Canon 20, 10 instruction manual Digital Video Camcorder Camescope vidéo numérique

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Digital Video Camcorder

Instruction Manual English

Camescope vidéo numérique

Manuel d’instruction Français

Videocámara digital

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This instruction manual covers the OPTURA20 and OPTURA10. Please note that illustrations and explanation in this manual are based on the OPTURA20.

Ce manuel d’instruction traite des modèles OPTURA20 et OPTURA10. Veuillez noter que les illustrations et les explications contenues dans ce manuel sont basées sur le OPTURA20.

Este manual de instrucciones cubre la OPTURA20, y la OPTURA10. Tenga en cuenta que las ilustraciones y las explicaciones de este manual se basan en la OPTURA20.

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Contents Videocámara digital Digital Video Camcorder Camescope vidéo numériqueCopyright Warning Important Usage InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions Lightning For added protection of this Trademark Acknowledgements Reference GuideTable of Contents Editing Using a Memory CardAdditional Information Conventions Used in This Manual Other Symbols and ReferencesOperating Modes Thank You for Choosing a Canon Checking Supplied AccessoriesMegapixel CCD Introducing the OPTURA20/OPTURA10OPTURA20/OPTURA10 Components GuideCamera OFF Playvcr Introduction WL-D79 Wireless Controller Using a Household Power Source Remove the battery pack after use Attaching and Charging the Battery PackCharging Time Charging, Recording and Playback TimeRecording Time Playback TimeBattery Pack Handling Precautions How much power is left?Installing the Backup Battery Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter AdjustmentAttaching the Lens Cap Fastening the Grip BeltAttaching the Shoulder Strap Removing and Attaching the Accessory Shoe CoverLift the cover with your nail and remove the cover Loading and Unloading Loading a CassetteLoad/unload the cassette Close the cassette compartment coverProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Cassette Handling PrecautionsInserting Batteries Using the Wireless ControllerSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimePress the Menu button to close the menu Press the Menu button to open the menu Setting the Date and TimeDisplaying Date and Time during Recording Before You Begin Recording Recording Movies on a TapePreparations Press the start/stop button to begin recordingMastering the Basics 64⋅/320⋅ Digital Zoom Card 60⋅ ZoomingMastering the Basics Rotate the LCD panel and choose the angle of the screen Using the LCD ScreenClose the LCD panel after use Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD ScreenDisplay SET UP LCD Mirroron Record Review Searching and Reviewing when RecordingRecord Search Press and release the c record review buttonHolding the Camcorder Tips for Making Better VideosPress the ` button to rewind the tape Playing Back a TapeSpecial Playback Modes Adjusting the Volume Playing Back with the Built-in Speaker/HeadphonesTVs with S S1-Video Input Terminal Playing Back on a TV ScreenTVs with Audio/Video Terminals Selecting the Audio Output Channel Selecting Menus and Settings Menus and SettingsCamera Menu CAM. Menu Menu and Default SettingsPlay VCR Play VCR Menu VCR MenuCard Play VCR Card Camera Menu C. CAM. MenuCard Play VCR Card Play VCR Menu C.PLAY MenuChanging the Remote Sensor Mode Changing the Remote Sensor ModeTurning the Remote Sensor Off Select a setting option and close the menu Changing the My Camera SettingsCustomizing the Camcorder Beep Other Camcorder SettingsRecording in 169 Wide Screen TV Recording Demonstration Mode Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP Recording Still Images on the Tape Record Pause Mode Press the Photo button halfwayPress the Photo button fully During Recording Press the Photo button fully Availability of Functions in Each Mode Using the Recording ProgramsEasy Recording Program Program AE ModesSpotlight Night Select a mode and press the selector dial Selecting the Program AE ModeSet the program selector to Q Press the selector dial Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes Using Digital EffectsJump Jump FadersPuzzle Puzzle Selecting a Fader Mirror Mirror EffectsSelecting an Effect Selecting an Effect in Card Camera ModePress the ON/OFF button Using the Multi-Image Screen Press the start/stop button begin recording Capturing Press the ON/OFF buttonTurning Off the Image Stabilizer Press the self-timer button Recording With the Self-TimerWhen recording movies Press the start/stop button When recording still images Press the Photo buttonAudio Recording Changing the Audio ModeRecording with an External Microphone Wind ScreenSwitching the AV/Headphones Terminal Using Headphones during RecordingRemove the accessory shoe cover Using the VL-3 Video Light OptionalTighten the shoe lock Attaching the Video Flash Light Using the VFL-1 Video Flash Light OptionalSelecting the Flash Mode Using the Video Flash Light as FlashUsing the Video Flash Light as Video Light Set the camcorder to Camera or Card Camera mode Using the DM-50 Microphone OptionalSet the microphone’s directivity switch Set the program selector to Q Adjust the zoom Adjusting the Focus ManuallyTurn the focus ring to adjust the focus Press the Focus buttonAF-Assist Lamp Optional VFL-1 Attached Infinity FocusPress the focus button more than 3 seconds in step Turning Off the AF-Assist LampExposure Adjustment Adjusting Exposure ManuallyExposure Lock Set the program selector to Q Press the EXP buttonClose the menu Setting the Shutter SpeedFull Range Features Using Setting the White Balance Close the menu Move the zoom lever toward T Magnifying the ImageMove the image Displaying the Data Code Available Data Code Combinations in Play VCR modeSelecting the Data Code Display Combination Selecting the Date/Time Display CombinationDisplaying the Data Code Six-Second Auto DatePress the + or button to begin searching Photo Search/Date SearchReturning to a Pre-marked Position Example Recording to a VCR Recording to a VCR or Digital Video DeviceConnect the camcorder to the VCR Connecting a Digital Video Device Connect the camcorder to the analog video device Recording from Analog Video Devices VCR, TV or CamcorderConnected device Play back the tape Connected device Stop playbackConnect the camcorder to the digital video device Recording from Digital Video Devices DV DubbingCopyright Signal Connecting the Devices Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter Press the AV \ DV button on the wireless controllerReplacing Existing Scenes AV Insert Example AV Insert from a VCR Press the AV Insert button on the wireless controllerVCR Play back the tape VCR Stop playbackAudio Dubbing Connecting an Audio DevicePress the Audio DUB. button on the wireless Using a MicrophoneDubbing ControllerPlaying Back the Added Sound Press the Stop 3 button on the wireless controllerTo stop dubbing DV Network Solution Disk Windows XP Users Connecting to a Computer Using a DV IEEE1394 CableInserting the Card Inserting and Removing the Memory CardRemoving the Card Turn off the camcorderChanging the Still Image Quality Selecting the Image Quality/SizeChanging the Still Image Size File Numbers Changing the Movie Size104 Recording Still Images on a Memory Card Set the camcorder to Card Camera modeRecording with the Camcorder Turn the selector dial to select the focusing point Selecting the Focusing PointRecord the still image Continuous Shooting Turning Off the Focus-Priority ModeRelease the Photo button to end recording Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder Auto Exposure BracketingRecording from Other Video Devices Set the camcorder to Play VCR modeConnect the camcorder to the video device 110 Select the program AE mode and zoom on the subject When Recording in Stitch Assist ModePress the Photo button to record the first image Press the button after the last image112 Recording Motion Jpeg Movies on a Memory Card Connect the camcorder to the video device Press the start/stop to stop recordingPlaying Back a Memory Card Set the camcorder to Card Play VCR modeSingle Image Display Press the Card +/- button to move between imagesSlide Show Index ScreenCard Jump Function Protecting during Single Image Display Protecting ImagesProtecting during Index Screen Display Select b Return to close the menuErasing a Single Image Erasing ImagesErasing a Single Image/All Images Select YESSelecting in Index Screen Display Selecting in Single Image DisplayErasing All Print Orders Printing with the Direct Print Function Connecting the Printer to the CamcorderPrinting Connect the camcorder to the printer using the cableSelecting the Number of Copies Select Print and press the selector dialCard Photo Printer Setting the Print StyleBubble Jet Printer Bubble Jet Printer Selecting the Paper Size Change the size of the trimming frame Trimming SettingsMove the trimming frame Press the Menu buttonPrint setting menu, select OK and press the selector dial Printing with Print Order SettingsSet the print style Card Mix Effects Combining Images Card MixCard Chroma Key Card Chroma Camera Chroma Key CAM. Chroma Card Luminance Key Card LumiCard Animation C. Animation Select the mix type matching the image you have selected Selecting the Card Mix EffectActivating the Card Mix Effect 1. Press the Card MIX button Press the start/stop button to end recording Recording with the Card Mix EffectCopying Still Images from Tape to Memory Card Copying Still ImagesOpen the menu and select Card Operations Select Copy b \ Select ExecuteOpen the menu and select Card Operations Select Copy \ b Copying Still Images from Memory Card to TapeOpen the menu and select Card Operations Select Format Formatting a Memory CardConnecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable Open the menu Select MY Camera Select Create START-UP Image Creating a Start-up ImageSelect MY IMAGE1 Memory Card Information Memory Card Handling PrecautionsSample Images 139 Screen Displays Press the TV Screen button on the wireless controllerLCD Screen Displays TV Screen DisplaysREW Screen Displays during Basic Recording/PlaybackPlay VCR Mode Camera ModeScreen Displays during Advanced Recording/Playback Photo searchCard Play VCR Mode Card Camera ModeMessage Explanation List of MessagesMemory Card Related Messages Card ErrorDirect Print Related Messages Camcorder Handling Precautions MaintenanceCleaning StorageCondensation How to avoid condensationVideo Heads Condensation may form in the following casesWhen condensation is detected Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources Resuming usePower Source TroubleshootingPlayback RecordingMemory Card Operation VCR System Diagram Availability differs from area to areaBP-500 Series Battery Packs Optional AccessoriesCG-570 Battery Charger CB-570 Car Battery CableWD-H37 Wide-converter VL-10Li Battery Video LightFS-H37U Filter Set VFL-1 Video Flash LightOptional Accessories Provided AccessoriesSC-1000 Soft Carrying Case SC-A50 Soft Carrying CaseVideo recording system SpecificationsBP-512/BP-508 Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power AdapterSDC-8M SD Memory Card Index 160 * OPTURA20 only 161 Canada Canon INC
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20, 10 specifications

The Canon Elura 20 and 10 are part of Canon's compact camcorders that gained popularity for their easy portability and user-friendly features. Designed with the modern user in mind, these camcorders combine advanced technology with functionality, making them appealing to both amateur and more experienced videographers.

One of the standout features of the Elura 20 and 10 is their impressive optical zoom capabilities, boasting a 10x optical zoom lens. This allows users to capture detailed footage from a distance, making it particularly useful for outdoor shooting and events. Coupled with a digital zoom feature, these camcorders provide users with the flexibility to zoom in even closer without sacrificing too much image quality.

The Elura series is equipped with a 1/4-inch CCD sensor that delivers good color reproduction and decent low-light performance. This sensor captures video in a resolution of up to 680 horizontal lines, ensuring sharp and clear images even in complex lighting conditions. The camcorders support the MiniDV format, a choice that offers high-quality video recording for users looking for professionalism without the bulkiness of larger cameras.

In terms of design, the Elura 20 and 10 are noted for their sleek and compact profiles, making them easy to carry around and handle. Weighing just a little over a pound, these camcorders can be taken on various outings without becoming a burden. The intuitive control layout also allows users to quickly access various settings and features, enhancing the overall filming experience.

Both models support a range of shooting modes, including Night Mode, which is particularly effective for low-light environments, and Sports Mode for capturing fast-paced action. Additionally, the built-in image stabilization technology plays a crucial role in producing smooth footage, reducing the shakiness that can occur during handheld filming.

Another key feature of the Elura series is its connectivity options. The camcorders come equipped with USB and FireWire ports, making it easy to transfer footage to a computer for editing or sharing. The inclusion of audio inputs means that users can connect external microphones for improved sound quality in their recordings.

Overall, the Canon Elura 20 and 10 are versatile camcorders that cater to a variety of videography needs. With their compact design, impressive zoom capabilities, and user-friendly features, they remain a solid choice for capturing life's memorable moments. Whether used for family gatherings, travel adventures, or more formal events, these camcorders stand as reliable tools for video enthusiasts.
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