Canon Optura Pi Instruction Manual page 92

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The tape in the camera:
When using the OPTURA Pi's A/V insert function, only record to tapes recorded
in SP mode with continuously recorded time codes.
If there are non-recorded portions or portions recorded in LP mode on the tape,
recording will stop.
The playback tape:
Use only tapes without non-recorded portions.
If there are non-recorded portions or changes in the recording mode, you may not
be able to insert A/V correctly.
You cannot insert A/V in the following cases:
• The playback tape has been poorly recorded.
• During special playback: fast forward playback, rewind playback or slow
playback etc. (analog only).
TV:
You cannot insert A/V from a TV program with anomalous synchronized signals,
such as when the program itself received poor signals.
Use the wireless controller to operate A/V insert.
1. Connect the camera to the VCR, load recorded tapes into both the
camcorder and VCR.
• Make sure the REC/SAVE tab on the tape has been slid to REC (closed
position).
2. Turn the POWER switch to VCR.
3. On the VCR, locate a point three seconds before the scene to be
inserted. Set the VCR to playback pause mode.
4. On the camera, locate the recording start point. Set the camera to
playback pause mode.
• You can use the playback buttons on the LCD panel or the special playback
funtions on the wireless controller in the same way as in playback mode.
5. Press the A/V INSERT button on the wireless controller.
• A/V INSERT and 2a appear in the display.
6. On the VCR, play back the tape.
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