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Important Usage Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. E WARNING: Digital Video Camcorder, OPTURA200 MC systems Introduction This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder OPTURA200 MC A and all its accessories. 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 5.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Fig. 1 E ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS Introduction NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H) 14.
Reference Guide Three manuals are supplied with your camcorder: the “Digital Video Camcorder OPTURA200 MC Instruction Manual”, “DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual”, and the “DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual”. E ■ Digital Video Camcorder OPTURA200 MC Instruction Manual This manual explains the camcorder operations such as recording and playing back still images and movies on a tape or a memory card.
Contents Introduction E Important Usage Instructions ................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................3 Reference Guide....................................5 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ........8 Introducing the OPTURA200 MC ..........9 Mastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the OPTURA200 MC ......................10 Introduction Preparations Powering Your Camcorder ..................13 Loading a Cassette..............................
Using a Memory Card E Additional Information Preparing the Camcorder ..................156 Notes on Using the Batteries ............158 Maintenance ....................................161 Troubleshooting ................................165 The OPTURA200 MC System Diagram ......................................169 Optional Accessories ........................170 Screen Displays..................................173 Specifications ....................................183 Index .................................
Thank You for Choosing a Canon First, we’d like to thank you for purchasing this Canon camcorder. Its advanced technology makes it very easy to use — you will soon be making high-quality videos which will give you pleasure for years to come. E To get the most out of your new camcorder, we recommend that you read this manual thoroughly — there are many sophisticated features which will add to your recording enjoyment.
Introducing the OPTURA200 MC Mega-pixel CCD Your camcorder incorporates a megapixel CCD. High-resolution still images can be recorded onto a memory card. Built-in Flash The built-in flash automatically rises up and fires according to the brightness of the surrounding area. 10× Optical Zoom and 200× (card 40×) Digital Zoom Canon’s optical technology stabilizes your recordings even in long telephoto shots. Super Night Mode & Night Mode Allows you to record even in dark places.
Finding Your Way Around the OPTURA200 MC E Flash button (p. 58)/ (play/pause) button (p. 32) (stop) button (p. 32)/ INDEX SCREEN button (p. 124) SCREEN PAUS EC (L E R INDEX Self-timer button (p. 75)/ REC PAUSE (Line-in) button (p. 93, 95) IN E I N) CARD Card MIX button (p. 144)/ SLIDE SHOW button (p. 124) Mastering the Basics MIX/ SLIDE SHOW REC SEARCH REC (record) SEARCH – button(p. 39)/ Record review button (p. 39)/ (rewind) button (p. 32)/ CARD – button (p.
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E Built-in Flash (p. 58) Focus ring (p. 81) DV IN/OUT terminal (p. 92) CHARGE DV IN/OUT Lens hood (p. 156) Tally lamp (p. 23) USB terminal (p. 150) CHARGE indicator (p. 14) u (LANC) terminal (p. 91) DC IN 9.5V Remote sensor (p. 50) Super Night LED (white LED) (p. 58, 64, 82) DC IN terminal (p. 13) Mastering the Basics Terminal cover Cassette compartment (p. 18) Cassette compartment cover (p. 18) Zoom buttons (p. 25) Transmitter MIX BALANCE buttons (p. 104) Digital effects ON/OFF button (p.
Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to: E Provide power from a household power socket or Charge a battery pack Notes: • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camcorder. • If the adapter is used next to a TV, it may cause bars to appear on the TV — move the adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable.
E Attaching and Charging the Battery Packs Mastering the Basics 2 Your battery pack has been partially charged before it left the factory. It should have enough power for you to check that your camcorder is working properly. Charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power the camcorder for more than a few minutes. Always turn the camcorder off before connecting/removing the battery. 1. Set the POWER switch to OFF. 2. Attach the battery to the camcorder. • Remove the battery pack’s terminal cover.
6. Remove the battery pack after use. Press the BATT. RELEASE button and remove the battery. E Note: • You can find details for using the batteries in the “Notes on Using the Batteries” ( 158). These notes include charging and recording times and how to install the backup battery.
E Using the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit (optional) The Compact Power Adapter CA-560 supplied with the camcorder can be used along with the CR-560 Kit for 3 different ways to power the camcorder or charge battery packs: 1. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery. 2. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery. 3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household power socket.
2. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery.
Loading a Cassette OPEN/EJECT PU SH E Only use videocassettes marked with the D logo.* Mastering the Basics Loading and Unloading 1. Make sure that you have attached a power source. 2. Slide the OPEN/EJECT 5 switch (on the bottom of the camcorder) to release the cassette compartment cover. • Pull the cover fully open (while holding the button) and wait a couple of seconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically. • The confirmation beep sounds when the cassette cover fully opens. 3.
Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure E REC SAVE REC SAVE To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole. (This switch position is usually labelled SAVE or ERASE OFF.) If you load this cassette and put the camcorder in record pause mode ( 20), “THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION” is displayed for approx. 4 seconds and then the v mark flashes in the display.
Basic Recording P 1 AM C 4 E L E R A OFF P AY (V C R) 2 CARD TAPE 5, 6 C AM L E R A OFF P AY (V C R) Mastering the Basics Before You Start Recording Have you completed the following steps? • Attaching a power source ( 13). • Removing the lens cap ( 157). • Fastening the grip belt ( 157). • Attaching the lens hood ( 156). • Choosing the display: viewfinder ( 156) or LCD screen ( 27).
2. Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to TAPE. • For recording still images onto a memory card, see p.112. For recording movies onto a memory card, see p.117. 3. Load a cassette ( E 18). • Start recording when the tape counter has stopped. 4. Slide the program selector to [. • This selects the camcorder’s Easy Recording program. It allows you to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments ( 62). 5. Press and release the start/stop button once to begin recording.
E Changing the Recording Mode You can select between SP (standard play) and LP (long play). LP extends the tape usage by 1.5 times. It is not possible to dub audio or insert images to a tape that has been recorded in LP mode. + TAPE CAMERA , TAPE + PLAY (VCR) VCR SET UP ( , CARD + PLAY (VCR) REC MODE••••SP 40) Mastering the Basics To change to LP mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select REC MODE, set it to LP and close the menu.
Notes: “16:9” is shown in the display when you switch the 16:9 mode on. You cannot use the 16:9 mode with the Easy Recording program. You cannot use the multi-image screen when setting the 16:9 mode on. If you play back a recording made for 16:9 on a normal TV screen, the image will appear to be vertically “squashed” (compressed).
E Confirmation/Warning Beeps The camcorder’s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in the illustrations. Beeps sound upon certain camcorder operations such as when you turn the camcorder on, during the self-timer countdown, right before the camcorder’s automatic shut-off, and also upon any unusual condition of the camcorder. Beeps are not recorded on the tape.
Zooming Zoom in W E T Zoom out 10× Optical Zoom The camcorder’s zoom lens allows you to choose the best picture angle for each scene: • Move the zoom control towards W to zoom out to wide-angle. • Move it towards T to zoom in to telephoto. Mastering the Basics You can also control the speed of zooming: • Move the control slightly to zoom slowly. • Move it farther to zoom more quickly. (The farther you move the zoom control, the faster the zoom speed.
Mastering the Basics E 26 Notes: • When zooming, as a rule, keep at least 3 ft 33/8 in (1 m) between you and your subject. However when the zoom is at the wide-angle position, you can focus on a subject as close as 3/8 in (1 cm). • Image resolution is slightly lower when the magnification is greater than 10×. • You cannot use digital zoom in the Night and Super Night recording program. • You cannot use digital zoom when the multi-image screen is set. The display becomes “– – –”.
Using the LCD Screen Opening and Closing the LCD Screen Press the LCD panel OPEN button and open the panel by pulling it away from the camcorder. This automatically switches the LCD screen on and the viewfinder off. Close the LCD panel until it clicks securely closed. When you close the LCD panel, the LCD screen automatically switches off and the viewfinder switches back on.
E • Bright light falling on the LCD screen may cause glare that makes it difficult for you to view the image. In this case, switch to using the viewfinder. You can also adjust the brightness of the screen (see “Adjusting the LCD screen” below). Adjusting the LCD Screen You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. TAPE + CAMERA , TAPE DISP.SET UP Mastering the Basics ( + PLAY (VCR) , CARD BRIGHTNESS••– + CAMERA , CARD + PLAY (VCR) + 40) Open the menu and select DISP.
Allowing the Subject to Monitor Recording E When you turn the LCD panel so that it faces to the same direction as the lens, you can watch yourself during recording or let your subject monitor recording. The viewfinder is also activated when the panel is in this position. (“Adjusting the Viewfinder” 156) • You can choose the display style, reversed (mirror on) or not (mirror off). The recording itself is unaffected regardless of which one you choose.
Tips for Making Better Videos E Holding the camcorder For maximum stability, grip the camcorder in your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body. If necessary support the camcorder with your left hand. With practice, you will be able to operate the controls by touch, without taking your eye off the action.
Picture Angle E Instead of zooming while recording, try to choose your picture angle before you begin. A good way to tell a story with video is to begin with a long shot that establishes the situation, and then move in with medium shots and close-ups to show the details. Remember to change your viewpoint for each shot. Long shot Medium shot Close-up Remember that any camcorder movement or change in picture angle should have a definite purpose. Avoid unnecessary or half-hearted movements.
Playing Back a Tape E INDEX SCREEN CAM E RA OFF P L A Y CARD (V C R) CARD Mastering the Basics MIX/ SLIDE SHOW TAPE REC SEARCH You can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camcorder also plays back the sound track via the built-in speaker ( 35). • When you play back a tape, you can also close the LCD panel with its screen side facing outward. • When you wish to use the viewfinder to view playback, close the LCD panel. The built-in speaker does not sound.
Other Playback Modes Playback Pause Press the a (pause) button. To resume normal playback, press it again, or press the e (play) button. The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode after about 5 minutes’ playback pause. E Fast Forward Playback To play back the recording at about 9.5 times normal speed, press and hold the 1 (fast forward) button during normal playback or press and hold the 1 (fast forward) button during normal fast forward. Rewind Playback For reverse playback at about 9.
E Reverse Playback To play back in reverse at normal speed, press the –/4a button during normal forward playback. Press the PLAY e button to return to normal forward playback. • The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode after about 2 minutes of paused reverse playback. Forward ×2 Playback Press the ×2 button during normal playback. Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback. Reverse ×2 Playback Press the –/4a button and then the ×2 button during normal playback.
E Mastering the Basics Adjust the speaker volume with the selector dial. • Pull the selector dial up to increase the volume, and down to lower the volume. • A bar appears in the display to indicate the current volume. It disappears in 4 seconds. • You can turn off the volume completely by pulling the selector dial down until OFF appears. Notes: • Sometimes audio may sound distorted when the volume is turned up high. If this happens, turn down the volume.
Connections for Playback on a TV Screen E You can connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR in order to play back your recordings. You will need to attach a power source to the camcorder ( 13). Power off all devices before starting the connections. See your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details.
E Mastering the Basics • Use the S-150 S-video Cable to connect the S-video terminals. Use the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to connect the AUDIO terminals. Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal L (left). Connect the red plug to the red AUDIO terminal R (right). Do not connect the yellow plug. • If you are connecting the camcorder to a TV, set the TV/VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO. • If you are connecting the camcorder to a VCR, set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
E If Your TV (or VCR) Has Audio/Video Input Terminals INPUT VIDEO AV IN/OUT STV-250N Stereo Video Cable AUDIO L Mastering the Basics R 38 • Connect the camcorder using the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable. Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L (left). Connect the red plug to the red audio terminal R (right). Connect the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal VIDEO. • If you are connecting the camcorder to a TV, set the TV/VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO.
Searching and Reviewing While Recording Record Search When the camcorder is in record pause mode, you can use record search to play the tape forwards or backwards to locate the point where you wish to start or resume recording. This is useful when you wish to add a new scene to a previously used cassette. By using record search, you can ensure a smooth, noise-free join between the new scene and the old one. TAPE + E REC SEARCH CAMERA 1.
Using the Menus Many of the camcorder’s advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the display. There are 4 main menus: CAM. MENU Camera menu VCR MENU VCR menu C.CAM. MENU Card camera menu C.PLAY MENU Card play menu CAM. MENU + CAMERA SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE CARD MIX CAM.SET UP VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM MY CAMERA RETURN TAPE + E CARD + CAMERA SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE C AM CARD CARD + TAPE L E R A OFF P AY (V C PLAY (VCR) SEL.
Selecting from the Menus E 3-10 TV SCREEN CT LE SE / / MENU SET M ENU 2, 11 1. Turn the POWER switch and the TAPE/CARD switch to the desired settings. 2. Press the MENU button to open the menu. • One of the main menus appears, according to the settings of the TAPE/CARD switch and the POWER switch. 3. Pull the selector dial up or down and move the arrow to the desired submenu. 4. Press the selector dial in to select. • The submenu appears. • The function and its settings only appear. 7.
E • Items that are unavailable, due to the tape or card situation or the settings of other menu items, appear in purple. • You may often find it more convenient to use the wireless controller to move around the menus. Press its MENU button to open/close the menu and use the arrow keys in place of pulling the selector dial up or down. Push the SET button to select. • Pressing the start/stop button or the PHOTO button will close the menu and start recording.
E e VCR set up submenu !0 !1 !2 !3 Recording mode ................ Wind screen ...................... Audio mode ...................... AV or headphones............. 22 74 73 36 VCR SET UP !0 !2 SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE REC MODE•••• SP WIND SCREEN•OFF AUDIO MODE••12bit AV/PHONES•••AV RETURN !1 !3 r Display set up submenu !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 Brightness ......................... 28 LCD Mirror mode .............. 29 TV screen ........................ 173 Date/time display...............
E 2 VCR MENU PLAY Set the POWER switch to (VCR) and the TAPE/CARD switch to There are 6 submenus within the VCR MENU. q w e r t y To To To To To To VCR set up submenu card set up submenu card operations submenu display set up submenu system submenu My Camera settings submenu VCR MENU q e t TAPE . SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE VCR SET UP CARD SET UP CARD OPER. DISP.SET UP SYSTEM MY CAMERA RETURN w r y q VCR set up submenu Using the Full Range of Features q w e r t y u Recording mode ................
r Display set up submenu !2 !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 DISP.SET UP Brightness ......................... 28 Displays ........................... 173 6-second auto date ........... 88 Data code.......................... 87 Date/time select................. 86 Card access display.......... 110 !2 !4 !6 SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE + BRIGHTNESS••– DISPLAYS••••ON 6SEC.DATE•••OFF DATA CODE•••DATE/TIME D/TIME SEL.•DATE & TIME CARD ACCESS•ON RETURN !3 E !5 !7 t System submenu !8 !9 @0 @1 Wireless controller .............
C. CAM. MENU, cont. E q Stitch assist mode......... 120 1 2 MENUCLOSE w Camera set up submenu q w e r t y Shutter speed .................... 79 Digital zoom...................... 25 Image stabilizer ................. 60 White balance ................... 83 ND filter .......................... 113 AF-Assist Lamp .................. 82 CAM.SET UP q e t SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE SHUTTER•••••AUTO D.ZOOM••••••40× IMAGE S. ••ON WHITE BAL.
t Display set up submenu !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 Brightness ......................... 28 LCD Mirror mode .............. 29 TV screen ........................ 173 Date/time display............... 55 Card access display.......... 110 Demo mode ...................... 24 E DISP.SET UP !4 !6 !8 SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE + BRIGHTNESS••– LCD MIRROR••ON TV SCREEN•••ON D/T DISPLAY•OFF CARD ACCESS•ON DEMO MODE•••ON RETURN !5 !7 !9 y System submenu @0 @1 @2 @3 Wireless controller ............. Tally lamp .................
C. PLAY MENU, cont. E q-1 Card operations submenu (when playing back a single image) q w e r Copy from card to tape ..... Erase all print marks ........ Image erase..................... Format ............................ 148 130 131 149 CARD OPER. q e ] COPY[ PRINT MARKS IMAGE ERASE FORMAT RETURN SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE ALL ERASE w r q-2 Card operations submenu (when displaying an index screen) t Image protect.................. y Print mark ....................... 128 129 t 22 36 u CARD OPER.
E SYSTEM SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE WL.REMOTE••• 1 TALLY LAMP••ON BEEP••••••••ON T.ZONE/DST••––– D/TIME SET••–––.––,–––– ––:–– –– RETURN t My Camera submenu !8 !9 @0 @1 @2 @3 Create start-up image ..... Select start-up image....... Shutter sound.................. Start-up sound ................ Start/stop sound .............. Self-timer sound .............. 151 151 151 151 151 151 C.PLAY MENU y CARD OPER. VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM PRINT RETURN SEL.
Using the Wireless Controller E The supplied wireless controller can operate the camcorder from a distance of up to 16 ft (5 m). Point it at the camcorder’s remote sensor while you press the buttons.
When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders (Remote Sensor Mode) To prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby, there are 2 remote sensor modes and an off setting. The wireless controller and the camcorder have to be set to the same mode in order to be compatible. E ZOOM W T / / REMOTE SET The wireless controller and the camcorder have been preset to mode 1. If you change the mode on the camcorder, be sure to change the mode on the wireless controller to the same mode.
If your wireless controller is not working: E Make sure the camcorder and the wireless controller are both set to the same mode. Check the mode the camcorder is set to by pushing any button other than the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller. The camcorder’s mode appears in purple for about 4 seconds. Set the wireless controller’s mode accordingly by pressing the aforementioned button combinations. If the wireless controller still does not work, change the batteries.
Setting the Date and Time ENU E M CT LE SE The date and/or time display forms part of the data code. You can choose to display or hide it during playback ( 86). Set the date and time display when you first start using your camcorder. Install the backup battery before you begin ( 160). • Before you start setting the date and time, select your home time zone from the menu. Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time TAPE + CAMERA , TAPE SYSTEM PLAY (VCR) , CARD + CAMERA , CARD + PLAY (VCR) T.
E 16 1 19 18 24 20 4 2 3 17 6 7 10 9 15 8 5 21 23 14 12 22 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Using the Full Range of Features No. Time zone 54 LONDON PARIS CAIRO MOSCOW DUBAI KARACHI DACCA BANGKOK H. KONG (Hong Kong) TOKYO SYDNEY SOLOMON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 No. Time zone WELLGTN (Wellington) SAMOA HONOLU. (Honolulu) ANCHOR. (Anchorage) L.A. (Los Angeles) DENVER CHICAGO N.Y. (New York) CARACAS RIO (Rio de Janeiro) FERNAN.
Setting the Clock After you set the date and time, the date/time and home time zone will be displayed for about 4 seconds each time you turn the power on. TAPE + CAMERA , TAPE + PLAY (VCR) SYSTEM ( , CARD + CAMERA , CARD + E PLAY (VCR) D/TIME SET••JAN. 1,2002 12:00 AM 40) 1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM. 2. Select D/TIME SET. • The year display starts to flash. 3. Pull the selector dial up or down to change the year. Press the dial in to move to another part of the display.
Recording Still Images onto a Tape E You can record still images like photographs. The camcorder records the picture and sound to tape for several seconds. The exposure is automatically adjusted. Copy still images automatically to a memory card ( 147) for transferring them to a PC for image enhancement and printout. Also, starting your shooting with a still image makes it easy to find the beginning again later with the Photo Search function ( 89).
• If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus ( 166), the camcorder may not be able to focus, and F may continue to flash white in the display. Continue to hold the PHOTO button halfway down, then adjust the focus manually with the selector dial. • If you are using manual focus ( 81), the F mark starts as a continous green mark. Focus with the focus ring. E 2. Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the still image. • The camcorder takes the image immediately.
Using the Built-in Flash E PHOTO P H O TO / / You can take natural-looking flash pictures with appropriate illumination even in dark places using the built-in flash. It also reduces the red-eye effect when shooting people at night or in dark indoor places. Using the Full Range of Features A (Auto): The flash automatically fires according to the brightness of the subject. (Red-eye reduction auto): The Super Night LED lights up automatically before the flash to reduce the red-eye effect.
Returning the flash to the body Press the flash down with your hand. • Do not return the flash to the body while it is firing. E Caution: • Do not fire the flash close to people’s eyes. • Do not fire the flash at drivers while they are driving. • Do not fire the flash with the flash bulb covered with your hand. Using the Full Range of Features Notes: • The practical range of the flash is approximately from 3 ft 3 3/8 in (1 m) to 9 ft 10 1/8 in (3 m).
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Using the Various Recording Programs E P The camcorder provides you with a choice of 9 recording programs. They use different combinations of camcorder settings in order to adjust the exposure and other functions to match the recording situation. • For simple point-and-shoot operation, select the Easy Recording program. Slide the program selector to the [ position. • For normal shooting conditions, slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode. Open the program menu and select AUTO ( 62).
E Setting the Program AE Mode 1. 2. 3. 4. Slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode. Press the selector dial in to display the program menu. Pull the selector dial up or down and select the program. Press the selector dial in to select the desired program. Using the Full Range of Features • The program appears in the display. Notes: • The name of your selected recording program appears constantly on the left of the display, with the exception of Auto, which disappears after 4 seconds.
Sports This program is useful for recording high-speed sports scenes in brightly lit conditions. Normal playback will be slightly jerky, but you will get clear images which can be analyzed frame by frame during slow or paused playback. SPORTS E Portrait Use this program outdoors to make subjects stand out from a softened foreground and background. It works well for still lives and close-ups. The effect is most noticeable when the zoom position is between the middle range and the telephoto end.
Night E his program automatically adjusts the shutter speed according to the brightness of the subject even in dark places (night time, etc.) to shoot subjects brightly in color. It is useful when you record in locations with dark and light places (such as in amusement parks). • You can record subjects without after-image even in light places. NIGHT Super Night Using the Full Range of Features Use this program to shoot in very dark places.
Using Digital Effects Use the camcorder’s digital effects for more interesting productions. • Faders: Start or end scenes on a tape with a fade to or from black ( 66). Fade Trigger, Wipe, Corner, Jump, Flip, Puzzle, Zigzag, Beam, Tide • Effects: Add flavour to your recordings ( 68). Art, Black and White, Sepia, Mosaic, Ball, Cube, Wave, Color Mask, Mirror • Multi-image Screen:Divides the display to show 4, 9 or 16 still images. Has 4 transition speed options: fast, moderate, slow and manual ( 71).
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Digital effects can be set with the controls on the body of the camcorder or the wireless controller. E Sound and image fade together. When operating faders in TAPE CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q. TAPE + CAMERA , TAPE + PLAY (VCR) Select fader • D.EFFECT |, FADER, EFFECT and MULTI-S appear. 2. Select FADER. • The settings appear. 3. Select the desired setting. • You return to the digital effects menu. Using the Full Range of Features 1.
E Operating Effects Sound records/plays back normally. When operating effects in TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q. TAPE + CAMERA , TAPE + PLAY (VCR) Select effect 1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to open the digital effects menu. • D.EFFECT |, FADER, EFFECT and MULTI-S appear. 2. Select EFFECT. • The settings appear. 3. Select the desired setting. • You return to the digital effects menu. 4. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to close the menu.
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7. Select the desired setting. E • You return to the digital effects menu. 8. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to close the menu. • The digital effects menu disappears. • MULTI-S flashes in the display. Multi-image screen on/off 9. Push the ON/OFF button. • MULTI-S stops flashing. • Manual: As you press the ON/OFF button, scenes will be captured one after another the indicated number of times. If you push and hold the ON/OFF button for more than a second, the last image captured will be erased.
Audio Recording Selecting the Audio Mode The comcorder can record sound on a tape in two audio modes — 16-bit and 12-bit. The 16-bit mode produces the higher sound quality (slightly superior to CD) while the 12-bit mode records on two channels (stereo 1), leaving two channels free (stereo 2) for you to add new sound later. VCR SET UP ( E AUDIO MODE••12bit 40) To switch to the 16-bit mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select AUDIO MODE, set it to “16 bit” and close the menu.
E Note: • When using an external microphone, use a microphone cable not longer than 9 ft 10 1/8 in (3 m) to avoid electromagnetic inerference. Wind Screen The camcorder has an automatic wind screen to prevent wind noise from interfering with the sound track. Make sure it’s off when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible. Use the wind screen when recording in windy places such as the beach or near buildings.
Setting the Self-Timer E This is useful when you wish to include yourself in the picture when recording movies or still images to a tape or memory card. 1. Press the self-timer button on the body of the camcorder or the SELF TIMER button on the wireless controller. For movies 2. Press the start/stop button. • The camcorder starts to record after a 10-second countdown period (or after 2 seconds when you use the wireless controller). The time remaining counts down in the display (e.g. “5 SEC”).
E • The camcorder takes the picture for approximately 6 seconds. • In TAPE CAMERA mode, the camcorder returns to record pause mode after recording to a tape. If you’re in CARD CAMERA mode, the currently recording image appears after recording onto a memory card. Using the Full Range of Features Note: • To cancel the self-timer, press the self-timer button, start/stop button (when recording a movie) or PHOTO button (when recording a still image).
Adjusting Exposure Manually E TAPE + CAMERA , CARD + CAMERA TAPE + CAMERA , CARD + CAMERA To make the recorded image darker, pull the selector dial down (to a minimum of –11). This may be necessary if the background is very dark, or if the subject is spotlit. Using the Full Range of Features To make the recorded image brighter, pull the selector dial up (to a maximum of +11). This may be necessary if the background is very bright, or if the subject is lit from behind. E . L OCK ± 0 E .
Using the Full Range of Features E 78 Notes: • The standard exposure level depends on which recording program you have selected. • Exposure lock is canceled if you change recording programs. • You cannot use exposure lock or adjustment when the program selector is set to the [ (Easy Recording) position. • If you zoom while the exposure is locked, the brightness of the scene may change.
Set the shutter speed manually to take stable shots of quickly moving subjects. CAM.SET UP ( E SHUTTER•••••AUTO 40) 1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode. 2. Press the selector dial in and choose AUTO from the program menu. 3. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. 4. Select SHUTTER. 5. Press the selector dial in to select the desired shutter speed. CARD TAPE AUTO 1/60 1/100 1/250 faster • Only shutter speeds up to 1/250 are available when using a memory card.
E Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds • When shooting with a shutter speed of 1/1000 or higher, do not shoot the sun directly.
Adjusting Focus Manually The camcorder focuses automatically. All you have to do is point and the subject in the center of the screen will usually be in sharp focus. It may happen that a subject is not suitable for autofocus. Use the manual focusing function to adjust the focus. US/DATA CODE FOC E Focus ring 1. Press the FOCUS button to turn the autofocus off. • MF appears in the display. • The focus remains locked at the point set by autofocus. 2. Rotate the focus ring to set the focus.
E Turning Off the AF-Assist Lamp The AF-assist lamp (Super Night LED) lights up to illuminate the subject in the center of the screen if necessary to focus in dark places. TAPE + CAMERA , CARD CAM.SET UP ( + CAMERA AF AST LAMP•ON 40) To turn the AF-assist light off, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. Then select AF and set it to OFF.
Setting the White Balance The camcorder’s auto white balance system compensates for a wide range of lighting conditions. Although slight variations are unavoidable, colors will appear natural in virtually every situation.
E Setting the white balance manually will probably work better than auto white balance when shooting: Subjects with one dominant color, such as sky, sea or forest Close-ups In rapidly changing lighting conditions Using the Full Range of Features In places lit by certain types of fluorescent or mercury vapor lights 84 28.28u3287Taq 487.
Enlarging the Image during Playback You can enlarge the image up to 5 times during TAPE PLAY (VCR) and CARD PLAY (VCR) mode. You can also move the image up, down, to the right or left. • Movies played back from a memory card cannot be enlarged. / TAPE + PLAY (VCR) , CARD + E / PLAY (VCR) During Playback 1. Move the zoom lever toward T. 2. Move the image to the right and left by pressing the 4 or e button. Move the image up and down by pressing the r or t button.
Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data (Data Code) ENU A data code, containing the date and time the recording was made and other camcorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) is automatically recorded on a special data section of the tape. • Only the date and time appear in the data code when using a memory card.
Setting the Data Code You can also choose to display camcorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) in cassette data codes. + TAPE PLAY (VCR) DISP.SET UP ( E DATA CODE•••DATE/TIME 40) To change, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select DATA CODE, set it to DATE/TIME, CAMERA DATA or CAM. & D/T and close the menu. Possible data code combinations for cassettes: DATA CODE (tape only) D/TIME SEL. Date Date & Time Camcorder data Date/Time & Camcorder data JAN. 1,2002 F1.8 1/250 F1.
E Six-second Auto Date The 6-second auto date appears for 6 seconds to mark the changeover of a day if the tape was being recorded at 12:00 midnight. It also appears for 6 seconds when you start playback and have the data code turned off. The 6-second auto date will adjust for any time zone changes you have indicated. TAPE + PLAY (VCR) DISP.SET UP ( 6SEC. DATE•••OFF 40) To turn the 6-second auto date on, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select 6SEC. DATE, set it to ON and close the menu.
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search) E This allows you to move quickly through still pictures recorded anywhere on a tape (photo search) or between different days or areas of recording (date search) on a tape. 1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose between photo/date search. • PHOTO SEARCH or DATE SEARCH appears in the display for 4 seconds. • Press once to move to the start of the previous/next still image or day on the tape.
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position E Use the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback. Using the Full Range of Features 1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button on the wireless controller during playback at a point you want to return to later. • The time code is replaced by a tape counter that is set to zero with the  indication. • Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button once more to cancel the zero set memory. 2.
Editing to a VCR By connecting the camcorder to a VCR, you can edit your recordings in order to remove unwanted scenes — or combine different shots to create your own video productions. E Preparations 1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR. • See “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” on p. 36. 2. Prepare the TV and VCR. • Turn on the TV and set the TV/VIDEO selector to VIDEO. • Turn on the VCR, and set its input selector to LINE. Load a blank cassette, and put the VCR in record pause mode.
Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital Video Equipment Digital video equipment fitted with the DV terminal lets you edit, copy and transfer data digitally, with virtually no generation loss in image and sound quality. The DV terminal is for both line-in and line-out, since a single DV cable can handle data in both directions.
Dubbing E 1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you wish to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller. • The camcorder enters record pause mode. 3. Start playback on the other digital device while you monitor the picture. 4. Press the pause button. • Recording starts. 5. When you get to the point where you wish to stop recording, press the stop button or the pause button. • Recording stops. 6.
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-in) You can record a video played on your VCR or analog camcorder (for digital camcorders, see p. 92) or a TV program onto a tape in the OPTURA200 MC, if the TV or other device has audio/video outputs. • If an anomalous signal is sent from the TV or VCR, the images recorded on the tape may also be anomalous (although it may not appear so on the TV image), not recorded at all, or COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED may appear in the display.
Dubbing E 1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you wish to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller. • S-video and AV IN/OUT terminals work as input terminals. • The camcorder enters record pause mode. 3. Start playback on the other device or turn on the TV to see the desired program while you monitor the picture. 4. Press the pause button. • Recording starts. 5.
Digitally outputting analog video and audio signals (Analog-Digital Converter) E Connecting the camcorder to your VCR or 8 mm video camera allows conversion of recorded analog video and audio signals to digital signals in an instant. The digital signals can be output to the other equipment with a DV terminal. The camcorder’s DV terminal works exclusively as an output terminal.
Turning the Analog-Digital Converter On TAPE + VCR SET UP ( E PLAY (VCR) AV DV OUT•••OFF 40) To turn the analog-digital converter on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select AV \ DV OUT, set it to ON and close the menu. OR Press the AV \ DV button on the wireless controller. Caution: • For normal use, set AV \ DV OUT to OFF (so that AV \ DV does not appear in the display). If it is set to ON, you cannot input digital signals through the camcorder’s DV terminal.
Recording Over Existing Scenes (AV Insert Editing) You can insert and replace images/audio recorded on the camcorder’s tape with other images/audio recorded with other video equipment using both, analog line-in or DV in terminals. Original video and audio will be replaced with the new video and audio.
Preparations E The tape in the camcorder: When using the OPTURA200 MC’s AV insert function, only record to tapes recorded in SP mode. If there are non-recorded portions or portions recorded in a mode other than SP 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 AV correctly.
Editing E 1. On the VCR, locate a point 3 seconds before the scene to be inserted. Set the VCR to playback pause mode. 2. On the camcorder, press PLAY and locate the recording start point. Set the camcorder to playback pause mode. • You can use the playback buttons on the body of the camcorder or the special playback functions on the wireless controller in the same way as in playback mode. 3. Press the AV INSERT button. • AV INSERT and 2a appear in the display. 4. Play back the cassette in the VCR. 5.
Audio Dubbing You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape from audio devices (AUDIO IN) or with the internal or external microphone (MIC. IN). The original sound will not be erased. For best results, add sound to tapes that have been recorded with this camcorder in SP mode with 12-bit sound. If there are non-recorded portions on the tape, or portions recorded in a mode other than SP mode, or with 16-bit or 12-bit 4-channel sound, dubbing will stop.
Editing E VCR SET UP ( 1. 2. 3. 4. 102 AUDIO DUB.••AUDIO IN 40) Open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Select AUDIO DUB. Select AUDIO IN or MIC. IN and close the menu. Locate the point where you wish to start audio dubbing, then press the PAUSE button. • You can use the playback buttons on the body of the camcorder or the special playback functions on the wireless controller in the same way as in playback mode. • The camcorder becomes set to playback pause mode.
5. Press AUDIO DUB. • AUDIO DUB. and E appear on the display. 6. Press the PAUSE button (and start play on the other audio device if AUDIO IN). • Audio dubbing starts. • If MIC. IN, direct your voice into the microphone. • changes to . 7. When you get to the point where you wish to stop dubbing, press the STOP button (and then stop play on the other audio device if AUDIO IN). • Audio dubbing stops and AUDIO DUB. disappears from the display. • The camcorder returns to stop mode.
Setting the Audio Mix E MIX AUDIO BALANCE MONITOR ST-1 ST-2 CAM E RA OFF P L A Y / / (V C R) When you play back a tape that was recorded in 12-bit mode, you can set the audio output to play: stereo 1 (the original sound), stereo 2 (any new sound, dubbed to the tape after recording), or mix the balance between the two. • Audio from the 16-bit mode only contains stereo 1 sound and so you cannot/do not need to select the audio mix.
Selecting Audio Output Channels E When you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channels, you can change the output channels of that sound. TAPE + PLAY (VCR) VCR SET UP ( OUTPUT CH•••L/R 40) 1. Load a tape recorded with multiple-channel audio. 2. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select OUTPUT CH, set it to the desired setting and close the menu. • Refer to the following list.
Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable You can download still images/movies recorded onto a tape or memory card with your camcorder to a computer by connecting to a computer equipped with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal or IEEE1394 capture board. With Windows XP’s Windows Messenger, you can use the supplied software to perform a videoconference over the Internet, or upload files from the computer to the memory card and use the camcorder as a card reader/writer.
Memory Card Introduction The camcorder can record, store and manage still images/movies on 2 types of memory cards: the SD Memory Card (supplied with the camcorder) or the MultiMediaCard (commercially available). The SD Memory Card has the protect switch to protect your recordings from accidental erasure. The SD Memory Card and the MultiMediaCard fit into the same slot.
E Inserting and Removing the Memory Card Mul tiMed iaC ard MM C-8 M Using a Memory Card MR 108
Selecting the Still Image Quality E Still image Quality: Superfine, Fine, Standard TAPE + PLAY (VCR) , CARD CARD SET UP ( + CAMERA SI QUALITY••FINE 40) To change the image quality, open the menu and select CARD SET UP. Then select SI QUALITY, set it to SUPER FINE or STANDARD, and close the menu. • The image quality may not differ between the settings depending on the subject.
Maximum Number of Still Images on an 8 MB Memory Card and Their File Sizes E Image Size 1280 × 960 No of Images File Size per Image 640 × 480 No of Images File Size per Image Image Quality Superfine Approx. 6 images 850 KB Approx. 34 images 175 KB Fine Approx. 10 images 550 KB Approx. 50 images 120 KB Standard Approx. 18 images 300 KB Approx. 84 images 65 KB Maximum Recording Time of Movies on an 8 MB Memory Card and Their File Sizes Max.
File Numbers E The still images/movies are automatically assigned file numbers from 0101-9900 and stored in folders of 100 images each. Each folder is numbered from 101 to 998 and recorded on the memory card. Sample images have been pre-recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card, entering folder number 100 (folder name is “100canon”). Set the image file numbers so that they reset each time a new memory card is inserted, or so that they count up Three images are recorded on the card. continuously.
Recording Still Images onto a Memory Card E 1 3 C AM L E R A OFF P AY P (V C R) H O TO 2 CARD TAPE Using a Memory Card You can record still images onto a memory card. In addition to the still images you record directly onto the memory card, you can record images from a tape in the camcorder, or images input via the DV terminal or AV terminal onto the memory card. • When you are using an SD Memory Card, make sure the protect switch is set to allow recording.
Notes: • To use the self-timer ( 75), set the self-timer before step 3, and then press the PHOTO button fully down. • The wireless controller’s PHOTO button has no half-way setting. Press the button fully and the camcorder immediately takes the image. • When the subject is too bright (overexposure) in CARD CAMERA mode, OVEREXP. will flash in the display. We recommend that you use the built-in ND filter to reduce light entering lens. CAM.SET UP ( E ND••••••••••AUTO 40) Open the menu and select CAM.
Continuous Shooting E You can record still images shot continuously to a memory card. CARD + CAMERA CARD SET UP ( CONT.SHOOT••OFF 40) 1. Open the menu and select CARD SET UP. Then select CONT.SHOOT. and set it to ON and close the menu. 2. Press and hold the PHOTO button while you record still images. • While you press the PHOTO button, still images are continuously recorded onto the memory card. 3. Release the PHOTO button to finish recording.
Recording Still Images from a Tape 1 E 2, 3 P H O TO Record an image from a tape onto a memory card as still images. To automatically record multiple still images from a tape to a memory card, refer to “Copying Still Images from Tape to Memory Card” ( 147). • The still image’s data code will reflect the date and time it has been recorded to the memory card. • The image size of a still image recorded from tape onto a memory card will be 640 × 480.
Recording Still Images from Other Devices (VCR, TV or Other Digital Camcorders) You can record images from a VCR or TV connected through the S-terminal or AV terminal (analog line-in), as well as images from other digital camcorders connected through the DV terminal onto the memory card as still images. Refer to p. 36, 92 for connecting instructions. • The data code of the still image will reflect the date and time it has been recorded onto the memory card.
Recording Movies onto a Memory Card E Using a Memory Card 117
Recording Movies from a Tape Using a Memory Card E 118
Recording Movies from Other Devices (VCR, TV or Other Digital Camcorders) You can record images from a VCR or TV connected through the S-terminal or AV terminal (analog line-in), as well as images from other digital camcorders connected through the DV terminal onto the memory card as movies. Refer to p. 36, 92 for connecting instructions. • The data code of the movie will reflect the date and time it has been recorded onto the memory card. E Preparations TAPE 1. 2. 3. 4.
Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) You can merge separate images into one large panoramic scene using the supplied software (PhotoStitch) on a PC. You can shoot a subject that won’t fit into a single frame, such as a landscape, and stitch it together later. E Recording Photo Stitch detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them. When recording, try to include a distinctive item (landmark, etc.) in the overlapping portions. CARD ( 40) + CAMERA STITCH AST 1.
Notes: • The overlapped area should be set between 30 to 50% of the frame. Discrepancies above and below the frame can be automatically compensated if within 10%. • Make sure that no moving subject is included in the overlapping area. • Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close items. Objects may appear warped or doubled up. • The (red-eye reduction auto) of the flash cannot be used in stitch assist mode. • There will be no continuous shooting even if it is set to ON.
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● Single Image CARD + E PLAY (VCR) 1. Turn the POWER switch to PLAY (VCR). 2. Move the TAPE/CARD switch to CARD. • The last still image/movie recorded appears in the display. • Movies will be displayed with the first scene as a still image. 3. Search for the desired still image/movie by pressing the CARD +/– buttons. • Press + to view the next still image/movie and – to view the previous still image/movie. • Pressing + at the last still image/movie will take you to the first still image/movie.
● Slide Show E CARD + PLAY (VCR) With a still image/movie in the display, press the SLIDE SHOW button. • Still images are automatically played back one after another. • Movies are played back normally. To stop the slide show, press the SLIDE SHOW button. • The slide show starts or stops each time you press the SLIDE SHOW button. ● Index Screen Up to 6 still images/movies appear at once, allowing you to search quickly through the still images/movies.
Settings of Still Images/Movies E CARD CT LE SE REC SEARCH You can easily erase unwanted still images/movies recorded to the memory card while viewing them, protect them from accidental erasure, or mark a still image for printing. (File Operation) • File Operation is set in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode. ● Preventing accidental erasure (Protect ) Select important still images/movies and protect them from accidental erasure.
● Erasing still images/movies Erase still images/movies singly or all at once. • You cannot erase protected still images/movies. Cancel image protection first in order to erase an image. • Erase still images/movies with caution. Once a still image/movie has been erased, it cannot be restored. • When movies are displayed with the first and last scene as still images, you can erase them. When the camcorder sets to playback pause mode by press pause button during playing back movie, you cannot erase them.
File Operation (FILE OPER.) CARD + E PLAY (VCR) 1. With a still image/movie in the display, press the selector dial in to open the FILE OPER. menu. • PROTECT , PRINT MARK , and IMAGE ERASE settings appear. • If you select |RETURN, the menu disappears from the display. To protect a still image/movie 2. Select PROTECT • • • • • and press the selector dial in. The protect mark appears on the still image/movie. Now you are unable to erase this still image/movie.
Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect) Using a Memory Card E 128
Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark) E CT LE SE This section describes how to mark the still image for printing from Card operation submenu in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode (including the way to cancel the setting). • When displaying an index screen, you can mark the still image for printing. • When playing back a single still image, you can erase all print marks. • Movies cannot be marked for printing.
Notes: • To cancel a print mark, move the frame to the print-marked still image, set the number of prints to 0 (Zero) with the selector dial and press the selector dial in. The print mark disappears. • If there are a large number of images recorded on the memory card, it may take time for a print mark to appear on a still image. E Erasing All Print Marks CARD + PLAY (VCR) CARD OPER.
Erasing Still Images/Movies E CARD REC SEARCH CARD SLIDE SHOW CT LE SE / / This section describes how to erase the still image/movie from the Card Operation submenu when playing back a single still image/movie in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode. (SINGLE or ALL) You can also erase a still image/movie through File Operation menu ( 127). CARD + PLAY (VCR) CARD OPER. ( IMAGE ERASE 40) Make sure a memory card that has still images/movies recorded on it is inserted into the camcorder.
5. Select YES. E • The still image/movie erases and the previous still image/movie appears for erasing. • To erase another single still image/movie, move to that still image/movie with the CARD +/– buttons, and select YES. • If the still image/movie you are trying to erase is a protected still image/movie, YES appears in purple and is unselectable. • If you select NO, you return to step 4. 6. Close the menu. To erase all still images/movies on the memory card at once 1.
Using Printers Supporting the Direct Print Function (Optional) You can print still images by connecting the camcorder directly to a printer supporting the direct print function. It can also be used with the print mark settings ( 129). E • Printers supporting the direct print function (As of August 2002): Canon CP-10/CP-100 Card Photo Printer, Canon Bubble Jet Printer S820D/S830D/S530D. • Two direct interface cables are supplied with the Card Photo Printer.
5. Turn the POWER switch on the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) and the TAPE/CARD switch to CARD. E • “ Print SET ” appears when the printer is correctly connected to the camcorder (does not appear with movies, or still images that cannot be played back with the camcorder). Printing You can set the number of copies ( 135), standard/multiple ( 136), paper size ( 136) and bordered/borderless ( 136), or trim the image ( 138). CARD + PLAY (VCR) During Playback (Single Image) 1.
• With the Card Photo Printer, the [Restart] setting may not appear with some error messages. In that case, select [STOP]. • With the BJ Printer, the [Continue] and [Stop] options may appear with some error messages. The error number is displayed on the operation panel of the Bubble Jet Printer. Please refer to the Bubble Jet Printer Quick Start Guide for the remedies corresponding to the error numbers. E Cancel Printing Press the selector dial in while the [Now printing] dialog is displayed.
Setting the print style E If you wish to change the print style, change the style settings before trimming. Card Photo Printer: Image Standard Multiple* Borders Borderless Bordered Prints Prints Prints Prints 1 still image per page. 8 copies of the same still image on one page. right to the edges of the page. with a border. * Can only be selected when printing on card size paper. • [Borders] cannot be selected when the image style is set to [Multiple].
3. Pull the selector dial up or down to select [Multiple] and press the selector dial in. E 4. Press the Menu button. BJ Printer: Selecting the Paper Size 2. Press the selector dial in. • The dialog for selecting the paper size appears. 3. Pull the selector dial up or down to select the paper size and press the selector dial in. Selecting the Borders (Bordered/Borderless) 2. Pull the selector dial down. • The dialog for selecting the [Borders] appears. Using a Memory Card 4. Press the MENU button.
3. Press the selector dial in. E • [Bordered] and [Borderless] settings appear. 4. Select [Borderless] and press the selector dial in. 5. Press the Menu button. Notes: • With the [Bordered] option, the area of the printed image is practically the same as the recorded image. • If [Borderless] or [Multiple] is selected as the print style, the center portion of the recorded image is printed at an enlarged size. As a result, the image’s top, bottom and sides may be cropped slightly.
2. Trim the image. E Changing the Size of the Trimming Frame: Move the zoom lever toward T to shrink the frame, and toward W to enlarge the frame. You can cancel the trimming setting by moving the zoom lever toward W when the trimming frame is already set to the maximum size. The trimming frame disappears. If you press the MENU button, you return to the print dialog.
E CARD + PLAY (VCR) PRINT ( 40) 1. Connect the printer to the camcorder. 2. Turn the POWER dial to PLAY (VCR) and the TAPE/CARD switch to CARD. 3. Press the MENU button. Using a Memory Card • C. PLAY MENU settings appear. 4. Pull the selector dial up or down to select \ press the selector dial in. PRINT and • The print dialog appears. 5. If you wish to print without changing the style settings, make sure [OK] is selected and press the selector dial in.
Cancel Printing E Press the selector dial in while the [Now printing] dialog is displayed. A confirmation dialog displays. Make sure that [OK] is selected and press the selector dial in. • With the Card Photo Printer, a print in progress cannot be stopped. Printing of the next still images will be cancelled and the display will return to playback mode. With the BJ Printer, printing stops even if it is incomplete and the paper is fed through. Restarting Printing • Open the C.
Combining Images (Card Mix) Enhance the appearance of your recordings by combining still images from the memory card with camcorder recordings. You may select from prerecorded cartoon-like frames, or create personal frames and titles that can be layered over movies or still images. In addition, you can combine your recordings with animations from the memory card. • You cannot combine movies recorded onto the memory card with the camcorder recordings.
CARD LUMI. (Card luminance key) Combine the image you are recording with illustrations or titles. The image will be shown instead of the light area of the still image. Create your own title or illustration by drawing or writing on a white paper and recording it to the memory card. Adjustment of the MIX LEVEL: light area of the still image Image being recorded by the camcorder E Still image CAM. CHROMA (Camera chroma key) Combine the image you are recording with a still image as the background.
TAPE E ( + CAMERA 40) CARD MIX MIX TYPE••••CARD CHROMA MIX LEVEL••• – + Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it and a cassette have been inserted into the camcorder. Select 1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode. • You cannot use Card Mix in the Night or Super Night recording program. 2. Open the menu and select \ CARD MIX. 3. Press the CARD +/– buttons to select the still image to be combined. 4. Select MIX TYPE. • CARD CHROMA, CARD LUMI., CAM. CHROMA and C.
Combining Animations from a Memory Card with Camcorder Recordings E Combine the image you are recording with animation. Select from 3 types of Card Animation effects. Corner: Animation appears on the upper left and the lower right corner in the display. Straight: Animation appears on the top and bottom in the display and moves on the right and left. Random: Animation moves randomly in the display.
7. Select MIX LEVEL. 8. Adjust the mix level. 9. Close the menu. E • CARD MIX flashes in the display. On/Off 10.Press the card MIX button. • CARD MIX stops flashing. • Your currently recording image is combined with the pre-recorded animation. • Each time you press the card MIX button, your selection is activated (display lights continuously) or deactivated (display flashes). Recording the Combined Image onto a Tape For movies 1. Press the start/stop button to start and stop recording.
Copying Still Images from Tape to Memory Card E CARD REC SEARCH CT LE SE Copies multiple still images from a tape to the memory card, using the Photo Search function. • The still images’ data codes will reflect the date and time the copies are made. • The image size of a still image copied from tape to memory card will be 640 × 480. TAPE + PLAY (VCR) CARD OPER. ( COPY[ ] 40) Make sure a memory card that has enough memory available and a recorded tape have been inserted into the camcorder. 1.
Copying Still Images from Memory Card to Tape Using a Memory Card E 148
Formatting a Memory Card E CT LE SE Format new memory cards, if you get the message CARD ERROR, or to permanently and quickly erase all the still images/movies on a memory card, including protected still images/movies (this includes the pre-recorded card mix sample images). The SD Memory Card supplied with this camcorder has already been formatted for you. • Be cautious when formatting recorded memory cards. All still images/movies will be permanently erased.
Connecting to a PC Using a USB Cable You can download still images/movies from a memory card to a PC connected via the USB interface. By using the provided software, you can organize and store still images/movies and print out still images with added titles or frames. Use the USB cable and the Canon DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK/ArcSoft Camera Suite CD with the camcorder. • For transferring still images and movies from tape or memory card to your PC using a DV cable, see p. 106.
Using the My CAMERA Function You can change the start-up image and sound, shutter sound, start/stop sound and self-timer sound. E Changing the Start-up Image, Start-up Sound, Start/Stop Sound, Shutter Sound or Self-Timer Sound TAPE + CAMERA , TAPE + PLAY (VCR) MY CAMERA ( , CARD + CAMERA , CARD + PLAY (VCR) SEL.S–UP IMG•DEFAULT 40) SHTR SOUND•••PATTERN1 S–UP SOUND•••PATTERN1 S/STOP SOUND•PATTERN1 SELF–T SOUND•PATTERN1 1. Press the MENU button. • The main menu appears. 2.
Make sure a memory card with enough available memory is inserted into the camcorder. E CARD + PLAY (VCR) MY CAMERA ( CREATE START–UP IMAGE 40) 1. Turn the POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and the TAPE/CARD switch to CARD. 2. Open the menu. 3. Select MY CAMERA. 4. Select CREATE START-UP IMAGE. • SET THIS AS START-UP IMAGE? YES NO appears. 5. Select the image you wish to save as start-up image with the CARD +/– buttons. • SAVE AS \ ORIGINAL1, \ ORIGINAL2, CANCEL appears. 6. Select ORIGINAL1 (ORIGINAL2).
Other Information and Precautions The camcorder formats memory cards in DCF (Design rule for Camera File system). Still images/movies recorded on a memory card with this camcorder can also be transferred to a PC with the use of the following products made for SD Memory Cards or MultiMediaCards: E PC Card Adapter: Holds a memory card then inserts into the PC card slot found on most types of laptop PCs. FD Adapter: Holds a memory card then inserts into a PC’s floppy disk drive.
• Do not get memory cards wet. • Do not remove the memory card’s label or affix other labels. Affix labels to the memory card’s case. • Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high temperature or high humidity. • Moving a memory card rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation to form on it, leading to malfunctions. Avoid this problem by placing the memory card in a plastic bag and letting it slowly adjust to temperature changes before removing it from the bag.
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Preparing the Camcorder E Adjusting the Viewfinder • Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode. Adjust the viewfinder focusing lever to suit your eyesight. • To view with the viewfinder, make sure the LCD panel is either turned so that the subject can monitor viewing, or totally closed with the screen facing inwards. Be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight, or it will melt. (The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens.) Do not direct the viewfinder to the sun.
Preparing the Lens Cap E • Attach the cord to the grip belt, and then to the lens cap, passing the cord through the hole on the lens cap from front side. • Hook the lens cap on to the grip belt while you are recording, and place it over the lens when you have finished. Fastening the Grip Belt • Rotate the viewfinder downwards. • Release the Velcro fastening and hold the camcorder with your right hand while you adjust the belt with your left.
Notes on Using the Batteries E Charging and Recording Times • These times vary — the safest policy is always to have 2 or 3 times as many battery packs as you think you will need. • You will get more recording time if you turn the camcorder off between shots, instead of leaving it in record pause mode. • Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 41°F and 104°F (5°C and 40°C). • The charging time varies depending on the charging conditions.
How Much Power Is Left? E The indicator in the display shows you approximately how much charge the battery pack has left: ↓ ↓ ↓ Notes: • When the power is completely exhausted, “CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK” appears in the display for 4 seconds and the empty battery mark starts to flash. The power indicator light also flashes. • The indicator is not constant — it varies with the condition under which battery pack and camcorder are used.
E Installing the Backup Battery Open the backup battery cover and insert the CR1616 lithium battery with the + side facing outwards. Click the cover back into place. Additional Information This backup battery allows the camcorder to retain the date and time and other settings when the main power source is removed. It has a life span of about a year. When it needs replacing (or if it has not been installed), the y mark flashes in the display.
Maintenance Cautions Avoid high temperatures and high humidity. • Do not leave the camcorder inside a car in hot weather, for example. • Be careful of heat radiating from video lighting equipment. • Do not take the camcorder into a humid room. E Avoid sudden changes in temperature. • If you take the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, condensation may form on the lens and internal parts ( 164). Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources.
E Storage f you do not intend to use the camcorder for a longer time, store it in a dry place free of dust and at temperatures no higher than 85°F (30°C). After storage, check each part and function of your camcorder to make sure everything is still working properly. Note: • These cautions also apply to accessories such as battery packs and cassettes. Maintenance LCD • Clean the LCD screen using a commercially available cleaning cloth for glasses.
Using the Camcorder Abroad E Power sources • You can use the compact power adapter to operate your camcorder and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supply is between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use. TV playback • Although you can always play back your recordings on the LCD screen, your camcorder can only be connected to TVs which use its NTSC system.
E Condensation Condensation may form on the camcorder when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place. Using the camcorder while condensation is present can damage both the tape and the camcorder.
Troubleshooting Refer to this checklist first if you have any problems with your camcorder. Possible explanations are given for each problem on the list — turn to the page numbers in parentheses for more information. E Make sure that the camcorder is properly connected if you are using it with a TV or VCR. Consult your dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Recording/Playback Cause and/or what to do about it ? Nothing happens when I press the buttons.
E Additional Information Note: • Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will often get better results using manual focus ( 81). Focus on something which is about the same distance away, lock the focus, and then point the camcorder at your original, hard-to-focus subject.
? There is no picture on the TV screen. • AV/PHONES is not set to AV in the menu ( 36). • AV \ DV OUT (Analog-digital converter) is not set to OFF. ? There is no picture on the TV screen, even though the tape is moving. • The video heads need cleaning ( 162). • The TV/VIDEO selector on the TV isn’t set to VIDEO ( 37-38). ? There is no sound coming from the speaker during playback. • The speaker has been turned off with the selector dial ( 35). • Headphones are being used.
E ? The PHOTO button does not work. • The memory card is not loaded ( 108). • You are using an SD Memory Card and it is set for erasure prevention. Change the position of the protect switch. • The memory card is full. Erase images ( 131) or insert a new memory card. • You have reached the maximum file number. Set the file numbering to RESET through the menu ( 111) and insert a new memory card. • You are using an unformatted memory card. Format the card ( 149). ? The image cannot be erased.
The OPTURA200 MC System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) E WD-34 Wideconverter WL-D78 Wireless Controller MiniDV Video Cassette BP-500 Series Battery Pack CR-560 Charge Adapter/ Car Battery Cable Kit TL-34 Teleconverter FS-34U Filter Set CA-560 Compact Power Adapter BP-500 Series Battery Pack ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller S-150 S-video Cable TV STV-250N Stereo Video Cable SA-1 Adapter Bracket VCR CV-150F DV Cable BP-900 Series Battery Pack* VL-10Li Battery Video Light PC Card Ada
Optional Accessories E Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center. BP-500 Series Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs, select from the following: BP-511, BP-512, BP-522 and BP-535.
FS-34U Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters to help you take control of difficult lighting conditions. E VL-10Li Battery Video Light This compact yet powerful video light can be used for both indoor and outdoor shooting. • Use the BP-900 Series battery packs to power the light. Approximate usage times are as follows: BP-915 60 min. BP-930 120 min. BP-945 170 min. • Charge the BP-900 Series battery packs with the CA-920 Compact Power Adapter (optional).
E SC-A50 Soft Carrying Case This lightweight bag keeps the camcorder within easy reach without weighing you down or getting in the way. Genuine leather. O RY CA SO VI INE DE N GENU NO This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark.
Screen Displays To display the date and time, press the DATA CODE button. See also p. 86. Press the wireless controller’s TV SCREEN button or turn TV SCREEN on through the menu to see the other displays on the TV screen. (The displays appear white onscreen.) They will not be added to any recordings you make with the camcorder. TAPE + CAMERA , CARD + DISP.SET UP ( E TV SCREEN DATA CODE / / CAMERA TV SCREEN•••ON 40) To turn TV SCREEN off, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP.
E indicates a flashing display. SP PAUSE 0:00:00 1 When inserting a tape in TAPE CAMERA mode (battery pack attached) • The displays of remote sensor mode and audio mode disappear after 4 seconds.
E CARD CAMERA mode Image stabilizer ( Stitch assist ( Zoom ( 60) Continuous shooting ( 114) 120) 25) Recording program ( 61) Exposure level ( 77) Manual focus ( 81) Shutter speed ( 79) White balance ( 83) Date and time ( 53) AF/AE locked in Photo mode ( 112) W SPOTLIGHT E.LOCK 0 MF 1/100 12:00 AM JAN.1,2002 S.
0:12:34:12 0sec 10sec Time Code This records counter information, including hour, minute, second, and frame number on a special data code area on the tape itself. It is reset automatically when a new tape is loaded. In TAPE CAMERA mode, the frame number doesn’t appear in the display. Recording reminder When you start recording, the camcorder counts from 0SEC to 10SEC. Shots which are shorter than ten seconds may be difficult to edit later.
E Caution Phrases The camcorder displays various caution phrases for approx. 4 seconds. SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION REMOVE THE CASSETTE Time zone, date and time are not set. This message appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time zone, date and time ( 53). Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack ( 159). Replace the tape or change the position of the protect switch on the cassette ( 19).
COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED You attempted to copy a copyright protected tape. May also be displayed when an anomalous signal is sent during Analog Line-in recording ( 93, 94). E Memory card caution phrases NO CARD THE CARD IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION NO IMAGES CARD ERROR CARD FULL NAMING ERROR UNIDENTIFIABLE IMAGE Memory card not inserted into the camcorder ( 108). The SD Memory Card is set for erasure prevention. Replace the card or change the position of the protect switch ( 107).
E Below caution phrases may be displayed when the camcorder is connected No Paper Paper cassette is not correctly inserted or out of paper. The paper jammed during printing. Paper Jam No Ink The ink cartridge has not been inserted or has run out of ink. The ink cassette is experiencing a problem. Ink Cassette Error The printer battery is depleted. Recharge the printer battery The printer is experiencing a data transmission error.
Cannot trim You attempted to trim an image with an image size of 160 × 120. Readjust trimming The style has been changed after the trimming settings were set. Paper has been changed The paper size has been changed between print setting from the print dialog and the start of printing. Incompatible paper size You attempted to print on paper that cannot be used with the camcorder. Paper and ink do not match The ink cannot be used with the selected paper type.
E No Printhead Printer Error Additional Information Media Type Error 182 Install a print head in the printer. Turn off the printer, then turn it on again. If the error persists, please consult the nearest Canon customer support center listed in the Bubble Jet Quick Start Guide. Set the paper option in the style setting to a paper size that can be used with the printer.
Specifications OPTURA200 MC Power Supply (rated): Power Consumption (while recording with the AF turned on): Television system: Video recording system: Audio recording system: Image sensor: Tape format: Tape speed: Maximum recording time (with an 80 min.
File format: E Estimated SD Memory Card SDC-8M capacities (approx.)*: Still Image: JPEG (compression mode: Superfine, Fine, Standard), Movie: Motion JPEG 1280 × 960: Superfine 6 images/Fine 10 images/Standard 18 images 640 × 480: Superfine 34 images/Fine 50 images/ Standard 84 images * The actual number you can record varies depending on the images. Remember that the sample images recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card are included in the total number.
Index 16:9 Wide Screen....................22 6-Second Auto Date................88 E Easy Recording ........................62 Editing to a VCR......................91 Effects ....................................68 Enlarging Still Images ..............85 Erasing Still Images................131 Exposure ................................77 A Abroad, Using the Camcorder ............................163 Accessories........................8, 170 AF-assist lamp ........................82 Analog Line-in .........
Still Image Size ......................109 Stitch Assist Mode ................120 Super Night ............................63 S-video/S1-video......................37 N E ND Filter................................113 Night ......................................63 O Output Channel ....................105 T Tally Lamp ..............................23 Tape Protection ......................19 Telephoto ................................25 Time Code ............................177 Time Zone ...................
Menu at a Glance Use the list below to quickly navigate the camcorder’s menu. Functions are listed alphabetically. Function First make sure the camera is set to... Then select it from this submenu and set. 16:9 effect CAM.SET UP 6-sec. Date DISP.SET UP AF-assist lamp CAM.SET UP Animation type CARD MIX Audio dubbing VCR SET UP Audio mode VCR SET UP AV/headphones VCR SET UP AV → DV out VCR SET UP Beep SYSTEM Brightness DISP.SET UP Card access display DISP.
Additional Information E 188 Function First make sure the camera is set to... Then select it from this submenu and set. Demo mode DISP.SET UP Digital zoom CAM.SET UP Displays DISP.SET UP Erase CARD OPER. Erase all print marks CARD OPER. File numbers CARD SET UP Format CARD OPER. Image stabilizer CAM.SET UP LCD Mirror mode DISP.SET UP Mix level CARD MIX Mix type CARD MIX Movie Size CARD SET UP ND filter CAM.SET UP Output channel VCR SET UP Print mark CARD OPER.
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U.S.A. E CANON® OPTURA200 MC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“CUSA”) with respect to each Canon OPTURA200 MC Digital Video Camcorder (“DV Camcorder”) purchased and used in the United States.
CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) with respect to Canon digital video equipment purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for this Canon digital video equipment to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required.
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