Canon 2MC - Elura 2MC MiniDV Digital Camcorder Manuals

Table of Contents

• 5

  Table of Contents

  • 1

    Instruction Manual
  • 2

    Important Usage Instructions
  • 3

    Important Safety Instructions
    • 5

      Table of Contents
  • 6

    Thank You for Choosing a Canon
  • 7

    Introducing the ELURA2/ELURA2 MC
  • 8

    Finding Your Way Around the ELURA2/ELURA2 MC
  • 11

    Powering Your Camcorder
  • 14

    Loading a Cassette
    • 15

      Cassette Memory
  • 16

    Basic Recording
    • 20

      Zooming
    • 21

      Using the LCD Screen
      • 22

        Adjusting the Lcd Screen
      • 23

        Allowing the Subject to Monitor Recording
    • 24

      Playing Back a Cassette
    • 28

      Connections for Playback On a TV Screen
    • 31

      Tips for Making Better Videos
    • 33

      Turning the Image Stabilizer Off
    • 34

      Using the Menus

• 38

  Table of Contents

  • 39

    E Q Digital Effects Select

    • 39

      Effect
    • 39

      Multi-Image Screen Speed
    • 39

      Multi-Image Screen Split
    • 39

      Return
    • 40

      Return

  • 39

    1 Digital Effects Submenu

  • 40

    3 Card Set Up Submenu (ELURA2 MC Only)

    • 42

      Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp
    • 45

      Setting the Date and Time
      • 47

        Date and Time Display
    • 48

      Recording in Progressive Scan Mode (Digital Motor Drive)
    • 49

      Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette
    • 51

      Transferring Still Pictures to a PC with the FR-100 (Optional)
    • 52

      Searching and Reviewing While Recording
    • 53

      Using the Various Recording Programs
    • 57

      Using Digital Effects
    • 63

      Using the Multi-Image Screen
    • 65

      Audio Recording
    • 67

      Setting the Self-Timer
    • 69

      Adjusting Exposure Manually
    • 72

      Adjusting Focus Manually
    • 73

      Setting the White Balance
    • 75

      Displaying Date, Time and Camera Data (Data Code)
      • 76

        Setting the Data Code
    • 78

      Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search)
    • 79

      Returning to a Pre-Marked Position

  • 80

    Editing

    • 80

      Editing to a VCR
    • 81

      Dubbing To/From a Cassette with Digital Video Equipment
    • 83

      Recording From a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-In)
    • 85

      Recording Over Existing Scenes (A/V Insert Editing)
    • 88

      Audio Dubbing
    • 91

      Setting the Audio MIX
    • 93

      Multimediacard Introduction
      • 95

        Image Quality
      • 96

        File Numbers

  • 97

    -ELURA2 MC Only

    • 97

      Recording Still Images to a Multimediacard
    • 99

      Recording an Image From a Cassette As a Still Image
    • 100

      Recording From Another DV Device As a Still Image
    • 101

      Viewing Still Images
      • 102

        Slide Show
    • 103

      Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect)
    • 104

      Erasing Still Images
    • 106

      Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette (Card MIX)
    • 109

      Copying Still Images From a Cassette
    • 110

      Copying MMC Still Images to a Cassette
    • 111

      Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark)
    • 112

      Formatting a Multimediacard
    • 113

      Other Information and Precautions
    • 116

      Preparing the Camera
    • 117

      Notes On Using the Batteries
    • 120

      Maintenance
    • 124

      Troubleshooting
    • 128

      The ELURA2/ELURA2 MC System Diagram
    • 129

      Optional Accessories
      • 137

        Caution Phrases
    • 139

      Specifications
    • 140

      Index
    • 143

      Menu at a Glance