Canon MD140- Manuals

Page 2 - Cleaning the Video Heads; Video heads may become dirty under the following conditions:; NOTES; recorded with dirty video heads.; Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals

2 Introduc tion Cleaning the Video Heads Digital video camcorders record video signals on the tape in very thin lines (as thin as 1/8 of the width of a hair). The following symptoms may appear if the video heads become dirty even a little. • Mosaic or other blocky video artifacts (Fig. 1) or banding...

Page 3 - Important Usage Instructions; DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

In tr odu ct ion 3 Important Usage Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF 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...

Page 4 - Table of contents

4 Introduction About this Manual ........................................................................................... 7 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories...................................................................................... 9Components Guide .....................

Page 5 - Editing Functions

5 In tr odu ct ion System Setup (Beep, etc.) ..................................................................41Date/Time Setup .................................................................................42 Recording Programs Using the Recording Programs ..........................................

Page 6 - Additional Information; Do’s and Don’ts

6 Additional Information Trouble? Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 76List of Messages ........................................................................................... 79 Do’s and Don’ts Handling Precautions .........

Page 7 - Troubleshooting; table; Conventions Used in the Manual; IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.; About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide; About this Manual; item or change settings.

7 In tr odu ct ion Thank you for purchasing the Canon MD160/MD150/MD140/MD130. 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 ( 76). Conventions Used in the Manual ...

Page 8 - • The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo is a trademark.; Operating Mode; EXP

8 The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode. You can display the joystick guide to remind you of the joystick’s functions in each operating mode. About the Operating Modes The camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the positions of the switch and the / switch...

Page 9 - Getting to Know the Camcorder; In; * Includes the electronic version of the; Digital Video Software; instruction manual on PDF file.; Supplied Accessories

Getting to Know the Camcorder 9 In tr odu ct ion Gettin g to Kno w the Camc ord er * Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF file. Supplied Accessories CA-590E Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-2L5 Battery Pack Lithium Button Battery CR1616 S...

Page 10 - Components Guide; Left side view; CARD access indicator (

Getting to Know the Camcorder 10 Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “ button ” frame (for example ). Components Guide Left side view Front view Right Side View Lens cover switch ( 26, 27) ( open, closed) CARD access indicator ( 27, 28)/ CHARGE indicator ( 17...

Page 11 - Back view

11 Getting to Know the Camcorder In tr odu ct ion Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “ button ” frame (for example ). Back view Top view Bottom view Viewfinder ( 20) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 20) BATT. (battery release) switch ( 17) LCD screen ( 21) Backup...

Page 12 - Wireless Controller WL-D85

Getting to Know the Camcorder 12 Wireless Controller WL-D85 WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-D85 START/ STOP PHOTO ZOOM CARD DATE SEARCH REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE SLOW AUDIO DUB. ZERO SET MEMORY TV SCREEN START/STOP button ( 26) CARD –/+ buttons ( 33) DATE SEARCH / buttons ( 32) REW button ( 30) button ( 30) PAU...

Page 13 - Screen Displays; Recording Movies

13 Getting to Know the Camcorder In tr odu ct ion Screen Displays Recording Movies Zoom ( 29), Exposure ( 45) Recording program ( 43) White balance ( 47) Image effect ( 48) LED light ( 54) Digital effects ( 54) Condensation warning ( 85) Still image quality/size (simultaneous recording) ( 51) Shutte...

Page 14 - Tape operation

Getting to Know the Camcorder 14 Tape operation Record, Record pause, Stop, Eject, Fast forward, Rewind, Playback, Playback pause, Reverse playback pause, x1 Playback (normal speed), x1 Reverse playback (normal speed), x2 Playback (double speed), x2 Reverse playback (double speed), Fast forward play...

Page 15 - Recording Still Images

15 Getting to Know the Camcorder In tr odu ct ion Recording Still Images Zoom ( 29), Exposure ( 45) Recording program ( 43) White balance ( 47) Image effect ( 48) LED light ( 54) Digital effects ( 54) Movie clip size (movie recorded on the memory card) ( 27) Still image quality/size ( 50) Self timer...

Page 16 - Number of still images available on the memory card

16 Getting to Know the Camcorder 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 disp...

Page 17 - io; Charging the Battery Pack; Turn off the camcorder.; Getting Started

Getting Started Preparat io n s 17 Preparations Gettin g Sta rted 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. 1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. • Press ...

Page 18 - IMPORTANT; Charging, Recording and Playback Times; Charging Time

Getting Started 18 IMPORTANT You may hear some noise from the compact power adapter during use. This is not a malfunction. We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 C and 30 C. Outside the temperature range of 0 C to 40 C, the charging will not start. Do not connect to the ca...

Page 19 - Installing the Backup Battery; ) and other camcorder; flashes in red to inform you that it; Inserting and Removing a Tape; Use only videocassettes marked with the; • Insert the cassette with the window

Getting Started Preparat io n s 19 Installing the Backup Battery The backup battery (lithium button battery CR1616) allows the camcorder to retain the date, time ( 24 ) and other camcorder settings while the power source is disconnected. Connect a power source to the camcorder when replacing the bac...

Page 20 - Inserting and Removing a Memory Card; You can use commercially available; REMOVE; About SDHC Memory Cards:; Preparing the Camcorder; Turn on the camcorder.

Getting Started 20 IMPORTANT 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. NOTES If the camco...

Page 21 - Adjust the viewfinder.; The Wireless Controller; Inserting the Battery; The wireless controller may not work properly; Adjusting the LCD Screen; Rotating the LCD Panel

Getting Started Preparat io n s 21 3 Adjust the viewfinder. Keep the LCD panel closed to use the viewfinder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever as necessary. 4 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 ...

Page 22 - This setting does not affect the brightness of; Menu; Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option; ) the icon of the function; Using the Menus

Using the Menus 22 LCD Backlight You can set the brightness of the LCD screen at normal or bright. 1 Press . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open the setup menus. 3 Select ( ) [ DISPLAY SETUP/ ] and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [BACKLIGHT] and press ( ). 5 Select ( ) the desired option and press (...

Page 23 - Selecting an Option from the Setup

Using the Menus Preparat io n s 23 4 Press to save the settings and close the menu. • You can press to close the menu at any time.• With some settings you will need to press ( ) and make further selections. Follow the additional operation guides that will appear on the screen (such as the joystick i...

Page 24 - Changing the Time Zone; mark; Time Zones

First Time Settings 24 First Time Settings Changing the Language The language for on-screen and menu displays can be changed. The list of available languages depends on the region where you purchased the camcorder. Default value 1 Press . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open the setup menus...

Page 25 - Setting the Date and Time; You can also change the date format (

First Time Settings Preparat io n s 25 Setting the Date and Time 1 Press . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open the setup menus. 3 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP] and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME] and press ( ). Blinking arrows will be displayed around the first field of the date. 5 Change...

Page 26 - Press; Recording; Before You Begin Recording

Recording 26 Basic Fun ctio ns Recording Recording Movies 1 Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover. 2 Holding the lock button pressed down, set the switch to CAMERA. 3 Move the / switch to (tape). 4 Press to begin recording. Press again to pause the recording. T O REVIEW THE LAST ...

Page 27 - Bas; About the recording time; Recording Still Images on the Memory; Move the lens cover switch down to; will turn green and one or; PHOTO

Recording Bas ic F unc tions 27 NOTES About the recording time : By changing the recording mode you can change the video quality and as a result, also the available recording time ( 38). Previous recordings overwritten by a new recording cannot be recovered. Before you start recording, search for th...

Page 28 - Recording Movie Clips on the Memory; • Press

Recording 28 IMPORTANT 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 disconne...

Page 29 - Zooming; POINTS TO CHECK; 5x Optical Zoom; Quick Start Function; instead of turning off the; QUICK START

Recording Bas ic F unc tions 29 Zooming POINTS TO CHECK : In addition to the 35x optical zoom, the digital zoom (up to 1000x) is also available ( 37). 35x Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wide-angle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto). You can also change the zoom speed (...

Page 30 - When you wake up the camcorder from Quick; Playing Back Movies; switch to; to; Playback

Playback 30 NOTES When you wake up the camcorder from Quick Start mode, the following settings will be changed automatically.- Manual focus returns to automatic focus (AF).- Manual exposure adjustment returns to automatic exposure.- Zoom position returns to full wide angle W . In Quick-Start ready m...

Page 31 - Double Speed Playback:; You can display the date and time of the; Returning to a Pre-marked Position; PLAY

Playback Bas ic F unc tions 31 5 Push the joystick ( ) towards / to begin the playback. D URING PLAYBACK 6 Push the joystick ( ) towards / again to pause the playback. 7 Push the joystick ( ) towards to stop the playback. T O ADJUST THE VOLUME 1 Press . 2 Select ( ) [ SPEAKER VOLUME] and adjust ( ) ...

Page 32 - disappears and the correct; Locating the End of the Last Scene; Locating Scenes by Recording Date; STOP

Playback 32 • The tape stops at or near the zero mark, disappears and the correct time code will be displayed again. NOTES If there are blank sections between recordings, the zero set memory may not work correctly. Locating the End of the Last Scene After playing back a tape, use this function to lo...

Page 33 - Playing Back Still Images and Movie; Avoid the following actions while the card; Image Jump; REW

Playback Bas ic F unc tions 33 Playing Back Still Images and Movie Clips from a Memory Card 1 Holding the lock button pressed down, set the switch to PLAY. 2 Move the / switch to (memory card). T O V IEW S TILL I MAGES 3 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 4 Pus...

Page 34 - Move the cursor; Magnifying the Playback Image; Move the zoom lever toward; will appear for images that cannot; of the picture with the joystick.; until the frame; Movie clips on the memory card cannot be; SLIDESHOW

Playback 34 Slideshow 1 Press . 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. Index Screen 1 Move the zoom lever toward W . The index screen appears. Movies on the memory card are marked w...

Page 35 - van; Menu Options Lists

Menu Options Lists A d van ced F unc tions 35 Ad vanc ed Fun ctio ns Men u Op tion s Lists Menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus ( 22). FUNC. Menu Mode switch: [ PROGRAM AE] ,[ PORTRAIT], [ SPORTS], [ NIGHT], [ SNOW], [ BEACH], ...

Page 36 - ) to enter the record pause

Menu Options Lists 36 Size: [ L 1152x864], [ L 1024x768], [ S 640x480] Quality: [ SUPER FINE], [ FINE] , [ NORMAL] [ S S.FINE/640x480], [ S FINE/640x480] , [ S NORMAL/640x480] Adjust ( ) the volume with the joystick. Press ( ) to enter the record pause mode. Press ( ) to search. Press ( ) to start. ...

Page 37 - Setup menus; CAMERA SETUP; SHUTTER

Menu Options Lists A d van ced F unc tions 37 Setup menus Ca me ra Setup (Digital Z oom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) CAMERA SETUP Mode switch: Recording program: [ PROGRAM AE] [ AUTO] , [1/50], [1/120], [1/250], [1/500], [1/1000] [1/2000] Mode switch: Recording program: [ PROGRAM AE] [ AUTO] , [1/50], [...

Page 38 - Playing back a widescreen recording:; VCR SETUP; IMG STAB

Menu Options Lists 38 You can erase ( 58) or protect ( 59) the image if you press while you are reviewing the image (or immediately after recording it, if set to [ OFF]). Mode switch: [ ON] , [ OFF] The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto. The image stabilizer is ...

Page 39 - AUDIO SETUP; only when dubbing; CARD OPERATIONS

Menu Options Lists A d van ced F unc tions 39 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. Au dio S etu p (Au dio Mo de, W ind Screen , etc.) AUDIO SETUP [ L/R] , [ L/L], [ R/R] [ AUD...

Page 40 - BRIGHTNESS

Menu Options Lists 40 * The following options are available only when you press in the index screen. Press ( ) to protect the image. Press ( ) to set the print order. Press ( ) to set the transfer order. Dis play Setup (L CD B rightnes s, L angu age, etc.) DISPLAY SETUP Adjust ( ) the brightness of ...

Page 41 - All on-screen displays will appear while; SYSTEM SETUP; OFF; DATA CODE

Menu Options Lists A d van ced F unc tions 41 Warning messages, the data code (if activated), and displays on the index screen will appear regardless of the setting. All on-screen displays will appear while the playback image is magnified or a digital effect is activated. [ ON], [ OFF] When you star...

Page 42 - If the memory card you insert already; FIRMWARE

Menu Options Lists 42 [ RESET], [ CONTINUOUS] Select the image numbering method to be used when you insert a new memory card.Images are automatically assigned consecutive image numbers from 0101 to 9900, and stored in folders containing up to 100 images. Folders are numbered from 101 to 998.[ RESET]...

Page 43 - Recording Programs; Using the Recording Programs; Easy Recording

Recording Programs A d van ced F unc tions 43 Re cording Pro gra ms Using the Recording Programs Easy Recording The camcorder adjusts the focus, exposure and other settings automatically, allowing you to just point and shoot. : Recording Programs ( 44) [ PROGRAM AE] The camcorder sets the aperture a...

Page 44 - : Changing the Shutter Speed and; Shutter speed guidelines; Do not change the position of the mode; Recording Program; For general recordings.

Recording Programs 44 : Changing the Shutter Speed and Special Scene Programs Use the automatic exposure (AE) program to set the shutter speed or select one of the special scene recording programs. POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: T O SET THE SHUTTER SPEED IN THE [ PROGRAM AE] RECORDING PROGRAM Shutter ...

Page 45 - Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color; , as the shutter speed; Manual Exposure Adjustment; ) the brightness of the; Adjusting the Picture:

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color A d van ced F unc tions 45 [ NIGHT] - Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.- Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.- White points may appear on the screen.- Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adju...

Page 46 - Manual Focus Adjustment; Infinity Focus; BACK

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color 46 Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually. Reflective surfaces Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines Fast moving subjects Through wet windows Night scenes POINTS TO CH...

Page 47 - White Balance; Options; and continue instead with the; When the adjustment is completed,; When you select the custom white balance; For recording outdoors on a bright day.; Icon of the currently selected

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color A d van ced F unc tions 47 White Balance The white balance function helps you accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects will always look truly white in your recordings. POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: Options ...

Page 48 - Audio Recording and Playback; Image Effects; Audio Recording Mode; BOUT; Records with no image enhancing effects.; Image Effect; Audio Recording and; Records audio at the highest quality.

Audio Recording and Playback 48 Image Effects You can use the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast to obtain different results. POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: Options Default value Audio Reco rd ing a nd Playba ck Audio Recording Mode You can change the quality of the audio reco...

Page 49 - Audio Playback Modes; Selecting the Audio Channel; Selecting the Audio Track on a Tape with

Audio Recording and Playback A d van ced F unc tions 49 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 Options Default valu...

Page 50 - Recording Options using the Memory Card; Selecting the Size and Quality of Still; On a 32 MB memory card; * The number displayed on the right corner; Depending on the number of images on the; Recording Options using the; Image Size

Recording Options using the Memory Card 50 Recording Options us in g the Memo ry Card Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images Still images are recorded on the memory card using the JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) compression. As a general rule select a larger image size for higher qua...

Page 51 - Selecting the Size of Movie Clips on the; mode, the default is; Capturing a Still Image while Recording; Memory Card; Movie Size

Recording Options using the Memory Card A d van ced F unc tions 51 Selecting the Size of Movie Clips on the Memory Card Movies are recorded on the memory card using the Motion-JPEG compression. The sound for these movie clips is monaural. Options Approximate recording time available on different siz...

Page 52 - Capturing a Still Image or Movie Clip; Selecting; Automatic Focus Priority; Still Image Capturing

Recording Options using the Memory Card 52 NOTES 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. Capturing a Sti...

Page 53 - FIREWORKS] recording program; Data Code; Other Functions; No data code display.

Other Functions A d van ced F unc tions 53 NOTES In the [ FIREWORKS] recording program the focus priority is automatically set to [ OFF]. Other Func tions Data Code The camcorder keeps a data code containing the date and time of recording. You can select the data to be displayed. Options Default v...

Page 54 - LED Light; press; Digital Effects

Other Functions 54 LED Light You can turn on the LED light (assist lamp) at any time, regardless of the recording program. • appears on the screen. • Select [ LIGHT OFF] to turn the LED light off. Self Timer POINTS TO CHECK : Set the camcorder in record pause mode. • appears. • Set [SELF TIMER] to [...

Page 55 - Selecting a Fader / Effect; Setting; * You can preview the effect on the screen; Applying; ADE; Digital Effect

Other Functions A d van ced F unc tions 55 [ EFFECT] Effects Add flavor to your recordings. Sound will be recorded normally. You can preview the effect on the display. [ CARD MIX] Card Mix ( 56) Combines a still image from the memory card with your recording. Selecting a Fader / Effect POINTS TO CHE...

Page 56 - When you are not using the digital effect,; Adding Still Images from your

Other Functions 56 T O F ADE O UT Press ... : ...while recording, then press to fade out and pause the recording. : ...during playback, then push the joystick ( ) towards / to fade out and pause the playback. T O A CTIVATE AN E FFECT Press ... : ...while recording or in record pause mode. : ...durin...

Page 57 - changes to green and the

Other Functions A d van ced F unc tions 57 Applying Press . • changes to green and the combined image appears.• Still images cannot be recorded on the memory card while the Card Mix function is activated. D.EFFECTS Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals

Page 58 - Erasing Still Images; Protected images cannot be erased.; Erasing a Single Image; Still Image Options

Still Image Options 58 Editing Fu nctio ns Still Image Options Erasing Still Images IMPORTANT Be careful when erasing images. Erased images cannot be recovered. NOTES Protected images cannot be erased. Movie clips on the memory card can only be erased when the first scene is displayed as a still ima...

Page 59 - Edit; Protecting Still Images; Initializing the memory card (; Protecting a Single Image; * To cancel the image protection, select; appears and the image cannot be; * To cancel the image protection, select; PROTECT OFF

Still Image Options Edit in g F unc tions 59 Protecting Still Images You can protect still images from accidental erasure. IMPORTANT Initializing the memory card ( 60) will permanently erase all recorded still images, even the protected ones. NOTES Movie clips on the memory card can only be protecte...

Page 60 - appears on protected images. Press; Initializing the Memory Card; Initializing the memory card will erase all still

Still Image Options 60 Protecting Still Images from the Index Screen Move the zoom lever toward W to enter the still image index screen. * appears on protected images. Press ( ) again to cancel the protection. **After closing the menu the camcorder returns to the index screen. Initializing the Memor...

Page 61 - Connection Diagrams; Connecting to a TV or VCR; AV Terminal; Terminal on the Camcorder; Output connection (Signal Flow

Connecting to a TV or VCR Exte rn al C onne ct io ns 61 Ex te rna l Con nections Co nnec ting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams Turn off all the devices when making the connections and refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device. Connecting to a TV or VCR Open the terminalcover to ...

Page 63 - Playback on a TV Screen; Connecting; Recording to a VCR or Digital Video; as shown in the previous section

Connecting to a TV or VCR Exte rn al C onne ct io ns 63 Playback on a TV Screen The quality of the playback picture will vary depending on the connected TV and the type of connection used. Before making the connections, select the [TV TYPE] setting according to the TV set to which you will connect t...

Page 64 - Digital Video Dubbing; the previous section; Connection; towards; Concerning Copyright; Copyright Precaution

Connecting to a TV or VCR 64 When recording to a digital video recorder using the DV terminal –connection type ( 61)–: - 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 gua...

Page 65 - Copyright Signals; Audio Dubbing; only: You can also record; Connecting an External Audio Device; ELECT; Dubbing; is operated with the wireless controller.; Dub audio from an external analog device.; MENU

Connecting to a TV or VCR Exte rn al C onne ct io ns 65 recording of these materials may violate copyright protection laws. Copyright Signals During playback: If you try to play back a tape that contains copyright control signals for protection of software, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTE...

Page 66 - 1) at the point where you want; • Microphone: Speak into the; Audio dubbing will stop if the tape has a blank; While dubbing audio using the built-in

Connecting to a TV or VCR 66 1 Locate the scene you wish to start audio dubbing. Before locating the starting point, you can also set the zero set memory ( 31) at the point where you want the audio dubbing to end. The camcorder will automatically stop audio dubbing at that point. 2 Press . 3 Press ....

Page 67 - PC Connection Diagrams; Connecting to a Computer; DV Terminal

Connecting to a Computer Exte rn al C onne ct io ns 67 Co nnec ting to a Computer PC Connection Diagrams Connecting to a Computer DV Terminal • Check the type and orientation of the terminal and make sure you connect the DV cable properly.• Use the optional CV-150F (4 pin-4 pin) or CV-250F (4 pin-6 ...

Page 68 - Transferring Video Recordings; Equipment and System Requirements; A computer equipped with an; Start the video editing software.; Transferring Still Images or Movie Clips –; See; Installing the Digital Video; in the

Connecting to a Computer 68 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 (Use the optional CV-150F (4 pin-4 pin) or C...

Page 69 - in the previous section; PC; Transferring Images; Transfers all images to the computer.

Connecting to a Computer Exte rn al C onne ct io ns 69 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB connection –connection type ( 67)– shown in the previous section PC Connection Diagrams . See Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer in the Digital Video Software instruction manual (electron...

Page 70 - to return to the transfer; to return to the; Transfer Orders; Selecting Still Images to Transfer

Connecting to a Computer 70 1 Select ( ) a transfer option and press ( ). I F YOU SELECT [ ALL IMAGES], [ NEW IMAGES] OR [ TRANSFER ORDERS] 2 In the confirmation screen, select ( ) [OK] and press ( ). • The images are transferred and displayed on the computer.• The camcorder returns to the transfer ...

Page 71 - Printing Still Images – Direct Print; SELPHY CP and SELPHY; Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer; Connecting to a Printer

Connecting to a Printer Exte rn al C onne ct io ns 71 * 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. Erasing All Transfer Orders Co nnec ting to a Printer Printing Still Images – Direct Pri...

Page 72 - Selecting the Print Settings; Print setting options and [DEFAULT] settings; You can

Connecting to a Printer 72 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. Options NOTES Print setting options and [DEFAULT] settings vary depending on the printer model. For details, refer to...

Page 73 - mode and restore the connection.; The following still images may not be

Connecting to a Printer Exte rn al C onne ct io ns 73 Printing after Changing the Print Settings 1 Press . • The print setting menu appears.• Depending on the printer, the message “BUSY.” may appear before the camcorder displays the print setting menu. 2 In the print settings menu, select ( , ) the ...

Page 74 - Print Orders; Selecting Still Images for Printing; * To cancel the print order, set the number of; Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen; and the number of copies appear on; Erasing All Print Orders

Connecting to a Printer 74 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 ( 71)...

Page 75 - Depending on the connected printer, you can; PRINT

Connecting to a Printer Exte rn al C onne ct io ns 75 Printing 1 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the USB connection –connection type ( 67)– shown in the previous section PC Connection Diagrams . 2 Press , select ( ) [ MENU] and press ( ). 3 Select ( ) [ PRINT] and press ( ). • The print s...

Page 76 - Power Source; Problem

76 Trouble? Addition al Information Trouble? If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Power Source Recording/Playback Troubleshooting Problem Solution • Camcorder will not turn on.• The camcorder switch...

Page 79 - List of Messages; Message

Trouble? 79 Addit ional Inf o rm a tio n List of Messages Message Explanation/Solution SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME 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. 24 CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK Battery p...

Page 80 - Direct Print Related Messages

80 Trouble? Direct Print Related Messages NOTES About Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS Printers: If the printer’s error indicator flashes or an error message appears on the printer ’s operation panel, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. CARD ERROR A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cannot recor...

Page 82 - Camcorder; Handling Precautions; Treat the battery pack with care.

Do’s and Don’ts 82 Do’s an d Don’ts Camcorder Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel. Be careful when closing the LCD panel. Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures (like the inside of a car under direct sunlight), or high humidity. Do not use the camcorder near strong...

Page 83 - Addit; About the battery terminal cover; Cassette; Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure

Do’s and Don’ts 83 Addit ional Inf o rm a tio n 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 cha...

Page 84 - Lithium Button Battery; • The battery used in this device may

Do’s and Don’ts 84 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 de...

Page 85 - Cleaning the Camcorder; Camcorder Body; Storage; Condensation may form in the following

Do’s and Don’ts 85 Addit ional Inf o rm a tio n 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. Lens and Viewfinder If the lens surface is dirty, the autofocus may not work properl...

Page 86 - Using the Camcorder Abroad; Power Sources

Do’s and Don’ts 86 T O AVOID CONDENSATION Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature. Remove the cassette, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag. W HEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED The c...

Page 87 - General Information; * The BP-2L5 is not available as a separate optional accessory.; System Diagram

General Information 87 Addit ional Inf o rm a tio n Gen eral Informa tion * The BP-2L5 is not available as a separate optional accessory. System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) CBC-NB2Car Battery Charger STV-250NStereo Video Cable CA-590E Compact Power Adapter CV-150F/CV-250FDV Cabl...

Page 88 - Battery Packs; * Charging time varies according to the charging condition.; CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger; Optional Accessories; Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.; Battery Pack

88 General Information Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs, select one of the following models: NB-2L, NB-2LH, BP-2L12, BP-2L14. CB-2LWE Battery Charger Use the battery charger for charging the battery packs. * Charging time varies according to the charging condition. CBC-NB2 Car Battery...

Page 89 - Shoulder Strap

General Information 89 Addit ional Inf o rm a tio n Shoulder Strap You can attach a shoulder strap for more security and portability.Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap. WS-20 Wrist Strap Use this for extra additional protection for active shooting. SC-2000 Soft ...

Page 90 - Specifications; System

90 General Information MD160/MD150/MD140/MD130 Specifications System Video Recording System 2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system (consumer digital VCR SD system), digital component recording Audio Recording System PCM digital sound: 16 bit (48 kHz/2 channels); 12 bit (32 kHz) Television System...

Page 91 - CA-590E Compact Power Adapter; Input/Output Terminals

General Information 91 Addit ional Inf o rm a tio n CA-590E Compact Power Adapter BP-2L5 Battery Pack Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice. File Format Design rule for Camera File system (DCF), Exif 2.2** compliant, DPOF compliant Ima...

Page 92 - Index

92 General Information 16:9 aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 526-second auto date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419 Point AiAF (Autofocus) . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 A Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . . 86AF assist lamp 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Audio dubb...

Page 93 - Zero set memory; Except for the

General Information 93 Addit ional Inf o rm a tio n P P (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Playback - Movie clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Playback - Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Playback - Still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Portrait (recording program) . . . . . . ...

Page 94 - The information on this manual is verified as of January 1st, 2007.

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