Canon ELURA 2, ELURA 2MC Instruction Manual

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

This instruction book explains the use of the ELURA2 and ELURA2 MC camcorders. The only difference between these models is that the ELURA2 MC includes a MultiMediaCard Memory Card function. Please note that illustrations in this instruction book refer mainly to the ELURA2 model.

Ce mode d’emploi explique l’utilisation des camescopes ELURA2 et ELURA2 MC. L’unique différence entre ces deux modèles réside dans le fait que le modèle ELURA2 MC possède une carte de mémoire MultiMedia. Veuillez noter que des illustrations de ce mode d’emploi renvoient essentiellement au modèle ELURA2.

Este manual de instrucciones explica el uso de las videocámaras ELURA2 y ELURA2 MC. La única diferencia entre estos dos modelos radica en que la ELURA2 MC incluye una función de tarjeta de memoria MultiMediaCard. Por favor tenga en cuanta que las instrucciones de este manual de instrucciones corresponden principalmente al modelo ELURA2.

Introduction

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, ELURA2/ELURA2 MC and Compact Power Adapter, CA-400

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 ELURA2/ELURA2 MC 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-400 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-400 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 / NFPA No. 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

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY

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

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

Introducing the ELURA2/ELURA2 MC ..7

Finding Your Way Around the

ELURA2/ELURA2 MC........................8

~ Preparations

...

Powering Your Camcorder ......................11

Loading a Cassette ..................................14

~ Basic Recording

...

Basic Recording ......................................16

Zooming ..................................................20

Using the LCD Screen ............................21

~ Basic Playback

...

Playing Back a Cassette ..........................24

Connections for Playback on a

TV Screen............................................28

Tips for Making Better Videos ................31

~ General

...

Turning the Image Stabilizer Off ............33

Using the Menus ......................................34

Using the Wireless Controller/

Tally Lamp ..........................................42

~ For Recording ...~

Setting the Date and Time........................45

Recording in Progressive Scan Mode

(Digital Motor Drive)..........................48

Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette............49

Transferring Still Pictures to a PC

with the FR-100 (optional)..................51

Searching and Reviewing While

Recording ............................................52

Using the Various Recording

Programs..............................................53

Using Digital Effects................................57

Using the Multi-Image Screen ................63

Audio Recording ......................................65

Setting the Self-Timer ..............................67

~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~

Adjusting Exposure Manually..................69

Adjusting Focus Manually ......................72

Setting the White Balance........................73

~ For Playback ...~

Displaying Date, Time and Camera Data

(Data Code) ........................................75

Searching the Tape (Photo Search/

Date Search) ........................................78

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 Existing Scenes

(A/V Insert Editing) ............................85

Audio Dubbing ........................................88

Setting the Audio Mix..............................91

MultiMediaCard Introduction ..................93

Recording Still Images to a

MultiMediaCard ..................................97

Recording an Image from a Cassette as a

Still Image ..........................................99

Recording from Another DV Device as a

Still Image ........................................100

Viewing Still Images..............................101

Preventing Accidental Erasure

(Protect) ............................................103

Erasing Still Images ..............................104

Combining Images and Recording Them

to a Cassette (Card Mix) ..................106

Copying Still Images from a Cassette....109

Copying MMC Still Images to a

Cassette..............................................110

Marking a Still Image for Printing

(Print Mark) ......................................111

Formatting a MultiMediaCard................112

Other Information and Precautions ........113

Preparing the Camera ............................116

Notes on Using the Batteries..................117

Maintenance ..........................................120

Troubleshooting......................................124

The ELURA2/ELURA2 MC System

Diagram ............................................128

Optional Accessories ..............................129

Screen Displays ......................................132

Specifications ........................................139

Index ......................................................140

Menu at a Glance ..................................143

Introduction

Contents

Introduction

Editing

Using the Full Range of Features

Using the MultiMediaCard (ELURA2 MC only)

Mastering the Basics

Additional Information

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Thank you for Choosing a Canon

Your camcorder is supplied with the following accessories:

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 ELURA2/ELURA2 MC ( 8)

• Screen displays ( 132)

• Troubleshooting — in case you run

into any problems ( 124)

• Menu at Glance ( 143)

Symbols used in this instruction manual:

: Reference 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 beeps

( 19)

• 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 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 ELURA2/ELURA2 MC Serial No.

Wireless Controller ELURA2: WL-D76 ELURA2 MC: WL-D75

Two AA batteries

Lens cap and lens cap cord

S-150 S-video Cable

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

DU-300 Docking Unit

MMC-8M MultiMediaCard (with prerecorded sample images) (ELURA2 MC only)

Lithium button battery

DC-400 DC Coupler

CA-400 Compact Power Adapter (including AC power cable)

BP-406 Battery Pack

Soft case for MultiMediaCard (ELURA2 MC only)

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Stabilizes your recordings even in long telephoto shots.

Introducing the ELURA2/ ELURA2 MC

ELURA2/ELURA2 MC conforms to the digital video D standard and is equipped with the IEEE 1394 DV terminal to give you outstanding picture and sound quality.

IEEE 1394 DV Terminal

The ELURA2/ELURA2 MC has the technology to capture crisp, clear, digital still pictures.

Still Photos

Image Stabilizer

2.5” LCD Screen

A 2.5” LCD screen makes it easy for you to shoot colorful, well composed video. It is also great for playback.

Audio Dubbing/A/V Insert Editing

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

Analog Line-in Recording

Connect to a VCR or analog camcorder and record onto a DV tape in the ELURA2/ELURA2 MC.

10× Lens and 40× Digital Zoom

From wide-angle to 10× telephoto—with unparalleled optical quality. The digital zoom magnifies this up to 40× for even more dramatic results.

PCM Digital Sound

MultiMediaCard (ELURA2 MC only)

Record, manage and store still images on the MultiMediaCard. Combine still images recorded on the card with your original movies or still photographs. Also great for easy transfer to a PC.

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

Progressive Scan CCD

Advanced digital technology allows you to add special effects during recording or playback. Display 4, 9 or 16 still images at once with the multi-image screen.

Digital Effects

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Finding Your Way Around the ELURA2/ELURA2 MC

REC PAUSE

(LINE-IN)

ON/ OFF

D.EFFECTSCARD

SLIDE SHOW

REC SEARCH

MENU button (p. 35)

D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button (p. 61,108)

Start/stop button (p. 17)

EXP button (p. 69)

FOCUS/DATA CODE button (p. 72, 75)

OPEN/EJECT switch (p. 14)

LCD panel OPEN button (p. 21)

(Play/Pause) button (p. 24)/ SLIDE SHOW button (ELURA2 MC only) (p. 102)

BATT. (battery) release button (p. 12)

A/V (audio/ video) IN/OUT terminal (p. 29, 83)

DV IN/OUT terminal (p. 81, 85, 100)

Power source attachment unit (p. 11)

REC (record) SEARCH + button (p. 52)/ (fast forward) button (p. 24)/CARD + button (ELURA2 MC only) (p. 101)

Record review button (p. 52)/ REC (record) SEARCH – button (p. 52)/ (rewind) button (p. 24)/ CARD – button (ELURA2 MC only) (p. 101)

Self-timer button (p. 67)/ REC PAUSE (LINE-IN) button (p. 81, 83)

(stop) button (p. 24)

LCD screen (p. 21)

Terminal cover

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Easy Recording (p. 53)

Program AE (p. 53)

OFF

P.SCAN

MOVIE

CARD

REC

ELURA2

ELURA2 MC

ELURA2

: VCR, OFF, MOVIE

: VCR, OFF, MOVIE, P.SCAN

ELURA2 MC

: CARD PLAY, VCR,

OFF, MOVIE

: CARD PLAY, VCR, OFF, MOVIE,

P.SCAN, CARD REC

Viewfinder (p. 116, 121)

Program selector

(p. 53)

Stereo microphone (p. 88)

POWER dial lock lever (p. 19)

POWER dial (p. 16, 34)

Speaker (p. 27)

Finder release button (p. 121)

Viewfinder focusing lever (p. 116)

Grip belt (p. 116)

Cassette compartment (p. 14)

Cassette compartment cover (p. 14)

Zoom control (p. 20)

PHOTO button (p. 49, 97)

SELECT dial

(p. 35)

POWER indicator (p. 16)

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REW

PLAY

START /STOP

PHOTO

SELF TIMER

SCREEN

DATA CODE

–

CARD

AUDIO

MONITOR

REC

PAUSE

SEARCH SELECT

SLIDESHOW

ZERO SET

MEMORY

AUDIO

DUB.

STOP

MIX

BALANCE

ST-1

ST-2

ON/OFFD.EFFECTS

SET

ZOOM

A/V

INSERT

PAUSE

SLOW

REMOTE

–/

WIRELESS CONTROLLER

SET

Tally lamp (p. 44)

MultiMediaCard compartment cover (ELURA2 MC only) (p. 94)

Docking unit attachment terminal (p. 28)

Remote sensor (p. 42)

Tripod/docking unit socket (p. 28, 31)

× 2 button (p. 26)

START/STOP button (p. 17)

MENU button (p. 35)

TV SCREEN button (p. 132)

SELF TIMER button (p. 67)

DATA CODE button (p. 75)

REC PAUSE button (p. 81)

ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 79)

CARD buttons (p. 101) (ELURA2 MC only)

Transmitter

Zoom buttons (p. 20)

SET button (p. 35)

D. EFFECTS ON/OFF button (p. 61, 108)

MIX BALANCE buttons (p. 91)

Controller buttons (p. 35)

Search buttons (p. 78) SEARCH SELECT button (p. 78)

AUDIO MONITOR button (p. 91)

AUDIO DUB. button (p. 89)

A/V INSERT button (p. 85)

REMOTE SET button (p. 43)

button (p. 26)

FF button (p. 24) PLAY button (p. 24)

STOP button (p. 24)

SLOW button (p. 26)

REW button (p. 24)

PAUSE button (p. 25)

PHOTO button (p. 49, 97)

SLIDE SHOW button (p. 102) (ELURA2 MC only)

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Powering Your Camcorder

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

Provide power from an AC outlet

Charge a battery pack

• 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 bars to appear on the TV — move the adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable.

Connecting the camera to an AC outlet

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 terminals into the camera and press the

other end until it clicks into place.

2. Connect the power cable to the adapter.

3. Plug the power cable into an AC outlet.

4. Connect the DC coupler to the adapter.

5. Remove the DC coupler from the camera after use, then disconnect

it from the adapter. Then unplug the power cable from the AC outlet and disconnect it from the adapter.

• Press the BATT. release button and remove the coupler.

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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 ( 129). Always turn the camera off before connecting/removing the battery.

1. 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 the indicator blinks twice a second, the battery pack may be defective.

• 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.

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

• Remove the battery pack’s terminal cover.

• Make sure the DC coupler is not connected.

• Insert the battery’s terminals into the adapter and press the other end until it

clicks into place.

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.

• Be careful that the battery does not fall when you release it.

OFF

POWER

ABA

Charge indicators

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• The adapter can charge a single battery pack from either side, A or 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 battery packs attached to the adapter, but charging will not take place until you remove the DC coupler from the adapter.

• 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” ( 117). These notes include 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 V, 1.0/2.5 A DC

Operating temperature range 32°F–104°F (0°C– 40°C) Dimensions 3 × 4 3/4 × 2 1/8 in (75 × 120 × 53 mm) Weight 8 7/8 oz (250 g) (without power cable)

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

CA-400 Compact Power Adapter

When replacement of power supply is required, please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA-400 or equivalent.

The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. For areas where 120 V AC power is not used, you will need a special plug adapter. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information.

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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 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 lower outer 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.

• After loading a cassette, use record search ( 52) 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.

• When you turn the camera’s power on, v flashes in the display until you load a cassette.

• With some types of tapes, the remaining tape display may not give an accurate reading ( 133).

P U S H

OPEN / EJECTOPEN / EJECT

Only use videocassettes marked with the D logo.*

Loading and unloading

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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 ( 16), “THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION” is displayed for approx. 4 seconds and then the v mark flashes in the display. The camera also shows the above phrase if you accidentally press the REC PAUSE button on the camera or 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 10 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 ( 11).

• Removed the lens cap ( 116).

• Chosen the display: viewfinder ( 116) or LCD screen ( 21)

• Extended the viewfinder ( 116) /adjusted the LCD screen ( 21)

• When you’re using the viewfinder, fully close the LCD or rotate the LCD so

that it faces the same direction as the lens ( 23).

You may also want to install the backup battery ( 119) in order to set the date and time display ( 45).

4, 5

OFF

POWER

VCR

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 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 5 minutes. To return to record pause mode, turn the POWER dial to OFF and then back to MOVIE.

• For Progressive Scan recording, see p. 48. ELURA2 MC only: For still

image recording to a MultiMediaCard, see p. 93.

2. Load a cassette ( 14).

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3. 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 ( 55).

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

• For still image recording to a cassette, see p. 49.

5. 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.

• After loading a cassette, start recording when the tape counter has stopped.

• 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 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.

• 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 p. 31.

• For extra recording time, set REC MODE to LP ( 18).

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.

Changing the recording mode (SP/LP)

REC MODE••••SP

VCR SET UP

( 34)

• 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. 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.

You can’t add sound (audio dubbing) or images (A/V insert) to a tape that has been recorded in LP mode. If you plan to use either of these functions later, record in SP mode.

16:9 (Widescreen TV recording)

Produces images in the 16:9 format for playback on widescreen TVs.

To switch 16:9 to ON, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. Then select 16:9, set it to ON and close the menu.

•“16:9” is shown in the display when you switch the 16:9 mode on.

• You cannot use the 16:9 mode with the Easy Recording program.

• You cannot use the 16:9 mode when the multi-image screen is set. The 16:9 display becomes set to “– – –”.

• If you play back a recording made for 16:9 on a normal TV screen, the image will appear to be vertically “squashed” (compressed).

• If you connect the camera to a TV with an S1 terminal or the Video ID-1

system, recordings made in the 16:9 mode for wide screen TVs will automatically play back in wide screen mode on the TV screen.

16:9••••••••OFF

CAM.SET UP

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To change to LP mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select REC MODE, set it to LP and close the menu.

MOVIE

P.SCAN

VCR

CARD PLAY

MOVIE

P.SCAN

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Confirmation/Warning beeps

The camera’s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in the illustrations. Beeps sound upon certain camera operations such as when you turn the camera on, during the self-timer countdown, right before the camera’s automatic shut-off, and also upon any unusual condition of the camera. Beeps are not recorded on the tape.

BEEP••••••••ON

SYSTEM

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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 the 2 position. Switch it to the 22 position when you want to use the P. SCAN ( 48) and CARD REC

(ELURA2 MC only, 97) modes. It is recommended that you return the lock lever to the 2 position when you finish recording.

ELURA2 2: VCR, OFF, MOVIE

22: VCR, OFF, MOVIE, P.SCAN

ELURA2 MC 2: CARD PLAY, VCR, OFF, MOVIE

22: CARD PLAY, VCR, OFF, MOVIE, P.SCAN, CARD REC

CARD REC

CARD PLAY

MOVIE

P.SCAN

VCR

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40× digital zoom

Magnifies the camera’s zoom range by up to 4×. The zoom control continues to work as usual. You can freely zoom in and out between 1× and 40× magnification — the camera automatically switches between optical zooming (up to 10×) and digital zooming (10× to 40×). A zoom bar shows up in the display. The digital zoom area is in blue.

Zooming

The camera’s 10× zoom lens allows you to choose the best picture angle for each scene:

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

• Move it towards T to zoom in to telephoto.

You can also control the speed of zooming:

• 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 the picture angle, but not the zoom speed.

10× optical zoom

Zoom out

Zoom in

To turn the digital zoom off, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. Then select D.ZOOM, set it to OFF and close the menu.

• When zooming, as a rule, keep at least 3 ft 33/8 in (1 m) between you and your subject. However when the zoom is at the wide-angle position, you can focus on a subject as close as

/8 in (1 cm).

• Image resolution is slightly lower when the magnification is greater than 10

×.

• You cannot use digital zoom when the multi-image screen is set. The display becomes “– – –”.

D.ZOOM••••••ON

CAM.SET UP

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MOVIE

P.SCAN

CARD REC

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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

You can choose the angle of the screen that suits you best by opening and rotating the screen, also you can rotate the LCD screen so that faces in the direction of the lens ( 23).

Changing the angle of the LCD screen

You can also push the panel flat against the camera until it is flush with the side, with the screen facing outwards.

90°

180°

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• 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.

• 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.

Open the menu and select DISP.SET UP from the menu. Then select BRIGHTNESS, adjust the level with the SELECT dial and close the menu.

A bar showing the level appears in the display for 4 seconds.

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

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

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

• The brightness of the LCD does not affect 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%)

( 34)

CARD REC

BRIGHTNESS••

DISP.SET UP

–+

CARD PLAY

MOVIE

P.SCAN

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REC REC PAUSE EJECT

NO CARD

<<<<

CARD ACCESS

• These and all other indicators appear normally in the viewfinder.

Allowing the subject to monitor recording

When you turn the LCD panel so that it faces the same direction as the lens, you can watch yourself during recording or let your subject monitor recording. 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 unaffected regardless of which one you choose.

MIRROR••••••ON

DISP.SET UP

( 34)

To turn the mirror mode off, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select MIRROR, set it to OFF and close the menu.

The indicators that appear in the LCD display when MIRROR is turned on:

CARD REC

MOVIE

P.SCAN

ELURA2 MC only:

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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 ( 27).

• When you play back a tape, you can also close the LCD panel with its screen side facing up. Operate the camera with the wireless controller when the LCD panel is in this position.

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

To play back your recordings on a TV, see p. 28. To use the wireless controller, see p. 42.

• 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).

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

• The power indicator lights up green.

2. Load the cassette.

3. Press the

(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.

OFF

POW

VCR

P.SCAN

MOVIE

ON/ OFF

D.EFFECTS

REC SEARCH

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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 5 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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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 the PLAY e button 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.

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

• There’s no audio during special playback.

Special playback

REW

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

SLOW

×2

+ /

– /

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Built-in speaker

Adjust the speaker volume by turning the SELECT dial.

• Turn the SELECT 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 4 seconds.

• You can turn off the volume completely by turning the SELECT dial down until OFF appears.

• You can also adjust the headphone volume separately from the built-in speaker. (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 separately. The camera remembers your levels even if you turn the camera off and back on again.

• The speaker turns off when the camera is set to any mode other than VCR or when you use headphones.

• Sometimes audio may sound distorted when the volume is turned up high. If this happens, turn down the volume.

P.SCAN

MOVIE

The camcorder has a built-in speaker so you can review the sound track alongside the picture during 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 ( 11). Power off all devices before starting the connections.

See your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details.

The DU-300 Docking Unit is fitted with microphone, headphone, S-video and LANC u terminals. Connect it to the base of the ELURA2/ ELURA2 MC via the docking unit attachment terminal.

Attaching the DU-300 Docking Unit

1. Make sure that the ELURA2/ELURA2 MC is switched off.

2. Align the terminals of the docking unit and the camera.

3. Push the docking unit onto the camera and turn the locking screw clockwise to fix it securely onto the base.

• To remove, turn the locking screw counter-clockwise and pull the docking

unit from the base of the camera.

LOCKING SCREW

LOOSEN TIGHTEN

DU-300 Docking Unit

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• Attach the DU-300 Docking Unit in order to use the S-video terminal ( 28).

• Use the S-150 S-video Cable to connect the S-video terminals. Use the

STV-250N 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.

• If you are connecting the camera to a TV, 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.

VIDEO

S(S1)-VIDEO

INPUT

AUDIO

If your 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 Video ID-1 system, recordings made in the 16:9 mode for wide screen TVs will automatically play back in wide screen mode on the TV screen.

S-150 S-video Cable

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

Specifications

S-video terminal input/output 1 Vp-p (Y signal), 0.286 Vp-p (C signal) Microphone terminal ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack, –57 dBV (with

600 ohm mic)/at least 5 kohms

Headphone terminal ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack LANC uuterminal ø 2.5 mm mini minijack Dimensions 3 × 1 1/8 × 2 1/4 in (77 × 29 × 56 mm) Weight 1 3/4 oz (50 g)

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

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• 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 (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals

VIDEO

INPUT

AUDIO

• Connect the camera using the STV-250N 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.

• If you are connecting the camera to a TV, 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.

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

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