Canon optura300 User manual
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Canon
Digital Video Camcorder II
Instruction Manual English
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Manuel
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Important
Usage
Instructions
WARNING:
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TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
in
PRODUCT
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
WARNING:
~
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
AND
TO
REDUCE
ANNOYING
in
INTERFERENCE,
USE
THE
RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES
ONLY.
COPYRIGHT
WARNING:
_Unauthorized recording
of
copyrighted materials may infringe on
the
rights
of
gcopyright owners and be contrary
to
copyright laws.
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Digital Video Camcorder,
OPTURA30D
systems
~
This
device complies
with
Part
15
of
the
FCC
Rules.
Operation
is
subject
to
the following
two
conditions:
(1)
.=
This device may
not
cause harmful interference, and
(2)
this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may
cause
undesired operation.
Note:
This
equipment
has
been tested and found
to
comply
with
the limits
for
class
Bdigital device, pursuant
to
Part 15
of
the
FCC
Rules.
These limits
are
designed
to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference
in
aresidential installation.
This
equipment generates,
uses
and
can
radiate radio frequency energy
and, if
not
installed and
use
in
accordance
with
the instructions, may
cause
harmful interference
to
radio
communications. However, there
is
no guarantee that interference will
not
occur
in
aparticular installation.
If
this equipment does cause harmful interference
to
radio or television reception, which
can
be
determined
by
turning the equipment
off
and on, the user
is
encouraged
to
try
to
correct the interference by one or more
of
the following measures:
•
ReOrient
or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
•Connect the equipment into
an
outlet on acircuit different from that to which the receiver
is
connected.
•Consult the dealer or
an
experienced radiolTV technician
for
help.
Use
of
shielded cable
is
required
to
comply with
class
Blimits
in
Subpart B
of
Part
15
of
FCC
Rules.
Do
not
make any changes or modifications
to
the equipment unless otherwise specified
in
the manuaL
If
such
changes
or
modifications should
be
made, you could
be
required
to
stop operation
of
the equipment.
Canon U.S.A Inc.
One Canon
Plaza,
Lake
Success,
NY 11042, U.S.A.
Tel
No. (516)328-5600
CAUTION:
TO
PREVENT
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
MATCH
WIDE
BLADE
OF
PLUG
TO
WIDE
SLOT,
FULLY
INSERT.
2
Important Warning
CAUTION:
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK.
DO
NOT
REMOVE
COVER
(OR
BACK).
NO
USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The
lightning
flash
with arrowhead
symbol, Within
an
equilateral triangle,
is
intended
to
alert the
user
to the
presence
of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within
the product's enclosure, that
may
be
of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk
of
electric shock to
persons.
The
exclamation point. within
an
equilateral triangle,
is
Intended to alert the
user
to the
presence
of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions
in
the literature accompanying
the product.
In
these safety instructions
the
word
"product"
10. Power Sources
~
The CA-570 Compact
~]
refers
to
the Canon Digital Video Camcorder Power
Adapter
should be operated only
OPTURA300 Aand all its accessories.
from
the
type
of
power
source indicated on
1.
Read
Instructions
~
All the safety and the marking label. If you are
not
sure
of
the
type
of
power
supply
to
your home, consult
operating instructions should
be
read your product dealer
or
local
power
before the
product
is
operated. company. Regarding
other
power
sources
2.
Retain Instructions
~
The safety and such
as
battery power, refer
to
instructions
operating instructions should be retained
in
this manual.
for future reference. 11. Polarization -The CA-570 Compact Power
3. Heed Warnings -All warnings on the Adapter
is
equipped
with
apolarized 2- -
product
and in the operating instructions prong plug
(a
plug having one blade
wider
5'
should
be
adhered to.
than
the
other).
r+
The 2-prong polarized plug will
fit
into
the a
Q.
4.
Follow Instructions -All operating and
power
outlet only one way. This
is
asafety
c:
n
r+
maintenance instructions should be feature. If you
are
unable
to
insert the plug
o'
followed. fully
into
the outlet, try reversing the plug.
::J
5.
Cleaning -Unplug this
product
from
the If
the
plug still fails
to
fit, contact your
electrician
to
replace your obsolete outlet.
wall
outlet
before cleaning. Do
not
use
Do
not
defeat the safety purpose
of
the
liquid or aerosol cleaners. The
product
polarized plug.
should
be
cleaned only
as
recommended
in
this manual. 12. Power Cord Protection -Power cords
6.
Accessories
~
Do
not
use
accessories
not
should be routed
so
that
they are
not
likely
to
be
walked on or pinched by items placed
recommended
in
this manual
as
they may
upon
or
against them.
Pay
particular
be
hazardous.
attention
to
plugs and the
point
from
7.
Avoid magnetic or electric fields -Do
not
which
the cords exit the product.
use
the camera close
to
TV
transmitters,
13.
Outdoor
Antenna Grounding -If an
portable communication devices or other outside antenna
IS
connected
to
the
sources
of
electric
or
magnetic radiation. product,
be
sure the antenna
is
grounded
They may cause picture interference, or
so
as
to
proVide some protection against
permanently damage the camera. voltage surges and built-up static charges.
8. Water and Moisture -Hazard
of
electric Section 810
of
the National Electrical Code,
shock -Do
not
use
this
product
near
ANSI!
NFPA
No.
70~
1984, provides
water
or
In
rainy/moist situations. Information
with
respect
to
proper
grounding
of
the mast and supporting
9.
Placing or
Moving
-Do
not
place on an structure, grounding
of
the lead-in wire
to
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket
or
an antenna discharge unit, size
of
table. The
product
may fall, causing serious
grounding
conductors, location
of
antenna
injury
to
achild or adult, and serious discharge unit, connection
to
grounding
damage
to
the
product
{Il
electrodes, and requirements
for
the
Aproduct and cart grounding electrode.
See
figure
1.
combinatlon should
be
moved
with
care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may
cause the
product
and cart combination to·
overturn.
3
14. Lightning -For added protection
of
this
product during alightning storm,
or
when
It
is
left
unattended and unused
for
long
penods
of
time, disconnect it
from
the wall
outlet
and disconnect the antenna. This will
prevent damage
to
the
product
due
to
lightning and power-line surges.
15. Overloading -Do
not
overload wall outlets
and extension cords
as
this
can
result
in
a
risk
of
fire
or
electric shock.
16. Objects and Liquid Entry -Never push
objects
of
any kind
into
this product
through
openings
as
they may touch
dangerous voltage points
or
short
out
parts
that
could result
in
afire or electric shock
Be
careful
not
to
spill liquid
of
any kind
onto
the
product
17. Servicing -
Do
not
attempt
to
service
thiS
product yourself
as
opening or removing
covers may expose you
-to
dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer
all
servicing
to
qualified service personnel.
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18. Damage Requiring Service -Disconnect
this product
from
the wall
outlet
and all
power
sources including battery, and refer
servIcing
to
qualified service personnel
under the
following
conditions:
a.
When the power-supply cord or plug
is
damaged.
b.
If any liquid
has
been spilled onto, or
objects have fallen into, the
product
c.
If the product
has
been exposed
to
rain
or water.
d.
If
the product does
not
operate normally
even
if
you
follow
the operating
Instructions. Adjust only those controls
that
are
covered
by
the operation
Instructions. Improper adjustment
of
other
controls may result
In
damage and
will often require extensive
work
by
a
qualified technician
to
restore the
product
to
its normal operation.
e.
If the product
has
been dropped
or
the
cabinet
has
been damaged.
f.
When the product exhibits adistinct
change
in
performance. This indicates a
need
for
service.
19. Replacement
Parts
-When replacement
parts are required,
be
sure the service
technician
has
used replacement parts that
are
specified by Canon or
that
have the
same
characteristics
as
the onginal part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result
In
fire, electric shock or other hazards.
20. Safety Check
~
Upon completion
of
any
service
or
repairs
to
this product,
ask
the
service technician
to
perform safety checks
to
determine
that
the product
is
In
safe
operating order.
4
When
replacement
of
power
supply
is
required, please return it
to
the
responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it
with
the
same
type
number
CA-570.
The
Adapter
can be used
with
a
power
supply between 100 and
240
VAC.
For
areas
where
120 VAC
power
IS
not
used, you will need aspecial plug
adapter. Contact
your
nearest Canon Service Center
for
further
information.
Reference
Guide
The
following
manuals are supplied
with
the
camcorder:
oDigital Video Camcorder OPTURA300 Instruction
Manual
This manual explains
the
camcorder operations
from
basic video recording
to
the
use
of
the
full
range
of
features.
oDigital Video
Software
Instruction Manual
This manual explains
how
to
download
images
from
the
memory
card
to
a
computer
using
the
supplied
USB
cable. You can add sample images
for
Card
Mix
and
My
Camera settings
from
the
supplied DIGITAL VIDEO
SOLUTION
DISK.
o
Windows
XP
Users
Only
DV
Network
Software
Instruction
Manual
This manual explains
how
to
connect
the
camcorder
to
a
computer
and
use
the
following
software:
•DV Messenger Version 2
(USB
or
IEEE
1394): This software operates
with
Windows
Messenger and allows
you
to
perform
videoconference and
file
transfer over
the
Internet,
or
to
remotely
access
the
camcorder
at
home.
•
AWC
Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver
(IEEE
1394): Allows you
to
download/upload images
to/from
the
computer and
use
the
camcorder
as
acard
reader/writer.
Trademark Acknowledgements
•Canon and Bubble Jet are registered trademarks
of
Canon
Inc.
•
MiniB.
....
is
atrademark.
·.s.-
logo
is
atrademark.
•Windows®
is
either
aregistered
trademark
or
trademark
of
Microsoft Corporation in
the
United States
and/or
other
countries.
•Macintosh and Mac
OS
are trademarks
of
Apple
Computer, Inc., registered in
the
United States and
other
countries.
•
Other
names and products
not
mentioned
above may be registered trademarks
or
trademarks
of
their
respective companies.
MPEG-4 Visual
Consumer
Recorded
Video
Decoders
and/or
Encoders
USE
OF
THIS
PRODUCT
IN
ANY MANNER THAT
COMPLIES
WITH
THE
MPEG-4
VISUAL
STANDARD
IS
PROHIBITED,
EXCEPT
FOR
USE
BY
A
CONSUMER
ENGAGING
IN
PERSONAL
AND NON-COMMERCIAL
ACTIVITIES.
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Table
of
Contents
Introduction
Reference Guide .5
Thank You
for
Choosing aCanon 9
Introducing
the
OPTURA300
10
Components Guide
11
Mastering
the
Basics
Preparations
Using aHousehold Power Source
15
Attaching
and Charging
the
Battery
Pack
16
Installing
the
Backup Battery
19
Preparing
the
Camcorder
20
Loading aCassette -
21
Using
the
Wireless Controller
23
Setting
the
Time Zone, Date
and
Time 24
Basic
Recording
Recording Movies
on
aTape 27
Zooming
29
Using
the
LCD
Screen
31
Searching and Reviewing
when
Recording .34
Tips
for
Making
Better Videos
35
Basic
Playback
Playing Back aTape 36
Playing
Back
on
aTV Screen
39
Using the
Full
Range
of
Features
General
Menus and Settings 42
Changing
the
Remote Sensor
Mode
48
Customizing
the
Camcorder 49
Other
Camcorder Settings .50
Recording
Changing
the
Recording
Mode
(SP/LP)
.52
Recording Still Images on
the
Tape
53
Using
the
Built-in
Flash
55
Using
the
Recording Programs
.58
Using Digital Effects
62
Using
the
Multi-Image
Screen 68
Turning
Off
the
Image Stabilizer
70
Recording
With
the
Self-Timer
71
Audio
Recording
72
Manual
Adjustments
Adjusting
the
Focus
Manually
75
Adjusting Exposure
Manually
77
Setting
the
Shutter Speed 78
Setting
the
White
Balance
80
Playback
Magnifying
the
Image
82
Displaying
the
Data Code
83
Photo Search/Date Search
85
Returning
to
aPre-marked Position 86
Editing
Recording
to
a
VCR
or
Digital Video Device
87
Recording
from
Analog Video Devices
(VCR,
N
or
Camcorder) 89
Recording
from
Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing) 90
Converting
Analog
Signals
into
Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)
92
Replacing Existing
Scenes
(AV Insert)
94
Audio
Dubbing
96
Connecting
to
aComputer Using aDV
(IEEE
1394) Cable
99
Using aMemory
Card
Inserting and Removing
the
Memory
Card 1
00
Selecting
the
Image Quality/Size 1
01
Recording Still Images
on
a
Memory
Card 104
Selecting
the
Focusing Point 1
08
Selecting
the
Drive
Mode
110
Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode)
112
Recording MPEG-4 Movies on aMemory Card 114
Playing
Back
a
Memory
Card ·
116
Protecting Images
119
Erasing Images 120
Selecting Still Images
for
Printing (Print Order)
121
Combining Images (Card Mix)
123
Copying Still Images
127
Formatting a
Memory
Card
129
Connecting
to
a
Computer
Using a
USB
Cable 130
Memory
Card
Information
132
Direct Printing
Printing Still Images (Direct Printing)
135
Selecting
the
Print Settings (Style/Paper Settings) 138
Printing
with
Print Order Settings
142
Additional Information
About
the
NETWORK
Mode
143
Screen Displays 144
List
of
Messages
148
Maintenance
151
Troubleshooting 154
System Diagram
157
Optional Accessories
158
Specifications
161
Index
163
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.
Operating
Mode
Position
of
the
Position
of
the
POWER Switch TAPE/CARD Switch
CAMERA CAMERA
~
(TAPE)
PLAY (VCR) PLAY
(VCR)
~
(TAPE)
CARD CAMERA CAMERA
[g
(CARD)
CARD PLAY (VCR) PLAY
(VCR)
[g
(CARD)
Available functions depend
upon
the
operating mode. It
is
indicated
as
follows:
:Function can be used in this mode.
:Function cannot be
used
in this mode.
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CD
:Reference page number.
on:Functions
to
be operated on
the
body
of
the
camcorder.
o
••
:Functions
to
be operated on
the
wireless controller.
o • :Additional topics
that
complement
the
basic operating procedures.
o0 :Precautions related
to
the
camcorder operation.
oCapital letters are used
to
refer
to
buttons on
the
camcorder
or
the
wireless
controller.
o
[]
are
used
to
refer
to
menu items displayed on
the
screen.
o"Screen" refers
to
the
LCD
and
the
viewfinder
screen.
The serial
number
of
this product
can
be
found
at
the
battery
attachment
unit
of
the
camcorder.
Write
down
the
number
and
other
information
here and retain this
book
as
apermanent record
of
your
purchase
to
aid identification in
case
of
theft.
Date
of
Purchase: Model Name: OPTURA300 A
Purchased From: Serial No.:
Dealer Address:
Dealer Phone No.:
Thank
You
for
Choosing
a
Canon
The Canon
OPTURA300
provides a
full
range
of
options and functions. We
recommend reading this manual thoroughly before you
use
the
camcorder.
It
will help
you
to
become more familiar
with
your camcorder, and learn
how
to
operate
it
properly.
We suggest
that
you master
the
basic
operations
of
the
camcorder first, before
moving on
to
its full range
of
features.
WL-D81 Wireless
Controller
BP-407
Battery
Pack
Two
AA
Batteries
CA-570 Compact
Power
Adapter
(incl.
power
cord)
Lens
Cap and
Lens
Cap Cord Lithium
Button
Battery
CR2025
IFC-300PCU
USB
Cable
SOC-8M
SO
Memory
Case
for
SO
Memory
Card (containing Card
sample images)
DIGITAL VIDEO
SOLUTION
DISK
For
Windows
For Macintosh
9
Introducing
the
OPTURA300
You
can
record still images and
MPEG-4
movies on a
SO
Memory
Card
or
MultiMediaCard. Images recorded in
Stitch
Assist
mode
can
be merged
into
one'panoramic
scene
with
the
supplied
software.
You
can
record high-resolution videos in
the
16:9
format
for
widescreen
TVs.
*
In
CAMERA
mode
only.
The
OPTURA300
incorporates a 2
m~gapixel
CCD,
allowing recording
of
high-resolution still images on amemory
card.
(Tape:
1.23
mega
pixels)
c
o
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~
eStabilizes your recordings even in long
+'"
.5
telephoto shots.
-
You
can
keep on shooting in dark
places
with
the
Night and Super Night mode.
In
the
Super Night mode,
the
assist
lamp
(white
LED)
lights up
to
illuminate
the
subject.
Just,
press
the
photo
button
to
capture
still images like photographs.
The
OPTURA300
has
abuilt-in flash
for
recording still images.
You
can
print
still images by connecting
to
aCanon printer
with
Direct Print
function
or
to
aPictBridge-compliant
printer.
Allows transfer
of
memory card data
to
a
computer
with
built-in
USB
port.
You
can
organize and
edit
images on your
computer using
the
supplied software.
The
DV
terminal allows high-quality
transfer
with
virtually no deterioration in
quality
of
images.
You
can
edit images
by connecting
the
camcorder
to
a
PC
with
IEEE1394
terminal.
You
can
personalize your camcorder by
customizing
the
start-up image and
camcorder sounds. Windows
XP
users
can
use
the
supplied
software
to
perform videoconference
and file transfer over
the
Internet by
connecting
the
camcorder
to
acomputer
using a
USB
or
DV
(IEEE1394)
cable.
*
Windows
Messenger
4.5,
4.6
or
4.7
required.
10
Components
Guide
~
(self-timer)
button
(p. 71)
1---
....
REC
PAUSE
(LINE-IN)
button
,__---\.---------A
(p.89,90)
CARD
STILUMOVIE
----;...:..
button
(p. 117)
CARD
MIX
button
(p. 125) /
--+----,~~~
SLIDE
SHOW
button
(p. 118) /
cQ
(stitch assist)
button
(p.112)
Built-in
Speaker(p. 38)
Cassette
compartment
(p.21)
Cassette
compartment
---+-..;;:;;,~~
cover (p. 21)
~
(flash)
button
(p. 55) /
~/II
(play/pause)
button
(p. 36)
REC
SEARCH
-button
(p.
34)
/
19(record review) button
(p.
34)
/
~(rewind)
button
(p.
36)1
CARD
-button
(p.
116)
Card
access
indicator
Memory
card slot
(p.100)
BAIT.
RELEASE
button
(p.16)
OPEN/EJ
ECT
switch
(p.21)
Terminal cover
USB
terminal
(p. 130, 135)
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5'
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o
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n
,...
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11
Grip
belt
(p. 20)
Selector dial (p. 42)
P.SET
button
(p. 136)
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;.
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FOCUS
button
(p. 75) /
EXP
button
(p. 77) /I
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~~
IDATA
CODE
button
(p. 84) /
<l
button
(p. 82, 137)
~~~
I6
button
(p.
82,137)
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DIGITAL
EFFECTS
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)
Digital
effects ON/OFF
button
(p. 65) /
button
(p. 65) /
\l
button
(p. 82, 137)
I>
button
(p. 82, 137)
CAMERA
OFF
PLAY(VCR) •
NETWORK*
Start/Stop
button
(p.
27,114)
c
o
",t:i
~
Viewfinder
(p. 20)
e
ofJ
.=
-
*The NElWORK mode
is
for
use
with
DV
Messenger (Windows
XP
users
only).
Press
the
small
button
below
the
POWER
switch
when
switching
to
NElWORK
(CO
143).
12
Stereo
microphone
(p. 72)
AUDIO
LEVEL
button
(p. 72)
S-video IN/OUT
terminal
(p. 39)
Backup
battery
compartment
(p.19)
Tripod
socket (p. 35)
PHOTO
button
(p.
53,
104)
Built-in flash (p. 55)
Assist
lamp
(White
LED)
(p.
56,
60)
Remote sensor (p. 23)
Tally lamp (p.
50)
-
13
-
14
Q)
(g)
®
@)
®
®
(j)
®
®
®
QD
©
@
(j})
®
®
@
@
Q)
Zoom buttons
(p.
29)
@MIX BALANCE button
(p.
98)
®PHOTO button
(p.
53,104)
@SEARCH SELECT button (p. 85)
®12bit AUDIO OUT button
(p.
98)
®
D.
EFFECTS (Digital effects) button (p. 65)
(j) CARD STILUMOVIE button
(p.
117)
®Digital effects ON/OFF button (p. 65)
®CARD
-/+
buttons (p. 116)
@SLIDE SHOW button (p. 118)
QJ)
D"
\l,
<J,
l>
buttons (p. 82, 137)
@REC PAUSE button (p. 89, 90)
@ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 86)
Q1:l
AUDIO DUB. button (p. 97)
@AV INSERT button (p. 95)
@REMOTE SET button (p. 48)
@
-I
......
button (p. 37)
@AV
-+
DV button (p. 93)
r-=@
/
j@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
®
®
@
@
@)
®
®
@Transmitter
@Search buttons (p. a5)
@START/STOP button (p.
27,114)
@&SELF
T.
button
(p.
71)
@TV SCREEN button (p. 144)
@DATA CODE button (p. 84)
@P.SET button (p. 136)
@
REW'"
button (p. 36)
@
PLAY"
button (p. 36)
@FF
~
button (p. 36)
@
+1II~button
(p. 37)
®
STOP.
button (p.36)
®x 2 button (p. 37)
@SET button (p. 42)
@SLOW I'-button (p. 37)
@)
MENU button (p. 42)
®PAUSE
II
button (p. 37)
®Select buttons (p. 42)
Using
a
Household
POlltler
Source
You can operate
the
camcorder
from
ahousehold
power
source using
the
supplied
power
adapter. The
power
adapter
converts current
from
a
power
outlet
(100-240 V
AC,
50/60 Hz)
to
the
DC
current
used
by
the
camcorder.
1.
Turn
the
POWER
switch
to
OFF.
2.
Connect
the
power
cord
to
the
8
power
adapter.
3.
Plug
the
power
cord
into
a
power
outlet.
4.
Connect
the
power
adapter
to
the
camcorder's
DC
IN
terminal.
5.
After
use,
turn
off
the
camcorder and disconnect
the
power
adapter
from
the
camcorder. Unplug
the
power
cord
from
the
power
outlet
and
disconnect
it
from
the
adapter.
o
Turn
off
the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter.
oIf the adapter
is
used
close
to
a
T\I,
it may
cause
picture interference. Move the
adapter away from the
TV
or the antenna cable.
o
Do
not
connect any products
that
are
not
expressly recommended
to
the
camcorder's
DC
IN
terminal or
to
the power adapter.
o
You
may hear some noise from the power adapter during
use.
This
is
not
a
malfunction.
-
15
Attaching
and
Charging
the
Battery
Pack
Charge
the
battery
pack
with
the
supplied
power
adapter before you
use
the
camcorder
for
the
first
time
and subsequently
when
the
message "CHANGE THE
BATTERY
PACK"
appears.
1. Turn the POWER switch
to
OFF.
2.
Attach
the
battery pack
to
the
camcorder.
•
Remove
the terminal cover
of
the battery
pack.
•Insert the battery pack
in
the direction
of
the arrow,
press
lightly and slide it
in
until it
clicks.
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3.
Connect the
power
cord
to
the
fU,.c
~
...,
adapter.
4.
Plug
the
power
cord
into a
power
outlet.
5.
Connect the
power
adapter
to
the
camcorder's
DC
IN
terminal.
6.
When charging
is
complete,
disconnect the
power
adapter from
the camcorder. Unplug
the
power
cord
from the
power
outlet and
disconnect
it
from
the
adapter.
7.
Remove the battery pack after
use.
Press
the BAD.
RELEASE
button
to
remove the battery.
Be
careful not
to
drop the
battery pack when removing.
o
The
battery pack may
be
defective when the
CHARGE
indicator flashes rapidly.
o
The
CHARGE
indicator informs you about the charge status.
0-500
/0:
Flashes
once every second
More than 500
/0:
Flashes
twice every second
1000/0:
Glows steadily
o
Do
not
disconnect and reconnect the power cord while charging abattery
pack.
The
battery pack may
not
be
charged correctly even
if
the
CHARGE
indicator glows steady. The battery pack may
also
not
be
charged correctly
when apower outage occurs during charging. Remove the battery pack and
attach it back
to
the camcorder.
16
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Below times are approximate and vary according
to
the
charging, recording or
playback conditions.
Charging Time
Battery
Pack
BP-407 (Supplied)
BP-406 (Optional)
BP-412 (Optional)
BP-422
(Optional)
Charging
Time
85
min.
70 min.
130 min.
220
min.
•Charge the battery pack
in
temperatures between
41
0
Fand
104° F
(50
Cand 40°
C).
• A lithium ion battery pack
can
be
charged
at
any charge state, Unlike conventional
battery packs, you do
not
need
to
completely
use
or d'lscharge it before charging.
Recording Time
Battery
Pack
Maximum
Recording Time Typical Recording
Time*
Using
the
Viewfinder
Using
the
LCD
Using
the
Viewfinder
Using
the
LCD
BP-407 (Supplied) 75 min. 60 min. 40 min. 35 min.
BP-406 (Optional) 70 min. 55 min.
40
min. 30 min.
BP-412 (Optional) 120 min. 100 min. 70 min. 60 min.
BP-422 (Optional) 230 min. 190 min. 130 min. 110 min.
*Approximate times
for
recording
with
repeated operations
such
as
starVstop, zooming, power
on/off, Actual time may
be
shorter,
•We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2
to
3times longer than you think you
might
need.
•
To
conserve battery charge, turn
off
the camcorder instead
of
leaving
it
in
record pause
mode.
Playback Time
-
Battery
Pack
BP-407 (Supplied)
BP-406
(Optional)
BP-412 (Optional)
BP-422 (Optional)
Playback Time
(Using
the
LCD)
85 min.
80 min.
140 min.
260 min.
17
-
18
I;IDW
much
power
is
left'
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. _
The battery symbols indicate
the
charge status
of
the
battery
pack.
Whenthe
battery pack
is
empty,
"CHANGE
THE
BATTERY
PACK"
appears
for
4seconds and d:J starts flashing in red.
The battery charge indicators are
not
constant -they vary
according
to
the
condition under which battery pack and
camcorder are
used.
DANGER!
Treat
the
battery pack with care.
•Keep
it
away
from
fire
(or
it
might
explode).
•Do
not
expose
the
battery pack
to
temperature higher
than
1400F
(60
0
C).
Do
not
leave
it
near aheater
or
inside a
car
in
hot
weather.
•Do
not
try
to
disassemble
or
modify
it.
•Do
not
drop
or
knock it.
•Do
not
get
it
wet.
oCharged battery
packs
continue
to
discharge naturally. Therefore, charge
them
on
the
day
of
use,
or
the
day before,
to
ensure afull charge.
oAttach
the
terminal cover whenever abattery pack
is
not
in
use.
Contact
to
metallic
objects may
cause
ashort circuit and damage
the
battery pack.
oDirtyterminals may
cause
a"
poor
contact between
the
battery pack and
the
camcorder. Wipe
the
terminals
with
asoftcloth.
o
Since
storing acharged battery pack
for
along
time
(about 1year)
can
shorten its
lifecycle
or
affect performance,
we
recommend
to
discharge
the
battery pack fully
and
to
store
it
in adry place
at
temperatures
no
higher
than
86° F
(30
0
C).
If
you
do
not
use
the
battery pack
for
long periods, charge and discharge
it
fully
at
least once
ayear.
If
you have more
than
1battery pack, perform these precautions
at
the
same
time
for
all battery
packs.
oAlthough
the
battery pack's operating temperature range
is
from
32°
F
to
104°
F
(0°
C
to
40°
C),
the
optimal range
is
from
50°
F
to
86°
F
(10°
C
to
30°
C).
At
cold
temperatures, performance
will
temporarily decline. Warm
it
in
your
pocket before
use.
oReplace
the
battery pack
if
the
usable
time
"after full charge diminishes substantially
at normal temperatures.
Installing
the
Backup
Battery
The backup battery allows
the
camcorder
to
retain date,
time
and other camcorder
settings while
the
power
source
is
disconnected. Power
the
camcorder from a
household
power
source or
with
abattery pack
when
replacing
the
backup battery
to
retain
the
setting.
1.
Open the backup battery
cover.
Use
acoin and screw the cover
to
the left.
2.
Insert the lithium battery
with
the
+side facing outward.
+
3.
Close
the
cover.
Align the slot with the marks on the
camcorder and screw the cover
to
the right. -
WARNING!
•
The
battery
used
in this device may present afire or chemical burn hazard
if
mistreated. Do
not
recharge, disassemble, heat above 2120F(1000
C)
or
i
nci
nerate
the
battery.
•Replace
the
battery
with
aCR2025 made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell,
Sony,
Sanyo, or
with
DuraceU2025.
Use
of
other batteries may present a
risk
of
fire or
explosion.
o
Do
not
pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools
as
this will
cause
ashort circuit.
oWipe the battery
with
aclean dry cloth
to
ensure proper contact.
o
Keep
the battery
out
of
reach
of
children. If
it
is
swallowed,
seek
medical
assistance immediately. The battery
case
may break and the battery fluids may
damage stomach and intestines.
o
Do
not
disassemble, heat or immerse the battery
in
water
to
avoid the risk
of
explosion.
The backup battery
has
alife
span
of
about a
year.
~
flashes
in
red
to
inform
you
that
it
needs
to
be
replaced.
19
Preparing
the
Camcorder
Do
not
leave the viewfinder exposed
to
direct sunlight
as
it
may melt (due
to
concentration
of
light by the
lens).
Press
the buttons on the
lens
cap
when
attaching/removing it. Hook the
lens
cap
on
the grip belt while you
are
recording, and
place it over the
lens
when you
have
finished.
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1. Turn on the camcorder and keep the
,LCD
panel closed.
2.
Adjust the diopter adjustment lever.
-
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1. Attach the
cord
to
the
lens cap.
~
to
~
~
2.
Pass
the grip belt through
the
loop
~
-S
on the cord.
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Hold.the camcorder
with
your right
hand and adjust
the
belt
with
your left.
Adjust the grip belt
so
that
you
can
reach
the
zoom lever and photo button with your index
finger, and the start/stop button
with
your
thumb.
20
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