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Canon Optura S1 Using this Manual, Selecting the Operating Modes, Symbols and References Used in this Manual

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Using this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon OPTURA S1. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference.

Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting table ( 125).

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.

Menu item showing at its default position

Button and switches to be operated

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Introduction

Selecting the Operating Modes

The camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the positions of the power and TAPE/ CARD switches.

Operating

Power

TAPE/CARD

Icon

Operation

Modes

Switch

Switch

Display

CAMERA

Recording movies on a

27

tape

PLAY

(TAPE)

Playing movies from a

36

tape

CAMERA

Recording still images or

30

movies on a card

(CARD)

PLAY

Playing movies or viewing

38

images from a card

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Contents

Instruction Manual Manuel d’instruction Manual de Instrucciones English Français Important Usage Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Page Using this Manual Trademark Acknowledgements Table of contents Digital Camera Functions Editing Printing Connecting to a PC Trouble 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 Screen Displays during Playback When playing a tape Tape operation When playing back a still image from a memory card () Step 1: 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 Page Reviewing and Searching when Recording Record Review Press and release the – (record review) button Record Search Press and hold the + button (forward) or – button (reverse) Recording on a Memory Card Page Screen Displays during Still Image Recording Screen Displays during Movie Recording Zooming Digital Zoom CAMERA SETUPD.ZOOM OFF 1.Press the MENU button to open the menu 2.Turn the SET dial to select [CAMERA SETUP] and press the SET dial Tips for Better Recording Holding the Camcorder For More Stability Lighting Playing Back 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 Program AE (44) Shutter-PriorityAE (45) Aperture-PriorityAE (46) Selecting the Recording Program Turn the mode dial to switch between the recording categories 1.Press the FUNC. Button 2.Press the SET dial to change the program 3.Turn the SET dial to select the program desired and press the SET dial Page Using the Program AE Mode Using the Shutter-PriorityAE Mode Using the Aperture-PriorityAE Mode Adjusting the Exposure Manually Adjusting the Focus Manually Using the Mini Video Light Using the Self-Timer Changing the Settings with the FUNC. Button List of Menu Items (FUNC.) Setting the White Balance 5.Press the FUNC. button Selecting an Image Effect Using Digital Effects Faders (58) Effects Multi-ImageScreen (60) Card Mix (61) The availability of the various Digital Effects depends on the operation Selecting a Fader D.EFFECT OFF 1.Press the FUNC. button 2.Select the digital effect symbol followed by [ FADER] 6. Fade in: Press the start/stop button in record pause Fade out: Press the start/stop button in record 6. Fade in: Press the /button in playback pause mode Fade out: Press the /button in playback mode Selecting an Effect Using the Multi-ImageScreen 2.Select the digital effects symbol followed by [ MULTI-IMAGESCREEN] 3. Select [S.SPEED] and select the transition speed 4.Select [S.SPLIT] and select the number of sequences 5.Select [SET] and press the FUNC. button Card Chroma Key (CARD CHROMA) Card Luminance Key (CARD LUMI.) Camera Chroma Key (CAM. CHROMA) Card Animation (C. ANIMATION) Selecting the Card Mix Effect 1.Upload a sample image from the supplied disk to the memory card 2.Set the mode dial to a mode other than 3.Press the FUNC. button 4.Select the digital effects symbol followed by [CARD MIX] Changing the Settings with the MENU Button List of Menu Items (MENU) CARD OPERATIONS (* from the index screen) 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 Selecting the Image Quality/Size Selecting the Still Image Size and Quality L 1632x1224/FINE 2.Select the still image size/quality symbol 3.Select the still image size 4.Select the still image quality Simultaneous Recording on the Tape and Memory Card Using the Flash Page Selecting the Metering Method Changing the Focusing Method Selecting the Drive Mode Continuous Shooting/High-SpeedContinuous Shooting Press and hold the PHOTO button fully Auto Exposure Bracketing 1.Press the PHOTO button halfway 2.Press the PHOTO button fully Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) 8.Press the FUNC. button after the last image Playing Back/Searching Images Protecting Images Erasing Images Formatting a Memory Card Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device Page Analog Line-inRecording 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 5.Press the PHOTO button halfway when the scene you wish to record appears DV Dubbing 2.Selecting the still image quality: 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 5.Press the PHOTO button fully 4.Press the start/stop button when the scene you wish to record appears Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-DigitalConverter) Turning On the Analog-DigitalConverter VCR SETUPAV DV OFF 1.Press the MENU button and select [VCR SETUP] 3.Select [AVDV] and set it to [ON] 4.Press the MENU button Audio Dubbing Page Playing Back the Added Sound AUDIO SETUP12bit AUDIO STEREO1 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 +/– button 2.Press the (print/share) button Printing after Selecting the Print Settings 1. Press the SET dial 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 OPERATIONSPRINT ORD. ALL ERASE 2.Select [PRINT ORD. ALL ERASE] Printing PRINT Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer Page Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer Transferring Images 1.Turn the SET dial to select the transfer method 2.Press the button 3.Select the image you wish to transfer with the +/– button 4.Press the button Page Selecting Images for Transfer (Transfer Order) TRANSFER ORDER 2.Select [TRANSFER ORDER] followed by [ON] and press the SET dial CARD OPERATIONSTRANSFER ORDER 2.Press the MENU button and select [CARD OPERATIONS]. Select Using the DV Messenger Version Troubleshooting Recording on the Tape Playback of the Tape 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 2. Remove the battery Cleaning the Video Heads Maintenance/Others Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources Playback on a TV Screen System Diagram Optional Accessories FS-H27UFilter Set Shoulder Strap WS-20Wrist Strap SC-2000Soft Carrying Case Specifications CA-570Compact Power Adapter BP-208Battery Pack miniSD Card Product Codes Index Page CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES CANADA