Canon elura10 Instruction Manual

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Page 1 VIDEOCAMARA Y GRABADORA DIGITAL Manual de Instrucciones This instruction book explains the use of the ELURA10 and ELURA20 MC camcorders. The only difference between these models is that the ELURA20 MC includes a Memory Card function. Please note that illustrations in this instruction book refer mainly to the ELURA10 model.
Page 2: Important Usage Instructions
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cable STV-250N with the ferrite core provided with the digital video camcorder must be used with this equipment in order to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ELURA10A/ELURA20 MC A and all its accessories. 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
Page 4 19. 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.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Important Usage Instructions ...2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...3 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ...6 Introducing the ELURA10/ELURA20 MC...7 Mastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the ELURA10/ELURA20 MC...8 ~ Preparations ... ~ Powering Your Camcorder ...11 Loading a Cassette ...14 ~ Basic Recording ...
Page 6: Thank You For Choosing A Canon
Thank you for Choosing a Canon 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.
Page 7: Introducing The Elura10/Elura20 Mc
Introducing the ELURA10/ELURA20 MC IEEE 1394 DV Terminal Using a DV cable, connect the ELURA10/ELURA20 MC to a PC equipped with a DV terminal and transfer your original images to your PC. Extended Recording Time Function Record for 1.5×, 2× or 3× longer than when in SP mode –...
Page 8: Finding Your Way Around The Elura10/Elura20 Mc
Finding Your Way Around the ELURA10/ELURA20 MC Record review button (p. 52)/ REC (record) SEARCH – button (p. 52)/ (rewind) button (p. 25)/ CARD – button (ELURA20 MC only) (p. 102) (stop) button (p. 25)/ INDEX SCREEN button (ELURA20 MC only) (p. 103) Self-timer button (p.
Page 9 Stereo microphone (p. 88) PHOTO button (p. 50, 98) Zoom control (p. 21) Speaker (p. 28) POWER dial (p. 16, 35) ELURA10 Grip belt (p. 121) POWER dial lock lever (p. 20) ELURA10 : VCR, OFF, MOVIE : VCR, OFF, MOVIE, P.SCAN...
Page 10 Memory card compartment cover (ELURA20 MC only) (p. 95) PHOTO button (p. 50, 98) START/STOP button (p. 17) MENU button (p. 36) SELF TIMER button (p. 67) TV SCREEN button (p. 137) DATA CODE button (p. 75) AUDIO MONITOR button (p. 91) REC PAUSE button (p.
Page 11: Powering Your Camcorder
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.
Page 12 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 ( Always turn the camera off before connecting/removing the battery.
Page 13 Subject to change without notice. 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.
Page 14: Loading A Cassette
Loading a Cassette OPEN / EJECT OPEN / EJECT 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 upwards to release the cassette compartment cover.
Page 15: Cassette Memory
• 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.
Page 16: Basic Recording
Basic Recording Before you start recording Have you completed the following steps? • Attached a power source ( • Removed the lens cap ( • Chosen the display: viewfinder ( • Extended the viewfinder ( • When you’re using the viewfinder, fully close the LCD or rotate the LCD so that it faces the same direction as the lens ( You may also want to install the backup battery ( and time display (...
Page 17 • 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.
Page 18: Changing The Recording Mode
Changing the recording mode 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 mode. Recording times (this example uses an 80-minute tape) Standard recording 80 min.
Page 19 LP while the camcorder is connected to another digital video device. • When the recording mode is changed to the image for appropriate recording in that mode. • You might not be able to do DV dubbing correctly with the camcorder set to SP or LP mode.
Page 20 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 ( (ELURA20 MC only, lever to the 2 position when you finish recording. ELURA10 2 2: ELURA20 MC 2 2:...
Page 21: Zooming
Zooming 10× optical zoom 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: •...
Page 22: Using The Lcd Screen
Using the LCD Screen Open 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.
Page 23: Adjusting The Lcd Screen
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.
Page 24: Allowing The Subject To Monitor Recording
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.
Page 25: Playing Back A Cassette
• 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. 28).
Page 26 Other playback modes 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.
Page 27 Special playback 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.
Page 28: Built-In Speaker
Built-in speaker The camcorder has a built-in speaker so you can review the sound track alongside the picture when you’re using the LCD screen to play back a tape. The built-in speaker is monaural. Adjust the speaker volume by turning the SELECT dial.
Page 29: Connections For Playback On A Tv Screen
LOCKING SCREW LOOSEN TIGHTEN 1. Make sure that the ELURA10/ELURA20 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.
Page 30 Specifications S-video terminal input/output Microphone terminal Headphone terminal LANC terminal Dimensions Weight Weight and dimensions are approximate. Erorrs and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice. 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.
Page 31 If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals STV-250N Stereo Video Cable • 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).
Page 32: Tips For Making Better Videos
Tips for Making Better Videos Holding the camera For maximum stability, grip the camera in your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body. If necessary support the camera with your left hand. With practice, you will be able to operate the controls by touch, without taking your eye off the action.
Page 33 Picture angle Instead of zooming while recording, try to choose your picture angle before you begin. A good way to tell a story with video is to begin with a long shot that establishes the situation, and then move in with medium shots and close-ups to show the details.
Page 34: Turning The Image Stabilizer Off
Turning the Image Stabilizer Off With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recording. However, the ELURA10/ELURA20 MC’s image stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings even at high magnification. CARD MOVIE P.SCAN R E C CAM.SET UP...
Page 35: Using The Menus
DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN Selecting from the Menus The following icons are used throughout this manual to show the setting for the POWER dial: ELURA10 40) (ELURA20 MC only) 41) (ELURA20 MC only) VCR MENU VCR MENU D.EFFECTS VCR SET UP...
Page 36 MENU 1. Turn the POWER dial to the appropriate setting. 2. Press the MENU button to open the menu. • One of the main menus appears, according to the POWER dial setting. 3. Turn the SELECT dial and move the arrow to the desired submenu.
Page 37: List Of Menus
List of Menus Turn to the appropriate page for a detailed explanation of each function. 2 CAM. MENU Appears when the POWER dial is set to There are 5(+1) submenus within the CAM. MENU. 1 To digital effects submenu 2 To card mix submenu (ELURA20 MC only) 3 To camera set up submenu 4 To VCR set up submenu...
Page 38 4 VCR set up submenu Record mode... Wind screen ... Audio mode ... Return 5 Display set up submenu Brightness ... Mirror mode... TV screen... Date/time display... Return 6 System submenu Wireless controller... Tally lamp ... Beep ... Time zone/Daylight saving time...
Page 39 1 Digital effects submenu Digital effects select ... Fader ... Effect... Multi-image screen speed... Multi-image screen split ... Return 2 VCR set up submenu Record mode... Output channel... Audio dubbing ... Wind screen ... Audio mode ... Return 3 Card set up submenu (ELURA20 MC only) Image quality ...
Page 40 5 Display set up submenu Brightness ... Displays ... 6-second auto date ... Data code ... Date/time select ... Return 6 System submenu Wireless controller... Tally lamp ... Beep ... Return 2 C. REC MENU (ELURA20 MC only) Appears when the POWER dial is set to There are 5 submenus within the C.
Page 41: Image Stabilizer
2 Camera set up submenu Shutter speed... Digital zoom ... Image stabilizer... White balance ... Return 3 Card set up submenu Image quality ... File numbers ... Shutter sound ... Return 4 Display set up submenu Brightness ... Mirror mode... TV screen...
Page 42: Display Set Up Submenu
1-1 Card operations submenu (when playing back a single image) Copy from card to cassette . Erase all print marks... Image erase ... Format... Return 1-2 Card operations submenu (when displaying an index screen) To image protect ………….. To print mark……………… Return 2 VCR set up submenu Record mode...
Page 43: Using The Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp
Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp The supplied wireless controller can operate the camera from a distance of up to 16 feet (5 m). Point it at the camera’s remote sensor while you press the buttons. There are some functions that cannot be operated without the wireless controller: •...
Page 44 When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders (Remote Sensor Mode) To prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby, there are 2 remote sensor modes and an off setting. The wireless controller and the camera have to be set to the same mode in order to be compatible.
Page 45 If your wireless controller isn’t working: Make sure the camera and the wireless controller are both set to the same mode. Check the mode the camera is set to by pushing any button other than the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller. The camera’s mode appears in purple for about 4 seconds.
Page 46: Setting The Date And Time
2. Select T.ZONE/DST. • The time zone display appears on the screen. • Your camcorder’s time zone is factory-preset to New York. If you are at another time zone, select your time zone first and daylight saving time (DST) setting if necessary.
Page 47 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Time zone LONDON PARIS CAIRO MOSCOW DUBAI KARACHI DACCA BANGKOK H. KONG (Hong Kong) TOKYO SYDNEY SOLOMON • After you have selected your time zone and set the date and time, when you travel to another time zone, there is no need to reset the date and time.
Page 48: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock After you set the date and time, the date/time and home time zone will be displayed for about 4 seconds each time you turn the power on. CARD MOVIE P.SCAN R E C SYSTEM 1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM. 2.
Page 49: Recording In Progressive Scan Mode (Digital Motor Drive)
Recording in Progressive Scan Mode (Digital Motor Drive) In Progressive Scan Mode, the ELURA10/ELURA20 MC’s Digital Motor Drive records 30 full frame images per second, continuously, for superior quality frames. Use Progressive Scan Mode for fast moving scenes and moments that are hard to capture just taking a still photo.
Page 50: Taking Still Pictures To A Cassette
• “PHOTO” flashes at the bottom right of display. • Exposure is locked. • During autofocus F flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camera is ready to take the still picture.
Page 51 6 seconds*. During this time the camera also records the sound, and the display shows the still picture. • A counter display appears, and counts up as the camcorder records the picture. F disappears from the display.
Page 52: Searching And Reviewing While Recording
Searching and Reviewing While Recording Record search When the camera is in record pause mode, you can use record search to play the tape forwards or backwards to find the point where you want to start or resume recording. This is useful when you want to add a new scene to a previously used cassette.
Page 53: Using The Various Recording Programs
Using the Various Recording Programs The camera provides you with a choice of 7 recording programs. They use different combinations of camera settings in order to adjust the exposure and other functions to match the recording situation. • For simple point-and-shoot operation, select the Easy Recording program. Slide the program selector to the [ position.
Page 54 Setting the program AE mode CARD MOVIE P.SCAN R E C 1. Slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode. 2. Press the SELECT dial in to display the program menu. 3. Turn the SELECT dial to move the arrow up or down the display. 4.
Page 55 Easy Recording The simplest way to use the camera is with the program selector set to the camera will take care of focus, exposure and other adjustments, leaving you free to point and shoot. Auto This is the same as the Easy Recording program, except that you now have the option of using any of the camera’s manual functions.
Page 56: Sand & Snow
Spotlight This program is designed for recording spotlit scenes, such as on a stage. The exposure is automatically adjusted for glare-free recordings of subjects lit by a concentrated light source. Sand & Snow Use this program in places where the background is so bright that the subject appears underexposed in the display —...
Page 57: Using Digital Effects
Using Digital Effects Use the camera’s digital effects for more interesting productions. • Faders: Start or end scenes on a tape with a fade to or from black • Effects: Add flavor to your recordings ( Art, Black and White, Sepia, Mosaic •...
Page 58 • When you do not want to use digital effects, set D.E.SELECT to OFF through the menu. • The camera remembers your chosen digital effect setting until you change it. • Digital effects can be selected but not operated on a blank blue screen (appears in VCR mode).
Page 59 ● Faders Fade Trigger (FADE-T) When you start recording, the scene gradually fades in from a black screen. When you stop recording, it gradually fades out. Wipe (WIPE) When you start recording, the picture begins as a thin vertical line in the center of the screen which gradually expands sideways until it fills the whole of the screen.
Page 60 ● Effects Art (ART) Adds a paint-like effect, called solarization, to the image. Black and White (BLK & WHT) Makes the image black and white. Sepia (SEPIA) Makes a monochrome image with a brownish tint. Mosaic (MOSAIC) Blurs the image by enlarging the size of some pixels.
Page 61: D.effects
Digital effects can be set with the controls on the body of the camera or the wireless controller. Pressing the ▲/▼ buttons on the wireless controller correspond to turning the SELECT dial up and down, and pressing the SET button corresponds to pressing the SELECT dial in.
Page 62 8. If you’re in MOVIE or P.SCAN mode: If you’re in VCR mode: Operating effects Sound records/plays back normally. When operating effects in MOVIE, P.SCAN or CARD REC mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q . CARD MOVIE P.SCAN R E C...
Page 63: Using The Multi-Image Screen
Using the Multi-Image Screen Divides your display image into 4, 9 or 16 smaller images with the Image Capture feature. With this feature, the camera captures the current scene being shot or replayed. Choose the transition speed — manual, fast (every 4 frames), moderate (every 6 frames) or slow (every 8 frames) —...
Page 64 8. Close the menu. • The digital effects menu disappears. • MULTI-S flashes in the display. Multi-image screen on/off 9. Push the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button. • Manual: As you press the ON/OFF button, scenes will be captured one after another the indicated number of times. If you push and hold the ON/OFF button for more than a second, the last image captured will be erased.
Page 65: Audio Recording
Audio Recording Selecting the audio mode ELURA10/ELURA20 MC can record sound on a tape in two audio modes — 16 bit and 12 bit. The 16 bit mode produces the higher sound quality (slightly superior to CD) while the 12 bit mode records on two channels (stereo 1), leaving 2 channels free (stereo 2) for you to add new sound at a later date.
Page 66: Wind Screen
1. Attach the microphone to the adapter bracket. • Extend the adapter bracket open until it locks. 2. Attach the adapter bracket to the docking unit. 3. Connect the microphone. You can monitor the sound while recording and playing back by attaching stereo headphones to the H terminal on the docking unit.
Page 67: Setting The Self-Timer
If you are using the wireless controller, the F mark starts flashing immediately after you press the PHOTO button. • The camcorder takes the picture for approximately 6 seconds ( 8 seconds in SP or LP recording mode) .
Page 68 • If you’re in MOVIE or P.SCAN mode, the camcorder returns to record pause mode after recording to a tape. ELURA20 MC only: If you’re in CARD REC mode, the currently recording image appears after recording to a memory card.
Page 69: Adjusting Exposure Manually
Adjusting Exposure Manually Exposure lock CARD MOVIE P.SCAN R E C When you are recording in situations where the lighting may change suddenly, you can lock the exposure at the current level in order to control the brightness of the image. To lock the exposure, press the EXP button.
Page 70: Shutter Speed
• 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 selected.
Page 71 Concerning shooting in fluorescent lighting When the camera is set to [ (Easy Recording) or the Auto recording program, it automatically detects the flicker of fluorescent lighting and adjusts the shutter speed to compensate. However, if the brightness of the LCD or viewfinder display starts to flicker, make sure the camera is set to the Auto recording program and select the 1/100 shutter speed.
Page 72: Adjusting Focus Manually
Adjusting Focus Manually The camera can focus automatically. All you have to do is point it, and whatever is in the center of the display will usually be in sharp focus. If it does not seem to be focusing well, it may be because the subject is not suitable for autofocus. You can use the manual focusing function for more control over focusing.
Page 73: Setting The White Balance
Setting the White Balance The camera’s auto white balance system compensates for a wide range of lighting conditions. Although slight variations are unavoidable, colors will appear natural in virtually every situation. In some cases, you will get better results by setting the white balance yourself, or using one of the two preset modes: T Indoor Mode...
Page 74 Setting the white balance manually will probably work better than 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 mercury vapor lights •...
Page 75: Displaying Date, Time And Camera Data (Data Code)
×2 playback. Press the DATA CODE button. When using a cassette, press it while the camcorder is in play, slow or still mode. • Press it once to display, once more to hide it. Selecting date/time...
Page 76: Setting The Data Code
– If the tape was recorded on a camera without a data code function. – If noise or tape damage prevents the data code from being read. • If a recording made on ELURA10/ELURA20 MC is played back on a different DV camcorder, the data code may not be displayed correctly.
Page 77 Six-second auto date The 6-second auto date appears for 6 seconds to mark the changeover of a day if the tape was being recorded at 12:00 midnight. It also appears for 6 seconds when you start playback and have the data code turned off. The 6-second auto date will adjust for any time zone changes you have indicated.
Page 78: Searching The Tape (Photo Search/Date Search)
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search) This allows you to move quickly through still pictures recorded anywhere on a tape (photo search) or between different days or areas of recording (date search) on a tape. 1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose between photo/date search.
Page 79: Returning To A Pre-Marked Position
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Use the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback. MOVIE P.SCAN 1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button on the wireless controller during playback at a point you want to return to later. •...
Page 80: Editing
Editing to a VCR By connecting the camera to a VCR, you can edit your recordings in order to remove unwanted scenes — or combine different shots to create your own video productions. Preparations 1. Connect the camera to the VCR. •...
Page 81: Dubbing To/From A Cassette With Digital Video Equipment
Example dubbing to the camera 1. Connect the camera and the other digital device. • Connect the Canon CV-150F DV cable (optional) with the sides of the plugs marked with the arrows facing as shown above. 2. Prepare the other device.
Page 82 • During DV dubbing you cannot add digital effects. • When playing back a tape recorded in camcorder, you cannot record correctly with other digital devices not equipped with that mode. Copyright signal Certain pre-recorded software tapes are copyright protected.
Page 83: Recording From A Vcr, Tv Or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-In)
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-in) You can record a video played on your VCR or analog camcorder (for digital camcorders, see p. 81) or a TV program onto a tape in the ELURA10/ELURA20 MC, if the TV or other device has audio/video outputs.
Page 84 Dubbing 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 A/V IN/OUT terminals automatically work as input terminals. •...
Page 85: Recording Over Existing Scenes (A/V Insert Editing)
Recording Over Existing Scenes (A/V Insert Editing) You can insert new scenes from your VCR or other camcorder onto your pre- recorded tape using the ELURA10/ELURA20 MC’s analog line-in or DV in terminals. Original video and audio will be replaced with the new video and audio.
Page 86 Preparations The tape in the camera: When using the ELURA10/ELURA20 MC’s A/V insert function, only record to tapes recorded in SP mode with continuously recorded time codes. If there are non-recorded portions or portions recorded in LP or the tape, recording will stop.
Page 87 Editing 1. On the VCR, locate a point 3 seconds before the scene to be inserted. Set the VCR to playback pause mode. 2. On the camera, press PLAY and locate the recording start point. Set the camera to playback pause mode. •...
Page 88: Audio Dubbing
16-bit or 12-bit, 4-channel sound, dubbing will stop. If your tape hasn’t been recorded in SP mode with 12 bit sound, we recommend dubbing your original tape onto a blank tape using the ELURA10/ELURA20 MC’s analog line-in function, then dubbing audio onto the new tape. Make absolutely sure to set the audio mode of the new tape to 12 bit and the recording mode to SP.
Page 89 • When you add sound using the built-in microphone make sure not to connect any cables to the MIC terminal (on the DU-300). • To use your TV to monitor video, connect the S-video terminal ( A/V terminal (use only the video plug) to your TV. You can monitor the sound with headphones ( 65).
Page 90 • There may be a loss of sound quality if you add sound to a tape recorded on a camcorder other than the ELURA10/ELURA20 MC. • After adding sound 3 or more times to the same place on a tape, there may be some loss in sound quality.
Page 91: Setting The Audio Mix
Setting the Audio Mix When you play back a tape that was recorded in 12 bit mode, you can set the audio 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. •...
Page 92 Selecting audio output channels When you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channels, you can change the output channels of that sound. VCR SET UP 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 the menu.
Page 93: Connecting To A Pc
Connecting to a PC By using a DV cable and connecting the camcorder to a PC equipped with a DV terminal conforming to IEEE 1394/DV compatible capture board, you can transfer images taken with the camcorder to your PC. • While connected, it is recommended that you power your camcorder from a household power socket using the power adapter.
Page 94: Memory Card Introduction
Memory Card Introduction -ELURA20 MC only- The camera can take, store and manage still images on 2 types of memory cards: the SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card (supplied with the camera) or a MultiMediaCard (commercially available). The SD Memory Card has the protect switch to protect your recording from accidental erasure.
Page 95 Inserting and removing the memory card 1. Turn the POWER dial to OFF. 2. Slide the memory card compartment cover in the direction of the arrow and open. 3. Insert straight or remove the memory card. • Push the memory card all the way in. •...
Page 96 • 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 pixels is 640 × 480 (VGA) in both FINE and STANDARD modes.
Page 97: File Numbers
Sample images have been pre-recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card, entering folder number 100 (folder name is “100 canon”). Set the image file numbers so that they reset each time a new memory card is inserted, or so that they count up continuously.
Page 98: -Elura20 Mc Only
Recording Still Images to a Memory Card -ELURA20 MC only- Take still images to a memory card. You can also record onto a memory card images from a tape in the camera, or images input through the DV in terminal. •...
Page 99 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. • The image appears in the display and is recorded to the memory card. •...
Page 100: Recording An Image From A Cassette As A Still Image
Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image -ELURA20 MC only- INEX SCREEN MIX/SLIDE SHOW CARD REC SEARCH Record an image from a cassette onto a memory card. To automatically record multiple still images from a cassette to a memory card, refer to “Copying Still Images from a Cassette”...
Page 101: Recording From Another Dv Device As A Still Image
Side with arrow Preparations 1. Connect the camera to the other digital device. • Connect the Canon CV-150F DV cable (optional) with the sides of the plugs marked with the arrows facing as shown above. 2. Prepare the other device.
Page 102: Viewing Still Images
TV, see “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” on p. 29) • The camera may not be able to copy or play, etc., images recorded on a non- Canon camera. • You may not be able to play back the following still images correctly on this camera: −...
Page 103: Slide Show
Card Jump Function You can jump from the current image to the desired image of unadjacent image number without displaying the images one by one. The numbers shown in the upper right in CARD PLAY mode indicate the image number of the current still image / total number of still images on the memory card. CARD PLAY With an image in the display, press and hold the CARD +/–...
Page 104: Settings Of The Still Image Recorded To A Memory Card
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format. Images can be automatically printed on a DPOF-supporting Canon printer. Up to 50 images per memory card can be print marked. There are 3 ways to mark a still image for printing (including the ways to cancel the setting).
Page 105 ● Erasing Still Images Erase images singly or all at once. • You cannot erase protected images. Cancel image protection ( order to erase an image. • Erase images with caution. Once an image has been erased it cannot be restored.
Page 106 File Operation (FILE OPER.) CARD R E C 1. With an image in the display, press the SELECT dial in to open the FILE OPER. menu. • PROTECT • If you select |RETURN, the menu disappears from the display. To protect an image 2.
Page 107: Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect)
Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect) CARD This section describes how to protect the still image from the Card Operation submenu when displaying an index screen in CARD PLAY mode (including the way to cancel the setting). You can also protect a still image through CARD PHOTO REVIEW ( File Operation menu ( 106).
Page 108: Marking A Still Image For Printing (Print Mark)
Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark) This section describes how to mark the still image for printing from Card Operation submenu in CARD PLAY mode (including the way to cancel the setting). – When displaying an index screen, you can mark the image for printing. –...
Page 109 Erasing all print marks CARD PLAY CARD OPER. Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it has been inserted into the camera. 1. With an image in the display, open the menu and select CARD OPER. 2. Select PRINT MARKS •...
Page 110: Erasing Still Images
Erasing Still Images CARD This section describes how to erase the still image from the Card Operation submenu when playing back a single image in CARD PLAY mode. (SINGLE or ALL) You can also erase a still image through CARD PHOTO REVIEW ( File Operation menu ( CARD PLAY...
Page 111 To erase all images on the memory card at once 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. •...
Page 112: Combining Images And Recording Them To A Cassette (Card Mix)
Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette (Card Mix) -ELURA20 MC only- 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 image from the memory card, either one of the pre-recorded sample images ( 119) or one you have recorded yourself, then combine it with the currently recording...
Page 113 CAM. CHROMA (Camera chroma key)- 2 pre-recorded sample images Superimpose the currently recording image on top of a still image, which becomes its background. Shoot the subject of the currently recording image against a blue background, such as a blue curtain. The original still image will appear in place of the blue area.
Page 114 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 SELECT dial upwards adjusts to the right and turning downwards adjusts to the left. 7.
Page 115: Copying Still Images From A Cassette
Copying Still Images from a Cassette -ELURA20 MC only- INEX SCREEN MIX/SLIDE SHOW Copies multiple still images from a tape to the memory card, using the Photo Search function. • The still images' data codes will reflect the date and time the copies are made. CARD OPER.
Page 116: Copying Memory Card Still Images To A Cassette
Copying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette -ELURA20 MC only- INEX SCREEN Copies multiple still images from the memory card to a cassette. • The still images' data codes will reflect the date and time the copies are made. •...
Page 117: Formatting A Multimediacard
Formatting a Memory Card -ELURA20 MC only- Format new memory cards, if you get the message CARD ERROR, or to permanently and quickly erase all the images on a memory card, including protected images (this includes the pre-recorded card mix sample images). The SD Memory Card supplied with this camera has already been formatted for you.
Page 118: Other Information And Precautions
PCs. Card Reader: Connects to a PC, then accepts a memory card. FD Adapter: Holds a memory card then inserts into a PC’s floppy disk drive. Memory Cards confirmed to operate with this camcorder (as of September 2001) MultiMediaCard—...
Page 119: Sample Images
• 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 memory cards in places subject to high temperature or high humidity.
Page 120 Card luminance key Camera chroma key SD Memory Card Specifications Capacity Interface Operating temperature range Dimensions Weight Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice. PhotoEssentials - Royalty Free Stock Photography The PhotoEssentials suite of royalty-free images on CD-ROM features premium quality assignment photography and is ideally suited for use in advertising, brochures, reports, multimedia, websites, books, packaging and more.
Page 121: Preparing The Camera
Preparing the Camera Adjust the viewfinder • Turn the POWER dial to MOVIE mode. Extend the viewfinder straight out, then adjust the viewfinder focusing lever to suit your eyesight. • The viewfinder extends straight out for comfortable viewing. Store the camera with the viewfinder flush with the body of the camera.
Page 122: Notes On Using The Batteries
The power indicator light also flashes. • The indicator is not constant — different levels will be shown when you subject the battery pack and camcorder to different conditions. BP-406 1 hr. 10 min. 55 min. 45 min.
Page 123 When to recharge You can recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it is convenient. Unlike a conventional battery pack, it does not have to be fully discharged first. However, as the battery pack will naturally discharge itself over time, it is best to charge it the same day you plan to use it, or the day before.
Page 124: Installing The Backup Battery
Installing the backup battery Open the cassette compartment cover. The cassette compartment will open automatically. If necessary, close it to give yourself more room to install the backup battery. Insert the CR1616 lithium battery as far as it will go with the + side facing outwards.
Page 125: Maintenance
Maintenance Cautions 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.
Page 126 • For the best picture possible, after using the camera for approximately 20 hours, clean the video heads using Canon’s DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette. If the “noise” remains, repeat the cleaning (up to maximum of 5 times). • Do not use a wet-type cleaning cassette, as this can cause damage.
Page 127 • You can use the compact power adapter to operate your camera and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supply is between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use.
Page 128 Condensation Condensation may form on the camera when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place. Using the camera while condensation is present can damage both the tape and the camera. Condensation may become a problem: When you take the camera from a cold place to a warm room When the camera is left in a humid room Protecting the camera from condensation...
Page 129: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Refer to this checklist first if you have any problems with your camcorder. Possible explanations are given for each problem on the list — turn to the page numbers in parentheses for more information. Make sure that the camera is properly connected if you are using it with a TV or VCR.
Page 130 • Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will often get better results using manual focus ( about the same distance away, lock the focus, and then point the camera at your original, hard-to-focus subject. Horizontal stripes Reflective surfaces (e.g.
Page 131 • It is not turned the right way ( Turn it the right way and try inserting again. • Turn the camcorder’s power off and back on again and remove and reinsert the card. If the mark continues to flash, format the memory card.
Page 132 ? The PHOTO button doesn’t work. ? The image cannot be erased. Miscellaneous Problem ? The wireless controller doesn’t work. ? The power indicator is flashing. ? The camera malfunctions. ? The DV cable is connected correctly, but there’s nothing in the display.
Page 133: The Elura10/Elura20 Mc System Diagram
The ELURA10/ELURA20 MC System Diagram WL-D75/WL-D76 Wireless Controller DU-300 ZR-1000 Zoom Docking Unit Remote Controller SA-1 Adapter Bracket VL-10Li Battery Video Light DU-300 BP-900 Series Docking Unit Lithium-ion Battery Pack Stereo Microphone CA-910 Compact (commercially Power Adapter available) SC-1000 Soft...
Page 134: Optional Accessories
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. BP-400 Series Battery Packs Extra batteries for use with the ELURA10/ELURA20 MC.
Page 135 (optional). Zoom Remote Controller ZR-1000 When this product is plugged into the LANC m terminal of a Canon camcorder, it is possible to control functions such as the start and stop of recording and the zoom and focusing functions while the camcorder is mounted on a tripod, without touching the camcorder body itself.
Page 136 This lightweight bag keeps the camera within easy reach without weighing you down or getting in the way. Genuine leather. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. Provided accessories:...
Page 137: Screen Displays
ON. • When operating the camcorder, the displays appear for 2 seconds. However, the displays do not disappear when displaying an index screen.
Page 138 Shows how much battery power remains 122). The battery pack is exhausted ( 122). No cassette is loaded, or it is set for erasure prevention 14, 15). Remaining tape (Green: more than five minutes. Yellow: less than five minutes. Red: final few seconds.) ...finally, it tells you when you have...
Page 139 Zoom display ( 21): Optical zoom Optical plus 40× digital zoom Zoom in Zoom out The image stabilizer is turned on ( 34). CAM.MENU CAM. MENU D.EFFECTS CARD MIX CAM.SET UP VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN VCR MENU VCR MENU ( D.EFFECTS VCR SET UP...
Page 140 Manual focus is selected ( 72). Shutter speed ( White balance is Indoor Outdoor U The 16:9 mode: the display flashes when the effect is being selected, and appears steadily when it is activated ( 19). Digital effects. The display flashes when the function is being selected and appears steadily when it is...
Page 141: Time Code
The number of still images that can still be recorded on the memory card 96). (Green: 6 or more images. Yellow: Between 1 and 5 images Red: No more images) Accessing a memory card ( 94). Current still image/Total number of still images on the memory card 99).
Page 142: Caution Phrases
Appears when, during DV dubbing, the DV cable is disconnected or the power of the digital equipment connected to the camcorder is turned off. Refer to p. 128 Appears as a warning to protect the cassette and also when condensation is detected.
Page 143 A temporary card error is also possible. If CARD ERROR disappears after 4 seconds flashes red, turn the camcorder’s power off and back on again, and remove and reinsert the card. If flashes green, recording or playing back is possible.
Page 144: Specifications
Specifications ELURA10/ELURA20 MC Power Supply (rated): 7.4 V DC Power Consumption (while recording with the AF turned on): 4.4 W (Using viewfinder), 5.4 W (Using LCD screen) Television system: EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal Video recording system:...
Page 145 × Dimensions: 1 (49 × 60 × 11 mm) Weight: 2 oz (70 g) *Attach the DU-300 Docking Unit Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice. Canon is a trademark of Canon Inc.
Page 146: Index
External Microphone, 65, 88 Ï Fade Trigger, 59 Faders, 59 Fast Forward, 25 Feedback, 31 File Numbers*, 97 Finding Your Way Around the ELURA10/ELURA20 MC, 8 Focusing, 72 Formatting a Memory Card*, 117 Ó Head Cleaning, 126 Headphones, 65 * ELURA20 MC only...
Page 147 È Image Quality*, 95 Image Stabilizer, 34 Index Screen*, 103 Introducing the ELURA10/ELURA20 MC, 7 Ò LANC, 80 LCD Screen, 22 Lens Cap, 121 Loading Cassettes, 14 Lock lever, 9, 20 Low Light, 56 LP Mode, 18 ˜ Maintenance, 125...
Page 148 Í S1 video input terminal, 30 Sample images*, 119 Sand & Snow, 56 Screen Displays, 137 Scroll, 59 Self-Timer, 67 Sepia, 60 Shutter Sound*, 97 Shutter Speed, 70 Slide Show*, 103 Speaker, 28 Specifications, 13, 120, 144 SP Mode, 18 Sports, 55 Spotlight, 56 Still Picture, 50, 98...
Page 149: Menu At A Glance
Menu at a Glance Use the list below to quickly navigate the camera’s menu. Functions are listed alphabetically. Function POWER dial is set to... 16:9 effect MOVIE 6-sec. Date Audio dub Audio mode MOVIE Beep MOVIE Brightness MOVIE Card mix* MOVIE Copy- card to cassette* Copy- cassette to card*...
Page 150: Print Mark
Function Format* Image stabilizer Multi-image screen speed Multi-image screen split Mirror mode Mix type* Mix level* Output channel Print mark* Protect* Quality* Record mode Remote sensor code Shutter speed Shutter sound* Tally lamp Time zone/DST TV screen White balance Wind screen Zoom First make sure the POWER dial is set to...
Page 151 ELURA10/ELURA20 MC Digital Video Camcorder (“DV Camcorder”) purchased and used in the United States. Each Canon DV Camcorder, when delivered to you in new condition in its original container, is warranted against defective material or workmanship as follows: for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase (three (3) months in the case of the video head part), defective parts or DV Camcorders returned to a CUSA factory service center (“CUSA Center”) or...
Page 152 Ship your Canon digital video equipment in its original carton, box or equivalent, properly packed, fully insured with shipping charges prepaid, together with a copy of your bill of sale or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem to any of the Canon Service Facilities in Canada.

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