Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, 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 to disconnect the plug in case of an accident. [. . . ] It prevents the subject from being underexposed. [ SPOTLIGHT] Use this mode to record spotlit scenes.
[ SPORTS] Use this mode to record sports scenes such as tennis or golf.
[ BEACH] Use this mode to record on a sunny beach. It prevents the subject from being underexposed.
[ FIREWORKS] Use this mode to record fireworks.
[ NIGHT] Use this mode to record in dimly lit places.
[ SUNSET] Use this mode to record sunsets in vibrant colors.
Recording Programs
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Flexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed
Use the automatic exposure (AE) program or give priority to the exposure value or the shutter speed. POINTS TO CHECK ( Mode switch: P 10)
TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED OR APERTURE VALUE
When you select [ SHUTTERPRIO. AE], a numeric value will appear next to the recording program icon. 1 If the joystick guide appears on the screen, press ( ) to hide it. When the numeric value can be adjusted, small arrows will appear next to the number. 2 Adjust ( ) the numeric value (shutter speed or aperture value). The number displayed will flash if the shutter speed is not appropriate for the recording conditions. NOTES
Do not change the position of the mode switch while recording, as the brightness of the image may change abruptly. [ SHUTTER-PRIO. AE] - If you use a slow shutter speed in dark places, you can obtain a brighter image, but the image quality may be lower, and the autofocus may not work well. - The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds.
Options
[ PROGRAM AE]
Default value
The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject. · The exposure adjustment indicator and the neutral value "±0" appear on the screen. · If you operate the zoom during exposure lock, the brightness of the image may change. Adjust ( ) the brightness of the image as required. · The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will vary depending on the brightness of the picture at the time you locked the exposure. · Pushing the joystick ( ) toward [EXP] again will cancel the exposure lock and return the camcorder to automatic exposure.
Advanced Functions
POINTS TO CHECK ( Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure. Mode switch: P
FOCUS NEXT
10)
1 2
If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. · If [FOCUS] does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display the joystick guide in the illustration above. · "MF" appears.
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Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color
3
Adjust ( ) the focus as required until the image appears focused. · Push the joystick ( ) toward for a farther focal distance or push it ( ) toward for a closer focal distance. · Pushing the joystick ( ) toward [FOCUS] again will return the camcorder to autofocus. NOTES
White Balance
The white balance function helps you accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects will always look truly white in your recordings. [. . . ] A disc cannot be loaded when condensation is detected.
Playback on a TV Screen
You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the PAL system. The PAL system is used in the following countries/areas: Algeria, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brunei, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Liberia, Malaysia, Malta, Montenegro, Mozambique, the Netherlands, New Zealand, North Korea, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Yemen, Zambia.
RESUMING USE
The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the location and weather conditions. As a general rule, wait for 2 hours before resuming use of the camcorder.
General Information
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General Information
System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)
WS-20 Wrist Strap
SS600/SS650 Shoulder Strap
CG-300E Battery Charger
BP-208 Battery Pack
BP-208 Battery Pack Mini DVD Disc DVD-R/DVD-RW/ DVD-R DL (Canon DVD-R DL54) CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
SCART Adapter
TV
VCR STV-250N Stereo Video Cable DVD player/ recorder
Computer
Additional Information
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case
DVD player/ recorder
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General Information
Optional Accessories
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. [. . . ]