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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER Instruction Manual CAMESCOPE ET LECTEUR VIDEO NUMERIQUES Mode d'emploi VIDEOCAMARA Y GRABADORA DIGITAL Manual de Instrucciones ENGLISH E FRANÇAIS F ESPAÑOL Es NTSC Mini Digital Video Cassette - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 2
copyright laws. Digital Video Camcorder, ELURA and Compact Power Adapter, CA-600 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 3
Canon Digital Video Camcorder ELURA and all its accessories. Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power E 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated . 12. Power Cord Protection - Power cords should be - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 4
and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified GROUND service personnel under the following CLAMP conditions: ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) a. When the power-supply cord or plug - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 5
Focus Manually 60 IMPORTANT SAFETY Setting the White Balance 61 INSTRUCTIONS 3 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..........6 ~ For Playback ...~ Introducing the ELURA 7 Displaying Data Code 63 Mastering the Basics Searching the Tape (Photo Search/ Date Search 65 Powering Your Camcorder - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 6
to confirm your operations, e.g. Turn the POWER switch to MOVIE (p. 13). Terminal Cover (Attached to camera. Cut off before using the camera.) BP-608 Battery Pack CA-600 Compact Power Adapter DC-600 DC Coupler S-150 S-video Cable STV-250 Stereo Video Cable DVM-E30 Digital Video Cassette 6 - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 7
the ELURA Digital Video Dubbing Function ELURA is a next E ELURA's dubbing generation digital video function is easy to use. camcorder that conforms You can add digital to the digital video D effects during dubbing. standard to give you outstanding picture quality. Digital Effects - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 8
Your Camcorder Before operating your camera, you will need to use the power adapter to: E provide power from an AC outlet or charge battery packs Notes: • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camera. • If the adapter - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 9
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 capable of - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 10
backup battery. Mastering the Basics CA-600 Compact Power Adapter Specifications Power supply Power consumption Rated output Operating temperature range Dimensions Weight 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 19 W Adapter mode: 7.2 V, 1.5 A DC Charger mode: 8.2 V, 1.2 A DC 32°F-104°F (0°C-40°C) 3 1/8 × 3 13 - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 11
Make sure that you have attached a power source. 2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT cover. • Do not leave the cassette in the camera after use - return it to its case and store • The holes in the back of the cassette are used for transferring information - do not cover them. • When a cassette is not - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 12
on 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 - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 13
). You may also want to charge the backup battery (p. 87) in order to set the date and time display (p. 36). To record 1. Push the small black button on the POWER switch in to the left and hold, turn the POWER switch to MOVIE. • The camera automatically sets to record pause mode. PAUSE appears in - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 14
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. • When you disconnect the power source from the camera, we recommend that you replace the terminal cover to - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 15
, select REC MODE from the camera or VCR menu, select LP and then close the menu (for instructions on how to use the menus digital equipment may produce mosaiclike noise and the sound may become distorted when played back on this camcorder, and vice versa. About the power switch lock lever The power - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 16
Confirmation/Warning beeps E The camera's short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in the illustrations. One beep sounds when you turn the power on or when you begin recording. Two beeps sound when you pause recording or when you fully open the cassette compartment cover. A series of - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 17
The T and W buttons on the wireless controller adjust the picture angle, but not the zoom speed. 48× digital zoom Turn the digital zoom on by choosing D.ZOOM from the camera menu, to magnify the camera's zoom range by 4×. (see p. 30) D.ZOOM ON The zoom control continues to work as usual. You can - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 18
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 LCD screen First open out the LCD panel at a right angle (90°) to the camera. 90 K You can now choose the angle of the panel that suits you best - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 19
place, before closing it or pushing it flat against the side of the camera. • Always fully close the LCD panel until it clicks securely. • 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 - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 20
choose the display style, reversed (mirror on) or not (mirror off) from the camera menu. (see p. 30) MIRROR ON If you choose the mirror-on, the tape indicators disappear. Notes: • During "mirror mode recording", you cannot operate the volume control of built-in speaker and headphones. • You can - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 21
appear when "mirror" is selected: E The tape has reached the end Battery power remaining Condensation warning The battery pack is exhausted REC REC PAUSE EJECT STOP M. F . Image stabilizer Zoom Exposure Adjustment Self-timer Manual focus White balance No Cassette is loaded Photo mode AF/AE mark - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 22
for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camera also plays back the sound track via the panel. 1. Attach a power source and turn the POWER switch to VCR. • The power indicator lights up green. video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 23
Other playback modes E Playback pause Press the a (pause) button. To resume normal playback, press it again, or press the e (play) button. The camera automatically goes into stop mode after about five minutes' playback pause. Fast forward playback To play back the recording at about 9.5 times normal - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 24
the Basics Special playback E These can only be operated from the wireless controller (p. 33). Frame Advance during normal playback. Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback. • The camera automatically returns to playback after about 30 seconds of slow playback. Slow Reverse Playback To - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 25
will need to attach a power source to the camera (see p. 8). E See your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details. If your TV (or VCR) has an S-video input terminal DV IN/OUT A/V IN/OUT S IN/OUT S-150 S-video Cable STV-250 Stereo Video Cable INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R Mastering the - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 26
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 up to a VCR, you can connect the camera to the VCR instead of the TV. Follow the instructions on the previous page. 26 - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 27
the Basics 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 - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 28
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 details. Remember to change your viewpoint for each shot. Remember that any camera movement or change in picture angle should have a definite purpose. Avoid - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 29
With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recording. However, the ELURA's Optical Image p. 30) IMAGE S. •ON 1. To turn the Optical Image Stabilizer off, open the camera menu and point the arrow at IMAGE S. i. 2. Select the OFF setting and close the - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 30
to VCR) 3. Dubbing menu (when the POWER switch is set to VCR and you select \DUB MODE from the VCR menu) 4. Set up menu (when you select \REC.SET UP from the VCR menu) Using the Full Range of Features Camera menu (CAM. MENU) q Shutter speed p. 58 w Digital zoom p. 17 e Image stabilizer p. 29 - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 31
VCR menu E q To dub mode p. 67 w To recorder set up p. 69 e Wireless controller p. 34 r Record mode p. 15 t Data code p. 63 y Date/time select p. 38 VCR M ENU SE L.SE TSE T M ENUC LO SE q DUB MODE REC.SET UP w e W L.REMO TE ... 1 REC MO DE ....SP r t DA TA CODE ...DA TE /T IM E D - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 32
SET button to select. • You can display the menus on a connected TV screen using the wireless controller's TV SCREEN button. See p. 25 for TV hookup instructions. Using the Full Range of Features 32 - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 33
know that the camera is in range and responding to your commands. 16ft There are seven functions which can only be operated using the wireless 82) Inserting batteries Insert two AA batteries, following the = and - markings. Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the batteries. Using the Full - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 34
Setting the remote sensor mode E To prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby, there are two 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. REMOTE SET ZOOM W T - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 35
'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 four seconds when you turn the power on. Turning off the tally lamp The tally lamp lets you know that the - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 36
display when you first start using your camera. Charge the backup battery before you begin (see p. 87 four seconds each time you turn the power on. • The camera automatically accounts for the number of zone display appears on the screen. • Your camcorder's time zone is factory-preset to New York. - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 37
zone and set the date and time, when you travel to another time zone, there is no need to reset the date and time. The camera's clock will automatically change to display the correct time for your destination. Using the Full Range of Features 37 - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 38
) D/TIME SET••JAN. 1,1999 12:00 AM 1. Put the camera in record pause mode. 2. Open the menu and select D/TIME SET on your data code display (p. 64). (see p. 31) D/TIME SEL.•DATE & TIME 1. Turn the POWER switch to VCR. 2. Open the menu and select D/TIME SEL. 3. Choose between DATE, TIME and DATE - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 39
in the display but the time zone disappears in about four seconds. It is not recorded onto your tape. (see p. 30) D/T DISPLAY•OFF 1. Turn the POWER switch to record pause mode. 2. Open the menu and select D/T DISPLAY. 3. Select ON and close the menu. Using the Full Range of Features Six-second - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 40
to the right to unlock it. 2. Turn the POWER switch to PHOTO. • "PHOTO" is shown at the bottom right of the display. 3. Compose your picture and press the start/stop button on the camera lightly. • F flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is displayed - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 41
The camcorder will not let you use any of the camera functions while it is E recording the still picture. If you turn off the power the camera will take your picture. • You cannot use faders or multi-image screen while the camera is set to photo mode. • Only take "photos" where it is bright - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 42
. • When you finish recording, return the lock lever to the left. Notes: • 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 - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 43
the button when you find the point where you want to start recording. • The camera returns to record pause mode. Using the Full Range of Features Record review 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 - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 44
with a choice of seven recording programs. They use different combinations of camera settings in order to adjust the exposure and other functions to match the recording situation. • For simple point-and-shoot operation, select the Easy Recording program. Slide the program selector to the [ position - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 45
• Exposure lock or compensation • 16:9 effect • Digital effects Also, autofocus and image stabilization cannot be turned off. Auto This is the same as the Easy Recording program, except that you now have the option of using AUTO any of the camera's manual functions - you can adjust focus and - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 46
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. Spotlight This program is - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 47
Effects Use the camera's digital effects for more interesting productions: faders, effects and the multi-image screen. You can add digital effects during recording or E playback. q Faders Use the various faders to start or end scenes with a fade to or from black. Fade Trigger When you - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 48
q Effects E Use these to add special effects to your recordings. Sound is recorded normally. Art Adds a paint-like effect, called solarization, to the image. Black and White Records the image in black and white. Sepia Records a monochrome image with a sepia tint. Mosaic Blurs the image by enlarging - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 49
being shot or replayed by the camera is captured by the camcorder. Choose the transition speed - manual, fast (every 4 frames), moderate Operating faders and effects D.EFFECTS ON/OFF 16 images P 1. Set the camera to record pause mode. 2. Set the program selector to Q. • You cannot use digital - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 50
photo mode, you can use effects but not faders. • Select D.EFFECT | to turn a previously selected digital effect off completely. • If you slide the program selector to [ (Easy Recording) while a digital effect is in the deactivated mode (flashing), the effect will disappear from the display. Effects - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 51
Operating the multi-image screen E 1. Select MULTI-S from the digital effects menu with the selector dial. 2. Select TR. SPEED (transition speed) or SPLIT TO from the digital effects menu. • Point the arrow at TR. SPEED and press the selector dial in. • TR. SPEED settings appear: MANUAL, FAST, MOD ( - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 52
POWER switch to VCR. 2. Set your tape to the point where you want to start the digital effect. 3. Press the D.EFFECTS button. • The digital the display stops flashing. - Manual multi-image screen: As camera will capture the indicated number of images. - After all the images are captured, the camera - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 53
Notes: • The camera remembers your chosen digital effect until you change it. E • Select D.EFFECT | to turn a previously selected digital effect off completely. • You can not use effects during playback if the DV cable is connected to the DV terminal. • You can not add effects while photo/date - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 54
89. • If you add sound to a tape through audio dubbing then turn the POWER switch to VCR, the audio mode becomes automatically set to 12-bit. • When you record to the ELURA from a camcorder with DV terminal outputs, the audio mode display becomes set to "- - -." External microphone and headphones - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 55
ELURA is switched off. 2. Lift the MULTI-CONNECTOR cover and align the multi- E connectors of the docking unit and the camera. 3. Push the docking unit onto the camera The camera has an automatic wind screen to prevent wind noise from interfering with the sound track. (It does not operate with - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 56
Full Range of Features (see p. 30) SELF-TIMER••OFF 1. Set the camera to record pause mode. 2. Select SELF-TIMER from the menu and set it then just before recording it starts flashing more quickly for a few seconds before the camera starts to record. • If you have the beep turned on, it sounds - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 57
brighter or darker in order to deal with EXP difficult lighting conditions, or to manipulate the mood of the scene. The FDAOTACCUODSE/ camera's iris can be manually set to any position from fully closed to fully open. To make the recorded image brighter, turn the selector dial upwards (to - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 58
is locked, the brightness of the scene may change. Shutter speed Set the shutter speed manually to take stable shots of quickly moving subjects. Using the Full Range of Features (see p. 30) SHUTTER AUTO 1. Make sure the camera is set to record pause mode in the Q (program AE) mode. 2. Press the - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 59
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 auto mode and select the 1/100 shutter speed. Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds • When shooting with a shutter speed - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 60
Adjusting Focus Manually The camera can focus automatically. manually. • The manual focus setting is canceled if you: - Turn the POWER switch to VCR or OFF. - Select the [ (Easy Recording) program. • When you are using the Easy Recording program, autofocus cannot be turned off. • See "Troubleshooting - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 61
one of the two preset modes: T Indoor Mode • Under halogen or studio/video lighting • Subject is of one dominant color • Close ups U Outdoor mode • Using the Full Range of Features (see p. 30) WHITE BAL.••AUTO 1. Open the camera menu and point the arrow at WHITE BAL. 2. a) For the indoor, outdoor - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 62
on, the white balance returns to AUTO. If you then switch the white balance to SET, the camera will remember your last setting. • If you shoot with studio/video lighting, use the T (indoor) mode. • During normal outdoor shooting, setting to AUTO may provide better results. 62 Using the Full Range - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 63
be displayed as "- - -" during fast forward, rewind, reverse playback, forward and reverse ×2 playback. Press the DATA CODE button on the wireless controller or the camera. • Press it once to display, once more to hide it. You can also choose which type of data code to display - either the date/time - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 64
. - 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. • Data code is not displayed during high speed playback modes. • If a recording made on ELURA is played back on a different DV camcorder, the data code may not be - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 65
use this function from the wireless controller. 1. Turn the POWER switch to VCR. 2. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose 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 operate the date search correctly. 65 - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 66
position. • If you remove the tape while the zero set memory is set, the memory is canceled and the tape counter reverts to timecode. • The camera remembers your setting even if you turn it off and back on again or move the program selector. Using the Full Range of Features 66 - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 67
and ending points of the scene (the "cut-in" and "cut-out" points, p. 73). In addition, the ELURA can record from a VCR, TV or analog camcorder (analog line-in, p. 78). If you connect another Canon digital video camcorder to the camera instead of a VCR, you can use the Dubbing Function for - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 68
camcorder's Dubbing Function controls your VCR by using the same infra-red signals as the VCR's remote control. Make sure the camera its normal remote control. 2. Place the camera pointing directly at the sensor, not more that the cables and the camera's shoulder strap do not obstruct the signals. 3. - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 69
different VCR, REC. SET UP SEL. SETSET MENUC LOSE E you should set your camcorder to send DUB MODE RECORDER the correct remote control signals to your VCR. CUT- I N AD J . CUT-OU T AD J . . . . 0 : 00 0 : 00 The camera will not forget this setting unless you change it. Do not alter it - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 70
your brand of VCR. Make sure the camcorder's infra-red control signals can reach the recording automatically. • This will occur as long as the camera is pointing at the VCR's remote sensor while you change • During these REC, PAUSE operations, the VCR records a digital timer, which you will use later - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 71
The camera's Dubbing Function can remotely control almost all brands and E models of VCR. VCR remote control signals vary depending on model and brand. First, choose the right RECORDER setting for your VCR. The number indicates the VCR brand. The letter indicates the set of signals. Brand Canon - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 72
digital effects. 3. Move the arrow to DUB STANDBY. • WIND THE TAPES AND PAUSE \ SET appears in the display. 4. Set the tape in the VCR to the point where you want to start recording, set it to record pause mode. Set the tape in the camera return to that point, the camera will cancel its dubbing and - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 73
wanted, or lose the end of the scene. CUT-OUT ADJ. prevents this, by sending the command a little early or late. If you have these problems with your VCR, reset these adjustments. Use the REC.SET UP menu to set the "cut-in" and "cut-out" adjustments. (see p. 31) CUT-IN - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 74
cut-out adjustment values. 1. Rewind the tape in the VCR and play back the recorded digital timer. • Look at the time the CUT-OUT timer stops and CUT-IN timer starts the three readings. Note: • The camcorder will remember the cut-in and cut-out adjustment settings until you change them. 74 Editing - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 75
the TV and set it to the video channel, or 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 switch to VCR, and load - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 76
lets you edit, copy and transfer data digitally, with virtually no generation loss in image and sound quality. The DV terminal is for both line-in and line-out, since a single DV cable can handle data in both directions. • If another Canon digital video camcorder is connected, the Dubbing Function - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 77
pictures for making cards, calendars, a digital photo album, use on internet home pages, and so on. For full details of how to use the DK-1 DV Capture Kit, refer the DK-1's and computer's instruction manual. Copyright signal Certain pre-recorded software tapes are copyright protected. If you try - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 78
on the TV and set it to the video channel, or set the TV/VIDEO selector to VIDEO. • 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 switch to VCR, and load a blank cassette. 78 - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 79
on the TV. 3. Press the start/stop button on the body of the ELURA or REC PAUSE on the wireless controller. • S-video and A/V IN/OUT terminals automatically work as input terminals. 4. Press the pause button connect only the white plug for audio on both the camcorder and the VCR or TV. 79 Editing - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 80
camcorder onto your pre- E recorded tape using the ELURA's analog line-in or DV in terminals. Original video and audio will be replaced with the new video and audio. DV IN/OUT A/V IN/OUT S IN/OUT S-150 S-video Cable STV-250 Stereo Video Cable OUTPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R The tape in the camera - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 81
1. Connect the camera to the VCR, load recorded tapes into both the camcorder and VCR. E • Make sure the REC/SAVE tab on the tape has been slid to REC (closed position). 2. Turn the POWER switch to VCR. 3. On the VCR, locate a point three seconds before the scene to be inserted. Set the VCR in - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 82
sound to tapes that have been recorded with this camera in SP mode with 12-bit sound. If your original tape onto a blank tape using the ELURA's analog line-in function, then dubbing audio other audio equipment: DV IN/OUT A/V IN/OUT S IN/OUT STV-250 Stereo Video Cable OUTPUT AUDIO L R - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 83
p. 31) AUDIO DUB.••AUDIO IN 1. Load your recorded tape into the camcorder. 2. Turn the POWER switch to VCR. 3. Open the VCR menu, select AUDIO DUB. 4. • Audio dubbing stops and AUDIO DUB. disappears from the display. • The camera returns to stop mode. • You can also set zero set memory (p. - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 84
: E • You can not use the DV terminal while adding sound. • You might want to adjust the audio mix (p. 89) 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 ELURA. • After adding sound three or more - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 85
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 - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 86
four 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. ↓ 100 - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 87
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. • The camera, adapter or battery pack will not work properly if the terminals are dirty. Check them before use - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 88
. In this case, connect a power source to the camcorder, reset the date and time (p. 36) and recharge the backup battery. • If you discard this product, dispose of the lithium backup battery separately to prevent pollution. For further information, contact your local Canon service center or dealer - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 89
been added post-recording. • You can choose the output using the wireless controller only. 1. Set the camera to VCR mode. 2. Choose the output. • Press AUDIO MONITOR on the wireless controller. • Four a few seconds. If you turn the power off the output is set to STEREO1. Additional Information 89 - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 90
a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channels, you can change the output channels of that sound. (see p. 31) OUTPUT CH•••L/R 1. Set the camera to VCR, load a tape recorded with multiple-channel audio. 2. Open the VCR menu and select OUTPUT CH. 3. Select the output channel. • Refer to - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 91
There is a risk of electric shock if water gets inside the camera - contact qualified service personnel as soon as possible. Protect the lens. • 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 - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 92
your camera to make sure everything is still working properly. Note: • These cautions also apply to accessories such as battery video heads may be dirty. When the video heads are badly contaminated, the camera may show a blank blue screen. • Clean the video heads using Canon's DVM-CL Digital Video - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 93
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 - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 94
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 - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 95
Troubleshooting Refer to this checklist first if you have any problems with your camcorder. Possible explanations are given for each problem on the list - turn to the page E numbers in parentheses for more information. Make sure that the camera is properly connected if you are using it with a - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 96
manual focus (see p. 60). Focus on something which is about the same distance away, lock the focus, and then point the camera (Contd.) Problem ? Some/all of the digital effects don't a number of restrictions on using the digital effects. Refer to p. 49-53. • The POWER switch is not set to VCR (p. - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 97
playback. the selector dial (p. 21). • Headphones are being used. Miscellaneous Problem ? The wireless controller doesn't work. ? The tally lamp doesn't flash. ? The power indicator is flashing. ? The camera malfunctions. ? The DV cable is connected correctly, but there's nothing in the display - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 98
CA-600 Compact Power Adapter CH-900 Dual Battery Charger/Holder BP-900 Series Lithium ion Battery Pack BP-900 Series Lithium ion Battery Pack DU-200 Docking Unit Stereo Microphone (commercially available) S-150 S-video Cable STV-250 Stereo Video Cable TV VCR CV-150F DV Cable Digital Device - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 99
or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: E 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center. Battery packs Extra batteries for use with the ELURA. Battery pack BP-608 (supplied) BP-617 - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 100
(green) 2.5 mm mini minijack DC5V 2.5 mm mini minijack 3 5/8 × ELURA. When you attach the filter or conversion lens, you cannot use the supplied lens cap. TL-46 Tele-converter This tele-converter lens increases the focal length of the camera lens by a factor of 1.4. The zoom and autofocus operate - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 101
Lithium ion battery packs are used to power the light. These differ from the battery packs used to power the ELURA, and can be purchased as optional accessories. To charge them the optional accessory CH-900 Dual Battery Charger/Holder, or CA-900 Compact Power Adapter is required. Approximate - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 102
SA-1 Adapter Bracket E Attaches a video light or microphone securely to the camera. Note: • If you attach the SA-1 Adapter Bracket directly to the ELURA (without using the DU-200 Docking Unit), you cannot open or close the LCD panel. CH-900 Dual Battery Charger/ Holder This holds two battery packs - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 103
Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. O ACCES Provided accessories: WL-D71 Wireless Controller CA-600 Compact Power Adapter DC-600 DC Coupler BP-608 Battery Pack SS-200 Shoulder Strap S-150 S-video Cable STV-250 Stereo Video Cable Lens cap DVM-E30 Digital Video Cassette - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 104
OFF MOVIE P.SCAN PHOTO VCR mode Camera mode POWER switch lock lever (P. 15) Start/stop button (P. 13) POWER switch (P. 13) Selector dial (P. 32) MENU button (P. 32) Strap attachment bar (P. 85) BATT (battery) RELEASE button (P. 8) Power source attachment unit (P. 8) Additional Information 104 - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 105
AE (P. 44) E Viewfinder (P. 85, 92) Stereo microphone (P. 82) Strap attachment bar (P. 85) Infra-red signal transmitter (for dubbing) (P. 68) Speaker (P. 21) Grip belt (P. 85) Power indicator (P. 22) Cassette compartment (P. 11) Cassette compartment cover (P. 11) Additional Information 105 - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 106
54) DV IN/OUT A/V IN/OUT S IN/OUT DV (in/out) terminal (P. 76) Audio/video (in/out) terminal (P. 25) S-video (in/out) terminal (P. 25) MENU button (P. 32) START/STOP/ PHOTO button (P. 13, 40) SELF TIMER button (P. 56) TV SCREEN button (P. 107) DATA CODE button (P. 63) D. EFFECTS (Digital effects - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 107
camera. For instructions on how to hook the camera power remains (p. 86). The battery pack is exhausted (p. 86). No cassette is loaded, or it is set for erasure prevention (p. 11, 12). Remaining tape (Green: more than five minutes. Yellow: less than five minutes. Red: final few seconds.) The camera - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 108
81) REW Audio Dubbing (p. 83) Zoom display (p. 17): Optical zoom W Optical plus digital W zoom Zoom in W Zoom out W 0 0 T T T T The image stabilizer is turned on (p. 29). /5 /5 Camera menu (p. 30) CAM. MENU SEL. SETS SH D. UZ OTOTMER. . . I MAGE S . . . . . . . . . . ME NUC - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 109
(p. 54) exposure level 1 6 bit E . LOCK - 5 Manual focus is Data code (p. 63) F1. 0 1 /500 1 58) M. F OCUS Progressive scan mode (p. 42) Photo mode (p. 40) • Setting the AF/AE. F mark flashes white • AF/AE locked & S N OW LOW L I GHT Digital effects. The display flashes when the function - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 110
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 0 sec ST-1 ST-2 Mix . Additional Information Microphone input (p. 83) DV input (p. 76) Condensation warning (p. 94) MIC. IN - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 111
Caution phrases The camera displays various caution phrases - they appear for four seconds before disappearing. Refer to page 77. COPYR IGHT PROTECTED E DUBB ING RESTRI CTED Appears each time you turn the power on, until you set the time zone, date and time (p. 36). SET THE T IME ZONE, DATE - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 112
ohms unbalanced S-video terminal: 1 Vp-p (Y signal), 0.286 Vp-p (C signal) Audio terminal: -10dBV, less than 3 kohms, unbalanced Operating temperature range: 32-104 °F (0-40 °C) Dimensions: 2 3/8 × 5 × 4 1/4 in (61 × 128 × 108 mm) Weight: 1lb 4 3/4 oz approx. (590 g) BP-608 Battery Pack Battery type - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 113
Camera, 93 Accessories, 6, 99 Adapter, AC, 8 AE Programs, 44 Analog line-in, 78 Art, 48 Audio Dubbing, 82 Audio Mix, 89 Audio Mode, 54 Audio Output, 90 Audio Recording and Playback, 54 Audio/Video Terminals, 25 Auto, 45 Autofocus, 60 A/V Insert, 80 ı Backup Battery, 88 Basic Recording, 13 Battery - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 114
Pause, 23 Portrait, 46 Power Adapter, 8 Powering Your Camcorder, 8 Pre-Marked Position, 66 Preparing the Camera, 85 Problems, 95 Progressive Scan Mode, 42 Â Recharging the Battery Pack, 87 Recorder, 70 Recording, 13 Recording Programs, 44 Record Pause Mode, 13 Record Review, 43 Record Search, 43 - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 115
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 cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems. (c) If any DV Camcorder has had its - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 116
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 - Canon 40MC | Elura Instruction Manual - Page 117
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