Canon Optura 100 instruction manual Contents

Contents

Introduction

Important Usage Instructions	2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS	3
Thank you for Choosing a Canon	7
Introducing the OPTURA100 MC	8

Mastering the Basics

Finding Your Way Around
the OPTURA100 MC		9
~ Preparations ... ~
Powering Your Camcorder		12
Loading a Cassette		17
~ Basic Recording ...	~
Basic Recording		19
Zooming		24
Using the LCD Screen		25
~ Basic Playback ...	~
Playing Back a Cassette		28
Connections for Playback on a
TV Screen		32
Tips for Making Better Videos		34

Using the Full Range of Features

~ General ... ~

Searching and Reviewing While
Recording	36
Using the Menus	37
Using the Wireless Controller	45
~ For Recording ...~
Setting the Date and Time	48
Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette	51

Using the Built-in Flash	53
Turning the Image Stabilizer Off	55
Using the Various Recording
Programs	56
Using Digital Effects	60
Using the Multi-Image Screen	65
Audio Recording	67
Setting the Self-Timer	69
Using the VL-3 Video Light
(optional)	71
Using the DM-50 Microphone
(optional)	72
~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...	~
Adjusting Exposure Manually	73
Setting the Shutter Speed	75
Adjusting Focus Manually	77
Setting the White Balance	78
~ For Playback ...~
Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data
(Data Code)	80
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/
Date Search)	83
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position	84
Editing
Editing to a VCR	85
Dubbing to/from a Cassette with Digital
Video Equipment	86
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog
Camcorder (Analog Line-in)	88
Recording Over Existing Scenes
(AV Insert Editing)	90
Audio Dubbing	93
Setting the Audio Mix	96
Connecting to a PC	98

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