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Introduction

Cleaning the Video HeadsDigital video camcorders record video signals on the tape in very thin lines (as thin as1/8 of the width of a hair). The following symptoms may appear if the video headsbecome dirty even a little.

Mosaic or other blocky video artifacts (Fig. 1) or banding(Fig. 2) appear on the picture during playback.• Sound becomes distorted, or there is no sound duringplayback.• The message “HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE”appears.

If such symptoms appear, clean the video heads with the CanonDVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette* or acommercially available dry cleaning cassette.If the symptoms reappear shortly after the cleaning, thevideocassette may be defective. Stop using it.* Availability differs from area to area.

Video heads may become dirty under the following conditions:

• When using the camcorder in humid or hot places.• When using cassettes with damaged or dirty tape.• When using the camcorder in dusty places.

• When using the video heads without cleaning them for a long time.

NOTES

Before you make important recordings, clean the video heads and make a test recording first. Wealso recommend cleaning the video heads after use, before storing the camcorder. Do not use wet type cleaning cassettes as this may damage the camcorder. Even after cleaning the video heads you may not be able to play back correctly tapes that wererecorded with dirty video heads.

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Important Usage Instructions

WARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (ORBACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THISPRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYINGINTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION:DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable todisconnect the plug in case of an accident.

While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth, and do notplace it in confined narrow spaces. Heat may build up, the plastic case may deform and it couldresult in electric shock or fire.

CA-590E identification plate is located on the bottom.

Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CA-590E may damage thecamcorder.

European Union (and EEA) only.This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your householdwaste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. Thisproduct should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorizedone-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection sitefor recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this

type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health dueto potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time,your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage ofnatural resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for

recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved WEEE scheme or yourhousehold waste disposal service. For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEEproducts, please visitwww.canon-europe.com/environment.(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)


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Introduction

About this Manual ...........................................................................................6Getting to Know the Camcorder

Supplied Accessories...................................................................................... 8Components Guide.........................................................................................9Screen Displays............................................................................................ 11

Preparations

Getting StartedCharging the Battery Pack ............................................................................13Installing the Backup Battery ........................................................................ 14Inserting and Removing a Tape .................................................................... 15Preparing the Camcorder.............................................................................. 16

Adjusting the LCD Screen............................................................................. 16Using the Menus

Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option................................................................... 17Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus .................................................. 18

First Time SettingsChanging the Language................................................................................19Changing the Time Zone...............................................................................19Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................20

Basic Functions

RecordingRecording Movies .........................................................................................21Zooming........................................................................................................ 22

Playback Playing Back Movies..................................................................................... 23Locating the End of the Last Scene.............................................................. 24Magnifying the Playback Image .................................................................... 24

Advanced Functions

Menu Options ListsFUNC. Menu ................................................................................................. 25

Setup menus................................................................................................. 25Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.).......................... 25VCR Setup (Recording Mode, TV Type, etc.) ..................................... 27Audio Setup (Audio Mode, Wind Screen, etc.) ................................... 27Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) ...............................28System Setup (Beep, etc.).................................................................. 29Date/Time Setup................................................................................. 29

Recording ProgramsUsing the Recording Programs.....................................................................30

: Changing the Shutter Speed and Special Scene Programs................... 31Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color

Manual Exposure Adjustment .......................................................................32Manual Focus Adjustment ............................................................................33White Balance............................................................................................... 34

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Image Effects.................................................................................................35Audio Recording and Playback

Audio Recording Mode ..................................................................................35Audio Playback Modes..................................................................................36

Other Functions

Data Code .....................................................................................................37Self Timer ......................................................................................................37Digital Effects.................................................................................................38

External Connections

Connecting to a TV or VCRConnection Diagrams....................................................................................40Playback on a TV Screen..............................................................................42Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder .............................................42

Digital Video Dubbing.......................................................................43

Connecting to a ComputerPC Connection Diagrams ..............................................................................45Transferring Video Recordings ......................................................................46

Additional Information

Trouble?Troubleshooting.............................................................................................47List of Messages............................................................................................49

Do’s and Don’tsHandling Precautions ....................................................................................51Maintenance/Others ......................................................................................53

Using the Camcorder Abroad ........................................................................55General Information

System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) ................................56Optional Accessories.....................................................................................57Specifications.................................................................................................59Index..............................................................................................................61


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Thank you for purchasing the Canon MD120/MD111/MD110/MD101. Please read thismanual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference.Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting table( 47).

Conventions Used in the Manual IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation. NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that apply if the function described is notavailable in all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder should beset, etc.). : Reference page number. : Option or feature that applies to or is available only with a specific model. “Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen. The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.Note that unless indicated otherwise, illustrations in this manual refer to themodel.

About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide

The mini joystick allows you to control many of the camcorder’s operations and tomake selections and changes in the camcorder’s menus.

About this Manual

Push the joystick up, down, left or right ( , ) to select an

item or change settings.Press the joystick itself ( ) to save the settings or confirm anaction. On menu screens, this is indicated by the joystick icon .

First Time Settings

Changing the Language

The language for on-screen and menudisplays can be changed. The list ofavailable languages depends on theregion where you purchased thecamcorder.

Default value

1 Press .2 Select ( ) the icon and press

( ) to open the setup menus.

3 Selec t ( ) [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]and press ( ).

4 Select ( ) [LANGUAGE] and press( ).

5 Select ( ) the desired option and

press ( ).6 Press to close the menu.

NOTES

If you changed the language by mistake,

follow the mark next to the menu item to

First Time Settings

DISPLAY SETUP/

LANGUAGEENGLISH

FUNC.

( 24)

Language Set A

English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish,Russian, Simplified Chinese and Japanese.

Language Set B

English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chineseand Korean.

FUNC.

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Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menuoptions as they are displayed on screen. Menu options inboldface indicate the default setting (for example [ON],[OFF]).

Buttons and switches to be operated

Menu item shown at its default position

Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are

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The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode. You candisplay 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 position of the switch. In themanual, indicates that a function is available in the operating mode shown andindicates that the function is not available. When no operating mode icons are given, thefunction is available in all operating modes.

Trademark Acknowledgements• is a trademark.• Windows ® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or

other countries.• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United

States and other countries.• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

Recording: Playback:

Operating Mode Switch Icon Display Operation

CAMERARecording movies on a tape

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PLAYPlaying movies from a tape

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Getting to Know the Camcorder

Supplied Accessories

CA-590E CompactPower Adapter(incl. power cord)

BP-2L5 Battery Pack Lithium Button BatteryCR1616

STV-250N Stereo VideoCable


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Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (forexample ).

Components Guide

Left side view

Front view

Right Side View

Lens cover switch ( 21)

( open, closed)

CHARGE indicator ( 13)Speaker

AV terminal ( 40)

MIC (microphone) terminal ( 36)

DV terminal ( 40, 45)Terminal cover

Grip belt ( 16)

Strap mount ( 58)

Lock button

switch ( 7)Stereo microphone

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Names of buttons and switches other than the

joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (forexample ).

Back view

Top view

Bottom view

Viewfinder ( 16)

Dioptric adjustment lever ( 16)

BATT. (battery release) switch ( 13)

LCD screen ( 16)

Backup battery compartment ( 14)

Start/stop button ( 21)

Serial number, Battery attachment unit

( 13)

DC IN terminal ( 13)

D.EFFECTS button ( 38)FUNC. button ( 17, 25)

Joystick ( 6)Zoom lever ( 22)

Mode switch ( 30)

Easy recording

Recording programs

Cassette compartment ( 15)

OPEN/EJECT switch ( 15)

Cassette compartment cover ( 15)

Tripod socket ( 22)

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Screen Displays

RecordingZoom ( 22), Exposure ( 32)

Recording program ( 30)White balance ( 34)

Image effect ( 35)

Digital effects ( 38)

Condensation warning ( 54)

Shutter speed ( 31)

Self timer ( 37)

Exposure adjustment ( 32)

Manual focus ( 33)

Image stabilizer ( 26) Playback Recording mode ( 27)

Tape operation

Time code (hours : minutes : seconds)

Remaining tape

Remaining battery charge

Widescreen 16:9 mode ( 26)

Wind screen off ( 27)

Audio recording mode ( 35)

Backup battery warningLevel marker ( 28)

Recording reminderOperating mode ( 7)

Audio playback mode ( 36)

Search function display

END SEARCH ( 24)

Playback time

(hours : minutes : seconds : frames)

Joystick guide ( 6)Data code ( 37)


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Tape operation

Record, Record pause, Stop, Eject,

Fast forward, Rewind,Playback, Playback pause,

Fast forward playback, Rewind playback

Remaining tape

Indicates the remaining time of the tape inminutes. “ ” moves during recording.When the tape reaches its end, the displaychanges to “ END”.

• When the time left is less than 15seconds, the remaining tape time may notappear.

• Depending on the type of tape, theremaining time displayed may not becorrect. In any case, you will be able torecord on the tape the number of minutesthat appears on the videocassette’s label(for example, 85 minutes).

Remaining battery charge

• When “ ” starts flashing in red replacethe 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 whichthe camcorder and the battery pack areused, the actual battery charge may not beindicated accurately.

Backup battery warning

flashes in red when the lithium buttonbattery is not installed, or when it needs tobe replaced.

Recording reminder

The camcorder counts from 1 to 10seconds when you start recording. This is

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Preparations

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

The camcorder can be powered with abattery pack or directly using the compactpower adapter. Charge the battery packbefore use.

1 Turn off the camcorder.2 Attach the battery pack to the

camcorder.

• Press the battery pack lightly and

slide it down until it clicks.

3 Connect the power cord to thecompact power adapter.

4 Plug the power cord into a poweroutlet.

Getting Started

Remove the batteryterminal cover beforeattaching the battery

BATT. switch

CHARGEindicator

DC INterminal

Charging, Recording and Playback Times

The times given in the table below are approximate and vary depending on the actualcharging, recording or playback conditions.

* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off.

Battery Pack BP-2L5 NB-2L NB-2LH BP-2L12 BP-2L14Charging Time 145 min. 150 min. 160 min. 240 min. 285 min.Maximum Recording Times

Viewfinder 105 min. 120 min. 145 min. 250 min. 305 min.LCD [NORMAL] 100 min. 120 min. 145 min. 245 min. 300 min.LCD [BRIGHT] 95 min. 110 min. 135 min. 230 min. 280 min.Typical Recording Times*

Viewfinder 60 min. 65 min. 80 min. 135 min. 165 min.LCD [NORMAL] 55 min. 65 min. 80 min. 130 min. 165 min.

LCD [BRIGHT] 50 min. 60 min. 75 min. 125 min. 155 min.Playback Times 110 min. 125 min. 150 min. 265 min. 320 min.


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5 Connect the compact power adapterto the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

• The CHARGE indicator startsflashing. The indicator will stay onwhen the charging is completed.

• You can also use the compact poweradapter without attaching a batterypack.• When the compact power adapter isconnected, even if a battery isattached its power will not beconsumed.

ONCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED

1 Disconnect the compact poweradapter from the camcorder.2 Unplug the power cord from the

power outlet and the compactpower adapter.

TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK

Press to release the battery

pack. Lift the battery pack and then

pull it out.

IMPORTANT

You may hear some noise from the compactpower adapter during use. This is not amalfunction. We recommend charging the battery pack intemperatures between 10 ºC and 30 ºC.Outside the temperature range of 0 ºC to 40 ºC,the charging will not start.Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC INterminal or to the compact power adapter anyelectrical equipment that is not expresslyrecommended for use with this camcorder. To prevent equipment breakdowns andexcessive heating, do not connect the suppliedcompact power adapter to voltage converters foroverseas travels or special power sources suchas those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters,etc.

NOTES

The CHARGE indicator also serves as arough estimate of the battery charge status.Continuously on: Battery fully charged.

Flashes approx. twice per second: Battery over50% charged.Flashes approx. once per second: Battery lessthan 50% charged. The charging time will vary depending on thesurrounding temperature and the battery pack’sinitial charge condition. In cold places, theeffective usage time of the battery willdecrease. We recommend that you prepare batterypacks 2 to 3 times longer than you think youmight need.

Installing the Backup Battery

The backup battery (lithium button batteryCR1616) allows the camcorder to retain thedate, time ( 19) and other camcorder

settings while the power source isdisconnected. Connect a power source tothe camcorder when replacing the backupbattery to retain the settings.

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1 If a battery pack is attached, removeit first.

2 Open the backup battery cover.3 Insert the backup battery with the

+ side facing out.

4 Close the cover.

NOTES

The backup battery has a life span of about ayear. flashes in red to inform you that itneeds to be replaced.

Inserting and Removing a TapeUse only videocassettes marked with the

logo.

1 Slide fully in thedirection of the arrow and open the

cassette compartment cover.The cassette compartment opensautomatically.

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 thecassette compartment until it clicks.

4 Wait for the cassette compartmentto retract automatically and close

the cassette compartment cover.

IMPORTANT

Do not interfere with the cassette

compartment while it is opening or closingautomatically, or attempt to close the coverbefore the cassette compartment has fullyretracted. Be careful not to get your fingers caught inthe cassette compartment cover.

NOTES

If the camcorder is connected to a powersource, cassettes can be inserted/removed

even if the switch is set to .

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LCD Backlight

You can set the brightness of the LCDscreen at normal or bright.



3 Select ( ) [ DISPLAY SETUP/ ] and press ( ).

4 Select ( ) [BACKLIGHT] andpress ( ).

5 Select ( ) the desired option andpress ( ).

6 Press to close the menu.

NOTES

This setting does not affect the brightness ofthe recording or the viewfinder screen. Using the [BRIGHT] setting will shorten the

effective usage time of the battery pack.

Using the Menus

Many of the camcorder’s functions can beadjusted from the menus that open afterpressing the FUNC. button ( ).For details about the available menuoptions and settings, refer to MenuOptions Lists ( 25).

Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option

1 Press .2 Select ( ) the icon of the function

you want to change from the left

side column.

3 Select ( ) the desired setting fromthe available options at the bottom

bar.

The selected option will be highlightedin light blue. Menu items not availablewill appear grayed out.

FUNC.( 17)

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4 Press to save the settingsand close the menu.

• You can press to close themenu at any time.• With some settings you will need to

press ( ) and make furtherselections. Follow the additionaloperation guides that will appear onthe screen (such as the joystickicon , small arrows, etc.).

Selecting an Option from the Setup

Menus



You can also hold presseddown for more than 2 seconds to open

directly the setup menus screen.3 Select ( ) the desired menu fromthe left side column and press ( ).

The title of the selected menu appearson top of the screen and under it thelist of settings.

4 Select ( ) the setting you want tochange and press ( ).

• An orange frame will indicate themenu item currently selected. Menuitems not available will appear grayedout.• To return to the menu selectionscreen, select ( ) [ RETURN] andpress ( ).

5 Select ( ) the desired option andpress ( ) to save the setting.

6 Press .You can press to close themenu at any time.

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First Time Settings

Changing the Language

The language for on-screen and menudisplays can be changed. The list ofavailable languages depends on theregion where you purchased thecamcorder.

Default value



3 Select ( ) [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]and press ( ).

4 Select ( ) [LANGUAGE] and press( ).

5 Select ( ) the desired option andpress ( ).


NOTES

If you changed the language by mistake,follow the mark next to the menu item to

change the setting.

Changing the Time Zone Default value

1 Press .

2 Select ( ) the icon and press( ) to open the setup menus.3 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP]

and press ( ).

4 Select ( ) [T.ZONE/DST] andpress ( ).

The time zone setting appears. Thedefault setting is Paris or Singapore,depending on the region of purchase.

5 Select ( ) your time zone andpress ( ).To adjust for daylight saving time,select the time zone with the marknext to the area.


Time Zones

Once you have set the time zone, dateand time, you do not need to reset theclock every time you travel to anothertime zone. Select the time zone referringto the date and time displayed on thescreen.

First Time Settings

DISPLAY SETUP/

LANGUAGE ENGLISH

FUNC.( 17)

Language Set AEnglish, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish,Romanian, Turkish, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabicand Persian.Language Set B

English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chineseand Thai.

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DATE/TIME SETUP

T.ZONE/DST PARIS

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Setting the Date and Time


( ) to open the setup menus.3 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP]

and press ( ).

4 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME] and press( ).

Blinking arrows will be displayedaround the first field of the date.

5 Change each field of the date andtime with the joystick’s ( ) and

move ( ) to the next field.6 Press ( ) to start the clock.7 Press to close the menu.

NOTES

You can also change the date format ( 29).

DATE/TIME SETUP

DATE/TIME 1.JAN.2007 12:00 AM

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Basic Functions

Recording

Recording Movies

1 Move the lens cover switch down toto open the lens cover.

2 Holding the lock button presseddown, set the switch to

CAMERA.

3 Press to begin recording.Press again to pause therecording.

TO REVIEW THE LAST SCENE RECORDED

1 Set the mode switch to .2 If the joystick guide does not appear

on screen, press ( ) to display it.

3 Push the joystick ( ) momentarilytowards and release it.

• The camcorder will play back a fewseconds of the last recording madeand return to record pause mode.• You can also hold the joystickpressed ( ) towards or ( )towards to play back the tape(reverse or forward respectively) tolocate the point where you want to startrecording.

WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Close the lens cover and the LCD

panel.

2 Turn off the camcorder.3 Remove the tape.4 Disconnect the power source and

remove the battery pack.

NOTES

About the recording time: By changing therecording mode you can change the video

Recording

Before You Begin Recording

Make a test recording first to check if thecamcorder operates correctly. Ifnecessary, clean the video heads ( 2).

( 7)

Start/Stop

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quality and as a result, also the availablerecording time ( 27). Previous recordings overwritten by a newrecording cannot be recovered. Before you startrecording, search for the end of the last

recording ( 24). To protect the tape and video heads, thecamcorder will enter the stop mode ( ) if left inrecord pause ( ) mode for 4 minutes 30seconds. To resume recording press . When recording in very loud places (such asfireworks shows or concerts), sound maybecome distorted or it may not be recorded atthe actual levels. This is not a malfunction. About the Power Save mode: To save powerwhen the camcorder is powered by a battery

pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off ifleft without any operations for 5 minutes( 29). To restore the power, turn thecamcorder off and then on again. About the LCD and viewfinder screen: Thescreens are produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with morethan 99.99% of the pixels operating tospecification. Less than 0.01% of the pixelsmay occasionally misfire or appear as black,red, blue or green dots. This has no effect on

the recorded image and does not constitute amalfunction. When using a tripod: Do notleave the viewfinder exposed todirect sunlight as it may melt(due to concentration of the lightby the lens). Do not use tripodswith fastening screws longerthan 5.5 mm. Doing so maydamage the camcorder.

When recording movies, try to get a calm, stablepicture. Excessive camcorder movement while shootingand extensive use of fast zooms and panningcan result in fidgety, jittery scenes. In extremecases the playback of such scenes may resultin visually induced motion sickness. If youexperience such a reaction, immediately stopthe playback and take a rest break asnecessary.

Zooming

POINTS TO CHECK

: In addition to the opticalzoom, the digital zoom ( 26)( up to 1000x,

up to 800x) is also available.

Optical Zoom

( 35x, 30x )

Move the zoom lever toward W tozoom out (wide-angle). Move it toward

T to zoom in (telephoto).

You can also change the zoom speed( 26). You can select one of three fixedzoom speeds or a variable speed that

depends on how you operate the zoomlever: Press gently for a slow zoom; pressharder for faster zooms.

NOTES

When set to [VARIABLE], the zoom speed willbe faster in the record pause mode. Keep at least 1 m to the subject. At wide-angle, you can focus on a subject as close as1 cm.

Start/Stop

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Playback

Playing Back Movies

Play back the tape on the LCD display orclose the LCD panel to use theviewfinder. You can also turn the LCDpanel and close it with the screen facingout.

1 Holding the lock button presseddown, set the switch to

PLAY.

2 If the joystick guide does notappear on screen, press ( ) to

display it.3 Locate the point where you want to

begin the playback.

Push the joystick ( ) towards torewind the tape or ( ) towardsto fast forward.

4 Push the joystick ( ) towards /to begin the playback.

DURING PLAYBACK

5 Push the joystick ( ) towards / again to pause the playback.

6 Push the joystick ( ) towards tostop the playback.

TO ADJUST THE VOLUME

1 Press .2 Select ( ) [ SPEAKER

VOLUME] and adjust ( ) the

volume.

• The sound from the built-in speakerwill be muted when you close the LCDpanel or while the STV-250N Stereo

Video Cable is connected to the AVterminal.• If you turn off the volume completely,the icon will change to .


SPECIAL PLAYBACK MODES

There is no sound during the specialplayback modes.Fast Playback: Push the joystick ( )

towards or ( ) towards . Holdthe joystick pressed down to rewind/fastforward the tape while continuing theplayback.

NOTES

You can display the date and time of therecording ( 37). During some special playback modes, you

may notice some video problems (blocky videoartifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture. To protect the tape and video heads, thecamcorder will enter the stop mode ( ) if left inplayback pause ( ) mode for 4 minutes 30seconds. To resume the playback push the joystick ( ) towards / .

Playback

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Locating the End of the Last Scene

After playing back a tape, use thisfunction to locate the end of the lastscene recorded in order to continuerecording from that point.

POINTS TO CHECK

Stop the playback before using thisfunction.

1 Press .2 Select ( ) [ END SEARCH] and

press ( ).

3 Select ( ) [EXECUTE] and press( ).

• “END SEARCH” appears.

• The camcorder rewinds/fast forwardsthe tape, plays back the last fewseconds of the recording and stops thetape.• To cancel the search push the joystick ( ) towards .

NOTES

End search cannot be used once you remove

the cassette. If there are blank sections betweenrecordings, the end search may not workcorrectly.

Magnifying the Playback Image

During playback, movies and still imagescan be magnified up to 5 times. You canalso select the area to be magnified.

1 Move the zoom lever toward .• The image is magnified by 2 timesand a frame appears indicating theposition of the magnified area.• To further enlarge the image, movethe zoom lever toward . To reduce themagnification, move the zoom levertoward .

• will appear for images that cannotbe enlarged.

2 Select ( , ) the enlarged areaof the picture with the joystick.

To cancel the magnification, move thezoom lever toward W until the framedisappears.

IMPORTANT

While the magnification position frame is

displayed, it will replace the joystick guide. Cancel

the magnification to return to normal playback.

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A d v an c e d F un c t i on s

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Advanced Functions

Menu Options Lists

Menu items not available appear grayedout. For details about how to select an

item, refer to Using the Menus ( 17).

FUNC. Menu

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

Mode switch:[ AUTO], [ DAYLIGHT],[ TUNGSTEN], [ SET]

Mode switch:[ IMAGE EFFECT OFF], [ VIVID],[ NEUTRAL],[ SOFT SKIN DETAIL]

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

Adjust ( ) the volume with the joystick.

Press ( ) to enter the record pausemode.

Press ( ) to search.

Setup menus

Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)

CAMERA SETUP

Mode switch:Recording program: [ PROGRAM AE][ AUTO], [1/50], [1/120], [1/250],

[1/500], [1/1000] [1/2000]

[ ON], [ OFF]The camcorder automatically uses slowshutter speeds to obtain brighterrecordings in places with insufficientlighting.The camcorder uses shutter speedsdown to 1/25.

Menu Options Lists

Recording programs ( 30)

White balance ( 34)

Image effect ( 35)

Digital effects ( 38)

SPEAKER VOLUME ( 23)

REC PAUSE ( 43)

END SEARCH ( 24)

SHUTTER ( 31)

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If a trailing afterimage appears, set theslow shutter to [ OFF].

[ OFF], [ 105X], [ 1000X]

[ OFF], [ 90X], [ 800X]Determines the operation of the digitalzoom. When activated, the camcorder will

switch automatically to the digital zoomwhen you zoom in beyond the opticalzoom range. With the digital zoom the image isdigitally processed, so the imageresolution will deteriorate the more youzoom in. The digital zoom indicator will appear inlight blue from 30x up to 105x (only: 90x) and dark blue from 105x( only: 90x) up to 1000x (only: 800x). The digital zoom cannot be used withthe [ NIGHT] recording program.

[ VARIABLE], [ SPEED 3],[ SPEED 2], [ SPEED 1] When set to [ VARIABLE] the zoomspeed depends on how you operate thezoom lever: Press lightly for a slow zoom;press harder for faster zooms. The fastest zoom speed can beachieved with [ VARIABLE]. Amongthe fixed zoom speeds, [ SPEED 3] isthe fastest and [ SPEED 1] theslowest.

Mode switch:[ ON], [ OFF]The image stabilizer compensates forcamcorder shake even at full telephoto. The image stabilizer is designed tocompensate for a normal degree ofcamcorder shake.The image stabilizer may not beeffective when recording in dark placesusing the [ NIGHT] recording program. The image stabilizer cannot be turnedoff when the mode switch is set to . We recommend setting the imagestabilizer to [ OFF] when using atripod.

[ ON], [ OFF]The camcorder uses the full width of theCCD providing high-resolution 16:9recording. Since the displays on the camcorderhave an aspect ratio of 16:9, recordingswith a 4:3 aspect ratio will appear in thecenter of the screen with black sidebars. Playing back a widescreen recording: TV

sets compatible with the Video ID-1system will automatically switch to wide(16:9) mode. Otherwise, change theaspect ratio of the TV manually. To playback on a TV with normal aspect ratio(4:3) change the [TV TYPE] settingaccordingly ( 27).

[ ON], [ OFF]

D.ZOOM

ZOOM SPEED

IMG STAB

WIDESCREEN

SELF TIMER ( 37)


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VCR Setup (Recording Mode, TV Type, etc.)

VCR SETUP

[ STD PLAY], [ LONG PLAY] Recording in LP mode extends theavailable recording time on the tape 1.5times. Depending on the condition of the tape(long usage, imperfections, etc.) you maynotice some video problems (blocky videoartifacts, banding, etc.) in the playbackpicture when playing back recordingsmade in LP mode. We recommend usingthe SP mode for important recordings. If you make recordings in both SP andLP modes on the same tape, duringplayback you may notice some videoproblems in the picture at the point wherethe recording mode changes. When playing back in this camcorder

tapes recorded in LP mode with otherdevices or vice versa, you may noticesome problems in the playback picture orthe sound may stop briefly.

[ NORMAL TV], [ WIDE TV]

In order to display the picture in full and inthe correct aspect ratio, select the settingaccording to the type of television towhich you will connect the camcorder.[NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspectratio.[WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspectratio.

Audio Setup (Audio Mode, Wind Screen, etc.)

AUDIO SETUP

[ L/R], [ L/L], [ R/R]

Mode switch:[ AUTO], [ OFF ]

The camcorder automatically reduces thebackground sound of wind whenrecording outdoors. The wind screen cannot be turned offwhen the mode switch is set to .

[ STEREO1], [ STEREO2],[ MIX/FIXED], [ MIX/VAR.]

When [12bit AUDIO] is set to [ MIX/

VAR.], adjust ( ) the sound balancewith the joystick. The camcorder will retain the audiobalance adjustment, however if you turnoff the camcorder, [12bit AUDIO] will bereset to [ STEREO1].

[ 16bit], [ 12bit]

REC MODE

TV TYPE

OUTPUT CH ( 36)

WIND SCREEN

12bit AUDIO ( 36)

MIX BALANCE ( 36)

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Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)

DISPLAY SETUP

Adjust ( ) the brightness of the LCDdisplay with the joystick. Changing the brightness of the LCDdisplay does not affect that of theviewfinder or the recordings.

[ NORMAL]*, [ BRIGHT]* The default setting is [ BRIGHT]when you power the camcorder using thecompact power adapter.

[ ON], [ OFF]

[ ON], [ OFF]When set to [ ON], the camcorder’son-screen displays will appear also on the

screen of a connected TV or monitor.When the date and time are displayed onthe camcorder’s screen they will alsoappear on a connected TV regardless ofthe [TV SCREEN] setting. Turn off thedate/time display with the [DATA CODE]setting ( 29).

[ OFF], [ LEVEL(WHT)],[ LEVEL(GRY)], [ GRID(WHT)],[ GRID(GRY)]You can display a grid or a horizontal lineat the center of the screen. The markersare available in white or gray. Use themarkers as a reference to make sure yoursubject is framed correctly (vertically and/ or horizontally). Using the markers will not affect the

recordings on the tape.

[ ON], [ OFF]You can hide the on-screen displays toshow only the playback picture on the full

screen. Tape operation displays appear for 2seconds. Warning messages and the data code(if activated) will appear, even when set to[ OFF]. All on-screen displays will appear whilethe playback image is magnified or adigital effect is activated.

[ ON], [ OFF]When you start playing back a tape orwhen the date of the recording changes,the date and time will be displayed for 6seconds.

BRIGHTNESS

BACKLIGHT ( 17)

TV SCREEN

MARKERS

DISPLAYS

6SEC.DATE


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Recording Programs

Using the Recording Programs

asy Recording

The camcorder adjusts the focus,

exposure and other settingsautomatically, allowing you to justpoint and shoot.

: Recording Programs ( 31)

[ PROGRAM AE]

The camcorder sets theaperture and shutter speed.

[ NIGHT]

Use this mode to recordin low-light conditions.

[ SUNSET]

Use this mode to recordsunsets in vibrant colors.

[ PORTRAIT]

The camcorder uses alarge aperture, achieving afocus on the subject whileblurring other distractingdetails.

[ SNOW]

Use this mode to recordin bright ski resorts. Itprevents the subject frombeing underexposed.

[ SPOTLIGHT]

Use this mode to recordspotlit scenes.

[ SPORTS]

Use this mode to record

sports scenes such astennis or golf.

[ BEACH]


on a sunny beach. Itprevents the subject frombeing underexposed.

[ FIREWORKS]


fireworks.


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: Changing the Shutter Speed and

Special Scene Programs

Use the automatic exposure (AE)

program to set the shutter speed or selectone of the special scene recordingprograms.

POINTS TO CHECK

Mode switch:

TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED IN THE

[ PROGRAM AE] RECORDING PROGRAM

Shutter speed guidelines

Note that on screen only the denominatoris displayed – “ 250” indicates a shutterspeed of 1/250, etc.

NOTES

Do not change the position of the modeswitch while recording as the brightness of theimage may change abruptly.

[ PROGRAM AE]- When setting the shutter speed, the numberdisplayed will flash if the value selected is notappropriate for the recording conditions. In suchcase, select a different value.- If you use a slow shutter speed in dark places,you can obtain a brighter image, but the imagequality may be lower, and the autofocus maynot work well.- The image may flicker when recording withhigh shutter speeds.

- The shutter speed resets to [ AUTO] whenyou set the mode switch to or change therecording program.[ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/[ BEACH]/ [ SNOW]- The picture may not appear smooth duringplayback.

[ PORTRAIT]- The blur effect of the background increasesthe more you zoom in (T).

( 7)

FUNC.( 17)

Icon of the currently selectedRecording Program

Desired option

MENU

CAMERA SETUP

SHUTTER

Desired option

FUNC.

FUNC.

FUNC.

FUNC.

1/50

For general recordings.

1/120For recording indoor sports scenes.

1/250, 1/500, 1/1000

For recording from within a car or train, orfor recording moving subjects such asroller coasters.

1/2000

For recording outdoor sports such as golfor tennis on sunny days.


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[ NIGHT]- Moving subjects may leave a trailingafterimage.- Picture quality may not be as good as in othermodes.

- White points may appear on the screen.- Autofocus may not work as well as in othermodes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.

[ SNOW]/[ BEACH]- The subject may become overexposed oncloudy days or in shaded places. Check theimage on the screen.

[ FIREWORKS]To avoid camcorder shake, we recommendusing a tripod.

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color

Manual Exposure AdjustmentAt times, backlit subjects may appear toodark (underexposed) or subjects undervery strong lights may appear too brightor glaring (overexposed). To correct this,you can manually adjust the exposure.

POINTS TO CHECK

Mode switch: (except for the[ FIREWORKS] recording program).

1 If the joystick guide does not appearon screen, press ( ) to display it.

2 Push the joystick ( ) towards[EXP].

• [EXP] on the joystick guide changesto light blue and the exposureadjustment indicator and theneutral value “±0” appear on thescreen.• If you operate the zoom during

exposure lock, the brightness of theimage may change.

3 Adjust ( ) the brightness of theimage as required.

• The adjustment range and the lengthof the exposure adjustment indicatorwill vary depending on the initialbrightness of the picture.• Pushing the joystick ( ) towards

[EXP] again will return the camcorderto automatic exposure.4 Push the joystick ( ) towards

[BACK] to save the exposure setting.

Adjusting the Picture:Exposure, Focus and Color

( 7)

EXP

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Manual Focus Adjustment

Autofocus may not work well on thefollowing subjects. In such case, focus

manually.Reflective surfaces

Subjects with low contrast orwithout vertical lines

Fast moving subjects

Through wet windows

Night scenes

POINTS TO CHECK

Mode switch:

1 Adjust the zoom.2 If the joystick guide does not appear

on screen, press ( ) to display it.

3 Push the joystick ( ) towards[FOCUS] to activate the manualfocus.

[FOCUS] on the joystick guide will bedisplayed in light blue and “MF”

appears on the screen.

4 Adjust ( ) the focus asnecessary.

• Push the joystick ( ) towards fora farther focal distance or push it ( )towards for a closer focal distance.

• Pushing the joystick ( ) towards[FOCUS] again will return thecamcorder to autofocus.

5 Push the joystick ( ) towards[BACK] to save the focus

adjustment.

NOTES

The camcorder will automatically return toautofocus when you set the mode switch to .

Infinity Focus

Use this function when you wish to focuson faraway subjects such as mountains orfireworks.

1 Adjust the zoom.2 Keep the joystick pushed ( )

towards [FOCUS] for more than 2

seconds.

• appears.• Pushing the joystick ( ) towards[FOCUS] again will return the

camcorder to autofocus.• Operating the zoom or the joystick( ) will return the camcorder tomanual focus adjustment.

3 Push the joystick ( ) towards[BACK] to save the focus

adjustment.

( 7)

BACK

FOCUS

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White Balance

The white balance function helps youaccurately reproduce colors underdifferent lighting conditions so that whiteobjects will always look truly white in yourrecordings.

POINTS TO CHECK

Mode switch:

Options Default value

* When you select [ SET], do not press

and continue instead with theprocedure below.

TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE

1 Point the camcorder at a whiteobject, zoom in until it fills the

whole screen and press ( ).

When the adjustment is completed,stops flashing and stays on. The

camcorder retains the custom settingeven if you turn off the camcorder.

2 Press to save the setting andclose the menu.

NOTES

When you select the custom white balance

[ SET]:- Make the white balance adjustment in a placewith sufficient light.- Set [D.ZOOM] to [ OFF] ( 26).- Readjust the white balance if the lightingconditions change.- Very rarely and depending on the light source,

may keep on flashing instead of staying on.Even in that case, the white balance would beproperly adjusted and the results should bebetter than with [ AUTO].

Custom white balance may provide betterresults in the following cases:- Changing lighting conditions- Close-ups- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest)- Under mercury lamps and certain types offluorescent lights

( 7)

[ AUTO]

Settings are automatically set by thecamcorder. Use this setting for outdoorscenes.

[ DAYLIGHT]

For recording outdoors on a bright day.

[ TUNGSTEN]

For recording under tungsten and tungstentype (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.

[ SET]

Use the custom white balance for specialsituations not covered by the other options.The custom white balance will ensure thatwhite subjects appear white under variouslighting conditions.

FUNC.( 17)

Icon of the currently selectedWhite Balance

Desired option*

FUNC.

FUNC.

FUNC.

FUNC.


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Image Effects

You can use the image effects to changethe color saturation and contrast to obtaindifferent results.

POINTS TO CHECK

Mode switch:


Audio Recording and Playback

Audio Recording ModeYou can change the quality of the audiorecording.

POINTS TO CHECK


ABOUT THE WIND SCREEN

When using the built-in microphone, thecamcorder automatically reduces the

background sound of wind, but you canturn the wind screen off when you wantthe microphone to be as sensitive aspossible ( 27).

( 7)

[ IMAGE EFFECT OFF]

Records with no image enhancing effects.

[ VIVID]

Emphasizes the contrast and colorsaturation.

[ NEUTRAL]

Tones down the contrast and colorsaturation.

[ SOFT SKIN DETAIL]

Softens the details in the skin tone area fora more complimentary appearance.

FUNC.( 17)

Icon of the currently selectedImage Effect

Desired option

FUNC.

FUNC.

Audio Recording andPlayback

( 7)

[ 16bit]

Records audio at the highest quality.

[ 12bit]

Records audio on 2 channels (Stereo 1)leaving 2 channels free (Stereo 2) foraudio dubbing or for adding a soundtrack with an external device. Audiodubbing cannot be performed with this

camcorder.

FUNC.( 17)

MENU

AUDIO SETUP

AUDIO MODE

Desired option

FUNC.

FUNC.


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* When you select [ MIX/VAR.], adjust themix balance with the [MIX BALANCE] setting( 27).

Other Functions

Data Code

The camcorder keeps a data codecontaining the date and time of recording.You can select the data to be displayed.


Self Timer

POINTS TO CHECK

Set the camcorder in record pause mode.

FUNC.( 17)

MENU

AUDIO SETUP

12bit AUDIO

Desired option*

FUNC.

FUNC.

Other Functions

[ OFF]

No data code display.

[ DATE], [ TIME]

Displays the date or time when the sceneor still image was recorded.

[ DATE & TIME]

Displays both the date and time of therecording.

FUNC.( 17)

MENU

DISPLAY SETUP/

DATA CODE

Desired option

( 7)

FUNC.

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Other Functions38

• appears.

• Set [SELF TIMER] to [ OFF] tocancel the self timer.

Press .

The camcorder starts recording after a10-second countdown. The countdownappears on the screen.

NOTES

Once the countdown has begun, you can alsopress to cancel the self timer. Theself timer will also be canceled if you turn off thecamcorder.

Digital Effects

[ FADER] Faders

Begin or end scenes with a fade to orfrom black. You can preview the effect onthe display.

[ EFFECT] Effects

Add flavor to your recordings. Sound willbe recorded normally. You can previewthe effect on the display.

POINTS TO CHECK

Mode switch: Default value

Setting

* You can preview the effect on the screenbefore pressing ( ).

** The icon of the selected effect appears.

FUNC.( 17)

MENU

CAMERA SETUP

SELF TIMER

ON

[FADE-T](fade trigger)

[WIPE]

[CORNER](corner wipe)

[JUMP]

[FLIP] [PUZZLE]

[ZIGZAG] [BEAM]

[TIDE]

FUNC.

FUNC.

Start/Stop

Start/Stop

[BLK&WHT](black and white)

[SEPIA]

[ART] [MOSAIC]

[BALL] [CUBE]

[WAVE] [COLOR M.](color mask)

[MIRROR]

( 7)

D.EFFECT OFF

FUNC.

( 17)

Icon of the currently selectedDigital Effect

FADER

or

EFFECT

** Desired fader/effect*

FUNC.

FUNC.


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Applying

1 Press to activate thefader/effect.

• The icon of the selected effect turnsgreen.• Press again to deactivatethe fader/effect.

TO FADE IN

Press ...

: ...in record pause mode, thenpress to start recording with afade in.

: ...in playback pause mode,then push the joystick ( ) towards /to fade in and start the playback.

TO FADE OUT

Press ...

: ...while recording, then pressto fade out and pause therecording.

: ...during playback, then pushthe joystick ( ) towards / to fade outand pause the playback.

TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT

Press ...

: ...while recording or in record

pause mode.: ...during playback.

NOTES

When you are not using the digital effect,select [ D.EFFECT OFF]. The camcorder retains the setting last used

even if you turn off the digital effects or changethe recording program. The digital effects are not available when [TVTYPE] is set to [NORMAL TV] and the stereovideo cable is connected to the AV terminal.

D.EFFECTS

D.EFFECTS

D.EFFECTS

Start/Stop

D.EFFECTS

Start/Stop

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External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR

Connection Diagrams

Turn off all the devices when making the connections and refer also to the instructionmanual of the connected device.

Connecting to a TV or VCR

Open the terminalcover to access.

AV Terminal

DV Terminal

• Check the type and orientationof the terminal and make sureyou connect the DV cable

properly.• Use the optional CV-150F(4 pin-4 pin) or CV-250F(4 pin-6 pin) DV cable.

Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting CableTerminal on the Connected

Device

1

VIDEO

AUDIO

Output connection (Signal Flow ) to a TV or VCR with AV Terminals.

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

(Supplied)

Yellow

White

Red


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x t er n al C onn e c t i on s

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Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the ConnectedDevice

2 Output connection (Signal Flow ) to an HDTV with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal. Input connection (Signal Flow ) from a TV or other digital video source with

a DV (IEEE1394) output.

CV-150F/CV-250FDV Cable (Optional)

4-pin

6-pin*

* Be careful to correctly insert the 6-pin plug into the DV terminal. Inserting it in the wrong directioncan result in damage to the camcorder.

3 Output connection (Signal Flow ) to a TV or VCR with a SCART terminal.You will need to connect beforehand a commercially available SCART adapter to theSCART terminal on the TV or VCR and then connect the STV-250N Stereo VideoCable to the adapter.

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable(Supplied)

YellowWhite

Red

SCART Adapter(Commercially available)


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Playback on a TV Screen

The quality of the playback picture willvary depending on the connected TV andthe type of connection used.

Before making the connections, select the[TV TYPE] setting according to the TV setto which you will connect the camcorder( 27).

Connecting

Connect the camcorder to the TVfollowing one of the connection diagramsshown in the previous section ConnectionDiagrams ( 40).

Playback

1 Turn on the camcorder and theconnected TV or VCR.

On a TV: Set the input selector toVIDEO. On a VCR: Set the inputselector to LINE (IN).

2 Start the playback of the movies( 23).

NOTES

Turn off all the devices before starting theconnections.We recommend powering the camcorderusing the compact power adapter.

Recording to a VCR or Digital Video

Recorder

You can copy your recordings byconnecting the camcorder to a VCR or a

digital video device. When recording to adigital video recorder using the DVterminal, you can copy recordings with

virtually no generation loss in video andsound quality.Connect the camcorder to the externaldevice following one of the connectiondiagrams shown in the previous sectionConnection Diagrams ( 40).

Connecting

Connect the camcorder to a VCR or otheranalog device using connection typesor , or to a DVD recorder or other digitalrecording device using connection type

, as shown in the previous sectionConnection Diagrams ( 40).

Recording

1 This camcorder: Load the recordedcassette.

2 Connected device: Load a blankcassette or disc and set the device

to record pause mode.

3 This camcorder: Locate the sceneyou wish to copy and pause theplayback shortly before the scene.

4 This camcorder: Resume the movieplayback.

When using an analog connection youcan include in the copy also the date/time of the original recording ( 37).

5 Connected device: Begin recordingwhen the scene you wish to copyappears. Stop recording whencopying is complete.

6 This camcorder: Stop playback.

NOTES

We recommend powering the camcorderusing the compact power adapter. When recording to a VCR using an analogconnection –connection types or ( 40)–,the quality of the edited tape will be lower thanthe original.

( 7)( 7)

1

3

2

1 3


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When recording to a digital video recorderusing the DV terminal –connection type( 40)–:- If the picture does not appear, disconnect theDV cable and restore the connection after a

short while or turn the camcorder off and thenon again.- Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for alldigital devices equipped with a DV terminal. Ifthe operation does not work, use the AVterminal.

Digital Video Dubbing

You can input video from other digitalvideo devices and record the input videoon the tape in the camcorder.

Connecting

Connect the camcorder to the video inputsource using the digital connection–connection type ( 40)– shown inthe previous section ConnectionDiagrams .

Dubbing

1 Load a blank cassette in thiscamcorder.

2 Connected device: Load therecorded cassette or disc.

3 Press , select ( )[ REC PAUSE] and press ( ).

4 Select ( ) [EXECUTE] and press( ).

5 Connected device: Start theplayback.

In record pause mode and whilerecording you can check the picture onthe camcorder’s screen.

6 When the scene you wish to recordappears, push the joystick ( )

towards / to begin recording.

Recording starts.7 While recording, push the joystick

( ) towards / to pause the

recording.

In record pause, push the joystick ( )towards / again to resumerecording.

8 Push the joystick ( ) towards tostop recording.

9 Connected device: Stop theplayback.

IMPORTANT

Blank sections may be recorded asanomalous picture. If the picture does not appear, disconnect theDV cable and restore the connection after ashort while or turn the camcorder off and thenon again. You can only record video signals in DVstandard (standard definition, SP or LP mode)from devices carrying the logo. Note thatsignals from identically shaped DV (IEEE1394)terminals may be in different video standards.

NOTES

We recommend powering the camcorder usingthe compact power adapter.

Concerning Copyright

Copyright Precaution

Certain pre-recorded video tapes, films andother materials, as well as some televisionprograms are copyrighted. Unauthorized

( 7)

FUNC.( 17)

2

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recording of these materials may violatecopyright protection laws.

Copyright Signals

During playback: If you try to play back a

tape that contains copyright control signalsfor protection of software, “COPYRIGHTPROTECTED PLAYBACK ISRESTRICTED” appears for a few secondsand the camcorder displays a blank bluescreen. You cannot playback the contents ofthe tape.

During recording: If you try to record fromsoftware that contains copyright control

signals for protection of software,“COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBINGRESTRICTED” appears. You cannot recordthe contents of the software.You cannot record copyright protectionsignals to a tape using this camcorder.


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Connecting to a Computer

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PC Connection Diagrams


DV Terminal

• Check the type and orientationof the terminal and make sureyou connect the DV cableproperly.• Use the optional CV-150F(4 pin-4 pin) or CV-250F(4 pin-6 pin) DV cable.

Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the ConnectedDevice

1Output connection (Signal Flow ) to a computer with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal or aDV capture board.

CV-150F/CV-250FDV Cable (Optional)

4-pin

6-pin*

* Be careful to correctly insert the 6-pin plug into the DV terminal. Inserting it in the wrong direction

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Transferring Video Recordings

You can transfer recordings to a computerusing the DV terminal.

Equipment and System Requirements

A computer equipped with anIEEE1394 (DV) terminal or an IEEE1394(DV) capturing board. A DV cable (Use the optional CV-150F(4 pin-4 pin) or CV-250F (4 pin-6 pin) DVCable). Video Editing Software. The appropriate driver

A driver is preinstalled on Windowsoperating systems later than Windows 98Second Edition and Mac operatingsystems later than Mac OS 9, and will beinstalled automatically.

Connecting

1 Start the computer.

2 Set the camcorder to mode.3 Connect the camcorder to the

computer using the digital

connection –connection type( 45)– shown in the previous

section PC Connection Diagrams .

4 Start the video editing software.Refer to the instruction manual of theediting software.

IMPORTANT

The video transfer may not work correctlydepending on the software and thespecifications/settings of your computer. If the computer freezes while the camcorderis connected to it, disconnect the DV cable andturn off the camcorder and the computer. After ashort while, turn them on again, set thecamcorder to mode and restore theconnection. Before connecting the camcorder to thecomputer using a DV cable, make sure that noother IEEE1394 device is connected to thecomputer. Depending on the video editing software, youmay need to set the switch on thecamcorder to a mode other than PLAY. Refer tothe instruction manual of the editing software.

NOTES

We recommend powering the camcorderusing the compact power adapter. Refer also to the instruction manual of thecomputer.

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A d d i t i on al I nf or m a t i on

Additional Information

Trouble?

If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealeror a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.

Power Source

Recording/Playback

Troubleshooting

Problem Solution

• Camcorder will not turn on.• The camcorder switches off

by itself.• The cassette compartment

cover will not open.• The cassette compartment

stopped half way whileinserting/removing a tape.

• The LCD/viewfinder switcheson and off.

Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. 13

Attach the battery pack correctly.

Use the compact power adapter.

Battery pack will not charge. Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 C and40 C.

–

Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge. Whenthe battery pack is outside the charging temperature range, theCHG (charge) indicator will flash irregularly. The charging willstart once the battery pack temperature is below 40 °C.

–

The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack. –

If you connect a faulty power adapter or battery pack, the

CHARGE indicator flashes approx. twice per second and thecharging stops.

Check that the compact power adapter is correctly connected tothe camcorder.

Problem Solution

Buttons will not work. Turn on the camcorder. –

Load a cassette. 15

Abnormal characters appear onthe screen. The camcorderdoes not operate properly.

Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time.If the problem still persists, disconnect all power sources(including the battery pack and the backup battery). This willreset all the camcorder's settings.

–

“ ” flashes on the screen. Load a cassette. 15

“ ” flashes on the screen. Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. 13

“ ” flashes on the screen. Condensation is detected. See reference page. 54

“REMOVE THE CASSETTE”appears on the screen.

Remove the cassette and reinsert it. 15

Video noise appears on screen. When using the camcorder in a room where a plasma TV islocated, keep a distance between the camcorder and theplasma TV.

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Recording

Playback

Video noise appears on the TVscreen.

When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located,keep a distance between the compact power adapter and thepower or antenna cables of the TV.

–

The tape stops during recordpause or playback pause. To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will enterthe stop mode ( ) if left in playback pause ( ) or recordpause ( ) mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds. To resume theoperation press (when recording) or push the joystick( ) towards / (during playback).

–

Problem Solution

Image will not appear on thescreen.

Set the camcorder to . 21

“SET THE TIME ZONE, DATEAND TIME” appears on thescreen.

Set the time zone, date and time. 19Replace the backup lithium battery and set the time zone, dateand time.

14

Pressing the start/stop buttonwill not start recording.


Load a cassette. 15

Tape reached the end (“ END” appears on the screen).Rewind the tape or replace the cassette.

15

Cassette is protected (“ ” flashes on the screen). Change theposition of the protect switch.

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Camcorder will not focus. Autofocus does not work on that subject. Focus manually. 33If you are using the viewfinder, adjust it with the dioptricadjustment lever.

16

Lens is dirty. Clean the lens with a soft lens-cleaning cloth.Never use tissue paper to clean the lens.

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Sound is distorted. When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks orconcerts), sound may become distorted.

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Viewfinder picture is blurred. Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever. 16

Problem Solution

During playback there is videonoise.

Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads. 2

Pressing the playback buttondoes not start playback.

Load a cassette. 15


Tape reached the end (“ END” appears on the screen).Rewind the tape.

15

Problem Solution

Start/Stop


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Editing

List of Messages

No sound from the built-inspeaker.

Open the LCD panel. –

Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume with the[SPEAKER VOLUME] setting.

23

Image will not appear on theTV screen.

Check again that the camcorder is properly connected to the TV. 40

Tape is running, but image willnot appear on the TV screen.

TV/VIDEO selector on the TV is not set to VIDEO. Set theselector to VIDEO.

42

Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads. 2

You attempted to play back or dub copyright a protected tape.Stop playback/dubbing.

43

Problem Solution

Cannot record with thiscamcorder video input from anexternal video deviceconnected using a DV cable.

Wrong signal standard. Refer also to the instruction manual ofthe connected device.

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Message Explanation/Solution

SET THE TIME ZONE,DATE AND TIME

You have not set the time zone, date and time. This messageappears each time you turn the power on until you set the timezone, date and time.

19

CHANGE THE BATTERYPACK

Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. 13

THE TAPE IS SET FORERASURE PREVENTION

Cassette is protected. Replace the cassette or change the positionof the protect switch.

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REMOVE THE CASSETTE Camcorder stopped operating to protect the tape. Remove the

cassette and reinsert it.

15

CHECK THE INPUT

The DV cable is not correctly connected to the DV terminal, or theconnected digital device is turned off.

40

The video input signal is in a different television system (NTSC). –

CONDENSATION HASBEEN DETECTED

Condensation has been detected in the camcorder. 54

CONDENSATION HASBEEN DETECTEDREMOVE THE CASSETTE

Condensation has been detected in the camcorder. Remove thecassette.

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TAPE END Tape reached the end. Rewind the tape or replace the cassette. –INCORRECT TAPESPECIFICATION

You attempted to play back a tape recorded in a different televisionsystem (NTSC) or in a recording standard not supported by thiscamcorder.

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Problem Solution


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INPUT SIGNAL NOTSUPPORTED

The digital device connected with the DV cable is incompatible withthe camcorder.

–

HEADS DIRTY, USECLEANING CASSETTE Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads. 2

COPYRIGHT PROTECTEDPLAYBACK ISRESTRICTED

You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape. 43

COPYRIGHT PROTECTEDDUBBING RESTRICTED

You attempted to dub a copyright protected tape. May also appearwhen an anomalous signal is received during analog line-inrecording.

43

Message Explanation/Solution


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Do’s and Don’ts

Camcorder

Do not carry the camcorder by the LCDpanel. Be careful when closing the LCDpanel. Do not leave the camcorder in placessubject to high temperatures (like theinside of a car under direct sunlight), orhigh humidity. Do not use the camcorder near strongelectric or magnetic fields such as aboveTVs, near plasma TVs or mobile phones. Do not point the lens or viewfinder atstrong light sources. Do not leave thecamcorder pointed at a bright subject. Do not use or store the camcorder industy or sandy places. The camcorder isnot waterproof – avoid also water, mud orsalt. If any of the above should get intothe camcorder it may damage thecamcorder and/or the lens.

Be careful of heat generated by lightingequipment. Do not disassemble the camcorder. Ifthe camcorder does not function properly,consult qualified service personnel. Handle the camcorder with care. Do notsubject the camcorder to shocks orvibration as this may cause damage.

Battery Pack

Charged battery packs continue todischarge naturally. Therefore, chargethem on the day of use, or the day before,to ensure a full charge. Attach the terminal cover whenever abattery pack is not in use. Contact withmetallic objects may cause a short circuitand damage the battery pack. Dirty terminals may cause a poor

contact between the battery pack and thecamcorder. Wipe the terminals with a softcloth. Since storing a charged battery pack fora long time (about 1 year) can shorten itslifecycle or affect performance, werecommend to discharge the battery packfully and to store it in a dry place attemperatures no higher than 30 °C. If youdo not use the battery pack for long

periods, charge and discharge it fully atleast once a year. If you have more thanone battery pack, perform theseprecautions at the same time for allbattery packs. Although the battery pack’s operatingtemperature range is from 0 °C to 40 °C,the optimal range is from 10 °C to 30 °C.At cold temperatures, performance will

temporarily decline. Warm it in yourpocket before use.

Handling Precautions

DANGER!

Treat the battery pack with care.

• Keep it away from fire (or it mightexplode).• Do not expose the battery pack totemperature higher than 60 °C. Do notleave it near a heater or inside a car inhot weather.• Do not try to disassemble or modify it.• Do not drop or knock it.• Do not get it wet.


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Replace the battery pack if the usabletime after full charge diminishessubstantially at normal temperatures.

About the battery terminal cover

The battery terminal cover has a [ ]-shaped hole. This is useful when youwish to differentiate between charged anduncharged battery packs.

Back side of the battery pack

Terminal cover attachedCharged

Uncharged

Cassette

Rewind tapes after use. A slack ordamaged tape may cause video problemsand/or audio distortions during playback. Return cassettes to the case and storethem upright. Rewind tapes from time totime if they are stored for a long time. Do not leave the cassette in the

camcorder after use. Do not use spliced tapes ornonstandard cassettes as they maydamage the camcorder. Do not use tapes that have been jammed as video heads may becomedirty. Do not insert anything into the smallholes of the cassette, or cover them withcellophane tape. Handle cassettes with care. Do notdrop or subject them to severe impact asthis may damage the cassettes.

With cassettes equipped with a memoryfunction, metal plated terminals maybecome dirty with use. Clean theterminals with a cotton swab after about10 times of removing and reinserting the

cassette. The memory function is notsupported by the camcorder.

Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure

To protect your recordings from accidentalerasure, slide the tab on the cassette toSAVE or ERASE OFF.

Lithium Button Battery

Do not pick up the battery usingtweezers or other metal tools as this willcause a short circuit. Wipe the battery with a clean dry clothto ensure proper contact. Keep the battery out of the reach ofchildren. If swallowed, seek medical

WARNING!

• The battery used in this device maypresent a fire or chemical burn hazard ifmishandled. Do not recharge,disassemble, heat above 100 °C orincinerate the battery.

• Replace the battery with a CR1616 madeby Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony,

Toshiba, Varta or Renata. Use of otherbatteries may present a risk of fire orexplosion.

• The used battery should be returned tothe supplier for safe disposal.

SAVEREC

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assistance immediately. The battery casemay break and the battery fluids maycause internal damage. Do not disassemble, heat or immersethe battery in water to avoid the risk of

explosion.

Cleaning the Camcorder

Camcorder Body

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean thecamcorder body. Never use chemicallytreated cloth or volatile solvents such aspaint thinner.

Lens and Viewfinder If the lens surface is dirty, the autofocusmay not work properly.

Remove any dust or dirt particles usinga non-aerosol type blower brush. Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth togently wipe the lens or viewfinder. Neveruse tissue paper.

LCD Screen

Clean the LCD screen using a clean,soft lens-cleaning cloth. Condensation may form on the surface

of the screen when the temperaturechanges suddenly. Wipe it with a soft drycloth.

Storage

If you do not intend to use thecamcorder for a long time, store it in a

place free of dust, in low humidity, and attemperatures not higher than 30 °C.

Maintenance/Others


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Condensation

Moving the camcorder rapidly betweenhot and cold temperatures may causecondensation (water droplets) to form onits internal surfaces. Stop using thecamcorder if condensation is detected.Continued use may damage thecamcorder.

Condensation may form in the following

cases:

When the camcorder is moved from anair-conditioned room to a warm, humid

place

When the camcorder is moved from acold place to a warm room

When the camcorder is left in a humidroom

When a cold room is heated rapidly

TO AVOID CONDENSATION

Do not expose the camcorder tosudden or extreme changes intemperature. Remove the cassette, place thecamcorder in an airtight plastic bag andlet it adjust to temperature changesslowly before removing it from the bag.

WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED

The camcorder automatically shuts off,the warning message “CONDENSATIONHAS BEEN DETECTED” appears forapprox. 4 seconds and starts flashing.

If a cassette is loaded, the warningmessage “REMOVE THE CASSETTE”appears and starts flashing. Removethe cassette immediately and leave thecassette compartment open. Leaving thecassette in the camcorder may damagethe tape. A cassette cannot be loaded whencondensation is detected.

RESUMING USE The precise time required for waterdroplets to evaporate will vary dependingon the location and weather conditions.After the condensation warning stopsflashing, wait for 1 more hour beforeresuming use.


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Using the Camcorder Abroad

Power SourcesYou can use the compact power adapter

to operate the camcorder and to chargebattery packs in any country with powersupply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60Hz. Consult the Canon Service Center forinformation on plug adapters for overseasuse.

Playback on a TV Screen

You can only play back your recordingson TVs compatible with the PAL system.

The PAL system is used in the followingcountries/areas:Algeria, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh,Belgium, Brunei, China, Croatia, CzechRepublic, Denmark, Finland, Germany,Hong Kong Special AdministrativeRegion, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq,Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya,Kuwait, Liberia, Malaysia, Malta,Montenegro, Mozambique, theNetherlands, New Zealand, North Korea,Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Poland,Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Serbia, SierraLeone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia,South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka,Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland,Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda,Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, UnitedKingdom, Yemen, Zambia.


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General Information

* 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-590ECompact PowerAdapter

CV-150F/CV-250FDV Cable

SC-2000 SoftCarrying Case

WS-20 Wrist Strap

SS600/SS650Shoulder Strap

TV

VCR

DVD Recorder/DigitalDevice with DV Terminal

MiniDVVideo Cassette

SCART Adapter

NB-2L, NB-2LH,BP-2L5*, BP-2L12,BP-2L14 Battery Pack

CB-2LWEBattery Charger

NB-2L, NB-2LH,BP-2L5, BP-2L12,BP-2L14 Battery Pack


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Battery Packs

When you need extra battery packs, selectone of the following models: NB-2L, NB-2LH,BP-2L12, BP-2L14.

CB-2LWE Battery Charger

Use the battery charger for charging thebattery packs.

* Charging time varies according to the charging condition.

CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger Use the car battery charger to charge batterypacks on the move. The car battery cable plugsinto your car’s cigarette lighter and runs off a12-24 V DC negative ground battery.

Optional Accessories

Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.

This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon

accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidentssuch as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., aleakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not applyto repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although youmay request such repairs on a chargeable basis.

Battery Pack Charging Time*

BP-2L5 70 min.

NB-2L 80 min.

NB-2LH 90 min.

BP-2L12 150 min.

BP-2L14 170 min.


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Shoulder Strap

You can attach a shoulder strap for moresecurity and portability.Pass the ends through the strap mount andadjust the length of the strap.

WS-20 Wrist Strap

Use this for extra additional protection foractive shooting.

SC-2000 Soft Carrying CaseA handy camcorder bag with paddedcompartments and plenty of space foraccessories.

This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you useCanon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or

products bearing the same mark.


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MD120/MD111/MD110/MD101

Specifications

System

Video Recording System 2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system (consumer digital VCR SDsystem), digital component recording

Audio Recording System PCM digital sound: 16 bit (48 kHz/2 channels); 12 bit (32 kHz)Television System CCIR standard (625 lines, 50 fields) PAL color signalImage Sensor 1/6-inch CCD, approx. 800,000 pixels

Effective pixels16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [ON]) approx. 440,000 pixels16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [OFF]) approx. 540,000 pixels4:3 Movies approx. 400,000 pixels

Compatible Tapes Videocassettes bearing the mark

Tape Speed SP: 18.83 mm/s; LP: 12.57 mm/sMaximum Recording Time(60 min. tape)

SP: 60 minutes; LP: 90 minutes

Documents

CANON MD101.pdf