Canon Camcorder 9545A001AA User Manual

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Instruction Manual  
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preparativos)  
This instruction manual explains how to install the software, connect the camcorder to  
a
computer,  
and download images from  
a
memory card to  
a
computer For more detailed  
.
Lea también los manuales de instrucciones  
siguientes.  
operational instructions, refer to the PDF format manual provided on the DIGITAL VIDEO  
SOLUTION DISK For Windows or DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Macintosh.  
Ce manuel d'instruction explique comment installer le logiciel, connecter le  
partir d'une carte memoire sur  
camescope  
a
l'ordinateur et telecharger des images  
a
un ordinateur  
.
Pour des instructions de fonctionnement plus detaillees, reportez-vous  
au manuel au format PDF fournie sur le disque DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK  
For Windows ou DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Macintosh.  
This manual covers the installation and the connection procedures only.  
For more operating instructions, refer to the PDF format manual provided on the  
DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows.  
En este manual de instrucciones se explica como instalar el software, conectar la  
videocamara un  
ordenador  
manual de formato PDF suministrado con el disco DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK  
For Windows DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Macintosh.  
a
un ordenador descargar imagenes de una tarjeta de memoria  
,
y
a
.
Si desea instrucciones mas detalladas sobre el funcionamiento, consulte el  
o
Ce manuel traite uniquement des procédures d’installation et de connexion. Pour les  
instructions d’utilisation, reportez-vous au manuel au format PDF fourni sur le disque  
DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows.  
If you are using Windows operating system, use the supplied  
DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows.  
If you are using Macintosh operating system, use the supplied  
DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Macintosh.  
Este manual solamente cubre los procedimientos de instalación conexión. Para más  
y
instrucciones de operación, consulte el manual en formato PDF contenido en el disco  
DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows.  
Si vous travaillez avec le système d’exploitation Windows, utilisez le disque  
DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows fourni avec l’appareil.  
Si vous travaillez avec le système d’exploitation Macintosh, utilisez le disque  
DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Macintosh fourni avec l’appareil.  
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Si está utilizando el sistema operativo Windows, use el disco  
DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows suministrado.  
Si está utilizando el sistema operativo Macintosh, use el disco  
DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Macintosh suministrado.  
This software is for use with Windows XP only.  
Ce logiciel ne peut être employé que sous Windows® XP.  
Este software solamente es compatible con Windows® XP.  
• Digital Video Software  
• DV Network Software  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
In these safety instructions the word “product”  
refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder  
OPTURA40/OPTURA30 A and all its accessories.  
10. Power Sources — The CA-570 Compact  
Power Adapter should be operated only  
from the type of power source indicated on  
the marking label. If you are not sure of the  
type of power supply to your home, consult  
your product dealer or local power  
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1. Read Instructions — All the safety and  
operating instructions should be read  
before the product is operated.  
company. Regarding other power sources  
such as battery power, refer to instructions  
in this manual.  
2. Retain Instructions — The safety and  
operating instructions should be retained  
for future reference.  
11. Polarization — The CA-570 Compact Power  
Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2-  
prong plug (a plug having one blade wider  
than the other).  
3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the  
product and in the operating instructions  
should be adhered to.  
The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the  
power outlet only one way. This is a safety  
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug  
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.  
If the plug still fails to fit, contact your  
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.  
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
polarized plug.  
4. Follow Instructions — All operating and  
maintenance instructions should be  
followed.  
5. Cleaning — Unplug this product from the  
wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use  
liquid or aerosol cleaners. The product  
should be cleaned only as recommended in  
this manual.  
12. Power Cord Protection — Power cords  
should be routed so that they are not likely  
to be walked on or pinched by items placed  
upon or against them. Pay particular  
attention to plugs and the point from  
which the cords exit the product.  
6. Accessories — Do not use accessories not  
recommended in this manual as they may  
be hazardous.  
7. Avoid magnetic or electric fields — Do not  
use the camera close to TV transmitters,  
portable communication devices or other  
sources of electric or magnetic radiation.  
They may cause picture interference, or  
permanently damage the camera.  
13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an  
outside antenna is connected to the  
product, be sure the antenna is grounded  
so as to provide some protection against  
voltage surges and built-up static charges.  
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,  
ANSI / NFPA No. 70—1984, provides  
information with respect to proper  
8. Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric  
shock — Do not use this product near  
water or in rainy/moist situations.  
grounding of the mast and supporting  
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to  
an antenna discharge unit, size of  
grounding conductors, location of antenna  
discharge unit, connection to grounding  
electrodes, and requirements for the  
grounding electrode. See figure 1.  
9. Placing or Moving — Do not place on an  
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or  
table. The product may fall, causing serious  
injury to a child or adult, and serious  
damage to the product.  
A product and cart  
combination should be  
moved with care. Quick  
stops, excessive force, and  
uneven surfaces may  
cause the product and cart combination to  
overturn.  
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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:  
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS  
PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
Fig. 1  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN  
WIRE  
GROUND  
CLAMP  
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is  
damaged.  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE  
UNIT  
(NEC SECTION  
810-20)  
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.  
ELECTRIC  
SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE  
GROUNDING ELECTRODE  
SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250. PART H)  
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
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.  
14. Lightning — For added protection of this  
product during a lightning storm, or when  
it is left unattended and unused for long  
periods 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.  
f. When the product exhibits a distinct  
change in performance. This indicates a  
need for service.  
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 a fire or electric shock.  
Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind  
onto the product.  
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 original part.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in  
fire, electric shock or other hazards.  
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.  
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.  
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 V AC.  
For areas where 120 V AC power is not used, you will need a special plug  
adapter. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information.  
Use only CSA/UL Certified power supply cord set, Polarized, Type SPT-2 or  
heavier, minimum No. 18 AWG copper, rated 125 or 250 V, minimum ‚P A,  
minimum 6 ft (1.8 m), maximum 10 ft (3 m) long.  
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Using this Manual  
Thank you for purchasing the Canon OPTURA40/OPTURA30. Please read this manual  
carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference.  
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Change the display language before you begin (  
78).  
Symbols and References Used in This Manual  
: Precautions related to the camcorder operation.  
: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.  
: Reference page number.  
Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller.  
[ ] are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen.  
“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.  
Please note that the illustrations mainly refer to the OPTURA40.  
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time  
Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or when  
you have replaced the backup battery.  
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Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
Operating modes (see below)  
Menu item and its default setting  
SYSTEM  
T.ZONE/DST•••N.Y.  
(
37)  
1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.  
Button and switches to be operated  
2. Turn the SET dial to select [SYSTEM] and press the  
SET dial.  
3. Turn the SET dial to select [T.ZONE/DST] and press  
the SET dial.  
The operating modes are determined by the position of the POWER switch and the  
TAPE/CARD switch.  
Operating Mode  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CARD CAMERA  
CARD PLAY  
POWER Switch  
CAMERA  
PLAY (VCR)  
CAMERA  
TAPE/CARD Switch  
b (TAPE)  
b (TAPE)  
(CARD)  
PLAY (VCR)  
(CARD)  
: Function can be used in this mode.  
: Function cannot be used in this mode.  
CAMERA  
CAMERA  
Trademark Acknowledgements  
• Canon and Bubble Jet are registered trademarks of Canon Inc.  
D is a trademark.  
is a trademark.  
• Windows® is either a registered 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.  
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Table of Contents  
Introduction  
Important Usage Instructions ........................................................................................2  
Important Safety Instructions........................................................................................3  
Using this Manual ..........................................................................................................5  
Checking Supplied Accessories......................................................................................8  
Components Guide ........................................................................................................9  
Basic Functions  
Preparations  
Preparing the Power Supply........................................................................................13  
Loading/Unloading a Cassette ....................................................................................16  
Installing the Backup Battery ......................................................................................17  
Preparing the Camcorder ............................................................................................18  
Using the Wireless Controller......................................................................................20  
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time......................................................................21  
Recording  
Recording Movies on a Tape ......................................................................................24  
Zooming ........................................................................................................................28  
Tips for Making Better Videos ....................................................................................30  
Playback  
Playing Back a Tape ......................................................................................................31  
Adjusting the Volume ..................................................................................................33  
Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................................34  
Advanced Functions  
Menus and Settings ......................................................................................................37  
Recording  
Using the Recording Programs....................................................................................45  
Using the Night Modes ................................................................................................48  
Skin Detail Function......................................................................................................50  
Adjusting Exposure Manually......................................................................................51  
Adjusting the Focus Manually ....................................................................................52  
Setting the White Balance ..........................................................................................54  
Setting the Shutter Speed............................................................................................56  
Using the Self-Timer......................................................................................................58  
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)......................................................................59  
Audio Recording ..........................................................................................................60  
Using Digital Effects......................................................................................................64  
Playback  
Magnifying the Image..................................................................................................71  
Displaying the Data Code ............................................................................................72  
End Search......................................................................................................................74  
Returning to a Pre-marked Position ..........................................................................75  
Date Search....................................................................................................................76  
Other Functions  
Customizing the Camcorder........................................................................................77  
 
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Changing the Display Language ................................................................................78  
Changing the Remote Sensor Mode..........................................................................79  
Other Camcorder Settings ..........................................................................................80  
Editing  
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Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device ............................................................83  
Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder) ..........................85  
Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing)..............................................86  
Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) ........87  
Audio Dubbing..............................................................................................................89  
Connecting to a Computer Using a DV (IEEE1394) Cable ......................................92  
Using a Memory Card  
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card ..................................................................93  
Selecting the Image Quality/Size ................................................................................94  
File Numbers ..................................................................................................................96  
Recording Still Images on a Memory Card................................................................97  
Using the Flash ............................................................................................................101  
Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording ......................................................104  
Recording Motion JPEG Movies on a Memory Card..............................................105  
Selecting the Focusing Point ....................................................................................107  
Selecting the Drive Mode ..........................................................................................108  
Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) ................................................110  
Playing Back a Memory Card ....................................................................................112  
Protecting Images ......................................................................................................115  
Erasing Images ............................................................................................................116  
Combining Images (Card Mix) ..................................................................................117  
Formatting a Memory Card ......................................................................................121  
Creating a Start-up Image ........................................................................................122  
Direct Printing  
Printing Still Images....................................................................................................123  
Selecting the Print Settings........................................................................................126  
Trimming Settings ......................................................................................................131  
Printing with Print Order Settings............................................................................132  
Transferring Images  
Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable ......................................................134  
Windows OS Only  
Direct Transfer  
..............................................................................135  
Selecting Images for Transfer (Transfer Order) ......................................................138  
Additional Information  
About the NETWORK Mode ....................................................................................139  
Screen Displays ............................................................................................................140  
List of Messages ..........................................................................................................143  
Maintenance/Others ..................................................................................................146  
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................152  
System Diagram ........................................................................................................156  
Optional Accessories ..................................................................................................157  
Specifications ..............................................................................................................160  
Item Codes ..................................................................................................................162  
Index ............................................................................................................................163  
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Checking Supplied Accessories  
CA-570 Compact  
Power Adapter  
(incl. power cord)  
NB-2LH Battery Pack  
Lithium Button  
Battery CR2025  
WL-D83 Wireless  
Controller  
Two AA (R6) Batteries Lens Cap and Lens  
Cap Cord  
SS-900 Shoulder Strap STV-250N Stereo  
Video Cable  
IFC-300PCU USB Cable SDC-8M SD Memory  
Card (containing  
DIGITAL VIDEO  
SOLUTION DISK  
For Windows  
sample images)  
For Macintosh  
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 a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.  
Date of Purchase:  
Purchased From:  
Dealer Address:  
Dealer Phone No.:  
Model Name: OPTURA40/OPTURA30 A  
Serial No.:  
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Components Guide  
OPTURA40/OPTURA30  
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REC SEARCH + button ( 27) /  
(fast forward) button ( 32) /  
CARD + button ( 112)  
REC SEARCH button ( 27) /  
(record review) button ( 27) /  
(rewind) button ( 31) /  
CARD button ( 112)  
DRIVE MODE button ( 108) /  
(stop) button ( 31)  
(flash) button ( 101) /  
(play/pause)  
button ( 31)  
(self-timer) button ( 58) /  
REC PAUSE button ( 85)  
AUDIO LEVEL button* ( 60)  
DIGITAL EFFECTS button ( 64)  
DIGITAL EFFECTS  
ON/OFF button ( 64)  
CARD MIX button ( 117) /  
SLIDE SHOW button ( 113) /  
(stitch assist) button ( 110)  
NIGHT MODE  
button ( 48) /  
(print/share)  
button ( 123, 135)  
BATTERY RELEASE button  
(
13)  
LCD screen  
(
24)  
Battery attachment unit  
13) / Serial number  
(
EXP button ( 51) /  
END SEARCH button ( 74)  
OPEN button( 24)  
MENU button ( 37)  
SET dial ( 37)  
Memory card slot ( 93)  
Card access indicator ( 93)  
FOCUS button (