Table Of Contents - Canon Optura Instruction Manual

Contents
Introduction
Important Usage Instructions ................2
Important Safety Instructions ................3
Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..........6
Introducing the OPTURA ......................7
Mastering the Basics
Powering Your Camcorder ....................8
Loading a Cassette................................10
Basic Recording ..................................12
Zooming ..............................................14
Using the LCD Screen..........................15
Playing back a Cassette ........................16
Connections for Playback on a TV
Screen ..................................................19
Tips for Making Better Videos ............22
Using the Full Range of
Features
~ General ... ~
Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer
On/Off ..................................................24
Selecting from the Menus ....................25
Using the Wireless Controller/Tally
Lamp ....................................................27
~ For Recording ...~
Setting the Date and Time ....................29
Displaying Data Code ..........................30
Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode) ......31
Searching Through Your Recorded
"Photos" (Photo Search) ......................32
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.
Changing the Movie Mode
(Normal/Progressive Scan) ..................33
Searching and Reviewing While
Recording..............................................34
Using the Various Recording Programs
..............................................................35
Fading In and Out Between Scenes......40
Audio Recording ..................................43
Setting the Self-Timer ..........................44
Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash
Photography (optional accessory) ........45
~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~
Adjusting Exposure Manually ..............46
Adjusting Focus Manually ..................47
Setting the White Balance ....................49
Editing to a VCR ..................................51
Additional Information
Preparing the Camera ..........................54
Notes on Using the Batteries ................55
Setting the Audio Output ......................58
Maintenance..........................................59
Troubleshooting ....................................62
The OPTURA System Diagram ..........65
Optional Accessories ............................66
Finding Your Way Around the OPTURA
..............................................................70
Screen Displays ....................................73
Specifications........................................77
Index ....................................................78
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model Name OPTURA
Serial No.
E
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