Canon Optura Xi Instruction Manual

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L0"0.oTable of ContentsIntr°d ucti°nReferenceGuide ............................................................................... .5Thank You for Choosing a Canon ......................................................... .9Introducing the OPTURA Xi ............................................................... 10Components Guide .......................................................................... 11Mastering the BasicsPreparationsUsing a Household Power Source ....................................................................... 15Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack ............................................... 16Installing the Backup Battery .............................................................. 19Preparing the Camcorder .................................................................. 20Loading a Cassette ........................................................................................................22Using the Wireless Controller .............................................................. 24Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time .................................................. .25BasicRecordingRecording Movies on a Tape .............................................................. .28Zooming ...................................................................................... .30Using the LCD Screen. ...................................................................................................32Searching and Reviewing when Recording ............................................ .35Tips for Making Better Videos ............................................................ .36Basic PlaybackPlaying Back a Tape ......................................................................... .37Playing Back on a TV Screen ............................................................... A0Using the Full Range of FeaturesGeneralMenus and Settings ......................................................................... A3Changing the Remote Sensor Mode ..................................................... .51Customizing the Camcorder ............................................................... .52Using the Custom Key ...................................................................... .53Other Camcorder Settings ................................................................ .54RecordingChanging the Recording Mode (SP/LP)......................................................................56Recording Still Images on the Tape ............................................................................57Using the Built-in Flash ..................................................................... .59Using the Recording Programs. ........................................................... .62Using Digital Effects ......................................................................... .65Using the Multi-Image Screen ............................................................ 31Turning Off the Image Stabilizer ......................................................... 33Recording With the Self-Timer ............................................................ 34Audio Recording ............................................................................ 35Using the VL-3 Video Light (Optional) ................................................. ..78Using the VFL-1 Video Flash Light (Optional) ......................................... 39Using the DM-50 Microphone (Optional) ............................................... .81Manual AdjustmentsAdjusting the Focus Manually ............................................................ .82Adjusting Exposure Manually. .............................................................. 84