Canon 20, 10 instruction manual Recording from Digital Video Devices DV Dubbing

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Recording from Digital Video

Devices (DV Dubbing)

You can record from other digital video devices equipped with a DV terminal with virtually no loss in picture and sound quality.

❍When recording from digital video devices, make sure that “AV \ DV” is not displayed on the screen. If “AV \ DV” is displayed, change the setting

( 94).

❍Anomalous signals sent from the connected device may be recorded as anomalous picture (although it may not appear so on the screen), or it may not be recorded at all.

❍Copyright protected signals cannot be recorded.

❍Blank sections may be recorded as anomalous picture.

❍If the picture does not appear, reconnect the DV cable or turn the camcorder off and back on again.

❍You can connect only one device with the DV cable.

❍ You can use the camcorder for playback and recording without reconnecting the DV cable.

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

CARD CAMERA

 

 

 

 

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1.Connect the camcorder to the digital video device.

See Connecting a Digital Video Device ( 89).

2.Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a blank cassette.

“DV IN” appears.

3.Connected device: Load the recorded cassette.

4.Press the REC PAUSE button.

In record pause mode and during recording, you can check the

picture on the screen.

5.Connected Device: Play back the tape.

6.Press the e/a button when the scene you wish to

record appears.

7. Press the 3 button to stop recording.

• Press the e/a button to pause recording.

• Press the e/a button again to restart recording.

8. Connected Device: Stop playback.

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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 PackPlayback Time Charging, Recording and Playback TimeCharging Time Recording TimeBattery Pack Handling Precautions How much power is left?Installing the Backup Battery Fastening the Grip Belt Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter AdjustmentPreparing the Camcorder Attaching the Lens CapAttaching the Shoulder Strap Removing and Attaching the Accessory Shoe CoverLift the cover with your nail and remove the cover Close the cassette compartment cover Loading a CassetteLoading and Unloading Load/unload the cassetteProtecting 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 Press the start/stop button to begin recording Recording Movies on a TapeBefore You Begin Recording PreparationsMastering 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 Press and release the c record review button Searching and Reviewing when RecordingRecord Review Record SearchHolding 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 Program AE Modes Using the Recording ProgramsAvailability of Functions in Each Mode Easy Recording ProgramSpotlight 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 When recording still images Press the Photo button Recording With the Self-TimerPress the self-timer button When recording movies Press the start/stop buttonWind Screen Changing the Audio ModeAudio Recording Recording with an External MicrophoneSwitching 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 Press the Focus button Adjusting the Focus ManuallySet the program selector to Q Adjust the zoom Turn the focus ring to adjust the focusTurning Off the AF-Assist Lamp Infinity FocusAF-Assist Lamp Optional VFL-1 Attached Press the focus button more than 3 seconds in stepSet the program selector to Q Press the EXP button Adjusting Exposure ManuallyExposure Adjustment Exposure LockClose 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 modeSix-Second Auto Date Selecting the Date/Time Display CombinationSelecting the Data Code Display Combination Displaying the Data CodePress 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 Connected device Stop playback Recording from Analog Video Devices VCR, TV or CamcorderConnect the camcorder to the analog video device Connected device Play back the tapeConnect 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 VCR Stop playback Press the AV Insert button on the wireless controllerExample AV Insert from a VCR VCR Play back the tapeAudio Dubbing Connecting an Audio DeviceController Using a MicrophonePress the Audio DUB. button on the wireless DubbingPlaying 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 CableTurn off the camcorder Inserting and Removing the Memory CardInserting the Card Removing the CardChanging 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 Press the button after the last image When Recording in Stitch Assist ModeSelect the program AE mode and zoom on the subject Press the Photo button to record the first image112 Recording Motion Jpeg Movies on a Memory Card Connect the camcorder to the video device Press the start/stop to stop recordingPress the Card +/- button to move between images Set the camcorder to Card Play VCR modePlaying Back a Memory Card Single Image DisplaySlide Show Index ScreenCard Jump Function Select b Return to close the menu Protecting ImagesProtecting during Single Image Display Protecting during Index Screen DisplaySelect YES Erasing ImagesErasing a Single Image Erasing a Single Image/All ImagesSelecting in Index Screen Display Selecting in Single Image DisplayErasing All Print Orders Printing with the Direct Print Function Connecting the Printer to the CamcorderSelect Print and press the selector dial Connect the camcorder to the printer using the cablePrinting Selecting the Number of CopiesCard Photo Printer Setting the Print StyleBubble Jet Printer Bubble Jet Printer Selecting the Paper Size Press the Menu button Trimming SettingsChange the size of the trimming frame Move the trimming framePrint 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 EffectSelect Execute Copying Still ImagesCopying Still Images from Tape to Memory Card Open the menu and select Card Operations Select Copy b \Open 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 TV Screen Displays Press the TV Screen button on the wireless controllerScreen Displays LCD Screen DisplaysREW Screen Displays during Basic Recording/PlaybackPhoto search Camera ModePlay VCR Mode Screen Displays during Advanced Recording/PlaybackCard Play VCR Mode Card Camera ModeMessage Explanation List of MessagesMemory Card Related Messages Card ErrorDirect Print Related Messages Storage MaintenanceCamcorder Handling Precautions CleaningCondensation may form in the following cases How to avoid condensationCondensation Video HeadsResuming use Using the Camcorder AbroadWhen condensation is detected Power SourcesPower Source TroubleshootingPlayback RecordingMemory Card Operation VCR System Diagram Availability differs from area to areaCB-570 Car Battery Cable Optional AccessoriesBP-500 Series Battery Packs CG-570 Battery ChargerVFL-1 Video Flash Light VL-10Li Battery Video LightWD-H37 Wide-converter FS-H37U Filter SetSC-A50 Soft Carrying Case Provided AccessoriesOptional Accessories SC-1000 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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