ELURA2 | Canon 2 MC guide

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Viewfinder (p. 116, 121)

Program selector (p. 53)

	Program
	AE (p. 53)
	Easy
P	Recording
P	(p. 53)

SELECT dial (p. 35)

POWER indicator (p. 16)

Viewfinder focusing lever (p. 116)

Finder release button (p. 121)

Stereo microphone (p. 88)

PHOTO button (p. 49, 97)

Zoom control (p. 20)

Speaker (p. 27)
POWER dial (p. 16, 34)
ELURA2				ELURA2 MC
					D			Y
					R		A	Y
				C	A	L	A
	CR			C	P	L		R
	CR				P			R
POWER	V					VC
POWER	O F F			POWER			O F F
M	O	V	IE	.MOVIE
P	O			P
.				P
SCAN				SCAN
				RECCARD

Grip belt (p. 116)

POWER dial lock lever (p. 19)

ELURA2

: VCR, OFF, MOVIE

: VCR, OFF, MOVIE, P.SCAN

ELURA2 MC

:CARD PLAY, VCR, OFF, MOVIE

:CARD PLAY, VCR, OFF, MOVIE, P.SCAN, CARD REC

Cassette compartment cover (p. 14)

Cassette compartment (p. 14)

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Canon 2 MC instruction manual ELURA2

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 Powering Your Camcorder Connecting the camera to an AC outletProvide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack Attach one or two battery packs to the power adapter Charging and attaching the battery packs CA-400 Compact Power Adapter Loading a Cassette Loading and unloadingLoad or unload the cassette Protecting tapes from accidental erasure Handling cassettesCassette memory 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 Zooming 10⋅ optical zoom40⋅ digital zoom Using the LCD Screen Open the LCD screenChanging the angle of the LCD screen About the LCD Screen Adjusting the LCD screen Allowing the subject to monitor recording Attach a power source and turn the Power dial to VCR Playing Back a CassetteLoad the cassette Press the e play button to start playback Playback pause Other playback modesFast forward playback Rewind playback Special playback Built-in speaker Connections for Playback on a TV Screen Attaching the DU-300 Docking UnitDU-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 VCR set up submenu Display set up submenuSystem submenu 4File numbers Card set up submenu ELURA2 MC only 3Image quality5Return 7Return REC Menu ELURA2 MC only @4Wireless controller @5Beep @6Return Camera set up submenu Card set up submenuPlay Menu ELURA2 MC only 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 Setting the clock Open the menu and select System Select D/TIME SETDate and time display 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 Searching and Reviewing While Recording Record searchRecord review Availability of functions in each recording program Using the Various Recording Programs Setting the program AE mode Auto Easy RecordingSports Portrait Spotlight Sand & SnowLow Light 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 Select the desired setting Operating fadersPress the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button 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 Setting the Self-Timer Press the start/stop buttonPress the start/stop button to end recording Using the Full Range of Features Adjusting Exposure Manually Exposure adjustmentExposure lock Shutter speed Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds Recommended shutter speeds when shootingConcerning shooting in fluorescent lighting Adjusting Focus Manually Focus lockManual focus 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 Copyright signal DubbingStop playback on the other device 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 Tape in the camera Playback tapeConnect the camera to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TV Press the A/V Insert button To stop inserting, press the Stop button on the cameraStop playback on the VCR Audio Dubbing To connect other audio equipmentTo connect an external microphone VCR SET UP Audio DUB.AUDIO Press Audio DUB Choose the output Setting the Audio Mix Selecting audio output channels MultiMediaCard Introduction -ELURA2 MC only You can do the following withMultiMediaCard Close the cover Inserting and removing the MultiMediaCard Fine Turning the shutter sound off File numbers Recording Still Images to a MultiMediaCard Press the Photo button halfway and hold itELURA2 MC only 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 Availability of Card Mix by mode 106Card LUMI. Card luminance key- 5 pre-recorded sample images 107 Select \CARD MIX againMix level 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 Other Information and Precautions MultiMediaCard operating precautions113 Sample images 114 115 MultiMediaCard Specifications Capacity Interface Preparing the Camera Adjust the viewfinder116 Prepare the lens cap How much power is left? 117Charging and recording times When to recharge Taking care of the battery pack118 Installing the backup battery Treat the battery pack with care119 120 Maintenance Maintenance 121Storage Power sources Using the camera abroad122 TV playback 123 What happens when condensation is detectedCondensation Protecting the camera from condensation Troubleshooting 124Recording/Playback 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 131 SC-1000 Soft Carrying CaseSC-A50 Soft Carrying Case Screen Displays 132Turning off the LCD screen displays 133 REC Menu 134 MultiMediaCard Displays ELURA2 MC only 135 136 Time CodeRecording reminder Refer to p.15 137 For Elura MC 138 Specifications BP-406 Battery Pack139 140 Index 141 142 143 Menu at a Glance 144 145 146 Canada Canon INC