Canon Optura 600 -dB4012

About the audio level indicator:

[MIC LEVEL] is set to [MANUAL]

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Guide (green bar)

When [MIC LEVEL] is set to [AUTO] or in the PLAY(VCR)• mode, pressing the AUDIO LEVEL button will alternately turn audio level indicator on and off.

The audio level can be changed when the green bar is displayed. We recommend hiding the bar when you have finished adjusting to prevent accidental changes.

When sound is distorted even though the audio level indicator shows an appropriate level:

Activate the microphone attenuator by setting [MIC ATT] to [ON]. The microphone attenuator can also be used when recording on a memory card.

We recommend using headphones when manually adjusting the audio level, or using the microphone attenuator.

Turning the audio level all the way down will prevent sound recording.

Contents

(QJOLVK , SRUWDQW8VDJH,QVWUXFWLRQV IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Page Using this Manual Trademark Acknowledgements Table of contents Digital Camera Functions Editing Printing Connecting to a PC Trouble Page Checking Supplied Accessories Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front view Back view Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D85 Screen Displays When playing back a tape Tape operation When playing back a memory card StepPreparation1: Preparing the Power Supply Using a Household Power Source 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF 2. Connect the power cord to the power adapter 3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet Page Step 2: Loading a Cassette Step 3: Inserting a Memory Card Step 4: Preparing the Camcorder Step 5: Using the Wireless Controller Step 6: Adjusting the LCD Screen Step 7: Changing the Display Language Step 8: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Time Zones Time Zones and Difference from GMT/UTC Recording Movies on a Tape Screen Displays during Recording Reviewing and Searching when Recording Record Review Press and release the (record review) button Record Search Recording on a Memory Card Page Screen Displays during Still Image Recording Screen Displays during Movie Recording Zooming Tips for Better Recording Holding the Camcorder For More Stability Lighting PlayinglaybackBack a Tape Special Playback Modes /(Playback Pause) (Fast Forward Playback) / (Rewind Playback) –/(Reverse Playback) +/(Frame Advance) / –/(Frame Reverse) Playing Back a Memory Card Adjusting the Volume Playing Back on a TV Screen Using the Recording Programs Selecting the Recording Program 1.Set the camcorder to CAMERA•or CAMERA•mode 2.Turn the mode dial to switch between the recording programs Using the Super Night Mode Using the Special Scene Modes FOLIAGE BEACH SNOW SUNSET Using the Program AE Mode Using the Shutter-PriorityAE Mode Using the Aperture-PriorityAE Mode AdjustingRecordingExposure Manually Adjusting the Focus Manually Using the Mini Video Light Using the Self-Timer Recording with an External Microphone Changing the Settings with the FUNC. Button List of Menu Items (FUNC.) Setting the White Balance Page Selecting an Image Effect Using Digital Effects Faders (59) Effects Multi-ImageScreen (61) Card Mix (62) Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes: Selecting a Fader D.EFFECT OFF 2.Press the FUNC. button 3.Select the digital effect symbol followed by 7. Fade in: Press the /button in playback pause mode Fade out: Press the /button in playback mode Selecting an Effect [EFFECT] 4.Select the effect type Using the Multi-ImageScreen 1.Set the camcorder to CAMERA•or PLAY(VCR)•mode CAMERA•mode: Set the mode dial to a mode other than or 3.Select the digital effects symbol followed by [ MULTI-IMAGESCREEN] Card Chroma Key (CARD CHROMA) Card Luminance Key (CARD LUMI.) Camera Chroma Key (CAM. CHROMA) Card Animation (C. ANIMATION) 1.Set the camcorder to CAMERA•mode Upload a sample image from the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK to the memory card 3.Set the mode dial to a mode other than 5.Select the digital effects symbol followed by [CARD MIX] 6.Select the image you wish to combine with the CARD+/– button Changing the Settings with the MENU Button List of Menu Items (MENU) CARD OPERATIONS (*in index screen display) VCR SETUP AUDIO SETUP DISPLAY SETUP SYSTEM MY CAMERA Adjusting the Audio Recording Level -dB4012 Using the Wind Screen Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) Creating a Start-upImage Magnifying the Image Displaying the Data Code End Search Returning to a Pre-markedPosition Date Search SelectingDigital Cam ra Functionsthe Image Quality/Size Selecting the Still Image Size and Quality L 2304x1736/FINE 3.Select the still image size/quality symbol 4.Select the still image size 5.Select the still image quality Simultaneous Recording on Tape and Memory Card Using the Flash Page Selecting the Light Metering Mode Changing the Focusing Mode Selecting the Drive Mode Page Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) 9.Press the FUNC. button after the last image Playing Back/Searching Images Card Jump Function 2.Press and hold the CARD + or CARD – button Protecting Images Erasing Images Formatting a Memory Card RecordingEditingto a VCR or Digital Video Device Analog Line-inRecording Recording the Input Video on a Memory Card Press the MENU button and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [AV 3.Selecting the still image quality: Selecting the movie size: 4.Connected device: Load a recorded cassette and play back the tape DV Dubbing 3. Connected device: Load a recorded cassette and play back the tape 4.Press the PHOTO button halfway when the scene you wish to record appears 4.Press the start/stop button when the scene you wish to record appears Copyright Signal Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-DigitalConverter) Turning On the Analog-DigitalConverter AV DV Audio Dubbing Playing Back the Added Sound AUDIO SETUP12bit AUDIO Recording from the Tape on a Memory Card Page Printing Still Images Printing with the (Print/Share) Button 1. Select the still image you wish to print with the CARD +/– button 2. Press the (print/share) button Printing after Selecting the Print Settings Page Selecting the Print Settings Paper Settings Including the Date in the Print Setting the Print Effect (Image Optimize) 3.Turn the SET dial to select the paper size and press the SET dial 4.Turn the SET dial to select (BORDERS) and press the SET dial 5.Turn the SET dial to select a borders option and press the SET dial Selecting the Image Style Selecting the Borders Including the Date Trimming Settings Printing with Print Order Settings Erasing All Print Orders CARD OPERATIONS PRINT ORD. ALL ERASE 3.Select [PRINT ORD. ALL ERASE] Printing PRINT TransferringConnecting to a PCVideo Recordings to a Computer Connection Diagram Using a USB cable Using an IEEE1394 (DV) cable Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer (Direct Transfer) Transferring Images 1.Turn the SET dial to select a setting option 2.Press the button 3.Select the image you wish to transfer with the CARD+/– button 4.Press the button Page Selecting Images for Transfer (Transfer Order) TRANSFER ORDER 3.Select [TRANSFER ORDER] followed by [ON] and press the SET dial CARD OPERATIONSTRANSFER ORDER 3.Press the MENU button and select [CARD OPERATIONS]. Select Using the NETWORK Mode (DV Messenger Version 2) Troubleshooting Tape operation-Recording Tape operation-Playback Memory Card Operation Printing Editing Condensation Condensation may form in the following cases: How to avoid condensation: When condensation is detected: Resuming use: List of Messages Direct Print Related Messages Page Handling Precautions About the battery terminal cover Cassette Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Memory Card Lithium Button Battery Built-inRechargeable Lithium Battery Recycling the Built-inRechargeable Lithium Battery Cleaning the Video Heads Maintenance/Others System Diagram Optional Accessories WD-H34 Wide-converter FS-34UFilter Set SA-1Adapter Bracket VL-10LiBattery Video Light WS-20Wrist Strap Shoulder Strap SC-1000/SC-2000Soft Carrying Case SC-A50Soft Carrying Case Specifications CA-570Compact Power Adapter BP-308Battery Pack SDC-16MSD Memory Card Product Codes Index Page CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES CANADA