Introduction
6
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Important Usage Instructions ................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS ................................3
Reference Guide....................................5
Thank you for Choosing a Canon ........8
Introducing the OPTURA200 MC ..........9
Finding Your Way Around
the OPTURA200 MC ......................10
Preparations
Powering Your Camcorder ..................13
Loading a Cassette..............................18
Basic Recording
Basic Recording ..................................20
Zooming ............................................25
Using the LCD Screen..........................27
Tips for Making Better Videos ............30
Basic Playback
Playing Back a Tape ............................32
Connections for Playback on a
TV Screen ......................................36
General
Searching and Reviewing While
Recording ......................................39
Using the Menus ................................40
Using the Wireless Controller ..............50
Recording
Setting the Date and Time ..................53
Recording Still Images onto a Tape ......56
Using the Built-in flash ........................58
Turning the Image Stabilizer Off ..........60
Using the Various Recording
Programs ........................................61
Using Digital Effects ............................65
Using the Multi-Image Screen ............71
Audio Recording ................................73
Setting the Self-Timer..........................75
Manual Adjustments
Adjusting Exposure Manually ..............77
Setting the Shutter Speed ..................79
Adjusting Focus Manually....................81
Setting the White Balance ..................83
Playback
Enlarging the Image during Playback ..85
Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder
Data (Data Code)............................86
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/
Date Search) ..................................89
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position ....90
Editing to a VCR ................................91
Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital
Video Equipment ............................92
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog
Camcorder (Analog Line-in) ............94
Digitally outputting analog video
and audio signals
(Analog-Digital Converter) ..............96
Recording Over Existing Scenes
(AV Insert Editing) ..........................98
Audio Dubbing ................................101
Setting the Audio Mix ......................104
Connecting to a PC Using a
DV Cable ......................................106
Contents
Introduction
Editing
Using the Full Range of
Features
Mastering the Basics
