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... to alert the user to persons. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to constitute a risk of FCC Rules. However, there is no guarantee that to which the receiver is subject to radio...against harmful interference in Subpart B of Part 15 of electric shock to the presence of the FCC Rules. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Digital Video Camcorder, ULTURA and Compact Power Adapter, CA-500A This device complies with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to...
... to alert the user to persons. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to constitute a risk of FCC Rules. However, there is no guarantee that to which the receiver is subject to radio...against harmful interference in Subpart B of Part 15 of electric shock to the presence of the FCC Rules. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Digital Video Camcorder, ULTURA and Compact Power Adapter, CA-500A This device complies with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to...
Ultura Instruction Manual
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... are not likely to the product, be operated only from the wall outlet before the product is grounded so as battery power, refer to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ULTURA and all its accessories. Retain Instructions - Regarding other ). All operating and maintenance instructions should be routed so that they may fall, causing serious injury...
... are not likely to the product, be operated only from the wall outlet before the product is grounded so as battery power, refer to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ULTURA and all its accessories. Retain Instructions - Regarding other ). All operating and maintenance instructions should be routed so that they may fall, causing serious injury...
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... the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. When the product exhibits a distinct change in 17. replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that are required, be located in a fire or electric shock. Servicing - Damage Requiring Service - When the power-supply cord or plug is left unattended...
... the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. When the product exhibits a distinct change in 17. replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that are required, be located in a fire or electric shock. Servicing - Damage Requiring Service - When the power-supply cord or plug is left unattended...
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... No. 5 Contents Introduction Using the Various Recording Programs 41 E Important Usage Instructions 2 Using Digital Effects 45 IMPORTANT SAFETY Audio Recording 48 INSTRUCTIONS 3 Setting the Self-Timer 50 Thank you for Choosing a Canon Camcorder 6 ~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~ Introducing the ULTURA 7 Adjusting Focus Manually 51 Mastering the Basics Adjusting Exposure Manually 53 Setting the White...
... No. 5 Contents Introduction Using the Various Recording Programs 41 E Important Usage Instructions 2 Using Digital Effects 45 IMPORTANT SAFETY Audio Recording 48 INSTRUCTIONS 3 Setting the Self-Timer 50 Thank you for Choosing a Canon Camcorder 6 ~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~ Introducing the ULTURA 7 Adjusting Focus Manually 51 Mastering the Basics Adjusting Exposure Manually 53 Setting the White...
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... quick reference (in case you run into any problems (p. 83) Note that you read this Canon camcorder. in addition to the contents and index) please refer to: • Finding Your Way Around ULTURA (p. 91) • Screen Displays (p. 94) • Troubleshooting - you will soon be making...150 S-video Cable STV-250 Stereo Video Digital Video Cassette Cable 6 Its following accessories: advanced technology makes it very easy to use its full range of the camcorder first, before moving on the camcorder itself e.g. Thank you for Choosing a Canon Camcorder First, we'd like to thank you for...
... quick reference (in case you run into any problems (p. 83) Note that you read this Canon camcorder. in addition to the contents and index) please refer to: • Finding Your Way Around ULTURA (p. 91) • Screen Displays (p. 94) • Troubleshooting - you will soon be making...150 S-video Cable STV-250 Stereo Video Digital Video Cassette Cable 6 Its following accessories: advanced technology makes it very easy to use its full range of the camcorder first, before moving on the camcorder itself e.g. Thank you for Choosing a Canon Camcorder First, we'd like to thank you for...
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... results. Introducing the ULTURA Digital Video FlexiZone Control E ULTURA is a next Easier than automatic to the new digital video functions, Canon's D standard to give innovative FlexiZone you to shoot colorful, well composed video. Internal charging ULTURA charges a battery pack internally, smoothing the transition between charging and shooting, and allowing for even more camcorder that conforms to capture...
... results. Introducing the ULTURA Digital Video FlexiZone Control E ULTURA is a next Easier than automatic to the new digital video functions, Canon's D standard to give innovative FlexiZone you to shoot colorful, well composed video. Internal charging ULTURA charges a battery pack internally, smoothing the transition between charging and shooting, and allowing for even more camcorder that conforms to capture...
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...; 49 mm) Weight 4 1/2 oz (130g) Weight and dimensions are approximate. Subject to the nearest authorized Canon Service Center and have it to change without notice. move the adapter away from an AC outlet. 1. Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camera, you will need to use . • Always turn the camera off before...
...; 49 mm) Weight 4 1/2 oz (130g) Weight and dimensions are approximate. Subject to the nearest authorized Canon Service Center and have it to change without notice. move the adapter away from an AC outlet. 1. Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camera, you will need to use . • Always turn the camera off before...
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Plug the adapter into an AC outlet. • The charge indicator flashes red to show that it is complete, disconnect the power adapter. 6. The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is fully charged. • Charging will take place when the camera is in stop mode during VCR mode, or the power is in camera mode. When charging is between 50% and 75% charged. Charging and attaching the battery pack 4 2 3 E 6 Mastering the Basics Your battery pack was partially charged before it clicks into place, then close the battery cover. 4. Remove the battery pack after use. ...
Plug the adapter into an AC outlet. • The charge indicator flashes red to show that it is complete, disconnect the power adapter. 6. The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is fully charged. • Charging will take place when the camera is in stop mode during VCR mode, or the power is in camera mode. When charging is between 50% and 75% charged. Charging and attaching the battery pack 4 2 3 E 6 Mastering the Basics Your battery pack was partially charged before it clicks into place, then close the battery cover. 4. Remove the battery pack after use. ...
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Press the EJECT I button and wait for the cassette compartment to close . 6. Click the cover back into place. * D is a trade mark Notes: • After loading a cassette, use record search (p. 40) to find the point where you have inserted a power source. 2. Load or unload the cassette. • Insert the cassette gently with the window facing out. • Remove the cassette by pulling it to close the cover. • Do not leave the cassette in the camera after use videocassettes marked with the cassette compartment while it is not loaded, v flashes in the back of the cassette...
Press the EJECT I button and wait for the cassette compartment to close . 6. Click the cover back into place. * D is a trade mark Notes: • After loading a cassette, use record search (p. 40) to find the point where you have inserted a power source. 2. Load or unload the cassette. • Insert the cassette gently with the window facing out. • Remove the cassette by pulling it to close the cover. • Do not leave the cassette in the camera after use videocassettes marked with the cassette compartment while it is not loaded, v flashes in the back of the cassette...
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... the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole. (This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF.) If you load this camcorder. 11 do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape itself. • Do not use the cassette memory function with this cassette and... put the camera in record pause mode (p. 12), "THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION" is closed. they may damage the camcorder. • Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette or cover them upright. • A cassette with metal plated terminals may cause internal...
... the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole. (This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF.) If you load this camcorder. 11 do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape itself. • Do not use the cassette memory function with this cassette and... put the camera in record pause mode (p. 12), "THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION" is closed. they may damage the camcorder. • Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette or cover them upright. • A cassette with metal plated terminals may cause internal...
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the camera is convenient to use the start/stop button to begin recording. • The tally lamp flashes rapidly and REC appears in the display. • It is now in "record pause mode." • The camera will turn the standby lever to LOCK and back again, or set the date and time display (p. 31). It allows you completed the following steps? • Attached a power source (p. 8). • Loaded a cassette (p. 10). • Removed the lens cap and fastened the grip belt (p. 74). • Chosen the display: viewfinder or LCD screen (p. 16) • Adjusted the viewfinder (as applicable...
the camera is convenient to use the start/stop button to begin recording. • The tally lamp flashes rapidly and REC appears in the display. • It is now in "record pause mode." • The camera will turn the standby lever to LOCK and back again, or set the date and time display (p. 31). It allows you completed the following steps? • Attached a power source (p. 8). • Loaded a cassette (p. 10). • Removed the lens cap and fastened the grip belt (p. 74). • Chosen the display: viewfinder or LCD screen (p. 16) • Adjusted the viewfinder (as applicable...
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...the camera on how to 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. • To close -up recording, or when recording through glass. Notes: • In addition ...recording programs. Slide the POWER switch to the Q position to give you access to these recording programs (p. 41) and also to the digital effects (p. 45). • To check that the camera is also useful when you can stop and restart recording as often as you ...
...the camera on how to 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. • To close -up recording, or when recording through glass. Notes: • In addition ...recording programs. Slide the POWER switch to the Q position to give you access to these recording programs (p. 41) and also to the digital effects (p. 45). • To check that the camera is also useful when you can stop and restart recording as often as you ...
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Mosaic-like noise may appear in the image and the sound may be written correctly. • A tape recorded in LP mode on other digital equipment may produce mosaiclike noise and the sound may become distorted when played back on how to use the menus, refer to page 26). (see p. ... the camera to LP mode, select REC MODE from the camera or VCR menu, select LP and then close the menu (for instructions on this camcorder, and vice versa. LP extends tape usage by 1.5 times. Changing the recording mode (SP/LP) E You can record and play back a tape in both modes...
Mosaic-like noise may appear in the image and the sound may be written correctly. • A tape recorded in LP mode on other digital equipment may produce mosaiclike noise and the sound may become distorted when played back on how to use the menus, refer to page 26). (see p. ... the camera to LP mode, select REC MODE from the camera or VCR menu, select LP and then close the menu (for instructions on this camcorder, and vice versa. LP extends tape usage by 1.5 times. Changing the recording mode (SP/LP) E You can record and play back a tape in both modes...
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...menu see page 26) The zoom control continues to work as possible to your subject, keep the zoom at the wide-angle position. When the digital zoom is set to 320× zoom, the zoom indicator extends again (a darker blue). 15 the camera automatically switches between 1× and 64... the zoom speed.) The T and W buttons on the wireless controller adjust the picture angle, but not the zoom speed. 64×/320× digital zoom Turn the digital zoom on a subject as close as 3/8 in (1 cm). • Image resolution decreases the further you want to get as close as usual.
...menu see page 26) The zoom control continues to work as possible to your subject, keep the zoom at the wide-angle position. When the digital zoom is set to 320× zoom, the zoom indicator extends again (a darker blue). 15 the camera automatically switches between 1× and 64... the zoom speed.) The T and W buttons on the wireless controller adjust the picture angle, but not the zoom speed. 64×/320× digital zoom Turn the digital zoom on a subject as close as 3/8 in (1 cm). • Image resolution decreases the further you want to get as close as usual.
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... on . About the LCD Viewfinder/Screen The LCD screen built into place, before attempting to view the image. This is a high precision product. In this camcorder is not a malfunction of light (red, blue or green) may cause glare that faces in a window. Notes: • Avoid touching the LCD screen when moving...
... on . About the LCD Viewfinder/Screen The LCD screen built into place, before attempting to view the image. This is a high precision product. In this camcorder is not a malfunction of light (red, blue or green) may cause glare that faces in a window. Notes: • Avoid touching the LCD screen when moving...
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... adjustment - Menu* - Program AE* * Except when the LCD screen is unaffected. • During "monitor recording", the recording time and remaining tape indicators disappear. Shutter speed* - Digital effects* - Note: • During "mirror mode recording", you choose the mirror-on ) or not (mirror off) from the camera menu. (see page 26) Mastering the...
... adjustment - Menu* - Program AE* * Except when the LCD screen is unaffected. • During "monitor recording", the recording time and remaining tape indicators disappear. Shutter speed* - Digital effects* - Note: • During "mirror mode recording", you choose the mirror-on ) or not (mirror off) from the camera menu. (see page 26) Mastering the...
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... display to indicate the current volume. • You can review the sound track alongside the picture during playback. Mastering the Basics Built-in speaker The camcorder has a built-in speaker so you turn off and back on again.
... display to indicate the current volume. • You can review the sound track alongside the picture during playback. Mastering the Basics Built-in speaker The camcorder has a built-in speaker so you turn off and back on again.
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...; The power indicator lights up . • When the LCD screen 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. 19 To play back a tape, it exposes the hole (the switch position is usually labeled SAVE or...
...; The power indicator lights up . • When the LCD screen 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. 19 To play back a tape, it exposes the hole (the switch position is usually labeled SAVE or...
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The camera automatically goes into stop mode after about 9.5 times normal speed, press and hold the FF 1 button during normal playback or press and hold the REW ` button during normal fast forward. Mastering the Basics Other playback modes E Playback pause Press the PAUSE a button. Fast forward playback To play back the recording at about 9.5 times normal speed, press and hold the REW ` button during normal playback or press and hold the FF 1 button during normal rewind. 20 To resume normal playback, press it again, or press the PLAY e button. Rewind playback For reverse ...
The camera automatically goes into stop mode after about 9.5 times normal speed, press and hold the FF 1 button during normal playback or press and hold the REW ` button during normal fast forward. Mastering the Basics Other playback modes E Playback pause Press the PAUSE a button. Fast forward playback To play back the recording at about 9.5 times normal speed, press and hold the REW ` button during normal playback or press and hold the FF 1 button during normal rewind. 20 To resume normal playback, press it again, or press the PLAY e button. Rewind playback For reverse ...
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Reverse Playback To play back frame by frame, press the -/4a button or turn the command dial (on the screen during normal playback. Forward ×2 Playback Press the ×2 button during normal playback. Press and hold -/4a to normal playback. Slow Forward Playback To play back at about 1/5 normal speed, press the -/4a button and then the SLOW M button during playback pause. Press the PLAY e button to return to play back in reverse continuously. Frame Reverse To play back frame by frame in reverse frame by frame, press the +/ae button or turn the command dial (...
Reverse Playback To play back frame by frame, press the -/4a button or turn the command dial (on the screen during normal playback. Forward ×2 Playback Press the ×2 button during normal playback. Press and hold -/4a to normal playback. Slow Forward Playback To play back at about 1/5 normal speed, press the -/4a button and then the SLOW M button during playback pause. Press the PLAY e button to return to play back in reverse continuously. Frame Reverse To play back frame by frame in reverse frame by frame, press the +/ae button or turn the command dial (...