Canon OPTURA40, 9545A001AA guide

❍When connecting a VCR, the quality of the edited tape will be slightly lower than that of the original.

❍When connecting a digital video device:

-If the picture does not appear, reconnect the DV cable or turn the camcorder off and back on again.

-Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all digital video devices equipped with a DV terminal. If operation does not work, use the S-video or AV terminal.

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Canon OPTURA40, 9545A001AA instruction manual

Contents

Digital Video Camcorder Camescope vidéo numérique Videocámara digitalFrançais Español 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 Manual Table of Contents Using a Memory Card EditingDirect Printing Transferring Images Checking Supplied Accessories Components Guide OPTURA40/OPTURA30 Camera OFF Playvcr Network Advanced Accessory shoe 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 Preparations 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 Attaching the Shoulder Strap Using the Wireless Controller Inserting Batteries Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving TimeSetting the Date and 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 Screen Displays during Recording Recording reminder Reviewing and Searching when Recording Record ReviewPress and release the c record review button Record Search Zooming Optical Zoom Digital Zoom 56⋅/280⋅ digital zoom 48⋅/240⋅ digital zoom Tips for Making Better Videos Holding the Camcorder Set the camcorder to Play VCR mode Playing Back a TapeOpen the LCD panel Special Playback Modes Adjusting the Volume When Using HeadphonesAdjusting the Volume 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 Advanced Functions Play VCR Menu Submenu Menu Item Card Camera Menu Submenu Menu Item Setting Options Card Play Menu Using the Recording Programs Easy Recording ProgramProgram AE Modes Availability of Functions in Each Mode Selecting the Easy Recording ProgramSet the program selector to Selecting the Program AE Mode Select a mode and press the SET dialSet the program selector to Q 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 focus ring 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 Using the Self-Timer When recording movies Press the self-timer buttonPress the start/stop button Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP Changing the Audio Mode Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelAdjust the level with the SET dial Audio Recording About the audio level indicator Microphone Attenuator Using Headphones during Recording Wind Screen Recording with an External Microphone Using Digital Effects Wipe Wipe Puzzle Puzzle Mosaic Mosaic Ball Ball Cube Cube Black and White BLK Selecting a Fader Availability of Digital Effects by Operating ModesPress the Digital Effects button Selecting an Effect in Card Camera Mode Selecting an EffectPress the ON/OFF button Using the Multi-Image Screen About the multi-image screen Magnifying the Image Move the zoom lever toward TSelect the magnified area with the SET dial Displaying the Data Code Selecting the Date/Time Display CombinationSelecting the Data Code Display Combination Displaying the Data Code Six-Second Auto DatePress the Data Code button 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 Changing the My Camera Settings Select a setting option and close the menuCustomizing the Camcorder Changing the Display Language Changing the Date Format Changing the Remote Sensor Mode Changing the Remote Sensor ModeTurning the Remote Sensor Off Other Camcorder Settings BeepRecording in 169 Widescreen TV Recording Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen Turning Off the Image Stabilizer Demonstration Mode LCD Backlight Connecting the Devices Connecting a VCRConnecting a Digital Video Device Recording to a VCR or Digital Video DevicePage 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 Copyright Signal Recording from Digital Video Devices DV DubbingConnect the camcorder to the digital video device 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 Audio DUB. button on the wireless controller 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 Selecting the Image Quality/Size Changing the Still Image QualityChanging the Still Image Size 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 Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder Recording from Other Video DevicesPress the Photo button fully Card Access Display Screen Displays during Still Image RecordingRemaining Card Capacity for Still Images Using the Flash Selecting the Flash ModePress the flash button Recording with Flash Press the Photo button halfway Using the Optional VFL-1 Video Flash Light About the AF-Assist Lamp Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording Press the start/stop button to stop recording Play back the tapePress the start/stop to stop recording Card Access Display Screen Displays during Movie RecordingRemaining Card Capacity for Movies Movie recording time Selecting the Focusing Point Turning Off the Focus-Priority ModeTurn the SET dial to select the focusing point Selecting the Drive Mode Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous ShootingPress and hold the Photo button Auto Exposure Bracketing Press the Photo button When Recording in Stitch Assist Mode Select the program AE mode and zoom on the subjectPress the Photo button to record the first image Press the button after the last image Playing Back a Memory Card Slide Show Index ScreenTurn the SET dial to select an image 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 Images Erasing a Single ImageErasing a Single Image/All Images 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 Formatting a Memory Card Open the menu and select Card Operations Select FormatSelect Execute Select YES and close the menu Creating a Start-up Image Select YES Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder Printing Still Images Printing after Selecting the Print Settings Printing with the Print/Share Button Cancel Printing Selecting the Print Settings Selecting the Number of Copies Paper Settings Including the Date in the Print Setting the Print Effect Image Optimize Paper Image Standard Selecting the Image Style Trimming Settings Change the size of the trimming frameMove the trimming frame Printing with Print Order Settings Selecting Still Images for Printing Print OrderMove the zoom lever toward W Open the menu and select Card OPERATIONS. Select \ Print Printing Erasing All Print OrdersMake sure that Print is selected and press the SET dial Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable Direct Transfer Windows OS Only Transfer Orders Transferring a Selected Image Transferring a Still Image as Wallpaper 137 Selecting Images for Transfer Transfer Order Selecting in Index Screen DisplayErasing All Transfer Orders About the Network Mode Install DV MessengerConnection Screen Displays Hiding the Displays on the LCD ScreenHiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen Camera Mode Play VCR ModeScreen Displays during Recording/Playback Card Camera Mode Card Play Mode List of Messages Memory Card Related Messages Direct Print Related Messages Image 145 Maintenance/Others Camcorder Handling PrecautionsCleaning Camcorder Body and Lens Storage Video Heads CondensationCondensation may form in the following cases Battery Pack Handling Precautions How to avoid condensationWhen condensation is detected Resuming use Cassette Handling Precautions About the battery terminal cover Memory Card Handling Precautions Using the Camcorder Abroad Power SourcesPlayback on a TV Screen Troubleshooting Power Source Recording/Playback Recording Playback Memory Card Operation Printing 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 160 CA-570 Compact Power Adapter NB-2LH Battery PackSDC-8M SD Memory Card Provided Accessories Optional AccessoriesItem Codes Low light mode LP mode Maintenance IndexPage 165 Canada