Using the Various Recording Programs | Canon 2 MC specs

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Using the Various Recording Programs

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The camera provides you with a choice of 7 recording programs. They use different combinations of camera settings in order to adjust the exposure and other functions to match the recording situation.

•For simple point-and-shoot operation, select the Easy Recording program. Slide the program selector to the [ position.

•For normal shooting conditions, slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode. Open the program menu and select AUTO ( 54).

•For various other recording conditions, the camera has 5 more specialized AE (auto exposure) programs.

Availability of functions in each recording program

Position of		P					P
program selector		P					P
program selector		[					Q
		[					Q
Recording		[(Easy			Auto	Sports	Portrait	Spotlight	Sand &	Low
Program		Recording)							Snow	Light

Shutter Speed					h		A
Focus		A					h
Exposure
							h
							h
White balance							h
Image stabilizer (ON/OFF)		ON					h
Digital effects		i					h

16:9		i					h
h : Available	i : Not available				A : Automatic function only

Using the Full Range of Features

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Canon 2 MC instruction manual Using the Various Recording Programs, Availability of functions in each recording program

Contents

Mode d’emploi Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Lightning For added protection of this Contents Getting started Thank you for Choosing a Canon Introducing the ELURA2/ ELURA2 MC Mastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the ELURA2/ELURA2 MC ELURA2 MasteringBasics Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack Powering Your CamcorderConnecting the camera to an AC outlet Attach one or two battery packs to the power adapter Charging and attaching the battery packs CA-400 Compact Power Adapter Load or unload the cassette Loading a CassetteLoading and unloading Cassette memory Protecting tapes from accidental erasureHandling cassettes Before you start recording Basic RecordingTo record Load a cassette Slide the program selector to When you have finished recording Widescreen TV recording Changing the recording mode SP/LP Confirmation/Warning beeps About the Power dial lock lever 40⋅ digital zoom Zooming10⋅ optical zoom Changing the angle of the LCD screen Using the LCD ScreenOpen the LCD screen About the LCD Screen Adjusting the LCD screen Allowing the subject to monitor recording Load the cassette Press the e play button to start playback Attach a power source and turn the Power dial to VCRPlaying Back a Cassette Playback pause Other playback modesFast forward playback Rewind playback Special playback Built-in speaker DU-300 Docking Unit Connections for Playback on a TV ScreenAttaching the DU-300 Docking Unit If your TV or VCR has an S S1 -video input terminal Specifications Video terminal input/outputMicrophone terminal Headphone terminal Video If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals Tips for Making Better Videos Using a tripodHolding the camera Composition Camera moves Picture angle Turning the Image Stabilizer Off VCR Menu VCR Using the Menus Press the Menu button List of Menus System submenu VCR set up submenuDisplay set up submenu 4File numbers Card set up submenu ELURA2 MC only 3Image quality5Return 7Return REC Menu ELURA2 MC only @4Wireless controller @5Beep @6Return Play Menu ELURA2 MC only Camera set up submenuCard set up submenu Card operations submenu 4Wireless controller 5Beep 6Return Inserting batteries Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode Turning off the tally lamp If your wireless controller isn’t working Setting the time zone/daylight saving time Setting the Date and TimeOpen the menu and select System Select T.ZONE/DST Close the menu 16 17 18 11 12 Date and time display Setting the clockOpen the menu and select System Select D/TIME SET Press the start/stop button to begin recording Recording in Progressive Scan Mode Digital Motor Drive Press the Photo button halfway down and hold it Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette Press the Photo button fully down to take the still picture For ELURA2 Connect the power sources for the camera and the FR-100 Record review Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord search Availability of functions in each recording program Using the Various Recording Programs Setting the program AE mode Auto Easy RecordingSports Portrait Low Light SpotlightSand & Snow Availability of digital effects by mode Using Digital Effects Using the Full Range of Features Fade Trigger FADE-T FadersWipe Wipe Scroll Scroll Art ART EffectsBlack and White BLK & WHT Sepia Sepia Press the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button Select the desired settingOperating faders Operating effects If you’re in VCR mode Fade in- Press the e play button Select the desired setting Select M.S. Split Using the Multi-Image ScreenOperating the multi-image screen Select M.S. Speed Push the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button External microphone and headphones Selecting the audio modeAudio Recording Attach the microphone to the adapter bracket Wind screen Press the start/stop button to end recording Setting the Self-TimerPress the start/stop button Using the Full Range of Features Exposure lock Adjusting Exposure ManuallyExposure adjustment Shutter speed Concerning shooting in fluorescent lighting Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speedsRecommended shutter speeds when shooting Manual focus Adjusting Focus ManuallyFocus lock Select Setw again Setting the White Balance Using the Full Range of Features Selecting date/time Displaying Date, Time and Camera Data Data Code Date/Time Camera data Setting the data code Six-second auto date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Preparations Editing to a VCRConnect the camera to the VCR Prepare the TV and VCR Prepare the other device Connect the camera and the other digital device Stop playback on the other device Copyright signalDubbing Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder Analog Line-in You can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD Recording Over Existing Scenes A/V Insert Editing Connect the camera to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TV Tape in the cameraPlayback tape Stop playback on the VCR Press the A/V Insert buttonTo stop inserting, press the Stop button on the camera To connect an external microphone Audio DubbingTo connect other audio equipment VCR SET UP Audio DUB.AUDIO Press Audio DUB Choose the output Setting the Audio Mix Selecting audio output channels MultiMediaCard MultiMediaCard Introduction -ELURA2 MC onlyYou can do the following with Close the cover Inserting and removing the MultiMediaCard Fine Turning the shutter sound off File numbers ELURA2 MC only Recording Still Images to a MultiMediaCardPress the Photo button halfway and hold it MultiMediaCard ELURA2 MC only Using Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image 100 Recording from Another DV Device as a Still ImageConnect the camera to the other digital device Recording Single Image Viewing Still Images101 There are 3 ways to view still images Index Slide Show102 With an image in the display, press the Slide Show button 103 Preventing Accidental Erasure ProtectOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Protect Move the mark to the image you want to protect 104 Erasing Still ImagesSelect Single Select YES Select ALL 105 Card LUMI. Card luminance key- 5 pre-recorded sample images Availability of Card Mix by mode106 Mix level 107Select \CARD MIX again Select MIX Type 108Press the D.EFFECT ON/OFF button Press the start/stop button to start and stop recording 109 Copying Still Images from a Cassette Copying MMC Still Images to a Cassette 111 Marking a Still Image for Printing Print MarkOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Print Mark Move to the image you want to mark 112 Formatting a MultiMediaCard 113 Other Information and PrecautionsMultiMediaCard operating precautions Sample images 114 115 MultiMediaCard Specifications Capacity Interface Preparing the Camera Adjust the viewfinder116 Prepare the lens cap Charging and recording times How much power is left?117 118 When to rechargeTaking care of the battery pack 119 Installing the backup batteryTreat the battery pack with care 120 Maintenance Storage Maintenance121 Power sources Using the camera abroad122 TV playback 123 What happens when condensation is detectedCondensation Protecting the camera from condensation Recording/Playback Troubleshooting124 Recording/Playback Contd 125 MultiMediaCard operations ELURA2 MC only 126 Miscellaneous 127 VCR 128 BP-400 Series Battery Packs Optional Accessories129 BP-915 VL-10Li Battery Video Light CB-400 Car Battery Adapter130 SA-1 Adapter Bracket SC-A50 Soft Carrying Case 131SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case Turning off the LCD screen displays Screen Displays132 133 REC Menu 134 MultiMediaCard Displays ELURA2 MC only 135 Recording reminder 136Time Code Refer to p.15 137 For Elura MC 138 139 SpecificationsBP-406 Battery Pack 140 Index 141 142 143 Menu at a Glance 144 145 146 Canada Canon INC