IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ELURA 100 A and all its accessories. 1. Read Instructions -- All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions -- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings -- All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions -- All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed. 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 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. 8. Water and Moisture -- Hazard of electric shock -- Do not use this product near water or in rainy/moist situations. 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 cartcombinationtooverturn. 10. Power Sources -- The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. Regarding other power sources such as battery power, refer to instructions in this manual. 11. Polarization -- The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 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. 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. 70--1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure 1. E Introduction 3 Fig. 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H) NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 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.Overloading -- Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 16.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. 17.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. 18.Damage Requiring Service -- Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including the battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into, the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. This indicates a need for service. 19.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. 20.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. 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-570. 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. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 4 Using this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon ELURA 100. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting table ( 110). E Symbols and References Used in this Manual : Precautions related to the camcorder operation. : Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. : Reference page number. Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller. [ ] are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen. "Card" or "Memory card" refers to an SD memory card or a MultiMediaCard (MMC). "Screen" refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen. Introduction Menu item shown at its default position Buttons and switches to be operated About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide The mini joystick allows you to control many of the camcorder's operations and to select and change setting options in menus. Push the joystick up, down, left or right ( item or change settings. , ) to select an Press the joystick itself ( action. ) to save the settings or confirm an 5 The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode. You can display the joystick guide to remind you of the joystick's functions in each operating mode. Recording movies: Playing back movies: Recording still images: Playing back still images: EXP FOCUS EXP FOCUS Selecting the Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is determined by the positions of the power and TAPE/ CARD switches. Operating Modes TAPE/CARD Icon Display Switch Operation Recording movies on a tape (Tape) Playing movies from a tape Switch CAMERA PLAY CAMERA PLAY 28 38 Recording still images or 31 movies on a card (Card) Viewing still images or playing movies from a card 40 Trademark Acknowledgements · is a trademark. · is a trademark of SD Card Association. · Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries. · Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. · HDV is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC). · Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. 6 Table of contents Introduction Using this Manual ............................................................................................5 Checking the Supplied Accessories ................................................................9 Components Guide........................................................................................10 Screen Displays.............................................................................................14 E Preparation Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply..............................................................16 Step 2: Loading a Cassette ...........................................................................19 Step 3: Inserting a Memory Card...................................................................20 Step 4: Preparing the Camcorder ..................................................................21 Step 5: Using the Wireless Controller............................................................22 Step 6: Installing the Backup Battery.............................................................23 Step 7: Adjusting the LCD Screen .................................................................24 Step 8: Changing the Display Language .......................................................25 Step 9: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time..............................................26 Introduction Basic Functions Recording Recording Movies on a Tape .........................................................................28 Recording on a Memory Card .......................................................................31 Zooming.........................................................................................................34 Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) ..................................................................36 Tips for Better Recording...............................................................................37 Playback Playing Back a Tape ......................................................................................38 Playing Back a Memory Card ........................................................................40 Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................41 Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................42 Advanced Functions Recording Programs Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................44 Using the Program AE Mode .....................................................................47 Recording Adjusting the Exposure Manually ..................................................................48 Adjusting the Focus Manually........................................................................49 Using the LED Light.......................................................................................51 Using the Self-Timer ......................................................................................52 Using an External Microphone ......................................................................53 Changing the Settings (1) Changing the Settings with the FUNC. Button ..............................................54 List of Menu Items (FUNC.)...........................................................................55 Setting the White Balance .............................................................................56 Selecting an Image Effect..............................................................................58 Using Digital Effects.......................................................................................59 Changing the Settings (2) Changing the Settings with the Setup Menus................................................64 List of Menu Items (Setup Menus).................................................................65 Using the Wind Screen..................................................................................70 7 Playback Magnifying the Image ....................................................................................71 Displaying the Data Code..............................................................................72 End Search....................................................................................................73 Returning to a Pre-marked Po ...