Table Of Contents - Canon Optura Xi Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction
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Reference Guide ..............................................................................................................5
Thank You for Choosing a Canon ................................................................................9
Introducing the OPTURA Xi ........................................................................................10
Components Guide ......................................................................................................11
Mastering the Basics
Preparations
Using a Household Power Source ..............................................................................15
Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack ................................................................16
Installing the Backup Battery ......................................................................................19
Preparing the Camcorder ............................................................................................20
Loading a Cassette ........................................................................................................22
Using the Wireless Controller......................................................................................24
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time......................................................................25
Basic Recording
Recording Movies on a Tape ......................................................................................28
Zooming ........................................................................................................................30
Using the LCD Screen....................................................................................................32
Searching and Reviewing when Recording ..............................................................35
Tips for Making Better Videos ....................................................................................36
Basic Playback
Playing Back a Tape ......................................................................................................37
Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................................40
Using the Full Range of Features
General
Menus and Settings ......................................................................................................43
Changing the Remote Sensor Mode ..........................................................................51
Customizing the Camcorder ........................................................................................52
Using the Custom Key ..................................................................................................53
Other Camcorder Settings ..........................................................................................54
Recording
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) ......................................................................56
Recording Still Images on the Tape ............................................................................57
Using the Built-in Flash ................................................................................................59
Using the Recording Programs....................................................................................62
Using Digital Effects......................................................................................................65
Using the Multi-Image Screen ....................................................................................71
Turning Off the Image Stabilizer ................................................................................73
Recording With the Self-Timer....................................................................................74
Audio Recording ..........................................................................................................75
Using the VL-3 Video Light (Optional) ......................................................................78
Using the VFL-1 Video Flash Light (Optional) ..........................................................79
Using the DM-50 Microphone (Optional)..................................................................81
Manual Adjustments
Adjusting the Focus Manually ....................................................................................82
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Adjusting Exposure Manually......................................................................................84