Canon Elura 70, 65, 60 Instruction Manual

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Introduction
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Stereo microphone (     88)
Remote sensor (     20)
DV terminal (     82, 91)S-video terminal (     36)
AV terminal (     34) / 
    (phones) terminal 
(     34, 61)
USB terminal (     119, 130) Assist lamp (White LED)*
(     48)
Terminal cover
Terminal cover
Tripod socket (     31)
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DV
MIC terminal* (     61, 88)
CHARGE indicator (    13)
DC IN terminal (    13)

* ELURA70/ELURA65 only.  

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Zoom buttons (     29)
Select buttons (     38)
PHOTO button (     96)
START/STOP button (     24, 101)
    SELF T. button (     58)
D. EFFECTS button, ON/OFF button (     62)
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Basic Functions -
Preparations
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Preparing the Power Supply
Attaching the Battery Pack
1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF.
2. Move the viewfinder upward.
3. Attach the battery pack to thecamcorder.
• Remove the terminal cover of the battery
pack.
• Press lightly and slide it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.
Charging the Battery Pack
1. Connect the power cord to the adapter.
2. Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
3. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.
The...

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Using a Household Power Source
The LCD screen's backlight is brighter when the camcorder is powered fro\
m a
household power source.
1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF.
2. Connect the power cord to thepower adapter.
3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
4. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.
❍Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter.
❍ If the adapter is used close to a TV, it may cause picture interference. Move the
adapter away from...

❍Charging, Recording and Playback Times
Below times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording or
playback conditions.
* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming,
power on/off. Actual time may be shorter.
❍ We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 50 ˚F and
86 ˚F (10 ˚C and 30 ˚C). Outside the temperature range of 32 ˚F to 104 ˚F (0 ˚C
to 40 ˚C), the CHARGE indicator flashes rapidly and charging stops.
❍ A lithium ion...

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Loading/Unloading a Cassette
Use only videocassettes marked with the Dlogo.
1. Slide and hold the OPEN/EJECT
switch and open the cassette
compartment cover.
The cassette compartment opens
automatically. 
2. Load/unload the cassette.
• Load the cassette with the window facing
the grip belt.
• Unload the cassette by pulling it straight out.
3. Press the  Pmark on the cassette
compartment until it clicks.
4. Wait for the cassette compartment to retract automatically and close the
cassette compartment...

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Basic Functions -
Preparations
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Installing the Backup Battery
The backup battery allows the camcorder to retain date, time ( 21) and other
camcorder settings while the power source is disconnected. Connect a pow\
er source to
the camcorder when replacing the backup battery to retain the settings.
1. Press the OPEN button to open theLCD panel.
2. Pull out the battery holder.
3. Place the lithium battery with the + side facing downward into the
battery holder.
4. Insert the battery holder.
5. Close...

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Preparing the Camcorder
Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment)
1. Turn on the camcorder and keepthe LCD panel closed.
2. Pull out the viewfinder.
3. Adjust the dioptric adjustment lever.
Attaching the Lens Cap
1. Attach the cord to the lens cap.
2. Pass the grip belt through the loopon the cord.
Press the buttons on the lens cap when
attaching/removing it. Hook the lens cap on
the grip belt while you are recording, and
place it over the lens when you have
finished.
Fastening the Grip Belt...

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Basic Functions -
Preparations
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Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap.
Mounting the Wide Attachment
The WA-34 Wide Attachment gives you a wide perspective for indoor shots or
panoramic views (0.7×). The wide attachment is for use at maximum wide-angle.
Screw the wide attachment fully into
the lens filter thread.
❍ Do not look directly at the sun or other strong light sources through the wide
attachment. It could damage your eyesight.
❍...

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Using the Wireless Controller
Point it at the camcorder’s remote
sensor when you press the buttons.
Inserting Batteries
The wireless controller operates with two AA (R6) batteries.
1. Open the battery cover.
2. Insert the batteries following the +and – markings.
Replace both batteries.
3. Close the battery cover.
❍Camcorder and wireless controller are equipped with 2 remote sensor modes
( 77). If the wireless controller does not work, check if camcorder and
wireless controller are set to the same...