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Important Usage Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. E 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ULTURA and all its accessories. 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4.
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Contents Introduction Important Usage Instructions ................ 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................ 3 Thank you for Choosing a Canon Camcorder .......................................... 6 Introducing the ULTURA...................... 7 Mastering the Basics Using the Full Range of Features ~ General ... ~ Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer On/Off .............................................. 25 Selecting from the Menus....................
Thank you for Choosing a Canon Camcorder First, we’d like to thank you for purchasing this Canon camcorder. Its advanced technology makes it very easy to use — you will soon be making high-quality videos which will give you pleasure for years to come. E To get the most out of your new camcorder, we recommend that you read this manual thoroughly — there are many sophisticated features which will add to your recording enjoyment.
Introducing the ULTURA Digital Video ULTURA is a next generation digital video camcorder that conforms to the new digital video D standard to give you outstanding picture quality. 2.5” LCD Screen Auto editing function A complete set of editing functions is built-in — turn your recordings into finished productions, with no extra equipment required. Digital effects Optical Image Stabilizer Optical technology stabilizes your recordings even in long telephoto shots.
Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camera, you will need to use the power adapter to: E Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack Notes: • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camera. • If the adapter is used next to a TV, it may cause noise bars to appear on the TV— move the adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable.
Charging and attaching the battery pack 4 E 6 2 3 Your battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory. It should have enough power for you to check that your camera is working properly. However, you must charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power the camera for more than a few minutes. • Insert the battery in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place, then close the battery cover. Mastering the Basics 1.
Loading a Cassette E T. SE OPEN H PUS CLO THIS FIRS EJECT Only use videocassettes marked with the D logo.* Mastering the Basics Loading and unloading 1. Make sure that you have inserted a power source. 2. Slide the OPEN button to release the cover (the camera’s grip). • Pull the cover fully open. 3. Press the EJECT I button and wait for the cassette compartment to open. 4. Load or unload the cassette. • Insert the cassette gently with the window facing out.
Protecting tapes from accidental erasure E REC SAVE REC SAVE To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole. (This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF.) If you load this cassette and put the camera in record pause mode (p. 12), “THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION” is displayed for approx. 4 seconds and then the v mark flashes in the display.
Basic Recording E 1 P OFF VCR 2 POWER PHOTO MOVIE LOCK 3 PHOTO MOVIE LOCK Mastering the Basics Before you start recording Have you completed the following steps? • Attached a power source (p. 8). • Loaded a cassette (p. 10). • Removed the lens cap and fastened the grip belt (p. 74). • Chosen the display: viewfinder or LCD screen (p. 16) • Adjusted the viewfinder (as applicable, p. 74). You may also want to install the backup battery (p. 76) in order to set the date and time display (p. 31).
4. Press the start/stop button again to pause recording. • The camera returns to record pause mode and PAUSE reappears in the display. • You can stop and restart recording as often as you like by pressing the start/stop button. E 5. Turn the standby lever to LOCK. • As long as the POWER switch is set to [ or Q (see p. 12), you can use the standby lever to turn the camera on and off. This makes it easy to save battery power, and prevents accidental operation of the start/stop button.
E Changing the recording mode (SP/LP) You 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 mode, select REC MODE from the camera or VCR menu, select LP and then close the menu (for instructions on how to use the menus, refer to page 26). REC MODE¥¥¥¥SP Mastering the Basics (see p. 26) 14 Notes: • When recording and playing back tapes in LP mode, the nature of the tape and usage conditions may affect recording.
Zooming Zoom in W T E Zoom out TE LE WID E 16× optical zoom The camera’s 16× zoom lens allows you to choose the best picture angle for each scene: • Press the zoom control towards WIDE to zoom out to wide-angle. • Press it towards TELE to zoom in to telephoto. The T and W buttons on the wireless controller adjust the picture angle, but not the zoom speed. Mastering the Basics You can also control the speed of zooming: • Press the control slightly to zoom slowly.
Using the LCD Screen E Switching between displays When you open the LCD screen, it turns on. When you close it, the viewfinder turns on instead. When the LCD screen is closed with its screen side facing up, the LCD screen remains on. Changing the angle of the LCD screen Mastering the Basics You can choose the angle of the screen that suits you best by opening and rotating the screen, also you can rotate the LCD screen so that faces in the direction of the lens.
Allowing the subject to monitor recording When you turn the LCD panel so that it faces the opposite direction (see diagram opposite), you can watch yourself during recording or let your subject monitor recording. The viewfinder is also activated when the panel is in this position. • During this “monitor recording”, you can choose the display style, reversed (mirror on) or not (mirror off) from the camera menu. MIRROR¥¥¥¥¥¥ON (see p.
E Indications that appear when “mirror” is selected: REC REC PAUSE EJECT STOP Image stabilizer Zoom Exposure Adjustment The tape has reached the end Battery power remaining No Cassette is loaded Condensation warning Self-timer FFO FA Manual focus White balance Backup battery error The battery pack is exhausted Photo mode AF/AE mark • These indicators appear normally in the viewfinder.
Playing Back a Cassette E P POWER OFF VCR REW PLAY FF –/ STOP +/ PAUSE SLOW ×2 REC SEARCH EXP. You can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camera also plays back the sound track via the built-in speaker (p. 18). • When you play back a tape, it is convenient to close the LCD screen with its screen side facing up. • When the LCD screen is closed with its screen side facing inwards, you can monitor the playback using the viewfinder.
E Other playback modes Playback pause Press the PAUSE a button. To resume normal playback, press it again, or press the PLAY e button. The camera automatically goes into stop mode after about five minutes’ playback pause. Fast forward playback To play back the recording at about 9.5 times normal speed, press and hold the FF 1 button during normal playback or press and hold the FF 1 button during normal fast forward. Rewind playback Mastering the Basics For reverse playback at about 9.
Special playback All these modes except for Frame Advance and Frame Reverse can only be operated from the wireless controller (p. 29). E Frame Advance To play back frame by frame, press the +/ae button or turn the command dial (on the camera body) clockwise repeatedly during playback pause. Press and hold +/ae to play back frame by frame continuously.
Connections for Playback on a TV Screen E You can connect the camera to a TV or VCR in order to play back your recordings. You will need to attach a power source to the camera (see p. 8). See your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details. If your TV (or VCR) has an S-video input terminal INPUT S-150 S-video Cable DV IN/OUT AV OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO S DC.IN 9.5V STV-250 Stereo Video Cable AUDIO L Mastering the Basics R • Use the S-150 S-video Cable to connect the S-video terminal d.
Tips for Making Better Videos Holding the camera For maximum stability, grip the camera firmly with your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body. Support the camera under the lens with your left hand. With practice, you will be able to operate the controls by touch, without taking your eye off the action. E Using a tripod Mastering the Basics To prevent any unwanted movement, you can mount the camera on a tripod, (or any flat surface at a suitable height.
E Picture angle Instead of zooming while recording, try to choose your picture angle before you begin. A good way to tell a story with video is to begin with a long shot that establishes the situation, and then move in with medium shots and close-ups to show the details. Remember to change your viewpoint for each shot. Long shot Medium shot Close-up Remember that any camera movement or change in picture angle should have a definite purpose. Avoid unnecessary or half-hearted movements.
Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer On/Off E With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recording. However, the ULTURA’s Optical Image Stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings even at high magnification. Unlike electronic image stabilizers, it causes no loss of picture quality. The Optical Image Stabilizer can compensate for a wide range of camera movement — you can record stable images even if you are shooting from a moving car.
Selecting from the Menus E Many of the camera’s advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the display. There are four main menus: 1. Camera menu (when the camera is in record pause mode: the POWER switch set to [ or Q and the standby lever set to MOVIE or PHOTO) 2. VCR menu (when the POWER switch is set to VCR) 3. Edit menu (when the POWER switch is set to VCR and you select aEDIT MODE from the VCR menu) 4.
Edit menu (EDIT MODE) E ED IT MO DE q w e r t y u Set ............................................p. 63 Relocate ..................................p. 70 Delete ......................................p. 69 Preview ....................................p. 65 Start..........................................p. 66 Clear all ..................................p. 69 Select set up ............................p.
E 1,6 MENU TV SCREEN MENU SET 2,4 3,5 It is convenient to close the LCD screen with its screen side facing up when you select items from the menus. Press the screen until it clicks into place. 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 2. Turn the command dial to move the arrow up or down the display. 3. Press the set button to select your chosen option from the menu. • Your selected option remains on the screen and all other options are removed. Using the Full Range of Features 4.
Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp The supplied wireless controller can operate the camera from a distance of up to 16 feet (5 m). Point it at the camera’s remote sensor while you press the buttons. The tally lamp lights up to let you know that the camera is in range and responding to your commands. E 16 ft There are five functions which can only be operated using the wireless controller: • Special playback (p. 21) • TV-screen displays (p. 94) • Zero set memory (p. 58) • Photo/Date search (p.
E Turning off the wireless controller The wireless controller can be turned off to prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby. WIRELESS C.•ON (see p. 26) 1. Open either the camera, VCR or set up menu, and point the arrow at WIRELESS C. 2. Select the OFF setting and close the menu. • C | appears in the display. Turning off the tally lamp The tally lamp lets you know that the camera is recording.
Setting the Date and Time E MENU The date and/or time display forms part of the data code. You can choose to display or hide it during playback (see p. 34). Set the date and time display when you first start using your camera. Install the backup battery before you begin (see p. 76). • Before you start setting the date and time, select your home time zone from the menu. • If you are on daylight saving time now, you should set the camera to daylight saving time.
E 16 1 4 2 19 18 24 20 3 17 6 7 10 9 15 8 5 21 23 14 12 22 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Using the Full Range of Features No. Time zone 32 LONDON PARIS CAIRO MOSCOW DUBAI KARACHI DACCA BANGKOK H. KONG (Hong Kong) TOKYO SYDNEY SOLOMON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 No. Time zone WELLGTN (Wellington) SAMOA HONOLU (Honolulu) ANCHOR (Anchorage) L.A. (Los Angeles) DENVER CHICAGO N.Y. (New York) CARACAS RIO (Rio de Janeiro) FERNAN.
Setting the clock 1. Set the camera to record pause mode. E • PAUSE appears in the display (see p. 12). 2. Open the menu and select D/TIME SET. • The year display starts to flash. 3. Turn the command dial to change the year. Press the set button to move to another part of the display. • Once you move from the year, the next part of the display starts flashing. 4. Set the month, day, hour, and minute in the same way. 5. Press the MENU button when finished, and the clock starts.
E Setting the display style D/TIME SEL.•DATE & TIME (see p. 26) Using the Full Range of Features 1. 2. 3. 4. 34 Press down and slide the POWER switch to VCR. Open the VCR menu and select D/TIME SEL. Choose between DATE, TIME and DATE & TIME. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Displaying Data Code A data code, containing the date and time the recording was made and other camera data (shutter speed and exposure settings) is automatically recorded on a special data section of the tape. E During VCR mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden while the camera is in play, slow or still mode. Camera data may be displayed as “— — —” during fast forward, rewind, reverse playback, forward and reverse ×2 playback.
E Setting the “Data Code” Setting “Select Date/Time” Date Time Date & Time Date/Time Camera data Date/Time & Camera data 1, 1999 F32 1 / 2000 F32 1 / 2000 J AN . 1 , 1 9 9 9 1 2 : 0 0 : 0 0 AM F32 1 / 2000 F32 1 / 2000 1 2 : 0 0 : 0 0 AM 1 2 : 0 0 AM J AN . 1 , 1 9 9 9 F32 1 / 2000 F32 1 / 2000 1 2 : 0 0 AM J AN . 1 , 1 9 9 9 J AN . Using the Full Range of Features • The data code will appear in the display even if DISPLAYS (p. 94) has been set to OFF through the VCR menu.
Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode) E P OFF VCR POWER PHOTO MOVIE LOCK PHOTO MOVIE LOCK You can record still pictures like a photograph. The camera records the picture to tape for approximately 6 seconds. The exposure is automatically adjusted. You can capture the still images on your computer, enhance or retouch the images and print the images out. (Optional IEEE 1394 computer interface board required.) 1.
Using the Full Range of Features E 38 Notes: • While the camera records the still, you cannot use the camera functions (when a cassette is loaded, standby lever/power off do not cut the power until recording is complete). • You cannot use digital effects while the camera is set to photo mode. • You cannot use FlexiZone in photo mode. If the FlexiZone mode is already selected, the camera switches to Auto mode automatically. • You can also use the wireless controller to take pictures.
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search) E SEARCH SELECT P OFF VCR POWER 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). • You can only use this function from the wireless controller. 1. Press down and slide the POWER switch to VCR. 2. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose between photo/date search. • PHOTO SEARCH or DATE SEARCH is shown in the display for a few seconds. 3.
Searching and Reviewing While Recording E Record search When the camera is in record pause mode, you can use record search to play the tape forwards or backwards to find the point where you want to start or restart recording. This is useful when you want to add a new scene to a previously used cassette. By using record search, you can ensure a smooth, noise-free join between the new scene and the old one. REC SEARCH 1. Make sure the camera is in record pause mode. • PAUSE appears in the display (see p.
Using the Various Recording Programs E P OFF VCR POWER The camera provides you with a choice of eight recording programs. They use different combinations of camera settings in order to adjust the exposure and other functions to match the recording situation. • For simple point-and-shoot operation, select the Easy Recording program. Slide the POWER switch to the [ position. • For normal shooting conditions, use the command dial to set the camera (to Auto or FlexiZone).
E Selecting from the program menu P POWER OFF VCR 1. Set the camera to record pause mode, with the POWER switch set to the Q position. 2. Press the set button to open the program menu. 3. Turn the command dial to move the arrow up or down the display. 4. Press the set button. • The name of the recording program appears in the display. Using the Full Range of Features Note: • The recording program is reset to AUTO when you turn the camera off using the POWER switch.
Auto In normal recording conditions, set the POWER switch to Q, and choose AUTO from the program menu. This is the same as the Easy Recording program, except that you now have the option of using any of the camera’s manual functions — you can adjust focus and exposure, set the white balance, and so on. You can adjust shutter speeds in the Auto Recording program. E AUTO FlexiZone The FlexiZone is the same as the Auto mode except that you can use FlexiZone AF and FlexiZone AE.
E Spotlight This program is designed for recording spotlit scenes, such as on a stage. The exposure is automatically adjusted for glarefree recordings of subjects lit by a concentrated light source. SPOTLIGHT Sand & Snow Use this program in places where the background is so bright that the subject appears underexposed in the display — a sunny beach or ski resort, for example. You may notice some shudder when recording moving subjects.
Using Digital Effects Fade Trigger (FADE-T) When you start recording, the scene gradually fades in from a black screen. When you stop recording, it gradually fades out. E Vertical Wipe (WIPE a) When you start recording, the picture begins as a thin vertical line in the center of the screen which gradually expands sideways until it fills the whole of the screen. When you end a scene, the image is wiped from both sides of the screen.
E Sepia (SEPIA) Records a monochrome image with a sepia tint. Strobe (STROBE) This effect converts on-screen action to a series of still images, giving an effect similar to slow-motion. Selecting the effect Using the Full Range of Features P DIGITAL EFFECTS OFF VCR POWER 1. Set the camera to record pause mode, with the POWER switch set to the Q position. 2. Press and hold the DIGITAL EFFECTS button for more than two seconds to make the digital effects menu appear.
Reactivating the Fade and Wipe Effects You need to activate the fade trigger and vertical and horizontal wipe effects each time you wish to use them. • When you start or stop recording, the scene will begin or end with the effect. (Sound and image fade together). • The display disappears. If you wish to activate it again, press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button. E Notes: • You cannot use digital effects when the camera is set to the [ (Easy Recording) program.
Audio Recording E Selecting the audio mode AUDIO MODE••12bit (see p. 26) The ULTURA can record sound in two audio modes — 12 bit (32 kHz, 4 channel) and 16 bit (48kHz, 2 channel). The 12 bit mode records on two channels (stereo 1), leaving two channels free (stereo 2) for you to add new sound at a later date while the 16 bit mode produces the higher sound quality (slightly superior to CD). (If you do plan to add new sound at a later date, make sure you record in SP mode (p. 14).) 1.
Wind screen (see p. 26) E WIND SCREEN•AUTO 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. 2. Select the OFF setting and close the menu. • WS | is shown in the display.
Setting the Self-Timer DV REC E PHOTO MOVIE LOCK SELF TIMER PHOTO MOVIE LOCK This is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recording. 1. Set the camera to record pause mode. 2. Press the self-timer button “ ” on the camera body or the SELFTIMER button on the wireless controller. • SELF T. appears in the display. • To have the subject monitor recording, rotate the LCD panel 180° (p. 17). 3. Press the start/stop button.
Adjusting Focus Manually The camera can focus automatically. All you have to do is point it, and whatever is in the center of the display will usually be in sharp focus. If it does not seem to be focusing well, it may be because the subject is not suitable for autofocus. E It also has two functions which give you more control over focusing. FlexiZone AF FlexiZone AF makes autofocus much more powerful.
E Focus lock Press the FOCUS wheel to turn off autofocus. The focus remains locked at the point set by autofocus. (AF | appears in the display.) You can now adjust the focus manually. Press the FOCUS wheel again when you want to return to autofocus. H PUS S U FOC Manual focus Using the Full Range of Features Use the FOCUS wheel to set the focus. • Turn it downwards (towards ∞) to move the focus further away. • Turn it upwards to bring the focus nearer.
Adjusting Exposure Manually E EXP. The camera adjusts the exposure automatically, making sure that your pictures are neither too dark nor too light. There is a choice of eight recording programs to deal with different recording conditions (see p. 41). This section explains how to use three more exposure functions. These will give you added control over your recordings. FlexiZone AE The camera attempts to balance exposure for the whole scene.
E Exposure lock When you are recording in situations where the lighting may change suddenly, you can lock the exposure at the current level in order to control the brightness of the image. EXP. To lock the exposure, press the EXP. button. Press it again to return to the automatically set exposure level.
Shutter speed adjustment E You can increase or decrease the shutter speed before you record a scene. 1. Make sure the camera is set to record pause mode, in the Auto or FlexiZone program. 2. Turn the command dial to select the shutter speed. • The selected shutter speed flashes in the display. • The indication “1/q” means auto setting. 1/w (auto) 1/60 1/100 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 1/4000 1/8000 slower faster 3. Press the set button.
Setting the White Balance E The camera’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.
Setting the white balance manually will probably work better than auto white balance when shooting: E Subjects with one dominant color, such as sky, sea or forest Close-ups In rapidly changing lighting conditions In places lit by certain types of fluorescent or mercury vapor lights Using the Full Range of Features Notes: • Turn the digital zoom off (if neccessary) to set a more accurate white balance.
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position E REC PAUSE P OFF VCR POWER SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE SLOW 2 Use the wireless controller to go back to a pre-determined point on a tape following playback. 1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button during playback at a point you want to return to later. • The time code is replaced by a tape counter that is set to zero with the M indication. 2. When you have finished playback, fast forward or rewind the tape.
The Auto Editing Function Using the Auto Editing Function is simple. Just watch your original tape and press the set button at the beginning and the end of each scene you want to record. This creates an editing program. Start the program, and the camcorder automatically records the scenes you selected onto the tape in your VCR. Before you record, you can preview everything (p. 65), and even delete (p. 69) or re-order scenes (p. 70).
Preparing for Editing The Auto Editing Function enables you to smoothly rerecord scenes from an original tape in any order. You can then view the entire finished product and make all the fine adjustments you want before the final recording. It is easy to reorder, to make your videos perfect. E 1. Connect the camera to the VCR. • See the “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” instructions on page 22. 2. Turn the TV on. • Be sure to set it to the video channel, or set the TV/Video selector to Video. 3.
Using the Editing Function for the First Time When you use the editing function for the first time, or with a different VCR, you should set your camcorder to send the correct remote control signals to your VCR. The camera will not forget this setting unless you change it. Do not alter it again unless you change VCRs. SET UP W I RE L E S S C. R E CO RD E R . . . CUT–I N A D J . . CUT– O U T A D J . [ ME N U ] . ON . 1 –A . 0: 00 . 0: 00 E R TN Preparations & Setting Up 1.
RECORDER The camera’s Auto Editing Function can remotely control almost all brands and models of VCR. VCR remote control signals vary depending on model and brand. First, choose the right RECORDER setting for your VCR. The number indicates the VCR brand. The letter indicates the set of signals.
Choosing a Scene (SET Function) You can put a scene into the editing program by pressing the set button at the point where you want the scene to start and at the point where you want it to end. (The “cut-in” and the “cut-out” points.) Instead of using the controls on the camcorder body, you can use the wireless controller. The t button corresponds to turning the command dial clockwise and the r button to turning it counterclockwise. 1. Make sure you have opened the edit menu. 2.
Notes: • TOTAL at the lower right corner of the screen tells you the total running time of all the scenes you have selected. For best results, when editing from the start of the tape, let the tape run for about 20 seconds according to the counter. Set the first cut-in point after that. Also, avoid setting the last cut-out point in the last three minutes of the tape.
Preview and Recording E P OFF VCR SET POWER Preview function You can preview the editing program. The PREVIEW function plays the whole program, automatically pausing at the “cut-in” and “cut-out” of each scene to help editing. ED I T MODE P R E V I EW [ ME N U ] R TN 1. Choose PREVIEW from the edit menu and select the program number from which the preview starts by turning the command dial. 2. Press the set button.
Running the editing program (START function) E 1. Make sure the VCR is ready to record and on pause. 2. Choose START from the edit menu and select the program number from which you want to start the editing program by turning the command dial. ED I T MODE S T AR T [ ME N U ] R TN 3. The editing program starts when you press the set button. Editing • The camera automatically records the scenes you selected onto the tape in the VCR.
Cut-In and Cut-Out Adjustments Setting the Cut-In and Cut-Out Adjustments E The point where a scene starts is called the “cut-in” point, and the point where it ends is called the “cut-out” point. Some VCR models take a second or more to actually start recording after they receive the command signal. If this happens you could lose the beginning of the scene. CUT-IN ADJ. prevents this by sending the command a little early. Similarly, some models take some time to react to the command to stop recording.
How to calculate the best adjustment for the “cut-in” and “cut-out” points E The tape on which you recorded the digital timer in “Setting RECORDER” is used for calculating the adjustment value. 1. Rewind the tape in the VCR and play back the recorded digital timer. • Look at the time the CUT-OUT timer stops and CUT-IN timer starts. These times are what the CUT-OUT ADJ. and CUT-IN ADJ. settings should be. • For maximum accuracy, take an average of at least three readings.
Deleting Scenes and Clearing the Program E P OFF VCR SET POWER Clearing the whole display (CLEAR ALL function) This deletes the whole program. 1. Choose CLEAR ALL from the edit menu. 2. Press the set button. • All the program number indications will return to normal. All data is deleted. • Please do not do this by mistake, or you will have to start again from the beginning.
Reordering Scenes You can move the scenes around and reorder them. E 1. Choose RELOCATE from the edit menu and select the program number which you want to relocate by turning the command dial. ED I T MODE R E L O CA T E C U TIN C U TO UT 1: 20: 00 0 : 03 : 40 : 00 0 : 05 : 00 : 00 [ ME N U ] R TN T OT A L 0: 06: 00 • The selected program number flashes. 2. Press the set button. • The selected program number moves one line up. 3. Turn the command dial to select the new position. 4.
Simple Editing to a VCR If you cannot find the appropriate remote control setting for the camcorder to control your VCR, you still can edit a tape to the VCR as follows. E Preparations 1. Connect the camera to the VCR. • See “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” on p. 22. 2. Prepare the TV and VCR. • Turn on the TV and set it to the video channel, or set the TV/VIDEO selector to VIDEO. • Turn on the VCR, and set its input selector to LINE. Load a blank cassette, and put the VCR in record pause mode.
DV terminal/connections E DV REC REC PAUSE SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE SLOW 2 Editing Digital video equipment fitted with this terminal lets you edit, copy and transfer data digitally, with virtually no generation loss in image and sound quality. The DV terminal is for both line-in and line-out, since a single DV cable can handle data in both directions.
DK-1 DV Capture kit With the optional DK-1 kit, you can download high quality beautiful still pictures for making cards, calendars, a digital photo album, use on internet home pages, and so on. For full details of how to use the DK-1 DV Capture Kit, refer the DK-1’s and computer’s instruction manual. E Copyright signal Certain pre-recorded software tapes are copyright protected.
Preparing the Camera E Adjust the viewfinder • In record pause mode, turn the viewfinder focusing lever (focusing the display) to suit your eyesight. • The viewfinder rotates to give a choice of shooting positions. Prepare the lens cap • Hook the lens cap on to the grip belt while you are recording, and place it over the lens when you have finished. Fasten the grip belt • Release the Velcro fastening and hold the camera with your right hand while you adjust the belt with your left.
Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times • These times vary — the safest policy is always to have two or three times as many battery packs as you think you will need. • You will get more recording time if you turn the camera off between shots, instead of leaving it in record pause mode. Battery pack Time needed for full recharge Maximum recording time E BP-915 Using the viewfinder: Using the LCD screen: 2 hr. 40 mins 1 hr. 35 mins 1 hr.
Taking care of the battery pack E Always attach the terminal cover. • Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals, as this can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. Attach the terminal cover whenever the battery pack is not being used. Keep the terminals clean. • The camera, adapter or battery pack will not work properly if the terminals are dirty. Check them before use, and wipe them with a dry cloth or tissue if necessary.
DANGER! Treat the battery pack with care. • Keep it away from fire (or it might explode). • Do not expose the battery pack to temperatures greater than 140°F (60°C). Do not leave it near a heater, or inside a car in hot weather, for example. • Do not try to disassemble or modify it. • Do not drop or knock it. • Do not get it wet. E WARNING! • The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate.
Setting the Audio Mix E MIX AUDIO BALANCE MONITOR ST-1 ST-2 P OFF VCR POWER When you play back a tape that was recorded in 12 bit mode, you can set the audio output: stereo 1 (the original sound), stereo 2 (any new sound, dubbed to the tape after recording), or a mixture of the two. • Audio from the 16 bit mode only contains stereo 1 sound and so you cannot/do not need to select the audio mix. The same is true for the 12 bit stereo 1 mode, unless new sound has been added post-recording. 1.
Maintenance Cautions E Avoid high temperatures and high humidity. • Do not leave the camera inside a car in hot weather, for example. • Be careful of heat radiating from video lighting equipment. • Do not take the camera into a humid room. Avoid sudden changes in temperature. • If you take the camera from a cold place to a warm place, condensation may form on the lens and internal parts (see p. 82). Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources.
E Maintenance LCD screen brightness • Adjust the brightness of the display if necessary. • Pressing the r button makes the display lighter, and pressing the t button makes it darker. L C D BRIGHTNESS Viewfinder • Clean the viewfinder screen by inserting a cotton swab through the viewfinder protect cover. LCD • Clean the LCD screen using a commercially available glass cleaner. • Where there is a big change in temperature, moisture may form on the surface of the screen. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth.
Using the camera abroad Power sources • You can use the compact power adapter to operate your camera and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supply is between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use. E TV playback • Although you can always play back your recordings on the LCD screen, your camera can only be connected to TVs which use the NTSC system.
E Condensation Condensation may form on the camera when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place. Using the camera while condensation is present can damage both the tape and the camera.
Troubleshooting Refer to this checklist first if you have any problems with your camcorder. Possible explanations are given for each problem on the list — turn to the page numbers in parentheses for more information. E Make sure that the camera is properly connected if you are using it with a TV or VCR. Consult your dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Recording/Playback Cause and/or what to do about it ? Nothing happens when I press the buttons. • The camera is not switched on (p. 12, 19).
? The camera won’t focus. E • The camera is on manual focus (p. 51). • The viewfinder lens needs adjusting (p. 74). • The lens is dirty (p. 80). Note: • Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will often get better results using manual focus (see p. 51). Focus on something which is about the same distance away, lock the focus, and then point the camera at your original, hard-to-focus subject.
? There’s a bright stripe on the screen. • When recording in dark places a bright light in the scene may cause a vertical light bar (“smear”) to appear. This is a normal feature of camcorders. ? The playback picture is rough (with mosaic-like noise). • The video heads need cleaning (p. 80). ? There’s no picture on the TV screen, even though the tape is moving. • The video heads need cleaning (p. 80). • The TV/VIDEO selector on the TV isn’t set to VIDEO (p. 22).
(Availability differs from area to area) The ULTURA System Diagram E WS-20 Wrist Strap WD-46 Wideconverter WL-D72 Wireless Controller MiniDV Video Cassette TL-46 Teleconverter SS-600 Shoulder Strap DC-900 DC Coupler CB-900 Car Battery Adapter BP-915 Battery Pack FS-46U Filter Set CA-500 Compact Power Adapter SR-37.
Optional Accessories Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center. E Battery pack Extra battery for use with the ULTURA. Battery pack BP-915 (supplied) BP-914 (optional) BP-927 (optional) BP-930 (optional) BP-941 (optional) Maximum recording time using viewfinder using LCD screen 1 hr. 35 min. 1 hr. 20 min. 1 hr. 25 min. 1 hr. 15 min. 2 hr. 50 min.
E SR-37.5/46 Step-up ring This makes it possible to use the 46 mm filters and converters (shown below) with ULTURA. When you attach the filter or conversion lens, you cannot use the supplied lens cap. TL-46 Tele-converter This tele-converter lens increases the focal length of the camera lens by a factor of 1.4. The zoom and autofocus operate as usual, so you can take full advantage of the extra range. • The image stabilizer is not as effective as usual when the tele-converter is attached.
VL-10Li Battery Video Light This compact yet powerful video light can be used for both indoor and outdoor shooting. • Lithium ion battery packs can be used to power the light. Approximate usage times are as follows: BP-914 50 min BP-927 100 min BP-915 60 min BP-930 120 min BP-941 160 min E WS-20 Wrist Strap Provides an extra measure of protection for active shooting.
E SC-A50 Soft Carrying Case This lightweight bag keeps the camera within easy reach without weighing you down or getting in the way. Genuine leather. DK-1 DV Capture Kit It contains Adaptec IEEE 1394 interface board AHA8940, Adaptec IEEE 1394 Software, Canon DVCommander, Canon DV TWAIN Driver and MGI PhotoSuite. You can capture the still pictures from the ULTURA on your computer. For use with Windows 95/98. • Adaptec, AHA are trademark of Adaptec, Inc./MGI PhotoSuite is a trademark of MGI Software Corp.
Finding Your Way Around ULTURA E Accessory shoe Tally lamp (P. 30) Remote sensor (P. 29) Zoom control (P. 15) Command dial (P. 28) Set button (P. 28) Start/stop button (P. 12) MIC terminal (P. 48) Stereo microphone DIGITAL EFFECTS button (P. 46) FOCUS wheel (P. 52) Grip belt (P. 74) Tripod socket (P. 23) Battery release button (P. 9) Battery cover (P. 9) Additional Information Backup battery holder (P.
Speaker E Viewfinder (P. 74) self-timer button (P. 50) DV REC button (P. 72) LCD screen (P. 16) Standby lever (P. 12) Start/stop button (P. 12) Infra-red signals transmitter (P. 60) FlexiZone controller (P. 53) LCD BRIGHTNESS buttons (P. 80) Volume control buttons (P. 18) REC SEARCH +/– (P. 40) / (Rewind) button (P. 20) / (Fast foward) button (P. 20) / (Record review) button (P. 40) / / (Play) button (P. 19) (Pause) button (P. 20) (Image stabilizer) button (P. 25) DV IN/OUT terminal (P.
E Transmitter MENU button (P. 28) Zoom buttons (P. 15) START/STOP button (P. 12) PHOTO button (P. 37) START /STOP PHOTO SELF TIMER button (P. 50) SELF TIMER ZOOM W T Controller buttons (P. 28) MENU TV SCREEN SET TV SCREEN button (P. 94) SET button (P. 28) DATA CODE DATA CODE button (P. 35) AUDIO MONITOR button (P. 78) REC PAUSE button (P. 72) ZERO SET MEMORY button (P.
Screen Displays E To display the date and time on a connected TV, press the wireless controller’s DATA CODE button. TV SCREEN Press the wireless controller’s TV SCREEN button to see the other displays on the TV screen. (The displays appear white on-screen.) They will not be added to any recordings you make with the camera. DATA CODE indicates a flashing display. Turning off the LCD screen displays You can turn off the displays to give you a clear screen for playback.
Normal playback (p. 19) Zoom in W T E Zoom out Fast forward (p. 19) W FF Rewind (p. 19) R EW The image stabilizer is turned on (p. 25). Camera menu (p. 26) Fast forward playback (p. 20) T C AM . M ENU [M ENU ] C L . D . ZOOM . . . . 6.4× . . 1 6 :9 . . . . . . O FF W H ITE BA L . . .AU TO W IRE L ES S C . .O N TA LLY LAM P . .O N R E C M O D E . . .S.P AUD IO MO DE . .12 bit W IND SCR EEN .AU TO Rewind playback (p. 20) Frame advance playback (p. 21) VCR menu (p.
Volume level (p. 18) White balance is (p. 56). E – VO L U M E + Screen brightness (p. 80) – BR I G H T + DV input (p. 72) DV I N Photo mode (p. 37) P H O TO AF/AE locked F mark lights up green U T The 16:9 effects: the display flashes when the effect is being selected, and appears steadily when it is activated (p. 47). Digital effects functions. The display flashes when the function is being selected and appears steadily when it is activated (p. 45).
Time Code 0: 12:34:15 This records counter information, including hour, minute, second, and frame number on a special data code area on the tape itself. It is reset automatically when a new tape is loaded. In camera mode, the frame number doesn’t appear. Recording reminder Caution phrases The camera displays various caution phrases — they appear for 4 seconds before disappearing. Appears each time you turn the power on, until you set the date and time (p. 31).
Specifications Additional Information E 98 ULTURA Power Supply (rated): 7.2 V DC Power Consumption (while recording with the AF turned on): 5.4 W (Using view-finder), 6.
Index Å Ï Abroad, Using the Camera, 81 Accessories, 5, 87 Adapter, AC, 8 AE Programs, 41 Art, 45 Audio Output, 78 Audio Recording and Playback, 48 Audio/Video Terminals, 22 Auto, 48 Auto Editing, 59 Autofocus, 51 Fade Trigger, 45 Fast Forward, 19 Feedback, 22 Finding Your Way Around the ULTURA, 94 FlexiZone, 43 FlexiZone Control, 51 Focusing, 51 Ó Head Cleaning, 80 Headphones, 48 Horizontal Wipe, 45 ı Backup Battery, 76 Basic Recording, 12 Battery Pack, 9 Black and White, 45 E È Image Stabilizer, 25 I
∏ E Ê Pause, Record, 12 Photo Mode, 37 Photo Search, 39 Playback, 19 Playback Connection, 22 Playback Pause, 20 Portrait, 43 Power Adapter, 8 Powering Your Camcorder, 8 Pre-Marked Position, 58 Preparing the Camera, 74 Problems, 83 Â Recharging the Battery Pack, 75 Record Pause Mode, 12 Record Review, 40 Record Search, 40 Recorder, 61 Recording, 12 Recording Programs, 41 Remote Control, 29 Remote Sensor, 29 Rewind, 19 Tally Lamp, 30 Tape Protection, 11 Telephoto, 15 Temperature, 75, 79 Time Code, 97 Time
U.S.A. CANON® ULTURA DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER LIMITED WARRANTY E The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“CUSA”) with respect to each Canon ULTURA Digital Video Camcorder (“DV Camcorder”) purchased and used in the United States.
CANADA E CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) with respect to Canon digital video equipment purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for this Canon digital video equipment to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required.
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