Table Of Contents - Canon OPTURA30 Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction
Important Usage Instructions ........................................................................................2
Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................3
Using this Manual ..........................................................................................................5
Checking Supplied Accessories ......................................................................................8
Components Guide ........................................................................................................9
Basic Functions
Preparations
Preparing the Power Supply........................................................................................13
Loading/Unloading a Cassette ....................................................................................16
Installing the Backup Battery ......................................................................................17
Preparing the Camcorder ............................................................................................18
Using the Wireless Controller......................................................................................20
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time......................................................................21
Recording
Recording Movies on a Tape ......................................................................................24
Zooming ........................................................................................................................28
Tips for Making Better Videos ....................................................................................30
Playback
Playing Back a Tape ......................................................................................................31
Adjusting the Volume ..................................................................................................33
Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................................34
Advanced Functions
Menus and Settings ......................................................................................................37
Recording
Using the Recording Programs....................................................................................45
Using the Night Modes ................................................................................................48
Skin Detail Function......................................................................................................50
Adjusting Exposure Manually......................................................................................51
Adjusting the Focus Manually ....................................................................................52
Setting the White Balance ..........................................................................................54
Setting the Shutter Speed............................................................................................56
Using the Self-Timer......................................................................................................58
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) ......................................................................59
Audio Recording ..........................................................................................................60
Using Digital Effects......................................................................................................64
Playback
Magnifying the Image..................................................................................................71
Displaying the Data Code ............................................................................................72
End Search......................................................................................................................74
Returning to a Pre-marked Position ..........................................................................75
Date Search ....................................................................................................................76
Other Functions
Customizing the Camcorder ........................................................................................77
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