E

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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