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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 ELURA50 A 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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Reference Guide The following manuals are supplied with the camcorder: E 3Digital Video Camcorder ELURA50 Instruction Manual This manual explains the camcorder operations from basic video recording to the use of the full range of features. 3DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual This manual explains how to download images from the memory card to a computer using the supplied USB cable. You can add sample images for Card Mix from the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK.
Contents Introduction E Important Usage Instructions ....................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................3 Reference Guide ........................................5 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............8 Introducing the ELURA50 ........................9 Introduction When Making Manual Adjustments Finding Your Way Around the ELURA50......................................10 Adjusting AE Shift ..................................73 Setting the Shutter Speed ........
Copying Still Images from Memory Card to Tape ......................138 Formatting a Memory Card....................139 Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable ......................................140 Other Information and Precautions ........141 E Additional Information Preparing the Camcorder........................144 Notes on Using the Batteries..................145 Maintenance ..........................................148 Troubleshooting......................................
Thank you for Choosing a Canon 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 ELURA50 10× Optical and 400× Digital Zoom This zoom range will more than take care of all your picture-taking needs, from wide-angle shots to close-ups at full telephoto (7.5× optical zoom and 30× digital zoom when using a memory card). Memory Card E You can record images on a SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard. Images recorded in Stitch Assist mode can be merged into one panoramic scene with the supplied software.
Finding Your Way Around the ELURA50 E LCD screen (p. 26) LCD panel OPEN button (p. 26) Card access indicator (p. 101) Mastering the Basics Memory card compartment cover (p. 101) BATT. (battery) RELEASE button (p. 16) Speaker (p. 32) Battery attachment unit (p. 16) D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button (p. 65) (stop) button (p. 29)/ INDEX SCREEN button (p. 118) (play/pause) button (p. 29)/ CARD MIX button (p. 136) REC SEARCH + button (p. 38)/ (fast forward) button (p. 29)/ CARD + button (p. 117) D.
E Viewfinder focusing lever (p. 144) P Program AE PHOTO button (p. 54, 106) Easy Recording Zoom controller (p. 24) Program selector (p. 57) Viewfinder (p. 144) Selector dial (p. 32, 40) POWER switch (p. 19) TAPE/CARD switch (p. 19) CAMERA POWER indicator (p. 19) Start/Stop button (p. 20) Mastering the Basics } • OFF • PLAY(VCR) • SET button (p. 40) EXP button (p. 73)/ SLIDE SHOW button (p. 118) MENU button (p. 40) FOCUS button (p. 76)/ DATA CODE button (p. 80) Grip belt (p.
E S-video IN/OUT terminal (p. 34, 88) Stereo microphone (p. 95) Terminal cover Terminal cover Assist lamp (White LED) (p. 60) u (LANC) terminal (p. 85) USB terminal (p. 140) Remote sensor (p. 48) DC IN terminal (p. 13) Tally lamp (p. 50) MIC terminal (p. 69, 95) Mastering the Basics Bottom view DV IN/OUT terminal (p. 86, 90, 100, 109) AV (audio/video) IN/OUT terminal (p. 33, 88, 90)/ (phones) terminal (p. 33) Tripod socket (p. 36) PHOTO button (p. 54, 106) Transmitter START/STOP button (p.
Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to: E Provide power from a household power socket 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 camcorder. • If the adapter is used next to a TV, it may cause bars to appear on the TV — move the adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable.
E CA-PS700 Compact Power Adapter Mastering the Basics Specifications Power supply Rated output Operating temperature range Dimensions Weight 14 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60Hz, 0.32A 7.4V DC, 2.0A 32°F- 104°F (0°C - 40°C) 4.4 × 1.1 × 1.8 in. (112 × 29 × 45mm) 6.6 oz. (186g) (without power cable) Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice.
Charging the battery pack E 7 1,6 2,5 3,4 CHARGE indicator 1. Attach the battery pack to the charger. Mastering the Basics Your battery pack has been partially charged before it left the factory. It should have enough power for you to check that your camcorder is working properly. Charge the battery pack fully using the Battery Charger CB-2LT if you want it to power the camcorder for more than a few minutes. Always turn the camcorder off before attaching/removing the battery pack.
E Attaching the battery pack 2, 3 11 Mastering the Basics 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF. 2. Align the front end of the battery pack with the line on the camcorder, press lightly and slide the battery until it clicks into place. 3. Remove the battery pack after use. • Press the BATT. RELEASE button and remove the battery. CB-2LT Battery Charger Specifications Power supply Rated output Operating temperature range Dimensions Weight 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60Hz, 0.17A (100V) – 0.10A (240V) 8.4V DC, 0.
Loading a Cassette E PUSH Only use videocassettes marked with the D logo. Loading and unloading 1. Make sure that you have attached a power source. 2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT 5 switch to release the cassette compartment cover. 3. Load or unload the cassette. Mastering the Basics • Pull the cover fully open (while holding the button) and wait a couple of seconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically. • The confirmation beep sounds when the cassette cover fully opens.
E Protecting tapes from accidental erasure REC SAVE REC SAVE Mastering the Basics To protect your recordings from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette to the left. (This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF.) If you load a protected cassette in TAPE CAMERA mode, the message “THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION” appears for approx. 4 seconds and v starts flashing. If you wish to record on that cassette, slide the tab back to the right.
Recording Movies onto a Tape 4 1 2 E 5, 6 Before you start recording 26). Note: • When you’re using the viewfinder, fully close the LCD or rotate the LCD so that it faces the same direction as the lens ( 26). You may also want to install the backup battery ( and time display ( 51). Mastering the Basics Have you completed the following steps? • Attaching a power source ( 13). • Removing the lens cap ( 144). • Fastening the grip belt ( 144).
E 3. Load a cassette ( 17). 4. Slide the program selector to [. • This selects the camcorder’s Easy Recording program. It allows you to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments ( 58). 5. Press and release the start/stop button once to begin recording. • For still image recording to a tape, see p. 54. 6. Press and release the start/stop button again to pause recording. • The camcorder returns to record pause mode and PAUSE reappears in the display.
Changing the Recording Mode You can choose between SP (standard play) and LP (long play). LP extends the tape usage by 1.5 times. E It is not possible to dub audio or insert images to a tape that has been recorded in LP mode. ( VCR SET UP 39) TAPE + CAMERA , TAPE REC MODE••••SP + PLAY (VCR) , CARD + PLAY (VCR) To change to LP mode, open the menu, select VCR SET UP, REC MODE and set it to LP.
16:9 (Wide screen TV recording) E Produces images in the 16:9 format for playback on wide screen TVs. TAPE + CAMERA CAM.SET UP ( 16:9••••••••OFF 39) Mastering the Basics To switch 16:9 to ON, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. Then select 16:9, set it to ON and close the menu. 22 Notes: The 16:9 mode is an electronically processed effect. “16:9” is shown in the display when you switch the 16:9 mode on. You cannot use the 16:9 mode with the Easy Recording program.
Confirmation/Warning beeps The camcorder’s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in the illustrations. Beeps sound upon certain camcorder operations such as when you turn the camcorder on, during the self-timer countdown, right before the camcorder’s automatic shut-off, and also upon any unusual condition of the camcorder. Beeps are not recorded on the tape.
Zooming Zoom in E Zoom out Mastering the Basics 10× optical zoom (card 7.5×) The camcorder’s zoom lens allows you to choose the best picture angle for each scene: • Move the zoom control towards W to zoom out to wide-angle. • Move it towards T to zoom in to telephoto. You can also control the speed of zooming: • Move the control slightly to zoom slowly. • Move it farther to zoom more quickly. (The farther you move the zoom control, the faster the zoom speed.
Notes: • When zooming, as a rule, keep at least 3.3 ft. (1 m) between you and your subject. However when the zoom is at the wide-angle position, you can focus on a subject as close as 0.39 in. (1 cm). • Image resolution is slightly lower when the magnification is greater than 10×. • You cannot use digital zoom in the Night and Super Night recording program. • You cannot use digital zoom when the multi-image screen is set. The display becomes “– – –”. • The zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds.
Using the LCD Screen E Opening and closing the LCD screen Mastering the Basics Slide the LCD panel OPEN button and open the panel by pulling it away from the camcorder. This automatically switches the LCD screen on and the viewfinder off. Close the LCD panel until it clicks securely closed. When you close the LCD panel, the LCD screen automatically switches off and the viewfinder switches back on.
• Make sure you open the LCD panel at 90°, before attempting to rotate it. • Always rotate the LCD panel vertically into place, before closing it or pushing it flat against the side of the camcorder. • Always fully close the LCD panel until it clicks securely. • Be careful not to leave the LCD, viewfinder or lens exposed to direct sunlight outdoors or in a window. Doing so could cause damage. • Bright light falling on the LCD screen may cause glare that makes it difficult for you to view the image.
Allowing the subject to monitor recording E When you turn the LCD panel so that it faces the same direction as the lens, you can watch yourself during recording or let your subject monitor recording. The viewfinder is also activated when the panel is in this position. (Adjusting the viewfinder, 144) • You can choose the display style, reversed (mirror on) or not (mirror off). The recording itself is unaffected regardless of which one you choose.
Playing Back a Tape E 2 4 1 You can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camcorder also plays back the sound track via the built-in speaker ( 32). • When you play back a tape, you can also close the LCD panel with its screen side facing up. • When you’re using the viewfinder to view playback, close the LCD panel.
E Other playback modes Playback pause Press the a (pause) button. To resume normal playback, press it again, or press the e (play) button. The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode after about 5 minutes’ playback pause. Fast forward playback To play back the recording at about 9.5 times normal speed, press and hold the 1 (fast forward) button during normal playback or press and hold the 1 (fast forward) button during normal fast forward.
Reverse Playback To play back in reverse at normal speed, press the –/4a button during normal forward playback. Press the PLAY e button to return to normal forward playback. E Forward ×2 Playback Press the ×2 button during normal playback. Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback. Reverse ×2 Playback Press the –/4a button and then the ×2 button during normal playback. Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback.
E Built-in speaker The camcorder has a built-in speaker so you can review the sound track alongside the picture when you’re using the LCD screen to play back. The built-in speaker is monaural. Mastering the Basics TAPE + PLAY (VCR) , CARD + PLAY (VCR) Adjust the speaker volume by turning the selector dial. • Turn the selector dial up to increase the volume, and down to lower the volume. • A bar appears in the display to indicate the current volume. It disappears in 4 seconds.
Connections for Playback on a TV Screen You can connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR in order to play back your recordings. You will need to attach a power source to the camcorder ( 13). Power off all devices before starting the connections. E See your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details.
E If your TV (or VCR) has an S (S1) -video input terminal For higher picture quality, we recommend playing back recordings on a TV with an S (S1) terminal. If you connect the camcorder to a TV with an S1 terminal, recordings made in the 16:9 mode for wide screen TVs will automatically be played back in wide screen mode on the TV screen.
If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals E INPUT STV-250N Stereo Video Cable VIDEO AUDIO L R Notes: • If you are going to use the TV as a monitor while you are shooting, remember to keep the TV volume turned down as long as the camcorder’s audio terminals are connected. If the sound from the TV speakers is picked up by the microphone, an unpleasant high-pitched squeal, called feedback, may be produced.
Tips for Making Better Videos E Holding the camcorder For maximum stability, grip the camcorder in your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body. If necessary support the camcorder with your left hand. With practice, you will be able to operate the controls by touch, without taking your eye off the action.
Picture angle E 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 camcorder movement or change in picture angle should have a definite purpose. Avoid unnecessary or half-hearted movements.
Searching and Reviewing While Recording E Record search When the camcorder 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 resume 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. TAPE + CAMERA 1.
Using the Menus Many of the camcorder’s advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the display. There are 4 main menus: CAM. MENU Camera menu VCR MENU VCR menu C. CAM. MENU Card camera menu C. PLAY MENU Card play menu 2 CAM. MENU CAM.MENU CARD MIX CAM.SET UP VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 2 TAPE 2 C. STITCH AST CAM.SET UP CARD SET UP VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 2 C. TAPE CARD OPER. VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN PLAY (VCR) CARD + CAMERA + PLAY (VCR) SEL.
E Selecting from the Menus 3-10 MENU TV SCREEN SET 2, 11 1. Turn the POWER switch and the TAPE/CARD switch to the desired settings. 2. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 3. Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to the desired submenu. 4. Press the SET button to select. • The submenu appears. Using the Full Range of Features 5. Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to the desired function. 6. Press the SET button to select. • The function and its settings only appear. 7.
• Pressing the start/stop button or the PHOTO button will close the menu and start recording. • You can display the menus on a connected TV screen by turning TV SCREEN ( 159) on through the menu or using the wireless controller’s TV SCREEN button. See p. 33 for TV hookup instructions. E List of Menus Turn to the appropriate page for a detailed explanation of each function. CAM.
CAM. MENU, cont. E 3 VCR set up submenu !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 Recording mode.................... Wind screen .......................... Audio mode .......................... AV or headphones................. Return 21 70 69 33 VCR SET UP !0 !2 !4 SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE REC MODE•••• SP WIND SCREEN•OFF AUDIO MODE••12bit AV/PHONES•••AV RETURN !1 !3 4 Display set up submenu !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 @0 @1 Brightness ............................. 27 LCD Mirror mode................. 28 TV screen............................
E 1 VCR set up submenu q w e r t y u i Recording mode.................... Output channel...................... Audio dubbing ...................... Wind screen .......................... Audio mode .......................... AV or headphones................. Analog-digital converter....... Return 21 99 96 70 69 33 91 VCR SET UP q e t u SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE REC MODE•••• SP OUTPUT CH•••L/R AUDIO DUB.
VCR MENU, cont. E 5 System submenu @2 @3 @4 @5 Wireless controller................ Tally lamp ............................. Beep ...................................... Time zone/daylight saving time ....................................... @6 Date/time set ......................... @7 Return 49 50 23 SYSTEM @2 @4 @6 51 53 SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE WL.REMOTE••• 1 TALLY LAMP••ON BEEP••••••••ON T.ZONE/DST••––– D/TIME SET••–––.––,–––– ––:–– –– RETURN @3 @5 @7 C. CAM.
E 4 VCR set up submenu !2 AV or headphones................. 33 VCR SET UP !2 SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE AV/PHONES•••AV RETURN 5 Display set up submenu !3 !4 !5 !6 !7 !8 !9 Brightness ............................. 27 LCD Mirror mode................. 28 TV screen............................ 159 Date/time display.................. 53 Card access display............. 103 Demo mode........................... 23 Return DISP.SET UP !3 !5 !7 !9 SEL.
C. PLAY MENU, cont. E 1-1 Card operations submenu (when playing back a single image) q w e r t Copy from card to tape....... Erase all print marks........... Image erase ......................... Format................................. Return 138 124 125 139 CARD OPER. q e t ] COPY[ PRINT MARKS IMAGE ERASE FORMAT RETURN SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE ALL ERASE w r 1-2 Card operations submenu (when displaying an index screen) y To image protect ................ u To print mark ......................
E 4 System submenu !7 !8 !9 @0 Wireless controller................ Tally lamp ............................. Beep ...................................... Time zone/daylight saving time ....................................... @1 Date/time set ......................... @2 Return 49 50 23 SYSTEM !7 !9 @1 51 53 5 Direct Printing Mode (Appears when connecting a printer with direct print function.) ............................................ 127 SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE WL.
Using the Wireless Controller E The supplied wireless controller can operate the camcorder from a distance of up to 16 feet (5 m). Point it at the camcorder’s remote sensor while you press the buttons. The tally lamp lights up to let you know that the camcorder is in range and responding to your commands.
When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders (Remote Sensor Mode) To prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby, there are 2 remote sensor modes and an off setting. The wireless controller and the camcorder have to be set to the same mode in order to be compatible. E ZOOM W T REMOTE SET The wireless controller and the camcorder have been preset to mode 1. If you change the mode on the camcorder, be sure to change the mode on the wireless controller to the same mode.
If your wireless controller isn’t working: E Make sure the camcorder and the wireless controller are both set to the same mode. Check the mode the camcorder is set to by pushing any button other than the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller. The camcorder’s mode appears in purple for about 4 seconds. Set the wireless controller’s mode accordingly by pressing the aforementioned button combinations. If the wireless controller still doesn’t work, change the batteries.
Setting the Date and Time E The date and/or time display forms part of the data code. You can choose to display or hide it during playback ( 80). Set the date and time display when you first start using your camcorder. Install the backup battery before you begin ( 147). • Before you start setting the date and time, select your home time zone from the menu. Setting the time zone/daylight saving time TAPE 39) CAMERA , SYSTEM TAPE + PLAY (VCR) , CARD + CAMERA , CARD + PLAY (VCR) T.ZONE/DST••N.
E 16 1 19 18 24 20 4 2 3 17 6 7 10 9 15 8 5 21 23 12 14 22 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Using the Full Range of Features No. Time zone 52 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 E After you set the date and time, the date/time and home time zone will be displayed for about 4 seconds each time you turn the power on. TAPE ( + CAMERA , TAPE + PLAY (VCR) SYSTEM 39) , CARD + CAMERA , CARD + PLAY (VCR) D/TIME SET••JAN. 1,2003 12:00 AM 1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM. 2. Select D/TIME SET and press the SET button. • The year display starts to flash. 3. Turn the selector dial up and down to change the year.
Recording Still Images onto a Tape To take still images on a memory card, see p. 106. E PHOTO You can record still images like photographs. The camcorder records the picture and sound to tape for several seconds. The exposure is automatically adjusted. Copy still images automatically to a memory card ( 137) for transfer to a PC for image enhancement and printout. Also, starting your shooting with a still image makes it easy to find the beginning again later with the Photo Search function ( 83).
• If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus ( 153), the camcorder may not be able to focus, and F may continue to flash white in the display. Continue to hold the PHOTO button halfway down, then adjust the focus manually with the selector dial. • If you are using manual focus ( 76), the F mark starts as a continuous green mark. Focus with the selector dial. E 2. Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still image.
Turning the Image Stabilizer Off E With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recording. However, the ELURA50’s image stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings even at high magnification. • The image stabilizer cannot be used in CARD CAMERA mode. TAPE Using the Full Range of Features ( 56 39) + CAMERA CAM.SET UP IMAGE S. ••ON To turn the image stabilizer off, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. Then select IMAGE S.
Using the Various Recording Programs E The camcorder is equipped with the Easy Recording program and several program AE modes. The availability of functions differs depending on the selected mode. • For simple point-and-shoot operation, select the Easy Recording program. Slide the program selector to the [ position. • For normal shooting conditions, slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode. Open the program menu and select AUTO ( 58).
E Setting the program AE mode TAPE 1. 2. 3. 4. + CAMERA , CARD + CAMERA Slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode. Press the SET button to display the program menu. Turn the selector dial to move the arrow up or down the display. Press the SET button to select the desired program. Using the Full Range of Features • The program will appear in the display.
Sports Use this mode to record sports scenes (such as tennis or golf), moving objects (such as roller coasters) or when recording from a moving car. • This mode is set at a high shutter speed and should therefore be used in sufficient light. • This mode is mainly intended for frame-by-frame or slow playback. The picture may not appear smooth when played back in normal speed. SPORTS E Portrait Use this mode to give accent to your subject by blurring the background or foreground.
Night (TAPE CAMERA mode) E In TAPE CAMERA mode, use this mode to record in dark places. The shutter speed is adjusted automatically. It is useful when recording in places with changing light conditions (such as in amusement parks). • Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage. • Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes. • White points may appear on the screen. • Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.
Using Digital Effects Use the camcorder’s digital effects for more interesting productions. Faders: Start or end scenes on a tape with a fade to or from black ( 62). Fade Trigger, Wipe, Corner, Jump, Flip, Puzzle, Zigzag, Beam, Tide Effects: Add flavor to your recordings ( 64). Art, Black and White, Sepia, Mosaic, Ball, Cube, Wave, Color Mask, Mirror Multi-image Screen: Divides the display to show 4, 9 or 16 still images. Has 4 transition speed options: fast, moderate, slow and manual ( 67).
E Faders Fade Trigger (FADE-T) The image gradually fades in. The image gradually fades out. Wipe (WIPE) The image begins as a thin vertical line in the center of the screen and expands sideways until it fills the whole screen. The image is wiped off from both sides of the screen. Corner Wipe (CORNER) Using the Full Range of Features The image appears from the corners until it fills the whole screen. Jump (JUMP) The image is wiped off from the corners.
Faders E Puzzle (PUZZLE) The image appears in 16 pieces. The pieces move around until the puzzle is solved. The image divides into 16 pieces. The pieces move around and disappear. Zigzag (ZIGZAG) The image appears in zigzag from the top of the screen. White stripes appear in zigzag from the bottom of the screen until they cover the whole image. Beam (BEAM) A yellow beam appears in the middle of the screen and expands until it covers the whole image.
E Effects Art (ART) The image becomes like a paint (solarization). Black and White (BLK & WHT) The image becomes black and white. Sepia (SEPIA) The image becomes monochrome with a brownish tint. Mosaic (MOSAIC) The image is blurred through enlarging the size of some pixels. Ball (BALL) Using the Full Range of Features The image becomes like a ball. Cube (CUBE) The image becomes a cube and rotates. Wave (WAVE) Both ends of the image sway in waves. Color Masking (COLOR M.
E MENU SET D.EFFECTS ON/OFF Operating faders Sound and image fade together. When operating faders in TAPE CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q. TAPE + CAMERA , TAPE + PLAY (VCR) Select fader 1. Press the D.EFFECTS SELECT button to open the digital effects menu. • The settings appear. Select the setting by turning the selector dial. 3. Select the desired setting. • You return to the digital effects menu. 4. Press the D.EFFECTS SELECT button to close the menu.
E Operating effects Sound records/plays back normally. When operating effects in TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q. TAPE + CAMERA , TAPE + PLAY (VCR) Select effect 1. Press the D.EFFECTS SELECT button to open the digital effects menu. • D.EFFECT |, FADER, EFFECT and MULTI-S appear. 2. Select EFFECT. • The settings appear. Select the setting by turning the selector dial. 3. Select the desired setting. • You return to the digital effects menu. 4.
Using the Multi-Image Screen Divides your display image into 4, 9 or 16 smaller images with the Image Capture feature. With this feature, the camcorder captures the current scene being shot or replayed. Choose the transition speed — manual, fast (every 4 frames), moderate (every 6 frames*) or slow (every 8 frames*) — at which to capture a moving subject, such as a person playing tennis or golf. Sound is recorded normally.
7. Select the desired setting. E • You return to the digital effects menu. 8. Press the D.EFFECTS SELECT button to close the menu. • The digital effects menu disappears. • MULTI-S flashes in the display. Multi-image screen on/off 9. Press the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button. • MULTI-S stops flashing. • Manual: As you press the D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button, scenes will be captured one after another in the indicated number of times. If you push and hold the D.
Audio Recording Selecting the audio mode The camcorder can record sound on a tape in two audio modes — 16-bit and 12bit. The 16-bit mode produces the higher sound quality (slightly superior to CD) while the 12-bit mode records on two channels (stereo 1), leaving 2 channels free (stereo 2) for you to add new sound at a later time. TAPE + CAMERA , TAPE VCR SET UP ( + E PLAY (VCR) AUDIO MODE••12bit 39) To switch to the 16-bit mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP.
E Wind screen The camcorder has an automatic wind screen to prevent wind noise from interfering with the sound track. Make sure it’s off when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible. Use the wind screen when recording in windy places such as the beach or near buildings. TAPE ( 39) + CAMERA , TAPE VCR SET UP + PLAY (VCR) WIND SCREEN••OFF To turn it on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select WIND SCREEN, set it to ON and close the menu.
Setting the Self-Timer For stills 2 E For movies 2, 3 START /STOP PHOTO SELF TIMER MENU 1 This is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recording movies or still images to tape or memory card. TAPE ( + CAMERA 39) , CARD + CAMERA CAM. SET UP SELF-TIMER••OFF • SELF-T appears in the display. • To have the subject monitor recording, rotate the LCD panel 180° ( 28). For movies Using the Full Range of Features 1.
E For still images 2. Press the PHOTO button on the camcorder body or the wireless controller. • The camcorder automatically adjusts the focus 2 seconds before the countdown is complete. The F mark flashes white then turns green after the focus and exposure are set. If you are using the wireless controller, the F mark starts flashing immediately after you press the PHOTO button. • The camcorder takes the still image for approximately 6 seconds.
Adjusting AE Shift By controlling the level of the automatic exposure (AE) function, you can lighten or darken the image slightly. This allows you to compensate for backlit, overexposed scenes. E 1,3 2 TAPE + CAMERA , CARD + CAMERA Make sure the program selector is set to Q. • eAE ±0 appears light blue. 3. Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level. • Levels are from –2 to +2, in 0.25 intervals (excluding –1.75 and +1.75). • The higher the setting, the brighter the image.
Setting the Shutter Speed Set the shutter speed manually to take stable shots of quickly moving subjects. E TAPE + CAMERA , CARD Using the Full Range of Features CAM.SET UP + CAMERA SHUTTER•••••AUTO ( 39) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode. Press the SET button and choose AUTO from the program menu. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. Select SHUTTER. Press the SET button to select the desired shutter speed.
Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds • When shooting with a shutter speed of 1/1000 or higher, do not shoot the sun directly.
Adjusting Focus Manually E The camcorder focuses automatically. All you have to do is point and the subject in the center of the screen will usually be in sharp focus. It may happen that a subject is not suitable for autofocus. Use the manual focusing function to adjust the focus. 1. Press the FOCUS button to turn the autofocus off. • The focus remains locked at the point set by autofocus. 2. Use the selector dial to set the focus. • Turn the selector dial downward to move the focus farther away.
Setting the White Balance 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.
E Setting the white balance manually will probably work better than auto white balance when shooting: Subjects with one dominant color, such as sky, sea or forest Close-ups In rapidly changing lighting conditions Using the Full Range of Features In places lit by certain types of fluorescent or mercury vapor lights 78 Notes: • Turn the digital zoom off (if necessary) to set a more accurate white balance. • If you have set the white balance and lighting conditions change, reset the white balance.
Enlarging the Image During Playback You can enlarge the image by 2 times during TAPE and CARD PLAY (VCR) mode. You can also move the image up, down, to the right or left. • Movies played back from a memory card cannot be enlarged. TAPE + PLAY (VCR) , CARD + E PLAY (VCR) During Playback 1. Move the zoom lever toward T. • The image is magnified by 2 times. 2. Move the image to the right and left. • Turn the selector dial up to move the image to the right, and down to move the image to the left.
Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data (Data Code) E A data code, containing the date and time the recording was made and other camcorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) is automatically recorded on a special data section of the tape. • Only the date and time appear in the data code when using a memory card. DATA CODE During TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden while the camcorder is in play, slow or still mode.
Setting the data code You can also choose to display camcorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) in the data code. TAPE + PLAY (VCR) DISP.SET UP ( E 39) DATA CODE•••DATE/TIME To change, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select DATA CODE, set it to DATE/TIME, CAMERA DATA or CAM. & D/T and close the menu. Possible data code combinations for tapes: DATA CODE (tape only) Date/Time Camera data D/TIME SEL. Date Date & Time JAN. 1,2003 F1.8 1/250 F1.8 1/250 JAN.
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 ( 39) + PLAY (VCR) DISP.SET UP 6SEC. DATE•••OFF To turn the 6-second auto date on, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select 6SEC. DATE, set it to ON and close the menu.
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search) E ZERO SET SEARCH MEMORY SELECT AUDIO DUB. REW PLAY FF AV INSERT –/ STOP +/ REMOTE SET PAUSE SLOW ×2 This allows you to move quickly through still images 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.
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position E ZERO SET SEARCH MEMORY SELECT AUDIO DUB. REW PLAY FF AV INSERT –/ STOP +/ REMOTE SET PAUSE SLOW ×2 Use the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback. TAPE + CAMERA , TAPE + PLAY (VCR) 1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button on the wireless controller during playback at a point you want to return to later.
Editing to a VCR By connecting the camcorder to a VCR, you can edit your recordings in order to remove unwanted scenes — or combine different shots to create your own video productions. E Preparations 1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR. • See “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” on p. 33. 2. Prepare the TV and VCR. • Turn on the TV and 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.
Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital Video Equipment Digital video equipment fitted with the DV 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.
Dubbing E 1. Find a point on your recorded tape slightly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller. • The camcorder enters record pause mode. 3. Start playback on the other digital device while you monitor the picture. 4. Press the pause button. • Recording starts. 5. When you get to the point where you want to stop recording, press the stop button or the pause button. • Recording stops. 6.
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-in) You can record a video played on your VCR or analog camcorder (for digital camcorders, see p. 86) or a TV program onto a tape in the ELURA50, if the TV or other device has audio/video outputs. • If an anomalous signal is sent from the TV or VCR, the images recorded on the tape may also be anomalous (although it may not appear so on the TV image), not recorded at all, or COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED may appear in the display.
Dubbing E 1. Find a point on your recorded tape slightly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller. • S-video and AV IN/OUT terminals work as input terminals. • The camcorder enters record pause mode. 3. Start playback on the other device or turn on the TV to see the desired program while you monitor the picture. 4. Press the pause button. • Recording starts. 5.
Digitally outputting analog video and audio signals (Analog-Digital Converter) E Connecting the camcorder to your VCR or 8 mm video camera allows conversion of recorded analog video and audio signals to digital signals in an instant. The digital signals can be output to the other equipment with a DV terminal. The camcorder’s DV terminal works exclusively as an output terminal.
Turning the analog-digital converter on TAPE + VCR.SET UP ( E PLAY (VCR) AV DV OUT•••OFF 39) To turn the analog-digital converter on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select AV \ DV OUT, set it to ON and close the menu. Cautions: • For normal use, set AV \ DV OUT to OFF through the menu. If it is set to ON, you cannot input digital signals through the camcorder’s DV terminal.
Recording Over Existing Scenes (AV Insert Editing) You can insert and replace images/audio on the tape of the camcorder with images/audio from other video devices connected via AV terminal or DV terminals. Original video and audio will be replaced with the new video and audio.
Preparations E The tape in the camcorder: When using the ELURA50’s AV insert function, only record to tapes recorded in SP mode. If there are non-recorded portions or portions recorded in LP mode on the tape, recording will stop. The playback tape: Use only tapes without non-recorded portions. If there are non-recorded portions or changes in the recording mode, you may not be able to insert AV correctly. You cannot insert AV in the following cases: • The playback tape has been poorly recorded.
Editing E 1. On the VCR, locate a point 3 seconds before the scene to be inserted. Set the VCR to playback pause mode. 2. On the camcorder, press PLAY and locate the recording start point. Set the camcorder to playback pause mode. • You can use the playback buttons on the body of the camcorder or the special playback functions on the wireless controller in the same way as in playback mode. 3. Press the AV INSERT button. • AV INSERT and 2a appear in the display. 4. Play back the tape in the VCR. 5.
Audio Dubbing You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape from audio products (AUDIO IN) or with the internal or external microphone (MIC. IN). The original sound will not be erased. For best results, add sound to tapes that have been recorded with this camcorder in SP mode with 12-bit sound. If there are non-recorded portions on the tape, or portions recorded in a mode other than SP mode, or with 16-bit or 12-bit, 4-channel sound, dubbing will stop.
Notes: • When adding sound using the built-in microphone, make sure not to connect any cables to the MIC terminal. • To use your TV to monitor video, connect the S-video terminal ( 34) or the AV terminal (use only the video plug) to your TV. You can monitor the sound with headphones only when using the S-video terminal ( 33). E Preparations Turn the camcorder’s POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and move the camcorder’s TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE. Load a recorded cassette.
4. Locate the point where you want to start audio dubbing, then press the PAUSE button. E • You can use the playback buttons on the body of the camcorder or the special playback functions on the wireless controller in the same way as in playback mode. • The camcorder becomes set to playback pause mode. 5. Press the AUDIO DUB. button. • AUDIO DUB. and appear on the display. 6. Press the PAUSE button (and start play on the other audio device if AUDIO IN). • Audio dubbing starts. • If MIC.
Setting the Audio Mix E MIX AUDIO BALANCE MONITOR ST-1 ST-2 When you play back a tape that was recorded in 12-bit mode, you can set the audio output to play: stereo 1 (the original sound), stereo 2 (any new sound, dubbed to the tape after recording), or mix the balance between 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.
Selecting audio output channels E When you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channels, you can change the output channels of that sound. TAPE ( 39) + PLAY (VCR) VCR SET UP OUTPUT CH•••L/R 1. Load a tape recorded with multiple-channel audio. 2. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select OUTPUT CH, set it to the desired setting and close the menu. • Refer to the following list.
Connecting to a Computer Using a DV (IEEE1394) Cable You can transfer recordings to a computer equipped with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal or IEEE1394 capture board (optional software required). E DV IN/OUT terminal IEEE1394 (DV) terminal Commercially available DV cable Cautions: • Do not disconnect the DV cable, or turn off the camcorder or computer while data is being transferred to the computer. • Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications/settings of your computer.
Inserting and Removing the Memory Card You can use SD Memory Cards or a commercially available MultiMediaCards with this camcorder. The SD Memory Card has a protect switch for prevent accidental erasure. Terminals E Protect switch Cautions: • This camcorder is compatible with SD Memory Cards or MultiMediaCards only. Do not use any other types of memory cards. • Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing the memory card. Otherwise it may result in data damage.
Selecting the Image Quality/Size Selecting the Still Image Quality E Still image Quality: Superfine, Fine, Normal TAPE ( + PLAY (VCR) , CARD + CAMERA CARD SET UP 39) SI QUALITY••FINE To change the image quality, open the menu and select CARD SET UP. Then select SI QUALITY, set it to FINE or NORMAL, and close the menu. • The image quality may not differ between the settings depending on the still image.
Maximum Number of Still Images on an 8 MB Memory Card and Their File Sizes Image Size Image Quality Superfine Fine Normal E 1024 × 768 640 × 480 No of Images File Size per Image No of Images File Size per Image Approx. 14 images 440 KB Approx. 35 images 175 KB Approx. 20 images 300 KB Approx. 52 images 120 KB Approx. 39 images 160 KB Approx. 86 images 65 KB * The actual number varies on the shooting conditions and subjects.
File numbers E The still images/movies you take are automatically assigned file numbers from 0101-9900 and stored in folders of 100 images each. Each folder is numbered from 101 to 998 and recorded on the memory card. Sample images have been pre-recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card, entering folder number 100 (folder name is “100canon”). Set the image file numbers so that they reset each time a new memory card is inserted, or so that they count up continuously.
Turning off the shutter sound E Makes the sound of a shutter being released when a still image is recorded to a memory card. CARD ( 39) + CAMERA CARD SET UP SHTR SOUND••ON To turn the shutter sound off, open the menu and select CARD SET UP. Then select SHTR SOUND, set it to OFF and close the menu.
Recording Still Images on a Memory Card E 2 3 1 4 You can record still images onto a memory card. In addition to the still images you record directly onto the memory card, you can record images from a tape in the camcorder, or images input via the DV terminal or AV terminal onto the memory card. Cautions: • When you are using an SD Memory Card, make sure the protect switch is set to allow recording.
4. Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the still image. • F disappears from the display. The shutter sound sounds and simultaneously the display appears to close for an instant as if it were a shutter releasing. • The card access indicator flashes and the card access display appears in the display. (see “The indicators that appear in the LCD display when LCD MIRROR is turned on” on page 28).
Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder E 1 2 3 Record an image from a tape onto a memory card as still images. To automatically record multiple still images from a tape to a memory card, refer to “Copying Still Images from Tape to Memory Card”( 137). • The still image’s data code will reflect the date and time it has been recorded to the memory card. • The image size of a still image recorded from tape onto a memory card will be 640 × 480.
Recording from Other Video Devices E You can record images from a VCR or TV connected through the S-terminal or AV terminal (analog line-in), as well as images from other digital camcorders connected through the DV terminal onto the memory card as still images. • The data code of the still image will reflect the date and time it has been recorded onto the memory card. • The image size of a still image recorded from analog or digital devices onto a memory card will be 640 × 480.
Recording E 1. Start playback on the other device. 2. When the image you want to record appears in the display, press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it. • The image appears as a still image in the display. • The number of images that can still be recorded on the memory card appears in the display. 3. Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the image to the memory card. • The card access indicator flashes.
Recording Motion JPEG Movies on a Memory Card You can record Motion JPEG movies with the camcorder, from a tape in the camcorder, or from devices connected via the AV terminal (analog line-in) or the DV terminal. E Cautions: • When you are using an SD Memory Card, make sure the protect switch is set to allow recording. • While the card access indicator flashes, do not turn off the camcorder, disconnect the power source or remove the memory card. Doing so could result in data damage.
Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder E You can record a movie from a tape to a memory card. • The data code of the movie will reflect the date and time it has been recorded to the memory card. TAPE + PLAY (VCR) 1. Turn the camcorder’s POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and move the TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE. 2. Play back the cassette. 3. When the image you want to record appears in the display, press the start/stop button. • You can record up to 10 seconds in 320×240 and 30 seconds in 160×120.
Recording from Other Video Devices E You can record images from a VCR or TV connected through the S-terminal or AV terminal (analog line-in), as well as images from other digital camcorders connected through the DV terminal onto the memory card as movies. • The data code of the movie will reflect the date and time it has been recorded onto the memory card. Preparations TAPE + PLAY (VCR) 1. Connect the camcorder to the other digital device.
Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) You can merge separate images into one large panoramic scene using the supplied software (PhotoStitch) on a PC. You can shoot a subject that won’t fit into a single frame, such as a landscape, and stitch it together later. E Recording PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them. When recording, try to include a distinctive item (landmark, etc.) in the overlapping portions. CARD ( 39) + CAMERA STITCH AST 1.
6. Finish the sequence by pressing the MENU button after the last image has been recorded. E • Refer to the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual for instructions on how to stitch them together. Notes: • Compose each image so that it overlaps 30 to 50% of the adjoining image. Try to keep the vertical misalignment within 10%. • Do not include moving subject in the overlapping portion. • Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close subjects.
Playing Back a Memory Card E CARD SLIDE SHOW Play back and view still images/movies recorded on a memory card. (For details on connecting to a TV, see “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” on p. 33) You can also enlarge the still images by 2 times while viewing ( 79).
2 Single Image CARD + E PLAY (VCR) 1. Turn the camcorder’s POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and move the TAPE/CARD switch to CARD. • The last still image/movie recorded appears in the display. • Movies will be displayed with the first scene as a still image. 2. Search for the desired still images/movies by pressing the CARD +/– buttons. • Press + to view the next still image/movie and – to view the previous still image/movie.
2 Slide Show E CARD + PLAY (VCR) With an still image/movie in the display, press the SLIDE SHOW button. • The still images are played back one after another. • Movies are played back normally. To stop the slide show, press the SLIDE SHOW button. • The slide show starts or stops each time you press the SLIDE SHOW button. 2 Index Screen Up to 6 still images/movies appear at once, allowing you to search quickly through the still images/movies.
Settings of Still Images/Movies E You can easily erase unwanted still images/movies recorded to the memory card while viewing them, protect them from accidental erasure, or mark a still image for printing. (File Operation) • File Operation is set in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode.
There are 3 ways to mark a still image for printing (including the ways to cancel the setting). E To mark a still image for printing or erase print marks one at a time 1. 2. CARD CARD + + PLAY (VCR) PLAY (VCR) ➡ File Operation menu SINGLE ( 121) ➡ Card Operations submenu INDEX ( 123) To erase all print marks 3. CARD + PLAY (VCR) ➡ Card Operations submenu ( SINGLE 124) ● Erasing Still Images/Movies Erase still images/movies singly or all at once.
File Operation (FILE OPER.) CARD + E PLAY (VCR) 1. With an image in the display, press the SET button to open the FILE OPER. menu. • PROTECT , PRINT MARK , and IMAGE ERASE settings appear. • If you select |RETURN, the menu disappears from the display. To protect a still image/movie 2. Select PROTECT • • • • • and press the SET button. The protect mark appears on the image. Now you are unable to erase this image. Press the SET button again to cancel it.
Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect) E This section describes how to protect the still image/movie from the Card Operation submenu when displaying an index screen in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode (including the way to cancel the setting). You can also protect a still image/movie through the File Operation menu ( 121). Protecting a still image/movie while viewing an index screen CARD ( 39) + PLAY (VCR) CARD OPER.
Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark) E This section describes how to mark the still image for printing from Card Operation submenu in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode (including the way to cancel the setting). • When displaying an index screen, you can mark the still image for printing. • When playing back a single still image, you can erase all print marks. • Movies can not be marked for printing. The frame on the index screen will turn purple, indicating that the movie cannot be selected for print mark.
Notes: • To cancel a print mark, move the frame to the print-marked still image, set the number of prints to 0 (zero) with the selector dial and press the SET button. The print mark disappears. • If there are a large number of images recorded on the memory card, it may take time for a print mark to appear on a still image. E Erasing all print marks CARD ( + 39) PLAY (VCR) CARD OPER.
Erasing Still Images/Movies E This section describes how to erase the still image/movie from the Card Operation submenu when playing back a single still image/movie in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode. (SINGLE or ALL) You can also erase a still image/movie through the File Operation menu ( 121). CARD ( 39) + PLAY (VCR) CARD OPER. IMAGE ERASE Make sure a memory card that has still images/movies recorded on it is inserted into the camcorder. To erase still images/movies one at a time 1.
5. Select YES and press the SET button. E • The still image/movie erases and the previous sill image/movie appears for erasing. • To erase another single still image/movie, move to that still image/movie with the CARD +/– buttons, and select YES. • If the still image/movie you are trying to erase is a protected still image/movie, YES appears in purple and is unselectable. • If you select NO, you return to step 4. 6. Close the menu. To erase all still images/movies on the memory card at once 1.
Printing with the Direct Print Function You can print still images by connecting the camcorder to a printer with Direct Print function. The Direct Print function can also be used with the print mark settings ( 119). E Cautions: • Observe the following precautions during printing, otherwise printing may not be performed correctly. - Do not turn off the camcorder or the printer. - Do not change the position of the TAPE/CARD switch. - Do not detach the cable. - Do not remove the memory card.
2. Connect a power source to the printer and turn on the printer. 3. Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY (VCR) mode. E • Wait until the card access indicator stops flashing. 4. Connect the camcorder to the printer using the cable. • “ Print SET ” appears when the printer is properly connected to the camcorder. (Does not appear with movies, or still images that cannot be played back with the camcorder.) Printing CARD + PLAY (VCR) 1.
Setting the Print Style E Card Photo Printer: Image Borders Standard Prints 1 still image per page. Multiple Prints 8 copies of the same still image on one page. Borderless Prints right to the edges of the page. Bordered Prints with a border. • [Multiple] can only be selected when printing on card size paper. • [Borders] can only be selected when [Image] is set to [Standard].
Bubble Jet Printer: Selecting the Paper Size E 1. In the print setting menu, turn the selector dial to select [Style] and press the SET button. 2. Make sure that button. is selected and press the SET 3. Turn the selector dial to select the paper size and press the SET button. 4. Press the MENU button. • You return to the print setting menu. Selecting the Borders Using a Memory Card 1. In the print setting menu, turn the selector dial to select [Style] and press the SET button. 2.
Notes: • Bordered: The image area remains relatively unchanged from the recorded image when it is printed. • Borderless/Multiple: The center portion of the recorded image is printed at an enlarged size. The image’s top, bottom and sides may be cropped slightly. • Card Photo Printer: A still image set to [Multiple] will be printed without borders. E Card Photo Printer: Selecting the Printing Area [Printing Area] can be selected when the still image is set to [Borderless]. 1.
2. Change the size of the trimming frame. • Move the zoom lever toward T to shrink the frame, and toward W to enlarge the frame. • To cancel the trimming settings, move the zoom lever toward W until the trimming frame disappears. E 3. Move the trimming frame. • Turn the selector dial to move the image to the right and left, or up and down. Pressing the SET button switches between the directions. 4. Press the MENU button. • You return to the print setting menu.
3. Select [\ PRINT]. E • The print setting menu appears. • “Set print order” appears, when you connect a printer with direct print function and select [\ PRINT] without having set the print mark settings. • The total number of prints set in the print mark settings is displayed on the upper left of the screen. 4. Set the print style. • Setting the Print Style ( 129). 5. In the print setting menu, turn the selector dial to select [OK] and press the SET button. • Printing starts.
Combining Images and Recording Them to a Tape (Card Mix) Enhance the appearance of your recordings by combining still images from the memory card with camcorder recordings. You may select from pre-recorded cartoon-like frames, or create personal frames and titles that can be layered over movies or still images. E Note: • Additional sample images are provided on the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK.
CAM. CHROMA (Camera Chroma Key) Combine the image you are recording with a still image as the background. Shoot the subject in front of a blue background, such as a blue curtain, and the subjects not blue will be superimposed on the still image. Adjustment of the MIX LEVEL: blue area of the image you are recording Image being recorded by the camcorder E Still image Mix level The mix level bar appears. Adjust the mix level using the – and + at the ends of the bar as guides.
4. Select MIX TYPE. • CARD CHROMA, CARD LUMI., CAM. CHROMA settings appear. E 5. Select the desired setting. • Your currently recording image is combined with the pre-recorded still image. 6. Select MIX LEVEL and press the SET button. 7. Adjust the mix level. • Turning the selector dial upwards adjusts to the right and turning downwards adjusts to the left. 8. Close the menu. • CARD MIX flashes in the display. On/Off 9. Press the CARD MIX button. • CARD MIX stops flashing.
Copying Still Images from Tape to Memory Card E Copies multiple still images from a tape to the memory card, using the Photo Search function. • The still images’ data codes will reflect the date and time the copies are made. • The image size of a still image copied from tape to memory card will be 640 × 480. TAPE ( 39) + PLAY (VCR) CARD OPER. COPY [ ] Make sure a memory card that has enough memory available and a recorded cassette have been inserted into the camcorder. 1.
Copying Still Images from Memory Card to Tape E Copies multiple still images from the memory card to a tape. • The still images’ data codes will reflect the date and time the copies are made. ( CARD OPER. 39) COPY[ ] Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it and a cassette that has enough recordable space have been inserted into the camcorder. TAPE + PLAY (VCR) 1. Locate the point on the tape where you want to start copying and set it to stop.
Formatting a Memory Card E Format new memory cards, if you get the message CARD ERROR, or to permanently and quickly erase all still images/movies on a memory card, including protected still images/movies (this includes the pre-recorded card mix sample images). The SD Memory Card supplied with this camcorder has already been formatted for you. • Be cautious when formatting recorded memory cards. All still images/movies will be permanently erased.
Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable You can download images from the memory card to a computer using the supplied USB cable. With the supplied software, you can easily download, browse and archive images, and arrange still images for printout. For Windows XP and Mac OS X users: Your camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP).
Other Information and Precautions The camcorder formats memory cards in DCF (Design rule for Camera File system). Still images/movies recorded on a memory card with this camcorder can also be transferred to a PC with the use of the following products made for SD Memory Cards or MultiMediaCards: E PC Card Adapter: Holds a memory card then inserts into the PC card slot found on most types of laptop PCs. USB Reader/Writer: Connects to the USB port of a computer for direct access to the memory card.
• Do not disassemble memory cards. • Do not bend or drop memory cards, or expose them to strong vibrations or external shocks. • Do not get memory cards wet. • Do not remove the memory card’s label or affix other labels. Affix labels to the memory card’s case. • Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high temperature or high humidity. • Moving a memory card rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation to form on it, leading to malfunctions.
Card luminance key E Camera chroma key • The pre-recorded sample images on the supplied SD Memory Card are intended solely for the personal enjoyment gained from combining them with personal videos taken with this camcorder. Do not use the pre-recorded sample images for any other purpose. Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice.
Preparing the Camcorder E Adjusting the viewfinder • Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode. Adjust the viewfinder focusing lever to suit your eyesight. • To view with the viewfinder, make sure the LCD panel is either turned so that the subject can monitor viewing, or totally closed with the screen facing inwards. Be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight, or it will melt. (The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens.) Do not direct the viewfinder to the sun.
Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times • These times vary — the safest policy is always to have 2 or 3 times as many battery packs as you think you will need. • You will get more recording time if you turn the camcorder off between shots, instead of leaving it in record pause mode. • Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 50°F and 86°F (10°C and 30°C). • The charging time varies depending on the charging conditions.
E How much power is left? The battery symbols indicate the charge status of the battery pack. When the battery pack is empty, “CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK” appears for 4 seconds and starts flashing. The battery charge indicators are not constant – they vary according to the condition under which battery pack and camcorder are used. When to recharge You can recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it is convenient. Unlike a conventional battery pack, it does not have to be fully discharged first.
Installing the backup battery E Press the small hole with a pen and pull out the battery holder. Insert the battery into the battery holder so that the + side of the battery faces the + sign on the battery holder. Insert the battery holder back into place. This backup battery allows the camcorder to remember the date and time and other settings when main power source is removed. It has a life span of about a year.
Maintenance E Cautions Avoid high temperatures and high humidity. • Do not leave the camcorder inside a car in hot weather, for example. • Be careful of heat radiating from video lighting equipment. • Do not take the camcorder into a humid room. Avoid sudden changes in temperature. • If you take the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, condensation may form on the lens and internal parts ( 151). Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources.
Storage If you do not intend to use the camcorder for some time, store it in an area which is free of dust and moisture, and where the temperature is no higher than 86°F (30°C). After storage, check each part and function of your camcorder to make sure everything is still working properly. E Note: • These cautions also apply to accessories such as battery packs and cassettes. Maintenance LCD • Clean the LCD screen using a commercially available cleaning cloth for glasses.
E Using the camcorder abroad Power sources • You can use the compact power adapter and battery charger to operate your camcorder 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. Additional Information TV playback • Although you can always play back your recordings on the LCD screen, your camcorder can only be connected to TVs which use its NTSC system.
Condensation Condensation may form on the camcorder when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place. Using the camcorder while condensation is present can damage both the tape and the camcorder.
Troubleshooting E 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. Make sure that the camcorder is properly connected if you are using it with a TV or VCR. Consult your dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Recording/Playback Problem Cause and/or what to do about it ? Nothing happens when I press the buttons.
? The camcorder won’t focus. • The camcorder is on manual focus ( 76). • The viewfinder lens needs adjusting ( 144). • The lens is dirty ( 149). E Note: • Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will often get better results using manual focus ( 76). Focus on something which is about the same distance away, lock the focus, and then point the camcorder at your original, hard-to-focus subject.
E ? There’s no picture on the TV screen. • AV/PHONES is not set to AV in the menu ( 33). • AV \ DV OUT (Analog-digital converter) is not set to OFF in the menu ( 91). ? There’s no picture on the TV screen, even though the tape is moving. • The video heads need cleaning ( 149). • The TV/VIDEO selector on the TV isn’t set to VIDEO ( 34-35). ? There’s no sound coming from the speaker during playback. • The speaker has been turned off with the selector dial ( 32). • Headphones are being used.
? The PHOTO button doesn’t work. ? The image cannot be erased. • The memory card is not loaded ( 101). • You are using an SD Memory Card and it is set for erasure prevention. Change the position of the protect switch. • The memory card is full. Erase images ( 120) or insert a new memory card. • You have reached the maximum file number. Set the file numbering to RESET through the menu ( 104) and insert a new memory card. • You are using an unformatted memory card. Format the card ( 139).
The ELURA50 System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) E CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger WD-28 Wideconverter WL-D77 Wireless Controller MiniDV Video Cassette TL-28 Teleconverter CB-2LT Battery Charger NB-2L/BP-2L12 Battery Pack FS-28 U Filter Set CA-PS700 Compact Power Adapter NB-2L ,BP-2L12 Battery Pack ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller S-150 S-video Cable Printer with direct print function TV STV-250N Stereo Video Cable VCR Commercially available DV cable Digital Device SA-1 Adapter Br
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. Battery Packs The Battery Pack BP-2L12 can also be used with the ELURA50. NB-2L E BP-2L12 CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger Connect the car battery cable to recharge battery packs on the move.
E Zoom Remote Controller ZR-1000 When this product is plugged into the LANC m terminal of a Canon camcorder, it is possible to control functions such as the start and stop of recording and the zoom and focusing functions while the camcorder is mounted on a tripod, without touching the camcorder body itself. SA-1 Adapter Bracket Attaches a video light or microphone securely to the camera. SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories.
Screen Displays To display the date and time, press the DATA CODE button. See also p. 80. Press the wireless controller’s TV SCREEN button or turn TV SCREEN on through the menu 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 camcorder. TAPE ( + CAMERA , CARD + DISP. SET UP 39) E TV SCREEN DATA CODE CAMERA TV SCREEN•••ON To turn TV SCREEN off, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP.
E Screen Displays during Basic Recording/Playback indicates flashing. CAMERA mode (battery pack attached): • Remote sensor mode and audio mode disappear after 4 seconds. SP PAUSE 0:00:00 5min 1 12bit PLAY (VCR) mode: • Remote sensor mode and volume bar disappear after 4 seconds.
Screen Displays during Advanced Recording/Playback E CAMERA Mode Image stabilizer ( Zoom ( 56) Recording reminder/ Self-timer countdown ( 71)/ Photo recording timer ( 54) Recording mode ( 21) 24) AE shift ( 73) Program AE ( 57) Manual focus ( 76) Shutter speed ( 74) White balance ( 77) Card mix ( 134) Digital effects ( 61) Date and time ( 53) AF/AE locked in Photo mode ( 54) W T AUTO AE 0 MF 1/100 Self-timer ( 71) Headphones ( 32) Wind screen ( 70) Audio mode ( 69) SP 1sec SELF-T PHONES WSON 12b
CARD PLAY (VCR) Mode E Print mark ( 119) Protect mark ( 119) Folder numberFile number ( 104) Slide show ( 118) SLIDE SHOW 101–0143 43/50 640 480 Current still image/ Total still images Accessing a memory card ( 116) 12:00 PM JAN.1,2003 Data code ( 80) 0:12:34:12 0sec 10sec Additional Information AUTO POWER OFF 162 Time Code This records counter information, including hour, minute, second, and frame number on a special data code area on the tape itself.
Caution phrases E The camcorder displays various caution phrases — they appear for 4 seconds before disappearing. Appears each time you turn the power on, until you set the time zone, date and time ( 51). Appears when the battery pack is exhausted ( 146). SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME Appears as a warning to protect the cassette and also when condensation is detected. Remove the cassette as soon as possible after the camcorder has displayed the caution. Refer to p.
E Appears immediately after you start recording, and the video heads are badly contaminated. Make sure to clean the video heads when this caution appears. ( 149) HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE Memory card caution phrases An error has occurred with the memory card. The camcorder cannot CARD ERROR record or play back. A temporary card error is also possible. If CARD ERROR disappears after 4 seconds and flashes red, turn the camcorder’s power off and back on again, and remove and reinsert the card.
Direct Print Related Messages Message No Paper Paper Jam No Ink Ink Cassette Error Communication Error Could not print X images Cannot Print! Set print mark Readjust trimming Paper has been changed Paper and ink do not match Printer in use Printer warming up No printhead Printer cover open Media type error Paper lever error Low ink level Waste tank full The printer is printing from a computer or a memory card inserted into the printer.
Specifications Additional Information E 166 ELURA50 Power Supply (rated): 7.4 V DC Power Consumption (while recording with the AF turned on): 3.1 W (Using viewfinder), 4.
AV/headphone terminal: ø 3.5 mm minijack Audio input: –10dBV/ at least 40 kohms, (L, R), unbalanced output: –10dBV (47 kohm load)/ less than 3 kohms, unbalanced Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced S-video terminal input/output: 1 Vp-p (Y signal), 0.286 Vp-p (C signal) MIC terminal input: ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack, – 57 dBV (with 600 ohm mic)/ at least 5 kohms LANC u terminal: ø 2.5 mm mini minijack Operating temperature range: 32–104 °F (0–40 °C) Dimensions: 2.0 × 4.4 × 3.5 in. (50 × 111 × 89 mm) Weight: 13.
Index 16:9, 22 E ı Backup Battery, 147 Battery Charger, 15 Battery Pack, 15-16, 145 Beep, 23 Brightness, 27 Ç Charging the Battery Pack, 15, 145 Cleaning the Camcorder, 149 Combining Images, 134 Condensation, 151 Connecting to a PC, 100, 140 Connection to TV or VCR, 33 Copying from Memory Card to Tape, 138 Copying from Tape to Memory Card, 137 Additional Information Data Code, 80 Date and Time, 51 Date Search, 83 Demo mode, 23 Digital Effects, 61 Digital Zoom, 24 Direct Print Function, 127 DV Dubbing, 8
˜ Â Maintenance, 148 Making Better Videos, 36 Menus, 39 Microphone, 69, 95 Movies, 19, 111-113 Multi-Image Screen, 67 Record Pause Mode, 19 Record Review, 38 Record Search, 38 Recording Movies on a Memory Card, 111 Recording Movies onto a Tape, 19 Recording Programs, 57 Recording Still Images on a Memory Card, 106 Recording Still Images on a Tape, 54 Remote Control, 48 Remote Sensor, 48-49 Rewind, 29 ˆ Night, 60 Ø Optional Accessories, 157 ∏ Pause, Record, 19 PC Connection, 100, 140 Photo Search, 83 Pl
E Ê Tape Protection, 18 Telephoto, 24 Time Code, 162 Time Zone, 51 Tips for Making Better Videos, 36 Tripod, 36 Troubleshooting, 152 TV, 33, 159 Ë USB terminal, 140 ◊ VCR, 33 Video Heads, 149 Video ID-1 system, 35 Videocassettes, 17 Viewfinder, 144 „ White Balance, 77 White LED, 60 Wide screen TV, 22 Wide-angle, 24 Wind Screen, 70 Wireless Controller, 48 Û Additional Information Zero Set Memory, 84 Zooming, 24 170
U.S.A. CANON® ELURA50 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 ELURA50 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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