Canon E 230 User Manual
Canon
8mm VIDEO CAMCORDER
Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTIONS
B2P.ENG
Thank you for purchasing the Canon 8mm Video Camcorder E230.
The E230 can be used for both recording and piayback of video cassettes in 8mm format.
• Use 8mm video cassettes marked with an Q (P5 type).
Piease check that this package contains the foiiowing items:
- Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord VL-7 Battery Video Light
Lens Hood
E230
Optional Accessories
BP-E722 Battery Pack
CB-110 Car Battery Adapter
MC-100 Multi-battery Charger
SC-800 Soft Carrying Case
HC-60 System Case
RS-60 Rain Shield
VL-20 Battery Video Light
SF-200 Sports Finder
One Lithium Battery
WL-50 Wireless Controller
-Two R03/AAA Batteries
DC-100 DC Coupler
BP-E77K Battery Pack
CA-100 Compact Power Adapter
RU-100 RF Unit
SS-300 Shoulder Strap
TL-37 Tele-converter
WD-37 Wide-converter
FS-37 Filter Set
FS-37U Filter Set
C-150 AV Cable
PC-150 SCART Cable
WS-20 Wrist Strap
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
CAMERA and PLAY Modes........................................................................................................12
Viewfinder Displays.............................................................................................14
Power Sources..................................................................................................... is
Using Battery Pack............................................................................................................... 15
Using AC Power.................................................................................................................... 18
Using Car Battery.................................................................................................................. 18
Inserting New Lithium Battery............................................................................................... 20
Setting Date and Time...................................................................................................................21
Camera Preparations.....................................................................................................................25
Attaching Strap......................................................................................................................25
Attaching Lens Cap Cord
Removing and Attaching Lens Cap and Lens Hood..............................................................26
Adjusting Grip Belt................................................................................................................ 26
Adjusting Diopter...................................................................................................................27
Adjusting 180° FlexiGrip with Integral Electronic Viewfinder.................................................27
Sports Finder........................................................................................................................ 27
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Camera Recording.........................................................................................................................28
Video Cassette Notes............................................................................................................30
Tape Counter........................................................................................................................31
Recording Reminder.............................................................................................................31
Video Cassette Warning....................................................................................................... 32
Battery Pack Warning........................................................................................................... 32
About Backlighting.................................................................................................................32
Recording Using Tripod........................................................................................................32
Record Search (Assembly Editing)........................................................................................33
Record Review.................................................................................................................................34
Recording Date and Time............................................................................................................36
Focusing............................................................................................................................................37
Autofocus.............................................................................................................................. 37
Manual Focus........................................................................................................................39
Focus Lock...........................................................................................................................39
Macro Recording............................................................................................................................40
Zooming..............................................................................................................................................4i
Power Zoom..........................................................................................................................41
Manual Zoom........................................................................................................................41
Wireless Zoom......................................................................................................................41
White Baiance..................................................................................................................................42
What is White Balance?........................................................................................................42
Auto White Balance...............................................................................................................42
Subjects Not Suitable for Auto White Balance...................................................................... 42
White Balance Lock....................................................................................................... 42
White Baiance Lock Procedure........................................................................................43 co
Shooting with Video Light............................................................................................................... 44 ^
Attaching Video Light...................................................................................................... 44 n
Removing Video Light..................................................................................................... 44 ^
Shooting with Video Light................................................................................................45 w
Replacing Buib................................................................................................................ 46 g
Gain-up.........................................................................................................................................48
High-Speed Shutter.......................................................................................................................49
Fade..............................................................................................................................................50
Fade In.............................................................................................................................50 n
Fade Out......................................................................................................................... 51 ^
Wireless Fade..................................................................................................................52 O
Timer Recording............................................................................................................................. 53 Q
Adding Titles to Recordings............................................................................................................ 56 o
Creating Character Titles............................................................................................... 56
Scrolling Character Titles...............................................................................................59
Recording Titles............................................................................................................61
Playback Connection...................................................................................................................... 62 ^
Using TV with Audio / Video Inputs..................................................................................62 q
Using TV with SC ART Terminal
Using TV without Audio / Video Inputs (European Model)
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Using TV without Audio / Video Inputs (Australian Model)..............................................65
Playback Procedure...................................................................................................................... 67
Special Playback Methods
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Tape Return................................................................................................................................ 72 _
EDITING
Editing to Another VTR................................................................................................................. 73
Adding Tities................................................................................................................. 73
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Carrying Cases.................................................................................................................................76 ^
Optional Accessories....................................................................................................................... n g
Problems and Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................79 ^
Condensation (DEW)....................................................................................................................... 82 >
Cautions......................................................................................................................................... 83 %
During Use...................................................................................................................... 83 §
Using Your Battery Packs Effectiveiy................................................................................ 85 >
Maintenance.................................................................................................................... 87 ^
Specifications................................................................................................................................. 88 ^
Camera Parts and Functions
O C. (Character) TITLE Button
O DATE Button
O AF (Autofocus)/MANUAL Button
O AWB (Auto White Balance) /LOCK/
GAIN UP Button
0 FADE Button
0 SHUTTER Button
Tally Lamp
The tally lamp performs four important functions:
• Flashes rapidly during recording.
• Flashes slowly during self-timer standby and
then starts flashing rapidly when recording
starts.
• Flashes slowly when interval timer is set.
• Lights up when wireless controller is in use.
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O OPERATE Button
O Mode Indicator
The mode indicator lights up (red in CAMERA
mode, green in PLAY mode) during normal
operation, and flashes to warn that there is
internal condensation, a malfunction, or to
indicate that the battery pack needs to be
recharged.
O SP/LP (Tape Speed Select) Button
O SHIFT Button
O REC SEARCH +/ - Buttons
(Record Review) Button
O SET Button
O SELF/INT. (Interval) Button
O C. (Counter) RESET Button
O MODE SELECT Button
® EJECT Button
PLAY Mode
O ► (PLAY) Button
® ►► (FF) Button
0 « (REW) Button
0 ■ (STOP) Button
0 Video Output Terminal
0 DC Output Terminal
0 Audio Output Terminal
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O Accessory Shoe
O Remote Sensor
O Microphone
O Video Light
0 Lens Cap
0 Focusing Ring / Lens Hood
0 Autofocus Window
0 ВАТТ (Battery) EJECT Switch
0 Power Source Compartment
0 Grip Belt
0 Power Zoom Buttons
0 GRIP UNLOCK Button
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O Diopter Adjustment Ring
e Viewfinder
O Eyecup
O Thumb Rest
Place your thumb here when you are
recording or carrying the camera.
0 Start/Stop Button
0 Strap Attachment Bars
0 Lithium Battery Compartment
0 Tripod Socket
0 Video Cassette Compartment
0 Macro Button
0 Zooming Lever
WL-50 Wireless Controller
Using the wireless controller you can operate
the camera from a distance,
O Transmitter
Q F. (Fade) START/STOP Button
O ON SCREEN Button
O FF ►► Button
O PLAY ► Button
O STILL ►N Button
O RFC # Button
O STOP ■ Button
O REW « Button
0 TAPE RETURN Button
0 COUNTER RESET Button
0 ZOOM Buttons
0 START/STOP Button
Operation iTiH=l
Aim wireless controller at camera remote
sensor and press control buttons to operate
camera. Remote sensor is located just below
the microphone. Use wireless controller within
4 metres of the camera. The tally lamp, located
above and to the right of lens, lights up when
remote sensor receives a signal.
0 Remote Sensor
0 Tally Lamp
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.
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^ 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 + and - 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 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-60 Rain Shield is attached to the camera.
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CAMERA and PLAY Modes
The camera has 2 basic modes of operation;
CAMERA mode for recording and PLAY mode
for playback. iKyii
MODE SELECT
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CAMERA Mode
When you turn the camera on, it automatically
enters CAMERA mode and the mode indicator
lights up red. Make your recordings in the
CAMERA mode.
PLAY Mode
Press the MODE SELECT button once to select
the PLAY mode. Mode indicator will change
from red to green. Use the PLAY mode to play
back your recordings.
In the PLAY mode the viewfinder and
connected TV monitor will appear black, until
you press the PLAY button to view recorded
scene.
After playback, press the MODE SELECT
button again to select the CAMERA mode, or
turn the camera off then on again. The mode
indicator changes from green to red. You can
now make more recordings.
Mode Indicator
The mode indicator lights up during normal
operation, and flashes to warm that there is
internal condensation or a malfunction, or
to indicate that the battery pack needs to
be recharged.
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Changing modes with the wireless controller ran
• In CAMERA mode, press the STOP button О
to switch to PLAY mode.
• During stop or still playback (in PLAY mode)
press the REC button Q to switch to
CAMERA mode.
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MODE SELECT
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Dual-mode buttons perform different functions
during CAMERA and PLAY modes.
Functions indicated in white are active during
CAMERA mode.
Functions indicated in blue are active during
PLAY mode.
CAMERA mode (white)
SHIFT button
+ button
REC SEARCH
buttons
SET button
-/©(REC
REVIEW)
button
PLAY mode (Mue)
► (PLAY) button
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► ► (FF) button
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◄ ◄ (REW) button
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Viewfinder Displays
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ВАТТ
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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 0> © and © on a connected TV screen.
• Press C. TITLE button to see character title on TV, DATE button for date and time. Only
title, date and time are recorded with scenes.
No. Mode
© Timer Recording Menu p. 53
© Tape Counter p. 31
© Video Cassette Warning p. 32
© Battery Warning p. 32, 79
© Condensation Warning p. 79
© Lithium Battery Warning B^p. 20, 79
© Character Title B®^ p. 56
© Time BS^ p. 21,36
No. Mode
© Date B^ p. 21,
© Scrolling Character Title
© Tape Operations
© Tape Speed I®”p. 28
© Gain-up B®"p. 48
© High-Speed Shutter
© White Balance Lock
© Manual Focus BS° p. 39
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Power Sources
Using Battery Pack
BP-E77Kim/BP-E722 (option) 130 Battery Pack
Make sure battery pack is fully charged before
use.
Continuous recording time of BP-E77K is
approximately 45 minutes.
• Some modes consume more power than
others, so actual recording time may be less
than 45 minutes.
• The safest policy is to have enough batteries
to cover two to three times the iength of
recording time scheduled.
• Using battery pack in cold temperatures will
shorten recording time.
• Battery pack normally becomes warm during
use.
• Battery’s + and - terminais 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-E722 Battery Pack for
lengthy recording (see p. 77).
• See battery pack instruction manual for further
information regarding battery pack.
• See p. 85 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 camcoder to ensure
maximum performance.
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Attaching Battery Pack |^]
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
■ Caution
Be sure to turn camera off (the mode indicator goes
off) before removing battery pack. Removal during
operation may cause damage.
1. Slide and hold ВАТТ EJECT
switch up.
2. Pull 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), sore 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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Battery Pack
Continuous recording time
Charging time
Battery Warning
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BP-E77K
BP-E722
When battery charge is nearly exhausted, “ВАТТ flashes in camera viewfinder
and the mcxfe indicator also flashes. Replace or recharge battery pack (be sure
to turn camera off before removing the battery pack).
• If the camera is turned on with an exhausted battery pack attached, it may turn
off immediately, without a "ВАТТ warning.
apprax. 45 minutes
approx. 95 minutes
approx. 70 minutes
approx. 130 minutes
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.
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Using Car Battery
CB-110 Car Battery Adapter (option)
Plug into cigarette lighter socket.
For use only 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.
Attaching DC Coupler iEKl
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. 16).
2. Connect DC-100 cable to compact power adapter (or car battery adapter).
B DC-100
B 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 aeriai cable.
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Inserting New Lithium Battery
The CR2025 type lithium battery provides your
camera with enough power to store date and
time settings, 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 lithium
battery is not in place or is nearly exhausted,
“DATE” flashes in viewfinder, indicating that the
lithium battery needs to be replaced. Kigil
Be sure to connect a power source to the
camera before changing the lithium battery,
otherwise, date and time settings will be cleared
from camera’s memory and will have to be
reset.
Inserting Procedure RWil
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 hoider is removed.
3. Insert a new lithium battery into
the lithium battery holder with +
side facing up.
4. Snap the lithium battery holder
into the compartment.
Warning
The battery used in this device may present a fire or
chemical burn 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.
Caution
• Make sure + side is facing up in lithium battery
• Keep battery out of children’s reach. If swallowed,
•To ensure proper contact, wipe battery with clean,
• Do not pick up battery using tweezers or other
• Do not disassemble, heat or immerse in water, to
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compartment.
contact physician immediately.
dry cloth before use.
metal tools which may cause short circuiting.
avoid risk of explosion.
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Setting Date and Time
Set date and time when you first begin using the camera and
when you change the lithium battery without back-up power. See
p. 36 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.
• Mode indicator lights up red.
2. Press and hold SET button for more than 3
seconds. BQ
• Date and time are displayed in viewfinder.
• Year display flashes in viewfinder.
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• 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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4. Press SHIFT button when correct year is shown.
• Year is set and month display flashes,
5. Press + and - buttons to scan month display.
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6. Press SHIFT button when correct month is
shown.
• Month is set and day display flashes.
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7. Press + and - buttons to scan day display.
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• 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.
9. Press + and - buttons to scan hour display.
• Hour display rotates through 24 hours, г-кдн
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10. Press SHIFT button when correct hour is
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• Hour is set and minute display flashes. Ejcgi]
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11. Press + and - buttons to scan minute display.
• Minute display rotates through 60 minutes. EB
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12. Press SET button when correct minute is
shown.
• Minute display stops flashing and auto date and time starts
functioning. measM
• Press DATE button to make display disappear from
viewfinder.
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Notes:
• The date can be set between 1 January, 1992, and December 31, 2010.
• Date and time cannot be set during camera recording or in PLAY mode.
• When you change or remove lithium battery, date and time are cleared from memory and must be
reset.
• 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 21. Then press SHIFT
button to select settings to change. When finished, press SET button.
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Camera Preparations
Attaching Strap
SS-300 Shoulder Strap ачдд
Attach shoulder strap to the strap attachment
bars, and adjust it to the most comfortable
length.
WS-20 Wrist Strap (option) идя
The optional wrist strap can only be attached to
the lower strap attachment bar.
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Attaching Lens Cap Cord 26-a
1. Pass the cord provided through the
loop on the lens cap.
2. Pass the grip belt through the ring
of cord. Then pass the grip belt
through the loop on the camera as
shown.
Removing and Attaching Lens Cap
and Lens Hood 26-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
IS Filter (option)
B Lens Hood
B Lens Cap
To remove the lens hood:
Rotate it 60° counter-clockwise, as shown, and
remove.
To attach the lens hood:
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 26-c
Tighten or loosen grip belt as necessary for a
comfortable fit. Hold grip with your right hand
whiie adjusting grip belt with your left.
Adjusting Diopter 27-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 27-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.
O GRIP UNLOCK Button
Note:
• The grip cannot be rotated when the optional
RS-60 Rain Shield is used. Use the camera with
the grip set horizontally.
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Sports Finder 27-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 circle on
grip.
Gently slide finder off.
To attach:
Slide finder onto grip aligning triangular mark on
finder with circle on grip. Turn finder clockwise
to lock in place.
O Viewfinder Display
O Sports Finder
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Csmera Rocording (camera Mode)
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PAUSE
1. Attach power source.
• When using a battery pack, make sure it is fuliy charged
(see p. 17).
2. Turn camera on.
• Mode indicator iights up red.
• ‘TAPE” flashes in viewfinder (see p. 32).
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3. Press 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.
• Use an 8mm video cassette marked with an El (P5 type).
• Camera goes into record pause mode. K:gii
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. 27 for adjusting grip.
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