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PUB.DIM-430
PUB.DIM-430
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER
ENGLISH
E
Instruction Manual
CANON INC.
CAMESCOPE ET LECTEUR VIDEO NUMERIQUES
U.S.A. CANON U.S.A., INC. NEW JERSEY OFFICE
100 Jamesburg Road, Jamesburg, NJ 08831 USA
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CANON U.S.A., INC. CHICAGO OFFICE
100 Park Blvd., Itasca, IL 60143 USA
CANON U.S.A., INC. LOS ANGELES OFFICE
VIDEOCAMARA Y GRABADORA DIGITAL
15955 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA
CANON U.S.A., INC. HONOLULU OFFICE Manual de Instrucciones
210 Ward Avenue, Suite 200, Ho
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Información adicional Important Usage Instructions WARNING: Primero asegú rese que la Luego, TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE videocá mara esté ajustada en... E selecció nelo desde Funció n THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. este submenú y efectú e el ajuste. Velocidad del obturador WARNING: CAM.SET UP (SHUTTER) TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE Visualizació n de acceso a tarjeta ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES DISP.SET UP (CAR
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Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word 10. Power Sources — The CA-PS700 “product” refers to the Canon Digital Video Compact Power Adapter should be E Camcorder ELURA40 MC A and all its operated only from the type of power accessories. source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and supply to your home, consult your operating instructions should be read product dealer or local power
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18. Damage Requiring Service — EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Fig. 1 Disconnect this product from the wall E outlet and all power sources including ANTENNA LEAD IN battery, and refer servicing to qualified WIRE GROUND service personnel under the following CLAMP conditions: ANTENNA DISCHARGE a. When the power-supply cord or plug is UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) damaged. ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or (NEC
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Introduction Operating Steps and Reference Guide Your camcorder is supplied with two manuals: the “Digital Video Camcorder ELURA40 MC Instruction Manual” and the “Digital Video Solution Disk E Instruction Manual”. Digital Video Camcorder ELURA40 MC Instruction Manual Mastering the Basics Using the Full Range of Features Editing Using the Memory Card Digital Video Solution Disk Instruction Manual Installing the Software Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer Downloading Still Image/Movies to a C
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Contents Using the Various Recording Introduction Programs..............................................57 E Important Usage Instructions ....................2 Using Digital Effects................................61 IMPORTANT SAFETY Using the Multi-Image Screen ................67 INSTRUCTIONS ..................................3 Audio Recording ......................................69 Operating Steps and Reference Guide ......5 Setting the Self-Timer ..............................71 Thank you f
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Introduction Recording Still Images from Other Devices Tape to Memory Card ......................137 (VCR, TV or Other Digital Copying Still Images from E Camcorders) ......................................109 Memory Card to Tape ......................138 Recording Movies Formatting a Memory Card....................139 onto a Memory Card ........................111 Utilizing Memory Card Still Recording Movies from a Tape..............112 Images/Movies on a PC ....................140 Recording
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Thank you for Choosing a Canon First, we’d like to thank you for Your camcorder is supplied with the purchasing this Canon camcorder. Its following accessories: E advanced technology makes it very WL-D77 Wireless Two AA batteries WL-D74 Wireless Two AA batteries easy to use — you will soon be making Controller Controller high-quality videos which will give you pleasure for years to come. To get the most out of your new camcorder, we recommend that you Lens cap and lens cap NB-2L read this manual
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Introduction Introducing the ELURA40 MC 10× Optical Zoom Panoramic Images E (200× Digital Zoom) You can merge separate images into one large panoramic scene using the supplied This zoom range will more than take care software (PhotoStitch) on a PC. of all your picture-taking needs, from wide-angle shots to close-ups at full USB Terminal telephoto (7× optical zoom and 30× digital zoom when using a memory card). Allows high-speed transfer of memory card data to a PC with a built-in USB Image Stabi
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Finding Your Way Around the ELURA40 MC E LCD screen (p. 26) LCD panel OPEN button (p. 26) Card access indicator (p. 102) Memory card compartment cover (p. 102) BATT. (battery) Speaker (p. 32) RELEASE button (p. 16) Battery attachment unit (p. 16) D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button (p. 65) (stop) button (p. 29)/ INDEX SCREEN button (p. 118) (play/pause) button (p. 29)/ Card Mix button (p. 136) + REC SEARCH button (p. 38)/ (fast forward) button (p. 29)/ + CARD button (p. 116) D.EF
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Mastering the Basics E Viewfinder focusing lever (p. 144) P Program AE PHOTO button (p. 54, 106) Easy Recording Zoom controller (p. 24) Program selector (p. 57) Viewfinder (p. 144) Selector dial (p. 32, 40) POWER switch (p. 19) TAPE/CARD switch (p. 19) CAMERA • OFF • } PLAY(VCR) • POWER indicator (p. 19) Start/Stop button (p. 20) SET button (p. 40) AE SHIFT button (p. 73)/ MENU button SLIDE SHOW button (p. 117) (p. 40) Grip belt (p. 144) FOCUS button (p. 76)/ DATA CODE button (p. 80) Back
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E S-video IN/OUT terminal (p. 34, 88) Stereo microphone (p. 95) Terminal cover Terminal cover Remote sensor (p. 48) u (LANC) terminal (p. 85) USB terminal (p. 140) Tally lamp (p. 50) DC IN terminal (p. 13) MIC terminal (p. 69, 95) Bottom view DV IN/OUT terminal (p. 86, 90, 100, 109) AV (audio/video) IN/OUT terminal (p. 33, 88, 90)/ (phones) terminal (p. 33) Tripod socket (p. 36) PHOTO button (p. 54, 106) Transmitter START/STOP button (p. 20) Zoom buttons (p. 24) MENU button (p. 40) Contr
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Mastering the Basics Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to: E Provide power from an household power socket or Charge a battery pack Notes: • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camcorder. • If the adapter is used next to a TV, it may cause bars to appear on the TV — move the adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable. • Do not connect an unspecifie
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CA-PS700 Compact Power Adapter E Specifications Power supply 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60Hz, 0.32A Rated output 7.4V DC, 2.0A Operating temperature range 32°F- 104°F (0°C - 40°C) 3 1 3 Dimensions 4 /8 × 1 /8 × 1 /4 in (112 × 29 × 45mm) 1 Weight 6 /2 oz (186g) (without power cable) Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice. When replacement of power supply is required, please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and pleas
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Mastering the Basics Charging the battery pack E 7 1,6 2,5 3,4 CHARGE indicator Your battery pack has been partially charged before it left the factory. It should have enough power for you to check that your camcorder is working properly. Charge the battery pack fully using the Battery Charger CB-2LT if you want it to power the camcorder for more than a few minutes. Always turn the camcorder off before attaching/removing the battery pack. 1. Attach the battery pack to the charger. • Align the f
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Attaching the battery pack E 2, 3 1 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF. 2. Align the front end of the battery pack with the line on the camcorder, press lightly and slide the battery until it clicks into place. 3. Remove the battery pack after use. • Press the BATT. RELEASE button and remove the battery. CB-2LT Battery Charger Specifications Power supply 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60Hz, 0.17A (100V) – 0.10A (240V) Rated output 8.4V DC, 0.5A Operating temperature range 32°F- 104°F (0°C - 40°C) 5 1 1 Dimensi
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Mastering the Basics PUSH Loading a Cassette E Only use videocassettes marked with the D logo.* Loading and unloading 1. Make sure that you have attached a power source. 2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT 5 switch to release the cassette compartment cover. • Pull the cover fully open (while holding the button) and wait a couple of seconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically. • The confirmation beep sounds when the cassette cover fully opens. 3. Load or unload the cassette. • Insert the cas
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Protecting tapes from accidental erasure E REC SAVE REC SAVE To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole. (This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF.) If you load this cassette and put the camcorder in record pause mode ( 19), “THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION” is displayed for approx. 4 seconds and then the v mark flashes in the display. If you want to record on the cassette again, slide the tab back so the h
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Mastering the Basics Recording Movies onto a Tape 4 E 1 2 5, 6 Before you start recording Have you completed the following steps? • Attaching a power source ( 13). • Removing the lens cap ( 144). • Fastening the grip belt ( 144). • Choosing the display: viewfinder ( 144) or LCD screen ( 26). Note: • When you’re using the viewfinder, fully close the LCD or rotate the LCD so that it faces the same direction as the lens ( 26). You may also want to install the backup battery ( 147) in order to set t
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3. Load a cassette ( 17). E 4. Slide the program selector to [. • This selects the camcorder’s Easy Recording program. It allows you to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments ( 59). 5. Press and release the start/stop button once to begin recording. • For still image recording to a tape, see p. 54. 6. Press and release the start/stop button again to pause recording. • The camcorder returns to record pause mode and PAUSE reappears in the display. • You can stop and restart
