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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 |
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Operating modes (see below) | Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time |
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| PLAY (VCR) | CARD CAMERA | CARD PLAY |
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| T.ZONE/DST•••N.Y. |
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| 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. |
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Button and switches to be operated | the SET dial. |
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| 2. Turn the SET dial to select [SYSTEM] and press the |
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| SET dial. |
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| 3. Turn the SET dial to select [T.ZONE/DST] and press |
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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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