Canon Optura 100- Manuals

Introduction 6 E Thank you for choosing a Canon Your camcorder is supplied with thefollowing accessories:- WL-D66 WirelessController Two AA batteries SS-200 Shoulder Strap Lens cap S-150 S-video Cable STV-250 Stereo VideoCable DVM-E30 Digital Video Cassette Lithium button battery DC-900 DC Coupler C...

Introduction 7 E The OPTURA featuresthe latest in portablepower technology. Offers you stunningdigital sound —16bitfor greater than CD-quality sound, and12bit for the playbackof audio-dubbedcassettes. From wide-angle to14 × telephoto — with unparalleled opticalquality. The digitalzoom more thandoubl...

Powering Your Camcorder Mastering the Basics 8 E Before operating your camera, you will need to use the power adapter to: provide power from an AC outletorcharge 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...

Mastering the Basics 9 E Charging and attaching the battery pack Your battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory. It should haveenough 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...

Loading a Cassette Mastering the Basics 10 E 1. Make sure that you have inserted a power source. 2. Slide the EJECT 5 5 button upwards to release the cover (the camera’s grip). • Pull the cover fully open (while holding the button upwards) and wait a couple of seconds for the cassette compartment to...

Mastering the Basics 11 E Protecting tapes from accidental erasure To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette sothat it exposes the hole and the red mark. (This switch position is usually labeledSAVE or ERASE OFF).If you load this cassette and put the camera in ...

Basic Recording Mastering the Basics 12 E Have you completed the following steps?• Attached a power source (p. 8).• Loaded a cassette (p. 10).• Removed the lens cap and fastened the shoulder strap (p. 54).• Chosen the display: viewfinder or LCD screen (p. 15)• Adjusted the viewfinder/removed the LCD...

Mastering the Basics 13 E 5. Press 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. 6. Turn the standby lever to LOCK. • As long a...

35 × digital zoom Turn the digital zoom on from choosing D. ZOOM at the camera menu, to morethan double the camera's zoom range. Zooming Mastering the Basics 14 E The camera’s 14 × zoom lens allows you to choose the best picture angle for each scene:• Turn the zoom control towards W to zoom out to w...

Mastering the Basics 15 E Using the LCD Screen You can choose between using the LCD screen and the viewfinder by pressing theMONITOR/FINDER button. Switching between displays You can choose the angle of thescreen that suits you best by tilting ittowards you. Changing the angle of the LCD screen 100°...

Mastering the Basics 16 E Playing back a Cassette You can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camera alsoplays back the sound track via the built-in speaker (p. 15). To play back your recordings on a TV, see p. 19. To use the wireless controller, see p. 27. Note:• To avoid acci...

Mastering the Basics 17 E Playback pause Press the PAUSE a button. To resume normal playback, press it again, or press the PLAY e 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 ...

Mastering the Basics 18 E Note:• Mosaic-like noise appears on the screen during some of the VCR modes and the sound track cannot be heard. These can only be operated from the wireless controller (p. 27) Frame Advance To play back frame by frame, press the +/ ae button repeatedly during playback paus...

Mastering the Basics 19 E Connections for Playback on a TV Screen You can connect the camera to a TV or VCR in order to play back yourrecordings. 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 ...

Mastering the Basics 20 E TV with coaxial antenna cable TV with flat twin-lead antenna cable Coaxial cable with F-connection RU-100 RF Unit VHF 4CH 3CH FROM ANT TO TV 1 2 3 RC-150 RF Adapter Cables MIC DC IN VIDEO/ AUDIO OUT REMOTE Coaxial cable with F-connection RU-100 RF Unit 300-75 ohm adapter 75...

Mastering the Basics 21 E Loosen the screws on the adapter and insert the antennacable. Tighten the screws again. 1. Connect the RF unit to the camera, using the RC-150 RF adapter cables. • The RF unit and RF adapter cables are available optionally. 2. Connect the antenna cable to the FROM ANT. term...

Mastering the Basics 22 E Tips for Making Better Videos Composition The most important element in the scene does not have to bein the center. For a more interesting picture, try to positionyour subject so it is slightly to one side. Leave some space onthe side of the frame that the subject is facing...

Mastering the Basics 23 E Picture angle Camera moves Long shot Medium shot Close-up Instead of zooming while recording, tryto choose your picture angle before youbegin. A good way to tell a story withvideo is to begin with a long shot thatestablishes the situation, and then movein with medium shots ...

Using the Full Range of Features 24 E Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer On/Off With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeableduring telephoto recording. However, the OPTURA’s Optical Image Stabilizerallows you to obtain steady recordings even at 14 × or 35 × magnificat...

25 E Using the Full Range of Features Selecting from the Menus Many of the camera’s advanced functions are selected from menus which appearin the display. There are two main menus: 1. Camera menu (when the camera is in record pause mode: the POWER switch set to CAMERA and the standby lever set toMOV...

Using the Full Range of Features 26 E MENU 1, 5 2, 4 3 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 2. Press the controller up or down to move the arrow up or down the display. 3. Press the controller to the right (towards you) to select your chosen option from the menu. • Your selected option remains...

27 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp The supplied wireless controller canoperate the camera from a distance ofup to 16 feet (5 m). Point it at thecamera’s remote sensor while you pressthe buttons. The tally lamp lights up to let youknow that the camera is in...

Using the Full Range of Features 28 E Turning off the tally lamp The tally lamp lets you know that thecamera is recording. However, itsflashing may be reflected into the lensduring close-up recording, or whenrecording through glass. You may therefore decide to turn it off. TALLY LAMP••OFF (see p. 25...

29 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the Date and Time The date and/or time display forms part of the data code. You can choose todisplay or hide it during playback (see p. 30). Set the date and time display when you first start using your camera. Install thebackup battery before you begin ...

Using the Full Range of Features 30 E A data code, containing the date and time the recording was made and othercamera data (shutter speed and exposure settings) is automatically recorded on aspecial data section of the tape. During playback, the date code can be displayed or hidden while the camera...

31 E Using the Full Range of Features Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode) You can record still pictures like a photograph. The camera records the picture totape for approximately 6 seconds. The exposure is automatically adjusted. 1. Set the camera to photo standby mode (slide the POWER switch to CAME...

Using the Full Range of Features 32 E Searching Through Your Recorded “Photos” (Photo Search) Move quickly through still pictures recorded anywhere on a tape. • You can only use this function from the Remote Controller. 1. Press down and slide the POWER switch to VCR. 2. Press the and buttons to mov...

33 E Using the Full Range of Features Choosing the Movie Mode (Normal/Progressive Scan) The progressive scan mode can be used when you want to look at a video, sceneby scene, free from field slippage (the “blurring” that normally occurs when youpause a video). During playback, pause the video any ti...

Using the Full Range of Features 34 E Searching and Reviewing While Recording When the camera is in record pause mode, you can use record review to play backthe last few seconds of your recording and then return automatically to recordpause mode. You can quickly make sure that a scene has recorded p...

35 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the Various Recording Programs The camera provides you with a choice of seven recording programs. They usedifferent combinations of camera settings in order to adjust the exposure and otherfunctions to match the recording situation.• For simple point-and-s...

Using the Full Range of Features 36 E Use this program in places where thebackground is so bright that the subjectappears underexposed in the display —a sunny beach or ski resort, forexample. You may notice some shudderwhen recording moving subjects. Sand & Snow Spotlight This program is designe...

37 E Using the Full Range of Features Use this program to let you select the shutterspeed.The camera sets the appropriate aperture (F number) automatically to give the correctexposure. High shutter speeds are perfect for recordingfast moving subjects (such as sports action) when you want to play bac...

Negative-Positive Conversion Records a color negative of the image. Whiteappears as black, yellow appears as blue, greenappears as red, etc. Also converts a negativeimage to an ordinary positive one. This can alsobe used with the optional accessories FP-100Film Adapter and SL-49/46 Step-downConverte...

39 E Using the Full Range of Features To use the conversion program, put the camera in record pause mode and turn theprogram selector to . You can also alter the strength and tint of the colors, plus mask the edges of thepicture when using the Film Adapter (FP-100). 1. Display TINT, COLOR and MASK. ...

Using the Full Range of Features 40 E Fading In and Out Between Scenes Mosaic Fade Use the digital fader functions to start or end a scene with a fade to or fromblack. When you start recording, the imagebegins as a square dot in the middle ofthe screen which gradually expands tofill the screen. When...

41 E Using the Full Range of Features Activate the function each time you wish to use it (both before you fade in andagain before you fade out) by pressing the D.FADER button.The name of the fader is shown in the display when it is activated. 1. Put the camera in record pause mode. 2. Press and hold...

Using the Full Range of Features 42 E Notes: • You are unable to use any of the digital faders when the camera is set as follows: - Easy Recording program.- Negative-Positive Conversion program.- Tv and Av.- Photo mode. • You cannot use the mosaic fade or the window wipe if: - You have turned on the...

43 E Using the Full Range of Features WIND SCREEN•AUTO The camera has an automatic wind screen to prevent wind noise from interferingwith the sound track. (It does not operate with an external microphone: WS | is displayed). Turn it off when you want the microphone to be as sensitive aspossible. 1. ...

Using the Full Range of Features 44 E Setting the Self-Timer This is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recording. 1. Press the self-timer button. • SELF TIMER appears in the display. 2 Press the start/stop button. • The camera starts to record after a 10 second countdown p...

45 E Using the Full Range of Features Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography (optional) For SLR-style flash photography, use aCanon Speedlite 220EX or 380EXwith the camera. Use the camera inexactly the same way as you wouldnormally in photo mode (p. 31). Turnon the Speedlite using its main sw...

Using the Full Range of Features 46 E Adjusting Exposure Manually To make the recorded image brighter,turn the EXP wheel upwards (to amaximum of +11). This may benecessary if the background is verybright, or if the subject is lit frombehind. To make the recorded image darker,press the EXP wheel down...

47 E Using the Full Range of Features Adjusting Focus Manually FlexiZone AF makes autofocus much more powerful. Using the FlexiZonecontroller, you can select any object that appears in the display, and the camerawill bring it into focus. FlexiZone AF is useful in the following situations: When your ...

Using the Full Range of Features 48 E A V /T V CTRL. FOCUS EXP PUSH Manual focus Use the FOCUS wheel to set the focus.• Turn it downwards (towards ∞ ) to move the focus further away. • Turn it upwards to bring the focus nearer. You can also adjust the focustemporarily without turning autofocusoff — ...

49 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the White Balance The camera’s auto white balancesystem compensates for a wide range oflighting conditions. Although slightvariations are unavoidable, colors willappear natural in virtually everysituation. In some cases, you will get betterresults by set...

Using the Full Range of Features 50 E Setting the white balance manually will probably work betterthan auto white balance when shooting: Subjects with one dominant color, such as sky, sea or forest. Close-ups In rapidly changing lighting conditions In places lit by certain types of fluorescent or me...

51 E Using the Full Range of Features Editing to a VCR S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT AUDIO L R VIDEO/ AUDIO OUT REMOTE 1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly ahead of the section you want to copy. 2. Start to play it back while you monitor the picture on the TV. 3. Start recording on t...

Using the Full Range of Features 52 E RECORDSEARCH Digital video equipment fitted with this terminal lets you edit, copy and transferdata digitally, with imperceptible loss in image and sound quality. The DVterminal is for both line-in and line-out, since a single DV cable can handle datain both dir...

53 E Using the Full Range of Features u REMOTE The m REMOTE terminal allows you to connect the camera to equipmentsuch as the ED-100 Video Editor (p. 68). Some buttons on other editingequipment may operate differently fromthose on the camera. • m (LANC) is a trademark. It stands for Local Applicatio...

Additional Information 54 E Preparing the Camera • In record pause mode, turn the viewfinder focusing wheel (focusingthe display) to suit your eyesight. • The viewfinder rotates through 80° to give a choice of shooting positions. • For extra security and portability, attach the shoulder strap before...

Additional Information 55 E Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times Battery pack BP-914 Time needed for full recharge 2 hr. 30 mins Maximum recording time 1 hr. • These times vary — the safest policy is always to have two or three timesas many battery packs as you thinkyou will nee...

Additional Information 56 E Taking care of the battery pack Always attach the terminal cover.• Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals, as this can causea short circuit and damage the batterypack. Attach the terminal coverwhenever the battery pack is notbeing used. Installing the backu...

Additional Information 57 E Cautions:• Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools — this will cause a short circuit. • Wipe the battery with a clean, dry cloth to ensure proper contact.• Keep the battery pack out of reach of children — if it is swallowed, contact a physician imme...

MIX SELECT••VARIABLE When you play back a tape that was recorded in 12 bit mode, you can set theaudio output to play stereo 1 (the original sound), stereo 2 (any new sound,dubbed to the tape after recording), or mix the balance between the two. To simply choose stereo1 or stereo2, you do not need to...

Maintenance Avoid high temperatures and high humidity.• Do not leave the camera inside a car in hot weather, for example.• Be careful of heat radiating from video lighting equipment.• Do not take the camera into a humid room. Avoid sudden changes in temperature.• If you take the camera from a cold p...

Additional Information 60 E Power sources• You can use the compact power adapter to operate your camera and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supply is between 110 and240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Contact your Canon dealer for information about plugadapters for overseas use. TV playbac...

Additional Information 61 E Condensation Condensation may form on the camera when it is moved from a cold place to awarm place. Using the camera while condensation is present can damage both thetape and the camera. Condensation may become a problem: When the camera is taken from an air-conditioned r...

Additional Information 62 E Troubleshooting Cause and/or what to do about it • The camera is not switched on (p. 12, 16). • The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention (p. 10-11). • The tape has reached the end.• The battery pack is exhausted or not properly attached (p. 8, 9, 55). •...

? ? The camera won’t focus. Note:Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will often getbetter results using manual focus (see p. 47). Focus on something which is aboutthe same distance away, lock the focus, and then point the camera at your original,hard-to-focus subje...

Additional Information 64 E Miscellaneous Cause and/or what to do about it • The video heads need cleaning (p. 60). • The video heads need cleaning (p. 60). • The TV/VIDEO selector on the TV isn’t set to VIDEO (p. 19) • If connected using the optional RF unit the video channel has not beenselected. ...

Additional Information 65 E The OPTURA System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) BP-911, BP-914,BP-924, BP-927Battery Pack WL-D66Wireless Controller MiniDVVideo Cassette CB-900 Car BatteryAdapter CA-900 Compact Power Adapter CH-900 Dual Battery Charger/Holder TV VCR Antenna TL-55 Tele-...

MM-200 Stereo Mixing MicrophoneThe MM-200 mixes live sound andmusic, so you can create the idealsound track for your video productions. FS-55U Filter SetUltraviolet, neutral density and circularpolarizing filters to help you takecontrol of difficult lighting conditions. Additional Information 66 E O...

Additional Information 70 E Finding Your Way Around OPTURA Viewfinder focusing wheel (P. 54) Strap attachment bar(P. 54) Program selector(P. 35) POWER switch(P. 12) D. FADER button (P. 41) Stereo microphone Zoom control(P. 14) Start/stop button(P. 12) Standby lever(P. 12) Tally lamp (P. 28) Remote s...

Additional Information 73 E Screen Displays To display the date and time on aconnected TV, press the wirelesscontroller’s DATA CODE button. Press the wireless controller’s TVSCREEN button to see the otherdisplays on the TV screen. (Thedisplays appear white on-screen.) Theywill not be added to any re...

Additional Information 74 E F1 / 3 2 2 0 0 0 1 A N . 1 , 1 9 9 8 J 2 : 0 0 AM Playback pause(forward and reverse)(p. 17) Slow playback(forward and reverse)(p.18) × 2 playback (forward and reverse) (p. 18) × 1 playback (forward and reverse) (p. 18) Photo Search(p. 32) Photo search iscomplete Zoom dis...

Additional Information 76 E Appears each timeyou turn the poweron, until you set thedate and time (p. 29). Appears when thebattery pack isexhausted (p. 9, 55). Appears when thetape has reached theend. Refer to page 11. Appears when youpress the 2 (record) button if the DV cableis not connectedproper...

Additional Information 77 E Specifications OPTURA Power Supply (rated): 7.2 V DCPower Consumption (while recording with the AF turned on):7.1 W Television system: EIS standard (525 lines, 60 fields)NTSC color signal Video recording system: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system (Consumer digital...

Additional Information 78 E Index Å Abroad, Using the Camera, 60Accessories, 6, 66Adapter, AC, 8AE Programs, 35Audio Output, 58Audio Recording and Playback, 44Audio/Video Terminals, 19Auto, 36Autofocus, 47Av/Tv CTRL, 37, 38 ı Backup Battery, 56Basic Recording, 12Battery Pack, 9 Ç Cables, 6, 19Casset...

In addition to the contents andindex please refer to: • Finding Your Way Around the OPTURA100 MC ( 9) • Screen displays ( 143) • Troubleshooting — in case you run into any problems ( 135) • Menu at a Glance ( 155) Symbols used in this instructionmanual: : Reference page numbers: Functions that can b...

To get started we suggest that youmaster the basic operations of thecamcorder first, before moving on touse its full range of features. Introduction 7 E Thank you for Choosing a Canon Your camcorder is supplied with thefollowing accessories: WL-D74 WirelessController Two AA batteries SS-600 Shoulder...

Introduction 8 E Canon’s opticaltechnology stabilizesyour recordings even inlong telephoto shots. Introducing the OPTURA100 MC Using a DV cable, connectthe OPTURA100 MC to aPC equipped with a DVterminal and transfer youroriginal images and soundto your PC. IEEE 1394 DV Terminal Just press the photob...

9 E Mastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the OPTURA100 MC ( L IN E -I N ) R EC PAUSE INDEX REC SEARCH SCREEN MIX/ C A R D SLIDE SHOW LCD screen (p. 25) Flash button (p. 53)/ (play/pause) button (p. 28) (stop) button (p. 28)/INDEX SCREEN button (p. 108) BATT. (battery) RELEASE button (p. 14) ...

12 E Mastering the Basics Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to: Provide power from an AC outlet 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 ...

13 E Mastering the Basics Attaching and charging the battery packs Your battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory. It should haveenough power for you to check that your camcorder is working properly.However, you must charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power thecamcor...

14 E Mastering the Basics 6. Remove the battery pack after use. • Press the BATT. RELEASE button and remove the battery. Notes: • Never connect an unspecified product to the camcorder’s DC terminal. Likewise, do not connect the power adapter to an unspecified product. • You can find detailed notes f...

15 E Mastering the Basics CHARGE The Compact Power Adapter CA-560 included with the camcorder can be usedalong with the CR-560 Kit for 3 different ways to power the camcorder or chargebattery packs:1. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery.2. Operate the camcorder wi...

16 E Mastering the Basics 3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household AC outlet. 1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Compact Power Adapter CHARGE 2. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery. Camcorder + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable → car’s cigarett...

17 E Mastering the Basics Loading a Cassette 1. Make sure that you have attached a power source. 2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT 5 switch (on the bottom of the camcorder) to release the cassette compartment cover. • Pull the cover fully open (while holding the button) and wait a couple of seconds for the ...

18 E Mastering the Basics Protecting tapes from accidental erasure To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette sothat it exposes the hole. (This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASEOFF.)If you load this cassette and put the camcorder in record pause m...

19 E Mastering the Basics Basic Recording Have you completed the following steps?• Attached a power source ( 12). • Removed the lens cap ( 127). • Fasten the grip belt ( 127). • Attach the lens hood ( 126). • Chosen the display: viewfinder ( 126) or LCD screen ( 25). Note: • When you’re using the vi...

20 E Mastering the Basics 3. Load a cassette ( 17). 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 ( 58). 5. Press and release the start/stop button once to begin recording. • F...

21 E Mastering the Basics Choose from 4 recording modes: SP (standard play), 1.5 × SP, 2 × SP or 3 × SP. • Only SP and LP modes are available when the camcorder is set to CARD PLAY (VCR) mode. Recording times (this example uses an 80-minute tape) Changing the recording mode REC MODE••••SP VCR SET UP...

22 E Mastering the Basics 16:9 (Wide screen TV recording) Produces images in the 16:9 format forplayback on wide screen TVs. To switch 16:9 to ON, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. Thenselect 16:9, set it to ON and close the menu. Notes: • “16:9” is shown in the display when you switch the 16:9 m...

23 E Mastering the Basics Confirmation/Warning beeps The camcorder’s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in the illustrations. Beeps sound upon certain camcorder operations such as when youturn the camcorder on, during the self-timer countdown, right before thecamcorder’s automatic...

24 E Mastering the Basics 200 × digital zoom Magnifies the camcorder’s zoom range by up to 20 × in TAPE CAMERA mode. The zoom control continues to work as usual. You can freely zoom in and outbetween 1 × and 200 × magnification — the camcorder automatically switches between optical zooming (up to 10...

25 E Mastering the Basics Using the LCD Screen Push the LCD panel OPEN button andopen the panel by pulling it away fromthe camcorder. This automaticallyswitches the LCD screen on and theviewfinder off. When you close theLCD panel, the LCD screenautomatically switches off and theviewfinder switches b...

26 E Mastering the Basics 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 selectBRIGHTNESS, adjust the level with the selector dial and close themenu. A bar showing the level appears in the display.• Turn the selector...

27 E Mastering the Basics REC REC PAUSE EJECT • These and all other indicators appear normally in the viewfinder. Allowing the subject to monitor recording When you turn the LCD panel so that itfaces the same direction as the lens,you can watch yourself duringrecording or let your subject monitorrec...

28 E Mastering the Basics Playing Back a Cassette You can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. When using theLCD screen, the camcorder also plays back the sound track via the built-inspeaker ( 31). • When you play back a tape, you can also close the LCD panel with its screen side fa...

29 E Mastering the Basics Frame Advance To play back frame by frame, press the+/ ae button repeatedly during playback pause.Press and hold to play back continuousframe advance. Frame Reverse To play back in reverse frame by frame,press the –/ 4a button repeatedly during playback pause.Press and hold...

32 E Mastering the Basics • 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 thewhite plug to the white AUDIO terminal L (left). Connect the red plug to the red AUDIO terminal R (right). Do not connect the yello...

33 E Mastering the Basics If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals VIDEO INPUT AUDIO L R AV DC IN 9.5V DV IN/OUT CHARGE IN/OUT • Connect the camcorder 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 ...

34 E Mastering the Basics Tips for Making Better Videos Composition The most important element in the scene does not have tobe in the center. For a more interesting picture, try toposition your subject so it is slightly to one side. Leavesome space on the side of the frame that the subject isfacing ...

35 E Mastering the Basics Picture angle Camcorder moves Close-up Instead of zooming while recording, tryto choose your picture angle before youbegin. A good way to tell a story withvideo is to begin with a long shot thatestablishes the situation, and then movein with medium shots and close-ups tosho...

36 E Using the Full Range of Features Searching and Reviewing While Recording When the camcorder is in record pause mode, you can use record review to playback the last few seconds of your recording and then return automatically torecord pause mode. You can quickly make sure that a scene has recorde...

37 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the Menus Many of the camcorder’s advanced functions are selected from menus whichappear in the display. There are 4 main menus:CAM. MENU Camera menu ( 39) VCR MENU VCR menu ( 40) C.CAM. MENU Card camera menu ( 42) C.PLAY MENU Card play menu ( 43) 2 CAM. M...

38 E Using the Full Range of Features Selecting from the Menus 1. Turn the POWER switch and the TAPE/CARD switch to the desired settings. 2. Press the MENU button to open the menu. • One of the main menus appears, according to the settings of the TAPE/CARD switch and the POWER switch. 3. Turn the se...

39 E Using the Full Range of Features CAM.MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE CARD MIX CAM.SET UP VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 1 3 5 2 4 6 CARD MIX 101-0143 43/50 MIX TYPE••••CARD CHROMA MIX LEVEL••• q w – + 1 To card mix submenu 2 To camera set up submenu 3 To VCR set up submenu 4 To display set up s...

40 E Using the Full Range of Features CAM. MENU, cont. VCR MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE VCR SET UP CARD SET UP CARD OPER. DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 1 3 5 2 4 6 DISP.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS•• MIRROR••••••ON TV SCREEN•••ON D/T DISPLAY•OFF RETURN – + !3 !5 !7 !4 !6 SYSTEM SEL.SETSET MENUCLO...

41 E Using the Full Range of Features VCR SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE REC MODE•••• SP OUTPUT CH•••L/R AUDIO DUB.••AUDIO IN WIND SCREEN•––– AUDIO MODE••12bit RETURN q e t w r y CARD OPER. SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE COPY RETURN [ ] !0 !1 1 VCR set up submenu q Record mode ......................... 21 w Outp...

42 E Using the Full Range of Features CAM.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE SHUTTER•••••AUTO IMAGE S. ••ON WHITE BAL.••AUTO RETURN q e w r CARD SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE QUALITY•••••STANDARD IMAGE RES.••1280 × 960 FILE NOS.•••CONTINUOUS SHTR SOUND••ON RETURN t u o y i VCR MENU, cont. SYSTEM SEL.SETSET M...

43 E Using the Full Range of Features DISP.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS•• MIRROR••••••ON TV SCREEN•••ON D/T DISPLAY•OFF RETURN – + !0 !2 !4 !1 !3 3 Display set up submenu !0 Brightness ............................. 26 !1 Mirror mode.......................... 27 !2 TV screen ..................

44 E Using the Full Range of Features 1 -2 Card operations submenu (when displaying an index screen) y To image protect ………….. 112 u To print mark……………… 113 i Return 2 VCR set up submenu o Record mode ......................... 21 !0 Return 3 Display set up submenu !1 Brightness ........................

45 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the Wireless Controller The supplied wireless controller canoperate the camcorder from a distanceof up to 16 feet (5 m). Point it at thecamcorder’s remote sensor while youpress the buttons. There are some functions that cannot beoperated without the wirele...

46 E Using the Full Range of Features To prevent interference from otherCanon wireless controllers being used nearby, there are 2 remote sensormodes and an off setting. The wirelesscontroller and the camcorder have to beset to the same mode in order to becompatible. When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcord...

47 E Using the Full Range of Features If your wireless controller isn’t working: Make sure the camcorder and the wireless controller are both set to the samemode. Check the mode the camcorder is set to by pushing any button other thanthe REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller. The camcorder’s ...

48 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the Date and Time The date and/or time display forms part of the data code. You can choose todisplay or hide it during playback ( 80). Set the date and time display when you first start using your camcorder. Install thebackup battery before you begin ( 1...

50 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM. 2. Select D/TIME SET. • The year display starts to flash. 3. Turn the selector dial up and down to change the year. Press the dial in to move to another part of the display. • Once you move from the year, the next part of the ...

51 E Using the Full Range of Features Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette You can record still pictures like a photograph. The camcorder records the pictureand sound to tape for several seconds. The exposure is automatically adjusted.Copy still photos automatically to a memory card ( 120) for transf...

52 E Using the Full Range of Features • If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus ( 136), the camcorder may not be able to focus, and F may continue to flash white in the display. Continue to hold the PHOTO button halfway down, then adjust the focus manuallywith the selector dial. • If you are usin...

53 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Press the (flash) button. • The display changes in the following order with each press of the button. • The selected mode appears in the display, with the exception of (Auto), which is displayed and then disappears after 4 seconds. • When you press the flash ...

54 E Using the Full Range of Features Returning the flash to the body Press the flash down with your hand.• Do not return the flash to the body while it is firing. Caution: • Do not fire the flash close to people’s eyes.• Do not fire the flash at drivers while they are driving.• Do not fire the flas...

55 E Using the Full Range of Features Turning the Image Stabilizer Off M E N U With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeableduring telephoto recording. However, the OPTURA100 MC’s Optical ImageStabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings even at high magnification.U...

56 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the Various Recording Programs P The camcorder provides you with a choice of 7 recording programs. They usedifferent combinations of camcorder settings in order to adjust the exposure andother functions to match the recording situation.• For simple point-a...

57 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the program AE mode 1. Slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode. 2. Press the selector dial in to display the program menu. 3. Turn the selector dial to move the arrow up or down the display. 4. Press the selector dial in to select the desired p...

58 E Using the Full Range of Features Portrait Use this program outdoors to make subjectsstand out from a softened foreground andbackground. It works well for still-lifes andclose-ups. The effect is most noticeable whenthe zoom position is between the middle rangeand the telephoto end. Focus manuall...

59 E Using the Full Range of Features Use this program in places where thebackground is so bright that the subject appearsunderexposed in the display — a sunny beach orski resort, for example. You may notice someshudder when recording moving subjects. Sand & Snow Spotlight This program is design...

60 E Using the Full Range of Features Using Digital Effects Use the camcorder’s digital effects for more interesting productions. • Faders: Start or end scenes on a tape with a fade to or from black( 61). Fade Trigger, Wipe , Stripe , Stripe , Checker, Window • Effects: Add flavor to your recordings...

61 E Using the Full Range of Features Fade Trigger (FADE-T) Vertical Wipe (WIPE ) Vertical stripe (STRIPE ) When you start recording, thepicture begins as a thin verticalline in the center of the screen which gradually expands sideways until it fills the whole of the screen. When you end a scene, th...

62 E Using the Full Range of Features Effects Art (ART) Adds a paint-like effect, calledsolarization, to the image. Negative(NEGATIVE) Makes the image looklike negative film. Black and White (BLK & WHT) Makes the image black and white. Mosaic (MOSAIC) Blurs the image by enlarging the size of som...

63 E Using the Full Range of Features Digital effects can be set with the controls on the body of the camcorder or thewireless controller. Pressing the ▲ / ▼ buttons on the wireless controller correspond to turning the selector dial up and down, and pressing the SET buttoncorresponds to pressing the...

64 E Using the Full Range of Features Sound records normally.When operating effects, make sure the program selector is set to Q . 1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to open the digital effects menu. • D.EFFECT | , FADER, EFFECT and MULTI-S appear. 2. Select EFFECT. • NEGATIVE, ART, BLK&WHT, SEP...

65 E Using the Full Range of Features Operating the multi-image screen When operating the multi-image screen, make sure the program selector is set to Q . 1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to open the digital effects menu. • D.EFFECT | , FADER, EFFECT and MULTI-S appear. 2. Select MULTI-S. • S. SP...

66 E Using the Full Range of Features 9. Press the ON/OFF button. • MULTI-S stops flashing.• The camcorder will capture the indicated number of images at the indicated speed. 10.Press the start/stop button to begin recording. • The multi-image screen is recorded to the tape. Notes: • You can operate...

67 E Using the Full Range of Features Audio Recording To switch to the 16 - bit mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select AUDIO MODE, set it to “16 bit” and close the menu. • “16 bit” is shown in the display for approximately 4 seconds. Notes: • For details on adding new sound, see p. 9...

68 E Using the Full Range of Features To turn it on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then selectWIND SCREEN, set it to ON and close the menu. • WS O is shown in the display when you turn the wind screen on. Notes: • The wind screen can be used for audio dubbing with the built-in microphone in T...

69 E Using the Full Range of Features This is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recordingmovies or still photographs. 1. Press the self-timer button on the body of the camcorder or the SELF TIMER button on the wireless controller. • SELF-T appears in the display.• To have ...

70 E Using the Full Range of Features Notes: • If you have the beep turned on, it sounds each time the tally lamp flashes before recording. • To cancel the self-timer before the countdown has begun, press the SELF TIMER button. • To cancel the self-timer once the countdown has begun, press the SELF ...

71 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the VL-3 Video Light (optional) 1. Slide the Video Light onto the accessory shoe and tighten with the shoe lock. • Slide in the direction of the arrow on the bottom of the Video Light until it clicks securely into place. • Make sure that the light does not...

72 E Using the Full Range of Features The highly sensitive Directional Stereo Microphone DM-50 has been designedexclusively for camcorders equipped with an advanced accessory shoe . It is powered by the camcorder’s power supply. Use during cassette recording or audiodubbing ( 93). Refer to the DM-50...

73 E Using the Full Range of Features + , + CAMERA CARD CAMERA TA P E + , + CAMERA CARD CAMERA TA P E Adjusting Exposure Manually To make the recorded image brighter,turn the selector dial upwards (to amaximum of +11). This may benecessary if the background is verybright, or if the subject is lit fr...

74 E Using the Full Range of Features Notes: • You cannot adjust the exposure without the e mark before E.LOCK in the display. Push the EXP button so that e appears before E.LOCK. Then you can adjust the exposure manually. • The standard exposure level depends on which recording program you have sel...

75 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode. 2. Press the selector dial in and choose AUTO from the program menu. 3. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. 4. Select SHUTTER. 5. Press the selector dial in to select the desired shutter speed. • Onl...

76 E Using the Full Range of Features Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds • When shooting with a shutter speed of 1/1000 or higher, do not shoot the sun directly. Recommended shutter speeds when shooting: • People doing outdoor sports such as golf or tennis • Moving cars or trains or o...

77 E Using the Full Range of Features Adjusting Focus Manually FOCUS/ DATA CODE PUSH/SELECT Manual focus Use the selector dial to set the focus. • Turn the selector dial downward to move the focus farther away. • Turn the selector dial upwards to bring the focus nearer. Notes: • You cannot adjust th...

78 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the White Balance 1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode. 2. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. 3. Select WHITE BAL. 4. a) For the indoor, outdoor or auto settings, press the selector dial in to choose the setting. • T / U appears...

79 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the white balance manually will probably work betterthan auto white balance when shooting: Subjects with one dominant color, such as sky, sea or forest Close-ups In rapidly changing lighting conditions In places lit by certain types of fluorescent or mer...

80 E Using the Full Range of Features DATA CODE M E N U PO W ER O F F P LA Y ( VC R) CA ME RA FOCUS/ DATA CODE During TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden whilethe camcorder is in play, slow or still mode. Camcorder data may be displayed as “– – –” during fast forward, rewi...

81 E Using the Full Range of Features You can also choose to display camcorder data (shutter speed and exposuresettings) in cassette data codes. To change, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select DATACODE, set it to DATE/TIME, CAMERA DATA or CAM. & D/T andclose the menu. DATA CODE•••DA...

82 E Using the Full Range of Features Six-second auto date The 6-second auto date appears for 6 seconds to mark the changeover of a day ifthe tape was being recorded at 12:00 midnight. It also appears for 6 seconds whenyou start playback and have the data code turned off. The 6-second auto date will...

83 E Using the Full Range of Features Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search) This allows you to move quickly through still pictures recorded anywhere on atape (photo search) or between different days or areas of recording (date search)on a tape. 1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose bet...

84 E Using the Full Range of Features Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Use the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape that you want to return tofollowing playback. 1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button on the wireless controller during playback at a point you want to return to later. • The ti...

85 E Editing Editing to a VCR 1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy. 2. Start to play it back while you monitor the picture on the TV. 3. Start recording on the VCR as soon as the section you want to copy appears on the screen. 4. Pause the VCR at the...

86 E Editing REW PLAY FF REC PAUSE SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP AV INSERT PAUSE SLOW + / – / × 2 ( L IN E -I N ) R EC PAUSE INDEX REC SEARCH SCREEN MIX/ C A R D SLIDE SHOW Digital video equipment fitted with the DV terminal lets you edit, copy andtransfer data digitally, with virtua...

87 E Editing Copyright signal Certain pre-recorded software tapes are copyright protected. If you try to playback such a cassette, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK ISRESTRICTED” appears in the display for a few seconds and then the camcorderdisplays a blank blue screen; you cannot view the contents of ...

88 E Editing OUTPUT VIDEO S(S1)-VIDEO AUDIO L R AV DC IN 9.5V DV IN/OUT CHARGE IN/OUT S IN/OUT ( L IN E -I N ) R EC PAUSE INDEX REC SEARCH SCREEN MIX/ C A R D SLIDE SHOW Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-in) You can record a video played on your VCR or analog camcorder (for d...

89 E Editing 1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the REC PAUSE button. • S-video and AV IN/OUT terminals work as input terminals.• The camcorder enters record pause mode. 3. Start playback on the other dev...

90 E Editing Recording Over Existing Scenes (AV Insert Editing) OUTPUT VIDEO S(S1)-VIDEO AUDIO L R AV DC IN 9.5V DV IN/OUT CHARGE IN/OUT S IN/OUT You can insert new scenes from your VCR or other camcorder onto your pre-recorded tape using the OPTURA100 MC’s analog line-in or DV in terminals.Original...

91 E Editing TV: You cannot insert AV from a TV program with anomalous synchronized signals,such as when the program itself received poor signals. The tape in the camcorder: When using the OPTURA100 MC’s AV insert function, only record to tapesrecorded in SP mode.If there are non-recorded portions o...

93 E Editing Audio Dubbing AV DC IN 9.5V DV IN/OUT CHARGE IN/OUT OUTPUT AUDIO L R You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape from audioproducts (AUDIO IN) or with the internal or external microphone (MIC. IN). Theoriginal sound will not be erased. For best results, add sound to t...

94 E Editing 1. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP. 2. Select AUDIO DUB. 3. Select AUDIO IN or MIC. IN and close the menu. AUDIO DUB.••AUDIO IN VCR SET UP ( 37) REW PLAY FF REMOTE SET SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP AV INSERT PAUSE SLOW + / – / × 2 PO W ER O F F P LA Y ( VC R) CA ME R...

95 E Editing 4. Locate the point where you want to start audio dubbing, then press the PAUSE button. • You can use the playback buttons on the body of the camcorder or the special playback functions on the wireless controller in the same way as in playbackmode. • The camcorder becomes set to playbac...

96 E Editing Setting the Audio Mix AUDIO MONITOR MIX BALANCE ST-1 ST-2 PO W ER O F F P LA Y ( VC R ) CA ME RA When you play back a tape that was recorded in 12-bit mode, you can set theaudio output to play: stereo 1 (the original sound), stereo 2 (any new sound,dubbed to the tape after recording), o...

97 E Editing When you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channels,you can change the output channels of that sound. + 1. Load a tape recorded with multiple-channel audio. 2. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select OUTPUT CH, set it to the desired setting and close th...

98 E Editing By using a DV cable and connecting the camcorder to a PC equipped with a DVterminal conforming to IEEE 1394/DV compatible capture board, you can transferimages taken with the camcorder to your PC.• While connected, it is recommended that you power your camcorder from a household power s...

99 E Using a Memory Card The camcorder can take, store and manage still images on 2 types of memorycards: the MultiMediaCard (supplied with the camcorder) or an SD Memory Card(commercially available). The MultiMediaCard is an ultra-small, ultra-light mediathat can record still images. About the same...

100 E Using a Memory Card Selecting the recording image quality Select the quality of a still image to be recorded. QUALITY•••••STANDARD CARD SET UP ( 37) To change the image quality, open the menu and select CARD SETUP. Then select QUALITY, set it to FINE and close the menu. Inserting and removing ...

101 E Using a Memory Card Notes: • Depending on the image you are recording, sometimes there will be no difference in image quality between settings. • Images are compressed and recorded in the JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format. • The number of images that can still be recorded on a mem...

102 E Using a Memory Card File numbers 1 CONTINUOUS Numbering is continuous between cards, so thatthe first file number assigned on a new memorycard is 1 more than the last file number assignedon the previous memory card. When the filenumbers are set to CONTINUOUS, each imagetaken is assigned a diff...

103 E Using a Memory Card Recording Still Images to a Memory Card 3 4 PHOTO PHOTO 2 1 CAR D TAP E PO W ER O F F PLA Y(VCR) CA M E R A The camcorder is equipped with a mechanical shutter so that you can record vividstill images onto a memory card (Progressive Photo function). You can alsorecord onto ...

104 E Using a Memory Card 4. Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the still picture. • F disappears from the display. The shutter sound sounds and simultaneously the display appears to close for an instant as if it were a shutter releasing. • While the camcorder is recording the still image, ...

105 E Using a Memory Card Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image 2 3 PHOTO PHOTO 1 Record an image from a cassette onto a memory card. To automatically recordmultiple still images from a cassette to a memory card, refer to “Copying StillImages from a Cassette” on p.120.• A still image r...

106 E Using a Memory Card Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image CAR D TAP E PO W ER O F F P LA Y ( VC R ) PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO PHOTO CA ME RA 1. Connect the camcorder to the other digital device. • Connect the Canon CV-150F DV cable (optional) with the sides of the plugs marked with the arr...

107 E Using a Memory Card Viewing Still Images CARD SLIDE SHOW CAR D TAP E PO W ER O F F P LA Y ( VC R ) ( L IN E -I N ) R EC PAUSE INDEX REC SEARCH SCREEN MIX/ C A R D SLIDE SHOW CA ME RA Play back and view still images recorded on a memory card. (For details onconnecting to a TV, see “Connections ...

108 E Using a Memory Card 2 2 Card Jump Function You can jump from the current image to the desired image of unadjacent imagenumber without displaying the images one by one.The numbers shown in the upper right in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode indicate the imagenumber of the current still image / total number...

109 E Using a Memory Card Settings of the Still Image Recorded to a Memory Card Immediately after you have recorded a still image to a memory card, you cancheck the image without switching the operation mode by the POWER switch.(CARD PHOTO REVIEW)You can also easily erase unwanted images while viewi...

110 E Using a Memory Card CARD PHOTO REVIEW + CAMERA CARD 1. During/after recoding a still image, press the CARD - button to open the CARD PHOTO REVIEW menu. • If you press the button after recording a still image, the last image recorded appears in the display. • If you press the button while recor...

112 E Using a Memory Card Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect) CARD SLIDE SHOW ( L IN E -I N ) R EC PAUSE INDEX REC SEARCH SCREEN MIX/ C A R D SLIDE SHOW PUSH/SELECT This section describes how to protect the still image from the Card Operationsubmenu when displaying an index screen in CARD PLAY (...

113 E Using a Memory Card Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark) PUSH/SELECT This section describes how to mark the still image for printing from CardOperation submenu in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode (including the way to cancelthe setting).– When displaying an index screen, you can mark the image ...

114 E Using a Memory Card Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it has been inserted intothe camcorder. 1. With an image in the display, open the menu and select CARD OPER. 2. Select PRINT MARKS ALL ERASE. • ERASE ALL PRINT MARKS ? YES NO appears in the display. 3. Select YES. • The pr...

115 E Using a Memory Card Erasing Still Images CARD SLIDE SHOW ( L IN E -I N ) R EC PAUSE INDEX REC SEARCH SCREEN MIX/ C A R D SLIDE SHOW PUSH/SELECT This section describes how to erase the still image from the Card Operationsubmenu when playing back a single image in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode.(SINGLE or...

116 E Using a Memory Card 1. Open the menu and select CARD OPER. 2. Select IMAGE ERASE. • CANCEL, SINGLE and ALL settings appear.• To cancel erasing, select CANCEL and close the menu. 3. Select ALL. • ERASE ALL IMAGES? [EXCEPT FOR IMAGES] NO YES appears in the display. 4. Select YES. • All images ex...

117 E Using a Memory Card Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette (Card Mix) Liven up your productions by superimposing one image on top of the other.Combine 2 still images or a still image and a moving image. Choose a still imagefrom the memory card, either one of the pre-recorded sample ...

118 E Using a Memory Card CAM. CHROMA (Camera chroma key) Superimpose the currently recording image on top of a still image, whichbecomes its background. Shoot the subject of the currently recording imageagainst a blue background, such as a blue curtain. The original still image willappear in place ...

119 E Using a Memory Card 4. Select the desired setting. • Your currently recording image is combined with the pre-recorded still image. 5. Select MIX LEVEL. 6. Adjust the mix level. • Turning the selector dial upwards adjusts to the right and turning downwards adjusts to the left. 7. Close the menu...

120 E Using a Memory Card Copying Still Images from a Cassette ( L IN E -I N ) R EC PAUSE INDEX REC SEARCH SCREEN MIX/ C A R D SLIDE SHOW PUSH/SELECT Copies multiple still images from a tape to the memory card, using the PhotoSearch function.• A still image recorded to a tape is recorded onto a memo...

121 E Using a Memory Card Copying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette ( L IN E -I N ) R EC PAUSE INDEX REC SEARCH SCREEN MIX/ C A R D SLIDE SHOW PUSH/SELECT Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it and a cassette that hasenough recordable space have been inserted into the camcorder....

122 E Using a Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card PUSH/SELECT Format new memory cards, if you get the message CARD ERROR, or topermanently and quickly erase all the images on a memory card, includingprotected images (this includes the pre-recorded card mix sample images). The MultiMediaCard supplie...

123 E Using a Memory Card Other Information and Precautions The camcorder formats memory cards in DCF (Design rule for Camera Filesystem).Images recorded on a memory card with this camcorder can be transferred to aPC with the use of the following products made for MultiMediaCards or SDMemory Cards: ...

124 E Using a Memory Card • Do not disassemble memory cards.• Do not bend or drop memory cards, or expose them to strong vibrations or external shocks. • Do not get memory cards wet. • Do not remove the memory card’s label or affix other labels. Affix labels to the memory card’s case. • Do not leave...

125 E Using a Memory Card Card luminance key Camera chroma key MultiMediaCard MMC-8M Specifications Capacity 8 MB Interface MultiMediaCard standard Operating temperature range 32°F– 140°F (0°C – 40°C) Dimensions 32 × 24 × 1.4 mm Weight 1.5 g Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions...

Be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight, or it willmelt. (The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens.) Adjust the angle of theviewfinder to prevent sunlight from entering. 126 E Additional Information Preparing the Camcorder • Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode. Ex...

127 E Additional Information Prepare the lens cap • Attach the cord to the grip belt, and then to the lens cap, passing the cordthrough the hole on the lens cap fromfront side. • Hook the lens cap on to the grip belt while you are recording, and place itover the lens when you have finished. Fasten t...

128 E Additional Information Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times • These times vary — the safest policy is always to have 2 or 3 times as many battery packs as you think you will need. • You will get more recording time if you turn the camcorder off between shots, instead of le...

129 E Additional Information Taking care of the battery pack B D Always attach the terminal cover. • Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals, as this can causea short circuit and damage the batterypack. Attach the terminal coverwhenever the battery pack is notbeing used. Keep the termi...

130 E Additional Information DANGER! Treat the battery pack with care. • Keep it away from fire (or it might explode).• Do not expose the battery pack to temperatures greater than 140°F (60°C). Do not leave it near a heater, or inside a car in hot weather, for example. • Do not try to disassemble or...

131 E Additional Information Maintenance Avoid high temperatures and high humidity. • Do not leave the camcorder inside a car in hot weather, for example.• Be careful of heat radiating from video lighting equipment.• Do not take the camcorder into a humid room. Avoid sudden changes in temperature. •...

132 E Additional Information Viewfinder • Clean the viewfinder screen using a cotton swab. First, pull the viewfinder out until itstops. Then, press and hold the finderrelease button with a sharp object and pullthe viewfinder all the way out. To reattachthe viewfinder, first position the basehorizon...

133 E Additional Information Power sources • You can use the compact power adapter to operate your camcorder and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supply is between 100 and240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Contact your Canon dealer for information about plugadapters for overseas use. TV pl...

134 E Additional Information Condensation Condensation may form on the camcorder when it is moved from a cold place to awarm place. Using the camcorder while condensation is present can damage boththe tape and the camcorder. Condensation may become a problem: When the camcorder is taken from an air-...

135 E Additional Information Troubleshooting Cause and/or what to do about it • The camcorder is not set to the appropriate mode ( 19, 28). • The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention ( 17-18). • The cassette has reached the end.• The power source is not properly connected, or the ...

136 E Additional Information Note: • Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will often get better results using manual focus ( 77). Focus on something which is about the same distance away, lock the focus, and then point the camcorder atyour original, hard-to-focus su...

137 E Additional Information • The video heads need cleaning ( 133). • The TV/VIDEO selector on the TV isn’t set to VIDEO ( 32-33). • The speaker has been turned off with the selector dial ( 31). • Headphones are being used. ? There’s no picture on the TVscreen, even though the tape ismoving. ? Ther...

138 E Additional Information Miscellaneous Cause and/or what to do about it • The remote sensor mode is set to OFF B in the menu ( 46). • The remote sensor modes of the wireless controller and the camcorderitself are different ( 46). • The batteries are dead or not inserted. • Check the screen displ...

139 E Additional Information The OPTURA100 MC System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) VL-3 Video Light DM-50 DirectionalStereo Microphone MultiMediaCard orSD Memory Card USB Card Reader PC Card Adapter FD Adapter WL-D77Wireless Controller MiniDVVideo Cassette CR-560 Charge Adapter/ C...

140 E Additional Information Optional Accessories Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories.You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center. CR-560 Charge Adapter/Car BatteryCable Kit Conn...

141 E Additional Information FS-43U Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters tohelp you take control of difficult lightingconditions. VL-3 Video Light Attach the Video Light to a camcorderwhen recording in dark rooms. When on itsautomatic setting, the Video Light turnson/off automatically...

142 E Additional Information SC-A50 Soft Carrying Case This lightweight bag keeps the camcorderwithin easy reach without weighing youdown or getting in the way. Genuineleather. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When youuse Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brandaccessorie...

143 E Additional Information Screen Displays To display the date and time, press the DATACODE button. See also p. 80. Press the wireless controller’s TV SCREENbutton or turn TV SCREEN on through themenu to see the other displays on the TVscreen. (The displays appear white on-screen.)They will not be...

146 E Additional Information AUDIO IN MIC.IN DV IN Volume level ( 31): Speaker Headphones Audio output ( 96) Mix balance ( 96) Audio input ( 94) Microphone input DV input ( 86, 106) Condensation warning( 134) ST–1 ST–2 No memory card isinserted ( 100). Image quality ( 100): Standard Fine Image resol...

147 E Additional Information Recording reminder When you start recording, thecamcorder counts from 0SEC to10SEC. Shots which are shorter thanten seconds may be difficult to editlater. On the other hand, if you are notplanning to edit the recording,remember that a shot which does notcontain action sh...

148 E Additional Information Appears as a warningto protect the cassetteand also whencondensation isdetected. Remove thecassette as soon aspossible after thecamcorder hasdisplayed the caution. Refer to p. 87 Refer to p. 87 or p. 88 Appears when you tryto do audio dubbingor AV insert on a taperecorde...

An error has occurredwith the memory card.The camcorder cannotrecord or play back. Atemporary card erroris also possible. IfCARD ERROR disappears after 4 secondsand flashes red, turn the camcorder’s power off and back on again, and removeand reinsert the card. If flashes green, recording or playing ...

150 E Additional Information Specifications OPTURA100 MC Power Supply (rated): 7.4 V DC Power Consumption (while recording with the AF turned on): 4.7 W (Using viewfinder),5.4 W (Using LCD screen) Television system: EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal Video recording system: 3 rota...

151 E Additional Information BP-512 Battery Pack LANC u u terminal: ø 2.5 mm mini minijack Operating temperature range: 32–104 ° F (0–40 ° C) Dimensions: 2 1 / 2 × 5 1 / 8 × 5 1 / 8 in (66 × 131 × 129 mm) Weight: 1 lb 7 1 / 4 oz (660 g) Battery type: Rechargeable lithium ion battery Rated voltage: 7...

152 E Additional Information Index 16:9, 22 Å Abroad, Using the Camcorder, 133Accessories, 7, 140Adapter, AC, 12-14, 16AE Programs, 56Analog line-in, 88Audio Dubbing, 93Audio Mix, 96Audio Mode, 67Audio Output, 96 Audio Recording and Playback, 67, 96 Audio/Video Terminal, 32Auto, 58Autofocus, 77AV In...

153 E Additional Information Ò LANC, 85LCD Screen, 25Lens Cap, 127Lens Hood, 126Loading Cassettes, 17Low Light, 59LP Mode, 21 ˜ Maintenance, 131Making Better Videos, 34Manual Exposure Control, 73Manual Focus, 77Memory Card Introduction, 99Menus, 37Microphone, 67, 72, 93Monitor Recording, 27Multi-Ima...

155 E Additional Information Menu at a Glance Use the list below to quickly navigate the camcorder’s menu. Functions are listedalphabetically. Function First make sure the camera is set to... Then select it from this submenu and set. 16:9 effect CAM.SET UP 6-sec. Date DISP.SET UP Audio dub VCR SET U...

157 E Additional Information U.S.A. CANON ® OPTURA100 MC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“CUSA”) with respect to each Canon OPTURA100 MCDigital Video Camcorder (“DV Camcorder”) purchased and used in the United States. Each...

158 E Additional Information CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITEDWARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) with respect to Canon digital video equipmentpurchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation o...