User manual CANON VISTURA

[. . . ] Important Usage Instructions E WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. Digital Video Camcorder, VISTURA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ] 27) The camera has an automatic wind screen to prevent wind noise from interfering with the sound track. (It does not operate with an external microphone: WS | is displayed). Turn it off when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible. 1. Open the camera menu and point the arrow at WIND SCREEN. Select the OFF setting and close the menu. · WS | is shown in the display. 47 Using the Full Range of Features Setting the Self-Timer E DV REC PHOTO MOVIE LOCK PHOTO MOVIE LOCK This is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recording. 1. Press the self-timer button. · SELF T. Press the start/stop button. · The camera starts to record after a 10 second countdown period (or after 2 seconds when you use the remote control). The time remaining counts down in the display (e. g. disappears from the display when recording begins. 3. Press the start/stop button once more to end recording. Notes: · Initially the tally lamp flashes once a second, then just before recording starts it flashes more quickly for a few seconds before the camera starts to record. · To cancel the self-timer press the self-timer button once more before recording. Once the countdown has begun, press the self-timer button to turn it off. · Cancel the self-timer at any stage by switching the power off or turning the standby lever to LOCK. · In photo mode, set the self-timer in exactly the same way. The camera automatically adjusts the focus and exposure 2 seconds before the countdown is complete. The green F mark is also displayed at this time. Using the Full Range of Features 48 Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography (optional) For SLR-style flash photography, use a Canon Speedlite 220EX or 380EX with the camera. Use the camera in exactly the same way as you would normally in photo mode (p. Turn on the Speedlite using its main switch, and wait for it to charge. When you press the start/stop button halfway down, the camera sets the autofocus and the zoom is locked. Pressing the start/stop button fully down releases a preexposure flash burst that sets the flash intensity, exposure and white balance. · Be sure to turn off the camera and the Speedlite, when you attache the Speedlite. Flash Charging While the flash is charging, a white S flashes in the display. [. . . ] (b) Use of parts or supplies (other than those sold by CUSA) which cause damage to the DV Camcorder or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems. (c) If any DV Camcorder has had its serial number or dating altered or removed. This limited warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the DV Camcorder, which are sold "AS IS", without warranty of any kind by CUSA. NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, APPLIES TO THE DV CAMCORDER AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THE DV CAMCORDER SHALL BIND CUSA. [. . . ]