Canon OPTURA10 - Manual (Page 6)

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Table of Contents
Introduction
Reference Guide ..............................................................................................................5
Thank You for Choosing a Canon ................................................................................9
Introducing the OPTURA20/OPTURA10 ....................................................................10
Components Guide ......................................................................................................11
Mastering the Basics
Preparations
Using a Household Power Source ..............................................................................15
Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack ................................................................16
Installing the Backup Battery ......................................................................................19
Preparing the Camcorder ............................................................................................20
Loading a Cassette ........................................................................................................22
Using the Wireless Controller......................................................................................24
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time......................................................................25
Basic Recording
Recording Movies on a Tape ......................................................................................28
Zooming ........................................................................................................................30
Using the LCD Screen....................................................................................................32
Searching and Reviewing when Recording ..............................................................35
Tips for Making Better Videos ....................................................................................36
Basic Playback
Playing Back a Tape ......................................................................................................37
Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................................40
Using the Full Range of Features
General
Menus and Settings ......................................................................................................43
Changing the Remote Sensor Mode ..........................................................................48
Customizing the Camcorder ........................................................................................49
Other Camcorder Settings ..........................................................................................50
Recording
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) ......................................................................52
Recording Still Images on the Tape ............................................................................53
Using the Recording Programs....................................................................................55
Using Digital Effects......................................................................................................59
Using the Multi-Image Screen ....................................................................................65
Turning Off the Image Stabilizer ................................................................................67
Recording With the Self-Timer....................................................................................68
Audio Recording ..........................................................................................................69
Using the VL-3 Video Light (Optional) ......................................................................71
Using the VFL-1 Video Flash Light (Optional) ..........................................................72
Using the DM-50 Microphone (Optional)..................................................................75