Canon elura50 manuel d'utilisation

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Introduction 2 E W ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Important Usage Instructions Digital Video Camcorder , ELURA50 systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, [...]

Introduction 3 E IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon Digital 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 Instructions — The safety and operating instr[...]

Introduction 4 E 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 outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 15. Overloading — Do not overload wall o[...]

Introduction 5 E Reference Guide The following manuals are supplied with the camcorder: 3 Digital Video Camcorder ELURA50 Instruction Manual This manual explains the camcorder operations from basic video recording to the use of the full range of features. 3 DIGIT AL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual This manual explains how to downloa[...]

Introduction 6 E Important Usage Instructions ....................2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................3 Reference Guide ........................................5 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............8 Introducing the ELURA50 ........................9 Finding Y our W ay Around the ELURA50 .....................[...]

Introduction 7 E : Reference page numbers : Functions that can be operated from the body of the camcorder : Functions that can be operated from the wireless controller : Supplementary notes for camcorder operation ` : Operation confirmation beeps ( 23) • Capital letters are used to refer to settings displayed in the menus and buttons labeled on t[...]

Introduction 8 E T o get started we suggest that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first, before moving on to use its full range of features. Thank you for Choosing a Canon Y our camcorder is supplied with the following accessories: WL-D74 Wireless Controller T wo AA batteries SS-600 Shoulder Strap Lens cap and lens cap cord S-150 S-[...]

Introduction 9 E Introducing the ELURA50 The DV terminal allows high-quality transfer with virtually no deterioration in quality of images. Y ou can edit images by connecting the camcorder to a PC with IEEE1394 terminal. W indows XP Users can use the supplied software to perform videoconference and file transfer over the Internet*. * W indows Messe[...]

10 E Mastering the Basics Finding Y our Way Around the ELURA50 LCD screen (p. 26) LCD panel OPEN button (p. 26) Speaker (p. 32) D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button (p. 65) D.EFFECTS SELECT button (p. 65) REC (record) SEARCH – button(p. 38)/ Record review button (p. 38)/ (rewind) button (p. 29)/ CARD – button (p. 117) REC SEARCH + button (p. 38)/ (fast forw[...]

11 E Mastering the Basics EXP button (p. 73)/ SLIDE SHOW button (p. 118) FOCUS button (p. 76)/ DATA CODE button (p. 80) POWER switch (p. 19) Viewfinder (p. 144) Viewfinder focusing lever (p. 144) Program selector (p. 57) P Easy Recording Program AE PHOTO button (p. 54, 106) Zoom controller (p. 24) Selector dial (p. 32, 40) TAPE/CARD switch (p. 19) [...]

12 E Mastering the Basics SET REW PLAY FF START /STOP PHOTO SELF TIMER MENU TV SCREEN DATA CODE – CARD + AUDIO MONITOR REC PAUSE SEARCH SELECT SLIDESHOW ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP MIX BALANCE ST-1 ST -2 ON/OFF D.EFFECTS SET ZOOM WT AV INSERT PAUSE SLOW REMOTE SET +/ –/ × 2 WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL - D77 × 2 button (p. 31) START/STOP button[...]

13 E Mastering the Basics Powering Y our Camcorder Before operating your camcorder , you will need to use the power adapter to: Provide power from a household power socket or Charge a battery pack Notes: • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camcorder . • If [...]

14 E Mastering the Basics Specifications Power supply 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60Hz, 0.32A Rated output 7.4V DC, 2.0A Operating temperature range 32°F- 104°F (0°C - 40°C) Dimensions 4.4 × 1.1 × 1.8 in. (1 12 × 29 × 45mm) W eight 6.6 oz. (186g) (without power cable) W eight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject t[...]

15 E Mastering the Basics Charging the battery pack Y our 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 fully using the Battery Char ger CB-2L T if you want it to power the camcorder for more than a few minutes. Alwa[...]

16 E Mastering the Basics Specifications Power supply 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60Hz, 0.17A (100V) – 0.10A (240V) Rated output 8.4V DC, 0.5A Operating temperature range 32°F- 104°F (0°C - 40°C) Dimensions 3.6 × 1.2 × 2.2 in. (91 × 29.5 × 56 mm) W eight 3 oz. (86 g) Attaching the battery pack 1. T urn the POWER switch to OFF . 2. Align the fron[...]

17 E Mastering the Basics Loading a Cassette 1. Make sure that you have attached a power source. 2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT 5 switch to r elease the cassette compartment cover . • Pull the cover fully open (while holding the button) and wait a couple of seconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically . • The confirmation beep sounds w[...]

18 E Mastering the Basics Protecting tapes from accidental erasure T o protect your recordings from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette to the left. (This switch position is usually labeled SA VE or ERASE OFF .) If you load a protected cassette in T APE CAMERA mode, the message “THE T APE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION” appears for[...]

19 E Mastering the Basics Recording Movies onto a T ape Have you completed the following steps? • Attaching a power source ( 13). • Removing the lens cap ( 144). • Fastening the grip belt ( 144). • Choosing the display: viewfinder ( 144) or LCD screen ( 26). Note: • When you’re using the viewfinder , fully close the LCD or rotate the LC[...]

20 E Mastering the Basics 3. Load a cassette ( 17). 4. Slide the program selector to [ . • This selects the camcorder ’ s Easy Recording program. It allows you to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments ( 58). 5. Press and r elease the start/stop button once to begin recording. • For still image recording to a tape, see p[...]

21 E Mastering the Basics Y ou can choose between SP (standard play) and LP (long play). LP extends the tape usage by 1.5 times. T o change to LP mode, open the menu, select VCR SET UP , REC MODE and set it to LP . Changing the Recording Mode REC MODE••••SP VCR SET UP ( 39) Notes: • Depending on the nature and usage condition of the tape,[...]

22 E Mastering the Basics 16:9 (Wide screen TV recording) Produces images in the 16:9 format for playback on wide screen TVs. T o switch 16:9 to ON, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP . Then select 16:9, set it to ON and close the menu. Notes: • The 16:9 mode is an electronically processed effect. • “16:9” is shown in the display when you [...]

23 E Mastering the Basics Confirmation/W arning beeps The camcorder ’ s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in the illustrations. Beeps sound upon certain camcorder operations such as when you turn the camcorder on, during the self-timer countdown, right before the camcorder ’ s automatic shut-off, and also upon any unusual co[...]

24 E Mastering the Basics 40 ×/ 400 × digital zoom (card 30 × ) Magnifies the camcorder ’ s zoom range by up to 40 × in T APE CAMERA mode. The zoom control continues to work as usual. Y ou can freely zoom in and out between 1 × and 400 × magnification — the camcorder automatically switches between optical zooming (up to 10 × ) and digita[...]

25 E Mastering the Basics Notes: • When zooming, as a rule, keep at least 3.3 ft. (1 m) between you and your subject. However when the zoom is at the wide-angle position, you can focus on a subject as close as 0.39 in. (1 cm). • Image resolution is slightly lower when the magnification is greater than 10 × . • Y ou cannot use digital zoom in[...]

26 E Mastering the Basics Using the LCD Screen 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 closed. When you close the LCD panel, the LCD screen automatically switches off and the viewfinde[...]

27 E Mastering the Basics Adjusting the LCD screen Y ou can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Open the menu and select DISP .SET UP from the menu. Then select BRIGHTNESS, adjust the level with the selector dial and close the menu. A bar showing the level appears in the display . • T urn the selector dial up to make the display brighter . ?[...]

28 E Mastering the Basics REC REC PAUSE EJECT Allowing the subject to monitor recording When you turn the LCD panel so that it faces the same direction as the lens, you can watch yourself during recording or let your subject monitor recording. The viewfinder is also activated when the panel is in this position. (Adjusting the viewfinder , 144) • [...]

29 E Mastering the Basics Playing Back a T ape Y ou 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 the LCD panel with its screen side facing up. • When you’re using the viewfinder to view playback, close the[...]

30 E Mastering the Basics Frame Advance T o play back frame by frame, press the +/ ae button repeatedly during playback pause. Press and hold to play back continuous frame advance. Frame Reverse T o play back in reverse frame by frame, press the –/ 4a button repeatedly during playback pause. Press and hold to play back continuous frame reverse. S[...]

31 E Mastering the Basics Reverse Playback T o play back in reverse at normal speed, press the –/ 4a button during normal forward playback. Press the PLA Y e button to return to normal forward playback. Forward × 2 Playback Press the × 2 button during normal playback. Press the PLA Y e button to return to normal playback. Reverse × 2 Playback [...]

32 E Mastering the Basics + , + PLA Y (VCR) CARD PLA Y (VCR) T APE Built-in speaker 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. Adjust the speaker volume by turning the selector dial. • T urn the selector dial up to [...]

33 E Mastering the Basics Connections for Playback on a TV Screen Y ou can connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR in order to play back your recordings. Y ou will need to attach a power source to the camcorder ( 13). Power off all devices before starting the connections. See your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details. AV/PHONES•••AV [...]

34 E Mastering the Basics • Use the S-150 S-video Cable to connect the S-video terminals. Use the STV -250N Stereo V ideo Cable to connect the AUDIO terminals. Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal L (left). Connect the red plug to the red AUDIO terminal R (right). Do not connect the yellow plug. • If you are connecting the camcord[...]

35 E Mastering the Basics If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals VIDEO INPUT AUDIO L R • Connect the camcorder using the STV -250N Stereo V ideo Cable. Connect the 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 . •[...]

36 E Mastering the Basics Tips for Making Better V ideos Composition The most important element in the scene does not have to be in the center . For a more interesting picture, try to position your subject so it is slightly to one side. Leave some space on the side of the frame that the subject is facing or moving towards. For maximum stability , g[...]

37 E Mastering the Basics Picture angle Camcorder moves Close-up Instead of zooming while recording, try to choose your picture angle before you begin. A good way to tell a story with video is to begin with a long shot that establishes the situation, and then move in with medium shots and close-ups to show the details. Remember to change your viewp[...]

38 E Using the Full Range of Features Searching and Reviewing While Recording When the camcorder is in record pause mode, you can use record review to play back the last few seconds of your recording and then return automatically to record pause mode. Y ou can quickly make sure that a scene has been recorded properly and then go on to shoot the nex[...]

39 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the Menus Many of the camcorder ’ s advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the display . There are 4 main menus: CAM. MENU Camera menu ( 41) VCR MENU VCR menu ( 42) C. CAM. MENU Card camera menu ( 44) C. PLA Y MENU Card play menu ( 45) 2 CAM. MENU + CAMERA T APE CAM.MENU SEL.SETSET M[...]

40 E Using the Full Range of Features Selecting from the Menus 1. T urn the POWER switch and the T APE/CARD switch to the desired settings. 2. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 3. T urn the selector dial and move the arr ow to the desired submenu. 4. Press the SET button to select. • The submenu appears. 5. T urn the selector dial and move [...]

41 E Using the Full Range of Features CAM.MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE CARD MIX CAM.SET UP VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 1 3 5 2 4 6 CARD MIX 101-0143 1/50 MIX TYPE••••CARD CHROMA MIX LEVEL••• IMAGE SELECT SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE q w 1 T o card mix submenu 2 T o camera set up submenu 3 T o VCR set up submenu 4 T o display set up subm[...]

42 E Using the Full Range of Features VCR MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE VCR SET UP CARD SET UP CARD OPER. DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 1 3 5 2 4 6 DISP.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS•• LCD MIRROR••ON TV SCREEN•••ON D/T DISPLAY•OFF CARD ACCESS•ON DEMO MODE•••ON RETURN –+ !5 !7 !9 @1 !6 !8 @0 SYSTEM SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE WL.[...]

43 E Using the Full Range of Features VCR SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE REC MODE•••• SP OUTPUT CH•••L/R AUDIO DUB.••AUDIO IN WIND SCREEN•––– AUDIO MODE••12bit AV/PHONES•••AV AV DV OUT•••OFF RETURN q e t u w r y i CARD OPER. SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE COPY RETURN [ ] !3 !4 1 VCR set up submenu q Recording mode .....[...]

44 E Using the Full Range of Features CAM.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE SHUTTER•••••AUTO D.ZOOM••••••OFF WHITE BAL.••AUTO SELF-TIMER••OFF RETURN q e t w r CARD SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE SI QUALITY••FINE SI SIZE•••••1024 × 768 MOVIE SIZE••320 × 240 FILE NOS.•••CONTINUOUS SHTR SOUND••ON RETU[...]

45 E Using the Full Range of Features DISP.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS•• LCD MIRROR••ON TV SCREEN•••ON D/T DISPLAY•OFF CARD ACCESS•ON DEMO MODE•••ON RETURN –+ !3 !5 !7 !9 !4 !6 !8 4 VCR set up submenu !2 A V or headphones ................. 33 5 Display set up submenu !3 Brightness ............................. 2[...]

46 E Using the Full Range of Features C. PLA Y MENU, cont. 1 -1 Card operations submenu (when playing back a single image) q Copy from card to tape ....... 138 w Erase all print marks ........... 124 e Image erase ......................... 125 r Format ................................. 139 t Return 1 -2 Card operations submenu (when displaying an i[...]

47 E Using the Full Range of Features 4 System submenu !7 W ireless controller ................ 49 !8 T ally lamp ............................. 50 !9 Beep ...................................... 23 @0 T ime zone/daylight saving time ....................................... 51 @1 Date/time set ......................... 53 @2 Return 5 Direct Printing M[...]

48 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the Wireless Controller The supplied 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. The[...]

49 E Using the Full Range of Features T o prevent interference 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 to be set to the same mode in order to be compatible. When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders (Remote Sensor Mode) T o turn the remot[...]

50 E Using the Full Range of Features If your wir eless controller isn’t working: 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 on the wireless controller . The camcorder ’ s mode appears in purple for about 4 secon[...]

51 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the Date and Time The date and/or time display forms part of the data code. Y ou 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 ( 147). • Before you start setting the date and[...]

52 E Using the Full Range of Features Time zone LONDON PARIS CAIRO MOSCOW DUBAI KARACHI DACCA BANGKOK H. KONG (Hong Kong) TOKYO SYDNEY SOLOMON WELLGTN (Wellington) SAMOA HONOLU. (Honolulu) ANCHOR. (Anchorage) L.A. (Los Angeles) DENVER CHICAGO N.Y. (New York) CARACAS RIO (Rio de Janeiro) FERNAN. (Fernando de Noronha) AZORES No. Time zone No. Notes: [...]

53 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM. 2. Select D/TIME SET and pr ess the SET button. • The year display starts to flash. 3. T urn 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 the year , the next part of the display start[...]

54 E Using the Full Range of Features Recording Still Images onto a T ape Y ou 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 ( 137) for transfer to a PC for image enhancement and printout. Als[...]

55 E Using the Full Range of Features • If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus ( 153), the camcorder may not be able to focus, and F 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 ( 76), the F mark starts as a[...]

56 E Using the Full Range of Features T urning the Image Stabilizer Off W ith 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. T [...]

57 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the V arious Recording Programs The camcorder is equipped with the Easy Recording program and several program AE modes. The availability of functions dif fers depending on the selected mode. • For simple point-and-shoot operation, select the Easy Recording program. Slide the program selector to the [ po[...]

58 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the program AE mode 1. Slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode. 2. Press the SET button to display the program menu. 3. T urn the selector dial to move the arr ow up or down the display . 4. Press the SET button to select the desired program. • The program will appear in the display . Notes:[...]

59 E Using the Full Range of Features Use this mode in bright places such as a sunny beach or ski resort. It prevents the subject from being underexposed. • The subject may become overexposed in dark surroundings. Check the image on the screen. • This mode is set at a higher shutter speed. The picture may not appear smooth when played back. Use[...]

60 E Using the Full Range of Features In T APE CAMERA mode, use this mode to record in dark places. The shutter speed is adjusted automatically . It is useful when recording in places with 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 m[...]

61 E Using the Full Range of Features Using Digital Effects Use the camcorder ’ s digital effects for more interesting productions. Faders: Start or end scenes on a tape with a fade to or from black ( 62). Fade T rigger, W ipe, Corner , Jump, Flip, Puzzle, Zigzag, Beam, T ide Effects: Add flavor to your recordings ( 64). Art, Black and White, Sep[...]

62 E Using the Full Range of Features Fade T rigger (F ADE-T) Wipe (WIPE) Corner Wipe (CORNER) The image begins as a thin vertical line in the center of the screen and expands sideways until it fills the whole screen. The image is wiped off from both sides of the screen. The image gradually fades in. The image gradually fades out. Faders The image [...]

63 E Using the Full Range of Features Puzzle (PUZZLE) Zigzag (ZIGZAG) The image appears in 16 pieces. The pieces move around until the puzzle is solved. The image divides into 16 pieces. The pieces move around and disappear . Faders The image appears in zigzag from the top of the screen. White stripes appear in zigzag from the bottom of the screen [...]

64 E Using the Full Range of Features Effects Art (ART) The image becomes like a paint (solarization). Black and White (BLK & WHT) The image becomes black and white. 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 [...]

65 E Using the Full Range of Features SET D.EFFECTS ON/OFF MENU Operating faders Sound and image fade together . When operating faders in T APE CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q . 1. Press the D.EFFECTS SELECT button to open the digital effects menu. • D.EFFECT | , F ADER, EFFECT and MUL TI-S appear . 2. Select F ADER. • T[...]

66 E Using the Full Range of Features Sound records/plays back normally . When operating effects in T APE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q . 1. Press the D.EFFECTS SELECT button to open the digital effects menu. • D.EFFECT | , F ADER, EFFECT and MUL TI-S appear . 2. Select EFFECT . • The settings appear . S[...]

67 E Using the Full Range of Features 4 images 9 images 16 images Operating the multi-image screen When operating the multi-image screen in T APE CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q and any program other than the Night and Super Night recording program. In T APE PLA Y (VCR) mode, you can only operate the multi-image screen in th[...]

68 E Using the Full Range of Features 7. Select the desired setting. • Y ou return to the digital effects menu. 8. Press the D.EFFECTS SELECT button to close the menu. • The digital effects menu disappears. • MUL TI-S flashes in the display . 9. Press the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button. • MUL TI-S stops flashing. • Manual: As you press the D.EFF[...]

69 E Using the Full Range of Features Audio Recording T o 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. • “16 bit” is shown in the display for approximately 4 seconds. Notes: • For details on adding new sound, see p. 95. • For details of playing back a[...]

70 E Using the Full Range of Features T o turn it on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select WIND SCREEN, set it to ON and close the menu. •W S O is shown in the display when you turn the wind screen on. Notes: • Low sound may be reduced together with the wind noise. W e recommend turning off the wind screen for normal recordings. ?[...]

71 E Using the Full Range of Features This is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recording movies or still images to tape or memory card. 1. Open the menu, select VCR SET UP and set the SELF-TIMER to ON or press the SELF TIMER button on the wireless controller . • SELF-T appears in the display . • T o have the subject [...]

72 E Using the Full Range of Features 2. Press the PHOT O button on the camcorder body or the wir eless controller . • The camcorder automatically adjusts the focus 2 seconds before the countdown is complete. The F mark flashes white then turns green after the focus and exposure are set. If you are using the wireless controller , the F mark start[...]

73 E Using the Full Range of Features Adjusting AE Shift By controlling the level of the automatic exposure (AE) function, you can lighten or darken the image slightly . This allows you to compensate for backlit, overexposed scenes. 2 1,3 Make sure the program selector is set to Q . 1. Press the SET button and select any recording program other tha[...]

74 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode. 2. Press the SET button and choose AUTO fr om the program menu. 3. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP . 4. Select SHUTTER. 5. Press the SET button to select the desired shutter speed. • Only shutter speeds up to 1/250 are available when using a me[...]

75 E Using the Full Range of Features 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 when shooting: • People doing outdoor sports such as golf or tennis • Moving cars or trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as rolle[...]

76 E Using the Full Range of Features Adjusting Focus Manually 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 focus. It may happen that a subject is not suitable for autofocus. Use the manual focusing function to adjust the focus. 1. Press the FOCUS button to tu[...]

77 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the White Balance 1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode. 2. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP . 3. Select WHITE BAL. 4. a) For the indoor , outdoor or auto settings, pr ess the SET button to choose the setting. • T / U appears in the display when you set the white balance to i[...]

78 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the white balance manually will probably work better than auto white balance when shooting: Subjects with one dominant color , such as sky , sea or forest Close-ups In rapidly changing lighting conditions In places lit by certain types of fluorescent or mercury vapor lights Notes: • T urn the digital [...]

79 E Using the Full Range of Features Y ou can enlarge the image by 2 times during T APE and CARD PLA Y (VCR) mode. Y ou can also move the image up, down, to the right or left. • Movies played back from a memory card cannot be enlarged. 1. Move the zoom lever toward T . • The image is magnified by 2 times. 2. Move the image to the right and lef[...]

80 E Using the Full Range of Features D ATA CODE During T APE PLA Y (VCR) mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden while the camcorder is in play , slow or still mode. Camcorder data may be displayed as “– – –” during fast forward, rewind, reverse playback, forward and reverse × 2 playback. Press the DA T A CODE button. When using [...]

81 E Using the Full Range of Features Y ou can also choose to display camcorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) in the data code. T o change, open the menu and select DISP .SET UP . Then select DA T A CODE, set it to DA TE/TIME, CAMERA DA T A or CAM. & D/T and close the menu. DATA CODE•••DATE/TIME DISP.SET UP ( 39) Setting the [...]

82 E Using the Full Range of Features Six-second auto date The 6-second auto date appears for 6 seconds to mark the changeover of a day if the tape was being recorded at 12:00 midnight. It also appears for 6 seconds when you start playback and have the data code turned off. The 6-second auto date will adjust for any time zone changes you have indic[...]

83 E Using the Full Range of Features Searching the T ape (Photo Search/Date Search) This allows you to move quickly through still images recorded anywhere on 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 DA TE[...]

84 E Using the Full Range of Features Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Use the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback. 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 [...]

85 E Editing Editing to a VCR 1. Find a point on your r ecorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy . 2. Start to play it back while you monitor the pictur e on the TV . 3. Start recording on the VCR as soon as the section you want to copy appears on the screen. 4. Pause the VCR at the end of the section you want to copy , then st[...]

86 E Editing REW PLA Y FF REC P AUSE SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP AV INSERT P AUSE SLOW + / – / × 2 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 terminal is for both line-in and line-out, since a single [...]

87 E Editing Copyright signal Certain pre-recorded software tapes are copyright protected. If you try to play back such a tape, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLA YBACK IS RESTRICTED” appears in the display for a few seconds and then the camcorder displays a blank blue screen; you cannot view the contents of the tape. If you try to record from such a tap[...]

88 E Editing OUTPUT VIDEO S(S1)-VIDEO AUDIO L R REW PLA Y REC P AUSE SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP AV INSERT P AUSE SLOW – / Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-in) Y ou 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[...]

89 E Editing 1. Find a point on your r ecorded tape slightly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the REC P AUSE button on the wireless contr oller . • S-video and A V IN/OUT terminals work as input terminals. • The camcorder enters record pause mode. 3. Start playback on the other device or turn on th[...]

90 E Editing Connecting the camcorder to your VCR or 8 mm video camera allows conversion of recorded 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 analo[...]

91 E Editing T urning the analog-digital converter on AV DV OUT•••OFF VCR.SET UP ( 39) + PLA Y (VCR) T APE T o turn the analog-digital converter on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select A V DV OUT , set it to ON and close the menu. Cautions: • For normal use, set A V DV OUT to OFF through the menu. If it is set to ON, you c[...]

92 E Editing Recording Over Existing Scenes (A V Insert Editing) OUTPUT VIDEO S(S1)-VIDEO AUDIO L R Y ou can insert and replace images/audio on the tape of the camcorder with images/audio from other video devices connected via A V terminal or DV terminals. Original video and audio will be replaced with the new video and audio. REW PLA Y FF REMOTE S[...]

93 E Editing TV : Y ou cannot insert A V from a TV program with anomalous synchronized signals, such as when the program itself received poor signals. The tape in the camcorder: When using the ELURA50’ s A V insert function, only record to tapes recorded in SP mode. If there are non-recorded portions or portions recorded in LP mode on the tape, r[...]

94 E Editing 1. On the VCR, locate a point 3 seconds befor e the scene to be inserted. Set the VCR to playback pause mode. 2. On the camcorder , press PLA Y and locate the r ecording start point. Set the camcorder to playback pause mode. • Y ou can use the playback buttons on the body of the camcorder or the special playback functions on the wire[...]

95 E Editing Audio Dubbing OUTPUT AUDIO L R Y ou 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 this camcorder in SP mode with 12-bit sound. If the[...]

96 E Editing 1. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP . 2. Select AUDIO DUB. 3. Select AUDIO IN or MIC. IN and close the menu. AUDIO DUB.••AUDIO IN VCR SET UP ( 39) REW PLA Y FF REMOTE SET SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP AV INSERT P AUSE SLOW + / – / × 2 Do not connect/disconnect any cables to/from the camcorder when dubbing audi[...]

97 E Editing 4. Locate the point where you want to start audio dubbing, then pr ess the P AUSE button. • Y ou can use the playback buttons on the body of the camcorder or the special playback functions on the wireless controller in the same way as in playback mode. • The camcorder becomes set to playback pause mode. 5. Press the AUDIO DUB. butt[...]

98 E Editing Setting the Audio Mix AUDIO MONITOR MIX BALANCE ST-1 ST -2 When you play back a tape that was recorded in 12-bit mode, you can set the audio output to play: stereo 1 (the original sound), stereo 2 (any new sound, dubbed to the tape after recording), or mix the balance between the two. • Audio from the 16-bit mode only contains stereo[...]

99 E Editing When you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channels, you can change the output channels of that sound. + 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. • Refer to the following list. PLA Y ([...]

100 E Editing Y ou can transfer recordings to a computer equipped with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal or IEEE1394 capture board (optional software required). Cautions: • Do not disconnect the DV cable, or turn of f the camcorder or computer while data is being transferred to the computer . • Operation may not work correctly depending on the software [...]

101 E Using a Memory Card Y ou can use SD Memory Cards or a commercially available MultiMediaCards with this camcorder . The SD Memory Card has a protect switch for prevent accidental erasure. Cautions: • This camcorder is compatible with SD Memory Cards or MultiMediaCards only . Do not use any other types of memory cards. • T urn off the camco[...]

Image Size: Still image: 1024 × 768 pixels/640 × 480 pixels Movie: 320 × 240 pixels/160 × 120 pixels T o change the image size of a still image, open the menu and select CARD SET UP . Then select SI SIZE, set it to “640 × 480” and close the menu. • “640” appears in the display . T o change the image size of a movie, open the menu and[...]

103 E Using a Memory Card Image Size 1024 × 768 640 × 480 Image Quality No of Images File Size per Image No of Images File Size per Image Superfine Approx. 14 images 440 KB Approx. 35 images 175 KB Fine Approx. 20 images 300 KB Approx. 52 images 120 KB Normal Approx. 39 images 160 KB Approx. 86 images 65 KB Image Size Max. Continuous T otal File [...]

2 RESET Each time you insert a new memory card, the file number resets to its default value (101-0101). If the card already contains files, the next available number is assigned. 104 E Using a Memory Card T o change the file numbering, open the menu and select CARD SET UP . Then select FILE NOS., set it to RESET and close the menu. File numbers 1 C[...]

Makes the sound of a shutter being released when a still image is recorded to a memory card. T o 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. 105 E Using a Memory Card SHTR SOUND••ON CARD SET UP ( 39) T urning off the shutter sound + CAMERA CARD[...]

106 E Using a Memory Card Recording Still Images on a Memory Card 2 1 4 3 Y ou 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 the camcorder , or images input via the DV terminal or A V terminal onto the memory card. Cautions: • When you are[...]

107 E Using a Memory Card 4. Press the PHOT O button fully down to record the still image. • F 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 the display . (see “T[...]

108 E Using a Memory Card Record an image from a tape onto a memory card as still images. T o automatically record multiple still images from a tape to a memory card, refer to “Copying Still Images from T ape to Memory Card”( 137). • The still image’ s data code will reflect the date and time it has been recorded to the memory card. • The[...]

109 E Using a Memory Card Preparations 1. Connect the camcorder to the other device. • S-video/A V terminal: See “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” ( 33). • DV terminal: See “Dubbing to/from a T ape with Digital V ideo Equipment” ( 86). 2. Prepar e the other device. 3. Load a memory into the camcorder . 4. T urn the camcorder’s[...]

110 E Using a Memory Card Recording 1. Start playback on the other device. 2. 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 the display . • The number of images that can still be recorded on the memory card appears in the display . 3. Press the[...]

111 E Using a Memory Card Recording Motion JPEG Movies on a Memory Card Y ou can record Motion JPEG movies with the camcorder , from a tape in the camcorder , or from devices connected via the A V terminal (analog line-in) or the DV terminal. Cautions: • When you are using an SD Memory Card, make sure the protect switch is set to allow recording.[...]

112 E Using a Memory Card Y ou 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 to the memory card. 1. T urn the camcorder’s POWER switch to PLA Y (VCR) and move the T APE/CARD switch to T APE. 2. Play back the cassette. 3. When the image you want to record appears[...]

113 E Using a Memory Card Y ou can record images from a VCR or TV connected through the S-terminal or A V 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 card[...]

114 E Using a Memory Card Y ou can merge separate images into one lar ge panoramic scene using the supplied software (PhotoStitch) on a PC. Y ou can shoot a subject that won’t fit into a single frame, such as a landscape, and stitch it together later . PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them. When recordin[...]

115 E Using a Memory Card 6. Finish the sequence by pressing the MENU button after the last image has been recorded. • Refer to the DIGIT AL 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. T ry to keep the vertical[...]

116 E Using a Memory Card Playing Back a Memory Card CARD SLIDE SHOW 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) Y ou can also enlarge the still images by 2 times while viewing ( 79). There ar e 3 ways to view still images/movies: [...]

117 E Using a Memory Card 2 Single Image 1. T urn the camcorder’s POWER switch to PLA Y (VCR) and move the T APE/CARD switch to CARD. • The last still image/movie recorded appears in the display . • Movies will be displayed with the first scene as a still image. 2. Search for the desired still images/movies by pressing the CARD +/– buttons.[...]

118 E Using a Memory Card 2 Slide Show 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 . T o stop the slide show , press the SLIDE SHOW button. • The slide show starts or stops each time you press the SLIDE SHOW button. 2 Index Scr[...]

119 E Using a Memory Card Settings of Still Images/Movies Y ou 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 PLA Y (VCR) mode. : When playing back still images/movies in CARD PL[...]

120 E Using a Memory Card There are 3 ways to mark a still image for printing (including the ways to cancel the setting). T o mark a still image for printing or erase print marks one at a time 1. + ➡ File Operation menu ( 121) 2. + ➡ Card Operations submenu ( 123) T o erase all print marks 3. + ➡ Card Operations submenu ( 124) ● Erasing Sti[...]

121 E Using a Memory Card 1. With an image in the display , press the SET button to open the FILE OPER. menu. • PROTECT , PRINT MARK , and IMAGE ERASE settings appear . • If you select | RETURN, the menu disappears from the display . 2. Select PROTECT and press the SET button. • The protect mark appears on the image. • Now you are unable to[...]

122 E Using a Memory Card Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect) This section describes how to protect the still image/movie from the Card Operation submenu when displaying an index screen in CARD PLA Y (VCR) mode (including the way to cancel the setting). Y ou can also protect a still image/movie through the File Operation menu ( 121). PROTECT CA[...]

123 E Using a Memory Card Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark) This section describes how to mark the still image for printing from Card Operation submenu in CARD PLA Y (VCR) mode (including the way to cancel the setting). • When displaying an index screen, you can mark the still image for printing. • When playing back a single still[...]

124 E Using a Memory Card Make sure a memory card that has still images recorded on it has been inserted into the camcorder . 1. With a still image in the display , open the menu and select CARD OPER. 2. Select PRINT MARKS ALL ERASE. • ERASE ALL PRINT MARKS ? YES NO appears in the display . 3. Select YES and press the SET button. • The print ma[...]

125 E Using a Memory Card Erasing Still Images/Movies This section describes how to erase the still image/movie from the Card Operation submenu when playing back a single still image/movie in CARD PLA Y (VCR) mode. (SINGLE or ALL) Y ou can also erase a still image/movie through the File Operation menu ( 121). Make sure a memory card that has still [...]

126 E Using a Memory Card 5. Select YES and press the SET button. • The still image/movie erases and the previous sill image/movie appears for erasing. • T o erase another single still image/movie, move to that still image/movie with the CARD +/– buttons, and select YES. • If the still image/movie you are trying to erase is a protected stil[...]

127 E Using a Memory Card Y ou can print still images by connecting the camcorder to a printer with Direct Print function. The Direct Print function can also be used with the print mark settings ( 119). Cautions: • Observe the following precautions during printing, otherwise printing may not be performed correctly . - Do not turn off the camcorde[...]

1. In single image display , select the still image you wish to print and press the SET button. • The print setting menu appears. 2. Set the number of copies, the print style and the trimming settings. • Selecting the Number of Copies. • Setting the Print Style ( 129). • T rimming Settings ( 131). 3. Select [Print] and press the SET button.[...]

129 E Using a Memory Card Card Photo Printer: Bubble Jet Printer: Setting the Print Style Image Standard Prints 1 still image per page. Multiple Prints 8 copies of the same still image on one page. Borders Borderless Prints right to the edges of the page. Bordered Prints with a border. • [Multiple] can only be selected when printing on card size [...]

130 E Using a Memory Card Selecting the Borders 1. In the print setting menu, turn the selector dial to select [Style] and press the SET button. 2. T urn the selector dial to select and press the SET button. 3. T urn the selector dial to select a setting option and pr ess the SET button. 4. Press the MENU button. • Y ou return to the print settin[...]

131 E Using a Memory Card [Printing Area] can be selected when the still image is set to [Borderless]. 1. In the print setting menu, turn the selector dial to select [Printing Area] and pr ess the SET button. 2. Select a setting option and press the SET button. • The printing area is for standard images and for multiple images. 3. Press the SET b[...]

132 E Using a Memory Card Y ou can print still images you have selected with the Print Mark function. If you wish to print more than 1 copy , set the number of copies in the print mark settings ( 1 19). When printing with print mark settings, you can select the print style such as bordered or borderless, but not the trimming settings. 1. Connect th[...]

133 E Using a Memory Card 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 the print mark settings. • The total number of prints set in the print mark settings is displayed on the upper left of the screen. 4. [...]

134 E Using a Memory Card Combining Images and Recording Them to a T ape (Card Mix) Enhance the appearance of your recordings by combining still images from the memory card with camcorder recordings. Y ou may select from pre-recorded cartoon-like frames, or create personal frames and titles that can be layered over movies or still images. Note: •[...]

135 E Using a Memory Card 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 the still image. Adjustment of the MIX LEVEL: blue area of the image you are recording MIX LEVE[...]

136 E Using a Memory Card 4. Select MIX TYPE. • CARD CHROMA, CARD LUMI., CAM. CHROMA settings appear . 5. Select the desired setting. • Y our currently recording image is combined with the pre-recorded still image. 6. Select MIX LEVEL and press the SET button. 7. Adjust the mix level. • T urning the selector dial upwards adjusts to the right [...]

137 E Using a Memory Card Copying Still Images from T ape to Memory Card Copies multiple still images from a tape to the memory card, using the Photo Search function. • 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 × 480. Make su[...]

138 E Using a Memory Card Copying Still Images from Memory Card to T ape Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it and a cassette that has enough recordable space have been inserted into the camcorder . 1. Locate the point on the tape where you want to start copying and set it to stop. 2. Select the first image you want to copy by usin[...]

139 E Using a Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card 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 the pre-recorded card mix sample images). The SD Memory Card supplied with this camcorder has already been[...]

140 E Using a Memory Card For instructions on how to connect the camcorder to the computer , and install and operate the software, r efer to the DIGIT AL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual. • Refer also to the computer instruction manual. • “PC CONNECT” appears to indicate that the camcorder is connected to the computer via USB[...]

141 E Using a Memory Card Other Information and Precautions The camcorder formats memory cards in DCF (Design rule for Camera File system). Still images/movies recorded on a memory card with this camcorder can also be transferred to a PC with the use of the following products made for SD Memory Cards or MultiMediaCards: PC Card Adapter: Holds a mem[...]

142 E Using a Memory Card • Do not disassemble memory cards. • Do not bend or drop memory cards, or expose them to strong vibrations or external shocks. • Do not get memory cards wet. • Do not remove the memory card’ s label or affix other labels. Affix labels to the memory card’ s case. • Do not leave memory cards in places subject t[...]

143 E Using a Memory Card Card luminance key Camera chroma key SD Memory Card SDC-8M Specifications Capacity 8 MB Interface SD Memory Card standard Operating temperature range 32°F– 140°F (0°C – 40°C) Dimensions 1.3 × 0.94 × 0.08 in. (32 × 24 × 2.1 mm) W eight 0.07 oz. (2 g) W eight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions ex[...]

144 E Additional Information 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 the sun. Preparing the Camcorder • Set the camcorder to T APE CAMERA mode. Adjust the viewfinder focusing lever to suit your eyesight. • T o view wit[...]

145 E Additional Information Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times • These times vary — the safest policy is always to have 2 or 3 times as many battery packs as you think you will need. • Y ou will get more recording time if you turn the camcorder off between shots, instead of leaving it in record pause mode. • Charge t[...]

146 E Additional Information When to recharge Y ou can recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it is convenient. Unlike a conventional battery pack, it does not have to be fully discharged first. However , as the battery pack will naturally discharge itself over time, it is best to char ge it the same day you plan to use it, or the day before.[...]

147 E Additional Information DANGER! T reat the battery pack with care. • Keep it away from fire (or it might explode). • Do not expose the battery pack to temperatures greater than 140°F (60°C). Do not leave it near a heater , or inside a car in hot weather, for example. • Do not try to disassemble or modify it. • Do not drop or knock it[...]

148 E Additional Information Maintenance A void high temperatures and high humidity . • Do not leave the camcorder inside a car in hot weather , for example. • Be careful of heat radiating from video lighting equipment. • Do not take the camcorder into a humid room. A void sudden changes in temperature. • If you take the camcorder from a co[...]

149 E Additional Information LCD • Clean the LCD screen using a commercially available cleaning cloth for glasses. • Where there is a big change in temperature, moisture may form on the surface of the screen. W ipe clean with a soft, dry cloth. • At low temperatures the display may appear to be much darker than usual. This is not a fault, and[...]

150 E Additional Information Power sources • Y ou 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 for overseas use. TV playback • Although you c[...]

151 E Additional Information Condensation 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 . Condensation may become a problem: When the camcorder is taken from an air- conditioned room to a warm, humid place Protec[...]

152 E Additional Information T roubleshooting Cause and/or what to do about it • The camcorder is not set to the appropriate mode ( 19, 29). • The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention ( 17-18). • The cassette has reached the end. • The power source is not properly connected, or the battery pack is exhausted or not properl[...]

153 E Additional Information Note: • Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will often get better results using manual focus ( 76). Focus on something which is about the same distance away , lock the focus, and then point the camcorder at your original, hard-to-focus subject. Horizontal stripes Many subjects at dif[...]

154 E Additional Information • A V/PHONES is not set to A V in the menu ( 33). •A V DV OUT (Analog-digital converter) is not set to OFF in the menu ( 91). • The video heads need cleaning ( 149). • The TV/VIDEO selector on the TV isn’t set to VIDEO ( 34-35). • The speaker has been turned off with the selector dial ( 32). • Headphones[...]

155 E Additional Information Miscellaneous Cause and/or what to do about it • The remote sensor mode is set to OFF B in the menu ( 49). • The remote sensor modes of the wireless controller and the camcorder itself are different ( 49). • The batteries are dead or not inserted. • Check the screen displays ( 159). • External interference may[...]

156 E Additional Information The ELURA50 System Diagram (A vailability differs from area to area) CA-PS700 Compact P ower Adapter CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger CB-2L T Battery Charger NB-2L/BP-2L12 Battery Pack SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard IFC-300PCU USB Cable PC Card Adapter FD Adapter Stereo Microphone (commercially av ailable) WL-D77 Wireless [...]

157 E Additional Information VL-10Li Battery V ideo Light This compact yet powerful video light can be used for both indoor and outdoor shooting. • Use the BP-900 Series battery packs to power the light. Approximate usage times are as follows: BP-915 60 min. BP-930 120 min. BP-945 170 min. • Charge the BP-900 Series battery packs with the CA-92[...]

158 E Additional Information Zoom Remote Controller ZR-1000 When this product is plugged into the LANC m terminal of a Canon camcorder , it is possible to control functions such as the start and stop of recording and the zoom and focusing functions while the camcorder is mounted on a tripod, without touching the camcorder body itself. SA-1 Adapter [...]

159 E Additional Information Screen Displays T o display the date and time, press the DA T A CODE button. See also p. 80. Press the wireless controller ’ s TV SCREEN button or turn TV SCREEN on through the 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 with[...]

160 E Additional Information Screen Displays during Basic Recording/Playback indicates flashing. CAMERA mode (battery pack attached): • Remote sensor mode and audio mode disappear after 4 seconds. PLA Y (VCR) mode: • Remote sensor mode and volume bar disappear after 4 seconds. : Backup battery ( 147) : Condensation warning ( 151) Time code ( 16[...]

161 E Additional Information Screen Displays during Advanced Recording/Playback CAMERA Mode 1/100 CARD MIX FADE–T 1 2 bit 16:9 1 sec PHOTO WS ON 12:00 PM JAN.1,2003 T W P S PHONES AUTO 0 AE MF Zoom ( 24) Recording mode ( 21) Self-timer ( 71) Headphones ( 32) W ind screen ( 70) 16:9 mode ( 22) Photo mode ( 54) Audio mode ( 69) Recording reminder/ [...]

162 E Additional Information CARD PLA Y (VCR) Mode SLIDE SHOW 101–0143 43/50 640 480 12:00 PM JAN.1,2003 Print mark ( 119) Protect mark ( 119) Folder number - File number ( 104) Current still image/ T otal still images Slide show ( 118) Accessing a memory card ( 116) Data code ( 80) Time Code This records counter information, including hour , min[...]

163 E Additional Information Appears as a warning to protect the cassette and also when condensation is detected. Remove the cassette as soon as possible after the camcorder has displayed the caution. Refer to p. 87 Refer to p. 87, p. 88 or p. 90 Appears when you try to do audio dubbing or A V insert on a tape recorded in any mode other than SP mod[...]

164 E Additional Information An error has occurred with the memory card. The camcorder cannot record or play back. A temporary card error is also possible. If CARD ERROR disappears after 4 seconds and flashes red, turn the camcorder ’ s power off and back on again, and remove and reinsert the card. If flashes green, recording or playing back is p[...]

165 E Additional Information Direct Print Related Messages Message Explanation Paper cassette is not correctly inserted or is out of paper. The paper jammed during printing. The ink cartridge is not inserted or is out of ink. There is a problem with the ink cassette. The printer is experiencing a data transmission error. You attempted to use the pr[...]

166 E Additional Information Specifications ELURA50 Power Supply (rated): 7.4 V DC Power Consumption (while r ecording with the AF turned on): 3.1 W (Using viewfinder), 4.1 W (Using LCD screen) T elevision system: EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal V ideo recording system: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system (Consumer digi[...]

167 E Additional Information A V/headphone terminal: ø 3.5 mm minijack Audio input: –10dBV/ at least 40 kohms, (L, R), unbalanced output: –10dBV (47 kohm load)/ less than 3 kohms, unbalanced V ideo: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced S-video terminal input/output: 1 Vp-p (Y signal), 0.286 Vp-p (C signal) MIC terminal input: ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack, ?[...]

168 E Additional Information Index 16:9, 22 Å Abroad, Using the Camcorder , 150 Accessories, 8, 157 AE Programs, 57 AE Shift, 73 Analog line-in, 88 Analog-digital converter , 90 Audio Dubbing, 95 Audio Mix, 98 Audio Mode, 69 Audio Output, 98 Audio/V ideo T erminal, 33 Auto, 58 A V Insert, 92 ı Backup Battery , 147 Battery Charger , 15 Battery Pac[...]

169 E Additional Information ˜ Maintenance, 148 Making Better V ideos, 36 Menus, 39 Microphone, 69, 95 Movies, 19, 1 11-1 13 Multi-Image Screen, 67 ˆ Night, 60 Ø Optional Accessories, 157 ∏ Pause, Record, 19 PC Connection, 100, 140 Photo Search, 83 Playback Connection, 33 Playback Pause, 30 Playing Back a Memory Card, 1 16 Playing Back a T ape[...]

170 E Additional Information Ê T ape Protection, 18 T elephoto, 24 T ime Code, 162 T ime Zone, 51 T ips for Making Better V ideos, 36 T ripod, 36 T roubleshooting, 152 TV , 33, 159 Ë USB terminal, 140 ◊ VCR, 33 V ideo Heads, 149 V ideo ID-1 system, 35 V ideocassettes, 17 V iewfinder , 144 „ White Balance, 77 White LED, 60 W ide screen TV , 22[...]

171 E Additional Information U.S.A. CANON ® ELURA50 DIGIT AL VIDEO CAMCORDER LIMITED W ARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“CUSA”) with respect to each Canon ELURA50 Digital V ideo Camcorder (“DV Camcorder”) purchased and used in the United States. Each Canon DV Camcorder , when delivered to you in [...]

172 E Additional Information CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGIT AL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED W ARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) with respect to Canon digital video equipment purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchas[...]

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