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Battery Pack
• Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use. Contact 
with metallic objects may cause a 
short circuit and damage the battery 
pack.
• Dirty terminals may cause a poor  contact between the battery pack and 
the camcorder. Wipe the terminals 
with a soft cloth.
Long-term storage 
• Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30°C 
(86°F). 
• To extend the battery life of the battery  pack, discharge it completely before 
storing it.
• Charge and discharge all your battery  packs fully at least once a year.
About the battery terminal cover
The battery terminal cover has a [ ]-
shaped hole. This is useful when you 
wish to differentiate between charged 
and uncharged battery packs. 
Back side of the battery pack
Terminal cover attached
Mini DVD Disc
The recording surface of DVD discs is 
extremely delicate. If handled or stored 
in an incorrect manner, the camcorder 
may stop recognizing or may not be 
able to play back the disc. Be sure to 
observe the following precautions when 
storing/handling your discs.
•Always remove the disc from the 
camcorder after you finish 
recording.
Do not store the camcorder with a 
disc left inside.
• Keep the disc clean of dust, dirt or  smudges. Even very small smudges or 
particles of dust can lead to problems 
when recording or playing back the 
disc. Carefully inspect the recording 
surface of the disc before inserting it 
in the camcorder. If the disc gets dirty 
use a dry, soft lens-cleaning cloth to 
remove any fingerprints, dirt buildup 
or smudges from the disc surface. 
Clean the disc in a radial motion from 
its center outwards.
• Never use a chemically treated cloth  or flammable solvents such as paint 
thinner to clean the disc.
• Do not bend, scratch or wet the disc  and do not subject it to strong shocks.
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 60 °C 
(140 °F). Do not leave it near a heater 
or inside a car in hot weather.
• Do not try to disassemble or modify it.
• Do not drop it or subject it to shocks.
• Do not get it wet.
CAUTION:Danger of explosion if battery is 
incorrectly attached. Attach only 
with the same type.
Charged Uncharged
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• Do not attach any labels or stickers on 
the disc surfaces. The disc may not 
rotate in a stable manner and this may 
cause malfunctions.
• To protect the disc, return it to its case  for storage.
• When writing on the label side of the  disc, avoid hard tip pens. Use 
waterproof soft-tipped felt pens 
instead.
• Moving a disc rapidly between hot  and cold temperatures may cause 
condensation to form on its surfaces. 
If condensation forms on the disc, put 
it aside until the water droplets have 
evaporated completely.
• Never expose the disc to direct  sunlight and do not store it in places 
subject to high temperatures or high 
humidity.
• Always finalize a disc before inserting 
it into an external DVD device. Failing 
to do so can result in the loss of the 
recorded data.
Memory Card
• We recommend backing up the still images recorded on the memory card 
onto your computer. Data may be 
corrupted or lost due to memory card 
defects or exposure to static 
electricity. Canon shall not be liable for 
lost or corrupted data.
• Do not touch or expose the terminals  to dust or dirt.
• Do not use memory cards in places  subject to strong magnetic fields.
• Do not leave memory cards in places 
subject to high humidity and high 
temperature.
• Do not disassemble, bend, drop, or  subject memory cards to shocks and 
do not expose them to water. • Check the direction before inserting 
the memory card. Forcing a memory 
card into the slot if it is not correctly 
oriented may damage the memory 
card or the camcorder.
• Do not attach any labels or stickers on  the memory card.
• SD/SDHC memory cards have a  physical switch to prevent writing on 
the card so as to avoid the accidental 
erasure of the card's content. To 
write-protect the memory card set the 
switch to the LOCK position.
Disposal
When you erase still im ages or initialize 
the memory card, only the file allocation 
table is altered and stored data is not 
physically erased. Take the necessary 
precautions when you dispose of the 
memory card, for example by physically 
damaging it to prevent the leakage of 
private data.
If giving the memory card to another 
person, initialize it using the 
[COMPL.INIT.] option ( 57). Fill it up 
with unimportant still images, and then 
initialize it again using the same option. 
This makes recovering the original still 
images very difficult.
LOCK switch
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Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery
The camcorder has a built-in 
rechargeable lithium battery to keep the 
date/time and other settings. The built-
in lithium battery is recharged while you 
use the camcorder; however, it will 
become totally discharged if you do not 
use the camcorder for about 3 months.
To recharge the built-in lithium battery: 
Connect the compact power adapter to 
the camcorder and leave it connected 
for 24 hours with the   switch set to .
Cleaning
Camcorder Body
• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use 
chemically treated cloths or volatile 
solvents such as paint thinner.
Pick Up Lens
• Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower 
brush. Never touch the pick up lens 
directly to clean it.
Lens and Viewfinder
• If the lens surface is dirty, the autofocus may not work properly.
• Remove any dust or dirt particles  using a non-aerosol type blower 
brush.
• Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth  to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder. 
Never use tissue paper.
LCD Screen
• Clean the LCD screen using a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth.
• Condensation may form on the  surface of the screen when the 
temperature changes suddenly. Wipe 
it with a soft dry cloth.
Maintenance/Others
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Condensation
Moving the camcorder rapidly between 
hot and cold temperatures may cause 
condensation (water droplets) to form 
on its internal surfaces. Stop using the 
camcorder if condensation is detected. 
Continued use may damage the 
camcorder.
Condensation may form in the following 
cases:
• When the camcorder is moved quickly from cold to warm places
• When the camcorder is left in a humid 
room
• When a cold room is heated rapidly
• Do not expose the camcorder to  sudden or extreme changes in 
temperature.
• Remove the disc and memory card  and the camcorder in an airtight 
plastic bag. Let the camcorder adjust 
to temperature changes slowly before 
removing it from the bag.
• If a disc is loaded, remove the disc  immediately and leave the disc cover 
open. Leaving the disc in the 
camcorder may damage it.
• A disc cannot be loaded when  condensation is detected. 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.
Using the Camcorder Abroad
Power Sources
You can use the compact power adapter 
to operate the camcorder and charge 
battery packs in any country with power 
supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/
60 Hz. Consult a Canon Service Center 
for information on plug adapters for 
overseas use.
Playback on a TV Screen
You can only play back your recordings 
on TVs compatible with the NTSC 
system. NTSC is used in the following 
regions/countries:
Americas: All of North America and 
Central America; most Caribbean 
islands (except in French territories like 
Guadeloupe and Martinique); most of 
South America (except in Argentina, 
Brazil and Uruguay).  
Asia: Only in 
Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, 
Taiwan and Myanmar.  
Oceania: US 
territories (Guam, American Samoa, 
etc.) and some Pacific islands like 
Micronesia, Samoa and Tonga.
TO AVOID CONDENSATION 
W
HEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED 
RESUMING USE 
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Trademark Acknowledgements• The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo is a trademark.
• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or 
other countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are tradem arks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
•  is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be  trademarks or registered trademarks of their 
respective companies.
• ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONS UMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT 
COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA 
IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE 
IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 ST EELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206.
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Gener al In for mation
System Diagram
System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)
CB-2LW 
Battery Charger
CBC-NB2 
Car Battery Charger
CA-570 Compact 
Power Adapter
SC-2000
Soft Carrying Case
SS-600/SS-650 
Shoulder Strap
MultiMedia 
CardNB-2LH, 
BP-2L13, 
BP-2L14, 
BP-2L24H 
Battery Pack
Computer
VCR  PictBridge-
compatible printers
IFC-300PCU
USB Cable
Mini DVD disc
DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R DL
TV
SD/SDHC 
memory card
STV-250N Stereo 
Video Cable
DVD player/recorder
Mini DVD disc
DVD-R/DVD-RW/
DVD-R DL
only
TL-H30.5
Tele-converter
WD-H30.5
Wide-converter
FS-30.5U
Filter Set
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Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can 
also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 
1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center.
Battery Packs
When you need extra battery packs, select 
one of the following models: NB-2LH, 
BP-2L13, BP-2L14 or BP-2L24H*.
* Attaching the BP-2L24H battery pack will make  using the viewfinder more difficult.
CB-2LW Battery Charger
Use the battery charger to charge the 
battery packs. It plugs directly into a power 
outlet without a cable.
Charging Times
The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according 
to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack.
Recording and Playback Times  
The recording and playback times given in the following table are approximate and 
vary according to recording mode and charging, recording or playback conditions. 
The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold 
surroundings, when using the brighter screen settings, etc.
Optional Accessories
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine 
Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or 
accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon 
accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this 
warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon 
accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.
Battery pack →NB-2LHBP-2L13BP-2L14BP-2L24HCharging conditions  ↓
Using the camcorder 135 min. 225 min. 240 min. 370 min.
Using the CB-2LW Battery Charger 105 min. 175 min. 195 min. 330 min.
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* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and power on/off.
Battery 
packNB-2LHBP-2L13BP-2L14BP-2L24H
Screen 
usedViewfinderLCDViewfinderLCDViewfinderLCDViewfinderLCD
Maximum Recording Time
XP 115 min. 115 min. 205 min. 205 min. 245 min. 245 min. 415 min. 410 min.
SP 135 min. 135 min. 235 min. 235 min. 280 min. 280 min. 485 min. 475 min.
LP 140 min. 140 min. 245 min. 240 min. 295 min. 295 min. 500 min. 495 min. Typical Recording Time*
XP 65 min. 65 min. 110 min. 110 min. 135 min. 130 min. 220 min. 220 min.
SP 70 min. 70 min. 120 min. 120 min. 145 min. 145 min. 245 min. 240 min.
LP 70 min. 70 min. 125 min. 120 min. 150 min. 145 min. 250 min. 245 min. Playback Time
XP – 155 min. – 270 min. – 315 min. – 515 min.
SP – 180 min. – 305 min. – 370 min. – 620 min.
LP – 190 min. – 325 min. – 390 min. – 650 min.
Battery 
packNB-2LHBP-2L13BP-2L14BP-2L24H
Screen 
usedViewfinderLCDViewfinderLCDViewfinderLCDViewfinderLCD
Maximum Recording Time
XP 120 min. 115 min. 215 min. 205 min. 260 min. 245 min. 425 min. 415 min.
SP 135 min. 135 min. 235 min. 235 min. 285 min. 280 min. 485 min. 475 min.
LP 140 min. 140 min. 245 min. 240 min. 295 min. 295 min. 500 min. 500 min. Typical Recording Time*
XP 65 min. 65 min. 115 min. 110 min. 135 min. 130 min. 220 min. 220 min.
SP 70 min. 70 min. 120 min. 120 min. 145 min. 145 min. 245 min. 240 min.
LP 70 min. 70 min. 125 min. 120 min. 150 min. 145 min. 250 min. 245 min. Playback Time
XP – 155 min. – 270 min. – 325 min. – 550 min.
SP – 180 min. – 305 min. – 370 min. – 635 min.
LP – 190 min. – 325 min. – 395 min. – 665 min.
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TL-H30.5 Tele-converter
This Tele-converter lens increases the focal 
length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 
1.9.
• The image stabilizer is not as effective when the Tele-converter is attached.
• The minimum focusing distance with the 
TL-H30.5 attached is 3 m (9.8 ft.) at full 
telephoto; 3 cm (1.2 in.) at full wide angle.
WD-H30.5 Wide-converter
This lens decreases focal length by a factor 
of 0.7, giving you a wide perspective for 
indoor shots or panoramic views.
FS-30.5U Filter Set
Neutral density and MC protector filters help 
you to control difficult lighting conditions.
CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger
Use the car battery charger to charge 
battery packs while you are on the go. The 
car battery cable plugs into your car's 
cigarette lighter and runs off a 12-24 V DC 
negative ground battery.
Shoulder Strap
You can attach a shoulder strap for more 
security and portability.
Pass the ends through the strap mount and 
adjust the length of the strap.
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SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case
A handy camcorder bag with padded 
compartments and plenty of space for 
accessories.
Product Codes
Provided Accessories
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter 8468A002AA
NB-2LH Battery Pack 9612A001AA
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable 3067A001BA (D82-0590-001)
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable  D82-0590-002
IFC-300PCU USB Cable  6906A001AA (D82-0590-001) 
Optional Accessories
BP-2L13 Battery Pack 2069B002AA
BP-2L14 Battery Pack 9582A002AA
BP-2L24H Battery Pack 2383B002AA
CB-2LW Battery Charger 0763B001AA
CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger 7873A002AA
WD-H30.5 Wide-converter 9065A001AA
TL-H30.5 Tele-converter 9064A001AA
FS-30.5U Filter Set  6738A002AA
SS-650 Shoulder Strap 3123A001AA
SS-600 Shoulder Strap 3122A001AA
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case 9389A001AA
This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When 
you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-
brand accessories or products bearing the same mark.
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