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Canon E400/E600

8mm VIDEO CAMCORDER

Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

2/3 P. ENG

Thank you for purchasing the Canon 8mm Video Camcorder E400/E600.

The E400/E600 can be used for both recording and playback of video cassettes in 8mm format.

Use 8mm video cassettes marked with an@(P5 type).

With the E600, stereo recording is possible. However, tapes recorded in stereo will play back on monaural 8mm VTRs in monaural.

Please check that this package contains the following items:

 

Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord

VL-7 Battery Video Light

 

E400/

Lens Hood

 

 

DC-100 DC Coupler

 

SF-200 Sports Finder

 

 

BP-E77K Battery Pack

 

E600

One Lithium Battery

 

 

CA-100 Compact Power Adapter

 

WL-50 Wireless Controller

 

 

SS-300 Shoulder Strap

 

 

Two R03 AAA Batteries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The connecting accessories included in the kit

vary according

to areas. Use the

following chart

 

to determine what your kit should contain;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EUROPE (EXCEPT FOR

FRANCE)

 

ASIA, LATIN AMERICA,

 

 

OCEANIA, ETC.

 

 

ETC.

 

 

 

 

E400

 

E600

 

E400

 

E600

 

C-150

 

-

 

-

 

1

 

1

 

AV Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ST-150

 

-

 

1

 

-

 

1

 

Stereo Cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RU-100

 

1

 

1

 

-

 

-

 

RF Unit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Important Usage Instructions

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

 

Table of Contents

 

 

Important Usage Instructions.............................................................................................

3

 

Camera Parts and Functions................................................................................................

6

 

WL-50 Wireless Controller.....................................................................................................

10

 

Viewfinder Dispiays.................................................................................................................

12

 

Power Sources..........................................................................................................................

13

 

Using Battery Pack.....................................................................................................

13

 

Using AC Power..........................................................................................................

16

 

Using Car Battery........................................................................................................

16

 

Inserting New Lithium Battery...................................................................................

18

 

Setting Date and Time.............................................................................................................

19

 

Camera Preparations...............................................................................................................

23

 

Attaching Strap...........................................................................................................

23

 

Attaching Lens Cap Cord............................................................................................

24

 

Removing and Attaching Lens Cap and Lens Hood...............................................

24

 

Adjusting Grip Belt......................................................................................................

24

 

Adjusting Diopter.........................................................................................................

25

 

Adjusting 180° FlexiGrip with Integral Electronic Viewfinder................................

25

 

Sports Finder...............................................................................................................

25

 

Camera Recording...................................................................................................................

26

 

Video Cassette Notes..................................................................................................

28

 

Tape Counter................................................................................................................

29

 

Recording Reminder..................................................................................................

29

 

Video Cassette Warning..............................................................................................

30

 

Battery Pack Warning.................................................................................................

30

 

Recording Using Tripod..............................................................................................

30

 

Record Search..........................................................................................................................

31

 

Record Review..........................................................................................................................

32

 

Edit-erase....................................................................................................................................

34

 

Recording Date and Time......................................................................................................

35

 

Age insert...................................................................................................................................

36

 

Registering a Birthday................................................................................................

36

 

Recording an Age.......................................................................................................

39

 

Focusing.....................................................................................................................................

40

 

Autofocus....................................................................................................................

40

 

Manual Focus...............................................................................................................

42

 

Focus Lock..................................................................................................................

42

 

Macro Recording......................................................................................................................

43

 

Zooming......................................................................................................................................

44

 

Power Zoom.................................................................................................................

44

 

Manual Zoom................................................................................................................

44

 

Wireless Zoom.............................................................................................................

44

 

White Balance............................................................................................................................

45

 

What is White Balance?..............................................................................................

45

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Auto White Balance....................................................................................................

45

Subjects Not Suitable for Auto White Balance.......................................................

45

White Balance Lock...............................................................................................

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White Balance Lock Procedure...............................................................................

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Shooting with Video Light.....................................................................................................

47§

Shooting with Video Light.......................................................................................

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Replacing Bulb......................................................................................................

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Gain-up/Backiight Compensation......................................................................................

51

Gain-up Function...............................................................................................

51

Backlight Compensation Function.......................................................................

51

High-Speed Shutter.............................................................................................................

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Fade..................................................................................................................................

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Fade In.................................................................................................................

54g

Fade Out..............................................................................................................

55g

Wireless Fade.......................................................................................................

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Adding Tities to Recordings...............................................................................................

57

Creating Character Titles.....................................................................................

57

Creating Digital Titles..........................................................................................

60

Recording Titles................................................................................................

61

Using Externai Microphone and Headphones........................................................................

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Using External Microphone.................................................................................

63

Using Headphones...............................................................................................

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Piayback Connection........................................................................................................

64

Using TV with Audio / Video Input Terminals.........................................................

64

Using TV with SCART Terminal..........................................................................

65

Using TV without Audio / Video Input Terminals (European Model).........................

66

Using TV without Audio / Video Input Terminals (Australian Model).........................

68

Piayback Procedure............................................................................................................

70m

Special Playback Methods...................................................................................................

72H

Tape Return........................................................................................................................

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Editing to Another VTR.....................................................................................................

76

Canon E400/E600 Video System Chart..............................................................................

79

Carrying Cases...................................................................................................................

80>

Optional Accessories............................................................................................................

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Problems and Troubleshooting.............................................................................................

83§

Condensation (DEW)..........................................................................................................

86 ^

Cautions.............................................................................................................................

873

During Use..........................................................................................................

87 ^

Using Your Battery Packs Effectively.......................................................................

89§

Maintenance.........................................................................................................

91g

Specifications...................................................................................................................

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o REC SEARCH + / - Buttons

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL TITLE

(Record Review) Button

 

 

 

O E. (Edit) ERASE Button

0 DISPLAY Button

O FOCUS O/M (Auto/Manual) Button

0 COLOUR Button

O DATE Button

0 MEMO (Memory) Button

o SHUTTER Button

 

 

 

O CHARACTER TITLE Button

0 AGE Button

O FADE Button

0 lAWBI (Auto White Balance)/LOCK Button

o GAIN UP/BLC Button

0 Tally Lamp

Q TALLY/SENSOR ON/OFF Switch

 

The tally lamp performs two important functions:

 

 

• Flashes rapidly during recording.

 

 

• Lights up when wireless controller is in use.

 

 

When the TALLY/SENSOR ON/OFF switch is

 

 

off, the tally lamp will not operate.

 

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O * (REC) (Record) Button

0 OPERATE Button

0 ◄◄ (FF) Button / + Button

0 OPERATE Indicator

0 (PLAY) Button / SHIFT Button

The OPERATE indicator lights up during

O ►► (REW) Button / - Button

normal operation, and flashes to warn

0 (STOP) Button

that there is internal condensation, a

0 C. (Counter) RESET Button

malfunction, or to indicate that the battery

0 ^ (EJECT) Button

pack needs to be recharged.

 

0 Lithium Battery Compartment

 

0 Tripod Socket

 

0 Strap Attachment Bars

 

0 Video Cassette Compartment

 

 

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O Remote Sensor

O Macro Button

O Zooming Lever

O Video Light

0 Lens Cap

Focusing Ring / Lens Hood ВАТТ (Battery) EJECT Switch

Power Zoom Buttons

GRIP UNLOCK Button

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Eyecup

Start/Stop Button

Viewfinder

Video Output Terminal

Diopter Adjustment Ring

DC Output Temninal

Accessory Shoe

Audio Output Temninal ® / mono

Microphone

(E600 only)

Power Source Compartment

Audio Output Terminal ®

Grip Belt

(E600 only)

Thumb Rest

ISPl / LP (Tape Speed Select) Button

Place your thumb here when you are

Audio Output Terminal (E400 only)

recording or carrying the camera.

PHONES (Headphones) Terminal

 

(E600 only)

 

ST. (Stereo) MIC Terminal (E600 only)

WL-50 Wireless Controller

Using the wireless controller you can operate the camera from a distance,

O Transmitter

0 F. (Fade) START/STOP Button

0 ON SCREEN Button O FF ►► Button

0 PLAY ► Button O STILL ►M Button

0 REC • Button

0 STOP ■ Button

0 REW ◄◄ Button

0 TAPE RETURN Button

0 COUNTER RESET Button

0 ZOOM Buttons

0 START/STOP Button

Operation Bin

Aim wireless controller at camera remote sensor 0 and press control buttons to operate camera. Use wireless controller within 4 metres of the camera. The tally lamp 0 lights up when remote sensor receives a signal.

Notes:

When using wireless controller, check that it lights up the tally lamp. If tally lamp lights, wireless controller can be used from that position.

If you are too close to camera when operating wireless controller, camera may not respond to wireless controller's signal.

TALLY/SENSOR ON/OFF Switch [OB

When using the wireless controller, or when confirming camera operations with the tally lamp, make sure that the TALLY/SENSOR ON/OFF switch is set to ON.

Set the TALLY/SENSOR ON/OFF switch to OFF when recording through glass windows or during wide macro recording. When the switch is set to OFF, the wireless control sensor will not function.

TALLY/SENSOR

ON ««OFF

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'N Inserting Batteries into Wireless Controller

The wireless controller operates on two R03/AAA batteries.

1.Remove cover from back by pressing down and sliding in direction of arrow.

2.insert two R03/AAA batteries following 0 and 0 markings.

Be careful not to reverse polarity of batteries.

3.Repiace cover following guide grooves.

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Notes:

Do not leave wireless controller exposed to direct sunlight or in hot or humid places.

Autofocus function stops when remote sensor receives a signal from wireless controller.

Wireless controller uses infrared beams to transmit signals, so sunlight or fluorescent light on the remote sensor may shorten operating distance.

Wireless controller will not function if RS-300 Rain Shield is attached to the camera.

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Viewfinder Displays

Viewfinder displays provide information and warnings regarding camera operation, recording and playback. Press ON SCREEN button O on wireless controller to see viewfinder displays except ©, O and © on a connected TV screen.

• Press CHARACTER TITLE button to see character title on TV, DATE button for date and time and AGE button for age. Only title, date and time, and age are recorded with scenes.

No.

Mode

 

No. Mode

 

 

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Recording Reminder

p. 29

© Date and Time

 

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Tape Counter

p. 29

© Edit-erase

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Video Cassette Warning

p. 30

© Tape Operations

p. 26

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Battery Warning

p. 30

© Tape Speed

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Condensation Warning

p. 86

© Digital Title Colour

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Lithium Battery Warning

p. 18

© High-Speed Shutter

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Character Title

p. 57

© White Balance Lock

p. 45

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Age Insert

p. 36

© Manual Focus

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p. 42

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Power Sources

Using Battery Pack

 

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BP-E722D (option)

Battery Pack

Make sure battery pack is fully charged before o use.

Continuous recording time of BP-E77K is approximately 50 minutes.

Some modes consume more power than others, so actual recording time may be less than 50 minutes.

The safest policy is to have enough batteries to cover two to three times the length of recording time scheduled.

Using battery pack in cold temperatures will shorten recording time.

Battery pack normally becomes warm during use.

Battery’s + and - terminals may short circuit if they come in contact with any metal objects. Take care when handling battery pack, and keep it in plastic or other protective covering when carrying or storing.

Power is slowly drained while the battery pack is attached to the camera, even when the camera is turned off. Remove the battery pack when you don’t expect to use the camera.

Use the optional BP-E718, BP-E722 or BP-E722D Battery Pack for lengthy recording (see p. 81).

See battery pack instruction manual for further information regarding your battery pack.

See p. 89 for Using Your Battery Packs Effectively.

Canon camcorders and accessories are manufactured with great care and strict quality control. It is recommended that you use only genuine Canon brand batteries and other accessories for your camcorder to ensure maximum performance.

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Attaching Battery Pack IEQ

1.Slide battery pack into power source compartment.

Insert the end marked with a triangle.

Slightly loosen grip belt and press it down for easy battery loading.

2.Press battery pack until it clicks and locks in place.

Removing Battery Pack

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Be sure to turn camera off (the OPERATE indicator goes off) before removing battery pack. Removal during operation may cause damage.

1.Slide and hoid ВАТТ EJECT switch up.

2.Puii battery pack out, as shown.

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Charging Battery Pack

Use the CA-100 Compact Power Adapter or the optional CB-110 Car Battery Adapter to charge battery pack.

Connect the battery pack to the CA-100 (or CB-110) as shown and plug into mains outlet (or car cigarette lighter socket).

When the operate indicator (green) is glowing steadily and the charge indicator (red) is blinking, charging has begun. When the battery pack is fully charged, the charge indicator will glow steadily. Disconnect the battery pack from CA-100 (or CB-110).

O Battery Pack

O CA-100 Compact Power Adapter or CB-110 Car Battery Adapter

O Charge Indicator

O Operate Indicator

Always disconnect the DC-100 DC Coupler from the CA-100 (or CB-110) before charging the battery pack.

The charging time for one battery pack is shown in the table on the next page.

Charging time will vary according to ambient temperature and remaining charge in battery.

When charging a brand-new battery pack or one that has not been used for three months or more, charge up completely (until the charge indicator lights). Then disconnect and reconnect battery pack to charge once again.

It is possible to charge battery pack in an ambient temperature range of 0°C - 40°C, but for best results, charge between 10°C - 30°C. Use of battery pack in extremely high temperatures (above 40°C) may activate safety circuit, making operation impossible.

When you don’t expect to use battery pack for a long time (three months or more), store it

in a discharged condition. Storing the battery pack in a charged condition will shorten its operating life.

Immediately after use, the battery pack will be hot and it is best not to recharge it at this time. Make sure the battery pack has cooled off before recharging it.

The optional MC-100 Multi-battery Charger

can also be used.

For further information, see the adapter or charger instruction manual.

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Continuous recording time

Charging time

Battery Pack

(approximate minutes)

(approximate minutes)

 

E400

E600

 

 

BP-E77K

55

50

70

BP-E718

95

90

120

BP-E722/BP-E722D

110

105

130

BatteryW arning

When battery charge is nearly exhausted, “ВАТТ” flashes in

camera

viewfinder

and the OPERATE indicator also flashes. Replace or recharge

battery

pack (be

sure to turn camera off before removing the battery pack).

 

 

Before recharging battery pack it is important to discharge it completely. See “Using Your Battery Packs Effectively” (p. 89).

If the camera is turned on with an exhausted battery pack attached, it may turn off immediately, without a “ВАТТ” warning.

Using AC Power

CA-100 Compact Power Adapter

Plug into mains outlet.

Input voltage: 100—240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

Use together with the DC-100 DC Coupler.

Refer to CA-100 instruction manual for further details.

Using Car Battery

CB-110 Car Battery Adapter (option)

Plug into cigarette lighter socket. For use oniy with 12 or 24 V DC negative-ground car battery.

Use together with the DC-100 DC Coupler.

Use car battery adapter with the car engine idling.

Refer to CB-110 instruction manual for further details.

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Attaching DC Coupler |Q3

To use the compact power adapter or car battery adapter:

1.Insert DC-100 DC Coupler into power source compartment.

Insert and remove in the same way as the battery pack (see p. 14).

2.Connect DC-100 cable to compact power adapter (or car battery adapter).

D DC-100

la CA-100 (CB-110)

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Using the compact power adapter near the TV may cause the TV to emit noise. If this occurs, move the compact power adapter further away from the TV or aerial cable.

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Inserting New Lithium Battery

 

 

The CR2025 type lithium battery provides your

 

camera with enough power to store character

 

and digital titles, date and time, and an age,

 

even when the camera is turned off.

 

 

One lithium battery will last approximately one

 

year. (Life span of lithium battery varies slightly

 

 

according to ambient conditions.) When the

 

 

lithium battery is not in place or is nearly

 

 

exhausted, “DATE” flashes in viewfinder,

 

 

indicating that the lithium battery needs to be

 

 

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Be sure to connect a power source to the

 

 

camera before changing the lithium battery,

 

 

othenwise, the titles, date and time, and age will

 

 

be cleared from camera’s memory and will have

 

 

to be reset.

 

 

Inserting Procedure

 

 

1. Press GRIP UNLOCK button and

 

 

rotate the grip downward.

 

 

2. Hold the camera with the battery

 

 

pack facing down, then draw out

 

 

the lithium battery holder.

 

 

• If the camera is held with the battery pack

 

 

facing up, the lithium battery will drop out

 

 

when the lithium battery holder is removed.

 

 

3. Insert a new lithium battery into

 

 

the iithium battery hoider with +

 

 

side facing up.

 

 

4. Snap the iithium battery hoider

 

 

into the compartment.

 

 

Warning

 

 

The battery used in this device may present a fire or

 

 

chemical bum hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge,

 

 

disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate.

 

 

Replace battery with Panasonic CR2025 or Duraceli

 

 

DL2025B. Use of another battery may present a risk

 

 

of fire or explosion. The used battery should be

 

 

handed back to the supplier for safe disposal.

 

 

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Make sure plus + side is facing up in lithium battery

 

 

compartment.

 

 

Keep battery out of children’s reach. If swallowed,

 

 

contact physician immediately.

 

 

To ensure proper contact, wipe battery with dean,

 

 

dry doth before use.

 

 

Do not pick up battery using tweezers or other

 

 

metal tools which may cause short drcuiting.

 

 

Do not disassemble, heat or immerse in water, to

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avoid risk of explosion.

 

 

 

Setting Date and Time

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Set date and time when you first begin using the camera and when you change the lithium battery without back-up power. See p. 35 for recording date and time.

Example: Setting date to 20 March, 1993 and time to 2:35 p.m.

1.Turn camera on by pressing OPERATE button.

OPERATE indicator lights up.

2.Press and hold DATE button for more than 3 seconds. iEgl

Date and time are displayed in viewfinder.

Year display flashes in viewfinder.

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3.Press + and - buttons to scan year display.

Press once to scan one year at a time.

Press and hold to scan years quickly.

Press - button to scan display in reverse order.

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1993

2009

2010

2011

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4.Press SHIFT button when correct year is shown.

Year is set and month display flashes. imHiM

5.Press + and - buttons to scan month display.

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shown.

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7.Press + and - buttons to scan day display.

The camera knows the number of days in each month and which years are leap years.

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8.Press SHIFT button when correct day is shown.

Date is set and hour display flashes. ми:1

9.Press + and - buttons to scan hour display.

Hour display rotates through 24 hours. ч*вн

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10.Press SHIFT button when correct hour is shown.

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Press + and - buttons to scan minute

 

 

 

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Press DATE button when correct minute is

 

 

 

shown.

 

 

• Minute display stops flashing and auto date and time starts * • functioning.

• Press DATE button again to make display disappear from viewfinder.

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20.MAR 1993

Notes:

The date can be set between 1 January, 1992, and 31 December, 2011.

Date and time cannot be set during camera recording or in playback mode.

If you change or remove the lithium battery without a power source attached, the date and time are cleared from memory.

Reset date and time when you travel to a different time zone.

To make a partial change to date or time settings, follow steps 1 and 2 on page 19. Then press SHIFT button to select settings to change. When finished, press DATE button.

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Camera Preparations

Attaching Strap

SS-300 Shoulder Strap BQ

Attach shoulder strap to the strap attachment bars, and adjust it to the most comfortable length.

WS-20 Wrist Strap (option) BIO

The optional wrist strap can only be attached to the lower strap attachment bar.

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Attaching Lens Cap Cord 24-A

1.Pass the cord provided through the loop on the lens cap.

2.Pass the grip belt through the ring of cord. TTien pass the grip belt through the loop on the camera as shown.

Removing and Attaching Lens Cap

and Lens Hood 24-B

Remove lens cap before recording and hook it onto grip belt using clip on lens cap. Replace lens cap when you stop recording or turn the camera off.

Q Focusing Ring

D Filter (option)

Q Lens Hood

D Lens Cap

To remove the lens hood:

Gently rotate it 60° counter-clockwise, as shown, and remove.

To attach the lens hood:

Gently rotate it 60° clockwise, until it clicks into place.

When using a filter, attach the lens hood In front of the filter so that the lens cap can be replaced.

Adjusting Grip Belt 24-c

Tighten or loosen grip belt as necessary for a comfortable fit. Hold grip with your right hand while adjusting grip belt with your left.

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Adjusting Diopter 25-A

Adjust the diopter to individual eyesight correction when using the camera for the first time, when changing camera operators, or when changing eye distance from the finder. To adjust diopter;

Turn the camera on and turn diopter adjustment ring until viewfinder displays are clearly visible.

Adjusting 180 FlexiGrip with Integral Electronic Viewfinder 25-B

The 180° FlexiGrip allows you to adjust the camera angle to 9 click-positions (every 22.5°). Turn grip while pressing the GRIP UNLOCK button and release the button in the most convenient position for shooting.

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Note:

The grip cannot be rotated when the optional

RS-300 Rain Shield is used. Use the camera with the grip set horizontally.

Sports Finder 25-c

The sports finder allows you to monitor the viewfinder from as much as an arm’s length from the camera.

To clean the viewfinder screen, remove the sports finder then use a commercially available blower brush.

To remove:

Align the triangular mark on finder with the mark on grip. Gently slide finder off.

To attach:

Slide finder onto grip aligning triangular mark on finder with the mark on grip. Turn finder clockwise to lock in place.

O Viewfinder Display O Sports Finder

Note:

Be sure to protect the viewfinder from direct sunlight, othenMise the viewfinder will melt.

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Camera Recording

1. Attach power source.

When using a battery pack, make sure it is fully charged

(see p. 15).

2. Turn camera on.

OPERATE indicator lights up.

‘TAPE” flashes in viewfinder (see p. 30).

3. Press A (EJECT) button.

Video cassette compartment opens.

EJECT button works with the power turned off, if the battery pack is attached.

4. Load video cassette and close video cassette compartment.

Press PUSH mark on video cassette compartment until a click sound is heard.

Use an 8mm video cassette marked with an El (P5 type).

Camera goes into record pause mode, wismt

5. Press SP/LP button to select tape mode.

For best picture quality, select SP.

For double recording time, select LP.

6. Turn grip to desired position.

• See p. 25 for adjusting grip.

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7. Press start/stop button.

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Tally lamp flashes rapidly.

See pp. 31-63 for information on making your recordings more effective.

8.Press start/stop button again to temporarily pause recording. ^0

Press start/stop button once again to resume recording.

See “Record Review” (p. 32) to check your recording.

9.When recording has ended, press A (EJECT) button.

Video cassette compartment opens.

10.Remove video cassette and close video cassette compartment again.

11.Turn camera off.

OPERATE indicator goes off.

The tape counter will be reset to 0:00:00 each time a video cassette is loaded.

The camera automatically turns off if record pause mode lasts more than approximately 7 minutes. To resume recording turn camera on and press start/stop button.

For security, check the viewfinder display for correct mode during shooting.

Avoid recording near sources of electric or magnetic fields, such as a TV tower, which can cause noise in the picture or a camera malfunction.

If tape speed is changed during recording, the tape will contain noise at that point.

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Vídeo Cassette Notes

• Do not leave video cassette in camera after use, especially when the camera will not be in use for a long time.

• There are several holes on the video cassette back, which are used for transferring information. Do not cover them with adhesive tape or other materials.

• Do not use video cassettes with damaged or

 

 

 

 

 

e

spliced tape or ones that do not meet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

standards.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• To protect your video cassette put it in the

 

 

 

 

 

 

plastic case, after use. Do not store video

 

 

 

 

 

 

cassettes where they may be exposed to high

 

 

 

 

 

 

temperature, high humidity, direct sunlight,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

>

 

 

magnetic fields, dust or mould.

 

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Video cassette erasure prevention

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOP

 

 

J

switch

 

 

J

 

To prevent accidental erasure of recorded

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

material, slide switch at bottom of video

 

 

 

 

 

 

cassette as shown. If switch Is returned to Its

 

 

 

 

 

 

original position, recording is possible once

 

 

 

 

 

 

again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Refer to video cassette instruction manual for

 

 

 

 

 

 

more information about erasure prevention.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• When you load a video cassette that is set for

 

 

 

 

 

 

erasure prevention, the camcorder will be

 

 

 

 

 

 

placed in playback mode automatically.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use another video cassette or set switch to

 

 

 

 

 

 

enable recording.

 

 

 

 

 

 

To save: Erasure Prevention

 

 

 

 

 

 

To record: Recording Possible

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Canon E 600 User Manual
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10 SEC

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Tape Counter

During recording, the tape counter in the viewfinder indicates how long you have recorded.

In the case shown in the diagram, you have recorded for approximately 35 minutes and 40 seconds (in SP mode).

The tape counter is reset to 0:00:00 when you press the C. RESET button, or each time you load a video cassette.

The tape counter also appears during

playback and record search, so you can use it to verify how long the tape has run.

• Tape counter time and actual recording length ^ may be slightly different. Use the tape counter 9 only as an approximate guide. Q

When recording in LP mode, actual recording length is approximately twice the tape counter time.

Recording Reminder

When you start to record, the camera counts off the first 10 seconds of your recording and displays “0 SEC” through “10 SEC” in the viewfinder. This function is designed to help you make sure your scenes aren’t too short, for easy viewing and editing. Try to record for at least the full 10 seconds. ES3

Recording reminder time and actual recording length may be slightly different. Use recording reminder only as an approximate guide.

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