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7. Select the desired setting.

• You return to the digital effects menu.

8. Press the D.EFFECTS SELECT button to close the menu.

• The digital effects menu disappears.
• MULTI-S flashes in the display.

9. Press the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button.

• MULTI-S stops flashing.
• Manual: As you press the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button, scenes will be

captured one after another in the indicated number of times. If you push and
hold the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button for more than a second, the last
image captured will be erased.

• The image currently being recorded is framed in blue. The frame disappears

after the last image is captured.

• Automatic: The camcorder will capture the indicated number of images at

the indicated speed.

10.Press the start/stop button to begin recording.

• The multi-image screen is recorded to the tape.

Notes:

• You can operate the multi-image screen from record or record pause mode.
• After all the images have been captured, press the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button

quickly to cancel the multi-image screen.

• When you are operating the multi-image screen in TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode,

the multi-image screen will be canceled if you press any tape operating buttons
(such as the play/pause button), or if you perform date/photo search.

• You cannot use digital zoom or the 16:9 mode when the multi-image screen is

set. The display becomes “– – –”.

• The multi-image screen cannot be selected when Card Mix is activated.

Multi-image screen on/off

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Summary of Contents for elura50

Page 1: ... Digital Video Cassette NTSC PUB DIM 551 Digital video camcorder Instruction Manual Camescope vidéo numérique Manuel d instruction Videocámara digital Manual de Instrucciones ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL E F Es ...

Page 2: ... 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 B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules 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 ...

Page 3: ...ces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 10 Power Sources The CA PS700 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company Regarding other power sources such as battery power refer to instructions in this manual 11 ...

Page 4: ...those controls that are covered by the operation instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance This indicates a need for service 19 Repl...

Page 5: ...XP Users Only DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual This manual explains how to download upload images from to the memory card using a DV IEEE1394 cable You can also perform videoconference and file transfer over the Internet using the provided software Available functions depend upon the camcorder model of your contact and networking environment Trademark Acknowledgements Canon is ...

Page 6: ...he Multi Image Screen 67 Audio Recording 69 Setting the Self Timer 71 When Making Manual Adjustments Adjusting AE Shift 73 Setting the Shutter Speed 74 Adjusting Focus Manually 76 Setting the White Balance 77 For Playback Enlarging the Image During Playback 79 Displaying Date Time and Camcorder Data Data Code 80 Searching the Tape Photo Search Date Search 83 Returning to a Pre Marked Position 84 E...

Page 7: ... From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No Model Name ELURA50 Serial No Recording Still Images on a Memory Card 106 Recording Motion JPEG Movies on a Memory Card 111 Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist 114 Playing Back a Memory Card 116 Settings of Still Images Movies 119 Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect 122 Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark 123 Erasing Still Images Movies 125 Prin...

Page 8: ...corder Its 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 the most out of your new camcorder we recommend that you read this manual thoroughly there are many sophisticated features which will add to your recording enjoyment Getting started WL D77 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries Lens cap and lens c...

Page 9: ... still images by connecting to a Canon Printer with Direct Print Function Refer to p 127 for printers that can be used with your camcorder Night Mode Allows recording even in dark places The Night mode adjusts automatically to the optimum shutter speed in TAPE CAMERA mode Stabilizes your recordings even in long telephoto shots in TAPE CAMERA mode Image Stabilizer This zoom range will more than tak...

Page 10: ...65 REC record SEARCH button p 38 Record review button p 38 rewind button p 29 CARD button p 117 REC SEARCH button p 38 fast forward button p 29 CARD button p 117 play pause button p 29 CARD MIX button p 136 stop button p 29 INDEX SCREEN button p 118 Battery attachment unit p 16 BATT battery RELEASE button p 16 Memory card compartment cover p 101 Card access indicator p 101 ...

Page 11: ...er p 144 Program selector p 57 P Easy Recording Program AE PHOTO button p 54 106 Zoom controller p 24 Selector dial p 32 40 TAPE CARD switch p 19 POWER indicator p 19 SET button p 40 MENU button p 40 Grip belt p 144 Backup battery cover p 147 Cassette compartment p 17 Cassette compartment cover p 17 Start Stop button p 20 CAMERA OFF PLAY VCR OPEN EJECT switch p 17 ...

Page 12: ...utton p 40 Digital effects ON OFF button p 65 MIX BALANCE buttons p 98 Controller buttons p 40 Search buttons p 83 SEARCH SELECT button p 83 AUDIO MONITOR button p 98 AUDIO DUB button p 97 AV INSERT button p 94 REMOTE SET button p 49 button p 30 button p 30 FF button p 29 PLAY button p 29 STOP button p 29 SLOW button p 30 REW button p 29 PAUSE button p 30 PHOTO button p 54 106 SLIDE SHOW button p ...

Page 13: ...ed product to the camcorder s DC terminal Likewise do not connect the power adapter to an unspecified product Connecting the camcorder to a Household Power Socket 2 3 4 1 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 ...

Page 14: ...Rated output 7 4V DC 2 0A Operating temperature range 32 F 104 F 0 C 40 C Dimensions 4 4 1 1 1 8 in 112 29 45mm Weight 6 6 oz 186g without power cable Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted Subject to change without notice CA PS700 Compact Power Adapter ...

Page 15: ...de 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 cha...

Page 16: ...oz 86 g Attaching the battery pack 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 Press the BATT RELEASE button and remove the battery 1 2 3 1 CB 2LT Battery Charger Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted Subject to...

Page 17: ...4 Press the P 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 After loading a cassette use record search 38 to find the point where you want to start recording Be...

Page 18: ...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 subjec...

Page 19: ...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 the display For setting the time zone see p 51 For setting the date and time see p 53 The camcorder power in...

Page 20: ... the tape counter has stopped Replace the lens cap Return the LCD screen flush to the camcorder body 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 avai...

Page 21: ...e or sound distortion We recommend using the SP mode for important recordings We recommend recording in SP mode if you plan to transfer 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 a...

Page 22: ...en you switch the 16 9 mode on You cannot use the 16 9 mode with the Easy Recording program You cannot use the multi image screen when setting the 16 9 mode on If you play back a recording made for 16 9 on a normal TV screen the image will appear to be vertically squashed compressed If you connect the camcorder to a TV with an S1 terminal or the Video ID 1 system recordings made in the 16 9 mode f...

Page 23: ...emonstration mode You can see a demonstration of the camcorder s main features To see the demonstration do either of the following 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 Leave the camcorder with no cassette or memory card inserted for five minutes after turning it on CAMERA CARD CAMERA TAPE DEMO MODE ON DISP SET...

Page 24: ...e angle for each scene 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 Move it farther to zoom more quickly The farther you move 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 spee...

Page 25: ...u 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 400 zoom the zoom indicator extends again a darker blue Because the image stabilizer cannot be use...

Page 26: ...d the viewfinder switches back on Opening and closing the LCD screen 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 faces in the direction of the lens 28 Changing the angle of the LCD screen You can also push the panel flat against the camcorder until it is flush with the side with the screen facing outwards ...

Page 27: ...t points of light red blue or green may appear constantly on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction of the LCD screen and they are not recorded on the tape Effective dots more than 99 99 BRIGHTNESS DISP SET UP PLAY VCR CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY VCR TAPE CAMERA TAPE Make sure you open the LCD panel at 90 before attempting to rotate it Always rotate the LCD panel vertically into place before closing i...

Page 28: ... the viewfinder 144 You can choose the display style reversed mirror on or not mirror off The recording itself is unaffected regardless of which one you choose LCD MIRROR ON DISP SET UP 39 To turn the mirror mode off open the menu and select DISP SET 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 CAMERA CARD CAM...

Page 29: ...e 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 e play button to start playback To end playback press the 3 stop button To wind the tape forwards stop playback and press...

Page 30: ...he 4a button and then the SLOW M button during normal playback Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback Special playback REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE SLOW 2 Playback pause Press the a pause button To resume normal playback press it again or press the e play button The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode after about 5 minutes playback pause Fast forward playback To play back the recor...

Page 31: ...playback Forward 2 Playback Press the 2 button during normal playback Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback Reverse 2 Playback Press the 4a button and then the 2 button during normal playback Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback Notes Mosaic like noise appears on the screen during some of the special playback modes There s no audio during special playback ...

Page 32: ...mpletely 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 33 Using the headphones You can also use the headphones to monitor the sound track Change the setting of the AV headphones terminal through the menu 33 ...

Page 33: ...hone terminal can be switched to function as either the AV terminal or the headphone terminal Switching the AV headphone terminal 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 headphones terminal to PHONES before using head...

Page 34: ...et the TV VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO If you are connecting the camcorder to a VCR set the input selector on the VCR to LINE VIDEO S S1 VIDEO INPUT AUDIO L R If your TV or VCR has an S S1 video input terminal For higher picture quality we recommend playing back recordings on a TV with an S S1 terminal If you connect the camcorder to a TV with an S1 terminal recordings made in the 16 ...

Page 35: ...re connecting the camcorder to a VCR set the input selector on the VCR to LINE Notes 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 camcorder 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 For TVs having th...

Page 36: ...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 the wireless controller When you are using a tripod be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight as it may melt The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens Make sure th...

Page 37: ...cture angle should have a definite purpose Avoid unnecessary or half hearted movements Use pans to record a landscape or follow a moving subject Decide the 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 after a few seconds begin to turn slowly from the waist Hold the final image for a few s...

Page 38: ...use mode Note Noise may appear on the screen when you play the tape backwards When the camcorder is in record pause mode you can use record search to play the 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...

Page 39: ...y menu 45 2 CAM MENU CAMERA TAPE CAM MENU SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE CARD MIX CAM SET UP VCR SET UP DISP SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 2 VCR MENU PLAY VCR TAPE VCR MENU SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE VCR SET UP CARD SET UP CARD OPER DISP SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 2 C CAM MENU CAMERA CARD C CAM MENU SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE STITCH AST CAM SET UP CARD SET UP VCR SET UP DISP SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 2 C PLAY MENU PLAY VCR CARD C PLAY MEN...

Page 40: ...function will be set if you skip to step 11 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 b RETURN 10 Press the SET button to select You return to the main menu 11 Press the MENU button The main menu disappears Notes Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu Selecting b RETURN takes you back one menu or ...

Page 41: ...APE CARD switch to TAPE CAMERA CAM SET UP SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE SHUTTER AUTO D ZOOM 40 IMAGE S ON 16 9 OFF WHITE BAL AUTO SELF TIMER OFF RETURN e t u o r y i 2 Camera set up submenu e Shutter speed 74 r Digital zoom 24 t Image stabilizer 56 y 16 9 effect 22 u White balance 77 i Self timer 71 o Return List of Menus Turn to the appropriate page for a detailed explanation of each function Pressing the...

Page 42: ...159 8 Date time display 53 9 Card access display 103 0 Demo mode 23 1 Return 5 System submenu 2 Wireless controller 49 3 Tally lamp 50 4 Beep 23 5 Time zone Daylight saving time 51 6 Date time set 53 7 Return 1 To VCR set up submenu 2 To card set up submenu 3 To card operations submenu 4 To display set up submenu 5 To system submenu 6 Close main menu VCR MENU Set the POWER switch to and the TAPE C...

Page 43: ...igital converter 91 i Return 2 Card set up submenu o Still image quality 102 0 Movie size 102 1 File numbers 104 2 Return 3 Card operations submenu 3 Copy from tape to card 137 4 Return 4 Display set up submenu 5 Brightness 27 6 Displays 159 7 6 second auto date 82 8 Data code 81 9 Date time select 80 0 Card access display 103 1 Return CARD SET UP SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE SI QUALITY FINE MOVIE SIZE 32...

Page 44: ...P SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 1 3 5 2 4 7 6 5 System submenu 2 Wireless controller 49 3 Tally lamp 50 4 Beep 23 5 Time zone daylight saving time 51 6 Date time set 53 7 Return C CAM MENU Set the POWER switch to and the TAPE CARD switch to CARD CAMERA 1 To stitch assist mode 2 To camera set up submenu 3 To card set up submenu 4 To VCR set up submenu 5 To display set up submenu 6 To system submenu 7 Close ...

Page 45: ...ystem submenu 0 Wireless controller 49 1 Tally lamp 50 2 Beep 23 3 Time zone Daylight saving time 51 4 Date time set 53 5 Return SYSTEM SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE WL REMOTE 1 TALLY LAMP ON BEEP ON T ZONE DST D TIME SET RETURN 0 2 4 1 3 5 C PLAY MENU Set the POWER switch to and the TAPE CARD switch to CARD PLAY VCR 1 To card operations submenu 2 To VCR set up submenu 3 To display set up submenu 4 To syst...

Page 46: ...rn 2 VCR set up submenu o Recording mode 21 0 AV or headphones 33 1 Return 3 Display set up submenu 2 Brightness 27 3 Displays 159 4 Date time select 80 5 Card access display 103 6 Return DISP SET UP SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS DISPLAYS ON D TIME SEL DATE TIME CARD ACCESS ON RETURN 2 4 6 3 5 VCR SET UP SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE REC MODE SP AV PHONES AV RETURN o 1 0 CARD OPER SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE PR...

Page 47: ...ght saving time 51 1 Date time set 53 2 Return 5 Direct Printing Mode Appears when connecting a printer with direct print function 127 SYSTEM SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE WL REMOTE 1 TALLY LAMP ON BEEP ON T ZONE DST D TIME SET RETURN 7 9 1 8 0 2 C PLAY MENU SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE CARD OPER VCR SET UP DISP SET UP SYSTEM PRINT RETURN 5 ...

Page 48: ...earch 83 Zero set memory 84 Audio mix 98 Dubbing from a digital video equipment 86 Analog Line in 88 AV insert 92 Audio dubbing 95 Insert two AA batteries following the and markings Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the batteries Inserting batteries Notes When using the wireless controller in brightly lit places or outdoors the effective range will be less The camcorder may have difficulty...

Page 49: ...TEM Then select WL REMOTE set it to A 1 or A 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...

Page 50: ...r on When you replace the batteries the wireless controller returns to mode 1 Change the mode again if necessary Turning off the tally lamp 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 controller and d...

Page 51: ...n the menu and select SYSTEM and press the SET button 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 an...

Page 52: ...one No 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 to your destination and the camcorder s clock will automatically change to display the correct time for your destination The camcorder automatically accounts for the number of days in a month and leap year 1 24 1 2 3 4...

Page 53: ...ime you leave the menu and the clock starts If you press the SET button after setting the minutes you can set the date and time again from the start Setting the clock D TIME SET JAN 1 2003 12 00 AM SYSTEM 39 Date and time display 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 co...

Page 54: ... image Press the PHOTO button fully down and the still image will be taken immediately The camcorder takes the image immediately and then records the photo to the 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...

Page 55: ...ately 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 still image F 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 P...

Page 56: ...open the menu and select CAM SET UP Then select IMAGE S i set it to OFF and close the menu The i mark disappears from the display when the stabilizer is off The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the program selector is set to the Easy Recording position Notes Keep the image stabilizer turned off when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod The image stabilizer is designed to deal with a norm...

Page 57: ... camcorder has additional specialized AE auto exposure programs Availability of functions in each recording program h Available i Not available A Automatic function only 1 Can be used only when the TAPE CARD switch is set to b 2 Only Black and White can be used in CARD CAMERA mode You cannot use the multi image screen in the Night and Super Night recording program Position of program selector Reco...

Page 58: ...isappears after 4 seconds Avoid changing programs during recording as the brightness of the image may change suddenly If you switch the camcorder from the program to the Q 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 CAMERA CARD CAMERA TAPE Easy Recor...

Page 59: ...is mainly intended for frame by frame or slow playback The picture may not appear smooth when played back in normal speed Use this mode to record spotlit scenes such as shows recitals or fireworks Use this mode to give accent to your subject 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 n...

Page 60: ...ness and illuminates the subject in the center of the screen allowing you to record brightly in color In CARD CAMERA mode use this mode to record in dark places The shutter is fixed at a slow shutter speed 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 i...

Page 61: ...to use digital effects press the D EFFECTS SELECT button and select D EFFECT from the digital effects menu Press the D EFFECTS SELECT button to close the menu 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 to flash Digital effects operated duri...

Page 62: ...des of the screen The image gradually fades in The image gradually fades out Faders The image appears from the corners until it fills the whole screen The image is wiped off from the corners The image shrinks jumps from the center to the left and disappears The image flips out of the screen Jump JUMP A small image appears from the left jumps into the center and enlarges until it fills the whole sc...

Page 63: ...rs The image appears in zigzag from the top of the screen White stripes appear in zigzag from the bottom of the screen until they cover the whole image A yellow beam appears in the middle of the screen and expands until it covers the whole image The image disappears from both sides like tides Beam BEAM The screen turns yellow forms a beam and the full image appears Tide TIDE The image appears from...

Page 64: ... blurred through enlarging the size of some pixels Ball BALL The image becomes like a ball Cube CUBE The image becomes a cube and rotates Wave WAVE Both ends of the image sway in waves Color Masking COLOR M The image becomes a rhombus surrounded by a masking frame that changes the colors Mirror MIRROR Creates a symmetrical image as if there would be a mirror in the center of the screen Note Only B...

Page 65: ...fects menu 4 Press the D EFFECTS SELECT button to close the menu The name of your selected fader flashes in the display 5 Press the D EFFECTS ON OFF button The name of your selection stops flashing Each time you press the D EFFECTS ON OFF button the chosen fader is activated display lights continuously or deactivated display flashes 6 If you re in TAPE CAMERA mode Fade in Press the start stop butt...

Page 66: ...s the D EFFECTS SELECT button to close the menu The menu disappears and the name of your selected setting flashes in the display 5 If you re in TAPE PLAY VCR mode press the e play button 6 Press the D EFFECTS ON OFF button The name of your selection stops flashing and takes effect on the display Each time you press the D EFFECTS ON OFF button the chosen effect is activated or deactivated 1 Press t...

Page 67: ...S appear 2 Select MULTI S M S SPEED and M S SPLIT settings appear 3 Select M S SPEED MANUAL FAST MODERATE and SLOW settings appear 4 Select the desired setting You return to the digital effects menu 5 Select MULTI S again M S SPEED and M S SPLIT settings appear 6 Select M S SPLIT 4 9 16 settings appear Select multi image screen Divides your display image into 4 9 or 16 smaller images with the Imag...

Page 68: ...t image is captured Automatic The camcorder will capture the indicated number of images at the indicated speed 10 Press the start stop button to begin recording The multi image screen is recorded to the tape Notes You can operate the multi image screen from record or record pause mode After all the images have been captured press the D EFFECTS ON OFF button quickly to cancel the multi image screen...

Page 69: ...ice connected to the camcorder Selecting the audio mode The camcorder can record sound on a tape 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 2 channels free stereo 2 for you to add new sound at a later time AUDIO MODE 12bit VCR SET UP 39 External microphone PLAY VCR TAP...

Page 70: ... wind screen can be used for audio dubbing with the built in microphone in TAPE PLAY VCR mode as well as recording when AUDIO DUB is set to MIC IN in VCR SET UP submenu The wind screen does not operate when an external microphone is connected to the MIC terminal Wind screen WIND SCREEN OFF VCR SET UP 39 PLAY VCR TAPE CAMERA TAPE The camcorder has an automatic wind screen to prevent wind noise from...

Page 71: ...onitor recording rotate the LCD panel 180 28 2 Press the start stop button The camcorder starts to record after a 10 second countdown period or after 2 seconds when you use the wireless controller The time remaining counts down in the display e g 5 SEC SELF T disappears from the display when recording begins The tally lamp starts flashing 3 Press the start stop button to end recording For movies S...

Page 72: ...the PHOTO button The camcorder takes the still image for approximately 6 seconds If you re in TAPE CAMERA mode the camcorder returns to record pause mode after recording to a tape If you re in CARD CAMERA mode the currently recording image appears after recording onto a memory card Notes To cancel the self timer setting set the SELF TIMER to OFF through the menu or press the SELF TIMER button on t...

Page 73: ...u 2 Press the EXP button eAE 0 appears light blue 3 Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level Levels are from 2 to 2 in 0 25 intervals excluding 1 75 and 1 75 The higher the setting the brighter the image Notes You cannot adjust the exposure without the e mark before AE in the display Press the EXP button so that e appears before AE Then you can adjust the exposure manually You cannot ad...

Page 74: ...er is set to Easy Recording or the Auto Night or Super Night recording program in TAPE CAMERA 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 camcorder is set to the Auto recording program and select the 1 100 shutter speed SHUTTER AUTO CAM SET UP...

Page 75: ...ers People doing indoor sports such as basketball 1 2000 1 1000 1 500 or 1 250 1 100 Notes You are unable to set the shutter speed in any recording program other than AUTO The image may not appear smooth when a high shutter speed is set The camcorder returns to the auto shutter setting when you slide the program selector to Easy Recording or change the recording program If you set the shutter spee...

Page 76: ...ing off the autofocus it may not stay in focus It is generally best to adjust the zoom first and then the focus Notes If the e icon is shown before AE the focus cannot be adjusted manually Press the focus button again to bring the e icon before MF The camcorder will return to autofocus when selecting the Easy Recording program Autofocus can not be turned off in Easy Recording program See Troublesh...

Page 77: ...ve finished setting the white balance The W display flashes then remains lit Depending on the light source the flashing may at times continue The result will remain better than with the auto setting and you can continue recording 5 Close the menu The camcorder s auto white balance system compensates for a wide range of lighting conditions Although slight variations are unavoidable colors will appe...

Page 78: ...and lighting conditions change reset the white balance Try to record with light from a single source Correct white balance cannot be obtained for two types of lighting at once You cannot set the white balance or choose the indoor outdoor mode when the program selector is set to the Easy Recording program The white balance returns to the AUTO setting when you slide the program selector to Easy Reco...

Page 79: ...2 times 2 Move the image to the right and left Turn the selector dial up to move the image to the right and down to move the image to the left 3 Move the image up and down Press the SET button first Turn the selector dial up to move the image up and down to move the image down Pressing the SET button will switch the direction between right and left up and down 4 To cancel move the zoom lever towar...

Page 80: ... data code containing the date and time the recording was made and other camcorder data shutter speed and exposure settings is automatically recorded on a special data section of the tape Only the date and time appear in the data code when using a memory card Displaying Date Time and Camcorder Data Data Code To change the date and time combination open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select D...

Page 81: ...ime in the camcorder s memory If the tape was recorded on a camcorder without a data code function If noise or tape damage prevents the data code from being read If a recording made on ELURA50 is played back on a different DV camcorder the data code may not be displayed correctly The data code will appear in the display even if DISPLAYS 159 has been set to OFF through the menu Possible data code c...

Page 82: ... you start playback and have the data code turned off The 6 second auto date will adjust for any time zone changes you have indicated To turn the 6 second auto date on open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select 6SEC DATE set it to ON and close the menu Note When 6SEC DATE is turned on but DISPLAYS 159 is turned off the 6 second auto date will still appear for 6 seconds 6SEC DATE OFF DISP SET...

Page 83: ...o move forward 5 still images or days PHOTO SEARCH DATE SEARCH appears in the middle of the display alongside the or mark and number to search through You can change direction easily by pressing the button for the opposite direction Notes Press 3 stop to stop mid search If you begin a search very close to the start of a recorded still image during photo search the camcorder may skip straight past ...

Page 84: ...ars in the display The tape counter with Â indication disappears from the display and the time code reappears Notes Time code and tape counter display may not match accurately The zero set memory may not function correctly where there is a break between recordings on the tape You can also use zero set memory to mark a position on a tape in TAPE CAMERA mode When you then play back the tape pressing...

Page 85: ...the VCR See Connections for Playback on a TV Screen on p 33 2 Prepare the TV and VCR Turn on the TV and set the TV VIDEO selector to VIDEO Turn on the VCR and set its input selector to LINE Load a blank cassette and put the VCR in record pause mode See your TV and VCR instruction manuals for details 3 Turn the camcorder s POWER switch to PLAY VCR and move the camcorder s TAPE CARD switch to TAPE M...

Page 86: ...o be anomalous although it may not appear so on the TV image or not recorded at all You are unable to dub tapes recorded with the copyright protective signal Dubbing to from a Tape with Digital Video Equipment Side with arrow 1 Connect the camcorder and the other digital device Connect the DV cable with the sides of the plugs marked with the arrows facing as shown above 2 Prepare the other device ...

Page 87: ...htly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode 2 Press the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller The camcorder enters record pause mode 3 Start playback on the other digital device while you monitor the picture 4 Press the pause button Recording starts 5 When you get to the point where you want to stop recording press the stop button or the pause button Recording ...

Page 88: ... unable to dub tapes recorded with the copyright protective signal 1 Connect the camcorder to the VCR 2 Prepare the device Set the TV Video selector on the television to Video For further details see Connections for Playback on a TV Screen on p 33 Turn on the VCR Load your recorded cassette and put the VCR in playback pause mode See your TV and VCR instruction manuals for details 3 Turn the camcor...

Page 89: ... terminals The camcorder enters record pause mode 3 Start playback on the other device or turn on the TV to see the desired program while you monitor the picture 4 Press the pause button Recording starts 5 When you get to the point where you want to stop recording press the stop button or the pause button Recording stops 6 Stop playback on the other device Note You can monitor the picture in the v...

Page 90: ...eadphones during digital conversion Even if the AV headphone terminal is set to PHONES through the menu it will automatically be set to AV and PHONES will disappear from the display You are recommended to use power from a household power socket with an AC power adapter Do not operate with a cassette inserted to the camcorder Turn off the power of all equipment before performing connections Refer a...

Page 91: ... OUT set it to ON and close the menu Cautions For normal use set AV DV OUT to OFF through the menu If it is set to ON you cannot input digital signals through the camcorder s DV terminal When connecting to a PC equipped with a DV terminal you may not be able to transfer converted signals to your PC depending on the software you are using and the specifications of your PC and its settings ...

Page 92: ...V terminals Original video and audio will be replaced with the new video and audio REW PLAY FF REMOTESET SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB STOP AV INSERT PAUSE SLOW 2 The playback tape Before inserting After inserting The tape in the camcorder The tape in the camcorder Side with arrow S 150 S video Cable STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Insert start point Insert end point Scene to be inserted Sig...

Page 93: ...correctly You cannot insert AV in the following cases The playback tape has been poorly recorded During special playback fast forward playback rewind playback or slow playback etc analog only 1 Connect the camcorder to the VCR 2 Prepare the VCR and TV Set the TV Video selector on the television to Video For further details see Connections for Playback on a TV Screen on p 33 Turn on the VCR and loa...

Page 94: ... INSERT and 2a appear in the display 4 Play back the tape in the VCR 5 To start inserting press the PAUSE button on the camcorder 2a changes to 2 6 To stop inserting press the STOP button on the camcorder Inserting stops and AV INSERT disappears from the display The camcorder returns to stop mode If instead of pressing STOP you press PAUSE the camcorder returns to the AV insert pause mode If you s...

Page 95: ...will stop If your tape hasn t been recorded in SP mode with 12 bit sound we recommend dubbing your original tape onto a blank tape using the ELURA50 s analog line in function then dubbing audio onto the new tape Make absolutely sure to set the audio mode of the new tape to 12 bit and the recording mode to SP To connect other audio equipment Notes Do not use the yellow video terminal The AV termina...

Page 96: ...PLAY VCR TAPE Preparations Dubbing Turn the camcorder s POWER switch to PLAY VCR and move the camcorder s TAPE CARD switch to TAPE Load a recorded cassette Make sure the REC SAVE tab on the cassette has been slid to REC closed position Notes When adding sound using the built in microphone make sure not to connect any cables to the MIC terminal To use your TV to monitor video connect the S video te...

Page 97: ...dubbing press the STOP button and then stop play on the other audio device if AUDIO IN Audio dubbing stops and AUDIO DUB disappears from the display The camcorder returns to stop mode You can also set zero set memory 84 at the place you want to stop audio dubbing then every time you return to that position audio dubbing will stop If instead of pressing STOP you press PAUSE the camcorder will retur...

Page 98: ...n the wireless controller Starting with the last selected setting 4 settings appear as you push the button STEREO1 for just stereo 1 STEREO2 for just stereo 2 MIX FIXED for an equal mix of stereo 1 and 2 MIX VARI mix variable for when you want to mix the balance between stereo 1 and 2 To simply choose STEREO1 STEREO2 or MIX FIXED make sure your choice appears on the display If you choose MIX VARI ...

Page 99: ... Open the menu and select VCR SET UP Then select OUTPUT CH set it to the desired setting and close the menu Refer to the following list PLAY VCR TAPE Selecting audio output channels OUTPUT CH L R VCR SET UP 39 OUTPUT CH setting Tape recorded with stereo sound Playback sound L R channels main sub L R L L L channel only main only R R R channel only sub only Tape recorded on multiple channels ...

Page 100: ... IN OUT terminal Commercially available DV cable Windows XP users can use the software on the supplied DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK to perform videoconference and file transfer over the Internet or upload files from the computer to the memory card and use the camcorder as card reader writer The available functions depend upon the camcorder model and the networking environment For details refer to the ...

Page 101: ... to format them with the camcorder 139 For instructions on how to connect the camcorder to the computer see Connecting to a Computer using a USB Cable 140 Inserting and Removing the Memory Card Terminals Protect switch Inserting the Card Card access indicator 1 Turn off the camcorder 2 Open the cover 3 Insert the memory card all the way into the memory card slot 4 Close the cover Do not close the ...

Page 102: ...s in the display Movie Still Image 102 E Using a Memory Card Selecting the Image Size of Still Images and Movies CAMERA CARD Still image Quality Superfine Fine Normal To change the image quality open the menu and select CARD SET UP Then select SI QUALITY set it to FINE or NORMAL and close the menu The image quality may not differ between the settings depending on the still image Selecting the Stil...

Page 103: ... Card are to be included in the total number Maximum continuous recording time Notes Still images recorded in 1024 768 pixels may not be displayed correctly in a camcorder not supporting this size The remaining image capacity indicates the number of still images even when movies are recorded Still images are compressed and recorded in the JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group format and movies in ...

Page 104: ...number avoiding duplication of numbers This is convenient when you want to manage your images on a PC We recommend keeping the file numbers set to CONTINUOUS FILE NOS CONTINUOUS CARD SET UP 39 Set the image file numbers so that they reset each time a new memory card is inserted or so that they count up continuously The still images movies you take are automatically assigned file numbers from 0101 ...

Page 105: ...l image is recorded to a memory card To turn the shutter sound off open the menu and select CARD SET UP Then select SHTR SOUND set it to OFF and close the menu 105 E Using a Memory Card SHTR SOUND ON CARD SET UP 39 Turning off the shutter sound CAMERA CARD ...

Page 106: ...te Make sure a memory card with enough memory available is inserted into the camcorder 1 Press and hold the small button on the POWER switch and turn the POWER switch to CAMERA 2 Move the TAPE CARD switch to CARD The number of images that can still be recorded on the memory card and other information appear in the display The camcorder will turn itself off if you are using a battery and do not ope...

Page 107: ...in the LCD display when LCD MIRROR is turned on on page 28 Notes To use the self timer 71 set the self timer before step 3 and then press the PHOTO button fully down The wireless controller s PHOTO button has no half way setting Press the button fully and the camcorder immediately takes the image 50 1024 320 FINE Image quality 102 Backup battery 147 Remaining battery power 146 Number of images tha...

Page 108: ...wn and hold it The tape is set to playback pause mode and the number of images that can still be recorded on the memory card appears in the display 3 Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the still image to the memory card The card access indicator flashes Notes You can also set the tape to playback pause mode in step 1 and record the image with only 1 full press of the PHOTO button If you r...

Page 109: ...mages onto a memory card If a cassette is inserted make sure the cassette is in stop mode You can record images from a VCR or TV connected through the S terminal or AV terminal analog line in as well as images from other digital camcorders connected through the DV terminal onto the memory card as still images The data code of the still image will reflect the date and time it has been recorded onto...

Page 110: ... appears in the display 3 Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the image to the memory card The card access indicator flashes Notes When dubbing to a tape via the DV terminal make sure that AVaDV is not displayed on the screen If so set AVaDV OUT to OFF in the menu 91 If you record an image onto a memory card that was originally recorded in the 16 9 mode for wide screen TV s the image will ...

Page 111: ...not load unload a tape during recording Sound will not be recording during this operation Notes Make sure a memory card with enough memory available is inserted into the camcorder The sound of a movie recorded on a memory card will be monaural 1 Turn the camcorder s POWER switch to CAMERA and move the TAPE CARD switch to CARD 2 Press the start stop button You can record up to 10 seconds in 320 240...

Page 112: ...play press the start stop button You can record up to 10 seconds in 320 240 and 30 seconds in 160 120 Press the start stop button to end recording The camcorder starts to write the movie to the memory card when recording is finished You can also start recording during record pause mode by pressing the start stop button Note If you record a movie to a memory card that was originally recorded in the...

Page 113: ... to load a cassette if you only record a movie onto the memory card If a cassette is inserted make sure the cassette is in stop mode Recording 1 Start playback on the other device 2 When the image you want to record appears in the display press the start stop button You can record up to 10 seconds in 320 240 and 30 seconds in 160 120 Press the start stop button to end recording The camcorder start...

Page 114: ... move counterclockwise 3 Set the recording program and zoom on the subject If necessary set the focus manually and AE shift After the first image recording program zoom and AE shift can not be changed 4 Press the PHOTO button to record the first image Direction and number of recorded images will be shown on the display 5 Orient the camcorder so that the second frame overlaps a small portion of the...

Page 115: ...are Instruction Manual for instructions on how to stitch them together Notes Compose each image so that it overlaps 30 to 50 of the adjoining image Try to keep the vertical misalignment within 10 Do not include moving subject in the overlapping portion Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close subjects They may appear warped or doubled up ...

Page 116: ...th this camcorder but downloaded from a PC excluding the sample images on p 142 Still images movies that have been recorded with this camcorder but have subsequently been enhanced on a PC Still images movies whose image file names have been changed on a PC The camcorder may not be able to copy or play etc still images movies recorded on a non Canon camcorder While the card access indicator flashes...

Page 117: ... you to the last still image movie Movies Pressing e a plays back the movie and will show the last scene as a still image when playback ends Pressing e a during playback will stop the movie and the scene is shown as a still image Pressing e a again will restart the playback 2 Card Jump Function You can locate still images movies without displaying them one by one The number in the upper right of t...

Page 118: ...e frame 1 With a still image movie in the display press the INDEX SCREEN button Up to 6 still images movies appear in the display 2 Move the frame to the still image movie you want to view Turn the selector dial downwards to go to the previous still image movie and upwards to go to the next still image movie Turning the dial upwards at the last still image movie will take you to the next index scr...

Page 119: ...ased Movies can only be protected when the first or last scene is displayed as a still image They cannot be protected during playback pause The pre recorded sample images provided on the supplied SD Memory Card are already protected There are 2 ways to protect still images movies including the ways to cancel the setting 1 File Operation menu 121 2 Card Operations submenu 122 Marking a Still Image ...

Page 120: ...t once You cannot erase protected still images movies Cancel image protection first in order to erase an image Erase still images movies with caution Once a sill image movie has been erased it cannot be restored There are 2 ways to erase a single still image movie To erase still images movies one at a time 1 File Operation menu 121 To erase still images movies one at a time or erase all still imag...

Page 121: ...Select PRINT MARK set the number of prints with the selector dial and press the SET button The print mark appears on the still image If you select RETURN the menu disappears from the display To cancel a print mark select PRINT MARK set the number of prints to 0 Zero with the selector dial and press the SET button disappears 2 Select IMAGE ERASE and press the SET button ERASE THIS IMAGE NO YES appe...

Page 122: ...amcorder 1 With a still image movie in the display press the INDEX SCREEN button Up to 6 still images movies appear in the display Move the frame to the still image movie that you want to protect Index Screen 118 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 3 Select PROTECT 4 Press the SET button The protect mark appears on the still image movie Now you are unable to erase this still image movie Press the...

Page 123: ... selected for print mark You can also mark a still image for printing through the File Operation menu 121 Marking a still image for printing while viewing an index screen Make sure a memory card that has still images recorded on it has been inserted into the camcorder 1 With a still image in the display press the INDEX SCREEN button Up to 6 images appear in the display Move the frame to the still ...

Page 124: ...elect YES and press the SET button The print mark disappears from the still image 4 Close the menu PRINT MARKS ALL ERASE CARD OPER 39 PLAY VCR CARD Notes To cancel a print mark move the frame to the print marked still image set the number of prints to 0 zero with the selector dial and press the SET button The print mark disappears If there are a large number of images recorded on the memory card i...

Page 125: ...ill image movie you want to erase Use the index screen 118 or Card Jump Function 117 if necessary and make sure the still image movie you want to erase fills the display If you use the index screen press the INDEX SCREEN button after selecting the still image movie The still image movie you selected fills the whole display 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 3 Select IMAGE ERASE CANCEL SINGLE and...

Page 126: ...ie YES appears in purple and is unselectable If you select NO you return to step 4 6 Close the menu 1 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 2 Select IMAGE ERASE CANCEL SINGLE and ALL settings appear To cancel erasing select CANCEL and close the menu 3 Select ALL ERASE ALL IMAGES EXCEPT FOR IMAGES NO YES appears in the display 4 Select YES and press the SET button All still images movies except the pr...

Page 127: ...rs with the logo as of march 2003 Refer to the instruction manual of each printer for information on which interface cable to use with the camcorder The Card Photo Printer CP 10 is supplied with two direct interface cables Use the cable with the USB logo on the connector DIF 100 We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source Refer also to the instruction manual of the respective...

Page 128: ...ing a Memory Card Printing PLAY VCR CARD 2 Connect a power source to the printer and turn on the printer 3 Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY VCR mode Wait until the card access indicator stops flashing 4 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the cable appears when the printer is properly connected to the camcorder Does not appear with movies or still images that cannot be played back with the ca...

Page 129: ...when Image is set to Standard Paper Size Card 1 Card 2 Card 3 LTR A4 For details on paper type refer to the Bubble Jet Printer User Guide Borders Borderless Prints right to the edges of the page Bordered Prints with a border Recommended paper size Card Photo Printer Selecting the Image Style 1 In the print setting menu turn the selector dial to select Style and press the SET button 2 Make sure tha...

Page 130: ...ect a setting option and press the SET button 4 Press the MENU button You return to the print setting menu Bubble Jet Printer Selecting the Paper Size 1 In the print setting menu turn the selector dial to select Style and press the SET button 2 Make sure that is selected and press the SET button 3 Turn the selector dial to select the paper size and press the SET button 4 Press the MENU button You ...

Page 131: ...s relatively unchanged from the recorded image when it is printed Borderless Multiple The center portion of the recorded image is printed at an enlarged size The image s top bottom and sides may be cropped slightly Card Photo Printer A still image set to Multiple will be printed without borders Set the print style before you start with the trimming settings 1 In the print setting menu turn the sel...

Page 132: ...rge the frame To cancel the trimming settings move the zoom lever toward W until the trimming frame disappears 3 Move the trimming frame Turn the selector dial to move the image to the right and left or up and down Pressing the SET button switches between the directions 4 Press the MENU button You return to the print setting menu Notes About the color of the trimming frame White No trimming settin...

Page 133: ...ing with print mark only Open the CARD PLAY VCR menu and select PRINT Select Restart in the print setting menu and press the SET button The remaining images will be printed Printing cannot be restarted in the following cases When you change the print mark settings When you delete a single image with print mark settings Printing Errors If an error occurs during the printing process an error message...

Page 134: ...on Manual Select from 3 types of Card Mix effects CARD CHROMA Chard Chroma Key Combine the image you are recording with a still image as a frame The image will be shown instead of the blue area of the still image When recording your own frame make sure that the area you wish the other image to appear is blue Adjustment of the MIX LEVEL blue area of the still image CARD LUMI Card Luminance Key Comb...

Page 135: ...e image you are recording MIX LEVEL CARD MIX MIX TYPE CARD CHROMA 39 Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it and a cassette have been inserted into the camcorder 1 Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q program AE mode 2 Open the menu and select CARD MIX 3 Press the CARD buttons to select the still image to be combined Select Mix level The mix level bar appears Adjust the mix level...

Page 136: ...d MIX button your selection is activated display lights continuously or deactivated display flashes 1 Press the start stop button to start and stop recording The combined images are recorded onto the tape 1 Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it F flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camcorder is ready to...

Page 137: ...pe after that point will be copied onto the memory card If you want to copy all the images on a tape rewind the tape to the beginning 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 3 Select COPY CANCEL and EXECUTE settings appear 4 Select EXECUTE and press the SET button Select CANCEL to stop copying Tape and card information appear in the display and copying starts NOW COPYING appears in the display The ca...

Page 138: ... the memory card select the first image 3 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 4 Select COPY and press the SET button CANCEL and EXECUTE settings appear 5 Select EXECUTE and press the SET button Select CANCEL to stop copying Tape and card information appear in the display and copying starts NOW COPYING appears in the display Each image is copied for about 6 seconds on the tape Copying stops when all...

Page 139: ...ards All still images movies will be permanently erased If you use memory cards other than the supplied one make sure to format them with the camcorder not a PC or other device Make sure a memory card is inserted into the camcorder 1 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 2 Select FORMAT and press the SET button CANCEL and EXECUTE settings appear 3 Select EXECUTE and press the SET button Select CANCEL...

Page 140: ...ta files If you wish to use image files on your computer make copies of them first and use the copied file retaining the original Notes We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source while it is connected to the computer For transferring recordings from to a computer using a DV cable see p 100 Still images movies recorded on a tape cannot be transferred to a computer via USB int...

Page 141: ...e downloaded from the following home page http www canondv com For details on how to add the downloaded images to the memory card refer to Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card in the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual If you are unable to connect the camcorder to a PC using a USB cable you will need a PC Card Adapter or USB Card Reader to be able to downlo...

Page 142: ...o temperature changes before removing it from the bag If condensation should occur maintain the memory card at a constant temperature and let the moisture evaporate naturally Do not touch the memory card s terminals or let dust or dirt come in contact with the terminals Store and carry memory cards in their case to protect the terminal area There is only one correct way to insert memory cards into...

Page 143: ...orded sample images on the supplied SD Memory Card are intended solely for the personal enjoyment gained from combining them with personal videos taken with this camcorder Do not use the pre recorded sample images for any other purpose PhotoEssentials Royalty Free Stock Photography The PhotoEssentials suite of royalty free images on CD ROM features premium quality assignment photography and is ide...

Page 144: ...that the subject can monitor viewing or totally closed with the screen facing inwards Adjusting the viewfinder Preparing the lens cap Attach the cord to the lens cap and pass the grip belt through the loop on the cord Hook the lens cap on to the grip belt while you are recording and place it over the lens when you have finished Fastening the grip belt Release the Velcro fastening and hold the camc...

Page 145: ...warmed in your pocket or someplace and then used If the battery pack starts to give you much less operating time than usual at normal temperatures it has reached the end of its life and must be replaced These figures show how long you can view playback with the LCD after attaching a fully charged battery pack Playback time will be shortened at low temperatures Time needed for full recharge Battery...

Page 146: ... pack will not work properly if the terminal are dirty Attach the terminal cover whenever the battery pack is not being used Storing the battery pack Storing a charged battery pack for long periods of time about 1 year can shorten its lifecycle or affect performance We recommend to discharge the battery pack in the camcorder fully and to store it in a dry place If you do not use the battery pack f...

Page 147: ... a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact Keep the battery pack out of reach of children if it is swallowed contact a physician immediately as the battery case may break down and the battery fluids damage the stomach and intestines Do not disassemble heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion Installing the backup battery Press the small hole with a pen and pull out the ...

Page 148: ...fields Do not use the camcorder close to TV transmitters portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation They may cause picture interference or permanently damage the camcorder Do not expose the camcorder to water Cover the camcorder when you are recording in rain or mist There is a risk of electric shock if water gets inside the camcorder contact qualified servic...

Page 149: ...sage HEADS DIRTY USE CLEANING CASSETTE appears or when the playback picture becomes distorted the video heads need to be cleaned To maintain the best picture quality we recommend cleaning the video heads frequently with the Canon DVM CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available dry cleaning cassette Do not use wet type cleaning cassettes as this may damage the camcorder Main...

Page 150: ...ur recordings on the LCD screen your camcorder can only be connected to TVs which use its NTSC system This TV system is used in the following countries American Samoa Antigua Aruba Bahamas Barbados Bermuda Bolivia Canada Chile Columbia Costa Rica Cuba Ecuador El Salvador Guam Guatemala Greenland Haiti Honduras Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Micronesia Myanmar Nicaragua Panama Peru Philippines Puerto R...

Page 151: ...played for approximately four seconds Then the power indicator flashes and the h mark flashes in the display If there is a cassette in the camcorder it stops automatically and REMOVE THE CASSETTE is displayed for approximately 4 seconds and then v flashes in the display If you have the beep turned on it will sound The camcorder may not detect the condensation immediately the condensation warning m...

Page 152: ...revention 17 18 The cassette has reached the end The camcorder is not set to the appropriate mode 19 29 You are attempting to play back or record copyright protected material 87 The video heads are badly contaminated 149 Refer to this checklist first if you have any problems with your camcorder Possible explanations are given for each problem on the list turn to the page numbers in parentheses for...

Page 153: ...Playback Cont Cause and or what to do about it There are a number of restrictions on using the digital effects 61 68 The camcorder is not set to TAPE PLAY VCR mode 29 The cassette is not loaded 17 The cassette has reached the end 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 video heads need clean...

Page 154: ...ht way and try inserting again Turn the camcorder s power off and back on again and remove and reinsert the card If the mark continues to flash format the memory card The camcorder is not set to CARD CAMERA or CARD PLAY VCR mode 106 116 The memory card is not inserted 101 You are using an SD Memory Card and it is set for erasure prevention Change the position of the protect switch The memory card ...

Page 155: ... Problem The wireless controller doesn t work The power indicator is flashing The camcorder malfunctions The DV cable is connected correctly but there s nothing in the display The camcorder becomes warm during use The memory card is not loaded 101 You are using an SD Memory Card and it is set for erasure prevention Change the position of the protect switch The memory card is full Erase images 120 ...

Page 156: ...roller MiniDV Video Cassette TV VCR ZR 1000 Zoom Remote Controller SC 1000 Soft Carrying Case S 150 S video Cable Digital Device Personal Computer SC A50 Soft Carrying Case Commercially available DV cable NB 2L BP 2L12 Battery Pack STV 250N Stereo Video Cable WD 28 Wide converter FS 28 U Filter Set TL 28 Tele converter BP 900 Series Battery Pack VL 10Li Battery Video Light SA 1 Adapter Bracket Pri...

Page 157: ...P 2L12 can also be used with the ELURA50 NB 2L BP 2L12 CBC NB2 Car Battery Charger Connect the car battery cable to recharge battery packs on the move The car battery cable plugs into your car s cigarette lighter socket and runs off a 12 24 V DC negative ground battery TL 28 Tele converter This tele converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1 7 The image stabil...

Page 158: ...A NON GENU I N E V I D E O A C C E S S O R Y SC 1000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories Provided accessories WL D77 Wireless Controller D83 0582 000 CA PS700 Compact Power Adapter 7875A002AA CB 2LT Battery Charger 7303A001AA NB 2L Battery Pack 7302A001AA STV 250N Stereo Video Cable 3067A002AA D82 0590 201 Lens cap D52 0130 000 Opti...

Page 159: ... 33 TV SCREEN DATA CODE Turning off the LCD screen displays You can turn off the displays to give you a clear screen for playback To turn the displays off open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select DISPLAYS set it to OFF PLAYBK and close the menu If you turn the displays off the LCD screen will be completely blank including connected TV screen but the camcorder will continue to show warning ...

Page 160: ...tery charge 146 Remote sensor mode 49 Audio mode 69 Fast forward playback rewind playback 30 2 playback forward and reverse 31 1 playback forward and reverse 31 Slow playback forward and reverse 30 Frame advance playback frame reverse playback 30 Playback pause forward and reverse 30 Date search photo search 83 Zero set memory forward and reverse 84 AV insert editing 92 Audio dubbing 95 END STEREO...

Page 161: ...mode 54 SELF T PHOTO SEARCH 1 1000 DV IN F1 8 MIX VARI 1 1 10 1 10 12bit 12 00 PM JAN 1 2003 SPEAKER ST 1 ST 2 12bit audio out 98 Photo search Date search 83 Volume level of built in speaker or headphones 32 Audio mode 69 DV input 86 Photo search Date search 83 AV insert 92 Audio dubbing 95 Data code 80 Mix balance 98 PLAY VCR Mode CARD CAMERA Mode 50 1024 320 1 100 1 2 MENUCLOSE 12 00 PM JAN 1 20...

Page 162: ...is loaded In TAPE CAMERA mode the frame number doesn t appear in the display Recording reminder When you start recording the camcorder counts from 0SEC to 10SEC Shots which are shorter than ten seconds may be difficult to edit later On the other hand if you are not planning to edit the recording remember that a shot which does not contain action should generally last no longer than 10 seconds AUTO...

Page 163: ...TE REC MODE CHECK THE CASSETTE AUDIO MODE CHECK THE CASSETTE BLANK COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED Appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time zone date and time 51 Appears when the battery pack is exhausted 146 Appears when the tape has reached the end Refer to p 18 Appears when during DV dubbing the DV cable is disconnected or the power of the digital equipment connecte...

Page 164: ...emory card You are using an SD Memory Card and it is set for erasure pre vention Change the position of the protect switch Depending on the signal some analog images cannot be recorded on the memory card as still image Disconnect the USB cable erase still images movies until the memory card contains less than 900 images and reconnect the USB cable HEADS DIRTY USE CLEANING CASSETTE CARD ERROR CARD ...

Page 165: ...plete Printer is warming up The printer automatically starts printing when it is ready No print head is installed in the printer Printer cover is open Close the printer cover securely Wrong paper Cancel printing and set the paper you chose in the print settings menu Paper lever error occurred Adjust the paper selection lever to the proper position The ink tank needs to be replaced soon Prepare a n...

Page 166: ...ommended illumination More than 100 lx Filter diameter 28 mm Viewfinder 0 5 in TFT color LCD approx 113 000 pixels LCD screen 2 in measured diagonally TFT color approx 130 000 pixels Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone Recording media SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Number of recording pixels Still image 1024 768 640 480 pixels Movie 320 240 pixels approx 10 sec 160 120 pixels approx 30 ...

Page 167: ...with 600 ohm mic at least 5 kohms LANC u terminal ø 2 5 mm mini minijack Operating temperature range 32 104 F 0 40 C Dimensions 2 0 4 4 3 5 in 50 111 89 mm Weight 13 4 oz 380 g Battery type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Rated voltage 7 4 V DC Operating temperature 32 104 F 0 40 C Battery capacity 570 mAh Dimensions 1 3 1 8 0 64 in 33 3 45 2 16 2 mm Weight 1 4 oz 40 g Weight and dimensions are a...

Page 168: ...ion 151 Connecting to a PC 100 140 Connection to TV or VCR 33 Copying from Memory Card to Tape 138 Copying from Tape to Memory Card 137 Î Data Code 80 Date and Time 51 Date Search 83 Demo mode 23 Digital Effects 61 Digital Zoom 24 Direct Print Function 127 DV Dubbing 86 Easy Recording 58 Editing to a VCR 85 Effects 64 Erasing Still Images 120 125 External Microphone 69 95 Ï Faders 62 Fast Forward ...

Page 169: ...ting Accidental Erasure 119 122 Print Mark 119 123 Problems 152 Protect 119 122 Â Record Pause Mode 19 Record Review 38 Record Search 38 Recording Movies on a Memory Card 111 Recording Movies onto a Tape 19 Recording Programs 57 Recording Still Images on a Memory Card 106 Recording Still Images on a Tape 54 Remote Control 48 Remote Sensor 48 49 Rewind 29 Í S1 video terminal 34 Sample images 142 Sa...

Page 170: ... for Making Better Videos 36 Tripod 36 Troubleshooting 152 TV 33 159 Ë USB terminal 140 VCR 33 Video Heads 149 Video ID 1 system 35 Videocassettes 17 Viewfinder 144 White Balance 77 White LED 60 Wide screen TV 22 Wide angle 24 Wind Screen 70 Wireless Controller 48 Û Zero Set Memory 84 Zooming 24 ...

Page 171: ...anty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the DV Camcorder and does not apply in the following cases a Loss of or damage to the DV Camcorder due to abuse mishandling improper packaging by you alteration accident leaking batteries exterior nicks scratches or dents electrical current fluctuations failure to follow operating instructions maintenance and environmental instructions prescribe...

Page 172: ... c The digital video equipment is used for commercial professional or industrial purposes This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet exterior finish of the digital video equipment video cassette tapes head cleanings nor does it apply to digital video equipment purchased outside Canada TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Canon digital video equipment in its original carton box or equivalent ...

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