Table Of Contents - Canon Vistura User Manual

Contents
Introduction
Important Usage Instructions ................ 2
IIMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS ................................ 3
Thank you for Choosing a Canon
Camcorder .......................................... 6
Introducing the VISTURA .................... 7
Mastering the Basics
Powering Your Camcorder .................... 8
Loading a Cassette .............................. 10
Basic Recording ................................ 12
Zooming ............................................ 15
Using the LCD Screen ........................ 16
Playing back a Cassette ...................... 18
Connections for Playback on a TV
Screen ................................................ 21
Tips for Making Better Videos ............ 24
Using the Full Range of
Features
~ General ... ~
Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer
On/Off .............................................. 26
Selecting from the Menus.................... 27
Using the Wireless Controller/Tally
Lamp.................................................. 30
~ For Recording ...~
Setting the Date and Time .................. 32
Displaying Data Code ........................ 35
Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode) .... 36
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/
Date Search) ......................................37
Searching and Reviewing While
Recording .......................................... 38
Using the Various Recording Programs .. 39
The serial number of this product may be found on
the bottom of the camera. No others have the
same serial number as yours. You should record
the number and other vital information here and
retain this book as a permanent record of your
purchase to aid identification in case of theft.
Using Digital Effects .......................... 43
Audio Recording ................................ 46
Setting the Self-Timer ........................ 48
Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash
Photography (optional)...................... 49
~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~
Adjusting Focus Manually .................. 50
Adjusting Exposure Manually ............ 51
Setting the White Balance .................. 55
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position ....57
Editing
The Auto Editing Function .................. 58
Preparing for Editing .......................... 59
Using the Editing Function for the
First Time .......................................... 60
Choosing a scene (SET Function) ...... 62
Preview and recording ........................ 63
Cut-In and Cut-Out Adjustments ........ 65
Deleting scenes and clearing
the program ...................................... 67
Reordering Scenes .............................. 68
Simple Editing to a VCR .................... 69
Additional Information
Preparing the Camera .......................... 72
Notes on Using the Batteries .............. 73
Setting the Audio Mix ........................ 76
Maintenance ........................................ 77
Troubleshooting .................................. 81
The VISTURA System Diagram ........ 84
Optional Accessories .......................... 85
Finding Your Way Around VISTURA .. 89
Screen Displays .................................. 92
Specifications ...................................... 96
Index .................................................... 97
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model Name VISTURA
Serial No.
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