Canon 2 MC manual

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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 , ELURA2/ELURA2 MC and Compact Power Adapter , CA-400 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device [...]

Introduction 3 E IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “ product ” refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ELURA2/ELURA2 MC 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 operat[...]

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. Power Lines — An outside antenna sys[...]

Important Usage Instructions ....................2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................3 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............6 Introducing the ELURA2/ELURA2 MC ..7 Finding Y our W ay Around the ELURA2/ELURA2 MC ........................8 ~ Preparations ... ~ Powering Y our Camcorder ......................1 1 Lo[...]

Introduction 6 E Thank you for Choosing a Canon Y our camcorder is supplied with the following accessories: First, we’d like to thank you for purchasing this Canon camcorder . Its advanced technology makes it very easy to use — you will soon be making high-quality videos which will give you pleasure for years to come. T o get the most out of yo[...]

Introduction 7 E Stabilizes your recordings even in long telephoto shots. Introducing the ELURA2/ ELURA2 MC ELURA2/ELURA2 MC conforms to the digital video D standard and is equipped with the IEEE 1394 DV terminal to give you outstanding picture and sound quality . IEEE 1394 DV T erminal The ELURA2/ELURA2 MC has the technology to capture crisp, clea[...]

8 E Mastering the Basics Finding Y our W ay Around the ELURA2/ELURA2 MC REC P AUSE (LINE-IN) ON/ OFF D.EFFECTS CARD SLIDE SHOW REC SEARCH MENU button (p. 35) D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button (p. 61,108) Start/stop button (p. 17) EXP button (p. 69) FOCUS/DATA CODE button (p. 72, 75) OPEN/EJECT switch (p. 14) LCD panel OPEN button (p. 21) (Play/Pause) button [...]

Easy Recording (p. 53) Program AE (p. 53) P OFF P O W E R V C R P .SCAN M O V IE O F F P O W E R V C R P .SCAN MOVIE CARD REC C A R D P L A Y ELURA2 ELURA2 MC ELURA2 : VCR, OFF, MOVIE : VCR, OFF, MOVIE, P.SCAN ELURA2 MC : CARD PLAY, VCR, OFF, MOVIE : CARD PLAY, VCR, OFF, MOVIE, P.SCAN, CARD REC Viewfinder (p. 116, 121) Program selector (p. 53) Ster[...]

10 E Mastering the Basics REW PLAY FF STAR T /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 A/V INSERT PAUSE SLOW REMOTE +/ –/ × 2 WIRELESS CONTROLLER SET Tally lamp (p. 44) MultiMediaCard compartment co[...]

Powering Y our Camcorder Before operating your camera, you will need to use the power adapter to: Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camera. • If the adapter is used next to a TV , it may cause bars [...]

12 E Mastering the Basics Charging and attaching the battery packs Y our battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory . It should have enough power for you to check that your camera is working properly . However , you must charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power the camera for more than a few minutes. The power adapte[...]

13 E Mastering the Basics • The adapter can charge a single battery pack from either side, A or B. If you attach two battery packs, charging begins from the battery you first attach to the adapter , or , if the batteries are already attached to the adapter when you plug it into an AC outlet, from the side labeled “ A ” . • When powering you[...]

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

15 E Mastering the Basics Protecting tapes from accidental erasure T o protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole. (This switch position is usually labeled SA VE or ERASE OFF .) If you load this cassette and put the camera in record pause mode ( 16), “ THE T APE IS SET FOR ERASURE PRE[...]

16 E Mastering the Basics Basic Recording Have you completed the following steps? • Attached a power source ( 1 1). • Removed the lens cap ( 1 16). • Chosen the display: viewfinder ( 1 16) or LCD screen ( 21) • Extended the viewfinder ( 1 16) /adjusted the LCD screen ( 21) • When you ’ re using the viewfinder , fully close the LCD or ro[...]

17 E Mastering the Basics 3. Slide the program selector to [ . • This selects the camera ’ s Easy Recording program. It allows you to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments ( 55). 4. Press and r elease the start/stop button once to begin recording. • For still image recording to a cassette, see p. 49. 5. Press and r elea[...]

18 E Mastering the Basics Y ou can record and play back a tape in SP (standard play) and LP (long play) modes. LP extends tape usage by 1.5 times. Changing the recording mode (SP/LP) REC MODE••••SP VCR SET UP ( 34) • When recording and playing back tapes in LP mode, the nature of the tape and usage conditions may affect recording, mosaic-[...]

19 E Mastering the Basics Confirmation/W arning beeps The camera ’ s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in the illustrations. Beeps sound upon certain camera operations such as when you turn the camera on, during the self-timer countdown, right before the camera ’ s automatic shut-off, and also upon any unusual condition of t[...]

20 E Mastering the Basics 40 × digital zoom Magnifies the camera ’ s zoom range by up to 4 × . The zoom control continues to work as usual. Y ou can freely zoom in and out between 1 × and 40 × magnification — the camera automatically switches between optical zooming (up to 10 × ) and digital zooming (10 × to 40 × ). A zoom bar shows up i[...]

21 E Mastering the Basics Using the LCD Screen Push the LCD panel OPEN button and open the panel by pulling it away from the camera. This automatically switches the LCD screen on and the viewfinder off. When you close the LCD panel, the LCD screen automatically switches off and the viewfinder switches back on. Open the LCD screen Y ou can choose th[...]

22 E Mastering the Basics • A void touching the LCD screen when moving the LCD panel. • Do not hold the camera by the LCD panel or the viewfinder . • Make sure you open the LCD panel at 90 ° , before attempting to rotate it. • Always rotate the LCD panel vertically into place, before closing it or pushing it flat against the side of the ca[...]

23 E Mastering the Basics REC REC PAUSE EJECT NO CARD <<<< CARD ACCESS • These and all other indicators appear normally in the viewfinder . 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[...]

24 E Mastering the Basics Playing Back a Cassette Y ou can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camera also plays back the sound track via the built-in speaker ( 27). • When you play back a tape, you can also close the LCD panel with its screen side facing up. Operate the camera with the wireless controller when the LCD panel[...]

25 E Mastering the Basics Playback pause Press the a (pause) button. T o resume normal playback, press it again, or press the e (play) button. The camera automatically goes into stop mode after about 5 minutes ’ playback pause. Fast forward playback T o play back the recording at about 9.5 times normal speed, press and hold the 1 (fast forward) b[...]

26 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. [...]

27 E Mastering the Basics Built-in speaker Adjust the speaker volume by turning the SELECT dial. • T urn the SELECT dial up to increase the volume, and down to lower the volume. • A VOLUME bar appears in the display to indicate the current volume. It disappears in 4 seconds. • Y ou can turn off the volume completely by turning the SELECT dial[...]

28 E Mastering the Basics Connections for Playback on a TV Screen Y ou can connect the camera to a TV or VCR in order to play back your recordings. Y ou will need to attach a power source to the camera ( 1 1). Power off all devices before starting the connections. See your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details. The DU-300 Docking Unit is[...]

29 E Mastering the Basics • Attach the DU-300 Docking Unit in order to use the S-video terminal ( 28). • 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[...]

30 E Mastering the Basics • If you are going to use the TV as a monitor while you are shooting, remember to keep the TV volume turned down as long as the camera ’ s audio terminals are connected. If the sound from the TV speakers is picked up by the microphone, an unpleasant high-pitched squeal, called feedback, may be produced. If your TV (or [...]

31 E Mastering the Basics T ips for Making Better Videos 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[...]

32 E Mastering the Basics Picture angle Camera 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 viewpoin[...]

33 E Using the Full Range of Features T urning the Image Stabilizer Off MENU W ith most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recording. However , the ELURA2/ELURA2 MC’ s image stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings even at high magnification. T o turn the image stabilizer off, open the menu [...]

34 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the Menus Many of the camera’ s advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the display . There are 4 main menus: CAM. MENU Camera menu ( 36) VCR MENU VCR menu ( 37) C.REC MENU Card record menu ( 39) (ELURA2 MC only) C.PLA Y MENU Card play menu ( 40) (ELURA2 MC only) 2 CAM. MENU P .SCAN M[...]

35 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. T urn the POWER dial to the appropriate setting. 2. Press the MENU button to open the menu. • One of the main menus appears, according to the POWER dial setting. 3. T urn the SELECT dial and move the arr ow to the desired submenu. 4. Press the SELECT dial in to select. • The submenu appears. 5. T urn the[...]

36 E Using the Full Range of Features CAM.MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE D.EFFECTS CAM.SET UP VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 1 3 5 2 4 6 D.EFFECTS SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE D.E.SELECT•• FADER•••••••––– EFFECT••••••––– M.S.SPEED•••––– M.S.SPLIT•••––– CARD MIX RETURN OFF q e t u w r y CARD[...]

37 E Using the Full Range of Features 2 2 VCR MENU Appears when the POWER dial is set to . There are 6 submenus within the VCR MENU. VCR VCR MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE D.EFFECTS VCR SET UP CARD SET UP CARD OPER. DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 1 3 5 2 4 6 7 VCR SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE REC MODE••••SP WIND SCREEN•OFF AUDIO MODE••––– [...]

38 E Using the Full Range of Features D.EFFECTS SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE D.E.SELECT•• FADER•••••••––– EFFECT••••••––– M.S.SPEED•••––– M.S.SPLIT•••––– RETURN OFF q w r y e t VCR SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE REC MODE••••SP OUTPUT CH•••L/R AUDIO DUB•••AUDIO IN WIND SCREEN[...]

39 E Using the Full Range of Features D.EFFECTS SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE D.E.SELECT•• EFFECT••••••––– M.S.SPEED•••––– M.S.SPLIT•••––– RETURN OFF q w r e t DISP.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS•• DISPLAYS••••ON 6SEC.DATE•••OFF DATA CODE•••DATE/TIME D/TIME SEL.•DATE & TIME [...]

40 E Using the Full Range of Features CAM.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE SHUTTER•••••AUTO D.ZOOM••••••ON IMAGE S. •ON WHITE BAL.••AUTO RETURN y i !0 u o CARD SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE QUALITY•••••FINE FILE NOS.•••CONTINUOUS SHTR SOUND••ON RETURN !1 !3 !2 !4 DISP.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS?[...]

41 E Using the Full Range of Features SYSTEM SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE WL.REMOTE••• 1 BEEP••••••••ON RETURN !4 !6 !5 DISP.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS•• DISPLAYS••••ON D/TIME SEL.•DATE & TIME RETURN – + !0 !2 !1 !3 CARD OPER. SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE INDEX PROTECT PRINT MARK COPY IMAGE ERASE FORMAT RETURN [...]

42 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the Wireless Controller/T ally Lamp The supplied wireless controller can operate the camera from a distance of up to 16 feet (5 m). Point it at the camera’ s remote sensor while you press the buttons. The camera's tally lamp will light up when it receives signals from the wireless controller . Ther[...]

43 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 camera 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 remote s[...]

44 E Using the Full Range of Features If your wir eless controller isn’t working: Make sure the camera and the wireless controller are both set to the same mode. Check the mode the camera is set to by pushing any button other than the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller . The camera’ s mode appears in purple for about 4 seconds. Set th[...]

45 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 ( 75). Set the date and time display when you first start using your camera. Install the backup battery before you begin ( 1 19). • Before you start setting the date and ti[...]

46 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. • After[...]

47 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM. 2. Select D/TIME SET . • The year display starts to flash. 3. T urn the SELECT dial up and down to change the year . Press the dial in to move to another part of the display . • Once you move from the year , the next part of the display starts flashing. 4. Set the month, [...]

48 E Using the Full Range of Features Recording in Progressive Scan Mode (Digital Motor Drive) 2 3 1 OFF P O W E R VCR P .SCAN M OVIE In Progressive Scan Mode, the ELURA2/ELURA2 MC’ s Digital Motor Drive records 30 full frame images per second, continuously , for superior quality frames. Use Progressive Scan Mode for fast moving scenes and moment[...]

49 E Using the Full Range of Features T aking Still Pictures to a Cassette Y ou can record still pictures like a photograph. The camera records the picture and sound to tape for approximately 6 seconds. The exposure is automatically adjusted. Y our still photos can be transferred to a PC for image enhancement and printout. ELURA2: Record still phot[...]

50 E Using the Full Range of Features • If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus ( 125), the camera may not be able to focus, and F may continue to flash white in the display . Adjust the focus manually with the SELECT dial. • If you are using manual focus ( 72), the F mark starts as a continous green mark. Focus with the SELECT dial. 2. Pres[...]

51 E Using the Full Range of Features -For ELURA2 - The Floppy Disk Still Image Recorder FR-100 captures images taken with the camera, compressing them in JPEG format and recording them as still images onto a floppy disk. 1. Connect the power sour ces for the camera and the FR-100. 2. T urn the camera’ s POWER dial to VCR, and connect the camera [...]

52 E Using the Full Range of Features Searching and Reviewing While Recording When the camera 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 recorded properly and then go on to shoot the next scene,[...]

53 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the V arious Recording Programs P The camera provides you with a choice of 7 recording programs. They use different combinations of camera settings in order to adjust the exposure and other functions to match the recording situation. • For simple point-and-shoot operation, select the Easy Recording prog[...]

54 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode. 2. Press the SELECT dial in to display the program menu. 3. T urn the SELECT dial to move the arr ow up or down the display . 4. Press the SELECT dial in to select the desired program. • The program will appear in the display . 5. Press the start/stop butt[...]

55 E Using the Full Range of Features Portrait Use this program outdoors to make subjects stand out from a softened foreground and background. It works well for still-lifes and close-ups. The ef fect is most noticeable when the zoom position is between the middle range and the telephoto end. Focus manually for maximum accuracy , and be careful when[...]

56 E Using the Full Range of Features Use this program in places where the background is so bright that the subject appears underexposed in the display — a sunny beach or ski resort, for example. Y ou may notice some shudder when recording moving subjects. Sand & Snow Spotlight This program is designed for recording spotlit scenes, such as on[...]

57 E Using the Full Range of Features Using Digital Effects • The types of digital effects you are able to use depends on the setting of the POWER dial and the recording program. Use the camera’ s digital effects for more interesting productions. (ELURA2 MC only: See p.106 for CARD MIX) • Faders: Start or end scenes on a tape with a fade to o[...]

58 E Using the Full Range of Features • When you do not want to use digital effects, set D.E.SELECT to OFF through the menu. • The camera remembers your chosen digital effect setting until you change it. • Digital effects can be selected but not operated on a blank blue screen (appears in VCR mode). The display continues to flash. • Digital[...]

59 E Using the Full Range of Features Fade T rigger (F ADE-T) Wipe (WIPE) When you start recording, the picture begins as a thin vertical line in the center of the screen which gradually expands sideways until it fills the whole of the screen. When you end a scene, the image is wiped from both sides of the screen. When you start recording, the scen[...]

60 E Using the Full Range of Features Black and White (BLK & WHT) Makes the image black and white. Adds a paint-like effect, called solarization, to the image. Art (ART) Sepia (SEPIA) Mosaic (MOSAIC) Makes a monochrome image with a brownish tint. Blurs the image by enlarging the size of some pixels. ● Effects 3_ELURA2_E(33-79) 7/25/00 17:09 P[...]

61 E Using the Full Range of Features Digital effects can be set with the controls on the body of the camera or the wireless controller . Pressing the ▲ / ▼ buttons on the wireless controller correspond to turning the SELECT dial up and down, and pressing the SET button corresponds to pressing the SELECT dial in. P ON/ OFF D.EFFECTS SET D .EFFE[...]

62 E Using the Full Range of Features Sound records/plays back normally . When operating effects in MOVIE, P .SCAN or CARD REC mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q . 1. Open the menu and select D.EFFECTS. 2. Select D.E.SELECT . 3. Select EFFECT . • Y ou return to the D.EFFECTS submenu. 4. Select EFFECT again (the name of the pr evious[...]

63 E Using the Full Range of Features Operating the multi-image screen When operating the multi-image screen in MOVIE, P .SCAN or CARD REC mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q . In VCR mode, you can only operate the multi-image screen in the following playback modes: When M.S.SPEED is set to MANUAL: Still picture playback, slow forward/[...]

64 E Using the Full Range of Features 8. Close the menu. • The digital effects menu disappears. • MUL TI-S flashes in the display . 9. Push the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button. • Manual: As you press the ON/OFF button, scenes will be captured one after another the indicated number of times. If you push and hold the ON/OFF button for more than a secon[...]

65 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. • For details on adding new sound, see p. 88. • For details of playing back a tape that has [...]

66 E Using the Full Range of Features T o turn it off, open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select WIND SCREEN, set it to OFF and close the menu. •W S | is shown in the display when you turn the wind screen off. • When the wind screen is on, some low sounds are cut out along with the sound of the wind. • The wind screen can be used for [...]

67 E Using the Full Range of Features This is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recording movies or still photographs. 1. Press the self-timer button on the body of the camera or the SELF TIMER button on the wireless contr oller . • SELF-T appears in the display . • T o have the subject monitor recording, rotate the L[...]

68 E Using the Full Range of Features • If you have the beep turned on, it sounds each time the tally lamp flashes before recording. • T o cancel the self-timer before the countdown has begun, press the SELF TIMER button. • T o cancel the self-timer once the countdown has begun, press the SELF TIMER button, start/stop if you’re shooting mov[...]

69 E Using the Full Range of Features Adjusting Exposure Manually T o make the recorded image brighter , turn the SELECT dial upwards (to a maximum of +1 1). This may be necessary if the background is very bright, or if the subject is lit from behind. T o make the recorded image darker , turn the SELECT dial downwards (to a minimum of –1 1). This[...]

70 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Make sure the camera is set to the Q (pr ogram AE) mode. 2. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP . 3. Select SHUTTER. 4. Press the SELECT dial in to select the desired shutter speed. 5. Close the menu. • The camera returns to the auto shutter setting when you slide the program selector to [ (Easy Recording)[...]

71 E Using the Full Range of Features Concerning shooting in fluorescent lighting When the camera is set to [ (Easy Recording) or the Auto recording program, it automatically detects the flicker of fluorescent lighting and adjusts the shutter speed to compensate. However , if the brightness of the LCD or viewfinder display starts to flicker , make [...]

72 E Using the Full Range of Features FOCUS/ D A T A CODE Manual focus Use the SELECT dial to set the focus. • T urn the SELECT dial downward to move the focus farther away . • T urn the SELECT dial upwards to bring the focus nearer . • Y ou cannot adjust the focus without the e mark before M.FOCUS in the display . Push the FOCUS button so th[...]

73 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the White Balance 1. Make sure the camera is set to the Q (pr ogram 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 SELECT dial in to choose the setting. • T / U appears in the display when you set the white balance to[...]

74 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 • T urn the digital zoom of[...]

75 E Using the Full Range of Features D ATA CODE MENU FOCUS/ D A T A CODE During VCR mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden while the camera is in play , slow or still mode. Camera data may be displayed as “– – –” during fast forward, rewind, reverse playback, forward and reverse × 2 playback. Press the DA T A CODE button while t[...]

76 E Using the Full Range of Features Y ou can also choose to display camera data (shutter speed and exposure settings) in cassette data codes. 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 ( 34) Setting t[...]

77 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[...]

78 E Using the Full Range of Features Searching the T ape (Photo Search/Date Search) This allows you to move quickly through still pictures 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 [...]

79 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 contr oller during playback at a point you want to return to later . • The time code is replaced by a tape counter that is[...]

80 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[...]

81 E Editing REW PLA Y FF REC PA U S E SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP A/V INSERT P A USE REMOTE SLOW + / – / × 2 REC P A USE (LINE-IN) ON/ OFF D.EFFECTS REC SEARCH 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[...]

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

83 E Editing OUTPUT VIDEO S(S1)-VIDEO AUDIO L R S REC P A USE ON/ OFF D.EFFECTS REC SEARCH (LINE-IN) Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-in) Y ou can record a TV program or a video played on your VCR or analog camcorder (for digital camcorders, see p. 81) onto a tape in the ELURA2/ELURA2 MC, if the TV or other device has audio[...]

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

85 E Editing Recording Over Existing Scenes (A/V Insert Editing) OUTPUT VIDEO S(S1)-VIDEO AUDIO L R S Y ou can insert new scenes from your VCR or other camcorder onto your pre- recorded tape using the ELURA2/ELURA2 MC’ s analog line-in or DV in terminals. Original video and audio will be replaced with the new video and audio. REW PLA Y FF SEARCH [...]

86 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 camera: When using the ELURA2/ELURA2 MC’ s A/V insert function, only record to tapes recorded in SP mode with continuously recorded time codes. If there are non-recorded portions or[...]

87 E Editing 1. On the VCR, locate a point 3 seconds before the scene to be inserted. Set the VCR to playback pause mode. 2. On the camera, pr ess PLA Y and locate the r ecording start point. Set the camera to playback pause mode. • Y ou can use the playback buttons on the body of the camera or the special playback functions on the wireless contr[...]

88 E Editing Audio Dubbing OUTPUT AUDIO L R MIC Y ou can add sound to the original sound on a prerecorded 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 camera in SP mode with 12 bit sound. If the[...]

89 E Editing 1. Open the menu, select AUDIO DUB. 2. Select AUDIO IN or MIC. IN and close the menu. 3. 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 camera or the special playback functions on the wireless controller in the same way as in playback mode.[...]

90 E Editing 4. Press AUDIO DUB. • AUDIO DUB. and appear on the display . 5. Press the P AUSE button (and start play on the other audio device if AUDIO IN). • Audio dubbing starts. • If MIC. IN, direct your voice into the microphone. • changes to . 6. When you get to the point where you want to stop dubbing, pr ess the STOP button (and then[...]

91 E Editing Setting the Audio Mix AUDIO MONITOR MIX BALANCE ST -1 ST -2 O FF POWER VCR P .SCAN M O V IE 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[...]

92 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. Selecting[...]

93 E Using the MultiMediaCard (ELURA2 MC only) The MultiMediaCard (MMC), a type of Memory Card, stores and manages still images taken by the camera. Y ou can do the following with the MultiMediaCard: • Record still images ( 97) • V iew still images 3 ways: Single ( 101), Slide show ( 102), Index ( 102) • Select the quality of images recorded [...]

Selecting the recording image quality Select the quality of a still image to be recorded. QUALITY•••••FINE CARD SET UP ( 34) Make sure the POWER dial lock lever is switched to the 2 2 2 2 position. Open the menu and select CARD SET UP . Then select QUALITY , set it to ST ANDARD and close the menu. CARD REC VCR 94 E Using the MultiMediaCar[...]

95 E Using the MultiMediaCard (ELURA2 MC only) FINE Approx. 124 KB ...save high quality images, print out, etc. Approx. 60 images Image quality Necessary memory per image Use when you want to... Number of images per 8MB MMC* ST ANDARD Approx. 70 KB Approx. 105 images * These figures are approximate. The actual number you will be able to record vari[...]

96 E Using the MultiMediaCard (ELURA2 MC only) File numbers 1 CONTINUOUS Numbering is continuous between cards, so that the first file number assigned on a new MultiMediaCard is 1 more than the last file number assigned on the previous MultiMediaCard. When the file numbers are set to CONTINUOUS, each image taken is assigned a different number , avo[...]

97 E Using the MultiMediaCard (ELURA2 MC only) Recording Still Images to a MultiMediaCard -ELURA2 MC only- 3 PHO TO 2 1 O F F P O W E R V C R P .SCAN M O V IE C A R D R E C CARD PLA Y 4 PH O TO T ake still images to a MultiMediaCard. Y ou can also record onto a MultiMediaCard images from a tape in the camera, or images input through the DV in termi[...]

98 E Using the MultiMediaCard (ELURA2 MC only) • T o use the self-timer , press the button before step 3, and then press the PHOTO button fully down. For full details of how to use the self-timer , refer to p. 67. • The wireless controller ’ s PHOTO button has no half-way setting. Press the button fully and the camera immediately takes the im[...]

99 E Using the MultiMediaCard (ELURA2 MC only) Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image -ELURA2 MC only- 2 PH OTO ON/ OFF D.EFFECTS SLIDE SHOW REC SEARCH CARD 3 PH O TO Record an image from a cassette onto a MultiMediaCard. T o automatically record multiple still images from a cassette to a MultiMedia Card, refer to “Copying Still Imag[...]

100 E Using the MultiMediaCard (ELURA2 MC only) Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image -ELURA2 MC only- PH O TO PHO TO OFF P O W E R V C R P .S C A N MOVIE CARD REC CARD PLA Y 1. Connect the camera to the other digital device. • Connect the Canon CV -150F DV cable (optional) with the sides of the plugs marked with the arrows facing as [...]

101 E Using the MultiMediaCard (ELURA2 MC only) Viewing Still Images -ELURA2 MC only- O F F P O W E R V C R P .SCAN M O V IE CARD REC CARD PLA Y ON/ OFF D.EFFECTS SLIDE SHOW REC SEARCH CARD CARD SLIDE SHOW Play back and view still images recorded on a MultiMediaCard. (For details on connecting to a TV , see “Connections for Playback on a TV Scree[...]

102 E Using the MultiMediaCard (ELURA2 MC only) 2 2 Slide Show With an image in the display , press the SLIDE SHOW button. • The images play back one after the other for 5 seconds each. 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. • The slide show stops with[...]

103 E Using the MultiMediaCard (ELURA2 MC only) Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect) -ELURA2 MC only- ON/ OFF D.EFFECTS SLIDE SHOW REC SEARCH CARD SLIDE SHOW CARD Select important images and protect them from accidental erasure. If a MultiMediaCard is formatted, however , all images, including protected images, will be permanently erased ( 1 12)[...]

104 E Using the MultiMediaCard (ELURA2 MC only) Erasing Still Images -ELURA2 MC only- ON/ OFF D.EFFECTS SLIDE SHOW REC SEARCH CARD SLIDE SHOW CARD Erase images singly or all at once. • Y ou cannot erase protected images. Cancel image protection ( 103) first in order to erase an image. • Erase images with caution. Once an image has been erased i[...]

105 E Using the MultiMediaCard (ELURA2 MC only) 4. Select ALL. • ERASE ALL IMAGES? [EXCEPT FOR IMAGES] NO YES appears in the display . 5. Select YES. • All images except the protected ones are erased. • If you select NO, you return to step 3. 6. Close the menu. T o erase all images on the MultiMediaCard at once 5_ELURA2_E(93-115) 7/25/00 17:2[...]

106 E Using the MultiMediaCard (ELURA2 MC only) CARD MIX hhhii i MOVIE P .SCAN PHOTO VCR CARD REC CARD PLA Y Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette (Card Mix) -ELURA2 MC only- Liven up your productions by superimposing one image on top of the other . Combine 2 still images or a still image and a moving image. Choose a still image from th[...]

107 E Using the MultiMediaCard (ELURA2 MC only) CAM. CHROMA (Camera chroma key) - 2 pre-recorded sample images Superimpose the currently recording image on top of a still image, which becomes its background. Shoot the subject of the currently recording image against a blue background, such as a blue curtain. The original still image will appear in [...]

108 E Using the MultiMediaCard (ELURA2 MC only) 5. Press the CARD +/– buttons to select the still image to be combined. • Y our currently recording image is combined with the pre-recorded still image. 6. Select MIX TYPE. • CARD CHROMA, CARD LUMI., CAM. CHROMA settings appear . 7. Select the desired setting. 8. Select MIX LEVEL. 9. Adjust the [...]

109 E Using the MultiMediaCard (ELURA2 MC only) Copying Still Images from a Cassette -ELURA2 MC only- ON/ OFF D.EFFECTS SLIDE SHOW REC SEARCH CARD Copies multiple still images from a tape to the MultiMediaCard, using the Photo Search function. • The still images' data codes will reflect the date and time the copies are made. Make sure a Mult[...]

110 E Using the MultiMediaCard (ELURA2 MC only) Copying MMC Still Images to a Cassette -ELURA2 MC only- ON/ OFF D.EFFECTS SLIDE SHOW REC SEARCH CARD Make sure a MultiMediaCard that has images recorded on it and a cassette that has enough recordable space have been inserted into the camera. 1. Locate the point on the cassette where you want to start[...]

111 E Using the MultiMediaCard (ELURA2 MC only) Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark) -ELURA2 MC only- An image on a MultiMediaCard must be marked before it can be printed. The camera supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format. Images can be automatically printed on a DPOF-supporting Canon printer . Up to 50 images per Mu[...]

112 E Using the MultiMediaCard (ELURA2 MC only) Formatting a MultiMediaCard -ELURA2 MC only- Format new MultiMediaCards, if you get the message CARD ERROR, or to permanently and quickly erase all the images on a MultiMediaCard, including protected images (this includes the pre-recorded card mix sample images). The MultiMediaCard supplied with this [...]

113 E Using the MultiMediaCard (ELURA2 MC only) Other Information and Precautions The camera formats MultiMediaCards in DCF (Design Rule of Camera File System). Images recorded on a MultiMediaCard with this camera can be transferred to a PC with the use of the following products: PC Card Adapter: Holds a MultiMediaCard then inserts into the PC card[...]

114 E Using the MultiMediaCard (ELURA2 MC only) • Moving a MultiMediaCard rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation to form on it, leading to malfunctions. A void this problem by placing the MultiMediaCard in a plastic bag and letting it slowly adjust to temperature changes before removing it from the bag. If condensation s[...]

Card luminance key Camera chroma key 115 E Using the MultiMediaCard (ELURA2 MC only) MultiMediaCard Specifications Capacity 8 MB Interface MultiMediaCard standard Operating temperature range 0°C – 40°C (32°F– 140°F) Dimensions 32 × 24 × 1.4 mm W eight 1.5 g W eight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to c[...]

116 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.) When not using the viewfinder , return it to its retracted position. Preparing the Camera • T urn the POWER dial to MOVIE mode. Extend the viewfinder straight out, then adjust the vie[...]

117 E Additional Information Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times Battery pack BP-406 BP-422 (optional) T ime needed for 1 hr . 10 min. 1 hr . 50 min. full recharge Maximum Using the viewfinder: 55 min. 3 hr . 20 min. recording time Using the LCD screen: 45 min. 2 hr . 45 min. • These times vary — the safest policy is alway[...]

118 E Additional Information T aking care of the battery pack Always attach the terminal cover . • Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals, as this can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. Attach the terminal cover whenever the battery pack is not being used. Keep the terminals clean. • Make sure no foreign objects g[...]

119 E Additional Information DANGER! T reat the battery pack with car e. • 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 [...]

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

121 E Additional Information V iewfinder • Clean the viewfinder screen using a cotton swab. First, pull the viewfinder out until it stops. Then, press and hold the finder release button with a sharp object and pull the viewfinder all the way out. T o reattach the viewfinder , first position the base horizontally and align it with the viewfinder ?[...]

122 E Additional Information Power sources • Y ou can use the compact power adapter to operate your camera 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 can always play back you[...]

123 E Additional Information Condensation Condensation may form on the camera when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place. Using the camera while condensation is present can damage both the tape and the camera. Condensation may become a problem: When the camera is taken from an air- conditioned room to a warm, humid place Protecting the came[...]

124 E Additional Information T roubleshooting Cause and/or what to do about it • The POWER dial is not set to the appropriate mode ( 16, 24). • The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention ( 14-15). • The cassette has reached the end. • The power source is not properly connected, or the battery pack is exhausted or not proper[...]

125 E Additional Information • Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will often get better results using manual focus ( 72). Focus on something which is about the same distance away , lock the focus, and then point the camera at your original, hard-to-focus subject. Horizontal stripes Many subjects at different di[...]

126 E Additional Information • The video heads need cleaning ( 121). • The video heads need cleaning ( 121). • The TV/VIDEO selector on the TV isn’t set to VIDEO ( 28). • The speaker has been turned off with the SELECT dial ( 27). • Headphones are being used. ? The playback picture is r ough (with mosaic-like noise). ? There’ s no pic[...]

127 E Additional Information Miscellaneous Cause and/or what to do about it • The remote sensor mode is set to OFF B in the menu ( 43). • The remote sensor modes of the wireless controller and the camera itself are different ( 43). • The batteries are dead or not inserted. • Check the screen displays ( 132). • External interference may ca[...]

128 E Additional Information The ELURA2/ELURA2 MC System Diagram (A vailability differs from area to area) VL-10Li Battery Video Light BP-900 Series Lithium-ion Battery Pack CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder BP-900 Series Lithium-ion Battery Pack WL-D75/WL-D76 Wireless Controller MiniDV Video Cassette MMC-8M MultiMediaCard* MultiMediaCard Reader* [...]

129 E Additional Information Optional Accessories Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. Y ou can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center . BP-400 Series Battery Packs Extra batteries for use with the ELURA2/ELURA2 MC. BP-422 BP-406 C[...]

130 E Additional Information SA-1 Adapter Bracket Attaches a video light or microphone securely to the camera. 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[...]

131 E Additional Information This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. C A N O N G E N U I N E V I D E O A C C E S S O R Y Provided accessories: WL-D76 W ireless Controller D83-0572-000 WL-D75 W ireless Controller D83-0562-000 CA-[...]

132 E Additional Information Screen Displays T o display the date and time, press the DA T A CODE button. See also p. 75. 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[...]

133 E Additional Information Fast forward ( 24) Rewind ( 24) Fast forward playback ( 25) Rewind playback ( 25) Frame advance playback ( 26) Frame reverse playback ( 26) Playback pause (forward and reverse) ( 25) Slow playback (forward and reverse) ( 26) × 2 playback (forward and reverse) ( 26) × 1 playback (forward and reverse) ( 26) Photo Search[...]

134 E Additional Information Audio mode ( 65) Data code ( 75) Photo mode ( 49) Progressive scan mode ( 48) • Setting the AF/AE. F mark flashes white • AF/AE locked. F mark lights up green • T imer Recording programs ( 53). Manual exposure display ( 69): Exposure locked Brighter than standard exposure level Darker than standard exposure level [...]

135 E Additional Information AUDIO IN MIC.IN DV IN Audio/visual insert (8 5 Audio dubbing ( 88) Audio input ( 88) Microphone input ( 88) DV input ( 81, 100) Condensation warning ( 123) ST–1 ST–2 A/V INSERT AUDIO DUB. No MultiMediaCard is inserted ( 94). Image quality ( 94): Standard Fine Folder number-File number ( 96). Slide show in progress( [...]

136 E Additional Information Recording reminder When you start recording, the camera counts from 0SEC to 10SEC. Shots which are shorter than ten seconds may be difficult to edit later . On the other hand, if you are not planning to edit the recording, remember that a shot which does not contain action should generally last no longer than 10 seconds[...]

137 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 camera has displayed the caution. Refer to p. 82 Refer to p. 82 Appears when you try to do audio dubbing or A/V insert on a tape recorded in LP mode( 85, 88). Appears when you try to do [...]

138 E Additional Information Appears when the video heads are badly contaminated ( 121). An error has occurred with the MultiMediaCard. The camera can not record or play back. A temporary card error is also possible. If CARD ERROR disappears after 4 seconds and flashes red, format the MultiMediaCard. If flashes green, playback is possible. There is[...]

139 E Additional Information Specifications ELURA2/ELURA2 MC Power Supply (rated): 7.4 V DC Power Consumption (while r ecording with the AF turned on): 4.4 W (Using viewfinder), 5.4 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 (Cons[...]

140 E Additional Information Index 16:9, 18 Å Abroad, Using the Camera, 122 Accessories, 6, 129 Adapter , AC, 11, 13 AE Programs, 53 Analog line-in, 83 Art, 60 Audio Dubbing, 88 Audio Mix, 91 Audio Mode, 65 Audio Output, 92 Audio Recording and Playback, 27, 65 Audio/V ideo T erminal, 30 Auto, 55 Autofocus, 72 A/V Insert, 85 ı Backup Battery , 1 1[...]

141 E Additional Information Ò LANC, 80 LCD Screen, 21 Lens Cap, 1 16 Loading Cassettes, 14 Lock lever , 9, 19 Low Light, 56 LP Mode, 18 ˜ Maintenance, 120 Making Better V ideos, 31 Manual Exposure Control, 69 Manual Focus, 72 Menus, 34 Microphone, 65, 88 Monitor Recording, 23 Mosaic, 59, 60 Mosaic Fade, 59 Multi-Image Screen, 63 MultiMediaCard I[...]

142 E Additional Information T ips for Making Better V ideos, 31 T ripod, 31 T roubleshooting, 124 TV , 28, 132 Ë Using the Camera Abroad, 122 Using the Menus, 34 ◊ VCR, 28 V ideocassettes, 14 V ideo Heads, 121 V ideo ID-1 system, 29 V iewfinder, 1 16, 121 V iewing Still Images*, 101 „ White Balance, 73 W ide-angle, 20 W idescreen TV , 18 W in[...]

143 E Additional Information * ELURA2 MC only Menu at a Glance Use the list below to quickly navigate the camera’ s menu. Functions are listed alphabetically . 16:9 effect 6-sec. Date Audio dub Audio mode Beep Brightness Card mix* Copy- card to cassette* Copy- cassette to card* Data code Date/time display Date/time select Date/time set Digital ef[...]

144 E Additional Information Image stabilizer Index* Multi-image screen speed Multi-image screen split Mirror mode Mix type* Mix level* Output channel Print mark* Protect* Quality* Record mode Remote sensor code Shutter speed Shutter sound* T ally lamp T ime zone/DST TV screen White balance W ind screen Zoom CAM.SET UP CARD OPER. D.EFFECTS → D.E.[...]

145 E Additional Information U.S.A. CANON ® ELURA2/ELURA2 MC 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 ELURA2/ELURA2 MC Digital V ideo Camcorder (“DV Camcorder”) purchased and used in the United States. Each Canon DV Camcorder , when de[...]

146 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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