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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 , ELURA10/ELURA20 MC systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Introduction 3 E IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ELURA10A/ELURA20 MC A and all its accessories. 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
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.
Important Usage Instructions ....................2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................3 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............6 Introducing the ELURA10/ELURA20 MC ....................7 Finding Y our W ay Around the ELURA10/ELURA20 MC .
Introduction 6 E Thank you for Choosing a Canon Y our camcorder is supplied with the following accessories: T wo AA batteries 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.
Introduction 7 E Stabilizes your recordings even in long telephoto shots. Introducing the ELURA10/ELURA20 MC Using a DV cable, connect the ELURA10/ELURA20 MC to a PC equipped with a DV terminal and transfer your original images to your PC.
8 E Mastering the Basics Finding Y our W ay Around the ELURA10/ELURA20 MC (LINE-IN) CARD REC SEARCH D.EFFECTS MIX/SLIDE SHOW INDEX SCREEN REC P AUSE ON/ OFF MENU button (p. 36) D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button (p. 61) Start/stop button (p. 17) EXP button (p. 69) FOCUS/DATA CODE button (p.
Easy Recording (p. 53) Program AE (p. 53) P OFF P O W E R VC R P .SCAN M O V IE O FF PO WE R VC R P .SCAN MOVIE CARD REC C AR D P L A Y ELURA10 ELURA20 MC ELURA10 : VCR, OFF, MOVIE : VCR, OFF, MOVIE, P.SCAN ELURA20 MC : CARD PLAY, VCR, OFF, MOVIE : CARD PLAY, VCR, OFF, MOVIE, P.
10 E Mastering the Basics REW PLAY FF ST ART /STOP PHOTO SELF TIMER MENU TV SCREEN DATA CODE – CARD + AUDIO MONITOR REC P AUSE 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.
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.
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.
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”.
14 E Mastering the Basics Loading a Cassette 1. Make sure that you have attached a power sour ce. 2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT 5 switch upwards to release 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 .
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.
16 E Mastering the Basics Basic Recording Have you completed the following steps? • Attached a power source ( 1 1). • Removed the lens cap ( 121). • Chosen the display: viewfinder ( 121) or LCD .
17 E Mastering the Basics 3. Slide the pr ogram 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.
18 E Mastering the Basics REC MODE••••SP VCR SET UP ( 35) About all 3 extended recording modes • When recording and playing back tapes in one of the extended recording modes, the nature of the tape and usage conditions may affect recording, mosaic-like noise may appear in the image and the sound may be distorted during playback.
19 E Mastering the Basics 16:9 (Widescreen TV recording) Produces images in the 16:9 format for playback on widescreen TVs. 16:9••••••••OFF CAM.SET UP ( 35) MO VIE P .SCAN About SP and LP modes • The image quality of recordings done in SP or LP modes will be lower than that of those done in SP or LP modes.
20 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 whe.
21 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 × ).
22 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.
23 E Mastering the Basics • A void touching the LCD screen when moving the LCD panel. • Do not hold the camera by the LCD panel, the viewfinder or the battery pack.
24 E Mastering the Basics REC REC PAUSE EJECT NO CARD <<<< CARD ACCESS • These and all other indicators appear normally in the viewfinder .
25 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 ( 28). • When you play back a tape, you can also close the LCD panel with its screen side facing up.
26 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.
27 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.
28 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 bar appears in the display to indicate the current volume. It disappears in 4 seconds.
29 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.
30 E Mastering the Basics • Attach the DU-300 Docking Unit in order to use the S-video terminal ( 29). • 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).
31 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.
32 E Mastering the Basics T ips 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.
33 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.
34 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 ELURA10/ELURA20 MC’ s image stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings even at high magnification.
35 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 ( 37) VCR MENU VCR menu ( 38) C.REC MENU Card record menu ( 40) (ELURA20 MC only) C.
36 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.
37 E Using the Full Range of Features CAM.MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE D.EFFECTS CARD MIX CAM.SET UP VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 1 3 5 2 4 6 7 D.EFFECTS SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE D.E.SELECT•• FADER•••••••––– EFFECT••••••––– M.
38 E Using the Full Range of Features 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.
39 E Using the Full Range of Features D.EFFECTS SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE D.E.SELECT•• FADER•••••••––– EFFECT••••••––– M.
40 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.
41 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.
42 E Using the Full Range of Features 1 -1 Card operations submenu (when playing back a single image) q Copy from card to cassette . 1 16 w Erase all print marks ........... 109 e Image erase ......................... 1 10 r Format ...................
43 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).
44 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.
45 E Using the Full Range of Features If your wireless contr oller 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 .
46 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the Date and T ime 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.
47 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.
48 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 .
49 E Using the Full Range of Features Recording in Progressive Scan Mode (Digital Motor Drive) 2 3 1 OFF PO W ER VCR P. S C A N MOVIE In Progressive Scan Mode, the ELURA10/ELURA20 MC’ s Digital Motor Drive records 30 full frame images per second, continuously , for superior quality frames.
50 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 several seconds.
51 E Using the Full Range of Features • If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus ( 130), the camera 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 SELECT dial.
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.
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.
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 pr ogram 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 desir ed program.
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.
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.
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 ef fects for more interesting productions.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
68 E Using the Full Range of Features • If you’re in MOVIE or P .SCAN mode, the camcorder returns to record pause mode after recording to a tape. ELURA20 MC only: If you’re in CARD REC mode, the currently recording image appears after recording to a memory card.
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.
70 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Make sure the camera is set to the Q (program AE) mode. 2. Press the SELECT dial in and choose AUT O from the pr ogram menu. 3. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP . 4. Select SHUTTER. 5. Press the SELECT dial in to select the desir ed shutter speed.
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.
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.
73 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the White Balance 1. Make sur e the camera 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 SELECT dial in to choose the setting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 MEMOR Y button on the wireless contr oller during playback at a point you want to r eturn to later .
80 E Editing Editing to a VCR 1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly befor e the section you want to copy . 2. Start to play it back while you monitor the picture on the TV . 3. Start recording on the VCR as soon as the section you want to copy appears on the scr een.
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 AUSE (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 .
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.
83 E Editing OUTPUT VIDEO S(S1)-VIDEO AUDIO L R S REC P AUSE ON/ OFF D.EFFECTS REC SEARCH (LINE-IN) 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.
84 E Editing 1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly befor e 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.
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 ELURA10/ELURA20 MC’ s analog line-in or DV in terminals.
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 ELURA10/ELURA20 MC’ s A/V insert function, only record to tapes recorded in SP mode with continuously recorded time codes.
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 recording start point.
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.
89 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. 4. Locate the point wher e you want to start audio dubbing, then press the P AUSE button.
90 E Editing 5. Press AUDIO DUB. • AUDIO DUB. and appear on the display . 6. 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 .
91 E Editing Setting the Audio Mix A UDIO MONITOR MIX BALANCE ST -1 ST -2 OFF POWER VCR P .SCAN M O VIE 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.
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 r ecorded with multiple-channel audio. 2. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select OUTPUT CH, set it to the desir ed setting and close the menu.
93 E Editing By using a DV cable and connecting the camcorder to a PC equipped with a DV terminal conforming to IEEE 1394/DV compatible capture board, you can transfer images taken with the camcorder to your PC. • While connected, it is recommended that you power your camcorder from a household power socket using the power adapter .
94 E Using a Memory Card (ELURA20 MC only) The camera can take, store and manage still images on 2 types of memory cards: the SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card (supplied with the camera) or a MultiMediaCard (commercially available). The SD Memory Card has the protect switch to protect your recording from accidental erasure.
95 E Using a Memory Card (ELURA20 MC only) Selecting the recording image quality Select the quality of a still image to be recorded. QUALITY•••••FINE CARD SET UP ( 35) Make sure the POWER dial lock lever is switched to the 2 2 2 position. Open the menu and select CARD SET UP .
96 E Using a Memory Card (ELURA20 MC only) FINE Approx. 124 KB ...save high quality images, print out, etc. Approx. 50 images Image quality Necessary memory per image Use when you want to... Number of images per 8MB SD Memory Card* ST ANDARD Approx. 70 KB Approx.
97 E Using a Memory Card (ELURA20 MC only) File numbers 1 CONTINUOUS Numbering is continuous between cards, so that the first file number assigned on a new memory card is 1 more than the last file number assigned on the previous memory card.
98 E Using a Memory Card (ELURA20 MC only) Recording Still Images to a Memory Card -ELURA20 MC only- 3 P HOTO 2 1 O FF P OW ER VC R P. S C A N M O V IE CA RD R E C C A R D P L AY 4 PHO TO T ake still images to a memory card. Y ou can also record onto a memory card images from a tape in the camera, or images input through the DV in terminal.
99 E Using a Memory Card (ELURA20 MC only) >>>> 50 FINE 640 × 480 Image quality ( 95) Backup battery ( 124) Remaining battery power ( 122) Number of images that can still be recorded on the memory card ( 96) The indicators that appear in the display when r ecording to a memory card: 4.
100 E Using a Memory Card (ELURA20 MC only) Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image -ELURA20 MC only- 2 PHOTO CARD REC SEARCH D.EFFECTS MIX/SLIDE SHOW INEX SCREEN ON/ OFF 3 PHOTO Record an image from a cassette onto a memory card.
101 E Using a Memory Card (ELURA20 MC only) Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image -ELURA20 MC only- P H O TO P H O TO OFF PO W ER VC R P. S C AN M O V I E CARD REC C A R D P L AY 1.
102 E Using a Memory Card (ELURA20 MC only) V iewing Still Images -ELURA20 MC only- O F F P O W E R V CR P. S C A N M O VIE C A R D R E C CARD PLA Y CARD SLIDE SHOW CARD REC SEARCH D.EFFECTS MIX/SLIDE SHOW INEX SCREEN ON/ OFF Play back and view still images recorded on a memory card.
103 E Using a Memory Card (ELURA20 MC only) 2 Card Jump Function Y ou can jump from the current image to the desired image of unadjacent image number without displaying the images one by one.
104 E Using a Memory Card (ELURA20 MC only) Immediately after you have recorded a still image to a memory card, you can check the image without switching the operation mode by the POWER dial.
105 E Using a Memory Card (ELURA20 MC only) CARD PHOTO REVIEW 1. During/after r ecoding a still image, press the CARD - button to open the CARD PHOT O REVIEW menu. • If you press the button after recording a still image, the last image recorded appears in the display .
106 E Using a Memory Card (ELURA20 MC only) 1. With an image in the display , pr ess the SELECT dial in to open the FILE OPER. menu. • PROTECT , PRINT MARK , and IMAGE ERASE settings appear . • If you select | RETURN, the menu disappears from the display .
107 E Using a Memory Card (ELURA20 MC only) Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect) CARD CARD This section describes how to protect the still image from the Card Operation submenu when displaying an index screen in CARD PLA Y mode (including the way to cancel the setting).
108 E Using a Memory Card (ELURA20 MC only) 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 mode (including the way to cancel the setting). – When displaying an index screen, you can mark the image for printing.
109 E Using a Memory Card (ELURA20 MC only) CARD PLA Y Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it has been inserted into the camera. 1. With an 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 .
110 E Using a Memory Card (ELURA20 MC only) Erasing Still Images SLIDE SHOW CARD CARD This section describes how to erase the still image from the Card Operation submenu when playing back a single image in CARD PLA Y mode. (SINGLE or ALL) Y ou can also erase a still image through CARD PHOTO REVIEW ( 105) or File Operation menu ( 106).
111 E Using a Memory Card (ELURA20 MC only) 1. Open the menu and select CARD OPER. 2. Select IMAGE ERASE. • CANCEL, SINGLE and ALL settings appear . • T o cancel erasing, select CANCEL and close the menu. 3. Select ALL. • ERASE ALL IMAGES? [EXCEPT FOR IMAGES] NO YES appears in the display .
112 E Using a Memory Card (ELURA20 MC only) CARD MIX hhhi ii MOVIE P .SCAN PHOT O VCR CARD REC CARD PLA Y Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette (Card Mix) -ELURA20 MC only- Liven up your productions by superimposing one image on top of the other .
113 E Using a Memory Card (ELURA20 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.
114 E Using a Memory Card (ELURA20 MC only) 4. Select the desired setting. • Y our currently recording image is combined with the pre-recorded still image. 5. Select MIX LEVEL. 6. Adjust the mix level. • T urning the SELECT dial upwards adjusts to the right and turning downwards adjusts to the left.
115 E Using a Memory Card (ELURA20 MC only) Copying Still Images from a Cassette -ELURA20 MC only- MIX/SLIDE SHOW INEX SCREEN 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.
116 E Using a Memory Card (ELURA20 MC only) Copying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette -ELURA20 MC only- MIX/SLIDE SHOW INEX SCREEN Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it and a cassette that has enough recordable space have been inserted into the camera.
117 E Using a Memory Card (ELURA20 MC only) Formatting a Memory Card -ELURA20 MC only- Format new memory cards, if you get the message CARD ERROR, or to permanently and quickly erase all the images on a memory card, including protected images (this includes the pre-recorded card mix sample images).
118 E Using a Memory Card (ELURA20 MC only) Other Information and Precautions The camera formats memory cards in DCF (Design rule for Camera File system).
119 E Using a Memory Card (ELURA20 MC only) • Do not get memory cards wet. • Do not remove the memory card’ s label or af fix other labels. Af fix labels to the memory card’ s case. • Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high temperature or high humidity .
120 E Using a Memory Card (ELURA20 MC only) Card luminance key Camera chroma key SD Memory Card Specifications Capacity 8 MB Interface SD Memory Card standard Operating temperature range 0°C – 40°C (32°F– 140°F) Dimensions 32 × 24 × 2.1 mm W eight 2 g W eight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted.
121 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.
122 E Additional Information Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times Battery pack BP-406 BP-412 BP-422 (optional) (optional) T ime needed for 1 hr . 10 min. 2 hr . 1 hr . 50 min. full recharge Maximum Using the viewfinder: 55 min. 1 hr .
123 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.
124 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.
125 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.
126 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.
127 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.
128 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.
129 E Additional Information T roubleshooting Cause and/or what to do about it • The POWER dial is not set to the appropriate mode ( 16, 25). • The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention ( 14-15). • The cassette has reached the end.
130 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.
131 E Additional Information • The video heads need cleaning ( 126). • The video heads need cleaning ( 126). • The TV/VIDEO selector on the TV isn’t set to VIDEO ( 30). • The speaker has been turned off with the SELECT dial ( 28). • Headphones are being used.
132 E Additional Information Miscellaneous Cause and/or what to do about it • The remote sensor mode is set to OFF B in the menu ( 44). • The remote sensor modes of the wireless controller and the camera itself are different ( 44). • The batteries are dead or not inserted.
133 E Additional Information The ELURA10/ELURA20 MC System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) VL-10Li Battery Video Light BP-900 Series Lithium-ion Battery Pack CH-910 Dual Battery Charg.
134 E Additional Information CB-400 Car Battery Adapter Power your camera, or recharge battery packs on the move. The car battery adapter plugs into your car ’ s cigarette lighter socket and runs off a 12-24 V DC negative ground battery . Optional Accessories Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories.
135 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.
136 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.
137 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.
138 E Additional Information Fast forward ( 25) Rewind ( 25) Fast forward playback ( 26) Rewind playback ( 26) Frame advance playback ( 27) Frame reverse playback ( 27) Playback pause (forward and rev.
139 E Additional Information The remote sensor is turned off ( 44). Self-timer countdown ( 67) Zero set memory ( 79) Audio mode ( 65) Data code ( 75) Progressive scan mode ( 49) Photo mode ( 50) • Setting the AF/AE. F mark flashes white • AF/AE locked.
140 E Additional Information AUDIO IN MIC.IN DV IN Mix balance ( 91) Audio input ( 88) Microphone input ( 88) DV input ( 81, 101) Condensation warning ( 128) ST–1 ST–2 No memory card is inserted ( 95). Image quality ( 95): Standard Fine Image resolution ( 96).
141 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 .
142 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 any mode other than SP mode ( 85, 88).
143 E Additional Information Appears immediately after you start recording, and the video heads are badly contaminated. Make sure to clean the video heads when this caution appears. There is no more remaining memory on the memory card. Change the card or erase images.
144 E Additional Information Specifications ELURA10/ELURA20 MC Power Supply (rated): 7.4 V DC Power Consumption (while r ecording with the AF turned on): 4.
Battery type: Rechargeable lithium ion battery Rated voltage: 7.4 V DC Operating temperature: 32°–104°F (0°–40°C) Battery capacity: 680 mAh Dimensions: 1 7 / 8 × 2 3 / 8 × 3 / 8 in (49 × 60 × 1 1 mm) W eight: 2 1 / 2 oz (70 g) *Attach the DU-300 Docking Unit W eight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted.
146 E Additional Information Index 16:9, 19 Å Abroad, Using the Camera, 127 Accessories, 6, 134 Adapter , AC, 1 1, 13 AE Programs, 53 Analog line-in, 83 Art, 60 Audio Dubbing, 88 Audio Mix, 91 Audio .
147 E Additional Information È Image Quality*, 95 Image Stabilizer , 34 Index Screen*, 103 Introducing the ELURA10/ELURA20 MC, 7 Ò LANC, 80 LCD Screen, 22 Lens Cap, 121 Loading Cassettes, 14 Lock le.
148 E Additional Information Í S1 video input terminal, 30 Sample images*, 1 19 Sand & Snow , 56 Screen Displays, 137 Scroll, 59 Self-T imer , 67 Sepia, 60 Shutter Sound*, 97 Shutter Speed, 70 Sl.
149 E Additional Information * ELURA20 MC only Menu at a Glance Use the list below to quickly navigate the camera’ s menu. Functions are listed alphabetically .
150 E Additional Information Format* Image stabilizer 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 CARD OPER.
151 E Additional Information U.S.A. CANON ® ELURA10/ELURA20 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 ELURA10/ELURA20 MC Digital V ideo Camcorder (“DV Camcorder”) purchased and used in the United States.
152 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.
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