Introduction 6
E
Using a Memory Card
Important Usage Instructions 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS 3
Operating Steps and Reference Guide 5
Thank you for Choosing a Canon 8
Introducing the ELURA60 MC9
Finding Your Way Around
the ELURA40 MC 10
~ Preparations ~
Powering Your Camcorder 13
Loading a Cassette 17
~ Basic Recording ~
Recording Movies onto a Tape 19
Zooming 24
Using the LCD Screen 26
~ Basic Playback ~
Playing Back a Tape 29
Connections for Playback on a
TV Screen33
Tips for Making Better Videos 36
~ General ~
Searching and Reviewing
While Recording 38
Using the Menus 39
Using the Wireless Controller 48
~ For Recording ~
Setting the Date and Time51
Recording Still Images onto a Tape 54
Turning the Image Stabilizer Off 56
Using the Various Recording
Programs57 |
Using Digital Effects 61
Using the Multi-Image Screen 67
Audio Recording 69
Setting the Self-Timer 71
~ When Making Manual Adjustments ~
Adjusting AE Shift 73
Setting the Shutter Speed 74
Adjusting Focus Manually 76
Setting the White Balance 77
~ For Playback ~
Enlarging the Image During Playback 79
Displaying Date, Time and
Camcorder Data (Data Code)80
Searching the Tape
(Photo Search/Date Search) 83
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position 84
Editing to a VCR85
Dubbing to/from a Tape with
Digital Video Equipment 86
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog
Camcorder (Analog Line-in) 88
Digitally outputting analog video and audio
signals (Analog-Digital Converter) 90
Recording Over Existing Scenes
(AV Insert Editing) 92
Audio Dubbing 95
Setting the Audio Mix 98
Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable100
Memory Card Introduction 101
Recording Still Images
onto a Memory Card 106
Recording Still Images from a Tape 108
Contents
Introduction
Editing
Using the Full Range of
Features
Mastering the Basics
Recording Still Images from Other Devices
(VCR, TV or Other Digital
Camcorders) 109
Recording Movies
onto a Memory Card 111
Recording Movies from a Tape112
Recording Movies from Other Devices
(VCR, TV or Other Digital
Camcorders) 113
Recording Panoramic Images
(Stitch Assist) 114
Playing Back a Memory Card116
Settings of Still Images/Movies 119
Preventing Accidental Erasure
(Protect) 122
Marking a Still Image for Printing
(Print Mark) 123
Erasing Still Images/Movies 125
Using the Card Photo Printer CP-10
(Optional) 127
Combining Images and Recording
Them to a Tape (Card Mix) 134
Copying Still Images from
Tape to Memory Card 137
Copying Still Images from
Memory Card to Tape 138
Formatting a Memory Card139
Utilizing Memory Card Still
Images/Movies on a PC 140
Other Information and Precautions 141
Preparing the Camcorder144
Notes on Using the Batteries145
Maintenance 148
Troubleshooting152
The ELURA40 MC System Diagram 156
Optional Accessories 157
Screen Displays 159
Specifications 166
Index 168
Menu at a Glance 171 |