to a warm, humid place

LCD Screen

Clean the LCD screen using a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth. Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.
When the camcorder is moved from a cold place to a warm room
When the camcorder is left in a humid room

Storage

If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a place free of dust, in low humidity, and at temperatures not higher than 30 C (86 F).

Compatible Tapes Tape Speed Maximum Recording Time (60 min. tape) LCD Screen Viewfinder Microphone Lens
Lens Configuration AF system Minimum Focusing Distance White Balance Minimum Illumination Recommended Illumination Image Stabilization
Recording Media Size of Still Images SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory card, SD memory card, MultiMedia Card (MMC)* 1,152 x 864 ( only), 1,024 x 768 ( only), 640 x 480 pixels
Size of Movie Clips File Format
320 x 240, 160 x 120 pixels; 15 frames/sec. Design rule for Camera File system (DCF), Exif 2.2** compliant, DPOF compliant Image Compression Method Still images: JPEG (compression: Super Fine, Fine, Normal) Movie clips: Video - Motion JPEG, Audio - WAVE (monaural) * This camcorder has been tested with SD memory cards up to 2 GB. Performance cannot be guaranteed for all memory cards. ** This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called Exif Print). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camcorders image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.

Input/Output Terminals

AV Terminal 3.5 mm minijack, : Video output only, Audio input/output; : output only Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced Audio output: -10 dBV (47 kohms load/3 kohms or less) Audio input: -10 dBV/40 kohms or more ( only) 4 pin (IEEE1394 standard), input/output mini-B

DV Terminal USB Terminal

Power/Others
Power supply (rated) Power consumption (AF on) Operating temperature Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight (camcorder body only) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter) 2.3 W, 2.1 W C (F) 57 x 92 x 119 mm (2.2 x 3.6 x 4.7 in.) excluding the grip belt 380 g ( 13.4 oz.)
Power input Rated output Operating temperature Dimensions Weight V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.14 0.08 A 8.4 V DC, 0.6 A C (F) 46 x 26 x 70 mm (1.8 x 1.0 x 2.8 in.) 95 g (3.4 oz.)

BP-2L5 Battery Pack

Battery type Rated voltage Operating temperature Battery capacity Dimensions Weight Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery 7.4 V DC C (F) 530 mAh 33.3 x 16.2 x 45.2 mm (1.3 x 0.64 x 1.8 in.) 40 g (1.4 oz.)
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice.
16:9 aspect ratio. 54 6-second auto date. Point AiAF (Autofocus). 54