Canon 20, 10 instruction manual Recording Motion Jpeg Movies on a Memory Card

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Recording Motion JPEG Movies on a Memory Card

You can record Motion JPEG movies with the camcorder, from a tape in the camcorder ( 114), or from devices connected via the AV terminal (analog line-in) or the DV terminal ( 114).

Do not turn off the camcorder, disconnect the power source or remove the memory card while the card access display (<<< or >>>) in the upper right corner of the screen or the card access indicator is flashing. Doing so could result in data damage.

When you are using a SD Memory Card, make sure that the protect switch is set to allow recording.

Do not load/unload a cassette during recording.

Make sure to insert a memory card with enough remaining capacity.

The sound of a movie recorded on a memory card will be monaural.

Recording with the Camcorder

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY (VCR)

 

 

 

 

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1. Set the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode.

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

You can record up to 10 seconds in 320 240 and up to 30 seconds in 160 120.

3.Press the start/stop button to stop recording.

The camcorder starts writing the movie on the memory card.

To use the self-timer ( 68), press the (self-timer) button before step 2 and press the start/stop button.

Using a Memory Card

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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 Additional Information Using a Memory CardEditing Operating Modes Other Symbols and ReferencesConventions Used in This Manual 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 BeltLift the cover with your nail and remove the cover Removing and Attaching the Accessory Shoe CoverAttaching the Shoulder Strap 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 ControllerPress the Menu button to close the menu Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time 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 Close the LCD panel after use Using the LCD ScreenRotate the LCD panel and choose the angle of the screen 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 MenuTurning the Remote Sensor Off Changing the Remote Sensor ModeChanging the Remote Sensor Mode Customizing the Camcorder Changing the My Camera SettingsSelect a setting option and close the menu Recording in 169 Wide Screen TV Recording Other Camcorder SettingsBeep Demonstration Mode Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP Press the Photo button fully Record Pause Mode Press the Photo button halfwayRecording Still Images on the Tape During Recording Press the Photo button fully Availability of Functions in Each Mode Using the Recording ProgramsEasy Recording Program Program AE ModesSpotlight Night Set the program selector to Q Press the selector dial Selecting the Program AE ModeSelect a mode and press the selector dial Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes Using Digital EffectsJump Jump FadersPuzzle Puzzle Selecting a Fader Mirror Mirror EffectsPress the ON/OFF button Selecting an Effect in Card Camera ModeSelecting an Effect 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 RecordingTighten the shoe lock Using the VL-3 Video Light OptionalRemove the accessory shoe cover 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 microphone’s directivity switch Using the DM-50 Microphone OptionalSet the camcorder to Camera or Card Camera mode 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 image Magnifying the ImageMove the zoom lever toward T 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 Connect the camcorder to the VCR Recording to a VCR or Digital Video DeviceExample Recording to a 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 ControllerTo stop dubbing Press the Stop 3 button on the wireless controllerPlaying Back the Added Sound 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 Size Selecting the Image Quality/SizeChanging the Still Image Quality File Numbers Changing the Movie Size104 Recording with the Camcorder Set the camcorder to Card Camera modeRecording Still Images on a Memory Card Record the still image Selecting the Focusing PointTurn the selector dial to select the focusing point Release the Photo button to end recording Turning Off the Focus-Priority ModeContinuous Shooting Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder Auto Exposure BracketingConnect the camcorder to the video device Set the camcorder to Play VCR modeRecording from Other Video Devices 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 dialBubble Jet Printer Setting the Print StyleCard Photo Printer Bubble Jet Printer Selecting the Paper Size Change the size of the trimming frame Trimming SettingsMove the trimming frame Press the Menu buttonSet the print style Printing with Print Order SettingsPrint setting menu, select OK and press the selector dial Card Chroma Key Card Chroma Combining Images Card MixCard Mix Effects Card Animation C. Animation Card Luminance Key Card LumiCamera Chroma Key CAM. Chroma Activating the Card Mix Effect 1. Press the Card MIX button Selecting the Card Mix EffectSelect the mix type matching the image you have selected 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 Select MY IMAGE1 Creating a Start-up ImageOpen the menu Select MY Camera Select Create START-UP Image 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 SpecificationsSDC-8M SD Memory Card CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-512/BP-508 Battery Pack Index 160 * OPTURA20 only 161 Canada Canon INC
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20, 10 specifications

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