Canon 10, optura20 Table of Contents, Introduction, Mastering the Basics, Using the Full Range of Features

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Introduction

Table of Contents
Introduction
Reference Guide ..............................................................................................................	5
Thank You for Choosing a Canon ................................................................................	9
Introducing the OPTURA20/OPTURA10 ....................................................................	10
Components Guide ......................................................................................................	11
Mastering the Basics
Preparations
Using a Household Power Source ..............................................................................	15
Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack ................................................................	16
Installing the Backup Battery ......................................................................................	19
Preparing the Camcorder ............................................................................................	20
Loading a Cassette ........................................................................................................	22
Using the Wireless Controller......................................................................................	24
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time......................................................................	25
Basic Recording
Recording Movies on a Tape ......................................................................................	28
Zooming ........................................................................................................................	30
Using the LCD Screen....................................................................................................	32
Searching and Reviewing when Recording ..............................................................	35
Tips for Making Better Videos ....................................................................................	36
Basic Playback
Playing Back a Tape ......................................................................................................	37
Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................................	40
Using the Full Range of Features
General
Menus and Settings ......................................................................................................	43
Changing the Remote Sensor Mode ..........................................................................	48
Customizing the Camcorder ........................................................................................	49
Other Camcorder Settings ..........................................................................................	50
Recording
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) ......................................................................	52
Recording Still Images on the Tape ............................................................................	53
Using the Recording Programs....................................................................................	55
Using Digital Effects......................................................................................................	59
Using the Multi-Image Screen ....................................................................................	65
Turning Off the Image Stabilizer ................................................................................	67
Recording With the Self-Timer....................................................................................	68
Audio Recording ..........................................................................................................	69
Using the VL-3 Video Light (Optional) ......................................................................	71
Using the VFL-1 Video Flash Light (Optional) ..........................................................	72
Using the DM-50 Microphone (Optional)..................................................................	75

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