Canon E 250 User Manual
Canon
8mm VIDEO CAMCORDER
Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTIONS
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Troubleshooting Message—
Use the following checklist for troubleshooting when you
have problems with your camcorder. See instruction
manual for further information.
Warnings that appear in viewfinder:
■ Battery pack charge is
low.
Replace with fully
charged battery pack.
Condensation
has formed inside
unit.
■ Refer to instruction
manual.
Video cassette is not
loaded.
> Load a video cassette.
Erasure prevention
switch on the video
cassette is set to
’SAVE-.
> Use another video
cassette or set switch
to 'REG".
Safety mechanism is
activated.
> Unload and reload
video cassette.
PUB. CXEN-056C 0193AB0.7
Lithium battery is not in
place properly or
charge is low.
* Insert new lithium
battery.
e CANON INC. 1992
PRINTED IN JAPAN
IMPRIME AU JAPON
Canon
Before Using Camcorder
Charging Battery Pack
Make sure the battery pack
is fully charged before
using.
1. Connect battery pack to
CA-100.
2. Plug into mains outlet.
When battery pack is fully
charged, the charge
indicator glows steadily.
Attaching Battery Pack
1. Slide battery pack into
power source
compartment.
Slightly loosen grip belt and
press it down for easy
battery loading.
2. Press battery pack until it
clicks and locks in place.
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Recording
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Before recording , make sure a power source is attached
to camcorder.
1. Press OPERATE button to turn camera on.
2. Press EJECT button to open video cassette
compartment.
3. Load video cassette.
4. Close video cassette compartment.
5. Press SP/LP button to select speed.
6. Press start/stop button to start recording.
Tally lamp flashes rapidly and "REC“ appears in viewfinder.
7. Press start/stop button to place camera in record
pause mode.
To continue recording
• Press start/stop button again.
To end operation
• Unload video cassette and turn camera off.
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Playback'
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OPERATE
Before playback, make sure a power source is attached
to camcorder (CA-100 with DC-100 or battery pack).
1. Press OPERATE button to turn camera on.
2. Press MODE SELECT button to select PLAY mode.
Mode indicator changes from red to green.
3. Press EJECT button to open video cassette
compartment.
4. Load video cassette.
5. Close video cassette compartment.
6. Locate playback start point using ►► (FF) or ◄◄
(REW) buttons.
7. Press ► (PLAY) button to start playback.
If a television is connected to camcorder, you can also
monitor playback on the connected television.
8. Press ■ (STOP) button to end playback.
About PLAY Mode
Press MODE SELECT button once to select the PLAY
mode. Mode indicator lights up green. In PLAY mode,
the four buttons on the top of the camcorder have the
function indicated in blue. Use these buttons or the
wireless controller to playback a video cassette.
To change to CAMERA mode
• Press MODE SELECT button again.
Mode indicator changes from green to red and the
camcorder is put in record pause mode.
To end operation
• Unload video cassette and turn camcorder off.
Thank you for purchasing the Canon 8mm Video Camcorder E250.
The E250 can be used for both recording and piayback of video cassettes in 8mm
format.
• Use 8mm video cassettes marked with an 0 (P5 type).
• With the E250, 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:
p Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord
Lens Hood
IE250
SF-200 Sports Rnder
One Lithium Battery
WL-50 Wireless Controller
*-Two R03 / AAA Batteries
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
TL-37 Tele-converter
WD-37 Wide-converter
FS-37 Filter Set
Important Usage Instructions
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE i
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
VL-7 Battery Video Light
DC-100 DC Coupler
BP-E77K Battery Pack
CA-100 Compact Power Adapter
ST-250 Stereo Cable
RU-100 RF Unit
SS-300 Shoulder Strap
FS-37U Filter Set
C-150 AV Cable
PC-150 SCART Cable
PC-370ST Stereo SCART Cable
WS-20 Wrist Strap
MM-200 Stereo Mixing Microphone
ZM-100 Stereo/Zoom Microphone
MB-100 Microphone Boom
SA-1 Adapter Bracket
WARNING:
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF RRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE i
ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES ONLY.
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Table of Contents
Important Usage Instructions....................................................................................................... 3
Camera Parts and Functions........................................................................................................ 6
WL-50 Wireless Controller...........................................................................................................10
CAMERA and PLAY Modes
Viewfinder Dispiays.....................................................................................................................14
Power Sources............................................................................................................................ 15
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............................................................................................ 26
Renroving and Attaching Lens Cap and Lens Hood
Adjusting Grip Belt...................................................................................................... 26
Adjusting Diopter........................................................................................................ 27
Adjusting 180° FlexiGrip with Integral Electronic Viewfinder
Sports Finder............................................................................................................ ..^7
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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 Balance............................................................................................................................. 42
What is White Balance?...............................................................................................42
Auto White Balance.....................................................................................................42
Subjects Not Suitable for Auto White Balance
White Balance Lock.................................................................................................... 42
White Balance Lock Procedure................................................................................... 43
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Shooting with-Video Light...,.........................................................................................................44
Attaching Video Light.................................................................................................... 44 ^
Removing Video Light......................................................................................................44 J
Shooting with Video Light.................................................................................................45 n
Replacing Bulb.............................................................................................................. 46 ^
Gain-up..........................................................................................-.............................................48 I
High-speed Shutter..........................................................................................................................49 o
Fade.............................................................................................................................................50
Fade In..........................................................................................................................50
Fade Out...................................................................................................................... 51
Wireless Fade................................................................................................................ 52 n
Timer Recording........................................................................................................................... 53 o
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Adding Titles to Recordings............................................................................................................ 56 g
Creating Character Titles..................................................................................................56 z
Scrolling Character Titles................................................................................................. 59 ^
Creating Digital Titles....................................................................................................61
Recording Titles............................................................................................................62
Using External Microphone and Headphones.............................................................................. 64
Using External Microphone...........................................................................................64
Using Headphones..................................................................................................... 64
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Playback Connection
Using TV with Audio / Video Input Terminals
Using TV with SCART Terminal
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Using TV without Audio / Video Input Terminals (European Model)...............................67
Using TV without Audio / Video Input Terminals (Australian Model)
Playback Procedure....................................................................................................................
Special Playback Methods.............................................................................................-............
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Tape Return..................................................................................................................................... 76 5
Editing to Another VTR...........................................................................................-
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Adding Titles................................................................................................................ 78
Canon E250 Video System Chart.................................................................................................. 80
Carrying Cases.............................................................................................................................8i
Optional Accessories.......................................................................................................................82 g
Problems and Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................84 g
Condensation (DEW).................................................................................................................... 87 >
Cautions......................................................................................................................................... 88 ^
During Use...................................................................................................................... 88 g
Using Youf Battery Packs Effectively................................................................................ 90 ^
Maintenance................................................................................................................. 92 g
Specifications................................................................................................................................. 93 ^
Camera Parts and Functions
O FADE Button
O C. (Character) TITLE Button
O AWB (Auto White Balance)/LOCK/
GAIN UP Button
O DATE Button
0 AF (Autofocus)/MANUAL Button
DIGITAL TITLE
O DISPLAY Button
O COLOUR Button
0 MEMO (Memory) Button
0 SHUTTER Button
0 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.
• Rashes 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.
0 SP/LP (Tape Speed Select) Button
O SHIFT Button
0 REC SEARCH +/- Buttons
{^(Record Review) Button
O SET Button
O SELF/INT. (Interval) Button
© C. (Counter) RESET Button
© MODE SELECT Button
0 EJECT Button
PLAY Mode
© ► (PLAY) Button
0 ►► (FF) Button
0 ◄◄ (REW) Button
O ■ (STOP) Button
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Video Output Terminal
o DC Output Terminal
0
Audio Output Terminal
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O Accessory Shoe
О Autofocus Window
O Remote Sensor © ВАТТ (Battery) EJECT Switch
© Microphone © Power Source Compartment
O Video Light © Grip Belt
0 Lens Cap
© Focusing Ring / Lens Hood 0 GRIP UNLOCK Button
Ф Power Zoom Buttons
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O Diopter Adjustment Ring
O Viewfinder
O Eyecup
O Thumb Rest
Place yoUr thumb here when you are
recording or carrying the camera.
0 ST. (Stereo) MIC Terminal
O HEADPHONES Terminal
O ST. (Stereo) AUDIO OUT Terminal
© Start/stop Button
0 Lithium Battery Compartment
0 Tripod Socket
0
Video Cassette Compartment
0 Macro Button
0 Zooming Lever
0 Strap Attachment Bars
WL-50 Wireless Controller
Using the wireless controller you can operate
the camera from a distance,
O Transmitter
e F. (Fade) START/STOP Button
0 ON SCREEN Button
O FF ►►Button
0 PLAY ► Button
O STILL Button
O REC # Button
0 STOP ■ Button
0 REW ◄◄ Button
O TAPE RETURN Button
0 COUNTER RESET Button
0 ZOOM Buttons
0 START/STOP Button
Operation
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
renK>te sensor receives a signal.
O Remote Sensor
0 Tally Lamp
Notes:
• When using wireless contrôler, 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 Wireiess
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. Replace cover following guide
grooves.
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Notes:
• Do not leave wireless controller exposeci to direct sunlight or in hot or humid places.
• Autbfocus function stops when remote sensor receives signal from wireless controller.
• Wireless (xjntroller 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. USJ
CAMERA Mode
When you turn the camera on, it automatically
enters CAMERA mode and the mode iixlicator
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 warn that there is
internal condensation or a malfunction, or to
indicate that the battery pack needs to be
recharged.
Changing modes with the wireless
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• In CAMERA mode, press the STOP button O
to switch to PLAY mode.
• During stop or still playback (in PLAY mode)
press the REC button O to switch to
CAMERA mode.
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Dual-mode buttons perform different functions
during CAMERA and PLAY modes.
Functions indicated in white are active during
CAMERA nrKxle.
Functions indicated in blue are active during
PLAY mode.
CAMERA mode (while)
PLAY mode (blue)
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REC SEARCH
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SET button
+ button
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REVIEW)
button
► (PLAY) button
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◄◄ (REW) button
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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. 0 arxl 0 on a connected TV screen.
• Press C. TTTLE button to see character title on TV, DATE button for date and time. Only
title, date and time are recorded with scenes.
No. Mode No. Mode
Timer Recording Menu
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Tape Counter US’
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Video cassette Warning
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Character Title
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p. 32 0 Tape Operations
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0 Date
0 Scrolling Character Title
0 Tape Speed
0 Gain-up
0 Digital Title
0 High-speed Shutter
0 White Balance Lock
0 Manual Focus
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Power Sources
Using Battery Pack
BP-E77KIBEI/BP-E722 (option) | Battery Pack
Meike 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 erKHjgh 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-E722 Battery Pack for
lengthy recording (see p. 82).
• See battery pack instruction manual for further
information regarding battery pack.
• See p. 90 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 CarK>n brarKi batteries and other
accessories for your camcorder to ensure
maximum performknce.
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Attaching Battery Pack lEgl
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 lading.
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 mode indicator goes
off) before removing battery pack. Removal during
operation may cause damage.
1. Slide and hold ВАТТ EJECT
switch up.
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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), 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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Battery Warning
Battery Pack
BP-E77K approx. 45 minutes
BP-E722
When battery charge is nearly exhausted, “ВАТТ flashes in camera viewfinder
and the mode 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.
Continuous recording time Charging time
approx. 70 minutes
approx. 95 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 instmction manual for further
details.
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