Canon Pi Optura Pi Instruction Manual
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to copyright laws. Digital Video Camcorder, OPTURA Pi A and Compact Power Adapter, CA-560 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 servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 2
INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word 10. Power Sources - The CA-560 Compact "product" refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder OPTURA Pi only as recommended in this manual. 12. Power Cord Protection not use the camera close to TV of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 3
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H) objects have fallen into instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions by outlets and extension cords as this can Canon or that have the same result in - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 4
INSTRUCTIONS 3 Thank you for Choosing a Canon 6 ~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~ Quick Overview Adjusting Exposure Manually 68 Adjusting Focus Manually 71 Introducing the OPTURA Pi in 90 Camera 100 Notes on Using the Batteries 102 Maintenance 105 Troubleshooting 109 The OPTURA Pi - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 5
Thank you for Choosing a Canon First, we'd like to thank you for Your camcorder is supplied with the E purchasing this Canon camcorder. Its following accessories: Pi ( 8) • Screen displays ( 117) • Troubleshooting - in case you run into any problems ( 109) Symbols used in this Instruction Manual - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 6
Video OPTURA Pi is a next Advanced Accessory Shoe E Allows the Canon Video Light VL-3 generation digital video or the Directional Stereo Microphone camcorder that conforms DM-50 (both optional) to be easily to the digital video D attached and powered by the camera's standard and is equipped - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 7
#2_OPTURA Pi_E(07-33) 1/25/00 13:40 Page 8 (1,1) Finding Your Way Around OPTURA Pi E Quick Overview - REC SEARCH button (p. 51)/ Record review button (p. 51) + REC SEARCH button (p. 51) Speaker (p. 26) LCD screen (p. 23) D. EFFECTS (Digital effects) button (p. 60) Digital - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 8
Start/stop button (p. 19) POWER switch (P. 18) POWER switch •V C R •O F F •MOVIE •P.SCAN VCR mode Camera mode POWVECRR OFF PM.SOCVAINE PHOTO button (p. 46) Zoom controller (p. 22) Grip belt (p. 100) Strap attachment bar (p. 101) Cassette compartment cover (p. 16) Cassette compartment (p. 16) 9 - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 9
#2_OPTURA Pi_E(07-33) 1/25/00 13:40 Page 10 (1,1) E CHARGE indicator (p. 12) Advanced accessory shoe (p. 49, 50) Quick Overview (phones) terminal (p. 26) S terminal (p. 30) DC IN terminal (p. 11) Audio/video (in/out) terminal (p. 30) MIC terminal (p. 64, 95) PHOTO button (p. 46) START/STOP - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 10
: E Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camera. • If the adapter is used next to a TV, it may cause bars to appear on the TV - move the - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 11
off and raise the viewfinder before connecting/removing the battery. 1. Set the POWER switch to OFF. 2. Attach the battery to the camera. • Remove the battery pack's terminal cover. • Rotate the viewfinder upwards. • With the triangle on the battery pack pointing downwards, align the edge of the - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 12
slide the battery up. • Never connect an unspecified product to the camera's DC terminal. Likewise, do not connect the power adapter to an between 100 and 240 V AC. For areas where 120 V AC power is not used, you will need a special plug adapter. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 13
-500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery. 2. Operate the camera with power from your car battery. 3. Charge BP-500 Series battery packs from a household AC outlet. Also refer to the CR-560 instructions. The Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560 includes the following: Quick - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 14
#2_OPTURA Pi_E(07-33) 1/25/00 13:40 Page 15 (1,1) 2. Operate the camera with power from your car battery. Camera + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable → your cigarette E lighter To your cigarette lighter 3. Charge battery packs from a household AC outlet. Charge Adapter + Compact - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 15
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 a cool, clean, dry place. • When you turn the - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 16
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 ( 18), "THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION" is displayed for approx. four seconds and then the v mark flashes in the - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 17
the lens cap and fastened the shoulder strap ( 100). • Chosen the display: viewfinder ( 100) or LCD screen ( 23) Quick Overview • When camera automatically sets to record pause mode. PAUSE appears in the display. • The camera power indicator lights up. • The confirmation beep sounds. • The camera - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 18
to [. • This selects the camera's Easy Recording program. It allows you to simply E point and shoot without making any manual adjustments ( 54). 4. Press and camera is recording correctly, make a test recording first. • Before making important recordings, clean the video heads using a Canon - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 19
to LP mode, select REC MODE from the camera or VCR menu, select LP and then close the menu (for instructions on how to use the menus, see p. 35 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 - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 20
has been on for 5 minutes without a cassette loaded into the cassette compartment. (You can avoid this by turning the DEMO MODE to OFF through the camera menu.) To cancel the demo mode once it has begun: press any button other than the ones below the LCD screen, turn off the power - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 21
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×. Quick Overview ( 35) D.ZOOM ON The zoom control continues to work as usual. You can freely zoom in and out - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 22
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 the lens ( 25). Quick Overview 90° 90° You can also push the panel flat against the camera until it is flush with the side, with the - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 23
:41 Page 24 (1,1) E • 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 - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 24
(mirror on) or not (mirror off). The recording itself is unaffected regardless of which one you choose. Quick Overview ( 35) MIRROR ON 1. Open the camera menu and point the arrow at MIRROR. 2. Select the OFF setting and close the menu. Indicators that appear when "mirror" is selected: REC REC - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 25
the selector dial down until OFF appears. • You can also adjust the headphone volume separately from the built-in speaker, either during VCR mode or camera mode. The volume level is the same regardless of mode. • The levels you adjust for the built-in speaker and headphones are memorized separately - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 26
F F •MOVIE •P.SCAN 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 ( 26). • When you play back noise), clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 27
(1,1) Other playback modes E Playback pause Press the PAUSE button. To resume normal playback, press it again, or press the 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 Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 28
play back at about 1/5 normal speed, press the SLOW M button 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. Quick Overview Slow Reverse Playback To play back in reverse at about - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 29
TV or VCR in order to play back your E recordings. You will need to attach a power source to the camera ( 11). Power off all devices before starting the connections. See your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details. If your TV (or VCR) has an S (S1) -video input terminal For higher picture - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 30
up by the microphone, an unpleasant high-pitched squeal, called feedback, may be produced. • For TVs having the Video ID-1 system: If you connect the camera to the TV's S terminal or video in terminal, recordings made in the 16:9 mode for wide screen TVs will automatically play back in wide screen - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 31
) 1/25/00 13:41 Page 32 (1,1) 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 - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 32
. Remember to change your viewpoint for each shot. Remember that any camera movement or change in picture angle should have a definite purpose. Avoid 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 - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 33
will be noticeable during telephoto recording. However, the OPTURA Pi's Optical Image Stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings ( 35) 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 Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 34
menus which appear in the display. Availability of items in the menus depends on the mode the camera E is set to. Unavailable items appear in purple. There are two main menus: 1. Camera menu (when the camera is in record pause mode: the POWER switch set to MOVIE or P. SCAN) 2. VCR menu (when the - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 35
#3_OPTURA Pi_E(34-78) 1/25/00 13:41 Page 36 (1,1) VCR menu E q To dub mode 79 w To recorder set up 81 e Wireless controller 39 r Record mode 20 t Data code 75 y Date/time select 74 u Brightness 24 i Displays 117 o 6-second auto date 76 !0 Output channel 99 !1 Audio dubbing 96 !2 Wind - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 36
PHOTO button will close the menu and start recording. • You can display the menus on a connected TV screen by turning TV SCREEN on through the camera menu or using the wireless controller's TV SCREEN button. See p. 30 for TV hookup instructions. Using the Full Range of Features 37 - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 37
the Full Range of Features • When using the wireless controller in brightly lit places or outdoors, the effective range will be less. • The camera may have difficulty picking up the remote control signals at extremely close range. • Do not leave the controller exposed to direct sunlight, or in - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 38
00 13:41 Page 39 (1,1) Setting the remote sensor mode 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 - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 39
the lens during close-up recording, or when recording through glass. You may therefore decide to turn it off. ( 35) TALLY LAMP••ON 1. Open the camera menu, and point the arrow at TALLY LAMP. 2. Select the OFF setting and close the menu. • The tally lamp no longer flashes during recording, but - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 40
playback ( 74). Set the date and time display when you first start using your camera. Install the backup battery before you begin ( 104). • Before you start setting • If you are on daylight saving time now, you should set the camera to daylight saving time. You can do this at the same time you - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 41
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. 42 - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 42
#3_OPTURA Pi_E(34-78) 1/25/00 13:42 Page 43 (1,1) Setting the clock E ( 35) D/TIME SET••JAN. 1,2000 12:00 AM 1. Set the camera to record pause mode. 2. Open the menu and select D/TIME SET. • The year display starts to flash. 3. Turn the selector dial up and down to - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 43
Motor Drive) In Progressive Scan Mode, the OPTURA Pi's Digital Motor Drive records 30 full E frame images disk with the Floppy Disk Still Image Recorder FR-100 (optional) and easily transfer them to a personal more suitable for MOVIE than P. SCAN. • The camera will turn itself off if you leave it in - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 44
as still images onto a floppy disk. Also refer to the FR-100 instruction manual for further details. DV IN/OUT DV Cable 1. Connect the power sources for the camera and the FR-100. 2. Turn the camera's POWER switch to VCR, and connect the camera and the FR-100 with the DV cable (supplied with the FR - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 45
onto a floppy disk with the optional Floppy Disk Still Image Recorder FR-100 ( 45) and transfer to a PC for image enhancement and printout. camera may not be able to focus, and F may continue to flash white in the display. Adjust the focus manually with the selector dial. - If you are using manual - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 46
. • The wireless controller's PHOTO button has no half-way setting. Press the button fully and the camera immediately takes the "photo". • For even greater versatility attach a Canon Speedlite for flash photography (available as optional accessories, see p. 48), when taking still pictures from - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 47
Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography (optional) For SLR-style flash photography, attach a E Canon Speedlite, refer to its instruction manual. • Set the shutter speed (in the camera menu) to any speed the 380EX and 550EX Speedlites with the OPTURA Pi. • You cannot use the Speedlite Transmitter ST - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 48
of Features When recording in dark rooms, attach the Video Light to the camera's advanced accessory shoe. The Video Light is powered by the same power source as the camcorder. Also refer to the VL-3 Video Light instructions. Turn the camcorder's power off before attaching/removing the Video Light - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 49
or audio dubbing ( 95). Refer to the DM-50's instructions for further details. Turn the camcorder's power off before attaching/removing come disconnected when turning the shoe lock. 2. Turn the camcorder's POWER switch to camera mode. • C (Connection) appears in the display. • When dubbing audio, C - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 50
sure that a scene has recorded properly and then go on to shoot the next scene, without producing any noise in the picture. 1. Make sure the camera is in record pause mode. 2. Press and release the c (record review) button while you check the picture in the display. • The - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 51
program selector down to Q (program AE) mode. Open the program menu and select AUTO ( 53). • For various other recording conditions, the camera has five more specialized AE (auto exposure) programs. Availability of functions in each recording program Position of program selector Recording Program - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 52
#3_OPTURA Pi_E(34-78) 1/25/00 13:42 Page 53 (1,1) Setting the program AE mode E 1. Set the camera to record pause mode. 2. Slide the program selector down to Q (program AE) mode. 3. Push the selector dial in to display the program menu. 4. Turn the - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 53
shoot. Auto This is the same as the Easy Recording program, except that you now have the option of using any AUTO 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 - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 54
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 - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 55
: Divides the display to show 4, 9 or 16 still photos. Has 4 transition speed options: fast, moderate, slow and manual ( 62). Availability of digital effects in camera modes Recording Program [ (Easy Recording) Q (Program AE) MOVIE P. SCAN PHOTO MOVIE P. SCAN PHOTO Faders Effects FADE - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 56
PAUSE to fade out) ART BLK&WHT SEPIA h MOSAIC FAST, MOD, SLOW TR. SPEEDS i MANUAL TR.SPEED Set only h i h (Press PLAY or PAUSE to fade in) h h Set menu. Press the D.EFFECTS button to close the menu. • The camera remembers your chosen digital effect setting until you change it. • - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 57
#3_OPTURA Pi_E(34-78) 1/25/00 13:42 Page 58 (1,1) q Faders E 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 - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 58
#3_OPTURA Pi_E(34-78) 1/25/00 13:42 Page 59 (1,1) q Effects E Art (ART) Adds a paint-like effect, called solarization, to the image. Black and White (BLK & WHT) Records the image in black and white. Sepia (SEPIA) Records a monochrome image with a brownish tint. Mosaic (MOSAIC) Blurs the image by - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 59
effects can be set with the controls on the body of the camera or the E wireless controller. Pressing the v/w buttons on the wireless activated (display lights continuously) or deactivated (display flashes). 7. If you're in camera mode: Fade in- Press the start/stop button. Fade out- Press the start - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 60
#3_OPTURA Pi_E(34-78) 1/25/00 13:42 Page 61 (1,1) Operating effects E Sound records/plays back normally. When operating effects while recording, make sure the program selector is set to Q. Set effect 1. Press the D.EFFECTS button to open the digital effects menu. 2. Move the arrow up and down with - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 61
image into four, nine or sixteen smaller images with the E 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) (in Low Light mode, every - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 62
#3_OPTURA Pi_E(34-78) 1/25/00 13:42 Page 63 (1,1) • The currently recording image is framed in blue. The frame disappears after the last image is captured. E 6. If you're in record pause mode, push the start/stop button to begin recording. • The multi-image screen is recorded to the tape. • - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 63
2, see p. 98. • When you record to the OPTURA Pi from a camcorder with DV terminal outputs, the audio mode display you can connect an external microphone to the camera via the MIC terminal. When using the MIC in microphone. • Use the Microphone Boom MB-100 (optional) to keep long microphones out of - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 64
25/00 13:42 Page 65 (1,1) Wind screen E The camera has an automatic wind screen to prevent wind noise from be used for audio dubbing as well as recording. ( 35, 36) WIND SCREEN•OFF 1. Open the camera menu and point the arrow at WIND SCREEN. 2. Select the ON setting and close the menu. • - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 65
or still photographs. ( 35) SELF-TIMER••OFF For movie 1. Set the camera to record pause mode. 2. Select SELF TIMER from the menu and set it the LCD panel 180° ( 25). 3. Press the start/stop button. • The camera starts to record after a 10-second countdown period (or after two seconds when you - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 66
just before recording it starts flashing more quickly for a few seconds before the camera starts to record. E • If you have the beep turned on, it cancel the self-timer before the countdown has begun, select OFF in the camera menu or press SELF TIMER on the wireless controller. • To cancel the - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 67
, making the picture EXP brighter or darker in order to deal with FOCUS difficult lighting conditions. The DATA CODE 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 a maximum of +11 - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 68
e appears before E.LOCK. Then you can adjust the exposure manually. • The standard exposure level depends on which recording program 100 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 1/4000 slower faster • You are unable to use the 1/4000 shutter speed when a Speedlite is attached. 5. Close the menu. • The camera - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 69
42 Page 70 (1,1) Concerning shooting in fluorescent lighting E When the camera is set to [ (Easy Recording) mode or auto mode, it 1/4000 • Moving cars or trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters • People doing indoor sports such as basketball 1/1000, 1/500 or 1/250 1/100 • - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 70
71 (1,1) Adjusting Focus Manually The camera can focus automatically. 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 Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 71
choose the setting. • T/U 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 selector dial in to select SET - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 72
25/00 13:42 Page 73 (1,1) Setting the white balance manually will probably work better than auto white balance when shooting: 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. • - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 73
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. Selecting date/time Select whether you want the date, the time, or both to - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 74
'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. • If a recording made on OPTURA Pi is played back on a different DV camcorder, the data code may not be displayed correctly. • The data code will appear - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 75
#3_OPTURA Pi_E(34-78) 1/25/00 13:42 Page 76 (1,1) Six-second auto date E The six-second auto date appears for six seconds to mark the changeover of a day if the tape was being recorded at 12:00 midnight. It also appears for six seconds when you start playback and have the data code turned off. The - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 76
(SP/LP). • Press 3 (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 - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 77
• 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 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 - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 78
00 13:42 Page 79 (1,1) The Dubbing Function The OPTURA Pi's Dubbing Function allows you to easily rerecord scenes from an See your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details. 1. Connect the camera to the VCR. • See the "Connections for Playback on a TV Screen" instructions on p. 30. 2. - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 79
displayed on the screen of the TV connected your VCR. However, this information will not be recorded onto the tape in the VCR. Setting the camera to control your VCR The camcorder's Dubbing Function controls your VCR by using the same infra-red signals as the VCR's remote control. Make sure - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 80
function for the first time, or with a different VCR, you should set your camcorder to send the correct remote control signals to your VCR. E The camera will not forget this setting unless you change it. Do not alter it again unless you change VCRs. Preparations & setting up 1. Make sure that the - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 81
the VCR will start recording automatically. • This will occur as long as the camera is pointing at the VCR's remote sensor while you change the setting. 3. If setting is right. Set the VCR to record pause again, then press the camera's start/stop button. • The VCR should start to record for a few - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 82
indicates the VCR brand. The letter indicates the set of signals. Brand Canon Aiwa Akai Fujitsu Funai Hitachi JVC Mitsubishi NEC Panasonic Blaupunkt Quasar Settings and on pause. - Check the VCR can receive signals from where the camera is, and that nothing is blocking the signals. - Go back and - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 83
unable to use the wireless controller. Editing 6. Press PLAY on the body of the camera. • Recording starts. • NOW DUBBING appears in the display. 7. When you want to stop dubbing, every time you return to that point, the camera will cancel its dubbing and enter playback pause mode, and the VCR, - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 84
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. 1. Open the REC.SET - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 85
#4_OPTURA Pi_E(79-99) 1/25/00 13:42 Page 86 (1,1) How to calculate the best adjustment for the "cut-in" and E "cut-out" points Use the tape on which you recorded the digital timer in "Setting RECORDER" to calculate the cut-in and cut-out adjustment values. 1. Rewind the tape in the VCR and play back - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 86
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 your recorded cassette. Basic editing 1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 87
recorded at all. • You are unable to dub tapes recorded with the copyright protective signal. Dubbing to the camera: Operate from the controls on the LCD panel or the wireless controller. 1. Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable (optional) to connect two digital devices together. Load a blank tape into the - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 88
. • When you are recording from the OPTURA Pi, make sure you connect the cable to the OPTURA Pi before connecting the other end of the cable to 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. - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 89
the television 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. Editing - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 90
you monitor the picture on the TV. 3. Press the REC PAUSE button. • S-video and A/V IN/OUT terminals automatically work as input terminals. • The camera enters REC PAUSE mode. • A/V INSERT and 2a appear in the display. 4. Press the PAUSE button. • Recording starts. • 2a changes to 2. 5. When you get - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 91
E recorded tape using the OPTURA Pi's analog line-in ( 90) or DV in ( 88) terminals. Original video and audio will be replaced with the new video and audio. The playback tape Scene to be inserted Before inserting The tape in the camera After inserting The tape in the camera - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 92
/00 13:42 Page 93 (1,1) The tape in the camera: E When using the OPTURA Pi's A/V insert function, only record to tapes recorded in received poor signals. Use the wireless controller to operate A/V insert. 1. Connect the camera to the VCR, load recorded tapes into both the camcorder and VCR. • Make - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 93
:42 Page 94 (1,1) 7. When you get to the starting point of the scene to be inserted on E the tape, push the PAUSE button on the camera. • A/V insert starts. • 2a changes to 2. 8. When you get to the point where you want to stop inserting, press the STOP button of the - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 94
. For best results, add sound to tapes that have been recorded with this camera in SP mode with 12-bit sound. If there are nonrecorded portions on the , we recommend dubbing your original tape onto a blank tape using the OPTURA Pi's analog line-in function, then dubbing audio onto the new tape. Make - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 95
the LCD panel or the special playback funtions on the wireless controller in the same way as in playback mode. 6. Press the PAUSE button. • The camera becomes set to playback pause mode. Editing 96 - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 96
audio dubbing will cancel. • If instead of pressing STOP you press PAUSE, the camera will return to the playback pause mode. • You can not use the DV you add sound to a tape recorded on a camcorder other than the OPTURA Pi. • After adding sound three or more times to the same place on a tape, - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 97
#4_OPTURA Pi_E(79-99) 1/25/00 13:43 Page 98 (1,1) Setting the Audio Mix E POWVECRR OFF PM.SOCVAINE MIX AUDIO BALANCE MONITOR ST-1 ST-2 When you play back a tape that was recorded in 12-bit mode, you can set the audio output to play: stereo 1 (the original sound), stereo 2 (any new sound, dubbed - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 98
#4_OPTURA Pi_E(79-99) 1/25/00 13:43 Page 99 (1,1) 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. ( 36) OUTPUT CH•••L/R 1. Turn the POWER switch to VCR, load a tape recorded with - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 99
25/00 13:43 Page 100 (1,1) Preparing the Camera Adjust the viewfinder E • Turn the POWER on and set the camera to record pause mode. Extend 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 - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 100
#5_OPTURA Pi_E(100-126) 1/25/00 13:43 Page 101 (1,1) Attach the shoulder strap E • For extra security and portability, attach the shoulder strap before using the camera. • Pass the ends through the attachment bars and adjust the length as shown. • Be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 101
(100-126) 1/25/00 13:43 Page 102 (1,1) Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times E • These times vary - the safest policy is always to have two or three times as many battery packs as you think you will need. • You will get more recording time if you turn the camera - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 102
#5_OPTURA Pi_E(100-126) 1/25/00 13:43 terminal cover before using or charging the battery pack. Keep the terminals clean. • The camera, adapter or battery pack will not work properly if the terminals are dirty. Check them -511 and BP-522 instructions for further details. 103 Additional Information - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 103
5_OPTURA Pi_E(100-126) 1/25/00 13:43 Page 104 (1,1) Installing the backup battery E Pull out the battery holder from the base of the camera, and mark flashes in the display. Make sure to attach a power source to the camera first, so it will remember your chosen settings when you change the battery. - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 104
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 Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 105
video heads may be dirty. When the video heads are badly contaminated, the camera may show a blank blue screen. • 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 - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 106
abroad E 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 - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 107
Pi_E(100-126) 1/25/00 13:43 Page 108 (1,1) Condensation E 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 - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 108
Pi_E(100-126) 1/25/00 13:43 Page 109 (1,1) 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 - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 109
100-126) 1/25/00 13:43 Page 110 (1,1) E • Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will often get better results using manual focus ( 71). Focus on something which is about the same distance away, lock the focus, and then point the camera (Contd.) Problem ? Some/all - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 110
#5_OPTURA Pi_E(100-126) 1/25/00 13:43 Page 111 (1,1) ? The playback picture is rough • The • 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 - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 111
#5_OPTURA Pi_E(100-126) 1/25/00 13:43 Page 112 (1,1) The OPTURA Pi System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) CV-150F DV Cable Digital Device Additional Information SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case SC-A50 Soft Carrying Case 112 FR-100 Floppy Disk Still Image Recorder Personal Computer - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 112
camcorder by calling: E 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center. Battery packs Extra batteries for use with the OPTURA Pi. BP-511 BP-522 CR-560 Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit Connect the car battery cable to power your camera or recharge battery packs on the move. The car battery - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 113
#5_OPTURA Pi_E(100-126) 1/25/00 recordings: multiple-image, R-cross and zoom-spot. • Focus manually when using special effects filters. FS-46U Filter Set Ultraviolet, neutral Speedlite 380EX Speedlite 550EX Speedlite Attach to the OPTURA Pi to give SLR-style flash photography. 220EX 380EX 550EX - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 114
#5_OPTURA Pi_E(100-126) 1/25/00 13:43 Page 115 (1,1) DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone WS-20 Wrist Strap Provides an extra measure of protection for active shooting. SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camera bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories. SC-A50 Soft Carrying - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 115
Car Battery Cable CR-560 Charge Adapter/ Car Battery Cable Kit BP-522 Battery Pack SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case SC-A50 Soft Carrying Case D82-0650-000 D85-0680-201 D85-1122-002 D81-1200-001 D81-1302-201 WD-46 Wide-converter D78-0013-201 TL-46 Tele-converter D78 - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 116
on the TV screen. (The displays appear white on-screen.) They will not be added to any recordings you make with the camera. For instructions on how to hook the camera up to your TV, see p. 30. indicates a flashing display. Turning off the LCD screen displays You can turn off the displays to - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 117
#5_OPTURA Pi_E(100-126) 1/25/00 13:43 Page 118 (1,1) Playback is stopped E ( 27). Normal playback zoom Zoom in W Zoom out W 1 1 T T T T The image stabilizer is turned on ( 34). Camera menu ( 35) /5 /5 CAM.MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE SHUTTER AUTO D.ZOOM ON IMAGE S. •ON 16:9 OFF WHITE - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 118
#5_OPTURA Pi_E(100-126) 1/25/00 13:43 Page 119 (1,1) The remote sensor is turned off ( 39). exposure level E.LOCK +5 Darker than standard exposure level E.LOCK -5 Manual focus is selected ( 71). M.FOCUS Shutter speed ( 69) 1/250 White balance is ( 72) Set W Indoor T Outdoor U The - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 119
#5_OPTURA Pi_E(100-126) 1/25/00 13:43 Page 120 (1,1) The wind screen is E turned on ( 108) 0sec A/V INSERT AUDIO DUB. AUDIO IN MIC. IN DV IN 10sec When you start recording, the camera counts from 0SEC to 10SEC. Shots which are shorter than ten seconds may be difficult to edit later. On the - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 120
#5_OPTURA Pi_E(100-126) 1/25/00 13:43 Page 121 (1,1) Caution phrases The camera displays various caution phrases - also when condensation is detected. Remove the tape as soon as possible after the camera has displayed the caution. REMOVE THE CASSETTE Refer to p.89 COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 121
#5_OPTURA Pi_E(100-126) 1/25/00 13:43 Page 122 (1,1) Specifications Additional Information OPTURA Pi E Power Supply (rated 12× power zoom, 4.1-49.2 mm Focusing system: TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible Minimum focusing distance: 3ft 33/8 in (1 m), 3/8 without notice. Canon is a trademark of - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 122
Cleaning, 106 Headphones, 26 È Image Stabilizer, 34 Introducing the OPTURA Pi, 7 Ò LANC, 87 LCD Screen, 23 Lens Cap, 100 Loading Cassettes, 16 Low Light, 55 LP Mode, 20 ˜ Maintenance, 105 Making Better Videos, 32 Manual Exposure Control, 68 Manual Focus, 71 Menus, 35 Microphone, 50, 64, 95 Monitor - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 123
Your Camcorder, 11 Pre-Marked Position, 78 Preparing the Camera, 100 Problems, 109 Progressive Scan Mode, 44 Â Recharging the Battery , 41 Tips for Making Better Videos, 32 Tripod, 32 Troubleshooting, 109 TV, 30, 117 Ë Using the Camera Abroad, 107 Using the Menus, 35 ◊ VCR, 30 Videocassettes - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 124
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 cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems. (c) If any DV - Canon Pi | Optura Pi Instruction Manual - Page 125
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
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Introduction
2
E
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Important Usage Instructions
Digital Video Camcorder, OPTURA Pi A and Compact Power Adapter, CA-560
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 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
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE
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.
Important Warning
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure, that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
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