Canon Vistura Betriebsanleitung

WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.Important Usage InstructionsIntroduction2EDigital

11EMasteringthe BasicsProtecting tapes from accidental erasureTo protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette sothat

Basic RecordingMasteringthe Basics12EHave you completed the following steps?• Attached a power source (p. 8).• Loaded a cassette (p. 10).• Removed the

Masteringthe Basics13E4. Press the start/stop button again to pause recording.• The camera returns to record pause mode and PAUSE reappears in thedisp

Masteringthe Basics14EYou can record and play back a tape in SP (standard play) and LP (long play)modes. LP extends tape usage by 1.5 times.To switch

Masteringthe Basics15E64× digital zoomTurn the digital zoom on by choosing D. ZOOM from the camera menu, to morethan double the camera’s zoom range.Zo

16EMasteringthe BasicsMIRROR••••••ON(For an explanation of how to use thecamera menu see page 27)(see p. 27)Allowing the subject to monitor recordingU

Masteringthe Basics17EBuilt-in speakerThe camcorder has a built-in speaker so you can review the sound track alongsidethe picture during playback. Adj

Masteringthe Basics18EPlaying back a CassetteYou can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camera alsoplays back the sound track v

Masteringthe Basics19EPlayback pause Press the PAUSE a button. To resume normal playback, press it again, or pressthe PLAY e button. The camera automa

Masteringthe Basics20EThese can only be operated from the wireless controller (p. 30)Frame AdvanceTo play back frame by frame, press the +/aebutton or

Introduction3EIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIn these safety instructions the word“product” refers to the Canon Digital VideoCamcorder VISTURA and all i

Masteringthe Basics21EConnections for Playback on a TV ScreenYou can connect the camera to a TV or VCR in order to play back yourrecordings. You will

Masteringthe Basics22ETV with coaxial antenna cableTV with flat twin-lead antenna cableDVIN/OUTAVOUTSDC.IN 9.5VCoaxial cable with F-connectionRC-150 R

Masteringthe Basics23ELoosen the screws on the adapter and insert the antennacable. Tighten the screws again.1. Connect the RF unit to the camera, usi

24EMasteringthe BasicsTips for Making Better VideosCompositionThe most important element in the scene does not have to bein the center. For a more int

25EMasteringthe BasicsPicture angleCamera movesLong shotMedium shotClose-upInstead of zooming while recording, tryto choose your picture angle before

Using the Full Range of Features26ETurning the Optical Image Stabilizer On/OffWith most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeab

27EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSelecting from the MenusMany of the camera’s advanced functions are selected from menus which appearin the display.

Using the Full Range of Features28EEdit menu (EDIT MODE)q Set...p. 62w Relocate ...

29EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesIt is convenient to close the LCD screen with its screen side facing up when youselect items from the menus. Press

Using the Full Range of Features30EUsing the Wireless Controller/Tally LampThe supplied wireless controller canoperate the camera from a distance ofup

Introduction4E14. Lightning — For added protection of thisproduct during a lightning storm, or whenit is left unattended and unused for longperiods of

31EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesTurning off the tally lampThe tally lamp lets you know that thecamera is recording. However, itsflashing may be ref

Setting the time zone/daylight saving time1. Set the camera to record pause mode.•PAUSE appears in the display (see p. 12).2. Open the menu and select

33EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesTime zoneLONDONPARISCAIROMOSCOWDUBAIKARACHIDACCABANGKOKH. KONG (Hong Kong)TOKYOSYDNEYSOLOMONWELLGTN (Wellington)SAM

Using the Full Range of Features34E1. Press down and slide the POWER switch to VCR.2. Open the VCR menu and select D/TIME SEL.3. Choose between DATE,

35EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesA data code, containing the date and time the recording was made and othercamera data (shutter speed and exposure s

Using the Full Range of Features36ETaking Still Pictures (Photo Mode)You can record still pictures like a photograph. The camera records the picture t

37EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesThis allows you to move quickly through still pictures recorded anywhere on atape (photo search) or between differe

Using the Full Range of Features38ESearching and Reviewing While RecordingWhen the camera is in record pause mode, you can use record review to play b

39EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesUsing the Various Recording ProgramsThe camera provides you with a choice of eight recording programs. They usediff

Using the Full Range of Features40ESelecting from the program menu1. Set the camera to record pause mode, with the POWER switch setthe to the P positi

Important Usage Instructions ... 2IIMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS... 3Thank you for Choosing a CanonCamcorder

41EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesAutoThe FlexiZone is the same as the Auto modeexcept that you can use FlexiZone AF andFlexiZone AE. You can also ad

Using the Full Range of Features42ESand & SnowSpotlightThis program is designed for recordingspotlit scenes, such as on a stage. Theexposure is au

43EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesUsing Digital EffectsBlack and WhiteAdds a paint-like effect, calledsolarization, to the image.ArtRecords the image

Using the Full Range of Features44ESepiaStrobeRecords a monochrome image with asepia tint.This effect converts on-screen action toa series of still im

45EUsing the Full Range of Features16:9 mode (Widescreen TV recording)Produces images in the 16:9 format forplayback on widescreen TVs.16:9••••••••ON(

Using the Full Range of Features46EAudio RecordingVISTURA can record sound in two audio modes — 16 bit (48kHz, 2 channel)and 12 bit (32 kHz, 4 channel

47EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesWIND SCREEN•AUTOThe camera has an automatic wind screen to prevent wind noise from interferingwith the sound track.

Using the Full Range of Features48ESetting the Self-TimerThis is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recording.1. Press the s

49EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesUsing a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography(optional)For SLR-style flash photography, use aCanon Speedlite 220EX

Using the Full Range of Features50EAdjusting Focus ManuallyFlexiZone AF makes autofocus much more powerful. Using the FlexiZonecontroller, you can sel

Introduction6EThank you for Choosing a Canon CamcorderYour camcorder is supplied with thefollowing accessories:WL-D70 WirelessControllerTwo AA batteri

51EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesPUSHFOCUSManual focusUse the FOCUS wheel to set the focus.•Turn it downwards (towards ∞) tomove the focus further a

Using the Full Range of Features52EAdjusting Exposure ManuallyThe camera adjusts the exposureautomatically, making sure that yourpictures are neither

53EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesTo make the recorded image brighter,turn the command dial clockwise (to amaximum of +11). This may benecessary if t

Using the Full Range of Features54EYou can increase or decrease the shutter speed before you record a scene.1. Make sure the camera is set to record p

55EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSetting the White Balance1. Open the camera menu and point the arrow at WHITE BAL.2. a) For the indoor, outdoor or

Using the Full Range of Features56ESetting the white balance manually will probably work betterthan auto white balance when shooting:Subjects with one

57EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesReturning to a Pre-Marked PositionUse the wireless controller to go back to a pre-determined point on a tapefollowi

Editing58EThe Auto Editing FunctionUsing the Auto Editing Function is simple. Just watch your original tape and pressthe execute button at the beginni

59EEditingThe VISTURA’s Auto Editing Funcitonenables you to smoothly rerecord scenesfrom an original tape in any order. You canthen view the entire fi

Editing60EWhen you use the editing function forthe first time, or with a different VCR,you should set your camcorder to sendthe correct remote control

Introduction7EVISTURA features thelatest in portable powertechnology. Offers you stunningdigital sound — 16 bitfor greater than CD-quality sound, and

61EEditingBrand SettingsCanon 1-A to 1-BAiwa 2-A to 2-CAkai 3-A to 3-CFujitsu 4Funai 5Hitachi 6-A to 6-BJVC 7-A to 7-CMitsubishi 8-A to 8-DNEC 9-A to

Editing62E1. Make sure you are opening the edit menu.2. Choose SET from the edit menu.3. Start the tape with the “PLAY” button: e.•You can use the e,

63EEditingPOFFVCRPOWEREXECUTEED I MODETRPE IVEW[MENU]RTNYou can preview the editing program. ThePREVIEW function plays the whole program,automatically

Editing64EED I MODETTSATR[MENU]RTN1. Make sure the VCR is ready to recordand on pause.2. Choose START from the edit menu andselect the program number

65EEditingCut-In and Cut-Out AdjustmentsSetting the Cut-In and Cut-Out AdjustmentsThe point where a scene starts is called the “cut-in” point, and the

Editing66EHow to calculate the best adjustment for the “cut-in” and“cut-out” pointsThe tape you recorded the digital timer in “Setting RECORDER” is us

67EEditingPOFFVCRPOWEREXECUTEThis deletes the whole program.1. Choose the CLEAR ALL from the editmenu.2. Press the execute button.• All the program nu

Editing68EReordering ScenesYou can move the scenes around and reorderthem.1. Choose RELOCATE from the editmenu and select the program numberwhich you

69EEditing1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly ahead of the sectionyou want to copy.2. Start to play it back while you monitor the pictu

Editing70ERECPAUSEPLAYREWFF2STOPPAUSESLOWZERO SETMEMORYSEARCHSELECTDigital video equipment fitted with this terminal lets you edit, copy and transferd

Powering Your Camcorder8EMasteringthe BasicsBefore operating your camera, you will need to use the power adapter to: Provide power from an AC outletor

71EEditingCopyright signalCertain pre-recorded software tapes are copyright protected. If you try to playback such a cassette, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PL

72EAdditionalInformationPreparing the Cameraqw• In record pause mode, turn theviewfinder focusing wheel (focusingthe display) to suit your eyesight.•

73EAdditionalInformationNotes on Using the BatteriesCharging and recording timesBattery pack BP-915Time needed for full recharge 2 hr. 40 minsMaximum

74EAdditionalInformationTaking care of the battery packAlways attach the terminal cover.• Do not allow any metal objects totouch the terminals, as thi

AdditionalInformation75ECautions:• Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools — this will causea short circuit.•Wipe the battery w

AdditionalInformation76EA.MONITOR•••MIX/VARI.When you play back a tape that was recorded in 12 bit mode, you can set theaudio output: stereo 1 (the or

AdditionalInformation77EMaintenanceAvoid high temperatures and high humidity.• Do not leave the camera inside a car in hot weather, for example.• Be c

AdditionalInformation78ELCD screen brightness• Adjust the brightness of the display ifnecessary.• Pressing the r button makes the displaylighter, and

AdditionalInformation79EPower sources•You can use the compact power adapter to operate your camera and chargebattery packs in any country where the el

80EAdditionalInformationCondensationCondensation may form on the camera when it is moved from a cold place to awarm place. Using the camera while cond

9EMasteringthe BasicsCharging and attaching the battery packYour battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory. It should haveenough p

81EAdditionalInformationTroubleshootingCause and/or what to do about it• The camera is not switched on (p. 12, 18).• The cassette is not loaded or is

AdditionalInformation82E? The camera won’t focus.Note:Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will often getbetter resu

AdditionalInformation83EMiscellaneousCause and/or what to do about it• When recording in dark places a brightlight in the scene may cause a verticalli

AdditionalInformation84EThe VISTURA System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)BP-900 Series Lithium-ion Battery PackWL-D70Wireless Contro

85EAdditionalInformationOptional AccessoriesBattery packExtra battery for use with theVISTURA.CB-900 Car Battery AdapterPower your camera, or recharge

86EAdditionalInformationVL-10Li Battery Video Light This compact yet powerful video lightcan be used for both indoor and outdoorshooting.• Lithium ion

87EAdditionalInformationSC-A50 Soft Carrying CaseA handy camera bag with adjustablepadded compartments and plenty ofpockets for accessories.RC-150 RF

88EAdditionalInformationThis mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When youuse Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brandaccessories o

AdditionalInformation89EFinding Your Way Around VISTURAZoom control (P. 15)MIC terminal (P. 46)Stereo microphoneStart/stop buttonFOCUS wheel (P. 51)Ac

AdditionalInformation90EDVIN/OUTAVOUTSDC.IN 9.5VCHARGEREC SEARCHEXP.LCD screen (P. 16)Viewfinder (P. 72)Strap attachment bar(P. 72)S-VIDEO OUT termina

Loading a CassetteMasteringthe Basics10E1. Make sure that you have inserted a power source.2. Slide the OPEN button to release the cover (the camera’s

AdditionalInformation91ESTART/STOPTVSCREENMENUDATACODEEXECUTERECPAUSEZOOMWTPLAYREWFF2STOPPAUSESLOWZERO SETMEMORYSEARCHSELECTSTART/STOP button (P. 12)P

92EAdditionalInformationScreen DisplaysTo display the date and time on aconnected TV, press the wirelesscontroller’s DATA CODE button. Press the wirel

93EAdditionalInformation2.:3N,F22000/1111JA00998AMNormal playback (p. 18)Fast forward (p. 18)Rewind (p. 18)Fast forward playback(p. 19)Rewind playback

94EAdditionalInformationWhite balance is (p. 55).SetOutdoorIndoorThe 16:9 effects: thedisplay flashes whenthe effect is beingselected, and appearsstea

95EAdditionalInformationAppears each timeyou turn the poweron, until you set thedate and time (p. 34).Appears when thebattery pack isexhausted (p. 9,

AdditionalInformation96ESpecificationsVISTURAPower Supply (rated): 7.2 V DCPower Consumption (whilerecording with the AF turned on):5.4 W (Using view-

97EAdditionalInformationIndexÅAbroad, Using the Camera, 79Accessories, 6, 85Adapter, AC, 8AE Programs, 40Art, 43Audio Output, 76Audio Recording and Pl

98EAdditionalInformation∏Pause, Record, 12Photo Mode, 36Photo Search, 37Playback, 18Playback Connection, 21Playback pause, 19Portrait, 41Power Adapter

AdditionalInformation99EU.S.A.CANON®VISTURA DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER LIMITEDWARRANTYThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc.

AdditionalInformation100ECANADACANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITEDWARRANTYThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc