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Canon OPTURA 100 MC NTSC Instruction Manual

Important Usage Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for Choosing a Canon

Introducing the OPTURA100 MC

Finding Your Way Around the OPTURA100 MC

Powering Your Camcorder

Loading a Cassette

cassette memory

Basic Recording

Operation confirmation beeps

Zooming

Using the LCD Screen

adjusting the lcd screen

Playing Back a Cassette

Connections for Playback on a TV Screen

Tips for Making Better Videos

Searching and Reviewing While Recording

Using the Menus

Using the Wireless Controller

Setting the Date and Time

setting the clock

Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette

Using the Built-in Flash

Turning the Image Stabilizer Off

Using the Various Recording Programs

easy recording

sand & snow

Using Digital Effects

operating faders

Using the Multi-Image Screen

Audio Recording

wind screen

Setting the Self-Timer

Adjusting Exposure Manually

Setting the Shutter Speed

Adjusting Focus Manually

Setting the White Balance

setting the data code

Searching the Tape (Photo Search Date Search)

Returning to a Pre-Marked Position

Editing to a VCR

Dubbing to/from a Cassette with Digital Video Equipment

Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-in)

recording over existing scenes (av insert editing)

Audio Dubbing

Setting the Audio Mix

Connecting to a PC

Memory Card Introduction

file numbers

Recording Still Images to a Memory Card

Still Image

Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image

Viewing Still Images

slide show

Settings of the Still Image Recorded to a Memory Card

erasing still images

preventing accidental erasure (protect)

marking a still image for printing (print mark)

Erasing Still Images

Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette (Card Mix)

Copying Still Images from a Cassette

Copying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette

Formatting a Memory Card

Other Information and Precautions

sample images

Preparing the Camcorder

Notes on Using the Batteries

installing the backup battery

Maintenance

using the camcorder abroad

Troubleshooting

memory card operations

optional accessories

Screen displays

caution phrases

Specifications

Index

Menu at a Glance

Optura 100 MC

digital effects

power sources