PUB.DIM-551 CauOll Digital video camcorder Instruction Manual Camescope viddo num_rique Manuel d'instruction Videocdmara digital Manual de Instrucciones LUYA 50 .i.
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th these safety instructions the word "product _'refers to the Canon Digita_ Video Camcorder ELURA50 A and all its accessories. 1. Read Instructions -- All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain thstructions -- The safety aod operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings -- All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions shoutd be adhered to. 4.
ii!i!ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii m C 14. Lightning -- For added protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, disconnect it from the wall outlat and disconnect the antenna. This wilt prevent damage to the product due to lightning and powerqine surges. 15. Overloading -- Do not overload walt outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 16.
The following manuals are supplied with the camcorder: mDigital Video Camcorder ELURA50 Instruction Manual This manual explains the camcorder operations from basic video recording the use of the full range of I?atares. BDIGITAL VIDEO This manual SOLUTION explains DISK Software how to download Instruction Manual images from the memory card to a compuIer using the supplied USB cable. You can add sample images Mix from the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK.
ii!i!ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii Using Impoitant Usage IMPORTANT instructions Thank Guide .................................. ........................................ you tk)r Choosing Imroducing 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Reference .................... a Canon the EEURA50 /M_te_n O_th .............. ........................ 3 5 8 9 N Basic a Cassette e Audio Recording Setting When 13 Setting Focus 69 71 .................................. 73 ........................ 74 Manually ....
Recording Stillimages Copying Stillimages from onaMemory Card ............................ 106 Memory Card toTape ...................... 138 Recording Motion JPEG Movies Formatting aMemory Card .................... 139 onaMemory Card ............................ 111 Connecting toaComputer Using aUSB Cable ..................................... 140 Recording Panoramic images (Stitch Assist) .................................... 114 Other Information and Precautions ........141 Playing Back aMemory Card .......
ii!i !ilili_iiii!iiiiii!ii F_rst wed ,ike tothank 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.
This zoom range will more than take care of all your picture-taking needs, from wide-angle shots to close-ups at full telephoto (7.5× optical zoom and 30× digital zoom when using a memory card). Stabilizes your recordings even in long telephoto shots (in TAPE CAMERA mode). Allows recording even in dark places. The Night mode adjusts automatically to the optimum shutter speed (in TAPE CAMERA mode). You can record images on a SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCmxl.
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Before operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to: Provide or power from a household Charge a battery power socket pack [] Notes: • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (Ifg-_2aX/V AC, 50160 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. • Do not connect an unspecified product m the camcorder's DC terminal.
ii!i!igiiii!iiiiii!ii !i:i!i!!_i _ii,,iiiiill i_ii i,lii_i!ii! Specifications Power supply l(g-) - 240 V AC, 50/60Hz, Rated output 7.4V DC, 2.0A Operating m = ,-_ m 14 temperature range 0.32A 32°F . 104°F (0°C + 40°C) Dimensions 4.4 x I,I × 1,8 in, (112 x 29 x 45ram) Weight 6.6 oz. (] 86g) (without Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice.
i!!J 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 |ully using the Battery Charger CB_2LT if you want it to power the camcorder for more than a few minutes. Always turn the camcorder off before attaching/removing the battery pack. m 1. Attach the battery pack to the charger.
ii!i!ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii !i:i!i!!_i _ii,,iiiiill i_ii i,li;i!ii! !iiiiiiiii!i!iiii!ii!!iiii!!!ii!i!!_i!i!iiiiii!i!ilill I ___ iii_i!il ......:!iiiii!;i!!i!i ii;_:i_i!ii::!!i!i!!i 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF. 2. Align the front end of the battery pack with the line on the camcorder, press lightly and slide the battery until it clicks into place. _to c o 3. Remove the battery pack after use. • Press tbe BAT% RELEASE button and remove the battery.
Only use videocassettes 1. Make 2. Slide sure marked that you have the OPEN / EJECT with the M_I_T logo. attached & switch a power source. to release the cassette compartment cover. • Pull the cover lully open (while holding the button) and wait a couple of seconds tk_r the cassette compartment to open automatically. • The confirmation beep sounds when the cassette cover fully opens. 3. Load or unload • Insert the cassette gently with the window REC!SAVE tab to tile bottom.
ii!i!ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii !i:i!i!!_i _ii,,iiiiill i_ii i,li;i!ii! To protect your recordings from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette to tile left. (This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFE) If you load a protected cassette in TAPE CAMERA mode, the message "THE TAPE 1S SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION" appears for approx. 4 seconds and _1,1 starts flashing. If you wish to record oi1 that cassette, slide the tab back to tile right.
Have you completed the following steps? • Attaching a power source ( [212]13). • Removing the lens cap ([.,21144). • Fastening the grip belt ([_1 144). • Choosing the display: viewfinder ( [212]144) or LCD screen ( [212] 26). m [] Note: • When you're using the viewfioder, fully close the LCD or rotate the LCD so that it f_ces the same direction as the lens ( [._ 26). You may also want to install the backup battery ( [212] 147) in order to set the date and time display ( ELI51 ). 1.
ii!i!ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii 3. Load 4. Slide the program selector to [3. • This selects the camcorder's Easy Recording program. It allows you to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments ([2L] 58). a cassette ([_17). 5. Press and release the start/stop button once • For still image recording to a tape, see p. 54. 6. Press and release the start/stop button again to pause recording. • The camcorder returns to record pause mode and PAUSE reappears in the display.
You can choose between tape usage by 1.5 times. it is not possible SP (standard play) and LP (long play). LP extends the to dub audio or insert images to a tape that has been recorded n LP mode. MENU ( _] 39) I re+m, .v0° sE, 00 f..E0 0o0E ....sP _ L re+m, 1'o change to LP mode, open the menu, select VCR SET UP, REC MODE set it to LP. [] and Notes: • Depending on the nature and usage condition of the tape, recording/playback in LP mode may cause image or sound distortion.
ii i!ilili ili !iiiiii!ii Produces images playback on wide screen TVs, in the 16:9 format lor MENU(c2[_39) [I_CAM,SET UP 1_.)1k.16:9 ........ OFF To switch 16:9 to ON, open the menu and select CAM.SET select 16:9, set it to ON and close the menu. [] Notes: • The 16:9 mode is an electronically _ o_ = ._ o _ _ 22 • • • • UP. Then processed effect. "16:9" is shown in ttle display when you switch ttle 16:9 mode on. You cannot use the 16:9 mode with the Easy Recording program.
The camcorder's short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ._hin the illustrations. Beeps sound upon certain camcorder operations such as when you turn the camcorder on, during the selfqimer 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. re÷m, re÷m, re÷m, m÷m I.sYS Eo 1,1.0 ........ Ep oN To turn the beep off, open the menu and select SYSTEM. BEEP, set it to OFF and close the menu.
The camcorder's zoom lens allows you to choose tile best picture angle for each scenel • Move the zoom control towards W to zoom out to wide-angle. • Move it towards T to zoom in to telephoto. You can also control the speed of zooming: • Move the control slightly to zoom slowly. ,n • Move it farther to zoom more quickly. "_ "_n the faster the zoom speed.) _ The T and W buttons on the wireless _ (The farther you move the zoom control, controller adjust the picture angle, but not tile zoom speed.
[] Notes: • When zooming, as a rule, keep at least 3.3 ft. (I m) between you and your subject. However when the zoom is st _be wide-angle position, you can focus on a subject as close as 0.39 in. (1 cm). • Image resolution is slightly lower when Tbe magnification is greater than I0×. • 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 "- - -'. • The zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds.
ii!i!ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii !i:i!i!!_i _ii,,iiiiill i_ii i,li;i!ii!Slide 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 close& When you close the LCD panel, the LCD screen automatically switches off and the viewfinder switches back on.
• Make sure youopen the LCD panel at 90 °, before attempting to rotate it. • Always rotate the LCD panel vertically into place, before closing it or pushing it flat against the side of rile camcorder. • Always fully close fl_e LCD panel until it clicks securely. • Be careful not to leave the LCD, viewfinder or lens exposed to direct sunlight outdoors or in a window, Doing so could cause damage. • Bright light falling on the LCD screen may cause glare that makes it difficult for you to view the image.
ii!i!ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii When you turn the LCD panel so that it faces the same direction as the lens, you can watch yourself during recording recording. or let your subject monitor The viewfinder is also activated when the panel is in this position. (Adjusting the viewfinder, 144) • You can choose die display style, reversed (mirror on) or not 0nirror off). The recording itself is unaffected regardless of which one you choose. __ m+m,m+m °° I = o .="_ MENU 1 To turn Then =.
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 ( _ 32). • When you play back a tape, you can also close tile LCD panel with its screen side facing up. • When you're using _he viewfinder to view playback, close the LCD panel. For playing back your recordings For using tile wireless controller, oi1 a TV, see p. 33. see p. 48.
ii!i !ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii : Playback pause Press the I I (pause) button. To resume normal playback, press it again, or press the I_ (play) breton. The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode after about 5 minutes' playback pause. Fast forward playback To play back the recording at about 9.5 times normal speed, press and hold the (fast forward) button during normal playback or press and hold the I_1_ (fast forward) button during normal fast forward. Rewind playback For reverse playback at about 9.
Reverse Playback To play back in reverse at normal speed, press the 4"111 button during normal forward playback. Press die PLAY I1_button to return to normal lorward playback. Forward ><2Playback Press the x2 button during normal playback. Press dae PLAY I1_button to return to normal playback. Reverse x2 Playback Press the -/,91Ibutton and then tile x2 button during normal playback. Press the PLAY I1_button _o return m normal playback.
ii i!ilili ili !iiiiii!ii The camcorder has a built-in speaker so you can review the sound track alongside the picture when you're using the LCD screen to play back. The built-in speaker is monaural. re÷tim, c o tin÷tim Adjust the speaker volume by turning • Turn the selector dial up to increase the selector dial. 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 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 ( [212]13). Power off all devices before starting the connections. ISee your TV or VCR instruction Through function manual for further details. tbe menu, the camcorder's AV/headphone terminal can be switched as either the AV terminal or the headphone terminal, to _ • t_ ,,,° E.v0 sETup I I.Av/PNONES AV Open the menu and select VCR SET UP.
ii!i!ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii For higher picture quality, we recommend playing back recordings on a TV with an S (S 1) terminal. If you connect the camcorder to a "[N with an S I terminal, recordings made in the 16:9 mode for wide screen TVs will automatically be played back in wide screen mode oi1 the TV screen. chca • Use tile S-150 S_video Cable to connect the S_video _erminals. Use the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to connect the AUDIO terminals.
iiii • Connect ttle camcorder using the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable. Connect t!le 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. • tr you are connecting television to VIDEO. the camcorder to a TV, set the TV/VIDEO • tr you are connecting VCR to LINE.
ii!i!ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii 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.
Instead of zooming while recording, try to choose your picture angle before you begin. A good way to tell a story witll video is to begin with a long shot that establishes the situation, and then move in wittl medium shots and close_ups to show the details. Remember to change your viewpoint for each shot. Remember ii i Long shot Medium shot Close*up that any camcorder movement or change in picture angle should have a definite purpose. Avoid unnecessary or half-hearted movements.
ii!i!ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii When the camcorder is in record pause mode, you can use record search to play the tape forwards or backwards to find _he point where you want to start or resume recording. This is useful when you want to add a new scene to a previously used cassette. By using record search, you can ensure a smooth, noise-free join between tile new scene and _he old one. I÷I 1. Press and hold the REC SEARCH + or - button on the camcorder while you check the picture in the display.
Many of the camcorder's appear in the display. advanced There are 4 main menus: CAM. MENU Camera functions are selected menu ( _ 41) VCR MENU C. CAM. MENU VCR menu Card camera menu (L].]42) ([.L144) C. PLAY MENU Card play menu ([212145) • CAM. MENU CAN. SET VC_ SET I)ISP.$_T SYSTEM _'RETUR_ from menus which m+ I/p UP Up I_AN.MENU A_rSEL. SE'r_£T [] • VCR MENU CAI_D SET UI_ CAI_D ÙpER. Dl$p SET UI_ SYSTEM _TURN VC_ NE_U :oc A_S£L. _E_$ET [] ,g ag _= • C. CAM. MENU PD (o CAM.
1. Turn the POWER switch and the TAPE/CARD switch to the desired settings. 2. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 3. Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to the desired submenu. 4. Press the SET button to select. • The submenu appears. 5. Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to the desired function. 6. Press the SET button to sdect. • The function and its settings only appear. _ 7. Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to the desired setting.
• Pressing the starffstop button or the PHOTO button will close the menu and start recording. • You can display the menus on a connected TV screen by turning "IN SCREEN ( [2i.]159) on through the menu or using the wireless controller's TV SCREEN button. See p. 33 for TV hookup instructions. Turn to the appropriate CAM.
CAM. MENU, cont. ii!i!ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii O VCR set up submenu @ @ @ @ @ Recording mode .................... Wind screen .......................... Audio mode .......................... AV or headphones ................. Return Display [_..]21 [.L]70 [2,12169 [.j2133 set up submenu @ Brightness ............................. [.L]27 @ LCD Mirror mode ................. [_[21 28 @ TV screen ............................ [.251159 @ @ @ @ Date/time display .................. [_153 Card access display ...
O VCR set up submenu @ @ @ @ @ Recording mode .................... Output channel ...................... Audio dubbing ...................... Wind screen .......................... Audio mode .......................... @ AV or headphones ................. @ Analog_digital converter....... @ Return [._ 21 E:L]99 [._96 [I..170 [._69 VCR SET UP -vS£1-.S_;SET ME[_UCLOSE (i_¸ _EC _D_ii:i!i ! ii_p i!i ! i ! ! ;_i!;!;¸ OUTPUT CH,,,L R !AUDIO DUB..*AUD_ WIND SCREEN ..... _5 _AUDIO MOOE.,12blt I AV/PHONES,.
VCR MENU, • cont. System submenu @ Wireless controller ................ [_149 @ Tally lamp ............................. @ Beep ...................................... @ Time zone/daylight saving time ....................................... @ Date/time set ......................... @ Return [212150 [_123 _ 51 [2[_53 C. CAM. MENU SetthePOWERswitchto_andtheTAPE/CARDswitchto_. O To stitch assist mode C.
VCR set up submenu AV or headphones O Display ................. _._ 33 set up submenu Brightness ............................. _._ 27 @ LCD Mirror mode ................. [7_2128 TV screen ............................ [.L] 159 Date/time display .................. [2..153 'DISP.SET LCD _ TTV _ 1 D T _CARD UP _SEL._E_SET MI_ROR,-ON _ SCREEN,,.ON D SPLAY-OFF_ ACCESS-ON 1 _" Card access display ............. [7_ 103 Demo mode ...........................
C. PLAY MENU, cont. O-I Card operations submenu (when playing CARD OpEtt. @ Copy fi-om card to tape....... [_ 138 (2) Erase all print marks ........... [_124 @ Image erase ......................... [.2:1125 @ Format ................................. @ Return [2L]139 Card operations submenu @ To image protect ................ @ To print mark ...................... @ Return (when =_ tt. _ €" ilMAGE displaying E_ASE ] an index screen) _ 122 [2L]123 ME_UCLOSE l _;_i) Display [.
0 Syslem submenu @ Wireless controller ................ @ Tally lamp ............................. @ Beep ...................................... Time zone/daylight saving time ....................................... @ Date/time set ......................... @ Return Direct Printing [2_49 ELI50 _ 23 SYSTEM _ _1_ ELI51 LI:153 l _SEL._SET MS_UCLOSE TALLY LA_P.-ON_ BEEP ........ ON _T.ZONE/DST D/TIME •RETURN ..... SET _ ---.--,-=--I --: ....
ii!i !ilili The supplied iiii!iiiiii!ii wireless controller can operate the camcorder from a distance of up to 16 feet (5 m). Point it at the camcorder's remote sensor while you press the buttons. The tally lamp lights up to let you know that the camcorder is in range and responding to your commands. There are some functions that cannot be operated without tbe wireless controller: • • • • • Special playback ([..
To prevent interIbrence 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 _o be set to the same mode in order to be compatible. 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.
ii!i !igiiii!iiiiii!ii ifyour wi ,e eootrol,er isn't workin 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 oi1 the wireless controller. The camcorder's mode appears in purple for about 4 seconds. Set the wireless controller's accordingly by pressing ttle aforementioned button combinations. controller still doesn't work, change the batteries.
The date and/or time display forms part of the data code. You can choose to display or hide it during playback ( [._ 80), Set the date and time display when you first start using your camcorder. Install the backup battery before you begin ([2121147). • Before you start setting the date and time, select your home time zone from the menu, .s,s, o 1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM and press the SET button. 2. Select T.ZONE/DST. • The time zone display appears on the screen.
= No .e "8 No Tsme zone [] Time LONDON zone [] WELLGTN [] PARIS [] SAMOA [] CAIRO [] HONOLU (HonoEuEu) [] MOSCOW [] ANCHOR (Anchorage) [] DUBAI [] LA. [] KARACHE [] DENVER [] DACCA [] CHICAGO [] BANGKOK [] N.
Aller you set the date and time, the date/time and home time zone will be displayed |or about 4 seconds each time you turn the power on. I÷I, I÷m, I÷I, ii i I÷m .sYsT oI,1.0,T,oEsE ..,-.t20 1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM. 2. Select D/TIME SET and press the SET button. • The year display starts to flash. 3. Turn the selector dial up and down to change the year. Press the SET button to move to another part of the display. • Once you move from tt_e year, tile next part of the display starts flashing.
To take still images on a memory card, see p. 106. 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 ([2[.21137) for trans_?r 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 tile Photo Search function (_183).
• If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus ( [212]153), the camcorder may not be able to focus, and O 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 ([22 76), the O mark starts as a continuous green mark, Focus with the selector dial. 2. Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still image.
With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recording. However, the ELURA50's image stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings even at high magnification. • The image stabilizer cannot be used in CARD CAMERA mode. m÷m .0A0.sETUp I,E.,oA0 s=0N To turn the image stabilizer off, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. Then select IMAGE S. (IJl)), set it to OFF and close the menu.
The camcorder is equipped with the Easy Recording program and several program AE modes. The availability of functions differs depending on the selected mode. • For simple point-and_shoot operation, select the Easy Recording program. Slide _he program selector to the [:3 position. • For normM shooting conditions, slide the program selector to _1 (program AE) mode. Open the program menu and select AUTO ( [_ 58).
ii i!ilili ili !iiiiii!ii 1. Slide the 2. the SET button Press 3. Turn program the selector selector to [] (program to display dial to move AE) mode. the program the arrow 4. Press the SET button to select the desired • The program will appear in tile display. [] Notes: menu. up or down the display. program. • The name of your selected recording program appears constantly oll the left of the display, with the exception of Auto, which is displayed and then disappears after 4 seconds.
Sports Use this mode to record sports scenes (such as tennis or goll), moving objects (such as roller coasters) or when recording from a moving car. • This mode is set at a high shutter speed and should dlerefore be used in sufficient light. • This mode is mainly intended for frame-by-frame or slow playback, The picture may not appear smooth when played back in normal speed. Portrait Use this mode to give accent to your subiect by blurring the background or foreground.
Night (TAPE CAMERA In TAPE CAMERA mode) mode, use this mode to record in dark places. The shutter speed is adjusted automatically. It is useful when recording in places wit!l changing light conditions (such as in amusement parks). • Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage. • Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes. • White points may appear on the screen. • Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. 111such case, adiust the focus manually.
Use file camcorder's digital effects Fsders: for more interesting Start or end scenes on a tape with a lade to or from black ([215162). Fade Trigger, Wipe, Corner, Jump, Flip, Puzzle, Zigzag, Beam, Tide Add flavor to your recordings ( [.£364). Art, Black and White, Sepia, Mosaic, Ball, Cube, Wave, Color Mask, Mirror Effects: Multi-image Screen: Availability of digital effects by mode Divides fl_e display to show 4, 9 or 16 still images.
ii!i!ilili aders iiii!iiiiii!ii Fade Trigger (FADE-T) ......................... The image gradually fades in. The image gradually t_ades out. Wipe (WIPE) The image begins as a _hin vertical line in the center of the screen and expands sideways until it fills the whole sgFeen. The image is wiped off i']'om both sides of _he screen. Corner Wipe (CORNER) The hi/age appears fi'om the comers until it fills the whole screen. 03 _ The image is wiped the corners. off fi'om _ Jump (JUMP) _ .
Faders Puzzle (PUZZLE) The bnage appears The pieces move around until the puzzle is solved. in 16 pieces. The image The pieces disappear. divides into 16 pieces. move around and Zigzag (ZIGZAG) The bnage appears in zigzag from tile top of the screen. White stripes appear in zigzag from the _ttom of the sc_en until they cover the whole image. Beam (BEAM) The screen turns yellow, a beam and tile full image tbrms _1oc appears.
ii!i!ilili E.ects iiii!iiiiii!ii Art (ART) The image becomes like a paint (solalization). Black and White (BLK & WHT) The image becomes black and wbite. Sepia (SEPIA) The image becomes monochrome with a brownish tint. Mosaic (MOSAIC) The image is blurred through enlarging the size of some pixels. Ball (BALL) The image becomes like a ball. g, ff- Cube (CUBE) .c '_ The image becomes a cube and rotates. Wave (WAVE) Bo_b ends of the image sway in waves. Color Masking (COLOR M.
Sound and image fade together. When operating faders in TAPE CAMERA is set to _1. re÷m, mode, make sure the program selector m÷m Select fader ] 1. Press the D.EFFECTS SELECT button to open the digital effects menu. • D.EFFECT _, FADER, EFFECT and MULTI-S appear. _c 2. Select FADER. • The settings appear. Select the setting by turning the selector dial. 3. Select the desired setting. • You return Tothe digital effects menu. 4. Press the D.EFFECTS SELECT button to close the menu.
ii!i!ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii Sound records/plays back normally. When operating effects in TAPE CAMERA sure the program selector is set to _. == or CARD CAMERA mode, make re+m, Select effect 1 1. Press the D.EFFECTS SELECT menu. • D.EFFECT ri_, FADER, EFFECT 2. Select button to open and MULTI_S the digital effects appear. EFFECT. • The settings appea_: Select the setting by turning the selector 3. Select the desired setting. • You return to the digital effects 4. Press the D.
Divides your display image into 4, 9 or 16 smaller images widl die Image Capture feature. Wifll tiffs feature, the camcorder captures the current scene being shot or replayed. Choose the transition speed -- manual, l_st (every 4 frames), moderate (every 6 frames*) or slow (every 8 frames*) -- at which to capture a moving subject, such as a person playing tennis or golf. Sound is recorded normally.
7. Select the desired setting. • You return to the digital effects 8. Press the D.EFFECTS menu. SELECT button to close the menu. • The digital effects menu disappears. • MULTI-S flashes in the display, IMulti-image 9. Press screen on/offJ the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button. • MULTI-S stops flashing. • Manual: As you press the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button, scenes will be captured one after another in tlae indicated number of times. If you push and hold the D.
° " ii i The camcorder can record sound oi1 a tape in two audio modes -- 16_bit and 12bit. The 16-bit mode produces the higher sound quality (slightly superior to CD) while the 12-bit mode records on two channels (stereo I), leaving 2 channels free (stereo 2) for you to add new sound at a later time. re+m, m+m .,.. [.v0. sET0],I.A00,OOOOE 120t (_39) 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.
ii!i !ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii : The camcorder has an automatic wind screen to prevent wind noise from ......................... interi_ring with the sound lrack. Make sure it's off when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible. Use the wind screen when recording windy places such as the beach or near buildings. in re+m, MENU(_39_ I *VcR SET UP ]))L*wlNo SCREEN.,OFF To turn it on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select WIND SCREEN, set it to ON and close the menu.
_MENU This is useful when you want to include yourself movies or still images to tape or memory card. in the picture when recording m÷m,m÷m sETI [.SEL -T,OER..O 1. Open the menu, select VCR SET UP and set the SELF-TIMER to ON or 10c og press the SELF TIMER button on the wireless controller. • SELF_T appears in the display. • To have rbe subject monitor recording, rotate the LCD panel 180 ° (_2128). _= [For movies] 2. Press the start/stop button.
ii!i!ilili Porstill,mages iiii!iiiiii!ii 2. Press the PHOTO controller. button on the camcorder body or the wireless • The camcorder automatically adjusts the focus 2 seconds before the countdown is complete. The O mark flashes whi_e then turns green after the focus and exposure are set. If you are using the wireless controller, the O mark starts flashing immediately a|_er you press the PHOTO button. • The camcorder takes the still image lbr approximately 6 seconds.
By controlling the level of the automatic exposure (AE) function, you can lighten or darken the image slightly, This allows you to compensate Ior backlit, overexposed scenes, m÷m,m÷m Make sure the program selector is set to l_. 1. Press the SET button and select any recording program other than Spotlight, Sand & Snow, Night or Super Night from the program menu. _c 2. Press the EXP button. • •AE _+(/appears light blue. 3. Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level.
Set the shutter speed manually to take stable shots of quickly moving subjects. , Ira+Ira .... 1.0,0s,,0p (CI_39) 1. Make sure the camcorder .....,0,o is set to the _ (program AE) mode. 2. Press the SET button and choose AUTO from the program menu. 3. Open the menu and select CAM.SET 4. Select SHUTTER. UP. 5. Press the SET button to select the desired shutter speed. ,= _ = .
Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds • When shooting with a shutter speed of 1/1000 or higher, do not shoot the sun directly. Recommended shutter speeds • People doing outdoor golf or tennis when shooting: sports such as • Moving cars or wains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters • People doing indoor sports such as basketball [] Notes: • You are unable to set the shutter speed in any recording AUTO.
ii!i!ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii 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 tbcus. It may happen that a subject is not suitable fur autofocus. Use the manual fucusing function to adjust the focus. 1. Press the FOCUS button • The focus remains locked 2. Use the selector to turn the autofocus off. at the point set by autofocus. dial to set the focus. • Turn the selector dial downward to move the focus far_her away.
The camcorder"s auto white balance system compensates Ibe a wide range of lighting conditions. Although slight variations are unavoidable, colors will appear natural in virtually situation.
than Settingautoflaewhite whitebalance balanCewhen manually shooting:Will probably Subjects with one dominant work better color, such as sky, sea or forest Close*ups In rapidly changing lighting conditions In places lit by certain types of fluorescent lights [] or mercury vapor Notes: • Turn the digital zoom off (if necessary) to set a more accurate white balance. • If you have set the white balance and lighting conditions change, reset the white w _ ,_ balance.
You can enlarge the image by 2 times during TAPE 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. m+m,m+m [ During Playback 1. Move ] the zoom lever • The image is magnified toward T. by 2 times. 2. Move the image to the right and left. • Turn the selector dial up to move the image to the right, and down to move the image to the left. 3. Move the image up and down. • Press the SET button first.
Adata camcorder code,data containing (shutter the dateandand speed exposure _ime thesettings) recordingis automatically was made and recorded other a special data section of the tape. • Only the date and time appear in the data code when using a memory During TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, the data code can be displayed the camcorder is in play, slow or still mode. Camcorder data may be displayed as "- - -" during fast forward, playback forward and reverse x2 playback _ _u. Press the DATA CODE button.
You can also choose to display camcorder settings) in the data code. i:ii data (shutter speed and exposure -.. [.0,s,s,, 0, 1,+0,,, 0o0,...0,,,,,,,, (_39) To change, open the menu and select DISESET UP. Then select DATA CODE, set it to DATEfI'IME, CAMERA DATA or CAM. & D/T and close the menu.
ii!ilili i ili !iiiiii!ii, The 6_second auto the tape was being you start playback adjust for any time date appears lbe 6 seconds to mark the changeover of a day if recorded at 12:00 midnight. It also appears lor 6 seconds when and have the data code turned off. The 6_second auto date will zone changes you have indicated. MENU(E2039) I I_'DISP'$ET UP J_bk'6SEC. DATE...OFF 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.
This allows you to move quickly through still images recorded anywhere oi1 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 is shown in the display for 4 seconds. 2. Press the _ and _-_l buttons to move backwards or forwards through the still images or between different days of recording. • Press once to move to the start of the previous!next tape.
Use the wireless controller following playback, to mark a point on a tape that you want to return to ,m÷m 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 tile [] indication. • Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button once more to cancel the zero set memory. 2.
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. 1. Connect the camcorder • See "Connections to the VCR. for Playback on a TV Screen" on p. 33. 2. Prepare the TV and VCR. • Turn oi1 the TV and set the TV/VtDEO selector to VIDEO. • Turn oi1 the VCR, and set its input selector to LINE. Load a blank cassette, and put the VCR in record pause mode.
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 _erminal is for both lineAn and line-out, since a single DV cable can handle data in both directions. • If a digital VCR is connected and an anomalous signal is sent from the VCR, the images recorded on the tape may also be anomalous (although it may not sppear so on the TV image), or not recorded at all.
i ii! 1. Find a point on your recorded tape slightly before want to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the REC • The camcorder PAUSE button on the wireless enters record pause mode. 3. Start on the other playback digital device while the section you controller. you monitor the picture. 4. 5. Press the pause button. • Recording starts. When you get to the point the stop button or the pause • Recording stops. 6.
ii!i!ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii You can record a video played on your VCR or analog camcorder (for digital camcorders, see p. 86) or a TV program onto a tape in the ELURA50, if the TV or other device has audio/video outputs. • If an anomalous signal is sent from die TV or VCR, the images recorded oi1 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.
1. Find a point on your recorded tape slightly before the section you want 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.
Connecting of recorded the camcorder to your VCR or 8 mm video camera allows conversion 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 • There may be cases where analog-digital conversion cannot be done properly, depending on the signals output from the connected equipment.
i ii! .,.o I,v0 sET0p l,[,,v.0v00, ( [d_]39) 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. Cautions: • For normal use, setAV ,,O DV OUT to OFF through tile menu. If ON, you cannot input digital signals fl_rough the camcorder's DV • When connecting to a PC equipped with a DV terminal, you may transfer converted signals to your PC, depending on the software and the specifications of your PC and its settings.
ii!i !!ilili_iiii!iiiiii!ii You can in_e_ and rep,ace ima_es!0udio on reo_ofthe camcorder with images/audio from odler video devices connected via AV terminal or DV terminals. Original video and audio will be replaced with the new video and audio.
ii i The tape in the camcorder: When using dae ELURA50's SP mode. if there are non-recorded recording will stop. AV insert function, portions or portions only record to tapes recorded recorded in in LP mode on the tape, 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. You cannot insert AV in the following cases: • The playback tape has been poorly recorded.
ii!i!ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii 1. On the VCR, locate a point 3 seconds before the scene inserted. Set the VCR to playback pause mode. 2. On the camcorder, press PLAY and locate the recording to be 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 _be wireless controller in the same way as in playback mode. 3. Press the AV INSERT button. • AV INSERT and OII appear in tile display. 4.
You can add sound to the original sound on a pre_recorded tape from audio products (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 *his camcorder in SP mode witt_ 12_bit sound. If there are non-recorded portions on rile tape, or portions recorded in a mode other than SP mode, or wifll 16-bit or 12-bit, 4_channel sound, dubbing will stop.
[] Notes: • When adding sound using the built-in microphone, make sure not to connect any cables to the MIC terminal. • "[b use your TV to monitor video, connect the S-video terminal ([2_134) or the AV terminal (use only the video plug) to your TV. You can monitor tile sound with headphones only when using the S-video terminal (_ 33). Turn the camcorder's POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and move tile camcorder's TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE. Load a recorded cassette.
4. Locate the point where the PAUSE button. you want to start audio dubbing, then press • You can use the playback buttons oi1 the body of the camcorder or the special playback functions oi1 the wireless controller in the same way as in playback mode. • The camcorder 5. Press becomes the AUDIO • AUDIO DUB. and 6. Press the PAUSE if AUDIO IN). DUB. Qll set to playback pause mode. button. appear button oi1 the display.
When you play back a tape that was recorded in 12_bit mode, you can set die audio output to play: stereo 1 0be original sound), stereo 2 (any new sound, dubbed to the tape after recording), or mix die 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. The same is _rue for die 12_bit stereo 1 mode, unless new sound has been added post-recording. 1. Choose the output.
When you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded you can change the output channels of that sound. on multiple channels, i:ii .... i,v00 sET up I_[,OOTPOT 0_..._,R ( [_ 39) 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.
You can transfer recordings to a computer equipped with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal or IEEEI394 capture board (optional software required), Cautions: • Do not disconnect the DV cable, or turn off the camcorder or computer data is being transferred to the computer. • Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and tile specifications/settings of your computer. [] while Notes: • We recommend powering the camcorder it is connected to the computer.
YoucanuseS_PSDMemory Cards ora commercially available MultiMediaCards withthiscamcorder. TheSDMemory Card hasaprotect switch forprevent accidental erasure. Cautions: • Thiscamcorder is compatible with SD Memory Cards • • • • or MultiMediaCards only. Do not use any other types of memory cards, Turn off the camcorder belore inserting or removing die memory card. Otherwise it may result in data damage. Do not touch the memory card terminals.
ii!i!ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii Still image Quality: Superfine, Fine, Normal _+_,_+_ E.°,.° 0E, 0, ], k.s100,LI...,INE To change the image quality, open the menu and select CARD SET UP. Then select SI QUALITY, set it to FINE or NORMAL, and close the menu• • The image quality may not differ between the settings depending on the still image.
Supefline Approx 14 images 440 KB Approx. 35 images 175 KB Fine Approx 20 images 300 KB Approx. 52 images 120 KB N_rmal Approx 39 images 160 KB Approx.
ii!i!ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii The still images/movies you take are automatically assigned file numbers from 01(11-9900 and stored in folders of 100 images each. Each folder is numbered from I01 to 998 and recorded on the memory card. Sample images have been pre_recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card, entering lolder number I00 (lolder name is "lO(/canon"). Set the image file numbers so that they reset each time a new memory card is inserted, or so that they count up continuously.
Makes the sound of a shutter being released when a still image is recorded to a memory card. MENU ( (_ 39) i ii! F /_*CARDSET UP L '>IP'$HTR SOUND, .ON To turn the shutter sound off, open the menu and select CARD SET UP. Then select SHTR SOUND, set it to OFF and close the menu.
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 tbe camcorder, or images input via the DV terminal or AV terminal onto ttae memory card. Cautions: • When you are using an SD Memory Card, make sure the protect switch is set to allow recording. • While the card access indicator flashes, do not turn off the camcorder, disconnect the power source or remove tile memory card.
4. Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the stiff image. • O disappears from the display. The shutter sound sounds and simultaneously the display appears to close for an instant as if it were a shutter releasing, • The card access indicator flashes and the card access display appears in die display. (see "Fhe indicators that appear in the LCD display when LCD MIRROR is turned on" on page 28). [] Notes: • "[b use the self4imer ( [.
ii!i!ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii !i:i!i!!_i _ii,,iiiiill i_ii i,li;i!ii! 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 hnages from Tape to Memory Card"( [2[3137). • The still image's data code will reflect tile dare 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.
You can record images from a VCR or "IN connected through the S-terminal or AV terminal (analog line-in), as well as images from other digital camcorders connected through the DV terminM onto file memory card as still images. • The data code of the still image will reflect file dare and time it has been recorded onto the memory card. • The image size of a still image recorded from analog or digital devices onto a memory card will be 640 × 480, i ii! Preparations 1.
Recording 1. ......................... 2. 3. [] Start playback on the other device. When the image you want to record appears in the display, press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it. • The image appears as a still image in tile display. • The number of images that can still be recorded oi1the memory card appears in the display. Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the image to the memory card. • The card access indicator flashes.
You can record Motion JPEG movies wifll the camcorder, from a tape in the camcorder, or from devices connected via the AV terminal (analog line4n) or the DV terminal. Cautions: • When you are using an SD Memory Card, make sure rite protect switch is set to allow recording. • While the card access indicator flashes, do not turn off the camcorder, disconnect rite power source or remove the memory card. Doing so could result in data damage. • Do not load/unload a tape during recording.
ii!i!ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii You can record a movie from a tape to a memory card. • The data code of the movie will reflect the date and time it has been recorded the memory to card. m+m 1. Turn the camcorder's POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and move the TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE. 2. Play back 3. When the cassette. the image you want to record appears in the display, press the start/stop button. • You can record up to 10 seconds in 320x240 and 30 seconds in 160x120.
You can record images from a VCR or "IN 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. • The data code of the movie will reflect the date and time it has been recorded onto the memory ii i card. Preparations m÷m 1. Connect the camcorder to the other digital device. • S_video/AV terminM: See "Connections lbe Playback on a TV Screen" (EJ_33).
ii!i!ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii You can merge separate images into one large panoramic scene using the supplied software (PhotoStitch) oi1 a PC. You can shoot a subject dlat won't fit into a single frame, such as a landscape, and stitch it together late_ PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them. When recording, try to include a distinctive item (landmark, etc.) in the overlapping portions. +lm MENU/_ 3,)) 1. [I*.
6. Finish the sequence by pressing the MENU button after the last image has been recorded. • Refer to the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual for instructions on how to stitch them together. [] Notes: • Compose each image so that it overlaps 30 to 50% of the adjoining image. Try to keep rile vertical misalignment within 10%. • Do not include moving subject in the overlapping portion. • Do not try to stitch images lhat include both distant and close subjects.
Play back and view still images/movies recorded on a memory card. (For details on connecting to a TV, see "Connections for Playback on a TV Screen" on p. 33) You can also enlarge the still images by 2 times while viewing ( _ 79).
• Single Image 1. Turn the camcorder's POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) the TAPE/CARD switch to CARD. • The last still image/movie recorded appears in the display. • Movies will be displayed wirt_ the first scene as a still image. 2. Search for the desired buttons. still images/movies by pressing and move the CARD +l- • 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.
ii!i !ilili • s,iiii!iiiiii!ii ,°eShow With an still image/movie in the display, press the SLIDE SHOW button. • The still images are 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 _o 6 still images/movies appear st once, allowing you to search quickly through _be still images/movies.
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. _: When playing _: When displaying • Preventing back still images/movies in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode an index screen in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode Accidental (Protect o-.) Erasure Select important still images/movies and protect them from accidental erasure.
ii!i!ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii There are 3 ways to mark a still image for printing (including the ways to cancel the setting). To mark a still image for printing or erase print marks one at a time 1, m + m _ File Operation menu _ ([212]121) 2, _ + _ _ Card Operations To erase all print marks submenu _ 3, _ submenu _ + _ _ Card Operations ([_L3 123) (_ 124) • Erasing Still Images/Movies Erase still images/movies singly or all at once. • You cannot erase protected still images!movies.
i ii! 1. With an image in the display, press the SET button to open the FILE OPER. menu. • PROTECT O-. PRINT MARK /_, and IMAGE ERASE settings appeal-. • If you select _-RETURN, the menu disappears from die display. ["[b protect a still image/movie 2. I Select PROTECT o-. and press the SET button. • The O-. protect mark appears on the image. • Now you are unable to erase this image. • Press the SET button again to cancel it. • If you select t-RETURN, the menu disappears from the display.
This section describes how to protect the still imagehnovie from the Card Operation submenu when displaying an index screen in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode (including tile way to cancel the setting). You can also protect a still image/movie through the File Operation menu (_.] 121). m÷m I,I Make sure a memory card that has still images!movies into the camcorder. 1. With a still button.
Thissection describes howtomark thestillimage forprinting fromCard Operation submenu inCARD PLAY (VCR) mode (including The way_ocancel thesetting). • When displaying anindex screen, youcanmark thestillimage lorprinting. • When playing back asingle stillimage, youcanerase allprintmarks. • Movies cannotbemarked forprinting. Theframe ontheindex screen willturn purple, indicating thatthemovie cannot beselected forprintmark. Youcanalso mark astillimage forprinting dlrough dieFileOperation menu ([_[3 121).
ii!i!igiiii!iiiiii!ii [] 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 SET button. The /'_ print mark disappears. • If there are a large number of images recorded on _he memory card, it may take time for a print mark to appear on a still image. I+m """E.0,R0 o._./_ .,., I_l..0,N. °.0.°o.L_ E°'°E I Make sure a memory card that has still images into the camcorder.
This section describes how to erase the still image/movie from the Card Operation sobmenu 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 the File Operation menu (_ 121). m÷m E.°A°°°PE°, I l.oA0 EoAoE Make sure a memory into the camcorder. card that has still images/movies [To erase still images/movies recorded on it is inserted one at a time [ 1. Select the still image/movie you want to erase.
ii!i!ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii 5. Select YES and press the SET button. • The still image/movie erases and tile previous sill image/movie appears for erasing. • To erase anolher single still image/movie, move to that still image/movie with the CARD +1- 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 1.
You can print still images by connecting Print function. The Direct Print function settings ( [2_ 119). the camcorder to a printer with Direct can also be used with the print mark Cautions: • Observe the |bllowing precautions during printing, otherwise be performed correctly. Do not turn off the camcorder or the printer. Do not change the position of the TAPE/CARD switch. Do not detach the cable. - Do not remove the memory card.
ii!i!ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii 2. Connect a power source to the printer and turn on the printer. 3. Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY (VCR) mode. • Wait until tile card access indicator stops flashing. 4. Connect the camcorder to the printer using the cable. • "_" appears when the printer is properly connected to the camcordec (Does not appear with movies, or still images that cannot be played back with the camcorder.) m÷m 1.
{ii Card Photo Printer: hnage Borders ;;: ; Standard Prints I still hnage per page. Multiple Prin_s 8 copies of lhe same still image on one page. Borderless Prin_s right to lbe edges of the page. Prints with a border. • [Multiple] can only be selected when printing oll card size paper. • [Bordersj can only be selected when [Image] is set _o [Standard]. Bubble Jet Printer: Paper Size Card #1", Card #2*, Card #3*, LTR, A4 For details on paper type, refer to the Bubble Je_ Printer User Guide.
ii!i !ilili_iiii!iiiiii!ii Bu_e _et Pr, nter: Se,ect, ng ,he paper size 1. In the print setting menu, turn the selector dial to select [Style] and press the SET button. 2. Make sure that D is selected and press the SET button. 3. Turn the selector dial to select the paper size and press the SET button. 4. Press the MENU button. • You return to the print setting menu. Selecting the Borders 1. In the print setting menu, turn the selector to select [Style] and press the SET button. 2.
[] Notes: • Bordered: The image area remains relatively unchanged from the recorded image when it is printed. • Borderless/Multiple: The center portion of the recorded image is printed at an enlarged size. The image's top, bottom and sides may be cropped slightly, • Card Photo Printer: A still image set to ]Multiple] will be printed without borders. [Printing Area] can be selected when the still image is set to [Borderless]. 1.
ii!i!ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii 2. Change the size of the trimming frame. • Move the zoom lever toward T to shrink the frame, and toward W to enlarge the flame. • To cancel the trimming settings, trimming frame disappears. move tile zoom lever toward W until tile 3. Move the trimming frame. • Turn the selector dial to move the image to ttle right and left, or up and down. Pressing the SET button switches between the directions. 4. Press the MENU button. • You return to the print setting menu.
3. Select [_ /_ PRINT]. • The print setting menu appears. • "Set print order" appears, when you connect a printer with direct print function and select ]'_ /'_ PRINT] without having set file print mark settings, • The lotal number of prints set in tt_e print mark settings is displayed on file upper left of lbe screen. 4. Set the print style. • Setting the Print Style (_ 5. In the print setting menu, 129). turn the selector press the SET button. • Printing starts.
Enhance card the appearance of your recordings You by may combining still images from the memory with camcorder recordings, select from pre-recorded cartoonqike frames, or create personal frames and titles that can be layered over movies or still images. [] Note: • Additional sample images are provided on the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK.
CAM. CHROMA (Camera Chroma Key) Combine the image you are recording with a still image as the background. Shoot the subject in front of a blue background, such as a blue curtain, and the subjects not blue will be superimposed on die still image. Adjustment of the MIX LEVEL: blue area of the image you are recording Image being recorded camcorder by the Still image + Mix level The mix level bar appears. Adjust the mix level using the - and + at die ends of the bar as guides.
4. Select MIX TYPE. • CARD CHROMA, 5. 6. CARD LUMI., CAM. CHROMA settings Select the desired setting. • Your currently recording image is combined image. Select MIX LEVEL and press the 7. Adjust the mix level. • Turning the selector dial upwards downwards adjusts to the left. 8. Close Press with tile pre_recorded still SET button. adjusts to the right and turning the menu. • CARD MIX flashes 9. appeal-. the CARD in the display. MIX button. • CARD MIX stops flashing.
Copies multiple still images Search function. from a tape to the memory card, using the Photo • 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 x 480. .0A00 i,l.0o Y,o. , Make sure a memory card that has enough memory cassette have been inserted into the camcorder. 1.
Copies multiple still images from the memory card to a tape. • The still images' data codes will reflect the date and time the copies are made. E.0,00 o ERI l.0o Y, .ol Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it and a cassette enough recordable space have been inserted into the camcorder. 1. Locate the point on the tape where you want to start that has copying and set it to stop. 2. Select the first image you want to copy by using the CARD +/buttons.
Format new memory cards, if you get the message CARD ERROR, or to permanently and quickly erase all still images/movies on a memory card, including protected still images/movies (this includes die pre-recorded card mix sample images). The SD Memory Card supplied with tiffs camcorder has already been formatted for you. • Be cautious when formatting recorded memory cards. All still images/movies will be permanently erased.
You can download fromsupplied the memory card you to a can computer using the supplied USB cable.images With the software, easily download, browse and archive images, and arrange still images for printout. For Windows XP and Mac OS X users: Your camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol (KFP).
Thecamcorder lormats memory cards inDCF(Design ruleforCamera File system). Stillimages!movies recorded onamemory cardwiththiscamcorder canalso be transferred toaPCwiththeuseofthefollowing products made forSDMemory Cards orMultiMediaCards: PCCard Adapter:Holds amemory cardthen inserts intothePCcardslot found onmost types oflaptop PCs. USBReader/Writer: Connects totheUSBportofacompeter fordirect access to fl_ememory card. FDAdapter: Holds amemory cardthen inserts intoaPC'sfloppy disk drive.
ii!i!ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii • Do not disassemble memory cards. • Do not bend or drop memory cards, or expose them to strong vibrations external shocks. or • Do not get memory cards wet. • Do not remove the memory card's label or affix other labels. Affix labels to tile 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 lbem on it, leading to malfunctions.
Card luminance Camera chroma key key • The pre-recorded sample images on the supplied SD Memory Card are intended solely for the personal enjoyment gained from combining flaem with personal videos taken with this camcorder. Do not use flae pre-recorded sample images for any other purpose. SD Memory Card SDC-8M Capacity Interface Operating temperature Dimensions Specifications 8 MB SD Memory range Weight Card standard 32°F- 140°F (0°C-40°C) 1.3 x 0.94 x 0.08 in. (32 x 24 x 2.1 mm) (}.
ii!i!ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii mode. Adjust tile viewfinder lever to suit your eyesight. • To view with tile viewfinder, focusing 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 tbe sun.
• 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 50°F and 86°F (10°C and 30°C). • The charging NB-2L BP-2LI2 (optional) time varies depending on the charging conditions. 80 min. 60 rain. 40 min. 30 min 170 min. 125 rain. 90 min. 70 min.
ii!i!ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii : ! The battery symbols indicate the charge status of the battery pack, When tile battery pack is empty, "CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK" appears for 4 seconds and r\. starts flashing. The battery charge indicators are not constantthey vary according m the condition under which battery pack and camcorder are used. You can recharge a liflfium ion battery pack whenever it is convenient. Unlike a conventional battery pack, it does not have to be fully discharged first.
i!ii Press the small hole with a pen and pull out the battery holden Insert the battery into The battery holder so tbat the + side of the battery faces the + sign on tbe battery holder. Insert the battery holder back into place. This backup battery allows the camcorder to remember the date and time and other settings when 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 _ mark flashes in the display.
ii!i !ilili , iiii!iiiiii!ii : Avoid • Do • Be • Do high temperatures and high humidity. not leave _he camcorder inside a car in hot weather, for example. careful of heat radiating from video lighting equipment. not take the camcorder into a humid room. Avoid sudden changes in temperature. • If you take the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, condensation form oi1 the lens and internal parts ( [2I.] 151). Do not point the lens or viewfinder may at strong light sources.
If you do not intend to use the camcorder for some time, store it in an area which is free of dust and moisture, and where the temperature is i1o higher than 86°F (30°C). After storage, check each part and function of your camcorder to make sure everything is still working properly. ii i [] Note: • These cautions also apply to accessories such as battery packs and cassettes.
ii!i!ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii : Power sources • You can use the compact power adapter and battery charger 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 lbr overseas use. TV playback • AlThough you can always play back your recordings oi1 the LCD screen, your camcorder can only be connecled to TVs which use its NTSC system.
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.
Refer to explanations this checklist are firstgiven if youforhave problems withlistyour camcorder. Possible eachany problem on the -- turn to the page numbers in parentheses lor more information, Make sure that the camcorder is properly connected if you are using it wit|] a TV or VCR. Consult your dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Cause and/or what to do about it Problem [] Nothing happens buttons.
[] The camcorder won't • The camcorder is on manual focus ([22176). • The viewfinder lens needs adjusting ( [_ 144). • The lens is dirty ([._ 149). locus. [] Note: • Some subiects are not suitable for autofocus. In these sitaations, you will often get bettor results using manual focus ([.L] 76). Focus on something which is about the same distance away, lock the focus, and then point the camcorder at your original, Horizontal hard-m-focus stripes Reflective surfaces (e.
ii!i!ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii [] There's screen. no picture on the TV • AV/PHONES is not set to AV in _he menu ([2122133). • AV _ DV OUT (Analog-digital converter) is not set to OFF in the menu ( [212191). [] There's no picture on the TV screen, even though the tape is moving. • The ( [_] • The isn't [] There's no sound coming speaker during playback. • The speaker has been turned the selector dial ( [2_32). • Headphones are being used. from the Problem [] The memory video heads need cleaning 149).
[] The PHOTO button doesn't work. • The memory card is not loaded (_ 101). • 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 lull, Erase images ( [_ 120) or insert a new memory card. • You have reached the maximum file number. Set the file numbering to RESET through the menu ( [_ 104) and insert a new memory card. • You are using an unformatted memory card. Format the card ([21_1139). [] The image cannot be erased.
* Charging with the CA-920 Compact Charger/Holder (both optional).
Call or visit your local retailer/dealer tbr genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine accessories lbe your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center. Battery Packs The Battery Pack BP-2LI2 used with the ELURA50. can also be CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger Connect the car battery cable to recharge battery packs on the move. The car battery cable plugs into your car's cigarette lighter socket and runs off a 12-24 V DC negative ground battery.
ii!i !igiiii!iiiiii!ii oom Remote Contoller When this product is plugged into the LANC !.._ terminal of a Canon camcorder, it is possible to control functions such as the start and stop of recording and the zoom and tbcusing functions while the camcorder is mounted on a tripod, without touching the camcorder body itself SA-I Adapter Bracket Attaches a video light or microphone securely to the camera.
To display the date and time, press the DATA CODE button. See also p. 80. Press the wireless controller's TV SCREEN button or turn _[N SCREEN on through file menu to see the other displays on the TV screen. (The displays appear white on-screen.) They will not be added to any recordings you make wifll file camcorder. re÷m, m÷m ""°_ 39t1.0,SP. sET 0pI,I..v S00EEN ON To turn TV SCREEN off, open the menu and select DISESET Then select TV SCREEN, set it to OFF and close the menu.
ii!i!igiiii!iiiiii!ii _.{- indicates flashing. CAMERA mode (battery pack attached): • Remote sensor mode and audio mode disappear a|}er 4 seconds. ®_PAUSE D O:O0:O0 12bit l_i_ PLAY mode: • Remote(VCR) sensorlnode 4 seconds. and bar disappear voluille STeREO_ after STOP 0:00:00:00 l_lS_n SPEAKE_ REC PAUSE STOP EJECT • FFI_ 4< REW _.
CAMERA ii i Mode hnage stabilizer (_ 56) ] [---------Recording reminder/ | | Self-timer countdown (m 71)/ / / Photo recording timer (ca 54) Zoom (ca24) --------------------- (ca 73 ) ------------AE s•hifr ----------71 Shutter speed (CI:174) --1 _ " /I S_T_ White balance (ca 77) ----1..I.2: _,_jl o0 Card mix (ca134) ------------------,,,, mx F AOE=T Digital effects (ca61) --------_ t2 00 WS_ F 12bit o / I AII(]I t 6 : 9 -----l (ca 32) screen (Ell 70) ........
ii!i!ilili iiii!iiiiii!ii ..................................... Print mark (_ I 19) Protect .......................... I I Slide show (1::I:1 118) -------------_ st BOEs_ F---------- Accessing --------------------- a memory card (_ 116) Dam code (1_180) f_____. l [ _b_ o12_ ----<(<(_-- File number (m 104) Current I I _._ D_ fi31a° ;vo3 , j t mark ( m l 19) Folder number.
ii i The camcorder caution phrases seconds before Appears displays various -- they appear disappearing, each time for 4 Appears as a warning to protect _be cassette and also when condensation is detected. Remove the cassette as soon as you tarn the power posslble on, the time un61 zone,youdateset and camcorder displayed time ( _ Refer to p. 87 51 ). after the hascaution. _be Appears when the batteiy pack is exhausted ( [_] 146). Referto p. 87, p. 88 or p.
Appears immediately after you start recording, and the video heads are badly contaminated. Make sure to clean the video heads when this Appears if you have tried to mark 201 or more images for printing, or if a mark file cannot be edited. (C2_1I)9) caution appem's. ([_1149) No memory card is inseited in the camcordel_ IMemory card caution phrases ] ( [2121I01) An error has occurred with the memo1T card. The camcorder cannot record or play back. A temlx_rary cm'd error is also possible.
Message Explanation No Paper Paper cassette Paper Jam The paper jammed No ink The ink cartridge Ink Cassette Error Communication Could Error not print X images Cannot Print! There is not correctly or is out of paper. printing. is not inserted is a problem The printer during : inserted or is out of ink. wilh _he ink cassette. is experiencing a data transmission error.
ii!i !igiiii!iiiiii!ii Power Supply (rated): 7A V DC Power Consumption (while recording with the AF turned on): 3.1 W (Using viewfinde0, 4.
AV/headphone terminah 0 3.5 mm minljack Audio inpm: 10dBV7 at least 40 kohms, (L, R), unbalanced output: 10dBV (47 kohm load)/ less than 3 kohms, unbalanced Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced S-video terminal inpuffoutput: 1 Vp-p (Y signal), 0.286 Vpp (C signal) MIC terminal input: 0 3.5 mm stereo minijack, - 57 dBV (with 600 ohm mic)/ at least 5 kohms LANC _ terrainah 0 2.5 nun mini minijack Operating temperature range: 32-104 °F (o_i °O Dimensiorls:2.0 × 4.4 x 3.5 in. (50xlll×89mm) Weight: 13.4 oz.
[] 16:9, 22 Abroad, Using the Camcorder, Accessories, 8, 157 Data Code, 80 Date and Time, 51 Date Search, 83 Demo mode, 23 Digital Effects, 61 150 AE Programs, 57 AE Shift, 73 Analog line-in, 88 Analog-digital converter, Audio Dubbing, 95 Audio Mix, 98 Audio Mode, 69 Audio Oulput, 98 Aodio/Video Terminal, Auto, 58 AV Insert, 92 Digital Zoom, 24 Direct Print Function, DV Dubbing, 86 90 127 [] Easy Recording, 58 Editing to a VCR, 85 Effects, 64 33 [] Erasing Still Images, External Microphone, 120
[] [] Maintenance, 148 Record Pause Mode, Record Review, 38 Record Search, 38 Making Better Videos, 36 Menus, 39 Microphone, 69, 95 Movies, 19, 111-113 MultMmage Screen, 67 Recording Movies Card, 111 Recording Recording Recording Memory Recording 54 [] Night, 60 [] Optional Accessories, on a Memory Movies onto a Tape, 19 Programs, 57 Still hnages on a Card, I06 Still Images on a Tape, Remote Control, 48 Remote Sensor, 48-49 Rewind, 29 157 [] Pause, Record, 19 PC Connection, 100, 140 Photo Searc
Tape Protection, I8 Telephoto, 24 Time Code, 162 Time Zone, 51 Tips tbr Making Better Videos, Tripod, 36 Troubleshooting, 152 TV, 33, 159 [] USB terminal, 140 [] VCR, 33 Video Heads, 149 Video ID-I system, 35 Videocassettes, 17 Viewfinder, 144 [] White Balance, 77 White LED, 60 Wide screen TV, 22 Wide-angle, 24 Wind Screen, 70 Wireless Controller, 48 [] Zero Set Memory, Zooming, 24 170 84 36
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