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Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “product” 10. Power Sources — The CA-570 Compact E Power Adapter should be operated only refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder from the type of power source indicated OPTURA600 A and all its accessories. on the marking label. If you are not sure of 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and the type of power supply to your home, operating instructions should be read consult your product dealer or local
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18.Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS Fig. 1 this product from the wall outlet and all PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel ANTENNA under the following conditions: LEAD IN a. When the power-supply cord or plug is WIRE GROUND damaged. ANTENNA DISCHARGE CLAMP UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or ELECTRIC objects have fallen into, the product. GROUN
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Introduction Using this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon OPTURA600. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. E Symbols and References Used in This Manual : Precautions related to the camcorder operation. : Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. : Reference page number. Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller. [ ] are used to refer to menu items disp
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Trademark Acknowledgements • is a trademark. • is a trademark. ® • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. • HDV is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC). • Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. 6
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Introduction Table of contents Introduction Using this Manual............................................................................................5 E Checking Supplied Accessories ....................................................................10 Components Guide........................................................................................11 Screen Displays.............................................................................................15 Preparation Step 1: Prep
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Adjusting the Audio Recording Level.............................................................71 Using the Wind Screen..................................................................................73 Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) ..................................................................74 Creating a Start-up Image .............................................................................75 Playback Magnifying the Image ...........................................................
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Introduction Specifications...............................................................................................143 Product Codes.............................................................................................145 Index............................................................................................................146 E 9
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Checking Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact BP-308 Battery Pack WL-D85 Wireless Lithium Button Battery Power Adapter Controller CR2025 for Wireless (incl. power cord) Controller Lens Cap and Lens MTC-100 Multi Cable IFC-300PCU USB SDC-16M SD Memory Cap Cord Cable Card DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your
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Introduction Components Guide Left side view E Right side view Speaker ( 38) REC SEARCH + button ( 29) / MIC terminal ( 51) (fast forward) button ( 36) / Terminal cover CARD + button ( 37) Serial number (phones) terminal ( 38) Battery attachment unit ( 17) Terminal cover RESET button ( 126) MENU button ( 64) (flash) button ( 84) / SET dial ( 38, 52, 64) / (play/pause) button ( 35) Strap mount ( 142) LCD BACKLIGHT button ( 24) PHOTO button ( 30) (self-timer) button ( 50) / Zoom lever ( 33) REC
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Front view Back view Remote sensor ( 23) POWER indicator ( 28, 30) Terminal cover Lock button (for NETWORK mode) Flash ( 84) (125) Mini video light ( 49) POWER switch ( 5, 125) AV terminal ( 39) Lock button (for POWER switch) DC IN terminal ( 17) ( 28, 30) Charge indicator ( 17) Start/stop button ( 28, 30) Card access indicator ( 30) FUNC. button ( 52) LCD screen ( 24) FOCUS button ( 48) / Memory card slot ( 21) DATA CODE button ( 77) USB terminal ( 108, 121) EXP button ( 47) / DV terminal (
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Introduction Top view E Bottom view Stereo microphone Cassette compartment ( 20) (print/share) button ( 109, 121) OPEN/EJECT switch ( 20) Tripod socket ( 34) Cassette compartment cover ( 20) 13
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Wireless Controller WL-D85 START/ STOP PHOTO ZOOM CARD DATE SEARCH REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE SLOW ZERO SET AUDIO DUB. MEMORY TV SCREEN WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-D85 Transmitter ZERO SET MEMORY button ( 79) START/STOP button ( 28, 30) PHOTO button ( 30) CARD –/+ buttons ( 37) Zoom buttons ( 33) DATE SEARCH / buttons ( 80) PLAY button ( 35) REW button ( 35) FF button ( 36) –/ button ( 36) STOP button ( 35) PAUSE button ( 36) +/ button ( 36) SLOW button ( 36) x 2 button ( 36) AUDIO DUB. button ( 1
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Introduction Screen Displays Zoom ( 33), Exposure ( 47) When recording movies on a tape E Manual focus ( 48) (CAMERA• ) Image stabilizer ( 65) Recording mode ( 66) Recording Program ( 40) Light metering mode ( 86) White balance ( 54) Image effect ( 56) Drive mode ( 88) Digital effects ( 57) Movie size ( 81) Still image quality/size ( 83) Self-timer ( 50) When recording on a memory card Recording reminder ( 29) (CAMERA• ) Tape operation ( 16) Time code ( 29) Remaining tape ( 29) Remaining batte
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12 bit audio ( 105) When playing back a tape End search ( 78), Date search ( 80), (PLAY(VCR)• ) Audio dubbing ( 104) Digital effects ( 57) Movie size ( 106) Still image quality/size ( 106) Recording mode ( 66) Tape operation Time code (Tape counter) ( 29) Remaining tape ( 29) Widescreen mode ( 74) Audio mode ( 67) Volume level of built-in speaker or headphones ( 38) Data code ( 77) Tape operation : Record / : Fast forward playback/ / : Playback pause ( 36) : Pause rewind playback ( 36) / : D
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Preparation Preparation Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply The camcorder can be powered by a battery pack or connected to a household power source. Charge the battery pack before use. E Attaching the Battery Pack 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF. 2. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. • Remove the terminal cover of the battery pack. • Slide in the connector end of the battery in the direction of the arrow and press it gently until it clicks. To remove the battery pack: Hold the BATT.
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Using a Household Power Source Connect to a household power source to use the camcorder without worrying about the battery power. You can keep the battery pack attached; the battery power will not be consumed. 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF. 2. Connect the power cord to the power adapter. 3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 4. Open the terminal cover and connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal. Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the powe
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Preparation Charging, Recording and Playback Times Below times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording or playback conditions. Battery Pack BP-308 BP-315 E Charging Time 170 min. 255 min. Max. Recording Time Viewfinder 115 min. 205 min. LCD normal 110 min. 195 min. bright 105 min. 185 min. Typical Recording Time* Viewfinder 65 min. 115 min. LCD normal 60 min. 110 min. bright 60 min. 100 min. Playback Time 130 min. 230 min. * Approximate times for recording with repeated o
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Step 2: Loading a Cassette Use only videocassettes marked with the logo. 1. Slide the OPEN/EJECT switch and open the cassette compartment cover. The cassette compartment opens automatically. 2. Load the cassette. Unload the cassette by pulling it straight out. 3. Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks. 4. Wait for the cassette compartment to retract automatically and close the cassette compartment cover. Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is op
