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PUB . DIM - 551 CauOll Digital video camcorder Instruction Manual Camescope viddo num _ rique Manuel d'instruction Videocdmara digital Manual de Instrucciones LUYA 50 I / . i . i _ rgt _ , Cassette BUBEI _ J _ " miller
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WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK , DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE . WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE , USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY . Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the COPYRIGHT WARNING : rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws . Digital Video Camcorder , ELURA50 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 interference , and ( 2 ) this device must accept any interference received , including interference that may cruse undesired operafJon ! Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device , pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules . These timif _ are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmte ] interference in a resideotiat festetlation This equipment generates , USeS and can radiate radio frequency energy and , if not insta ] fed and use in accordance with the instructions , may caus _ harmful interfe _ nce to radio communica _ ons However , the _ is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular festzJ ] ation if this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or N telewsfen reception , which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by One Or more Of the folfewfeg measures : • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna . • increase the separstJon between the equipment and receiver ¸ • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif ferent from that to which the receiver is connected . • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help . Use of shielded cabfe is requirerf to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rufes . De not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the man uaJ If such changes or modifica _ ons should be made , you could be required to stop operation of the equipment ¸ Canon US . A lnc One Canon Pfeza , Lake Success , NY 11042 , USA Tel No ( 516 ) 328 = 5600 TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK , MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT , CAUTION : FULLY INSERT . The [ ighfeing flash with arrowhead Important Warning symbcl , within an equilateral IriangSe , is i _ ended to aled fee user to the presence of unfesL _ lated " dangerous vof _ age " within lhe product's enclosure , feat may be of sofficfe _ magnilude _ o constitute a risk of e ] ecl _ c shock to persons ¸ TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC CAUTION : The exclamation peinb within an SHOCK , DO NOT REMOVE COVER ( OR equilateral triangSe , is intended Io afert | BACK ) . NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS Ihe user to the presence of impotte _ operating and maintenance ( selvicing ) QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL , instructions in the literature / INSIDE " REFER SERVICING TO I accompaay _ ng the product ¸ 2
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t 0 . Power Sources - - The CA * PSTO0 th these safety instructions the word Compact Power Adapter should be " product _ ' refers to the Canon Digita _ Video Camcorder ELURA50 A and all its operated onty from the type of power accessories . source indicated on the marking label . If you are not sure of the type of power 1 . Read Instructions - - All the safety and supply to your home , consult your operating instructions should be read product dealer or local power company . before the product is operated . Regarding other power sources such as battery power , refer to instructions in this 2 . Retain thstructions - - The safety aod manual . operating instructions should be retained for future reference . 11 . Polarization - - The CA - PS700 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with a 3 . Heed Warnings - - All warnings on the polarized 2 - prong plug ( a plug having product and in the operating instructions one blade wider than the other ) . shoutd be adhered to . The 2 - prong polarized plug will fit into 4 . Follow thstructions - - All operating aod the power outlet only one way . This is a maintenance instructions should be safety feature . _ f you are unable to insert followed . the plug fully into the outlet , try reversing the plug . If the plug stit ! fails to fit , 5 " 5 . Cleaning - - Unplug this product from the contact your electrician to replace your wall out _ et before cleaning . Do not use obsolete outlet . Do not defeat the safety _ . liquid or aerosol cleaners . The product purpose of the polarized plug . shoutd be cleaned only as o recommended in this manual . 12 . Power Cord Protection - - Power cords should be routed so that they are not 6 . Accessories - - Do not use accessories likely to be walked on or pinched by not recommended in this manual as items placed upon or against them . Pay they may be hazardous . particular attention to plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product . 7 . Avoid magnetic or electric fields - - Do not use the camera close to TV t 3 . Outdoor Antenna Grounding - - If an transmitters , portable communication outside antenna is connected to the devices or other sources of electric or product , be sure the antenna is magnetic radiation . They may cause grounded so as to provide some picture interterence , or permanently protection against voltage surges and damage the camera . built - up static charges . Section 810 of the National Electrical Code , ANSI / 8 . Water and Moisture - - Hazard of electric NFPA No . 70 - - - 1984 , provides shock - - Do not use this product near information with respect to proper water or in rainy / moist situations . grounding of the mast and supporting 9 . Placing or Moving - - Do not place on an structure , grounding of the lead4n wire unstable cart , stand , tripod , bracket or to an antenna discharge unit , size of table . The product may fall , causing grounding conductors , location of serious iniury to a child antenna discharge unit , connection to or adult , and serious . _ k grounding electrodes , and requirements damage to the product . for the grounding electrode . See figure 1 . A product and cart combination should be moved with care . Quick stops , excessive force , and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn . 3
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18 . Damage Requiring Service - - Disconnect this product from the walt ii ! i ! ilili iiii ! iiiiii ! ii outlet and all power sources including battery , and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions : a . When the power - supply cord or plug is damaged . b . tt any liquid has been spilled onto , or objects have fallen into , the product . c . if the product has been exposed to rain or water . d . If the product does not operate 14 . Lightning - - For added protection of this normally even ff you follow the product during a lightning storm , or when operating instructions . Adjust only it is left unattended and unused for long those controls that are covered by the periods of time , disconnect it from the operation instructions . Improper wall outlat and disconnect the antenna . adjustment of other controls may m This wilt prevent damage to the product result in damage and wilt often require C due to lightning and powerqine surges . extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its 15 . Overloading - - Do not overload walt outlets and extension cords as this can normal operation . result in a risk of fire or electric shock . e . If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged . 16 . Objects and Liquid Entry - - Never push f . When the product exhibits a distinct objects of any kind into this product change in performance . This indicates through openings as they may touch a need for service . dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric 19 . Replacement Parts - - When replacement parts are required , be sure shock . Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product . the service technician has used replacement parts that are specified by 17 . Servicing - - Do not attempt to service Canon or that have the same this product yourself as opening or characteristics as the original part . removing covers may expose you to Unauthorized substitutions may result in dangerous voltage or other hazards . fire , electric shock or other hazards . Refer at ! servicing to qualified service personnel . 20 . Safety Check - - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product , ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating order . When replacement of power supply is required , please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA - PS700 . The Adapter can be used with a power supply between ICX ) and 240 V AC . For areas where 120 VAC power is not used , you will need a special plug adapter . Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information . 4
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The following manuals are supplied with the camcorder : mDigital Video Camcorder ELURA50 Instruction Manual This manual explains the camcorder operations from basic video recording to the use of the full range of I ? atares . BDIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual This manual explains how to download images from the memory card to a compuIer using the supplied USB cable . You can add sample images for Card Mix from the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK . mWindows XP Users Only DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual This manual explains how to download / upload images from / to _ he memory card using a DV ( IEEE1394 ) cable . You can also perform videoconference and I ] le transfer over the Internet using the provided software . Available functions _ . depend upon the camcorder model of your contact and networking environment . O Trademark Acknowledgements • Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc . • M _ i _ * " is a trademark . • , _ ' _ S logo is a trademark . • Windows * is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and / or other countries . • Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies . 5
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Using the ' Carious Recording ii ! i ! ilili iiii ! iiiiii ! ii Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Impoitant Usage instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Using Digital Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 IMPORTANT SAFETY Using the Multi - Image Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Audio Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Reference Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setting the Self Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Thank you tk ) r Choosing a Canon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Imroducing the EEURA50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 When Making Manual Adjuslmenls Adjusting AE Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 / M _ te _ n O _ th N Setting the Shutter Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Finding Your Way Around Adjusting Focus Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 the ELURA50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Setting the White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Preparations For Playback m Powering Your Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Enlal _ ing the image During Playback . . . . 79 Loading a Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Displaying Date , Time and Camcorder Data ( Data Code ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Basic Recording Searching the Tape Recording Movies onto a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 e ( Photo Search / Date Search ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Zt × nning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Returning to a Pre Marked Position . . . . . . . . 84 Using the ECD Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Basic Playback Playing Back a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Editing m a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Connections for Playback on a Dubbing m / from a Tape with TV Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Digital Video Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Tips for Making Better Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Recording from a VCR , TV or Analog Camcorder { Analog Line - in ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Digitally outputting analog video and audio signals ( Analog - Digital Converter ) . . . . 90 Recording Over Existing Scenes General ( AV Insert Editing ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Searching and Reviewing Audio Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 While Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Setting the Audio Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Using the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Connecting fo a Computer Using a DV Using the Wireless Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 ( 1EEEI394 ) Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Por Recording Setting _ he Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Inserting and Removing Recording Stil ! images ohm a Rape . . . . . . . . 54 the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Turning the hnage Stabilizer Off . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Selecting the Image Quality / Size . . . . . . . . . . 102 6
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Your camcorder is supplied with the i ! ii ! liiFplurich _ _ aswingriise , thitiisidktC ! aontioenhiciaaymicoinrodfier . ! kouiItrsi following accessories : advanced technology makes it very easy to use - - you will soon be making high - quality videos which will give you pleasure for years to come . To get _ he most out of your new cmncorder , we recommend that you read this manual thoroughly - - there are many sophisticated features which will add to your recording enjoyment , To get started we suggest that you m master the basic operations of the hE camcorder first , belbre moving on to use its full range of features . 8
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You can record images on a SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCmxl . Imagescan This zoom range will more than take care recorded in Stitch Assist mtxle be of all your picture - taking needs , from merged into one panoramic scene with wide - angle shots to close - ups at full the supplied software . telephoto ( 7.5 × optical zoom and 30 × digital zoom when using a memory card ) . You can plint still images by connecting to a Canon Printer with Direct Print Stabilizes your recordings even in long Function . telephoto shots ( in TAPE CAMERA mode ) . Refer to p . 127 tk3rprin _ ers _ hat can be used with your camcorder . Allows recording even in dark places . The Night mode adjusts automatically to Allows lranst ? r of memory card data to a the optimum shutter speed ( in TAPE computer with built - in USB port . You can = _ . CAMERA mode ) . organize and edit images on your computer using the supplied sol , ware . O With the Super Night mode ( in TAPE The DV terminal allows high - quality CAMERA mode ) mid Low Light Plus transfer with virtually no delerioration in mode ( in CARD CAMERA mode ) , you quality of images . You can edit images by can keep on shooting wilhout lurning the connecting the camcorder to a PC with lights on . The assist lamp ( White LED ) 1EEE1394 terminal . Windows XP Users lights up to illuminale the subject . can use the supplied sot _ ware 1o perlkmn videoconference m _ d file lransfer over the lnternet * . * Windows Messenger 4.5 or higher Just press the photo button to capture still required . images like photographs . Show your creativity by using the special effects m _ d taders . The multi - image screen caplmes moving subjects in 4 , 9 or 16 sequences of still images . 9
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Before operating your camcorder , you will need to use the power adapter to : Provide power from a household power socket or Charge a battery pack [ ] Notes : • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket ( Ifg - _ 2aX / V AC , 50160 Hz ) to the DC current used by your camcorder . • if the adapter is used next to a TV , it may cause bars to appear on the TV - - move the adapter away from the TV or The antenna cable . • Do not connect an unspecified product m the camcorder's DC terminal . Likewise , do not connect the power adapter to an unspecified product . m gO , _ Use the power adapter to provide your camcorder with instant power from a household power socket . Always turn the camcorder off before connecting / removing the power source . 1 . Set the POWER switch to OFF . 2 . Connect the power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal . 3 . Connect the power cable to the power adapter . 4 . Plug the power cable into a household power socket . 5 . Disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder after use . Unplug the power cable from the household power socket , then disconnect it from the adapter . 13
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ii ! i ! igiiii ! iiiiii ! ii ! i : _ i ! iii , ! , ! ii _ _ iiiii , iiliilil _ i ! ii ! Specifications Power supply l ( g - ) - 240 V AC , 50 / 60Hz , 0.32A Rated output 7.4V DC , 2.0A Operating temperature range 32 ° F . 104 ° F ( 0 ° C + 40 ° C ) Dimensions 4.4 x I , I × 1,8 in , ( 112 x 29 x 45ram ) Weight 6.6 oz . ( ] 86g ) ( without power cable ) m Weight and dimensions are approximate . = , - _ Errors and omissions excepted . m Subject to change without notice . 14
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i ! ! Ji ! ii iiiii ! i ! ii ! ii ! i ! i ! i Your battery pack has been partially charged before it left the factory . It should have enough power for you to check that your camcorder is working properly . Charge the battery pack | ully using the Battery Charger CB _ 2LT if you want it to power the camcorder for more than a few minutes . m Always turn the camcorder off before attaching / removing the battery pack . 1 . Attach the battery pack to the charger . • Align the front end of the battery pack with the guides on the charger , then press and slide the battery pack into the charger to set it in place . 2 . Flip out the retractable plug . Plug the AC plug into a household power socket . • According to the type of household power socket you have , other sockets may be blocked while the charger is in use . 3 . The charge indicator lights in red and charging starts . 4 . The indicator light changes to green when the battery pack is fully charged . 5 . Unplug the charger from the household power socket . 6 . Remove the battery pack by sliding it out . 7 . Push the plug back into its retracted position . [ ] Note : • You can find details on using the battery pack in the " Notes on Using The Battery Pack " ( _ 145 ) . These notes include charging and recording times and how to install the backup battery . 15
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ii ! i ! ilili iiii ! iiiiii ! ii ! i : _ i ! iii , ! , ! ii _ _ iiiii , iiliil ; li ! ii ! ! iiiiiiiiIi ! i ! _ i _ ii _ i ! iiii ! i ! _ iiii ! ii ! l ! . ! . i . . i . ! . : i ! ! i ! i _ iiii ! ! i ; ! ii ! i ! iiii ! ii ; ii _ ! i : ! ii _ liil ! lii : : ! ! i ! i ! ! i _ ii ! ! _ iiiiii ; iiiiii : iiiii ! i ! i _ ii ! ! i ; i ! ii : ! 1 . Turn the POWER switch to OFF . 2 . Align the front end of the battery pack with the line on the camcorder , press lightly and slide the battery until it clicks into place . 3 . Remove the battery pack after use . _ to • Press tbe BAT % RELEASE button and remove the battery . c o Specifications Power supply 100 - 240 V AC , 50 / 60Hz , 0.17A ( I CX | V ) - 0.10A ( 240V ) Rated output 8.4V DC , 0.5A Operating temperature range 32 ° F - HM ° F ( 0 ° C - 40 ° C ) Dimensions 3,6 x 1.2 x 2,2 in . ( 91 x 29.5 x 56 ram ) Weight 3 oz , ( 86 g ) Weight and dimensions are approximate . Errors and omissions excepted , Subject to change without notice . 16
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Only use videocassettes marked with the M _ I _ T logo . 1 . Make sure that you have attached a power source . 2 . Slide the OPEN / EJECT & switch to release the cassette compartment cover . • Pull the cover lully open ( while holding the button ) and wait a couple of seconds tk _ r the cassette compartment to open automatically . gO . t • The confirmation beep sounds when the cassette cover fully opens . 3 . Load or unload the cassette . • Insert the cassette gently with the window facing outward and the REC ! SAVE tab to tile bottom . • Remove The cassette by pulling it straight out . 4 . Press the _ mark on the compartment until it clicks , and wait for it to close . 5 . Click the cover back into place . [ ] Notes : • Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically , and do not attempt to close the cover until the cassette compartment has fully retracted . • Aider loading a cassette , use record search ( _ 38 ) to find the point where you want to start recording . • Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover . • _ 1,1flashes if no cassette is inserted when turning on the power ( in TAPE CAMERA and TAPE PLAY ( VCR ) mode ) . • With some types of tapes , the remaining tape display may not give an accurate reading ( [ . _ 160 ) . 17
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ii ! i ! ilili iiii ! iiiiii ! ii ! i : _ i ! iii , ! , ! ii _ _ iiiii , iiliil ; li ! ii ! To protect your recordings from accidental erasure , slide the tab on the cassette to tile left . ( This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFE ) If you load a protected cassette in TAPE CAMERA mode , the message " THE TAPE 1S SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION " appears for approx . 4 seconds and _ 1,1starts flashing . If you wish to record oi1 that cassette , slide the tab back to tile right . cho • Do not use tapes that have been jammed as video heads may become dirty . • Rewind tapes after use . If the tape becomes slack and damaged , it may cause picture and sound distortion . • Return cassettes in the case and store them upright . • Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use . • Do not use cassettes with spliced tapes or nonstandard cassettes as they may damage the camcorder . • Do not insert anything into the small holes of the cassette , or cover them with cellophane tape . • Handle cassettes with care . Do not drop or subject them to severe impact as this may damage the cassettes . • Rewind tapes from time to time if they are stored for a long time . • With cassettes equipped with a memory function , metal plated terminals may become dirty with use . Clean the terminals with a cotton swab after about I0 times of loading / unloading . The memory lunction is not supported by the camcorder , 18
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Have you completed the following steps ? • Attaching a power source ( [ 2121 ] 3 ) . • Removing the lens cap ( [ . , 21144 ) . • Fastening the grip belt ( [ _ 1 144 ) . m • Choosing the display : viewfinder ( [ 2121 ] 44 ) or LCD screen ( [ 2122 ] 6 ) . [ ] Note : • When you're using the viewfioder , fully close the LCD or rotate the LCD so that it f _ ces the same direction as the lens ( [ . _ 26 ) . You may also want to install the backup battery ( [ 2121 ] 47 ) in order to set the date and time display ( ELI51 ) . 1 . Press and hold the small button on the POWER switch and turn the POWER switch to CAMERA . 2 . Make sure the TAPE / CARD switch is set to TAPE . • The camcorder automatically sets to record pause mode . PAUSE appears in the display . • If you haven't set the date and time display , SET THE TIME ZONE , DATE AND TIME appears in tile display . For setting the time zone , see p . 51 . For setting the date and time , see p . 53 . • The camcorder power indicator lights up . • The confirmation beep sounds , • The camcorder will turn itself off if you leave it in record pause mode for more than about 5 minutes . _ [ b return to record pause mode , turn the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA . • Recording still images onto a memory card ( [ 221I06 ) , recording movies onto a memory card ( [ _ 111 ) . 19
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3 . Load a cassette ( [ _ 17 ) . ii ! i ! ilili iiii ! iiiiii ! ii 4 . Slide the program selector to [ 3 . • This selects the camcorder's Easy Recording program . It allows you to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments ( [ 2L ] 58 ) . 5 . Press and release the start / stop button once to begin recording . • For still image recording to a tape , see p . 54 . 6 . Press and release the start / stop button again to pause recording . • The camcorder returns to record pause mode and PAUSE reappears in the display . • You can stop and restart recording as often as you like by pressing the starffstop button . [ ] Note : • After loading a cassette , start recording when the tape counter has stopped . to • Replace the lens cap . c o ' = ' g • Return the LCD screen flush to the camcorder body . I _ • Unload the cassette . _ • Turn the POWER switch to OFF . • Disconnect the power source . [ ] Notes : • To check that the camcorder 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 speaker when recording . • About the built - in microphone : When recording near loud sounds ( such as fireworks , drums or concerts ) , sound may become distorted or may be recorded not in the actual sound level . • For tips on how to make better videos , see p . 36 . • For extra recording time , set REC MODE to LP mode ( [ . 27121 ) . 2O
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You can choose between SP ( standard play ) and LP ( long play ) . LP extends the tape usage by 1.5 times . it is not possible to dub audio or insert images to a tape that has been recorded n LP mode . MENU . vs0E ° 0 , 0 f . . E0o0 . . 0 . s.EP ( _ ] 39 ) I _ L re + m , re + m , 1 ' o change to LP mode , open the menu , select VCR SET UP , REC MODE and set it to LP . [ ] Notes : • Depending on the nature and usage condition of the tape , recording / playback in m LP mode may cause image or sound distortion . We recommend using the SP mode for important recordings . • We recommend recording in SP mode if you plan to tmns _ ? r the images to a computer . • If you record in both modes on the same tape , the image may become distorted during playback and the time code may not be written correctly . • If you playback a tape recorded on another digital equipment on this camcorder , or vice versa , image and sound may become distorted . 21
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ii i ! ilili ili ! iiiiii ! ii Produces images in the 16 : 9 format lor playback on wide screen TVs , MENU ( c2 [ _ 3 [ I _ 9C ) AM , SET UP 1 _ . ) 1k . 16 : 9 . . . . . . . . OFF To 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 : • The 16 : 9 mode is an electronically processed effect . • " 16 : 9 " is shown in ttle display when you switch ttle 16 : 9 mode on . _ • You cannot use the 16 : 9 mode with the Easy Recording program . o _ = • You cannot use the multi _ image screen when setting the 16 : 9 mode oi1 , . _ o • If you play back a recording made lor 16 : 9 on a normal TV screen , the image _ will appear to be vertically " squashed " ( compressed ) . _ • If you connect ttle camcorder to a TV wifll an S 1 terminal or the Video IDol system , recordings made in ttle 16 : 9 mode for wide screen TVs will automatically play back in wide screen mode on ttle TV screen . 22
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The camcorder's short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by . _ hin the illustrations . Beeps sound upon certain camcorder operations such as when you turn the camcorder on , during the selfqimer countdown , right before the camcorder's automatic shut - off , and also upon any unusual condition of the camcorder . Beeps are not recorded on the tape . re ÷ m , re ÷ m , re ÷ m , m ÷ m I . sYS E1o , 1 . . 0 . . . E . . o.p.N To turn the beep off , open the menu and select SYSTEM . Then select BEEP , set it to OFF and close the menu . You can see a demonstration of the camcorder's main features . To see the _ a _ demonstration , do either of the following : W _ • With no cassette or memory card inserted , turn the DEMO MODE on in the " _ TAPE CAMERA menu or CARD CAMERA menu and close the menu . o to • Leave the cmncorder with no cassette or memory card inserted for five minutes after turning it on . re + m , - ' - o1 . 0 , sp.s1T , 1O . 0PE.l.o.o . 3oN9o1o0E rib turn the demonstration mode off , open the menu and select DISP . SET UP . Then select DEMO MODE , set it to OFF and close the menu . [ ] Notes : • To cancel the demo mode once it has begun : push any button , turn oft the power , load a cassette or insert a memory card . • The start - up image does not appear when the demonstration mode is turned off ( the camcorder picture appears sooner ) . 23
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The camcorder's zoom lens allows you to choose tile best picture angle for each scenel • Move the zoom control towards W to zoom out to wide - angle . • Move it towards T to zoom in to telephoto . You can also control the speed of zooming : • Move the control slightly to zoom slowly . , n • Move it farther to zoom more quickly . ( The farther you move the zoom control , " _ " _ n the faster the zoom speed . ) _ The T and W buttons on the wireless controller adjust the picture angle , but not _ tile zoom speed . Magnifies the camcorder's zoom range by up to 40x in TAPE CAMERA mode . The zoom control continues to work as usual . You can freely zoom in and out between 1 × and 400x magnification - - tile camcorder automatically switches between optical zooming ( up to 10x ) and digital zooming ( 10x to 40x or 10x to 400 > < ) . m ÷ m , m ÷ m i l . 0z . . o . . o . , . 00x To change the digital zoom , open the menu and select CAM . SET UP . Then select D . ZOOM , set it to OFF or 400 × and close the menu . 24
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[ ] Notes : • When zooming , as a rule , keep at least 3.3 ft . ( I m ) between you and your subject . However when the zoom is st _ be wide - angle position , you can focus on a subject as close as 0.39 in . ( 1 cm ) . • Image resolution is slightly lower when Tbe magnification is greater than I0 × . • You cannot use digital zoom in the Night and Super Night recording program . • You cannot use digital zoom when the multi _ image screen is set . The display becomes " - - - ' . • The zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds . When the digital zoom is set to 40 × , the zoom indicator extends ( light blue ) . When the digital zoom is set to 400x zoom , the zoom indicator extends again ( a darker blue ) . • Because the image stabilizer cannot be used in CARD CAMERA mode , we recommend mounting the camcorder on a tripod at large magnificstions . m 25
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ii ! i ! ilili iiii ! iiiiii ! ii ! i : _ i ! iii , ! , ! ii _ _ iiiii , iiliil ; li ! ii ! Slide 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 . Close the LCD panel until it clicks securely close & When you close the LCD panel , the LCD screen automatically switches off and the viewfinder switches back on . c o You can choose the angle of the screen that suits you best by opening and rotating the screen , also you can rotate the LCD screen so that f _ ces in the direction of the lens ( _ 28 ) . You can also push the panel flat against the camcorder until it is flush with the side , wifll the screen facing outwards . [ ] Notes : • Avoid touching the LCD screen when moving the LCD panel . • Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD panel or the viewfinder . 26
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• Makseureyouopetnhe LCD panel at 90 ° , before attempting to rotate it . • Always rotate the LCD panel vertically into place , before closing it or pushing it flat against the side of rile camcorder . • Always fully close fl _ e LCD panel until it clicks securely . • Be careful not to leave the LCD , viewfinder or lens exposed to direct sunlight outdoors or in a window , Doing so could cause damage . • Bright light falling on the LCD screen may cause glare that makes it difficult for you to view the image . In this case , switch to using the viewfinder . You are also able to sdjust the brightness of the screen ( see " Adjusting the LCD screen " below ) . You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen . re + m , re + m , . . . o E , 0 , s sEi , , E0 . 0R , _ 0 . N , 0 ss ( [ [ 339 ) Open the menu and select DISP . SET UP from the menu . Then select BRIGHTNESS , adjust the level with the selector dial and close the menu . A bar showing rbe level appears in the display . • Turn the selector dial up to make the display brighter . • Turn the selector dial down to make the display darker . [ ] Notes : • The camcorder will remember your brightness setdng even after you turn it off . • The brightness of the LCD does not affect that of the recorded images or die viewfinder . About the LCD Screen The LCD screen built into this camcorder is a high precision product . However , small black dots or bright points of light ( red , blue or green ) may appear constantly on the LCD screen . This is not a mMfunction of _ he LCD screen and ttley are not recorded on the tape . ( Effective dots : more than 99.99 % ) 27
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ii ! i ! ilili iiii ! iiiiii ! ii 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 when the panel is in this position . ( Adjusting the viewfinder , 144 ) • You can choose die display style , reversed ( mirror on ) or not 0nirror off ) . The recording itself is unaffected regardless of which one you choose . _ _ m + m , m + m = o MENU . = " _ = . DISP , SET UP = " LCD MIRROR * . ON ° ° I 1 To turn the mirror mode off , open the menu and select DISESET UP . Then select LCD MIRROR , set it to OFF and close the menu . The indicators that appear in the LCD display when LCD MIRROR is turned on : TAPE CAMERA mode • REC PAUSE EJECT I _ REC CARD CAMERA mode No card 7 _ [ - _ E3 < < ( < Recording to a CARD CAMERA mode memorycard - - Recording to a memo W card 28
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You can use the LCD screen for instant , on - the - spot playback . The camcorder also plays back the sound track via the built - in speaker ( _ 32 ) . • When you play back a tape , you can also close tile LCD panel with its screen side facing up . • When you're using _ he viewfinder to view playback , close the LCD panel . For playing back your recordings oi1 a TV , see p . 33 . For using tile wireless controller , see p . 48 . ca [ ] Note : g _ . t • To avoid accidental recording , make sure that you slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole ( the switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF ) . 1 . Attach a power source and turn the POWER switch to PLAY ( VCR ) . • The power indicator lights up , 2 . Make sure the TAPE / CARD switch is set to TAPE . 3 . Load the cassette . 4 . Press the I _ ( play ) button to start playback . • To end playback , press the • ( stop ) button . • To wind the tape forwards , stop playback and press the _ ( fast forward ) button , • To wind the tape backwards , stop playback and press the _ l ( rewind ) button . • If the playback picture 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 . 29
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i ! ii ! liili iiii ! iiiiii ! ii : Playback pause Press the I I ( pause ) button . To resume normal playback , press it again , or press the I _ ( play ) breton . The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode after about 5 minutes ' playback pause . Fast forward playback To play back the recording at about 9.5 times normal speed , press and hold the ( fast forward ) button during normal playback or press and hold the I _ 1 _ ( fast forward ) button during normal fast forward . Rewind playback For reverse playback at about 9.5 times normal speed , press and hold the ( rewind ) button during normal playback or press and hold the _ ( rewind ) button during normal rewind . c _ , n 4 _ J c ca £ _ Frame Advance m To play back frame by frame , press the _ : _ + / IIIl _ button repeatedly during playback pause . Press and hold to play back continuous frame advance . Frame Reverse To play back in reverse flame by frame , press the - / _ llll button repeatedly during playback pause . Press and hold to play back continuous frame reverse . Slow Forward Playback To play back at about I / 3 normal speed , press the SLOW I _ " button during normal playback . Press the PLAY I _ button to return to normal playback . Slow Reverse Playback To play back in reverse at about I / 3 normal speed , press dae - / , IIII button and then die SLOW I _ " butlon during normal playback . Press the PLAY I _ button to return _ o normal playback . 3O
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Reverse Playback To play back in reverse at normal speed , press the 4 " 111 button during normal forward playback . Press die PLAY I1 _ button to return to normal lorward playback . Forward > < 2Playback Press the x2 button during normal playback . Press dae PLAY I1 _ button to return to normal playback . Reverse x2 Playback Press the - / , 91Ibutton and then tile x2 button during normal playback . Press the PLAY I1 _ button _ o return m normal playback . [ ] Notes : • Mosaic - like noise appears on the screen during some of the special playback modes . • There's no audio during special playback . 31
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ii i ! ilili ili ! iiiiii ! ii 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 . The built - in speaker is monaural . re ÷ tim , tin ÷ tim Adjust the speaker volume by turning the selector dial . c o • Turn the selector dial up to increase the volume , and down to lower the volume . _ • A bar appears in the display to indicate the current volume . It disappears in 4 seconds . _ , _ • You can turn off the volume completely by turning the selector dial down until OFF appears . [ ] Notes : • Sometimes audio may sound distorted when the volume is turned up high . if this happens , turn down the volume . • The speaker does not sound if PHONES is displayed . Set AV / headphones to AV ( [ 212 ] 33 ) . • You can also use the headphones to monitor The sound track . Change the setting of the AV / headphones terminal through the menu ( [ . 22133 ) . • You can adjust tile headphone volume separately from the built - in speaker . • The levels you adjust lbr the built - in speaker and headphones are memorized separately . The camcorder remembers your levels even if you turn the camcorder off and back on again . • The speaker turns off when you use headphones . 32
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You can connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR in order to play back your recordings . You will need to attach a power source to the camcorder ( [ 2121 ] 3 ) . Power off all devices before starting the connections . ISee your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details . Through tbe menu , the camcorder's AV / headphone terminal can be switched to _ function as either the AV terminal or the headphone terminal , • t _ , , , ° E . v0 sEITIu . Ap v / APNVONES Open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select AV / PHONES and set it to AV or PHONES and close the menu . • When the terminal is switched to PHONES , PHONES appears in the display . Using the headphones • Make sure you switch the AV / beadphones terminal to PHONES before using hesdphones , if the AV / beadphones terminal is not switched to PHONES before you use the headphones , noise will come out from the headphones . 33
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ii ! i ! ilili iiii ! iiiiii ! ii For higher picture quality , we recommend playing back recordings on a TV with an S ( S 1 ) terminal . If you connect the camcorder to a " [ N with an S I terminal , recordings made in the 16 : 9 mode for wide screen TVs will automatically be played back in wide screen mode oi1 the TV screen . chca • Use tile S - 150 S _ video Cable to connect the S _ video _ erminals . Use the STV - 250N Stereo Video Cable to connect the AUDIO terminals . Connect the white plug to lhe white AUDIO terminal I - ( lefT ) . Connect the red plug to file red AUDIO terminal R ( right ) . Do not connect the yellow plug . • If you are connecting the camcorder to a TV , set the TV / VIDEO selector oi1 the television to VIDEO . • If you are connecting the camcorder to a VCR , set file input selector on the VCR to LINE . 34
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iiii i ! i i ! ! i ! iiiiii ! i ! • Connect ttle camcorder using the STV - 250N Stereo Video Cable . Connect t ! le 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 the yellow video terminal VIDEO . • tr you are connecting the camcorder to a TV , set the TV / VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO . • tr you are connecting the camcorder to a VCR , set tile input selector oi1 the VCR to LINE . [ ] Notes : - _ . B ' • tr you are going to use t ! le tin as a monitor while you are shooting , remember to keep the TV volume turned down as long as the camcorder " s audio terminals are connected . If the sound from the TV speakers is picked up by tile microphone , an unpleasant high _ pitched squeal , called feedback , may be produced . • For TVs having the Video IDol system : if you connect tile camera to tt _ e TV's S terminal or video in terminal , recordings made in tile 16 : 9 mode [ or wide screen TVs will automatically play back in wide screen mode on the TV screen . 35
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ii ! i ! ilili iiii ! iiiiii ! ii For maximum stability , grip the camcorder in your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body . If necessary support the camcorder with your left hand . With practice , you will be able to operate the controls by touch , without taking your eye off the action . To prevent any unwanted movement , you can mount the camcorder on a tripod , ( or any flat surface at a suitable height ) and operate it with tile wireless controlle _ • When you are using a tripod , be careful not to leave the _ viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight as it may melt . m , n ( The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens . ) . _ . ' g • Make sure that the fastening screw of the tripod is no _ longer than 0.2 inch ( 5.5 mm ) as it will damage the _ camcorder . 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 . Don't cut off the top of tile subject's head , and don't cut people off at the neck , hips or knees ( move a little bit above or below ) . Watch out for distracting objects in the background . 36
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iii i ! ii ! iiiii ilili ! iiiiii Instead of zooming while recording , try to choose your picture angle before you Long shot begin . A good way to tell a story witll video is to begin with a long shot that establishes the situation , and then move Medium shot in wittl medium shots and close _ ups to show the details . Remember to change your viewpoint for each shot . Close * up Remember that any camcorder movement or change in picture angle should have a definite purpose . Avoid unnecessary or half - hearted movements . Use pans to record a landscape or follow a moving subject , Decide tile area you want to cover and stand facing the end of your panning angle . Without moving your feet , turn your waist to the starting position . Start recording , and alter a i _ w seconds begin to turn slowly from the waist . Hold the final image for a few seconds before you stop recording . Tilt the camcorder up to exaggerate tile height of the subject . Tilt down from the top of a building , for example , as an introduction to subjects at the bottom , 37
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ii ! i ! ilili iiii ! iiiiii ! ii When the camcorder is in record pause mode , you can use record search to play the tape forwards or backwards to find _ he point where you want to start or resume recording . This is useful when you want to add a new scene to a previously used cassette . By using record search , you can ensure a smooth , noise - free join between tile new scene and _ he old one . I ÷ I 1 . Press and hold the REC SEARCH + or - button on the camcorder while you check the picture in the display . • The + button plays the recording forwards and the - button plays it backwards . 2 . Release the button when you find the point where you want to start recording . • The camcorder returns to record pause mode . 14 . _ , _ . 11 _ - - . _ _ 5 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 . You can quickly make sure _ hat a scene has been recorded properly and then go on to shoot the next scene , without producing any noise in tile picture . I ÷ I 1 . Press and release the _ - ] ( record review ) button while you check the picture in the display . • The camcorder rewinds the tape , plays back _ he last few seconds , and returns to record pause mode . [ ] Note : • Noise may appearon the screen when you play the tape backwards . 38
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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 ( _ 41 ) VCR MENU VCR menu ( L ] . ] 42 ) C . CAM . MENU Card camera menu ( [ . L144 ) C . PLAY MENU Card play menu ( [ 212145 ) • CAM . MENU m + CAN . SET I / p VC _ SET UP I ) ISP . $ _ T Up SYSTEMUR _ _ ' RET I _ AN . MENU A _ rSEL . SE'r _ £ T [ ] • VCR MENU CAI _ D SET UI _ CAI _ D ÙpER . : oc Dl $ p SET UI _ SYSTEM _ TURN [ ] VC _ NE _ U A _ S £ L . _ E _ $ ET , g ag _ = • C . CAM . MENU PD ( o CAM . SET U _ CArD SET UP VCR SET UP O _ $ P . SET UP SYSTEM _ ! _ TURN CAN MENU A _ $ EL . _ SET [ ] • C . PLAY MENU G . PLAY MENII _ EL . SENSE1 V _ SET UP DlSP $ £ T Ug ' [ ] . % 1 _ . % 39
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1 . Turn the POWER switch and the TAPE / CARD switch to the desired settings . 2 . Press the MENU button to open the menu . 3 . Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to the desired submenu . 4 . Press the SET button to select . • The submenu appears . 5 . Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to the desired function . 6 . Press the SET button to sdect . • The function and its settings only appear . _ 7 . Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to the desired setting . • If you are setting a function other than the white balance or shutter speed , the Iunction will be set if you skip to step 1I . 8 . Press the SET button to select . • The function is set and you return to the submenu . 9 . Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to € mRETURN . 10 . Press the SET button to select . • You return to the main menu . ll . Press the MENU button . • The main menu disappears . [ ] Notes : • Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu . • Selecting 4 = RETURN takes you back one menu , or closes the main menu . • Items that are unavailable , due to the tape or card situation or the settings of other menu items , appear in purple . • You may often find it convenient to use the wireless controller to move around the menus . Press its MENU button to open / close the menu and use the arrow keys in place of turning the selector dial . Push the SET button to select . 40
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• Pressing the starffstop button or the PHOTO button will close the menu and start recording . • You can display the menus on a connected TV screen by turning " IN SCREEN ( [ 2i . ] 159 ) on through the menu or using the wireless controller's TV SCREEN button . See p . 33 for TV hookup instructions . Turn to the appropriate page for a detailed explanation of each function . CAM . MENU Set the POWER switch to _ and the TAPE / CARD switch to m " O To card mix submenu To camera set up submenu O CAU . SETUP O e , Lvc . SETUP • O To VCR set up submenu O To display set up submenu O To system submenu O Close main menu DISP . SET UP _ 0 Card mix submenu : oc @ Mix type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 2121136 _ i [ CARD M tX _ 101 " 01115043 _ _ - _ ' @ Mix level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . , 21136 MiX TypE , _ , , CAltD CHROMA . _ _ 1 MAGE SELECT £ : : ATSE . LS _ SET _ NIICL Camera set up submenu @ Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 212174 @ Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . L124 @ Image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 2 _ . 156 @ 16 : 9 effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 212122 @ White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . L177 @ Self4imer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 2 _ . 171 @ Return 41
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CAM . MENU , cont . ii ! i ! ilili iiii ! iiiiii ! ii O VCR set up submenu @ Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ _ . . ] 21 @ Wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . L ] 70 @ Audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 2,12169 @ AV or headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . j2133 @ Return Display set up submenu D SP SET UP ATSEL _ $ ET @ Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . L ] 27 M _ U _ LOSEZ @ LCD Mirror mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ _ [ 2218 LCD MIRROR , - ON _ = @ TV screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . 251159 _ TV SCNEEN , * , ON _ D / T DISPLAY'OFF _ , _ @ Date / time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ _ 153 _ CARDACCESS - ON _ @ Card access display . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . _ 103 @ Demo mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 212213 @ Return System submenu SYSTEM _ SEL . _ SET O ) @ WirEless contl - oller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ _ 49 _ N _ CLO $ E _ @ Tally lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 212150 @ I _ _ TALLY LAMP , , ON _ • T . ZONE / OST . . . . . _ _ @ Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 2 , . 1 - 3 ; € eEEP . . . . . . . . OH , _ 5 saving time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ _ [ 2151 * _ ErUR _ - - : . . . . _ _ _ € Date / time set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 212153 { { _ Time zone / Daylight _ L _ D / TIME SET . . . . . . . . , - - = - j @ Return VCR MENU Set the POWER switch to _ and the TAPE / CARD switch to _ . O " [ b VCR set up submenu VCR MENU _ SEL ; _ ETSET ] To card set up submenu o / CArDSETUP L 0 To card operations submenu CAND OPER . O Vo , SP . SUEpT _ O O " [ b display set up submenu " [ b system submenu Close main menu 42
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O VCR set up submenu VCR SET UP - vS £ 1 - . S _ ; SETLOSE @ Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . _ 21 ME [ _ UC @ Output channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E : L9 ] 9 ( i _ ¸ _ EC _ D _ ii : i ! i ! ii _ p i ! i ! i ! ! ; _ i ! ; ; ! ¸ OUTPUT CH , , , L R _ 2 @ Audio dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . _ 96 ! AUDIO DUB . . * AUD _ WIND SCREEN . . . . . , 4 @ Wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ I . . 170 _ 5 _ AUDIO MOOE . , 12blt I AV / PHONES , . , AV _ @ Audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . _ 69 @ AV or headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 212133 _ AV , I _ V OUT , • . OFI : j @ Analog _ digital converter . . . . . . . _ 91 @ Return Card set up submenu CARD SET UP ATSEL . _ SET @ Still image quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 2 _ 102 @ Movie size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 102 _ MOVIE SIZE * - 329 × 240 i _ @ File numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 104 @ Return Card operations submenu J OPEI _ . _ SEL , [ ll _ SET ] CARD _ C Copy from tape to card . . . . . . . ELI 137 @ Return Display set up submenu DISP . SET UP AVSEL . S _ SETM _ N _ ¢ LOSE ] @ Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 21227 _ BR GHT _ ¸ _ _ ! ¸ ¸ I ¸ ¸ ¸ I ¸ ¸ ¸ ¸ I ¸ ¸ ¸ ; @ Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ _ 159 DATA COD £ , . - DATEITIME _ @ 6 - second auto dale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 82 _ _ D / TIME SEL . . DATE & TI _ E I @ Data code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 21 _ 81 @ Date / time select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 2L ] 80 @ Card access display . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . 23 103 _ _ 1 ) Return 43
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VCR MENU , cont . • System submenu @ Wireless controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ _ 149 @ Tally lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 212150 @ Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ _ 123 @ Time zone / daylight saving time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 51 @ Date / time set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 2 [ _ 53 @ Return C . CAM . MENU SetthePOWERswitchto _ andtheTAPE / CARDswitchto _ . O To stitch assist mode C . CAM MENU ATSE L . tlE _ ; SE T To camera set up submenu o CAND SET UUP _ To card set up submenu O _ c . S _ T , 20 To VCR set up submenu 0 _ mSP . SET up l / SYSTE _ _ 0 To display set up submenu To system submenu _ < ' RETUNN Close main menu O3 Camera set up submenu CAM . SET UP A'WS _ L . S _ SET @ Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 212174 . = = _ @ Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . , _ 124 ( 3 ) LWHITE BAL . : - AUTO _ . . . . @ White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 2 ] : 177 @ Self - timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 15171 g : @ Retarn i . _ N _ ' . ' M _ " ' ' ° _ : _ 0 Card set up submenu @ Still image quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ _ 102 @ Still image size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ _ 102 IFILE NOS . * * * CONTINUOUS i ( 9 ) @ Movie size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . L ] 102 ( 9 ) File numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 2121104 @ Shutter sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 2121 ] 05 1 _ I . S _ T % SOU " O " O " j : i @ Retarn 44
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VCR set up submenu AV or headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ . _ 33 O Display set up submenu Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ . _ 27 ' DISP . SET UP _ SEL . _ E _ SET @ LCD Mirror mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 7 _ 2128 LCD MI _ ROR , - ON _ TV screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . L ] 159 _ TTV SCREEN , , . ON 1 1 D T D SPLAY - OFF _ Date / time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 2 . . 153 _ _ CARD ACCESS - ON _ " Card access display . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 7 _ 103 Demo mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 23 _ 9 ) Return System submenu @ Wireless controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ _ 49 _ c @ Tally lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ = 150 @ Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . L ] 23 @ Time zone / Daylight saving zg time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ _ 51 @ Date / time set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ - _ 53 _ = @ Return p , 1o C . PLAY MENU Set the POWER switch to _ and the TAPE / CARD switch to _ . O To card operations submenu C'PLAY MENU _ SEL . SE _ ETMENUCLOSE ] 0 _ i _ FE _ _ iii i ! ! ; ! i ! ! ; ; ; ! i ! ! i ! _ ; ! i ! ! ; ; ; ! i ! ! i ! _ ; ¸ O To VCR set up submenu I ' _ c . S _ Tu . q O To display set up submenu 0 _ O _ SP . S _ T up I O To system submenu O Close main menu 45
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C . PLAY MENU , cont . O - I Card operations submenu ( when playing back a single image ) CARD OpEtt . A _ ' S _ L . SE _ SET @ Copy fi - om card to tape . . . . . . . [ _ 138 aes _ ac _ 0sE ( 2 ) Erase all print marks . . . . . . . . . . . [ _ 124 @ Image erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . 2 : 1125 / PRINt MA _ S , _ ALL ERASET _ ; @ Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 2L ] 139 _ _ O _ TMATN ( _ @ Return / _ ilMAGE E _ ASE ] 0 - 2 Card operations submenu ( when displaying an index screen ) @ To image protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 122 ME _ UCLOl SE @ To print mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 2L ] 123 _ ; _ ) i 4,1 _ ETURN = FMIAORRKIN _ T @ Return CARD OPE _ . " _ SEL . _ ISET O VCR set up submenu VCtt SET UP _ SEL . _ E _ SET = _ @ Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . _ 21 I _ E _ IttCLOSE ] _ @ AV or headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EL ] 33 @ = I _ E _ MOD £ ! _ pi _ i _ ; _ ! ; _ ! I tt . € " @ Return O Display set up submenu @ Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ . 2 : 127 DISP . S _ TUP _ EL . _ S _ T _ EN _ CLOSE @ Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 7 _ 159 @ _ DISPLAYS . , _ . ON @ DateAime select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C . I28 ] 0 D / TtME SEL . . DAT _ _ ) _ l @ Card access display . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ _ 103 @ Return 46
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0 Syslem submenu @ Wireless controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ 2 _ 49 SYSTEM _ SEL . _ SET MS _ UCLOSE @ Tally lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELI50 l TALLY LA _ P . - ON _ _ BEEP . . . . . . . . ON @ Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 23 _ T . ZONE / DST . . . . . _ _ 1 _ D / TIME SET - - - . - - , - = - - I Time zone / daylight saving • RETURN - - : . . . . / I _ time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELI51 @ Date / time set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LI : 153 J @ Return Direct Printing Mode ME _ UCLOSE ( Appears when connecting a VCR SET _ JPUP printer with direct print tunction . ) Dt SP . $ ET . PLAY MENU AriEL . SEnSE1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [ _ 127 0 SYSTEM ' _ PRINT L _ RETUItN XIC , g ag PD ( o 47
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i ! ii ! liiTolpeirathse iuteiheipciamw ! pcorideliir iricefireomiodliaen ! disistcatnicrseaonller of up to 16 feet ( 5 m ) . Point it at the camcorder's remote sensor while you press the buttons . The tally lamp lights up to let you know that the camcorder is in range and responding to your commands . There are some functions that cannot be operated without tbe wireless controller : • Special playback ( [ . . 2130 ) • Photo / date search ( [ 2 _ 2183 ) • Zero set memory ( [ 21384 ) • Audio mix ( [ 2 ] 2198 ) • Dubbing from a digital video equipment ( [ 212816 ) • Analog Line - in ( [ 212188 ) • AV insert ( [ 2 £ ] 92 ) • Audio dubbing ( [ 2L ] 95 ) Insert two AA batteries , following the ( _ and _ markings . Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the batteries . [ ] Notes : • When using the wireless controller in brightly lit places or outdoors , the effective range will be less . • The camcorder may have difficulty picking up the remote control signals at extremely close range . • Do not leave the controller exposed to direct sunlight , or in hot or humid places . • When the batteries run out , replace them both together . • If the wireless controller doesn't work , see p . 50 . 48
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To prevent interIbrence 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 _ o be set to the same mode in order to be compatible . The wireless controller and the camcorder have been preset to mode 1 . If you change the mode on the camcorder , be sure to change the mode on the wireless controller to the same mode . re + m , re + m , , m + m E ] E Model ( _ 391 _ : Sensor off To turn the remote sensor off : Open the menu and select SYSTEM . Then select WL . REMOTE , set it _ c to OFF ( _ i _ and close the menu . • ( { ' _ { Dappears in the display . , g ag To change the mode . . . . . . on the camcorder : Open the menu and select SYSTEM . Then select WL . REMOTE , set it PD ( o to ( ll _ 1 or ( ll _ 2 and close the menu . • The selected mode will appear on the display for 4 seconds . . . . on the wireless controller : Press and hold the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller . Simultaneously press the ZOOM W button for mode 1 or the ZOOM T button for mode 2 . Continue to press simultaneously for over 2 seconds . • Be sure to set the wireless controller to the same mode as the camcorder . 49
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i ! ii ! gi iiMiafykie isou ! rewuithie iricaim , cieoerideor ! ioanid tthierswoirnewlelss , ' eotconrtrrollekr airenboth set to the same mode . Check the mode the camcorder is set to by pushing any button other than the REMOTE SET button oi1 the wireless controller . The camcorder's mode appears in purple for about 4 seconds . Set the wireless controller's mode accordingly by pressing ttle aforementioned button combinations . If tile wireless controller still doesn't work , change the batteries . [ ] Notes : • The mode file camcorder is set to also appears lbr 4 seconds when you turn the power on . • When you replace flae batteries , the wireless controller returns to mode 1 . Change flae mode again if necessary . The tally lamp lets you know that the camera is recording , receiving signals from the wireless controller or counting down for the self - timer . However , its flashing may be reflected into the lens during close - up recording , or when recording through glass . You may therefore decide to turn it off . . c " 8 o ° To turn the tally lamp off , open the menu and select SYSTEM . Then select TALLY LAMP , set it to OFF and close the menu . • The tally lamp no longer flashes during recording , but it will still light up when the camera receives a signal from the wireless comroller and during the self - timer counrdown . 5O
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The date and / or time display forms part of the data code . You 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 ( [ 2121147 ) . • Before you start setting the date and time , select your home time zone from the menu , . s , s , o _ c 1 . Open the menu and select SYSTEM and press the SET button . o g 2 . Select T . ZONE / DST . • The time zone display appears on the screen . _ = • Your camcorder's time zone is factory _ preset to New York . If you are at another time zone , select your time zone first and daylight saving time ( DST ) setting if necessary . 3 . Move up or down the list of time zones with the selector dial Select the option that represents your time zone and press the SET button . • If you are now in daylight saving time , select the time zone with the daylight saving time mark ; ÷ _ next to the area . 4 . Close the menu . 51
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= No Time zone No Tsme zone [ ] LONDON [ ] WELLGTN ( Wellington } [ ] PARIS [ ] SAMOA [ ] CAIRO [ ] HONOLU ( HonoEuEu ) [ ] MOSCOW [ ] ANCHOR ( Anchorage ) [ ] DUBAI [ ] LA . ( Los Angeles } [ ] KARACHE [ ] DENVER [ ] DACCA [ ] CHICAGO [ ] BANGKOK [ ] N . Y ( New York ) [ ] H KONG ( Hon9 Kong ) [ ] CARACAS [ ] TOKYO [ ] RIO ( Rio de Janeiro ) [ ] SYDNEY [ ] FERNAN ( Femando de Noronhe [ ] SOLOMON [ ] AZORES . e " 8 B & [ ] Notes : • After you have selected your time zone and set the date and time , when you travel to another time zone , there is no need to reset the date and time . Just set the time zone _ o your destination and flue camcorder's clock will automatically change to display the correct time lor your destination . • The camcorder automatically accounts for tile number of days in a month and leap year . 52
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iii i ! ii ! iiiii ilili ! iiiiii Aller you set the date and time , the date / time and home time zone will be displayed | or about 4 seconds each time you turn the power on . I ÷ I , I ÷ m , I ÷ I , I ÷ m . sYsT oI , 1.0 , T , oEsE . . , - . t2001 , 2003A ° 1 . Open the menu and select SYSTEM . 2 . Select D / TIME SET and press the SET button . • The year display starts to flash . 3 . Turn the selector dial up and down to change the year . Press the SET button to move to another part of the display . • Once you move from tt _ eyear , tile next part of the display starts flashing . 4 . Set the month , day , hours , and minutes in the same way . 5 . Press the MENU button when finished , and to start the clock . [ ] Notes : • _ [ b make a change to part o | the date and time , press the SET button at step 3 to move to the part to be changed . Turn the dial to make the change , then close the : Ilc menu . = • The date can be set to any year between 2003 and 2030 . _ _ ' • If you press the MENU button in the middle of setting the date and time , you _ _ - leave the menu , and the clock starts . _ = m • If you press file SET button after setting the minutes you can set the date and _ = c time again from the start . You can choose to display or hide the date and time display during recording . When the date and time display is set to ON , date and time are shown in the lower left - hand corner of the display but tt _ e time zone disappears in about 4 seconds . The large , 4 - second display will no longer appear when you turn on the power . It is not automatically superimposed on your recordings . I ÷ I , I ÷ I 0 . To turn it on , open the menu and select DISP . SET UP . Then select D / T DISPLAY , set it to ON and close the menu . 53
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To take still images on a memory card , see p . 106 . You can record still images like photographs . The camcorder records the picture and sound to tape for several seconds . The exposure is automatically adjusted . Copy still images automatically to a memory card ( [ 2 [ . 21137 ) for trans _ ? r to a PC for image enhancement and printout . Also , starting your shooting with a still image makes it easy to find the beginning again later with tile Photo Search function ( _ 183 ) . You can take a still image at any time during regular video recording , or you can put the camcorder into record pause mode first , then take a still image . I + I [ During record mode ] Press the PHOTO button fully down and the still image will be taken . = " _ immediately . • The camcorder takes die image immediately , and then records the " photo " to tile tape for approximately 6 seconds . During this time the camcorder also records the sound , and the display shows the still image . • A counter display appears , and counts up as the camcorder records the image . • The camcorder returns to record pause mode . I During record pause mode I 1 . Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it . • " PHOTO " flashes at the bottom right of display . • Exposure is locked . • During autofocus O flashes whi * e in the display as the camcorder adjusts die focus and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camcorder is ready to take the still image . 54
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• If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus ( [ 2121 ] 53 ) , the camcorder may not be able to focus , and O 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 ( [ 22 76 ) , the O mark starts as a continuous green mark , Focus with the selector dial . 2 . Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still image . • The camcorder takes the image immediately , and then records the " photo " to the tape for approximately 6 seconds . During flds time the camcorder also records tbe sound , and the display shows the still image . • A counter display appears , and counts up as the camcorder records the still image . O disappears from the display . • The camcorder returns to record pause mode . [ ] Notes : • The camcorder automatically returns to record pause mode after recording a still image for approximately 6 seconds . If you turn the POWER switch to OFF during that time , the camcorder will respond only after recording is complete . • The wireless controller's PHOTO button has no half - way setting . Press the button fully and the camcorder immediately takes the " photo " , • P , ecord still images under sufficient lighting condition ( in which you can identify the subject on the screen ) . mtc og _ = PD ¢ B 55
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With most camcorders , even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recording . However , the ELURA50 ' s image stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings even at high magnification . • The image stabilizer cannot be used in CARD CAMERA mode . m ÷ m . 0A0 . sEI , TEU . , sop = A00N To turn the image stabilizer off , open the menu and select CAM . SET UP . Then select IMAGE S . ( IJl ) ) , set it to OFF and close the menu . • The ( / i ) ) mark disappears from the display when rt _ e stabilizer is off • The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the program selector is set to the [ 73 ( Easy Recording ) position , . c : ' _ [ ] Notes : • Keep the image stabilizer turned off when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod . • The image stabilizer is designed to deal with a normal degree of camcorder shake . • The image stabilizer may not be as eff ? ctive as usual during the Low Light , Night and Super Night mode . 56
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The camcorder is equipped with the Easy Recording program and several program AE modes . The availability of functions differs depending on the selected mode . • For simple point - and _ shoot operation , select the Easy Recording program . Slide _ he program selector to the [ : 3 position . • For normM shooting conditions , slide the program selector to _ 1 ( program AE ) mode . Open the program menu and select AUTO ( [ _ 58 ) . • For various other recording conditions , the camcorder has additional specialized AE ( auto exposure ) programs . Availability of functions in each recording program _ w _ r " z z _ Recording a _ _ - , Program _ c Position of [ 23 N program selector Positionof Ihe c _ _ g EN / D TAPE / CARDswitch Digital Zoom Q Q X Q _ = PD Shutter speed o I A ( o FOCUS O A White balance O AE shift X Q o x Iol ON 0 X Imagestabilizer * _ Digital effects * ' 0 16 : 9 * _ X O X Card mix * ' Q X O : Available X : Not available A : Automatic J _ nctionoflly * ' Can be used only when the TAPE / CARD switch is set to _ , , 2 Only Black and White can be used in CARD CAMERA mode . You cannot use the multidmage screen in the Night and Super Night recording program . 57
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ii i ! ilili ili ! iiiiii ! ii 1 . Slide the program selector to [ ] ( program AE ) mode . 2 . Press the SET button to display the program menu . 3 . Turn the selector dial to move the arrow up or down the display . 4 . Press the SET button to select the desired program . • The program will appear in tile display . [ ] Notes : • The name of your selected recording program appears constantly oll the left of the display , with the exception of Auto , which is displayed and then disappears after 4 seconds . • Avoid changing programs during recording as the brightness of the image may change suddenly . • If you switch the camcorder from the [ : 3 program to the [ ] program , the camcorder returns to the Auto program . • When recording in dark places a bright light in the scene may cause a vertical light bar ( " smear " ) to appear . This is a normal feature of camcorders . The camcorder adjusts focus , exposure and other settings automatically , allowing you to just point and shoot . Auto The camcorder adjusts focus , exposure and other settings automatically . However , you have the option of adjusting the settings manually . 58
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Sports Use this mode to record sports scenes ( such as tennis or goll ) , moving objects ( such as roller coasters ) or when recording from a moving car . • This mode is set at a high shutter speed and should dlerefore be used in sufficient light . • This mode is mainly intended for frame - by - frame or slow playback , The picture may not appear smooth when played back in normal speed . Portrait Use this mode to give accent to your subiect by blurring the background or foreground . • The blur effect increases the more you zoom to telephoto . • This mode is set at a higher shutter speed . The picture may not appear smooth when played back . Spotlight Use this mode to record spotlit scenes such as shows , recitals or fireworks . og Sand & Snow _ = PD Use this mode in bright places such as a sunny beach or ( fl ski resort . It prevents the subject from being underexposed . • The subject may become overexposed in dark surroundings . Check the image on die screen . • This mode is set at a higher shutter speed , The picture may not appear smooth when played back . Low Light Use this mode to record in dimly lit places . The shutter is fixed at a slow shutter speed . • Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage . • Picture quMity may not be as good as in other modes . • The camcorder may have difficulty to focus automaticMly . 59
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Night ( TAPE CAMERA mode ) In TAPE CAMERA mode , use this mode to record in dark places . The shutter speed is adjusted automatically . It is useful when recording in places wit ! l changing light conditions ( such as in amusement parks ) . • Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage . • Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes . • White points may appear on the screen . • Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes . 111such case , adiust the focus manually . Super Night ( TAPE CAMERA mode ) In TAPE CAMERA mode , use tiffs mode to record in very dark places . The shutter speed is adiusTed automatically . The WhiTe LED lights up automatically responding to the surrounding brightness and illuminates the subject in fl _ e center of _ he screen , allowing you to record brightly in color . Low Light Plus ( CARD CAMERA mode ) In CARD CAMERA mode , use this mode to record in dark places . The shutter is fixed at a slow shutter speed . It . The White LED lights up illuminating the subject in the center of the screen , allowing you to record brightly in color . Concerning Super Night and Low Light Plus modes : • The range of the White LED is limited . Check the image on the screen when recording . • Use this mode for recordings at close range ( up to 6.6 It ( 2m ) ) . • Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage . • Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes . • White points may appear on the screen . • Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes . In such case , adiust the focus manually . 60
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Use file camcorder's digital effects for more interesting productions . Fsders : Start or end scenes on a tape with a lade to or from black ( [ 215162 ) . Fade Trigger , Wipe , Corner , Jump , Flip , Puzzle , Zigzag , Beam , Tide Effects : Add flavor to your recordings ( [ . £ 364 ) . Art , Black and White , Sepia , Mosaic , Ball , Cube , Wave , Color Mask , Mirror Multi - image Screen : Divides fl _ e display to show 4 , 9 or 16 still images . Has 4 transition speed options : fast , moderate , slow and manual ( [ 22167 ) . Availability of digital effects by mode TAPE TAPE CARD CARD PHOTO CAMERA CAMERA PLAY ( VCR ) PLAY ( VCR ) Faders © X © X x Effects © © O @ * , x Muhidmage 0 * _ 0 * _ 0 X x Screen ) : Available X : Not available _ c * 1 : Black and Whi _ e only * 2 : Cannot be used in Night and Super Nigbt recording program _ g [ ] Notes : • When you do not want to use digital effects , press the D . EFlZECTS SELECT _ = button and select D . EFFECT _ from the digital effects menu . Press the PD D . EFFECTS SELECT button to close the menu . ( o • The camcorder remembers your chosen digital effect setting until you change it . • Digital effects can be selected but not operated on a blank blue screen ( appears in TAPE PLAY ( VCR ) mode ) . The display continues TOflash . • Digital effects operated during TAPE PLAY ( VCR ) mode are not recorded onto the original tape . • Digital effects can be added to another tape when dubbing using the AV out terminal ( TAPE PLAY ( VCR ) mode ) , but not the DV out terminal , • You cannot operate digital effects while photo / date searching . • if you slide the program selector TOE1 ( Easy Recording ) while the digital effect display is flashing , it will disappear from the display and reappear when you return to _ 1 ( program AE ) mode , • The digital effect display will flash Ior 2 seconds after setting , even if DISPLAYS is set to OFF in the menu . • The image quality may be slightly lower with digital effects . 61