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Canon OPTURA 100 MC NTSC Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 PUB.DIM-39 DiGiTAL VIDEO CAMCORDER Instruction Manual CallOll Mini'lnkW Digital "Video Cassette NTSC...
  • Page 2 If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, [FULLY NSERT.
  • Page 3 In these safety instructions the word 10. Power Sources -- The CA-560 Compact "product" refers to the Canon Digital Video Power Adapter should be operated only Camcorder OPTURA100 MC A and all its from the type of power source indicated accessories.
  • Page 4 Overloading -- De not overload wall replacement parts that are specified by outlets and extension cords as this can Canon or that have the same result in a risk of fire or electric shock. characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Using the Various Recording IMPORTANT SAFETY Programs ..........INSTRUCTIONS ........Using Digital Effects ........ Thank you _\_r Choosing a Canon ....7 Using the Multi-hnage Screen ....Introducing the OPTURA 100 MC .... 8 Audio Recording ........Setting the Self-Timer ......
  • Page 6 Copying Still hnages fi'om a Cassette..120 Copying Memory Card Still hnages Memory Card Introduction ...... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ii_i!_ii_ilil to a Cassette ........Recording Still hnages to a Formatting a Memory Card ....Memory Card ........Other Int_rmation and Precautions ..123 Recording an hnage fi'om a Cassette as a...
  • Page 7 First, we'd like to thank you for Your camcorder is supplied with the purchasing this Canon camcordel: following accessories: adwmced technology makes it vel7 ]Tw _ easy to use -- you will soon be making high-quality videos which will give you pleasme for years to come.

  • Page 8: The Opturai00

    PC. Record for 1.5×, 2× or 3× longer than Allows the Canon Video Light VL-3 or when in SP mode - up to 4 hours on an the Directional Stereo Microphone 80 minute tape.
  • Page 10 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii...
  • Page 12 Before operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to: Provide power from an AC outlet Charge a battery pack Notes: • The power adapter converts current fiom a household power socket (100-240 V AC, 50160 Hz) to the DC current used by your camcorder. °...
  • Page 13 Your batte U pack was palatially charged befere it left the factory. It should have enough power for you to check that your camcorder is working properly. However. you nmst charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power the camcorder for more than a few minutes.
  • Page 14 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 Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information.
  • Page 15 The Compact Power Adapter CA-560 included with the camcorder can be used along with the CR-560 Kit for 3 different ways to power the camcorder or charge batte W packs: 1, Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power flom your car batte W. 2, Operate the camcorder with power from your car batte W,...
  • Page 16 2. Operate the camcorder wRh power from your car battery. Camcorder + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable -+ car's cigarette lighter 3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household "_"_ outlet. I or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Compact...
  • Page 17 iiiiii Only use videocassettes marked with the M,,_, logo.* 1. Make sure that you have attached a power source. 2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT _ 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 cassette compartment to open automatically.
  • Page 18 ... I :i iiiiiiiiiiHi iii iii iiiii !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ii_i!_ii_ilil _ .........._ZZZZZZZZZZ_I_I_I_I_I_I_I_I_I_I_I_I_I_I_2i_I_--."_.- iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole. (This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFE) If you load this cassette and put the camcorder in record pause mode ([2221 1 9), "THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION"...

  • Page 19: Setting The Date And Time

    i¸ii}ii!i!::ii_ii;iiiii_!iiii!!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii::iii ¸i¸ii!::ii_i ¸!!i:ii_ ¸i¸II::I_ ¸!!iiii ¸i ¸ii ¸ii ¸ii ¸ii¸ii ¸ii ¸ii ¸iili ¸ 5' I Have you completed the following steps'? , Attached a power source ( _ 12). , Removed the lens cap ( 12121 127). , Fasten the grip belt ( _ 127).

  • Page 20: Canon

    Notes: , To check that the camcorder 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 21 5iiN@i :li iiii :iiiiiiii iii ii iiii i {i! i! Choose fl'om 4 recording modes: SP (standard play), 1.5× SP, 2× SP or 3× SR • Only SP and LP modes are available when the camcorder is set to CARD PLAY (VCR) mode.
  • Page 22 About I-'-ISPand lilLP modes " The image quality of recordings done in I--,ISPor I--,ILPmodes will be lower than that of those done in SP or LP modes. • A cassette recorded in I---ISpor I-'-ILpmode cannot be played back on a camcorder not equipped with that mode.
  • Page 23 i//iiii/i/illitl/ti/ti/ti/tii ¸iiiiiiii The tally lamp lets you know that the camcorder is recording, receiving signals from the wireless controller or counting down for the self-timer However, its flashing may be reflected into the lens during close-up recording, or when recording through glass. You may therefore decide to turn it off.
  • Page 24 The camcorder's l 0× zoom lens allows you to choose the best picture angle for each scene (up to 8x when using a memo U card): . 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 25 ¸, iiiiiii!iij! Push the LCD panel OPEN button open the panel by pulling it away from the camcorder 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...
  • Page 26 . Bright light falling on the LCD screen may cause ghue that makes it difficult for you to view the image. In this case, switch to using the viewfinden You are also able to adjust the brightness of the screen (see "Adjusting the LCD screen"...
  • Page 27 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 viewfnder is also actiwtted when the panel is in this position. (Adjusting the viewfinder 126) °...

  • Page 28: Using The

    • To wind the tape backwards, stop playback and press the 441 (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...
  • Page 29 iiJiiiiiiii i!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Playback pause Press the Ill (pause) button. To resume normal playback, press it again, or press the _ (play) button. The camcorder 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 I)._ (fast forward) button during normal playback...
  • Page 30 Slow Reverse Playback To play back in reverse at about 1/5 normal speed, press the -/'_ll button and then the SLOW | _ button during normal playback. Press the PLAY _ button to return to normal playback. • The camcorder automatically returns to ×l reverse playback...
  • Page 31 Adjust the speaker volmne by turning the selector dial. , Turn the selector dial up to increase the volume, and down to lower the volume. , A bar appears in the display to indicate the currant volume. It disappears in 4 seconds.

  • Page 32: Recording

    You can connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR in order to play back your recordings. You will need to attach a power source to the ciuncorder ( E_ 12). Power off all devices before starting the connections. See your TV or VCR instruction manual for fro-tiler details.
  • Page 33 iii]i ii i]i iii iiiiiii!iij!!! , 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 terminal R (right). Connect the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal VIDEO.

  • Page 34: Camcorder

    For maximum stability, grip the camcorder in your right !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ii_i!_ii_i:il hand and keep your right elbow- pressed against yore body. If necessary support the camcorder with your left hand. With practice, you will be able to operate the controls by touch, without taking your eye off the action.

  • Page 35: Recording (Av Lnsert Editing)

    [nstead of zooming while recording, tU to choose your picture angle before you Long shot begin. A good way to tell a story with video is to begin with a long shot that establishes the situation, and then move Medium shot in with medium shots and close-ups to show- the details.
  • Page 36 When the camcorder 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 resnme record n This isuseful when yon want to add a new- scene to a previously used cassette.
  • Page 37 Many of the camcorder's advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the display. There are 4 main menus: CAM. MENU Camera menu ( [_ 39) VCR MENU VCR menu ( [Z] 40) C.CAM. MENU Card camera menu ( [_2] 42) C.PLAY MENU CaN play menu ( E2]43) ®...
  • Page 38 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.
  • Page 39 , Pressing thestart!stop button orthePHOTO button will close themenu a nd start r ecording. , You candisplay t hemenus onaconnected TVscreen byturning T VSCREEN iiiiiiiiiiiii (_ 143) o nthrough t hemenu orusing thewireless controller's TVSCREEN button. See p.32forTVhookup i nstructions. Turn to the appropriate page for a detailed explanation of each function.
  • Page 40 CAM. MENU, cont. VCR set up submenu @ Record mode ......@ Wind screen ......I2_ 68 WIND SCREEN.OFF _ 3_ AUDIO MODE..12bit @ Audio mode ......[222167 *RETURN ' ._, @ Return Display set up subinenu D]SP.SET UP _;_ilSEL _ii_!ISET 1 _i) Brightness ......

  • Page 41: Audio Dubbing

    VCR set up submenu @ Record mode ......1222121 _!_!SEL.$iE_iSET iM_N_U!CLOSE @ Output channel ...... OUTPUT CH...LiR @ Audio dubbing ...... (223 94 5;,- -AUDIO DUB...AUDIO WIND SCREEN @ Wind screen ......g;,- -AUDIO MODE..12bit *RETURN @ Audio mode ......_21 67 (6) Return Card...
  • Page 42 VCR MENU, cont. System subinenu _i8)Wireless controller ....I223 46 _i) Tally lamp ......12221 TALLY LAMP..ON _-0)Beep ........CCI 23 -SEEP ..•_i, *RETURN _-J)Return • C. CAM. MENU Set the POWER switch to _ and the TAPE/CARD switch to I_n There are 4 submenus within the C.
  • Page 43 Display set up subinenu 30) Brightness ......_126 DISP.SET UP _ISEL,$!E;_ilSET/ iM_NiUC LOSE/ ,?)_ 9} Mirror mode ......'?5) MIRROR ..SCREEN...ON 9) TV screen ......C2] 143 DISPLAY.OFF ,?? -- @ Date/time display ...._2150 -_RETURN @ Return System submenu 99 Wireless controller...
  • Page 44 C. PLAY MENU, cont. Card operations subinenu (when displaying an index screen) 6, To image protect ....IZ_ 112 7; To print mark ...._)-- _,-- 8,, Return -*RETURN VCR set up subinenu _,9) Record mode ......_J_, Return *RETURN Display set up subinenu ......
  • Page 45 The supplied wireless controller can operate the camcorder fiom a distance of up to 16 feet (5 m). Point it at the camcorder's remote sensor while you press the buttons. There are some functions that cannot be iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii operated without the wireless controller: •...
  • Page 46 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ii_i!_ii_ilil 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 camcorder have to be set to the same mode in order to be compatible.
  • Page 47 If your wireless controller isn't working: Make sure the camcorder and the wireless controller are both set to the same mode. Check the mode the camcorder is set to by pushing any button other than the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller, The camcorder's mode appears in purple for about 4 seconds, Set the wireless controller's mode accordingly by pressing the aforementioned...
  • Page 48 The date and/or time display forms part of the data code. You can choose to display or hide it during playback ( I223 80). Set the date and time display when you first stal't using your camcorder Install the backup batte U before you begin ([2121 1 30). •...
  • Page 49 Time zone No. Time zone LONDON WELLGTN (Wellington) PARIS SAMOA CAIRO HONOLU. (Honolulu) MOSCOW 16] ANCHOR. (Anchorage) DUBAI L.A. (Los Angeles) KARACHI DENVER DACCA CHICAGO BANGKOK N.Y. (New York) H. KONG (Hong Kong) 21] CARACAS TOKYO RIO (Rio de Janeiro) SYDNEY FERNAN.
  • Page 50 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ii_i!_ii_ilil After you set the date and thne, the date/thne and home time zone will be displayed for about 4 seconds each time you turn the power on. MENU [_-SYSTEM _> _*D,'TIME SET..JAN. ]12:00 1.2001 ( _'I21 37) 1. ()pen tile menu and select SYSTEM. 2.
  • Page 51 To take still images on a memory card, see p. 103. You can record still pictmes like a photograph. The camcorder records the picture and sound to tape for several seconds. The exposure is automatically adjusted. Copy still photos automatically to it memory card ( _ 120) for transfer to a PC for image enhancement...
  • Page 52 • If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus (_1136), the camcorder n-lay not be able to focus, and O may continue to flash white in the display. Continue to hold the PHOTO button halfway down, then adjust the focus manually with the selector dial.
  • Page 53 You can take natural-looking flash pictures with appropriate flluminafion using the built-in flash, whether they are night scenes, indoors or in other dark places. [t also reduces rod-eye effect when shooting people at night or in dark indoor places. _A (Auto): The flash automatically fires according to the brightness...

  • Page 54: Flash

    Returning tile flash to tile body Press the flash down with your hand. • Do not return the fash 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. •...
  • Page 55 With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recording. However. the OPTURA100 MC's Optical [mage Stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings even at high magnification. Unlike electronic image stabilizers, it causes no loss of picture quality.
  • Page 56 The camcorder provides you with a choice of 7 recording programs. They use different combinations of camcorder settings in order to adjust the exposure and other fnnctions to match the recording situation. • For simple point-and-shoot operation, select the Easy Recording program. Slide the program selector to the f_ position.
  • Page 57 1. Slide the program selector to [] (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 program.

  • Page 58: Recording

    ij!ii iJiiiiJi iJi !ii iJiiiiJi iJi !i !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ii_i!_ii_ilil The simplest way to use the camcorder is with the program selector set to the [1 position. camcorder will take care of focus, exposure other adjustments, leaving you flee to point and shoot.
  • Page 59 _iiiili iilili iiiii i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i!i_i_i_i _ii ii i i i l i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i l i i i i i i i l i i i i i i i l i i i i i i i l i i i i i i i l i i i l i i i l i i i l i i _ ..

  • Page 60: 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 I I, Stripe II, Stripe'-, Checker Window ° Effects: Add flavor to your recordings ((222162). Negative, Art, Black and White, Sepia, Mosaic °...
  • Page 61 Faders iiiiiiiiii[_ Fade Trigger (FADE-T) When you start recording, tile scene gradually fades in from a black screen. When you stop recording, gradually fades out. VerticN Wipe (WIPE II ) When yon ";tart recording, the picture begins as a thin vertical line in the the screen which gradually expands...
  • Page 62 Checker (CHECKER} When you start recording, a check pattern appear from the top and bottom of the screen, and the scene gradually appears from the When you stop _, center of the screen_ recording, the check pattern appears from the top and bottom of the screen, and the scene gradually...
  • Page 63 Digital effects can b e set with the c ontrols on the b ody ofthe c amcorder or the ilii[] wheless controllel: Pressing the A/Y buttons on the wireless controller correspond to tuming the selector dial up and down, and pressing the SET button corresponds to pressing the selector dial in.
  • Page 64 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ii_i!_ii_ilil Sound records normally. When operating effects, make sure the program selector is set to IN. [ Select effect J 1. Press tile DIGITAL EFFECTS button to open tile digital effects menu. " D,EFFECT _, FADER, EFFECT and MULTI-S appear 2.
  • Page 65 Divides your display image into 4, 9 or 16 smaller images with the hnage Capture feature. With this feature, the camcorder captures the current scene being shot or replayed. Choose the transition speed -- fast (every 4 fiames), moderate (every 6 frames) or slow- (every 8 frames)
  • Page 66 [Multi-image screen on/off] 9. Press the ON/OFF button. • MULTI-S stops flashing. • The camcorder will capture the indicated number of images at the indicated speed, start/stop begin recording. 10.Press tile button • The multi-image screen is recorded to the tape, Notes: •...
  • Page 67 OPTURAI00 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 68: Screen

    [] Notes: • For details on using the optional DM-50 microphone, see p, 72, • Be careful when using long microphones as they may extend into the flame, The camcorder has an autonmtic wind screen to prevent wind noise from interfering with the sound track, Make sure it's off when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible, Use the wind screen when recording in windy places such as the beach or near buildings,...
  • Page 69 This is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recording movies or still photographs. 1. Press the © self-timer button on the body of the camcorder the SELF TIMER button on the wireless controller. " SELF-T appears in the display. , To have the subject monitor recording, rotate the LCD panel 180 °...
  • Page 70 Notes: • If you have the beep tnrned on, it sounds each time the tally lamp flashes before recording. • To cancel the self-timer before the countdown has begun, press the ,7..) S ELF TIMER button. • To cancel the self-timer once the countdown has begun, press the O SELF TIMER button, start/stop if you're shooting movies, or PHOTO if you're taking a still hnage_ t_t,L...
  • Page 71 When recording in dark rooms, attach the Video Light to the camcorder's .ot[ °" adwmced accessory shoe. The Video Light is powered by the same power source as tile camcordel: Also refer to the VL-3 Video Light instructions. Turn the camcorder's power off before attaching/removing the Video Light.
  • Page 72 The highly sensitive Directional Stereo Microphone DM-50 has been designed exclusively for camcorders equipped with an advanced accessory shoe J[°'. it is powered by the camcorder's power supply. Use during cassette recording or audio dubbing (_193). Refer to the DM-50's instructions for fm-ther details. Turn the camcorder's power off before attaching/removing the microphone.
  • Page 73 When you are recording in situations where the lighting may change suddenly, you can lock the exposure the current level in order to control the brightness of the image. To lock the exposure, press the EXP button. Press it again to return to auto exposure.
  • Page 74 Notes: • You cannot adjust the exposure without the _ mark before E.LOCK in the display. Push the EXP button so that _ appears before E.LOCK. Then you can adjust the exposure manually. • The standard exposure level depends on which recording program you have selected.
  • Page 75 Set the shutter speed manually to take stable shots of quickly moving subjects, MENU [_cA. SETUP )} ,SHUTTE, ..AUT0 ¢ [:_ 37) 1. Make sure tile camcorder is set to tile [] (program AE) mode. 2. Press the selector dial in and choose AUTO from the program menu.
  • Page 76 Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds When shooting with a shutter speed of 111000 or higher, do not shoot the sun directly. Recommended shutter speeds when shooting: 1/2000 or 1/4000 • People doing outdoor sports such as (or 1/8000 to freeze golf or tennis the action even more clearly)
  • Page 77 The camcorder 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. [f 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 78 The camcorder's auto white balance system compensates for a wide range of lighting conditions. Although slight wtriations are unavoidable, colors will appear natural in virtually eveW situation. In some cases, you will get better results by setting the white balance yourselE or using one of the two preset modes: -(': [ndoor Mode...

  • Page 79: Balance

    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 mercu U vapor lights Notes: , Turn the digital zoom off (if neccessary) to set a more accurate white balance.
  • Page 80 A data code, containing the date and time the recording was made and other camcorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) is automatically recorded on it special data section of the tape. • Only the date and time appear in the data code when using a memo U card. During TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, the data code can be displayed o1 hidden while the camcorder is in play, slow- or still mode.
  • Page 81 i` `iJ`i ` `!ii` `iJ`iiiiJ`i ` `iiii You can also choose to display camcorder data (slmtter speed and exposure settings) in cassette dittit codes. _)_DATA CODE.,.DATE,'TIME MENU [,-D,SP.SET up To change, open the menu and select DISESET UP. Then select DATA CODE, set it to DATE/TIME, CAMERA...
  • Page 82 ij`!ii` `iJ`ii iJ`i ` `iJ`i ` `!ii` !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i:_i!_ii_i:il 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 83: The Tape

    This allows you to move quickly through still pictures recorded anywhere on a tape (photo search) or between different days o1 areas of recording (date search) on a tape. photo/date 1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose between search. , PHOTO SEARCH or DATE SEARCH...
  • Page 84 Use the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback. 1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button on the wireless controller during playback at a point you want to return to later. •...
  • Page 85 Bycoonect,o t,ec de t o V CR youcoed, tyoo ecoldo nodeto i remove unwanted scenes -- or combine different shots to create your own video productions. 1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR. , See "Connections for Playback on a TV Screen" on p. 32. 2.
  • Page 86 [ Example dubbing to the camcorder ] 1. Connect the eameorder and the other digital device. , Connect the Canon CV-150F DV cable (optional) with the sides of the plugs marked with the arrows fitcing as shown above. 2. Prepare the other device.
  • Page 87 {N@ NiiiU/ l iili!iHi!/iiiiiJiii 1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before tile section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the camcorder's REC PAUSE button. , The camcorder enters record pause mode. 3.
  • Page 88 You can record a video played on your VCR or analog camcorder (for digital camcorders, see p. 86) or a TV progran_ onto it tape in the OPTURA100 MC, if the TV or other device has audio/video outputs. • If an anomalous signal is sent fiom the TV or VCR, the images recorded on the tape may also be anomalous (although it may not appear so on the TV image), not recorded at all, or COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED may appear in the display.
  • Page 89 i!/iiiiii!iiUiiiiiiiiiW!iiU 1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before tile 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.
  • Page 90 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 video find audio will be replaced with the new video find audio. Scene to be inserted •...
  • Page 91 {iiiii iiUiiiiiiWiiW!iiUiiiiiiWiiW!iiU The tape in the camcorder: When using the OPTURA100 MC's AV insert function, only record to tapes recorded in SP mode. [f there are non-recorded portions or portions recorded in a mode other than SP mode on the tape, recording will stop_ The playback tape:...
  • Page 92 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ii_i!_ii_ilil 1. On the VCR, locate a point 3 seconds before tile scene to be inserted. Set the VCR to playback pause mode. 2. On the camcorder, press PLAY and locate the recording start point. Set the camcorder to playback pause mode.

  • Page 93: Line-In)

    You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape from audio products (AUDIO IN) or with the internal or external microphone (MIC. tIN). The original sound will not be erased. For best results, add sound to tapes that have been recorded with this camcorder in SP mode with 12-bit sound.
  • Page 94 Notes: • When using an external microphone "*' Connect it to the microphone terminal. When using tile DM-50 micr_plmne "*' Make sure nothing is connected to the microphone terminal, When using tile built-in microphone Make sure nothing is connected to either the microphone terminal or the accesso U shoe, .
  • Page 95 4. Locate the point where you want to start audio dubbing, then press ..[_i ..the PAUSE button. ii!i!i!i!i!i • 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 playback mode.
  • Page 96 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 97 When you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channels, you can change the output channels of that sound. MENU _.vc,SET UP /)_) _.OUTPUT C,...L.', ( [2221 3 7) 1. Load a tape recorded with multiple-channel audio.
  • Page 98 By using a DV cable and connecting the camcoMer to a PC equipped with a DV terminal conforming to IEEE 13941DV compatible capture board, you can transfer images taken with the camcorder to your PC. • While connected, it is reconnnended that you power your camcorder from a household power socket using the power adapter.
  • Page 99 The camcorder can take, store and manage still hnages on 2 types of memo U cltrds: the MultiMediaCard (supplied with the camcorder) or an SD Memory Card iiiiiiiiiiiii (commercially available). The MultiMediaCard is an ultra-small, ultra-light media that can record still images. About the same size its a MultiMediaCard, the SD (Secure Digital)
  • Page 100 iii $3 _! il il i l iili ii if i lil iiili iil ii i lii ilii ililiiiiiiii !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!{i!_ii_i:il 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFE 2. Open the memory card compartment cover in the direction of the arrow, 3.
  • Page 101 Notes: • Depending on the image you are recording, sometimes there will be no difference in image quality between settings. ° [mages are compressed and recorded in the JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format. ° The number of images that can still be recorded on a menlo U card nmy sometimes decrease by 2 images at once.
  • Page 102 lltliiiillilllIl!!lliilllllIl The images you take are automatically assigned file numbers flom 0101-9900 stored in folders of 100 images each, Each folder is numbered from 101 to 998 and recorded on the memo U car& Sample hnages have been pre-recorded on the supplied MultiMediaCard, entering...
  • Page 103 The camcorder is equipped with a mechanical shutter so that you can record vivid still hnages onto a memo U cltrd (Progressive Photo function). You can also record onto a memo U card images from a tape in the camcorder or images input through the DV in terminal.
  • Page 104 4. Press the PHOTO button fully down to record tile still picture. " O 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, the card access indicator flashes and RECORDING TO CARD flashes in the display.
  • Page 105 Record an image from a cassette onto a memory card. To automatically record tnultiple still images ftotn a cassette to a tnemo U cltrd, refer to "Copying Still Images ftom a Cassette" on p. 120. • A still image recorded to a tape is recorded itt an hnage size of 640 × 480 onto a tnen_oU card.
  • Page 106 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 anows facing its shown above. 2. Prepare tile other device. • Tnrn on the power and load a recorded cassette.
  • Page 107 TV. see "Connections for Playback on a TV Screen" on p. 32) ° The camcorder may not be able to copy or play, etc., images recorded on a non- Canon ciuncorder Do not change tile data recorded on a memory card.
  • Page 108 ® Card Jump Function You can jump from the current hnage to the deshed image of unadjacent image number without displaying the images one by one. The numbel_ shown in the upper right in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode indicate the image number of the currant still image / total number of still images on the memo U card.
  • Page 109 €'_ 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...
  • Page 110 ® Erasing Still images Erase images singly or all at once. , You cannot erase protected images. Cancel image protection first in order to erase an image. , Erase flnages with caution. Once an image has been erased it cannot be restored.
  • Page 111 iiiiiiili[_iiii _222222222222222 1. With an image in the display, press the selector dial in to open the FILE OPER. menu. • PROTECT 0.,, PRINT MARK /'_, and IMAGE ERASE settings appear , If you select *"RETURN, the menu disappears from the display. [To protect an image ] 2.
  • Page 112 This section describes how to protect the still image from the Card Operaion submenu when displaying an index screen in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode (including the way to cancel the setting). You can also protect a still hnage through CARD PHOTO REVIEW ( I2231 10) or File Operation...
  • Page 113 Thissection d escribes howtomark thestillimage f orprinting fromCard Operation submenu in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode (including the way to cancel the setting). - When displaying an index screen, you can mark the image for printing. - When playing back a single image, you can erase all print n-larks.
  • Page 114 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ii_i!_ii_i:il MENU_ _ 37) I,CARD OPER. _PRINT MARKS_'_ALL ERASE 1 Make sure a memo U card that has hnages recorded on it has been insel-ted into the camcorder 1. With an image in tile display, open tile menu and select CARD OPER.
  • Page 115 This section describes how to erase the still image fiom the Card Operation submenu when playing back a single image in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode. (SINGLE or ALL) You can also erase a still image through CARD PHOTO REVIEW ( _ 110) or File Operation menu ( _1111 ).
  • Page 116 LTo erase all images on the memory card at once ] 1, Open tile 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.
  • Page 117 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 fron_ the memo W cltrd, either one of the pre-recorded sltmple images ( 12221 124) or one you have recorded yourself, then combine it with the currently recording image, moving or still.

  • Page 118: Mix

    CAM. CHROMA (Camera chroma key) Superhnpose the currently recording image on top of a still hnage, which becomes its background. Shoot the subject of the currently recording hnage against a blue background, such as a blue curtain. The original still image will appear in place of the blue area.
  • Page 119 4. Select t he desired setting. • Your currently recording image is combined with the pre-recorded still image. 5. Select MIX LEVEL. 6. Adjust the mix level. " Tnrning the selector dial upwards adjusts to the right and turning downwards adjusts to the left. 7.
  • Page 120 Copies nmltiple still images from a tape to the memory card, using the Photo Search ffmction, . A still image recorded to it tape is recorded onto a nlemm-y card at an image size of 640 × 480, . The still images' data codes will reflect the date and time the copies are made, MENU...
  • Page 121 iiiiiiiiiiiii Copies multiple still images fiom the memo U card to a cassette. • The still images' data codes will reflect the date and time the copies are made. • The []SP and []LP recording modes are not available when copying memory card images to a cassette.
  • Page 122 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 MultiMediaCard supplied with this camcorder hits already been formatted you.
  • Page 123 The camcorder formats memo U cards in DCF (Design role for Camera File system). [mages recorded on it memo W cltrd with this camcorder can be transferred to a PC with the use of the following products made for MultiMediaCards or SD Memo U Citrds: PC Card Adapter: Holds a memory card then inserts into the PC card slot found...
  • Page 124 , Do not disassemble men_ory cards. , Do not bend or drop memo U cards, or expose them to strong vibrations or external shocks. ° Do not get men:loW cards wet. ° Do not remove the menlo U card's label or affix other labels. Affix labels to the ltleltlOl_J card's case.
  • Page 125 Card lmninance Camera chroina key • The pre-recorded sample images on the MultiMediaCard included with this camcorder are intended solely for the persona! enjoyment gained fiom combining them with personal videos taken with this camcorder Do not use the pre-recorded sample images for any other purpose. MultiMediaCard MMC-SM Specifications Capacity...
  • Page 126 1. Align the hood to the lens with the Canon logo facing to the left. 2. Twist it into position (clockwise), so that the Canon logo is to the top. • Make sure attach the hood to the camcorder horizontally.
  • Page 127 , Attach the cord to the grip belt, and then to the lens cap, passing the cord through the hole on the lens cap from front side. , Hook the lens cap on to the grip belt while you am recording, and place it over the lens when you have finished.
  • Page 128 , These times vary -- the safest policy is always to have 2 or 3 times as many batte W packs as you think you will need. , You will get more recording time if you turn the camcorder off between shots, instead of leaving it in record pause mode.
  • Page 129 The indicator in the display shows you approximately how nmch charge battery pack has left: 100% Notes: , When the power is completely exhausted, "CHANGE BATTERY PACK" appears in the display for 4 seconds and the empty battery mark starts to flash. The C_t_ THEBATTERY PACK 0% power indicator light also flashes.
  • Page 130 ii{HiilHiiiiii ilHii/iiiiiii ilHHi{iiiiiiiiiilHii/ii ilHiiiiiiiiiiiiiilH i iiiMili !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ii_i!_ii_i:il Pull out the backup battery holder fiom the base of the camcorder, and insert the CR1616 lithium battery with the + side facing outwiuds_ Click the holder back into place. This backup battery allows the camcorder remember the date and time and other settings when main power somce...
  • Page 131 iiJE ii i J iiiiii!iiiiJiiiiJiiiiJii 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.
  • Page 132 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ii_i!_ii_i:il is free of dust and moisture, and where tile temperature is no higher than 86°F (: 0 C). After storage, check each part and function of your camcorder to make sure everything is still working properly. Note: , These cautions also apply to accessories such as battery packs and cassettes. Viewfinder •...
  • Page 133 • You can use the compact power adapter to operate your camcorder and charge batte U packs in any count W 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 134 Condensation may form on the camcorder when it is moved from a cold place to a !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ii_i!_ii_ilil warm place, Using the camcorder while condensation is present can damage both the tape and the camcorder. Condensation may become a problem: When you take the camcorder fl'om a cold When a cold room is heated rapidly place to a warm...
  • Page 135 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 camcorder is properly connected if you are using it with a TV or VCR.
  • Page 136 [] The camcorder won't focus. , The camcorder is on manual focus ( _ 77). • The viewfinder lens needs adjusting ( [E] 126). • The lens is dirty (i_ 132). Note: • Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. [n these situations, you will often get better results using manual focus ( I_ 77).
  • Page 137 [] There's no • The video heads need cleaning picture oil tile TV (C2_1 133). screen, even though tile tape is • The TV/VIDEO selector on tile TV moving. isn't set to VIDEO ( 12221 32-33). • The speaker has been turned off with [] There's no sound coming from...
  • Page 138 • The memo U card is frill. Erase images (_1110) or insert a new- memory card. , You have reached the maximum file number Set the file numbering to RESET through the menu ( _] 102) and insert a new- memo U card. •...
  • Page 139 ii,i_iiii! i iiiiiii!iiii 3=_ =:...

  • Page 140: Optura100 Mc

    Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon carncorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. [nfommtion Center BP-500 Series Battery Packs Extra batteries for use with the OPTURA100 MC_...
  • Page 141 Zoom Remote Controller ZR-1000 When this product is plugged into the LANC _._terminal of a Canon camcorder 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 142 Genuine leather, . This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you US e Canon yide0 equiPment, we rec0mmend Can0n, brand ' accessories or products bearing the saine mark.
  • Page 143 To display the date and time, press the DATA CODE button. See also p. 80. Press the wireless controller's TV SCREEN button or turn TV SCREEN on through the menu to see the other displays on the TV screen. (The displays appear white on-screen.) They will not be added to any recordings you make with the camcordel: MENU...
  • Page 144 Fast forward ( _ Shows how much battery power remains Rew nd( _ (/221 129). The battery pack is Fast forward playback exhausted ( _ 129). ([23 29) Rewired playback No cassette is loaded, Frame advance or it is set for erasure playback ( _] 29) prevention ([21 1 7, IS).

  • Page 145: Card

    The remote sensor is Zoom display ( [223 24): tl,l,rnedoff ( LY.]46). III'II$!II_,_iiii£_I$iI$iI_SiI,I;@_Z@'_;_;_;2,_@_ Optical zoom Self-timer col,l,ntdown Optical plus 40× digital zoom Optical plus 200x Zero set memory digital zoom Zoom iiiililililili{{ililililililililililililililililil Al,l,dio]node ( _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiil[iiiiiii , HHHHHHHHHHHHHH_ HHHHH Zoom o1.i,t Data code ( _...
  • Page 146 Manual exposure Volume level ([22131): display ( _ 73): Exposure locked Speaker Brighter than standard Headphones exposure level Darker than standard exposure level Audiooutput (_96) Manual i-bcus is selected 77). Shutter speed ( _ Mix balance ( [221 96) White balance Audio input ( _ 94) ( [2221 7 8) Indoor...

  • Page 147: Print Mark

    Slide s how in Time Code progress( _1108). Recording to a iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii memory card 103). This records counter information, The number of still including hour, minute, second, images that can still frame number on a special data code ii!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i! be recorded on the area on the tape itself.
  • Page 148 The camcorder displays various Appears as a warning caution phrases -- they appear for 4 to protect the cassette and also when seconds before disappearing. condensation detected. Remove Appears each time cassette as soon as you turn the power possible after the on, until you set the camcorder...
  • Page 149 Appears if you have Appears immediately tried to mark 51 or after you start recording, and the more images *\_r video heads are badly printing, or if a mark contaminated. Make tile cannot be edited. sure to clean the video 109) heads when this caution appears.
  • Page 150 ' iii i ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ii_i!_ii_ilil Power Supply (rated): 7.4 V DC Recommended illumination: More than 100 Ix Power Consumption (while recording Filter diameter: 43 mm with the AF turned on): Vlewfinder: 0.55 in, TFT color LCD, 4.7 W (Using viewfinder), 5.4 W (Using LCD screen) approx.
  • Page 151 Dimensions: 1112 x 7£ x 2118 in (38 x 21 × 55 ram) V_/elght: 2d2 oz (70 g) Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice. Canon is a trademark of Canon Inc. 5"__...
  • Page 152 16:9, 22 Data Code, 80 Date and Time, 50 Abroad, Using the Camcorder Date Search, Accessories, 7, 140 Digital Effects, 60 Adapter. AC, 12-14, 16 Digital Zoom, 24 AE Programs, DV Dubbing, Analog line-in, 88 Audio Dubbing, Audio Mix, 96 Easy Recording, Audio Mode, 67 Editing...
  • Page 153 LANC, Recharging the Battery Pack, LCD Screen, Recording, 19, 103 Lens Cap, 127 Recording from Cassette Lens Hood, Memory Card, Loading Cassettes, Recording from DV Device to Low Light, 59 MemoL-y Card, 106 LP Mode, 21 Recording Programs, Record Pause Mode, Record Review-, 36 Maintenance,...
  • Page 154 Tally Lamp, 23 Tape Protection, 18 Telephoto, 24 Temperature, 14, 128, 132, 150 Thne Code, 147 Thne Zone, 48 Tips for Making Better Videos, 34 Tripod, 34 Troubleshooting, TV. 32, 143 VCR, 32 Videocassettes, Video Heads, Video [D-1 system, Video Light, 71 Viewfinder, 126, 132 Viewing...

  • Page 155: _Card Mix

    Use the list below- to quickly navigate the camcorder's menu. Functions are listed alphabetically_ First make sure the camera is set to... Then selectit Function from this suhmenu an,, set 16:9 effect CAM.SET UP 6-sec. Date DISP.SET UP Audio dub VCRSETUP Audio mode VCRSETUP...
  • Page 156 First make sure the Then select it camera is set to... Function from this I_+15_ I sub.,enu ana set. CAM.SET UP Image stabilizer Mirror mode DISP.SET UP Mix level CAR[) MIX ,_ CARD MIX Mix type VCR SET UP Output channel Print mark CARD OPER.
  • Page 157 CUSA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty I_r use of Canon DV Camcordel_ in col!junction with inconlpatible peril?heml equipment and incompatible _oflwaJ_. In order to obtain...
  • Page 158 I CANADA CANON CONSUMER DiGiTAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. ("Canon Canada") with respect to Canon digital video equipment purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon...
  • Page 159 15955 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA CANON U.S.A., iNC. HONOLULU OFFICE 210 Ward Avenue, Suite 200, Honolulu, HI 96814 USA • if you have any questions, call the Canon U.S.A. information Center toll-free at 1-800-828-4040 (U.S.A. only). CANADA CANON CANADA iNC.

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