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Important Usage Instructions ....................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS ..................................3
Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............6
Introducing the OPTURA Pi......................7
Finding Your Way Around
OPTURA Pi ..........................................8
Powering Your Camcorder ......................11
Loading a Cassette ..................................16
Basic Recording ......................................18
Zooming ..................................................22
Using the LCD Screen ............................23
Playing Back a Cassette ..........................27
Connections for Playback on a
TV Screen............................................30
Tips for Making Better Videos ................32
~ General
...
~
Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer
Off ......................................................34
Selecting from the Menus ........................35
Using the Wireless
Controller/Tally Lamp ........................38
~ For Recording ...~
Setting the Date and Time........................41
Recording in Progressive Scan Mode
(Digital Motor Drive)..........................44
Taking Still Pictures ................................46
Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash
Photography (optional)........................48
Using the VL-3 Video Light (optional)....49
Using the DM-50 Microphone
(optional) ............................................50
Searching and Reviewing While
Recording ............................................51
Using the Various Recording
Programs..............................................52
Using Digital Effects................................56
Using the Multi-Image Screen ................62
Audio Recording ......................................64
Setting the Self-Timer ..............................66
~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~
Adjusting Exposure Manually..................68
Adjusting Focus Manually ......................71
Setting the White Balance........................72
~ For Playback ...~
Displaying Date, Time and Camera Data
(Data Code) ........................................74
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/
Date Search)........................................77
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position ........78
The Dubbing Function ............................79
Using the Dubbing Function for the
First Time ........................................81
Cut-In and Cut-Out Adjustments ..........85
Simple Editing to a VCR ......................87
Dubbing with Digital Video
Equipment ..........................................88
Recording from a VCR, TV or Other
Camcorder (Analog Line-in) ..............90
Recording Over Existing Scenes
(A/V Insert Editing) ............................92
Audio Dubbing ........................................95
Setting the Audio Mix..............................98
Preparing the Camera ............................100
Notes on Using the Batteries..................102
Maintenance ..........................................105
Troubleshooting......................................109
The OPTURA Pi System Diagram ........112
Optional Accessories..............................113
Screen Displays......................................117
Specifications ........................................122
Index ......................................................123
Introduction
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Contents
Introduction
Editing
Using the Full Range of
Features
Quick Overview
The serial number of this product may be found on
the bottom of the camera. No others have the
same serial number as yours. You should record
the number and other vital information here and
retain this book as a permanent record of your
purchase to aid identification in case of theft.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model Name OPTURA Pi
Serial No.
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