Canon Elura40 User Manual Page 1

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10EMasteringthe BasicsFinding Your Way Around the ELURA40 MCLCD screen (p. 26)LCD panel OPEN button (p. 26)Speaker (p. 32)D.EFFECTS ON/OFF button (p.

100EEditingBy using a DV cable and connecting the camcorder to a PC equipped with a DVterminal conforming to IEEE 1394/DV compatible capture board, yo

101EUsing a Memory CardThe camcorder can record, store and manage still images/movies on 2 types ofmemory cards: the SD Memory Card (supplied with the

102EUsing a Memory CardInserting and removing the memory card1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF.• When removing the memory card, make sure the card acces

Image Size: Still image: 1024 × 768 pixels/640 × 480 pixelsMovie: 320 × 240 pixels/160 × 120 pixelsTo change the image size of a still image, open the

104EUsing a Memory CardFile numbers1 CONTINUOUSNumbering is continuous between cards, so thatthe first file number assigned on a new memorycard is 1 m

2 RESETEach time you insert a new memory card, the file number resets to its defaultvalue (101-0101). If the card already contains files, the next ava

106EUsing a Memory CardRecording Still Images onto a Memory Card1243You can record still images onto a memory card. In addition to the still imagesyou

107EUsing a Memory Card4. Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the still image.•Fdisappears from the display. The shutter sound sounds and simu

108EUsing a Memory CardRecord an image from a tape onto a memory card as still images. Toautomatically record multiple still images from a tape to a m

109EUsing a Memory CardRecording Still Images from Other Devices (VCR, TV or Other Digital Camcorders)1. Connect the camcorder to the other device.2.

11EMasteringthe BasicsAE SHIFT button (p. 73)/SLIDE SHOW button (p. 117)FOCUS button (p. 76)/DATA CODE button (p. 80)POWER switch (p. 19)Viewfinder (p

110EUsing a Memory Card1. Start playback on the other device.2. When the image you want to record appears in the display, pressthe PHOTO button halfwa

111EUsing a Memory CardRecording Movies onto a Memory CardYou can record movies onto a memory card. Transferring the movie to a PCallows you to view i

112EUsing a Memory CardRecording Movies from a TapeYou can record a movie from a tape to a memory card. • The data code of the movie will reflect the

113EUsing a Memory CardRecording Movies from Other Devices (VCR, TV or Other Digital Camcorders)You can record images from a VCR or TV connected throu

114EUsing a Memory CardYou can merge separate images into one large panoramic scene using the suppliedsoftware (PhotoStitch) on a PC. You can shoot a

115EUsing a Memory Card6. Finish the sequence by pressing the MENU button after the lastimage has been recorded.• Refer to the Software Instruction Ma

116EUsing a Memory CardPlaying Back a Memory CardCARD SLIDESHOWPlay back and view still images/movies recorded on a memory card. (For detailson conn

117EUsing a Memory Card2. Move the TAPE/CARD switch to CARD.• The last still image/movie recorded appears in the display.• Movies will be displayed wi

118EUsing a Memory Card2 Index ScreenUp to 6 still images/movies appear at once, allowing you to search quicklythrough the still images/movies. Movies

119EUsing a Memory CardSettings of Still Images/MoviesYou can easily erase unwanted still images/movies recorded to the memory cardwhile viewing them,

12EMasteringthe Basics SETREWPLAYFFSTART/STOPPHOTOSELFTIMERMENUTVSCREENDATACODE–CARD+AUDIOMONITORRECPAUSESEARCHSELECTSLIDESHOWZERO SETMEMORYAUDIODUB.S

120EUsing a Memory CardTo mark a still image for printing or erase print marks one at a time1. + ➡ File Operation menu ( 121)2. + ➡ Card Operations s

121EUsing a Memory Card1. With an image in the display, press the SET button to open theFILE OPER. menu.• PROTECT , PRINT MARK , and IMAGE ERASE set

122EUsing a Memory CardPreventing Accidental Erasure (Protect)CARD SLIDESHOWThis section describes how to protect the still image/movie from the Car

123EUsing a Memory CardMarking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark)This section describes how to mark the still image for printing from CardOperati

124EUsing a Memory CardMake sure a memory card that has still images recorded on it has been insertedinto the camcorder.1. With a still image in the d

125EUsing a Memory CardErasing Still Images/MoviesCARD SLIDESHOWThis section describes how to erase the still image/movie from the Card Operationsub

126EUsing a Memory Card5. Select YES and press the SET button.• The still image/movie erases and the previous sill image/movie appears forerasing.• To

127EUsing a Memory CardYou can print out still images recorded to the memory card by connecting theCard Photo Printer CP-10 (optional) directly to the

You can select the number of copies ( 129), the style (standard/multiple (130), bordered/borderless ( 130)) or the printing area ( 131).1. Select the

129EUsing a Memory CardSelecting the number of copiesYou can set the number of copies to a maximum of 9 prints.1. Turn the selector dial so that [SET]

13EMasteringthe BasicsPowering Your CamcorderBefore operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to:Provide power from an househol

2. Press the SET button.• The dialog for selecting the image style appears.3. Turn the selector dial, select [Multiple] and press the SET button.4. Pr

131EUsing a Memory Card4. Select [Borderless] and press the SET button.5. Press the Menu button.Setting the Printing Area[Printing Area] cannot be sel

Cancel PrintingPress the SET button while the [Now printing] dialog is displayed. A confirmationdialog displays. Make sure that [OK] is selected and p

133EUsing a Memory Card3. If you wish to print without changing the style settings, make sure[OK] is selected and press the SET button.• Printing sta

134EUsing a Memory CardCombining Images and Recording Them to a Tape (Card Mix)Enhance the appearance of your recordings by combining still images fro

135EUsing a Memory CardCAM. CHROMA (Camera Chroma Key)Combine the image you are recording with a still image as the background.Shoot the subject in fr

136EUsing a Memory Card4. Select MIX TYPE.• CARD CHROMA, CARD LUMI., CAM. CHROMA settings appear. 5. Select the desired setting.• Your currently recor

137EUsing a Memory CardCopying Still Images from Tape to Memory CardCopies multiple still images from a tape to the memory card, using the PhotoSearch

138EUsing a Memory CardCopying Still Images from Memory Card to TapeMake sure a memory card that has images recorded on it and a cassette that hasenou

139EUsing a Memory CardFormatting a Memory CardFormat new memory cards, if you get the message CARD ERROR, or topermanently and quickly erase all stil

14EMasteringthe BasicsSpecificationsPower supply 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60Hz, 0.32ARated output 7.4V DC, 2.0AOperating temperature range 32°F- 104°F (0°C

1. Install the software.2. Connect the camcorder and the PC with an USB cable.3. Turn the camcorder’s POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and movethe TAPE/CARD

141EUsing a Memory CardOther Information and PrecautionsThe camcorder formats memory cards in DCF (Design rule for Camera Filesystem).Still images/mov

142EUsing a Memory Card• Do not disassemble memory cards.• Do not bend or drop memory cards, or expose them to strong vibrations orexternal shocks.• D

143EUsing a Memory CardCard luminance keyCamera chroma keySD Memory Card SDC-8M SpecificationsCapacity 8 MBInterface SD Memory Card standardOperating

144EAdditionalInformationBe careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight, or it willmelt. (The light is concentrated by the viewfind

145EAdditionalInformationNotes on Using the BatteriesCharging and recording times• These times vary — the safest policy is always to have 2 or 3 times

146EAdditionalInformationWhen to rechargeYou can recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it is convenient. Unlike aconventional battery pack, it

147EAdditionalInformationDANGER!Treat the battery pack with care.• Keep it away from fire (or it might explode).• Do not expose the battery pack to te

148EAdditionalInformationMaintenanceAvoid high temperatures and high humidity.• Do not leave the camcorder inside a car in hot weather, for example.•

149EAdditionalInformationLCD• Clean the LCD screen using a commercially available cleaning cloth for glasses.• Where there is a big change in temperat

15EMasteringthe BasicsCharging the battery packYour battery pack has been partially charged before it left the factory. It shouldhave enough power fo

150EAdditionalInformationPower sources• You can use the compact power adapter and battery charger to operate yourcamcorder and charge battery packs in

151EAdditionalInformationCondensationCondensation may form on the camcorder when it is moved from a cold place to awarm place. Using the camcorder whi

152EAdditionalInformationTroubleshootingCause and/or what to do about it• The camcorder is not set to theappropriate mode ( 19, 29).• The cassette is

153EAdditionalInformationNote:• Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will oftenget better results using manual focus

154EAdditionalInformation• AV/PHONES is not set to AV in themenu ( 33).•AV \ DV OUT (Analog-digitalconverter) is not set to OFF in themenu ( 91).• The

155EAdditionalInformationMiscellaneousCause and/or what to do about it• The remote sensor mode is set toOFFB in the menu ( 49).• The remote sensor mod

156EAdditionalInformationThe ELURA40 MC System Diagram(Availability differs from area to area)CA-PS700 Compact Power AdapterCBC-NB2Car Battery Charger

157EAdditionalInformationVL-10Li Battery Video Light This compact yet powerful video light canbe used for both indoor and outdoorshooting.• Use the BP

158EAdditionalInformationZoom Remote Controller ZR-1000When this product is plugged into theLANC m terminal of a Canon camcorder, itis possible to con

159EAdditionalInformationScreen DisplaysTo display the date and time, press the DATACODE button. See also p. 80.Press the wireless controller’s TV SCR

16EMasteringthe BasicsSpecificationsPower supply 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60Hz,0.17A (100V) – 0.10A (240V)Rated output 8.4V DC, 0.5AOperating temperature ra

160EAdditionalInformationFast forward ( 29)Rewind ( 29)Fast forward playback( 30)Rewind playback ( 30)Frame advanceplayback ( 30)Frame reverseplayback

161EAdditionalInformationThe remote sensor isturned off ( 49).Self-timer countdown( 71)Zero set memory( 84)Audio mode ( 69)Data code ( 80)Photo mode (

162EAdditionalInformationAV DVAUDIO INMIC.INDV INDV input ( 86, 109)Analog-Digitalconverter ( 90)Condensation warning( 151)ST–1 ST–2No memory card i

163EAdditionalInformationRecording reminderWhen you start recording, thecamcorder counts from 0 sec to 10 sec.Shots which are shorter than tenseconds

164EAdditionalInformationAppears as a warningto protect the cassetteand also whencondensation isdetected. Remove thecassette as soon aspossible after

165EAdditionalInformationAn error has occurredwith the memory card.The camcorder cannotrecord or play back. Atemporary card erroris also possible. IfC

166EAdditionalInformationSpecificationsELURA40 MCPower Supply (rated): 7.4 V DCPower Consumption (while recordingwith the AF turned on):3.4 W (Using v

167EAdditionalInformationAV/headphone terminal:ø 3.5 mm minijackAudio input: –10dBV/ at least 40 kohms,(L, R), unbalanced output: –10dBV (47 kohm load

168EAdditionalInformationIndex16:9, 22ÅAbroad, Using the Camcorder, 150Accessories, 8, 157AE Programs, 57AE Shift, 73Analog line-in, 88Analog-digital

169EAdditionalInformation˜Maintenance, 148Making Better Videos, 36Manual Focus, 76Memory Card Introduction, 101Menus, 39Microphone, 69, 95Movies, 19,

17EMasteringthe BasicsLoading a Cassette1. Make sure that you have attached a power source.2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT 5 switch to release the cassettec

170EAdditionalInformationÊTape Protection, 18Telephoto, 24Time Code, 163Time Zone, 51Tips for Making Better Videos, 36Tripod, 36Troubleshooting, 152TV

171EAdditionalInformationMenu at a GlanceUse the list below to quickly navigate the camcorder’s menu. Functions are listedalphabetically.Digital ZoomC

172EAdditionalInformationFunctionFirst make sure the camera is set to...Then select it from this submenu and set.LCD Mirror modeMix levelMix typeOutpu

173EAdditionalInformationFunctionFirst make sure the camera is set to...Then select it from this submenu and set.Time zone/DSTTV screenWhite balanceWi

174EAdditionalInformationU.S.A.CANON®ELURA40 MC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER LIMITEDWARRANTYThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A.,

175EAdditionalInformationCANADACANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITEDWARRANTYThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc

18EMasteringthe BasicsProtecting tapes from accidental erasureTo protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette sothat

19EMasteringthe BasicsRecording Movies onto a TapeHave you completed the following steps?• Attaching a power source ( 13).• Removing the lens cap ( 14

Introduction2EWARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.Important Usage InstructionsDigital

20EMasteringthe Basics3. Load a cassette ( 17).4. Slide the program selector to [.• This selects the camcorder’s Easy Recording program. It allows you

21EMasteringthe BasicsYou can choose between SP (standard play) and LP (long play). LP extends thetape usage by 1.5 times.To change to LP mode, open

22EMasteringthe Basics16:9 (Wide screen TV recording)Produces images in the 16:9 format forplayback on wide screen TVs.To switch 16:9 to ON, open the

23EMasteringthe BasicsConfirmation/Warning beepsThe camcorder’s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in theillustrations. Beeps sound

24EMasteringthe Basics40×/200× digital zoom (card 30×)Magnifies the camcorder’s zoom range by up to 20× in TAPE CAMERA mode.The zoom control continues

25EMasteringthe BasicsNotes:• When zooming, as a rule, keep at least 3 ft 33/8 in (1 m) between you and yoursubject. However when the zoom is at the w

26EMasteringthe BasicsUsing the LCD ScreenSlide the LCD panel OPEN button andopen the panel by pulling it away fromthe camcorder. This automaticallysw

27EMasteringthe BasicsAdjusting the LCD screenYou can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.Open the menu and select DISP.SET UP from the menu. Then

28EMasteringthe Basics REC REC PAUSE EJECTAllowing the subject to monitor recordingWhen you turn the LCD panel so that itfaces the same directio

29EMasteringthe BasicsPlaying Back a TapeYou can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camcorder alsoplays back the sound track vi

Introduction3EIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIn these safety instructions the word“product” refers to the Canon Digital VideoCamcorder ELURA40 MC A and

30EMasteringthe BasicsFrame AdvanceTo play back frame by frame, press the+/ ae button repeatedly duringplayback pause.Press and hold to play back cont

31EMasteringthe BasicsReverse PlaybackTo play back in reverse at normal speed, press the –/4a button during normalforward playback. Press the PLAY e b

32EMasteringthe Basics+,+PLAY(VCR)CARDPLAY(VCR)TAPEBuilt-in speakerThe camcorder has a built-in speaker so you can review the sound track alongsidethe

33EMasteringthe BasicsConnections for Playback on a TV ScreenYou can connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR in order to play back yourrecordings. You wi

34EMasteringthe Basics• Use the S-150 S-video Cable to connect the S-video terminals. Use the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to connect the AUDIO termina

35EMasteringthe BasicsIf your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminalsVIDEOINPUTAUDIOLR• Connect the camcorder using the STV-250N Stereo Video Cabl

36EMasteringthe BasicsTips for Making Better VideosCompositionThe most important element in the scene does not have tobe in the center. For a more int

37EMasteringthe BasicsPicture angleCamcorder movesClose-upInstead of zooming while recording, tryto choose your picture angle before youbegin. A good

38EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSearching and Reviewing While RecordingWhen the camcorder is in record pause mode, you can use record review to pla

39EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesUsing the MenusMany of the camcorder’s advanced functions are selected from menus whichappear in the display. There

Introduction4E14. Lightning — For added protection of thisproduct during a lightning storm, orwhen it is left unattended and unused forlong periods of

40EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSelecting from the Menus1. Turn the POWER switch and the TAPE/CARD switch to thedesired settings.2. Press the MENU

41EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesCAM.MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE CARD MIX CAM.SET UP VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 1352

42EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesVCR MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE VCR SET UP CARD SET UP CARD OPER. DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN135246

43EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesVCR MENU, cont.VCR SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE REC MODE•••• SP OUTPUT CH•••L/R AUDIO DUB.••AUDIO I

44EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesCAM.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE SHUTTER•••••AUTO D.ZOOM••••••OFF WHITE BAL.••AUTO SELF-TIMER••OFF

45EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesDISP.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS•• LCD MIRROR••••••ON TV SCREEN•••ON D/T DISPLAY•OFF CAR

46EUsing the Full Range of Features1-1 Card operations submenu (when playing back a single image)q Copy from card to tape... 138w Erase all print

47EUsing the Full Range of Features4 System submenu!7 Wireless controller... 49!8 Tally lamp ... 71!9 Beep ...

48EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesUsing the Wireless ControllerThe supplied wireless controller canoperate the camcorder from a distanceof up to 16 f

49EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesTo prevent interference from otherCanon wireless controllers being used nearby, there are 2 remote sensormodes and

Introduction5EOperating Steps and Reference GuideDigital Video Camcorder ELURA40 MC Instruction ManualMastering the BasicsUsing the Full Range of Feat

50EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesIf your wireless controller isn’t working:Make sure the camcorder and the wireless controller are both set to the s

51EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSetting the Date and TimeThe date and/or time display forms part of the data code. You can choose todisplay or hide

52EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesTime zoneLONDONPARISCAIROMOSCOWDUBAIKARACHIDACCABANGKOKH. KONG (Hong Kong)TOKYOSYDNEYSOLOMONWELLGTN (Wellington)SAM

53EUsing the Full Range of Features1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM.2. Select D/TIME SET and press the SET button.• The year display starts to flash

54EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesRecording Still Images onto a TapeYou can record still images like photographs. The camcorder records the picturean

55EUsing the Full Range of Features• If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus ( 153), the camcorder may notbe able to focus, and Fmay continue to fl

56EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesTurning the Image Stabilizer OffWith most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeableduring te

57EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesUsing the Various Recording ProgramsThe camcorder provides you with a choice of 8 recording programs. They usediffe

58EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSetting the program AE mode1. Slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode.2. Press the SET button to display

59EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesPortraitUse this program outdoors to make subjectsstand out from a softened foreground andbackground. It works well

Introduction6EUsing a Memory CardImportant Usage Instructions ...2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...3Op

60EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesUse this program in places where thebackground is so bright that the subject appearsunderexposed in the display — a

61EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesUsing Digital Effects• The types of digital effects you are able to use depends on the setting of theTAPE/CARD swit

62EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesFade Trigger (FADE-T)Wipe (WIPE)Corner Wipe (CORNER)The image begins as a thin verticalline in the center of the sc

63EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesPuzzle (PUZZLE)Zigzag (ZIGZAG)The image appears in 16 pieces. The pieces move around until the puzzle is solved.Th

64EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesEffectsBlack and White (BLK & WHT)The image becomesblack and white.Art (ART)The imagebecomes like apaint(solari

65EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesDigital effects can be set with the controls on the body of the camcorder or thewireless controller.SETD.EFFECTS ON

66EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSound records/plays back normally.When operating effects in TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode, makesure the program s

67EUsing the Full Range of Features4 images 9 images 16 imagesOperating the multi-image screenWhen operating the multi-image screen in TAPE CAMERA mod

68EUsing the Full Range of Features7. Select the desired setting.• You return to the digital effects menu.8. Press the D.EFFECTS SELECT button to clos

69EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesAudio RecordingTo switch to the 16-bit mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP.Then select AUDIO MODE, set it to

Introduction7E: Reference page numbers: Functions that can be operated from the body of the camcorder: Functions that can be operated from the wireles

70EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesTo turn it on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then selectWIND SCREEN, set it to ON and close the menu.•WSO is

71EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesThis is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recordingmovies or still images to tape or mem

72EUsing the Full Range of Features2. Press a PHOTO button on the camcorder body or the wirelesscontroller.• The camcorder automatically adjusts the f

73EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesAdjusting AE ShiftBy controlling the level of the automatic exposure (AE) function, you can lightenor darken the im

74EUsing the Full Range of Features1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode.2. Press the SET button and choose AUTO from the progr

75EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesGuidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds• When shooting with a shutter speed of 1/1000 or higher, do not s

76EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesAdjusting Focus ManuallyThe camcorder focuses automatically. All you have to do is point and the subject inthe cen

77EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSetting the White Balance1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode.2. Open the menu and select C

78EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSetting the white balance manually will probably work betterthan auto white balance when shooting:Subjects with one

79EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesYou can enlarge the image by 2 times during TAPE and CARD PLAY (VCR)mode. You can also move the image up, down, to

Introduction8ETo get started we suggest that youmaster the basic operations of thecamcorder first, before moving on touse its full range of features.T

80EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesDATACODEDuring TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden whilethe camcorder is in play, slow o

81EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesYou can also choose to display camcorder data (shutter speed and exposuresettings) in the data code.To change, open

82EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSix-second auto dateThe 6-second auto date appears for 6 seconds to mark the changeover of a day ifthe tape was bei

83EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSearching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search)This allows you to move quickly through still images recorded anywhere

84EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesReturning to a Pre-Marked PositionUse the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape that you want to return tof

85EEditingEditing to a VCR1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the sectionyou want to copy.2. Start to play it back while you mon

86EEditingREWPLAYFFRECPAUSESEARCHSELECTZERO SETMEMORYAUDIODUB.STOPAVINSERTPAUSESLOW+ /– /×2Digital video equipment fitted with the DV terminal lets yo

87EEditingCopyright signalCertain pre-recorded software tapes are copyright protected. If you try to playback such a tape, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBA

88EEditingOUTPUTVIDEOS(S1)-VIDEOAUDIOLRREWPLAYRECPAUSESEARCHSELECTZERO SETMEMORYAUDIODUB.STOPAVINSERTPAUSESLOW– /Recording from a VCR,TV or Analog Cam

89EEditing1. Find a point on your recorded tape slightly before the section youwant to copy and set it to playback pause mode.2. Press the REC PAUSE b

Introduction9EIntroducing the ELURA40 MCThe DV terminal allowshigh-quality transfer withvirtually no deteriorationin quality of images. Youcan edit an

90EEditingConnecting the camcorder to your VCR or 8 mm video camera allows conversionof recorded analog video and audio signals to digital signals in

91EEditingTurning the analog-digital converter onAV DV OUT•••OFFVCR.SET UP( 39)+PLAY(VCR)TAPETo turn the analog-digital converter on, open the menu a

92EEditingRecording Over Existing Scenes (AV Insert Editing)OUTPUTVIDEOS(S1)-VIDEOAUDIOLRYou can insert and replace images/audio recorded on the camco

93EEditingTV:You cannot insert AV from a TV program with anomalous synchronized signals,such as when the program itself received poor signals.The tape

94EEditing1. On the VCR, locate a point 3 seconds before the scene to beinserted. Set the VCR to playback pause mode.2. On the camcorder, press PLAY a

95EEditingAudio DubbingOUTPUTAUDIOLRYou can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape from audioproducts (AUDIO IN) or with the internal

96EEditing1. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP.2. Select AUDIO DUB.3. Select AUDIO IN or MIC. IN and close the menu.AUDIO DUB.••AUDIO IN VCR SET

97EEditing4. Locate the point where you want to start audio dubbing, then pressthe PAUSE button.• You can use the playback buttons on the body of the

98EEditingSetting the Audio MixAUDIOMONITORMIXBALANCEST-1ST-2When you play back a tape that was recorded in 12-bit mode, you can set theaudio output t

99EEditingWhen you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channels,you can change the output channels of that sound.+1. Load a tap