Canon 10, 20 Thank You for Choosing a Canon

Introduction

Thank You for Choosing a Canon

The Canon OPTURA20/OPTURA10 provides a full range of options and functions. We

recommend reading this manual thoroughly before you use the camcorder. It will help

you to become more familiar with your camcorder, and learn how to operate it

properly.

We suggest that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first, before

moving on to its full range of features.

Checking Supplied Accessories

WL-D79 Wireless

Controller

Two AA Batteries Lens Cap and Lens

Cap Cord

SS-800 Shoulder Strap

STV-250N Stereo

Video Cable

BP-512 Battery Pack,

BP-508 Battery Pack

CA-570 Compact

Power Adapter

(incl. power cord)

Lithium Button

Battery CR2025

IFC-300PCU USB Cable SDC-8M SD Memory

Card (containing

sample images)

Case for SD Memory

Card

DIGITAL VIDEO

SOLUTION DISK

DV NETWORK

SOLUTION DISK

Contents

Main / / Digital Video Camcorder NTSC Manual de Instrucciones Instruction Manual Important Usage Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Page Reference Guide Trademark Acknowledgements Table of Contents Introduction Mastering the Basics Using the Full Range of Features Editing Using a Memory Card Additional Information Conventions Used in This Manual Operating Modes Other Symbols and References Thank You for Choosing a Canon Checking Supplied Accessories Introducing the OPTURA20/OPTURA10 Components Guide OPTURA20/OPTURA10 Q b ] Page WL-D79 Wireless Controller Using a Household Power Source r q w Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack q w y r Charging, Recording and Playback Time Charging Time Playback Time Recording Time How much power is left? Battery Pack Handling Precautions Installing the Backup Battery 1. Open the backup battery cover. 2. Insert the lithium battery with the + side facing outward. qwe 3. Close the cover. Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder (Diopter Adjustment) Attaching the Lens Cap Fastening the Grip Belt Page Loading a Cassette Loading and Unloading Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Cassette Handling Precautions Using the Wireless Controller Inserting Batteries q w e Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Mastering the Basics SYSTEM Setting the Date and Time (43) 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. CARD PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA Displaying Date and Time during Recording Recording Movies on a Tape r t Page Zooming 16Optical Zoom (Card: 15) 64/320Digital Zoom (Card: 60) T W Page Using the LCD Screen Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen Page Searching and Reviewing when Recording Record Review Press and release the c(record review) button. Record Search Press and hold the REC SEARCH + button (forward) or button (reverse). Tips for Making Better Videos Holding the Camcorder Lie on your elbow Use a tripod For More Stability Lighting Playing Back a Tape etr w Special Playback Modes e/a(Playback Pause) 1(Fast Forward Playback) / `(Rewind Playback) + /ae(Frame Advance) / SLOW I(Slow Forward)/(Slow Reverse) Playing Back with the Built-in Speaker/Headphones Adjusting the Volume Turn the selector dial up to increase the volume, and down to lower the volume. Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with S (S1)-Video Input Terminal TVs with Audio/Video Terminals Selecting the Audio Output Channel Menus and Settings Selecting Menus and Settings Menu and Default Settings Default settings are shown in boldface. CAMERA Menu (CAM. MENU) PLAY (VCR) Menu (VCR MENU) CARD CAMERA Menu (C. CAM. MENU) Using the Full Range of Features CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY (VCR) Menu (C.PLAY MENU) CARD PLAY (VCR) PLAY (VCR)CAMERA Changing the Remote Sensor Mode Turning the Remote Sensor Off Open the menu and select [SYSTEM]. Select [WL. REMOTE], set it to [OFF B] and close the menu. Changing the Remote Sensor Mode Customizing the Camcorder Changing the My Camera Settings 1. Open the menu and select [MY CAMERA]. 2. Select the menu item you wish to change. 3. Select a setting option and close the menu. Other Camcorder Settings Beep Recording in 16:9 (Wide Screen TV Recording) Demonstration Mode Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) Recording Still Images on the Tape In Record Pause Mode 1. Press the PHOTO button halfway. 2. Press the PHOTO button fully. Page Using the Recording Programs Availability of Functions in Each Mode: Easy Recording Program Program AE Modes Auto Sports Portrait Spotlight Sand & Snow Low Light Night Super Night (CAMERA mode) Low Light Plus (CARD CAMERA mode) Selecting the Program AE Mode 2. Press the selector dial. 3. Select a mode and press the selector dial. Using Digital Effects Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes: Faders Fade Trigger (FADE-T) Flip (FLIP) Wipe (WIPE) Corner Wipe (CORNER) Puzzle (PUZZLE) Zigzag (ZIGZAG) Tide (TIDE) Beam (BEAM) Page Effects Page Using the Multi-Image Screen Page Turning Off the Image Stabilizer Open the menu and select [CAMERA SET UP]. Select [IMAGE S. i], set it to [OFF] and close the menu. Recording With the Self-Timer 1. Press the (self-timer) button. When recording movies 2. Press the start/stop button. 3. Press the start/stop button to stop recording. When recording still images 2. Press the PHOTO button. Audio Recording Changing the Audio Mode Open the menu and select [AUDIO SET UP]. Select [AUDIO MODE], set it to [16bit] and close the menu. Recording with an External Microphone Wind Screen Using Headphones during Recording Using the VL-3 Video Light (Optional) Using the VFL-1 Video Flash Light (Optional) Attaching the Video Flash Light Using the Video Flash Light as Flash Using the Video Flash Light as Video Light Using the DM-50 Microphone (Optional) Adjusting the Focus Manually Infinity Focus Press the focus button more than 3 seconds in step 3. AF-Assist Lamp (Optional VFL-1 Attached) * Adjusting Exposure Manually Exposure Lock 2. Press the EXP button. Exposure Adjustment Turn the selector dial to adjust the brightness of the image. Setting the Shutter Speed 6. Close the menu. Page Setting the White Balance Page Magnifying the Image Displaying the Data Code Available Data Code Combinations (in PLAY (VCR) mode): Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination Selecting the Data Code Display Combination Displaying the Data Code Six-Second Auto Date Photo Search/Date Search 1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose between photo search and date search. 2. Press the +or -button to begin searching. Returning to a Pre-marked Position 1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button at the point you wish to return to later. 2. When you have finished playback, fast forward or rewind the tape. Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device Example: Recording to a VCR Page Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder) Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing) Page Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) Connecting the Devices Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter Replacing Existing Scenes (AV Insert) Page Audio Dubbing Connecting an Audio Device Using a Microphone Dubbing 6. Press the PAUSE abutton on the wireless controller to begin dubbing. 7. Press the STOP 3button on the wireless controller to stop dubbing. Playing Back the Added Sound Connecting to a Computer Using a DV (IEEE1394) Cable DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK (Windows XP Users) Inserting and Removing the Memory Card Inserting the Card Removing the Card Selecting the Image Quality/Size Changing the Still Image Quality Changing the Still Image Size Open the menu and select [CARD SET UP]. Select [SI SIZE], set it to [640480] and close the menu. Changing the Movie Size Open the menu and select [CARD SET UP]. Select [MOVIE SIZE], set it to [160120] and close the menu. File Numbers CONTINUOUS RESET (43) Recording Still Images on a Memory Card Recording with the Camcorder 2. Press the PHOTO button halfway. 3. Press the PHOTO button fully. Selecting the Focusing Point 2. Set the program selector to Q. 3. Turn the selector dial to display all focusing frames. 4. Turn the selector dial to select the focusing point. 5. Record the still image. Turning Off the Focus-Priority Mode Continuous Shooting Auto Exposure Bracketing Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder 4. Press the PHOTO button fully. Recording from Other Video Devices 1. Connect the camcorder to the video device. 2. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode. 5. Press the PHOTO button fully. Recording Still Images on a Memory Card While Recording Movies on a Tape Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) Page Recording Motion JPEG Movies on a Memory Card Recording with the Camcorder 2. Press the start/stop button to begin recording. 3. Press the start/stop button to stop recording. Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder Recording from Other Video Devices Playing Back a Memory Card Single Image Display 1. Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY (VCR) mode. 2. Press the CARD +/ button to move between images. 3. To play back a movie, press the e/abutton. Index Screen Slide Show Card Jump Function In single image display, press and hold the CARD + or CARD button. Protecting Images Protecting during Single Image Display Protecting during Index Screen Display Erasing Images Erasing a Single Image Erasing a Single Image/All Images Selecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order) Selecting in Single Image Display Selecting in Index Screen Display Erasing All Print Orders Printing with the Direct Print Function Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder 1. Printing Selecting the Number of Copies Setting the Print Style Card Photo Printer: Selecting the Image Style Bubble Jet Printer: Selecting the Paper Size Selecting the Borders Trimming Settings Printing with Print Order Settings 1. Connect the printer to the camcorder ( 122). 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Select [\PRINT]. 4. Set the print style. 5. In the print setting menu, select [OK] and press the selector dial. Combining Images (Card Mix) Card Mix Effects Card Chroma Key (CARD CHROMA) Card Luminance Key (CARD LUMI.) Camera Chroma Key (CAM. CHROMA) Card Animation (C. ANIMATION) Selecting the Card Mix Effect Page Copying Still Images Copying Still Images from Tape to Memory Card Copying Still Images from Memory Card to Tape Formatting a Memory Card 1. Open the menu and select [CARD OPERATIONS]. 2. Select [FORMAT]. 3. Select [EXECUTE]. 4. Select [YES] and close the menu. Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable Creating a Start-up Image Memory Card Information Memory Cards that are confirmed to operate with this camcorder (as of February 2003): Memory Card Handling Precautions Page Page Screen Displays LCD Screen Displays TV Screen Displays Press the TV SCREEN button on the wireless controller. Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SET UP]. Select [TV SCREEN], set it to [OFF] and close the menu. Screen Displays during Basic Recording/Playback Screen Displays during Advanced Recording/Playback Page List of Messages Memory Card Related Messages Direct Print Related Messages Maintenance Camcorder Handling Precautions Storage Cleaning Camcorder Body and Lens Condensation Condensation may form in the following cases: How to avoid condensation: When condensation is detected: Resuming use: Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources Playback on a TV Screen Troubleshooting Power Source Recording/Playback Recording Playback Memory Card Operation System Diagram Optional Accessories BP-500 Series Battery Packs CG-570 Battery Charger CB-570 Car Battery Cable TL-H37 Tele-converter Page SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories. SC-A50 Soft Carrying Case Provided Accessories: Optional Accessories: Specifications OPTURA20/OPTURA10 SDC-8M SD Memory Card CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-512/BP-508 Battery Pack Index F B C D Z O U R V U.S.A. CANONOPTURA20/OPTURA10 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER LIMITED WARRANTY Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, New York 11042 CANADA E / / Digital Video Camcorder NTSC Manual de Instrucciones Instruction Manual