Canon Optura S1 Instruction Manual

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7IntroductionETable of contentsIntroductionUsing this Manual ............................................................................................5Checking Supplied Accessories ......................................................................9Components Guide........................................................................................10Screen Displays.............................................................................................14PreparationStep 1: Preparing the Power Supply..............................................................16Step 2: Loading a Cassette ...........................................................................19Step 3: Inserting a Memory Card...................................................................20Step 4: Preparing the Camcorder ..................................................................21Step 5: Using the Wireless Controller............................................................22Step 6: Adjusting the LCD Screen .................................................................23Step 7: Changing the Display Language .......................................................24Step 8: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time..............................................25Basic FunctionsRecordingRecording Movies on a Tape .........................................................................27Recording on a Memory Card .......................................................................30Zooming.........................................................................................................33Tips for Better Recording...............................................................................35PlaybackPlaying Back a Tape ......................................................................................36Playing Back a Memory Card ........................................................................38Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................39Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................40Advanced FunctionsRecording ProgramsUsing the Recording Programs .....................................................................41Using the Program AE Mode .....................................................................44Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode .........................................................45Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode .......................................................46RecordingAdjusting the Exposure Manually ..................................................................47Adjusting the Focus Manually........................................................................48Using the Mini Video Light.............................................................................49Using the Self-Timer ......................................................................................50Changing the Settings (1)Changing the Settings with the FUNC. Button ..............................................51List of Menu Items (FUNC.)...........................................................................52Setting the White Balance .............................................................................53Selecting an Image Effect..............................................................................55Using Digital Effects.......................................................................................56Changing the Settings (2)Changing the Settings with the MENU Button...............................................63List of Menu Items (MENU) ...........................................................................64Adjusting the Audio Recording Level.............................................................69Using the Wind Screen..................................................................................71Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) ..................................................................72