Canon Optura 500 User manual

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Battery Charger CB-2LT
Charges NB and BP-2L
series battery packs
from a household
power source.
Car Battery Charger
CBC-NB2
Charges NB and BP-2L
seriesbatterypacks
from a car cigarette
lighter socket.
Wide-Converter WD-H30.5
Gives wide-angle cover-
age at 0.7x.
Filter Set WL-30.5
Includes neutral density
(ND 8) filter and MC pro-
tector.
SoftCarrying Case
SC-1000
Soft Carrying Case
SC-2000
Digital Video Cassette
DVM-E60/DVM-E80
Cleaning Cassette
DVM-CL
Tele-Converter TL-H30.5
Increases focal length
by1.7x.
Adapter Bracket SA-1
This bracket lets you
attach an external
microphone or VL-10i
video light.
Battery Video Light
VL-10Li*
Powerful 10W illumina-
tion. A BP-900 seriesbat-
tery attaches directly, so
operation iscable-free.
Lithium Ion Battery
Packs (NB-2L, NB-2LH,
BP-2L12 & BP-2L14)
Extra batterypacks for
extended camcorder life.
Power Supply 7.4V (battery pack) 8.4V (DC IN)
Power Consumption Approx. 3.3W (Using Viewfinder);
4.1W (Using LCD screen)
Television System EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields)
NTSC color signal
Video Recording 2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system
System (consumer digital VCR SD system), digital
component recording
Audio Recording PCM digital sound: 16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch);
System 12 bit (32 kHz/4 ch)
Image Sensor 1/3.4 inch CCD (charge coupled device),
approx. 2,200,000 pixels (effective pixels:
tape: approx. 1,230,000 pixels, card:
approx. 2,000,000 pixels)
Tape Format Video cassettes bearing the ∂mark.
Tape Speed SP: 0.74 ips (18.81mm/s), LP: 0.49 ips
(12.56mm/s)
Maximum Recording SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.
System
Fast Forward/ 2 min. 20 sec. (with a 60 min. cassette)
Rewind Time
Lens f/1.8-2.4, 10x power zoom, f=4.7-47mm
Focusing System TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible
Minimum Focusing 3.3 ft. (1m), 0.39 in. (1cm) on maximum
Distance wide angle
Maximum Shutter 1/2,000 sec. (1/250 sec. when using a
Speed memory card)
Minimum Illumination 1.1 lx using the Night mode during tape
recording
Recommended More than 100 lx
Illumination
Filter Diameter 30.5mm
Viewfinder 0.33 inch, color LCD (approx. 113,000 pixels)
LCD Screen 2.5 inch (approx. Optura 500; 211,000
pixels. Optura 400; 123.000 pixels.)
Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone
Recording Media SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard
Number of Recording Still image: 1,632 x 1,224 pixels, 1,280 x
Pixels 960 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels; Movie: Optura
500; 352 x 288 pixels, 176 x 144, Optura
400; 320 x 240, 160 x 126
File Format Design rule for Camera File system (DCF),
Exif 2.2 compliant, Digital Print Order
Format (DPOF) compliant (images marked
for transfer are also DPOF complaint)
Image Reading Format Still image: JPEG (compression mode:
Superfine/Fine/Normal) Movie: MPEG-4
(Optura 500) Motion JPEG (Optura 400)
Estimated SD Memory 1632 x 1224: Superfine: 3 images/Fine: 5
Card (SDC-8M) images/Normal: 9 images
1280 x 960: Superfine: 6 images/Fine: 9
images/Normal: 17 images, 640 x 480:
Superfine: 34 images/Fine: 50 images/
Normal: 84 images
USB Terminal mini-B (USB 2.0 compliant) Optura 500:
Hi-speed Optura 400: Full-speed.
DV Terminal Input/ Special 4-pin connector (based on IEEE1394)
Output
Video Terminal 1Vp-p/75 ohms, unbalanced
S-video Terminal 1Vp-p (Y signal), 0.286 Vp-p (C signal)
AV Terminal ø3.5mm stereo mini-jack. Video input: 1Vp-
p75 ohms, unbalanced. Audio input: -10dbv
/at least 40k kohms, unbalanced. Audio
output: -10dbv (47 kohms load), less than 3
kohms, unbalanced
MIC Terminal ø3.5mm stereo mini-jack -37 dBV (MIC ATT
ON), -57 dBV (MIC ATT OFF) (with 600 ohm
mic)/5kohms or more
Operating Temp. Range 32–104° F (0–40° C)
Dimensions 2.1 x4.2 x 4.0 in. (53 x 107 x 101mm)
Weight Camcorder Body only: Approx. 1.0 lb (470g)
Total equipment weight: Approx. 1.2 lb (530g)
SPECIFICATIONSSUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
• Optura 500/Optura 400
• Battery Pack NB-2LH
• Compact Power Adapter CA-570
• Wireless Controller
WL-D84 (Optura 500)
WL-D83 (Optura 400)
• Stereo Video Cable STV-250N
• SD Memory Card SDC-8M
• USB Cable IFC-300PCU
• Digital Video Solution Disk
• Ring Light Adapter
(Optura 500 only)
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Use of Genuine Canon accessories is recommended:Thisproduct isdesigned
to achieve excellent performance optimally when used with genuine Canon
accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or
accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon
accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note
that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of
non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on
a chargeable basis.
* A 900 series charger is required.
Digital Video Solution Disk†
Operating System CPU RAM
Windows ME/Windows 98/ 150MHz or better 64MB or more
Windows 2000
WindowsXP 300MHz or better 128MB or more
Mac OS9.0 – 9.2 PowerPC 64MB or more
Mac OS X (10.1/10.2) PowerPC 128MB or more
Operating System Application Free Hard Disk Space
Windows ZoomBrowser EX 200MB or more
PhotoStitch 40MB or more
DV TWAIN Driver 25MB or more
DVWIA Driver 25MB or more
Macintosh ImageBrowser 120MB or more
Photo Stitch 30MB or more
DV Network Solution Disk††
Operating System CPU RAM
Windows XP 500MHz or better 128MB or more
Operating System Application Free Hard Disk Space
Windows AV/C Camera Storage 1MB or more
Subunit-WIA Driver
Canon USB Video driver 1MB or more
DV Messenger2 100MB or more
Windows Messenger
Version 4.5/4.6/4.7
†Interface: USB: only preinstalled Windows 98/WindowsME/Windows 2000/Windows XP systems with
built-in USB ports, or only systems equipped withgenuine Apple-brand built-in USB interfaces.
†† Interface: IEEE1394:only preinstalled Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional systems
with built-in IEEE1394 terminal • To use DV Messenger, it is required that WindowsMessenger 4.5
or higher operate correctly and that the videoconference function be usable with a digital camcorder.
Please consult Microsoft for details. If you are using a router, make sure it is a UPnP (Universal Plug
and Play) compatible router. For detailsconsult your Internet Service Provider, telephone carrier, or
refer to the manual of the router. •We recommend using a broadband Internetconnection. • The
communication quality and connectivity depend on the congestion of the Internet line and service. •
This product does not guarantee a certain communication quality.
Battery pack Using Viewfinder Using LCD screen
NB-2L Approx. 75 min. Approx. 60 min.
NB-2LH Approx. 90 min. Approx. 75 min.
BP-2L12 Approx. 150 min. Approx. 120min.
BP-2L14 Approx. 190 min. Approx. 155min.
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RGB Primary Color Filter
For rich, vibrant color
reproduction, the
camcorder is equipped
with an RGB Primary
Color Filter, which
separates the light
passing through the
lens into individual
red, green, and blue color compo-
nents, the same color filtration used
in professional 3 CCD camcorders.
Now colors are more accurate and
true-to-life.
Optura 500 Exclusives
A Mini Video Light allows you to
shoot up to 4.9 feet away in
total darkness. It can be
switched on in any Program
mode. For shooting close-up
subjects (less than 12 inches
away), the supplied Ring Light
Adapter provides even illumination
and prevents shadows. A 2.5" high-
resolution 211,000 pixel LCD
viewscreen makes viewing comfort-
able and crystal clear. For fast and
easy transfer of full-quality digital
video to a computer, it is equipped
with a USB 2.0 Hi-speed terminal.
Windows Movie Maker2 supports
video editing through this interface.
Photographic Controls
Selectable Focusing Points for bring-
ing off-center subjects into sharp
focus. Continuous Shooting Mode
enables rapid fire shooting — up to
3 frames-per-second (1632 x 1224)
or up to 5 frames-per-second (1280 x
960, 640 x 480). Simultaneous
Photo Recording lets you capture
e-mail ready digital photos (640 x
480) while you record video. With the
press of one button, Auto Exposure
Bracketing lets you shoot three
photos — normal, underexposed
and overexposed. The Built-in flash
with Red-Eye Reduction is perfect for
taking photos at night, indoors, or
filling in shadows.
Program Auto Exposure
Most of the time,
the Automode is
all you need. But
for complex situ-
ations, the Canon
Optura 500/
Optura 400 has pre-programmed
auto exposure modes — Sport,
Portrait, Spotlight, Sand & Snow and
Lowlight — that let you shoot like
pro. Need more help in dark situa-
tions? The Night Mode selects the
ideal shutter speed and sensitivity
combination to brighten up the scene
without sacrificing color. Super Night
Mode/Night Plus uses a built-in LED
light to provide extra illumination.
Use as a Webcam
Transform your
camcorder into
a webcam! With
DV Messenger2
software you can
conduct an Internet
Video Chat with Microsoft Windows
Messenger through IEEE1394 or
USB. Control the focus and zoom of
your camcorder or the person you
are chatting with — right from your
computer. You can also transfer
photos and access video playback
on either camcorder. And with the
camcorder’s NETWORK mode, you
can access your camcorder at home
from a remote location.
Manual Audio Control
For complete con-
trol, the camcorder
offers manual
audio adjustment.
The audio level can be monitored in
the viewfinder or LCD viewscreen.
The secret to the Optura 500/Optura 400’s outstanding video
and photo performance is Canon’s exclusive ≥DV Image
Processor. Since video and digital photos have unique color
requirements, ≥DV utilizes
two different processing color tech-
niques to maximize video quality
on a TV and still image quality
for print or computer display.
Print & Share makes it easy to print or download
photos right from the Optura 500/Optura 400, with
just a single touch of a button. Simply connect the camcorder
to a Canon CP Series Printer, a Canon Bubble Jet Direct Photo
Printer, or any PictBridge compliant printer. Or connect your
camcorder to your computer and with a single
press you can share photos with
friends and family.
The robust 2.2 Megapixel CCD Image Sensor delivers superior
performance and images with stunning quality. Enjoy
video with finer detail and resolution or print and
share great photos with pride. Photos are recorded to
an SD Memory Card at 1632 x 1224 pixels.
DV Photo Plus unleashes the full
digital imaging power of your Canon camcorder,
promising a superior level of clarity, color, and
excellence to video and photos.
Genuine Canon Optics:
10x Optical Zoom Lens/200x Digital Zoom
The ≥DV Image Processor:
Magical movies and top-quality digital photos
Optura 400
Optura 500
Print & Share:
Show off your images quickly and easily
2.2 Megapixel CCD:
Razor sharp videos and photos
Experience the Power of
Shoot rock-steady
video — even when you’re at maximum
telephoto without a tripod. The built-in
high quality Image Stabilizer even
works when you’re panning and
zooming, shooting videosor photos.
What sets a Canon camcorder apart from all the others? It’s the
only camcorder made by a company renowned for high-quality
professional optics. Our vast expertise in designing and crafting
precision lenses for photography and broadcast TV lenses goes into
every camcorder lens we make. The Optura 500 and Optura 400’s
optical zoom lens delivers superb definition and contrast. The digital
zoom revealsdetails too small to see with the naked eye.
Record Short Movie Clips
You can record movie clips
in MPEG-4 (Optura 500) or
Motion JPEG (Optura 400)
format to an SD Memory Card.
These mini-moviesare ideal for
attaching to an e-mail or posting on
the web. When using an SD Memory
Card, you can record video for the full
length of the card.
Portrait
High Resolution 16:9 Mode
To match today’s popular widescreen
TVs, the Optura 500/400 can record
high resolution 16:9 video. Unlike
systems which only record a vertically
stretched picture, these camcorders
use the full width of the CCD, filling
the entire screen with crisp, high-
quality images. Create a theater-like
experience in your own living room.
DV Photo Plus
10x Optical
10x Optical
Canon’s DV Photo Plus achieves
premium quality video and photos by
combining four features; Genuine
Canon Optics, a Megapixel CCD Image
Sensor, ≥DV Image Processor
and Print & Share.The moment you
watch video on a TV or hold a print in
your hand, the difference is clear.
”
200x Digital
200x Digital
Optura500 / Optura 400: The perfect union of video and photography.
Image Stabilizer ON
Image Stabilizer OFF
(Optura 500 only)