Brand: CANON
Category: Camera
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for OPTURA500/OPTURA400
Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:29 a.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2004
Warranty Information
Canon U.S.A. provides a one-year limited warranty on parts and labor for this camcorder.
Basic Operation Steps
1. Powering Up: Attach the battery pack, then turn the POWER switch to the desired mode (CAMERA, PLAY (VCR), or NETWORK). The POWER indicator will light up.
2. Setting Time Zone, Date, and Time: Press the MENU button, navigate to SYSTEM, then select T.ZONE/DST and D/TIME SET to configure these settings.
3. Recording: Select the desired operating mode using the POWER switch and TAPE/CARD switch. Press the START/STOP button to begin recording and again to stop.
4. Playback: Ensure the camcorder is in PLAY (VCR) mode. Use the PLAY button to start playback and the PAUSE button to pause.
5. Using Memory Card: For still images or movies, ensure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to CARD. Insert an SD Memory Card and use the relevant buttons (PHOTO, CARD STILL/MOVIE) to capture or play back content.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Memory Card Operation | Problem | Solution | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memory card cannot be inserted. | Memory card was not facing the correct direction. | Turn the memory card over and reinsert it. | 93 |
| Memory card cannot be recorded. | Memory card is full. | Replace the memory card or erase images. | 93 |
| Memory card is not formatted. | Format the memory card. | 120 | |
| Memory card is not inserted. | Insert a memory card. | 93 | |
| File number reached maximum value. | Set [FILE NUMBERS] to [RESET] and insert a new memory card. | 96 | |
| SD Memory Card is protected. | Change the position of the protect switch. | 93 | |
| Memory card cannot be played back. | Camcorder is not set to CARD PLAY mode. | Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY mode. | 111 |
| Memory card is not inserted. | Insert a memory card. | 93 | |
| Camcorder does not display movies in CARD PLAY mode. | The camcorder displays the still image playback mode. | Press the CARD STILL/MOVIE button to switch to MPEG-4 movie playback. | 111 |
| The movie was recorded in Motion JPEG format with another camcorder. | Motion JPEG movies are displayed in still image playback mode. Press the CARD STILL/MOVIE button to switch to still image playback. | 111 | |
| Image cannot be erased. | Image is protected. | Cancel the protection. | 114 |
| SD memory card is protected. | Change the position of the protect switch. | 93 | |
| " “ ” flashes red. | Card error occurred. | Turn off the camcorder. Remove and reinsert the memory card. Format the memory card if flashing persists. | 120 |