background image

U.S.A. 

CANON U.S.A., INC. NEW JERSEY OFFICE

100 Jamesburg Road, Jamesburg, NJ 08831 USA

CANON U.S.A., INC. CHICAGO OFFICE

100 Park Blvd., Itasca, IL 60143 USA

CANON U.S.A., INC. LOS ANGELES OFFICE

15955 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA

CANON U.S.A., INC. HONOLULU OFFICE

210 Ward Avenue, Suite 200, Honolulu, HI 96814 USA

If you have any questions, call the Canon U.S.A. Information
Center toll-free at 1-800-828-4040 (U.S.A. only).

CANADA

CANON CANADA INC. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1P7

CANON CANADA INC. CALGARY

2828, 16th Street, N.E. Calgary, Alberta T2E 7K7

CANON CANADA INC. MONTREAL

5990 Côte de Liesse, Quebec H4T 1V7

If you have any questions, call the Canon Canada Information
Center toll-free at 1-800-828-4040. (Canada only)

Si vous avez des questions, veuillez téléphoner sans frais au
Canada 1-800-828-4040. (Canada seulement)

MEXICO

CANON MEXICANA, S. DE R.L. DE C.V.

Periferico Sur No. 4124 Col. Ex-Rancho de Anzaldo C.P. 01900 
México, D.F., México

CENTRO Y
SURAMÉRICA

CANON LATIN AMERICA, INC.

6505 Blue Lagoon Drive Suite 325 Miami FL 33126 USA

ASIA

CANON HONGKONG COMPANY LTD.

9/F, The Hong Kong Club Building, 3A Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong

PUB.DIM-404

© CANON INC. 2001

0800A/AB3.5

DY8-9120-297-000

PRINTED IN JAPAN

IMPRIME AU JAPON

IMPRESO EN JAPÓN

CANON INC.

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER

Instruction Manual

CAMESCOPE ET LECTEUR VIDEO NUMERIQUES

Mode d’emploi

VIDEOCAMARA Y GRABADORA DIGITAL

Manual de Instrucciones

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

Mini

Digital
Video
Cassette

NTSC

E

F

Es

Printed on 100% reused paper.

Document réalisé avec du papier recyclé à 100%.

El papel aqui utilizado es 100% reciclado.

This instruction book explains the use of the ELURA10 and ELURA20 MC camcorders. The only 
difference between these models is that the ELURA20 MC includes a Memory Card function.
Please note that illustrations in this instruction book refer mainly to the ELURA10 model.

Ce mode d’emploi explique l’utilisation des camescopes ELURA10 et ELURA20 MC. L’unique 
différence entre ces deux modèles réside dans le fait que le modèle ELURA20 MC possède une
carte de mémoire. Veuillez noter que des illustrations de ce mode d’emploi renvoient 
essentiellement au modèle ELURA10.

Este manual de instrucciones explica el uso de las videocámaras ELURA10 y ELURA20 MC. La
única diferencia entre estos dos modelos radica en que la ELURA20 MC incluye una función de 
tarjeta de memoria. Por favor tenga en cuanta que las instrucciones de este manual de 
instrucciones corresponden principalmente al modelo ELURA10.

DIM-404

DIM-404

Summary of Contents for ELURA10 A

Page 1: ...UB DIM 404 CANON INC 2001 0800A AB3 5 DY8 9120 297 000 PRINTED IN JAPAN IMPRIME AU JAPON IMPRESO EN JAP N CANON INC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER Instruction Manual CAMESCOPE ET LECTEUR VIDEO NUMERIQUES Mod...

Page 2: ...er or an experienced radio TV technician for help The cable STV 250N with the ferrite core provided with the digital video camcorder must be used with this equipment in order to comply with class B li...

Page 3: ...n surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 10 Power Sources The CA 400 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label...

Page 4: ...objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions Adjust only those cont...

Page 5: ...Returning to a Pre Marked Position 79 Editing to a VCR 80 Dubbing to from a Cassette with Digital Video Equipment 81 Recording from a VCR TV or Analog Camcorder Analog Line in 83 Recording Over Existi...

Page 6: ...page numbers Functions that can be operated from the body of the camera Functions that can be operated from the wireless controller Supplementary notes for camcorder operation Operation confirmation...

Page 7: ...de angle to 10 telephoto with unparalleled optical quality The digital zoom magnifies this up to 40 for even more dramatic results PCM Digital Sound Memory Card ELURA20 MC only Record manage and store...

Page 8: ...n p 25 MIX SLIDE SHOW button ELURA20 MC only p 103 BATT battery release button p 11 A V audio video IN OUT terminal p 31 83 DV IN OUT terminal p 81 85 101 Power source attachment unit p 11 REC record...

Page 9: ...OFF MOVIE CARD PLAY VCR OFF MOVIE P SCAN CARD REC Viewfinder p 121 126 Program selector p 53 Stereo microphone p 88 POWER dial lock lever p 20 POWER dial p 16 35 Speaker p 28 Finder release button p 1...

Page 10: ...p 27 START STOP button p 17 MENU button p 36 TV SCREEN button p 137 SELF TIMER button p 67 DATA CODE button p 75 REC PAUSE button p 81 83 ZERO SET MEMORY button p 79 CARD buttons p 102 ELURA20 MC only...

Page 11: ...utlet 1 2 4 3 Use the power adapter to provide your camera with instant power from an AC outlet Always turn the camera off before connecting removing the power source 1 Insert the DC coupler s termina...

Page 12: ...mean that the battery pack is less than 50 charged Double flashes mean that it is between 50 and 75 charged Triple flashes mean that it is more than 75 charged The indicator glows steadily when the ba...

Page 13: ...e charging and recording times and how to install the backup battery Specifications Power supply 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 40 W Rated output Adapter mode 7 2 V 2 0 A DC Charger mode 8 4...

Page 14: ...compartment until it clicks and wait for it to close 5 Click the cover back into place D is a trade mark After loading a cassette use record search 52 to find the point where you want to start record...

Page 15: ...AVE REC SAVE REC Cassette memory You are unable to use the cassette memory function with this camcorder To protect the tape heads transfer cassettes directly from the tape case to the camcorder do not...

Page 16: ...e and time display 46 3 1 4 5 P OFF POWER V C R P SCAN MOVIE Before you start recording To record 1 Press the button next to the POWER dial and hold turn the POWER dial to MOVIE The camera automatical...

Page 17: ...ped Replace the lens cap Return the viewfinder to its retracted position Return the LCD screen flush to the camera body Unload the cassette Turn the POWER dial to OFF Disconnect the power source To ch...

Page 18: ...ying back on this camcorder A tape recorded in LP or LP mode on this camcorder may produce the mosaic like noise and the sound may become distorted when playing back on other digital equipment To chan...

Page 19: ...order modifies the image for appropriate recording in that mode You might not be able to do DV dubbing correctly with the camcorder set to SP or LP mode To switch 16 9 to ON open the menu and select C...

Page 20: ...pe BEEP ON SYSTEM 35 To turn the beep off open the menu and select SYSTEM Then select BEEP set it to OFF and close the menu About the POWER dial lock lever The POWER dial lock lever has been preset to...

Page 21: ...ing Move the control slightly to zoom slowly Move it farther to zoom more quickly The farther you move the zoom control the faster the zoom speed The T and W buttons on the wireless controller adjust...

Page 22: ...LCD screen automatically switches off and the viewfinder switches back on Open the LCD screen You can choose the angle of the screen that suits you best by opening and rotating the screen also you ca...

Page 23: ...Adjusting the LCD screen below Adjusting the LCD screen You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen Open the menu and select DISP SET UP from the menu Then select BRIGHTNESS adjust the level with...

Page 24: ...ecording The viewfinder is also activated when the panel is in this position Extend the viewfinder You can choose the display style reversed mirror on or not mirror off The recording itself is unaffec...

Page 25: ...ng make sure that you slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole the switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF 1 Attach a power source and turn the POWER dial to VCR The powe...

Page 26: ...ast forward playback To play back the recording at about 9 5 times normal speed press and hold the 1 fast forward button during normal playback or press and hold the 1 fast forward button during norma...

Page 27: ...bout 1 5 normal speed press the 4a button and then the SLOW M button during normal playback Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback The camera automatically returns to 1 reverse playback...

Page 28: ...or CAMERA mode The volume level is the same regardless of mode Use the DU 300 Docking Unit to connect the headphones p 65 The levels you adjust for the built in speaker and headphones are memorized se...

Page 29: ...microphone headphone S video and LANC u terminals Connect it to the base of the ELURA10 ELURA20 MC via the docking unit attachment terminal Attaching the DU 300 Docking Unit 1 Make sure that the ELUR...

Page 30: ...TV or VCR has an S S1 video input terminal For higher picture quality we recommend playing back recordings on a TV with an S S1 terminal If you connect the camera to a TV with an S1 terminal or the Vi...

Page 31: ...recordings made in the 16 9 mode for wide screen TVs will automatically play back in wide screen mode on the TV screen If your TV or VCR has audio video input terminals VIDEO INPUT AUDIO L R Connect...

Page 32: ...t taking your eye off the action When holding the camera be sure to avoid touching the lens and the microphone To prevent any unwanted movement you can mount the camera on a tripod or any flat surface...

Page 33: ...re angle should have a definite purpose Avoid unnecessary or half hearted movements Use pans to record a landscape or follow a moving subject Decide the area you want to cover and stand facing the end...

Page 34: ...e menu and select CAM SET UP Then select IMAGE S set it to OFF and close the menu The i mark disappears from the display when the stabilizer is off The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the p...

Page 35: ...SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE D EFFECTS VCR SET UP CARD SET UP CARD OPER DISP SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 2 C REC MENU ELURA20 MC only CARD R E C C REC MENU SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE D EFFECTS CAM SET UP CARD SET UP DISP...

Page 36: ...SELECT dial and move the arrow to b RETURN 10 Press the SELECT dial in to select You return to the main menu 11 Press the MENU button The main menu disappears Pressing the MENU button at any time clos...

Page 37: ...Close main menu 1 Digital effects submenu q Digital effects select 61 w Fader 61 e Effect 62 r Multi image screen speed 63 t Multi image screen split 63 y Return 2 Card mix submenu ELURA20 MC only u...

Page 38: ...0 2 SYSTEM SEL SETSET MENUCLOSE WL REMOTE 1 TALLY LAMP ON BEEP ON T ZONE DST D TIME SET RETURN 4 6 8 9 5 7 4 VCR set up submenu 5 Record mode 18 6 Wind screen 66 7 Audio mode 65 8 Return 5 Display se...

Page 39: ...1 Digital effects submenu q Digital effects select 61 w Fader 61 e Effect 62 r Multi image screen speed 63 t Multi image screen split 63 y Return 2 VCR set up submenu u Record mode 18 i Output channel...

Page 40: ...URN 1 3 5 2 4 6 5 Display set up submenu 8 Brightness 23 9 Displays 137 0 6 second auto date 77 1 Data code 76 2 Date time select 75 3 Return 6 System submenu 4 Wireless controller 44 5 Tally lamp 45...

Page 41: ...ile numbers 97 3 Shutter sound 97 4 Return 4 Display set up submenu 5 Brightness 23 6 Mirror mode 24 7 TV screen 137 8 Date time display 48 9 Return 5 System submenu 0 Wireless controller 44 1 Beep 20...

Page 42: ...Return 3 Display set up submenu 1 Brightness 23 2 Displays 137 3 Date time select 75 4 Return 4 System submenu 5 Wireless controller 44 6 Tally lamp 45 7 Beep 20 8 Return CARD OPER SEL SETSET MENUCLOS...

Page 43: ...t memory 79 Audio mix 91 A V insert 85 Audio dubbing 88 Insert two AA batteries following the and markings Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the batteries Inserting batteries When using the wi...

Page 44: ...lect SYSTEM Then select WL REMOTE set it to A 1 or A 2 and close the menu The selected mode will appear on the display for 4 seconds on the wireless controller Press and hold the REMOTE SET button on...

Page 45: ...set to also appears for 4 seconds when you turn the power on Turning off the tally lamp The tally lamp lets you know that the camera is recording receiving signals from the wireless controller or coun...

Page 46: ...ime zone daylight saving time 1 Open the menu and select SYSTEM 2 Select T ZONE DST The time zone display appears on the screen Your camcorder s time zone is factory preset to New York If you are at a...

Page 47: ...ime zone No After you have selected your time zone and set the date and time when you travel to another time zone there is no need to reset the date and time Just set the time zone to your destination...

Page 48: ...ou leave the menu and the clock starts If you press the SELECT dial in after setting the minutes you can set the date and time again from the start Setting the clock D TIME SET JAN 1 2001 12 00 AM SYS...

Page 49: ...you plan on copying still images to a memory card later we recommend recording in Progressive Scan Mode 1 Set the POWER dial lock lever to the 22 position 2 Turn the POWER dial to P SCAN The power in...

Page 50: ...on fully down and the still picture will be taken immediately The camcorder takes the image immediately and then records the photo to the tape for approximately 6 seconds 8 seconds in SP or LP recordi...

Page 51: ...camera also records the sound and the display shows the still picture A counter display appears and counts up as the camcorder records the picture F disappears from the display The camera returns to...

Page 52: ...de Noise may appear on the screen when you play the tape backwards REC SEARCH When the camera is in record pause mode you can use record search to play the tape forwards or backwards to find the point...

Page 53: ...For normal shooting conditions slide the program selector to Q program AE mode Open the program menu and select AUTO 54 For various other recording conditions the camera has 5 more specialized AE aut...

Page 54: ...ecording program appears constantly on the left of the display with the exception of Auto which is displayed and then disappears after 4 seconds Avoid changing programs during recording as the brightn...

Page 55: ...objects to shudder PORTRAIT The simplest way to use the camera is with the program selector set to the position The camera will take care of focus exposure and other adjustments leaving you free to po...

Page 56: ...e is automatically adjusted for glare free recordings of subjects lit by a concentrated light source SAND SNOW SPOTLIGHT Low Light This program allows you to record in dimly lit places It is generally...

Page 57: ...de to or from black 59 Fade Trigger Wipe Scroll Mosaic Fade Effects Add flavor to your recordings 60 Art Black and White Sepia Mosaic Multi image Screen Divides the display to show 4 9 or 16 still pho...

Page 58: ...erated during VCR mode are not recorded onto the original tape Digital effects can be added to another tape when dubbing using the A V out terminal VCR mode but not the DV out terminal You cannot oper...

Page 59: ...cording the scene gradually fades in from a black screen When you stop recording it gradually fades out Mosaic Fade M FADE Blurs the image by enlarging the size of some pixels The image appears as inc...

Page 60: ...d White BLK WHT Makes the image black and white Adds a paint like effect called solarization to the image Art ART Sepia SEPIA Mosaic MOSAIC Makes a monochrome image with a brownish tint Blurs the imag...

Page 61: ...ector is set to Q 1 Open the menu and select D EFFECTS 2 Select D E SELECT 3 Select FADER You return to the D EFFECTS submenu 4 Select FADER again the name of the previously selected fader also appear...

Page 62: ...enu 6 Close the menu The menu disappears and the name of your selected setting flashes in the display 7 If you re in VCR mode press the e play button 8 Press the D EFFECTS ON OFF button The name of yo...

Page 63: ...FECTS submenu 4 Select M S SPEED MANUAL FAST MODERATE and SLOW settings appear 5 Select the desired setting 6 Select M S SPLIT 4 9 16 settings appear 7 Select the desired setting Select multi image sc...

Page 64: ...If you re in MOVIE or P SCAN push the start stop button to begin recording The multi image screen is recorded to the tape ELURA20 MC only If you re in CARD REC mode press the PHOTO button to record th...

Page 65: ...can record sound on a tape in two audio modes 16 bit and 12 bit The 16 bit mode produces the higher sound quality slightly superior to CD while the 12 bit mode records on two channels stereo 1 leavin...

Page 66: ...m interfering with the sound track of a tape As a rule use the wind screen when recording outdoors Make sure it s off when recording indoors where there is no wind to affect your recording WIND SCREEN...

Page 67: ...in the display e g 5 SEC SELF T disappears from the display when recording begins The tally lamp starts flashing 3 Press the start stop button to end recording 2 Press a PHOTO button on the camera bod...

Page 68: ...tly recording image appears after recording to a memory card If you have the beep turned on it sounds each time the tally lamp flashes before recording To cancel the self timer before the countdown ha...

Page 69: ...CK 0 E L OCK 10 E L OCK 0 E L OCK 10 EXP When you are recording in situations where the lighting may change suddenly you can lock the exposure at the current level in order to control the brightness o...

Page 70: ...35 Set the shutter speed manually to take stable shots of quickly moving subjects You cannot adjust the exposure without the e mark before E LOCK in the display Push the EXP button so that e appears...

Page 71: ...and select the 1 100 shutter speed Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds When shooting with a shutter speed of 1 1000 or higher do not shoot the sun directly Recommended shutter speeds whe...

Page 72: ...utofocus Press the FOCUS button to turn off autofocus The focus remains locked at the point set by autofocus eM FOCUS appears in the display You can now adjust the focus manually with the SELECT dial...

Page 73: ...ve finished setting the white balance The W display flashes then remains lit Depending on the light source the flashing may at times continue The result will remain better than with the auto setting a...

Page 74: ...nd lighting conditions change reset the white balance Try to record with light from a single source Correct white balance cannot be obtained for two types of lighting at once You cannot set the white...

Page 75: ...ce more to hide it The data code contains the date and time the recording was made Cassette data codes can also display camera data shutter speed and exposure settings ELURA20 MC only Only the date an...

Page 76: ...2000 Date Time Camera data Date Time Camera data Time Date Time Date DATA CODE D TIME SEL cassette only The data code will read in the following situations During playback of a blank section of tape I...

Page 77: ...ds when you start playback and have the data code turned off The 6 second auto date will adjust for any time zone changes you have indicated To turn the 6 second auto date on open the menu and select...

Page 78: ...times e g press the button 5 times to move forward 5 still pictures or days PHOTO SEARCH DATE SEARCH appears in the middle of the display alongside the or mark and number to search through Press 3 sto...

Page 79: ...position RTN1 or RTN appears in the display The tape counter with indication disappears from the display and the time code reappears The zero set memory may not function correctly where there is a bre...

Page 80: ...or combine different shots to create your own video productions 1 Connect the camera to the VCR See Connections for Playback on a TV Screen on p 29 2 Prepare the TV and VCR Turn on the TV and set the...

Page 81: ...from the VCR the images recorded on the tape may also be anomalous although it may not appear so on the TV image or not recorded at all You are unable to dub tapes recorded with the copyright protecti...

Page 82: ...section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode 2 Press the camera s REC PAUSE button The camera enters record pause mode 3 Start playback on the other digital device while you monitor the...

Page 83: ...corded at all or COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED may appear in the display You are unable to dub tapes recorded with the copyright protective signal 1 Connect the camcorder to the VCR 2 Prepare...

Page 84: ...put terminals The camera enters record pause mode 3 Start playback on the other device or turn on the TV to see the desired program while you monitor the picture 4 Press the pause button Recording sta...

Page 85: ...ith the new video and audio REW PLAY FF SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB STOP A V INSERT PAUSE SLOW 2 REMOTE The video and audio of the new scene replace that of the old The playback tape Befor...

Page 86: ...in the recording mode you may not be able to insert A V correctly You cannot insert A V in the following cases The playback tape has been poorly recorded During special playback fast forward playback...

Page 87: ...INSERT and 2a appear in the display 4 Play back the cassette in the VCR 5 To start inserting press the PAUSE button on the camera 2a changes to 2 6 To stop inserting press the STOP button on the came...

Page 88: ...d we recommend dubbing your original tape onto a blank tape using the ELURA10 ELURA20 MC s analog line in function then dubbing audio onto the new tape Make absolutely sure to set the audio mode of th...

Page 89: ...SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB STOP A V INSERT PAUSE SLOW 2 OFF POWER VCR P S C A N M O V I E REMOTE Do not connect disconnect any cables to from the camera when dubbing audio or preparing to dub au...

Page 90: ...amera returns to stop mode You can also set zero set memory 79 at the place you want to stop audio dubbing then every time you return to that position audio dubbing will cancel If instead of pressing...

Page 91: ...Press AUDIO MONITOR on the wireless controller Starting with the last selected setting 4 settings appear as you push the button STEREO1 for just stereo 1 STEREO2 for just stereo 2 MIX FIXED for an eq...

Page 92: ...o 2 Open the menu and select VCR SET UP Then select OUTPUT CH set it to the desired setting and close the menu Refer to the following list Selecting audio output channels Tape recorded on multiple cha...

Page 93: ...ted it is recommended that you power your camcorder from a household power socket using the power adapter Turn off the power of both the camcorder and the PC before connecting Optional software necess...

Page 94: ...memory card such as the various recording programs 53 self timer 67 shutter speed 70 white balance 73 and other manual adjustments Available functions are marked with a or icon 2 While the camera is r...

Page 95: ...he memory card 1 Turn the POWER dial to OFF 2 Slide the memory card compartment cover in the direction of the arrow and open 3 Insert straight or remove the memory card Push the memory card all the wa...

Page 96: ...e sample images already recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card are included in the total number The number of images that can still be recorded on a memory card may sometimes decrease by 2 images at...

Page 97: ...CARD SET UP Then select FILE NOS set it to RESET and close the menu Turning the shutter sound off Makes the sound of a shutter being released when a still image is recorded to a memory card SHTR SOUND...

Page 98: ...h is set to allow recording Make sure a memory card that has enough memory available is inserted into the camera 1 Set the POWER dial lock lever to the 22 position 2 Press the button next to the POWER...

Page 99: ...lay and is recorded to the memory card While the camera is recording the still image RECORDING TO CARD flashes and appears red in the display It appears white when in mirror mode and on the screen of...

Page 100: ...he cassette 1 Play back the cassette 2 When the image you want to record appears in the display press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it The tape is set to playback pause mode and the number of...

Page 101: ...Record images input through the DV in terminal onto the memory card as still images The still image s data code will show the date and time it was originally recorded Preparations 1 Start playback on...

Page 102: ...ntly been enhanced on a PC Still images whose image file names have been changed on a PC There are 3 ways to view still images Single image Slide show One after the other automatically in order of rec...

Page 103: ...ay press the SLIDE SHOW button The images play back one after another To stop the slide show press the SLIDE SHOW button The slide show starts or stops each time you press the SLIDE SHOW button 2 Inde...

Page 104: ...SD Memory Card are already protected There are 3 ways to protect a still image including the ways to cancel the setting 1 CARD PHOTO REVIEW menu 105 2 File Operation menu 106 3 Card Operations submen...

Page 105: ...ppears 2 Select IMAGE ERASE and press the SELECT dial in ERASE THIS IMAGE NO YES appears in the display 3 Select YES and press the SELECT dial in The image is erased To erase an image To protect an im...

Page 106: ...and press the SELECT dial in disappears and now you can erase this image 2 Select PRINT MARK and press the SELECT dial in The print mark appears on the image Press the SELECT dial again to cancel it...

Page 107: ...ges recorded on it is inserted into the camera 1 With an image in the display press the INDEX SCREEN button Up to 6 images appear in the display Move the mark to the image that you want to protect Ind...

Page 108: ...ry card that has images recorded on it has been inserted into the camera 1 With an image in the display press the INDEX SCREEN button Up to 6 images appear in the display Move the mark to the image th...

Page 109: ...into the camera 1 With an image in the display open the menu and select CARD OPER 2 Select PRINT MARKS ALL ERASE ERASE ALL PRINT MARKS YES NO appears in the display 3 Select YES and press the SELECT...

Page 110: ...s the display If you use the index screen press the INDEX SCREEN button after selecting the image The image you selected fills the whole display 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 3 Select IMAGE ERA...

Page 111: ...s appear To cancel erasing select CANCEL and close the menu 3 Select ALL ERASE ALL IMAGES EXCEPT FOR IMAGES NO YES appears in the display 4 Select YES and press the SELECT dial in All images except th...

Page 112: ...mages The currently recording image appears in place of the blue area of a prerecorded still image such as a picture frame When recording your own still image for overlapping make sure to record the a...

Page 113: ...mix level in the blue area CARD CARD Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it and a cassette have been inserted into the camera Make sure the program selector is set to Q 1 Open the men...

Page 114: ...and stop recording The combined images are recorded onto the cassette 1 Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it F flashes white in the display as the camera adjusts the focus and it is displa...

Page 115: ...ges on the cassette after that point will be copied onto the memory card If you want to copy all the images on a cassette rewind the cassette to the beginning 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 3 Se...

Page 116: ...images on the memory card select the first image 3 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 4 Select COPY CANCEL and EXECUTE settings appear 5 Select EXECUTE Select CANCEL to stop copying Cassette and card...

Page 117: ...en formatting recorded memory cards All images will be permanently erased If you use memory cards other than the supplied one make sure to format them with the camera not a PC or other device Make sur...

Page 118: ...ory Card they can be downloaded from the following home page http www canondv com You will need a PC Card Adapter or Card Reader to be able to download to a memory card If you purchase additional memo...

Page 119: ...t touch the memory card s terminals or let dust or dirt come in contact with the terminals Store and carry memory cards in their case to protect the terminal area There is only one correct way to inse...

Page 120: ...g Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted Subject to change without notice PhotoEssentials Royalty Free Stock Photography The PhotoEssentials suite of royalty free images...

Page 121: ...h the viewfinder make sure the LCD panel is either turned so that the subject can monitor viewing or totally closed with the screen facing inwards Adjust the viewfinder Prepare the lens cap Attach the...

Page 122: ...K appears in the display for 4 seconds when the power is completely exhausted The empty battery mark then appears and starts to flash The power indicator light also flashes The indicator is not consta...

Page 123: ...ry pack is not being used Storing the battery pack If you do not use a battery pack for a period of more than a few months any remaining charge may cause damage to the battery pack and reduce usage ti...

Page 124: ...cally If necessary close it to give yourself more room to install the backup battery Insert the CR1616 lithium battery as far as it will go with the side facing outwards Make sure the cassette compart...

Page 125: ...ields Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation They may cause picture interference or permanently damage the cam...

Page 126: ...mal Camera body and lens Use a soft dry cloth to clean the camera body or lens Never use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner Video heads When mosaic like noise appears...

Page 127: ...hough you can always play back your recordings on the LCD screen your camera can only be connected to TVs which use its NTSC system This TV system is used in the following countries American Samoa Bah...

Page 128: ...ed for approximately four seconds Then the power indicator flashes and the h mark flashes in the display If there is a cassette in the camera it stops automatically and REMOVE THE CASSETTE is displaye...

Page 129: ...is not set to the appropriate mode 16 98 You are attempting to play back or record copyright protected material 82 The video heads are badly contaminated 126 The camera is on manual focus 72 The view...

Page 130: ...flective surfaces e g shiny car surfaces Night scenes Fast moving objects Slanted subjects Dark subjects Recording Playback Contd Cause and or what to do about it There are a number of restrictions on...

Page 131: ...serting again Turn the camcorder s power off and back on again and remove and reinsert the card If the mark continues to flash format the memory card The POWER dial is not set to CARD REC or CARD PLAY...

Page 132: ...Problem The wireless controller doesn t work The power indicator is flashing The camera malfunctions The DV cable is connected correctly but there s nothing in the display The camera becomes warm dur...

Page 133: ...ultiMediaCard Card Reader CB 400 Car Battery Adapter BP 406 BP 412 and BP 422 Battery Packs DC 400 DC Coupler CA 400 Compact Power Adapter TV VCR SC 1000 Soft Carrying Case S 150 S video Cable DU 300...

Page 134: ...ly It can then be connected directly to the ELURA10 ELURA20 MC to give twice the playback time It can also make use of the higher performance battery pack BP 945 to give up to 11 hours 40 min recordin...

Page 135: ...rger Holder optional Zoom Remote Controller ZR 1000 When this product is plugged into the LANC m terminal of a Canon camcorder it is possible to control functions such as the start and stop of recordi...

Page 136: ...67A002AA D82 0590 000 Lens cap D52 0130 000 Optional accessories CB 400 Car Battery Adapter 6501A005AA D85 1260 201 BP 412 Battery Pack 7232A002AA BP 422 Battery Pack 6499A002AA D85 1290 201 CH 910 Du...

Page 137: ...can turn off the displays to give you a clear screen for playback To turn the displays off open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select DISPLAYS set it to OFF and close the menu If you turn the di...

Page 138: ...E SEARCH PHOTO SEARCH REW FF RTN RTN STOP END 5m i n EJECT Shows how much battery power remains 122 The battery pack is exhausted 122 No cassette is loaded or it is set for erasure prevention 14 15 Re...

Page 139: ...001 16b i t M 0 00 00 10s e c SELF T T W T W T W CAM MENU SEL SE MENUC D EFFECTS CARD MIX CAM SET UP VCR SET UP DISP SET UP SYSTEM RETURN Zoom display 21 Optical zoom Optical plus 40 digital zoom Zoom...

Page 140: ...ed 70 White balance is 73 Set W Indoor T Outdoor U The 16 9 mode the display flashes when the effect is being selected and appears steadily when it is activated 19 Digital effects The display flashes...

Page 141: ...tion including hour minute second and frame number on a special data code area on the tape itself It is reset automatically when a new tape is loaded In camera mode the frame number doesn t appear in...

Page 142: ...E CHECK THE CASSETTE AUDIO MODE CHECK THE CASSETTE BLANK COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED Appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time zone date and time 46 Appears when the ba...

Page 143: ...the camcorder 95 There are no images recorded on the memory card You are using an SD Memory Card and it is set for erasure pre vention Change the position of the protect switch Appears when you press...

Page 144: ...Low light program Recommended illumination More than 100 lx Filter diameter 27 mm Viewfinder 0 44 in TFT color LCD approx 113 000 pixels LCD screen 2 5 in measured diagonally TFT color approx 200 000...

Page 145: ...0 C Battery capacity 680 mAh Dimensions 17 8 23 8 3 8 in 49 60 11 mm Weight 21 2 oz 70 g Attach the DU 300 Docking Unit Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted Subject to c...

Page 146: ...the Camera 126 Clock 48 Combining Images 112 Condensation 128 Connecting to a PC 93 Connection to TV or VCR 29 Copying from Cassette to Memory Card 115 Copying from Memory Card to Cassette 116 Data C...

Page 147: ...Image Screen 63 Optional Accessories 134 Pause Record 16 Photo Search 78 Playback 25 Playback Connection 29 Playback Pause 26 Portrait 55 Power Adapter 11 13 Powering Your Camcorder 11 Pre Marked Posi...

Page 148: ...6 S video 30 System Diagram 133 Tally Lamp 45 Tape Protection 15 Telephoto 21 Temperature 124 126 Time Code 141 Time Zone 46 Tips for Making Better Videos 32 Tripod 32 Troubleshooting 129 TV 29 137 Us...

Page 149: ...SET UP VCR SET UP SYSTEM DISP SET UP CARD MIX CARD OPER CARD OPER DISP SET UP DISP SET UP DISP SET UP SYSTEM D EFFECTS DISP SET UP D EFFECTS D E SELECT EFFECT CARD OPER CARD OPER D EFFECTS D E SELECT...

Page 150: ...R CARD SET UP VCR SET UP SYSTEM CAM SET UP CARD SET UP SYSTEM SYSTEM DISP SET UP CAM SET UP VCR SET UP CAM SET UP Function First make sure the POWER dial is set to Then select it from this submenu and...

Page 151: ...mited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the DV Camcorder and does not apply in the following cases a Loss of or damage to the DV Camcorder due to abuse mishandling improper pack...

Page 152: ...c The digital video equipment is used for commercial professional or industrial purposes This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet exterior finish of the digital video equipment video cassette...

Reviews: