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Mastering

the Basics

These can only be operated from the wireless controller (p. 30)

Frame Advance

To play back frame by frame, press the +/

button or turn the command dial

clockwise repeatedly during playback pause.
Press and hold +/

to play back frame by frame continuously.

Frame Reverse

To play back on reverse frame by frame, press the –/

button or the command

dial counter-clockwise repeatedly during playback pause.
Press and hold –/

to play back frame by frame in reverse continuously.

Slow Forward Playback

To play back at about 1/5 normal speed, press the SLOW

button during normal

playback.
Press the PLAY

button to return to normal playback.

• The camera automatically returns to playback after about 30 seconds of slow

playback.

Slow Reverse Playback

To play back in reverse at about 1/5 normal speed, press the –/

button and

then the SLOW

button during normal playback.

Press PLAY

to return to normal playback.

• The camera automatically returns to

1 reverse playback after about 30 seconds

of slow playback.

Reverse Playback

To play back in reverse at normal speed, press the –/

button during normal

forward playback.
Press the PLAY

button to return to normal forward playback.

Forward

2 Playback

Press the

2 button during normal playback.

Press the PLAY

button to return to normal playback.

Reverse

2 Playback

Press the –/

button and then the

2 button during normal playback.

Press the PLAY

button to return to normal playback.

Note:
• Mosaic-like noise appears on the screen during some of the VCR modes and the

sound track cannot be heard.

Special playback

Summary of Contents for Vistura

Page 1: ...an 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 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 WAR...

Page 2: ...ces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 10 Power Sources The CA 500A 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 P...

Page 3: ...g 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 c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covere...

Page 4: ... 51 Setting the White Balance 55 Returning to a Pre Marked Position 57 The Auto Editing Function 58 Preparing for Editing 59 Using the Editing Function for the First Time 60 Choosing a scene SET Function 62 Preview and recording 63 Cut In and Cut Out Adjustments 65 Deleting scenes and clearing the program 67 Reordering Scenes 68 Simple Editing to a VCR 69 Preparing the Camera 72 Notes on Using the...

Page 5: ...ure 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 To get started we suggest that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first before moving on to use its full range of features For quick reference in addition to the contents and ...

Page 6: ...s to your recordings Digital Video Easier than manual operation and more flexible than automatic functions Canon s FlexiZone Control is a completely new way to use a video camera FlexiZone Control Digital effects Optical Image Stabilizer PCM Digital Sound Lithium ion power supply 2 8 LCD Screen An LCD screen makes it easy for you to shoot colorful well composed video It is also great for playback ...

Page 7: ...g the camera to an AC outlet 1 2 Use the power adapter to provide your camera with instant power from an AC outlet 1 Connect the power adapter to the camera s DC IN terminal 2 Plug the adapter into an AC outlet 3 Remove the power adapter after use Always turn the camera off before connecting removing the power source CA 500 Compact power adapter Specifcations Power supply 100 240V AC 50 60Hz Power...

Page 8: ...le flashes mean that it is between 50 and 75 charged Triple flashes mean that it is more than 75 charged The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is fully charged Charging will also take place when the camera is in stop mode during VCR mode and the power is off in camera mode This charging will take longer than when the POWER switch is set to OFF The charge indicator also flashes grows s...

Page 9: ...t to close 6 Click the cover back into place PUSH CLOSE THIS FIRST OPEN OPEN EJECT Loading and unloading Only use videocassettes marked with the D logo Notes After loading a cassette use record search p 38 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 Do not leave the cas...

Page 10: ...d SAVE REC SAVE REC Cassette Memory You cannot use the cassette memory function with this camcorder Handling cassettes 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 anything into the small...

Page 11: ...e camera power indicator lights up red This selects the camera s Easy Recording program It allows you to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments see p 40 2 Turn the standby lever to MOVIE PAUSE appears in the display the camera is now in record pause mode The camera will turn itself off if you leave it in record pause mode for more than about five minutes To return to record p...

Page 12: ...hutter speed Replace the lens cap Return the LCD screen flush to the camera body Unload the cassette Set the POWER switch to OFF Disconnect the power source Notes In addition to Easy Recording the camera has six other recording programs Turn the POWER switch to the P position to give you access to these recording programs p 39 and also to the digital effects p 43 To check that the camera is record...

Page 13: ...aying back tapes in LP mode the nature of the tape and usage conditions may affect recording Mosaic like noise may appear in the image and the 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 writt...

Page 14: ...he wireless controller adjust the picture angle but not the zoom speed 16 optical zoom W I D E T E L E Zoom out Zoom in T W D ZOOM ON The zoom control continues to work as usual You can freely zoom in and out between 1 and 64 magnification the camera automatically switches between optical zooming up to 16 and digital zooming 16 to 64 Notes When you want to get as close as possible to your subject ...

Page 15: ...en may cause glare that makes it difficult for you to view the image In this case switch to using the viewfinder When you turn on the camera the display always appears on the LCD screen in VCR mode The display may appear in the viewfinder in camera mode if you were using the viewfinder when the camera was turned off About the LCD Viewfinder Screen The LCD screen built into this camcorder is a high...

Page 16: ...when you use headphones Note During mirror mode recording you cannot operate the following functions Volume control of built in speaker and headphones LCD screen brigntness adjustment Digital effects Menu Shutter speed Program AE Except when the LCD screen is closed with its screen side facing up If you choose the mirror on the recording itself is unaffected During monitor recording the time code ...

Page 17: ...void accidental recording make sure that you slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole the switch position is usually labelled SAVE or ERASE OFF 1 Attach a power source and slide the POWER switch to VCR The power indicator lights up green 2 Load the cassette 3 Press the PLAY e button to start playback To end playback press the STOP 3 button To wind the tape forwards stop playback a...

Page 18: ...layback pause Fast forward playback To play back the recording at about 9 5 times normal speed press and hold the FF 1 button during normal playback or press and hold the FF 1 button during normal fast forward Rewind playback For reverse playback at about 9 5 times normal speed press and hold the REW button during normal playback or press and hold the REW button during normal rewind Other playback...

Page 19: ...rns to playback after about 30 seconds of slow playback Slow Reverse Playback To play back in reverse at about 1 5 normal speed press the 4a button and then the SLOW M button during normal playback Press PLAY e to return to normal playback The camera automatically returns to 1 reverse playback after about 30 seconds of slow playback Reverse Playback To play back in reverse at normal speed press th...

Page 20: ...EO selector on the television to VIDEO If you are connecting the camera to a VCR set the input selector on the VCR to LINE VIDEO S VIDEO INPUT AUDIO L R S 150 S video Cable STV 250 Stereo Video Cable DV IN OUT AV OUT S DC IN 9 5V If your TV or VCR has an S video input terminal If your TV or VCR has audio video input terminals DV IN OUT AV OUT S DC IN 9 5V VIDEO INPUT AUDIO L R STV 250 Stereo Video...

Page 21: ...eo terminals To connect the camera directly to a TV which does not have audio video terminals you will need to use the optional RU 100 RF Unit together with the optional RC 150 RF adapter cables 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...

Page 22: ...ectors If your TV has flat twin lead cable use the 75 300 ohm adapter Connecting the RF unit adapter cables Attaching the 300 75 ohm adapter If the antenna cable does not have antenna lugs you will need to strip one end of the cable and wind the wires around the screws Turn the TV on start playback on the camera see p 18 and set the TV and the RF unit to the video channel The video channel is the ...

Page 23: ... 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 the 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 Make sure...

Page 24: ...ment or change in picture angle should have a definite purpose Avoid unnecessary or half hearted movements Pan 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...

Page 25: ...e for a wide range of camera movement you can record stable images even if you are shooting from a moving car Before you start recording push the i on off button to turn the image stabilizer on or off The i mark appears in the display when the stabilizer is on The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the POWER switch is set to the Easy Recording position Notes The image stabilizer is designe...

Page 26: ...e zone Daylight saving time p 32 111 Date and time set p 34 VCR menu VCR MENU q Select edit mode p 59 w Wireless control p 31 e Record mode p 14 r Audio monitor p 76 t Select data code display p 34 y Select date and time display p 34 u Information displays p 92 C C AM MENU CAM MENU S MENU LOSE C MENU LOSE C D D ZOOM 1 6 9 E E O R RR R TAL L Y LAM M P P AUD I I M M ODE O O WH I T E BA L W I ND S C ...

Page 27: ... UP q Wireless control p 31 w Select recorder p 60 e Cut in adjustments p 65 r Cut out adjustments p 65 ED I MODE T A C E R LO T E MENU R TN E T S DE LE T E ED I MODE T MENU R TN T T S AR E R V P EW I DE LE T E ED I MODE T MENU R TN T T S AR R L L L C EA A U E S T P e q t u y r w SE T UP MENU R TN W I E R N E L E CUT I CUT AD J R CORD R SS C E 3 0 0 1 A ON UT O AD J 1 0 0 e q r w ...

Page 28: ...ved 4 Turn the command dial to choose the option setting 5 Press the execute button to select the option setting 6 Press the MENU button once more to close the menu Notes You can only see nine options on the screen at the same time Pointers at the top bottom of the screen indicate that there are more options that you can scroll through You may often find it convenient to use the wireless controlle...

Page 29: ... controller Special playback p 20 TV screen displays p 92 Data code on off p 35 Photo Date search p 37 12 bit Audio output p 76 Insert two AA batteries following the and markings Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the batteries 16 ft Inserting batteries Notes When using the wireless controller in brightly lit places or outdoors the effective range will be less The camera may have difficulty...

Page 30: ...at TALLY LAMP 2 Select the OFF setting 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 WIRELESS C OFF The wireless controller can be turned off to prevent inference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby Turning off the wireless controller see p 27 1 Open either the camer...

Page 31: ...e mark next to the area 5 Press the execute button 6 Press the MENU button Using the Full Range of Features 32 E Setting the Date and Time MENU T ZONE DST N Y see p 27 The date and or time display forms part of the data code You can choose to display or hide it during playback see p 34 Set the date and time display when you first start using your camera Install the backup battery before you begin ...

Page 32: ... CARACAS RIO Rio de Janeiro FERNAN Fernando de Noronha AZORES No Time zone No Note After you selected your time zone and set the date and time when you travel to another time zone there is no need to reset the data and time The camera s clock will automatically change to display the correct time for your destination 1 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2 3 5 6 7 9 8 10 ...

Page 33: ...h 3 Turn the command dial to change the year Press the execute button 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 hour and minute in the same way 5 Press the MENU button when finished and the clock starts The date can be set to any year between 1998 and 2020 If you press the MENU button in the middle of setting...

Page 34: ...camera data or both 1 Select DATA CODE from the VCR menu 2 Choose between DATE TIME CAMERA DATA and CAM D T 3 Press the MENU button once more to close the menu Notes To avoid accidental recording make sure that you slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole the switch position is usually labelled SAVE or ERASE OFF The data code will read in the following situations During playback o...

Page 35: ... not be in focus despite displaying the green mark In this case release the start stop button adjust the focus manually p 52 and retry 3 Press the start stop button fully down to take the still picture The camera takes the image almost immediately and then records the photo to the tape for approximately 6 seconds During this time the camera also records the sound and the display also shows the sti...

Page 36: ... or day up to a maximum of 10 times e g press the button 5 times to move forward 5 still pictures or days PHOTO SEARCH DATE SEARCH appears in the middle of the display alongside the or or mark and number search through The recoding mode is also shown SP LP Notes Press the 3 stop to end your search If you begin a search very close to the start of a recorded still picture during photo search the cam...

Page 37: ... mosaic like noise may appear on the screen during record search and record review REC SEARCH When the camera 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 restart 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 jo...

Page 38: ...ns set the selector to Auto or Flexizone For various other recording conditions the camera has five more specialized AE auto exposure programs The name of your selected recording program appears constantly on the left of the display with the exception of the Auto which is displayed and then disappears after 4 seconds P OFF VCR POWER Notes Avoid changing programs during recording as the brightness ...

Page 39: ...play Note The recording program is reset to AUTO when you turn the camera off using the POWER switch P OFF VCR POWER Easy Recording The simplest way to use the camera is with the POWER switch set to the 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 program you cannot use Exposure lock or compensation...

Page 40: ...e white balance and so on You can adjust shutter speeds in the Auto Recording program This program is useful for recording high speed sports scenes in brightly lit conditions Normal playback will be slightly jerky but you will get clear images which can be analyzed frame by frame during slow or paused playback Use this program outdoors to make subjects stand out from a softened foreground and back...

Page 41: ...ny 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 Pictu...

Page 42: ...ter 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 Scroll When you start recording the picture appears from the right hand side of the screen and expands sideways until it fills the whole screen When you end a scene the image is wiped back off When you start recording the scene gradually fa...

Page 43: ... than two seconds to make appear the digital effects menu 3 By pressing the DIGITAL EFFECTS button choose one of the digital effects from the list As for the Art Black and White Sepia and Strobe effects when you release the DIGITAL EFFECTS button chosen effect is activated and you can see the effect on the display Each time you press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button chosen effect is activated or deactiv...

Page 44: ...effects when the standby lever is set to PHOTO its name flashes purple in the display When you activate the Fade Scroll or Wipe effect at the beginning of recording a scene the camera first clears the screen and then applies the effect The camera remembers your chosen effect until you change it but when you switch the POWER switch to Easy Recording the digital effect is deactivated 1 Select 16 9 f...

Page 45: ...not add new sound to a tape using this camcorder For details of playing back a tape that has new sound on stereo 2 see page 76 For greater creative control over audio recording you can connect an external microphone to the camera s MIC terminal You can monitor the sound while recording by attaching stereo headphones to the camera s H terminal Headphones and external microphone MIC Selecting the au...

Page 46: ...om interfering with the sound track It does not operate with an external microphone WS is displayed Turn it off when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible 1 Open the camera menu and point the arrow at WIND SCREEN 2 Select the OFF setting and close the menu WS is shown in the display Wind screen see p 27 ...

Page 47: ... once more to end recording Notes Initially the tally lamp flashes once a second then just before recording starts it flashes more quickly for a few seconds before the camera starts to record To cancel the self timer press the self timer button once more before recording Once the countdown has begun press the self timer button to turn it off Cancel the self timer at any stage by switching the powe...

Page 48: ...ossible to record a still image while the Speedlite is still charging the flash will not go off In addition the Speedlite cannot charge while you are holding the start stop button halfway down S disappears from the display while the camera records the still picture If the flashing white S does not change to green S remove and attach the Speedlite again with both the camera and the Speedlite turned...

Page 49: ...he scene and then on another 1 Choose the FlexiZone recording program The FlexiZone control frame appears in the display 2 Use the FlexiZone controller to move the frame over the subject The controller can be moved in any direction Press it repeatedly to move the frame little by little Press and hold to move the frame quickly The camera adjust the focus to suit the area inside the frame FlexiZone ...

Page 50: ... autofocus will start again as soon as you release the FOCUS wheel Notes The manual focus setting is canceled if you Slide the POWER switch to VCR or OFF Select the Easy Recording program When you are using the Easy Recording program autofocus cannot be turned off but you can override it temporarily by turning the FOCUS wheel See Troubleshooting on p 81 for a list of subjects which may not be suit...

Page 51: ...he subject The controller can be moved in any direction 3 Press the EXP button to lock the exposure The camera adjusts the exposure to suit the area that is currently inside the frame You can move the frame to focus on something else but the exposure area will not move with it E LOCK appears in the display 4 Press the button again when you want to cancel FlexiZone AE The exposure is now adjusted t...

Page 52: ...ms You cannot use exposure lock or adjustment when the program selector is set to the Easy Recording position E L OCK 0 E L OCK 11 E L OCK 0 E L OCK 11 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...

Page 53: ...ed The selected shutter speed flashes in the display The indication 1 q means auto setting 3 Press the execute button The shutter speed lights steadily and the camera goes to the shutter speed Notes The camera returns to the auto shutter setting when you slide the POWER switch away from the P setting or change the recording program When you take still pictures with the Speedlite the maximum shutte...

Page 54: ... light source the flashing may at times continue The result will remain better than with the auto setting and you can continue recording 3 Close the menu see p 27 The camera s auto white balance system compensates for a wide range of lighting conditions Although slight variations are unavoidable colors will appear natural in virtually every situation In some cases you will get better results by se...

Page 55: ...e balance by first returning to the AUTO setting and then reselecting SET 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 camera returns to the AUTO setting when you slide the POWER switch away...

Page 56: ...with indication disappears from the display and the time code reappears Notes Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button once more to cancel the zero set memory before you forward rewind the tape 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 record pause mode When you then play back the ta...

Page 57: ...tible loss in image editing However you cannot set the cut in and cut out adjustments using the built in digital timer p 66 3 If you wish preview the video You can also re order scenes or even delete them 4 When everything is perfect automatically record it to the VCR Choose START in the menu then press the execute button Cut In Cut Out Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3 Original tape in Camera Press Press P...

Page 58: ...g for Editing 3 Turn on the VCR and load a blank cassette See your VCR instruction manual 4 Open the VCR menu and select aEDIT MODE When you select the edit menu all the displayed informations are also displayed on the screen of the TV connected your VCR However these informations will not be recorded onto the tape in the VCR Setting the Camera to Control your VCR 1 Check where the remote control ...

Page 59: ...r brand of VCR For example 7 A if you have a JVC VCR Turn the command dial clockwise to change the setting 2 If the setting is correct the VCR will start recording automatically This will occur as long as the camera is pointing at the VCR s remote sensor while you change the setting 3 If the VCR does not start recording try the next setting Turn the command dial to 7 B in the above example Try eac...

Page 60: ...l signals vary depending on model and brand First choose the right RECORDER setting for your VCR The number indicates the VCR brand The letter indicates the set of signals Notes If your brand of VCR is not on the chart or you cannot find the correct setting try all the numbers by pressing the execute button until the VCR starts to record Once you find the correct setting remember this and do not c...

Page 61: ...es highlightened The camera will not let you put in a cut in point later than its cut out point nor a cut out point earlier than its cut in point You will not be able to make scenes shorter than about two seconds in length You can program only when the counter displays 6 You can program the Auto Editing Function to remember up to twenty different scenes in the same way Notes TOTAL at the lower rig...

Page 62: ... the preview starts by turning the command dial Preview and recording Preview function 2 Press the execute button The camera will now play all the scenes from the program number you selected in the order you have programmed them In PREVIEW mode the tape starts a little before each cut in point It will pause for 2 seconds precisely at the cut in point It pauses again at the cut out point The progra...

Page 63: ...TART function 3 The editing program starts when you press the execute button The camera automatically records the scenes you selected onto the tape in the VCR The Auto Editing Function carries out some operations such as frame advance at the cut in cut out points to ensure editing accuracy When you want to stop editing press the 3 stop button For the VCR press the VCR s 3 stop button If the Auto E...

Page 64: ...to stop recording Some models also rewind slightly after they stop You could therefore record more than you wanted or lose the end of the scene CUT OUT ADJ prevents this by sending the command a little early or late If you have these problems with your VCR reset these adjustments Use the set up menu to set the cut in and cut out adjustments 1 Open the set up menu and point the arrow at CUT IN ADJ ...

Page 65: ...UT timer stops and CUT IN timer starts These times are what the CUT OUT ADJ and CUT IN ADJ settings should be For maximum accuracy take an average of at least three readings If your VCR has a frame advance function or a jog dial you can use it to find the precise starting times more conveniently 2 Set the CUT OUT ADJ and CUT IN ADJ settings to the center of the three readings Note The camcorder wi...

Page 66: ... execute button ED I E TOT L A D MODE T 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 6 0 0 0 T U C N I T U C T U O L T E E MENU R TN ED I L L L TOT L A C MODE T 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 6 0 0 0 T U C N I T U C T U O E R A A MENU R TN Deleting scenes and clearing the program Clearing the whole display CLEAR ALL function Deleting a scene DELETE function The scene is deleted and that progra...

Page 67: ...lected program number moves one line up 3 Turn the command dial to select the new position 4 Press the execute button The program is relocated at the point 5 Repeat as necessary with the other scenes until the program is ordered as you want it If a program number is left unprogrammed the editing function stops at that point the VCR also stops automatically ED I E TOT L A R MODE T 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0...

Page 68: ...o the VCR as follows 1 Connect the camera to the VCR See Playback Connection on p 21 2 Prepare the TV and VCR Turn on the TV and set it to the video channel or 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 Slide the camera s POWER switch to VCR an...

Page 69: ...ide the POWER switch to VCR and press the DV REC button on the VISTURA or the wireless controller s REC PAUSE button DV IN appears in the display when you press play on the playback device Then press its pause button to start pause recording If the cables are not connected properly the camera displays the caution CHECK THE DV INPUT The image displayed by the camcorder that is being recorded to for...

Page 70: ...ew the contents of the cassette If you try to record from such a tape via the digital cable COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED appears in the display you cannot record the contents of the tape DK 1 kit With the optional DK 1 kit you can download high quality beautiful still picutres for making cards calendars a digital photo album use on internet home pages and so on For full details of how to...

Page 71: ...the ends through the attachment bars and adjust the length as shown Prepare the lens cap Adjust the viewfinder Attach the shoulder strap 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 Fasten the grip belt Release the Velcro fastening and hold the came...

Page 72: ...wer is completely exhausted The empty battery mark then appears and starts to flash The power indicator light also flashes The indicator is not constant different levels will be shown when you subject the battery pack and camcorder to different conditions How much power is left When to recharge You can recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it is convenient Unlike a conventional battery pack...

Page 73: ...re dirty Check them before use and wipe them with a dry cloth or tissue if necessary Storing the battery pack If you do not use a battery pack for a period of more than a few months any remaining charge may cause damage to the battery pack and reduce usage time To prevent damage therefore aim to use a battery pack s complete charge before storage This backup battery allows the camera to remember t...

Page 74: ...r to avoid the risk of explosion DANGER Treat the battery pack with care Keep it away from fire or it might explode Do not expose the battery pack to temperatures greater than 140 F 60 C Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather for example Do not try to disassemble or modify it Do not drop or knock it Do not get it wet WARNING The battery used in this device may present a fire ...

Page 75: ...27 1 Set the camera to VCR mode 2 Choose the output Open the VCR menu and point the arrow at A MONITOR Select the output and return to the main menu STEREO1 for just stereo 1 STEREO2 for just stereo 2 MIX FIXED when you want an equal mix of stereo 1 and 2 MIX VARI when you wish to mix the balance between stereo 1 and 2 3 Mix the balance If you chose MIX VARI above you can now select the mix balanc...

Page 76: ...or permanently damage the camera Do not expose the camera to water Cover the camera when you are recording in rain or mist There is a risk of electric shock if water gets inside the camera contact qualified service personnel as soon as possible Protect the lens Sand and dust can damage the lens be especially careful on windy days Handle the camera gently Vibration or shock can cause damage Do not ...

Page 77: ...in temperature moisture may form on the surface of the screen Wipe clean with a soft dry cloth At low temperatures the display may appear to be much darker than usual This is not a fault and as the screen warms up the display will return to normal Camera body and lens Use a soft dry cloth to clean the camera body or lens Never use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner...

Page 78: ...though you can always play back your recordings on the LCD screen your camera can only be connected to TVs which use its NTSC system This TV system is used in the following countries American Samoa Bahama 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 Phil...

Page 79: ...BEEN DETECTED is displayed for approximately 4 seconds Then the power indicator flashes and the h mark flashes in the display If there is a cassette in the camera it stops automatically and REMOVE THE CASSETTE is displayed for approximately 4 seconds and then v flashes in the display The camera may not detect the condensation immediately the condensation warning may not start flashing for 10 to 15...

Page 80: ...n p 10 11 The tape has reached the end The POWER switch is not set to CAMERA p 12 The standby lever is set to LOCK p 12 You are attempting to play back or record from a copyright protected cassette p 71 The tape heads are very dirty p 78 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 i...

Page 81: ...Behind glass Without much contrast e g a white wall Reflective surfaces e g shiny car surfaces Night scenes Fast moving objects Slanted subjects Dark subjects Recording Playback Contd The camera is on manual focus p 50 The viewfinder lens needs adjusting p 72 The lens is dirty p 78 Cause and or what to do about it There are a number of restrictions on using the digital effects Refer to the notes o...

Page 82: ...no picture on the TV screen even though the tape is moving There s no sound coming from the speaker during playback Cause and or what to do about it The remote sensor is turned off p 31 The batteries are dead or not inserted It is turned off p 31 Check the screen displays p 73 External interference may cause the camera s microprocessor to malfunction temporarily If random letters appear in the dis...

Page 83: ...verter WD 46 Wide converter FS 46U Filter Set FS 46 Filter Set SR 37 5 46 Step up Ring SC 1000 Soft Carrying Case MB 100 Microphone Boom DC 900 DC Coupler SS 200 Shoulder Strap VL 10Li Battery Video Light 220EX 380EX Speedlite RU 100 RF Unit S 150 S video Cable STV 250 Stereo Video Cable CV 150F DV Cable DK 1 DV Capture Kit Digital Device RC 150 RF Adapter Cable BP 915 Battery Pack SC A50 Soft Car...

Page 84: ... visit your local retailer dealer for genuine Canon video accessories You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling 1 800 828 4040 Canon U S A Information Center When using the CA 500 Compact Power Adapter When using the CG 500 Charge Adapter The optional CH 900 Dual Battery Charger Holder is required to charge use the battery packs in a shaded area When you attach th...

Page 85: ...to add a creative touch to your recordings multiple image R cross and zoom spot Focus manually when using special effects filters WS 20 Wrist Strap Provides an extra measure of protection for active shooting WD 46 Wide converter This lens decreases focal length by a factor of 0 7 giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views There may be some vignetting at the extreme wide angl...

Page 86: ...SC 1000 Soft Carrying Case This lightweight bag keeps the camera within easy reach without weighing you down or getting in the way CH 900 Dual Battery Charger Holder This holds two battery packs and can charge them both consectively It can then be connected directly to the VISTURA to give twice the playback time It can also make use of the higher performance battery pack BP 941 to give up to 5 hrs...

Page 87: ...232 201 RU 100 RF Unit D82 0432 201 RC 150 RF Adapter Cable D82 0515 201 WD 46 Wide converter D78 0013 201 TL 46 Tele converter D78 0014 201 FS 46U Filter Set D78 0008 201 FS 46 Filter Set D78 0006 201 VL 10Li Battery Video Light D86 0081 201 JR7 2V 10WF Halogen Bulb DY4 4530 000 MB 100 Microphone Boom D89 0200 202 SR 37 5 46 Step up Ring D56 0060 201 220 EX Speedlite C50 0741 201 380 EX Speedlite...

Page 88: ... control P 15 MIC terminal P 46 Stereo microphone Start stop button FOCUS wheel P 51 Accessory shoe P 49 Tally lamp P 31 Remote sensor P 31 DIGITAL EFFECTS button P 44 Grip belt P 72 Tripod socket P 24 Battery release button P 9 Battery holder P 74 Battery cover P 9 ...

Page 89: ... terminal P 69 DC 5V terminal P 22 OPEN button P 10 Cassette cover P 10 Viewfinder focusing wheel P 72 RELEASE switch P 72 DV REC button P 70 self timer button P 48 Remote control senser P 59 EJECT button P 10 Cassette compartment P 10 LCD BRIGHTNESS buttons P 78 Volume control buttons P 76 Command dial P 29 Execute button P 29 REC SEARCH P 38 Rewind button P 19 1 Fast foward button P 19 c Record ...

Page 90: ...2 PLAY button P 18 TV SCREEN button P 92 DATA CODE button P 35 REW button P 19 button P 20 2 STOP button P 18 SLOW button P 20 button P 20 PAUSE button P 19 Zoom buttons P 15 Controller buttons P 29 50 SEARCH buttons P 37 SEARCH SELECT button P 37 button P 20 FF button P 19 MENU button P 29 Transmitter REC PAUSE button P 70 ZERO SET MEMORY button P 57 EXECUTE button P 63 ...

Page 91: ...asure prevention p 11 TV SCREEN DATA CODE EC R USE PA N E D 5min ECT E J Remaining tape Green more than 5 mins Yellow less than 5 mins Red final few secs finally it tells you when you have completely run out of tape The camera is ejecting the tape p 10 The safety mechanism is activated Unload the cassette and turn the camera off Turn it on again and reload the cassette Recording mode p 14 Playback...

Page 92: ...M M P P AUD I I M M ODE O O WH I T E BA L W I ND SCREEN ON ON ON ON AUTO AUTO 1 6 bit ON T W T W T W H C R A E S O T O H P 5 H C R A E S O T O H P 5 T W V C CR MENU S S S S S M M ENU LO C D E E E E O O O O R R R D D D A AY TA DAT T A DATA COD M M E E L L P P A D MODE I I I T ME T I I T T T E N ON 1 ON W I RE L ES S C C OFF The image stabilizer is turned on p 26 Camera menu p 27 VCR menu p 27 Edit ...

Page 93: ...80 S W OFF FADE T W I PE SCRO L L ART BLK H W SEP I T A STRO E B DV input p 70 Photo mode p 36 Setting the AF AE F mark flashes white AF AE locked F mark lights up green Recording programs p 40 Flash is charging S mark flashes white p 49 or charged S mark lights up green p 49 Manual exposure display p 52 Exposure locked Brighter than standard exposure level Darker than standard exposure level Manu...

Page 94: ... S E E A R F E O T R T S E I E EE N D D N N O O C T A E E T C B A H S N D O EM A E E H T V C R T S S T E E Y S S O C P P E O H G R T T I R R P C T I I R K B Y A L C A ED E T ED T C Y S O C P E O H G G R T T I R R P C T I R N B U D I B ED E T ED T C Caution phrases The camera displays various caution phrases they appear for 4 seconds before disappearing Recording reminder When you start recording t...

Page 95: ...ible Minimum focusing distance 2 5 8 feet 80 cm 3 8 inch 1 cm on maximum wide angle Maximum shutter speed 1 8 000 sec Minimum illumination 2 lx using the Low Light program Recommended illumination More than 100 lx Filter diameter 37 5 mm Viewfinder 0 55 inch color LCD approx 113 000 pixels LCD screen 2 8 in measured diagonally 190 000 pixels approx Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone D...

Page 96: ...e and Time 34 Displaying Data Code 35 DC Coupler 8 Digital Effects 43 Digital Video 7 Digital Zoom 15 DV terminal 70 Easy Recording 40 Editing 69 Exposure 52 External Microphone 46 Ï Fade 43 Fast Forward 19 Feedback 22 Finding Your Way Around the VISTURA 89 Flash photography 49 FlexiZone 41 FlexiZone control 50 Focusing 50 Ó Head Cleaning 78 Headphones 46 È Image Stabilizer 26 Introducing the VIST...

Page 97: ...l 30 Remote Sensor 30 Rewind 19 Í Sand Snow 42 Screen Displays 92 Scroll 43 Self Timer 48 Sepia 44 Shoulder Strap 72 16 9 45 Specifications 96 Speedlite 49 87 Spotlight 42 Sports 41 SP Modes 14 Storage 77 Strobe 44 S video 21 System Diagram 84 Ê Tally Lamp 31 Tape Protection 11 Telephoto 15 Temperature 73 77 Time Code 95 Time Zone 32 Tripod 24 Troubleshooting 81 TV 21 92 Ë Using the Camera Abroad ...

Page 98: ...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 99: ... 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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