Canon Pi - Optura PI MiniDV Digital Camcorder Betriebsanleitung

Introduction2EWARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.Important Usage InstructionsDigital

11EQuick OverviewPowering Your CamcorderBefore operating your camera, you will need to use the power adapter to:Provide power from an AC outlet orChar

AdditionalInformation101E• For extra security and portability, attachthe shoulder strap before using thecamera.• Pass the ends through the attachmentb

AdditionalInformation102ENotes on Using the BatteriesCharging and recording timesBattery pack BP-511 BP-522 (optional)Time needed for 1 hr. 35 min. 2

AdditionalInformation103ETaking care of the battery packBDAlways attach the terminal cover.• Do not allow any metal objects totouch the terminals, as

AdditionalInformation104EDANGER!Treat the battery pack with care.• Keep it away from fire (or it might explode).• Do not expose the battery pack to te

AdditionalInformation105EMaintenanceAvoid high temperatures and high humidity.• Do not leave the camera inside a car in hot weather, for example.• Be

AdditionalInformation106EViewfinder• Clean the viewfinder screen. Rotate theviewfinder upwards. Remove theviewfinder protect cover and clean byinserti

AdditionalInformation107EPower sources• You can use the compact power adapter to operate your camera and chargebattery packs in any country where the

AdditionalInformation108ECondensationCondensation may form on the camera when it is moved from a cold place to awarm place. Using the camera while con

AdditionalInformation109ETroubleshootingCause and/or what to do about it• The camera is not switched on ( 18, 27).• The cassette is not loaded or is s

AdditionalInformation110E• Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will oftenget better results using manual focus ( 71

12EQuick OverviewAttaching and charging the battery packsYour battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory. It should haveenough powe

AdditionalInformation111EMiscellaneous• The video heads need cleaning ( 106).• The video heads need cleaning ( 106).• The TV/VIDEO selector on the TVi

AdditionalInformation112EThe OPTURA Pi System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)WL-D74Wireless ControllerMiniDVVideo CassetteCR-560 Char

AdditionalInformation113EOptional AccessoriesCR-560 Charge Adapter/Car BatteryCable KitConnect the car battery cable to poweryour camera or recharge b

VL-3 Video Light Attach the Video Light to a camcorderwhen recording in dark rooms. When on itsautomatic setting, the Video Light turnson/off automati

AdditionalInformation115EDM-50 Directional Stereo MicrophoneThis highly sensitive, super-directionalmicrophone attaches to a camcorder’sadvanced acces

AdditionalInformation116EThis mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When youuse Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brandaccessories

AdditionalInformation117EScreen DisplaysTo display the date and time, press thewireless controller’s DATA CODEbutton. Press the wireless controller’s

AdditionalInformation118EPlayback is stopped( 27).Normal playback ( 27)Fast forward ( 27)Rewind ( 27)Fast forward playback( 28)Rewind playback ( 28)Fr

AdditionalInformation119EManual exposuredisplay ( 68):Exposure lockedBrighter than standardexposure levelDarker than standardexposure levelManual focu

AdditionalInformation120ERecording reminderWhen you start recording, the cameracounts from 0SEC to 10SEC. Shotswhich are shorter than ten seconds mayb

13EQuick Overview5. When charging is complete, disconnect the power adapter.6. Remove the battery pack after use.• Press and hold the BATT. RELEASE bu

AdditionalInformation121ERefer to p.89Appears when you tryto do audio dubbingor A/V insert on atape recorded in LPmode( 92, 95).Appears when you tryto

AdditionalInformation122ESpecificationsOPTURA PiPower Supply (rated): 7.4 V DCPower Consumption (while recordingwith the AF turned on):4.7 W (Using vi

AdditionalInformation123EIndex16:9, 20ÅAbroad, Using the Camera, 107Accessories, 6, 113Adapter, AC, 11AE Programs, 52Analog line-in, 90Art, 59Audio Du

AdditionalInformation124EØOptical Image Stabilizer, 34Optional Accessories, 113∏Pause, Record, 18Photo Search, 77Playback, 27Playback Connection, 30Pl

AdditionalInformation125EU.S.A.CANON®OPTURA Pi DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER LIMITEDWARRANTYThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., I

AdditionalInformation126ECANADACANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITEDWARRANTYThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc

14EQuick OverviewThe Compact Power Adapter CA-560 included with the camera can be used alongwith the CR-560 Kit for 3 different ways to power the came

15EQuick Overview3. Charge battery packs from a household AC outlet.Charge Adapter + Compact Power Adapter2. Operate the camera with power from your c

16EQuick OverviewLoading a Cassette1. Make sure that you have attached a power source.2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT 5 switch upwards to release the casset

Quick Overview17EProtecting tapes from accidental erasureTo protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette sothat it ex

18EQuick OverviewBasic RecordingHave you completed the following steps?• Attached a power source ( 11).• Removed the lens cap and fastened the shoulde

19EQuick Overview3. Slide the program selector to [.• This selects the camera’s Easy Recording program. It allows you to simplypoint and shoot without

20EQuick OverviewYou 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 to LP

Introduction3EIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIn these safety instructions the word“product” refers to the Canon Digital VideoCamcorder OPTURA Pi A and a

Quick Overview21EDemonstration modeConfirmation/Warning beepsTo see a demonstration of the camera’s main features, before loading the cassette,go to t

22EQuick Overview48× digital zoomTurn the digital zoom on by choosing D.ZOOM from the camera menu, to magnify the camera’s zoom range by 4×.ZoomingThe

Quick Overview23EUsing the LCD ScreenPush the LCD panel open button andopen the panel by pulling it away fromthe camera. This automaticallyswitches th

24EQuick Overview• 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

Quick Overview25ERECREC PAUSEEJECT• These and all other indicators appear normally in the viewfinder.Allowing the subject to monitor recordingWhen you

26EQuick OverviewBuilt-in speaker and headphone terminalAdjust the speaker and headphone volume by turning the selector dial.• Turn the selector dial

27EQuick OverviewPlaying Back a CassetteYou can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camera alsoplays back the sound track via th

28EQuick OverviewPlayback pausePress the PAUSE button. To resume normal playback, press it again, or press thePLAY button. The camera automatically go

29EQuick OverviewThese can only be operated from thewireless controller ( 38).Frame AdvanceTo play back frame by frame, press the+/ ae button repeated

30EQuick OverviewConnections for Playback on a TV ScreenYou can connect the camera to a TV or VCR in order to play back yourrecordings. You will need

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

31EQuick Overview• If you are going to use the TV as a monitor while you are shooting, rememberto keep the TV volume turned down as long as the camera

32EQuick OverviewTips for Making Better VideosCompositionThe most important element in the scene does not have tobe in the center. For a more interest

Quick Overview33EPicture angleCamera movesClose-upInstead of zooming while recording, tryto choose your picture angle before youbegin. A good way to t

Using the Full Range of Features34ETurning the Optical Image Stabilizer OffMENUWith most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticea

35EUsing 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 Features36EVCR menuq To dub mode... 79w To recorder set up ... 81e Wireless controller...

37EUsing the Full Range of Features• You can only see eight options on the screen at one time. Pointers at thetop/bottom of the screen indicate that t

Using the Full Range of Features38EUsing the Wireless Controller/Tally LampThe supplied wireless controller canoperate the camera from a distance ofup

39EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesTo prevent interference from otherCanon wireless controllers being used nearby, there are two remote sensormodes an

Using the Full Range of Features40ETurning off the tally lampThe tally lamp lets you know that thecamera is recording. However, itsflashing may be ref

Important Usage Instructions ...2IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS ...3Thank you for Choosing a Canon ...

41EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSetting the Date and TimeThe date and/or time display forms part of the data code. You can choose todisplay or hide

Using the Full Range of Features42ETime zoneLONDONPARISCAIROMOSCOWDUBAIKARACHIDACCABANGKOKH. KONG (Hong Kong)TOKYOSYDNEYSOLOMONWELLGTN (Wellington)SAM

43EUsing the Full Range of Features1. Set the camera to record pause mode.2. Open the menu and select D/TIME SET.• The year display starts to flash.3.

Using the Full Range of Features44ERecording in Progressive Scan Mode (Digital Motor Drive)POWERPOWEROFFOFFMOVIEMOVIEP.SCANP.SCANVCRPOWERPOWEROFFOFFMO

45EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesUsing the Floppy Disk Still Image Recorder FR-100 (optional) The FR-100 captures images taken with the camera, comp

Using the Full Range of Features46ETaking Still PicturesTake still photos that you can record onto a floppy disk with the optional FloppyDisk Still Im

47EUsing the Full Range of Features• While the camera records the still, you cannot use the camera functions(controls, POWER switch/zoom lever, etc.,

Using the Full Range of Features48EFor SLR-style flash photography, attach aCanon Speedlite 220EX, 380EX or 550EX tothe camcorder’s accessory shoe.Att

49EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesUsing the VL-3 Video Light (optional)1. Slide the Video Light onto the camcorder’s accessory shoe andtighten with t

Using the Full Range of Features50EThe highly sensitive Directional Stereo Microphone DM-50 has been designedexclusively for camcorders equipped with

Introduction6EThank you for Choosing a CanonYour camcorder is supplied with thefollowing accessories:WL-D74 WirelessControllerTwo AA batteriesSS-600 S

51EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSearching and Reviewing While RecordingWhen the camera is in record pause mode, you can use record review to play b

Using the Full Range of Features52EUsing the Various Recording ProgramsThe camera provides you with a choice of seven recording programs. They usediff

53EUsing the Full Range of Features1. Set the camera to record pause mode.2. Slide the program selector down to Q (program AE) mode.3. Push the select

Using the Full Range of Features54E The simplest way to use the camera is with theprogram selector set to the [ position. Thecamera will take care of

55EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesUse this program in places where thebackground is so bright that the subject appearsunderexposed in the display — a

Using the Full Range of Features56E• You cannot use the multi-image screen with digital zoom or the 16:9 effect.Using Digital EffectsUse the camera’s

57EUsing the Full Range of Features• When you do not want to use digital effects, press the D.EFFECTS button andselect D.EFFECT | from the digital eff

Using the Full Range of Features58EFade Trigger (FADE-T)Wipe (WIPE)When you start recording, the picturebegins as a thin vertical line in thecenter of

59EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesBlack and White (BLK & WHT)Records the image in black and white.Adds a paint-like effect, calledsolarization, t

Using the Full Range of Features60EDigital effects can be set with the controls on the body of the camera or thewireless controller. Pressing the ▲/▼

Quick Overview7EOptical technologystabilizes yourrecordings even in longtelephoto shots.Introducing the OPTURA PiOPTURA Pi is a nextgeneration digital

61EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSound records/plays back normally.When operating effects while recording, make sure the program selector is set toQ

Using the Full Range of Features62EOperating the multi-image screen ( 56,57)When operating effects while recording, make sure the program selector is

63EUsing the Full Range of Features• You can operate the multi-image screen from record or record pause mode.• After all the images have been captured

Using the Full Range of Features64EAudio Recording1. To switch to the 16-bit mode, open the menu and select AUDIOMODE.2. Select “16 bit” and close the

65EUsing the Full Range of Features1. Open the camera menu and point the arrow at WIND SCREEN.2. Select the ON setting and close the menu.•WSO is show

Using the Full Range of Features66E1. Set the camera to record pause mode.2. Select SELF TIMER from the menu and set it to ON or Push the SELF TIMER b

67EUsing the Full Range of Features• Initially the tally lamp flashes once a second, then just before recording it startsflashing more quickly for a f

Using the Full Range of Features68EAdjusting Exposure ManuallyTo make the recorded image brighter,turn the selector dial upwards (to amaximum of +11).

69EUsing the Full Range of Features1. Make sure the camera is set to record pause mode in the Q(program AE) mode.2. Press the selector dial in and cho

Using the Full Range of Features70EConcerning shooting in fluorescent lightingWhen the camera is set to [ (Easy Recording) mode or auto mode, itautoma

8EQuick OverviewFinding Your Way Around OPTURA PiMENU button (p. 36)BATT (battery) RELEASE button (p. 12)Selector dial (p. 36)LCD panel openbutton (p.

71EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesDATA CODEEXPFOCUSManual focusUse the selector dial to set the focus. • Turn the selector dial downward tomove the

Using the Full Range of Features72ESetting the White Balance1. Open the camera menu and point the arrow at WHITE BAL.2. a) For the indoor, outdoor or

73EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSetting the white balance manually will probably work betterthan auto white balance when shooting:Subjects with one

Using the Full Range of Features74EDuring VCR mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden while the camera isin play, slow or still mode.Camera dat

75EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesYou can also choose which type of data code to display — either the date/time,camera data or both.1. Select DATA CO

Using the Full Range of Features76ESix-second auto dateThe six-second auto date appears for six seconds to mark the changeover of a dayif the tape was

77EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSearching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search)This allows you to move quickly through still pictures recorded anywhe

Using the Full Range of Features78EReturning to a Pre-Marked PositionUse the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape that you want to return tof

79EEditingThe Dubbing FunctionThe OPTURA Pi’s Dubbing Function allows you to easily rerecord scenes from anoriginal tape to a tape in your VCR. Spice

80EEditingThe camcorder’s Dubbing Functioncontrols your VCR by using the sameinfra-red signals as the VCR’s remotecontrol. Make sure the camera is in

9EQuick OverviewProgram selector (p. 19)Power indicator (p. 18)Viewfinder (p.100, 106)Viewfinder protect cover (p. 106) Program selector Easy Recordin

81EEditingUsing the Dubbing Function for the First TimeWhen you use the dubbing function for the first time, or with a different VCR, youshould set yo

Editing82ESetting RECORDERUse the chart on the next page to find the RECORDER settings for your brand ofVCR. Make sure the camcorder’s infra-red contr

83EEditingBrand SettingsCanon 1-A to 1-CAiwa 2-A to 2-CAkai 3-A to 3-CFujitsu 4-AFunai 5-AHitachi 6-A to 6-BJVC 7-A to 7-CMitsubishi 8-A to 8-DNEC 9-A

Editing84E1. Make sure you are in the DUB MODEmenu.• If you choose not to set a fader or effect, movethe arrow to DUB STANDBY, and each of theoptions

85EEditingCut-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

Editing86EHow to calculate the best adjustment for the “cut-in” and“cut-out” pointsUse the tape on which you recorded the digital timer in “Setting RE

87EEditingSimple Editing to a VCR1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the sectionyou want to copy.2. Start to play it back while

Editing88ESide with arrowSide with arrowREWPLAYFFRECPAUSESEARCHSELECTZERO SETMEMORYAUDIODUB.STOPA/VINSERTPAUSESLOW+ /– /×2REWPLAY/PAUSEFF STOPREC PAUS

89EEditingCopyright signalCertain pre-recorded software tapes are copyright protected. If you try to playback such a cassette, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PL

Editing90EVIDEO S(S1)-VIDEOOUTPUTAUDIOLRS-150 S-video CableSTV-250N Stereo Video CableA/V IN/OUTIN/OUTMICDC IN9.5VSRecording from a VCR, TV or Other C

10EQuick OverviewREWPLAYFFSTART/STOPPHOTOSELFTIMERMENUTVSCREENDATACODED.EFFECTSAUDIOMONITORRECPAUSESEARCHSELECTZERO SETMEMORYAUDIODUB.STOPMIXBALANCEST

91EEditingOperate from either the body of the camera or the wireless controller.1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the sectiony

Editing92ERecording Over Existing Scenes (A/V Insert Editing)VIDEO S(S1)-VIDEOOUTPUTAUDIOLRS-150 S-video CableSTV-250N Stereo Video CableA/V IN/OUTIN/

93EEditingUse the wireless controller to operate A/V insert.1. Connect the camera to the VCR, load recorded tapes into both thecamcorder and VCR.• Mak

Editing94E7. When you get to the starting point of the scene to be inserted onthe tape, push the PAUSE button on the camera.• A/V insert starts.• 2a c

95EEditingAudio DubbingOUTPUTAUDIOLRAn audio device(i.e. CD player)STV-250N Stereo Video CableA/V IN/OUTIN/OUTMICDC IN9.5VSA/V IN/OUTIN/OUTMICDC IN9.5

Editing96E1. Load your recorded tape into the camcorder.2. Turn the POWER switch to VCR.3. Open the VCR menu, select AUDIO DUB.4. Select AUDIO IN or M

97EEditing7. Press AUDIO DUB. on the wireless controller.• AUDIO DUB. and appear on the display.• If you have the DM-50 microphone (optional) attache

Editing98ESetting the Audio MixAUDIOMONITORMIXBALANCEST-1ST-2POWERPOWEROFFOFFMOVIEMOVIEP.SCANP.SCANVCRWhen you play back a tape that was recorded in 1

99EEditingWhen you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channels,you can change the output channels of that sound.1. Turn the PO

AdditionalInformation100EPreparing the Camera• Turn the POWER on and set the camerato record pause mode. Extend theviewfinder straight out, then adju