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Quick Overview

Program selector (p. 19)

Power indicator (p. 18)

Viewfinder (p.100, 106)

Viewfinder protect cover
(p. 106)

Program selector

Easy Recording (p. 54)

Program AE (p. 53)

Start/stop button (p. 19)

POWER switch (P. 18)

Viewfinder focusing
lever (p. 100)

Grip belt (p. 100)

Cassette compartment
(p. 16)

Cassette compartment
cover (p. 16)

FOCUS/DATA CODE button
(p. 71)/(p. 74)

EXP button (p. 68)

Zoom controller (p. 22)

PHOTO button (p. 46)

Strap attachment bar (p. 101)

POWER switch

Camera mode

VCR mode

•V C R
•O F F
•MOVIE
•P.SCAN

POW

POWER

OFF

MOVIE

P.SCAN

VCR

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Содержание Optura Pi

Страница 1: ...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 be requi...

Страница 2: ...oduct and cart combination to overturn 10 Power Sources The CA 560 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 Polarization The CA 56...

Страница 3: ...vicing 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 covered by the operation inst...

Страница 4: ...hite Balance 72 For Playback Displaying Date Time and Camera Data Data Code 74 Searching the Tape Photo Search Date Search 77 Returning to a Pre Marked Position 78 The Dubbing Function 79 Using the Dubbing Function for the First Time 81 Cut In and Cut Out Adjustments 85 Simple Editing to a VCR 87 Dubbing with Digital Video Equipment 88 Recording from a VCR TV or Other Camcorder Analog Line in 90 R...

Страница 5: ...r 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 index please refer to Finding your way around OPTURA Pi 8 Scre...

Страница 6: ... has the technology to capture crisp clear digital still pictures Still Photos Digital Effects Optical Image Stabilizer 3 5 LCD Screen A big LCD screen makes it easy for you to shoot colorful well composed video It is also great for playback Dubbing Function OPTURA Pi s dubbing function is easy to use You can add digital effects during dubbing Audio Dubbing A V Insert Editing Add new sound to orig...

Страница 7: ... IN button p 88 91 STOP button p 27 FF button p 27 PLAY PAUSE button p 27 REW button p 27 Digital effects ON OFF button p 60 D EFFECTS Digital effects button p 60 REC SEARCH button p 51 REC SEARCH button p 51 Record review button p 51 DV in out terminal p 88 m LANC terminal p 87 Speaker p 26 OPEN EJECT switch p 16 Infra red signal transmitter for dubbing p 80 Battery attachment unit p 12 2_OPTURA ...

Страница 8: ...19 POWER switch P 18 Viewfinder focusing lever p 100 Grip belt p 100 Cassette compartment p 16 Cassette compartment cover p 16 FOCUS DATA CODE button p 71 p 74 EXP button p 68 Zoom controller p 22 PHOTO button p 46 Strap attachment bar p 101 POWER switch Camera mode VCR mode VCR OFF MOVIE P SCAN POWER POWER OFF OFF MOVIE MOVIE P SCAN P SCAN VCR 2_OPTURA Pi_E 07 33 1 25 00 13 40 Page 9 1 1 ...

Страница 9: ...ital effects ON OFF button p 60 MIX BALANCE buttons p 98 Controller buttons p 36 Search buttons p 77 SEARCH SELECT button p 77 AUDIO MONITOR button p 98 AUDIO DUB button p 96 A V INSERT button p 93 REMOTE SET button p 39 button p 29 button p 29 FF button p 27 PLAY button p 27 STOP button p 27 SLOW button p 29 REW button p 27 PAUSE button p 28 PHOTO button p 46 Remote sensor P 39 CHARGE indicator p...

Страница 10: ...o a TV it may cause bars to appear on the TV move the adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable Connecting the camera to an AC outlet 1 4 2 3 Use the power adapter to provide your camera with instant power from an AC outlet Always turn the camera off before connecting removing the power source 1 Connect the power adapter to the camera s DC IN terminal 2 Connect the power cable to the power ada...

Страница 11: ...htly and slide the battery down until it clicks into place 3 Connect the power adapter to the camera 4 Connect the power cable to the adapter and plug it into an AC outlet The charge indicator flashes red to show that charging is in progress Single flashes mean that the battery pack is less than 50 charged Double flashes mean that it is between 50 and 75 charged Triple flashes mean that it is more...

Страница 12: ...r consumption 34 W Rated output 9 5 V 2 7 A DC Operating temperature range 32 F 104 F 0 C 40 C Dimensions 2 1 4 1 1 8 4 1 8 in 57 28 104 mm Weight 6 3 8 oz 180 g without power cable Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted Subject to change without notice CA 560 Compact Power Adapter When replacement of power supply is required please return it to the responsible nearest...

Страница 13: ...r Car Battery Cable Kit CR 560 includes the following 1 Charge the BP 500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery 1 or 2 BP 500 Series battery pack s Charge Adapter Car Battery Cable your cigarette lighter Using the Charge Adapter CR 560 Kit optional CHARGE To your cigarette lighter Fast charging for the high capacity BP 522 optional Fifteen minutes of charging gives 60 minutes of re...

Страница 14: ...the camera with power from your car battery Camera DC Cable Charge Adapter Car Battery Cable your cigarette lighter To your cigarette lighter Fast charging for the high capacity BP 522 optional Fifteen minutes of charging gives 60 minutes of recording using the viewfinder 2_OPTURA Pi_E 07 33 1 25 00 13 40 Page 15 1 1 ...

Страница 15: ...cks and wait for it to close 5 Click the cover back into place D is a trade mark After loading a cassette use record search 51 to find the point where you want to start recording Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically or attempt to close the cover Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover Do not leave the casset...

Страница 16: ...e Memory You are unable to use the cassette memory function with this camcorder 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 holes on the cassette or cover them wi...

Страница 17: ...er to set the date and time display 41 POWER POWER OFF OFF MOVIE MOVIE P SCAN P SCAN VCR 1 4 5 3 P POWER POWER OFF OFF MOVIE MOVIE P SCAN P SCAN VCR VCR OFF MOVIE P SCAN Before you start recording To record 1 Push the small button on the POWER switch and hold turn the POWER switch to MOVIE The camera automatically sets to record pause mode PAUSE appears in the display The camera power indicator li...

Страница 18: ... screen flush to the camera body Unload the cassette Set the POWER switch to OFF Disconnect the power source To check that the camera is recording correctly make a test recording first Before making important recordings clean the video heads using a Canon DVM CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette To close the LCD panel rotate it ve...

Страница 19: ...al equipment may produce mosaic like noise and the sound may become distorted when played back on this camcorder and vice versa You can t add sound audio dubbing or images A V insert to a tape that has been recorded in LP mode If you plan to use either of these functions later record in SP mode 16 9 Widescreen TV recording Produces images in the 16 9 format for playback on widescreen TVs 1 Select ...

Страница 20: ...o OFF through the camera menu To cancel the demo mode once it has begun press any button other than the ones below the LCD screen turn off the power or load a cassette The camera s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by in the illustrations Beeps sound upon certain camera operations such as when you turn the camera on during the self timer countdown right before the camera s automatic...

Страница 21: ...e but not the zoom speed 12 optical zoom Zoom in Zoom out T W The zoom control continues to work as usual You can freely zoom in and out between 1 and 48 magnification the camera automatically switches between optical zooming up to 12 and digital zooming 12 to 48 A zoom bar shows up in the display The digital zoom area is in blue When zooming as a rule keep at least 3 ft 33 8 in 1 m between you an...

Страница 22: ... switches off and the viewfinder switches back on Open 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 25 Changing the angle of the LCD screen You can also push the panel flat against the camera until it is flush with the side with the screen facing outwards 90...

Страница 23: ...ightness of the screen see Adjusting the LCD screen below Adjusting the LCD screen You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen Adjust the level by choosing BRIGHTNESS from the menu A bar showing the level appears in the display for 4 seconds Turn the selector dial up to make the display brighter Turn the selector dial down to make the display darker The camera will remember your brightness set...

Страница 24: ...cording or let your subject monitor recording The viewfinder is also activated when the panel is in this position You can choose the display style reversed mirror on or not mirror off The recording itself is unaffected regardless of which one you choose MIRROR ON 35 1 Open the camera menu and point the arrow at MIRROR 2 Select the OFF setting and close the menu Indicators that appear when mirror i...

Страница 25: ...r camera mode The volume level is the same regardless of mode The levels you adjust for the built in speaker and headphones are memorized separately The camera remembers your levels even if you turn the camera off and back on again The speaker turns off when the camera is set to camera mode or when you use headphones Sometimes audio may sound distorted when the volume is turned up high If this hap...

Страница 26: ...position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF 1 Attach a power source and turn the POWER switch to VCR The power indicator lights up 2 Load the cassette 3 Press the PLAY button to start playback To end playback press the STOP button To wind the tape forwards stop playback and press the FF fast forward button To wind the tape backwards stop playback and press the REW rewind button If the playback p...

Страница 27: ...ck the recording at about 9 5 times normal speed press and hold the FF fast forward button during normal playback or press and hold the FF fast forward button during normal fast forward Rewind playback For reverse playback at about 9 5 times normal speed press and hold the REW rewind button during normal playback or press and hold the REW rewind button during normal rewind Other playback modes 2_O...

Страница 28: ...verse 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 the 4a button during normal forward playback Press the PLAY e button to return to normal forward p...

Страница 29: ...yellow plug Set the TV VIDEO 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 S1 VIDEO INPUT AUDIO L R S 150 S video Cable STV 250N Stereo Video Cable A V IN OUT IN OUT MIC DC IN 9 5V S If your TV or VCR has an S S1 video input terminal See your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details For higher picture quality...

Страница 30: ...e 16 9 mode for wide screen TVs will automatically play back in wide screen mode on the TV screen If your TV or VCR has audio video input terminals VIDEO INPUT AUDIO L R STV 250N Stereo Video Cable A V IN OUT IN OUT MIC DC IN 9 5V S Connect the camera using the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L left Connect the red plug to the red audio terminal R rig...

Страница 31: ...y 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 that the fastening screw of th...

Страница 32: ...finite 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 final image for a few seconds before you stop r...

Страница 33: ...le images even if you are shooting from a moving car 1 To turn the Optical Image Stabilizer off open the camera menu and point the arrow at IMAGE S i 2 Select the OFF setting 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 The image stabilizer is designed t...

Страница 34: ... MODE 12b i t BRIGHTNESS CAM MENU SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE SHUTTER AUTO D ZOOM ON IMAGE S ON 16 9 OFF WHITE BAL AUTO SELF TIMER OFF WL REMOTE 1 TALLY LAMP ON CAM MENU SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE AUDIO MODE 12b i t BRIGHTNESS MIRROR ON TV SCREEN ON DEMO MODE OFF D T DISPLAY OFF T ZONE DST N Y D TIME SET JAN 1 2000 12 00 AM q e t u o 1 6 8 3 0 2 5 7 4 w r y i 9 Camera menu CAM MENU q Shutter speed 69 w Digital...

Страница 35: ...E 12b i t BEEP ON VCR MENU SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE DUB MODE REC SET UP WL REMOTE 1 REC MODE SP DATA CODE DATE TIME D TIME SEL DATE TIME BRIGHTNESS DISPLAYS ON TV SCREEN SET MENU 2 4 3 5 1 6 MENU 1 Press the MENU button to open the menu 2 Turn the selector dial to move the arrow up or down the display 3 Press the selector dial in to select your chosen option from the menu Your selected option remains ...

Страница 36: ...round the menus Press its MENU button to enter leave the menu and use the arrow keys in place of turning the selector dial Push the SET button to select Pressing the start stop button or the PHOTO button will close the menu and start recording You can display the menus on a connected TV screen by turning TV SCREEN on through the camera menu or using the wireless controller s TV SCREEN button See p...

Страница 37: ...to date search 77 Zero set memory 78 Audio mix 98 A V insert 92 Audio dubbing 95 Insert two AA batteries following the and markings Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the batteries 16ft Inserting batteries When using the wireless controller in brightly lit places or outdoors the effective range will be less The camera may have difficulty picking up the remote control signals at extremely cl...

Страница 38: ...menu and select WL REMOTE 2 Choose A 1 or A 2 and close the menu The selected mode will appear on the display for four 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 two seconds Be sure to set the wireless controller to the ...

Страница 39: ...mera receives a signal from the wireless controller TALLY LAMP ON 35 If your wireless controller isn t working Make sure the camera and the wireless controller are both set to the same mode Check the mode the camera is set to by pushing any button other than the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller The camera s mode appears in purple for about four seconds Set the wireless controller s mod...

Страница 40: ...er on The camera automatically accounts for the number of days in a month and leap year Setting the time zone daylight saving time 1 Set the camera to record pause mode PAUSE appears in the display 2 Open the menu and move the arrow to T ZONE DST with the selector dial 3 Press the selector dial in The time zone display appears on the screen Your camcorder s time zone is factory preset to New York ...

Страница 41: ...Noronha AZORES No Time zone No 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 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 ...

Страница 42: ...he seconds are set to zero you leave the menu and the clock starts If you press the selector dial in after setting the minutes you can set the date and time again from the start Setting the clock D TIME SET JAN 1 2000 12 00 AM 35 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 the date and time show in t...

Страница 43: ...hen record selected still images onto a floppy disk with the Floppy Disk Still Image Recorder FR 100 optional and easily transfer them to a personal computer for print out making personalized postcards calendars etc 1 Turn the POWER switch set to P SCAN progressive scan The power indicator lights up PRO SCAN appears in the display 2 Press the start stop button to begin recording Progressive scan v...

Страница 44: ...the camera s POWER switch to VCR and connect the camera and the FR 100 with the DV cable supplied with the FR 100 3 Insert a floppy disk into the FR 100 4 Play back your cassette in the camera and search for the image you want to capture Find exactly the frame you want by using frame advance reverse 5 Press the FR 100 s CAPTURE button to record the image onto the floppy disk 6 After you have finis...

Страница 45: ... it PHOTO flashes at the bottom right of display Exposure is locked the instant the photo button is pressed halfway down During autofocus F flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camera is ready to take the still picture If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus 110 the camera may not be able to focus and F may con...

Страница 46: ...a immediately takes the photo For even greater versatility attach a Canon Speedlite for flash photography available as optional accessories see p 48 when taking still pictures from record pause mode Only take photos where it is bright enough to see the image in the display If you want to use an effect make sure you set it before you take your picture you cannot use the fade trigger while taking a ...

Страница 47: ...te is fully charged a green S lights up constantly in the display Although it is possible 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 PHOTO button halfway down S disappears from the display while the camera records the still picture If the S mark does not appear in the display when you tur...

Страница 48: ... Video Light is set to AUTO it will not turn itself on off during exposure lock or while the camera is recording a still picture even if the brightness of the surroundings changes Caution Be careful not to touch the bulb or the surrounding area during or immediately after use it becomes very hot Keep the Video Light away from flammable or plastic materials Do not look directly at the bulb while th...

Страница 49: ...hat the microphone does not come disconnected when turning the shoe lock 2 Turn the camcorder s POWER switch to camera mode Connection appears in the display When dubbing audio Connection appears when you set AUDIO DUB in the VCR menu to MIC IN 97 3 Set the microphone s directivity switch SHOTGUN Clearly picks up sound arriving from the front of the microphone monaural STEREO1 Picks up sound arriv...

Страница 50: ...ppear on the screen when you play the tape backwards REC REC SEARCH 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 resume recording This is useful when you want to add a new scene to a previously used cassette By using record search you can ensure a smooth noise free join between the new s...

Страница 51: ...l shooting conditions slide the program selector down to Q program AE mode Open the program menu and select AUTO 53 For various other recording conditions the camera has five more specialized AE auto exposure programs Availability of functions in each recording program P Position of program selector Recording Easy Sand Low Program Recording Auto Sports Portrait Spotlight Snow Light Shutter Speed h...

Страница 52: ... 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 Avoid changing programs during recording as the brightness of the image may change suddenly The specialized AE programs are not suitable for all kinds of lighting The image may flicker or a bright line may appear on the screen if you u...

Страница 53: ...cording Sports 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 SPORTS Auto This is the same as the Easy Recording program except that you now have the option of using any of the camera s manual functions AUTO 3_OPTURA Pi_E...

Страница 54: ... ups of slow or stationary subjects as moving subjects may leave a trailing after image However you can take advantage of this to create special effects by rapid zooming or by panning along with a moving subject Picture quality will not be as good as in normal lighting conditions and autofocus may not work as well as usual LOW LIGHT Portrait Use this program outdoors to make subjects stand out fro...

Страница 55: ...aic Multi Image Screen Divides the display to show 4 9 or 16 still photos Has 4 transition speed options fast moderate slow and manual 62 Recording Program Easy Recording Q Program AE MOVIE P SCAN PHOTO MOVIE P SCAN PHOTO FADE T WIPE SCROLL i h i M FADE ART BLK WHT SEPIA i h h MOSAIC FAST MOD SLOW TR SPEEDS i h MANUAL TR SPEED Faders Effects Multi Image Screen h Available i Not available You can t...

Страница 56: ...not operate digital effects while photo date searching If you slide the program selector to Easy Recording while the digital effect display is flashing it will disappear from the display and reappear when you return to Q program AE mode The digital effect display will flash for two seconds after setting even if DISPLAYS is set to OFF in the VCR menu Reverse Still picture Slow forward Forward rever...

Страница 57: ...tart 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 fades in from a black screen When you stop recording it gradually fades out Mosaic Fade M FADE Blurs the image by enlarging the size of some pixels The image appears as increasing...

Страница 58: ...e image in black and white Adds a paint like effect called solarization to the image Art ART Sepia SEPIA Mosaic MOSAIC Records a monochrome image with a brownish tint Blurs the image by enlarging the size of some pixels Effects 3_OPTURA Pi_E 34 78 1 25 00 13 42 Page 59 1 1 ...

Страница 59: ...e arrow up and down with the selector dial Point the arrow at FADER 3 Press the selector dial in FADE T WIPE SCROLL M FADE settings appear 4 Turn the selector dial Point the arrow at your selected setting 5 Press the D EFFECTS button The menu disappears and your selected setting flashes in the display 6 Press the ON OFF button Your selection stops flashing Each time you press the ON OFF button the...

Страница 60: ... in ART BLK WHT SEPIA and MOSAIC settings appear 4 Turn the selector dial Point the arrow at your selected setting 5 Press the D EFFECTS button The menu disappears and your selected setting flashes in the display 6 If you re playing back press the PLAY button 7 Press the ON OFF button Your selection stops flashing and takes effect on the display Each time you press the ON OFF button the chosen eff...

Страница 61: ...disappears MULTI S flashes in the display 5 Push the ON OFF button Manual As you press the ON OFF button scenes will be captured one after another the indicated number of times If you push and hold the ON OFF button for more than a second the last image captured will be erased Automatic The camera will capture the indicated number of images at the indicated speed Divides your display image into fo...

Страница 62: ...rating the multi image screen in VCR mode and you stop or pause the tape or press any other playback button the multi image screen will be canceled The currently recording image is framed in blue The frame disappears after the last image is captured 6 If you re in record pause mode push the start stop button to begin recording The multi image screen is recorded to the tape 3_OPTURA Pi_E 34 78 1 25...

Страница 63: ...the 12 bit mode records on two channels stereo 1 leaving two channels free stereo 2 for you to add new sound at a later date AUDIO MODE 12bit 35 36 External microphone For greater creative control over audio recording you can connect an external microphone to the camera via the MIC terminal When using the MIC terminal use a microphone with a built in power supply condenser microphone It is possibl...

Страница 64: ...rned on to operate with the internal microphone an external microphone connected to the MIC terminal or the DM 50 Directional Stereo Microphone optional attached to the advanced accessory shoe Make sure it s off when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible Use the wind screen when recording in windy places such as the beach or near buildings The wind screen can be used for audio dub...

Страница 65: ...econds the camera automatically goes into record pause mode When taking a still photo set the self timer and press a PHOTO button on the camera body or the wireless controller The camera automatically adjusts the focus two seconds before the countdown is complete The F mark flashes white then turns green after the focus and exposure are set If you are using the wireless controller the F mark start...

Страница 66: ...ed on it sounds each time the tally lamp flashes before recording To cancel the self timer before the countdown has begun select OFF in the camera menu or press SELF TIMER on the wireless controller To cancel the self timer once the countdown has begun press start stop if you re shooting movies PHOTO if you re taking a still photograph or SELF TIMER on the wireless controller 3_OPTURA Pi_E 34 78 1...

Страница 67: ... 0 E L OCK 11 DATA CODE EXP FOCUS When you are recording in situations where the lighting may change suddenly you can lock the exposure at the current level in order to control the brightness of the image DATA CODE EXP FOCUS When the exposure is locked you can adjust it manually making the picture brighter or darker in order to deal with difficult lighting conditions The camera s iris can be manua...

Страница 68: ...hutter speed SHUTTER AUTO 35 Set the shutter speed manually to take stable shots of quickly moving subjects You cannot adjust the exposure without the e mark before E LOCK in the display Push the EXP button so that e appears before E LOCK Then you can adjust the exposure manually The standard exposure level depends on which recording program you have selected Exposure lock is canceled if you chang...

Страница 69: ... using high shutter speeds When shooting with a shutter speed of 1 1000 or higher do not shoot the sun directly Recommended shutter speeds when shooting People doing outdoor sports such as golf or tennis Moving cars or trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters People doing indoor sports such as basketball 1 2000 or 1 4000 1 1000 1 500 or 1 250 1 100 You are unable to set the ...

Страница 70: ... not be suitable for autofocus Press the FOCUS button to turn off autofocus The focus remains locked at the point set by autofocus eM FOCUS appears in the display You can now adjust the focus manually with the selector dial Press the FOCUS button again when you want to return to autofocus If you zoom in on your subject after turning off autofocus it may not stay in focus It is generally best to ad...

Страница 71: ...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 3 Close the menu 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 setti...

Страница 72: ... 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 Recording When you turn the...

Страница 73: ...ning the date and time the recording was made and other camera data shutter speed and exposure settings is automatically recorded on a special data section of the tape Displaying Date Time and Camera Data Data Code DATA CODE FOCUS DATA CODE DATA CODE 1 Turn the POWER switch to VCR 2 Open the menu and select D TIME SEL 3 Choose between DATE TIME and DATE TIME 4 Press the MENU button to close the me...

Страница 74: ...id accidental recording make sure that you slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole the switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF The data code will read in the following situations During playback of a blank section of tape If the tape was recorded before entering the date and time in the camera s memory If the tape was recorded on a camera without a data code function...

Страница 75: ...back and have the data code turned off The six second auto date will adjust for any time zone changes you have indicated You can turn the six second auto date on 1 Turn the POWER switch to VCR 2 Open the menu and select 6SEC DATE 3 Select ON and close the menu When 6SEC DATE is turned on but DISPLAYS 117 is turned off the six second auto date will still appear for six seconds 6SEC DATE OFF 36 3_OP...

Страница 76: ...press the button five times to move forward five still pictures or days PHOTO SEARCH DATE SEARCH appears in the middle of the display alongside the or mark and number to search through The recording mode is also shown SP LP Press 3 stop to stop mid search If you begin a search very close to the start of a recorded still picture during photo search the camera may skip straight past it When you have...

Страница 77: ... the zero set position RTN1 or RTN appears in the display The tape counter with Â indication disappears from the display and the time code reappears 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 camera mode When you then play back the tape pressing rewind will take you back to th...

Страница 78: ...n to start and pause recording 3 Start dubbing If desired select a fader or effect then play back the tape from the beginning of the scene you want to dub The scene is automatically recorded to the tape in the VCR with the selected fader or effect START VCR See your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details 1 Connect the camera to the VCR See the Connections for Playback on a TV Screen inst...

Страница 79: ...the sensor will pick up signals easily from this spot using the VCR s normal remote control Make sure that the cables and the camera s shoulder strap do not obstruct the signals 3 Make sure that the VCR is in record pause mode 4 Make sure that all other video equipment is turned off to avoid accidental recording Infra red signals transmitter 4 Open the VCR menu and select DUB MODE When you select ...

Страница 80: ... DUB MODE RECORDER 1 A CUT IN ADJ 0 00 CUT OUT ADJ 0 00 Preparations setting up 1 Make sure that the camera and VCR are set up as in Preparing for dubbing 79 and Setting the camera to control your VCR 80 VCR MENU SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE DUB MODE REC SET UP WL REMOTE 1 REC MODE SP DATA CODE DATE TIME D TIME SEL DATE TIME BRIGHTNESS DISPLAYS ON 2 Open the VCR menu and select REC SET UP This takes you t...

Страница 81: ...es not start recording try the next setting Turn the selector dial to 7 B in the above example Try each setting in turn until the VCR starts to record 4 Depending on the brand of VCR the signals to start and pause recording may differ Once the VCR starts to record check that the setting is right Set the VCR to record pause again then press the camera s start stop button The VCR should start to rec...

Страница 82: ... 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 Once you find the correct setting remember this and do not change it unless you change VCRs See p 85 for details of the cut in and cut out adjustments If you try all the numbers and letters but the VCR has still not started to record Check th...

Страница 83: ...nel or the special playback funtions on the wireless controller in the same way as in playback mode 5 Press the selector dial in START PRESS PLAY PAUSE TO START DUB appears in the display Now you are unable to use the wireless controller 6 Press PLAY on the body of the camera Recording starts NOW DUBBING appears in the display 7 When you reach the end of the scene you want to record press PAUSE on...

Страница 84: ...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 REC SET UP menu to set the cut in and cut out adjustments 1 Open the REC SET UP menu and select CUT IN ADJ Point it at CUT OUT ADJ to set the cut out adjustment 2 Adjus...

Страница 85: ...imer 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 The camcorder will rememb...

Страница 86: ... VCR as follows 1 Connect the camera to the VCR See Connections for Playback on a TV Screen on p 30 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 Turn the camera s POWER sw...

Страница 87: ...r not recorded at all You are unable to dub tapes recorded with the copyright protective signal Dubbing to the camera Operate from the controls on the LCD panel or the wireless controller 1 Use a Canon CV 150F DV cable optional to connect two digital devices together Load a blank tape into the camera and a recorded tape into the other digital device Connect the DV cable with the sides of the plugs...

Страница 88: ...displays the caution CHECK THE DV INPUT An anomalous image may also flash onto the screen When you are recording from the OPTURA Pi make sure you connect the cable to the OPTURA Pi before connecting the other end of the cable to the recording device The image displayed by the camcorder that is being recorded to for example on its LCD screen an attached TV or in its viewfinder may become distorted ...

Страница 89: ...the tape may also 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 1 Connect the camera to the VCR TV or other camcorder 2 Prepare the TV and VCR Set the TV Video selector on the television to Video Turn on the VCR Load your recorded cassette and put the VCR in playback pause mode See your TV...

Страница 90: ...IN OUT terminals automatically work as input terminals The camera enters REC PAUSE mode A V INSERT and 2a appear in the display 4 Press the PAUSE button Recording starts 2a changes to 2 5 When you get to the point where you want to stop recording press the STOP button or the PAUSE button Recording stops 6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 until your edited recording is complete You can monitor the picture in th...

Страница 91: ...alog line in 90 or DV in 88 terminals Original video and audio will be replaced with the new video and audio Side with arrow Side with arrow REW PLAY FF REC PAUSE SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB STOP A V INSERT PAUSE SLOW 2 Scene to be inserted Insert start point Insert end point The video and audio of the new scene replace that of the old The playback tape Before inserting After inserting...

Страница 92: ... V INSERT and 2a appear in the display 6 On the VCR play back the tape TV You cannot insert A V from a TV program with anomalous synchronized signals such as when the program itself received poor signals The tape in the camera When using the OPTURA Pi s A V insert function only record to tapes recorded in SP mode with continuously recorded time codes If there are non recorded portions or portions ...

Страница 93: ...ra Inserting stops and A V INSERT disappears from the display The camera returns to stop mode If instead of pressing stop you press pause the camera returns to the A V insert pause mode If you set the zero set memory at the position on the tape where you want to stop inserting every time you return to that point the camera will cancel its A V inserting and enter stop mode 9 Press the STOP button o...

Страница 94: ...LP mode or with 16 bit or 12 bit 4 channel sound dubbing 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 OPTURA Pi 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 equipmen...

Страница 95: ... AUDIO IN 36 AUDIO DUB POWER POWER OFF OFF MOVIE MOVIE P SCAN P SCAN VCR Use the wireless controller when dubbing audio When using an external microphone Connect it to the microphone terminal It works even if the DM 50 microphone optional is connected to the accessory shoe When using the DM 50 microphone Make sure nothing is connected to the microphone terminal When using the built in microphone M...

Страница 96: ...B disappears from the display The camera returns to stop mode You can also set zero set memory 78 at the place you want to stop audio dubbing then every time you return to that position audio dubbing will cancel If instead of pressing STOP you press PAUSE the camera will return to the playback pause mode You can not use the DV terminal while adding sound You might want to adjust the audio mix 98 w...

Страница 97: ...witch to VCR 2 Choose the output Press AUDIO MONITOR on the wireless controller Starting with the last selected setting four 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 y...

Страница 98: ...ultiple channel audio 2 Open the VCR menu and select OUTPUT CH 3 Select the output channel Refer to the following list Selecting audio output channels Tape recorded on multiple channels main sub main only sub only OUTPUT CH setting L R L L R R Played back sound Tape recorded with stereo sound L R channels L channel only R channel only OUTPUT CH L R 36 4_OPTURA Pi_E 79 99 1 25 00 13 43 Page 99 1 1 ...

Страница 99: ... the subject can monitor viewing or totally closed with the screen facing inwards Adjust the viewfinder Prepare 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 Fasten the grip belt Release the Velcro fastening and hold the camera with your...

Страница 100: ...rough the attachment bars and adjust the length as shown Attach the shoulder strap Be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight or it will melt The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens Adjust the angle of the viewfinder to prevent sunlight from entering 5_OPTURA Pi_E 100 126 1 25 00 13 43 Page 101 1 1 ...

Страница 101: ...lay for four seconds when the power 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 Recording time will be shorter than usual at low temperatures You can use the battery pac...

Страница 102: ... 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 See the BP 511 and BP 522 instructions for further details When to recharge You can recharge a lithium...

Страница 103: ...upwards Click the holder back into place You may find it useful to use a small screwdriver to ease out the battery holder This backup battery allows the camera to remember the date and time and other settings when main power source is removed It has a life span of about a year When it needs replacing or if it has not been installed the y mark flashes in the display Make sure to attach a power sour...

Страница 104: ...he camera close to TV transmitters portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation They may cause picture interference 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 Pr...

Страница 105: ...th or volatile solvents such as paint thinner Video heads When mosaic like noise appears on the playback picture the video heads may be dirty When the video heads are badly contaminated the camera may show a blank blue screen For the best picture possible after using the camera for approximately 20 hours clean the video heads using Canon s DVM CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette If the noise r...

Страница 106: ...ay 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 Philippines Puerto Rico Sain...

Страница 107: ... 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 four seconds and then v flashes in the display If you have the beep turned on it will sound The camera may not detect the condensation immediately the condensation warning may not start flashing for 10 to ...

Страница 108: ... is not set to camera mode 18 You are attempting to play back or record from a copyright protected cassette 89 The video heads are badly contaminated 106 The camera is on manual focus 71 The viewfinder lens needs adjusting 100 The lens is dirty 106 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 pag...

Страница 109: ... shiny car surfaces Night scenes Fast moving objects Slanted subjects Dark subjects Recording Playback Contd Cause and or what to do about it There are a number of restrictions on using the digital effects 56 63 The POWER switch is not set to VCR 27 The cassette is not loaded 16 The tape has reached the end When recording in dark places a bright light in the scene may cause a vertical light bar sm...

Страница 110: ... wireless controller and the camera itself are different 39 The batteries are dead or not inserted It is turned off 40 Check the screen displays 117 External interference may cause the camera s microprocessor to malfunction temporarily If random letters appear in the display or if normal operation is interrupted remove and then replace the power source Remove the cable and then reconnect it or tur...

Страница 111: ... 46U Filter Set FS 46 Filter Set SR 30 5 46 Step up Ring SC 1000 Soft Carrying Case SS 600 Shoulder Strap VL 3 Video Light S 150 S video Cable STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Digital Device BP 500 Series Battery Pack Personal Computer SC A50 Soft Carrying Case DM 50 Directional Stereo Microphone 220EX 380EX 550EX Speedlite WS 20 Wrist Strap CV 150F DV Cable FR 100 Floppy Disk Still Image Recorder BP 5...

Страница 112: ...er 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 Battery packs Extra batteries for use with the OPTURA Pi BP 522 BP 511 TL 46 Tele converter This tele converter lens increases the focal length of the camera lens by a factor of 1 4 The image stabilizer is not as effective as usual ...

Страница 113: ...g conditions FS 46 Filter Set Three special effects filters to add a creative touch to your recordings multiple image R cross and zoom spot Focus manually when using special effects filters 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 angle position 220EX S...

Страница 114: ...o microphone that also clearly picks up sounds arriving from the front of the microphone for full recorded sound WS 20 Wrist Strap Provides an extra measure of protection for active shooting SC A50 Soft Carrying Case This lightweight bag keeps the camera within easy reach without weighing you down or getting in the way Genuine leather SC 1000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camera bag with padded compa...

Страница 115: ...ying Case D81 1200 001 SC A50 Soft Carrying Case D81 1302 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 SR 30 5 46 Step up Ring D56 0060 201 220EX Speedlite Flash Unit C50 0741 201 380EX Speedlite Flash Unit C50 0721 201 550EX Speedlite Flash Unit C50 0731 011 VL 3 Video Light D86 0121 002 DM 50 Directional Ster...

Страница 116: ...ette is loaded or it is set for erasure prevention 16 17 TV SCREEN DATA CODE REC PAUSE END 5m i n EJECT Remaining tape Green more than five minutes Yellow less than five minutes Red final few seconds finally it tells you when you have completely run out of tape The camera is ejecting the tape 16 The safety mechanism is activated Unload the cassette and turn the camera off Turn it on again and relo...

Страница 117: ...ITE BAL AUTO SELF TIMER OFF WL REMOTE 1 TALLY LAMP ON Photo Date search A V Insert Editing 92 Audio Dubbing 95 Zoom display 22 Optical zoom Optical plus digital zoom Zoom in Zoom out The image stabilizer is turned on 34 Camera menu 35 VCR menu 36 Dubbing mode menu 84 Record set up menu 81 T W 1 1 5 5 DATE SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH VCR MENU SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE DUB MODE REC SET UP WL REMOTE 1 REC MODE SP...

Страница 118: ...mote sensor is turned off 39 Self timer countdown 66 Zero set memory 78 Audio mode 64 Data code 75 Progressive scan mode 44 Photo mode 46 Setting the AF AE F mark flashes white AF AE locked F mark lights up green Timer Recording programs 52 Flash is charging S mark flashes white 48 Flash is charged S mark lights up green 48 Accessory attached to accessory shoe has connected 49 50 AUTO SPORTS PORTR...

Страница 119: ...ion including hour minute second and frame number on a special data code area on the tape itself It is reset automatically when a new tape is loaded In camera mode the frame number doesn t appear in the display 0s e c 10s e c 0 12 34 56 AUDIO IN MIC IN DV IN The wind screen is turned on 65 Volume level 26 Audio output 98 Mix balance 98 Audio visual insert 92 Audio dubbing 95 Audio input 96 Microph...

Страница 120: ...1 Appears when the battery pack is exhausted 12 102 Appears when the tape has reached the end Refer to p 17 Appears if you press the REC PAUSE button when the DV cable is not connected properly 88 Refer to p 108 Appears as a warning to protect the tape and also when condensation is detected Remove the tape as soon as possible after the camera has displayed the caution Refer to p 89 SETTHETIMEZONE ...

Страница 121: ...using the low light program Recommended illumination More than 100 lx Filter diameter 30 5 mm Viewfinder 0 44 inch TFT color LCD approx 113 000 pixels LCD screen 3 5 in measured diagonally TFT color 200 000 pixels approx Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone DV Terminal Special 4 pin connector conforms to IEEE1394 Output level Video terminal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced S video terminal 1 V...

Страница 122: ...t 85 Î Data Code 74 Date and Time 41 Date Search 77 Demo mode 21 Digital Effects 56 Digital Motor Drive 44 Digital Video 7 Digital Zoom 22 Dubbing Function 79 DV Dubbing 88 Easy Recording 54 Effects 59 Exposure 68 External Microphone 64 95 Ï Fade Trigger 58 Faders 58 Fast Forward 27 Feedback 31 Finding Your Way Around the OPTURA Pi 8 Flash Photography 48 Floppy Disk Still Image Recorder 45 Focusin...

Страница 123: ...Sand Snow 55 Screen Displays 117 Scroll 58 Self Timer 66 Sepia 59 Shoulder Strap 101 Shutter Speed 69 Speaker 26 Specifications 122 Speedlite 48 SP Mode 20 Sports 54 Spotlight 55 Storage 106 Still Picture 46 S video 30 System Diagram 112 Ê Tally Lamp 40 Tape Protection 17 Telephoto 22 Temperature 104 106 Time Code 120 Time Zone 41 Tips for Making Better Videos 32 Tripod 32 Troubleshooting 109 TV 3...

Страница 124: ...s 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 prescribed in CUSA s instructio...

Страница 125: ...pment 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 properly packed fully ins...

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