User manual CANON PC5LII BROCHURE

[. . . ] HONOLULU OFFICE 210 Ward Avenue, Suite 200, Honolulu, HI 96814 USA E FRANÇAIS CAMESCOPE ET LECTEUR VIDEO NUMERIQUES Mode d’emploi VIDEOCAMARA Y GRABADORA DIGITAL F ESPAÑOL Manual de Instrucciones Es G If you have any questions, call the Canon U. S. A. Information Center toll-free at 1-800-828-4040 (U. S. A. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1P7 CANON CANADA INC. Calgary, Alberta T2E 7K7 CANON CANADA INC. [. . . ] • When you are using the [ (Easy Recording) program, autofocus cannot be turned off. • See “Troubleshooting” on p. 136 for a list of subjects which may not be suitable for autofocus. 77 3_OPTURA100 MC_E(36-84) 7/24/01 13:33 Page 78 Setting the White Balance E The camcorder’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. 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 closeups and where the subject is of one dominant color TAPE + CAMERA , CARD + CAMERA Using the Full Range of Features CAM. SET UP WHITE BAL. ••AUTO ( 37) 1. 4. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode. a) For the indoor, outdoor or auto settings, press the selector 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 camcorder at a white object (such as a sheet of paper) and zoom in until it fills the display. Then press the selector dial in to select SETW. • Make sure to continue pointing the camcorder 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. – If noise or tape damage prevents the data code from being read. • If a recording made on OPTURA100 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 ( 143) has been set to OFF through the menu. 81 3_OPTURA100 MC_E(36-84) 7/24/01 13:33 Page 82 E Six-second auto date 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. TAPE + PLAY (VCR) DISP. SET UP 6SEC. DATE•••OFF ( 37) To turn the 6-second auto date on, open the menu and select DISP. SET UP. DATE, set it to ON and close the menu. Note: • When 6SEC. DATE is turned on but DISPLAYS ( second auto date will still appear for 6 seconds. 143) is turned off, the 6- Using the Full Range of Features 82 3_OPTURA100 MC_E(36-84) 7/24/01 13:33 Page 83 Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search) E ZERO SET SEARCH MEMORY SELECT R WE PO VC 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. TAPE + PLAY (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. [. . . ] You must include a copy of the proof of purchase (bill of sale) and a complete explanation of the problem. DV Camcorders covered by this limited warranty will be repaired and returned to you without charge by the CUSA Center or the Service Facility. Repairs not under warranty will be at such cost as the CUSA Center or Service Facility may from time to time generally establish. This limited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the DV Camcorder, and does not apply in the following cases: (a) Loss of or damage to the DV Camcorder due to abuse, mishandling, improper packaging by you, alteration, accident, 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 a CUSA Center or Service Facility. [. . . ]