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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER Instruction Manual CAMESCOPE ET LECTEUR VIDEO NUMERIQUES Mode d'emploi VIDEOCAMARAY GRABADORA DIGITAL Manual de Instrucciones Mini ] r _ - y _ gital CallOll - ELU A NTSC
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WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK , DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCTTO RAIN OR MOISTURE . WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE , USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY . COPYRIGHT WARNING : Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws . Digital Video Camcorder , ELURA and Compact Power Adapter , CA - 6O0 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules . Operation is subject to the foI _ owing two conditions : ( t ) This device may not cause harmful interference , and ( 2 ) this device must accept any interference received , thcludthg interference that may cause undesired operation . Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digitaI device , o = pursuant to Part t 5 of the FCC Rules . These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential thstallation . This equipment generates , uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and , if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions , may cause harmful interference to radio communications . However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation . If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 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 folthwthg measures : • Reorient or retocate the receiving antenna . • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver . • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected . • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help . Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class 8 limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Ru _ es . Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual . If such changes or modifications should be made , you could be required to stop operation of the equipment . Canon U . S . A . Inc . One Canon Plaza , Lake Success , NY 11042 , U . S . A . Tel No . ( 516 ) 328 - 5600 CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK , MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT , FULLY INSERT . The lightning flash with arrowhead Important Warning symbol , within an equilateral triangle , is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated " dangerous voltage " within the product's enclosure , that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons . CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC I The exclamation point , within an SHOCK , DO NOT REMOVE COVER ( OR equilateral triangIe , is intended to alert BACK ) . NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS the user to the presence of important INSIDE . REFER SERVICING TO operating and maintenance ( servicing ) instructions in the literature QUAL F ED SERV CE PERSONNEL . accompanying the product . 2
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10 . Power Sources i The CA - 600A In these safety instructions the word " product " refers to the Canon Digital Video Compact Power Adapter should be Camcorder ELURA and all its accessories . operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label . If 1 . Read Instructions i All the safety and you are not sure of the type of power operating instructions should be read supply to your home , consult your before the product is operated . product dealer or local power company . Regarding other power sources such as 2 . Retain Instructions i The safety and battery power , refer to instructions in this operating instructions should be retained manual . for future reference . 11 . Polarization i The CA - 600A Compact 3 . Heed Warnings i All warnings on the Power Adapter is equipped with a product and in the operating instructions polarized 2 - prong plug ( a plug having should be adhered to . one blade wider than the other ) . 4 . Follow Instructions i All operating and The 2 - prong polarized plug will fit into maintenance instructions should be the power outlet only one way . This is a followed . safety feature . If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet , try reversing 5 . Cleaning i Unplug this product from the the plug . If the plug still fails to fit , = Z wall outlet before cleaning . Do not use contact your electrician to replace your o liquid or aerosol cleaners . The product obsolete outlet . Do not defeat the safety should be cleaned only as purpose of the polarized plug . recommended in this manual . O 12 . Power Cord Protection i Power cords 6 . Accessones i Do not use accessodes should be routed so that they are not not recommended in this manual as likely to be walked on or pinched by they may be hazardous . items placed upon or against them . Pay particular attention to plugs and the point 7 . Avoid magnetic or electric fields i Do from which the cords exit the product . not use the camera close to TV transmitters , portable communication 13 . Outdoor Antenna Grounding i If an devices or other sources of electric or outside antenna is connected to the magnetic radiation . They may cause product , be sure the antenna is picture interference , or permanently grounded so as to provide some damage the camera . protection against voltage surges and built - up static charges . Section 810 of 8 . Water and Moisture i Hazard of electdc the National Electdcal Code , ANSI / shock i Do not use this product near NFPA No . 70 - - 1984 , provides water or in rainy / moist situations . information with respect to proper 9 . Placing or Moving i Do not place on an grounding of the mast and supporting unstable cart , stand , tripod , bracket or structure , grounding of the lead - in wire table . The product may fall , causing to an antenna discharge unit , size of serious injury to a child or adult , and grounding conductors , location of serious damage to the product . antenna discharge unit , connection to A product and cart grounding electrodes , and requirements combination should be for the grounding electrode . See figure moved with care . Quick 1 . stops , excessive force , j ! and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn . 3
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19 . Damage Requiring Service - Fig 1 L _ GI _ rL _ N _ _ l _ Disconnect this product from the wall 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 . if any liquid has been spilled onto , or objects have fallen into , the product . _ T _ r _ _ 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 if 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 outlet and disconnect the antenna . adjustment of other controls may This will prevent damage to the product result in damage and will often require due to lightning and power - line surges . extensive work by a qualified o technician to restore the product to its 15 . O Power Lines - - An outside antenna normal operation . system should not be located in the " o e . If the product has been dropped or the 2 vicinity of overhead power lines or other cabinet has been damaged . electric light or power circuits , or where it f . When the product exhibits a distinct can fall into such power lines or circuits . change in performance . This indicates When installing an outside antenna a need for service . system , extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or 20 . Replacement Parts - - When circuits as contact with them might be replacement parts are required , be sure fatal . the service technician has used 16 . replacement parts that are specified by Overloading - - Do not overload wall Canon or that have the same outlets and extension cords as this can characteristics as the original part . result in a risk of fire or electric shock . Unauthorized substitutions may result in 17 . Objects and Liquid Entry - - Never push fire , electric shock or other hazards . objects of any kind into this product 21 . Safety Check - - Upon completion of any through openings as they may touch service or repairs to this product , ask the dangerous voltage points or short out service technician to perform safety parts that could result in a fire or electric checks to determine that the product is shock . Be careful not to spill liquid of any in safe operating order . kind onto the product . 18 . Servicing - - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards . Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel " Note to CATV system installer : This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building , as close to the point of cableArtiCleenOtryfp8r2a0c - Nt4icE0aCal . s . tthhaet provides guidelines for proper grounding and , in particular , specifies that 4
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~ When Making Manual Adjustments . . . ~ Adjusting Exposure Mmmally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 important Usage Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Adjusting Focus Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 IMPORTANT SAFETY Setting the White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Thank you for Choosing a Canon . . . . . . . . . . 6 ~ For Playback . . . ~ introducing the ELURA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Displaying Data Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Searching the Tape ( Photo SearclV Date Search ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Returning to a Pre - Marked Position . . . . 66 Powering Your Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Loading a Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Basic Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Zooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 The Dubbing Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Using the LCD Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Using the Dubbing Function for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Playing Back a Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Cut - In and Cut - Out Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . 73 Connections for Playback on a TV g Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Simple Editing to a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 o Tips for Making Better Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Dubbing with Digital Video Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 O Recording from a VCR , TV or Other Camcorder ( Analog Line - in ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Recording Over Existing Scenes ~ General . . . ~ ( A / V Insert Editing ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Audio Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Selecting from the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Using the Wireless Controller / Tally Preparing the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Notes on Using the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 ~ For Recording . . . ~ Setting the Audio Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Taking Still Pictures ( Photo Mode ) . . . . . . 40 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Recording in Progressive Scan Mode . . 42 The ELURA System Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Searching and Reviewing While Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Finding Your Way Around ELURA . . 104 Using the Various Recording Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Using Digital Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Audio Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Setting the Self - Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Date of Purchase The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom of the camera . No others have the Dealer Purchased From same serial number as yours . You should record Dealer Address the number and other vital information here and Dealer Phone No . preutarcinhatsheis toboaoikd iadsenatifpicearmtioannenitn craesceordof othf eyfot . ur Model Name ELURA Serial No .
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First , we'd like to thank you for Your camcorder is supplied with the purchasing this Canon camcorder . Its following accessories : advanced technology makes it very WL - D71 Wireless Two AA batteries easy to use you will soon be making Controller high - quality videos which will give you pleasure for years to come . To get the most out of your new camcorder , we recommend that you SS - 200 Shoulder Strap Lens cap and lens cap read this manual thoroughly there cord are many sophisticated fealures which will add to your recording enjoyment . To get started we suggest that you Terminal Cover BP - 6O8 Battery Pack = ( Attached to camera . o master the basic operations of the Cut off before using the o camcorder first , before moving on to camera . ) " _ use its full range of features . 8 < 5 > For quick reference ( in addition to the contents and index ) please refer to : CA - 600 Compact DC - 6OO DC Coupler • Finding your way around the Power Adapter camcorder ( p . 104 ) • Screen displays ( p . 107 ) • Troubleshooting in case you run into any problems ( p . 95 ) S - 150 Swideo Cable STV - 250 Stereo Video Note lhat capital letters are used to Cable refer to settings displayed in the menus and buttons labeled on lhe camcorder itself e . g . Press the MENU button . The camera's short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by 2 DVM - E30 in the illustrations . Beeps sound to Digital Video Cassette confirm your operations , e . g . Turn the POWER switch to MOVIE ( p . 13 ) . 6
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ELURA is a next f _ ELURA's dubbing generation digital video ¢ ; _ - ' _ _ function is easy to use . camcorder that conforms _ . . ' _ W _ You can add digital to the digital video _ t _ , , _ [ ] _ , _ effects during dubbing . standard to give you outstanding picture quality . Advanced digital technology allows you to add special effects during Shoot bolh superb quality recording or playback , video and beautifully clear still pictures . Choose your favorite scenes from videos ( taken g using progressive scan ) o and display them as blur - Add new sound to free still piclures too ! original sound , or O replace original sound and images on a prerecorded tape . An LCD screen makes it easy for you to shoot * The optional DU - 200 Docking Unit is colorful , well composed necessary for use of an external video , it is also great for microphone or headphones . playback , Connect to a VCR or Optical technology analog camcorder and stabilizes your record onto a DV tape in recordings even at the the ELURA , farthest reaches of the zoom range . ELURA is equipped with a DV terminal that conforms to IEEEI394 . By connecting lhe ELURA to your The ELURA has the computer , you can capture still or technology to capture motion images on your computer crisp , clear , digital still ( optional IEEE 1394 computer pictures . interface board required ) .
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Beforeoperatinygourcamerayo , uwillneedtousethepoweradaptetor : provide power from an AC outlet or charge battery packs Notes : • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket ( 100 - 240 V AC , 50 / 60 Hz ) to the DC current used by your camera . • if the adapter is used next to a TV , it may cause the TV to emit noise move the adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable . c : o _ : " € o Use the power adapter and the DC coupler to provide your camera wilh instant power from an AC outlet . 1 . Press the BATT RELEASE button and remove the terminal cover . 2 . Align the end of the DC coupler with the BATTERY line on the camera . Attach the DC coupler so that it clicks into place . 3 . Connect the DC coupler to the adapter . 4 . Connect the power cable to the adapter . 5 . Plug the power cable into an AC outlet . 6 . Remove the DC coupler after use . • Press the BATT RELEASE button and remove _ he coupler . • Always turn the camera offbefore removing the power source . 8
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Your battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory . It should have enough power for you to check that your camera is working properly . However , you must charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power the camera for more than a few minutes . The power adapter supplied with your camcorder can hold two battery packs and _ is capable of charging them one after another . Additional battery packs are _ available as an optional accessory ( p . 99 ) . _ o 1 . Attach one or two battery packs to the power adapter . • Make sure the DC coupler is not connected . • Align the triangle oll the battery pack wilh the guide line on lhe power adapter . • Press the battery pack down , and slide it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place . 2 . Connect the power cable to the adapter and plug the power cable into an AC outlet . • One of the two charge indicators flashes red to show that charging is in progress . Single flashes mean thal the battery pack is less than 50 % charged . Double flashes mean thal it is between 50 % and 75 % charged . Triple flashes mean that it is more than 75 % charged . • The indicator glows steadily when the baltery pack is fully charged . • If you attached two battery packs , lhe second battery pack now begins to charge : its indicator flashes red to show that charging is in progress . 3 . Take the battery pack off the adapter and attach it to the camera . 4 . Remove the battery pack after use . • Press the BATT RELEASE button and remove the battery . • Always turn the camera offbefore removing lhe power source . 9
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Notes : • The adapter can charge a single battery pack from either side , A or B . If you attach two battery packs , charging begins from the battery you first attach to the adapter , or , if the batteries are already attached to the adapter when you plug it into an AC outlet , from the side labeled " A " . • When powering your cmncorder from an AC outlet , you do not need to remove attached battery packs , but charging will not take place until you remove the DC coupler from lhe adapter . • You can find detailed notes for using lhe batteries in the " Notes on Using the Batteries " on p . 86 . These notes include charging and recording times and how to charge the backup baltery . Specifications Power supply 100 240 V AC , 50 / 60 Hz Power consumption 19 W Rated output Adapter mode : 7.2 V , 1.5 A DC Charger mode : 8.2 V , 1.2 A DC c : , . a Operating temperature range 32 ° F - 104 ° F ( 0 ° C - 40 ° C ) Dimensions 3 1 / 8x 3 13 / 16x 1 W16in ( 80 x 97 x 43 mm ) Weight 6 1 / 2oz ( 185 g ) Weight and dimensions are approximate . Errors and omissions excepted . Subject to change without notice . When replacement or repair of any product including power supply is required , please relurn it to the nearest authorized Canon Service Center and have it repaired or replaced with the same number product or equivalent . 10
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Only use videocassettes marked with the _ t _ 1 ] _ " logo . * 1 . Make sure that you have attached a power source . 2 . Slide the OPEN / EJECT A switch upwards to release the cassette compartment cover . • Pull the cover fully open ( while holding the button upwards ) and wait a couple of seconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically . ¢ o go O _ • The confirmation beep sounds twice when the cassette cover fully opens . OJ _ . 3 . Load or unload the cassette . • Insert the cassette gently with lhe window facing out , and the REC / SAVE tab on the outer lower corr _ er . • Remove the cassette by pulling it slraight out . 4 . Press the _ mark on the compartment until it clicks , and wait for it to close . 5 . Click the cover back into place . * _ tl _ " is a trade mark , Notes : • After loading a cassette , use record search ( p . 43 ) to find the point where you want to start recording . • Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically , or attempt to close the cover . • Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover . • Do not leave the cassette in the camera after use return it to its case and store it in a cool , clean , dry place . • The holes in the back of the cassette are used for transferring information do not cover them . • When a cassette is not loaded , v _ flashes in the display . • With some types of tapes , the remaining tape display may not give an accurate reading ( p . 107 ) . 11
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To protect your recording from accidental erasure , slide the tab on lhe cassette so that it exposes the hole . ( This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF . ) If you load this cassette and put the camera in record pause mode ( p . 13 ) , " THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION " is displayed for approx , four seconds and then the r _ Vmark flashes in the display . The camera also shows the above phrase if you accidentally press the starl / stop button on the camera or the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller with the camera switched to VCR mode . If you want to record on the cassette again , slide the tab back so the hole is closed . " _ a _ To protect the tape heads , transfer cassettes directly from the tape case to the camcorder do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape itself . Do not use cassettes where the tape has been damaged or spliced they may damage the camcorder . Do not insert anylhing into the small holes on the cassette or cover them with cellophane tape . Handle cassettes with care dropping lhem or exposing lhem to external shocks may cause internal damage . Store cassettes in the provided case , first rewinding them to the start of the tape and then storing lhem upright . A cassette wilh metal plated terminals may become dirty with use , affecting information transfer . Therefore , after using a tape about ten times , be sure to clean the terminals with a cotton swab . You are unable to use the cassette memory function with this camcorder . 12
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ii , _ ! _ i _ iii ! _ ii _ i ; ? _ iii _ _ i ; ? _ iii _ i ; ? _ iii _ i ; _ i ! Have you completed the following steps ? • Attached a power source ( p . 8 ) . • Loaded a cassette ( p . 11 ) . • Removed lhe lens cap and fastened the shoulder slrap ( p . 85 ) . • Chosen the display : viewfinder or LCD screen ( p . 18 ) • Extended the viewfinder ( p . 85 ) / adjusted the LCD screen ( p . 18 ) . You may also want to charge the backup battery ( p . 87 ) in order to set the date and time display ( p . 36 ) . 1 . Push the small black button on the POWER switch in to the left and hold , turn the POWER switch to MOVIE . • The camera automatically sets to record pause mode . PAUSE appears in the display . • The camera power indicator lights up red . • The confirmalion beep sounds . • The camera will turn itself offif you leave it in record pause mode for more than about five minutes . To return to record pause mode , set the POWER switch to OFF and lhen back to MOVIE . 2 . Slide the program selector to [ : : ] . • This selects lhe camera's Easy Recording program . It allows you to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments ( see p . 45 ) . 3 . Press and release the red start / stop button once to begin recording . • The tally lamp flashes and REC appears in the display . 13
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4 . Press and release the start / stop button again to pause recording . • The camera 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 start / stop huron . Replace the lens cap . Return the viewfinder to its retracted position . Return the LCD screen flush to the camera body . Unload the cassette . Set the POWER switch to OFK Disconnect the power source . Notes : • To check tha _ the cmnera 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 . c ' . a • When you disconnect _ he power source from the cmnera , we recommend that you replace the terminal cover to prevent the terminals from getting dirty . • To close the LCD panel , rotale it vertically until the screen faces you , then push it in flat against the side of the camera until it clicks securely . • You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker when recording . • For tips on how to make better videos , see page 27 . • For extra recording time , set REC MODE in the cmnera menu to LR • The flashing of the tally lmnp may be reflected into the lens during close - up recording , or when recording lhrough glass . You may therefore decide to turn it off ( p . 35 ) . 14
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You can record and play back a tape in SP ( standard play ) and LP ( long play ) modes . LP extends tape usage by 1.5 times . To switch to LP mode , select REC MODE from the camera or VCR menu , select LP and then close the menu ( for instructions on how to use the menus , refer to page 30 ) . You can't add sound ( audio dubbing ) or images ( A / V insert ) to a tape tha _ has been recorded in LP mode . ( see p . 30 , 31 ) I _ ' R _ c Moo _ . . . . sP Notes : • When recording and playing back tapes in LP mode , _ he nature of the tape and usage conditions may affect recording , mosaic - like noise may appear in the image and _ he sound may be distorted during playback of tapes recorded in LP mode . For important recordings , therefore , set the camera to SP mode . • if you record in both modes on the same tape , the picture may become distorted during playback and the time code may not be written correctly . • A tape recorded in LP mode on other digital equipment may produce mosaic - _ _ like noise and lhe sound may become distorted when played back on this _ _ camcorder , and vice versa . n = . The power switch lock lever has been preset to lock . Switch it to the right , lhe unlocked position , when you want to use the E SCAN ( p . 42 ) and PHOTO ( p . 40 ) modes . It is recommended that you return the lock lever to the locked position when you finish recording . 15
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/ arni g i ii . i . i . . . iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ The camera's short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by , _ in the illustrations . One beep sounds when you turn the power on or when you begin recording . Two beeps sound when you pause recording or when you fully open the cassette compartment cover . A series of beeps also sound during the self - timer countdown , right before the camera's automatic shut - off and upon any unusual condition of the camera . Beeps are not recorded on the tape . You can turn them OFF through the menu . To see a demonstration of the cmnera's main features , before loading the cassette , go to the DEMO MODE option in the cmnera menu . Select the ON setting and close the menu . The demo also starts automatically iflhe power has been on for ten minutes without a cassette loaded into the cassette compartment . ( You can avoid this by turning the DEMO MODE to OFF through the camera menu . ) To co * ' - - to cancel the demo mode once it has begun : push the menu button , turn offthe power , or load a cassette . ( see p . 30 ) _ OEMOMOOE . . . OFF 16
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The camera's 12x zoom lens allows you to choose the best picture angle for each scene : • Turn the zoom control down towards W to zoom out to wide - angle . • Turn it up towards T to zoom in to telephoto . You can also control the speed of zooming : • Move the control slightly to zoom slowly . • Turn it farther to zoom more quickly . ( The farther you turn the zoom control , the faster the zoom speed . ) The T and W buttons on the wireless controller adjust the picture angle , but not the zoom speed . Turn the digital zoom on by choosing D . ZOOM from the cmnera menu , to magnify the camera's zoom range by 4x . ( see p . 30 ) , D . z00 _ . . . . . . oN The zoom control continues to work as usual . You can freely zoom in and out between ix and 48x magnification - - the camera automatically switches between optical zooming ( up to 12x ) and digital zooming ( 12x to 48x ) . A zoom bar shows up in the display . The digital zoom area is in blue . Notes : • When you want to get as close as possible to your subject , keep the zoom at the wide - angle position . You can focus on a subject as close as 3 / 8 in ( 1 cm ) . • image resolution is slightly lower when the magnification is greater than 12 × . • You cannot use the digital zoom with the multi - image screen . • When digital zoom is turned off , the zoom bar shortens to optical zoom lenglh . 17
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_ b _ : : 1 Push the LCD panel open button and open the panel by pulling it away from the camera . This automatically switches the LCD screen on and the viewfinder off . When you close the LCD panel , the LCD screen automalically switches off and the viewfinder switches back on . First open out the LCD panel at a right angle ( 90 ° ) to the cmnera . _ tn c ' . a _ : " tn You can now choose the angle of the panel thal suits you best by rotating it backwards ( up to 180 ° ) and forwards ( up to 90 ° ) about this axis . If you rotate the panel backwards around to 180 ° you can include yourself in the piclure , while monitoring the shot on the LCD screen ( p . 20 ) . The viewfinder is also ! iili activated when the panel is in this position . From this position you may also push the panel flat against lhe camera until it is flush with lhe side , with the screen facing outwards . 18
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Notes : • Avoid touching the LCD screen when moving the LCD panel . • Do not hold the cmnera by the LCD panel or the viewfinder . • Make sure you open the LCD panel at 90 ° , before altempting to rotate it backwards or forwards . • Always rotate the LCD panel vertically into place , before closing it or pushing it flat against the side of the camera . • Always fully close the 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 adjust the brightness of the screen ( see " Adjusting the LCD screen " below ) . You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen . Adjust the level by choosing BRIGHTNESS from the menu . A bar showing the level appears in the display . O • Turn the selector dial up to make the display brighter . • Turn the selector dial down to make the display darker . ( see p . 30 , 31 ) _ BRIGHTNESS * * - _ ÷ Notes : • The camera will remember your brightness setting even after you turn it oft ' _ • The brightness of the LCD does not effect that of the recorded images or the 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 malfunction oflhe LCD screen and they are not recorded on the tape . ( Effective dots : more than 99.99 % ) 19
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: ! When you turn the LCD panel so that it faces the opposite direction ( see diagram opposite ) , you can watch yourself during recording or let your subject monitor recording . • You can choose the display style , reversed ( mirror on ) or not ( mirror off ) from the camera menu . ( see p . 30 ) _ MIRRO . R . . . . . ON If you choose the mirror - on , the recording itself is unaffected . • During " monitor recording " , the time code and remaining tape indicators disappear . Notes : = . o • During " mirror mode recording " , you cannot operate the volume control of _ built - in speaker and headphones . I _ . _ • You can use the menus during mirror mode . The menus appear normally whilen • " you're making your selection , then the display returns to " mirror " again whe you close the menus . 20
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- _ REC | IQ REC PAUSE PEJECT STO image stabilizer oom n xposure Adiustment The tape has reached the end - - 1 _ 1 _ Self4imer m , _ • _ _ 1 _ Manual focus Battery power remaining - - Condensahon warning m [ ] c _ : , ; ' " _ - White balance J _ No Cassette is _ oaded The battery pack is exhausted I I j Photo mode AF / AE mark • These indicators appear normally in the viewfinder . I ! il _ i ' _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i . i . ! . i . ! ! i . _ i . l . i . _ . . ¸ i . _ ii . ¸ li ! . ¸ ii . il . ¸ i . ii _ _ ¸ . lii . i ¸ ii . ! l ¸ . ii _ i ¸ illi ¸ iiiii ? l ¸ i ! ¸ iiliii ! ? ¸ iiilii ? ! ¸ iiliii ! ? ¸ i _ iii ? ! _ ! _ ! i _ i _ ii _ : _ ! _ ii ! _ ! _ _ ! i _ i _ ii _ : _ ! _ ii ! _ ! _ ! i _ i _ ii _ : _ ! _ ii ! _ ! _ ! i _ i _ ii _ : _ ! _ ii ! _ ! _ ! i _ i _ ii _ : _ ! _ ii ! _ ! _ ! i _ i _ ii _ : _ ! _ ii ! _ ! _ ! i _ i _ ii _ : _ ! ! _ i ; ! _ The camcorder has a built - in speaker so you can review the sound track alongside _ the picture during playback , ro Adjust the speaker volume by turning the selector dial . • Turn the selector dial up to increase the volume , and down to lower the volume . • A VOLUME bar appears in the display to indicate the current volume . It disappears in four seconds . • You can turn offthe built - in speaker completely by turning the selector dial down until OFF appears . • You can also adjust the headphones volume separately from the built - in speaker . ( Use the optional DU - 200 Docking Unit to connect the headphones , p . 54 ) • The levels you adjust for the built - in speaker and headphones are memorized separately . The camera remembers your levels even if you tuna the camera off and back on again . Notes : • The speaker turns off when the camera is set to camera mode or when you use headphones . • Sometimes the playback picture becomes rough with " noise " , when the volume is turned up high . if this happens , tuna down the volume . 21
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You can use the LCD screen for instant , on - the - spot playback . The camera also plays back the sound track via the built - in speaker ( p . 21 ) . • When you play back a tape , you can also close the LCD panel wilh its screen side facing up . • When the LCD panel is closed , you can monitor the playback using the viewfinder . To play back your recordings on a TV , see p . 25 . To use the wireless controller , see p . 33 . c ' . a Notes : • To avoid accidental recording , make sure that you slide the tab on the cassette € 0 _ so that it exposes the hole ( the switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF ) . • When you're using the viewfinder to view playback , close the LCD panel . 1 . Attach a power source and turn the POWER switch to VCR . • The power indicator lights up green . 2 . Load the cassette . 3 . Press the _ ( play ) button to start playback . • To end playback , press the • ( stop ) button . • To wind the tape forwards , stop playback and press the I _ 1 _ ( fast forward ) button . • To wind the tape backwards , stop playback and press the _ l _ 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 . 22
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Playback pause Press the l | ( pause ) button . To resume normal playback , press it again , or press the I _ " ( play ) button . The camera automatically goes into stop mode after about five minutes ' playback pause . Fast forward playback To play back the recording at about 9.5 times normal speed , press and hold lhe ( fast forward ) button during normal playback or press and hold the _ ( fast forward ) button during normal fast forward . Rewind playback For reverse playback at about 9.5 times normal speed , press and hold the _ 1 ( rewind ) button during normal playback or press and hold the _ 1 _ 1 ( rewind ) button during normal rewind . _ o go O _ 23
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: ! These can only be operated from the wireless controller ( p . 33 ) . Frame Advance To play back frame by frame , press the + / 1 I1 _ buttor _ repeatedly during playback pause . Press and hold to play back continuous frame advance . Frame Reverse To play back in reverse frame by frame , press the - / ' 11 button repeatedly during playback pause . Press and hold to play back continuous frame reverse . Slow Forward Playback To play back at about 1 / 5 normal speed , press the SLOW I _ button during normal playback . Press the PLAY I _ button to return to normal playback . • The camera automatically returns to playback after about 30 seconds of slow playback . ¢ : o _ ' - - to Slow Reverse Playback To play back in reverse at about 1 / 5 normal speed , press the - / ' 11 button and then the SLOW I _ button during normal playback . Press PLAY _ to return to normal playback . • The camera automatically returns to xl reverse playback after about 30 seconds of slow playback . Reverse Playback To play back in reverse at normal speed , press the q ' _ l I button during normal forward playback . Press the PLAY I _ button to return to normal forward playback . Forward x2 Playback Press the x2 button during normal playback . Press the PLAY I _ button to return to normal playback , Reverse x2 Playback Press the - / ' _ 11 button and then the x2 button during normal playback . Press the PLAY I _ button to return to normal playback _ Notes : • Mosaic - like noise appears or _ the screer _ during some of the VCR modes . • There's no audio during special playback . 24
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Youcanconnectht ecamertaoaTVorVCRinordetroplaybackyour recordingYso . uwillneedtoattachapowesrourcteothecmner ( aseep . 8 ) . SeeyourTVorVCRinstructiomnanuafol rfurthedr etails . • UsetheS - 150S - videCoabletoconnecthteS - videtoerminalsU . setheSTV - 250 StereVoideoCablet , oconnectht eAUDIOterminalsC . onnecthte white plug to the white AUDIO terminal I ( left ) . Connect the red plug to the red AUDIO terminal R ( right ) . Do not connect the yellow plug . • Set the TV / VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO . • if you are connecting the cmnera to a VCR , set the input selector on the VCR to LINE . • Connect the camera using the STV - 250 Stereo Video Cable . Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal I ( left ) . Connect the red plug to the red audio terminal R ( right ) . Connect the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal VIDEO . • Set the TV / VIDEO selector oll the television to VIDEO . • if you are connecting the camera to a VCR , set the input selector on the VCR to LINE . 25
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Note : • if you are going to use the TV as a monitor while you are shooting , remember to keep the TV volume turned down as long as the camera's audio terminals are connected , if the sound from the TV speakers is picked up by the microphone , an unpleasant high - pitched squeal , called feedback , may be produced . If your TV is already hooked up to a VCR , you can connect the camera to the VCR instead of the TV . Follow the instructions on the previous page . _ € oco * ' - - to 26
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For maximum stability , grip the camera in your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body . If necessary support the camera 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 camera on a tripod , ( or any flat surface at a suitable height ) and operate it with lhe wireless controller . • When you are using a tripod , be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight or it may melt . ( The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens . ) • When not using lhe camera , return the viewfinder to its retracted position . • Make sure that lhe fastening screw of the Iripod is no longer than 3 / 16 inch ( 5.5 mm ) , or it will damage the camera . 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 lhe 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 dislracting objects in the background . 27
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Instead of zooming while recording , t _ _ Long shot to choose your picture angle before you begin . A good way to tell a story wil _ h video is to begin wil : h a long Shot l £ hat Medium shot establishes l £ hesituation , and [ hen move in wit £ hmed @ n shots and close - ups to show [ he details . Remember to change your viewpoint for each shot . Close - up Remember [ hat any camera movement or change in pict _ re angle should have a definim purpose . Avoid unnecessaw or half - hearted movements . Use pans to record a landscape or follow a moving subject . Decide { he area you want to cov'er and stand facing _ m { ( heend ofym : tr panning angle . Wi { : hout moving your feet , t _ : trnyour waist to t : he starting position . Start recording , and al _ r a few seconds begin to turn slowly from [ he waist . Hold [ he final image for a few seconds before you stop recording . l - ilt { : hecamera up to exaggerate { : he height of t : he subject , rilt down from { { hetop of a building , for example , as an introduction to subjects at _ he bottom . 28
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Wi [ h most camcorders , even t { heslighmst hand movements will be noticeable during mlephoto recording . However , [ he ELURA's Optical Image Stabilizer allows you m cibtain stead ) , recordings even at 12x or 48 × magmification . Unlike dectronic image stabilizers , it causes no loss of picture quality . Fhe Optical Image Stabilizer can compensate for a wide range of camera movement - - you can record stable images even if you are Shooting from a moving car . ( see p . 30 ) ) I _ A _ _ , tlm , 0N 1 , To turn the Optical Image Stabilizer off , open the camera menu and point the arrow at IMAGE S , { IJl ) ) , 2 , Select the OFF setting and close the menu , • I'hc ( ( 1 ) ) mark disappears from the display when [ : hestabilizer is off i1t • I'he image stabilizer cannot be turned off when { : heprogram selector is set to { : heD ( Easy , Recording ) position . III " 11 _ ote $ : • Fhe image stabilizer is designed to deal wi [ h a normal degree of camera Shake . • Keep [ he image stabilizer turned ofl'when [ : hecamera is mmmmd on a tripod . • Fhe image stabilizer is not as effective as usual when [ he role - convertor ( optional ) is attached . 29
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Many of the camera's advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the display . There are four main menus : 1 . Camera menu ( when the camera is in record pause mode : the POWER switch set to MOVIE , P . SCAN or PHOTO ) 2 . VCR menu ( when the camera is in VCR mode : the POWER switch is set to VCR ) 3 . Dubbing menu ( when the POWER switch is set to VCR and you select , , 0DUB MODE from the VCR menu ) 4 . Set up menu ( when you select , , 0REC.SET UP from the VCR menu ) Camera menu ( CAM . MENU ) @ Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 58 CAM . MENU @ Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 17 _ - - - - SHUTTER . . . . . AUTO D . ZOOM . . . . . . ON - - ® @ Image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 29 ® - - - _ AaE S . _ I _ ' ON 16 : 9 . . . . . . . . OF F - - _ ) @ 16 : 9 effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 53 @ - - - WHITE BAL . - . AUT0 SNLF - T ] NER - . OFF - - ® @ White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 61 @ - - w L . _ EMOTE • - . _ i TALLY L _ Np . . ON - - - ® @ Self - timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 56 @ Wireless controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 33 CAM . MENU @ Tally lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 35 S _ LF - T 3HER - . OFF @ Record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 15 WL . REMOTE • . . _ i TALLY L _ 21I > . . ON @ Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 16 _ - - - - REC MODE - . . . Sp BNEp . . . . . . . . ON - - - ® @ Wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 55 @ - - - - W IND SCREEN . OFF AUDIO NODE . . 12blu - - - ® @ Audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 54 _ - - - - BRIGHTNESS - • - _ : : 2 : [ : : : _ + c @ Brighmess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 19 ¢ w @ Mirror mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 20 CAM . MENU Demo mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 16 t WIND SCREEN " OFF Dale / time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 39 AUDIO NODE " ' 12b _ BRIGHTNESS - ' - 4 : _ + @ Time zone / _ - - - - M IRROR . . . . . . ON DNMO MODE . - . OFF - - - ® Daylight saving time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 36 @ - - - - D / T DISPLAY " OFF - @ T . ZONE / DST - ' N . y . - - @ Dale / time set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 38 @ - - - - D / T _ E SET - . J / kN . 1,1999 12 : 00 _ 30
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VCR menu @ Ib dub mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 67 @ ro recorder set up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 69 - ® @ Wireless contmlIer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 34 - _ @ Record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 15 - _ @ Data code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 63 - ® @ Date / rime select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 38 @ Brighmess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 19 @ Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 107 @ 6 - second auto date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 39 _ ) Output channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 90 - , , _ } @ Aud : io dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 83 - @ @ Wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 55 _ ) Audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 54 @ Beep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 16 Dubbing ( DU ° B MODE ) menu f _ : } lJ _ NODN _ Fade in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 72 _ 2 _ Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 72 EFFE ( , - , 3 Fade out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 72 < IUB STA _ I y _ S _ U , _ ET _ ET _ CLOS _ Ig , Set up ( REC . SET UP ) menu tat @ Ib dub mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 67 @ Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 69 _ . _ ECORI ? IgI { . . . . [ _ ] - _ ] - - - ® @ Cmt - in adjust : ments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 73 _ _ f @ Cmt - out adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p . 73 rurn t : off _ eappropriate page for a detailed explanation of " each funct : ion . 31
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You can also close lhe LCD panel wil _ h il : s screen facing t _ p when you selecl : ilems from _ he men , is , 1 . Press the MENU button to open the menu . 2 . Turn the selector dial up or down to move the arrow up or down the display . 3 . Press the selector dial in to select your chosen option from the menu . • Ycmr selected option remains on the screen and all o { : heroptions are removed . 4 . Turn the selector dial up or down to choose its setting . 5 . Press the selector dial in . " However , if you are setting anything ot _ hert : hanthe white balance or the shutter speed , you don't have to press t _ heselector dial in . 6 . Press the MENU button to Close the menu . Oo < . . _ Notesl . E " 8 • You can only see eight options on the screen at one time . Pointers at the rap / bottom of " l : he screen indicam that l : here are more options l : hat you can scroll through . " You may often find it convenient m use Ne wireless controller to move around Ne menus . Press its MENU button m enter / leave lShemenu and ase Ne arrow keys in Nace of t _ : _ minglSheselector diN . Push the SET button m select . " You can display Ne menos on a connected FV screen asing l : he wireless controller's FV SCREEN button . See p . 25 for FV hookup instrtlcl : ions . 32
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l - he supplied wireless controller can operate tShecamera from a distance of up to t6 feet ( 5 m ) . Point it at _ he camera's remote sensor while you press l : he balkans . l - he talty tamp li _ ts up to let : you know tShatfhe camera is in range and responding t _ ' , your commands . Fhere are seven fi , mctions which can only be operated using t : hewireless controlIer : Special pI @ ; back ( p . 24 ) I'V - screen displays ( p . 107 ) Photo / date search ( p . 65 ) Zero set memory ( p . 66 ) Audio mix ( p . 89 ) AiV insert ( p . 80 ) Audio dubbing ( p . 82 ) Insert two AA ba : teries following t _ he ( _ ) and e markings . Be careful not t _ ' , reverse the polarity of t _ hebatteries . Notes _ " When using l _ hewireless controller in brightly lit places or outdoors , fhe effective range will be less . " I'he camera may have difficulty picking up fhe remote control signals at extremely close range . " Do not leave fhe controller exposed to direct s _ : _ nlight , or in hot or humid places . * ' When fhe balleries run out , replace fhern bofh togeCher . - If fhe wireless controller doesn't work , see p . 35 Notes . 33
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/ l , Fo prevent interference from ofher Canon wireless controllers being used rlearb } _ { here are two rerltote sensor modes and an off setting . I'he wireless conlroller and { he camera have m be set to { he same mode in order to be compatible . Fhe wireless controller and the camera have been preset : to mode 1 . If you change the mode on t _ hecamera , be sure to change the mode on { he wireless controller to the same mode . _ 1 : Mode 1 _ 2 : Mode 2 OFF _ ( _ ) : Sensor off To turn tSheremote sensor oil ' : I . Open either fhe camera or the VCR menu and select WL , REMOTE . 2 . Choose OFFi _ and close the menu . • _ ( _ ; ) appears in { he display . Fo change { he mode . . . _ . on { he camera : 1 . Open either the camera or the VCR menu and select WL . REMOTE . , - = " 6 2 . Choose _ 1 ( made 1 ) or _ l _ 2 ( mode 2 ) and close the menu . • fhe selected mode will appear on { he d : isplay for four seconds . Iv ' . . . on { he wireless contmI [ er : Press and hold the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller . Simultaneously press the ZOOM W button fiJr mode 1 or the ZOOM T button for mode 2 , Continue to press simultaneously for over two seconds , • Be sure to set { he wireless controller to { he same mode as l : he camera . Fo confirm { _ hemode settings for { he camera and { he wireless controller , follow { he following steps . 34
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_ OteS : • If yo _ : _ rwireless controller isn't working , make sure the camera and t : he wireless controller are botchset to the same mode . Check the mode the camera is set to by pushing an } , bumm other than t : he REMO I'E 8EI ' button on t : he wireless controller , fhe camera's mode appears in p _ : _ rplefor about fo _ : _ rseconds . Set the wireless controller's mode accordingly by pressing t : he aforementioned button combinations . If fhe wireless controller still doesn't work , change fhe batteries . • Fhe mode the camera is set to also appears for four seconds when you tt : _ rnfhe power on , Fhe tally lamp lets you know that t ( he camera is recording . However , its flashing may be reflected into t : he lens during close - up recording , or when recording t : hrough glass . You may therefore decide to turn it off , _ TALLY LAMP * * ON ( seep . 30 ) 1 , ( ) pen the camera menu , and point the arrow at TALLY LAMP . 2 , Select the OFF setting and close the menu , • rhe tally lamp no longer flashes during recording , but it will still light : up when the camera receives a signal from the wireless controller . " / 1 t _ 35
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l - he date andA ) r time display forms part of [ he data code . You can Choose to d : isplay or hide it during playback ( see p . 63 ) . Set l £ hedate and time display when you first start using your camera . Charge l : he backup ballery before you begin ( nee p . 87 ) . - Before you start setting [ he date and time , select ) , our home time zone from l £ he menu . " If you are on daylight saving time now , you shouId set l £ hecamera to daylight saving l : ime . You can do l £ hisat [ he same time you select your home time zone . " After you set l : he date and time , l : he tbx _ mitirneand home time zone will be displayed for about four seconds each time you turn l : hepower on . " The camera automatically accot : mts for lShenumber of " days in a monlShand leap ) . ' ear . 00 < , . * o . _ u . . . 1 . . - = " 6 Set the camera to record pause mode . , . PAUSE appears in [ he d : ispla ) : 2 . ( ) pen the menu and select T . ZONEiDST . 3 . Press the selector dial in . • Fhe time zone display appears on [ he screen . • Your camcorder's time zone in _ : _ cto _ , - preset to New York . I [ ' yrm are at anol : her time zone , select your time zone first and daylight saving time ( DS [ ) setting if necessary . 4 _ Move up or down the list of time zones by turning the selector dial . Press the selector dial in to select the option that represents your time zone . • [ fyou are now in t _ yfight saving time , select [ he time zone wil : h l _ he daylight saving time mark _ next to [ he area . 5 . Press the MENU button . 36
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No . Time zone No . Time zone [ ] LONDON [ ] WELLGTN ( Wellington ) [ ] PARIS [ ] SAMOA [ ] CAIRO [ ] HONOLU ( Honolulu ) [ ] MOSCOW [ ] ANCHOR ( Anchorage ) [ ] DUBAI [ ] L . A . ( Los Angeles ) [ ] KARACHI [ ] DENVER [ ] DACCA [ ] CHICAGO [ ] BANGKOK [ ] N . Y . ( NewYork ) [ ] H . KONG ( Hong Kong ) [ ] CARACAS [ ] TOKYO [ ] RiO ( Rio de Janeiro ) [ ] SYDNEY [ ] FERNAN . ( Fernando de Noronha [ ] SOLOMON [ ] AZORES Note : R = • After you have selected your time zone and set the date and time , when you travel to anolher time zone , there is no need to reset the date and time . The camera's clock will automatically change to display the correct time for your destination . 37
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1 . Put the camera in record pause mode . 2 . Open the menu and select D / TIME SET . • The year display starts to flash . 3 . Turn the selector dial up and down to change the year . Press the dial in to move to another part of the display . • Once you move from the year , the 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 . • The date can be set to any year between 1999 and 2020 . • if you press the MENU button in the middle of setting the date and time the seconds are set to zero , you leave the menu , and the clock starts . • if you press the selector dial in after setting the minutes you can set the date and time again from the start . Select whether you want the date , the time , or both to show up on your data code , ? i € 0 < , . _ display ( p . 64 ) , . _ I _ * D _ TI _ e SeL . D _ Te S Tl _ e g ( see p . 31 ) ' _ 1 . Turn the POWER switch to VCR . 2 . Open the menu and select D / TIME SEL . 3 . Choose between DATE , TIME and DATE & TIME . 4 . Press the MENU button to close the menu . 38
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You can choose to display or hide the date and time display during recording . When the date and time display is set to ON , the date and time show in the display but the time zone disappears in about four seconds . It is not recorded onto your tape . DISPLAY . OFF ( see p . 30 ) 1 . Turn the POWER switch to record pause mode . 2 . Open the menu and select D / T DISPLAY . 3 . Select ON and close the menu . The six - second auto date appears for six seconds to mark the changeover of a day if the tape was being recorded at 12 : 00 midnight . It also appears for six seconds when you start playback and have the data code turned off . The six - second auto date will adjust for any time zone changes you have indicated . ( see p . 31 ) _ 6sEc . DATE . . . OFF You can turn the six - second auto date on : 1 . Turn the POWER switch to VCR . 2 . Open the menu and select 6SEC.DATE . _ = 3 . Select ON and close the menu . € / I Note : • When 6SEC.DATE is turned on and DISPLAYS ( p . 107 ) is turned oft ; the six - second auto date appears for six seconds . 39
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You can record still pictures like a photograph . The camera records the picture to tape for approximately six seconds . The exposure is automatically adjusted . 1 . Switch the power switch lock lever to the right to unlock it . 2 . Turn the POWER switch to PHOTO . • " PHOTO " is shown at the bottom fight of the display . , Compose your picture and press the start / stop button on the camera lightly . • O flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the cmnera is ready to take the still picture . ( While it is displayed you cannot adjust the focus , exposure , zoom or turn the image stabilizer on / oft : ) • If you want to change the still picture before recording : release the button , select a new picture and then press down the start / stop button lightly once more . • If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus ( p . 96 ) , the camera may not be in focus , despite displaying the green mark . In this case : release the starl / stop button , adjust the focus manually ( p . 60 ) and retry . c 4 . Press the start / stop button fully down to take the still picture . a . • The camera takes the image immediately , and then records the " photo " to lhe tape for approximately six seconds . During this time the cmnera also records the sound , and lhe display also shows the still picture . • A counter display appears , and counts up to six sees as the cmncorder records lhe picture . O disappears from the display . • When finished , return the lock lever to the left . 40
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Notes : • The camcorder will not let you use any of the camera functions while it is recording the still picture . If you turn off the power the cmnera will only respond once recording is completed . This applies even when you haven't loaded a cassette . • You can also use the wireless controller to take pictures . Use the PHOTO button on the wireless controller . Take the picture with one full push . • If you want to use an effect , make sure you set it before you take your picture . • You cannot use faders or multi - image screen while the cmnera is set to photo mode . • Only take " photos " where it is bright enough to see the image in the display . • Depending on the subject ( fast moving subject , for example ) , the picture may be blurred . _ = 41
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The progressive scan mode can be used when you want to look at a video , scene by scene , free from field slippage ( the " blurring " that normally occurs when you pause a video ) . During playback , pause the video any time you like to view a crystal clear still image in lhe display or on a connected TV screen . It is also possible to transfer your favorite still pictures to a PC for image enhancement and print out . 1 . Switch the power switch lock lever to the right to unlock it . 2 . Turn the POWER switch , set to P . SCAN ( progressive scan ) . • The power indicator lights up red . • PRO . SCAN appears in lhe display . _ 3 . Press the start / stop button to begin recording . • When you finish recording , return the lock lever to the left . Notes : d _ € 0 , . _ _ • Progressive scan video may appear slightly jerky during normal playback . . _ - - v _ • Some recording conditions may be more suitable for MOVIE than R SCAN . _ • The camera will turn itselfoffif you leave it in record pause mode for more = than about five minutes . To relum to record pause mode , set the POWER switch to OFF and then back to R SCAN . 42
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When the camera is in record pause mode , you can use record search to play lhe tape forwards or backwards to find the 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 the new scene and the old one . 1 . Make sure the camera is in record pause mode . 2 . Press and hold the REC SEARCH + or - button on the camera while you check the picture in the display . • The + button plays the recording forwards and the button plays it backwards . 3 . Release the button when you find the point where you want to start recording . • The camera returns to record pause mode . When the camera 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 that a scene has recorded properly and " n then go on to shoot the next scene , wilhout producing any noise in the picture . _ = ol 1 . Make sure the camera is in record pause mode . 2 . Press and release the ( _ ( record review ) button while you check the picture in the display . • The camera rewinds the tape , plays back the last few seconds , and returns to record pause mode . Note : • Noise may appear on the screen when you play the tape backwards . 43
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The camera provides you with a choice of seven recording programs . They use different combinations of camera settings in order to adjust the exposure and other functions to match the recording situation . • For simple point - and - shoot operation , select the Easy Recording program . Slide the program selector to lhe [ Z ] position . • For normal shooting conditions , slide the program selector down to [ ] ( program AE ) mode . Open the program menu and select AUTO ( see below ) . • For various other recording conditions , the camera has five more specialized AE ( auto exposure ) programs . 1 . Set the camera to record pause mode . 2 . Slide the program selector down to _ ( program AE ) mode . = e 3 . Push the selector dial in to display the program menu . ' ? _ 4 . Turn the selector dial up or down to move the arrow up or down . _ , _ the display . . _ 6 5 . Push the selector dial in to select the desired program . € 0 • The program will appear in the display . c 6 . Press the start / stop button to begin recording . tw Notes : • The name of your selected recording program appears constantly on the left of the display , with the exception of the Easy Recording program whose El mark is displayed and then disappears after 4 seconds . • Avoid changing programs during recording as the brightness of the image may change suddenly . • The specialized AE programs are not suitable for all kinds of lighting . The image may flicker , or a bright line may appear on the screen if you use them in the wrong lighting conditions . • if you switch the camera from El mode to _ mode , the camera returns to auto mode . 44
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The simplest way to use the camera is with lhe program selector set to lhe El position . The camera will take care of focus , exposure and other adjustments , leaving you free to point and shoot . if you select this Easy Recording progrmn , you cannot use : • Different shutter speeds • White balance sel / indoor / outdoor modes • Exposure lock or compensation • 16 : 9 effect • Digital effects Also , autofocus arid image stabilization carmot be turned oft : This is the same as the Easy Recording progrmn , except that you now have the option of using any of lhe camera's manual functions - - you can adjust focus and exposure , set the shutter speed , white balance , and so on . This program is useful for recording high - speed sports scenes in brightly lit conditions . Normal Itl playback will be slightly jerky , but you will get clear images which can be analyzed frame by frame during slow or paused playback . 45
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: ! Use this program outdoors to make subjects stand out from a softened foreground and background . It works well for stilMifes and close - ups . The effect is most noticeable when the zoom position is between the middle range and the telephoto end . Focus manually for maximum accuracy , and be careful when recording action scenes , as this program may cause fast moving objects to shudder . This program is designed for recording spotlit scenes , such as on a stage . The exposure is automatically adjusted for glare - free recordings of subjects lit by a concentrated light source . Use this program in places where the background is so bright that the subject appears underexposed in the display a sunny beach or ski resort , for example . You may notice some shudder when recording moving subjects . This program allows you to record in dimly lit places . It is generally best used for close - ups of slow or stationary subjects , as moving subjects may leave a trailing after - image . However , you can take advantage of this to create special effects , by rapid zooming or by panning along with a moving subject . Picture quality will not be as good as in normal lighting conditions , and autofocus may not work as well as usual . 46
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Use the camera's digital effects for more interesting productions : faders , effects and the multi - image screen . You can add digital effects during recording or playback . • Faders Use the various faders to start or end scenes with a fade to or from black . When you start recording , the scene gradually fades in from a black screen . When you stop recording , it gradually fades out . When you start recording , the picture begins as a thin vertical line in the center of the screen which gradually expands sideways until it fills the whole of the screen . When you end a scene , the image is wiped from both sides of the screen . When you start recording the picture appears from the right hand side of the screen and expands sideways until it Itl fills the whole screen . When you end a scene , the image is wiped back off . Blurs the image by enlarging the size of some pixels . The image appears as increasingly large squares of color as it fades out , and smaller squares when it fades in . 47
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oE . ots Use these to add special effects to your recordings . Sound is recorded normally . Adds a paint - like effect , called solarization , to the image . Records the image in black and white . _ Records a monochrome image wilh a sepia tint . Blurs the image by enlarging lhe size of some pixels . 48
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• Multi - image screen Divides your display image into four , nine or sixteen smaller images wilh the hnage Caplure feature . With this feature , the current scene being shot or replayed by the cmnera is captured by the camcorder . Choose the transition speed manual , fast ( every 4 frames ) , moderate ( every 6 frmnes ) or slow ( every 8 frames ) at which to capture the steps in a progression . Sound is recorded normally . 4 images 9 images 16 images go O _ 1 . Set the camera to record pause mode . 2 . Set the program selector to _ . • You cannot use digital effects wilh the E ] ( Easy Recording ) program . _ = 3 . Press the D . EFFECTS button to open the digital effects menu . 4 . Move the arrow up and down with the selector dial . • Point the arrow at FADER or EFFECT . • The camera remembers the most recent setting selected under each option . • The arrow highlights the selections in blue . 5 . Make your selection by pushing the selector dial in . The following settings will appear under each respective selection : Faders : FADE - T , WIPE , SCROLL , M . FADE Effects : ART , BLK & WHT ( black and white ) , SEPIA , MOSAIC 6 . Scan and select the desired setting with the selector dial . 7 . Push the D . EFFECTS button . • The digital effects menu disappears . • Your selection flashes in the display . 49
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8 . Push the ON / OFF button . • Your selection stops flashing . • If you have chosen an effect , it takes effect o1 : the display . • Each time you press the ON / OFF button , the chosen fader or effect is activated ( display lights up ) or deactivated ( display flashes ) . 9 . Push the start / stop button to begin recording . • If you have chosen a fader , recording fades in with that fader . Notes : • While in photo mode , you can use effects but not faders . • Select D . EFFECT ti _ to turn a previously selected digital effect offcompletely . • if you slide the program selector to [ 53 ( Easy Recording ) while a digital effect is in the deactivated mode ( flashing ) , the effect will disappear from the display . Effects will reappear in deactivated mode when you return to [ _ ( program AE ) mode . You need to activate faders each time you use them . • When you start or stop recording or playing back , the scene will begin or end with the fader . Sound and image fade together . • The display will start to flash again , if you wish to activate it again , press the = _ n ON / OFF button . c 5O
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1 . Select MULT1 - S from the digital effects menu with the selector dial . 2 . Select TR . SPEED ( transition speed ) or SPLIT TO from the digital effects menu . Point the arrow at TR . SPEED and press lhe selector dial in . TR . SPEED settings appear : MANUAL , FAST , MOD ( moderate ) , or SLOW . Point the arrow at your desired setting and press the selector dial in again . The display returns to the digital effects menu . Set SPLIT TO in the same way . SPLIT TO settings are : 4 , 9 and 16 . 3 . Push the D . EFFECTS button . • The digital effects menu disappears . • MULTI - S flashes in 1he display . 4 . Push the ON / OFF button . • Manual : As you press the ON / OFF button , scenes will be captured one after another the indicated number of times . If you push and hold the ON / OFF button for more than a second , the last image captured will be erased . • Automatic : The camera will capture the indicated number of images . • Each time an image is captured , the number to the left of MULTI - S increases . • After all lhe images have been captured , push the ON / OFF button to cancel the multi - image screen . 5 . Push the start / stop button to begin recording . • The multi - image screen is recorded to the tape . Notes : • You cannot use the multi - image screen with digital zoom or the 16 : 9 effect . " / 1 • Select D . EFFECT _ to turn a previously selected digital effect offcompletely . • You can operate the multi - image screen even after you have begun recording _ OI • While in photo mode , you cannot use the multi - image screen . 51
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: ! You can add digital effects during playback by using the wireless controller only . Digital effects added during playback aren't recorded onto the original tape . Set the manual capture multi - image screen only while in normal / reverse playback pause mode or slow forward / reverse playback mode . Set the automatic capture multi - image screen while in normal / reverse playback pause mode . ( See p . 23 , 24 for information on the various playback modes . ) 1 . Turn the POWER switch to VCR . 2 . Set your tape to the point where you want to start the digital effect . . Press the D . EFFECTS button . • The digital effects menu appears . Select with the & / V buttons and the SET button . 4 . • Fader , effect and multi - image screen settings appear . 5 . Select a setting with the & / V buttons . 6 . Push the D . EFFECTS button . • Your selection flashes in the display . 7 . Push the ON / OFF button . • If you have selected an effect , it takes effect on lhe display . • If you have selected a fader , the display stops flashing . c • If you have selected the multi - image screen , lhe display stops flashing . tw Manual multi - image screen : As you press the ON / OFF button , scenes will be captured one after another the indicated number of times . Automatic multi - image screen : The cmnera will capture the indicated number of images . After all the images are captured , the cmnera returns to playback pause mode . Press ON / OFF or stop to cancel the multi - image screen . 52
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Notes : • The camera remembers your chosen digital effect until you change it . • Select D . EFFECT _ to turn a previously selected digital effect offcompletely . • You can not use effects during playback if the DV cable is connected to the DV terminal . • You can not add effects while photo / date searching . • Digital effects cannot be activated on a blank blue screen . The display continues to flash . • The digital effect display will flash for two seconds after setting , even if DISPLAYS is set to OFF in the VCR menu . Produces images in the 16 : 9 format for playback on widescreen TVs . ( see p . 30 ) _ 16 : _ . . . . . . . . OFF 1 . Select 16 : 9 from the camera menu and turn it ON / OFF . 2 . Press the MENU button once more to close the menu . Notes : • " 16 : 9 " is shown in the display when you switch the 16 : 9 effect on . • You cannot use the 16 : 9 digital effect with the Easy Recording program . • If you play back a recording made for 16 : 9 on a normal TV screen , the image will appear to be vertically " squashed " ( compressed ) . _ = OI 53
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_ i ; : i _ : i _ j _ jj _ ! _ ii : i _ ! i _ li _ } j _ ! i : _ _ i ! i : ; ? _ ; i : _ ! ¸ id _ iiizi ! ii _ ii ¸ i : : ¸ iii _ ziiii : i _ i _ _ ! iiiiiiiii'iil _ _ l ! ii _ : iiiiil _ _ l ! i _ i : iiiili _ l _ ! i _ i : iiiiil _ _ l ! i _ i : iiiili _ l _ ! i _ ii : iiili _ l _ ! i _ i : iiiiil _ _ l ! i _ i : iiiili _ l _ ! i _ i : iiiiil _ _ lii _ i : _ i I _ , i _ , _ ii _ i _ ii _ i i _ ii _ @ i @ _ : 1 ELURA can record sound in two audio modes - - 16 - bit and 12 - bit . The 16 - bit mode produces the higher sound quality ( slightly superior to CD ) while the 12 - bit mode records on two channels ( stereo 1 ) , leaving two channels free ( stereo 2 ) for you to add new sound at a later date . ( see p . 30 , 31 ) [ _ AUDIO MODE ' ' 12 _ Jt 1 . To switch to the 16 - bit mode , open the menu and select AUDIO MODE . 2 . Select " 16 bit " and close the menu . • " 16 bit " is shown in the display for approximately four secor _ ds . Notes : • For details on adding new sound , see p . 82 . • For details of playing back a tape that has new sound on stereo 2 , see page 89 . • if you add sound to a tape through audio dubbing then turn the POWER switch to VCR , the audio mode becomes automatically set to 12 - bit . • When you record to the ELURA from a camcorder with DV terminal outputs , the audio mode display becomes set to . . . . To use an external microphone or headphones , you will need to altach the optional DU - 200 Docking Unit . The optional DU - 200 Docking Unit is fitted with microphone , headphone and editing terminals . Connect it to the base of the ELURA via the MULTI - CONNECTOR . 54
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1 . Make sure that the ELURA is switched off . 2 . Lift the MULTI - CONNECTOR cover and align the multi - connectors of the docking unit and the camera . 3 . Push the docking unit onto the camera and turn the locking screw clockwise to fix it securely onto the base . • To remove , turn the locking screw counter - clockwise and pull the docking unit from the base of the camera . Make sure to close the cover . For greater creative control over audio recording , you can connect an external microphone to lhe camera via the DU - 200 Docking Unit's MIC terminal . You can monitor the sound while recording by attaching stereo headphones to the _ terminal on the docking unit . You can adjust the volume of attached headphones by turning the selector dial . • A VOLUME bar appears in the display to indicate the current volume . • The selector dial also controls the speaker volume once you remove the headphones from the headphone socket ( p . 21 ) . R = The camera has an automatic wind screen to prevent wind noise from interfering with the sound track . ( It does not operate with an external microphone ) . Make sure it's offwhen you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible . Use the wind screen when recording in windy places such as the beach or near buildings . ( see p . 30 , 31 ) I = ' WINDSCREEN'OFF 1 . Open the camera menu and point the arrow at WIND SCREEN . 2 . Select the ON setting and close the menu . • WS _ is shown in the display . 55
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This is useful when you want to include yourself in the piclure when recording , ( see p . 30 ) [ , SEt _ , rlMEn . . O _ 1 . Set the camera to record pause mode . 2 . Select SELF - TIMER from the menu and set it to ON or Push the SELF - TIMER button on the wireless controller . • SELF - TIMER appears in the display . • To have _ he subject monitor recording , rotate the LCD panel 180 ° ( p . 20 ) , 3 . Press the start / stop button . • The camera starts to record after a 10 - second countdown period ( or after two seconds when you use the wireless controller ) . The time remaining counts down in the display ( e . g . " 5 SEC " ) . • SELF - TIMER disappears from the display when recording begins . • The tally lamp starts flashing . . Press the start / stop button to end recording . • After recording a still picture for about six seconds , the camera c automalically goes into record pause mode . tw Notes : • initially the tally lamp flashes once a second , lhen just before recording it starts flashing more quickly for a few seconds before the camera starts to record . • if you have the beep turned on , it sounds each time the tally lamp flashes before recording . • To cancel the self - timer before lhe countdown has begun , select OFF in the camera menu or SELF - TIMER on the wireless controller . • To cancel the self - timer once the countdown has begun , press start / stop on the camera or SELF - TIMER on the wireless controller . • in photo mode , set the self - timer in exactly the same way . The camera automatically adjusts the focus and exposure two seconds before the countdown is complete . The green O mark is also displayed at this time . If you are using the wireless controller , the green O mark is displayed immediately after you press the start / stop button . 56
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Whenyouarerecordinignsituations ii _ iii _ ii _ iiii ! ! i ! lii ! lliii @ i _ ! i _ ii ! iii ! ll _ wherethelightingmaychangeposurael suddenlyyo , ucanlocktheex thecurrenlet veilnordertocontrotlhe brightnesosftheimage . To lock the exposure , press the EXP button . Press it again to return to the automatically set exposure level . When the exposure is locked , you can adjust it manually , making the picture brighter or darker in order to deal with difficult lighting conditions , or to manipulate the mood of the scene . The camera's iris can be manually set to any position from fully closed to fully open . To make the recorded image brighter , turn the selector dial upwards ( to a maximum of + 11 ) . This may be necessary if the background is very bright , or if the subject is lit from behind . R = itl To make the recorded image darker , turn the selector dial downwards ( to a minimum of - 11 ) . This may be necessary if the background is very dark , or if the subject is spotlit . 57
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Notes : • You cannot adjust the exposure without the _ mark before E . LOCK in the display . Push the EXP button so that l _ appears before E . LOCK . Then you can adjust the exposure manually . • The standard exposure level depends on which recording program you have selected . • Exposure lock is canceled if you change recording programs . • You cannot use exposure lock or adjustment when the program selector is set to the [ 53 ( Easy Recording ) position . • if you zoom while the exposure is locked , the brighlness of the scene may change . Set the shutter speed manually to take stable shots of quickly moving subjects . ( see p . 30 ) , SHUTTER . . . . . AUTO 1 . Make sure the camera is set to record pause mode in the ( program AE ) mode . 2 . Press the selector dial in and choose AUTO from the program menu . 3 . Open the camera menu and point the arrow at SHUTTER . 4 . Select the desired shutter speed and press the selector dial in . AUTO D _ 1160 slower C tw 11100 11250 11500 111000 112000 1 / 4000 faster 5 . Close the menu . • The camera returns to the auto shutter setting when you slide the program selector away from the [ ] setting , or change the recording program . 58
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Concerning shooting in fluorescent lighting When the camera is set to [ 55 ] ( Easy Recording ) mode or auto mode , it automatically detects the flicker of fluorescent lighting and adjusts the shutter speed to compensate . However , if the brightness of the LCD or viewfinder display starts to flicker , make sure the camera is set to auto mode and select the 1 / 100 shu _ er speed . Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds • When shooting wilh a shutter speed of 1 / 1000 or higher , do not shoot the sun directly . Recommended shutter speeds when shooting : • People doing outdoor sports such as golf or tennis 1 / 1000 , 1 / 500 or • Moving cars or trains or other 1 / 250 rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters 1 / 100 • People doing indoor sports such as basketball Itl 59
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The camera can focus automatically . All you have to do is point it , and whatever is in lhe center of the display will usually be in sharp focus . If it does not seem to be focusing well , it may be because the subject is not suitable for autofocus . You can use the manual focusing function for more control over focusing . Press lhe FOCUS button to turn off autofocus . The focus remains locked at the point set by autofocus . ( _ M . FOCUS appears in the display . ) You can now adjust the focus manually with the selector dial . Press lhe FOCUS button again when you want to return to autofocus . • if you zoom in on your subject after turning off autofocus , it may not stay in focus , it is generally best to adjust the zoom first , and then the focus . Use the selector dial to set the focus . • Turn the selector dial downward to move the focus farlher away . • Turn the selector dial upwards to bring the focus nearer . c Notes : • You cannot adjust the focus wilhout the I _ mark before M . FOCUS in the display . Push lhe FOCUS button so that l _ appears before M . FOCUS . Then you can adjust the focus manually . • The manual focus setting is canceled if you : - Turn the POWER switch to VCR or OFF . - Select the E3 ( Easy Recording ) prograln . • When you are using lhe Easy Recording program , autofocus cannot be turned off . • See " Troubleshooting " on p . 95 for a list of subjects which may not be suitable for autofocus . 6O