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Recording
1This camcorder: Load the recorded 
cassette.
2Connected device: Load a blank 
cassette or disc and set the device 
to record pause mode.
3This camcorder: Locate the scene 
you wish to copy and pause the 
playback shortly before the scene.When the connection is recognized 
" HDV/DV" will be displayed. When 
the video output starts, the display will 
change to " HDV-OUT" or 
" DV-OUT" depending on the video 
output signal.
4This camcorder: Resume the movie 
playback.When using an analog connection you 
can include in the copy the date, time 
and data code of the original 
recording, as well. Repeatedly press 
 to change the on-screen display 
(57).
5Connected device: Begin recording 
when the scene you wish to copy 
appears. Stop recording when 
copying is complete.
6This camcorder: Stop playback.
NOTES

  We recommend powering the camcorder 
using the compact power adapter.

  When recording to a VCR using an analog 
connection –connection type   ( 66)–, the 
quality of the edited tape will be lower than that 
of the original.

  When recording to a digital video recorder 
using the HDV/DV terminal –connection type   
( 66)–:
- If the picture does not appear, disconnect the 
DV cable and restore the connection after a 
short while or turn the camcorder off and then 
on again. - Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all 
digital devices equipped with a DV terminal. If 
the operation does not work, use the AV/  
terminal.

  You cannot record to an external device using 
the HDMI connection –connection type  –.
Analog Line-In Recording
You can input video from an analog video 
source (VCR, TV, etc.) and record the 
input video on the tape in the camcorder 
in DV standard. Analog video cannot be 
converted to HDV standard.
Connecting
Connect the camcorder to the video input 
source using an analog connection –
connection type  ( 66)– shown in the 
previous section  Connection Diagrams .
Recording
Load a blank tape in the camcorder and 
load the recorded (source) tape or disc in 
the connected device.
1Press . 
2Select ( ) [  REC PAUSE] and 
press ( ).
3Select ( ) [EXECUTE] and press 
().
4Connected device: Start the 
playback.
In record pause mode and while 
recording you can check the picture on 
the camcorder’s screen.
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5When the scene you wish to record 
appears, press  .Recording starts. 
6While recording, press   to 
pause the recording. In record pause, press   again to 
resume recording.
7Press   to stop recording.
8Connected device: Stop the 
playback.
IMPORTANT

  Depending on the analog signal sent from the 
connected device the input image may be 
distorted or not be displayed at all (for example, 
video input that includes anomalous signals 
such as ghost signals).

  Analog video input that includes copyright 
protection signals cannot be recorded with this 
camcorder.
NOTES
We recommend powering the camcorder using 
the compact power adapter.
Digital Video Dubbing
You can input video from other digital 
video devices and record the input video 
on the tape in the camcorder. Video input 
will be recorded on the tape in the same 
standard of the original (HDV or DV).
POINTS TO CHECK
Set [PLAYBACK STD] to [  AUTO] 
( 40) before making the connections.
Connecting
Connect the camcorder to the video input 
source using the digital connection 
–connection type   ( 66)– shown in 
the previous section  Connection
Diagrams .
Dubbing
1Load a blank tape in the camcorder 
and load the recorded (source) tape 
in the connected device.
• If "AV DV" appears on the screen, 
set [AV DV] to [  OFF] ( 39) .
• When the connection is recognized 
" HDV/DV" will be displayed. When 
the video input starts, the display will 
change to " HDV-IN" or " DV-IN" 
depending on the video input signal.
2Press . 
3Select ( ) [  REC PAUSE] and 
press ( ).
4Select ( ) [EXECUTE] and press 
().
5Connected device: Start the 
playback.
In record pause mode and while 
recording you can check the picture on 
the camcorder’s screen.
6When the scene you wish to record 
appears, press  . 
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Recording starts.
7While recording, press   to 
pause the recording. In record pause, press   again to 
resume recording. 
8Press   to stop recording.
9Connected device: Stop the 
playback.
IMPORTANT

  Blank sections may be recorded as 
anomalous picture.

  If the picture does not appear, disconnect the 
DV cable and restore the connection after a 
short while or turn the camcorder off and then 
on again.

  Do not connect any devices to the 
camcorder’s USB terminal while an external 
device is connected to the HDV/DV terminal.

  You can only record video signals in HDV 
standard (1080i specifications) or in DV 
standard. Note that signals from identically 
shaped DV (IEEE1394) terminals may be in 
different video standards.
NOTES
We recommend powering the camcorder using 
the compact power adapter.
Copyright Signal
Certain software tapes are copyright 
protected. If you attempt to play back such 
tapes, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED 
PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED” appears and 
you will not be able to view the contents of 
the tape. If you attempt to record from such 
tapes via the HDV/DV terminal, 
“COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING 
RESTRICTED” appears and you will not be 
able to record the contents of the tape.
Analog/Digital Conversion 
Using the camcorder you can convert 
analog video signals (for example from a 
VCR) to digital signals (DV standard only) 
and output them to a digital recording 
device. 
Connecting
Connect the camcorder to the video input 
source using an analog connection
–connection type 
 (66)– shown in the 
previous section  Connection Diagrams .
Connect the camcorder to the recording 
device using the digital connection 
–connection type   
(66)– shown in the 
same section. Verify that the DV terminal on 
the external digital device is compatible with 
the DV standard.
Converting the Video
1Set [AV DV] to [  ON] ( 39).
2Start the playback on the video 
source and the recording on the 
recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals of the 
connected devices.
IMPORTANT

  Depending on the signal sent from the 
connected device, the conversion from analog 
to digital signals might not work properly (e.g., 
signals that include copyright protective signals 
or anomalous signals such as ghost signals).

  Usually, leave [AV DV] set to the default 
setting [  OFF]. While it is set to [  ON], 
you cannot connect video input signals to the 
camcorder using the HDV/DV terminal. 
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NOTES

  We recommend powering the camcorder 
using the compact power adapter.

  You can also use the analog/digital 
conversion to transfer analog video recordings 
to a computer as digital video. The required 
equipment and operation is the same as 
described in  Transferring Video Recordings
( 76) except in this case you need to set 
[AV DV] to [  ON] before connecting the 
camcorder to the computer. Note that the 
analog/digital conversion may not work 
correctly depending on the software and the 
specifications/settings of the computer.  
						

							
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Connecting to a Computer
PC Connection Diagrams
Connecting to a Computer
USB Ter minalOpen the LCD panel cover to access.
HDV/DV Ter minalCheck the type and orientation of the terminal and 
make sure you connect the DV cable properly.
Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting CableTerminal on the Connected 
Device
1Output connection (Signal Flow  ) to a PC or PictBridge compatible printer with an 
USB port.
USB Cable (Supplied)
2Output connection (Signal Flow  ) to a computer with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal or a 
DV capture board.
DV Cable
(Commercially available)4-pin
6-pin*
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Transferring Video Recordings
You can transfer recordings to a computer 
using the HDV/DV terminal.
Equipment and System Requirements 

  A computer equipped with an 
IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or an IEEE1394 
(DV) capture board

  A DV cable (commercially available)

  Video editing software

  The appropriate driver
The standard of the video transferred 
depends on the standard of the original 
recording and the compatibility of the 
video editing software.
When transferring a video originally 
recorded in HDV standard, if the editing 
software supports high-definition video, 
video output will be in HD standard. If the 
editing software does not support 
high-definition video, even if the original 
recording was made in HDV standard, 
video output will be in SD standard.
POINTS TO CHECK
Change the following settings as necessary 
before making the connections. Refer to the 
corresponding explanation of each setting in the  PLAY/OUT SETUP  menu option list 
(40).
- [PLAYBACK STD] and [DV OUTPUT] to 
select the standard of the output video. Note 
that the video standard of the transferred video 
depends also on the standards supported by 
the computer.
- [AV DV] to select whether to transfer 
recordings from the tape in the camcorder (set 
to [ OFF]) or video converted from an 
external analog source (set to [ ON]).
Connecting
1Start the computer.
2Set the camcorder to
mode.
3Connect the camcorder to the 
computer using the digital 
connection –connection type   
( 75)– shown in the previous 
section  PC Connection Diagrams .
When the connection is recognized 
“ HDV/DV” will be displayed.
4Start the video editing software.
Refer to the instruction manual of the 
editing software. 
IMPORTANT

  The video transfer may not work correctly 
depending on the software and the 
specifications/settings of your computer.

  If the computer freezes while the camcorder 
is connected to it, disconnect the DV cable and 
turn off the camcorder and the computer. After a 
short while, turn them on again, set the 
camcorder to   mode and restore the 
connection.

  Before connecting the camcorder to the 
computer using a DV cable, make sure that the 
camcorder and computer are not connected 
with a USB cable, and that no other IEEE1394 
device is connected to the computer.

  Depending on the video editing software, you 
may need to set the   switch of the 
camcorder to a mode other than PLAY. Refer to 
the instruction manual of the editing software.
NOTES

  We recommend powering the camcorder 
using the compact power adapter.

  Refer also to the instruction manual of the 
computer.

  The programs ZoomBrowser EX and Image 
Browser included with the supplied CD-ROM 
can only be used to transfer still images 
recorded on the memory card. Video recordings 
on the tape cannot be transferred to the 
computer using the software included with the 
supplied CD-ROM.
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Transferring Still Images – Direct 
Transfer
With the supplied USB cable and the 
Digital Video Software, you can transfer 
still images to a computer simply by 
pressing  (print/share).
Preparations
The first time you connect the camcorder 
to the computer, you need to install the 
software and set the auto-launch setting. 
From the second time on, you will only 
need to connect the camcorder to the 
computer to transfer images.
1Install the supplied Digital Video 
Software.Refer to the installation guide 
(separate leaflet included with the 
CD-ROM). 
2Set the camcorder to   
mode.
3Connect the camcorder to the 
computer using the USB connection 
–connection type   ( 75)– shown 
in the previous section  PC
Connection Diagrams .
See Connecting the Camcorder to a 
Computer  in the Digital Video 
Software   instruction manual 
(electronic version on PDF file).
4Set the auto-launch setting.
•See  Starting CameraWindow
(Windows) or  Auto-downloading
(Macintosh) in the  Digital Video 
Software  instruction manual (electronic 
version on PDF file).
• The direct transfer menu appears on 
the camcorder screen and the   
button lights up.
IMPORTANT

  When the CARD access indicator is on or 
flashing do not perform the following actions. 
Doing so may result in permanent data loss.
- Do not open the memory card slot cover and 
do not remove the memory card.
- Do not disconnect the USB cable.
- Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer.
- Do not change the position of the  /  
switch or the operating mode.

  Operation may not work correctly depending 
on the software and the specifications/settings 
of your computer.

  The image files on your memory card are 
valuable, original data files. If you wish to use 
the image files on your computer, make copies 
of them first, and use the copied file, retaining 
the original.
NOTES

  We recommend powering the camcorder 
using the compact power adapter.

  Refer also to the computer’s instruction 
manual.

  Users of Windows XP and Mac OS X:
Your camcorder is equipped with the standard 
Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) allowing you to 
download still images (JPEG only) simply by 
connecting the camcorder to a computer using 
the USB cable without installing the software 
from the supplied software CD-ROM.
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[ ALL IMAGES]
Transfers all images to the computer.
[ NEW IMAGES]
Transfers only those images that have not 
yet been transferred to the computer.
[ TRANSFER ORDERS]
Transfers images with transfer orders 
( 78) to the computer.
[ SELECT & TRANSFER]
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AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONS
When you select [ ALL IMAGES], 
[ NEW IMAGES] or [ TRANSFER 
ORDERS], all the relevant still images will 
be transferred to the computer in one 
batch and their thumbnails will be 
displayed on the computer.
Select ( ) a transfer option and 
press .
• The images are transferred and 
displayed on the computer.
• The camcorder returns to the transfer 
menu once the transfer is complete.
• To cancel the transfer, select ( ) 
[CANCEL] and press ( ) or press 
.
MANUAL TRANSFER OPTIONS
When you select [ SELECT & 
TRANSFER] or [ WALLPAPER] you can 
select the images you want to transfer 
one by one.
1Select ( ) a transfer option and 
press .
2Select ( ) the image you want to 
transfer and press  . • [ SELECT & TRANSFER]: The 
selected image is transferred and 
displayed on the computer. To 
continue transferring, select ( ) 
another image.
• [ WALLPAPER]: The selected 
image is transferred to the computer 
and displayed as the desktop’s 
background.
• The   button will flash while the 
images are being transferred.
• Press   to return to the transfer 
menu.
NOTES

  You can press ( ) to transfer the images, 
instead of  . With the automatic transfer 
options, a confirmation message appears. 
Select [OK] and press ( ).

  When the camcorder is connected to the 
computer and the image selection screen is 
displayed, press   to return to the 
transfer menu.
Transfer Orders
You can mark the still images you want to 
transfer to the computer as transfer 
orders. You can set transfer orders for up 
to 998 still images.
Selecting Still Images to Transfer 
(Transfer Order)
Set the transfer orders in advance, before 
connecting the camcorder to the 
computer using the USB cable.
[ WALLPAPER]
Allows you to select the still image you 
want to transfer and set it as your 
computer’s desktop background.
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: The image selection screen 
appears.
FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN
1Select ( ) the still image you 
want to mark with a transfer order.
2Press ( ) to set the transfer order. A checkmark   appears in the box 
next to the transfer order symbol  . 
Press ( ) again to cancel the 
transfer order.
3Repeat steps 1-2 to mark additional 
images with transfer orders or 
press   twice to close the 
menu.
Erasing All Transfer Orders
Connecting to a Printer
Printing Still Images – Direct Print
The camcorder can be connected to any 
PictBridge compatible printer. You can mark 
the still images you want to print and set the 
desired number of copies as a print order 
(82).
Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the CP, 
DS and ES series and PIXMA printers 
marked with the PictBridge logo.
Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer
1Insert the memory card containing 
the still images you want to print.
2Turn on the printer.
3Connect the camcorder to the 
printer using the USB connection 
–connection type   ( 75)– shown 
in the previous section  PC
Connection Diagrams .
•    appears and changes to  . 
• The   (print/share) button lights 
up and the current print settings will be 
displayed for approx. 6 seconds.
IMPORTANT
If   continues to flash (for more than 1 
minute) or if   does not appear, the camcorder 
is not correctly connected to the printer. In such 
case, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the 
camcorder and the printer. After a short while, 
turn them on again, set the camcorder to 
 mode and restore the connection.
NOTES

   will appear for images that cannot be 
printed. 
TRANSFER ORDER
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  We recommend powering the camcorder 
using the compact power adapter.

  Refer also to the printer’s instruction manual.
Printing with the   (Print/Share) 
Button
You can print a still image without 
changing the settings simply by pressing 
.
1Select ( ) the still image you 
wish to print.
2Press .
• Printing starts. The   button 
flashes and stays on when the printing 
is completed.
• To continue printing, select ( ) 
another still image.
Selecting the Print Settings
You can select the number of copies and 
other settings for printing. The setting 
options vary depending on your printer 
model.
Options
NOTES
Print setting options and [DEFAULT] settings 
vary depending on the printer model. For 
details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
Current paper settings (paper size, 
paper type and page layout) Trimming settings  ( 82)
Date printing Print effect Number of copies Paper settings
[PAPER]
[ PAPER SIZE]
Available paper sizes vary depending on 
the printer model.
[ PAPER TYPE] 
Select [PHOTO], [FAST PHOTO] or 
[DEFAULT].
[ PAGE LAYOUT]
Select [DEFAULT] or one of the following 
available page layouts.
[BORDERED]: Prints the whole image 
area almost exactly as the recorded still 
image. 
[BORDERLESS]: Enlarges the center 
portion of the still image to fit the width/
height ratio of the selected paper size. The 
top, bottom and sides of the still image 
may be slightly trimmed out.
[2-UP], [4-UP], [8-UP], [9-UP], [16-UP]: 
Prints multiple small copies of the same 
still image on one sheet of paper. 
[ ] (Date print)
Select [ON], [OFF] or [DEFAULT].
[ ] (Print Effect)
The print effect can be used with printers 
compatible with the Image Optimize 
function to achieve higher quality prints. 
Select [ON], [OFF] or [DEFAULT].
Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS printers: Yo u  c a n  
also select [VIVID], [NR] and [VIVID+NR].
[ ] (Number of Copies)
Select 1-99 copies.