Canon Optura 100 инструкция обслуживания

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Хорошее руководство по эксплуатации

Законодательство обязывает продавца передать покупателю, вместе с товаром, руководство по эксплуатации Canon Optura 100. Отсутствие инструкции либо неправильная информация, переданная потребителю, составляют основание для рекламации в связи с несоответствием устройства с договором. В законодательстве допускается предоставлении руководства в другой, чем бумажная форме, что, в последнее время, часто используется, предоставляя графическую или электронную форму инструкции Canon Optura 100 или обучающее видео для пользователей. Условием остается четкая и понятная форма.

Что такое руководство?

Слово происходит от латинского "instructio", тоесть привести в порядок. Следовательно в инструкции Canon Optura 100 можно найти описание этапов поведения. Цель инструкции заключается в облегчении запуска, использования оборудования либо выполнения определенной деятельности. Инструкция является набором информации о предмете/услуге, подсказкой.

К сожалению немного пользователей находит время для чтения инструкций Canon Optura 100, и хорошая инструкция позволяет не только узнать ряд дополнительных функций приобретенного устройства, но и позволяет избежать возникновения большинства поломок.

Из чего должно состоять идеальное руководство по эксплуатации?

Прежде всего в инструкции Canon Optura 100 должна находится:
- информация относительно технических данных устройства Canon Optura 100
- название производителя и год производства оборудования Canon Optura 100
- правила обслуживания, настройки и ухода за оборудованием Canon Optura 100
- знаки безопасности и сертификаты, подтверждающие соответствие стандартам

Почему мы не читаем инструкций?

Как правило из-за нехватки времени и уверенности в отдельных функциональностях приобретенных устройств. К сожалению само подсоединение и запуск Canon Optura 100 это слишком мало. Инструкция заключает ряд отдельных указаний, касающихся функциональности, принципов безопасности, способов ухода (даже то, какие средства стоит использовать), возможных поломок Canon Optura 100 и способов решения проблем, возникающих во время использования. И наконец то, в инструкции можно найти адресные данные сайта Canon, в случае отсутствия эффективности предлагаемых решений. Сейчас очень большой популярностью пользуются инструкции в форме интересных анимаций или видео материалов, которое лучше, чем брошюра воспринимаются пользователем. Такой вид инструкции позволяет пользователю просмотреть весь фильм, не пропуская спецификацию и сложные технические описания Canon Optura 100, как это часто бывает в случае бумажной версии.

Почему стоит читать инструкции?

Прежде всего здесь мы найдем ответы касательно конструкции, возможностей устройства Canon Optura 100, использования отдельных аксессуаров и ряд информации, позволяющей вполне использовать все функции и упрощения.

После удачной покупки оборудования/устройства стоит посвятить несколько минут для ознакомления с каждой частью инструкции Canon Optura 100. Сейчас их старательно готовят или переводят, чтобы они были не только понятными для пользователя, но и чтобы выполняли свою основную информационно-поддерживающую функцию.

Содержание руководства

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    Introduction 2 E W ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Important Usage Instructions Digital Video Camcorder , OPTURA100 MC systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfere[...]

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    Introduction 3 E IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder OPTURA100 MC A and all its accessories. 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating [...]

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    Introduction 4 E 14. Lightning — For added protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, disconnect it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 15. Power Lines — An outside antenna sys[...]

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    Important Usage Instructions ....................2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................3 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............7 Introducing the OPTURA100 MC ............8 Finding Y our W ay Around the OPTURA100 MC ............................9 ~ Preparations ... ~ Powering Y our Camcorder ......................[...]

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    In addition to the contents and index please refer to: • Finding Y our W ay Around the OPTURA100 MC ( 9) • Screen displays ( 143) • T roubleshooting — in case you run into any problems ( 135) • Menu at a Glance ( 155) Symbols used in this instruction manual: : Reference page numbers : Functions that can be operated from the body of the ca[...]

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    T o get started we suggest that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first, before moving on to use its full range of features. Introduction 7 E Thank you for Choosing a Canon Y our camcorder is supplied with the following accessories: WL-D74 Wireless Controller T wo AA batteries SS-600 Shoulder Strap Lens cap and lens cap cord S-150 S-[...]

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    Introduction 8 E Canon’ s optical technology stabilizes your recordings even in long telephoto shots. Introducing the OPTURA100 MC Using a DV cable, connect the OPTURA100 MC to a PC equipped with a DV terminal and transfer your original images and sound to your PC. IEEE 1394 DV T erminal Just press the photo button to capture still pictures. Y ou[...]

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    9 E Mastering the Basics Finding Y our W ay Around the OPTURA100 MC ( L I N E - I N ) R E C P A U S E INDEX REC SEARCH SCREEN MIX/ CARD SLIDE SHOW LCD screen (p. 25) Flash button (p. 53)/ (play/pause) button (p. 28) (stop) button (p. 28)/ INDEX SCREEN button (p. 108) BATT. (battery) RELEASE button (p. 14) Memory card compartment cover (p. 100) Batt[...]

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    10 E Mastering the Basics C A R D T A P E P O W E R C A M E R A O F F P L A Y ( V C R ) P OPEN/EJECT OPEN/EJECT Bottom view TAPE/CARD switch (p. 19) POWER indicator (p. 19) Viewfinder (p. 126, 132) POWER switch (p. 19) Viewfinder focusing lever (p. 126) Grip belt (p. 127) Advanced accessory shoe (p. 71, 72) Zoom controller (p. 24) PHOTO button (p. [...]

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    11 E Mastering the Basics SET REW PLAY FF STAR T /STOP PHOTO SELF TIMER MENU TV SCREEN DATA CODE – CARD + AUDIO MONITOR REC PAUSE SEARCH SELECT SLIDESHOW ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP MIX BALANCE ST-1 ST -2 ON/OFF D.EFFECTS SET ZOOM WT AV INSERT PAUSE SLOW REMOTE SET +/ –/ × 2 WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL - D77 × 2 button (p. 30) START/STOP butto[...]

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    12 E Mastering the Basics Powering Y our Camcorder Before operating your camcorder , you will need to use the power adapter to: Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack Notes: • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camcorder . • If the adapter [...]

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    13 E Mastering the Basics Attaching and charging the battery packs Y our battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory . It should have enough power for you to check that your camcorder is working properly . However , you must charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power the camcorder for more than a few minutes. Always tur[...]

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    14 E Mastering the Basics 6. Remove the battery pack after use. • Press the BA TT . RELEASE button and remove the battery . Notes: • Never connect an unspecified product to the camcorder ’ s DC terminal. Likewise, do not connect the power adapter to an unspecified product. • Y ou can find detailed notes for using the batteries in the “Not[...]

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    15 E Mastering the Basics CHARGE The Compact Power Adapter CA-560 included with the camcorder can be used along with the CR-560 Kit for 3 different ways to power the camcorder or char ge battery packs: 1. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery . 2. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery . 3. Charge t[...]

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    16 E Mastering the Basics 3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household AC outlet. 1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Compact Power Adapter CHARGE 2. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery . Camcorder + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable → car ’ s cigarette lighter • Fast charging for the high-ca[...]

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    17 E Mastering the Basics Loading a Cassette 1. Make sure that you have attached a power source. 2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT 5 switch (on the bottom of the camcorder) to release the cassette compartment cover . • Pull the cover fully open (while holding the button) and wait a couple of seconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically . ?[...]

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    18 E Mastering the Basics Protecting tapes from accidental erasure T o protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole. (This switch position is usually labeled SA VE or ERASE OFF .) If you load this cassette and put the camcorder in record pause mode ( 19), “THE T APE IS SET FOR ERASURE P[...]

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    19 E Mastering the Basics Basic Recording Have you completed the following steps? • Attached a power source ( 12). • Removed the lens cap ( 127). • Fasten the grip belt ( 127). • Attach the lens hood ( 126). • Chosen the display: viewfinder ( 126) or LCD screen ( 25). Note: • When you’re using the viewfinder , fully close the LCD or r[...]

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    20 E Mastering the Basics 3. Load a cassette ( 17). 4. Slide the program selector to [ . • This selects the camcorder ’ s Easy Recording program. It allows you to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments ( 58). 5. Press and r elease the start/stop button once to begin recording. • For still image recording to a cassette, s[...]

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    21 E Mastering the Basics Choose from 4 recording modes: SP (standard play), 1.5 × SP , 2 × SP or 3 × SP . • Only SP and LP modes are available when the camcorder is set to CARD PLA Y (VCR) mode. Recording times (this example uses an 80-minute tape) Changing the recording mode REC MODE••••SP VCR SET UP ( 37) Notes: About all 3 extended[...]

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    22 E Mastering the Basics 16:9 (Wide screen TV recording) Produces images in the 16:9 format for playback on wide screen TVs. T o switch 16:9 to ON, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP . Then select 16:9, set it to ON and close the menu. Notes: • “16:9” is shown in the display when you switch the 16:9 mode on. • Y ou cannot use the 16:9 mod[...]

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    23 E Mastering the Basics Confirmation/W arning beeps The camcorder ’ s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in the illustrations. Beeps sound upon certain camcorder operations such as when you turn the camcorder on, during the self-timer countdown, right before the camcorder ’ s automatic shut-off, and also upon any unusual co[...]

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    24 E Mastering the Basics 200 × digital zoom Magnifies the camcorder ’ s zoom range by up to 20 × in T APE CAMERA mode. The zoom control continues to work as usual. Y ou can freely zoom in and out between 1 × and 200 × magnification — the camcorder automatically switches between optical zooming (up to 10 × ) and digital zooming (10 × to 4[...]

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    25 E Mastering the Basics Using the LCD Screen Push the LCD panel OPEN button and open the panel by pulling it away from the camcorder . This automatically switches the LCD screen on and the viewfinder off. When you close the LCD panel, the LCD screen automatically switches off and the viewfinder switches back on. Opening and closing the LCD screen[...]

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    26 E Mastering the Basics Adjusting the LCD screen Y ou can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Open the menu and select DISP .SET UP fr om the menu. Then select BRIGHTNESS, adjust the level with the selector dial and close the menu. A bar showing the level appears in the display . • T urn the selector dial up to make the display brighter . [...]

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    27 E Mastering the Basics REC REC PAUSE EJECT • These and all other indicators appear normally in the viewfinder . Allowing the subject to monitor recording When you turn the LCD panel so that it faces the same direction as the lens, you can watch yourself during recording or let your subject monitor recording. The viewfinder is also activated wh[...]

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    28 E Mastering the Basics Playing Back a Cassette Y ou can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. When using the LCD screen, the camcorder also plays back the sound track via the built-in speaker ( 31). • When you play back a tape, you can also close the LCD panel with its screen side facing up. • When you’re using the viewfind[...]

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    29 E Mastering the Basics Frame Advance T o play back frame by frame, press the +/ ae button repeatedly during playback pause. Press and hold to play back continuous frame advance. Frame Reverse T o play back in reverse frame by frame, press the –/ 4a button repeatedly during playback pause. Press and hold to play back continuous frame reverse. S[...]

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    30 E Mastering the Basics Slow Reverse Playback T o play back in reverse at about 1/5 normal speed, press the –/ 4a button and then the SLOW M button during normal playback. Press the PLA Y e button to return to normal playback. • The camcorder automatically returns to × 1 reverse playback after about 30 seconds of slow playback in SP or LP re[...]

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    31 E Mastering the Basics Built-in speaker The camcorder has a built-in speaker so you can review the sound track alongside the picture when you’re using the LCD screen to play back a tape. The built-in speaker is monaural. Adjust the speaker volume by turning the selector dial. • T urn the selector dial up to increase the volume, and down to l[...]

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    32 E Mastering the Basics • Use the S-150 S-video Cable to connect the S-video terminals. Use the STV -250N Stereo V ideo Cable to connect the AUDIO terminals. Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal L (left). Connect the red plug to the red AUDIO terminal R (right). Do not connect the yellow plug. • If you are connecting the camcord[...]

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    33 E Mastering the Basics If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals VIDEO INPUT AUDIO L R AV DC IN 9.5V DV IN/OUT CHARGE IN/OUT • Connect the camcorder using the STV -250N Stereo V ideo Cable. Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L (left). Connect the red plug to the red audio terminal R (right). Connect the yellow plug to[...]

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    34 E Mastering the Basics Tips for Making Better V ideos Composition The most important element in the scene does not have to be in the center . For a more interesting picture, try to position your subject so it is slightly to one side. Leave some space on the side of the frame that the subject is facing or moving towards. For maximum stability , g[...]

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    35 E Mastering the Basics Picture angle Camcorder moves Close-up Instead of zooming while recording, try to choose your picture angle before you begin. A good way to tell a story with video is to begin with a long shot that establishes the situation, and then move in with medium shots and close-ups to show the details. Remember to change your viewp[...]

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    36 E Using the Full Range of Features Searching and Reviewing While Recording When the camcorder is in record pause mode, you can use record review to play back the last few seconds of your recording and then return automatically to record pause mode. Y ou can quickly make sure that a scene has recorded properly and then go on to shoot the next sce[...]

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    37 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the Menus Many of the camcorder ’ s advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the display . There are 4 main menus: CAM. MENU Camera menu ( 39) VCR MENU VCR menu ( 40) C.CAM. MENU Card camera menu ( 42) C.PLA Y MENU Card play menu ( 43) 2 CAM. MENU + CAMERA T APE CAM.MENU SEL.SETSET MEN[...]

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    38 E Using the Full Range of Features Selecting from the Menus 1. T urn the POWER switch and the T APE/CARD switch to the desired settings. 2. Press the MENU button to open the menu. • One of the main menus appears, according to the settings of the T APE/CARD switch and the POWER switch. 3. T urn the selector dial and move the arr ow to the desir[...]

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    39 E Using the Full Range of Features CAM.MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE CARD MIX CAM.SET UP VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 1 3 5 2 4 6 CARD MIX 101-0143 43/50 MIX TYPE••••CARD CHROMA MIX LEVEL••• q w –+ 1 T o card mix submenu 2 T o camera set up submenu 3 T o VCR set up submenu 4 T o display set up submenu 5 T o system submenu 6 C[...]

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    40 E Using the Full Range of Features CAM. MENU, cont. VCR MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE VCR SET UP CARD SET UP CARD OPER. DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 1 3 5 2 4 6 DISP.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS•• MIRROR••••••ON TV SCREEN•••ON D/T DISPLAY•OFF RETURN – + !3 !5 !7 !4 !6 SYSTEM SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE WL.REMOTE••• 1 [...]

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    41 E Using the Full Range of Features VCR SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE REC MODE•••• SP OUTPUT CH•••L/R AUDIO DUB.••AUDIO IN WIND SCREEN•––– AUDIO MODE••12bit RETURN q e t w r y CARD OPER. SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE COPY RETURN [ ] !0 !1 1 VCR set up submenu q Record mode ......................... 21 w Output channel .........[...]

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    42 E Using the Full Range of Features CAM.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE SHUTTER•••••AUTO IMAGE S . ••ON WHITE BAL.••AUTO RETURN q e w r CARD SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE QUALITY•••••STANDARD IMAGE RES.••1280 × 960 FILE NOS.•••CONTINUOUS SHTR SOUND••ON RETURN t u o y i VCR MENU, cont. SYSTEM SEL.SETSET MENUCLO[...]

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    43 E Using the Full Range of Features DISP.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS•• MIRROR••••••ON TV SCREEN•••ON D/T DISPLAY•OFF RETURN – + !0 !2 !4 !1 !3 3 Display set up submenu !0 Brightness ............................. 26 !1 Mirror mode .......................... 27 !2 TV screen ............................ 143 !3 Da[...]

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    44 E Using the Full Range of Features 1 -2 Card operations submenu (when displaying an index screen) y T o image protect ………….. 1 12 u T o print mark……………… 1 13 i Return 2 VCR set up submenu o Record mode ......................... 21 !0 Return 3 Display set up submenu !1 Brightness ............................. 26 !2 Displays ..[...]

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    45 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the Wireless Controller The supplied wireless controller can operate the camcorder from a distance of up to 16 feet (5 m). Point it at the camcorder ’ s remote sensor while you press the buttons. There are some functions that cannot be operated without the wireless controller: • Special playback ( 29)[...]

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    46 E Using the Full Range of Features T o prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby , there are 2 remote sensor modes and an off setting. The wireless controller and the camcorder have to be set to the same mode in order to be compatible. When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders (Remote Sensor Mode) T o turn the remot[...]

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    47 E Using the Full Range of Features If your wir eless controller isn’t working: Make sure the camcorder and the wireless controller are both set to the same mode. Check the mode the camcorder is set to by pushing any button other than the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller . The camcorder’ s mode appears in purple for about 4 second[...]

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    48 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the Date and Time The date and/or time display forms part of the data code. Y ou can choose to display or hide it during playback ( 80). Set the date and time display when you first start using your camcorder . Install the backup battery before you begin ( 130). • Before you start setting the date and[...]

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    49 E Using the Full Range of Features Time zone LONDON PARIS CAIRO MOSCOW DUBAI KARACHI DACCA BANGKOK H. KONG (Hong Kong) TOKYO SYDNEY SOLOMON WELLGTN (Wellington) SAMOA HONOLU. (Honolulu) ANCHOR. (Anchorage) L.A. (Los Angeles) DENVER CHICAGO N.Y. (New York) CARACAS RIO (Rio de Janeiro) FERNAN. (Fernando de Noronha) AZORES No. Time zone No. Notes: [...]

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    50 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM. 2. Select D/TIME SET . • The year display starts to flash. 3. T urn the selector dial up and down to change the year . Press the dial in to move to another part of the display . • Once you move from the year , the next part of the display starts flashing. 4. Set the month[...]

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    51 E Using the Full Range of Features T aking Still Pictures to a Cassette Y ou can record still pictures like a photograph. The camcorder records the picture and sound to tape for several seconds. The exposure is automatically adjusted. Copy still photos automatically to a memory card ( 120) for transfer to a PC for image enhancement and printout.[...]

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    52 E Using the Full Range of Features • If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus ( 136), the camcorder may not be able to focus, and F may continue to flash white in the display . Continue to hold the PHOTO button halfway down, then adjust the focus manually with the selector dial. • If you are using manual focus ( 77), the F mark starts as a[...]

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    53 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Press the (flash) button. • The display changes in the following order with each press of the button. • The selected mode appears in the display , with the exception of (Auto), which is displayed and then disappears after 4 seconds. • When you press the flash button while Auto is selected and is not di[...]

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    54 E Using the Full Range of Features Returning the flash to the body Press the flash down with your hand. • Do not return the flash to the body while it is firing. Caution: • Do not fire the flash close to people ’ s eyes. • Do not fire the flash at drivers while they are driving. • Do not fire the flash with the flash bulb covered with [...]

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    55 E Using the Full Range of Features T urning the Image Stabilizer Off M E N U W ith most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recording. However , the OPTURA100 MC ’ s Optical Image Stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings even at high magnification. Unlike electronic image stabilizers, it c[...]

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    56 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the V arious Recording Programs P The camcorder provides you with a choice of 7 recording programs. They use different combinations of camcorder settings in order to adjust the exposure and other functions to match the recording situation. • For simple point-and-shoot operation, select the Easy Recordin[...]

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    57 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the program AE mode 1. Slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode. 2. Press the selector dial in to display the program menu. 3. T urn the selector dial to move the arr ow up or down the display . 4. Press the selector dial in to select the desired program. • The program will appear in the disp[...]

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    58 E Using the Full Range of Features Portrait Use this program outdoors to make subjects stand out from a softened foreground and background. It works well for still-lifes and close-ups. The ef fect is most noticeable when the zoom position is between the middle range and the telephoto end. Focus manually for maximum accuracy , and be careful when[...]

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    59 E Using the Full Range of Features Use this program in places where the background is so bright that the subject appears underexposed in the display — a sunny beach or ski resort, for example. Y ou may notice some shudder when recording moving subjects. Sand & Snow Spotlight This program is designed for recording spotlit scenes, such as on[...]

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    60 E Using the Full Range of Features Using Digital Effects Use the camcorder ’ s digital effects for more interesting productions. • Faders: Start or end scenes on a tape with a fade to or from black ( 61). Fade T rigger, W ipe , Stripe , Stripe , Checker , W indow • Effects: Add flavor to your recordings ( 62). Negative, Art, Black and Whit[...]

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    61 E Using the Full Range of Features Fade T rigger (F ADE-T) V ertical Wipe (WIPE ) V ertical stripe (STRIPE ) When you start recording, the picture begins as a thin vertical line in the center of the screen which gradually expands sideways until it fills the whole of the screen. When you end a scene, the image is wiped from both sides of the scre[...]

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    62 E Using the Full Range of Features Effects Art (ART) Adds a paint-like effect, called solarization, to the image. Negative (NEGA TIVE) Makes the image look like negative film. Black and White (BLK & WHT) Makes the image black and white. Mosaic (MOSAIC) Blurs the image by enlarging the size of some pixels. When you start recording, a check pa[...]

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    63 E Using the Full Range of Features Digital effects can be set with the controls on the body of the camcorder or the wireless controller . Pressing the ▲ / ▼ buttons on the wireless controller correspond to turning the selector dial up and down, and pressing the SET button corresponds to pressing the selector dial in. SET D.EFFECTS ON/OFF MEN[...]

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    64 E Using the Full Range of Features Sound records normally . When operating effects, make sure the program selector is set to Q . 1. Press the DIGIT AL EFFECTS button to open the digital effects menu. • D.EFFECT | , F ADER, EFFECT and MUL TI-S appear . 2. Select EFFECT . • NEGA TIVE, AR T , BLK&WHT , SEPIA, MOSAIC settings appear . 3. Sel[...]

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    65 E Using the Full Range of Features Operating the multi-image screen When operating the multi-image screen, make sure the program selector is set to Q . 1. Press the DIGIT AL EFFECTS button to open the digital effects menu. • D.EFFECT | , F ADER, EFFECT and MUL TI-S appear . 2. Select MUL TI-S. • S. SPEED and S. SPLIT settings appear . 3. Sel[...]

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    66 E Using the Full Range of Features 9. Press the ON/OFF button. • MUL TI-S stops flashing. • The camcorder will capture the indicated number of images at the indicated speed. 10. Press the start/stop button to begin r ecording. • The multi-image screen is recorded to the tape. Notes: • Y ou can operate the multi-image screen from record o[...]

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    67 E Using the Full Range of Features Audio Recording T o switch to the 16 - bit mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select AUDIO MODE, set it to “16 bit” and close the menu. •“ 16 bit ” is shown in the display for approximately 4 seconds. Notes: • For details on adding new sound, see p. 93. • For details of playing back [...]

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    68 E Using the Full Range of Features T o turn it on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select WIND SCREEN, set it to ON and close the menu. • WS O is shown in the display when you turn the wind screen on. Notes: • The wind screen can be used for audio dubbing with the built-in microphone in T APE PLA Y (VCR) mode as well as recording [...]

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    69 E Using the Full Range of Features This is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recording movies or still photographs. 1. Press the self-timer button on the body of the camcorder or the SELF TIMER button on the wireless contr oller . • SELF-T appears in the display . • T o have the subject monitor recording, rotate th[...]

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    70 E Using the Full Range of Features Notes: • If you have the beep turned on, it sounds each time the tally lamp flashes before recording. • T o cancel the self-timer before the countdown has begun, press the SELF TIMER button. • T o cancel the self-timer once the countdown has begun, press the SELF TIMER button, start/stop if you ’ re sho[...]

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    71 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the VL-3 Video Light (optional) 1. Slide the V ideo Light onto the accessory shoe and tighten with the shoe lock. • Slide in the direction of the arrow on the bottom of the V ideo Light until it clicks securely into place. • Make sure that the light does not come disconnected when turning the shoe loc[...]

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    72 E Using the Full Range of Features The highly sensitive Directional Stereo Microphone DM-50 has been designed exclusively for camcorders equipped with an advanced accessory shoe . It is powered by the camcorder ’ s power supply . Use during cassette recording or audio dubbing ( 93). Refer to the DM-50 ’ s instructions for further details. T [...]

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    73 E Using the Full Range of Features + , + CAMERA CARD CAMERA T APE + , + CAMERA CARD CAMERA T APE Adjusting Exposure Manually T o make the recorded image brighter , turn the selector dial upwards (to a maximum of +1 1). This may be necessary if the background is very bright, or if the subject is lit from behind. T o make the recorded image darker[...]

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    74 E Using the Full Range of Features Notes: • Y ou cannot adjust the exposure without the e mark before E.LOCK in the display . Push the EXP button so that e appears before E.LOCK. Then you can adjust the exposure manually . • The standard exposure level depends on which recording program you have selected. • Exposure lock is canceled if you[...]

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    75 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode. 2. Press the selector dial in and choose AUTO fr om the program menu. 3. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP . 4. Select SHUTTER. 5. Press the selector dial in to select the desired shutter speed. • Only shutter speeds up to 1/500 are available whe[...]

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    76 E Using the Full Range of Features Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds • When shooting with a shutter speed of 1/1000 or higher , do not shoot the sun directly . Recommended shutter speeds when shooting: • People doing outdoor sports such as golf or tennis • Moving cars or trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as rolle[...]

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    77 E Using the Full Range of Features Adjusting Focus Manually FOCUS/ DATA CODE PUSH/SELECT Manual focus Use the selector dial to set the focus. • T urn the selector dial downward to move the focus farther away . • T urn the selector dial upwards to bring the focus nearer . Notes: • Y ou cannot adjust the focus without the e mark before M.FOC[...]

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    78 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the White Balance 1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode. 2. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP . 3. Select WHITE BAL. 4. a) For the indoor , outdoor or auto settings, pr ess the selector dial in to choose the setting. • T / U appears in the display when you set the white balanc[...]

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    79 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the white balance manually will probably work better than auto white balance when shooting: Subjects with one dominant color , such as sky , sea or forest Close-ups In rapidly changing lighting conditions In places lit by certain types of fluorescent or mercury vapor lights Notes: • T urn the digital [...]

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    80 E Using the Full Range of Features D ATA CODE M E N U P O W E R O F F P L A Y ( V C R ) C A M E R A FOCUS/ DATA CODE During T APE PLA Y (VCR) mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden while the camcorder is in play , slow or still mode. Camcorder data may be displayed as “– – –” during fast forward, rewind, reverse playback, forwa[...]

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    81 E Using the Full Range of Features Y ou can also choose to display camcorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) in cassette data codes. T o change, open the menu and select DISP .SET UP . Then select DA T A CODE, set it to DA TE/TIME, CAMERA DA T A or CAM. & D/T and close the menu. DATA CODE•••DATE/TIME DISP.SET UP ( 37) Settin[...]

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    82 E Using the Full Range of Features Six-second auto date The 6-second auto date appears for 6 seconds to mark the changeover of a day if the tape was being recorded at 12:00 midnight. It also appears for 6 seconds when you start playback and have the data code turned off. The 6-second auto date will adjust for any time zone changes you have indic[...]

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    83 E Using the Full Range of Features Searching the T ape (Photo Search/Date Search) This allows you to move quickly through still pictures recorded anywhere on a tape (photo search) or between different days or areas of recording (date search) on a tape. 1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose between photo/date search. • PHOTO SEARCH or DA [...]

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    84 E Using the Full Range of Features Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Use the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback. 1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button on the wireless contr oller during playback at a point you want to return to later . • The time code is replaced by a tape counter that is[...]

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    85 E Editing Editing to a VCR 1. Find a point on your r ecorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy . 2. Start to play it back while you monitor the pictur e on the TV . 3. Start recording on the VCR as soon as the section you want to copy appears on the screen. 4. Pause the VCR at the end of the section you want to copy , then st[...]

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    86 E Editing REW PLA Y FF REC P AUSE SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP AV INSERT P AUSE SLOW + / – / × 2 ( L I N E - I N ) R E C P A U S E INDEX REC SEARCH SCREEN MIX/ CARD SLIDE SHOW Digital video equipment fitted with the DV terminal lets you edit, copy and transfer data digitally , with virtually no generation loss in image and so[...]

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    87 E Editing Copyright signal Certain pre-recorded software tapes are copyright protected. If you try to play back such a cassette, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLA YBACK IS RESTRICTED” appears in the display for a few seconds and then the camcorder displays a blank blue screen; you cannot view the contents of the cassette. If you try to record from su[...]

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    88 E Editing OUTPUT VIDEO S(S1)-VIDEO AUDIO L R AV DC IN 9.5V DV IN/OUT CHARGE IN/OUT S IN/OUT ( L I N E - I N ) R E C P A U S E INDEX REC SEARCH SCREEN MIX/ CARD SLIDE SHOW Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-in) Y ou can record a video played on your VCR or analog camcorder (for digital camcorders, see p. 86) or a TV program[...]

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    89 E Editing 1. Find a point on your r ecorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the REC P AUSE button. • S-video and A V IN/OUT terminals work as input terminals. • The camcorder enters record pause mode. 3. Start playback on the other device or turn on the TV to see the desired p[...]

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    90 E Editing Recording Over Existing Scenes (A V Insert Editing) OUTPUT VIDEO S(S1)-VIDEO AUDIO L R AV DC IN 9.5V DV IN/OUT CHARGE IN/OUT S IN/OUT Y ou can insert new scenes from your VCR or other camcorder onto your pre- recorded tape using the OPTURA100 MC’ s analog line-in or DV in terminals. Original video and audio will be replaced with the [...]

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    91 E Editing TV : Y ou cannot insert A V from a TV program with anomalous synchronized signals, such as when the program itself received poor signals. The tape in the camcorder: When using the OPTURA100 MC ’ s A V insert function, only record to tapes recorded in SP mode. If there are non-recorded portions or portions recorded in a mode other tha[...]

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    92 E Editing 1. On the VCR, locate a point 3 seconds befor e the scene to be inserted. Set the VCR to playback pause mode. 2. On the camcorder , press PLA Y and locate the r ecording start point. Set the camcorder to playback pause mode. • Y ou can use the playback buttons on the body of the camcorder or the special playback functions on the wire[...]

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    93 E Editing Audio Dubbing AV DC IN 9.5V DV IN/OUT CHARGE IN/OUT OUTPUT AUDIO L R Y ou can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape from audio products (AUDIO IN) or with the internal or external microphone (MIC. IN). The original sound will not be erased. For best results, add sound to tapes that have been recorded with this camcorde[...]

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    94 E Editing 1. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP . 2. Select AUDIO DUB. 3. Select AUDIO IN or MIC. IN and close the menu. AUDIO DUB.••AUDIO IN VCR SET UP ( 37) REW PLA Y FF REMOTE SET SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP AV INSERT P AUSE SLOW + / – / × 2 P O W E R O F F P L A Y ( V C R ) C A M E R A Do not connect/disconnect any [...]

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    95 E Editing 4. Locate the point where you want to start audio dubbing, then pr ess the P AUSE button. • Y ou can use the playback buttons on the body of the camcorder or the special playback functions on the wireless controller in the same way as in playback mode. • The camcorder becomes set to playback pause mode. 5. Press AUDIO DUB. • AUDI[...]

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    96 E Editing Setting the Audio Mix AUDIO MONITOR MIX BALANCE ST-1 ST -2 P O W E R O F F P L A Y ( V C R ) C A M E R A When you play back a tape that was recorded in 12-bit mode, you can set the audio output to play: stereo 1 (the original sound), stereo 2 (any new sound, dubbed to the tape after recording), or mix the balance between the two. • A[...]

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    97 E Editing When you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channels, you can change the output channels of that sound. + 1. Load a tape recorded with multiple-channel audio. 2. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select OUTPUT CH, set it to the desired setting and close the menu. • Refer to the following list. PLA Y ([...]

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    98 E Editing By using a DV cable and connecting the camcorder to a PC equipped with a DV terminal conforming to IEEE 1394/DV compatible capture board, you can transfer images taken with the camcorder to your PC. • While connected, it is recommended that you power your camcorder from a household power socket using the power adapter . • T urn off[...]

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    99 E Using a Memory Card The camcorder can take, store and manage still images on 2 types of memory cards: the MultiMediaCard (supplied with the camcorder) or an SD Memory Card (commercially available). The MultiMediaCard is an ultra-small, ultra-light media that can record still images. About the same size as a MultiMediaCard, the SD (Secure Digit[...]

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    100 E Using a Memory Card Selecting the recording image quality Select the quality of a still image to be recorded. QUALITY•••••STANDARD CARD SET UP ( 37) T o change the image quality , open the menu and select CARD SET UP . Then select QUALITY , set it to FINE and close the menu. Inserting and removing the memory card MultiMediaCard MMC-[...]

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    101 E Using a Memory Card Notes: • Depending on the image you are recording, sometimes there will be no difference in image quality between settings. • Images are compressed and recorded in the JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format. • The number of images that can still be recorded on a memory card may sometimes decrease by 2 images [...]

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    102 E Using a Memory Card File numbers 1 CONTINUOUS Numbering is continuous between cards, so that the first file number assigned on a new memory card is 1 more than the last file number assigned on the previous memory card. When the file numbers are set to CONTINUOUS, each image taken is assigned a different number , avoiding duplication of number[...]

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    103 E Using a Memory Card Recording Still Images to a Memory Card 3 4 PHOTO PHOTO 2 1 C A R D T A P E P O W E R O F F P L A Y ( V C R ) C A M E R A The camcorder is equipped with a mechanical shutter so that you can record vivid still images onto a memory card (Progressive Photo function). Y ou can also record onto a memory card images from a tape [...]

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    104 E Using a Memory Card 4. Press the PHOT O button fully down to record the still pictur e. • F disappears from the display . The shutter sound sounds and simultaneously the display appears to close for an instant as if it were a shutter releasing. • While the camcorder is recording the still image, the card access indicator flashes and RECOR[...]

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    105 E Using a Memory Card Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image 2 3 PHOTO PHOTO 1 Record an image from a cassette onto a memory card. T o automatically record multiple still images from a cassette to a memory card, refer to “Copying Still Images from a Cassette” on p.120. • A still image recorded to a tape is recorded at an imag[...]

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    106 E Using a Memory Card Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image C A R D T A P E P O W E R O F F P L A Y ( V C R ) PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO C A M E R A 1. Connect the camcorder to the other digital device. • Connect the Canon CV -150F DV cable (optional) with the sides of the plugs marked with the arrows facing as shown above. 2. Prepar[...]

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    107 E Using a Memory Card Viewing Still Images CARD SLIDE SHOW C A R D T A P E P O W E R O F F P L A Y ( V C R ) ( L I N E - I N ) R E C P A U S E INDEX REC SEARCH SCREEN MIX/ CARD SLIDE SHOW C A M E R A Play back and view still images recorded on a memory card. (For details on connecting to a TV , see “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” [...]

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    108 E Using a Memory Card 2 2 Card Jump Function Y ou can jump from the current image to the desired image of unadjacent image number without displaying the images one by one. The numbers shown in the upper right in CARD PLA Y (VCR) mode indicate the image number of the current still image / total number of still images on the memory card. With an [...]

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    109 E Using a Memory Card Settings of the Still Image Recorded to a Memory Card Immediately after you have recorded a still image to a memory card, you can check the image without switching the operation mode by the POWER switch. (CARD PHOTO REVIEW) Y ou can also easily erase unwanted images while viewing still images recorded to memory card, prote[...]

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    110 E Using a Memory Card CARD PHOTO REVIEW + CAMERA CARD 1. During/after r ecoding a still image, press the CARD - button to open the CARD PHOTO REVIEW menu. • If you press the button after recording a still image, the last image recorded appears in the display . • If you press the button while recording a stilll image, the menu appears immedi[...]

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    111 E Using a Memory Card 1. With an image in the display , press the selector dial in to open the FILE OPER. menu. • PROTECT , PRINT MARK , and IMAGE ERASE settings appear . • If you select | RETURN, the menu disappears from the display . 2. Select PROTECT and press the selector dial in. • The protect mark appears on the image. • Now you a[...]

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    112 E Using a Memory Card Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect) CARD SLIDE SHOW ( L I N E - I N ) R E C P A U S E INDEX REC SEARCH SCREEN MIX/ CARD SLIDE SHOW PUSH/SELECT This section describes how to protect the still image from the Card Operation submenu when displaying an index screen in CARD PLA Y (VCR) mode (including the way to cancel the s[...]

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    113 E Using a Memory Card Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark) PUSH/SELECT This section describes how to mark the still image for printing from Card Operation submenu in CARD PLA Y (VCR) mode (including the way to cancel the setting). – When displaying an index screen, you can mark the image for printing. – When playing back a single[...]

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    114 E Using a Memory Card Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it has been inserted into the camcorder . 1. With an image in the display , open the menu and select CARD OPER. 2. Select PRINT MARKS ALL ERASE. • ERASE ALL PRINT MARKS ? YES NO appears in the display . 3. Select YES. • The print mark disappears from the image. 4. Clo[...]

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    115 E Using a Memory Card Erasing Still Images CARD SLIDE SHOW ( L I N E - I N ) R E C P A U S E INDEX REC SEARCH SCREEN MIX/ CARD SLIDE SHOW PUSH/SELECT This section describes how to erase the still image from the Card Operation submenu when playing back a single image in CARD PLA Y (VCR) mode. (SINGLE or ALL) Y ou can also erase a still image thr[...]

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    116 E Using a Memory Card 1. Open the menu and select CARD OPER. 2. Select IMAGE ERASE. • CANCEL, SINGLE and ALL settings appear . • T o cancel erasing, select CANCEL and close the menu. 3. Select ALL. • ERASE ALL IMAGES? [EXCEPT FOR IMAGES] NO YES appears in the display . 4. Select YES. • All images except the protected ones are erased. ?[...]

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    117 E Using a Memory Card Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette (Card Mix) Liven up your productions by superimposing one image on top of the other . Combine 2 still images or a still image and a moving image. Choose a still image from the memory card, either one of the pre-recorded sample images ( 124) or one you have recorded yourself[...]

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    118 E Using a Memory Card CAM. CHROMA (Camera chroma key) Superimpose the currently recording image on top of a still image, which becomes its background. Shoot the subject of the currently recording image against a blue background, such as a blue curtain. The original still image will appear in place of the blue area. Adjust the mix level in the b[...]

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    119 E Using a Memory Card 4. Select the desired setting. • Y our currently recording image is combined with the pre-recorded still image. 5. Select MIX LEVEL. 6. Adjust the mix level. • T urning the selector dial upwards adjusts to the right and turning downwards adjusts to the left. 7. Close the menu. • CARD MIX flashes in the display . 8. P[...]

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    120 E Using a Memory Card Copying Still Images from a Cassette ( L I N E - I N ) R E C P A U S E INDEX REC SEARCH SCREEN MIX/ CARD SLIDE SHOW PUSH/SELECT Copies multiple still images from a tape to the memory card, using the Photo Search function. • A still image recorded to a tape is recorded onto a memory card at an image size of 640 × 480. ?[...]

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    121 E Using a Memory Card Copying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette ( L I N E - I N ) R E C P A U S E INDEX REC SEARCH SCREEN MIX/ CARD SLIDE SHOW PUSH/SELECT Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it and a cassette that has enough recordable space have been inserted into the camcorder . 1. Locate the point on the cassette where y[...]

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    122 E Using a Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card PUSH/SELECT Format new memory cards, if you get the message CARD ERROR, or to permanently and quickly erase all the images on a memory card, including protected images (this includes the pre-recorded card mix sample images). The MultiMediaCard supplied with this camcorder has already been formatted[...]

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    123 E Using a Memory Card Other Information and Precautions The camcorder formats memory cards in DCF (Design rule for Camera File system). Images recorded on a memory card with this camcorder can be transferred to a PC with the use of the following products made for MultiMediaCards or SD Memory Cards: PC Card Adapter: Holds a memory card then inse[...]

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    124 E Using a Memory Card • Do not disassemble memory cards. • Do not bend or drop memory cards, or expose them to strong vibrations or external shocks. • Do not get memory cards wet. • Do not remove the memory card’ s label or affix other labels. Af fix labels to the memory card’ s case. • Do not leave memory cards in places subject [...]

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    125 E Using a Memory Card Card luminance key Camera chroma key MultiMediaCard MMC-8M Specifications Capacity 8 MB Interface MultiMediaCard standard Operating temperature range 32°F– 140°F (0°C – 40°C) Dimensions 32 × 24 × 1.4 mm W eight 1.5 g W eight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without n[...]

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    Be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight, or it will melt. (The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens.) Adjust the angle of the viewfinder to prevent sunlight from entering. 126 E Additional Information Preparing the Camcorder • Set the camcorder to T APE CAMERA mode. Extend the viewfinder straight out and rotate i[...]

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    127 E Additional Information Prepare the lens cap • Attach the cord to the grip belt, and then to the lens cap, passing the cord through the hole on the lens cap from front side. • Hook the lens cap on to the grip belt while you are recording, and place it over the lens when you have finished. Fasten the grip belt • Rotate the viewfinder down[...]

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    128 E Additional Information Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times • These times vary — the safest policy is always to have 2 or 3 times as many battery packs as you think you will need. • Y ou will get more recording time if you turn the camcorder off between shots, instead of leaving it in record pause mode. • Recordin[...]

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    129 E Additional Information T aking care of the battery pack BD Always attach the terminal cover . • Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals, as this can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. Attach the terminal cover whenever the battery pack is not being used. Keep the terminals clean. • The camcorder adapter or ba[...]

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    130 E Additional Information DANGER! T reat the battery pack with car e. • Keep it away from fire (or it might explode). • Do not expose the battery pack to temperatures greater than 140°F (60°C). Do not leave it near a heater , or inside a car in hot weather , for example. • Do not try to disassemble or modify it. • Do not drop or knock [...]

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    131 E Additional Information Maintenance A void high temperatures and high humidity . • Do not leave the camcorder inside a car in hot weather , for example. • Be careful of heat radiating from video lighting equipment. • Do not take the camcorder into a humid room. A void sudden changes in temperature. • If you take the camcorder from a co[...]

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    132 E Additional Information V iewfinder • Clean the viewfinder screen using a cotton swab. First, pull the viewfinder out until it stops. Then, press and hold the finder release button with a sharp object and pull the viewfinder all the way out. T o reattach the viewfinder , first position the base horizontally and align it with the viewfinder ?[...]

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    133 E Additional Information Power sources • Y ou can use the compact power adapter to operate your camcorder and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supply is between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use. TV playback • Although you can always play back [...]

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    134 E Additional Information Condensation Condensation may form on the camcorder when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place. Using the camcorder while condensation is present can damage both the tape and the camcorder . Condensation may become a problem: When the camcorder is taken from an air- conditioned room to a warm, humid place Protec[...]

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    135 E Additional Information T roubleshooting Cause and/or what to do about it • The camcorder is not set to the appropriate mode ( 19, 28). • The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention ( 17-18). • The cassette has reached the end. • The power source is not properly connected, or the battery pack is exhausted or not properl[...]

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    136 E Additional Information Note: • Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will often get better results using manual focus ( 77). Focus on something which is about the same distance away , lock the focus, and then point the camcorder at your original, hard-to-focus subject. Horizontal stripes Many subjects at dif[...]

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    137 E Additional Information • The video heads need cleaning ( 133). • The TV/VIDEO selector on the TV isn’t set to VIDEO ( 32-33). • The speaker has been turned off with the selector dial ( 31). • Headphones are being used. ? There’ s no picture on the TV screen, even though the tape is moving. ? There’ s no sound coming from the spe[...]

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    138 E Additional Information Miscellaneous Cause and/or what to do about it • The remote sensor mode is set to OFF B in the menu ( 46). • The remote sensor modes of the wireless controller and the camcorder itself are different ( 46). • The batteries are dead or not inserted. • Check the screen displays ( 143). • External interference may[...]

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    139 E Additional Information The OPTURA100 MC System Diagram (A vailability differs from area to area) VL-3 Video Light DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card USB Card Reader PC Card Adapter FD Adapter WL-D77 Wireless Controller MiniDV Video Cassette CR-560 Charge Adapter/ Car Battery Cable Kit CA-560 Compact Power Ada[...]

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    140 E Additional Information Optional Accessories Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. Y ou can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center . CR-560 Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit Connect the car battery cable to power your camcor[...]

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    141 E Additional Information FS-43U Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters to help you take control of difficult lighting conditions. VL-3 V ideo Light Attach the V ideo Light to a camcorder when recording in dark rooms. When on its automatic setting, the V ideo Light turns on/off automatically according to the brightness level of shoo[...]

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    142 E Additional Information SC-A50 Soft Carrying Case This lightweight bag keeps the camcorder within easy reach without weighing you down or getting in the way . Genuine leather . This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. C A N [...]

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    143 E Additional Information Screen Displays T o display the date and time, press the DA T A CODE button. See also p. 80. Press the wireless controller ’ s TV SCREEN button or turn TV SCREEN on through the menu to see the other displays on the TV screen. (The displays appear white on-screen.) They will not be added to any recordings you make with[...]

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    144 E Additional Information Fast forward ( 28) Rewind ( 28) Fast forward playback ( 29) Rewind playback ( 29) Frame advance playback ( 29) Frame reverse playback ( 29) Playback pause (forward and reverse) ( 29) Slow playback (forward and reverse) ( 29, 30) × 2 playback (forward and reverse) ( 30) × 1 playback (forward and reverse) ( 30) Photo Se[...]

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    145 E Additional Information The remote sensor is turned off ( 46). Self-timer countdown ( 69) Zero set memory ( 84) Audio mode ( 67) Data code ( 80) Photo mode ( 51) • Setting the AF/AE. F mark flashes white • AF/AE locked. F mark lights up green • T imer Built-in Flash ( 53) Auto Red-eye reduction auto Flash on Flash off Recording programs [...]

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    146 E Additional Information AUDIO IN MIC.IN DV IN V olume level ( 31): Speaker Headphones Audio output ( 96) Mix balance ( 96) Audio input ( 94) Microphone input DV input ( 86, 106) Condensation warning ( 134) ST–1 ST–2 No memory card is inserted ( 100). Image quality ( 100): Standard Fine Image resolution ( 101). Folder number-File number ( 1[...]

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    147 E Additional Information Recording reminder When you start recording, the camcorder counts from 0SEC to 10SEC. Shots which are shorter than ten seconds may be difficult to edit later . On the other hand, if you are not planning to edit the recording, remember that a shot which does not contain action should generally last no longer than 10 seco[...]

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    148 E Additional Information Appears as a warning to protect the cassette and also when condensation is detected. Remove the cassette as soon as possible after the camcorder has displayed the caution. Refer to p. 87 Refer to p. 87 or p. 88 Appears when you try to do audio dubbing or A V insert on a tape recorded in any mode other than SP mode ( 90,[...]

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    An error has occurred with the memory card. The camcorder cannot record or play back. A temporary card error is also possible. If CARD ERROR disappears after 4 seconds and flashes red, turn the camcorder ’ s power off and back on again, and remove and reinsert the card. If flashes green, recording or playing back is possible. 149 E Additional Inf[...]

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    150 E Additional Information Specifications OPTURA100 MC Power Supply (rated): 7.4 V DC Power Consumption (while r ecording with the AF turned on): 4.7 W (Using viewfinder), 5.4 W (Using LCD screen) T elevision system: EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal V ideo recording system: 3 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system (Consumer[...]

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    151 E Additional Information BP-512 Battery Pack LANC u u terminal: ø 2.5 mm mini minijack Operating temperature range: 32–104 ° F (0–40 ° C) Dimensions: 2 1 / 2 × 5 1 / 8 × 5 1 / 8 in (66 × 131 × 129 mm) W eight: 1 lb 7 1 / 4 oz (660 g) Battery type: Rechargeable lithium ion battery Rated voltage: 7.4 V DC Operating temperature: 32°–[...]

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    152 E Additional Information Index 16:9, 22 Å Abroad, Using the Camcorder , 133 Accessories, 7, 140 Adapter , AC, 12-14, 16 AE Programs, 56 Analog line-in, 88 Audio Dubbing, 93 Audio Mix, 96 Audio Mode, 67 Audio Output, 96 Audio Recording and Playback, 67, 96 Audio/V ideo T erminal, 32 Auto, 58 Autofocus, 77 A V Insert, 90 ı Backup Battery , 130 [...]

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    153 E Additional Information Ò LANC, 85 LCD Screen, 25 Lens Cap, 127 Lens Hood, 126 Loading Cassettes, 17 Low Light, 59 LP Mode, 21 ˜ Maintenance, 131 Making Better V ideos, 34 Manual Exposure Control, 73 Manual Focus, 77 Memory Card Introduction, 99 Menus, 37 Microphone, 67, 72, 93 Monitor Recording, 27 Multi-Image Screen, 65 Ø Optional Accesso[...]

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    154 E Additional Information Ê T ally Lamp, 23 T ape Protection, 18 T elephoto, 24 T emperature, 14, 128, 132, 150 T ime Code, 147 T ime Zone, 48 T ips for Making Better V ideos, 34 T ripod, 34 T roubleshooting, 135 TV , 32, 143 ◊ VCR, 32 V ideocassettes, 17 V ideo Heads, 133 V ideo ID-1 system, 33 V ideo Light, 71 V iewfinder, 126, 132 V iewing[...]

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    155 E Additional Information Menu at a Glance Use the list below to quickly navigate the camcorder ’ s menu. Functions are listed alphabetically . Function First make sure the camera is set to... Then select it from this submenu and set. 16:9 effect CAM.SET UP 6-sec. Date DISP.SET UP Audio dub VCR SET UP Audio mode VCR SET UP Beep SYSTEM Brightne[...]

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    156 E Additional Information Function First make sure the camera is set to... Then select it from this submenu and set. Mirror mode Mix level Mix type Output channel Print mark Quality Record mode Remote sensor mode Shutter speed Time zone/DST TV screen White balance Wind screen DISP.SET UP VCR SET UP CARD OPER. Protect CARD OPER. CARD SET UP SYSTE[...]

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    157 E Additional Information U.S.A. CANON ® OPTURA100 MC DIGIT AL VIDEO CAMCORDER LIMITED W ARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. ( “ CUSA ” ) with respect to each Canon OPTURA100 MC Digital V ideo Camcorder ( “ DV Camcorder ” ) purchased and used in the United States. Each Canon DV Camcorder , when de[...]

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    158 E Additional Information CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGIT AL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED W ARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) with respect to Canon digital video equipment purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchas[...]