Table Of Contents - Canon Optura 50 Instruction Manual

Table of contents

Introduction
Using this Manual ............................................................................................5
Checking Supplied Accessories ....................................................................10
Components Guide........................................................................................11
Screen Displays.............................................................................................15
Preparation
Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply..............................................................18
Step 2: Loading a Cassette ...........................................................................21
Step 3: Inserting a Memory Card...................................................................22
Step 4: Preparing the Camcorder ..................................................................23
Step 5: Using the Wireless Controller............................................................25
Step 6: Adjusting the LCD Screen .................................................................26
Step 7: Changing the Display Language .......................................................27
Step 8: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time..............................................28
Basic Functions
Recording
Recording Movies on a Tape .........................................................................30
Recording on a Memory Card .......................................................................33
Zooming.........................................................................................................36
Tips for Better Recording...............................................................................38
Playback
Playing Back a Tape ......................................................................................39
Playing Back a Memory Card ........................................................................41
Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................42
Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................43
Advanced Functions
Recording Programs
Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................45
Using the Super Night Mode.....................................................47
Using the Special Scene Modes .............................................................48
Using the Program AE Mode .....................................................................49
Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode .........................................................50
Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode.......................................................51
Recording
Adjusting Exposure Manually ........................................................................52
Adjusting the Focus Manually........................................................................53
Using the Mini Video Light.............................................................54
Using the Self-Timer ......................................................................................55
Recording with an External Microphone........................................................56
Changing the Settings (1)
Changing the Settings with the FUNC. Button ..............................................57
List of Menu Items (FUNC.)...........................................................................58
Setting the White Balance .............................................................................59
Selecting an Image Effect..............................................................................61
Using Digital Effects.......................................................................................62
Changing the Settings (2)
Changing the Settings with the MENU Button...............................................71
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