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...changes or modifications should be made, you could be determined by one or more of the FCC Rules. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Digital Video Camcorder, OPTURA This device complies with class B limits in the manual. Do not make any interference received, including interference that...Instructions WARNING: E TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with the limits for help. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle,...
...changes or modifications should be made, you could be determined by one or more of the FCC Rules. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Digital Video Camcorder, OPTURA This device complies with class B limits in the manual. Do not make any interference received, including interference that...Instructions WARNING: E TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with the limits for help. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle,...
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...Recording 34 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..........6 Using the Various Recording Programs Introducing the OPTURA 7 35 Fading In and Out Between Scenes......40 Mastering the Basics Audio Recording 43 Setting the Self-Timer 44 Powering Your Camcorder 8 Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Loading a Cassette 10 Photography (optional ...be found on a TV Setting the White Balance 49 Screen 19 Editing to aid identification in case of theft. Model Name OPTURA Serial No. 5 Date of the camera. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book...
...Recording 34 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..........6 Using the Various Recording Programs Introducing the OPTURA 7 35 Fading In and Out Between Scenes......40 Mastering the Basics Audio Recording 43 Setting the Self-Timer 44 Powering Your Camcorder 8 Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Loading a Cassette 10 Photography (optional ...be found on a TV Setting the White Balance 49 Screen 19 Editing to aid identification in case of theft. Model Name OPTURA Serial No. 5 Date of the camera. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book...
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...want it is working properly. These notes include charging and recording times and how to power the camera for using the batteries in progress. Double flashes mean that it clicks into place. 4. However, you must charge the battery pack fully if you to the power adapter. • Align...find detailed notes for more than 75% charged. • The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is between 50% and 75% charged. Single flashes mean that the battery pack is not connected. 2. Plug the adapter into the camera. • First lift up battery. 9 Take the battery pack...
...want it is working properly. These notes include charging and recording times and how to power the camera for using the batteries in progress. Double flashes mean that it clicks into place. 4. However, you must charge the battery pack fully if you to the power adapter. • Align...find detailed notes for more than 75% charged. • The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is between 50% and 75% charged. Single flashes mean that the battery pack is not connected. 2. Plug the adapter into the camera. • First lift up battery. 9 Take the battery pack...
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If you load this camcorder. Protecting tapes from accidental erasure E REC SAVE REC SAVE To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette again, slide the ... and put the camera in record pause mode (p. 12), "THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION" is displayed for approx. 4 seconds and then the v mark flashes in the display. Cassette Memory You are unable to use the cassette memory function with the camera switched to record on the cassette so that...
If you load this camcorder. Protecting tapes from accidental erasure E REC SAVE REC SAVE To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette again, slide the ... and put the camera in record pause mode (p. 12), "THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION" is displayed for approx. 4 seconds and then the v mark flashes in the display. Cassette Memory You are unable to use the cassette memory function with the camera switched to record on the cassette so that...
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... LOCK 4 PHOTO MOVIE LOCK 1 CAMERA OFF VCR POWER 2 A Mastering the Basics TV AV Before you start /stop button to begin recording. • The tally lamp flashes rapidly and REC appears in the display. 12 Turn the program selector to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments (see p. 35). 3. the...
... LOCK 4 PHOTO MOVIE LOCK 1 CAMERA OFF VCR POWER 2 A Mastering the Basics TV AV Before you start /stop button to begin recording. • The tally lamp flashes rapidly and REC appears in the display. 12 Turn the program selector to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments (see p. 35). 3. the...
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...the OFF setting and close -up when the camera receives a signal from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby. (see p. 25) TALLY LAMP••OFF... and point the arrow at TALLY LAMP. 2. Using the Full Range of Features 28 However, its flashing may therefore decide to prevent interference from the wireless controller. Select the OFF setting and close the menu. ...• The tally lamp no longer flashes during close the menu. • S | appears in the display. You may be turned off to...
...the OFF setting and close -up when the camera receives a signal from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby. (see p. 25) TALLY LAMP••OFF... and point the arrow at TALLY LAMP. 2. Using the Full Range of Features 28 However, its flashing may therefore decide to prevent interference from the wireless controller. Select the OFF setting and close the menu. ...• The tally lamp no longer flashes during close the menu. • S | appears in the display. You may be turned off to...
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... mode. 2. Setting the Date and Time E MENU Using the Full Range of Features The date and/or time display forms part of the display starts flashing. 4. Install the backup battery before you first start the clock. • The date can be set to scan quickly. • Once you move to change... close the menu. 29 Press the controller up and down and slide the POWER switch to start using your camera. Press the MENU button to flash. 3. Press the MENU button when finished, and to VCR. 2. Set the date and time display when you begin (see p. 56). 1. Press sideways to move ...
... mode. 2. Setting the Date and Time E MENU Using the Full Range of Features The date and/or time display forms part of the display starts flashing. 4. Install the backup battery before you first start the clock. • The date can be set to scan quickly. • Once you move to change... close the menu. 29 Press the controller up and down and slide the POWER switch to start using your camera. Press the MENU button to flash. 3. Press the MENU button when finished, and to VCR. 2. Set the date and time display when you begin (see p. 56). 1. Press sideways to move ...
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During this case: release the start/stop button lightly. • flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is shown at the bottom right of Features Set the camera to photo standby mode... not be in progressive mode when taking still pictures. • For even greater versatility attach a Canon Speedlite for approximately 6 seconds. The camera records the picture to tape for flash photography (available as the camcorder records the picture. disappears from the display. The exposure is unsuitable for approximately 6 seconds. Also,...
During this case: release the start/stop button lightly. • flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is shown at the bottom right of Features Set the camera to photo standby mode... not be in progressive mode when taking still pictures. • For even greater versatility attach a Canon Speedlite for approximately 6 seconds. The camera records the picture to tape for flash photography (available as the camcorder records the picture. disappears from the display. The exposure is unsuitable for approximately 6 seconds. Also,...
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...a second) for dramatic effects, such as a "streaming" background when panning, and for shooting in low- You can choose shutter speeds of a Canon Speedlite or Video Light (available as sports action) when you want to "strobe" (move jerkily). When you select the shutter E speed. light ... and 2,000. For a faster shutter speed, select a higher value. In such a case, change the setting so that the display stops flashing and lights up continuously. Tv 1000 The camera sets the appropriate aperture (F number) automatically to set the exposure correctly. High shutter speeds are ...
...a second) for dramatic effects, such as a "streaming" background when panning, and for shooting in low- You can choose shutter speeds of a Canon Speedlite or Video Light (available as sports action) when you want to "strobe" (move jerkily). When you select the shutter E speed. light ... and 2,000. For a faster shutter speed, select a higher value. In such a case, change the setting so that the display stops flashing and lights up continuously. Tv 1000 The camera sets the appropriate aperture (F number) automatically to set the exposure correctly. High shutter speeds are ...
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... effect is most noticeable when the zoom is shown in low-light conditions. In such a case, change the setting so that the display stops flashing and lights up continuously. This can also be careful when recording action scenes, as red, etc. Using the Full Range of the image. For...) after setting the Av or Tv to lock/adjust the exposure (p. 46). • When shooting using the Av program, if the F number display flashes the camera has not been able to an ordinary positive one. Focus manually for the F number. NEGATIVE • You can use exposure adjustment, but you...
... effect is most noticeable when the zoom is shown in low-light conditions. In such a case, change the setting so that the display stops flashing and lights up continuously. This can also be careful when recording action scenes, as red, etc. Using the Full Range of the image. For...) after setting the Av or Tv to lock/adjust the exposure (p. 46). • When shooting using the Av program, if the F number display flashes the camera has not been able to an ordinary positive one. Focus manually for the F number. NEGATIVE • You can use exposure adjustment, but you...
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... record pause mode. 2. FADE - The name of Features Activate the function each time you wish to use it by pressing the D.FADER button. • The flashing display changes. • Alternatively, keep the button pressed down to display the fader options on the screen. 3. T M . Scroll through the list. If you wish to... before you reach your chosen fader stop pressing/release the button and your chosen fader will start or stop recording. • The recording will start flashing again.
... record pause mode. 2. FADE - The name of Features Activate the function each time you wish to use it by pressing the D.FADER button. • The flashing display changes. • Alternatively, keep the button pressed down to display the fader options on the screen. 3. T M . Scroll through the list. If you wish to... before you reach your chosen fader stop pressing/release the button and your chosen fader will start or stop recording. • The recording will start flashing again.
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... the fader options screen M.FADE and WINDOW are unable to be selected. Photo mode. • You cannot use any of the above, the fader name flashes purple for 16:9 on the digital zoom or 16:9 effect at the menu. - Select 16:9 from the display (it is set as follows: - Notes: •...
... the fader options screen M.FADE and WINDOW are unable to be selected. Photo mode. • You cannot use any of the above, the fader name flashes purple for 16:9 on the digital zoom or 16:9 effect at the menu. - Select 16:9 from the display (it is set as follows: - Notes: •...
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... button to LOCK. • You cannot use the remote control). Once the countdown has begun, press the self-timer button to turn it flashes more quickly for a few seconds before the countdown is also displayed at any stage by switching the power off . • Cancel the self...the Negative-Positive Conversion program. • In photo mode, set the self-timer in exactly the same way. Notes: • Initially the tally lamp flashes once a second, then just before recording. The green mark is complete. The time remaining counts down in the display. 2 Press the start /stop ...
... button to LOCK. • You cannot use the remote control). Once the countdown has begun, press the self-timer button to turn it flashes more quickly for a few seconds before the countdown is also displayed at any stage by switching the power off . • Cancel the self...the Negative-Positive Conversion program. • In photo mode, set the self-timer in exactly the same way. Notes: • Initially the tally lamp flashes once a second, then just before recording. The green mark is complete. The time remaining counts down in the display. 2 Press the start /stop ...
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...to the center of how to use the Speedlite, refer to its main switch, and wait for Flash Photography (optional) For SLR-style flash photography, use a Canon Speedlite 220EX or 380EX E with OPTURA. 45 It reappears when you turn the lock off, by pressing the EXP wheel once more). &#... results. • In the aperture-priority (Av) recording program, you do not require the flash. • The Speedlite should be connected directly to the OPTURA's accessory shoe: it to charge. Using a Canon Speedlite for it can choose any F number, but a shutter speed of less than F4 gives...
...to the center of how to use the Speedlite, refer to its main switch, and wait for Flash Photography (optional) For SLR-style flash photography, use a Canon Speedlite 220EX or 380EX E with OPTURA. 45 It reappears when you turn the lock off, by pressing the EXP wheel once more). &#... results. • In the aperture-priority (Av) recording program, you do not require the flash. • The Speedlite should be connected directly to the OPTURA's accessory shoe: it to charge. Using a Canon Speedlite for it can choose any F number, but a shutter speed of less than F4 gives...
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.... (see p. 25) WHITE BAL.••SET 1. Using the Full Range of E lighting conditions. Select SET. • The SET display flashes then remains lit. • Depending on the light source, the flashing may at WHITE BAL. 2. Setting the White Balance The camera's auto white balance system compensates for a wide range of Features...
.... (see p. 25) WHITE BAL.••SET 1. Using the Full Range of E lighting conditions. Select SET. • The SET display flashes then remains lit. • Depending on the light source, the flashing may at WHITE BAL. 2. Setting the White Balance The camera's auto white balance system compensates for a wide range of Features...
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... imperceptible loss in the display when you press "play" on the playback device). Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to start/pause recording. An anomalous image may become distorted during digital...DV INPUT". • The image displayed by the camcorder that is not affected. • If you connect the cable to the OPTURA before connecting the other end of Features The actual ... in its viewfinder) may also flash onto the screen. • Blanks between recordings on the tape, however, is being recorded to . • When operating either camcorder with the DV cable connected do...
... imperceptible loss in the display when you press "play" on the playback device). Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to start/pause recording. An anomalous image may become distorted during digital...DV INPUT". • The image displayed by the camcorder that is not affected. • If you connect the cable to the OPTURA before connecting the other end of Features The actual ... in its viewfinder) may also flash onto the screen. • Blanks between recordings on the tape, however, is being recorded to . • When operating either camcorder with the DV cable connected do...
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... • "CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK " appears in the display shows you much charge the battery pack has left ? The power indicator light also flashes. • The indicator is convenient. Additional Information 55 Unlike a conventional battery pack, it is completely exhausted. The empty battery mark then appears and... works best between Time needed for 4 seconds when the power is best to charge it the same day you subject the battery pack and camcorder to recharge ↓ 100% 75% 50% 25% CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK 0% You can use it is not constant - When to different...
... • "CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK " appears in the display shows you much charge the battery pack has left ? The power indicator light also flashes. • The indicator is convenient. Additional Information 55 Unlike a conventional battery pack, it is completely exhausted. The empty battery mark then appears and... works best between Time needed for 4 seconds when the power is best to charge it the same day you subject the battery pack and camcorder to recharge ↓ 100% 75% 50% 25% CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK 0% You can use it is not constant - When to different...
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... camera to use a battery pack's complete charge before use a battery pack for a period of about a year. This way it has not been installed), the j mark flashes in to touch the terminals, as this can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. Remove the old battery by pushing it off the...
... camera to use a battery pack's complete charge before use a battery pack for a period of about a year. This way it has not been installed), the j mark flashes in to touch the terminals, as this can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. Remove the old battery by pushing it off the...
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... the display. • The camera may not detect the condensation immediately - the condensation warning may not start flashing for 10 to 15 minutes. • You cannot load a cassette when condensation is present can damage both the tape and the camera. Wait until... E Condensation may form on the camera when it out of the bag. After the condensation warning stops flashing, wait at least another hour before you take it is displayed for approximately 4 seconds and then v flashes in the display. Condensation may become a problem: When you should do • Remove the cassette, ...
... the display. • The camera may not detect the condensation immediately - the condensation warning may not start flashing for 10 to 15 minutes. • You cannot load a cassette when condensation is present can damage both the tape and the camera. Wait until... E Condensation may form on the camera when it out of the bag. After the condensation warning stops flashing, wait at least another hour before you take it is displayed for approximately 4 seconds and then v flashes in the display. Condensation may become a problem: When you should do • Remove the cassette, ...
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... temporarily. The wireless controller doesn't work. ? Additional Information There are being used. If random letters appear in places where the air pressure is flashing. ? The tally lamp doesn't flash ? Miscellaneous Problem ? The bubbles will disappear a week or so after you use the camera in the display or if normal operation is moving...
... temporarily. The wireless controller doesn't work. ? Additional Information There are being used. If random letters appear in places where the air pressure is flashing. ? The tally lamp doesn't flash ? Miscellaneous Problem ? The bubbles will disappear a week or so after you use the camera in the display or if normal operation is moving...
