Canon 10, optura20 Connecting a Digital Video Device

Connecting a Digital Video Device

Refer also to the instruction manual of the digital video device.

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Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual English Camescope vidéo numérique Manuel d’instruction Français Videocámara digital Manual de Instrucciones Español Important Usage Instructions Page Page 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 Page Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Index Page CANON® OPTURA20/OPTURA10 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER LIMITED WARRANTY CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY