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PUB.DIM-551

Digital video camcorder

Instruction Manual

Camescope vidéo numérique

Manuel d’instruction

Videocámara digital

Manual de Instrucciones

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Summary of Contents for ELURA 50

Page 1: ...Digital Video Cassette NTSC PUB DIM 551 Digital video camcorder Instruction Manual Camescope vid o num rique Manuel d instruction Videoc mara digital Manual de Instrucciones ENGLISH FRAN AIS ESPA OL E...

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 li...

Page 3: ...es 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 yo...

Page 4: ...hose 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 p...

Page 5: ...P 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 videoconfere...

Page 6: ...e 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 Bal...

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...

Page 8: ...order 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 recommen...

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...

Page 10: ...5 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...

Page 11: ...r 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 G...

Page 12: ...tton 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 bu...

Page 13: ...d 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 provi...

Page 14: ...ated 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 o...

Page 15: ...e 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 soc...

Page 16: ...z 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...

Page 17: ...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 auto...

Page 18: ...nd 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...

Page 19: ...he 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 displ...

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...

Page 21: ...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...

Page 22: ...n 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...

Page 23: ...monstration 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...

Page 24: ...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 sl...

Page 25: ...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...

Page 26: ...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...

Page 27: ...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 D...

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...

Page 29: ...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...

Page 30: ...e 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 butto...

Page 31: ...layback 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 pla...

Page 32: ...pletely 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...

Page 33: ...one 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...

Page 34: ...t 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...

Page 35: ...e 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 lon...

Page 36: ...o 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...

Page 37: ...ture 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 e...

Page 38: ...se 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 poi...

Page 39: ...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 CAR...

Page 40: ...unction 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 b...

Page 41: ...PE 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...

Page 42: ...59 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...

Page 43: ...gital 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 u...

Page 44: ...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...

Page 45: ...stem 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...

Page 46: ...n 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 S...

Page 47: ...ht 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 ZO...

Page 48: ...arch 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 r...

Page 49: ...EM 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 wirel...

Page 50: ...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 Th...

Page 51: ...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...

Page 52: ...ne 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...

Page 53: ...me 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 SYS...

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 Durin...

Page 55: ...tely 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...

Page 56: ...pen 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 wh...

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 TAP...

Page 58: ...sappears 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...

Page 59: ...s 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...

Page 60: ...ess 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 s...

Page 61: ...o 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 digita...

Page 62: ...es 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...

Page 63: ...s 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...

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 CO...

Page 65: ...ects 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 Eac...

Page 66: ...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...

Page 67: ...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...

Page 68: ...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 th...

Page 69: ...ce 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...

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...

Page 71: ...nitor 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...

Page 72: ...he 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 CAM...

Page 73: ...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 brigh...

Page 74: ...r 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 compensa...

Page 75: ...rs 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 smoo...

Page 76: ...ng 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 fo...

Page 77: ...e 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 an...

Page 78: ...nd 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...

Page 79: ...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 Tu...

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...

Page 81: ...me 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 playe...

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...

Page 83: ...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 bu...

Page 84: ...rs in the display The tape counter with 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...

Page 85: ...he 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 blan...

Page 86: ...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 E...

Page 87: ...tly 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 d...

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 C...

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 star...

Page 90: ...adphones 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...

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 connectin...

Page 92: ...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 ins...

Page 93: ...orrectly 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...

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 camcor...

Page 95: ...ill 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 th...

Page 96: ...LAY 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 ha...

Page 97: ...ubbing 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...

Page 98: ...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...

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 S...

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...

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 Termina...

Page 102: ...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 t...

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...

Page 104: ...umber 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...

Page 105: ...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 C...

Page 106: ...e 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 swi...

Page 107: ...n 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 but...

Page 108: ...n 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 sti...

Page 109: ...ages 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 a...

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 AVaD...

Page 111: ...ot 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...

Page 112: ...lay 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...

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...

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...

Page 115: ...re 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 no...

Page 116: ...h 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...

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 sce...

Page 118: ...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 sel...

Page 119: ...sed 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 Me...

Page 120: ...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 b...

Page 121: ...elect 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...

Page 122: ...mcorder 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...

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 h...

Page 124: ...lect 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 pr...

Page 125: ...ll 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 pre...

Page 126: ...e 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 ca...

Page 127: ...s 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 di...

Page 128: ...ng 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...

Page 129: ...hen 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 Border...

Page 130: ...ct 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...

Page 131: ...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 cro...

Page 132: ...ge 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 o...

Page 133: ...ng 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...

Page 134: ...n 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...

Page 135: ...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 camcorde...

Page 136: ...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 t...

Page 137: ...e 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 EXECU...

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 C...

Page 139: ...rds 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...

Page 140: ...a 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...

Page 141: ...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 t...

Page 142: ...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 ca...

Page 143: ...rded 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 s...

Page 144: ...hat 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...

Page 145: ...armed 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 replace...

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...

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 d...

Page 148: ...ields 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...

Page 149: ...age 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 hea...

Page 150: ...r 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 Ber...

Page 151: ...layed 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 di...

Page 152: ...evention 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 bad...

Page 153: ...layback 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...

Page 154: ...t 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 C...

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 war...

Page 156: ...oller 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 ca...

Page 157: ...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 cigare...

Page 158: ...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 Controlle...

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 sele...

Page 160: ...ery 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 Fra...

Page 161: ...ode 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 headpho...

Page 162: ...s 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...

Page 163: ...E 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 wh...

Page 164: ...mory 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 ca...

Page 165: ...lete 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 Cance...

Page 166: ...mmended 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...

Page 167: ...th 600 ohm mic at least 5 kohms LANC u terminal 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 l...

Page 168: ...tion 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 Data Code 80 Date and Time 51 Date Search 83 Demo mode 23 Digit...

Page 169: ...ing Accidental Erasure 119 122 Print Mark 119 123 Problems 152 Protect 119 122 Record Pause Mode 19 Record Review 38 Record Search 38 Recording Movies on a Memory Card 111 Recording Movies onto a Tape...

Page 170: ...for Making Better Videos 36 Tripod 36 Troubleshooting 152 TV 33 159 USB terminal 140 VCR 33 Video Heads 149 Video ID 1 system 35 Videocassettes 17 Viewfinder 144 White Balance 77 White LED 60 Wide sc...

Page 171: ...nty 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 yo...

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...

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Page 174: ...C MONTREAL 5990 C te de Liesse Quebec H4T 1V7 If you have any questions call the Canon Canada Information Center toll free at 1 800 828 4040 Canada only Si vous avez des questions veuillez t l phoner...

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