Digital Video Camcorder
Instruction Manual English
Camescope vidéo numérique
Manuel d’instruction Français
Videocámara digital
Manual de Instrucciones Español
Important Usage Instructions
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Reference Guide
Table of Contents
Editing
Using a Memory Card
Additional Information
Conventions Used in This Manual
Operating Modes
Other Symbols and References
Thank You for Choosing a Canon
Introducing the OPTURA20/OPTURA10
Megapixel CCD
16⋅ Optical and
320⋅ Digital Zoom
Image Stabilizer
Components Guide
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WL-D79Wireless Controller
Using a Household Power Source
Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack
Charging, Recording and Playback Time
Charging Time
Recording Time
Playback Time
How much power is left
Battery Pack Handling Precautions
Installing the Backup Battery
Preparing the Camcorder
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Removing and Attaching the Accessory Shoe Cover
1.Lift the cover with your nail and remove the cover
Loading a Cassette
Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure
Cassette Handling Precautions
Using the Wireless Controller
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time
Setting the Date and Time
3. Turn the selector dial to select [D/TIME SET] and press the selector dial
4.Turn the selector dial to select the year, and press the selector dial
5.Press the MENU button to close the menu and to
start the clock
Displaying Date and Time during Recording
Recording Movies on a Tape
When You Have Finished Recording
2.Close the LCD panel and return the viewfinder to its original position
3.Replace the lens cap
4.Unload the cassette
5.Disconnect the power source
Zooming
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Using the LCD Screen
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen
2.Turn the selector dial to select [DISPLAY SET UP] and
3. Turn the selector dial to select [BRIGHTNESS] and press the selector dial
4.Turn the selector dial and adjust the level
Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen
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Searching and Reviewing when Recording
Tips for Making Better Videos
Holding the Camcorder
For More Stability
Lighting
Playing Back a Tape
Special Playback Modes
e/a (Playback Pause)
1 (Fast Forward Playback) / ` (Rewind Playback)
+/ae (Frame Advance) / –/4a (Frame Reverse)
SLOW I (Slow Forward)/(Slow Reverse)
Playing Back with the Built-inSpeaker/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 Audio/Video Terminals
Selecting the Audio Output Channel
2.Turn the selector dial to select [AUDIO SET UP] and press the selector dial
3.Turn the selector dial to select [OUTPUT CH] and press the selector dial
4.Turn the selector dial to select a setting option
Menus and Settings
Menu and Default Settings
CAMERA Menu (CAM. MENU)
PLAY (VCR) Menu (VCR MENU)
CARD CAMERA Menu (C. CAM. MENU)
CARD PLAY (VCR) Menu (C.PLAY MENU)
Changing the Remote Sensor Mode
Customizing the Camcorder
Other Camcorder Settings
Demonstration Mode
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)
Recording Still Images on the Tape
During Recording
1. Press the PHOTO button fully
Using the Recording Programs
Auto
Sports
Portrait
Spotlight
Sand & Snow
Low Light
Night
Super Night (CAMERA mode)
Low Light Plus (CARD CAMERA mode)
Selecting the Program AE Mode
1. Set the program selector to Q
2. Press the selector dial
3. Select a mode and press the selector dial
Using Digital Effects
Fade Trigger (FADE-T)
Wipe (WIPE)
Flip (FLIP)
Puzzle (PUZZLE)
Zigzag (ZIGZAG)
Beam (BEAM)
Tide (TIDE)
Selecting a Fader
1.In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to Q
2.Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button
3. Select [FADER]
4. Select the fader option
Art (ART)
Black and White (BLK & WHT)
Sepia (SEPIA)
Mosaic (MOSAIC)
Ball (BALL)
Selecting an Effect
3. Select [EFFECT]
4. Select the effect
6. Press the ON/OFF button
Selecting an Effect in CARD CAMERA Mode
Using the Multi-ImageScreen
Capturing
10.Press the ON/OFF button
11.Press the start/stop button begin recording
Turning Off the Image Stabilizer
Recording With the Self-Timer
Audio Recording
Using Headphones during Recording
Switching the AV/Headphones Terminal
Adjusting the Headphone Volume
Using the VL-3Video Light (Optional)
Using the VFL-1Video Flash Light (Optional)
Using the Video Flash Light as Flash
Selecting the Flash Mode
1.Set the camcorder to CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode
2.Set the video flash light’s POWER switch to ON
Recording a Still Image with Flash
Using the Video Flash Light as Video Light
2.Set the video flash light’s POWER switch to AUTO or ON
Using the DM-50Microphone (Optional)
Adjusting the Focus Manually
Infinity Focus
Press the focus button more than 3 seconds in step
AF-AssistLamp (Optional VFL-1Attached)
Turning Off the AF-AssistLamp
Adjusting Exposure Manually
Setting the Shutter Speed
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Setting the White Balance
For T (Indoor) or U (Outdoor) Setting:
2.Open the menu and select [CAMERA SET UP]
3.Select [WHITE BAL.]
4.Select [INDOOR T] or [OUTDOOR U]
5.Close the menu
Magnifying the Image
Displaying the Data Code
Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination
Selecting the Data Code Display Combination
Displaying the Data Code
Press the DATA CODE button
Six-SecondAuto Date
Photo Search/Date Search
Returning to a Pre-markedPosition
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device
Connecting a Digital Video Device
Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder)
Recording from Digital Video
Devices (DV Dubbing)
Copyright Signal
Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-DigitalConverter)
Turning On the Analog-DigitalConverter
Press the AV \ DV button on the wireless controller
Replacing Existing Scenes (AV Insert)
Example: AV Insert from a VCR
3.Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a recorded cassette
5.Press the AV INSERT button on the wireless controller
6.VCR: Play back the tape
8.Press the STOP 3 button on the wireless controller to stop inserting
Audio Dubbing
Using a Microphone
Dubbing
1.Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a recorded cassette
3.Locate the scene you wish audio dubbing to start
4.Press the PAUSE a button on the wireless controller
7. Press the STOP 3 button 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
Selecting the Image Quality/Size
Changing the Movie Size
File Numbers
CONTINUOUS
RESET
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Recording Still Images on a Memory Card
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
Turning Off the Focus-PriorityMode
Continuous Shooting
1.Set the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode
2.Open the menu and select [CAMERA SET UP]. Select [DRIVE MODE], set
it to [CONT. ] and close the menu
Auto Exposure Bracketing
Open the menu and select [CAMERA SET UP]. Select [DRIVE MODE], set it to [AEB
3.Press the PHOTO button
Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder
2.Play back the tape
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
3.Connected device: Load a recorded cassette and play back the tape
Recording Still Images on a Memory Card While Recording Movies on a Tape
1.Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode
Open the menu and select [CAMERA SET UP]. Select [PHOTO REC], set it to [CARD
3.While you are recording a movie, press the PHOTO button
Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode)
When Recording in Stitch Assist Mode:
2. Press the button
3. Select the direction with the CARD +/– button
4. Select the program AE mode and zoom on the subject
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Recording Motion JPEG Movies on a Memory Card
3.Press the start/stop button when the scene you wish to record appears
4.Press the start/stop to stop recording
4.Press the start/stop button when the scene you wish to record appears
5.Press the start/stop button to stop recording
Playing Back a Memory Card
Index Screen
1. In single image display, press the INDEX SCREEN button
2. Press the CARD +/– button to change the image selection
3. Move the mark to the image you wish to view
4. Press the INDEX SCREEN button
Card Jump Function
In single image display, press and hold the CARD + or
CARD – button
Protecting Images
Erasing Images
Selecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order)
Selecting in Single Image Display
1.Select the still image you wish to print
3.Select [PRINT ORDER]
4.Select the number of copies
Erasing All Print Orders
Printing with the Direct Print Function
3.Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY (VCR) mode
4.Connect the camcorder to the printer using the cable
Printing
2.Set the number of copies, the print style and the trimming settings
3.Select [Print] and press the selector dial
Card Photo Printer: Selecting the Image Style
Bubble Jet Printer: Selecting the Paper Size
Selecting the Borders
Trimming Settings
In the print setting menu, select [Trimming] and press
the selector dial
Change the size of the trimming frame
3.Move the trimming frame
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
Combining Images (Card Mix)
Card Luminance Key (CARD LUMI.)
Camera Chroma Key (CAM. CHROMA)
Card Animation (C. ANIMATION)
Selecting the Card Mix Effect
2. Open the menu and select [\CARD MIX]
3. Select the image you wish to combine with the CARD +/– button
4.Select [MIX TYPE]
5.Select the mix type matching the image you have selected (138)
Recording with the Card Mix Effect
1. Press the start/stop button to begin recording
2. Press the start/stop button to end recording
Copying Still Images
Copying Still Images from Memory Card to Tape
1. Select the first still image you wish to copy with the CARD +/– buttons
3. Select [COPY [\ b] ]
4. Select [EXECUTE]
Formatting a Memory Card
Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable
Creating a Start-upImage
Memory Card Information
Sample Images
Card Chroma Key
Card Luminance Key
Camera Chroma Key
Card Animation
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Screen Displays
Screen Displays during Basic Recording/Playback
Screen Displays during Advanced Recording/Playback
CAMERA Mode
PLAY (VCR) Mode
CARD CAMERA Mode
CARD PLAY (VCR) Mode
List of Messages
Memory Card Related Messages
Direct Print Related Messages
Maintenance
Video Heads
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
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Memory Card Operation
System Diagram
Optional Accessories
WD-H37 Wide-converter
FS-H37UFilter Set
VL-10LiBattery Video Light
VFL-1Video Flash Light
VL-3Video Light
SC-1000Soft Carrying Case
SC-A50Soft Carrying Case
Provided Accessories:
Optional Accessories:
Specifications
CA-570Compact Power Adapter
BP-512/BP-508Battery Pack
SDC-8MSD Memory Card
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CANON® OPTURA20/OPTURA10 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER LIMITED
WARRANTY
CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY