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External Connections
This chapter explains step-by-step how to connect your camcorder to 
an external device such as a TV or VCR.
Connecting to a TV or VCR
Connection Diagram
Turn off all the devices when making the connection and refer also to the instruction 
manual of the connected device.
Connecting to a TV or VCR
AV Terminal
Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted while 
the STV-250N Stereo Video Ca ble is connected to the 
camcorder.
Open the LCD panel to 
access.
Terminal on the  camcorderConnecting cableTerminal on the 
connected device
VIDEO 
AUDIO
R L
1Output connection (signal flow  ) to  a TV or VCR with AV terminals.
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable 
(supplied)
Yellow
White
Red
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Playback on a TV Screen
This section explains how to play back 
the disc or still images with this 
camcorder by connecting it to a TV. To 
play back the disc with another DVD 
device refer to  Disc Playback on an 
External Device  ( 47).
POINTS TO CHECK
Before connecting the camcorder, select 
the [TV TYPE] setting according to the TV 
set to which you will connect the 
camcorder 
( 68).
Connecting
Connect the camcorder to the TV 
following the connect ion diagram shown 
in the previous section  Connection 
Diagram  (61).
Playback
1Turn on the camcorder and the 
connected TV or VCR.
On a TV: Select as the video input the 
same terminal to which you 
connected the camcorder. 
On a VCR: Set the input selector to 
the external video input (usually 
labeled LINE IN).
2Start the playback of the movies 
(  34) or still images (  53).
NOTES
• Turn off all the devices before starting 
the connections.
• Sound from the buil t-in speaker will be 
muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video 
Cable is connected to the camcorder.
• We recommend poweri ng the camcorder 
using the compact power adapter. • Refer also to the instruction manual of 
the connected TV.
Copying your Recordings to an External 
Video Recorder
You can copy your  recordings by 
connecting the camcor der to a VCR or a 
digital video device.
Connecting
Connect the camcorde r to the device 
following the connect ion diagram shown 
in the previous section  Connection 
Diagram  (61).
Recording
1Connected device: Load a blank 
cassette or disc and set the device 
to record pause mode.
2This camcorder: Locate the scene 
you wish to copy and pause 
playback shortly before the scene.
3This camcorder: Resume the 
movie playback.
4Connected device: Begin recording 
when the scene you wish to copy 
appears. Stop recording when 
copying is complete.
5This camcorder: Stop playback.
NOTES
• We recommend poweri ng the camcorder 
using the compact power adapter.
• By default, the on-screen displays will be  embedded in the output  video signal, but 
you can change the displays by 
repeatedly pressing   ( 36).
( 21)
(21)
DISP.
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Additional Information • 63
Additional Information 
This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages, 
handling and maintenance tips, and other information.
Appendix: Menu Options Lists
Menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to select an item, 
refer to Using the Menus  (22). For details about each  function, see the reference 
page. Menu options without a reference  page are explained below the tables.
FUNC. Menu
Setup menus
FUNC. Menu
Appendix: Menu Options Lists
Menu itemSetting optionsCAMERAPLAY
Recording programs1[ PROGRAM AE], 
[ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE], [ PORTRAIT], 
[ SPORTS], [ NIGHT], [ SNOW], 
[ BEACH], [ SUNSET], 
[ SPOTLIGHT], [ FIREWORKS] zz
––37
White balance
1[AUTO] , [ DAYLIGHT], 
[ TUNGSTEN], [ SET] zz
––42
Image effects
1[ IMAGE EFFECT OFF] , [ VIVID], 
[ NEUTRAL], [ SOFT SKIN DETAIL] zz
––43
LCD video light [  LCD LIGHT OFF], 
[
 LCD LIGHT ON] zz
––40
Digital effects1[  D.EFFECT OFF] , [  FADE-T], 
[  WIPE], [  BLK&WHT], 
[  SEPIA], [  ART], [
 MOSAIC] z
–––44
[  D.EFFECT OFF] , [  BLK&WHT], 
[  SEPIA] –
z ––
Recording mode [ HIGH QUALITY],  [  STANDARD PLAY], [  LONG PLAY] z
–––31
Drive mode
1[  SINGLE], [  CONT.SHOOT.], 
[  HISPEED CONT.SHOOT], [  AEB] –
z ––56
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FUNC. Menu (cont.)
1 Option available only when the mode switch is set to  .2 Option available only in the original index screen with DVD-RW discs in VR mode.3 Option available only in the playlist inde x screen with DVD-RW discs in VR mode.4 Option available only in the index screen with DVD-RW discs in VR mode.5 Option available only during playback.
Menu itemSetting optionsCAMERAPLAY
Still image size/quality Size:
[LW 1152x648], [L 1152x864], 
[S 640x480]
[L 1024x768] , [S 640x480] –
z ––52
Quality: [ SUPER FINE],  [FINE], 
[NORMAL]
[  TO PLAYLIST]
2––– z–46
[  TO ORIGINAL]3––– z–46
[  ADD TO PLAYLIST]2[ALL SCENES], [ONE  SCENE], [CANCEL] – – z–45
[  MOVE]3––– z–46
[  DIVIDE]3––– z–46
[  DELETE]4[NO], [YES] – – z–36
[SPEAKER VOL.]5–– z–35
[SLIDESHOW] – – – – z54
[PROTECT] – – – – z58
[PRINT ORDER] [ 0] - [ 99] COPIES – – – z60
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Camera Setup (Advanced Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) CAMERA SETUP
1 Option available only when the recording program is set to   or   (only in the [  PROGRAM AE] recording program).
2 Option available only when the mode switch is set to  .3 [ ADVANCED] when [WIDESCREEN] is set to [  OFF].4 Not available when [WIDESCREEN] is set to [  OFF].
[A.SL SHUTTER]:  The camcorder automatically uses  slow shutter speeds to obtain 
brighter recordings  in places with insufficient lighting. 
• The camcorder uses shutter speeds  down to 1/30 (1/15 in   mode).
• If a trailing afterimage appears,  set the slow shutter to [ OFF].
• If   (camcorder shake warn ing) appears, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for 
example, by mountin g it on a tripod.
[REVIEW]:  Selects the time to display a still  image after it has been recorded.
•  This menu item will not be availabl e when the drive mode (  56) is set to 
[  CONT.SHOOT.], [  HISPEED CONT.SHOOT.] or [  AEB].
• If you press   while reviewing a still image it will continue to be displayed  indefinitely. Press   to return to the normal display.
[IMG STAB]:  The image stabilizer compensates fo r camcorder shake even at full 
telephoto.
• The image stabilizer is de signed to compensate for a  normal degree of camcorder 
shake.  The image stabilizer may also  not be able to compensate for all 
movement when recording moving subjects.
• The image stabilize r may not be effective when  recording in dark places with 
[A.SL SHUTTER] set to [  ON] or us ing the [ NIGHT] recording program.
• The image stabilizer may not work well on subjects with low contrast, with a  recurring, repetitive pattern  or without vertical lines.
Menu itemSetting optionsCAMERA
[A.SL SHUTTER]1[ON], [ OFF] zz–
[ZOOM TYPE] [  OPTICAL], [  ADVANCED]
3, [  DIGITAL]
[  OPTICAL],  [  ADVANCED]
4, [  DIGITAL] z
–31
[ZOOM SPEED] [VARIABLE], [ SPEED 3], [ SPEED 2], 
[ SPEED 1] zz
32
[FOCUS PRI.]
2[  ON:AiAF] , [  ON:CENTER], [ OFF] – z57
[REVIEW]
[OFF],  [ 2 sec] , [ 4 sec], [ 6 sec], 
[8sec], [10sec]– z –
[IMG STAB]
2[ON ] , [ OFF] z––
[WIDESCREEN] [ON], [ OFF] z––
[SELF TIMER] [ ON ],  [OFF] zz40
[WIND SCREEN]
2[  AUTO] , [  OFF  ] z––
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• The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to  .
• We recommend setting the  image stabilizer to [ OFF] when using a tripod.
[WIDESCREEN]:  The camcorder uses the  full width of the image sensor providing high-
resolution 16:9 recordings.
• Since the screens on the camcorder have an  aspect ratio of 16:9, recordings with a 4:3 
aspect ratio will appear in the center of  the screen with black sidebars.
•
Playing back a widescreen recording: TV sets compatible with the Video ID-1 system will 
automatically switch to  wide (16:9) mode. Otherwise, ch ange the aspect ratio of the TV 
manually. To play back on a TV with normal  aspect ratio (4:3) change the [TV TYPE] 
setting accordingly ( 68).
[WIND SCREEN]:  The camcorder automatically redu ces the background sound of wind 
when recording outdoors.
• The wind screen cannot be turned off wh en the mode switch is set to  .
• Some low-frequency sounds w ill be suppressed along with the sound of wind. When 
recording in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low-frequency 
sounds, we recommend setting  the wind screen to [  OFF  ].
Disc Operations (Initialization, Finalization etc.) DISC OPERATIONS
1 Option available only with DVD-RW discs.2 Option available only with finalized DVD-RW discs in VIDEO mode.3 Option available only in the original in dex screen with DVD-RW discs in VR mode.4 Option available only in the playlist inde x screen with DVD-RW discs in VR mode.
[DISC INFO]: Displays a screen where  you can verify the details regarding the disc.
• The disc information includes  the disc title, the disc type (DVD-R, DVD-R DL or DVD-
RW), the disc specification (VIDEO mode or VR  mode), and an icon to indicate whether 
the disc is finalized ( ). Additionally, the total recorded time is displayed for non-
finalized discs.
Menu itemSetting optionsCAMERAPLAY
[DISC INFO] – zz–
[INITIALIZE DISC]1[VIDEO], [VR], [CANCEL] zz47
[FINALIZE] [NO], [YES] – z48
[UNFINALIZE]
2[NO], [YES] – z49
[DEL.ALL MOVIES]3[NO], [YES] – z36
[DEL.PLAYLIST]4[NO], [YES] – z36
[DISC TITLE] – – z47
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Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, etc.) STILL IMG OPER.
Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) DISPLAY SETUP
[BRIGHTNESS]: Adjust ( ) the brightness of the LCD display with the joystick.
• Changing the brightness of the LCD display does  not affect that of the viewfinder or the 
recordings.
[TV SCREEN]:  When set to [  ON], the camcorder’s  on-screen displays will appear also 
on the screen of a co nnected TV or monitor.
[MARKERS]:  You can display a grid or a horizontal  line at the center of the screen. The 
markers are available in white  or gray. Use the markers as a reference to make sure your 
subject is framed correctly (ver tically and/or horizontally).
• Using the markers will not affect the recordings.
[DEMO MODE]:  The demonstration mode di splays the camcorder’s main features. It starts 
automatically when the camcor der is powered with the power adapter if you leave it turned 
on without loading a recording  media for more than 5 minutes.
• To cancel the demo mode once it  started, press any button, turn off the camcorder or 
load a disc.
Menu itemSetting optionsPLAY
[ERASE ALL   ORD] [NO], [YES] z60
[ERASE ALL IMAGES] [NO], [YES] z55
[INITIALIZE CARD] [INITIALIZE] , [COMPL.INIT.], [CANCEL] z59
Menu itemSetting optionsCAMERAPLAY
[BRIGHTNESS] zzzz–
[TV SCREEN] [ON], [ OFF] zz–––
[MARKERS] [  OFF], [  LEVEL(WHT)], 
[  LEVEL(GRY)], [  GRID(WHT)], 
[  GRID(GRY)] zz
–––
[DATA CODE] [ DATE], [ TIME],  [ DATE & TIME], [ CAMERA DATA] ––
z–36
[LANGUAGE] [ ], [DEUTSCH], [ ],  [ENGLISH], [ESPAÑOL], [FRANÇAIS], 
[ITALIANO], [MAGYAR], [MELAYU],  
[POLSKI], [ ], [TÜRKÇE], 
[ ], [ ], 
[ ], [ ], [ ], 
[ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] zzzz
24
[DEMO MODE] [ON], [ OFF] zz–––
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System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc.) SYSTEM SETUP
[SPEAKER VOL.]: Adjust ( ) the volume of the playback.
[BEEP]:  A beep will accompany some o perations like turning on the camcorder, the self-
timer countdown, etc. It also serves as  a warning beep under unusual conditions.
[POWER SAVE]:  In order to save power when the  camcorder is powered by a battery 
pack, it will automatically shut off if left wit hout any operation for 5 minutes. Approximately 
30 seconds before the camcorder shuts of f, the message “ AUTO POWER OFF” will 
appear.
[  STANDBY OFF]:  Select the length of time afte r which the camcorder will end the 
standby mode and shut off automatically.
[FILE NOS.]:  Select the image numbering method  to be used when you insert a new 
memory card.
Images are automatica lly assigned consecutive image numbers fr om 0101 to 9900, and 
stored in folders cont aining up to 100 images. Folders are num bered from 101 to 998.
[ RESET]: Image numbers will restart from 101-0101 every time you insert a new 
memory card.
[ CONTINUOUS]: Image numbers will continue  from the number following that of the 
last image recorded with the camcorder.
• If the memory card you insert already cont ains an image with a larger number, a new 
image will be assigned a nu mber one higher than that of the last image on the memory 
card.
• We recommend using the [ CONTINUOUS] setting.
[TV TYPE]:  In order to display the picture in full  and in the correct aspect ratio, select the 
setting according to the type of television  to which you will connect the camcorder.
[  NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio.
[  WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio.
[FIRMWARE]:  You can verify the curren t version of the camcorder ’s firmware. This menu 
option is usually grayed out.
Menu itemSetting optionsCAMERAPLAY
[SPEAKER VOL.] – – z––
[BEEP] [ HIGH VOLUME], 
[ LOW VOLUME], [ OFF] zzzz
–
[POWER SAVE] [ON], [ OFF] zzzz–
[ STANDBY OFF] [  10 min], [  20 min], 
[  30 min] zz
–––
[FILE NOS.] [ RESET],  [ CONTINUOUS]–z –––
[TV TYPE] [  NORMAL TV],  [  WIDE TV]zzzz –
[FIRMWARE] – – – – z–
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Date/Time SetupDATE/TIME SETUP
[DATE FORMAT]: Changes the date format  for on-screen displays.
Menu itemSetting optionsCAMERAPLAY
[T.ZONE/DST] List of  world time zones. zzzz25
[DATE/TIME] – zzzz24
[DATE FORMAT] [Y.M.D (2008.1.1 AM 12:00)],  [M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2008 12:00 AM)] , 
[D.M.Y (1.JAN.2008 12:00 AM)]          zzzz
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Tr o u b l e ?
If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Consult your dealer 
or a Canon Service Center  if the problem persists.
Power Source
• The camcorder will not turn on or it 
turns off by itself.
• The disc compartment cover will not 
open.
• The LCD/viewfinder switches on and 
off.
- Battery pack is ex hausted. Replace or 
charge the battery pack (  18).
- Attach the battery pack correctly.
- Use the compact power adapter. 
The charge indicator flashes rapidly. -  (one flash at 0.5-second  intervals) 
Charging has stopped because the 
compact power adapter or the battery 
pack is faulty. Cons ult a Canon Service 
Center.
-  (two quick flashes at  1-second intervals) 
Battery pack at least 50% charged 
( 19). This is not a malfunction.
• Battery pack will not charge.• The charge indicator flashes very 
slowly (one flash at 2-second intervals). 
- Charge the battery pack in  temperatures between 0 °C and 
40°C(32°F and 104°F).
- Battery packs become hot with use and  may not charge. When the battery pack 
is outside the charging temperature 
range, the CHARGE indicator will flash 
irregularly. The charging will start once 
the battery pack temperature is below 
40 °C (104 °F).
- 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 
the charging stops. - Check that the compact power adapter 
is correctly connected to the 
camcorder.
Camcorder is on but is unresponsive. - The camcorder has exceeded its  operational temperature (  appears). 
Turn off the camcorder and let it cool 
down before resuming use.
Recording/Playback
Buttons will not work.- Turn on the camcorder.
- Load a disc (  26).
Abnormal character s appear on the 
screen. The camcorder does not operate 
properly.
- Disconnect the power source and  reconnect it after a short time. If the 
problem still persists, disconnect the 
power source and press the RESET 
button with a pointed item. Pressing the 
RESET button resets all settings.
 appears on the screen.
- Load a disc (  26).
 appears on the screen.
- Battery pack is ex hausted. Replace or 
charge the battery pack (  19).
Video noise appears on screen. - When using the camcorder close to  devices that emit strong 
electromagnetic fields (plasma TVs, 
cellular phones, etc.), keep a distance 
between the camcorder and these 
devices.
Video noise appears on the TV screen. - When using the camcorder in a room  where a TV is located, keep a distance 
between the compact power adapter 
and the power or antenna cables of the 
TV. 
Troubleshooting
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