Brand: CANON
Category: Camera
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for optura40 / optura 30
Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:31 a.m.
Warranty Information
Canon U.S.A. provides a one-year limited warranty for parts and labor, excluding damage from misuse or commercial use.
To set the time zone, date, and time, navigate to the SYSTEM menu. Select T.ZONE/DST to set the time zone and adjust for daylight saving if necessary. Then, select D/TIME SET to set the current date and time. The camcorder automatically adjusts the clock when you travel to a different time zone after setting the correct time zone for your destination. The wireless controller requires two AA (R6) batteries and should be pointed at the camcorder's remote sensor during operation. Ensure the camcorder and controller are set to the same remote sensor mode. Battery packs like the NB-2LH can be charged at any state and are recommended for extended use. Always use genuine Canon accessories for optimal performance and to avoid potential damage.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Sound is distorted. | When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, drums or concerts), sound may become distorted. | Sound may be recorded properly when you set [MIC ATT] to [ON] in the menu, or when you adjust the audio recording level manually. |
| Sound is recorded in a lower level than the actual level. | When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, drums or concerts), sound may be recorded not in the actual sound level. | Sound may be recorded properly when you adjust the audio recording level manually. |
| 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]. |
Set [AV/PHONES] to [AV] in the menu. Set [AV ➔ DV OUT] to [OFF]. |
| Tape is running, but image will not appear on the TV screen. | TV/VIDEO selector on the TV is not set to VIDEO. Video heads are dirty. You attempted to play back or dub copyright protected tape. |
Set the selector to VIDEO. Clean the video heads. Stop playback/dubbing. |
| No sound from the built-in speaker. | Speaker volume is turned off. | Adjust the volume with the SET dial. |
| Noise comes out of the headphones. | [AV/PHONES] is set to [AV] in the menu. | Set [AV/PHONES] to [PHONES]. |