Using the VFL-1 Video Flash Light Optional | Canon ELURA70, ELURA65

Using the VFL-1 Video Flash Light (Optional)

The video flash light attaches to the camcorder’s advanced accessory shoe for cable-free operation and is powered by the camcorder's power supply.

The video light can be used for recording movies and still images, and the flash for recording still images. As a flash, it can be set to fire automatically or act as a pre-flash to reduce the red-eye effect.

For how to attach the video flash light and how to use the video light, refer to the VFL-1 Video Flash Light instruction manual.

Selecting the Flash Mode

AUTO	The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the
	subject.

RED-EYE	The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the
	subject, and fires a pre-flash for red-eye reduction.

FLASH ON	The flash always fires.

FLASH OFF	The flash does not fire. Use this setting in places where flash
	photography is prohibited.

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY

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CAMERA SETUP

FLASH••••••••AUTO

1.Set the video flash light’s POWER switch to ON.

2.Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [FLASH], select a setting option and close the menu.

The symbol of the selected flash mode appears on the screen. “ ” disappears after 4 seconds.

❍Do not fire the flash close to people’s eyes.

❍Do not fire the flash at persons while they are driving.

❍Do not fire the flash with the flash bulb covered with your hand.

❍The practical range of the flash is approx. 3.3 to 6.6 ft. (1 to 2 m). The range

depends upon the recording condition.

❍In CAMERA mode, the flash can be used in record pause mode when [STILL I. REC] is set to [ FINE] or [ NORMAL].

❍The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode.

❍In normal and high-speed continuous shooting mode, images are captured at 2 frames/second when using the flash.

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Canon ELURA70, ELURA65, ELURA60 instruction manual Using the VFL-1 Video Flash Light Optional, Selecting the Flash Mode

Contents

Digital Video Camcorder Camescope vidéo numérique Videocámara digital Important Usage Instructions Copyright Warning Important Safety Instructions When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged Using this Manual Symbols and References Used in This ManualOperating Mode Power Switch TAPE/CARD Switch Tape Table of Contents Using a Memory Card EditingDirect Printing Transferring Images Checking Supplied Accessories Components Guide ELURA70/ELURA65/ELURA60 Camera ELURA70/ELURA65 only WL-D83 Wireless Controller E r t y u Preparing the Power Supply Attaching the Battery PackCharging the Battery Pack Remove the battery pack after use Using a Household Power Source Charging, Recording and Playback Times BP-2L14NB-2L BP-2L12 Charging Time Time Loading/Unloading a Cassette Load/unload the cassette Installing the Backup Battery Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric Adjustment Preparing the CamcorderAttaching the Lens Cap Fastening the Grip Belt Screw the wide attachment fully into the lens filter thread Attaching the Shoulder StrapMounting the Wide Attachment Inserting Batteries Using the Wireless ControllerClose the battery cover Setting the Date and Time Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time London Displaying Date and Time during Recording Remove the lens cap Set the camcorder to Camera mode Recording Movies on a TapeRecording Before You Begin Recording Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen Press the Menu button to open the menu Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen Screen Displays during Recording Reviewing and Searching when Recording Record ReviewPress and release the c record review button Record Search Zooming Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Tips for Making Better Videos Holding the Camcorder Open the LCD panel Set the camcorder to Play VCR modePlaying Back a Tape Special Playback Modes Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the VolumeWhen Using Headphones Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with Audio/Video Terminals TVs with S S1-Video Input Terminal Input Selecting the Audio Output Channel Menus and Settings Selecting Menus and Settings Menu and Default Settings Camera Menu Submenu Menu Item Play VCR Menu Card Camera Menu Submenu Menu Item Card Play Menu Program AE Modes Using the Recording ProgramsEasy Recording Program Set the program selector to Availability of Functions in Each ModeSelecting the Easy Recording Program Set the program selector to Q Press the SET dial Selecting the Program AE ModeSelect a mode and press the SET dial Using the Night Modes Set the program selector to Q Press the Night Mode button Recording Skin Detail Function Adjusting Exposure Manually Exposure AdjustmentTurn the SET dial to adjust the brightness of the image Exposure Lock Adjusting the Focus Manually Set the program selector to Q Adjust the zoomTurn the SET dial to adjust the focus Press the Focus button Infinity Focus Focus Manually Setting the White Balance Indoor T Recording Setting the Shutter Speed Close the menu Auto Slow Shutter Press the start/stop button Using the Self-TimerWhen recording movies Press the self-timer button Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP Wind Screen Changing the Audio ModeAudio Recording Using Headphones during Recording Recording with an External Microphone Using Digital Effects Wipe Wipe Puzzle Puzzle Color Masking Color M Sequences Press the Digital Effects button Selecting a FaderAvailability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes Press the ON/OFF button Selecting an Effect in Card Camera ModeSelecting an Effect Using the Multi-Image Screen About the multi-image screen Select the magnified area with the SET dial Magnifying the ImageMove the zoom lever toward T Selecting the Data Code Display Combination Displaying the Data CodeSelecting the Date/Time Display Combination Press the Data Code button Displaying the Data CodeSix-Second Auto Date End Search Stop mode, press the END Search button When you have finished playback, rewind the tape Returning to a Pre-marked Position Date Search Press the + or button to begin searching Customizing the Camcorder Changing the My Camera SettingsSelect a setting option and close the menu Changing the Display Language Changing the Date Format Turning the Remote Sensor Off Changing the Remote Sensor ModeChanging the Remote Sensor Mode Recording in 169 Widescreen TV Recording Other Camcorder SettingsBeep Demonstration Mode Turning Off the Image Stabilizer Using the VFL-1 Video Flash Light Optional Selecting the Flash Mode About the AF-Assist Lamp Connecting the Devices Connecting a VCRConnecting a Digital Video Device Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device Editing Recording from Analog Video Devices VCR, TV or Camcorder Connect the camcorder to the analog video devicePress the 3 button to stop recording Connected device Stop playback Connect the camcorder to the digital video device Copyright SignalRecording from Digital Video Devices DV Dubbing You can also connect a VCR with S S1-VIDEO terminal Headphones cannot be used during analog-digital conversion Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter Connecting Connecting an Audio DeviceConnecting a Microphone Audio Dubbing Press the Stop 3 button on the wireless controller DubbingTo begin dubbing To stop dubbing Playing Back the Added Sound Connecting to a Computer Using a DV IEEE1394 Cable Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Inserting the CardRemoving the Card Turn off the camcorder Changing the Still Image Size Selecting the Image Quality/SizeChanging the Still Image Quality Changing the Movie Size Reset File Numbers Set the camcorder to Card Camera mode Recording Still Images on a Memory CardPress the Photo button halfway Press the Photo button fully When the Focus-Priority mode is set to on , F turns green, and focus and exposure are locked Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder Recording from Other Video Devices Card Access Display Screen Displays during Still Image RecordingRemaining Card Capacity for Still Images Still Image Quality Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording Press the start/stop button to stop recording Press the start/stop to stop recording Remaining Card Capacity for Movies Screen Displays during Movie RecordingMovie recording time Turn the SET dial to select the focusing point Selecting the Focusing PointTurning Off the Focus-Priority Mode Selecting the Drive Mode Changing the Drive ModeContinuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting Press and hold the Photo button Auto Exposure Bracketing Press the Photo button Recording Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Mode Press the button after the last image Playing Back a Memory Card Slide Show Index Screen Card Jump Function Press and hold the Card + or Card button Protecting Images Protecting during Index Screen DisplaySelect Protect Select b Return to close the menu Erasing a Single Image/All Images Erasing ImagesErasing a Single Image Combining Images Card Mix Card Chroma Key Card Chroma Card Animation C. Animation Sample Images Press the Card MIX buttonCard Chroma Key Card Luminance Key Camera Chroma Key Card Animation Select Execute Formatting a Memory CardOpen the menu and select Card Operations Select Format Creating a Start-up Image Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder Printing Still Images Printing Cancel PrintingPrinting Errors When you have finished printing Selecting the Print Settings Selecting the Number of Copies Setting the Print Style Paper Settings Setting the Print Effect Image Optimize Including the Date in the Print 125 Selecting the Image Style Move the trimming frame Trimming SettingsChange the size of the trimming frame Open the menu and select Card OPERATIONS. Select \ Print Printing with Print Order SettingsSelecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Make sure that Print is selected and press the SET dial Cancel Printing/Printing Errors Restarting PrintingErasing All Print Orders Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable Direct Transfer Windows OS Only Preparations Transferring a Selected Image Transferring a Still Image as Wallpaper 133 Erasing All Transfer Orders Selecting Images for Transfer Transfer OrderSelecting in Index Screen Display Connection About the Network ModeConnect the camcorder to the computer using a DV cable Hiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen Screen DisplaysHiding the Displays on the LCD Screen Screen Displays during Recording/Playback Camera ModePlay VCR Mode Card Camera Mode Card Play Mode List of Messages Memory Card Related Messages Direct Print Related Messages Image 141 Maintenance/Others Camcorder Handling PrecautionsCleaning Camcorder Body and Lens Storage Viewfinder Video Heads How to avoid condensation When condensation is detectedCondensation Condensation may form in the following cases Treat the battery pack with care Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsAbout the battery terminal cover Cassette Handling Precautions Memory Card Handling Precautions Playback on a TV Screen Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources Recording/Playback TroubleshootingPower Source Recording Printing PlaybackMemory Card Operation System Diagram Availability differs from area to area VCR Optional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedBattery Packs CB-2LT Battery Charger VL-10Li Battery Video Light TL-H34 Tele-converterWD-H34 Wide-converter FS-34U Filter Set SC-1000/SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case SC-A50 Soft Carrying CaseVFL-1 Video Flash Light VL-3 Video Light 155 CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-2L14/NB-2LH Battery PackPower/Others SDC-8M SD Memory Card Item Codes Provided AccessoriesOptional Accessories Index 159 160 Canada Canon INC