Table Of Contents - Canon Optura 100 Instruction Manual

Contents
Introduction
Important Usage Instructions ....................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS ..................................3
Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............7
Introducing the OPTURA100 MC ............8
Mastering the Basics
Finding Your Way Around
the OPTURA100 MC............................9
~ Preparations ... ~
Powering Your Camcorder ......................12
Loading a Cassette ..................................17
~ Basic Recording ... ~
Basic Recording ......................................19
Zooming ..................................................24
Using the LCD Screen ............................25
~ Basic Playback ... ~
Playing Back a Cassette ..........................28
Connections for Playback on a
TV Screen............................................32
Tips for Making Better Videos ................34
Using the Full Range of
Features
~ General ... ~
Searching and Reviewing While
Recording ............................................36
Using the Menus ......................................37
Using the Wireless Controller ..................45
~ For Recording ...~
Setting the Date and Time........................48
Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette............51
Using the Built-in Flash ..........................53
Turning the Image Stabilizer Off ............55
Using the Various Recording
Programs..............................................56
Using Digital Effects ................................60
Using the Multi-Image Screen ................65
Audio Recording ......................................67
Setting the Self-Timer ..............................69
Using the VL-3 Video Light
(optional) ............................................71
Using the DM-50 Microphone
(optional) ............................................72
~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~
Adjusting Exposure Manually..................73
Setting the Shutter Speed ........................75
Adjusting Focus Manually ......................77
Setting the White Balance ........................78
~ For Playback ...~
Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data
(Data Code) ........................................80
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/
Date Search) ........................................83
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position ........84
Editing
Editing to a VCR ......................................85
Dubbing to/from a Cassette with Digital
Video Equipment ................................86
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog
Camcorder (Analog Line-in) ..............88
Recording Over Existing Scenes
(AV Insert Editing) ..............................90
Audio Dubbing ........................................93
Setting the Audio Mix ..............................96
Connecting to a PC ..................................98
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