Using the Full Range of Features | Canon 2 MC specs

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•If you have the beep turned on, it sounds each time the tally lamp flashes before recording.

•To cancel the self-timer before the countdown has begun, press the SELF TIMER button.

•To cancel the self-timer once the countdown has begun, press the SELF TIMER button, start/stop if you’re shooting movies, or PHOTO if you’re taking a still image.

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Canon 2 MC instruction manual Using the Full Range of Features

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Mode d’emploi Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Lightning For added protection of this Contents Thank you for Choosing a Canon Getting started Introducing the ELURA2/ ELURA2 MC Finding Your Way Around the ELURA2/ELURA2 MC Mastering the Basics ELURA2 MasteringBasics Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack Powering Your CamcorderConnecting the camera to an AC outlet Charging and attaching the battery packs Attach one or two battery packs to the power adapter CA-400 Compact Power Adapter Load or unload the cassette Loading a CassetteLoading and unloading Cassette memory Protecting tapes from accidental erasureHandling cassettes Basic Recording Before you start recordingTo record Load a cassette When you have finished recording Slide the program selector to Changing the recording mode SP/LP Widescreen TV recording About the Power dial lock lever Confirmation/Warning beeps 40⋅ digital zoom Zooming10⋅ optical zoom Changing the angle of the LCD screen Using the LCD ScreenOpen the LCD screen Adjusting the LCD screen About 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 Other playback modes Playback pauseFast 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 Specifications Video terminal input/output If your TV or VCR has an S S1 -video input terminalMicrophone terminal Headphone terminal If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals Video Using a tripod Tips for Making Better VideosHolding the camera Composition Picture angle Camera moves Turning the Image Stabilizer Off Using the Menus VCR Menu VCR Press the Menu button List of Menus System submenu VCR set up submenuDisplay set up submenu Card set up submenu ELURA2 MC only 3Image quality 4File numbers5Return 7Return @4Wireless controller @5Beep @6Return REC Menu ELURA2 MC only Play Menu ELURA2 MC only Camera set up submenuCard set up submenu 4Wireless controller 5Beep 6Return Card operations submenu Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp Inserting batteries When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode If your wireless controller isn’t working Turning off the tally lamp Setting the Date and Time Setting the time zone/daylight saving 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 Recording in Progressive Scan Mode Digital Motor Drive Press the start/stop button to begin recording Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette Press the Photo button halfway down and hold it Press the Photo button fully down to take the still picture Connect the power sources for the camera and the FR-100 For ELURA2 Record review Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord search Using the Various Recording Programs Availability of functions in each recording program Setting the program AE mode Easy Recording AutoSports Portrait Low Light SpotlightSand & Snow Using Digital Effects Availability of digital effects by mode Using the Full Range of Features Faders Fade Trigger FADE-TWipe Wipe Scroll Scroll Effects Art ARTBlack and White BLK & WHT Sepia Sepia Press the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button Select the desired settingOperating faders If you’re in VCR mode Fade in- Press the e play button Operating effects Using the Multi-Image Screen Select the desired setting Select M.S. SplitOperating the multi-image screen Select M.S. Speed Push the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button Selecting the audio mode External microphone and headphonesAudio 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 Setting the White Balance Select Setw again Using the Full Range of Features Displaying Date, Time and Camera Data Data Code Selecting date/time Setting the data code Date/Time Camera data Six-second auto date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Editing to a VCR PreparationsConnect the camera to the VCR Prepare the TV and VCR Connect the camera and the other digital device Prepare the other 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 Setting the Audio Mix Choose the output Selecting audio output channels MultiMediaCard MultiMediaCard Introduction -ELURA2 MC onlyYou can do the following with Inserting and removing the MultiMediaCard Close the cover Fine File numbers Turning the shutter sound off 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 Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image 100Connect the camera to the other digital device Recording Viewing Still Images Single Image101 There are 3 ways to view still images Slide Show Index102 With an image in the display, press the Slide Show button Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect 103Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Protect Move the mark to the image you want to protect Erasing Still Images 104Select Single Select YES 105 Select ALL Card LUMI. Card luminance key- 5 pre-recorded sample images Availability of Card Mix by mode106 Mix level 107Select \CARD MIX again 108 Select MIX TypePress the D.EFFECT ON/OFF button Press the start/stop button to start and stop recording Copying Still Images from a Cassette 109 Copying MMC Still Images to a Cassette Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark 111Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Print Mark Move to the image you want to mark Formatting a MultiMediaCard 112 113 Other Information and PrecautionsMultiMediaCard operating precautions 114 Sample images MultiMediaCard Specifications Capacity Interface 115 Adjust the viewfinder Preparing the Camera116 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 Maintenance 120 Storage Maintenance121 Using the camera abroad Power sources122 TV playback What happens when condensation is detected 123Condensation Protecting the camera from condensation Recording/Playback Troubleshooting124 125 Recording/Playback Contd 126 MultiMediaCard operations ELURA2 MC only 127 Miscellaneous 128 VCR Optional Accessories BP-400 Series Battery Packs129 BP-915 CB-400 Car Battery Adapter VL-10Li Battery Video Light130 SA-1 Adapter Bracket SC-A50 Soft Carrying Case 131SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case Turning off the LCD screen displays Screen Displays132 133 134 REC Menu 135 MultiMediaCard Displays ELURA2 MC only Recording reminder 136Time Code 137 Refer to p.15 138 For Elura MC 139 SpecificationsBP-406 Battery Pack Index 140 141 142 Menu at a Glance 143 144 145 Canada 146 Canon INC