Canon ELURA annexe

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Instruction Manual

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WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Important Usage Instructions

Digital Video Camcorder, ELURAand Compact Power Adapter, CA-600 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.

Important Warning

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ELURA and all its accessories.

1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions — All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual.

6. Accessories — Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous.

7. Avoid magnetic or electric fields — 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 camera.

8. Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric shock — Do not use this product near water or in rainy/moist situations.

9. Placing or Moving — Do not place on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10. Power Sources — The CA-600A Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. Regarding other power sources such as battery power, refer to instructions in this manual.

11. Polarization — The CA-600A Compact Power Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

12. Power Cord Protection — Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product.

13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the antenna is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPANo. 70—1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure

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14. Lightning — For added protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, disconnect it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

16. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17. Objects and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product.

18. Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or

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 controls that are covered by the operation instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the product exhibits a distinct

change in performance. This indicates a need for service.

20. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

21. Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating order.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H)

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMP

Fig. 1

“Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical”.

Important Usage Instructions ................2

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS ..................................3

Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..........6

Introducing the ELURA ........................7

Powering Your Camcorder ....................8

Loading a Cassette ................................11

Basic Recording ..................................13

Zooming ..............................................17

Using the LCD Screen..........................18

Playing Back a Cassette ......................22

Connections for Playback on a TV

Screen ..................................................25

Tips for Making Better Videos ............27

~ General

...

Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer

Off ........................................................29

Selecting from the Menus ....................30

Using the Wireless Controller/Tally

Lamp ....................................................33

~ For Recording ...~

Setting the Date and Time....................36

Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode)......40

Recording in Progressive Scan Mode ..42 Searching and Reviewing While

Recording..............................................43

Using the Various Recording

Programs ..............................................44

Using Digital Effects............................47

Audio Recording ..................................54

Setting the Self-Timer ..........................56

~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~

Adjusting Exposure Manually..............57

Adjusting Focus Manually ..................60

Setting the White Balance....................61

~ For Playback ...~

Displaying Data Code ..........................63

Searching the Tape (Photo Search/

Date Search) ........................................65

Returning to a Pre-Marked Position ....66

The Dubbing Function..........................67

Using the Dubbing Function for the

First Time..............................................69

Cut-In and Cut-Out Adjustments..........73

Simple Editing to a VCR......................75

Dubbing with Digital Video

Equipment ............................................76

Recording from a VCR, TV or Other

Camcorder (Analog Line-in)................78

Recording Over Existing Scenes

(A/V Insert Editing)..............................80

Audio Dubbing ....................................82

Preparing the Camera ..........................85

Notes on Using the Batteries................86

Setting the Audio Mix..........................89

Maintenance..........................................91

Troubleshooting....................................95

The ELURA System Diagram..............98

Optional Accessories ............................99

Finding Your W ay Around ELURA ..104

Screen Displays ..................................107

Specifications ......................................112

Index ..................................................113

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Using the Full Range of Features

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The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom of the camera. No others have the same serial number as yours. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.

Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model Name ELURA Serial No.

Additional Information

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Thank you for Choosing a Canon

Your camcorder is supplied with the following accessories:

WL-D71 Wireless Controller

Two AAbatteries

SS-200 Shoulder Strap Lens cap and lens cap

cord

S-150 S-video Cable STV-250 Stereo Video

Cable

DVM-E30 Digital Video Cassette

DC-600 DC CouplerCA-600 Compact

Power Adapter

BP-608 Battery Pack

First, we’d like to thank you for purchasing this Canon camcorder. Its advanced technology makes it very easy to use — you will soon be making high-quality videos which will give you pleasure for years to come.

To get the most out of your new camcorder, we recommend that you read this manual thoroughly — there are many sophisticated features which will add to your recording enjoyment.

Getting started

To get started we suggest that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first, before moving on to use its full range of features.

For quick reference (in addition to the contents and index) please refer to:

• Finding your way around the camcorder (p. 104)

• Screen displays (p. 107)

• Troubleshooting — in case you run into any problems (p. 95)

Note that capital letters are used to refer to settings displayed in the menus and buttons labeled on the camcorder itself e.g. Press the MENU button. The camera’s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in the illustrations. Beeps sound to confirm your operations, e.g. Turn the POWER switch to MOVIE (p. 13).

Terminal Cover (Attached to camera. Cut off before using the camera.)

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Optical technology stabilizes your recordings even at the farthest reaches of the zoom range.

Introducing the ELURA

ELURA is a next generation digital video camcorder that conforms to the digital video D standard to give you outstanding picture quality.

Advanced digital technology allows you to add special effects during recording or playback.

Digital Video

Shoot both superb quality video and beautifully clear still pictures. Choose your favorite scenes from videos (taken using progressive scan) and display them as blurfree still pictures too!

Progressive Scan CCD

The ELURA has the technology to capture crisp, clear, digital still pictures.

Photo Mode

Digital Effects

Optical Image Stabilizer

2.5” LCD Screen

An LCD screen makes it easy for you to shoot colorful, well composed video. It is also great for playback.

Dubbing Function

ELURA’s dubbing function is easy to use. You can add digital effects during dubbing.

ELURA is equipped with a DV terminal that conforms to IEEE1394. By connecting the ELURA to your computer, you can capture still or motion images on your computer (optional IEEE1394 computer interface board required).

DV terminal (IEEE1394)

Audio Dubbing/A/V Insert Editing

Add new sound to original sound, or replace original sound and images on a prerecorded tape.

The optional DU-200 Docking Unit is necessary for use of an external microphone or headphones.

Analog Line-in Recording

Connect to a VCR or analog camcorder and record onto a DV tape in the ELURA.

12× Lens and 48× Digital Zoom

PCM Digital Sound

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Po wering Y our Camcorder

Before operating your camera, you will need to use the power adapter to:

provide power from an AC outlet or charge battery packs

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 camera.

• If the adapter is used next to a TV, it may cause the TV to emit noise — move

the adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable.

Connecting the camera to an AC outlet

Use the power adapter and the DC coupler to provide your camera with instant power from an AC outlet.

1. Press the BATT RELEASE button and remove the terminal cover.

2. Align the end of the DC coupler with the BATTERYline on the

camera. Attach the DC coupler so that it clicks into place.

3. Connect the DC coupler to the adapter.

4. Connect the power cable to the adapter.

5. Plug the power cable into an AC outlet.

6. Remove the DC coupler after use.

• Press the BATT RELEASE button and remove the coupler.

• Always turn the camera off before removing the power source.

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Charging and attaching the battery packs

Your battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory. It should have enough power for you to check that your camera is working properly. However, you must charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power the camera for more than a few minutes. The power adapter supplied with your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is capable of charging them one after another. Additional battery packs are available as an optional accessory (p. 99).

1. Attach one or two battery packs to the power adapter.

• Make sure the DC coupler is not connected.

• Align the triangle on the battery pack with the guide line on the power adapter.

• Press the battery pack down, and slide it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.

2. Connect the power cable to the adapter and plug the power cable into an AC outlet.

• One of the two charge indicators flashes red to show that charging is in

progress. Single flashes 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 battery pack is fully charged.

• If you attached two battery packs, the second battery pack now begins to

charge: its indicator flashes red to show that charging is in progress.

3. Take the battery pack off the adapter and attach it to the camera.

4. Remove the battery pack after use.

• Press the BATT RELEASE button and remove the battery.

• Always turn the camera off before removing the power source.

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Notes:

• The adapter can charge a single battery pack from either side, Aor B. If you attach two battery packs, charging begins from the battery you first attach to the adapter, or, if the batteries are already attached to the adapter when you plug it into an AC outlet, from the side labeled “A”.

• When powering your camcorder from an AC outlet, you do not need to remove attached battery packs, but charging will not take place until you remove the DC coupler from the adapter.

• You can find detailed notes for using the batteries in the “Notes on Using the Batteries” on p. 86. These notes include charging and recording times and how to charge the backup battery.

Specifications

Power supply 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 19 W Rated output Adapter mode: 7.2 V, 1.5 A DC

Charger mode: 8.2 V, 1.2 A DC

Operating temperature range 32°F–104°F (0°C–40°C) Dimensions 3 1/8 × 3 13/16 × 1 11/16 in (80 × 97 × 43 mm) Weight 6 1/2 oz (185 g)

Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice.

CA-600 Compact Power Adapter

When replacement or repair of any product including power supply is required, please return it to the nearest authorized Canon Service Center and have it repaired or replaced with the same number product or equivalent.

Loading a Cassette

1. Make sure that you have attached a power source.

2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT

5 switch upwards to release the cassette

compartment cover.

• Pull the cover fully open (while holding the button upwards) and wait a couple of seconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically.

• The confirmation beep sounds twice when the cassette cover fully opens.

3. Load or unload the cassette.

• Insert the cassette gently with the window facing out, and the REC/SAVE tab on the outer lower corner.

• Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out.

4. Press the P mark on the compartment until it clicks, and wait for it to close.

5. Click the cover back into place.

* D is a trade mark.

Notes:

• After loading a cassette, use record search (p. 43) to find the point where you

want to start recording.

• Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing

automatically, or attempt to close the cover.

• Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover.

• Do not leave the cassette in the camera after use — return it to its case and store

it in a cool, clean, dry place.

• The holes in the back of the cassette are used for transferring information — do

not cover them.

• When a cassette is not loaded, v flashes in the display.

• With some types of tapes, the remaining tape display may not give an accurate

reading (p. 107).

PUSH

OPEN/ EJECT

PUSH

Only use videocassettes marked with the D logo.*

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Protecting tapes from accidental erasure

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 camera in record pause mode (p. 13), “THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION” is displayed for approx. four seconds and then the v mark flashes in the display. The camera also shows the above phrase if you accidentally press the start/stop button on the camera or the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller with the camera switched to VCR mode. If you want to record on the cassette again, slide the tab back so the hole is closed.

SAVE

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 open the tape protect cover or touch the tape itself.

• Do not use cassettes where the tape has been damaged or spliced — they may damage the camcorder.

• Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette or cover them with cellophane tape.

• Handle cassettes with care — dropping them or exposing them to external shocks may cause internal damage.

• Store cassettes in the provided case, first rewinding them to the start of the tape and then storing them upright.

• A cassette with metal plated terminals may become dirty with use, affecting information transfer. Therefore, after using a tape about ten times, be sure to clean the terminals with a cotton swab.

Handling cassettes

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Basic Recording

Have you completed the following steps?

• Attached a power source (p. 8).

• Loaded a cassette (p. 11).

• Removed the lens cap and fastened the shoulder strap (p. 85).

• Chosen the display: viewfinder or LCD screen (p. 18)

• Extended the viewfinder (p. 85)/adjusted the LCD screen (p. 18).

You may also want to charge the backup battery (p. 87) in order to set the date and time display (p. 36).

POWETR

OFF

MOVIE

P.SCAN

PHOTO

VCR

POWETR

OFF

MOVIE

P.SCAN

PHOTO

VCR

VCR • OFF •

MOVIE

•

P.SCAN

•

PHOTO

•

Before you start recording

To record

1. Push the small black button on the POWER switch in to the left

and hold, turn the POWER switch to MOVIE.

• The camera automatically sets to record pause mode. PAUSE appears in the display.

• The camera power indicator lights up red.

• The confirmation beep sounds.

• The camera will turn itself off if you leave it in record pause mode for more than about five minutes. To return to record pause mode, set the POWER switch to OFF and then back to MOVIE.

2. Slide the program selector to [.

• This selects the camera’s Easy Recording program. It allows you to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments (see p. 45).

3. Press and release the red start/stop button once to begin recording.

• The tally lamp flashes and REC appears in the display.

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4. Press and release the start/stop button again to pause recording.

• The camera returns to record pause mode and PAUSE reappears in the display.

• You can stop and restart recording as often as you like by pressing the start/stop button.

• Replace the lens cap.

• Return the viewfinder to its retracted position.

• Return the LCD screen flush to the camera body.

• Unload the cassette.

• Set the POWER switch to OFF.

• Disconnect the power source.

Notes:

• To check that the camera is recording correctly, make a test recording first.

• Before making important recordings, clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette.

• When you disconnect the power source from the camera, we recommend that you replace the terminal cover to prevent the terminals from getting dirty.

• To close the LCD panel, rotate it vertically until the screen faces you, then push it in flat against the side of the camera until it clicks securely.

• You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker when recording.

• For tips on how to make better videos, see page 27.

• For extra recording time, set REC MODE in the camera menu to LP.

• The flashing of the tally lamp may be reflected into the lens during close-up recording, or when recording through glass. You may therefore decide to turn it off (p. 35).

When you have finished recording

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You can record and play back a tape in SP (standard play) and LP (long play) modes. LP extends tape usage by 1.5 times. To switch to LP mode, select REC MODE from the camera or VCR menu, select LP and then close the menu (for instructions on how to use the menus, refer to page 30). You can’t add sound (audio dubbing) or images (A/V insert) to a tape that has been recorded in LP mode.

Changing the recording mode (SP/LP)

REC MODE••••SP

(see p. 30, 31)

Notes:

• When recording and playing back tapes in LP mode, the nature of the tape and usage conditions may affect recording, mosaic-like noise may appear in the image and the sound may be distorted during playback of tapes recorded in LP mode. For important recordings, therefore, set the camera to SP mode.

• If you record in both modes on the same tape, the picture may become distorted during playback and the time code may not be written correctly.

• A tape recorded in LP mode on other digital equipment may produce mosaiclike noise and the sound may become distorted when played back on this camcorder, and vice versa.

About the power switch lock lever

The power switch lock lever has been preset to lock. Switch it to the right, the unlocked position, when you want to use the P. SCAN (p. 42) and PHOTO (p. 40) modes. It is recommended that you return the lock lever to the locked position when you finish recording.

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Demonstration mode

Confirmation/Warning beeps

To see a demonstration of the camera’s main features, before loading the cassette, go to the DEMO MODE option in the camera menu. Select the ON setting and close the menu. The demo also starts automatically if the power has been on for ten minutes without a cassette loaded into the cassette compartment. (You can avoid this by turning the DEMO MODE to OFF through the camera menu.) To cancel the demo mode once it has begun: push the menu button, turn off the power, or load a cassette.

The camera’s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in the illustrations. One beep sounds when you turn the power on or when you begin recording. Two beeps sound when you pause recording or when you fully open the cassette compartment cover. A series of beeps also sound during the self-timer countdown, right before the camera’s automatic shut-off and upon any unusual condition of the camera. Beeps are not recorded on the tape. You can turn them OFF through the menu.

DEMO MODE•••OFF

(see p. 30)

BEEP••••••••ON

(see p. 30, 31)

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48× digital zoom

Turn the digital zoom on by choosing D.ZOOM from the camera menu, to magnify the camera’s zoom range by 4×.

Zooming

The camera’s 12× zoom lens allows you to choose the best picture angle for each scene:

• Turn the zoom control down towards W to zoom out to wide-angle.

• Turn it up towards T to zoom in to telephoto. You can also control the speed of zooming:

• Move the control slightly to zoom slowly.

• Turn it farther to zoom more quickly. (The farther you turn the zoom control, the faster the zoom speed.)

The T and W buttons on the wireless controller adjust the picture angle, but not the zoom speed.

12× optical zoom

Zoom in

Zoom out

The zoom control continues to work as usual. You can freely zoom in and out between 1× and 48× magnification — the camera automatically switches between optical zooming (up to 12×) and digital zooming (12× to 48×). A zoom bar shows up in the display. The digital zoom area is in blue.

Notes:

• When you want to get as close as possible to your subject, keep the zoom at the wide-angle position. You can focus on a subject as close as 3/8 in (1 cm).

• Image resolution is slightly lower when the magnification is greater than 12×.

• You cannot use the digital zoom with the multi-image screen.

• When digital zoom is turned off, the zoom bar shortens to optical zoom length.

D.ZOOM••••••ON

(see p. 30)

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Using the LCD Screen

Push the LCD panel open button and open the panel by pulling it away from the camera. This automatically switches the LCD screen on and the viewfinder off. When you close the LCD panel, the LCD screen automatically switches off and the viewfinder switches back on.

Open the LCD screen

First open out the LCD panel at a right angle (90°) to the camera.

Changing the angle of the LCD screen

You can now choose the angle of the panel that suits you best by rotating it backwards (up to 180°) and forwards (up to 90°) about this axis.

If you rotate the panel backwards around to 180° you can include yourself in the picture, while monitoring the shot on the LCD screen (p. 20). The viewfinder is also activated when the panel is in this position.

From this position you may also push the panel flat against the camera until it is flush with the side, with the screen facing outwards.

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Notes:

• Avoid touching the LCD screen when moving the LCD panel.

• Do not hold the camera by the LCD panel or the viewfinder.

• Make sure you open the LCD panel at 90°, before attempting to rotate it backwards or forwards.

• Always rotate the LCD panel vertically into place, before closing it or pushing it flat against the side of the camera.

• Always fully close the LCD panel until it clicks securely.

• Be careful not to leave the LCD, viewfinder or lens exposed to direct sunlight outdoors or in a window. Doing so could cause damage.

• Bright light falling on the LCD screen may cause glare that makes it difficult for you to view the image. In this case, switch to using the viewfinder. You are also able to adjust the brightness of the screen (see “Adjusting the LCD screen” below).

Adjusting the LCD screen

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Adjust the level by choosing BRIGHTNESS from the menu.

A bar showing the level appears in the display.

• Turn the selector dial up to make the display brighter.

• Turn the selector dial down to make the display darker.

Notes:

• The camera will remember your brightness setting even after you turn it off.

• The brightness of the LCD does not effect that of the recorded images or the viewfinder.

About the LCD Screen

The LCD screen built into this camcorder is a high precision product. However, small black dots or bright points of light (red, blue or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction of the LCD screen and they are not recorded on the tape. (Effective dots: more than 99.99%)

BRIGHTNESS••

–+

(see p. 30, 31)

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Allowing the subject to monitor recording

When you turn the LCD panel so that it faces the opposite direction (see diagram opposite), you can watch yourself during recording or let your subject monitor recording.

• You can choose the display style, reversed (mirror on) or not (mirror off) from the camera menu.

MIRROR••••••ON

(see p. 30)

If you choose the mirror-on, the recording itself is unaffected.

• During “monitor recording”, the time code and remaining tape indicators disappear.

Notes:

• During “mirror mode recording”, you cannot operate the volume control of built-in speaker and headphones.

• You can use the menus during mirror mode. The menus appear normally while you’re making your selection, then the display returns to “mirror” again when you close the menus.

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Built-in speaker

M. .

REC REC PAUSE EJECT STOP

Self-timer

Manual focus White balance

Zoom Exposure Adjustment

Image stabilizer

No Cassette is loaded

The tape has reached the end

Condensation warning

Battery power remaining

Photo mode AF/AE mark

The battery pack is exhausted

Indicators that appear when “mirror”is selected:

The camcorder has a built-in speaker so you can review the sound track alongside the picture during playback.

Adjust the speaker volume by turning the selector dial.

• Turn the selector dial up to increase the volume, and down to lower the volume.

• A VOLUME bar appears in the display to indicate the current volume. It

disappears in four seconds.

• You can turn off the built-in speaker completely by turning the selector dial

down until OFF appears.

• You can also adjust the headphones volume separately from the built-in speaker.

(Use the optional DU-200 Docking Unit to connect the headphones, p. 54)

• The levels you adjust for the built-in speaker and headphones are memorized

separately. The camera remembers your levels even if you turn the camera off and back on again.

Notes:

• The speaker turns off when the camera is set to camera mode or when you use

headphones.

• Sometimes the playback picture becomes rough with “noise”, when the volume

is turned up high. If this happens, turn down the volume.

• These indicators appear normally in the viewfinder.

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Playing Back a Cassette

You can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camera also plays back the sound track via the built-in speaker (p. 21).

• When you play back a tape, you can also close the LCD panel with its screen side facing up.

• When the LCD panel is closed, you can monitor the playback using the viewfinder.

To play back your recordings on a TV, see p. 25. To use the wireless controller, see p. 33.

Notes:

• To avoid accidental recording, 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).

• When you’re using the viewfinder to view playback, close the LCD panel.

1. Attach a power source and turn the POWER switch to VCR.

• The power indicator lights up green.

2. Load the cassette.

3. Press the

e (play) button to start playback.

• To end playback, press the 3(stop) button.

• To wind the tape forwards, stop playback and press the 1 (fast forward) button.

• To wind the tape backwards, stop playback and press the ` (rewind) button.

• If the playback picture is rough (mosaic-like noise), clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette.

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Playback pause

Press the a (pause) button. To resume normal playback, press it again, or press the e (play) button. The camera automatically goes into stop mode after about five minutes’ playback pause.

Fast 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 normal fast forward.

Rewind playback

For reverse playback at about 9.5 times normal speed, press and hold the ` (rewind) button during normal playback or press and hold the ` (rewind) button during normal rewind.

Other playback modes

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These can only be operated from the wireless controller (p. 33).

Frame Advance

To play back frame by frame, press the +/ ae button repeatedly during playback pause. Press and hold to play back continuous frame advance.

Frame Reverse

To play back in reverse frame by frame, press the –/4a button repeatedly during playback pause. Press and hold to play back continuous frame reverse.

Slow Forward Playback

To play back at about 1/5 normal speed, press the SLOW M button during normal playback. Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback.

• The camera automatically returns to playback after about 30 seconds of slow playback.

Slow Reverse Playback

To play back in reverse at about 1/5 normal speed, press the –/4a button and then the SLOW M button during normal playback. Press PLAY e to return to normal playback.

• The camera automatically returns to ×1 reverse playback after about 30 seconds of slow playback.

Reverse Playback

To play back in reverse at normal speed, press the –/4a button during normal forward playback. Press the PLAY e button to return to normal forward playback.

Forward ×2 Playback

Press the ×2 button during normal playback. Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback.

Reverse ×2 Playback

Press the –/4a button and then the ×2 button during normal playback. Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback.

Notes:

• Mosaic-like noise appears on the screen during some of the VCR modes.

• There’s no audio during special playback.

Special playback

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Connections for Playback on a TV Screen

You can connect the camera to a TV or VCR in order to play back your recordings. You will need to attach a power source to the camera (see p. 8).

See your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details.

• Use the S-150 S-video Cable to connect the S-video terminals. Use the STV-250 Stereo Video Cable, to connect the AUDIO terminals. Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal L (left). Connect the red plug to the red AUDIO terminal R (right). Do not connect the yellow plug.

• Set the TV/VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO.

• If you are connecting the camera to a VCR, set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

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If your TV (or VCR) has an S-video input terminal

If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals

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• Connect the camera using the STV-250 Stereo Video Cable. Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L (left). Connect the red plug to the red audio terminal R (right). Connect the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal VIDEO.

• Set the TV/VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO.

• If you are connecting the camera to a VCR, set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

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Note:

• If you are going to use the TV as a monitor while you are shooting, remember to keep the TV volume turned down as long as the camera’s audio terminals are connected. If the sound from the TV speakers is picked up by the microphone, an unpleasant high-pitched squeal, called feedback, may be produced.

If your TV is already hooked up to a VCR, you can connect the camera to the VCR instead of the TV. Follow the instructions on the previous page.

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Tips for Making Better Videos

Composition

The most important element in the scene does not have to be in the center. For a more interesting picture, try to position your subject so it is slightly to one side. Leave some space on the side of the frame that the subject is facing or moving towards.

For maximum stability, grip the camera in your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body. If necessary support the camera with your left hand. With practice, you will be able to operate the controls by touch, without taking your eye off the action.

To prevent any unwanted movement, you can mount the camera on a tripod, (or any flat surface at a suitable height) and operate it with the wireless controller.

• When you are using a tripod, be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight or it may melt. (The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens.)

• When not using the camera, return the viewfinder to its retracted position.

• Make sure that the fastening screw of the tripod is no longer than 3/16 inch (5.5 mm), or it will damage the camera.

Don’t cut off the top of the subject’s head, and don’t cut people off at the neck, hips or knees (move a little bit above or below).

Watch out for distracting objects in the background.

Holding the camera

Using a tripod

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Picture angle

Camera moves

Close-up

Instead of zooming while recording, try to choose your picture angle before you begin. Agood way to tell a story with video is to begin with a long shot that establishes the situation, and then move in with medium shots and close-ups to show the details. Remember to change your viewpoint for each shot.

Remember that any camera movement or change in picture angle should have a definite purpose. Avoid unnecessary or half-hearted movements.

Pan

Use pans to record a landscape or follow a moving subject. Decide the area you want to cover and stand facing the end of your panning angle. Without moving your feet, turn your waist to the starting position. Start recording, and after a few seconds begin to turn slowly from the waist. Hold the final image for a few seconds before you stop recording.

Tilt

Tilt the camera up to exaggerate the height of the subject. Tilt down from the top of a building, for example, as an introduction to subjects at the bottom.

Long shot

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Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer Off

With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recording. However, the ELURA’s Optical Image Stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings even at 12× or 48× magnification. Unlike electronic image stabilizers, it causes no loss of picture quality. The Optical Image Stabilizer can compensate for a wide range of camera movement — you can record stable images even if you are shooting from a moving car.

1. To turn the Optical Image Stabilizer off, open the camera menu and point the arrow at IMAGE S.

2. Select the OFF setting 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 program selector is set

to the [ (Easy Recording) position.

Notes:

• The image stabilizer is designed to deal with a normal degree of camera shake.

• Keep the image stabilizer turned off when the camera is mounted on a tripod.

• The image stabilizer is not as effective as usual when the tele-converter

(optional) is attached.

IMAGE S. •ON

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Selecting from the Menus

Many of the camera’s advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the display.

There are four main menus:

1. Camera menu (when the camera is in record pause mode: the POWER switch set to MOVIE, P. SCAN or PHOTO)

2. VCR menu (when the camera is in VCR mode : the POWER switch is set to VCR)

3. Dubbing menu (when the POWER switch is set to VCR and you select

\DUB MODE from the VCR menu)

4. Set up menu (when you select

\REC.SET UP from the VCR

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Camera menu (CAM. MENU)

q Shutter speed ..........................p. 58

w Digital zoom...........................p. 17

e Image stabilizer ......................p. 29

r 16:9 effect ...............................p. 53

t White balance.........................p. 61

y Self-timer................................p. 56

u Wireless controller. .................p. 33

i Tally lamp...............................p. 35

o Record mode...........................p. 15

!0 Beep........................................p. 16

!1 Wind screen............................p. 55

!2 Audio mode............................p. 54

!3 Brightness...............................p. 19

!4 Mirror mode ...........................p. 20

!5 Demo mode ............................p. 16

!6 Date/time display....................p. 39

!7 Time zone/

Daylight saving time ..............p. 36

!8 Date/time set ...........................p. 38

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