Brand: CANON
Category: Camera
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for OPTURA20/OPTURA10
Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:29 a.m.
Warranty Information
The limited warranty covers defects for one year from the date of original purchase.
Basic Operations:
- Power: Use the supplied power adapter or battery pack. Ensure the battery is charged before first use.
- Loading Cassette: Slide the OPEN/EJECT switch, open the compartment, load the cassette with the window facing the grip belt, press the PUSH mark until it clicks, and close the cover.
- Recording: Set the POWER switch to CAMERA, press the START/STOP button.
- Playback: Set the POWER switch to PLAY (VCR), load a cassette, and use the playback controls.
- Viewfinder Adjustment: Turn on the camcorder, close the LCD panel, and adjust the diopter adjustment lever for a clear image.
- Accessories: Ensure the correct accessories are attached, such as the lens cap and grip belt, shoulder strap, and the accessory shoe cover is removed when using accessories.
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. Cassette is not loaded. Tape reached the end (END flashes on the screen). Cassette is protected ( flashes on the screen). | Turn on the power. Load a cassette. Rewind the tape or replace the cassette. Replace the tape or change the position of the protect switch. |
| Camcorder will not focus. | Camcorder is set to a mode other than the CAMERA mode. Autofocus does not work on that subject. Viewfinder is not adjusted. | Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. Focus manually. Adjust the viewfinder with the diopter adjustment lever. |
| A vertical light bar appears on the screen. | Lens is dirty. | Clean the lens. |
| Sound is distorted or recorded in a lower volume than the actual volume. | Bright light in a dark scene may cause a vertical light bar (smear) to appear. This is not a malfunction. When recording near loud sound (such as fireworks, drums or concerts), sound may become distorted or may not be recorded in the actual sound level. This is not a malfunction. | -- |
| Viewfinder picture is blurred. | Viewfinder is not adjusted. | Adjust the viewfinder with the diopter adjustment lever. |
| Pressing the playback button does not start playback. | Camcorder is turned off, or is not set to PLAY (VCR) mode. Cassette is not loaded. Tape reached the end (END flashes on the screen). | Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode. Load a cassette. Rewind the tape. |
| Image will not appear on the TV screen. | [AV/PHONES] is set to [PHONES] in the menu. [AV → DV OUT] is set to [ON]. TV/VIDEO selector on the TV is not set to VIDEO. | Set [AV/PHONES] to [AV] in the menu. Set [AV → DV OUT] to [OFF]. Set the selector to VIDEO. |
| Tape is running, but image will not appear on the TV screen. | Video heads are dirty. | Clean the video heads. |
| You attempted to play back or dub copyright protected tape. | Stop playback/dubbing. | |
| No sound from the built-in speaker. | Speaker volume is turned off. | Adjust the volume with the selector dial. |