Canon Optura Instruction Manual

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Contents

Important Usage Instructions ................2Important Safety Instructions ................3Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..........6Introducing the OPTURA ......................7Powering Your Camcorder ....................8Loading a Cassette................................10Basic Recording ..................................12Zooming ..............................................14Using the LCD Screen..........................15Playing back a Cassette ........................16Connections for Playback on a TVScreen ..................................................19Tips for Making Better Videos ............22~ General ... ~Turning the Optical Image StabilizerOn/Off ..................................................24Selecting from the Menus ....................25Using the Wireless Controller/TallyLamp ....................................................27~ For Recording ...~Setting the Date and Time ....................29Displaying Data Code ..........................30Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode) ......31Searching Through Your Recorded“Photos” (Photo Search) ......................32Changing the Movie Mode(Normal/Progressive Scan) ..................33Searching and Reviewing WhileRecording..............................................34Using the Various Recording Programs..............................................................35Fading In and Out Between Scenes......40Audio Recording ..................................43Setting the Self-Timer ..........................44Using a Canon Speedlite for FlashPhotography (optional accessory) ........45~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~Adjusting Exposure Manually ..............46Adjusting Focus Manually ..................47Setting the White Balance ....................49Editing to a VCR ..................................51Preparing the Camera ..........................54Notes on Using the Batteries ................55Setting the Audio Output ......................58Maintenance..........................................59Troubleshooting ....................................62The OPTURA System Diagram ..........65Optional Accessories ............................66Finding Your Way Around the OPTURA..............................................................70Screen Displays ....................................73Specifications........................................77Index ....................................................78Introduction5EContentsIntroductionAdditional InformationUsing the Full Range ofFeaturesMastering the BasicsThe serial number of this product may be found onthe bottom of the camera. No others have thesame serial number as yours. You should recordthe number and other vital information here andretain this book as a permanent record of yourpurchase to aid identification in case of theft.Date of PurchaseDealer Purchased FromDealer AddressDealer Phone No.Model Name OPTURASerial No.