Canon UC-V30 Hi8 User manual

8mm VIDEO CAMCORDER
Instruction Manual
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• ML UC-V300 and UC-V200 camcorders. In certain areas, some of
these four models may not be available.
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Introduction
Important Usage Instructions

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Important Usage Instructions .2 Focusing.45
Thank You for Choosing a Canon.4 Exposure .47
Introducing the Camcorder.5
| Mastering the Basics |
Powering Your Camcorder .6
- Connecting the camera
to a mains outlet.6
- Attaching and charging
a battery pack.7
Loading a Cassette.9
Basic Recording .11
Zooming .13
Using the LCD Screen.15
Playing Back a Cassette .18
Connections for Playback on a TV
Screen .22
Tips for Making Better Videos .27
Using the Full Range of
Features
- General — ~
Turning the Image Stabilizer On/Off
(UC-V30Hi/UC-V20Hi/UC-V300) ..29
Using the Wireless Controller.30
~ For Recording ...~
Setting the Date and Time.31
Titles .33
Searching and Reviewing While
Recording.36
Using the Various Recording
Programs.38
Using the Digital Effects.40
Using the Digital Faders.42
Audio Recording.44
~ For Playback ...~
Searching the Tape (Date Search).49
Using the PAL 60 System.50
The Auto Editing Function.51
Preparing for Editing .52
Using the Editing Function
for the First Time.53
Choosing a Scene.55
Preview and Recording .56
Cut-In and Cut-Out Adjustments.57
Deleting Scenes and Clearing
the Program.59
Reordering Scenes .60
Editing Scenes .61
Simple Editing to a VCR.62
Additional Information
Preparing the Camera .63
Notes on Using the Batteries.65
Maintenance.69
Troubleshooting.73
The Video System Diagram.77
Optional Accessories.78
Finding Your Way Around the
Camcorder.81
Screen Displays.84
Specifications.87
Index .88
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Introduction

Introduction
Thank You for Choosing a Canon
First, we’d like to thank you for
purchasing this Canon camcorder. Its
advanced technology makes it very
easy to use — you will soon be making
high-quality videos which will give you
pleasure for years to come.
To get the most out of your new
camcorder, we recommend that you
read this manual thoroughly — there
are many sophisticated features which
will add to your recording enjoyment.
[ Getting started
To get started we suggest that you
master the basic operations of the
camcorder first, before moving on to
use its full range of features.
For quick reference (in addition to the
contents and index) please refer to:
• Finding Your Way Around the
Camcorder (p. 81)
• Screen displays (p. 84)
• Troubleshooting — in case you run
into any problems (p. 73)
Note that capital letters are used to
refer to settings that appear in the
display and buttons labelled on the
camcorder itself e.g. Press the EJECT
A button.
Your camcorder is supplied with the
following accessories:
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Introducing the Camcorder
LCD Screen
An LCD screen makes it
easy for you to shoot
colourful, well composed
video. You can even put
yourself in the frame and
check the picture as you
shoot. It is also great for
playback.
Auto Editing Function
A complete set of editing
functions is built-in —
turn your recordings into
finished productions, with
no extra equipment
required.
Flexi Zone Control
Easier than manual
operation and more
flexible than automatic
functions, Canon’s
FlexiZone Control is a
completely new way to
use a video camera.
Image Stabilizer
(UC-V30Hi/llC-V20Hi/UC-V300)
Images are stabilized
even in long telephoto
shots.
22x lens and 100x/290x
digital zoom
From wide-angle to 22x
telephoto — with
unparalleled optical
quality. The digital zoom
magnifies this up to lOOx
for even more dramatic
results. Also, the picture
magnifies up to 290x
with Digital Effects.
Close-Up
The subject can be further
digitally enlarged by 1.5x,
for a maximum of 440x
magnification.
Hi8 (UC-V30Hi/UC-V20Hi)
Hi8 is the format that
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rely on for high quality
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Digital Effects and Faders
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Advanced digital
technology allows you to
add special effects and
scene transitions to your
recordings.
Titles
You don’t need any
extra equipment to add
titles to your home
videos — the camera
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does it all.
Hi-fi stereo sound
(UC-V30Hi/UC-V20Hi)
The compact integral
i microphone offers the
depth and realism of AFM
in full dynamic stereo.
Long Time Recording
You can record up to 11
hours (12 hours for
UC-V200) continuously
with two BP-941 Battery
Packs (optional) on the
CH-900 Dual Battery
Charger/Holder
(optional) .
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Introduction