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Canon 2 MC Camcorder User Manual

1. Select fader 1 Open the menu and select D EFFECTS Select D E SELECT 3 Select FADER You return to the D EFFECTS submenu 4 Select FADER again the name of the previously selected fader also appears FADE T WIPE SCROLL M FADE settings appear 5 Select the desired setting The menu returns to the submenu 6 Close the menu The name of your selected fader flashes in the display Fader on off 7 Press the D EFFECTS ON OFF button The name of your selection stops flashing Each time you press the ON OFF button the chosen fader is activated display lights continuously or deactivated display flashes q N soJnjeoJ jo obuey Inj ey Burst 61 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 09 Page Using the Full Range of Features 62 8 If you re in MOVIE or P SCAN mode Fade in Press the start stop button Fade out Press the start stop button If you re in VCR mode Fade in Press the gt play button Fade out Press the ll pause button Operating effects EJ Sound records plays back normally When operating effects in MOVIE P SSCAN or CARD REC mode make sure the program selector is set to P CARD Dues LASN MENU gt crrects gt D E SELECT EFFECT N gt EFFECT ART 34 Select effect 1 Open the menu and select D EFFECTS 2 Sele
2. AYSEL SETSET CARD PLAY MENU gt CARD OPER gt gt iNDex m 34 1 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 2 Select INDEX Up to 6 images appear in the display 3 Move the C mark to the image you want to view Turn the SELECT dial downwards to go to the previous image and upwards to go to the next image Turning the dial upwards at the last image will take you to the next image Turning the dial downwards at the first image will take you to the previous image e Jump to the next previous index screen with the CARD buttons 4 Press the SELECT dial in The image you have marked fills the whole display Using the MultiMediaCard ELURA2 MC only 5 ELURA2 E 93 115 7 25 00 17 25 Pag 03 Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect E ELURA2 MC only Select important images and protect them from accidental erasure If a MultiMediaCard is formatted however all images including protected images will be permanently erased LL 112 The pre recorded sample images provided on the MultiMediaCard are already protected CARD PLAY MENU CARD OPER gt gt gt PROTECTOm 34 Make sure a MultiMediaCard that has images recorded on it is inserted into the camera 1 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 2 Select PROTECT o Up to 6 images appear in the display 3 Move the C mark to the image you want to protect Turnin
3. m 103 3 To print mark 111 4 Copy from card to cassette QQ 110 6 Image erase m 104 Format LL 112 7 Return VCR set up submenu Record mode a usn LL 18 9 Return Display set up submenu Brightness QD Displays eene 2 Date time select L3 75 43 Return System submenu Wireless controller 143 5 BeePro in m19 Return 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 09 Page s CARD OPER O gt gt I NDEX PROTECTOn PRINT MARKS coPY se AYSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE IMAGE ERASE FORMAT Q t RETURN VCR SET UP AvSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE PREC MODE SP RETURN MENUCLOSE nare UP AYSEL SETSET D PETERET pe DISPLAYS D TIME SEL RETURN SYSTEM AYSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE gt WL REMOTE amp 1 BE 8 L RETURN J m pa DATE amp TIME e ea soJnjeoJ jo u Ley ling eui Busy 41 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 09 Page s Using the Wireless Controller Tally Lamp The supplied wireless controller can E 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 There a
4. To erase images one at a time 4 Select SINGLE ERASE THIS IMAGE NO YES appears in the display 5 Select YES The image erases and the previous image appears for erasing f the image you are trying to erase is a protected image YES appears in purple and is unselectable f you select NO you return to step 4 6 Close the menu q 5 ELURA2 E 93 115 7 25 00 17 25 Pag 05 To erase all images on the MultiMediaCard at once 4 Select ALL e ERASE ALL IMAGES EXCEPT FOR Om IMAGES NO YES appears in the display Select YES All images except the protected ones are erased f you select NO you return to step 3 Close the menu Auo 3N zvun13 pje3eipejniniy eui Burst 105 5 ELURA2 E 93 115 7 25 00 17 25 Pag 06 Using the MultiMediaCard ELURA2 MC only Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette Card Mix E 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 the MultiMediaCard either one of the pre recorded sample images N 114 or one you have recorded yourself then combine it with the currently recording image moving or still Availability of Card Mix by mode CARD CARD MOVIE PSCAN PHOTO VCR REC PLAY CARD MIX O O O x x x Select from 3 types of Card Mix
5. 79 34 Audio mode Q 65 16bit Data code Q 75 1 8 1500 2 00 AM AN 1 2000 Photo mode 49 PHOTO PRO SCAN E 1 1 J Progressive scan mode 1148 Setting the AF AE O mark flashes white AF AE locked O mark lights up green NNNM e Timer Recording programs m 53 Auro SPORTS PORTRAIT SPOTLIGHT SAND amp SNOW Low LIGHT Manual exposure display CL 69 Exposure locked CC EE bE LOCK 0 Brighter than standard 9 o exposure level PE LOCK 5 Darker than standard e o exposure level DI koas Manual focus is selected A 72 gt M FOCUS Shutter speed A 70 1 250 L 6 ELURA2 E 116 146 White balance is 173 Set I Indoor amp Outdoor The 16 9 mode the display flashes when the effect is being selected and appears steadily when it is activated T 18 Digital effects The display flashes when the function is being selected and appears steadily when it is activated T 57 The wind screen is turned off Q 66 Volume level Q 27 Audio output 0 91 Mix balance Q 91 7 25 00 17 33 Pag m FADE T WIPE SCROLL M FADE ART BLK amp WHT SEPIA MOSAIC MULTI S wsd VOLUME VOLUME STEREO1 STEREO2 MIX FIXED MIX VARI ST 1 ST 2 35 Audio visual insert C 85 A V INSERT Audio dubbing M 88 AUDIO DUB il AUDIO IN Audi
6. MultiMediaCard compartment cover ELURA2 MC only p 94 Es Df oo s2 og wm Go mc PHOTO button p 49 97 START STOP button p 17 MENU button p 35 SELF TIMER button p 67 pei a SS MENU a TV SCREEN button p 132 d e B Zen CO CZ DATA CODE button p 75 8 aa AUDIO MONITOR button p 91 eL c cO CZ TI PAUSE 81 TT 826 m A REC PAUSE button p 81 voee CARD buttons p 101 fon S ELURA2 MC only ZERO SET MEMORY button p 79 AUDIO DUB button p 89 A V INSERT button p 85 REMOTE SET button p 43 Tally lamp p 44 Remote sensor p 42 Tripod docking unit socket p 28 31 Docking unit attachment terminal p 28 Transmitter Zoom buttons p 20 Controller buttons p 35 SET button p 35 D EFFECTS ON OFF button p 61 108 MIX BALANCE buttons p 91 SLIDE SHOW button p 102 ELURA2 MC only Search buttons p 78 SEARCH SELECT button p 78 FF gt gt button p 24 PLAY gt button p 24 11 button p 26 x 2 button p 26 STOP W button p 24 SLOW gt button p 26 REW lt 4 button p 24 4I button p 26 PAUSE H button p 25 2 ELURA2 E 08 32 7 25 00 17 03 i Powering Your 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 Lal The power adapter converts current from a household po
7. The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Replace the battery with a CR1616 made by one of the following companies Panasonic Hitachi Maxell Sony Toshiba Varta Renata Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Cautions Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools this will cause a short circuit Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact Keep the battery pack out of reach of children if it is swallowed contact a physician immediately as the battery case may break down and the battery fluids damage the stomach and intestines Do not disassemble heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion q uoneuinoju jeuonippy 119 6 ELURA2 E 116 146 7 25 00 17 33 Pag 20 Additional Information 120 Maintenance Cautions Avoid 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 Avoid sudden changes in temperature f you take the camera from a cold place to a warm place condensation may form on the lens and internal parts A 123 Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources Never
8. 143 6 ELURA2 E 116 146 Additional Information 144 Function 7 27 00 15 38 Pagej444 First make sure the POWER dial is set to Then select it from this submenu and set Image stabilizer CARD REC CAM SET UP Index CARD OPER Multi image screen speed CARD REC D EFFECTS D E SELECT MULTI S Multi image screen split CAR REC D EFFECTS D E SELECT MULTI S Mirror mode Mix type CAR REC DISP SET UP D EFFECTS D E SELECT CARD MIX CARD MIX Mix level Output channel D EFFECTS D E SELECT gt CARD MIX CARD MIX VCR SET UP Print mark CARD OPER Protect CARD OPER Quality DO LE oD CARD SET UP Record mode VCR SET UP Remote sensor code ERs m5 2E SYSTEM Shutter speed D90 m E 95 CAM SET UP Shutter sound Tally lamp 29 m og CARD SET UP SYSTEM Time zone DST DO m5 2E SYSTEM TV screen DO LE oD DISP SET UP White balance DO LE 3 CAM SET UP Wind screen VCR SET UP Zoom EE m E 95 CAM SET UP ELURA2 MC only 6 ELURA2 E 116 146 7 25 00 17 34 Pag 45 U S A CANON ELURA2 ELURA2 MC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER LIMITED WARRANTY E The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U S A Inc CUSA with respect to each Canon ELURA2 ELUR
9. 24 Playing Back a Cassette You can use the LCD screen for instant on the spot playback The camera also plays back the sound track via the built in speaker LL 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 is in this position When you re using the viewfinder to view playback close the LCD panel To play back your recordings on a TV see p 28 To use the wireless controller see p 42 A e To avoid accidental recording make sure that you slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole the switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFP 1 Attach a power source and turn the POWER dial to VCR e The power indicator lights up green 2 Load the cassette 3 Press the gt play button to start playback e To end playback press the Bl stop button To wind the tape forwards stop playback and press the gt fast forward button To wind the tape backwards stop playback and press the lt 4 rewind button If the playback picture is rough mosaic like noise clean the video heads using a Canon DVM CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette 2 ELURA2 E 08 32 7 25 00 17 03 m Other playback modes E Playback pause Press the Il pause button To resume normal playback press it again or press th
10. When holding the camera be sure to avoid touching the lens and the microphone Using a tripod To prevent any unwanted movement you can mount the camera on a tripod or any flat surface at a suitable height and operate it with the wireless controller ao When you are using a tripod be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight or it may melt The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens 7 Make sure that the fastening screw of the tripod is no longer than inch 5 5 mm or it will damage the camera 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 soiseg oui BuuejselN Don t cut off the top of the subject s head and don t cut people off at the neck hips or knees move a little bit above or below Watch out for distracting objects in the background 31 2 ELURA2 E 08 32 7 25 00 17 03 Page Mastering the Basics 32 Picture angle 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
11. un WL D75 WL D76 Wireless Controller Remote Controller EN VL 10Li Battery Video Light C BP 900 Series Lithium ion Battery Pack DU 300 SA 1 Adapter Bracket DU 300 Docking Unit Stereo Microphone commercially available CH 910 Dual Battery Charger Holder DC 400 DC Coupler BP 406 and BP 422 Battery Packs 59 9 DU 300 Docking Unit S 150 S video Cable a STV 250N Stereo Video Cable BP 900 Series Lithium ion Battery Pack CA 400 Compact Power Adapter co SC 1000 Soft Carrying Case ELURA2 MC only SC A50 Soft Carrying Case FR 100 Floppy Disk Still Image Recorder r PC Card Adapter MultiMediaCard Reader MMC 8M FD Adapter MultiMediaCard q oo CV 150F DV Cable Digital Device Personal Computer 6 ELURA2 E 116 146 7 25 00 17 33 Pag 29 Optional Accessories Call or visit your local retailer dealer for genuine Canon video accessories You 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 CH 910 Dual Battery Charger Holder This holds two battery packs and can charge them both consectively It can then be connected directly to the ELURA2
12. 2 ELURA2 E 08 32 7 25 00 17 03 Page a Mastering the Basics 22 C Avoid 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 camera Always fully close the LCD panel until it clicks securely Be careful not to leave the LCD viewfinder or lens exposed to direct sunlight outdoors or in a window Doing so could cause damage Bright light falling on the LCD screen may cause glare that makes it difficult for you to view the image In this case switch to using the viewfinder You are also able to adjust the brightness of the screen see Adjusting the LCD screen below Adjusting the LCD screen A You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen CARD CARD MOVIE Se PLAY MENU gt oise set up p gt gt BRIGHTNESS a 00 34 Open the menu and select DISP SET UP from the menu Then select BRIGHTNESS adjust the level with the SELECT dial and close the menu A bar showing the level appears in the display for 4 seconds Turn the SELECT dial up to make the display brighter Turn the SELECT dial down to make the display darker lal The camera will remember your brightness setting even after you turn it off The brightness of the LCD does n
13. Quick Stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn ATE 10 T1 12 13 Power Sources The CA 400 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company Regarding other power sources such as battery power refer to instructions in this manual Polarization The CA 400 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2 prong plug a plug having one blade wider than the other The 2 prong polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug Power Cord Protection Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna is connected to the product be sure the antenna is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70
14. REMOTE 61 1 Mode 1 G 2 Mode2 OFF amp Sensor off Open the menu and select SYSTEM Then select WL REMOTE set it to OFF amp and close the menu D appears in the display To change the mode on the camera Open the menu and select SYSTEM Then select WL REMOTE set it to D 1 or CD 2 and close the menu The selected mode will appear on the display for 4 seconds on the wireless controller Press and hold the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller Simultaneously press the ZOOM W button for mode 1 or the ZOOM T button for mode 2 Continue to press simultaneously for over 2 seconds Be sure to set the wireless controller to the same mode as the camera soJnjeoJ jo oDueg ling eui Busy 43 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 09 Page s If your wireless controller isn t working E 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 the wireless controller s mode accordingly by pressing the aforementioned button combinations If the wireless controller still doesn t work change the batteries The mode the camera is set to also appears for 4 seconds when you turn the power on Turning off the tally lamp EJ The tally lamp lets you know
15. exposure and other adjustments leaving you free to point and shoot Auto This is the same as the Easy Recording program except that you now have the option of using any of the camera s manual functions Sports This program is useful for recording high speed sports scenes in brightly lit conditions Normal playback will be slightly jerky but you will get clear images which can be analyzed frame by frame during slow or paused playback Inj eui Busy soinjeey jo obuey 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 effect 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 recording action scenes as this program may cause fast moving objects to shudder 55 q 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 09 Page c Using the Full Range of Features 56 Spotlight This program is designed for recording spotlit scenes such as on a stage The exposure is automatically adjusted for glare free recordings E of subjects lit by a concentrated light source Vi i SPOTLIGHT Sand amp Snow 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
16. or not recorded at all You are unable to dub tapes recorded with the copyright protective signal REC PAUSE LINE IN lt 5 Signal flow OUTPUT S 150 S video Cable 6 VIDE 6 i STV 250N Stereo Video Cable T y t Attach the DU 300 Docking Unit in order to use the S video terminal 1 28 Preparations 1 Connect the camera to the VCR TV or other camcorder gt E Di o of 2 Prepare the device e Set the TV Video selector on the television to Video For further details see Connections for Playback on a TV Screen on p 28 Turn on the VCR Load your recorded cassette and put the VCR in playback pause mode See your TV and VCR instruction manuals for details 3 Turn the camera s POWER dial to VCR and load a blank cassette Editing l 8 A 4 ELURA2 E 80 92 7 25 00 17 16 Page eh Dubbing N 1 Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode 2 Press the REC PAUSE button e S video and A V IN OUT terminals automatically work as input terminals e The camera enters record pause mode 3 Start playback on the other device or turn on the TV to see the desired program while you monitor the picture 4 Press the pause button e Recording starts 5 When you get to the point where you want to stop recor
17. 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 OUTPUT CH setting Played back sound Tape recorded with Tape recorded on stereo sound multiple channels L R L R channels main sub L L L channel only main only R R R channel only sub only D ul N 9 5 ELURA2 E 93 115 7 25 00 17 25 Pag 3 MultiMediaCard Introduction ELURA2 MC only The MultiMediaCard MMC a type of Memory Card stores and manages still images taken by the camera E You can do the following with the MultiMediaCard MultiMediaCard Record still images 1197 Front Back View still images 3 ways Single LEE Terminals ELI 101 Slide show A 102 Index C102 Select the quality of images recorded on the card M 94 Protect important images against accidental erasure 1 103 Erase LL 104 and print mark CL1111 still images Create interesting effects by combining images 11106 Record a still image from a cassette 1199 Copy multiple still images automatically to and from a cassette A 109 110 You can use most of the camera s functions when recording to a MultiMediaCard such as the various recording programs 1153 self timer 1167 shutter speed Q70 white balance CL 73 and other manual adjustments Available functions are marked with a or ico
18. 146 7 25 00 17 33 Page i26 Additional Information 126 The playback picture is rough The video heads need cleaning with mosaic like noise LL1121 There s no picture on the TV The video heads need cleaning screen even though the tape is M121 moving The TV VIDEO selector on the TV isn t set to VIDEO 28 There s no sound coming from the The speaker has been turned off with speaker during playback the SELECT dial LL127 Headphones are being used MultiMediaCard operations ELURA2 MC only Problem Cause and or what to do about it The MultiMediaCard will not It is not turned the right way LL194 insert Turn it the right way and try inserting again The CH mark flashes red in the Turn the camera s power off and display even though a back on again and remove and MultiMediaCard has been reinsert the card if necessary inserted Nothing happens when I press the The POWER dial is not set to CARD buttons REC or CARD PLAY 97 101 The MultiMediaCard is not inserted 194 The MultiMediaCard is full Erase images N 104 or insert a new MultiMediaCard The power source is not properly connected Q 11 or the battery pack is exhausted or not properly attached A 12 The function can not be used in that recording program LL153 6 ELURA2 E 116 146 7 25 00 17 33 Pag 27 The PHOTO button doesn t work The MultiMediaCard is not loaded 1 94 The MultiMediaCard
19. 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See figure T q uononpogu 1 ELURA2 E 02 07 Introduction 14 oa 16 17 18 7 25 00 16 59 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Fig 1 ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE T GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE EC ART 60 PATH 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 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with the
20. 34 Pag Additional Information 142 Tips for Making Better Videos 31 Tripod 31 Troubleshooting 124 TV 28 132 Using the Camera Abroad 122 Using the Menus 34 VCR 28 Videocassettes 14 Video Heads 121 Video ID 1 system 29 Viewfinder 116 121 Viewing Still Images 101 White Balance 73 Wide angle 20 Widescreen TV 18 Wind Screen 66 Wipe 59 Wireless Controller 42 Zero Set Memory 79 Zooming 20 42 ELURA2 MC only 6 ELURA2 E 116 146 7 25 00 17 34 Pag 43 Menu at a Glance Use the list below to quickly navigate the camera s menu Functions are listed alphabetically Function First make sure the Then select it from this POWER dial is set to submenu and set 16 9 effect MOVI CAM SET UP 6 sec Date DISP SET UP Audio dub VCR SET UP Audio mode VCR SET UP Beep J SYSTEM Brightness DISP SET UP Card mix D EFFECTS D E SELECT gt CARD MIX Copy card to cassette CARD OPER Copy cassette to card CARD OPER Data code DISP SET UP Date time display 7 DISP SET UP DISP SET UP 8 Date time select Date time set SYSTEM Digital effect select D EFFECTS Displays DISP SET UP Effect D EFFECTS D E SELECT EFFECT CARD OPER D EFFECTS D E SELECT FADER File numbers CARD SET UP Format CARD OPER ELURA2 MC only uoneunoju jeuonippy
21. ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 09 Page Setting the clock EI After you set the date and time the date time and home time zone will be displayed for about 4 seconds each time you turn the power on CARD Dea P SCAN MENU SYSTEM gt D TIME SET JAN 1 2000 34 12 00 AM 1 Open the menu and select SYSTEM 2 Select D TIME SET The year display starts to flash 3 Turn 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 day hours and minutes in the same way 5 Press the MENU button when finished and to start the clock A To make a change to part of the date and time press the SELECT dial in at step 3 to move to the part to be changed Turn the dial to make the change then close the menu The date can be set to any year between 2000 and 2030 If you press the MENU button in the middle of setting the date and time you leave the menu and the clock starts If you press the SELECT dial in after setting the minutes you can set the date and time again from the start Date and time display E You can choose to display or hide the date and time display during recording When the date and time display is set to ON the date and time show in the lower left hand corner of the display but the time zone disappears in about 4 seconds The large 4 second d
22. ELURA2 MC to give twice the playback time It can also make use of the higher performance battery pack BP 945 to give up to 11 hours 40 min recording time The lithium ion battery packs used with the CH 910 BP 900 series Battery Pack differ from the battery pack used with the ELURA2 ELURA2 MC and can be purchased as optional accessories D aS Ci Note e The DC 400 DC Coupler supplied with the camera connects directly to the CH 910 Use it in place of the DC Coupler that is supplied with the CH 910 Maximum recording time BP 915 BP 930 BP 930R BP 945 One battery Using LCD screen 1 hr 30 min 2 hr 50 min 4 hr 40 min pack attached Using viewfinder 1 hr 55 min 3 hr 30 min 5 hr 50 min Two battery Using LCD screen 3 hr 5 hr 40 min 9 hr 20 min packs attached Using viewfinder 3 hr 50 min 7 hr 11 hr 40 min uoneunoju jeuonippy 129 6 ELURA2 E 116 146 7 25 00 17 33 Pag 30 Additional Information 130 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 Available autumn 2000 VL 10Li Battery Video 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 Appr
23. LJ Easy Recording position lal The image stabilizer is designed to deal with a normal degree of camera shake Keep the image stabilizer turned off when the camera is mounted on a tripod The image stabilizer is not as effective as usual during the Low Light mode sainjeay jo obuey Inj ey Buisp 33 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 09 Page c Using the Menus EJ Many of the camera s advanced functions are selected from menus which appear E in the display There are 4 main menus CAM MENU Camera menu 36 VCR MENU VCR menu 137 C REC MENU Card record menu 039 ELURA2 MC only C PLAY MENU Card play menu 040 ELURA2 MC only CAM MENU VCR MENU CAM MENU AYSEL SETSET VCR MENU AYSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE MENUCLOSE gt D EFFECTS gt D EFFECTS VCR SET UP CARD SET UP CARD OPER DISP SET UP RETURN SYSTEM RETURN C REC MENU ELURA2 MC C PLAY MENU ELURA2 MC only only C REC MENU 4AvSEL SETSET C PLAY MENU avSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE MENUCLOSE gt D EFFECTS gt CARD OPER o CAM SET UP VCR SET UP 5 o CARD SET UP DISP SET UP IL x DISP SET UP SYSTEM 3 SYSTEM RETURN or RETURN lt oO 0 i 6 o p 3 Selecting from the Menus 2 5 g A The following icons are used throughout this manual to show the setting for the POWER dial ELURA2 ELURA2 MC 34 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 09 Page e 8 9 Turn the POWER dial to the appropriat
24. Playback on a TV Screen on p 28 2 Prepare the TV and VCR Turn on the TV and set the TV VIDEO selector to VIDEO Turn on the VCR and set its input selector to LINE Load a blank cassette and put the VCR in record pause mode See your TV and VCR instruction manuals for details 3 Turn the camera s POWER dial to VCR and load your recorded cassette Editing E 1 Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before 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 screen 4 Pause the VCR at the end of the section you want to copy then stop playback on the camera 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 until your edited recording is complete lal The quality of the edited tape will be slightly lower than that of the original LANC terminal The Q terminal allows you to connect the camera to equipment Some buttons on editing equipment may operate differently from those on the camera e LANC is a trademark It stands for Local Application Control Bus System We cannot guarantee the results when connecting to equipment not bearing the LANC symbol q 4 ELURA2 E 80 92 7 25 00 17 16 Page Dubbing to from a Cassette with Digital Video Equipment Digital video equipment fitted with the DV terminal lets you edit copy and transfer data digitally with virtually
25. 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 Caution phrases 6 ELURA2 E 116 146 7 25 00 17 33 Pag 37 The camera displays various caution phrases they appear for 4 seconds before disappearing Appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time zone date and time I 45 Appears when the battery pack is exhausted Er 12 117 Appears when the tape has reached the end Refer to p 15 Appears if you press the REC PAUSE button when the DV cable is not connected properly L1 81 Refer to p 123 SET THE TIME ZONE DATE AND TIME CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK TAPE END THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION CHECK THE DV INPUT CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED Appears as a warning to protect the cassette and also when condensation is detected Remove the cassette as soon as REMOVE THE CASSETTE possible after the camera has displayed the caution Refer to p 82 COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK 1S RESTRICTED Refer to p 82 COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED Appears when you try to do audio dubbing or A V insert on a tape recorded in LP mode 1 85 88 CHECK THE CASSETTE REC MODE Appears wh
26. To turn the beep off open the menu and select SYSTEM Then select BEEP set it to OFF and close the menu About the POWER dial lock lever The POWER dial lock lever has been preset to the 8 position Switch it to the position when you want to use the P SCAN L1148 and CARD REC ELURA2 MC only 97 modes It is recommended that you return the lock lever to the 6 position when you finish recording ELURA2 VCR OFF MOVIE VCR OFF MOVIE PSCAN ELURA2 MC G6 CARD PLAY VCR OFF MOVIE CARD PLAY VCR OFF MOVIE P SCAN CARD REC soiseg aui BuueijselN 2 ELURA2 E 08 32 7 25 00 17 03 Mastering the Basics 20 Zooming PIS 10x optical zoom The camera s 10x zoom lens allows you to choose the best picture angle for each scene Move the zoom control towards W to zoom out to wide angle Move it towards T to zoom in to telephoto You can also control the speed of zooming Move the control slightly to zoom slowly Move it farther to zoom more quickly The farther you move the zoom control the faster the zoom speed The T and W buttons on the wireless controller adjust the picture angle but not the zoom speed 40x digital zoom Magnifies the camera s zoom range by up to 4x The zoom control continues to work as usual You can freely zoom in and out between 1x and 40x magnification the camera automatically switches between optical zooming up
27. a cool clean dry place When you turn the camera s power on O flashes in the display until you load a cassette With some types of tapes the remaining tape display may not give an accurate reading L1133 q 2 ELURA2 E 08 32 7 25 00 17 03 Page Protecting tapes from accidental erasure E To protect your recording from accidental erasure slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF If you load this cassette and put the camera in record pause mode A 16 THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION is displayed for approx 4 seconds and then the exl mark flashes in the display The camera also shows the above phrase if you accidentally press the REC PAUSE button on the camera or the wireless controller with the camera switched to VCR mode If you want to record on the cassette again slide the tab back so the hole is closed Handling cassettes To protect the tape heads transfer cassettes directly from the tape case to the camcorder do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape itself Do not use cassettes where the tape has been damaged or spliced they may damage the camcorder Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette or cover them with cellophane tape Handle cassettes with care dropping them or exposing them to external shocks may cause internal damage
28. avoid touching the lens and the microphone 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 6 ELURA2 E 116 146 7 25 00 17 33 Pag 17 Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times E These times vary the safest policy is always to have 2 or 3 times as many battery packs as you think you will need You will get more recording time if you turn the camera off between shots instead of leaving it in record pause mode Battery pack BP 406 BP 422 optional Time 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 Recording time will be shorter than usual at low temperatures You can use the battery pack between 32 and 104 F 0 to 40 C but it works best between 50 and 86 F 10 to 30 C f the battery pack starts to give you much less recording time than usual it has reached the end of its life and must be replaced A These figures show how long you can view playback with the LCD after attaching a fully charged battery pack Playback time will be shortened at low temperatures Battery pack Playback time using the LCD screen BP 406 55 min BP 422 3 hr 20 min How much power is
29. cannot use exposure lock or adjustment when the program selector is set to the LJ Easy Recording position If you zoom while the exposure is locked the brightness of the scene may change Shutter speed EJ Set the shutter speed manually to take stable shots of quickly moving subjects CARD MOVIE Se MENU gt CAM SET UP p gt gt sHutTeR AUTO 34 1 Make sure the camera is set to the P program 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 AUTO 1 60 slower 1 100 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 faster 5 Close the menu The camera returns to the auto shutter setting when you slide the program selector to L Easy Recording or change the recording program q 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 10 Page t Concerning shooting in fluorescent lighting When the camera is set to L 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 sure the camera is set to the Auto recording program and select the 1 100 shutter speed 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
30. effects CARD CHROMA Card chroma key 8 pre recorded sample images The currently recording image appears in place of the blue area of a prerecorded still image such as a picture frame When recording your own still image for overlapping make sure to record the area in which you want the new image to appear blue with a blue curtain as a background for example Adjust the mix level in the blue area of the pre recorded image Image being recorded by the camera Still image News CARD LUMI Card luminance key 5 pre recorded sample images The currently recording image apears in place of the light area of a still picture such as a handwritten illustration or title Make your own by drawing or writing on a white piece of paper Adjust the mix level in the light area of the still image Image being recorded by the camera Still image 5 ELURA2 E 93 115 7 25 00 17 25 Pagel407 CAM CHROMA Camera chroma key 2 pre recorded sample images Superimpose the currently recording image on top of a still image which E 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 place of the blue area Adjust the mix level in the blue area Image being recorded by the camera Still image Mix level The mix level bar appears Adjust the mix level using the and at the ends o
31. example You may notice some shudder when recording moving subjects SAND amp SNOW Low Light This program allows you to record in dimly lit places It is generally best used for close ups of slow or stationary subjects as moving subjects may leave a trailing after image However you can take advantage of this to create special effects by rapid zooming or by panning along with a moving subject Picture quality will not be as good as in normal lighting conditions and autofocus may not work as well as usual LOW LIGHT 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 09 is Using Digital Effects 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 or from black LL1 59 Fade Trigger Wipe Scroll Mosaic Fade Effects Add flavor to your recordings QA 60 Art Black and White Sepia Mosaic Divides the display to show 4 9 or 16 still photos Has 4 transition speed options fast moderate slow and manual 1163 Multi image Screen Availability of digital effects by mode ELURA2 MC only MOVIE P SCAN PHOTO VCR rm rea Faders Oo x Oo x x Effects O O O o x Multi image o B 5 P Screen O Available X Not available The types of digital effects you are able to use depends on the setting of the POWER dial and the recording program soJnjeoJ jo oDueg l
32. is full Erase images Q 104 or insert a new MultiMediaCard You have reached the maximum file number Set the file numbering to RESET through the menu 1196 and insert a new MultiMediaCard You are using an unformatted MultiMediaCard Format the card 0112 The image cannot be erased The image is protected QA 103 Miscellaneous Problem Cause and or what to do about it The wireless controller doesn t The remote sensor mode is set to work OFF amp in the menu LL143 The remote sensor modes of the wireless controller and the camera itself are different LL143 The batteries are dead or not inserted Check the screen displays A 132 The power indicator is flashing External interference may cause the camera s microprocessor to malfunction temporarily If random letters appear in the display or if normal operation is interrupted remove and then replace the power source The camera malfunctions The DV cable is connected Remove the cable and then reconnect correctly but there s nothing in it or turn the power off and back on the display again This is not a malfunction The camera becomes warm during use uoneunojJu jeuonippy 127 6 ELURA2 E 116 146 Additional Information 128 7 25 00 17 33 Pag 28 The ELURA2 ELURA2 MC System Diagram Availability differs from area to area MiniDV Video Cassette
33. left The indicator in the display shows you 100 approximately how much charge the t battery pack has left T 75 c 50 y fe CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK eo appears in the display for 4 seconds when the power is completely exhausted The empty battery mark then appears and starts to flash The power indicator light also flashes The indicator is not constant different levels will be shown when you subject the battery pack and camcorder to different conditions chic THE ame pu O6 jeuonippy uoneuinoJu 117 q 6 ELURA2 E 116 146 7 25 00 17 33 Pag 18 Additional Information 118 When to recharge You 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 charge it the same day you plan to use it or the day before Taking 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 get between the terminals as this can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack Attach the terminal cover w
34. mode q 4 ELURA2 E 80 92 7 25 00 17 16 Page c Editing I 90 Press AUDIO DUB e AUDIO DUB and SII appear on the display Press the PAUSE button and start play on the other audio device if AUDIO IN Audio dubbing starts f MIC IN direct your voice into the microphone Sell changes to S When you get to the point where you want to stop dubbing press the STOP button and then stop play on the other audio device if AUDIO IN Audio dubbing stops and AUDIO DUB disappears from the display The camera returns to stop mode e You can also set zero set memory 1179 at the place you want to stop audio dubbing then every time you return to that position audio dubbing will cancel f instead of pressing STOP you press PAUSE the camera will return to the playback pause mode lal You can not use the DV terminal while adding sound You might want to adjust the audio mix 11 91 when playing back a tape with added sound There may be a loss of sound quality if you add sound to a tape recorded on a camcorder other than the ELURA2 ELURA2 MC After adding sound 3 or more times to the same place on a tape there may be some loss in sound quality 4 ELURA2 E 80 92 7 25 00 17 16 Page t Setting the Audio Mix P E 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 s
35. no generation loss in image and sound quality The DV terminal is for both line in and line out since a single DV cable can handle data in both directions If a digital VCR is connected and an anomalous signal is sent from the VCR the images recorded on the tape may also be anomalous although it may not appear so on the TV image or not recorded at all You are unable to dub tapes recorded with the copyright protective signal _ Signal flow REC PAUSE LINE IN lt 11 STOPE REMOTE PAUSEH SLOWI gt x2 Side with arrow Preparations Example dubbing to the camera 1 Connect the camera and the other digital device e Connect the Canon CV 150F DV cable optional with the sides of the plugs marked with the arrows facing as shown above 2 Prepare the other device Turn on the power and load a recorded cassette 3 Turn the camera s POWER dial to VCR and load a blank cassette DV IN appears in the display 4 ELURA2 E 80 92 7 25 00 17 16 Page Editing l 8 N Dubbing E 1 Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode 2 Press the camera s REC PAUSE button The camera enters record pause mode 3 Start playback on the other digital device while you monitor the picture 4 Press the pause button Recording starts 5 When you get to the point where you
36. original purchase except Video Heads which will be exchanged for a period of 3 months from the date of purchase Labour For a period of one year from the date of original purchase labour will be provided free of charge by our Canon Service Facilities in Canada This limited warranty covers all defects except where a The loss or damage to the product results from i accident natural disaster mishandling abuse neglect unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions contained in the instruction manual ii the use of accessories attachments products supplies parts or devices with this Canon product that do not conform to Canon specifications or that cause abnormally frequent service problems iii repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility iv defective batteries or any exposure to water sand or dirt v shipping claim must be presented to the shipper b Any serial number on the video equipment is altered or removed c The digital video equipment is used for commercial professional or industrial purposes This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet exterior finish of the digital video equipment video cassette tapes head cleanings nor does it apply to digital video equipment purchased outside Canada TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Canon digital video equipment in its original carton box or equivalent properly packed fully insured with shipping charges prep
37. point it at the sun and do not leave it aimed at a bright subject Be especially careful when leaving the camera on a tripod Avoid magnetic or electric fields Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation They may cause picture interference or permanently damage the camera Do not expose the camera to water Cover the camera when you are recording in rain or mist There is a risk of electric shock if water gets inside the camera contact qualified service personnel as soon as possible Protect the lens e Sand and dust can damage the lens be especially careful on windy days Handle the camera gently Vibration or shock can cause damage Do not use the viewfinder or LCD panel as a carrying handle Do not disassemble the camera This is very dangerous as there is a risk of electric shock if the camera does not function properly take it to qualified service personnel 6 ELURA2 E 116 146 7 25 00 17 33 Pag 21 Storage If you do not intend to use the camera for some time store it in an area which is free of dust and moisture and where the temperature is no higher than 86 F 30 C After storage check each part and function of your camera to make sure everything is still working properly These cautions also apply to accessories such as battery packs and cassettes Maintenance Viewfinder Clean th
38. superb quality video and beautifully clear still pictures Digital Effects J Advanced digital technology allows you to add special effects during recording or playback Digital Motor Drive Display 4 9 or 16 still y Choose your favorite images at once with the 7 4 scenes from videos taken multi image screen using progressive scan E and display them as blur Audio Dubbing A V Insert free still pictures too Editing 2 5 LCD Screen Add new sound to j Y original sound or A 2 5 LCD sereen replace original sound makes it easy for you to and images on a shoot colorful well prerecorded tape composed video It is also great tor playback Analog Line in Recording Image Stabilizer Connect to a VCR or Stabilizes your analog camcorder and recordings even in long record onto a DV tape in telephoto shots the ELURAZ ELURA2 MC PCM Digital Sound q uononpodu 2 ELURA2 E 08 32 7 25 00 17 03 Page Finding Your Way Around the ELURA2 ELURA2 MC p 61 108 Record review button p 52 REC record SEARCH button p 52 lt d lt d rewind button p 24 CARD button ELURA2 MC only p 101 Wi stop button p 24 Self timer button p 67 REC PAUSE LINE IN button p 81 83 E A o0 LCD screen p 21 2 9 wn So zc LCD panel OPEN button p 21 P
39. that the camera is recording receiving signals from the wireless controller or counting down for the self timer However its flashing may be reflected into the lens during close up recording or when recording through glass You may therefore decide to turn it off Dues pe MENU SYSTEM p gt gt TALLY LAMP on 00 34 Using the Full Range of Features To turn the tally lamp off open the menu and select SYSTEM Then select TALLY LAMP set it to OFF and close the menu The tally lamp no longer flashes during recording but it will still light up when the camera receives a signal from the wireless controller and during the self timer countdown 44 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 09 Page e Setting the Date and Time The date and or time display forms part of the data code You can choose to display or hide it during playback 1975 Set the date and time display when you first start using your camera Install the backup battery before you begin A 119 Before you start setting the date and time select your home time zone from the menu Setting the time zone daylight saving time EJ MENU syste TE 0234 1 Open the menu and select SYSTEM 2 Select T ZONE DST The time zone display appears on the screen Your camcorder s time zone is factory preset to New York If you are at another time zone select your time zone first and dayli
40. the MultiMediaCard PRINT MARK ERROR NO CARD NO IMAGES 6 ELURA2 E 116 146 7 25 00 17 34 Pag 39 Specifications ELURA2 ELURA2 MC Power Supply rated 7 4 V DC Power Consumption while recording with the AF turned on 4 4 W Using viewfinder 5 4 W Using LCD screen Television system EIA standard 525 lines 60 fields NTSC color signal Video recording system 2 rotary heads helical scanning DV system Consumer digital VCR SD system Digital component recording Audio recording system PCM digital sound 16 bit 48kHz 2ch 12 bit 32kHz Ach Image sensor 1 4 Progressive Scan CCD charge coupled device approx 680 000 pixels approx 360 000 effective pixels Tape format Videocassettes bearing the MD mark Tape speed SP 3 4 ips 18 81 mm s LP ips 12 56 mm s Maximum recording time SP 80 min with an 80 min cassette LP 120 min with an 80 min cassette Fast forward rewind time Approx 2 min 20 sec with a 60 min cassette Lens F 1 6 2 6 10x power zoom 3 5 35 0 mm Focusing system TTL autofocus manual focusing possible Minimum focusing distance 3ft 33 s in 1 m 3 s in 1 cm on maximum wide angle Maximum shutter speed 1 2 000 sec Minimum illumination 7 5 lx using the Low light program Recommended illumination More than 100 Ix Filter diameter 27 mm Viewfinder 0 44 in TFT color LCD approx 113 000 pixels LCD sc
41. to 10x and digital zooming 10x to 40x A zoom bar shows up in the display The digital zoom area is in blue CARD MOVIE LI MENU gt CAM SET UP P gt D zoom ON LLI 34 To turn the digital zoom off open the menu and select CAM SET UP Then select D ZOOM set it to OFF and close the menu lal When zooming as a rule keep at least 3 ft 3 sin 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 s in 1 cm Image resolution is slightly lower when the magnification is greater than 10x You cannot use digital zoom when the multi image screen is set The display becomes 2 ELURA2 E 08 32 7 25 00 17 03 is Using the LCD Screen Open 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 Changing the angle of the LCD screen You can choose the angle of the screen that suits you best by opening and rotating the screen also you can rotate the LCD screen so that faces in the direction of the lens L123 You can also push the panel flat against the camera until it is flush with the side with the screen facing outwards soiseg eui 21 BuuejselN
42. 2 Digital zoom ctis m20 13 Image stabilizer 133 B 16 9 effect m18 5 5 White balance C373 Return 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 09 VCR set up submenu 2 Record mode m18 VCR SET UP AYSEL SETSET Wind 66 REG MODE SP a SS inc E E LL Win OBE SEE Audio mode mos p Aun DIO MODE m Q0 Return Display set up submenu Brightness eee mm 22 DISP SET UP AvSEL SETSET 2 Mirror mode 23 BRIGHTNESS i e Q3 TV screen m 132 bis CREEN FON a Date time display C147 p RETURN Return System submenu Q9 Wireless controller 143 SYSTEM ANSEL L SETSET Tally lamp eee 1144 PWL REMOTE GHT Beep C319 EIN s TALLY LAMP ON 9 Time zone Daylight mun SEDs coa aoe 2 saving time 345 G eRETURN Date time set ss 47 6D Return VCR MENU Appears when the POWER dial is set to a There are 6 submenus within the VCR MENU To digital effects submenu To VCR set up submenu To card set up submenu ELURA2 MC only DISP SET UP To card operations submenu o LEN S ELURA2 MC only To display set up submenu Q To system submenu Close main menu q soJnjeoJ jo oDueg ling eui Buisp 37 3 ELUR
43. A2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 09 Page i Using the Full Range of Features 38 Digital effects submenu D Digital effects select 1161 partes WESEL RESET 2 Fader ee 1161 0 D E SELECT Ga 3 Qt i eere E ERU 1 62 Pd cen 4 Multi image screen speed QQ 63 ecl tins ca 5 Multi image screen split 1163 RET k 6 Return VCR set up submenu 7 Record mode 18 VCR SET UP AYSEL SETSET Output channel 192 7 REC MODE SP A OUTPUT CH L R 9 Audio dubbing 5 es LI 89 AUDIO DUB AUDIO IN Wind screen eseeee 366 43 L AUDIO MODE 12bit CD Audio mode m65 SPETUEN m 2 Return Card set up submenu ELURA2 MC only 3 Image quality 1194 CARD SET UP AYSEL SETSET File numbers 196 3 FPQUALITY FINE FILE NOS CONTINUOUS 14 15 Return RETURN Card operations submenu ELURA2 MC only Copy from cassette to card QA 109 CARD OPER avSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE 2 Return l gt copyicz cal RETURN d Display set up submenu Brightness mn 1122 Displays i t m 132 Q0 6 second auto date C 77 Data code o i m76 02 Date time select 175 03 Return Q System submenu 04 Wireless controller 143 Q5 Pe
44. A2 MC Digital Video Camcorder DV Camcorder purchased and used in the United States Each Canon DV Camcorder when delivered to you in new condition in its original container is warranted against defective material or workmanship as follows for a period of one 1 year from the date of original purchase three 3 months in the case of the video head part defective parts or DV Camcorders returned to a CUSA factory service center CUSA Center or an authorized DV Camcorder service facility Service Facility and proven to be defective upon inspection will be repaired or exchanged for new or comparable rebuilt parts or DV Camcorders The warranty period for repaired or replacement parts or DV Camcorders shall begin upon shipment of the same but shall in no event exceed the original warranty period of the defective part or DV Camcorder Non Canon brand peripheral equipment and software which may be distributed with Canon DV Camcorders are sold AS IS without warranty of any kind by CUSA including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose The sole warranty with respect to such non Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof CUSA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of Canon DV Camcorders in conjunction with incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software In order to obtain warranty service contact the autho
45. D is set to MANUAL Still picture playback slow forward reverse playback When M S SPEED is set to FAST MODERATE or SLOW Still picture playback CARD Dea P SCAN MENU c gt D E SELECT MULTI S 00 34 gt M S SPEED MANUAL Wp us sPLit 4 Select multi image screen 1 Open the menu and select D EFFECTS 2 Select D E SELECT 3 Select MULTI S You return to the D EFFECTS submenu 4 Select M S SPEED MANUAL FAST MODERATE and SLOW settings appear 5 Select the desired setting 6 Select M S SPLIT 4 9 16 settings appear 7 Select the desired setting q soJnjeoJ jo obuey inj ey Burst 63 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 10 Page Eh 8 Close the menu E e The digital effects menu disappears e MULTI S flashes in the display Multi image screen on off 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 second the last image captured will be erased The currently recording image is framed in blue The frame disappears after the last image is captured Automatic The camera will capture the indicated number of images at the indicated speed 10 If you re in MOVIE or P SCAN push the start stop button to begin recording The mul
46. EL set it to DATE TIME or DATE amp TIME and close the menu sainjeay jo obuey inj ey Buisp 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 10 Page i Using the Full Range of Features 76 Setting the data code EJ You can also choose to display camera data shutter speed and exposure settings in cassette data codes VCR MENU m 34 gt DISP SET UP gt DATA CODE DATE TIME To change open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select DATA CODE set it to DATE TIME CAMERA DATA or CAM amp D T and close the menu Possible data code combinations DATA CODE cassette D TIME SEL oniy Date Time Camera data Date Time amp Camera data Date JAN 1 2000 F32 1 2000 F32 1 2000 JAN 1 2000 Time 12 00 00 AM F32 1 2000 Date amp Time 12 00 AM JAN 1 2000 F32 1 2000 The data code will read in the following situations During playback of a blank section of tape If the tape was recorded before entering the date and time in the camera s memory If the tape was recorded on a camera without a data code function If noise or tape damage prevents the data code from being read e Ifa recording made on ELURA2 ELURA2 MC is played back on a different DV camcorder the data code may not be displayed correctly e The data code will appear in the display even if DISPLAYS MA 132 ha
47. ER 2 Select FORMAT 3 Select EXECUTE e Select CANCEL to cancel formatting e FORMAT THIS CARD NO YES appears to confirm 4 Select YES e Formatting starts and NOW FORMATTING appears in the display f you select NO you return to step 3 5 Close the menu Using the MultiMediaCard ELURA2 MC only 5 ELURA2 E 93 115 7 25 00 17 25 Pag 13 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 slot found on most types of laptop PCs MultiMediaCard Reader Connects to a PC then accepts a MultiMediaCard FD Adapter Holds a MultiMediaCard then inserts into a PC s floppy disk drive If you need extra MultiMediaCards in addition to the supplied one use cards made by SanDisk Corporation If you mistakenly erase the card mix sample images provided on the MultiMediaCard they can be downloaded from the following home page http www canondv com You will need a PC Card Adapter or MultiMediaCard Reader to be able to download to a MultiMediaCard MultiMediaCard operating precautions If you purchase additional MultiMediaCards format them with the camera not a PC or other device There have been cases where MultiMediaCards formatted with a PC or other device do
48. ING OUT OF USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DV E 2 CAMCORDER NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CUSA SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW oo THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE 3 LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE 9 OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF ANY DV CAMCORDER OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT z WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY S This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success New York 11042 145 6 ELURA2 E 116 146 7 25 00 17 34 Pag 46 Additional Information 146 CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY 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 purchase for this Canon digital video equipment to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required Canon consumer video digital equipment is warranted under normal non commercial personal use against defective materials or workmanship as follows Parts Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or at Canon Canada s option comparable rebuilt parts for a period of one year from the date of
49. NSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word product refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ELURA2 ELURA2 MC and all its accessories ilis Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual Accessories Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous Avoid magnetic or electric fields Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation They may cause picture interference or permanently damage the camera Water and Moisture Hazard of electric shock Do not use this product near water or in rainy moist situations Placing or Moving Do not place on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product A product and cart combination should be moved with care
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51. RNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE AY ANNOYING INTERFERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY COPYRIGHT WARNING Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws 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 may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase
52. SET UP 3 Select WHITE BAL 4 a For the indoor outdoor or auto settings press the SELECT dial in to choose the setting e appears in the display when you set the white balance to indoor outdoor mode b To set the white balance yourself point the camera at a white object such as a sheet of paper and zoom in until it fills the display Then press the SELECT dial in to select SET Select SET again Make sure to continue pointing the camera at the white object until you have finished setting the white balance e The display flashes then remains lit Depending on the light source the flashing may at times continue The result will remain better than with the auto setting and you can continue recording 5 Close the menu q soJnjeoJ jo oDueg ling eui Puis 73 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 10 Page t Using the Full Range of Features 74 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 P ul Close ups cista In rapidly changing lighting conditions In places lit by certain types of fluorescent or mercury vapor lights Turn the digital zoom off if neccessary to set a more accurate white balance If you have set the white balance and lighting conditions change reset the white balance Try to record with light from a single source Correct white balanc
53. Store cassettes in the provided case first rewinding them to the start of the tape and then storing them upright Acassette with metal plated terminals may become dirty with use affecting information transfer Therefore after using a tape about 10 times be sure to clean the terminals with a cotton swab Cassette memory You are unable to use the cassette memory function with this camcorder BuuejselN gt D UU D 2 o o 15 q 2 ELURA2 E 08 32 7 25 00 17 03 i Mastering the Basics 16 Basic Recording EJ P Before you start recording Have you completed the following steps e Attached a power source A 11 e Removed the lens cap A 116 Chosen the display viewfinder A 116 or LCD screen A21 Extended the viewfinder QA 116 adjusted the LCD screen QA 21 m e When you re using the viewfinder fully close the LCD or rotate the LCD so that it faces the same direction as the lens Q9 23 You may also want to install the backup battery A 119 in order to set the date and time display 1A 45 To record 1 Press the button next to the POWER dial and hold turn the POWER dial to MOVIE e The camera automatically sets to record pause mode PAUSE appears in the display The camera power indicator lights up red The confirmation beep sounds The camera will turn itself off if you leave it in record pause mode for more than about 5 minut
54. a returns to stop mode If instead of pressing STOP you press PAUSE the camera returns to the A V insert pause mode If you set the zero set memory at the position on the tape where you want to stop inserting every time you return to that point the camera will cancel its A V inserting and enter stop mode Stop playback on the VCR 4 ELURA2 E 80 92 7 25 00 17 16 Page i Editing N 88 Audio Dubbing You 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 there are non recorded portions on the tape or portions recorded in LP mode or with 16 bit or 12 bit 4 channel sound dubbing will stop If your tape hasn t been recorded in SP mode with 12 bit sound we recommend dubbing your original tape onto a blank tape using the ELURA2 ELURA2 MC s analog line in function then dubbing audio onto the new tape Make absolutely sure to set the audio mode of the new tape to 12 bit and the recording mode to SP To connect other audio equipment C3 Signal flow STV 250N Stereo Video Cable s B Do not use the yellow video terminal The A V terminal doesn t put out any video so connect the S video terminals and check your TV or check the LCD or the viewfinde
55. ad ELJOC VcCITIT C VCIiling BURT INN DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER ENGLISH Instruction Manual E CAMESCOPE ET LECTEUR VIDEO NUMERIQUES FRANCAIS Mode d emploi F VIDEOCAMARA Y GRABADORA DIGITAL ESPANOL Manual de Instrucciones Es Canon Drs ELUA2 ELU A 203 This instruction book explains the use of the ELURA2 and ELURA2 MC camcorders The only dif ference between these models is that the ELURA2 MC includes a MultiMediaCard Memory Card function Please note that illustrations in this instruction book refer mainly to the ELURA2 model Ce mode d emploi explique l utilisation des camescopes ELURA2 et ELURA2 MC L unique dif f rence entre ces deux mod les r side dans le fait que le mod le ELURA2 MC poss de une carte de m moire MultiMedia Veuillez noter que des illustrations de ce mode d emploi renvoient essen tiellement au mod le ELURA2 Este manual de instrucciones explica el uso de las videoc maras ELURA2 y ELURA2 MC La nica diferencia entre estos dos modelos radica en que la ELURA2 MC incluye una funci n de tar jeta de memoria MultiMediaCard Por favor tenga en cuanta que las instrucciones de este manual de instrucciones corresponden principalmente al modelo ELURA2 NTSC 1 ELURA2 E 02 07 7 25 00 16 59 Page Introduction Important Usage Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE A THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE WA
56. ages recorded on a MultiMediaCard For details on connecting to a TV see Connections for Playback on a TV Screen on p 28 The camera may not be able to copy or play etc images recorded on a non Canon camera or enhanced on a PC There are 3 ways to view still images Single image e Slide show One after the other automatically in order of recording Index Six images at once Make sure a MultiMediaCard that has images recorded on it is inserted into the camera Single Image 1 Push the button next to the POWER dial and hold turn the POWER dial to CARD PLAY The last image recorded appears in the display 2 Search for the desired still image by pressing the CARD buttons Press to view the next image and to view the previous image Pressing at the last image will take you to the first image Pressing at the first image will take you to the last image Auo OW zvun13 pje3eipeyniniy eui Burst 101 5 ELURA2 E 93 115 7 25 00 17 25 Pag 02 Slide Show E With an image in the display press the SLIDE SHOW button The images play back one after the other for 5 seconds each To 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 the last image appearing in the display Index Up to 6 images appear at once so you can search quickly for an image
57. aid together with a copy of your bill of sale or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem to any of the Canon Service Facilities in Canada LIMITATIONS Except as otherwise required by applicable legislation this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties conditions guarantees or representations express or implied statutory or otherwise relative to this Canon product including implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Canon Canada assumes no liability for special consequential or incidental damages or loss that may arise whether on account of negligence or otherwise from the use misuse or inability to use this Canon product including loss of profit revenue video tapes or enjoyment or from failure to conform to any express or implied warranties conditions guarantees or representations Any recovery under this limited warranty shall not exceed the purchase price of the product Canon Canada does not assume or authorize any other person to assume for Canon Canada any other liability with respect to this Canon product This warranty does not extend to any person other than the original purchaser of this Canon product or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift and states your exclusive remedy NOTICE TO CONSUMER If you plan to take important videos or if the product has not been used for some time please check all functions with the instruction book before using it 0 ELU
58. al to set the focus Turn the SELECT dial downward to move the focus farther away Turn the SELECT dial upwards to bring the focus nearer FOCUS DATA CODE FOCUS DATA CODE Lal You cannot adjust the focus without the mark before M FOCUS in the display Push the FOCUS button so that appears before M FOCUS Then you can adjust the focus manually The manual focus setting is canceled if you select the LJ Easy Recording program When you are using the L Easy Recording program autofocus cannot be turned off See Troubleshooting on p 124 for a list of subjects which may not be suitable for autofocus q 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 10 Page ep Setting the White Balance The camera s auto white balance system compensates for a wide range of lighting conditions Although slight variations are unavoidable colors will appear natural in virtually every situation In some cases you will get better results by setting the white balance yourself or using one of the two preset modes Indoor Mode Under halogen or studio video lighting Subject is of one dominant color Close ups Outdoor mode n daylight especially for close ups and where the subject is of one dominant color CARD MOVIE LUI MENU gt CAM SET UP p gt wHITE BAL AUTO 34 1 Make sure the camera is set to the P program AE mode 2 Open the menu and select CAM
59. ame advance playback LL 26 Frame reverse playback LL 26 Playback pause forward and reverse C225 Slow playback forward and reverse CQ 26 x2 playback forward and reverse T 26 X1 playback forward and reverse I 26 Photo Search A 78 Date Search A 78 Zero set memory forward and reverse 79 A V Insert Editing M 85 Audio Dubbing M 88 q Y FF 4REW Mi I gt il xip 4x1 5 Dbl PHOTO SEARCH I a DATE SEARCH RTN kh 44RTN 2 SE aS o 3 133 6 ELURA2 E 116 146 Additional Information 134 7 25 00 17 33 Pag Zoom display A 20 Optical zoom Optical plus 40x digital zoom Zoom in Zoom out The image stabilizer is ry turned on I 33 CAM MENU m 36 CAM MENU gt D EFFECTS CAM SET UP VCR SET UP DISP SET UP SYSTEM RETURN AYSEL SI MENU VCR MENU M 37 VCR MENU gt D EFFECTS VCR SET UP CARD SET UP CARD OPER DISP SET UP SYSTEM RETURN AYSEL S MENU C REC MENU m39 ELURA2 MC only C REC MENU AYvSEL S MENU gt D EFFECTS CAM SET UP CARD SET UP DISP SET UP SYSTEM RETURN C PLAY MENU C PLAY MENU AYSEL S M 40 CARD OPER ELURA2 MC only Mee sir U Up SYSTEM RETURN The remote sensor is turned off QQ 43 Self timer countdown Q 67 Jee Zero set memory
60. aper Document r alis avec du papier recycl 7096 El papel aqui utilizado es 70 reciclado PRINTED IN JAPAN PUB DIM 352B CANON INC 2000 IMPRIME AU JAPON 0800A AB3 5 DY8 9120 247 000 IMPRESO EN JAPON
61. ard set up submenu QD Image quality 1194 2 File numbers 1196 3 Shutter sound 1196 Return OQ Display set up submenu 5 Brightness eene tee 7 22 Mirror mode Ln 23 AD TV screen LL 132 Date time display 147 Return System submenu 0 Wireless controller 43 BGG Ds eset bn 119 Time zone Daylight saving n E 145 Q3 Date time set 47 04 Return CAM SET UP avSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE WSHUTTER D AUTO IMAGE S W4 ON BAL AUTO 4 L eRETURN da Ium ENSE ee CARD SET UP ANSEL SETSET NUCLOSE PQuaLiTY FILE NOS CONTINUOUS 3 SHTR SOUND ON RETURN DISP SET UP AvSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE MC nus E a TV_SCR ON D T DISPLAY OFF 8 T RETURN O_O SYSTEM AYSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE WL REMOTE amp 1 BEEP XY ON 1 T ZONE DST bi TIME SET i 3 eRETURN i C PLAY MENU ELURA2 MC only Appears when the POWER dial is set to W There are 4 submenus within the C PLAY MENU To card operations submenu To VCR set up submenu To display set up submenu O To system submenu Close main menu C PLAY MENU AYSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE T RCARD OPER Q 2 i4 e e Q Card operations submenu CD To index ossessi m 102 2 To image protect
62. ause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems c If any DV Camcorder has had its serial number or dating altered or removed This limited warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the DV Camcorder which are sold AS IS without warranty of any kind by CUSA NO IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLIES TO THE DV CAMCORDER AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY STATED ABOVE AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE GIVEN BY ANY PERSON FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THE DV CAMCORDER SHALL BIND CUSA SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU CUSA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE STORAGE CHARGES LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DV CAMCORDER REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED AND EVEN IF CUSA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CUSA BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DV CAMCORDER SOLD BY CUSA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARIS
63. change your viewpoint for each shot Remember that any camera movement or change in picture angle should have a definite purpose Avoid unnecessary or half hearted movements Long shot Medium shot Close up Camera moves Use pans to record a landscape or follow a moving subject Decide the area you want to cover and stand facing the end of your panning angle Without moving your feet turn your waist to the starting position Start recording and after a few seconds begin to turn slowly from the waist Hold the final image for a few seconds before you stop recording Tilt the camera up to exaggerate the height of the subject Tilt down from the top of a building for example as an introduction to subjects at the bottom Tilt 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 08 Page c Turning the Image Stabilizer Off uw With 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 CARD MOVIE e MENU 34 gt CAM SET UP gt IMAGE S ii ON To turn the image stabilizer off open the menu and select CAM SET UP Then select IMAGE S set it to OFF and close the menu The W mark disappears from the display when the stabilizer is off The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the program selector is set to the
64. creen faces you then push it in flat against the side of the camera until it clicks securely You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker when recording For tips on how to make better videos see p 31 For extra recording time set REC MODE to LP A 18 soiseg ou BuuejselN 17 2 ELURA2 E 08 32 7 25 00 17 03 Page as Mastering the Basics 18 Changing the recording mode SP LP E J You can record and play back a tape in SP standard play and LP long play modes LP extends tape usage by 1 5 times You can t add sound audio dubbing or images A V insert to a tape that has been recorded in LP mode If you plan to use either of these functions later record in SP mode S205 MENU gt VCR SET UP gt REC MODE SP 34 To change to LP mode open the menu and select VCR SET UP Then select REC MODE set it to LP and close the menu When recording and playing back tapes in LP mode 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 For important recordings therefore set the camera to SP mode If you record in both modes on the same tape the picture may become distorted during playback and the time code may not be written correctly A tape recorded in LP mode on other digital equipment may produce mosaic like noise and the sound may become disto
65. ct D E SELECT Select EFFECT You return to the D EFFECTS submenu Select EFFECT again the name of the previously selected effect also appears ART BLK amp WHT SEPIA MOSAIC settings appear Select the desired setting The menu returns to the submenu Close the menu The menu disappears and the name of your selected setting flashes in the display Effect on off If you re in VCR mode press the gt play button Press the D EFFECTS ON OFF button The name of your selection stops flashing and takes effect on the display Each time you press the ON OFF button the chosen effect is activated or deactivated q 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 10 Pass Ep Using the Multi lmage Screen Divides your display image into 4 9 or 16 smaller images with the Image Capture feature With this feature the camera captures the current scene being shot or replayed Choose the transition speed manual fast every 4 frames moderate every 6 frames or slow every 8 frames at which to capture a moving subject such as a person playing tennis or golf Sound is recorded normally 4 images 9 images 16 images Operating the multi image screen E When operating the multi image screen in MOVIE P SCAN or CARD REC mode make sure the program selector is set to P In VCR mode you can only operate the multi image screen in the following playback modes When M S SPEE
66. ding press the stop button or the pause button e Recording stops 6 Stop playback on the other device m e You can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD 4 ELURA2 E 80 92 7 25 00 17 16 Page Recording Over Existing Scenes A V Insert Editing You 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 E terminals Original video and audio will be replaced with the new video and audio Scene to be inserted The playback tape Before inserting The tape in the camera After inserting The tape in the camera REMOTE PAUSEM SLOW x2 Side with arrow 4 ELURA2 E 80 92 7 25 00 17 16 Page a Editing 86 Preparations 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 portions recorded in LP mode on the tape recording will stop The playback tape Use only tapes without non recorded portions If there are non recorded portions or changes in the recording mode you may not be able to insert A V correctly You cannot insert A V in the following cases The playback tape has been poorly recorded During special playback fast forward
67. doing outdoor sports such as golf or tennis 1 2000 1 1000 1 500 or 1 250 Moving cars or trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters People doing indoor sports such as basketball A e You are unable to set the shutter speed when exposure lock is set in any recording program other than AUTO The SHUTTER display becomes set to e The image may not appear smooth when a high shutter speed is set so1njeoJ Jo obuey 71 Inj 34 Bursn 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 10 Page ep Using the Full Range of Features 72 Adjusting Focus Manually The camera can focus automatically All you have to do is point it and whatever is in the center of the display will usually be in sharp focus If it does not seem to be focusing well it may be because the subject is not suitable for autofocus You can use the manual focusing function for more control over focusing Focus lock E 7 19 Press the FOCUS button to turn off autofocus The focus remains locked at the point set by autofocus amp M FOCUS appears in the display You can now adjust the focus manually with the SELECT dial Press the FOCUS button again when you want to return to autofocus If you zoom in on your subject after turning off autofocus it may not stay in focus It is generally best to adjust the zoom first and then the focus Manual focus EJ CARD oa P SCAN Use the SELECT di
68. ducts bearing the same mark Provided accessories Optional accessories WL D76 Wireless Controller D83 0572 000 CB 400 Car Battery Adapter D85 1262 002 WL D75 Wireless Controller D83 0562 000 CH 910 Dual Battery CA 400 Compact Power Charger Holder D85 1072 002 Adapter D85 1250 201 SA 1 Adapter Bracket D89 0500 202 BP 406 Battery Pack D85 1280 000 SC 1000 Soft Carrying Case D81 1200 001 150 S video Cable D82 0330 000 SC A50 Soft Carrying Case D81 1302 201 STV 250N Stereo Video Cable D82 0590 000 VL 10Li Battery Video Light D86 0081 201 3 2 Lens cap D52 0130 000 ZR 1000 Zoom Remote ogo Controller D83 0540 002 ig FR 100 Floppy Disk Still S Image Recorder D89 0732 002 37 DVM CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette D36 0032 201 131 q 6 ELURA2 E 116 146 7 25 00 17 33 Pag 32 Additional Information 132 Screen Displays To display the date and time press the DATA CODE button See also p 75 Press the wireless controller s TV SCREEN SCREEN button or turn TV SCREEN on DATA through the menu to see the other displays CODE on the TV screen The displays appear white on screen They will not be added to any recordings you make with the camera CARD MOVIE LUI MENU DISP SET UP gt gt TV SCREEN ON m 34 To turn TV SCREEN off open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select TV SCREEN set it to OFF and close the menu For instructions on how to hook the camera up t
69. e play button The camera automatically goes into stop mode after about 5 minutes playback pause Fast forward playback To play back the recording at about 9 5 times normal speed press and hold the P fast forward button during normal playback or press and hold the gt fast forward button during normal fast forward Rewind playback For reverse playback at about 9 5 times normal speed press and hold the 4 rewind button during normal playback or press and hold the lt lt rewind button during normal rewind soiseg ou BuuejselN 25 2 ELURA2 E 08 32 7 25 00 17 03 sim Mastering the Basics 26 Special playback Frame Advance To play back frame by frame press the M button repeatedly during playback pause Press and hold to play back continuous frame advance Frame Reverse To play back in reverse frame by frame press the lll button repeatedly during playback pause Press and hold to play back continuous frame reverse Slow Forward Playback To play back at about 1 5 normal speed press the SLOW J button during normal playback Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback The camera automatically returns to playback after about 30 seconds of slow playback Slow Reverse Playback To play back in reverse at about 1 5 normal speed press the 7 4 button and then the SLOW J button during normal playback Press the PLAY button
70. e are no images recorded on the MultiMediaCard NO IMAGES appears in the display Do not touch the MultiMediaCard terminals Selecting the recording image quality E e Select the quality of a still image to be recorded CARD MENU gt CARD SET UP P QUALITY 6 FINE m 34 Make sure the POWER dial lock lever is switched to the 6 6 position Open the menu and select CARD SET UP Then select QUALITY set it to STANDARD and close the menu q 5 ELURA2 E 93 115 lal 7 25 00 17 25 Pag 5 Depending on the image you are recording sometimes there will be no difference in image quality between settings mages are compressed and recorded in the JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group format The number of pixels is 640 x 480 VGA in both FINE and STANDARD modes Image Necessary memory Number of images g h t to quality per image per 8MB MMC Use wheri you wantto save high quality images FINE Approx 124 KB Approx 60 images print out etc attach images to Emails STANDARD Approx 70 KB Approx 105 images include them in your own home page etc These figures are approximate The actual number you will be able to record varies depending on the images Remember that the sample images already recorded on the supplied MultiMediaCard are included in the total number The number of images that can still be recorded on a MultiMediaCard may
71. e cannot be obtained for two types of lighting at once You cannot set the white balance or choose the indoor outdoor mode when the program selector is set to the LJ Easy Recording program The white balance returns to the AUTO setting when you slide the program selector to L Easy Recording When you turn the camera on the white balance returns to AUTO If you then switch the white balance to SET the camera will remember your last setting During normal outdoor shooting setting to AUTO may provide better results 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 10 Page ep Displaying Date Time and Camera Data Data Code The data code contains the date and time the recording was made Cassette data codes can also display camera data shutter speed and exposure settings 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 x2 playback Press the DATA CODE button while the camera is in play slow or still mode Press it once to display once more to hide it Selecting date time EJ Select whether you want the date the time or both to show up on your data code display 1176 CARD MENU gt DISP SET UP gt gt D TIME sEL DATE amp TIME 34 To change the date and time combination open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select D TIME S
72. e display for approximately 4 seconds al For details on adding new sound see p 88 For details of playing back a tape that has new sound on stereo 2 see p 91 When you record to the ELURA2 ELURA2 MC from a camcorder with DV terminal outputs the audio mode display becomes set to External microphone and headphones E For greater creative control over audio recording you can connect an external microphone to the camera via the DU 300 Docking Unit s MIC terminal Attach the microphone to the optional SA 1 Adapter Bracket 1 Attach the microphone to the adapter bracket Extend the adapter bracket open until it locks 2 Attach the adapter bracket to the docking unit 3 Connect the microphone q sainjeay jo obuey Inj ey Burst 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 10 Page Using the Full Range of Features 66 You can monitor the sound while recording and playing back by attaching stereo headphones to the terminal on the docking unit You can adjust the volume of attached headphones by turning the SELECT dial A VOLUME bar appears in the display to indicate the current volume The volume level is the same regardless of mode The SELECT dial also controls the speaker volume once you remove the headphones from the headphone socket A 65 The levels you adjust for the built in speaker and headphones are memorized separately The camera remembers your levels e
73. e setting Press the MENU button to open the menu One of the main menus appears according to the POWER dial setting Turn the SELECT dial and move the arrow to the desired submenu Press the SELECT dial in to select The submenu appears Turn the SELECT dial and move the arrow to the desired function Press the SELECT dial in to select The function and its settings only appear Turn the SELECT dial and move the arrow to the desired setting f you are setting a function other than the white balance or shutter speed the function will be set if you close the menu here Press the SELECT dial in to select The function is set and you return to the submenu Turn the SELECT dial and move the arrow to RETURN 10 Press the SELECT dial in to select You return to the main menu 11 Press the MENU button The main menu disappears Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu Selecting RETURN takes you back one menu or closes the main menu Available menu items appear in yellow Items that are unavailable due to the tape or card situation or the settings of other menu items appear in purple You may often find it convenient to use the wireless controller to move around the menus Press its MENU button to open close the menu and use the arrow keys in place of turning the SELECT dial Push the SET button to select Pressing the start stop button or the PHOTO button will close
74. e the subject monitor recording rotate the LCD panel 180 M 23 For movies 2 Press the start stop button The camera starts to record after a 10 second countdown period or after 2 seconds when you use the wireless controller The time remaining counts down in the display e g S SEC SELF T disappears from the display when recording begins The tally lamp starts flashing 3 Press the start stop button to end recording For stills 2 Press a PHOTO button on the camera body or the wireless controller The camera automatically adjusts the focus 2 seconds before the countdown is complete The O mark flashes white then turns green after the focus and exposure are set If you are using the wireless controller the O mark starts flashing immediately after you press the PHOTO button The camcorder takes the picture for approximately 6 seconds q soJnjeoJ jo oDueg ing eui Burst 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 10 Page s Using the Full Range of Features 68 la If you have the beep turned on it sounds each time the tally lamp flashes before recording To cancel the self timer before the countdown has begun press the O SELF TIMER button To cancel the self timer once the countdown has begun press the O SELF TIMER button start stop if you re shooting movies or PHOTO if you re taking a still image 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 10 Page s Adjustin
75. e 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 To reattach the viewfinder first position the base horizontally and align it with the viewfinder s base Then press it until it clicks back into place Don t touch anyplace other than the glass screen The viewfinder screen scratches easily Take care when cleaning LCD e Clean the LCD screen using a commercially available cleaning cloth for glasses e Where there is a big change in temperature moisture may form on the surface of the screen Wipe clean with a soft dry cloth e At low temperatures the display may appear to be much darker than usual This is not a fault and as the screen warms up the display will return to normal Camera body and lens e Use a soft dry cloth to clean the camera body or lens Never use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner Video heads e When mosaic like noise appears on the playback picture the video heads may be dirty When the video heads are badly contaminated the camera may show a blank blue screen or a warning For the best picture possible after using the camera for approximately 20 hours clean the video heads using Canon s DVM CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette If the noise remains repeat the cleaning up to maximum of 5 times e Do not use a
76. en you finish recording return the lock lever to the 8 position Lal Progressive scan video may appear slightly jerky during normal playback Some recording conditions may be more suitable for MOVIE than P SCAN The camera will turn itself off if you leave it in record pause mode for more than about 5 minutes To return to record pause mode set the POWER dial to OFF and then back to P SCAN q 48 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 09 Page e Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette We ELURA2 MC only To take still images on a MultiMediaCard see p 97 You 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 Your still photos can be transferred to a PC for image enhancement and printout ELURA2 Record still photos onto a floppy disk with the optional Floppy Disk Still Image Recorder FR 100 LL151 for transfer to a PC ELURA2 MC only Copy still photos automatically to a MultiMediaCard for transfer to a PC A 109 Also starting your shooting with a still photo makes it easy to find the beginning again later with the Photo Search function 1 78 You can take a still picture at any time during regular video recording or you can put the camcorder into record pause mode first then take a still picture Dues P SCAN During record mode Press the PHOTO button fully down and the still picture will be take
77. en you try to do audio dubbing on a tape recorded in 16 bit audio or 12 bit 4 channel mode LL 88 90 CHECK THE CASSETTE AUDIO MODE Appears when the camera detects a blank section of a tape during audio dubbing or A V insert 85 88 CHECK THE CASSETTE BLANK q uoneulnoju jeuonippy 137 6 ELURA2 E 116 146 7 25 00 17 34 Pag Appears when the E video heads are badly contaminated EH 121 USE CLEANING CASSETTE Additional Information 138 For ELURA MC 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 CH flashes red format the MultiMediaCard If Cu flashes green playback is possible CARD ERROR There is no more remaining memory on the MultiMediaCard Change the card or erase images CARD FULL You have reached the maximum file or folder number M 96 NAMING ERROR The image has been recorded in an incompatible JPEG format or other format that the camera can not play back or the image data has been damaged UNIDENTIFIABLE IMAGE 38 Appears if you have tried to mark 51 or more images for printing or if a mark file cannot be edited CO 111 A MultiMediaCard has not been inserted into the camera 01 94 There are no images recorded on
78. eo terminal input output 1 Vp p Y signal 0 286 Vp p C signal E Microphone terminal 3 5 mm stereo minijack 57 dBV with 600 ohm mic at least 5 kohms Headphone terminal 3 5 mm stereo minijack LANC terminal 2 5 mm mini minijack Dimensions 3x 1 1 8 x 2 4 in 77 x 29 x 56 mm Weight 1 3 4 oz 50 g Weight and dimensions are approximate Erorrs and omissions excepted Subject to change without notice If your TV or VCR has an S S1 video input terminal For higher picture quality we recommend playing back recordings on a TV with an S S1 terminal If you connect the camera to a TV with an S1 terminal or the Video ID 1 system recordings made in the 16 9 mode for wide screen TVs will automatically play back in wide screen mode on the TV screen soiseg y BuuejselN O00 om INPUT S1 VIDEO g 3 STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Attach the DU 300 Docking Unit in order to use the S video terminal 1 28 Use the S 150 S video Cable to connect the S video terminals Use the STV 250N Stereo Video 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 camera to a TV set the TV VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO If you are connecting the camera to a VCR set the i
79. ep einan m19 Q6 Return 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 09 Page a DISP SET UP AYSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE 8 gt BRIGHTNESS t DISPLAYS ON 4 Q0 6SEC DATE OFF DATA CO 2 TENE D TIME SEL DATE amp TIME RETURN O SYSTEM AYSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE C ENERHENUNEE G1 al RETURN C REC MENU ELURA2 MC only Appears when the POWER dial is set to EB There are 5 submenus within the C REC MENU Q To digital effects submenu Q To camera set up submenu To card set up submenu Q To display set up submenu Q9 To system submenu Q Close main menu Digital effects submenu D Digital effects select 2 Effect 3 Multi image screen speed 4 Multi image screen split 5 Return 61 LL162 11163 11163 C REC MENU AYSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE Q9 D ErrECTS CAM SET UP e GO L CARD SET UP DISP SET UP o e STEM RETURN 6 D EFFECTS AvSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE n E SELECT 3 L EFFECT s s s M S SPEED M S SPLIT RETURN soJnjeoJ jo oDueg ling eui Puis 39 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 09 Page s Using the Full Range of Features 40 Camera set up submenu 6 Shutter Speed ees 170 D Digital zoom ise 1 20 Image stabilizer 133 9 White balance m73 Return C
80. es To return to record pause mode turn the POWER dial to OFF and then back to MOVIE For Progressive Scan recording see p 48 ELURA2 MC only For still image recording to a MultiMediaCard see p 93 2 Load a cassette N14 q 2 ELURA2 E 08 32 7 25 00 17 03 Slide the program selector to L This selects the camera s Easy Recording program It allows you to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments 0 55 Press and release the start stop button once to begin recording For still image recording to a cassette see p 49 Press and release the start stop button again to pause recording The camera returns to record pause mode and PAUSE reappears in the display You can stop and restart recording as often as you like by pressing the start stop button After loading a cassette start recording when the tape counter has stopped When you have finished recording Replace the lens cap Return the viewfinder to its retracted position Return the LCD screen flush to the camera body Unload the cassette Turn the POWER dial to OFF Disconnect the power source To check that the camera is recording correctly make a test recording first Before making important recordings clean the video heads using a Canon DVM CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette To close the LCD panel rotate it vertically until the s
81. f the bar as guides SLIDE CARD SHOW MOVIE e MENU errects D E SELECT CARD MIX m 34 gt MIX TYPE MIX LEVEL Make sure a MultiMediaCard that has images recorded on it and a cassette have been inserted into the camera Make sure the program selector is set to P Select 1 Open the menu and select D EFFECTS 2 Select D E SELECT 3 Select CARD MIX You return to the D EFFECTS submenu 4 Select CARD MIX again 107 q Auo OW zvun13 pje3eripejniniy eui Burst 5 ELURA2 E 93 115 7 25 00 17 25 Pag 08 5 Press the CARD buttons to select the still image to be E combined Your 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 Select MIX LEVEL 9 Adjust the mix level Turning the SELECT dial upwards adjusts to the left and turning downwards adjusts to the right o 10 Close the menu The name of your selection flashes in the display 11 Press the D EFFECT ON OFF button The name of your selection stops flashing Each time you press the ON OFF button your selection is activated display lights continuously or deactivated display flashes For a moving image 1 Press the start stop button to start and stop recording The combined
82. g Exposure Manually Exposure lock E When you are recording in situations where the lighting may change suddenly you can lock the exposure at the current level in order to control the brightness of the image To lock the exposure press the EXP button Press it again to return to auto exposure Exposure adjustment E CARD Dea P SCAN When the exposure is locked you can adjust it manually making the picture brighter or darker in order to deal with difficult lighting conditions The camera s iris can be manually set to any position from fully closed to fully open To make the recorded image brighter turn the SELECT dial upwards to a Pe upeK 0o PELLOK ei maximum of 11 This may be G Q necessary if the background is very bright or if the subject is lit from behind To make the recorded image darker turn the SELECT dial downwards to a minimum of 11 This may be necessary if the background is very dark or if the subject is spotlit soJnjeoJ jo abuey ling eui Buisp 69 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 10 Page i Using the Full Range of Features 70 lal You cannot adjust the exposure without the mark before E LOCK in the display Push the EXP button so that appears before E LOCK Then you can adjust the exposure manually The standard exposure level depends on which recording program you have selected Exposure lock is canceled if you change recording programs You
83. g the SELECT dial downwards takes you to the previous image and upwards takes you to the next image Turning the dial upwards at the last image will take you to the next image Turning the dial downwards at the first image will take you to the previous image e Jump to the next previous index screen with the CARD buttons 4 Press the SELECT dial in The O protect mark appears on the image Now you are unable to erase this image 5 Close the menu lal e To cancel image protection move the CP mark to the protected image and press the SELECT dial in The Ow protect mark disappears q Auo OW zvun13 pje3eripejniniy eui Burst 103 5 ELURA2 E 93 115 7 25 00 17 25 Pag 04 Using the MultiMediaCard ELURA2 MC only Erasing Still Images EJ P ELURA2 MC only Erase images singly or all at once You cannot erase protected images Cancel image protection QA 103 first in order to erase an image Erase images with caution Once an image has been erased it cannot be restored CARD PLAY MENU gt CARD OPER gt gt IMAGE ERASE m34 Make sure a MultiMediaCard that has images recorded on it is inserted into the camera 1 Move to the image you want to erase with the CARD buttons 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 3 Select IMAGE ERASE CANCEL SINGLE and ALL settings appear To cancel erasing select CANCEL and close the menu
84. ght 56 LP Mode 18 Maintenance 120 Making Better Videos 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 Introduction 93 Optional Accessories 129 Pause Record 16 Photo Search 78 Playback 24 Playback Connection 28 Playback Pause 25 Portrait 55 Power Adapter 11 13 Powering Your Camcorder 11 Pre Marked Position 79 Preparing the Camera 116 Preventing Accidental Erasure 103 Print Mark 111 Problems 124 Progressive Scan 48 Protect 103 41 Recharging the Battery Pack 118 Recording 16 97 Recording from Cassette to MultiMediaCard 99 Recording from DV Device to MultiMediaCard 100 Recording Programs 53 Record Pause Mode 16 Record Review 52 Record Search 52 Remote Control 42 Remote Sensor 43 Rewind 24 S1 video input terminal 29 Sample images 114 Sand amp Snow 56 Screen Displays 132 Scroll 59 Self Timer 67 Sepia 60 Shutter Sound 96 Shutter Speed 70 Slide Show 102 Speaker 27 Specifications 115 139 SP Mode 18 Sports 55 Spotlight 56 Still Picture 49 97 Storage 121 S video 29 System Diagram 128 Tally Lamp 42 Tape Protection 15 Telephoto 20 Temperature 119 121 Time Code 136 Time Zone 45 ELURA2 MC only q uoneuinoju jeuonippy 6 ELURA2 E 116 146 7 25 00 17
85. ght saving time DST setting if necessary 3 Move up or down the list of time zones with the SELECT dial Select the option that represents your time zone f you are now in daylight saving time select the time zone with the daylight saving time mark amp next to the area 4 Close the menu soJnjeoJ jo obuey Inj ey Burst 45 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 09 e t E Time zone Time zone T LONDON WELLGTN Wellington 2 PARIS SAMOA 3 CAIRO HONOLU Honolulu 4 MOSCOW ANCHOR Anchorage 5 DUBAI L A Los Angeles 6 KARACHI DENVER 7 DACCA CHICAGO o 8 BANGKOK N Y New York ce 3 H KONG Hong Kong CARACAS 2 2 10 TOKYO RIO Rio de Janeiro D 1 SYDNEY FERNAN Fernando de Noronha es 12 SOLOMON AZORES o u m e After you have selected your time zone and set the date and time when you travel to another time zone there is no need to reset the date and time Just set the time zone to your destination and the camera s clock will automatically change to display the correct time for your destination The camera automatically accounts for the number of days in a month and leap year 46 3
86. h your camcorder Possible explanations are given for each problem on the list turn to the page numbers in parentheses for more information Make sure that the camera is properly connected if you are using it with a TV or VCR Consult your dealer or service outlet if problems persist Recording Playback Cause and or what to do about it Problem Nothing happens when I press the buttons The camera turned itself off The cassette compartment stopped mid operation while loading unloading a cassette The start stop button doesn t work There s no picture in the display There s a blank blue screen in the display The camera won t focus The POWER dial is not set to the appropriate mode A 16 24 The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention Q 14 15 The cassette has reached the end The power source is not properly connected or the battery pack is exhausted or not properly attached 11 13 117 The function cannot be used in that recording program T 53 The camera was in record pause mode for more than about 5 minutes 1 16 97 The battery pack is exhausted LL 12 13 117 The battery pack s power is exhausted Recharge or change to a new battery pack LL 12 The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention T1 14 15 The cassette has reached the end The POWER dial is not set to the appropriate mode 1 16 97 You are attempting to pla
87. he FR 100 s CAPTURE button to record the image onto the floppy disk 6 After you have finished recording images remove the floppy disk and insert it into your PC s disk drive For full details of how to use the FR 100 refer to its instruction manual soJnjeoJ jo obuey inj ey Burst 51 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 09 Page Using the Full Range of Features 52 Searching and Reviewing While Recording Record search E When the camera is in record pause mode you can use record search to play the tape forwards or backwards to find the point where you want to start or resume recording This is useful when you want to add a new scene to a previously used cassette By using record search you can ensure a smooth noise free join between the new scene and the old one MOVIE Se 1 Press and hold the REC SEARCH or button on the camera while you check the picture in the display The button plays the recording forwards and the button plays it backwards REC SEARCH 2 Release the button when you find the point where you want to start recording The camera returns to record pause mode Record review E 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 You can quickly make sure that a scene has recorded properly and then go on to shoot the next scene w
88. hen you change the card and take a picture 101 0101 To change the file numbering open the menu and select CARD SET UP Then select FILE NOS set it to RESET and close the menu Turning the shutter sound off E Makes the sound of a shutter being released when a still image is recorded to a MultiMediaCard CARD REC MENU gt CARD SET UP P gt gt sHTR soup ON m 34 To 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 q 5 ELURA2 E 93 115 7 25 00 17 25 Pag 7 Take still images to a MultiMediaCard You can also record onto a MultiMediaCard images from a tape in the camera or images input through the DV in terminal Moving pictures cannot be recorded onto a MultiMediaCard mages input through the A V in terminal cannot be recorded onto a MultiMediaCard MultiMediaCards cannot record audio Make sure a MultiMediaCard that has enough memory available is inserted into the camera 1 Set the POWER dial lock lever to the 66 position 2 Press the button next to the POWER dial and hold turn the POWER dial to CARD REC The number of images that can still be recorded on the MultiMediaCard appears in the display The camera will turn itself off if you are using a battery and do not operate the camera for more than about 5 minutes Se
89. henever the battery pack is not being used Storing the battery pack f you do not use a battery pack for a period of more than a few months any remaining charge may cause damage to the battery pack and reduce usage time To prevent damage therefore aim to use a battery pack s complete charge before storage See the optional battery pack s instructions for further details 6 ELURA2 E 116 146 7 25 00 17 33 Page i19 Installing the backup battery Open the cassette compartment cover The cassette compartment will open automatically If necessary close it to give yourself more room to install the backup battery Insert the CR1616 lithium battery as far as it will go with the side facing outwards Make sure the cassette compartment is closed and close the cassette compartment cover This backup battery allows the camera to remember the date and time and other settings when main power source is removed It has a life span of about a year When it needs replacing or if it has not been installed the mark flashes in the display Press the old battery and slide it up to remove DANGER Treat 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 Do not get it wet WARNING
90. here you want to start copying and set it to stop CARD PLAY 2 Select the first image you want to copy by using the CARD buttons Still images on the MultiMediaCard including and after that image will be copied onto the cassette f you want to copy all the still images on the MultiMediaCard select the first image Open the menu and select CARD OPER Select COPY gt Select EXECUTE Select CANCEL to stop copying Cassette and card information appear in the display and copying starts NOW COPYING i appears in the display Each image is copied for about 6 seconds on the cassette Copying stops when all the images have been copied or the tape is full 6 Press the stop button when your desired images have finished 110 copying AU Un Using the MultiMediaCard ELURA2 MC only 5 ELURA2 E 93 115 7 25 00 17 25 Pag 11 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 MultiMediaCard can be print marked CARD PLAY MENU gt CARD OPER P gt gt PRINT MARKS m34 Make sure a MultiMediaCard that has images recorded on it has been inserted into the camera 1 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 2 Select PRINT MARK e Up to 6 images appear in the display 3 Move to
91. ideos which will give you pleasure for years to come To get the most out of your new camcorder we recommend that you read this manual thoroughly there are many sophisticated features which will add to your recording enjoyment Getting started To get started we suggest that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first before moving on to use its full range of features For quick reference in addition to the contents and index please refer to Finding Your Way Around the ELURA2 ELURA2 MC M8 e Screen displays A 132 Troubleshooting in case you run into any problems Q 124 e Menu at Glance 1 143 Symbols used in this instruction manual Reference page numbers Functions that can be operated from the body of the camera Functions that can be operated from the wireless controller Supplementary notes for camcorder operation Operation confirmation beeps 19 Capital letters are used to refer to settings displayed in the menus and buttons labeled on the camcorder itself e g Press the MENU button The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom of the camera No others have the same serial number as yours You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft B B OB Your camcorder is supplied with the following accessories Wireless Con
92. ill images The still image s data code will show the date and time it was originally recorded Signal flow este E Ne A Side with arrow Side with arrow Preparations 1 Connect the camera to the other digital device e Connect the Canon CV 150F DV cable optional with the sides of the plugs marked with the arrows facing as shown above 2 Prepare the other device Turn on the power and load a recorded cassette 3 Load a MultiMediaCard Then push the button next to the POWER dial and hold and turn the POWER dial to VCR DV IN appears in the display f you have a cassette inserted make sure it is in stop mode Recording E 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 MultiMediaCard appears in the display Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the image to the MultiMediaCard al If you record an image onto a MultiMediaCard that was originally recorded in the 16 9 mode for widescreen TV s the image will appear to be vertically squashed compressed The shutter sound does not sound in VCR mode q Ww 5 ELURA2 E 93 115 7 25 00 17 25 Pag 01 Viewing Still Images A P ELURA2 MC only SLIDESHOW CARD Play back and view still im
93. images are recorded onto the cassette For a still image 1 Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it O flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camera is ready to take the image 2 Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the image to the cassette O disappears from the display The combined images are recorded onto the cassette for approximately 6 seconds f You cannot use Card Mix in the Low Light recording program in MOVIE and P SCAN modes f you change the position of the POWER dial or move the program selector from P to LI Easy Recording mode select your still image for Card Mix again When setting Card Mix you must carry out steps 1 to 5 q Using the MultiMediaCard ELURA2 MC only 5 ELURA2 E 93 115 7 25 00 17 25 Pag 09 Copying Still Images from a Cassette S ELURA2 MC only 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 VCR MENU gt CARD OPER gt gt copy ca ca M34 Make sure a MultiMediaCard that has enough memory available and a recorded cassette have been inserted into the camera 1 Locate the first still image on the cassette that you want to copy and stop the cassette at a point before that image e All
94. ing eui Busy 57 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 09 Page i Using the Full Range of Features 58 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 effects operated during VCR mode are not recorded onto the original tape Digital effects can be added to another tape when dubbing using the A V out terminal VCR mode but not the DV out terminal You cannot operate digital effects while photo date searching If you slide the program selector to LJ Easy Recording while the digital effect display is flashing it will disappear from the display and reappear when you return to P program AE mode The digital effect display will flash for 2 seconds after setting even if DISPLAYS is set to OFF in the menu 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 09 Page a e Faders Fade Trigger FADE T When you start recording the scene gradually fades in from a black screen When you stop recording it gradually fades out 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
95. ions Capacity 8 MB Interface MultiMediaCard standard Operating temperature range 0 C 40 C 32 F 140 F Dimensions 32 x 24 x 1 4 mm Weight 15g Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted Subject to change without notice q Auo OW zvun13 pje3eipeyniniy eui Busy 6 ELURA2 E 116 146 7 25 00 17 33 Page d16 Additional Information 116 Preparing the Camera Adjust the viewfinder Turn the POWER dial to MOVIE mode Extend the viewfinder straight out then adjust the viewfinder focusing lever to suit your eyesight The viewfinder extends straight out for comfortable viewing Store the camera with the viewfinder flush with the body of the camera To view with the viewfinder make sure the LCD panel is either turned so that the subject can monitor viewing or totally closed with the screen facing inwards Prepare the lens cap Attach the cord to the lens cap and pass the grip belt through the loop on the cord Hook the lens cap on to the grip belt while you are recording and place it over the lens when you have finished Fasten the grip belt Release the Velcro fastening and hold the camera with your right hand while you adjust the belt with your left Your index finger should reach the zoom control and photo button and your thumb should reach the start stop button comfortably When holding the camera be sure to
96. isplay will no longer appear when you turn on the power It is not automatically superimposed on your recordings CARD MOVIE P SCAN MENU gt DISP SET UP Poi DISPLAY OFF 34 To turn it on open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select D T DISPLAY set it to ON and close the menu q soJnjeoJ jo oDueg ling eui Puis 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 09 t Recording in Progressive Scan Mode Digital Motor Drive E In Progressive Scan Mode the ELURA2 ELURA2 MC s Digital Motor Drive E records 30 full frame images per second continuously for superior quality frames Use Progressive Scan Mode for fast moving scenes and moments that are hard to capture just taking a still photo Check your tennis or golf swing for example or capture the smile of a baby ELURA2 You can then record selected still images onto a floppy disk with the Floppy Disk Still Image Recorder FR 100 optional and easily transfer them to a personal computer for print out making personalized postcards calendars etc ELURA2 MC only If you plan on copying still images to a MultiMediaCard later we recommend recording in Progressive Scan Mode Using the Full Range of Features 1 Set the POWER dial lock lever to the 6 6 position 2 Turn the POWER dial to P S SCAN The power indicator lights up red PRO SCAN appears in the display 3 Press the start stop button to begin recording Wh
97. ithout producing any noise in the picture MOVIE Se 1 Press and release the record review button while you check the picture in the display The camera rewinds the tape plays back the last few seconds and returns to record pause mode m e Noise may appear on the screen when you play the tape backwards q 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 09 Page Using the Various Recording Programs 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 e For simple point and shoot operation select the Easy Recording program Slide the program selector to the J position For normal shooting conditions slide the program selector to P program AE mode Open the program menu and select AUTO 1154 For various other recording conditions the camera has 5 more specialized AE auto exposure programs Availability of functions in each recording program Position of P P program selector P Recording C Easy Sand amp Low Program Recording Auto Sports Portrait Spotlight Snow Light Shutter Speed O A Focus A O Exposure O White balance O Image stabilizer ON OFF ON O Digital effects X Q 16 9 x O O Available X Not available A Automatic fu
98. ltiMediaCard 5 ne 97 Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image 5 5 0 mee 99 Recording from Another DV Device as a Stll Image 45 5 rere 100 Viewing Still Images 101 Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect 5 caasa 103 Erasing Still Images 104 Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette Card Mix 106 Copying Still Images from a Cassette 109 Copying MMC Still Images to a ASSCULC M 110 Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark occi erede 111 Formatting a MultiMediaCard 112 Other Information and Precautions 113 Additional Information Preparing the Camera 116 Notes on Using the Batteries Maintenance Troubleshooting The ELURA2 ELURA2 MC System Dia BAT oe oto mee 128 Optional Accessories ssssss 129 Sereen DISPLAY Siiicieriede afss cath ire 132 Specifications inuicem eener 139 Index eror eo n photon 140 Menu at a Glance sss 143 q uononpogu 1 ELURA2 E 02 07 7 25 00 16 59 Page E Thank you for Choosing a Canon Introduction 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 v
99. ly The camera remembers your levels even if you turn the camera off and back on again lal The speaker turns off when the camera is set to any mode other than VCR or when you use headphones Sometimes audio may sound distorted when the volume is turned up high If this happens turn down the volume soiseg y BuuejselN 27 2 ELURA2 E 08 32 7 25 00 17 03 Page s Mastering the Basics 28 Connections for Playback on a TV Screen You can connect the camera to a TV or VCR in order to play back your recordings You will need to attach a power source to the camera A 11 Power off all devices before starting the connections See your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details Attaching the DU 300 Docking Unit The DU 300 Docking Unit is fitted with microphone headphone S video and LANC terminals Connect it to the base of the ELURA2 ELURA2 MC via the docking unit attachment terminal LOCKING SCREW 1 Make sure that the ELURA2 ELURA2 MC is switched off 2 Align the terminals of the docking unit and the camera 3 Push the docking unit onto the camera and turn the locking screw clockwise to fix it securely onto the base To remove turn the locking screw counter clockwise and pull the docking unit from the base of the camera DU 300 Docking Unit 2 ELURA2 E 08 32 7 25 00 17 03 Page c Specifications S vid
100. m might be fatal Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Objects and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 20 21 Page P Damage Requiring Service Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the product exhibi
101. n While the camera is recording the still image gt gt gt gt appears red in the display It appears white when in mirror mode and on the screen of a connected TV While gt gt gt gt appears red in the display do not remove the MultiMediaCard or disconnect the power source Doing so could result in data damage While the camera is retrieving a still image lt lt lt lt appears green in the display While lt lt lt lt appears green in the display do not remove the MultiMediaCard Doing so could result in data damage Important nserting or removing the MultiMediaCard without first setting the POWER dial to OFF can result in data damage This camera uses only MultiMediaCards You cannot use any other types of Memory Cards Auo OW zvun13 pje3eipeyniniy eui Burst 3 5 ELURA2 E 93 115 7 25 00 17 25 Pag 4 o Using the MultiMediaCard AB ELURA2 MC only Inserting and removing the MultiMediaCard 1 Turn the POWER dial to OFF 2 Slide the MultiMediaCard compartment cover in the direction of the arrow and open 3 Insert or remove the MultiMediaCard Push the MultiMediaCard all the way in Remove the MultiMediaCard by pushing the card in and letting it spring out Do not attempt to pull the MultiMediaCard out without first pushing it in 4 Close the cover lal When you set the POWER dial to CARD PLAY the last image recorded appears If ther
102. n immediately The camera takes the image immediately and then records the photo to the tape for approximately 6 seconds During this time the camera also records the sound and the display shows the still picture A counter display appears and counts up to 6 seconds as the camcorder records the picture The camera returns to record pause mode During record pause mode 1 Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it PHOTO flashes at the bottom right of display Exposure is locked During autofocus flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camera is ready to take the still picture q soJnjeoJ jo oDueg inj eui Burst 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 09 Page s Using the Full Range of Features 50 f the subject is unsuitable for autofocus LL 125 the camera may not be able to focus and may continue to flash white in the display Adjust the focus manually with the SELECT dial e f you are using manual focus 1172 the mark starts as a continous green mark Focus with the SELECT dial 2 Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still picture The camera takes the image immediately and then records the photo to the tape for approximately 6 seconds During this time the camera also records the sound and the display shows the still picture A cou
103. nction only soJnjeoJ jo oDueg ling eui Bursp 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 09 Page Eh Using the Full Range of Features 54 Setting the program AE mode E Slide the program selector to P program AE mode Press the SELECT dial in to display the program menu Turn the SELECT dial to move the arrow up or down the display Press the SELECT dial in to select the desired program The program will appear in the display 5 Press the start stop button to begin recording AU N The name of your selected recording program appears constantly on the left of the display with the exception of Auto which is displayed and then disappears after 4 seconds Avoid changing programs during recording as the brightness of the image may change suddenly The specialized AE programs are not suitable for all kinds of lighting The image may flicker or a bright line may appear on the screen if you use them in the wrong lighting conditions If you switch the camera from the L program to the P program the camera returns to the Auto program When recording in dark places a bright light in the scene may cause a vertical light bar smear to appear This is a normal feature of camcorders 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 09 Pass ep Easy Recording E The simplest way to use the camera is with the program selector set to the LJ position The camera will take care of focus
104. not function properly We recommend saving backups of MultiMediaCard images on your PC s hard drive or other external memory device Image data may be damaged or lost due to a defect in a MultiMediaCard or if a MultiMediaCard is exposed to static electricity Contents of a MultiMediaCard can not be compensated for should data become damaged or lost Do not remove the power source or the MultiMediaCard while the camera is accessing recording to reading erasing files from or formatting the MultiMediaCard card Do not use MultiMediaCards in places subject to strong magnetic fields Do not disassemble MultiMediaCards Do not bend or drop MultiMediaCards or expose them to strong vibrations or external shocks Do not get MultiMediaCards wet Do not remove the MultiMediaCard s label or affix other labels Affix labels to the MultiMediaCard s case Do not leave MultiMediaCards in places subject to high temperature or high humidity Auo 3N zvuni3 pje3eripejyniniy eui Burst 113 5 ELURA2 E 93 115 7 25 00 17 25 Pag 14 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 Avoid 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 should occur maintain the M
105. nput selector on the VCR to LINE 29 q 2 ELURA2 E 08 32 7 25 00 17 03 Page s E If your TV or VCR has audio video input terminals O Ol 9 STV 250N Stereo Video Cable o a OPOS om Connect the camera using the STV 250N Stereo Video 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 f you are connecting the camera to a TV set the TV VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO LG If you are connecting the camera to a VCR set the input selector on the VCR to oo LINE 2 H OG 22 0 z f 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 30 2 ELURA2 E 08 32 7 25 00 17 03 eed Tips for Making Better Videos Holding the camera E For maximum stability grip the camera in your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body If necessary support the camera with your left hand With practice you will be able to operate the controls by touch without taking your eye off the action
106. nter display appears and counts up to 6 seconds as the camcorder records the picture O disappears from the display The camera returns to record pause mode Fa The camera automatically returns to record pause mode after recording a still image for approximately 6 seconds If a cassette is inserted and you turn the POWER dial to OFF during those approximately 6 seconds the camera will respond only after recording is complete The wireless controller s PHOTO button has no half way setting Press the button fully and the camera immediately takes the photo Only take photos where it is bright enough to see the image in the display f you want to use an effect make sure you set it before you take your picture 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 09 Page Transferring Still Pictures to a PC with the FR 100 optional 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 DV cable 1 Connect the power sources for the camera and the FR 100 2 Turn the camera s POWER dial to VCR and connect the camera and the FR 100 with the DV cable supplied with the FR 100 3 Insert a floppy disk into the FR 100 4 Play back your cassette in the camera and search for the image you want to capture Find exactly the frame you want by using frame advance reverse 1 26 5 Press t
107. o input JL 88 Microphone input M 88 DV input 81 100 Condensation warning 2 123 MultiMediaCard Displays ELURA2 MC only No MultiMediaCard is inserted 94 i Image quality m94 Standard ES Fine FINE Folder number File number T 96 101 0101 Slide show in progress A 102 SLIDE SHOW Recording to a MultiMediaCard CD 97 099 JR d q 2 SE aS o 3 135 6 ELURA2 E 116 146 Additional Information 136 7 25 00 17 33 Pag The number of still images that can still be recorded on the MultiMediaCard LL 97 Green 6 or more images Yellow Between 1 and 5 images Red No more images CHu99 Accessing a MultiMediaCard 1 93 lt lt lt lt 09 99 Current still image Total number of still images on the MultiMediaCard 97 9 99 Protect mark m 103 Card mix A 106 CARD MIX Print mark 111 EE EM ERR P mM 12 00 AM JAN 1 2000 Data code 75 36 Time Code 0 12 34 56 This records counter information including hour minute second and frame number on a special data code area on the tape itself It is reset automatically when a new tape is loaded In camera mode the frame number doesn t appear in the display Recording reminder When you start recording the camera counts from OSEC to 10SEC
108. o your TV see p 28 Turning off the LCD screen displays EJ You can turn off the displays to give you a clear screen for playback MENU DISP SET UP W gt DISPLays oN m 34 To turn the displays off open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select DISPLAYS set it to OFF and close the menu If you turn the displays off the LCD screen will be completely blank but the camera will continue to show warning caution displays when necessary It indicates a flashing display Record pause mode pause The backup battery is m 16 not properly installed or needs replacing Recording N 17 WES 119 q 6 ELURA2 E 116 146 7 25 00 17 33 Pag Shows how much battery power remains an m 117 The battery pack is exhausted Q 117 No cassette is loaded or it is set for erasure prevention LL 14 15 Remaining tape Green more than five minutes Yellow less than five minutes Red final few seconds Ezimin finally it tells you when you have completely run out of tape EJECT The camera is ejecting the tape Q 14 The safety mechanism is activated Unload the cassette and turn the camera off Turn it on again and reload the cassette EJECT Recording mode m 18 Playback is stopped STOP m24 Normal playback QO 24 33 Fast forward Q 24 Rewind Q 24 Fast forward playback M25 Rewind playback m25 Fr
109. of the screen Scroll SCROLL Ac When you start recording the picture 2 2 appears from the right hand side of the Qa screen and expands sideways until it 9 fills the whole screen When you end a dm scene the image is wiped back off o o Mosaic Fade M FADE Blurs the image by enlarging the size of some pixels The image appears as increasingly large squares of color as it fades out and smaller squares when it fades in 59 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 09 Page s Using the Full Range of Features 60 Effects Art ART Adds a paint like effect called solarization to the image Black and White BLK amp WHT Makes the image black and white Sepia SEPIA Makes a monochrome image with a brownish tint Mosaic MOSAIC Blurs the image by enlarging the size of some pixels 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 09 Page s Digital effects can be set with the controls on the body of the camera or the wireless controller Pressing the A W 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 D EFFECTS ON OFF Sound and image fade together When operating faders in MOVIE or P SCAN mode make sure the program selector is set to P MOVIE LAU MENU c gt D E SELECT FADER PFADER eee FADE T 02334
110. og line in 83 Art 60 Audio Dubbing 88 Audio Mix 91 Audio Mode 65 Audio Output 92 Audio Recording and Playback 27 65 Audio Video Terminal 30 Auto 55 Autofocus 72 A N Insert 85 Backup Battery 119 Basic Recording 16 Battery Charger 12 Battery Pack 12 117 Beep 19 Black and White 60 Cables 6 28 Cassettes 14 Charging the Battery Pack 12 13 117 Choosing a Recording Program 53 Cleaning the Camera 121 Clock 47 Combining Images 106 Condensation 123 Connection to TV or VCR 28 Copying from Cassette to MultiMediaCard 109 Copying from MultiMediaCard to Cassette 110 Data Code 75 Date and Time 45 Date Search 78 Digital Effects 57 Digital Motor Drive 48 Digital Video 7 Digital Zoom 20 Docking Unit 28 DV Dubbing 81 100 Easy Recording 55 Editing to a VCR 80 Effects 60 Erasing Still Images from a MultiMediaCard 104 Exposure 69 External Microphone 65 88 Fade Trigger 59 Faders 59 Fast Forward 24 Feedback 30 File Numbers 96 Finding Your Way Around the ELURA2 ELURA2 MC 8 Floppy Disk Still Image Recorder 51 Focusing 72 Formatting a MultiMediaCard 112 Head Cleaning 121 Headphones 65 Image Stabilizer 33 Image Quality 94 Index 102 Introducing the ELURA2 ELURA2 MC 7 ELURA2 MC only q 6 ELURA2 E 116 146 7 27 00 15 31 Pag LANC 80 LCD Screen 21 Lens Cap 116 Loading Cassettes 14 Lock lever 9 19 Low Li
111. ot affect that of the recorded images or the viewfinder About the LCD Screen The LCD screen built into this camcorder is a high precision product However small black dots or bright points of light red blue or green may appear constantly on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction of the LCD screen and they are not recorded on the tape Effective dots more than 99 99 q 2 ELURA2 E 08 32 7 25 00 17 03 Page s Allowing the subject to monitor recording E e 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 Extend the viewfinder You can choose the display style reversed mirror on or not mirror off The recording itself is unaffected regardless of which one you choose 07 1519 MENU gt DISP SET UP PMIRROR eres ON CL 34 To turn the mirror mode off open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select MIRROR set it to OFF and close the menu The indicators that appear in the LCD display when MIRROR is turned on e REC Me REC PAUSE A EJECT ELURA2 NC only e ZANO CARD B lt lt lt lt CARD ACCESS These and all other indicators appear normally in the viewfinder soiseg y BuuejselN 23 2 ELURA2 E 08 32 7 25 00 17 03 Mastering the Basics
112. ower source attachment unit p 11 BATT battery release button p 12 DV IN OUT terminal p 81 85 100 A V audio video IN OUT terminal p 29 83 gt I Play Pause button p 24 SLIDE SHOW button ELURA2 MC only p 102 D EFFECTS ON OFF button record SEARCH button p 52 fast forward button p 24 CARD button ELURA2 MC only p 101 MENU button p 35 Start stop button p 17 EXP button p 69 FOCUS DATA CODE button p 72 75 OPEN EJECT switch p 14 Terminal cover 2 ELURA2 E 08 32 7 25 00 17 03 Page a Viewfinder p 116 121 Program selector p 53 Program AE p 53 E Easy Recording O p 53 eq SELECT dial p 35 POWER indicator p 16 Viewfinder focusing lever p 116 Finder release button p 121 Stereo microphone p 88 PHOTO button p 49 97 Zoom control p 20 Speaker p 27 POWER dial p 16 34 ELURA2 ELURA2 MC Grip belt p 116 POWER dial lock lever p 19 a N ELURA2 amp von OFF MOVIE ee A OFF MOVIE P SCAN ELURA2 MC 8 CARD PLAY VCR S OFF MOVIE p CARD PLAY VCR OFF MOVIE N P SCAN CARD REC x P Cassette compartment cover p 14 Cassette compartment p 14 q soiseg eui Buueise N 2 ELURA2 E 08 32 7 25 00 17 03 Page as
113. oximate 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 910 Compact Power Adapter or CH 910 Dual Battery Charger Holder optional Zoom Remote Controller ZR 1000 When this product is plugged into the LANC 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 To use this product first connect the DU 300 Docking Unit to the camera SA 1 Adapter Bracket Attaches a video light or microphone securely to the camera 6 ELURA2 E 116 146 7 25 00 17 33 Pag 31 SC 1000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camera bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories SC A50 Soft Carrying Case This lightweight bag keeps the camera within easy reach without weighing you down or getting in the way Genuine leather FR 100 Floppy Disk Still Image Recorder The FR 100 captures images taken with your digital camcorder compressing them in JPEG format and recording them as still images onto a floppy disk Image files can then be easily opened and viewed on your computer SON BEA Oy Z This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you A S use Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand 1 i i 359x accessories or pro
114. pable of charging them one after another Additional battery packs are available as an optional accessory QA 129 Always turn the camera off before connecting removing the battery 1 Connect the power cable to the adapter and plug the power cable into an AC outlet One of the two charge indicators flashes red to show that charging is in progress Single flashes mean that the battery pack is less than 5096 charged Double flashes mean that it is between 50 and 75 charged Triple flashes mean that it is more than 7596 charged The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is fully charged f the indicator blinks twice a second the battery pack may be defective f you attached two battery packs the second battery pack now begins to charge its indicator flashes red to show that charging is in progress Attach one or two battery packs to the power adapter Remove the battery pack s terminal cover Make sure the DC coupler is not connected nsert the battery s terminals into the adapter and press the other end until it clicks into place Take the battery pack off the adapter and attach it to the camera Remove the battery pack after use Press the BATT release button and remove the battery Be careful that the battery does not fall when you release it q 2 ELURA2 E 08 32 7 25 00 17 03 Page lal The adapter can charge a single battery pack from either side A or B If you attach
115. pecial plug adapter Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information q soiseg y BuuejselN 13 2 ELURA2 E 08 32 7 25 00 17 03 Loading a Cassette OPEN EJECT Mastering the Basics 14 Only use videocassettes marked with the JV logo Loading and unloading 1 Make sure that you have attached a power source 2 Slide the OPEN EJECT A switch upwards to release the cassette Oe 5 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 confirmation beep sounds when the cassette cover fully opens Load or unload the cassette nsert the cassette gently with the window facing out and the REC SAVE tab on the lower outer corner Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out Press the mark on the compartment until it clicks and wait for it to close Click the cover back into place Mini WY is a trade mark m After loading a cassette use record search QA 52 to find the point where you want to start recording Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically or attempt to close the cover Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover Do not leave the cassette in the camera after use return it to its case and store it in
116. playback rewind playback or slow playback etc analog only TV You cannot insert A V from a TV program with anomalous synchronized signals such as when the program itself received poor signals Example recording from a VCR 1 Connect the camera to the VCR 2 Prepare the VCR and TV Set the TV Video selector on the television to Video For further details see Connections for Playback on a TV Screen on p 28 Turn on the VCR and load a recorded cassette See your TV and VCR instruction manuals for details 3 Turn the camera s POWER dial to VCR and load a recorded cassette Make sure the REC SAVE tab on the cassette has been slid to REC closed position 4 ELURA2 E 80 92 7 25 00 17 16 Page Editing On the VCR locate a point 3 seconds before the scene to be inserted Set the VCR to playback pause mode On the camera press PLAY and locate the recording start point Set the camera to playback pause mode e You 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 Press the A V INSERT button e A V INSERT and GI appear in the display Play back the cassette in the VCR To start inserting press the PAUSE button on the camera e Olli changes to To stop inserting press the STOP button on the camera Inserting stops and A V INSERT disappears from the display The camer
117. r as you add new sound Always check the new sound with the speaker or the headphones An audio device i e CD player To connect an external microphone Connect the DU 300 Docking Unit 28 and the optional SA 1 Adapter Bracket Q 65 in order to use an external microphone q 4 ELURA2 E 80 92 7 25 00 17 16 Page lal When you add sound using the built in microphone make sure not to connect any cables to the MIC terminal on the DU 300 To use your TV to monitor video connect the S video terminal Q129 or the A N terminal use only the video plug to your TV You can monitor the sound with headphones 0 65 Preparations Turn the camera s POWER dial to VCR and load a recorded cassette Make sure the REC SAVE tab on the cassette has been slid to REC closed position Dubbing e OTE PAUSEM SLOWI gt x Do not connect disconnect any cables to from the camera when dubbing audio or preparing to dub audio MENU gt VCR SET UP aunio DUB AUDIO IN M 38 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 press the PAUSE button You 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 The camera becomes set to playback pause
118. ra is left in a humid room When the camera is taken from an air conditioned room to a warm humid place Protecting the camera from condensation Before you take the camera to a warm or humid place where condensation is likely to be a problem unload the cassette and put the camera in a plastic bag Wait until the camera reaches room temperature before you take it out of the bag What happens when condensation is detected CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED is displayed for approximately four seconds Then the power indicator flashes and the mark flashes in the display If there is a cassette in the camera it stops automatically and REMOVE THE CASSETTE is displayed for approximately 4 seconds and then Exil flashes in the display If you have the beep turned on it will sound The camera may not detect the condensation immediately the condensation warning may not start flashing for 10 to 15 minutes You cannot load a cassette when condensation is detected E What you should do Sg Remove the cassette leave the cassette compartment open and turn the camera 8 9 off oL e Leave it in a dry place until the condensation evaporates After the condensation zi warning stops flashing wait at least another hour before trying to use the camera 123 q 6 ELURA2 E 116 146 7 25 00 17 33 Pag 24 Additional Information 124 Troubleshooting Refer to this checklist first if you have any problems wit
119. re some functions that cannot be operated without the wireless controller e Special playback 1926 e Photo date search 1178 e Zero set memory 1179 e Audio mix 191 e A V insert 185 e Audio dubbing 188 Inserting batteries Insert two AA batteries following the aa and markings Be careful not to Z S reverse the polarity of the batteries o F 2 so 25 c G m e When using the wireless controller in brightly lit places or outdoors the effective range will be less e The camera may have difficulty picking up the remote control signals at extremely close range e Do not leave the controller exposed to direct sunlight or in hot or humid places e When the batteries run out replace them both together f the wireless controller doesn t work see p 43 42 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 09 Page e When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode To 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 The wireless controller and the camera have been preset to mode 1 If you change the mode on the camera be sure to change the mode on the wireless controller to the same mode CARD CARD MOVIE ie PLAY MENU 34 To turn the remote sensor off SYSTEM gt WL
120. reen 2 5 in measured diagonally TFT color approx 200 000 pixels Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone DV terminal input output Special 4 pin connector conforms to IEEE1394 A V terminal input output 3 5 mm Audio input 10dBV at least 47 kohms L R unbalanced output 10dBV 47 kohm load less than 3 kohms unbalanced Video 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 3 5 mm stereo minijack 57 dBV with 600 ohm mic at least 5 kohms Headphone terminal 3 5 mm stereo minijack LANC terminal 2 5 mm mini minijack Operating temperature range 32 104 F 0 40 C Dimensions 17 s x 4 s x 33 s in 48 x 106 x 86 mm Weight 13 3 4 oz 390 g BP 406 Battery Pack 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 17 s x 23 s x 3 s in 49 x 60 x 11 mm Weight 2 2 oz 70 g Attach the DU 300 Docking Unit Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted Subject to change without notice Canon is a trademark of Canon Inc q uoneunoju jeuonippy 139 6 ELURA2 E 116 146 7 27 00 15 31 Pag 40 Additional Information 140 16 9 18 Abroad Using the Camera 122 Accessories 6 129 Adapter AC 11 13 AE Programs 53 Anal
121. rized Canon retail dealer from whom you purchased the DV Camcorder or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1 800 828 4040 which is open from 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m E S T Monday through Friday excluding holidays Have your unit serial number and your date of purchase available when you make the call to expedite service In either case you will be directerd to ship the DV Camcorder postage prepaid to the CUSA Center or Service Facility nearest to you You must include a copy of the proof of purchase bill of sale and a complete explanation of the problem DV Camcorders covered by this limited warranty will be repaired and returned to you without charge by the CUSA Center or the Service Facility Repairs not under warranty will be at such cost as the CUSA Center or Service Facility may from time to time generally establish This limited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the DV Camcorder and does not apply in the following cases a Loss of or damage to the DV Camcorder due to abuse mishandling improper packaging by you alteration accident leaking batteries exterior nicks scratches or dents electrical current fluctuations failure to follow operating instructions maintenance and environmental instructions prescribed in CUSA s instruction manual or service performed by other than a CUSA Center or Service Facility b Use of parts or supplies other than those sold by CUSA which cause damage to the DV Camcorder or c
122. rted when played back on this camcorder and vice versa 16 9 Widescreen TV recording N Produces images in the 16 9 format for playback on widescreen TVs MOVIE P SCAN MENU gt CAM SET UP P16 Qereeeees OFF M34 To 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 e 16 9 is shown in the display when you switch the 16 9 mode on You cannot use the 16 9 mode with the Easy Recording program You cannot use the 16 9 mode when the multi image screen is set The 16 9 display becomes set to If you play back a recording made for 16 9 on a normal TV screen the image will appear to be vertically squashed compressed If you connect the camera to a TV with an S1 terminal or the Video ID 1 system recordings made in the 16 9 mode for wide screen TVs will automatically play back in wide screen mode on the TV screen q 2 ELURA2 E 08 32 7 25 00 17 03 Page Confirmation Warning beeps E 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 the camera Beeps are not recorded on the tape Tui CARD Dues P SCAN PLAY MENU SYSTEM PBEEPe nenne ON 34
123. s been set to OFF through the menu 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 10 Page T Six second auto date E 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 indicated MENU gt DISP SET UP gt gt ssec DATE OFF CD 34 To turn the 6 second auto date on open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select 6SEC DATE set it to ON and close the menu When 6SEC DATE is turned on but DISPLAYS MA 132 is turned off the 6 second auto date will still appear for 6 seconds soJnjeoJ jo obuey Inj ey Burst 77 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 10 Page i Using the Full Range of Features 78 Searching the Tape Photo Search Date Search MEMON Em 144 Ex n 89 O G9 AUDIO DUB REWG9 PLAY FF gt AN INSERT 4M STOPE M gt REMOTE PAUSEM SLOWI gt x2 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 VCR 1 Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose between photo date search PHOTO SEARCH or DATE SEARCH is shown in the display for 4 seconds 2 Press the lt and gt gt buttons to move backwards or forwards
124. sevessasiens rtt 42 For Recording Setting the Date and Time 45 Recording in Progressive Scan Mode Digital Motor Drive 48 Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette 49 Transferring Still Pictures to a PC with the FR 100 optional 51 Searching and Reviewing While Recording menena nan 52 Using the Various Recording PHO STATIS 5 02055 nie ede ROTER OSEE Using Digital Effects Using the Multi Image Screen S Audio Recording s Setting the Self Timer When Making Manual Adjustments Adjusting Exposure Manually 69 Adjusting Focus Manually s Setting the White Balance For Playback Displaying Date Time and Camera Data Data Code certe ens 75 Searching the Tape Photo Search Date Search ite tits 78 Returning to a Pre Marked Position 79 Editing Editing to VCR onec 80 Dubbing to from a Cassette with Digital Video Equipment ss 81 Recording from a VCR TV or Analog Camcorder Analog Line in 83 Recording Over Existing Scenes A V Insert Editing 85 Audio Dubbing Setting the Audio Mix Using the MultiMediaCard ELURA2 MC only MultiMediaCard Introduction 93 Recording Still Images to a Mu
125. sometimes decrease by 2 images at once Refer to p 135 for the MultiMediaCard displays e Auo OW zvun13 pje3eipeyniniy eui Burst 5 ELURA2 E 93 115 7 25 00 17 25 Pag 6 o Using the MultiMediaCard o ELURA2 MC only File numbers E The images you take are automatically assigned file numbers from 0001 9900 and stored in folders of 100 images each Each folder is numbered from 100 to 998 and recorded on the MultiMediaCard Sample images have been pre recorded on the supplied MultiMediaCard entering folder number 100 Set the image file numbers so that they reset each time a new MultiMediaCard is inserted or so that they count up continuously 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 avoiding 1 duplication of numbers This is convenient when you want to manage your images on a PC We recommend keeping the file numbers set to CONTINUOUS RESET Each time you insert a new MultiMediaCard the file number resets to its default value 101 0101 If the card already contains files the next available number is assigned CARD MENU gt CARD SET UP gt rriLE Nos CONTINUOUS 34 Three images are recorded on the card W
126. t the POWER dial to OFF and then back to CARD REC 3 Press the PHOTO button halfway and hold it Exposure is locked During autofocus O flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjust the focus and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camera is ready to take the still image 4 Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the still picture Q disappears from the display The shutter sound CL196 sounds if you have it turned on The image appears in the display and is recorded to the MultiMediaCard While the camera is recording the still image gt gt gt gt appears red in the display It appears white when in mirror mode and on the screen of a connected TV Auo OW zvun13 pje3eipeyyniniy eui Burst e 7 5 ELURA2 E 93 115 7 25 00 17 25 Page 98 la To 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 image T Using the MultiMediaCard co ELURA2 MC only 5 ELURA2 E 93 115 7 25 00 17 25 Pag 9 Record an image from a cassette onto a MultiMediaCard To automatically record multiple still images from a cassette to a MultiMedia Card refer to Copying Still Images from a Cassette on p 109 For highest image quali
127. tereo 2 any new sound dubbed to the tape after recording or mix the balance between the two e Audio from the 16 bit mode only contains stereo 1 sound and so you cannot do not need to select the audio mix The same is true for the 12 bit stereo 1 mode unless new sound has been added post recording VCR Choose the output e Press AUDIO MONITOR on the wireless controller e Starting with the last selected setting 4 settings appear as you push the button STEREO for just stereo 1 STEREO for just stereo 2 MIX FIXED for an equal mix of stereo 1 and 2 MIX VARI mix variable for when you want to mix the balance between amp stereo and 2 5 a To simply choose STEREO1 STEREO2 or MIX FIXED make sure your choice appears on the display If you choose MIX VARI you can go on to mix the balance Use the ST 1 ST 2 keys to mix the balance A bar showing the mix appears on the screen for 4 seconds Lal e When you have chosen the output STEREOI1 STEREO2 MIX FIXED or MIX VARI is shown in the top left of the display for a few seconds If you turn the power off the output is set to STEREOI 4 ELURA2 E 80 92 7 25 00 17 16 Page t Selecting audio output channels E When you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channels you can change the output channels of that sound VCR MENU gt VCR SET UP POUTPUT CH L R m 34
128. the ZERO SET MEMORY button on the wireless controller during playback at a point you want to return to later e The time code is replaced by a tape counter that is set to zero with the Yl indication Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button once more to cancel the zero set memory 2 When you have finished playback fast forward or rewind the tape The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero set position RTNPP or RTN appears in the display e The tape counter with M indication disappears from the display and the time code reappears f The zero set memory may not function correctly where there is a break between recordings on the tape You can also use zero set memory to mark a position on a tape in camera mode When you then play back the tape pressing rewind will take you back to the pre marked position f you remove the tape while the zero set memory is set the memory is canceled and the tape counter reverts to time code The camera remembers your setting even if you turn it off and back on again or move the program selector soJnjeoJ jo oDueg ling eui Burst 79 4 ELURA2 E 80 92 7 25 00 17 16 Page Editing 80 Editing to a VCR By connecting the camera to a VCR you can edit your recordings in order to remove unwanted scenes or combine different shots to create your own video productions Preparations 1 Connect the camera to the VCR See Connections for
129. the image you want to mark e Turning the SELECT dial downwards takes you to the previous image and upwards takes you to the next image e Turning the dial upwards at the last image will take you to the next image Turning the dial downwards at the first image will take you to the previous image e Jump to the next previous index screen with the CARD buttons 4 Press the SELECT dial in e The print mark appears next to the image 5 Close the menu f e To cancel a print mark move to the print marked image and press the SELECT dial in The print mark disappears f there are a large number of images recorded on the MultiMediaCard it may take time for a print mark to appear on an image q Auo 3N zvun13 PAeOeIPEWHINW eui Burst 5 ELURA2 E 93 115 7 25 00 17 25 Pag 12 Formatting a MultiMediaCard Al P 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 camera has already been formatted for you e Be cautious when formatting recorded MultiMediaCards All images will be permanently erased CARD PLAY MENU gt CARD OPER P gt Formar m34 Make sure a MultiMediaCard is inserted into the camera 1 Open the menu and select CARD OP
130. the menu and start recording You can display the menus on a connected TV screen by turning TV SCREEN Q 132 on through the menu or using the wireless controller s TV SCREEN button See p 28 for TV hookup instructions q soJnjeoJ jo obuey Inj ey Burst 35 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 09 Page c Using the Full Range of Features 36 List of Menus EIER Turn to the appropriate page for a detailed explanation of each function CAM MENU Appears when the POWER dial is set to or m There are 5 1 submenus within the CAM MENU To digital effects submenu CAM MENU AvSEL SETSET To camera set up submenu gt D EFFECTS suns To VCR set up submenu e iE UP 9 Q To display set up submenu 6 S TEM E Q To system submenu oe o Q Close main menu Digital effects submenu QD Digital effects select M61 D EFFECTS A SEL SETSET Qa PAGER eie ren irre testes 61 D vpzESELECT gu CLOSE Q3 Eee cereos 7 62 FADER _ 2 4 Multi image screen speed 163 ir E SEED eror NES 5 Multi image screen split 11163 a f CARD MIX 6 To card mix menu Sp RETURN ELURA2 MC only LL 107 7 Return Card mix submenu ELURA2 MC only Mix type 106 ear Wis TET TE 9 Mix level m 107 L MIX Type 18 8 Return FEET ee Camera set up submenu 4 Shutter O E E m70 CAM SET UP AYSEL SETSET
131. the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 U S A Tel No 516 328 5600 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is AN t AN intended to alert the user to the presence RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK n of uninsulated dangerous voltage within e alaa the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of CAUTION electric shock to persons TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC Th ithi SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OH Eee eee ea alert BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS the user to the presence of important INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO operating and maintenance servicing QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL instructions in the literature accompanying the product Important Warning 1 ELURA2 E 02 07 7 25 00 16 59 Page a IMPORTANT SAFETY I
132. the still images on the cassette after that point will be copied onto the MultiMediaCard If you want to copy all the images on a cassette rewind the cassette to the beginning 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPER Select COPY Im 4 Select EXECUTE Select CANCEL to stop copying Cassette and card information appear in the display and copying starts NOW COPYING 53 C8 appears in the display The camera automatically performs the Photo Search function to locate still images and copying starts The currently copying image appears in the display Copying stops when the cassette is finished or the MultiMediaCard is full When the MultiMediaCard is full CARD FULL will appear in the display 5 Press the stop button when your desired images have finished copying wW q Auo OW zvuni3 PAeOeIPEWHINIW eui Burst 109 5 ELURA2 E 93 115 7 25 00 17 25 Pag 10 Copying MMC Still Images to a Cassette P ELURA2 MC only Copies multiple still images from the MultiMediaCard to a cassette The still images data codes will reflect the date and time the copies are made MENU gt CARD OPER p gt copy coca 1 34 Make sure a MultiMediaCard that has images recorded on it and a cassette that has enough recordable space have been inserted into the camera VCR 1 Locate the point on the cassette w
133. through the still pictures or between different days of recording Press once to move to the start of the previous next still picture or day on the tape You can press more than once to move to the corresponding still picture or day up to a maximum of 10 times e g press the gt button 5 times to move forward 5 still pictures or days PHOTO SEARCH DATE SEARCH appears in the middle of the display alongside the I4 or gt gt mark and number to search through The recording mode is also shown SP LP Press Bl stop to stop mid search If you begin a search very close to the start of a recorded still picture during photo search the camera may skip straight past it When you have set the area for the World Clock date search also looks for the change in date based on the adjusted time A date area cannot be identified if the total recording time on that day area was less than 1 minute Date search playback may start just before or after the beginning of the located section If the data code is not displayed correctly you will not be able to operate the date search correctly q 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 10 Page as ZERO SET SEARLE MEMORY Es i44 pbi mo Dus RENGI PLAY FFE INSERT M STOPI m gt REMOTE PAUSEN SLOWI x2 COW C9 CD Use the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback MOVIE SUI 1 Press
134. ti image screen is recorded to the tape ELURA2 MC only If you re in CARD REC mode push the PHOTO button to record the multi image screen to the MultiMediaCard lal You cannot use the multi image screen with digital zoom or the 16 9 mode You can operate the multi image screen from record or record pause mode After all the images have been captured push the ON OFF button quickly to o D g cancel the multi image screen 2 5 f you are operating the multi image screen in VCR mode and you stop or pause pans the tape or press any other playback button or the date photo search buttons the t 5 multi image screen will be canceled This does not apply with the MANUAL 3 multi image speed s You cannot use digital zoom when the multi image screen is set The display becomes 64 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 10 Page amp Audio Recording Selecting the audio mode EJ ELURA2 ELURA2 MC can record sound on a tape in two audio modes 16 bit and 12 bit The 16 bit mode produces the higher sound quality slightly superior to CD while the 12 bit mode records on two channels stereo 1 leaving 2 channels free stereo 2 for you to add new sound at a later date Due P SCAN MENU gt VCR SET UP gt gt AUDIO Mope 12bit 00 34 To 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 th
135. to return to normal playback The camera automatically returns to x1 reverse playback after about 30 seconds of slow playback Reverse Playback To play back in reverse at normal speed press the 4 M li button during normal forward playback Press the PLAY button to return to normal forward playback Forward x2 Playback Press the x2 button during normal playback Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback Reverse x2 Playback Press the 4M 8l button and then the x2 button during normal playback Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback Mosaic like noise appears on the screen during some of the special playback modes There s no audio during special playback q 2 ELURA2 E 08 32 7 25 00 17 03 Pass ef Built in speaker E The camcorder has a built in speaker so you can review the sound track alongside the picture during playback Adjust the speaker volume by turning the SELECT dial Turn 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 You can turn off the volume completely by turning the SELECT dial down until OFF appears You can also adjust the headphone volume separately from the built in speaker Use the DU 300 Docking Unit to connect the headphones p 65 The levels you adjust for the built in speaker and headphones are memorized separate
136. troller ELURA2 WL D76 ELURA2 MC WL D75 Two AA batteries NS Lens cap and lens cap cord BP 406 Battery Pack CA 400 Compact Power Adapter including AC power cable Ag Lithium button battery e ep a e e video Cable STV 250N Stereo Video Cable DU 300 Docking Unit MMC 8M MultiMediaCard with prerecorded sample images ELURA2 MC only Soft case for MultiMediaCard ELURA2 MC only Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No Model Name ELURA2 ELURA2 MC Serial No 1 ELURA2 E 02 07 7 25 00 16 59 Page ep Introducing the ELURA2 ELURA2 MC IEEE 1394 DV Terminal 10x Lens and 40x Digital ELURA2 ELURA2 MC Zoom 0 conforms to the digital From wide angle to 10x D video PY standard and telephoto with canon connects is equipped with the unparalleled optical mene TEBE 1394 DV terminal quality The digital zoom to give you outstanding magnifies this up to 40x picture and sound quality for even more dramatic results MultiMediaCard ELURA2 MC only Still Photos Record manage and store still images de The ELURA2 ELURA2 on the MultiMediaCard Combine still i MC has the technology to images recorded on the card with your CE capture crisp clear WT original movies or still photographs m digital still pictures Also great for easy transfer to a PC d Progressive Scan CCD Shoot both
137. ts a distinct change in performance This indicates a need for service Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating order 1 ELURA2 E 02 07 7 25 00 16 59 Page Introduction Important Usage Instructions 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 ur 3 Thank you for Choosing a Canon 6 Introducing the ELURA2 ELURA2 MC 7 Mastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the ELURA2 ELURA2 MC 8 Preparations Powering Your Camcorder 11 Loading Cassette 1 eme 14 Basic Recording Basic Recording onsoemeemmes 16 Zooming P Using the LCD Screen 45 21 Basic Playback Playing Back a Cassette 24 Connections for Playback on a TV Screen nem me Tips for Making Better Videos Using the Full Range of Features General Turning the Image Stabilizer Off 33 Using the Menus eee 34 Using the Wireless Controller Tally Lamp sascs
138. 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 your camcorder from an AC outlet you do not need to remove battery packs attached to the adapter but charging will not take place until you remove the DC coupler from the adapter Do not connect the power adapter to an unspecified product You can find detailed notes for using the batteries in the Notes on Using the Batteries A 117 These notes include charging and recording times and how to install the backup battery CA 400 Compact Power Adapter Specifications Power supply 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 40 W Rated output Adapter mode 7 2 V 2 0 A DC Charger mode 8 4 V 1 0 2 5 A DC Operating temperature range 32 F 104 F 0 C 40 C Dimensions 3 x 4 3 4 x 2 1 3 in 75 x 120 x 53 mm Weight 8 7 8 oz 250 g without power cable Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted Subject to change without notice When replacement of power supply is required please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA 400 or equivalent The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC For areas where 120 V AC power is not used you will need a s
139. ty we recommend using an image recorded in Progressive Scan mode 1148 The still image s data code will show the date and time it was originally recorded on the cassette Cassette lt Dey Press the PHOTO button fully down MultiMediaCard VCR 1 Play back the cassette 2 When the image you want to record appears in the display press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it The tape is set to playback pause mode and the number of images that can still be recorded on the MultiMediaCard appears in the display The display appears to close for an instant as if it were a shutter releasing except when you are operating the multi image screen 3 Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the image to the MultiMediaCard lal You can also set the cassette to playback pause mode in step 1 and record the image with only 1 full press of the PHOTO button If you record an image onto a MultiMediaCard that was originally recorded in the 16 9 mode for widescreen TV s the image will appear to be vertically squashed compressed The shutter sound does not sound in VCR mode q Auo OW zvun13 pje3eipejniniy eui Burst e 5 ELURA2 E 93 115 7 27 00 14 51 Pag 00 E Using the MultiMediaCard ELURA2 MC only Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image ELURA2 MC only Record images input through the DV in terminal onto the MultiMediaCard as st
140. ultiMediaCard at a constant temperature and let the moisture evaporate naturally Do not touch the MultiMediaCard s terminals or let dust or dirt come in contact with the terminals Store and carry MultiMediaCards in their case to protect the terminal area There is only one correct way to insert MultiMediaCards into the camera Do not forcefully insert the MultiMediaCards backwards or upside down This could damage the MultiMediaCard or the camera The prerecorded sample images on the MultiMediaCard included with this camera are intended solely for the personal enjoyment gained from combining them with personal videos taken with this camera Do not use the prerecorded sample images for any other purpose PhotoEssentials Royalty Free Stock Photography The PhotoEssentials suite of royalty free images on CD ROM features premium quality assignment photography and is ideally suited for use in advertising brochures reports multimedia websites books packaging and more For more information please visit their website www photoessentials com Sample images The following are the sample images that have been pre recorded on the included MultiMediaCard There are a total of 15 images 8 Card chroma key images 5 Card luminance key images and 2 Camera chroma key images Card chroma key 5 ELURA2 E 93 115 7 25 00 17 25 Pag 15 Card luminance key MultiMediaCard Specificat
141. ven if you turn the camera off and back on again Wind screen E The camera has an automatic wind screen to prevent wind noise from interfering with the sound track of a tape As a rule use the wind screen when recording outdoors Make sure it s off when recording indoors where there is no wind to affect your recording MOVIE Ee MENU gt VCR SET UP gt gt WIND SCREEN ON 34 To turn it off open the menu and select VCR SET UP Then select WIND SCREEN set it to OFF and close the menu WS Wii 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 audio dubbing with the built in microphone as well as recording The wind screen does not operate with an external microphone The WIND SCREEN menu options disappear when an external microphone is connected to the MIC terminal on the DU 300 Note that WS will not appear in the display when an external microphone is attached 3 ELURA2 E 33 79 7 25 00 17 10 Page Setting the Self Timer We START STOP PHOTO SELF TIMER MENU This is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recording movies or still photographs CARD MOVIE EU Press the self timer button on the body of the camera or the SELF TIMER button on the wireless controller e SELF T appears in the display e To hav
142. want to stop recording press the stop button or the pause button Recording stops 6 Stop playback on the other device f the cable is not connected properly or if the cable is unconnected when you press REC PAUSE the camera displays the caution CHECK THE DV INPUT An anomalous image may also flash onto the screen Blanks between recordings on the playback tape are recorded as anomalous images on the tape that is being recorded to During DV dubbing you cannot add digital effects Copyright signal Certain pre recorded software tapes are copyright protected If you try to play back such a cassette COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK 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 a tape via the digital cable COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED appears in the display you cannot record the contents of the tape 4 ELURA2 E 80 92 7 25 00 17 16 Page Recording from a VCR TV or Analog Camcorder Analog Line in You 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 video outputs f an anomalous signal is sent from the TV or VCR the images recorded on the tape may also be anomalous although it may not appear so on the TV image
143. wer 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 to appear on the TV move the adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable Connecting the camera to an AC outlet Use the power adapter to provide your camera with instant power from an AC outlet Always turn the camera off before connecting removing the power source 1 Insert the DC coupler s terminals into the camera and press the other end until it clicks into place Connect the power cable to the adapter Plug the power cable into an AC outlet Connect the DC coupler to the adapter Un RU NY Remove the DC coupler from the camera after use then disconnect it from the adapter Then unplug the power cable from the AC outlet and disconnect it from the adapter Press the BATT release button and remove the coupler q soiseg oui BuuejselN 2 ELURA2 E 08 32 7 25 00 17 03 Page Mastering the Basics 12 Charging and attaching the battery packs 2 Charge indicators NN Your 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 adapter supplied with your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is ca
144. wet type cleaning cassette as this can cause damage q jeuonippy s 3 fo B 3 5 ct o 3 121 6 ELURA2 E 116 146 7 25 00 17 33 Pag 22 Additional Information 122 Using the camera abroad Power sources You 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 your recordings on the LCD screen your camera can only be connected to TVs which use its NTSC system This TV system is used in the following countries American Samoa Bahama Barbados Bermuda Bolivia Canada Chile Columbia Costa Rica Cuba Ecuador El Salvador Guam Guatemala Greenland Haiti Honduras Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Micronesia Myanmar Nicaragua Panama Peru Philippines Puerto Rico Saint Lucia Surinam Taiwan Trinidad and Tobago USA Venezuela 6 ELURA2 E 116 146 7 25 00 17 33 Pag 23 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 you take the camera from a cold place to a warm room a ja wo MENOS M LM Mee tM er When the came
145. y back or record copyright protected material LL 82 The video heads are badly contaminated TL 121 The camera is on manual focus 1 72 The viewfinder lens needs adjusting LII 116 The lens is dirty A 121 q 6 ELURA2 E 116 146 7 25 00 17 33 Page 425 m Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus In these situations you will often get better results using manual focus A72 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 EA GN iN ig i Y Horizontal stripes Many subjects at Behind glass Without much different distances contrast e g a white wall Reflective surfaces Fast moving Slanted subjects Dark subjects e g shiny car objects surfaces Night scenes Recording Playback Contd Problem Cause and or what to do about it Some all of the digital effects There are a number of restrictions on don t work using the digital effects CL157 64 The gt play button doesn t The POWER dial is not set to VCR work 24 The cassette is not loaded L1 14 The cassette has reached the end There s a bright stripe on the When recording in dark places a Screen bright light in the scene may cause a vertical light bar smear to appear This is a normal feature of camcorders q uoneuinoJu jeuonippy 125 6 ELURA2 E 116

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