Canon LU A 8S Camcorder User Manual


 
Table of contents
introduction
Using this Manual ............................................................................................ 5
Checking Supplied Accessories ...................................................................... 8
Components Guide .......................................................................................... 9
Basic Functions
Preparations
Preparing the Power Supply .......................................................................... 13
Loading/Unloading a Cassette ...................................................................... 16
Installing the Backup Battery ......................................................................... 17
Preparing the Camcorder .............................................................................. 18
Using the Wireless Controller ........................................................................ 20
Adjusting the LCD Screen ............................................................................. 21
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time .......................................................... 22
Recording
Recording Movies on a Tape ......................................................................... 25
Zooming ......................................................................................................... 30
Tips for Making Better Videos ........................................................................ 32
Playback
Playing Back a Tape ...................................................................................... 33
Adjusting the Volume ..................................................................................... 35
Playing Back on a TV Screen ........................................................................ 36
Advanced Functions
Menus and Settings ....................................................................................... 38
Recording
Using the Recording Programs ..................................................................... 46
Using the Night Modes .................................................................................. 49
Skin Detail Function ....................................................................................... 51
Adjusting Exposure Manually ........................................................................ 52
Adjusting the Focus Manually ........................................................................ 53
Setting the White Balance ............................................................................. 55
Setting the Shutter Speed .............................................................................. 57
Using the Self-Timer ...................................................................................... 59
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) ........................................................ 60
Audio Recording ............................................................................................ 61
Using Digital Effects ....................................................................................... 63
Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) .................................................................. 68
Playback
Magnifying the Image .................................................................................... 69
Displaying the Data Code .............................................................................. 70
End Search .................................................................................................... 72
Returning to a Pre-marked Position .............................................................. 73
Date Search ................................................................................................... 74
Other Functions
Customizing the Camcorder .......................................................................... 75
Changing the Display Language ................................................................... 76
Other Camcorder Settings ............................................................................. 77