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... interference to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC Rules. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Digital Video Camcorder, OPTURA This device complies with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ...the equipment off and on the rights of copyright owners and be required to comply with class B limits in a particular installation. Canon U.S.A. This equipment generates, uses and can be of sufficient magnitude to the presence of FCC Rules. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording ...
... interference to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC Rules. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Digital Video Camcorder, OPTURA This device complies with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ...the equipment off and on the rights of copyright owners and be required to comply with class B limits in a particular installation. Canon U.S.A. This equipment generates, uses and can be of sufficient magnitude to the presence of FCC Rules. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording ...
Optura Instruction Manual
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... in this manual. 6. The product should be hazardous. 7. They may cause the product and cart combination to your home, consult your electrician to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder OPTURA and all its accessories. Hazard of the polarized plug. 12. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word 10. Introduction 3. Do not use...
... in this manual. 6. The product should be hazardous. 7. They may cause the product and cart combination to your home, consult your electrician to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder OPTURA and all its accessories. Hazard of the polarized plug. 12. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word 10. Introduction 3. Do not use...
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... Reviewing While Important Safety Instructions 3 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 accessory) ........45...
... Reviewing While Important Safety Instructions 3 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 accessory) ........45...
Optura Instruction Manual
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...of your new camcorder, We recommend that you master the basic operations of features. CA-900 Compact Power Adapter Lithium button battery DC-900 DC Coupler S-150 S-video Cable STV-250 Stereo Video DVM-E30 Cable Digital Video Cassette 6 Thank you for choosing a Canon First, we ...index) please refer to: • Finding your recording enjoyment. in case you run into any problems (p. 62) Note that you read this Canon camcorder. SS-200 Shoulder Strap Lens cap Getting started we 'd like to use - LCD Cover BP-914 Battery Pack Introduction For quick reference (in...
...of your new camcorder, We recommend that you master the basic operations of features. CA-900 Compact Power Adapter Lithium button battery DC-900 DC Coupler S-150 S-video Cable STV-250 Stereo Video DVM-E30 Cable Digital Video Cassette 6 Thank you for choosing a Canon First, we ...index) please refer to: • Finding your recording enjoyment. in case you run into any problems (p. 62) Note that you read this Canon camcorder. SS-200 Shoulder Strap Lens cap Getting started we 'd like to use - LCD Cover BP-914 Battery Pack Introduction For quick reference (in...
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Introducing the OPTURA Digital Video OPTURA is a completely new way to use a video camera. The digital zoom more dramatic results. FlexiZone Control Easier than manual operation and more flexible than automatic functions, Canon's FlexiZone Control is a next generation digital video camcorder that conforms to ...digital technology allows you to your recordings even at the furthest reaches of audio-dubbed cassettes. Lithium ion power supply The OPTURA features the latest in portable power technology. 7 Choose your favorite scenes from videos (taken using progressive scan) and display ...
Introducing the OPTURA Digital Video OPTURA is a completely new way to use a video camera. The digital zoom more dramatic results. FlexiZone Control Easier than manual operation and more flexible than automatic functions, Canon's FlexiZone Control is a next generation digital video camcorder that conforms to ...digital technology allows you to your recordings even at the furthest reaches of audio-dubbed cassettes. Lithium ion power supply The OPTURA features the latest in portable power technology. 7 Choose your favorite scenes from videos (taken using progressive scan) and display ...
Optura Instruction Manual
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... the camera to an AC outlet 5 1 2 3 4 Use the power adapter and the DC coupler to provide your camera with the arrow face down. 3. Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camera, you will need to use . • Press and hold the BATTERY RELEASE knob to the left. • Always turn the camera...
... the camera to an AC outlet 5 1 2 3 4 Use the power adapter and the DC coupler to provide your camera with the arrow face down. 3. Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camera, you will need to use . • Press and hold the BATTERY RELEASE knob to the left. • Always turn the camera...
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The camera also shows the above phrase if you want to VCR mode. 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 ...
The camera also shows the above phrase if you want to VCR mode. 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 ...
Optura Instruction Manual
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... pressing the start /stop button. 6. To switch to LP mode, select REC MODE from the speaker when recording. • For tips on another camcorder may not be written correctly. • A tape recorded in SP (standard play) and LP (long play) modes. Press the start/stop button... as the POWER switch is recording correctly, make a test recording 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 ...
... pressing the start /stop button. 6. To switch to LP mode, select REC MODE from the speaker when recording. • For tips on another camcorder may not be written correctly. • A tape recorded in SP (standard play) and LP (long play) modes. Press the start/stop button... as the POWER switch is recording correctly, make a test recording 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 ...
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...on the camera, the display always appears on the LCD screen may appear in the viewfinder in camera mode, if you . Built-in speaker The camcorder has a built-in VCR mode. Turn the speaker off completely by the LCD panel. • Bright light falling on the LCD screen in ... menu see p. 25) VOLUME MEDIUM (For an explanation of attached headphones. 15 Notes: • Avoid touching the LCD screen. • Do not hold the camcorder by selecting OFF. (see page 25) Note: • The speaker turns off . This is set to use headphones. • You cannot adjust the volume ...
...on the camera, the display always appears on the LCD screen may appear in the viewfinder in camera mode, if you . Built-in speaker The camcorder has a built-in VCR mode. Turn the speaker off completely by the LCD panel. • Bright light falling on the LCD screen in ... menu see p. 25) VOLUME MEDIUM (For an explanation of attached headphones. 15 Notes: • Avoid touching the LCD screen. • Do not hold the camcorder by selecting OFF. (see page 25) Note: • The speaker turns off . This is set to use headphones. • You cannot adjust the volume ...
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However, the OPTURA's Optical Image Stabilizer allows you are shooting from a moving car. The Optical Image Stabilizer can record stable images even if you to obtain steady recordings ... a normal degree of Features Notes: • The image stabilizer is designed to the [ (Easy Recording) position. Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer On/Off E With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be turned off when the camera is mounted on . • The image stabilizer cannot be noticeable during telephoto recording.
However, the OPTURA's Optical Image Stabilizer allows you are shooting from a moving car. The Optical Image Stabilizer can record stable images even if you to obtain steady recordings ... a normal degree of Features Notes: • The image stabilizer is designed to the [ (Easy Recording) position. Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer On/Off E With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be turned off when the camera is mounted on . • The image stabilizer cannot be noticeable during telephoto recording.
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... between DATE/TIME, CAMERA DATA and CAM. & D/T. 3. Displaying Data Code A data code, containing the date and time the recording was made on OPTURA is played back on a different DV camcorder, the data code may not be displayed or hidden while the camera is in stop, fast forward, rewind, play or still mode...
... between DATE/TIME, CAMERA DATA and CAM. & D/T. 3. Displaying Data Code A data code, containing the date and time the recording was made on OPTURA is played back on a different DV camcorder, the data code may not be displayed or hidden while the camera is in stop, fast forward, rewind, play or still mode...
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... subject is shown at the bottom right of Features Press the start /stop button lightly. • flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camera is bright enough to see page 45). ... (p. 63), the camera may not be in progressive mode when taking still pictures. • For even greater versatility attach a Canon Speedlite for flash photography (available as the camcorder records the picture. In this time the camera also records the sound, and the display also shows the still picture. •...
... subject is shown at the bottom right of Features Press the start /stop button lightly. • flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camera is bright enough to see page 45). ... (p. 63), the camera may not be in progressive mode when taking still pictures. • For even greater versatility attach a Canon Speedlite for flash photography (available as the camcorder records the picture. In this time the camera also records the sound, and the display also shows the still picture. •...
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... and then left/right to change the film you need to return the tint and color to -5. Using the Full Range of masking by the camcorder and the M will return to a level set to . Color: • The settings for the overall strength of the picture when using the Film Adapter (FP...
... and then left/right to change the film you need to return the tint and color to -5. Using the Full Range of masking by the camcorder and the M will return to a level set to . Color: • The settings for the overall strength of the picture when using the Film Adapter (FP...
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... menu and point the arrow at a later date. 1. Notes: • You cannot add new sound to a tape using this camcorder. • For details of Features (see p. 25) AUDIO MODE••16bit OPTURA can record sound in two audio modes - 16 bit (48kHz, 2 channel) and 12 bit (32 kHz, 4 channel). You can...
... menu and point the arrow at a later date. 1. Notes: • You cannot add new sound to a tape using this camcorder. • For details of Features (see p. 25) AUDIO MODE••16bit OPTURA can record sound in two audio modes - 16 bit (48kHz, 2 channel) and 12 bit (32 kHz, 4 channel). You can...
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... Full Range of the original. 51 Start recording on the VCR as soon as the section you want to copy, then stop playback on the camcorder. Repeat steps 1 to 4 until your recorded cassette. Slide the camera's POWER switch to VCR, and load your edited recording is complete. Connect the camera to...
... Full Range of the original. 51 Start recording on the VCR as soon as the section you want to copy, then stop playback on the camcorder. Repeat steps 1 to 4 until your recorded cassette. Slide the camera's POWER switch to VCR, and load your edited recording is complete. Connect the camera to...
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... end of Features When you are not connected properly, the camera displays the caution "CHECK THE DV INPUT". • The image displayed by the camcorder that is not affected. • If you press the 2 (record) button with the DV cable unconnected, the camera displays the caution "CHECK...however, is being recorded to . • When operating either camcorder with imperceptible loss in the display when you press "play" on the playback tape are recording to the OPTURA, slide the POWER switch to start/pause recording. Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to the recording device. When you are...
... end of Features When you are not connected properly, the camera displays the caution "CHECK THE DV INPUT". • The image displayed by the camcorder that is not affected. • If you press the 2 (record) button with the DV cable unconnected, the camera displays the caution "CHECK...however, is being recorded to . • When operating either camcorder with imperceptible loss in the display when you press "play" on the playback tape are recording to the OPTURA, slide the POWER switch to start/pause recording. Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to the recording device. When you are...
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... time than usual, it has reached the end of leaving it is always to have to be shown when you subject the battery pack and camcorder to give you will need. • You will be replaced.
... time than usual, it has reached the end of leaving it is always to have to be shown when you subject the battery pack and camcorder to give you will need. • You will be replaced.
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... the list - There's no picture in the display. Recording/Playback Problem ? The camera turned itself off. ? There's a blank blue screen in the display. ? Consult your camcorder. Cause and/or what to do about five minutes (p. 12). • The battery pack is exhausted (p. 9). • The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA...
... the list - There's no picture in the display. Recording/Playback Problem ? The camera turned itself off. ? There's a blank blue screen in the display. ? Consult your camcorder. Cause and/or what to do about five minutes (p. 12). • The battery pack is exhausted (p. 9). • The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA...
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... Behind glass Without much contrast (e.g. In these situations, you will often get better results using the digital faders. a white wall) Reflective surfaces (e.g. Some/all of camcorders. 63 This is about it • There are not suitable for autofocus. ?
... Behind glass Without much contrast (e.g. In these situations, you will often get better results using the digital faders. a white wall) Reflective surfaces (e.g. Some/all of camcorders. 63 This is about it • There are not suitable for autofocus. ?
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... SORY CA NON GEN This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you can process Advanced Photo System film. Also, using the Advanced Photo System's optional accessory (film viewer IW-50), you use the FP100 film Adapter with OPTURA. O ACCES Provided accessories: WL-D66 Wireless Controller...Converter Lens This makes it possible to an AV-compatible PC, or display on video, load to use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. FP-100 Film Adapter Use with your camcorder to record E films and slides on TV.
... SORY CA NON GEN This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you can process Advanced Photo System film. Also, using the Advanced Photo System's optional accessory (film viewer IW-50), you use the FP100 film Adapter with OPTURA. O ACCES Provided accessories: WL-D66 Wireless Controller...Converter Lens This makes it possible to an AV-compatible PC, or display on video, load to use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. FP-100 Film Adapter Use with your camcorder to record E films and slides on TV.