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

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.
Remove the battery terminal cover before attaching the battery
3 Plug the compact power adapter 4 Connect the compact power adapter
to the camcorders DC IN terminal. The CHARGE indicator starts flashing. The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed. You can also use the compact power adapter without attaching a battery pack. When the compact power adapter is connected, even if a battery is attached its power will not be consumed. into a power outlet.

* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off.
Installing the Backup Battery
The backup battery (lithium button battery CR1616) allows the camcorder to retain the date, time ( 26) and other camcorder settings while the power source is disconnected. Connect a power source to the camcorder when replacing the backup battery to retain the settings.
Inserting and Removing a Tape
Use only videocassettes marked with the logo.

1 Slide

OPEN/EJECT fully in the direction of the arrow and open the cassette compartment cover.
1 If a battery pack is attached, remove 2 3
it first. Open the backup battery cover. Insert the backup battery with the + side facing out.
The cassette compartment opens automatically.

2 Insert the cassette.

Insert the cassette with the window facing the grip belt. To remove a cassette pull it straight out.

3 Press the

mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks.

4 Close the cover.

The backup battery has a life span of about a year. flashes in red to inform you that it needs to be replaced.
4 Wait for the cassette compartment
to retract automatically and close the cassette compartment cover.
Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically, or attempt to close the cover before the cassette compartment has fully retracted. Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover.
Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder for the first time ( 62). Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder.
If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be inserted/removed even if the switch is set to.
Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all memory cards. About SDHC Memory Cards: SDHC (SD High Capacity) is the new type of SD memory cards with capacities over 2 GB. Please note that the specifications of SDHC memory cards are different from those of regular SD cards and you will not be able to use memory cards of over 2 GB with devices that do not support SDHC. However, SDHC devices (including this camcorder) are backward compatible and you can use regular SD cards with them.

Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
You can use commercially available SDHC memory cards, SD memory cards or MultiMedia cards (MMC) with this camcorder.

Preparing the Camcorder

1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Open the memory card slot cover. 3 Insert the memory card straight all 4 Close the cover.
the way into the memory card slot.
Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted.
TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD First push the memory card once to release it, and then pull the card out.
1 Turn on the camcorder. 2 Move the lens cover switch down to

to open the lens cover.

3 Adjust the viewfinder.
Keep the LCD panel closed to use the viewfinder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever as necessary. 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.
Point the controller at the camcorders remote sensor when you press the buttons. NOTES
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 ] ( 43). Otherwise, replace the battery.

The Wireless Controller

Inserting the Battery
(Lithium Button Battery CR2025)

Adjusting the LCD Screen

Rotating the LCD Panel
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward.

180 Tab

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.
Using the Wireless Controller
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.

Using the Menus

Many of the camcorders functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC. button ( FUNC. ). For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to Menu Options Lists ( 37).

1 Holding the lock button pressed 2
down, set the PLAY. Move the / (tape). switch to switch to
3 If the joystick guide does not
appear on screen, press ( display it.
4 Locate the point where you want to
begin the playback. Push the joystick ( ) towards rewind the tape or ( ) towards to fast forward. to
5 Push the joystick ( ) towards

to begin the playback.

You can display the date and time of the recording ( 55). During some special playback modes, you may notice some video problems (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture. To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will enter the stop mode ( ) if left in playback pause ( ) mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds. To resume the playback push the joystick ( ) towards /.

DURING PLAYBACK

6 Push the joystick ( 7
) towards / again to pause the playback. Push the joystick ( ) towards to stop the playback.

TO ADJUST THE VOLUME

1 Press FUNC. 2 Select ( ) [
SPEAKER VOLUME] and adjust ( ) the volume. The sound from the built-in speaker will be muted when you close the LCD panel or while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the AV terminal. If you turn off the volume completely, the icon will change to. Press FUNC. to close the menu.
Returning to a Pre-marked Position
If you wish to return to a particular scene later, mark the point with the zero set memory and the tape will stop at that point when you rewind/fast forward the tape. ( 10)

SPECIAL PLAYBACK MODES

To operate the special playback modes use the buttons on the wireless controller. There is no sound during the special playback modes. To return to normal playback, push the joystick ( ) towards / or press PLAY on the wireless controller. Fast Playback: Push the joystick ( ) towards or ( ) towards. Hold the joystick pressed down to rewind/fast forward the tape while continuing the playback. You can also press and hold REW or FF on the wireless controller. Reverse Playback: During normal playback press. Frame Reverse/Advance: During playback pause press /. Keep pressed for continuous frame-by-frame playback. Slow Playback: During normal or reverse playback press SLOW. Double Speed Playback: During normal or reverse playback press.

Image Jump

You can jump ahead to a specific image without having to browse all images one by one. With movie clips, you can only start the image jump in stop mode (when the first frame appears as a still image). Push the joystick ( ) and hold it pressed down. Release the joystick when the image number gets to the image you want to display.

TO PLAY BACK MOVIE CLIPS

During playback
/ to begin the playback. Push the joystick ( ) towards / again to pause/resume the playback. Push the joystick ( ) and hold it pressed towards or to rewind/fast forward the movie clip. You can also press and hold REW or FF on the wireless controller. Push the joystick ( ) towards to stop the playback. When the movie playback ends or is stopped, the first frame of the movie appears as a still image. IMPORTANT

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.

Audio Recording Mode

You can change the quality of the audio recording. POINTS TO CHECK ( 10)
[ [ IMAGE EFFECT OFF] VIVID]

[ [ 16bit] 12bit]

Records with no image enhancing effects. Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation. [ NEUTRAL] Tones down the contrast and color saturation. [ SOFT SKIN DETAIL] Softens the details in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance. FUNC.
Records audio at the highest quality.
Records audio on 2 channels (Stereo 1) leaving 2 channels free (Stereo 2) for audio dubbing or for adding a sound track later.

MENU AUDIO SETUP

Icon of the currently selected Image Effect Desired option
AUDIO MODE Desired option

ABOUT THE WIND SCREEN

The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind, but you can turn the wind screen off when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible ( 41).

Audio Playback Modes

Selecting the Audio Channel
You can select the audio channel to play back when playing back a tape with audio recorded on two channels (either stereo sound or bilingual audio signals). POINTS TO CHECK ( 10)
[ [ [ STEREO1] STEREO2] MIX/FIXED] Original sound only. Dubbed audio only.

[ L/R]

Mixed audio with the original sound and the dubbed audio at the same level. [ MIX/VAR.] Mixed audio where the balance between the original sound ( ) and the dubbed audio ( ) can be adjusted. FUNC.
Left and Right channels (stereo) / Main + Sub signals (bilingual). [ L/L]
Left channel only (stereo) / Main signal only (bilingual).

[ R/R]

Right channel only (stereo) / Sub signal only (bilingual).
MENU AUDIO SETUP OUTPUT CH
12bit AUDIO Desired option*
* When you select [ MIX/VAR.], adjust the mix balance with the [MIX BALANCE] setting ( 41).
Selecting the Audio Track on a Tape with Dubbed Audio
You can select the audio track to play back when playing back a tape that has a dubbed audio track (Stereo 2) in addition to the original recorded audio (Stereo 1).

Select the size and quality of the still image in record pause mode before you start recording.
[ 160x120] File Size per Second: Approx. 120 KB.
Memory Card 32 MB 128 MB 512 MB Recording Time 4 min. 18 min. 70 min.

STILL I.REC OFF

MOVIE REC OFF
* In [ mode, the default is 320x240].
Icon of the currently selected Still Image Simultaneous Recording option Desired image quality*
Icon of the currently selected Movie Size Desired option
TO CAPTURE THE STILL IMAGE
While you are recording a movie, press PHOTO. The still image is recorded on the memory card while the screen continues to show the video recording.
The still image cannot be recorded on the memory card while recording in widescreen (16:9) mode or while a digital effect is activated. To record still images we recommend using the mode, which offers the best quality for still images.
The data code of the captured still image/movie clip will reflect the date and time when it was recorded on the memory card.
Automatic Focus Priority Capturing a Still Image or Movie Clip from the Playback Picture
While you are playing back a tape you can capture the picture as a still image or as a movie clip on the memory card. The size of the still image will be [S 640x480] and cannot be changed. Select the quality of the still image with the procedure below. Refer to Selecting the Size of Movie Clips on the Memory Card ( 53) to select the size of the movie clip. (
When the focus priority is activated, the camcorder records a still image only after the focus has been adjusted automatically. When the mode switch is set to , you can also select the AF (autofocus) frame.
[ ON:AiAF] (Mode switch: *, )
Depending on the shooting conditions, one or more AF frames out of the nine frames available are automatically selected and the focus is fixed on them. [ ON:CENTER] (Mode switch: *) A single focusing frame appears in the center of the screen and the focus is automatically fixed on the center AF frame. This is convenient for making sure the focus is exactly where you want it. [ OFF] (Mode switch: )

Playback on a TV Screen

The quality of the playback picture will vary depending on the connected TV and the type of connection used. ( 10)
virtually no generation loss in video and sound quality. Connect the camcorder to the external device following one of the connection diagrams shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams ( 63). ( 10)
Before making the connections, select the [TV TYPE] setting according to the TV set to which you will connect the camcorder ( 40).

Connecting

Connect the camcorder to a VCR or other analog device using connection type 1 , or to a DVD recorder or other digital recording device using connection type 2 , as shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams ( 63).
Connect the camcorder to the TV following one of the connection diagrams shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams ( 63).
1 This camcorder: Load the recorded 2 Connected device: Load a blank 3 4
cassette or disc and set the device to record pause mode. This camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause the playback shortly before the scene. This camcorder: Resume the movie playback. When using an analog connection you can include in the copy also the date/ time of the original recording ( 55). Connected device: Begin recording when the scene you wish to copy appears. Stop recording when copying is complete. This camcorder: Stop playback. NOTES
We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. When recording to a VCR using an analog connection connection type 1 ( 63), the quality of the edited tape will be lower than the original.
1 Turn on the camcorder and the
connected TV or VCR. On a TV: Set the input selector to VIDEO. On a VCR: Set the input selector to LINE (IN). Start the playback of the movies ( 32) or still images ( 34). NOTES
Turn off all the devices before starting the connections. We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter.

cassette.

Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder
You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device. When recording to a digital video recorder using the DV terminal, you can copy recordings with
When recording to a digital video recorder using the DV terminal connection type 2 ( 63): - If the picture does not appear, disconnect the DV cable and restore the connection after a short while or turn the camcorder off and then on again. - Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all digital devices equipped with a DV terminal. If the operation does not work, use the AV terminal.
6 When the scene you wish to record
appears, push the joystick ( ) towards / to begin recording. Recording starts. While recording, push the joystick ( ) towards / to pause the recording. In record pause, push the joystick ( ) towards / again to resume recording. Push the joystick ( ) towards to stop recording. Connected device: Stop the playback. IMPORTANT

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.
While dubbing audio using the built-in microphone: You can connect the camcorder to a TV to check the picture on the TV screen and check the sound through headphones connected to the TV. While dubbing audio using an external audio device: You can check the picture on the camcorder's LCD screen and the sound through the built-in speaker or the audio device.
TO SELECT THE AUDIO TRACK FOR PLAYBACK
You can select the audio track that will be played when playing back a tape that was audio dubbed ( 51).

Connecting to a Computer

PC Connection Diagrams
DV Terminal Check the type and orientation of the terminal and make sure you connect the DV cable properly. USB Terminal Open the terminal cover to access.

DV capture board.

) to a computer with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal or a

USB port.

) to a PC or PictBridge compatible printer with an

USB Cable (Supplied)

Transferring Video Recordings
You can transfer recordings to a computer using the DV terminal.
Equipment and System Requirements
A computer equipped with an IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or an IEEE1394 (DV) capturing board. A DV cable (commercially available). Video Editing Software. The appropriate driver A driver is preinstalled on Windows operating systems later than Windows 98 Second Edition and Mac operating systems later than Mac OS 9, and will be installed automatically.
with a USB cable, and that no other IEEE1394 device is connected to the computer. Depending on the video editing software, you may need to set the switch on the camcorder to a mode other than PLAY. Refer to the instruction manual of the editing software.
We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Refer also to the instruction manual of the computer. The programs ZoomBrowser EX and Image Browser included with the supplied CD-ROM can only be used to transfer still images recorded on the memory card. Video recordings on the tape cannot be transferred to the computer using the software included with the supplied CD-ROM.

the USB cable without installing the software from the supplied software CD-ROM.

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 ( 71) to the computer. [ 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.
We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 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) simply by connecting the camcorder to a computer using

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.

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.

Print Orders

You can mark the still images you want to print and set the desired number of copies as a print order. These print order settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards and can be used for printing on DPOF compatible printers ( 72). You can set print orders for up to 998 still images.
CARD OPERATIONS PRINT ORDER Bring ( , ) the cursor to the image you want to ). print and press ( Set ( ) the desired number of copies and press ( ).* Repeat these steps to set print orders for additional images.
Selecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order)
Do not connect the USB cable to the camcorder while setting the print orders. (

FUNC. **

and the number of copies appear on images marked with a print order. To cancel the print order set ( ) the number of copies to 0. **After closing the menu the camcorder returns to the index screen.

Erasing All Print Orders

PRINT ORDER Select ( ) the number of copies (0 - 99) and press ( ( ).*
* To cancel the print order, set the number of copies to 0.
Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen

MENU CARD OPERATIONS

PRINT ORD.ALL ERASE YES

Printing

1 Connect the camcorder to the
printer using the USB connection connection type 2 ( 68) shown in the previous section PC Connection Diagrams. Press FUNC. , select ( )[ MENU] and press ( ). Select ( )[ PRINT] and press ( ). The print setting menu appears. The error message SET PRINT ORDER appears if you connect a printer with direct print function and select [ PRINT] without having set any print orders. Make sure that [PRINT] is selected and press ( ). Printing starts. The print setting menu disappears when the printing is completed. NOTES

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.
CARD FULL THE CARD IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION NAMING ERROR
UNIDENTIFIABLE IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER ERROR PRINT ORDER ERROR CANNOT TRANSFER! THIS IMAGE CANNOT BE RECORDED TOO MANY STILL IMAGES DISCONNECT USB CABLE
Direct Print Related Messages
About Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS Printers: If the printers error indicator flashes or an error message appears on the printers operation panel, refer to the printers instruction manual.

PAPER ERROR

There is a problem with the paper. The paper is not correctly loaded or the paper size is wrong. Alternatively, if the paper output tray is closed, open it to print. Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper. The paper jammed during printing. Select [STOP] to cancel printing. After removing the paper, set some paper again and retry printing. There is a problem with the ink. The ink cartridge is not inserted or is out of ink.
NO PAPER PAPER JAM INK ERROR NO INK
LOW INK LEVEL INK ABSORBER FULL FILE ERROR CANNOT PRINT! SET PRINT ORDER PRINTER ERROR
The ink cartridge needs to be replaced soon. Select [CONTINUE] to restart printing. Select [CONTINUE] to resume printing. Contact a Canon Service Center (refer to the list included with the printer) to replace the ink absorber. You attempted to print an image that was recorded with another camcorder, with a different compression, or was edited on a computer. No still image on the memory card has been marked with a print order. Cancel printing. Turn the printer off and then on again. Check the printer status. If the error still persists, refer to the printers instruction manual and contact the appropriate customer support center or service center. 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. Cancel printing. Turn off the printer and turn it back on. Check the printer status. If the printer is equipped with a battery, it might be exhausted. In such case, turn off the printer, replace the battery and turn it back on. The printer is experiencing a data transfer error. Cancel 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. If 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 the print head is defective.

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
End Search.34 Erasing still images/movie clips.60 Error messages.80
Faders.56 File numbers.44 Fireworks (recording program).45 Focus.48 Focus priority.54 FUNC. menu.24, 37
Abroad, using the camcorder. 87 AF assist lamp*. 56 Audio dubbing. 66 Audio mode. 50 Audio output channel. 51 Auto slow shutter. 39 Autofocus (AF). 54 AV terminal. 63

Grip belt.23

Backup battery. 21 Battery pack, charging. 19 Battery pack, remaining charge. 16 Beach (recording program). 45 Beep. 43