Using this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon OPTURA40/OPTURA30. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference.

Change the display language before you begin ( 78).

Symbols and References Used in This Manual

❍ : Precautions related to the camcorder operation.

❍ : Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

❍ : Reference page number.

❍Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller.

❍[ ] are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen.

❍“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.

❍Please note that the illustrations mainly refer to the OPTURA40.

 

Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time

 

 

Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or when

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you have replaced the backup battery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating modes (see below)

Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time

 

 

CAMERA

 

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY

 

Menu item and its default setting

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T.ZONE/DST•••N.Y.

 

 

 

SYSTEM

 

 

 

 

1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.

 

 

Button and switches to be operated

the SET dial.

 

 

 

 

-FunctionsBasic Preparations

 

2. Turn the SET dial to select [SYSTEM] and press the

 

 

 

SET dial.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Turn the SET dial to select [T.ZONE/DST] and press

 

 

 

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( t bl

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The operating modes are determined by the position of the POWER switch and the

TAPE/CARD switch.

Operating Mode

POWER Switch

TAPE/CARD Switch

CAMERA

CAMERA

b (TAPE)

PLAY (VCR)

PLAY (VCR)

b (TAPE)

CARD CAMERA

CAMERA

(CARD)

CARD PLAY

PLAY (VCR)

(CARD)

CAMERA : Function can be used in this mode.

CAMERA : Function cannot be used in this mode.

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Introduction

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