Table Of Contents - Canon Elura 2 Instruction Manual

1_ELURA2_E(02-07)
Contents
Introduction
Important Usage Instructions ....................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS ..................................3
Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............6
Introducing the ELURA2/ELURA2 MC ..7
Mastering the Basics
Finding Your Way Around the
ELURA2/ELURA2 MC........................8
~ Preparations ... ~
Powering Your Camcorder ......................11
Loading a Cassette ..................................14
~ Basic Recording ... ~
Basic Recording ......................................16
Zooming ..................................................20
Using the LCD Screen ............................21
~ Basic Playback ... ~
Playing Back a Cassette ..........................24
Connections for Playback on a
TV Screen............................................28
Tips for Making Better Videos ................31
Using the Full Range of
Features
~ General ... ~
Turning the Image Stabilizer Off ............33
Using the Menus ......................................34
Using the Wireless Controller/
Tally Lamp ..........................................42
~ For Recording ...~
Setting the Date and Time........................45
Recording in Progressive Scan Mode
(Digital Motor Drive) ..........................48
Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette............49
Transferring Still Pictures to a PC
with the FR-100 (optional)..................51
Searching and Reviewing While
Recording ............................................52
Using the Various Recording
Programs..............................................53
Using Digital Effects ................................57
Using the Multi-Image Screen ................63
Audio Recording ......................................65
Setting the Self-Timer ..............................67
~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~
Adjusting Exposure Manually..................69
Adjusting Focus Manually ......................72
Setting the White Balance ........................73
7/25/00 16:59 Page 5
~ For Playback ...~
Displaying Date, Time and Camera Data
(Data Code) ........................................75
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/
Date Search) ........................................78
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position ........79
Editing
Editing to a VCR ......................................80
Dubbing to/from a Cassette with Digital
Video Equipment ................................81
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog
Camcorder (Analog Line-in) ..............83
Recording Over Existing Scenes
(A/V Insert Editing) ............................85
Audio Dubbing ........................................88
Setting the Audio Mix ..............................91
Using the MultiMediaCard
(ELURA2 MC only)
MultiMediaCard Introduction ..................93
Recording Still Images to a
MultiMediaCard ..................................97
Recording an Image from a Cassette as a
Still Image ..........................................99
Recording from Another DV Device as a
Still Image ........................................100
Viewing Still Images ..............................101
Preventing Accidental Erasure
(Protect) ............................................103
Erasing Still Images ..............................104
Combining Images and Recording Them
to a Cassette (Card Mix) ..................106
Copying Still Images from a Cassette....109
Copying MMC Still Images to a
Cassette..............................................110
Marking a Still Image for Printing
(Print Mark) ......................................111
Formatting a MultiMediaCard................112
Other Information and Precautions ........113
Additional Information
Preparing the Camera ............................116
Notes on Using the Batteries..................117
Maintenance ..........................................120
Troubleshooting......................................124
The ELURA2/ELURA2 MC System
Diagram ............................................128
Optional Accessories ..............................129
Screen Displays ......................................132
Specifications ........................................139
Index ......................................................140
Menu at a Glance ..................................143
E
5