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PUB.DIM-392
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER
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Instruction Manual
CANON INC.
CAMESCOPE ET LECTEUR VIDEO NUMERIQUES
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U.S.A. CANON U.S.A., INC. NEW JERSEY OFFICE
100 Jamesburg Road, Jamesburg, NJ 08831 USA
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CANON U.S.A., INC. CHICAGO OFFICE
100 Park Blvd., Itasca, IL 60143 USA
CANON U.S.A., INC. LOS ANGELES OFFICE
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1_OPTURA100 MC_E(02-08) 7/24/01 13:29 Page 2 Important Usage Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE E THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. Digital Video Camcorder, OPTURA100 MC systems Th
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Introduction 1_OPTURA100 MC_E(02-08) 7/24/01 13:29 Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word 10. Power Sources — The CA-560 Compact “product” refers to the Canon Digital Video Power Adapter should be operated only E Camcorder OPTURA100 MC A and all its from the type of power source indicated accessories. on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and home, consult your product dealer or o
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1_OPTURA100 MC_E(02-08) 7/24/01 13:29 Page 4 19. Damage Requiring Service — EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Fig. 1 Disconnect this product from the wall E outlet and all power sources including ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE battery, and refer servicing to qualified GROUND service personnel under the following CLAMP conditions: ANTENNA DISCHARGE a. When the power-supply cord or plug is UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) damaged. ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR
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Introduction 1_OPTURA100 MC_E(02-08) 7/24/01 13:29 Page 5 Contents Using the Built-in Flash ..........................53 Introduction Turning the Image Stabilizer Off ............55 E Important Usage Instructions ....................2 Using the Various Recording IMPORTANT SAFETY Programs..............................................56 INSTRUCTIONS ..................................3 Using Digital Effects................................60 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............7 Using t
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1_OPTURA100 MC_E(02-08) 7/24/01 13:29 Page 6 Contents, cont. Copying Still Images from a Cassette....120 Using a Memory Card E Copying Memory Card Still Images Memory Card Introduction ......................99 to a Cassette ......................................121 Recording Still Images to a Formatting a Memory Card....................122 Memory Card ....................................103 Other Information and Precautions ........123 Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image ...
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Introduction 1_OPTURA100 MC_E(02-08) 7/24/01 13:29 Page 7 Thank you for Choosing a Canon First, we’d like to thank you for Your camcorder is supplied with the purchasing this Canon camcorder. Its following accessories: E advanced technology makes it very WL-D77 Wireless Two AA batteries WL-D74 Wireless Two AA batteries easy to use — you will soon be making Controller Controller high-quality videos which will give you pleasure for years to come. To get the most out of your new camcorder, we re
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1_OPTURA100 MC_E(02-08) 7/24/01 13:29 Page 8 Introducing the OPTURA100 MC Still Photos Mega-pixel CCD E Just press the photo Your camcorder incorporates a 1.33 button to capture still mega-pixel CCD. High-resolution still pictures. You can record images can be recorded to a memory vivid still images onto a card. memory card with the Built-in Flash incorporated mechanical The built-in flash shutter. (Progressive automatically rises up Photo) and fires according to the brightness of the 2.5” LC
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Mastering the Basics E ( S L I U N A 2_OPTURA100 MC_E(09-35) 7/24/01 13:31 Page 9 Finding Your Way Around the OPTURA100 MC E Flash button (p. 53)/ Record review button (p. 36)/ – (play/pause) button REC (record) SEARCH button(p. 36)/ (p. 28) (rewind) button (p. 28)/ – CARD button (p. 107) + REC SEARCH button (p. 36)/ (fast forward) Self-timer button (p. 69)/ REC SEARCH + button (p. 28)/CARD button REC PAUSE (LINE-IN) button (p. 107) (p. 87, 89) CARD Card M
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C A M E R A O OPEN/EJECT OPEN/EJECT F F R E P W L O P A Y ( C A R V D C R 2_OPTURA100 MC_E(09-35) 7/24/01 13:31 Page 10 E Stereo microphone (p. 93) Advanced accessory shoe (p. 71, 72) PHOTO button (p. 51, 103) Viewfinder (p. 126, 132) Viewfinder focusing Zoom controller (p. 24) lever (p. 126) MENU button (p. 38) MIC terminal (p. 67, 93) Selector dial (p. 31, 38) Program selector (p. 56) Grip belt (p. 127) P Program AE Easy P POWER indicator Recording (p. 19) Bottom view Card access POWE
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Mastering the Basics DV IN/OUT CHARGE AV DC IN 9.5V IN/OUT 2_OPTURA100 MC_E(09-35) 7/24/01 13:31 Page 11 Built-in Flash (p. 53) E Lens hood (p. 126) Remote sensor (p. 45) Tally lamp (p. 23) DV IN/OUT terminal (p. 86, 98, 106) CHARGE indicator (p. 13) S-video IN/OUT terminal (p. 32, 88) AV (audio/video) IN/OUT terminal (p. 32, 88) u (LANC) terminal (p. 85) Terminal cover DC IN terminal (p. 12) (phones) terminal (p. 31) Cassette compartment cover (p. 17) Cassette compartment (p. 17)
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C A M E R A O F F R E P W L O A P Y ( V C R 2_OPTURA100 MC_E(09-35) 7/24/01 13:31 Page 12 Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to: E Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack Notes: • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camcorder. • If the adapter is used next to a TV, it may cause bars to appear on the TV — move the adapter away from
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C A M E R A O Mastering the Basics F F R E P W L O A P Y ( V C R 2_OPTURA100 MC_E(09-35) 7/24/01 13:31 Page 13 Attaching and charging the battery packs E CHARGE indicator CHARGE DC IN 9.5V 3 1 2 4 Your battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory. It should have enough power for you to check that your camcorder is working properly. However, you must charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power the camcorder for more than a few minutes. Always turn the camcorder off
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2_OPTURA100 MC_E(09-35) 7/24/01 13:31 Page 14 6. Remove the battery pack after use. • Press the BATT. RELEASE button and remove the battery. E Notes: • Never connect an unspecified product to the camcorder’s DC terminal. Likewise, do not connect the power adapter to an unspecified product. • You can find detailed notes for using the batteries in the “Notes on Using the Batteries” ( 128). These notes include charging and recording times and how to install the backup battery. CA-560 Compact Pow
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Mastering the Basics 2_OPTURA100 MC_E(09-35) 7/24/01 13:31 Page 15 Using the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit (optional) E The Compact Power Adapter CA-560 included with the camcorder can be used along with the CR-560 Kit for 3 different ways to power the camcorder or charge battery packs: 1. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery. 2. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery. 3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household AC outlet. The Cha
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2_OPTURA100 MC_E(09-35) 7/24/01 13:31 Page 16 2. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery. Camcorder + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable → car’s E cigarette lighter To car’s cigarette lighter 3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household AC outlet. 1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Compact Power Adapter CHARGE • Fast charging for the high-capacity BP-522 and BP-535 (both optional). Fifteen minutes of charging gives 60 minutes of recording (using
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PUSH Mastering the Basics 2_OPTURA100 MC_E(09-35) 7/24/01 13:31 Page 17 Loading a Cassette OPEN/EJECT E Only use videocassettes marked with the D logo.* Loading and unloading 1. Make sure that you have attached a power source. 2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT 5 switch (on the bottom of the camcorder) to release the cassette compartment cover. • Pull the cover fully open (while holding the button) and wait a couple of seconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically. • The confirmation bee
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2_OPTURA100 MC_E(09-35) 7/24/01 13:31 Page 18 Protecting tapes from accidental erasure E REC SAVE REC SAVE To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole. (This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF.) If you load this cassette and put the camcorder in record pause mode ( 19), “THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION” is displayed for approx. 4 seconds and then the v mark flashes in the display. If you want to record o
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C C A A M M E E R R A A Mastering the Basics O O F F R R E E F F W W O O P P P P L L C A A A R Y D Y ( ( V V 2_OPTURA100 MC_E(09-35) 7/24/01 13:31 Page 19 Basic Recording 4 1 P E 2 5, 6 Before you start recording Have you completed the following steps? • Attached a power source ( 12). • Removed the lens cap ( 127). • Fasten the grip belt ( 127). • Attach the lens hood ( 126). • Chosen the display: viewfinder ( 126) or LCD screen ( 25). Note: • When you’re using the viewfinder, fully close th
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2_OPTURA100 MC_E(09-35) 7/24/01 13:31 Page 20 3. Load a cassette ( 17). E 4. Slide the program selector to [. • This selects the camcorder’s Easy Recording program. It allows you to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments ( 58). 5. Press and release the start/stop button once to begin recording. • For still image recording to a cassette, see p. 51. • The tally lamp flashes rapidly and REC appears in the display. 6. Press and release the start/stop button again to pause r
