Canon Optura Pi Instruction Manual

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Important Usage Instructions ....................2IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS ..................................3Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............6Introducing the OPTURA Pi......................7Finding Your Way AroundOPTURA Pi ..........................................8Powering Your Camcorder ......................11Loading a Cassette ..................................16Basic Recording ......................................18Zooming ..................................................22Using the LCD Screen ............................23Playing Back a Cassette ..........................27Connections for Playback on aTV Screen............................................30Tips for Making Better Videos ................32~ General ... ~Turning the Optical Image StabilizerOff ......................................................34Selecting from the Menus ........................35Using the WirelessController/Tally Lamp ........................38~ For Recording ...~Setting the Date and Time........................41Recording in Progressive Scan Mode(Digital Motor Drive) ..........................44Taking Still Pictures ................................46Using a Canon Speedlite for FlashPhotography (optional)........................48Using the VL-3 Video Light (optional)....49Using the DM-50 Microphone(optional) ............................................50Searching and Reviewing WhileRecording ............................................51Using the Various RecordingPrograms..............................................52Using Digital Effects ................................56Using the Multi-Image Screen ................62Audio Recording ......................................64Setting the Self-Timer ..............................66~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~Adjusting Exposure Manually..................68Adjusting Focus Manually ......................71Setting the White Balance ........................72~ For Playback ...~Displaying Date, Time and Camera Data(Data Code) ........................................74Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search) ........................................77Returning to a Pre-Marked Position ........78The Dubbing Function ............................79Using the Dubbing Function for theFirst Time ........................................81Cut-In and Cut-Out Adjustments ..........85Simple Editing to a VCR ......................87Dubbing with Digital VideoEquipment ..........................................88Recording from a VCR, TV or OtherCamcorder (Analog Line-in) ..............90Recording Over Existing Scenes(A/V Insert Editing) ............................92Audio Dubbing ........................................95Setting the Audio Mix ..............................98Preparing the Camera ............................100Notes on Using the Batteries..................102Maintenance ..........................................105Troubleshooting......................................109The OPTURA Pi System Diagram ........112Optional Accessories ..............................113Screen Displays ......................................117Specifications ........................................122Index ......................................................123Introduction5EContentsIntroductionEditingUsing the Full Range ofFeaturesQuick OverviewThe 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 OPTURA PiSerial No.Additional Information#1_OPTURA Pi_E(02-06) 1/25/00 13:40 Page 5 (1,1)