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... Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be routed so that they may cause the product and cart combination to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder OPTURA and all its accessories. Accessories - If you are not sure of the type of electric or magnetic radiation. The safety and operating...upon or against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Unplug this manual. Do not use this manual. 6. Do not use the camera close to be walked on the product and in this product from which the cords exit the product. 13. Power Cord Protection - Section...
... Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be routed so that they may cause the product and cart combination to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder OPTURA and all its accessories. Accessories - If you are not sure of the type of electric or magnetic radiation. The safety and operating...upon or against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Unplug this manual. Do not use this manual. 6. Do not use the camera close to be walked on the product and in this product from which the cords exit the product. 13. Power Cord Protection - Section...
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... functions, Canon's FlexiZone Control is a completely new way to shoot colorful, well composed video. It is a next generation digital video camcorder that conforms to the new digital video Mini standard to give you to use a video camera. Lithium ion power supply The OPTURA features the... latest in portable power technology. 7 The digital zoom more dramatic results. Choose your ...
... functions, Canon's FlexiZone Control is a completely new way to shoot colorful, well composed video. It is a next generation digital video camcorder that conforms to the new digital video Mini standard to give you to use a video camera. Lithium ion power supply The OPTURA features the... latest in portable power technology. 7 The digital zoom more dramatic results. Choose your ...
Optura Instruction Manual
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... may become distorted during playback and the time code may not be written correctly. • A tape recorded in LP mode on another camcorder may produce mosaic-like by 1.5 times. LP extends tape usage by pressing the start/stop button. To switch to LP mode, select REC... first. • Before making important recordings, clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette. • You cannot monitor the sound from the camera or VCR menu, select LP and then close the menu (for instructions on ...
... may become distorted during playback and the time code may not be written correctly. • A tape recorded in LP mode on another camcorder may produce mosaic-like by 1.5 times. LP extends tape usage by pressing the start/stop button. To switch to LP mode, select REC... first. • Before making important recordings, clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette. • You cannot monitor the sound from the camera or VCR menu, select LP and then close the menu (for instructions on ...
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....) The T and W buttons on the wireless controller adjust the picture angle, but not the zoom speed. 35× digital zoom Turn the digital zoom on a subject as close as usual. ZOOM at the camera menu, to more quickly. (The further you want to get as close as 3/8 in (1 cm). • Image ...zoom at the wide-angle position. You can also control the speed of how to use the digital zoom with the Negative-Positive Conversion program or with the mosaic fade and window wipe. 14 the camera automatically switches between 1× and 35× magnification - You can freely zoom in to telephoto...
....) The T and W buttons on the wireless controller adjust the picture angle, but not the zoom speed. 35× digital zoom Turn the digital zoom on a subject as close as usual. ZOOM at the camera menu, to more quickly. (The further you want to get as close as 3/8 in (1 cm). • Image ...zoom at the wide-angle position. You can also control the speed of how to use the digital zoom with the Negative-Positive Conversion program or with the mosaic fade and window wipe. 14 the camera automatically switches between 1× and 35× magnification - You can freely zoom in to telephoto...
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Playing back a Cassette E CAMERA OFF VCR POWER RECORD SEARCH Mastering the Basics You can use the wireless controller, see p. 19. To play back your recordings on -the-spot playback. ... it exposes the hole (the switch position is rough (mosaic-like noise), clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette. 16 The camera also plays back the sound track via the built-in speaker (p. 15). To use the LCD screen for...
Playing back a Cassette E CAMERA OFF VCR POWER RECORD SEARCH Mastering the Basics You can use the wireless controller, see p. 19. To play back your recordings on -the-spot playback. ... it exposes the hole (the switch position is rough (mosaic-like noise), clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette. 16 The camera also plays back the sound track via the built-in speaker (p. 15). To use the LCD screen for...
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Camera menu (when the camera is set to VCR) Camera menu (CAM. MENU) 1 Digital zoom p. 14 2 Wind screen p. 43 3 White balance p. 49 4 16:9 effect p. 42 5 Movie mode p. 33 ...O DE ....SP D /T IM E SE T ..JAN . 1 ,1997 0 12 :00 AM Using the Full Range of the camera's advanced functions are two main menus: 1. Selecting from menus which appear in record pause mode: the POWER switch set to... CAMERA and the standby lever set p. 29 VCR M EN U SELECT SET M ENU C LO SE 1 TA ...
Camera menu (when the camera is set to VCR) Camera menu (CAM. MENU) 1 Digital zoom p. 14 2 Wind screen p. 43 3 White balance p. 49 4 16:9 effect p. 42 5 Movie mode p. 33 ...O DE ....SP D /T IM E SE T ..JAN . 1 ,1997 0 12 :00 AM Using the Full Range of the camera's advanced functions are two main menus: 1. Selecting from menus which appear in record pause mode: the POWER switch set to... CAMERA and the standby lever set p. 29 VCR M EN U SELECT SET M ENU C LO SE 1 TA ...
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...recording is complete). • You cannot use digital faders while the camera is set to the tape for autofocus (p. 63), the camera may not be in progressive mode when taking still pictures. • For even greater versatility attach a Canon Speedlite for approximately 6 seconds. Press the start...button fully down to take "photos" where it is displayed continuously as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is automatically adjusted. 1. disappears from the display. Notes: • While the camera records the still, you cannot turn the standby lever to PHOTO). •...
...recording is complete). • You cannot use digital faders while the camera is set to the tape for autofocus (p. 63), the camera may not be in progressive mode when taking still pictures. • For even greater versatility attach a Canon Speedlite for approximately 6 seconds. Press the start...button fully down to take "photos" where it is displayed continuously as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is automatically adjusted. 1. disappears from the display. Notes: • While the camera records the still, you cannot turn the standby lever to PHOTO). •...
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... may change suddenly. • The specialized AE programs are not suitable for all kinds of focus, exposure and other recording conditions, the camera has five more specialized AE (auto exposure) programs. The name of your selected recording program appears constantly on the screen if you use ...selector to the [ position. • For normal shooting conditions, set • 16:9 effect • Digital faders Also, autofocus and image stabilization cannot be turned off. 35 The camera will take care of lighting. Notes: • Avoid changing programs during recording as the brightness of the...
... may change suddenly. • The specialized AE programs are not suitable for all kinds of focus, exposure and other recording conditions, the camera has five more specialized AE (auto exposure) programs. The name of your selected recording program appears constantly on the screen if you use ...selector to the [ position. • For normal shooting conditions, set • 16:9 effect • Digital faders Also, autofocus and image stabilization cannot be turned off. 35 The camera will take care of lighting. Notes: • Avoid changing programs during recording as the brightness of the...
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.... 3. Start or stop recording. • The recording will start or stop pressing/release the button and your chosen fader is activated. 1. Using digital faders E D.FADER Using the Full Range of Features Activate the function each time you wish to use it by pressing the D.FADER button again. ...fader stop with the selected fade. • Sound and image fade together. • The display will be put into the memory. • The camera automatically exits the fader option screen after a few seconds. • The name of your chosen fader will start flashing again. Press and hold down...
.... 3. Start or stop recording. • The recording will start or stop pressing/release the button and your chosen fader is activated. 1. Using digital faders E D.FADER Using the Full Range of Features Activate the function each time you wish to use it by pressing the D.FADER button again. ...fader stop with the selected fade. • Sound and image fade together. • The display will be put into the memory. • The camera automatically exits the fader option screen after a few seconds. • The name of your chosen fader will start flashing again. Press and hold down...
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... selected. Notes: • "16:9" is shown in the 16:9 format for 16:9 on the digital zoom or 16:9 effect at the menu. - Tv and Av. - You have already activated one of these faders, and then change the camera setting to one of the above, the fader name flashes purple for about four... to use any of Features Notes: E • You are shown in purple and cannot be vertically "squashed" (compressed). 42 Using the Full Range of the digital faders when the camera is set to close the menu. Negative-Positive Conversion program. -
... selected. Notes: • "16:9" is shown in the 16:9 format for 16:9 on the digital zoom or 16:9 effect at the menu. - Tv and Av. - You have already activated one of these faders, and then change the camera setting to one of the above, the fader name flashes purple for about four... to use any of Features Notes: E • You are shown in purple and cannot be vertically "squashed" (compressed). 42 Using the Full Range of the digital faders when the camera is set to close the menu. Negative-Positive Conversion program. -
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...digitally, with the DV cable unconnected, the camera displays the caution "CHECK THE DV INPUT". If the cables are not connected properly, the camera displays the caution "CHECK THE DV INPUT". • The image displayed by the camcorder... as anomalous images on the playback tape are recording to the OPTURA, slide the POWER switch to connect two digital devices together. Then press its viewfinder) may also flash onto the...its LCD screen, an attached TV, or in its pause button to start/pause recording. Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to VCR and press its 2 (record) and a (pause) buttons down ...
...digitally, with the DV cable unconnected, the camera displays the caution "CHECK THE DV INPUT". If the cables are not connected properly, the camera displays the caution "CHECK THE DV INPUT". • The image displayed by the camcorder... as anomalous images on the playback tape are recording to the OPTURA, slide the POWER switch to connect two digital devices together. Then press its viewfinder) may also flash onto the...its LCD screen, an attached TV, or in its pause button to start/pause recording. Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to VCR and press its 2 (record) and a (pause) buttons down ...
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...The m REMOTE terminal allows you try to record from those on other editing equipment may operate differently from such a tape via the digital cable "COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED" appears in the display for Local Application Control Bus System. • We cannot guarantee the results when... connecting to equipment not bearing the LANC m symbol. It stands for a few seconds and then the camera displays a blank blue screen; If you to connect the camera to play back such a cassette, "COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED" appears in the display; If you try...
...The m REMOTE terminal allows you try to record from those on other editing equipment may operate differently from such a tape via the digital cable "COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED" appears in the display for Local Application Control Bus System. • We cannot guarantee the results when... connecting to equipment not bearing the LANC m symbol. It stands for a few seconds and then the camera displays a blank blue screen; If you to connect the camera to play back such a cassette, "COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED" appears in the display; If you try...
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... use the compact power adapter to clean the camera body or lens. TV playback • Although you can find the screw on the back side of the finder. LCD • Clean the LCD screen using Canon's DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette. Camera body and lens • Use a soft,... dry cloth to operate your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use a wet-type cleaning cassette, as paint...
... use the compact power adapter to clean the camera body or lens. TV playback • Although you can find the screw on the back side of the finder. LCD • Clean the LCD screen using Canon's DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette. Camera body and lens • Use a soft,... dry cloth to operate your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use a wet-type cleaning cassette, as paint...
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...subjects Additional Information Night scenes Recording/Playback (Contd.) Problem ? Refer to the notes on using manual focus (see p. 47). The camera won't focus. • The camera is on manual focus (p. 47). • The viewfinder lens needs adjusting E (p. 54) • The lens is about ...; The POWER switch is not set to VCR (p.16) • The cassette is a normal feature of the digital faders don't work ? a white wall) Reflective surfaces (e.g. Some/all of camcorders. 63 The e (play) button doesn't work ? In these situations, you will often get better results using ...
...subjects Additional Information Night scenes Recording/Playback (Contd.) Problem ? Refer to the notes on using manual focus (see p. 47). The camera won't focus. • The camera is on manual focus (p. 47). • The viewfinder lens needs adjusting E (p. 54) • The lens is about ...; The POWER switch is not set to VCR (p.16) • The cassette is a normal feature of the digital faders don't work ? a white wall) Reflective surfaces (e.g. Some/all of camcorders. 63 The e (play) button doesn't work ? In these situations, you will often get better results using ...
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.... Playback pause E (forward and reverse) (p. 17) Slow playback (forward and reverse) (p.18) ×2 playback (forward and reverse) (p. 18) ×1 playback (forward and reverse) (p. 18) Camera menu (p. 25) CAM . MENU SELECT SE [ ME NU ] C LOS D . NORMA L SENSOR ON /5 TA L L Y LAMP . . DA TE & T I M D / T... HIG DA T H E / T I ME D / T I MER COL OR T INT MASK . Self-timer countdown (p. 44) Negative-Positive program menu (p. 39) Optical plus digital W T zoom Zoom in W T Audio mode (p. 43) S OFF 10 sec S EL F T I ME SEL . . AUTO WH I X SEL ECT . . SP ...
.... Playback pause E (forward and reverse) (p. 17) Slow playback (forward and reverse) (p.18) ×2 playback (forward and reverse) (p. 18) ×1 playback (forward and reverse) (p. 18) Camera menu (p. 25) CAM . MENU SELECT SE [ ME NU ] C LOS D . NORMA L SENSOR ON /5 TA L L Y LAMP . . DA TE & T I M D / T... HIG DA T H E / T I ME D / T I MER COL OR T INT MASK . Self-timer countdown (p. 44) Negative-Positive program menu (p. 39) Optical plus digital W T zoom Zoom in W T Audio mode (p. 43) S OFF 10 sec S EL F T I ME SEL . . AUTO WH I X SEL ECT . . SP ...
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..., 9 Image Stabilizer, 24 Ç Cables, 6, 19 Introducing the OPTURA, 7 Ò Cassettes, 10 LANC, 53 Charging the Battery Pack, 9 LCD Screen, 15 Choosing a Recording Program, 35 Lens Cap, 54 Cleaning the Camera, 60 Loading Cassettes, 10 Condensation, 61 LP Modes, 13 Connection to...Better Videos, 22 Displaying Data Code, 30 Manual Exposure Control, 46 DC Coupler, 8 Manual Focus, 47 Digital Faders, 40 Menus, 25 Digital Video, 7 Movie Mode, 33 Additional Information Digital Zoom, 14 DV terminal, 52 ˆ ‰ Easy Recording, 35 Negative/Positive Conversion, 38 ...
..., 9 Image Stabilizer, 24 Ç Cables, 6, 19 Introducing the OPTURA, 7 Ò Cassettes, 10 LANC, 53 Charging the Battery Pack, 9 LCD Screen, 15 Choosing a Recording Program, 35 Lens Cap, 54 Cleaning the Camera, 60 Loading Cassettes, 10 Condensation, 61 LP Modes, 13 Connection to...Better Videos, 22 Displaying Data Code, 30 Manual Exposure Control, 46 DC Coupler, 8 Manual Focus, 47 Digital Faders, 40 Menus, 25 Digital Video, 7 Movie Mode, 33 Additional Information Digital Zoom, 14 DV terminal, 52 ˆ ‰ Easy Recording, 35 Negative/Positive Conversion, 38 ...