Brand: CANON
Category: Camera
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for OPTURA Xi
Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:27 a.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Warranty Information
Canon U.S.A. provides a one-year limited warranty against defective materials or workmanship, with a three-month warranty for the video head.
Mastering the Basics
Preparations: Learn to use the power source, attach and charge the battery, install the backup battery, prepare the camcorder (attach lens hood and cap), fasten the grip belt, attach the shoulder strap, and load a cassette.
Basic Recording
Recording: Record movies on tape, zoom, use the LCD screen, and review footage. Learn to capture still images, use the built-in flash, and assign functions to the custom key.
Basic Playback
Playback: Play back footage from a tape or on a TV screen.
Full Range of Features
General: Navigate menus, change settings, customize the camcorder, and explore other settings.
Recording: Advanced recording modes, digital effects, and audio settings.
Manual Adjustments: Fine-tune focus and exposure.
Editing: Connect to a VCR or computer for editing.
Memory Card: Record and manage images on memory cards, and print directly.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Image will not appear on the screen. | Camcorder is not set to CAMERA mode. | Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. |
| "Set the time zone, date and time" appears on the screen. | Time zone, date and time are not set, or the backup battery is exhausted. | Set the time zone, date and time, or replace the backup battery and reset the date and time. |
| Pressing the start/stop button will not start recording. | Camcorder is turned off. | Turn on the power. |
| Camcorder will not focus. | Viewfinder is not adjusted. | Adjust the viewfinder with the diopter adjustment lever. |
| Playback button does not start playback. | Camcorder is turned off, or is not set to PLAY (VCR) mode. | Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode. |