Canon Elura 2 MC User Manual

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER  
ENGLISH  
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Instruction Manual  
CAMESCOPE ET LECTEUR VIDEO NUMERIQUES  
FRANÇAIS  
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Mode d’emploi  
VIDEOCAMARA Y GRABADORA DIGITAL  
ESPAÑOL  
Es  
Manual de Instrucciones  
Digital  
Video  
Cassette  
Mini  
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 demploi explique lutilisation des camescopes ELURA2 et ELURA2 MC. Lunique dif-  
férence entre ces deux modèles réside dans le fait que le modèle ELURA2 MC possède une carte  
de mémoire MultiMedia. Veuillez noter que des illustrations de ce mode demploi renvoient essen-  
tiellement au modèle ELURA2.  
Este manual de instrucciones explica el uso de las videocámaras ELURA2 y ELURA2 MC. La  
única diferencia entre estos dos modelos radica en que la ELURA2 MC incluye una función de tar-  
jeta de memoria MultiMediaCard. Por favor tenga en cuanta que las instrucciones de este manual  
de instrucciones corresponden principalmente al modelo ELURA2.  
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Important Usage Instructions  
WARNING:  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE  
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
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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.  
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 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  
Important Warning  
intended to alert the user to the presence  
of uninsulated dangerous voltagewithin  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
the products enclosure, that may be of  
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of  
electric shock to persons.  
CAUTION:  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC  
The exclamation point, within an  
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR  
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert  
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS  
the user to the presence of important  
operating and maintenance (servicing)  
instructions in the literature  
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO  
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
accompanying the product.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
In these safety instructions the word  
productrefers to the Canon Digital Video  
Camcorder ELURA2/ELURA2 MC and all its  
accessories.  
10. 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  
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1. Read Instructions All the safety and  
operating instructions should be read  
before the product is operated.  
home, consult your product dealer or  
local power company. Regarding other  
power sources such as battery power,  
refer to instructions in this manual.  
2. Retain Instructions The safety and  
operating instructions should be retained  
for future reference.  
11. Polarization The CA-400 Compact  
Power Adapter is equipped with a  
polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having  
one blade wider than the other).  
3. Heed Warnings All warnings on the  
product and in the operating instructions  
should be adhered to.  
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,  
4. Follow Instructions All operating and  
maintenance instructions should be  
followed.  
contact your electrician to replace your  
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety  
purpose of the polarized plug.  
5. Cleaning Unplug this product from the  
wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use  
liquid or aerosol cleaners. The product  
should be cleaned only as  
12. 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.  
recommended in this manual.  
6. Accessories Do not use accessories  
not recommended in this manual as  
they may be hazardous.  
7. 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.  
13. 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. 701984, provides  
8. Water and Moisture Hazard of electric  
shock Do not use this product near  
water or in rainy/moist situations.  
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  
1.  
9. 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. Quick  
stops, excessive force,  
and uneven surfaces may cause the  
product and cart combination to  
overturn.  
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19. 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:  
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS  
PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
Fig. 1  
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ANTENNA  
LEAD IN  
WIRE  
GROUND  
CLAMP  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE  
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.  
UNIT  
(NEC SECTION  
810-20)  
ELECTRIC  
SERVICE  
EQUIPMENT  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE  
GROUNDING ELECTRODE  
SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250. PART H)  
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE  
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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 exhibits a distinct  
change in performance. This indicates  
a need for service.  
14. Lightning For added protection of this  
product during a lightning storm, or when  
it is left unattended and unused for long  
periods of time, disconnect it from the  
wall outlet and disconnect the antenna.  
This will prevent damage to the product  
due to lightning and power-line surges.  
15. Power Lines An outside antenna  
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 them might be  
fatal.  
20. 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.  
16. Overloading Do not overload wall  
outlets and extension cords as this can  
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.  
17. 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.  
21. 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.  
18. 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.  
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Contents  
~ For Playback ...~  
Introduction  
Displaying Date, Time and Camera Data  
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(Data Code) ........................................75  
Important Usage Instructions ....................2  
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/  
IMPORTANT SAFETY  
Date Search)........................................78  
INSTRUCTIONS..................................3  
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position ........79  
Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............6  
Introducing the ELURA2/ELURA2 MC ..7  
Editing  
Mastering the Basics  
Editing to a VCR......................................80  
Finding Your Way Around the  
Dubbing to/from a Cassette with Digital  
ELURA2/ELURA2 MC........................8  
Video Equipment ................................81  
...  
~ Preparations  
~
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog  
Camcorder (Analog Line-in) ..............83  
Powering Your Camcorder ......................11  
Loading a Cassette ..................................14  
Recording Over Existing Scenes  
(A/V Insert Editing) ............................85  
...  
~ Basic Recording  
~
Audio Dubbing ........................................88  
Setting the Audio Mix..............................91  
Basic Recording ......................................16  
Zooming ..................................................20  
Using the LCD Screen ............................21  
Using the MultiMediaCard  
(ELURA2 MC only)  
...  
~ Basic Playback  
~
Playing Back a Cassette ..........................24  
Connections for Playback on a  
MultiMediaCard Introduction ..................93  
TV Screen............................................28  
Recording Still Images to a  
Tips for Making Better Videos ................31  
MultiMediaCard ..................................97  
Recording an Image from a Cassette as a  
Using the Full Range of  
Features  
Still Image ..........................................99  
Recording from Another DV Device as a  
Still Image ........................................100  
Viewing Still Images..............................101  
...  
~ General  
~
Preventing Accidental Erasure  
Turning the Image Stabilizer Off ............33  
Using the Menus ......................................34  
(Protect) ............................................103  
Erasing Still Images ..............................104  
Using the Wireless Controller/  
Combining Images and Recording Them  
Tally Lamp ..........................................42  
to a Cassette (Card Mix) ..................106  
Copying Still Images from a Cassette....109  
~ For Recording ...~  
Copying MMC Still Images to a  
Setting the Date and Time........................45  
Cassette..............................................110  
Recording in Progressive Scan Mode  
Marking a Still Image for Printing  
(Digital Motor Drive)..........................48  
(Print Mark) ......................................111  
Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette............49  
Formatting a MultiMediaCard................112  
Other Information and Precautions ........113  
Transferring Still Pictures to a PC  
with the FR-100 (optional)..................51  
Searching and Reviewing While  
Additional Information  
Recording ............................................52  
Using the Various Recording  
Preparing the Camera ............................116  
Notes on Using the Batteries..................117  
Maintenance ..........................................120  
Troubleshooting......................................124  
Programs..............................................53  
Using Digital Effects................................57  
Using the Multi-Image Screen ................63  
Audio Recording ......................................65  
Setting the Self-Timer ..............................67  
The ELURA2/ELURA2 MC System  
Diagram ............................................128  
Optional Accessories..............................129  
Screen Displays......................................132  
Adjusting Focus Manually ......................72 Specifications ........................................139  
~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~  
Adjusting Exposure Manually..................69  
Setting the White Balance........................73  
Index ......................................................140  
Menu at a Glance ..................................143  
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Thank you for Choosing a Canon  
First, we’d like to thank you for  
purchasing this Canon camcorder. Its  
advanced technology makes it very  
easy to use — you will soon be making  
high-quality videos which will give you  
pleasure for years to come.  
Your camcorder is supplied with the  
following accessories:  
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Wireless Controller  
ELURA2: WL-D76  
ELURA2 MC: WL-D75  
Two AA batteries  
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.  
Lens cap and lens cap  
cord  
BP-406 Battery Pack  
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.  
DC-400 DC Coupler  
CA-400 Compact Power  
Adapter (including AC  
power cable)  
For quick reference (in addition to the  
contents and index) please refer to:  
Finding Your Way Around the  
ELURA2/ELURA2 MC ( 8)  
Screen displays ( 132)  
Lithium button battery  
S-150 S-video Cable  
Troubleshooting in case you run  
into any problems ( 124)  
Menu at Glance ( 143)  
Symbols used in this instruction manual:  
: Reference page numbers  
STV-250N Stereo  
Video Cable  
DU-300 Docking Unit  
: Functions that can be operated  
from the body of the camera  
: Functions that can be operated  
from the wireless controller  
: Supplementary notes for  
MMC-8M MultiMediaCard Soft case for  
(with prerecorded sample MultiMediaCard  
camcorder operation  
` : Operation confirmation beeps  
images) (ELURA2 MC  
only)  
(ELURA2 MC only)  
(
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.  
Date of Purchase  
Dealer Purchased From  
Dealer Address  
Dealer Phone No.  
Model Name ELURA2/ELURA2 MC  
Serial No.  
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Introducing the ELURA2/ ELURA2 MC  
IEEE 1394 DV Terminal  
10× Lens and 40× Digital  
Zoom  
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ELURA2/ELURA2 MC  
conforms to the digital  
video D standard and  
is equipped with the  
IEEE 1394 DV terminal  
to give you outstanding  
picture and sound quality.  
From wide-angle to 10×  
telephotowith  
unparalleled optical  
quality. The digital zoom  
magnifies this up to 40×  
for even more dramatic  
results.  
MultiMediaCard  
(ELURA2 MC only)  
Still Photos  
Record, manage and store still images  
on the MultiMediaCard. Combine still  
images recorded on the card with your  
original movies or still photographs.  
Also great for easy transfer to a PC.  
The ELURA2/ELURA2  
MC has the technology to  
capture crisp, clear,  
digital still pictures.  
Digital Effects  
Progressive Scan CCD  
Advanced digital  
technology allows you to  
add special effects during  
recording or playback.  
Display 4, 9 or 16 still  
images at once with the  
multi-image screen.  
Shoot both superb quality  
video and beautifully  
clear still pictures  
(Digital Motor Drive).  
Choose your favorite  
scenes from videos (taken  
using progressive scan)  
and display them as blur-  
free still pictures too!  
Audio Dubbing/A/V Insert  
Editing  
Add new sound to  
original sound, or  
replace original sound  
and images on a  
2.5” LCD Screen  
A 2.5LCD screen  
makes it easy for you to  
shoot colorful, well  
composed video. It is  
also great for playback.  
prerecorded tape.  
Analog Line-in Recording  
Image Stabilizer  
Connect to a VCR or  
analog camcorder and  
record onto a DV tape in  
the ELURA2/ELURA2  
MC.  
Stabilizes your  
recordings even in long  
telephoto shots.  
PCM Digital Sound  
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Finding Your Way Around the ELURA2/ELURA2 MC  
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Record review button (p. 52)/  
(Play/Pause) button (p. 24)/  
SLIDE SHOW button  
(ELURA2 MC only) (p. 102)  
REC (record) SEARCH button  
(p. 52)/ (rewind) button (p. 24)/  
CARD button (ELURA2 MC only)  
(p. 101)  
D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button  
(p. 61,108)  
ON/  
OFF  
REC PAUSE  
(stop) button (p. 24)  
SLIDE SHOW CARD  
D.EFFECTS  
+
REC (record) SEARCH button  
(p. 52)/ (fast forward) button  
(p. 24)/CARD button  
(LINE-IN)  
Self-timer button  
(p. 67)/ REC PAUSE  
(LINE-IN) button  
(p. 81, 83)  
REC SEARCH  
+
(ELURA2 MC only) (p. 101)  
LCD screen (p. 21)  
MENU button (p. 35)  
Start/stop button  
(p. 17)  
LCD panel  
OPEN button (p. 21)  
EXP button (p. 69)  
FOCUS/DATA CODE  
button (p. 72, 75)  
Power source  
attachment unit (p. 11)  
BATT. (battery)  
release button (p. 12)  
OPEN/EJECT switch  
(p. 14)  
Terminal cover  
DV IN/OUT terminal  
(p. 81, 85, 100)  
A/V (audio/ video) IN/OUT  
terminal (p. 29, 83)  
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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)  
Viewfinder (p. 116, 121)  
Program selector (p. 53)  
POWER dial (p. 16, 34)  
ELURA2  
ELURA2 MC  
POWER OFF  
POWER OFF  
Program  
AE (p. 53)  
Easy  
Recording  
(p. 53)  
Grip belt (p. 116)  
SELECT dial (p. 35)  
POWER dial lock lever (p. 19)  
POWER indicator (p. 16)  
ELURA2  
: VCR, OFF, MOVIE  
: VCR, OFF, MOVIE, P.SCAN  
ELURA2 MC  
: CARD PLAY, VCR,  
OFF, MOVIE  
: CARD PLAY, VCR, OFF, MOVIE,  
P.SCAN, CARD REC  
Cassette compartment  
cover (p. 14)  
Cassette compartment  
(p. 14)  
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MultiMediaCard  
compartment cover  
(ELURA2 MC only)  
(p. 94)  
Tally lamp (p. 44)  
Remote sensor (p. 42)  
Tripod/docking unit socket (p. 28, 31)  
Docking unit attachment terminal (p. 28)  
PHOTO button (p. 49, 97)  
Transmitter  
START/STOP  
button (p. 17)  
Zoom buttons (p. 20)  
MENU button (p. 35)  
Controller buttons (p. 35)  
START  
ZOOM  
T
/STOP PHOTO  
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SELF TIMER button (p. 67)  
TV SCREEN button (p. 132)  
DATA CODE button (p. 75)  
SET button (p. 35)  
SELF  
MENU  
TIMER  
D. EFFECTS ON/OFF button (p. 61, 108)  
TV  
SCREEN  
SET  
DATA  
MIX BALANCE buttons (p. 91)  
D.EFFECTS ON/OFF  
BAMLAINXCE  
CODE  
AUDIO  
MONITOR ST-1  
ST-2  
SLIDE SHOW button (p. 102)  
(ELURA2 MC only)  
AUDIO MONITOR button (p. 91)  
REC PAUSE button (p. 81)  
REC  
PAUSE  
CARD  
+
SLIDESHOW  
ZERO SET  
MEMORY  
SEARCH  
SELECT  
Search buttons (p. 78)  
SEARCH SELECT button (p. 78)  
AUDIO  
DUB.  
REW  
PLAY  
STOP  
SLOW  
FF  
+/  
CARD  
buttons (p. 101)  
A/V  
INSERT –/  
FF  
PLAY  
button (p. 24)  
button (p. 24)  
(ELURA2 MC only)  
PAUSE  
×2  
REMOTE  
SET  
ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 79)  
AUDIO DUB. button (p. 89)  
button (p. 26)  
WIRELESS CONTROLLER  
× 2 button (p. 26)  
STOP button (p. 24)  
A/V INSERT button (p. 85)  
REMOTE SET button (p. 43)  
SLOW  
REW  
button (p. 26)  
button (p. 24)  
button (p. 26)  
PAUSE  
button (p. 25)  
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Powering Your Camcorder  
Before operating your camera, you will need to use the power adapter to:  
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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 adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable.  
Connecting the camera to an AC outlet  
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1
4
2
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.  
2. Connect the power cable to the adapter.  
3. Plug the power cable into an AC outlet.  
4. Connect the DC coupler to the adapter.  
5. 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.  
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Charging and attaching the battery packs  
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2
OFF  
POWER  
B
A
1
Charge indicators  
4
3
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 capable of charging them one after another. Additional battery packs are  
available as an optional accessory ( 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 50% charged.  
Double flashes mean that it is between 50% and 75% charged. Triple flashes  
mean that it is more than 75% charged.  
The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is fully charged.  
If the indicator blinks twice a second, the battery pack may be defective.  
If you attached two battery packs, the second battery pack now begins to  
charge: its indicator flashes red to show that charging is in progress.  
2. Attach one or two battery packs to the power adapter.  
Remove the battery packs terminal cover.  
Make sure the DC coupler is not connected.  
Insert the batterys terminals into the adapter and press the other end until it  
clicks into place.  
3. Take the battery pack off the adapter and attach it to the camera.  
4. 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.  
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The adapter can charge a single battery pack from either side, A or B. If you  
attach two battery packs, charging begins from the battery you first attach to the  
adapter, or, if the batteries are already attached to the adapter when you plug it  
into an AC outlet, from the side labeled A.  
When powering 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( 117). These notes include charging and recording times and how  
to install the backup battery.  
CA-400 Compact Power Adapter  
Specifications  
Power supply  
Power consumption  
Rated output  
100240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
40 W  
Adapter mode : 7.2 V, 2.0 A DC  
Charger mode : 8.4 V, 1.0/2.5 A DC  
Operating temperature range 32°F104°F (0°C40°C)  
Dimensions  
Weight  
3 × 4 3/4 × 2 1/8 in (75 × 120 × 53 mm)  
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 special plug adapter.  
Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information.  
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Loading a Cassette  
OPEN / EJECT  
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P
U
S
H
Only use videocassettes marked with the D logo.*  
Loading and unloading  
1. Make sure that you have attached a power source.  
2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT 5 switch upwards to release the cassette  
compartment cover.  
Pull the cover fully open (while holding the button upwards) and wait a  
couple of seconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically.  
The confirmation beep sounds when the cassette cover fully opens.  
3. Load or unload the cassette.  
Insert 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.  
4. Press the P mark on the compartment until it clicks, and wait  
for it to close.  
5. Click the cover back into place.  
* D is a trade mark.  
After loading a cassette, use record search ( 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 a cool, clean, dry place.  
When you turn the cameras power on, v flashes in the display until you load a  
cassette.  
With some types of tapes, the remaining tape display may not give an accurate  
reading ( 133).  
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Protecting tapes from accidental erasure  
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REC  
SAVE  
REC  
SAVE  
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 ( 16), THE  
TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTIONis displayed for approx. 4  
seconds and then the v 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.  
Store cassettes in the provided case, first rewinding them to the start of the tape  
and then storing them upright.  
A cassette 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.  
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Basic Recording  
3
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1
MOVIE  
4, 5  
Before you start recording  
Have you completed the following steps?  
Attached a power source ( 11).  
Removed the lens cap ( 116).  
Chosen the display: viewfinder ( 116) or LCD screen ( 21)  
Extended the viewfinder ( 116) /adjusted the LCD screen ( 21)  
When youre using the viewfinder, fully close the LCD or rotate the LCD so  
that it faces the same direction as the lens ( 23).  
You may also want to install the backup battery ( 119) in order to set the date  
and time display ( 45).  
To record  
1. Press the button next to the POWER dial and hold, turn the  
POWER dial to MOVIE.  
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 minutes. 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 ( 14).  
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3. Slide the program selector to [.  
This selects the cameras Easy Recording program. It allows you to simply  
point and shoot without making any manual adjustments ( 55).  
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4. Press and release the start/stop button once to begin recording.  
For still image recording to a cassette, see p. 49.  
5. 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 screen 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 ( 18).  
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Changing the recording mode (SP/LP)  
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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 cant 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.  
CARD  
MOVIE P.SCAN VCR  
PLAY  
VCR SET UP  
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 distorted when played back on this  
camcorder, and vice versa.  
16:9 (Widescreen TV recording)  
Produces images in the 16:9 format for  
playback on widescreen TVs.  
MOVIE P.SCAN  
CAM.SET UP  
16:9••••••••OFF  
(
34)  
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.  
• “16:9is 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.  
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Confirmation/Warning beeps  
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The cameras 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 cameras  
automatic shut-off, and also upon any unusual condition of the camera. Beeps are  
not recorded on the tape.  
CARD CARD  
MOVIE P.SCAN VCR  
R E C PLAY  
SYSTEM  
BEEP••••••••ON  
(
34)  
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 2 position. Switch it to the  
22 position when you want to use the P. SCAN ( 48) and CARD REC  
(ELURA2 MC only,  
97) modes. It is recommended that you return the lock  
lever to the 2 position when you finish recording.  
ELURA2  
2: VCR, OFF, MOVIE  
22: VCR, OFF, MOVIE, P.SCAN  
ELURA2 MC 2: CARD PLAY, VCR, OFF, MOVIE  
22: CARD PLAY, VCR, OFF, MOVIE, P.SCAN, CARD REC  
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Zooming  
Zoom in  
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W
T
Zoom out  
10× optical zoom  
The cameras 10× 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.  
40× digital zoom  
Magnifies the cameras zoom range by up to 4×.  
The zoom control continues to work as usual. You can freely zoom in and out  
between 1× and 40× magnification the camera automatically switches between  
optical zooming (up to 10×) and digital zooming (10× to 40×). A zoom bar shows  
up in the display. The digital zoom area is in blue.  
CARD  
MOVIE P.SCAN  
R E C  
CAM.SET UP  
D.ZOOM••••••ON  
(
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.  
When zooming, as a rule, keep at least 3 ft 33/8 in (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 3/8 in (1 cm).  
Image resolution is slightly lower when the magnification is greater than 10×.  
You cannot use digital zoom when the multi-image screen is set. The display  
becomes “– – –”.  
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Using the LCD Screen  
Open the LCD screen  
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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 ( 23).  
180°  
90°  
90°  
You can also push the panel flat  
against the camera until it is flush with  
the side, with the screen facing  
outwards.  
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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  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.  
CARD CARD  
MOVIE P.SCAN VCR  
R E C PLAY  
BRIGHTNESS••  
+
DISP.SET UP  
(
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.  
The camera will remember your brightness setting even after you turn it off.  
The brightness of the LCD does not 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%)  
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Allowing the subject to monitor recording  
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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.  
CARD  
R E C  
MOVIE  
P.SCAN  
DISP.SET UP  
MIRROR••••••ON  
(
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:  
REC  
REC PAUSE  
EJECT  
ELURA2 MC only:  
NO CARD  
<<<< CARD ACCESS  
These and all other indicators appear normally in the viewfinder.  
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Playing Back a Cassette  
3
E
ON/  
OFF  
REC SEARCH D.EFFECTS  
1
VCR  
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 ( 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 youre 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.  
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 OFF).  
1. Attach a power source and turn the POWER dial to VCR.  
The power indicator lights up green.  
2. Load the cassette.  
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3. Press the (play) button to start playback.  
To end playback, press the 3 (stop) button.  
To wind the tape forwards, stop playback and press the 1 (fast forward)  
button.  
To wind the tape backwards, stop playback and press the ` (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.  
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Other playback modes  
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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 5  
minutesplayback pause.  
Fast forward playback  
To play back the recording at about 9.5 times normal speed, press and hold the  
1 (fast forward) button during normal playback or press and hold the 1 (fast  
forward) button during normal fast forward.  
Rewind playback  
For reverse playback at about 9.5 times normal speed, press and hold the  
` (rewind) button during normal playback or press and hold the ` (rewind)  
button during normal rewind.  
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Special playback  
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Frame Advance  
To play back frame by frame, press the  
+/ ae button repeatedly during  
playback pause.  
Press and hold to play back continuous  
frame advance.  
REW  
PLAY  
STOP  
SLOW  
FF  
/  
+ /  
PAUSE  
×2  
Frame Reverse  
To play back in reverse frame by frame,  
press the /4a 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 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.  
Slow Reverse Playback  
To play back in reverse at about 1/5 normal speed, press the /4a button and  
then the SLOW M button during normal playback.  
Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback.  
The camera automatically returns to ×1 reverse playback after about 30 seconds  
of slow playback.  
Reverse Playback  
To play back in reverse at normal speed, press the /4a button during normal  
forward playback.  
Press the PLAY e button to return to normal forward playback.  
Forward ×2 Playback  
Press the ×2 button during normal playback.  
Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback.  
Reverse ×2 Playback  
Press the /4a button and then the ×2 button during normal playback.  
Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback.  
Mosaic-like noise appears on the screen during some of the special playback modes.  
Theres no audio during special playback.  
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Built-in speaker  
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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  
separately. The camera remembers your levels even if you turn the camera off  
and back on again.  
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.  
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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 ( 11).  
Power off all devices before starting the connections.  
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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 u terminals. Connect it to the base of the ELURA2/  
ELURA2 MC via the docking unit attachment terminal.  
LOCKING SCREW  
LOOSEN  
TIGHTEN  
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  
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Specifications  
S-video terminal input/output 1 Vp-p (Y signal), 0.286 Vp-p (C signal)  
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Microphone terminal  
ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack, 57 dBV (with  
600 ohm mic)/at least 5 kohms  
ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack  
Headphone terminal  
LANC terminal  
Dimensions  
Weight  
ø 2.5 mm mini minijack  
3 × 1 1/8 × 2 1/4 in (77 × 29 × 56 mm)  
1 3/4 oz (50 g)  
u
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.  
S
INPUT  
S(S1)-VIDEO  
S-150 S-video Cable  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
L
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable  
R
Attach the DU-300 Docking Unit in order to use the S-video terminal ( 28).  
Use the S-150 S-video Cable to connect the S-video terminals. Use the  
STV-250N Stereo 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 input selector on the VCR to  
LINE.  
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If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals  
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INPUT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable  
L
R
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.  
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 input selector on the VCR to  
LINE.  
If you are going to use the TV as a monitor while you are shooting, remember  
to keep the TV volume turned down as long as the cameras 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.  
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Tips for Making Better Videos  
Holding the camera  
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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.  
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.  
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.)  
Make sure that the fastening screw of the tripod is no  
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longer than /4 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.  
Dont cut off the top of the subjects head, and dont cut  
people off at the neck, hips or knees (move a little bit  
above or below).  
Watch out for distracting objects in the background.  
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Picture angle  
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Instead of zooming while recording, try  
Long shot  
to choose your picture angle before you  
begin. A good way to tell a story with  
video is to begin with a long shot that  
establishes the situation, and then move  
in with medium shots and close-ups to  
show the details. Remember to change  
your viewpoint for each shot.  
Medium shot  
Close-up  
Remember that any camera movement  
or change in picture angle should have  
a definite purpose. Avoid unnecessary  
or half-hearted movements.  
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  
Pan  
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  
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Turning the Image Stabilizer Off  
E
MENU  
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  
R E C  
MOVIE  
P.SCAN  
CAM.SET UP  
IMAGE S.  
•ON  
(
34)  
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 i 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 [ (Easy Recording) position.  
• 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.  
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Using the Menus  
Many of the camera’s advanced functions are selected from menus which appear  
in the display.  
E
There are 4 main menus:  
CAM. MENU Camera menu  
VCR MENU VCR menu  
C.REC MENU Card record menu  
C.PLAY MENU Card play menu  
(
(
(
(
36)  
37)  
39) (ELURA2 MC only)  
40) (ELURA2 MC only)  
MOVIE  
P.SCAN  
VCR  
2 CAM. MENU  
2 VCR MENU  
CAM.MENU  
SEL.SETSET  
MENUCLOSE  
VCR MENU  
SEL.SETSET  
MENUCLOSE  
D.EFFECTS  
CAM.SET UP  
VCR SET UP  
DISP.SET UP  
SYSTEM  
D.EFFECTS  
VCR SET UP  
CARD SET UP  
CARD OPER.  
DISP.SET UP  
SYSTEM  
RETURN  
RETURN  
2 C. REC MENU (ELURA2 MC  
2 C. PLAY MENU (ELURA2 MC  
CARD  
CARD  
only)  
only)  
R E C  
PLAY  
C.REC MENU  
SEL.SETSET  
MENUCLOSE  
C.PLAY MENU  
SEL.SETSET  
MENUCLOSE  
D.EFFECTS  
CAM.SET UP  
CARD SET UP  
DISP.SET UP  
SYSTEM  
CARD OPER.  
VCR SET UP  
DISP.SET UP  
SYSTEM  
RETURN  
RETURN  
Selecting from the Menus  
The following icons are used throughout this manual to show the setting for the  
POWER dial:  
ELURA2  
ELURA2 MC  
CARD  
PLAY  
VCR  
VCR  
OFF  
OFF  
POWER  
POWER  
MOVIE  
MOVIE  
P.SCAN  
P.SCAN  
CARD  
R E C  
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MENU  
TV  
SCREEN  
SET  
MENU  
1. Turn the POWER dial to the appropriate setting.  
2. Press the MENU button to open the menu.  
• One of the main menus appears, according to the POWER dial setting.  
3. Turn the SELECT dial and move the arrow to the desired  
submenu.  
4. Press the SELECT dial in to select.  
• The submenu appears.  
5. Turn the SELECT dial and move the arrow to the desired  
function.  
6. Press the SELECT dial in to select.  
• The function and its settings only appear.  
7. Turn the SELECT dial and move the arrow to the desired setting.  
• If you are setting a function other than the white balance or shutter speed,  
the function will be set if you close the menu here.  
8. Press the SELECT dial in to select.  
• The function is set and you return to the submenu.  
b
9. 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 b 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 the menu and  
start recording.  
You can display the menus on a connected TV screen by turning TV SCREEN  
(
132) on through the menu or using the wireless controller’s TV SCREEN  
button. See p. 28 for TV hookup instructions.  
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List of Menus  
E
Turn to the appropriate page for a detailed explanation of each function.  
2
CAM. MENU  
MOVIE  
P.SCAN  
Appears when the POWER dial is set to  
or  
.
There are 5(+1) submenus within the CAM. MENU.  
1 To digital effects submenu  
2 To camera set up submenu  
3 To VCR set up submenu  
4 To display set up submenu  
5 To system submenu  
CAM.MENU  
SEL.SETSET  
MENUCLOSE  
1
3
5
D.EFFECTS  
CAM.SET UP  
VCR SET UP  
DISP.SET UP  
SYSTEM  
2
4
6
RETURN  
6 Close main menu  
1 Digital effects submenu  
q Digital effects select ............. 61  
w Fader ..................................... 61  
e Effect..................................... 62  
r Multi-image screen speed..... 63  
t Multi-image screen split....... 63  
y To card mix menu  
D.EFFECTS  
SEL.SETSET  
MENUCLOSE  
q
D.E.SELECT•OFF  
FADER•••••••–––  
EFFECT••••••–––  
M.S.SPEED•••–––  
M.S.SPLIT•••–––  
CARD MIX  
w
r
y
e
t
u
RETURN  
(ELURA2 MC only)........... 107  
u Return  
Card mix submenu (y)  
(ELURA2 MC only)  
i Mix type.............................. 106  
o Mix level............................. 107  
! Return  
CARD MIX  
100-0001  
43/50  
MIX TYPE••••–––  
MIX LEVEL•••–––  
RETURN  
i
!
o
2 Camera set up submenu  
! Shutter speed......................... 70  
! Digital zoom ......................... 20  
! Image stabilizer..................... 33  
! 16:9 effect............................. 18  
! White balance ....................... 73  
! Return  
CAM.SET UP  
SEL.SETSET  
MENUCLOSE  
!
!
!
SHUTTER•••••AUTO  
D.ZOOM••••••ON  
!
!
!
IMAGE S.  
•ON  
16:9••••••••OFF  
WHITE BAL.••AUTO  
RETURN  
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3 VCR set up submenu  
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VCR SET UP  
SEL.SETSET  
MENUCLOSE  
! Record mode......................... 18  
! Wind screen .......................... 66  
! Audio mode .......................... 65  
@ Return  
!
!
REC MODE••••SP  
WIND SCREEN•OFF  
AUDIO MODE••–––  
RETURN  
!
@
4 Display set up submenu  
DISP.SET UP  
BRIGHTNESS••  
SEL.SETSET  
MENUCLOSE  
@ Brightness ............................. 22  
@ Mirror mode.......................... 23  
@ TV screen............................ 132  
@ Date/time display.................. 47  
@ Return  
+
@
@
@
MIRROR••••••ON  
TV SCREEN•••ON  
@
@
D/T DISPLAY•OFF  
RETURN  
5 System submenu  
SYSTEM  
SEL.SETSET  
@ Wireless controller................ 43  
@ Tally lamp............................. 44  
@ Beep...................................... 19  
@ Time zone/Daylight  
saving time............................ 45  
# Date/time set......................... 47  
# Return  
MENUCLOSE  
1
@
WL.REMOTE•••  
TALLY LAMP••ON  
BEEP••••••••ON  
@
@
@
#
#
T.ZONE/DST••–––  
D/TIME SET••–––.––,––––  
––:–– ––  
RETURN  
2
VCR MENU  
VCR  
Appears when the POWER dial is set to  
.
There are 6 submenus within the VCR MENU.  
1 To digital effects submenu  
2 To VCR set up submenu  
3 To card set up submenu  
(ELURA2 MC only)  
4 To card operations submenu  
VCR MENU  
SEL.SETSET  
MENUCLOSE  
1
D.EFFECTS  
VCR SET UP  
CARD SET UP  
CARD OPER.  
DISP.SET UP  
SYSTEM  
2
4
6
3
5
RETURN  
7
(ELURA2 MC only)  
5 To display set up submenu  
6 To system submenu  
7 Close main menu  
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1 Digital effects submenu  
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q Digital effects select ............. 61  
D.EFFECTS  
SEL.SETSET  
MENUCLOSE  
w Fader ..................................... 61  
e Effect..................................... 62  
r Multi-image screen speed..... 63  
t Multi-image screen split....... 63  
y Return  
q
D.E.SELECT•OFF  
FADER•••••••–––  
EFFECT••••••–––  
M.S.SPEED•••–––  
M.S.SPLIT•••–––  
RETURN  
w
r
y
e
t
2 VCR set up submenu  
VCR SET UP  
SEL.SETSET  
MENUCLOSE  
u Record mode......................... 18  
i Output channel...................... 92  
o Audio dubbing...................... 89  
! Wind screen .......................... 66  
! Audio mode .......................... 65  
! Return  
u
o
!
REC MODE••••SP  
OUTPUT CH•••L/R  
AUDIO DUB•••AUDIO IN  
WIND SCREEN•–––  
AUDIO MODE••12bit  
RETURN  
i
!
!
3 Card set up submenu (ELURA2 MC only)  
CARD SET UP  
SEL.SETSET  
MENUCLOSE  
! Image quality........................ 94  
! File numbers ......................... 96  
! Return  
!
QUALITY•••••FINE  
FILE NOS.•••CONTINUOUS  
RETURN  
!
!
4 Card operations submenu (ELURA2 MC only)  
! Copy from cassette to card. 109  
! Return  
CARD OPER.  
SEL.SETSET  
MENUCLOSE  
[
]
!
COPY  
RETURN  
!
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5 Display set up submenu  
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! Brightness ............................. 22  
! Displays .............................. 132  
@ 6-second auto date ................ 77  
@ Data code.............................. 76  
@ Date/time select .................... 75  
@ Return  
DISP.SET UP  
BRIGHTNESS••  
SEL.SETSET  
MENUCLOSE  
+
!
@
@
DISPLAYS••••ON  
!
@
@
6SEC.DATE•••OFF  
DATA CODE•••DATE/TIME  
D/TIME SEL.•DATE & TIME  
RETURN  
6 System submenu  
@ Wireless controller................ 43  
@ Beep...................................... 19  
@ Return  
SYSTEM  
SEL.SETSET  
MENUCLOSE  
1
@
@
WL.REMOTE•••  
BEEP••••••••ON  
RETURN  
@
2
C. REC MENU (ELURA2 MC only)  
CARD  
R E C  
Appears when the POWER dial is set to  
.
There are 5 submenus within the C. REC MENU.  
C.REC MENU  
SEL.SETSET  
MENUCLOSE  
1 To digital effects submenu  
2 To camera set up submenu  
3 To card set up submenu  
4 To display set up submenu  
5 To system submenu  
1
3
5
D.EFFECTS  
CAM.SET UP  
CARD SET UP  
DISP.SET UP  
SYSTEM  
2
4
6
RETURN  
6 Close main menu  
1 Digital effects submenu  
D.EFFECTS  
SEL.SETSET  
MENUCLOSE  
q Digital effects select ............. 61  
w Effect..................................... 62  
e Multi-image screen speed..... 63  
r Multi-image screen split....... 63  
t Return  
q
w
r
D.E.SELECT•OFF  
EFFECT••••••–––  
M.S.SPEED•••–––  
M.S.SPLIT•••–––  
RETURN  
e
t
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2 Camera set up submenu  
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y Shutter speed......................... 70  
CAM.SET UP  
SEL.SETSET  
MENUCLOSE  
u Digital zoom ......................... 20  
i Image stabilizer..................... 33  
o White balance ....................... 73  
! Return  
y
i
!
SHUTTER•••••AUTO  
D.ZOOM••••••ON  
u
o
IMAGE S.  
•ON  
WHITE BAL.••AUTO  
RETURN  
3 Card set up submenu  
CARD SET UP  
SEL.SETSET  
MENUCLOSE  
! Image quality........................ 94  
! File numbers ......................... 96  
! Shutter sound........................ 96  
! Return  
!
!
QUALITY•••••FINE  
FILE NOS.•••CONTINUOUS  
SHTR SOUND••ON  
RETURN  
!
!
4 Display set up submenu  
! Brightness ............................. 22  
! Mirror mode.......................... 23  
! TV screen............................ 132  
! Date/time display.................. 47  
! Return  
DISP.SET UP  
BRIGHTNESS••  
MIRROR••••••ON  
TV SCREEN•••ON  
D/T DISPLAY•OFF  
RETURN  
SEL.SETSET  
MENUCLOSE  
+
!
!
!
!
!
5 System submenu  
@ Wireless controller................ 43  
@ Beep...................................... 19  
@ Time zone/Daylight saving  
time ....................................... 45  
@ Date/time set......................... 47  
@ Return  
SYSTEM  
SEL.SETSET  
MENUCLOSE  
1
@
@
WL.REMOTE•••  
BEEP••••••••ON  
@
@
T.ZONE/DST••N.Y.  
D/TIME SET••–––.––,––––  
––:–– ––  
RETURN  
@
2
C. PLAY MENU (ELURA2 MC only)  
CARD  
Appears when the POWER dial is set to  
.
PLAY  
There are 4 submenus within the C. PLAY MENU.  
1 To card operations submenu  
C.PLAY MENU  
SEL.SETSET  
MENUCLOSE  
2 To VCR set up submenu  
3 To display set up submenu  
4 To system submenu  
1
3
5
CARD OPER.  
VCR SET UP  
DISP.SET UP  
SYSTEM  
2
4
RETURN  
5 Close main menu  
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1 Card operations submenu  
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q To index .............................. 102  
w To image protect................. 103  
e To print mark ...................... 111  
r Copy from card to cassette . 110  
t Image erase......................... 104  
y Format................................. 112  
u Return  
CARD OPER.  
SEL.SETSET  
MENUCLOSE  
q
e
t
u
INDEX  
PROTECT  
PRINT MARK  
w
r
y
[
]
COPY  
IMAGE ERASE  
FORMAT  
RETURN  
2 VCR set up submenu  
VCR SET UP  
SEL.SETSET  
MENUCLOSE  
i Record mode......................... 18  
o Return  
i
REC MODE••••SP  
RETURN  
o
3 Display set up submenu  
DISP.SET UP  
BRIGHTNESS••  
SEL.SETSET  
MENUCLOSE  
! Brightness ............................. 22  
! Displays .............................. 132  
! Date/time select .................... 75  
! Return  
+
!
!
DISPLAYS••••ON  
!
!
D/TIME SEL.•DATE & TIME  
RETURN  
4 System submenu  
SYSTEM  
SEL.SETSET  
MENUCLOSE  
1
! Wireless controller................ 43  
! Beep...................................... 19  
! Return  
!
!
WL.REMOTE•••  
BEEP••••••••ON  
RETURN  
!
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Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp  
The supplied wireless controller can  
operate the camera from a distance of  
E
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 are some functions that cannot be  
operated without the wireless  
controller:  
16ft  
• Special playback ( 26)  
• Photo/date search ( 78)  
• Zero set memory ( 79)  
• Audio mix ( 91)  
• A/V insert ( 85)  
• Audio dubbing ( 88)  
Inserting batteries  
Insert two AA batteries, following the  
= and - markings. Be careful not to  
reverse the polarity of the batteries.  
• 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 hot or humid places.  
• When the batteries run out, replace them both together.  
• If the wireless controller doesn’t work, see p. 43.  
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When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders (Remote Sensor Mode)  
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To prevent interference from other  
Canon wireless controllers being used  
nearby, there are 2 remote sensor  
ZOOM  
W
T
modes and an off setting. The wireless  
controller and the camera have to be set  
to the same mode in order to be  
REMOTE  
compatible.  
SET  
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 P.SCAN VCR  
R E C PLAY  
A 1 : Mode 1  
SYSTEM  
WL.REMOTE•••  
1
A 2 : Mode 2  
(
34)  
OFFB : Sensor off  
To turn the remote sensor off:  
Open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select WL.REMOTE, set it to OFF  
B and close the menu.  
B appears in the display.  
To change the mode...  
...on the camera:  
Open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select WL.REMOTE, set it to  
A 1 or A 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.  
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If your wireless controller isn’t working:  
Make sure the camera and the wireless controller are both set to the same mode.  
E
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  
The tally lamp lets you know 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.  
MOVIE  
P.SCAN  
SYSTEM  
TALLY LAMP••ON  
(
34)  
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.  
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Setting the Date and Time  
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MENU  
The date and/or time display forms part of the data code. You can choose to  
display or hide it during playback ( 75).  
Set the date and time display when you first start using your camera. Install the  
backup battery before you begin ( 119).  
• Before you start setting the date and time, select your home time zone from the  
menu.  
Setting the time zone/daylight saving time  
CARD  
R E C  
MOVIE  
P.SCAN  
SYSTEM  
T.ZONE/DST••N.Y.  
(
34)  
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 daylight 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.  
• If you are now in daylight saving time, select the time zone with the  
daylight saving time mark C next to the area.  
4. Close the menu.  
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16  
1
4
19  
2
18  
24  
20  
3
17  
6
10  
7
9
15  
14  
8
5
21  
23  
12  
22  
11  
13  
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13  
No.  
No.  
Time zone  
LONDON  
PARIS  
Time zone  
WELLGTN (Wellington)  
SAMOA  
CAIRO  
HONOLU (Honolulu)  
ANCHOR (Anchorage)  
L.A. (Los Angeles)  
DENVER  
MOSCOW  
DUBAI  
KARACHI  
DACCA  
CHICAGO  
BANGKOK  
H. KONG (Hong Kong)  
TOKYO  
N.Y. (New York)  
CARACAS  
RIO (Rio de Janeiro)  
SYDNEY  
SOLOMON  
FERNAN. (Fernando de Noronha)  
AZORES  
• 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.  
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Setting the clock  
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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  
R E C  
MOVIE  
P.SCAN  
SYSTEM  
D/TIME SET••JAN. 1,2000  
12:00 AM  
(
34)  
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.  
• 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  
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 display will no longer appear when you turn on the power. It  
is not automatically superimposed on your recordings.  
CARD  
R E C  
MOVIE  
P.SCAN  
DISP.SET UP  
D/T 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.  
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Recording in Progressive Scan Mode (Digital Motor Drive)  
In Progressive Scan Mode, the ELURA2/ELURA2 MC’s Digital Motor Drive  
records 30 full frame images per second, continuously, for superior quality  
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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.  
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3
1
22  
1. Set the POWER dial lock lever to the  
position.  
2. Turn the POWER dial to P.SCAN.  
• The power indicator lights up red.  
• PRO.SCAN appears in the display.  
3. Press the start/stop button to begin recording.  
2
When you finish recording, return the lock lever to the  
position.  
• 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.  
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Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette  
ELURA2 MC only: To take still images on a MultiMediaCard, see p. 97.  
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1
PHOTO  
O
PHOT  
MENU  
2
TO  
PHO  
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 ( 51) for transfer to a PC. ELURA2 MC only:  
Copy still photos automatically to a MultiMediaCard for transfer to a PC ( 109).  
Also, starting your shooting with a still photo makes it easy to find the beginning  
again later with the Photo Search function ( 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.  
MOVIE  
P.SCAN  
During record mode  
Press the PHOTO button fully down and the still picture will be taken  
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  
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focus and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camera is  
ready to take the still picture.  
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• If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus ( 125), the camera may not be  
able to focus, and may continue to flash white in the display. Adjust the  
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F
focus manually with the SELECT dial.  
• If you are using manual focus ( 72), the mark starts as a continous  
F
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 counter display appears, and counts up to 6 seconds as the camcorder  
records the picture. disappears from the display.  
F
• The camera returns to record pause mode.  
• 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.  
• If you want to use an effect, make sure you set it before you take your picture.  
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Transferring Still Pictures to a PC with the FR-100 (optional)  
-For ELURA2 -  
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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 ( 26).  
5. Press the 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.  
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Searching and Reviewing While Recording  
Record search  
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When the camera is in record pause  
mode, you can use record search to  
REC SEARCH  
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 P.SCAN  
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.  
2. Release the button when you find the point where you want to start  
recording.  
• The camera returns to record pause mode.  
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 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, without producing any noise in the picture.  
MOVIE P.SCAN  
1. Press and release the c (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.  
• Noise may appear on the screen when you play the tape backwards.  
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Using the Various Recording Programs  
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The camera provides you with a choice of 7 recording programs. They use  
different combinations of camera settings in order to adjust the exposure and other  
functions to match the recording situation.  
• For simple point-and-shoot operation, select the Easy Recording program. Slide  
the program selector to the [ position.  
• For normal shooting conditions, slide the program selector to Q (program AE)  
mode. Open the program menu and select AUTO ( 54).  
• For various other recording conditions, the camera has 5 more specialized AE  
(auto exposure) programs.  
Availability of functions in each recording program  
Position of  
program selector  
Q
[
Recording  
Program  
[
(Easy  
Sand &  
Snow  
Low  
Light  
Auto  
Sports Portrait Spotlight  
Recording)  
Shutter Speed  
Focus  
A
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
A
Exposure  
White balance  
Image stabilizer (ON/OFF)  
Digital effects  
16:9  
ON  
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: Available  
: Not available  
A : Automatic function only  
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Setting the program AE mode  
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CARD  
MOVIE  
P.SCAN  
R E C  
1. Slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode.  
2. Press the SELECT dial in to display the program menu.  
3. Turn the SELECT dial to move the arrow up or down the display.  
4. Press the SELECT dial in to select the desired program.  
• The program will appear in the display.  
5. Press the start/stop button to begin recording.  
• 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 [ program to the Q 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.  
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Easy Recording  
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The simplest way to use the camera is with the  
program selector set to the [ position. The  
camera will take care of focus, 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.  
AUTO  
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.  
SPORTS  
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.  
PORTRAIT  
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Spotlight  
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This program is designed for recording spotlit  
scenes, such as on a stage. The exposure is  
automatically adjusted for glare-free recordings  
of subjects lit by a concentrated light source.  
SPOTLIGHT  
Sand & Snow  
Use this program in places where the  
SAND&SNOW  
background is so bright that the subject appears  
underexposed in the display — a sunny beach or  
ski resort, for example. You may notice some  
shudder when recording moving subjects.  
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  
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Using Digital Effects  
Use the camera’s digital effects for more interesting productions. (ELURA2 MC  
only: See p.106 for CARD MIX)  
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• Faders:  
• Effects:  
Start or end scenes on a tape with a fade to or from black  
59). Fade Trigger, Wipe, Scroll, Mosaic Fade  
Add flavor to your recordings ( 60).  
Art, Black and White, Sepia, Mosaic  
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• Multi-image Screen: Divides the display to show 4, 9 or 16 still photos. Has 4  
transition speed options: fast, moderate, slow and manual  
(
63).  
Availability of digital effects by mode  
*ELURA2 MC only  
CARD  
REC*  
CARD  
PLAY*  
MOVIE P. SCAN PHOTO  
VCR  
Faders  
Effects  
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h
h
i
i
i
h
h
h
i
h
h
h
h
h
Multi-image  
Screen  
: Available  
: Not available  
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• The types of digital effects you are able to use depends on the setting of the  
POWER dial and the recording program.  
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• 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 [ (Easy Recording) while the digital effect  
display is flashing, it will disappear from the display and reappear when you  
return to Q (program AE) mode.  
• The digital effect display will flash for 2 seconds after setting, even if  
DISPLAYS is set to OFF in the menu.  
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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 of the screen.  
Scroll (SCROLL)  
When you start recording the picture  
appears from the right hand side of the  
screen and expands sideways until it  
fills the whole screen. When you end a  
scene, the image is wiped back off.  
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.  
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Art (ART)  
Adds a paint-like effect, called  
solarization, to the image.  
Black and White (BLK & 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.  
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Digital effects can be set with the controls on the body of the camera or the  
wireless controller. Pressing the L/M 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.  
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MENU  
SET  
D.EFFECTS  
ON/OFF  
ON/  
OFF  
D.EFFECTS  
Operating faders  
Sound and image fade together.  
When operating faders in MOVIE or P.SCAN mode, make sure the program  
selector is set to Q.  
MOVIE P.SCAN VCR  
D.EFFECTS  
D.E.SELECT••FADER  
FADER•••••••FADE–T  
(
34)  
Select fader  
1. Open the menu and select D.EFFECTS.  
2. 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).  
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8. If you’re in MOVIE or P.SCAN mode:  
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Fade in- Press the start/stop button.  
Fade out- Press the start/stop button.  
Fade in- Press the e (play) button.  
Fade out- Press the a (pause) button.  
If you’re in VCR mode:  
Operating effects  
Sound records/plays back normally.  
When operating effects in MOVIE, P.SCAN or CARD REC mode, make sure the  
program selector is set to  
.
Q
CARD  
MOVIE P.SCAN VCR  
R E C  
D.EFFECTS  
D.E.SELECT••EFFECT  
EFFECT••••••ART  
(
34)  
Select effect  
1. Open the menu and select D.EFFECTS.  
2. Select D.E.SELECT.  
3. Select EFFECT.  
You return to the D.EFFECTS submenu.  
4. Select EFFECT again (the name of the previously selected effect  
also appears).  
• ART, BLK&WHT, SEPIA, MOSAIC settings appear.  
5. Select the desired setting.  
• The menu returns to the submenu.  
6. Close the menu.  
• The menu disappears and the name of your selected setting flashes in the  
display.  
Effect on/off  
7. If you’re in VCR mode, press the e (play) button.  
8. 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.  
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Using the Multi-Image 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.  
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4 images  
9 images  
16 images  
Operating the multi-image screen  
When operating the multi-image screen in MOVIE, P.SCAN or CARD REC  
mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q.  
In VCR mode, you can only operate the multi-image screen in the following  
playback modes:  
When M.S.SPEED is set to MANUAL: Still picture playback, slow forward/  
reverse playback  
When M.S.SPEED is set to FAST, MODERATE or SLOW: Still picture playback  
CARD  
MOVIE P.SCAN VCR  
R E C  
D.EFFECTS  
D.E.SELECT••MULTI-S  
(
34)  
M.S.SPEED•••MANUAL  
M.S.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.  
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8. Close the menu.  
• The digital effects menu disappears.  
• MULTI-S flashes in the display.  
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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 multi-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.  
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  
cancel the multi-image screen.  
• If you are operating the multi-image screen in VCR mode and you stop or pause  
the tape, or press any other playback button or the date/photo search buttons, the  
multi-image screen will be canceled. (This does not apply with the MANUAL  
multi-image speed.)  
You cannot use digital zoom when the multi-image screen is set. The display  
becomes “– – –”.  
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Audio Recording  
Selecting the audio mode  
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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.  
MOVIE P.SCAN VCR  
VCR SET UP  
AUDIO MODE••12bit  
(
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 the display for approximately 4 seconds.  
• 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  
MIC  
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.  
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You can monitor the sound while recording and playing back by attaching stereo  
headphones to the H terminal on the docking unit.  
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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 ( 65).  
• The levels you adjust for the built-in speaker and headphones are memorized  
separately. The camera remembers your levels even if you turn the camera off  
and back on again.  
Wind screen  
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 P.SCAN VCR  
VCR SET UP  
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 | 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.  
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Setting the Self-Timer  
REC PAUSE  
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O
T
O
H
P
(LINE-IN)  
START  
/STOP PHOTO  
SELF  
MENU  
TIMER  
This is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recording  
movies or still photographs.  
CARD  
R E C  
MOVIE  
P.SCAN  
1. Press the  
self-timer button on the body of the camera  
or  
the SELF TIMER button on the wireless controller.  
• SELF-T appears in the display.  
• To have the subject monitor recording, rotate the LCD panel 180° (  
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. “5 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 F mark flashes white then turns green after the focus and  
exposure are set. If you are using the wireless controller, the F mark starts  
flashing immediately after you press the PHOTO button.  
• The camcorder takes the picture for approximately 6 seconds.  
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• 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  
TIMER button.  
• To cancel the self-timer once the countdown has begun, press the  
SELF  
SELF  
TIMER button, start/stop if you’re shooting movies, or PHOTO if you’re taking  
a still image.  
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Adjusting Exposure Manually  
Exposure lock  
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CARD  
MOVIE  
P.SCAN  
R E C  
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.  
EXP  
To lock the exposure, press the EXP button. Press it again to return to auto  
exposure.  
Exposure adjustment  
CARD  
R E C  
MOVIE  
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.  
EXP  
To make the recorded image brighter,  
turn the SELECT dial upwards (to a  
maximum of +11). This may be  
necessary if the background is very  
bright, or if the subject is lit from  
behind.  
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.
L OC K + 11  
E
.
L OC K  
0
To make the recorded image darker,  
turn the SELECT dial downwards (to a  
minimum of –11). This may be  
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.
L OC K  
0
E
.
L OC K 11  
necessary if the background is very  
dark, or if the subject is spotlit.  
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You cannot adjust the exposure without the e mark before E.LOCK in the  
display. Push the EXP button so that e 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 cannot use exposure lock or adjustment when the program selector is set to  
the [ (Easy Recording) position.  
• If you zoom while the exposure is locked, the brightness of the scene may  
change.  
Shutter speed  
Set the shutter speed manually to take stable shots of quickly moving subjects.  
CARD  
MOVIE P.SCAN  
R E C  
CAM.SET UP  
SHUTTER•••••AUTO  
(
34)  
1. Make sure the camera is set to the Q (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  
faster  
1/100  
1/250  
1/500  
1/1000  
1/2000  
5. Close the menu.  
• The camera returns to the auto shutter setting when you slide the program  
selector to [ (Easy Recording), or change the recording program.  
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Concerning shooting in fluorescent lighting  
When the camera is set to [ (Easy Recording) or the Auto recording program, it  
automatically detects the flicker of fluorescent lighting and adjusts the shutter  
speed to compensate. However, if the brightness of the LCD or viewfinder display  
starts to flicker, make sure the camera is set to the Auto recording program and  
select the 1/100 shutter speed.  
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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 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  
1/100  
• People doing indoor sports such as  
basketball  
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  
‘‘– – –.’’  
• The image may not appear smooth when a high shutter speed is set.  
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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  
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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  
CARD  
R E C  
MOVIE  
P.SCAN  
Press the FOCUS button to turn off  
autofocus. The focus remains locked at  
the point set by autofocus.  
(eM.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.  
FOCUS/  
DATA CODE  
• 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  
CARD  
R E C  
MOVIE  
P.SCAN  
Use the SELECT dial 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  
You cannot adjust the focus without the e mark before M.FOCUS in the  
display. Push the FOCUS button so that e appears before M.FOCUS. Then you  
can adjust the focus manually.  
• The manual focus setting is canceled if you select the [ (Easy Recording)  
program.  
• When you are using the [ (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.  
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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.  
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In some cases, you will get better  
results by setting the white balance  
yourself, or using 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  
• In daylight, especially for close-  
ups and where the subject is of  
one dominant color  
CARD  
R E C  
MOVIE  
P.SCAN  
CAM.SET UP  
WHITE BAL.••AUTO  
(
34)  
1. Make sure the camera is set to the Q (program AE) mode.  
2. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP.  
3. Select WHITE BAL.  
4. a) For the indoor, outdoor or auto settings, press the SELECT dial  
in to 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 SELECT dial in to select SETW.  
Select SETW again.  
• Make sure to continue pointing the camera at the white object until you  
have finished setting the white balance.  
• The W 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.  
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Setting the white balance manually will probably work better  
than auto white balance when shooting:  
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Subjects with one dominant color, such as sky, sea or forest  
Close-ups  
In rapidly changing lighting conditions  
In places lit by certain types of fluorescent or mercury vapor  
lights  
• 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 balance 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 [ (Easy Recording) program.  
• The white balance returns to the AUTO setting when you slide the program  
selector to [ (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.  
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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).  
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MENU  
DATA  
CODE  
FOCUS/  
DATA CODE  
During VCR mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden while the camera is  
in play, slow or still mode.  
Camera data may be displayed as “– – –” during fast forward, rewind, reverse  
playback, forward and reverse ×2 playback.  
Press the 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  
Select whether you want the date, the time, or both to show up on your data code  
display ( 76).  
CARD  
VCR  
PLAY  
DISP.SET UP  
D/TIME SEL.•DATE & TIME  
(
34)  
To change the date and time combination, open the menu and select  
DISP.SET UP. Then select D/TIME SEL., set it to DATE, TIME or DATE &  
TIME and close the menu.  
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Setting the data code  
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You can also choose to display camera data (shutter speed and exposure settings)  
in cassette data codes.  
VCR  
DISP.SET UP  
DATA CODE•••DATE/TIME  
(
34)  
To change, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select DATA  
CODE, set it to DATE/TIME, CAMERA DATA or CAM. & D/T and close  
the menu.  
Possible data code combinations:  
DATA CODE  
(cassette  
Date/Time &  
Camera data  
Date/Time  
Camera data  
only)  
D/TIME SEL.  
F32  
F322  
1/2000  
1/2000  
Date  
JAN. 1,2000  
JAN. 1,2000  
F32  
F32  
1/2000  
1/2000  
Time  
12:00:00 AM  
12:00:00 AM  
F32  
1/2000  
12:00 AM  
JAN. 1,2000  
12:00 AM  
JAN. 1,2000  
F32  
1/2000  
Date & Time  
• 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.  
• If a recording made on ELURA2/ELURA2 MC is played back on a different  
DV camcorder, the data code may not be displayed correctly.  
• The data code will appear in the display even if DISPLAYS ( 132) has been  
set to OFF through the menu.  
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Six-second auto date  
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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.  
VCR  
DISP.SET UP  
6SEC. DATE•••OFF  
(
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 ( 132) is turned off, the 6-  
second auto date will still appear for 6 seconds.  
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Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search)  
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ZERO SET  
MEMORY  
SEARCH  
SELECT  
AUDIO  
DUB.  
REW  
PLAY  
STOP  
SLOW  
FF  
A/V  
/  
+ /  
INSERT  
REMOTE PAUSE  
×2  
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 - and + buttons to move backwards or forwards  
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 + button 5 times to  
move forward 5 still pictures or days.  
• PHOTO SEARCH/DATE SEARCH appears in the middle of the display  
alongside the - or + mark and number to search through. The recording  
mode is also shown (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 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.  
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Returning to a Pre-Marked Position  
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ZERO SET  
SEARCH  
SELECT  
MEMORY  
AUDIO  
DUB.  
REW  
PLAY  
STOP  
SLOW  
FF  
A/V  
/  
+ /  
INSERT  
PAUSE  
×2  
REMOTE  
Use the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape that you want to return to  
following playback.  
MOVIE P.SCAN VCR  
1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button on the wireless controller  
during playback at a point you want to return to later.  
• The time code is replaced by a tape counter that is set to zero with the  
indication.  
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• 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.  
RTN1 or `RTN appears in the display.  
• The tape counter with  
code reappears.  
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indication disappears from the display and the time  
• 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.  
• If 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.  
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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.  
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Preparations  
1. Connect the camera to the VCR.  
• See “Connections for 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  
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.  
• The quality of the edited tape will be slightly lower than that of the original.  
m (LANC) terminal  
The m terminal allows you to connect  
the camera to equipment. Some buttons  
on editing equipment may operate  
differently from those on the camera.  
m (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 m symbol.  
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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 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.  
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• 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  
ON/  
REC PAUSE  
OFF  
REC SEARCH  
D.EFFECTS  
(LINE-IN)  
REC  
PAUSE  
ZERO SET  
MEMORY  
SEARCH  
SELECT  
AUDIO  
DUB.  
REW  
PLAY  
STOP  
SLOW  
FF  
A/V  
/  
+ /  
INSERT  
REMOTE PAUSE  
×2  
Side with arrow  
Side with arrow  
Preparations  
Example dubbing to the camera  
1. Connect the camera and the other digital device.  
• 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.  
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Dubbing  
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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 want to stop recording, press  
the stop button or the pause button.  
• Recording stops.  
6. Stop playback on the other device.  
• If 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.  
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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.  
• If 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),  
or not recorded at all.  
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You are unable to dub tapes recorded with the copyright protective signal.  
ON/  
REC PAUSE  
OFF  
REC SEARCH  
D.EFFECTS  
(LINE-IN)  
: Signal flow  
S
OUTPUT  
S(S1)-VIDEO  
S-150 S-video Cable  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
L
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable  
R
Attach the DU-300 Docking Unit in order to use the S-video terminal ( 28).  
Preparations  
1. Connect the camera to the VCR, TV or other camcorder.  
2. Prepare the device.  
• 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.  
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Dubbing  
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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.  
• S-video and A/V IN/OUT terminals automatically work as input terminals.  
• The camera enters record pause mode.  
3. Start playback on the other device or turn on the TV to see the  
desired program while you monitor the picture.  
4. Press the pause button.  
• Recording starts.  
5. When you get to the point where you want to stop recording, press  
the stop button or the pause button.  
• Recording stops.  
6. Stop playback on the other device.  
You can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD.  
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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  
terminals. Original video and audio will be replaced with the new video and  
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audio.  
Scene to be inserted  
The playback tape  
Insert start point  
Insert end point  
Before inserting  
The tape in the camera  
After inserting  
The tape in the camera  
The video and audio of the new scene replace that of the old.  
S
: Signal flow  
OUTPUT  
S(S1)-VIDEO  
S-150 S-video Cable  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
L
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable  
R
Attach the DU-300 Docking Unit in order to use the S-video terminal ( 28).  
ZERO SET  
MEMORY  
SEARCH  
SELECT  
AUDIO  
DUB.  
REW  
/  
PLAY  
STOP  
SLOW  
FF  
A/V  
+ /  
INSERT  
PAUSE  
×2  
REMOTE  
Side with arrow  
Side with arrow  
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Preparations  
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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 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).  
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Editing  
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1. On the VCR, locate a point 3 seconds before the scene to be  
inserted. Set the VCR to playback pause mode.  
2. On the camera, press PLAY and locate the recording start point.  
Set the camera to playback pause mode.  
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.  
3. Press the A/V INSERT button.  
• A/V INSERT and 2a appear in the display.  
4. Play back the cassette in the VCR.  
5. To start inserting, press the PAUSE button on the camera.  
2a changes to 2.  
6. To stop inserting, press the STOP button on the camera.  
• Inserting stops and A/V INSERT disappears from the display. The camera  
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.  
7. Stop playback on the VCR.  
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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  
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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:  
: Signal flow  
OUTPUT  
AUDIO  
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable  
L
An audio device  
R
(i. e. CD player)  
• 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 viewfinder as you add new sound.  
Always check the new sound with the speaker or the headphones.  
To connect an external microphone:  
MIC  
Connect the DU-300 Docking Unit ( 28) and the optional SA-1 Adapter  
Bracket ( 65) in order to use an external microphone.  
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• 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 ( 29) or the  
A/V terminal (use only the video plug) to your TV. You can monitor the sound  
with headphones ( 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  
ZERO SET  
MEMORY  
SEARCH  
SELECT  
VCR  
AUDIO  
DUB.  
REW  
/  
PLAY  
STOP  
SLOW  
FF  
A/V  
+ /  
INSERT  
PAUSE  
×2  
REMOTE  
Do not connect/disconnect any cables to/from the camera when dubbing audio or  
preparing to dub audio.  
VCR  
VCR SET UP  
AUDIO DUB.••AUDIO IN  
(
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 mode.  
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4. Press AUDIO DUB.  
• AUDIO DUB. and  
appear on the display.  
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5. Press the PAUSE button (and start play on the other audio device  
if AUDIO IN).  
• Audio dubbing starts.  
• If MIC. IN, direct your voice into the microphone.  
changes to  
.
6. When you get to the point where you want to stop dubbing, 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.  
You can also set zero set memory ( 79) at the place you want to stop  
audio dubbing, then every time you return to that position, 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 terminal while adding sound.  
You might want to adjust the audio mix ( 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.  
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Setting the Audio Mix  
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BAMLAINXCE  
VCR  
AUDIO  
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 to the tape after recording), or mix the balance between the two.  
• 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.  
• Press AUDIO MONITOR on the wireless controller.  
• Starting with the last selected setting, 4 settings appear as you push the  
button:  
– STEREO1 for just stereo 1.  
– STEREO2 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  
stereo 1 and 2.  
• 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.  
• When you have chosen the output, STEREO1, 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 STEREO1.  
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Selecting audio output channels  
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When you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channels,  
you can change the output channels of that sound.  
VCR  
VCR SET UP  
OUTPUT CH•••L/R  
(
34)  
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  
stereo sound  
Tape recorded on  
multiple channels  
L/R  
L/L  
R/R  
L+R channels  
L channel only  
R channel only  
main + sub  
main only  
sub only  
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MultiMediaCard Introduction -ELURA2 MC only-  
The MultiMediaCard (MMC), a type of Memory Card, stores and manages still  
images taken by the camera.  
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You can do the following with the  
MultiMediaCard:  
• Record still images ( 97)  
MultiMediaCard  
Front Back  
Terminals  
• View still images 3 ways: Single  
(
(
101), Slide show ( 102), Index  
102)  
• Select the quality of images recorded on  
the card ( 94)  
• Protect important images against accidental erasure ( 103)  
• Erase ( 104) and print mark ( 111) still images  
• Create interesting effects by combining images ( 106)  
• Record a still image from a cassette ( 99)  
• Copy multiple still images automatically to and from a cassette ( 109, 110)  
You can use most of the camera’s functions when recording to a MultiMediaCard,  
such as the various recording programs ( 53), self-timer ( 67), shutter speed  
(
70), white balance ( 73) and other manual adjustments. Available functions  
CARD  
R E C  
CARD  
icon.  
PLAY  
are marked with a  
or  
>>>>  
2 While the camera is recording the still image,  
(It appears white when in mirror mode and on the screen of a connected TV.)  
>>>>  
appears red in the display.  
• While  
appears red in the display, do not remove the MultiMediaCard  
or disconnect the power source. Doing so could result in data damage.  
<<<<  
2 While the camera is retrieving a still image,  
appears green in the  
display.  
<<<<  
• While  
appears green in the display, do not remove the  
MultiMediaCard. Doing so could result in data damage.  
Important  
• Inserting 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.  
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Inserting and removing the MultiMediaCard  
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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.  
• When you set the POWER dial to CARD PLAY, the last image recorded  
appears. If there are no images recorded on the MultiMediaCard, NO IMAGES  
appears in the display.  
• Do not touch the MultiMediaCard terminals.  
Selecting the recording image quality  
Select the quality of a still image to be recorded.  
CARD  
VCR  
R E C  
CARD SET UP  
QUALITY•••••FINE  
(
34)  
Make sure the POWER dial lock lever is switched to the  
position. Open  
22  
the menu and select CARD SET UP. Then select QUALITY, set it to  
STANDARD and close the menu.  
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• Depending on the image you are recording, sometimes there will be no  
difference in image quality between settings.  
• Images are compressed and recorded in the JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts  
Group) format.  
• The number of pixels is 640 × 480 (VGA) in both FINE and STANDARD  
modes.  
Image  
quality  
Necessary memory Number of images  
Use when you want to...  
per image  
per 8MB MMC*  
...save high quality images,  
print out, etc.  
FINE  
Approx. 124 KB  
Approx. 60 images  
...attach images to Emails,  
include them in your own  
home page, etc.  
STANDARD  
Approx. 70 KB  
Approx. 105 images  
* 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  
sometimes decrease by 2 images at once.  
• Refer to p. 135 for the MultiMediaCard displays.  
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File numbers  
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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.  
1 CONTINUOUS  
Three images are  
Numbering is continuous between cards, so that  
recorded on the card.  
the first file number assigned on a new  
MultiMediaCard is 1 more than the last file  
101-0101  
101  
number assigned on the previous  
101-0102  
MultiMediaCard. When the file numbers are set  
101-0103  
to CONTINUOUS, each image taken is  
When you change the  
card and take a picture.  
assigned a different number, avoiding  
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.  
1
2
101-0104  
101-0101  
101  
101  
2 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  
VCR  
R E C  
CARD SET UP  
FILE NOS.•••CONTINUOUS  
(
34)  
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  
Makes the sound of a shutter being released when a still image is recorded to a  
MultiMediaCard.  
CARD  
R E C  
CARD SET UP  
SHTR SOUND•••••ON  
(
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.  
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Recording Still Images to a MultiMediaCard  
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2
3
4
TO  
PHO  
1
TO  
O
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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.  
• Images 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  
position.  
22  
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. Set 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 flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjust the  
F
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.  
disappears from the display.  
F
• The shutter sound ( 96) 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,  
display. (It appears white when in mirror mode and on the screen of a  
connected TV.)  
appears red in the  
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• 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.  
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Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image  
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2
ON/  
OFF  
SLIDE SHOW CARD  
D.EFFECTS  
OTO  
H
P
REC SEARCH  
3
TO  
O
PH  
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 quality, we recommend using an image recorded in  
Progressive Scan mode ( 48).  
• The still image's data code will show the date and time it was originally  
recorded on the cassette.  
Cassette  
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.  
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.  
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Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image  
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Record images input through the DV in terminal onto the MultiMediaCard as still  
images.  
• The still image's data code will show the date and time it was originally  
recorded.  
: Signal flow  
TO  
TO  
PHO  
O
PH  
Side with arrow  
Side with arrow  
Preparations  
1. Connect the camera to the other digital device.  
• Connect the Canon CV-150F DV cable (optional) with the sides of the plugs  
marked with the arrows facing as 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.  
• If you have a cassette inserted, make sure it is in stop mode.  
Recording  
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.  
3. Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the image to the  
MultiMediaCard.  
• 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).  
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• The shutter sound does not sound in VCR mode.  
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Viewing Still Images  
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ON/  
OFF  
SLIDE SHOW  
CARD  
D.EFFECTS  
REC SEARCH  
CARD  
PLAY  
SLIDE  
SHOW  
CARD  
Play back and view still images 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  
• Slide show:  
• Index:  
One after the other automatically in order of recording  
Six images at once  
Make sure a MultiMediaCard that has images recorded on it is inserted into the  
camera.  
2
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.  
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2
Slide Show  
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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.  
2
Index  
Up to 6 images appear at once so you can search quickly for an image.  
INDEX  
101–0143  
<<<< 43/50  
SEL.SETSET MENUSTOP  
CARD  
PLAY  
CARD OPER.  
INDEX  
(
34)  
1. Open the menu and select CARD OPER.  
2. Select INDEX.  
• Up to 6 images appear in the display.  
3. Move the  
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.  
• 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.  
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Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect)  
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ON/  
OFF  
SLIDE SHOW  
CARD  
D.EFFECTS  
REC SEARCH  
SLIDE  
SHOW  
CARD  
Select important images and protect them from accidental erasure. If a  
MultiMediaCard is formatted, however, all images, including protected images,  
will be permanently erased ( 112).  
• The pre-recorded sample images provided on the MultiMediaCard are already  
protected.  
CARD  
PLAY  
CARD OPER.  
PROTECT  
(
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  
.
• Up to 6 images appear in the display.  
3. Move the  
mark to the image you want to protect.  
• Turning 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.  
• Jump to the next/previous index screen with the CARD +/– buttons.  
4. Press the SELECT dial in.  
• The  
protect mark appears on the image.  
• Now you are unable to erase this image.  
5. Close the menu.  
• To cancel image protection, move the  
mark to the protected image and  
press the SELECT dial in. The  
protect mark disappears.  
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Erasing Still Images  
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ON/  
OFF  
SLIDE SHOW  
CARD  
D.EFFECTS  
REC SEARCH  
SLIDE  
SHOW  
CARD  
Erase images singly or all at once.  
You cannot erase protected images. Cancel image protection ( 103) first in  
order to erase an image.  
• Erase images with caution. Once an image has been erased it cannot be  
restored.  
CARD  
PLAY  
CARD OPER.  
IMAGE ERASE  
(
34)  
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.  
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.  
• If the image you are trying to erase is a protected image, YES appears in  
purple and is unselectable.  
• If you select NO, you return to step 4.  
6. Close the menu.  
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To erase all images on the MultiMediaCard at once  
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4. Select ALL.  
• ERASE ALL IMAGES? [EXCEPT FOR  
the display.  
IMAGES] NO YES appears in  
5. Select YES.  
• All images except the protected ones are erased.  
• If you select NO, you return to step 3.  
6. Close the menu.  
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Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette (Card Mix)  
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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 ( 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  
REC  
CARD  
PLAY  
MOVIE  
P.SCAN  
PHOTO  
VCR  
CARD MIX  
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Select from 3 types of Card Mix 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  
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.  
Still image  
Image being recorded by the camera  
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CAM. CHROMA (Camera chroma key)- 2 pre-recorded sample images  
Superimpose the currently recording image on top of a still image, which  
becomes its background. Shoot the subject of the currently recording image  
against a blue background, such as a blue curtain. The original still image will  
appear in place of the blue area. Adjust the mix level in the blue area.  
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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 of  
the bar as guides.  
ON/  
OFF  
SLIDE SHOW  
CARD  
D.EFFECTS  
REC SEARCH  
SLIDE  
SHOW  
CARD  
MOVIE  
P.SCAN  
D.EFFECTS  
D.E.SELECT••CARD MIX  
(
34)  
MIX LEVEL•••  
+
MIX TYPE  
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  
Select  
.
Q
1. Open the menu and select D. EFFECTS.  
2. Select D.E.SELECT.  
3. Select CARD MIX.  
You return to the D.EFFECTS submenu.  
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4. Select CARD MIX again.  
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5. Press the CARD +/– buttons to select the still image to be  
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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.  
8. Select MIX LEVEL.  
9. Adjust the mix level.  
• Turning the SELECT dial upwards adjusts to the left and turning  
downwards adjusts to the right.  
10.Close the menu.  
• The name of your selection flashes in the display.  
On/Off  
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 images are recorded onto the cassette.  
For a still image  
1. Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it.  
F 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.  
F disappears from the display.  
• The combined images are recorded onto the cassette for approximately 6  
seconds.  
You cannot use Card Mix in the Low Light recording program (in MOVIE and  
P.SCAN modes).  
• If you change the position of the POWER dial or move the program selector  
from Q to [ Easy Recording mode, select your still image for Card Mix  
again.  
• When setting Card Mix, you must carry out steps 1 to 5.  
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Copying Still Images from a Cassette  
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ON/  
OFF  
SLIDE SHOW  
CARD  
D.EFFECTS  
REC SEARCH  
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  
[
COPY  
]
CARD OPER.  
(
34)  
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.  
• All 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.  
[
]
3. Select COPY  
.
4. Select EXECUTE.  
• Select CANCEL to stop copying.  
• Cassette and card information appear in the display and copying starts.  
[
]
• NOW COPYING  
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.  
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Copying MMC Still Images to a Cassette  
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ON/  
OFF  
SLIDE SHOW  
D.EFFECTS  
CARD  
REC SEARCH  
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.  
[
COPY  
]
CARD OPER.  
(
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 where 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.  
• If you want to copy all the still images on the MultiMediaCard, select the  
first image.  
3. Open the menu and select CARD OPER.  
[
]
4. Select COPY  
.
5. Select EXECUTE.  
• Select CANCEL to stop copying.  
• Cassette and card information appear in the display and copying starts.  
[
]
• NOW COPYING  
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  
copying.  
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Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark)  
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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  
CARD OPER.  
PRINT MARK  
(
34)  
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  
.
• Up to 6 images appear in the display.  
3. Move  
to the image you want to mark.  
• Turning 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.  
• Jump to the next/previous index screen with the CARD +/– buttons.  
4. Press the SELECT dial in.  
• The  
print mark appears next to the image.  
5. Close the menu.  
• To cancel a print mark, move  
to the print-marked image and press the  
SELECT dial in. The  
print mark disappears.  
• If there are a large number of images recorded on the MultiMediaCard, it may  
take time for a print mark to appear on an image.  
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Formatting a MultiMediaCard  
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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.  
• Be cautious when formatting recorded MultiMediaCards. All images will be  
permanently erased.  
CARD  
PLAY  
CARD OPER.  
FORMAT  
(
34)  
Make sure a MultiMediaCard is inserted into the camera.  
1. Open the menu and select CARD OPER.  
2. Select FORMAT.  
3. Select EXECUTE.  
• Select CANCEL to cancel formatting.  
• FORMAT THIS CARD? NO YES appears to confirm.  
4. Select YES.  
• Formatting starts and NOW FORMATTING appears in the display.  
• If you select NO, you return to step 3.  
5. Close the menu.  
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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:  
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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 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.  
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• 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 MultiMediaCard at a constant temperature and let the  
moisture evaporate naturally.  
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• 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  
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Camera chroma key  
MultiMediaCard Specifications  
Capacity  
8 MB  
Interface  
Operating temperature range  
Dimensions  
MultiMediaCard standard  
C40°C (32°F140°F)  
32 × 24 × 1.4 mm  
1.5 g  
Weight  
Weight and dimensions are approximate  
Errors and omissions excepted.  
Subject to change without notice.  
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Preparing the Camera  
Adjust the viewfinder  
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• 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  
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.  
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Notes on Using the Batteries  
Charging and recording times  
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• 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  
Time needed for  
full recharge  
Maximum  
BP-406  
1 hr. 10 min.  
BP-422 (optional)  
1 hr. 50 min.  
Using the viewfinder:  
Using the LCD screen:  
55 min.  
45 min.  
3 hr. 20 min.  
2 hr. 45 min.  
recording time  
• 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).  
• If 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.  
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  
BP-406  
Playback time (using the LCD screen)  
55 min.  
BP-422  
3 hr. 20 min.  
How much power is left?  
The indicator in the display shows you  
approximately how much charge the  
battery pack has left:  
100%  
75%  
50%  
25%  
• “CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK”  
appears in the display for 4 seconds  
when the power is completely  
0%  
CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK  
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.  
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When to recharge  
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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 whenever the  
battery pack is not being used.  
Storing the battery pack  
• If 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.  
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Installing the backup battery  
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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 y 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!  
• 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.  
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Maintenance  
Cautions  
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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.  
• If you take the camera from a cold place to a warm place, condensation may  
form on the lens and internal parts (  
123).  
Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources.  
• Never 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.  
• 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.  
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Storage  
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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 the viewfinder screen using a cotton  
swab. First, pull the viewfinder out until it  
stops. Then, press and hold the finder  
release button with a sharp object and pull  
the viewfinder all the way out. 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  
• Clean the LCD screen using a commercially available cleaning cloth for glasses.  
• Where there is a big change in temperature, moisture may form on the surface  
of the screen. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth.  
• 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  
• 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  
• 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).  
• Do not use a wet-type cleaning cassette, as this can cause damage.  
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Using the camera abroad  
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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.  
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Condensation  
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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  
When a cold room is heated rapidly  
When the camera 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  
h
display. If there is a cassette in the camera, it stops automatically and  
“REMOVE THE CASSETTE” is displayed for approximately 4 seconds and  
then v 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.  
What you should do  
• Remove the cassette, leave the cassette compartment open, and turn the camera  
off.  
• Leave it in a dry place until the condensation evaporates. After the condensation  
warning stops flashing, wait at least another hour before trying to use the  
camera.  
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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  
numbers in parentheses for more information.  
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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  
• The POWER dial is not set to the  
? Nothing happens when I press the  
appropriate mode (  
• The cassette is not loaded or is set for  
erasure prevention ( 14-15).  
16, 24).  
buttons.  
• 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 ( 53).  
? The camera turned itself off.  
The camera was in record pause mode for  
more than about 5 minutes ( 16, 97).  
• The battery pack is exhausted  
12-13, 117).  
(
? The cassette compartment stopped  
mid-operation while  
• The battery pack’s power is exhausted.  
Recharge or change to a new battery  
loading/unloading a cassette.  
pack (  
12).  
• The cassette is not loaded or is set for  
erasure prevention ( 14-15).  
? The start/stop button doesn’t work.  
• The cassette has reached the end.  
? There’s no picture in the display.  
• The POWER dial is not set to the  
appropriate mode (  
16, 97).  
? There’s a blank blue screen in the  
You are attempting to play back or  
record copyright protected material  
display.  
(
82).  
• The video heads are badly  
contaminated ( 121).  
• The camera is on manual focus (  
72).  
? The camera won’t focus.  
• The viewfinder lens needs adjusting  
(
116).  
• The lens is dirty (  
121).  
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• Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will often  
get better results using manual focus ( 72). Focus on something which is  
about the same distance away, lock the focus, and then point the camera at your  
original, hard-to-focus subject.  
Horizontal stripes Many subjects at  
different distances  
Behind glass  
Without much  
contrast (e.g. a  
white wall)  
Reflective surfaces  
(e.g. shiny car  
surfaces)  
Fast moving  
objects  
Slanted subjects  
Dark subjects  
Night scenes  
Recording/Playback (Contd.)  
Cause and/or what to do about it  
Problem  
• There are a number of restrictions on  
using the digital effects. ( 57-64).  
? Some/all of the digital effects  
don’t work.  
? The e (play) button doesn’t  
• The POWER dial is not set to VCR  
work.  
(
24).  
• The cassette is not loaded ( 14).  
• The cassette has reached the end.  
? There’s a bright stripe on the  
• 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  
screen.  
camcorders.  
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• The video heads need cleaning  
121).  
? The playback picture is rough  
(
(with mosaic-like noise).  
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• The video heads need cleaning  
121).  
• The TV/VIDEO selector on the TV  
isn’t set to VIDEO ( 28).  
? There’s no picture on the TV  
screen, even though the tape is  
moving.  
(
• The speaker has been turned off with  
the SELECT dial ( 27).  
? There’s no sound coming from the  
speaker during playback.  
• Headphones are being used.  
MultiMediaCard operations ELURA2 MC only  
Cause and/or what to do about it  
Problem  
• It is not turned the right way ( 94).  
Turn it the right way and try inserting  
again.  
? The MultiMediaCard will not  
insert.  
? The  
mark flashes red in the  
• Turn the camera’s power off and  
back on again and remove and  
reinsert the card if necessary.  
display even though a  
MultiMediaCard has been  
inserted.  
? Nothing happens when I press the  
• The POWER dial is not set to CARD  
REC or CARD PLAY ( 97, 101).  
• The MultiMediaCard is not inserted  
buttons.  
(
94).  
• The MultiMediaCard is full. Erase  
images ( 104) or insert a new  
MultiMediaCard.  
• The power source is not properly  
connected ( 11), or the battery  
pack is exhausted or not properly  
attached ( 12).  
• The function can not be used in that  
recording program ( 53).  
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• The MultiMediaCard is not loaded  
94).  
• The MultiMediaCard is full. Erase  
images ( 104) or insert a new  
MultiMediaCard.  
? The PHOTO button doesn’t work.  
(
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You have reached the maximum file  
number. Set the file numbering to  
RESET through the menu ( 96)  
and insert a new MultiMediaCard.  
You are using an unformatted  
MultiMediaCard. Format the card  
(
112).  
? The image cannot be erased.  
• The image is protected ( 103).  
Miscellaneous  
Cause and/or what to do about it  
Problem  
• The remote sensor mode is set to  
OFFB in the menu ( 43).  
• The remote sensor modes of the  
wireless controller and the camera  
itself are different ( 43).  
? The wireless controller doesn’t  
work.  
• The batteries are dead or not inserted.  
? The power indicator is flashing.  
• Check the screen displays ( 132).  
? The camera malfunctions.  
• 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 DV cable is connected  
correctly, but there’s nothing in  
the display.  
• Remove the cable and then reconnect  
it or turn the power off and back on  
again.  
? The camera becomes warm  
• This is not a malfunction.  
during use.  
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The ELURA2/ELURA2 MC System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)  
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MiniDV  
Video Cassette  
BP-900 Series  
Lithium-ion  
Battery Pack  
CH-910 Dual Battery  
Charger/Holder  
WL-D75/WL-D76  
Wireless Controller  
DC-400  
DC Coupler  
CB-400  
Car Battery Adapter  
DU-300  
Docking Unit  
ZR-1000 Zoom  
Remote Controller  
CA-400 Compact  
Power Adapter  
BP-406 and BP-422  
Battery Packs  
SA-1  
Adapter Bracket  
VL-10Li  
Battery Video Light  
DU-300 Docking Unit  
TV  
S-150 S-video Cable  
DU-300  
Docking Unit  
BP-900 Series  
Lithium-ion  
VCR  
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable  
Battery Pack  
Stereo Microphone  
(commercially  
available)  
CV-150F DV Cable  
Digital Device  
Personal Computer  
FR-100 Floppy Disk  
Still Image Recorder  
PC Card Adapter*  
SC-1000 Soft  
Carrying Case  
SC-A50 Soft  
Carrying Case  
MultiMediaCard  
Reader*  
FD Adapter*  
MMC-8M  
MultiMediaCard*  
* ELURA2 MC only  
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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.  
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BP-400 Series Battery Packs  
Extra batteries for use with the  
BP-406  
BP-422  
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/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.  
Note:  
• 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  
Using LCD screen 1 hr. 30 min. 2 hr. 50 min. 4 hr. 40 min.  
Using viewfinder 1 hr. 55 min. 3 hr. 30 min. 5 hr. 50 min.  
One battery  
pack attached  
Using LCD screen  
3 hr.  
5 hr. 40 min. 9 hr. 20 min.  
7 hr. 11 hr. 40 min.  
Two battery  
packs attached  
Using viewfinder 3 hr. 50 min.  
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CB-400 Car Battery Adapter  
Power your camera, or recharge battery  
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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. Approximate 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 m terminal of a Canon camcorder, it  
is possible to control functions such as the  
start and stop of recording and the zoom  
and focusing functions while the camcorder  
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.  
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SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case  
A handy camera bag with padded  
compartments and plenty of space for  
accessories.  
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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.  
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This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you  
use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand  
accessories or products bearing the same mark.  
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Provided accessories:  
Optional accessories:  
WL-D76 Wireless Controller D83-0572-000  
WL-D75 Wireless Controller D83-0562-000  
CA-400 Compact Power  
CB-400 Car Battery Adapter D85-1262-002  
CH-910 Dual Battery  
Charger/Holder  
SA-1 Adapter Bracket  
D85-1072-002  
D89-0500-202  
Adapter  
BP-406 Battery Pack  
S-150 S-video Cable  
D85-1250-201  
D85-1280-000  
D82-0330-000  
SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case D81-1200-001  
SC-A50 Soft Carrying Case D81-1302-201  
VL-10Li Battery Video Light D86-0081-201  
ZR-1000 Zoom Remote  
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable D82-0590-000  
Lens cap D52-0130-000  
Controller  
FR-100 Floppy Disk Still  
Image Recorder  
DVM-CL Digital Video  
Head Cleaning Cassette  
D83-0540-002  
D89-0732-002  
D36-0032-201  
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Screen Displays  
To display the date and time, press the  
DATA CODE button. See also p. 75.  
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TV  
SCREEN  
Press the wireless controller’s TV  
SCREEN button or turn TV SCREEN on  
through the menu to see the other displays  
on the TV screen. (The displays appear  
white on-screen.) They will not be added  
to any recordings you make with the  
camera.  
DATA  
CODE  
CARD  
MOVIE P.SCAN  
R E C  
DISP. SET UP  
TV SCREEN•••ON  
(
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 to your TV, see p. 28.  
Turning off the LCD screen displays  
You can turn off the displays to give you a clear screen for playback.  
CARD  
VCR  
PLAY  
DISP.SET UP  
DISPLAYS••••ON  
(
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.  
indicates a flashing display.  
Record pause mode  
16)  
The backup battery is  
not properly installed,  
or needs replacing  
PAUSE  
REC  
(
Recording (  
17)  
(
119).  
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Shows how much  
battery power remains  
Fast forward (  
Rewind ( 24)  
Fast forward playback  
24)  
FF  
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(
117).  
REW  
The battery pack is  
exhausted (  
117).  
(
25)  
Rewind playback  
25)  
No cassette is loaded,  
or it is set for erasure  
prevention  
(
Frame advance  
playback (  
26)  
(
14, 15).  
Frame reverse  
playback (  
Remaining tape  
(Green: more than  
five minutes.  
Yellow: less than five  
minutes.  
26)  
5min  
Playback pause  
(forward and reverse)  
(
25)  
Red: final few  
seconds.)  
/5  
/5  
Slow playback  
(forward and reverse)  
...finally, it tells you  
when you have  
completely run out of  
tape.  
(
26)  
END  
×2  
×2 playback (forward  
and reverse) ( 26)  
×
2
EJECT  
EJECT  
The camera is ejecting  
×1  
×1 playback (forward  
the tape (  
14).  
and reverse) (  
26)  
×
1
The safety mechanism  
is activated. Unload  
the cassette and turn  
the camera off. Turn it  
on again and reload  
the cassette.  
5
Photo Search (  
Date Search (  
78)  
78)  
PHOTO SEARCH  
DATE SEARCH  
5
RTN  
RTN  
Zero set memory  
SP  
Recording mode  
(forward and reverse)  
79)  
(
18)  
(
A/V Insert Editing  
85)  
Playback is stopped  
24).  
STOP  
(
(
Normal playback  
24)  
Audio Dubbing  
88)  
(
(
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Audio mode (  
Data code (  
65)  
16bit  
Zoom display (  
Optical zoom  
20):  
W
T
E
F1.8  
75)  
W
T
1/500  
Optical plus 40×  
digital zoom  
12:00 AM  
JAN. 1,2000  
Zoom in  
W
T
Photo mode (  
49)  
PHOTO  
Zoom out  
W
T
Progressive scan  
PRO.SCAN  
mode (  
48)  
The image stabilizer is  
turned on (  
33).  
• Setting the AF/AE. F  
mark flashes white  
CAM.MENU  
SEL.SE  
MENUC  
CAM. MENU  
• AF/AE locked. F  
mark lights up green  
D.EFFECTS  
(
36)  
CAM.SET UP  
VCR SET UP  
DISP.SET UP  
SYSTEM  
• Timer  
RETURN  
10sec  
VCR MENU  
SEL.S  
MENU  
VCR MENU (  
37)  
Recording programs  
D.EFFECTS  
VCR SET UP  
CARD SET UP  
CARD OPER.  
DISP.SET UP  
SYSTEM  
(
53).  
AUTO  
SPORTS  
PORTRAIT  
SPOTLIGHT  
SAND&SNOW  
LOW LIGHT  
RETURN  
C. REC MENU  
39)  
(ELURA2 MC only)  
C.REC MENU  
SEL.S  
MENU  
(
D.EFFECTS  
CAM.SET UP  
CARD SET UP  
DISP.SET UP  
SYSTEM  
Manual exposure  
display ( 69):  
RETURN  
Exposure locked  
E.LOCK 0  
E.LOCK +5  
E.LOCK –5  
C. PLAY MENU  
C.PLAY MENU  
SEL.SE  
MENUC  
(
40)  
CARD OPER.  
VCR SET UP  
DISP.SET UP  
SYSTEM  
Brighter than standard  
exposure level  
(ELURA2 MC only)  
RETURN  
Darker than standard  
exposure level  
The remote sensor is  
turned off (  
43).  
Manual focus is  
selected (  
72).  
M.FOCUS  
1/250  
Self-timer countdown  
67)  
Shutter speed (  
70)  
10sec  
SELF–T  
(
Zero set memory  
79)  
0:00:00  
M
(
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White balance is  
Audio/visual insert  
85  
(
73)  
(
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A/V INSERT  
AUDIO DUB.  
Set  
Indoor  
W
T
Audio dubbing  
88)  
Outdoor  
U
(
The 16:9 mode: the  
display flashes when  
the effect is being  
selected, and appears  
steadily when it is  
AUDIO IN  
Audio input (  
88)  
16:9  
MIC.IN  
DV IN  
Microphone input  
88)  
(
activated (  
18).  
DV input (  
81, 100)  
Digital effects. The  
display flashes when  
the function is being  
selected and appears  
steadily when it is  
FADE–T  
WIPE  
Condensation warning  
SCROLL  
M.FADE  
ART  
(
123)  
activated (  
57).  
BLK&WHT  
SEPIA  
MOSAIC  
MULTI–S  
MultiMediaCard Displays  
(ELURA2 MC only)  
No MultiMediaCard  
is inserted (  
94).  
The wind screen is  
WSOFF  
turned off (  
66).  
Image quality  
(
94):  
Volume level (  
27)  
Standard  
STD  
VOLUME  
+
Fine  
FINE  
VOLUME  
OFF  
Folder number-File  
number ( 96).  
101-0101  
STEREO1  
STEREO2  
MIX/FIXED  
Audio output (  
Mix balance (  
91)  
Slide show in  
SLIDE SHOW  
MIX/VARI  
progress(  
102).  
91)  
ST–1  
ST–2  
Recording to a  
MultiMediaCard  
>>>>  
99  
(
97).  
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Time Code  
The number of still  
images that can still  
be recorded on the  
MultiMediaCard  
99  
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0:12:34:56  
(
97).  
(Green: 6 or more  
images.  
Yellow: Between 1  
and 5 images  
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.  
Red: No more images)  
Accessing a  
MultiMediaCard  
<<<< 9/99  
(
93).  
Recording reminder  
Current still  
9/99  
image/Total number  
of still images on the  
MultiMediaCard  
0sec  
(
97).  
Protect mark  
103).  
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 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.  
Card mix (  
Print mark (  
Data code (  
106).  
111).  
75).  
CARD MIX  
12:00 AM  
JAN. 1,2000  
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Caution phrases  
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Appears as a warning  
The camera displays various caution  
phrases — they appear for 4 seconds  
before disappearing.  
to protect the cassette  
and also when  
REMOVE THE CASSETTE  
condensation is  
detected. Remove the  
cassette as soon as  
possible after the  
camera has displayed  
the caution.  
Appears each time  
you turn the power  
on, until you set the  
SET THE TIME ZONE,  
DATE AND TIME  
time zone, date and  
time (  
45).  
Refer to p. 82  
Refer to p. 82  
COPYRIGHT PROTECTED  
Appears when the  
battery pack is  
exhausted  
PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED  
CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK  
(
12, 117).  
COPYRIGHT PROTECTED  
DUBBING RESTRICTED  
Appears when the  
tape has reached the  
end.  
TAPE END  
Appears when you try  
to do audio dubbing  
or A/V insert on a  
CHECK THE CASSETTE  
Refer to p.15  
[
]
REC MODE  
tape recorded in LP  
THE TAPE IS SET FOR  
ERASURE PREVENTION  
mode(  
85, 88).  
Appears when you try  
to do audio dubbing  
on a tape recorded in  
16-bit audio or 12-bit,  
4-channel mode  
CHECK THE CASSETTE  
Appears if you press  
the REC PAUSE  
button when the DV  
cable is not connected  
[
]
AUDIO MODE  
CHECK THE DV INPUT  
(
88-90).  
properly (  
81).  
Appears when the  
camera detects a  
CHECK THE CASSETTE  
blank section of a tape  
during audio dubbing  
or A/V insert  
Refer to p. 123  
[
]
BLANK  
CONDENSATION  
HAS BEEN DETECTED  
(
85, 88).  
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Appears when the  
video heads are badly  
contaminated  
Appears if you have  
tried to mark 51 or  
more images for  
printing, or if a mark  
file cannot be edited.  
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HEADS DIRTY,  
PRINT MARK ERROR  
USE CLEANING CASSETTE  
(
121).  
(
111)  
For ELURA MC  
A MultiMediaCard  
has not been inserted  
into the camera.  
An error has occurred  
with the  
MultiMediaCard. The  
camera can not record  
or play back. A  
NO CARD  
(
94)  
CARD ERROR  
temporary card error  
is also possible. If  
CARD ERROR  
disappears after 4  
seconds and  
There are no images  
recorded on the  
MultiMediaCard.  
NO IMAGES  
flashes red, format the  
MultiMediaCard. If  
flashes green,  
playback is possible.  
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.  
NAMING ERROR  
(
96)  
The image has been  
recorded in an  
UNIDENTIFIABLE  
IMAGE  
incompatible JPEG  
format or other format  
that the camera can  
not play back, or the  
image data has been  
damaged.  
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Specifications  
ELURA2/ELURA2 MC  
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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:  
Microphone: Stereo electret condenser  
microphone  
DV terminal input/output:  
Special 4-pin connector (conforms to  
IEEE1394)  
A/V terminal input/output: ø 3.5 mm  
Audio input: –10dBV/ at least 47 kohms,  
(L, R), unbalanced  
EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC  
color signal  
Video recording system:  
output: –10dBV (47 kohm load)/  
less than 3 kohms,  
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/4ch)  
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*: ø 3.5 mm stereo  
minijack, – 57 dBV (with 600 ohm mic)/  
at least 5 kohms  
Image sensor: 1/4” Progressive Scan CCD  
(charge coupled device), approx. 680,000 Headphone terminal*: ø 3.5 mm stereo  
pixels (approx. 360,000 effective pixels)  
Tape format: Videocassettes bearing the  
D mark.  
minijack  
LANC terminal*: ø 2.5 mm mini  
u
minijack  
Tape speed:  
Operating temperature range: 32–104 °F  
SP: 3/4 ips (18.81 mm/s);  
(0–40 °C)  
LP: 1/2 ips (12.56 mm/s)  
Dimensions: 17/8 × 41/8 × 33/8 in  
(48 × 106 × 86 mm)  
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)  
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)  
Lens: F/1.6–2.6, 10× power zoom,  
3.5–35.0 mm  
Focusing system: TTL autofocus, manual  
focusing possible  
Minimum focusing distance: 3ft 33/8 in  
(1 m) (3/8 in (1 cm) on maximum wide  
angle)  
Battery capacity: 680 mAh  
Dimensions: 17/8 × 23/8 × /8 in  
3
(49 × 60 × 11 mm)  
Maximum shutter speed:  
1/2,000 sec.  
Weight: 21/2 oz (70 g)  
Minimum illumination: 7.5 lx (using the  
Low light program)  
Recommended illumination:  
*Attach the DU-300 Docking Unit  
More than 100 lx  
Filter diameter: 27 mm  
Viewfinder: 0.44 in, TFT color LCD,  
approx. 113,000 pixels  
Weight and dimensions are approximate  
Errors and omissions excepted.  
Subject to change without notice.  
LCD screen: 2.5 in measured diagonally,  
TFT color, approx. 200,000 pixels  
Canon is a trademark of Canon Inc.  
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Index  
16:9, 18  
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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  
E
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Abroad, Using the Camera, 122  
Accessories, 6, 129  
Adapter, AC, 11, 13  
AE Programs, 53  
Analog line-in, 83  
Art, 60  
Audio Dubbing, 88  
Audio Mix, 91  
Audio Mode, 65  
Audio Output, 92  
Audio Recording and Playback,  
27, 65  
Audio/Video Terminal, 30  
Auto, 55  
Easy Recording, 55  
Editing to a VCR, 80  
Effects, 60  
Erasing Still Images from a  
MultiMediaCard*, 104  
Exposure, 69  
Autofocus, 72  
A/V Insert, 85  
External Microphone, 65, 88  
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Backup Battery, 119  
Basic Recording, 16  
Battery Charger, 12  
Battery Pack, 12, 117  
Beep, 19  
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  
Black and White, 60  
Cables, 6, 28  
Cassettes, 14  
Charging the Battery Pack,  
12-13, 117  
Formatting a MultiMediaCard*,  
112  
Choosing a Recording Program, 53  
Cleaning the Camera, 121  
Clock, 47  
Combining Images*, 106  
Condensation, 123  
Ó
È
Head Cleaning, 121  
Headphones, 65  
Connection to TV or VCR, 28  
Copying from Cassette to  
MultiMediaCard*, 109  
Copying from MultiMediaCard to  
Cassette*, 110  
Image Stabilizer, 33  
Image Quality*, 94  
Index*, 102  
Introducing the ELURA2/ELURA2  
MC, 7  
* ELURA2 MC only  
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LANC, 80  
Recharging the Battery Pack, 118  
Recording, 16, 97  
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LCD Screen, 21  
Lens Cap, 116  
Loading Cassettes, 14  
Lock lever, 9, 19  
Low Light, 56  
LP Mode, 18  
Recording from Cassette to  
MultiMediaCard*, 99  
Recording from DV Device to  
MultiMediaCard*, 100  
Recording Programs, 53  
Record Pause Mode, 16  
Record Review, 52  
˜
Maintenance, 120  
Record Search, 52  
Making Better Videos, 31  
Manual Exposure Control, 69  
Manual Focus, 72  
Remote Control, 42  
Remote Sensor, 43  
Rewind, 24  
Menus, 34  
Microphone, 65, 88  
Monitor Recording, 23  
Mosaic, 59, 60  
Í
S1 video input terminal, 29  
Sample images, 114  
Sand & Snow, 56  
Screen Displays, 132  
Scroll, 59  
Mosaic Fade, 59  
Multi-Image Screen, 63  
MultiMediaCard Introduction*, 93  
Self-Timer, 67  
Ø
Sepia, 60  
Optional Accessories, 129  
Shutter Sound*, 96  
Shutter Speed, 70  
Slide Show*, 102  
Speaker, 27  
Specifications, 115, 139  
SP Mode, 18  
Pause, Record, 16  
Photo Search, 78  
Playback, 24  
Sports, 55  
Spotlight, 56  
Still Picture, 49, 97  
Storage, 121  
S-video, 29  
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  
System Diagram, 128  
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Tally Lamp, 42  
Print Mark*, 111  
Problems, 124  
Tape Protection, 15  
Telephoto, 20  
Progressive Scan, 48  
Protect*, 103  
Temperature, 119, 121  
Time Code, 136  
Time Zone, 45  
* ELURA2 MC only  
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Tips for Making Better Videos, 31  
Tripod, 31  
Troubleshooting, 124  
TV, 28, 132  
E
Ë
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  
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Zero Set Memory, 79  
Zooming, 20  
* ELURA2 MC only  
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Menu at a Glance  
Use the list below to quickly navigate the camera’s menu. Functions are listed  
alphabetically.  
E
First make sure the  
POWER dial is set to...  
Then select it from this  
submenu and set.  
Function  
16:9 effect  
CAM.SET UP  
DISP.SET UP  
VCR SET UP  
VCR SET UP  
SYSTEM  
MOVIE  
P.SCAN  
6-sec. Date  
Audio dub  
Audio mode  
Beep  
VCR  
VCR  
VCR  
VCR  
VCR  
MOVIE  
MOVIE  
P.SCAN  
P.SCAN  
P.SCAN  
CARD  
PLAY  
CARD  
R E C  
CARD  
R E C  
CARD  
PLAY  
Brightness  
Card mix*  
DISP.SET UP  
MOVIE  
MOVIE  
D.EFFECTS D.E.SELECT →  
CARD MIX  
P.SCAN  
CARD  
PLAY  
Copy- card to cassette*  
Copy- cassette to card*  
Data code  
CARD OPER.  
CARD OPER.  
DISP.SET UP  
DISP.SET UP  
DISP.SET UP  
SYSTEM  
VCR  
VCR  
CARD  
R E C  
Date/time display  
Date/time select  
Date/time set  
MOVIE  
P.SCAN  
CARD  
PLAY  
VCR  
CARD  
R E C  
MOVIE  
MOVIE  
P.SCAN  
P.SCAN  
CARD  
R E C  
Digital effect select  
Displays  
D.EFFECTS  
DISP.SET UP  
VCR  
VCR  
CARD  
PLAY  
Effect  
D.EFFECTS  
EFFECT  
D.E.SELECT  
D.E.SELECT  
CARD  
R E C  
MOVIE  
MOVIE  
VCR  
P.SCAN  
P.SCAN  
CARD  
PLAY  
Erase*  
Fader  
CARD OPER.  
D.EFFECTS  
FADER  
VCR  
VCR  
CARD  
R E C  
File numbers*  
Format*  
CARD SET UP  
CARD OPER.  
CARD  
PLAY  
* ELURA2 MC only  
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First make sure the  
Function  
Then select it from this  
submenu and set.  
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POWER dial is set to...  
CARD  
R E C  
Image stabilizer  
Index*  
CAM.SET UP  
MOVIE  
P.SCAN  
CARD  
PLAY  
CARD OPER.  
Multi-image screen  
speed  
D.EFFECTS  
MULTI-S  
D.E.SELECT  
D.E.SELECT  
CARD  
R E C  
P.SCAN  
VCR  
VCR  
MOVIE  
Multi-image screen  
split  
D.EFFECTS  
MULTI-S  
CARD  
R E C  
P.SCAN  
P.SCAN  
P.SCAN  
MOVIE  
MOVIE  
MOVIE  
CARD  
R E C  
Mirror mode  
Mix type*  
DISP.SET UP  
D.EFFECTS D.E.SELECT  
CARD MIX CARD MIX  
Mix level*  
D.EFFECTS D.E.SELECT →  
CARD MIX CARD MIX  
MOVIE  
P.SCAN  
Output channel  
Print mark*  
Protect*  
VCR SET UP  
CARD OPER.  
CARD OPER.  
CARD SET UP  
VCR SET UP  
SYSTEM  
VCR  
CARD  
PLAY  
CARD  
PLAY  
CARD  
R E C  
Quality*  
VCR  
VCR  
VCR  
CARD  
PLAY  
Record mode  
Remote sensor code  
Shutter speed  
Shutter sound*  
Tally lamp  
MOVIE  
MOVIE  
MOVIE  
P.SCAN  
P.SCAN  
P.SCAN  
CARD  
R E C  
CARD  
PLAY  
CARD  
R E C  
CAM.SET UP  
CARD SET UP  
SYSTEM  
CARD  
R E C  
MOVIE  
MOVIE  
MOVIE  
MOVIE  
MOVIE  
P.SCAN  
P.SCAN  
P.SCAN  
CARD  
R E C  
Time zone/DST  
TV screen  
SYSTEM  
CARD  
R E C  
DISP.SET UP  
CAM.SET UP  
VCR SET UP  
CAM.SET UP  
CARD  
R E C  
White balance  
Wind screen  
Zoom  
P.SCAN  
P.SCAN  
P.SCAN  
VCR  
CARD  
R E C  
MOVIE  
* ELURA2 MC only  
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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/ELURA2 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  
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or exchanged for new or comparable rebuilt parts or DV Camcorders. The warranty period for repaired or replacement parts  
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or producer thereof.  
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incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software.  
In order to obtain warranty service, contact the authorized 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.),  
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without charge by the CUSA Center or the Service Facility. Repairs not under warranty will be at such cost as the CUSA  
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This limited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the DV Camcorder, and does not apply in the following  
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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  
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(b) Use of parts or supplies (other than those sold by CUSA) which cause damage to the DV Camcorder or cause abnormally  
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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.  
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AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THE DV  
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THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE  
LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.) THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE  
OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF ANY DV CAMCORDER, OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT  
WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT, AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.  
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CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED  
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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.  
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workmanship as follows:  
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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,  
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