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    							 Managing the Disc
    Editing Functions
    71
    Managing the Disc
    Protecting the Disc
    You can protect the whole disc to prevent 
    the accidental erasure of important 
    recordings. Follow the same procedure to 
    remove the protection of a protected disc.
    IMPORTANT
    Initializing the disc ( 71) will permanently 
    erase all recordings, even if the disc is 
    protected.
    POINTS TO CHECK
    Disc type:   DVD-RW • VR mode
    Initializing the Disc
    You need to initialize a DVD-RW disc 
    when first inserting it into the camcorder 
    and you may have to initialize a disc if you 
    get the message “UNABLE TO 
    RECOGNIZE THE RECORDING MODE 
    OF THE DISC”. You can also choose to 
    initialize the disc if you wish to erase all 
    the recordings on the disc or in order to 
    change the disc specification.
    IMPORTANT
       Initializing the disc will permanently erase all 
    recordings, even if the disc is protected. The 
    lost original recordings cannot be recovered.
       Initialize all DVD-RW discs before using them 
    with this camcorder. 
    POINTS TO CHECK
    Disc type:  DVD-RW • 
    VIDEO or VR mode
    Options
    Managing the Disc
    ( 12)
    FUNC.( 31)
     MENU
    DISC OPERATIONS
    DISC PROTECT
    YESFUNC.
    FUNC.
    ( 12)
    [VIDEO] mode
    Most DVD players will play the disc, but 
    except for the disc title, the recordings 
    cannot be edited with the camcorder. 
    [VR] mode
    You will have the option to edit the 
    recordings with the camcorder, but the disc 
    can only be played in VR mode-compatible 
    DVD players and computer DVD drives.
    FUNC.
    (31)
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    							Managing the Disc 72
    * Close the menu only after the screen display 
    returns to the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu.
    Changing the Disc Title
    Before you finalize your disc*, you can 
    give it a title. The disc title will be 
    displayed on the index screen when 
    playing the finalized disc in most DVD 
    players.
    * You can change the title of DVD-RW discs 
    recorded in VR mode also after having 
    finalized them.
    * Only when using a DVD-RW recorded in VR 
    mode. With discs recorded in VIDEO mode, 
    pressing   will open the menu directly 
    on the setup menus screen.
    **Select one character at a time and press 
    ( ) to add it to the title. Select 
    [BACKSPACE] and press ( ) to delete the 
    character to the left of the cursor’s position.
     MENU
    DISC OPERATIONS
    DISC INITIALIZE
    VIDEO
    or
    VR
    YES
    *YES
    FUNC.
    FUNC.
    ( 12)
    FUNC.( 31)
     MENU*
    DISC OPERATIONS
    DISC TITLE
    Enter the title 
    (up to 20 characters).**
    SET
    YES
    FUNC.
    MENU
    FUNC.
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    							 Managing Photos
    Editing Functions
    73
    Managing Photos
    Erasing Photos
    You can erase still images recorded on 
    the memory card or on the disc (DVD-RW 
    only).
    IMPORTANT
    Be careful when erasing images. Erased 
    images cannot be recovered.
    NOTES
    Protected images on the memory card and 
    images on a protected disc cannot be erased.
    Erasing a Single Image
    POINTS TO CHECK
    Disc type:   DVD-RW • VR mode
    1If the joystick guide does not appear 
    on screen, press ( ) to display it.
    2Push the joystick ( ) toward  .
    3Select ( ) [ERASE] and press 
    ().
    Erasing a Single Image Just After 
    Recording
    You can erase the still image recorded 
    last while reviewing it within the time set 
    for the [REVIEW] option (or immediately 
    after recording it, if [REVIEW] is set to 
    [ OFF]).
    POINTS TO CHECK
    Disc type:   DVD-RW • VIDEO or VR 
    mode
    While reviewing the image immediately 
    after recording:
    1Push the joystick ( ) toward  .
    2Select ( ) [ERASE] and press 
    ().
    Erasing All Images
    The following procedure will erase all the 
    non-protected still images from the 
    currently selected media (will not erase 
    images with the   mark).
    POINTS TO CHECK
    Disc type:   DVD-RW • VR mode
    Managing Photos
    ( 12)
    ( 12)
    ( 12)
    FUNC.(31)
     MENU
    STILL IMG OPER.
    ERASE ALL IMAGES
    YESFUNC.
    FUNC.
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    							Managing Photos 74
    Copying Photos
    You can copy still images recorded on the 
    memory card to the disc (for example, to 
    add them to a Photomovie scene 
    ( 74)), or from the disc to the memory 
    card (for example, to set print orders for a 
    DPOF compatible printer ( 96)).
    Copying a Single Image
    POINTS TO CHECK
    Select as the media for the still images, 
    the media from where you want to copy 
    images.
    Copying All Images
    POINTS TO CHECK
    Select as the media for the still images, 
    the media from where you want to copy 
    images.
    * The total size of all image files on the source 
    media and the space available on the 
    destination media will be displayed.
    NOTES
       Still images not recorded with this camera 
    may not be copied correctly.
       When there is not enough available space on 
    the destination media, the operation will be 
    terminated without copying all the image files.
       The copy operation may take a moment to 
    complete depending on the number and total 
    size of the image files.
    Converting Photos into Photomovie 
    Scenes
    Still images are recorded using JPEG 
    compression, but a DVD player only 
    recognizes the MPEG standard. Thus, to 
    play back your still images with your DVD 
    player, first you need to create a 
    Photomovie scene – a slide show of all 
    still images on the disc, where each 
    image will be displayed for approx. 3 
    seconds. 
    (12)
    FUNC.( 31)
     COPY 
    (card to disc)
    or
     COPY 
    (disc to card)
    EXECUTE
    (12)
    FUNC.( 31)
    FUNC.
    FUNC.
     MENU
    STILL IMG OPER.
    ALL COPY [ ] *
    (card to disc)
    or
    ALL COPY [ ] *
    (disc to card)
    YESFUNC.
    FUNC.
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    							 Managing Photos
    Editing Functions
    75
    Conver ting a Single Image
    Select ( ) the still image you want to 
    convert to a Photomovie scene.
    Converting All Images
    POINTS TO CHECK
    If you want to include in your Photomovie 
    scene still images recorded on the 
    memory card, copy them to the disc in 
    advance (  74).
    NOTES
       If the disc becomes full while creating a 
    Photomovie scene, the operation will be 
    canceled.
       This function does not affect the original still 
    images.    To create a Photomovie scene that 
    includes still images with a 16:9 aspect ratio 
    (
    MW1280x720), we recommend you set [TV 
    TYPE] to [ NORMAL TV] beforehand.
       If you create Photomovie scenes on a DVD-
    RW initialized in VR mode, you will not be able 
    to transfer any recordings to the computer using 
    MyDVD for Canon.
    Protecting Photos on the Memor y Card
    You can protect still images recorded on 
    the memory card from accidental erasure.
    IMPORTANT
    Initializing the memory card (  76) will 
    permanently erase all recorded still images, 
    even the protected ones.
    [ PROTECT]: The image selection 
    screen appears.
    FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN
    1Select ( ) the still image you 
    want to protect.
    2Press ( ) to protect the still 
    image.
     appears on the bottom bar and the 
    image cannot be erased. Press ( ) 
    again to cancel the image protection.
    3Repeat steps 1-2 to protect 
    additional images or press   
    twice to close the menu.
    ( 12)
    FUNC.( 31)
     CONVERT TO SCENE
    EXECUTE
    ( 12)
    FUNC.( 31)
     MENU
    DISC OPERATIONS
    PHOTOMOVIE
    YES
    FUNC.
    FUNC.
    FUNC.
    FUNC.
    ( 12)
    FUNC.(31)
     PROTECT
    Press ( )FUNC.
    FUNC.
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    							Managing Photos 76
    Initializing the Memor y Card
    Initialize memory cards when you use 
    them with this camcorder for the first time. 
    You may also have to initialize a card if 
    you get the “CARD ERROR” message or 
    you may choose to do so to erase all data 
    recorded on it.
    The regular initialization option 
    [INITIALIZE] will clear the file allocation 
    table but will not physically erase the 
    stored data. If you need to completely 
    erase all the data, select instead the 
    complete initialization option 
    [COMPL.INIT.].
    IMPORTANT
    Initializing the memory card will erase all still 
    images, even the protected ones. The original 
    still images cannot be recovered.* Press ( ) to cancel the complete 
    initialization while it is in progress. All the 
    image files will be erased and the memory 
    card can be used without any problem.
    (12)
    FUNC.( 31)
     MENU
    STILL IMG OPER.
    CARD INITIALIZE
    INITIALIZE
    or
    COMPL.INIT.
    YESFUNC.
    FUNC.
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    							Playing Back the Disc on an External Device
    77
    Playing Back the Disc on an External Device
    To play the disc you recorded on a DVD 
    player, a computer’s DVD drive or other 
    digital device, you need to finalize it first. 
    You do not need to finalize the disc to 
    play back your recordings with the 
    camcorder connected to the TV.
    To view your still images on a DVD player 
    you will need to convert them to 
    Photomovie scenes beforehand ( 74).
    IMPORTANT
       Be sure to finalize the disc in normal room 
    temperatures. If the procedure was not completed 
    correctly due to high temperature, let the camcorder 
    cool off before resuming operation.
     
       Place the camcorder on a table or other stable 
    surface before starting the procedure. Subjecting 
    the camcorder even to slight impacts (for example to 
    place it on a table or to disconnect the AV cable) 
    after the finalization process started may result in 
    permanent data loss.
     
       Always power the camcorder using the 
    compact power adapter. The operation cannot 
    be started if the camcorder is powered only with 
    the battery pack.
       Avoid the following actions while the operation 
    is in progress. Failing to do so can interrupt the 
    process and result in permanent data loss.
    - Do not move the camcorder.
    - Do not disconnect the compact power adapter.
       Depending on the type of disc and the disc 
    specification, after finalizing the disc you may not 
    be able to initialize the disc, edit your recordings 
    or add new recordings to the disc.
       Do not finalize with this camcorder discs that 
    were not recorded using it.
    NOTES
    The time required to complete the operation will 
    vary depending on the recording conditions and 
    the remaining free space on the disc.
    Restrictions after Disc Finalization
    * You will need to unfinalize the disc first.
     Additional 
    RecordingsEdit 
    RecordingsInitializing 
    the DiscUnfinalizing 
    the Disc
    DVD-R/DVD-R DL 
    in VIDEO mode––––
    DVD-RW 
    in VIDEO mode *–
    DVD-RW 
    in VR mode–
    Finalizing the Disc
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    Finalizing the Disc
    The length of the finalization process 
    depends on the scenes recorded and the 
    remaining free space on the disc.
    POINTS TO CHECK
    Power the camcorder using the compact 
    power adapter.
    * Only when using a DVD-RW recorded in VR 
    mode. With discs recorded in VIDEO mode, 
    pressing   will open the menu directly 
    on the setup menus screen.
    **During the disc finalization a progress bar is 
    displayed. Close the menu only after the 
    screen display returns to the [DISC 
    OPERATIONS] menu.
    Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player 
    or a Computer’s DVD Drive
    After finalizing the disc you can play it on 
    DVD players compatible with the type of 
    disc you used (DVD-R, DVD-R DL or 
    DVD-RW). For details about disc 
    compatibility refer to the instruction 
    manual of the DVD player or DVD drive.
    ON A DVD PLAYER
    1Turn on the TV and DVD player.
    2Insert a finalized disc in the DVD 
    player.
    3Select the scene you want to play 
    from the index screen.
    ON A cOMPUTER’S DVD DRIVE
    1Insert a finalized disc in the DVD 
    drive.
    2Run the DVD playback software.
    • Refer also to the instruction manual 
    and help modules of your DVD 
    playback software.
    • To view still images recorded on the 
    disc, close first any DVD playback 
    software that may be running.
    NOTES
       DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode can 
    only be played on VR mode-compatible DVD 
    players. 
       Depending on your DVD device you may not 
    be able to play the disc.
       The resolution of Photomovie scenes will be 
    lower than that of the original still images.
       In order to play the disc on a computer you 
    need to have DVD playback software installed 
    and running. Also, in order to play back a 
    DVD-R DL you must have a DVD drive capable 
    of reading dual-layered DVD discs.
    (12)
    FUNC.( 31)
     MENU*
    DISC OPERATIONS
    FINALIZE
    **YES
    FUNC.
    FUNC.
    FUNC.
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    79
    Unfinalize a disc to allow recording 
    additional movies on the disc even after it 
    was finalized.
    IMPORTANT
       Be sure to unfinalize the disc in normal room 
    temperatures. If the procedure was not completed 
    correctly due to high temperature, let the camcorder 
    cool off before resuming operation.
     
       Place the camcorder on a table or other stable 
    surface before starting the procedure. Subjecting 
    the camcorder even to slight impacts (for example to 
    place it on a table or to disconnect the AV cable) 
    after the unfinalization process started may result in 
    permanent data loss.
     
       Always power the camcorder using the 
    compact power adapter. The operation cannot 
    be started if the camcorder is powered only with 
    the battery pack.
       Avoid the following actions while the 
    operation is in progress. Failing to do so can 
    interrupt the process and result in permanent 
    data loss.
    - Do not move the camcorder.
    - Do not disconnect the compact power 
    adapter.
       Only discs that were finalized using this 
    camcorder can be unfinalized with it.
    POINTS TO CHECK
    Power the camcorder using the compact 
    power adapter.
    Disc type:   DVD-RW • VIDEO mode
    * During the disc unfinalization a progress bar 
    is displayed. Close the menu only after the 
    screen display returns to the [DISC 
    OPERATIONS] menu.
    Unfinalizing the Disc - 
    Additional Recordings on a 
    Finalized Disc
    Discs that Can be Unfinalized
    DVD-R/DVD-R DL 
    in VIDEO mode–
    DVD-RW 
    in VIDEO mode
    DVD-RW 
    in VR mode–
    You can record 
    additional scenes even 
    without unfinalizing the 
    disc
    ( 12)
    FUNC.(31)
     MENU
    DISC OPERATIONS
    UNFINALIZE
    *YES
    FUNC.
    FUNC.
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    External Connections
    Connecting to a TV or VCR
    Connection Diagrams
    Connecting to a TV or VCR
    AV Ter minalSound from the built-in speaker will be 
    muted while the STV-250N stereo video 
    cable is connected to the camcorder.
    Open the terminal 
    cover to access
    Terminal on the 
    CamcorderConnecting CableTerminal on the 
    Connected Device
    1
    VIDEO 
    AUDIO
    R L
    Output connection (Signal Flow  ) to a TV or VCR with AV Terminals.
    Input connection (Signal Flow  ) from a TV, VCR or other analog video source 
    with AV Terminals.
    STV-250N Stereo Video Cable 
    (Supplied)
    Yellow
    White
    Red
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