Canon E 333 D User Manual

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Canon

8mm VIDEO CAMCORDER

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon 8mm Video Camcorder E333D.

The E333D can be used for both recording and playback of video cassettes in 8mm format.

• Use 8mm vídeo-cassettes marked with an 0 (P5 type).

Piease check that this package contains the foiiowing items:

	“ Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord	DC-100 DC Coupler
E333D	Lens Hood	BP-E77K Battery Pack
E333D	One Lithium Battery	CA-100 Compact Power Adapter
	WL-52 Wireless Controiier	PC-150 SCART Cable
	L Two R03 AAA Batteries	SS-300 Shoulder 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
Nomenclature............................................................................................................................	6
Basic Recording......................................................................................................................	10
Tape Counter...............................................................................................................	12
Recording Reminder..................................................................................................	12
Video Cassette Warnings...........................................................................................	13
Battery Pack Warning.................................................................................................	13
Recording Using Tripod.............................................................................................	13
Viewfinder Dispiays................................................................................................................	14
Power Sources.............................................................................................................	is
Using AC Power..........................................................................................................	15
Using Car Battery........................................................................................................	15
Using Battery Pack.....................................................................................................	16
Using Your Battery Packs Effectively.......................................................................	19
Inserting New Lithium Battery...................................................................................	22
Loading and Unloading Video Cassettes.........................................................................	23
Video Cassette Notes.................................................................................................	24
Camera Preparations..............................................................................................................	25
Attaching Straps.........................................................................................................	25
Adjusting the Grip Belt...............................................................................................	25
Attaching the Lens Cap Cord....................................................................................	26
Removing and Attaching the Lens Cap and Lens Hood........................................	26
Using the Finder..........................................................................................................	26
Adjusting the Dioptre..................................................................................................	27
Adjusting the 180° FlexiGrip......................................................................................	27
Removing and Attaching the Finder.........................................................................	27
Zooming.....................................................................................................................................	28
Power Zoom................................................................................................................	28
Wireless Zoom.............................................................................................................	28
Setting Date and Time............................................................................................................	29
Recording Date and Time.....................................................................................................	33
Age insert..................................................................................................................................	34
Registering a Birthday...............................................................................................	34
Recording an Age.......................................................................................................	37
WL-52 Wireless Controller....................................................................................................	38
Playback Connection.............................................................................................................	40
Using a TV (or VCR) with a SCART Terminal...........................................................	40
Using a TV (or VCR) with AudioA/ideo Input Terminals.........................................	40
Using a TV without AudioA/ideo Input Terminals...................................................	41
Playback Procedure................................................................................................................	45
Special Playback Methods.........................................................................................	47

ADVANCED OPERATIONS

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Focusing....................................................................................................................................		^ ................	50
	Autofocus......................................................................................................................................		50 §
	Manual Focus................................................................................................................................		51rn
	Focus Lock....................................................................................................................................		51 ^
Macro Recording...........................................................................................................................................			52g
Program AE.................................................................................................................................................			53
	How to Use Program AE..........................................................................................................		53
	To Record a Backlit Subject (Backlight Compensation)	.......................................................	55
	To Record a Spotlit Scene........................................................................................................		55
	To Record a Bright Scene (Beach or Snowy Location).........................................................		55
White Balance................................................................................................................................................			56 5>
Shooting with Pop-up Light..........................................................................................................................			57 ^
	Replacing Bulb..............................................................................................................................		58 Q
High-Speed Shutter.......................................................................................................................................			59 S
Fade................................................................................................................................................................			60 ^
	Fade In...........................................................................................................................................		60 Q
	Fade Out........................................................................................................................................		61 ^
	Wireless Fade.............................................................................................................................		62
To Resume Recording................................................................................................................................			63
	Record Search............................................................................................................................		63 e
	Record Review..............................................................................................................................		64y.
	Edit-erase......................................................................................................................................		66 ^
Tape Return....................................................................................................................................................			67 z
Adding Titles to Recordings.........................................................................................................................			68 g
	Creating Character Titles.............................................................................................................		68O
	Recording Titles............................................................................................................................		71m
Editing to Another VCR.................................................................................................................................			72 ^
	Using a VCR with a SCART Terminal..........................................................................................		72O
	Using a VCR with AudioA/ideo Input Terminals........................................................................		72w

	ADDITIONAL INFORMATION		>
Canon E333D Video System Chart			>
Canon E333D Video System Chart			74 §
Carrying Cases...............................................................................................................................................			75 5
Optional Accessories....................................................................................................................................			76 >
Problems and Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................			78 z
Condensation (DEW)......................................................................................................................................			8i g
Cautions .......................................................................................................................................................			82 i
	During Use.....................................................................................................................................		82 5
	Maintenance..................................................................................................................................		84 ^
Specifications.............................................................................................................................................			85

Nomenclature

O POP-UP LIGHT Switch	0 REC SEARCH - Button
O FADE Button	O (Record Review) Button
O SHUTTER Button	0 AGE Button
O FOCUS IS/M (Auto/Manual) Button	0 PROGRAM AE Button
0 C. (Character) TITLE Button	0 MACRO Button
0 DATE Button	0 ZOOM SPEED Button
0 E. (Edit) ERASE Button	0 Zoom Window
0 REC SEARCH + Button

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STOP Button

FF Button / + Button

Q ◄ PLAY Button / SHIFT Button O ►► REW Button / - Button

0 # REC (Record) MODE Button

0 US / LP (Tape Speed) Button

0 C. (Counter) RESET Button

0 A EJECT Button

0 OPERATE Button

0 OPERATE Indicator

■ Lights up during normal operation.

• Flashes to warn that there is internal condensation or a malfunction, or to indicate that the battery pack is nearly exhausted.

Lithium Battery Compartment

®Tripod Socket

®Strap Attachment Bars 0 Cassette Compartment

Q Pop-up Light	Tally Lamp
# Microphone	• Flashes rapidly during recording.
O Focusing Ring / Lens Hood	• Lights up when a wireiess controiier signai is
O Lens Cap	received.
O Remote Sensor	ВАТТ (Battery) EJECT Switch
Autofocus Window	Power Zoom Buttons
	GRIP UNLOCK Button

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O Eyecup	Thumb Rest
9 Viewfinder	Start/Stop Button
O Dioptre Adjustment Ring	Video Output Terminal
O Power Source Compartment	DC Output Terminal
O Grip Belt	Audio Output Terminal

Basic Recording

OPERATE

1. Attach a power source.

•See pp. 15-21 for using power sources.

2.Turn the camera on.

• The OPERATE indicator lights up.

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•“TAPE” flashes in the viewfinder (see p. 13). Biffl

3.Load a cassette.

•See p. 23 for loading/unloading cassettes.

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

•The camera goes into “record pause mode”. KfiBSl

4.Press the SP/LP button to select the tape speed.

•For best picture quality, select SP.

•For double recording time, select LP.

5.Pull out the finder.

•See p. 26 for using the finder.

6.Turn the grip to the desired position.

•See p. 27 for adjusting the grip.

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7.Press the start/stop button.

•Recording starts and “REC” appears in the viewfinder. KWl

•The tally lamp flashes rapidly.

•See “ADVANCED OPERATIONS” (pp. 50-73) for information on making your recordings more effective.

8.Press the start/stop button again to pause recording. IWil

•Press the start/stop button once again to resume recording.

•See “Record Review” (p. 64) to check your recording.

9.When recording has ended, remove the cassette.

•See p. 23 for loading/unloading cassettes.

10.Turn the camera off.

•The OPERATE indicator goes off.

Notes:

•The camera automatically turns off If record pause mode lasts more than approximately seven minutes. To resume recording, turn the camera on and press the start/stop button.

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

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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). WRl

•The tape counter is reset to 0:00:00 when you press the C. RESET button, or each time you load a 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 only as an approximate guide.

•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 from “0 SEC” to “10 SEC” in the viewfinder. This is 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. IBKl

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

Vídeo Cassette Warnings I3-A

•“T. END” appears in the viewfinder when the tape is compietely used up.

•‘TAPE” fiashes in the viewfinder if the camera is turned on and a cassette is not ioaded.

Battery Pack Warning 13-B

•“ВАТТ fiashes in the viewfinder when the battery pack is neariy exhausted.

•if the camera is turned on with an exhausted battery pack attached, it may turn off

immediateiy, without a “ВАТТ’ warning.

Recording Using Tripod 13-c

Use a tripod especiaiiy in the foiiowing cases:

•Telephoto recording

•Macro recording

•Recording using wireiess controiier

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

Viewfinder Dispiays

Viewfinder displays provide information and warnings regarding camera operation.

•Press the ON SCREEN button O on the wireless controller to see the viewfinder displays except ©, ® and ® on a connected TV screen.

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

No. Mode		No. Mode
© Recording Reminder.........	....p. 12	© Date and Time.........................	P- 29, 33
© Tape Counter.....................	....P-12	© Edit-erase................................	P-	66
© Video Cassette Warning .......	p. 13	© Tape Operations.....................	P-	10
© Battery Warning................. ....	p. 13	© Tape Speed..................... ........	P-	10
© Condensation Warning..... ....	p. 81	© High-Speed Shutter................	P-	59
© Lithium Battery Warning ........	p. 22	© Program AE.................... ........	P-	53
© Character Title................... ....	p. 68	© Manual Focus................. ........	P-	51
© Age Insert........................... ....	p. 34

Power Sources

Using AC Power

CA-100 Compact Power Adapter iEffi

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)

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To use the compact power adapter or car battery adapter:

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

•Insert and remove in the same way as the battery pack (see p. 17).

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

El DC-100

la CA-100 (CB-110)

Caution------------------------------------------------------------

•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.

Using Battery Pack

BP-E77K warn
BP-E718 (option)
	16-B
BP-E722 (option)
	16-C		Battery Pack
BP-E722D (option)
		16-D

Make sure the battery pack is fully charged before use.

Continuous recording time using the 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 the battery pack in cold temperatures will shorten recording time.

•The battery pack normally becomes warm during use.

•Use the optional BP-E718, BP-E722 or BP-E722D Battery Pack for lengthy recording (see p. 76).

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

•See p. 19 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.

Attaching Battery Pack 1^1

1. Slide the battery pack into the power source compartment.

•Insert the end marked with a triangle.

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

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

Removing Battery Pack ICT51

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			Be sure to turn the camera off (the OPERATE
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		1.		Slide and hold the ВАТТ EJECT
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		2.		Pull the battery pack out as shown.

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Charging Battery Pack KTTO

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

Connect the battery pack to the CA-100 (or CB-110) as shown and plug into a 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 CA100 (or CB-110).

O Battery Pack

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

0 Charge Indicator

O Operate Indicator

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

•Battery pack charging times are shown below. Charging time will vary according to the ambient temperature.

•When you don't expect to use the 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.

•The optional MC-100 Multi-battery Charger can also be used.

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

Battery Pack	Continuous recording time	Charging time
	(approximate minutes) (approximate minutes)
BP-E77K	55	70
BP-E718	100	120

BP-E722/BP-E722D	115	130

Using Your Battery Packs Effectively

Keep the following in mind:

1.Charge a brand-new battery before using.

2.Discharge the battery for storage.

3.Recharge the battery only after discharging it completely.

Read these instructions thoroughly before using the battery pack. The battery pack is a rechargeable nickel cadmium (NiCd) battery. It can be used repeatedly after recharging. The battery pack has not been charged before shipping.

Charge the battery pack before using:

•Use only the battery charger(s) specified in this manual.

•Refer to the battery charger instructions for charging procedure and charging time.

•To maximize the capacity of the battery pack, when using a brand-new battery pack for the first time, charge it once (the charge lamp lights up), remove it and charge it once again.

•The battery pack remains warm immediately after charging or use. Though being warm has no adverse effect on the performance of the battery pack, charge the battery pack only after it has cooled.

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Observe the following:

•Shorting the + and - terminals by touching them with a metal object such as a key holder is extremely dangerous, as it can cause fire or other damage. ИЖ1

When carrying or storing the battery pack, make sure to attach the inciuded short circuit prevention cap. ДНЯ

•Do not expose the battery pack to fire. It might explode .

•Do not disassemble or alter the battery pack.

•Do not drop the battery pack or subject it to strong shocks.

•Do not get the battery pack wet.

To charge battery packs effectively:

•Even a newly-charged battery pack naturally discharges in time. Charge it within a couple of days of when it is to be used.

•Charge the battery pack only after the power supply of the camcorder automatically turns off.

•Repeated recharging of a battery pack which is not fully discharged shortens the time that the battery pack can be used before it needs charging again.

DISCHARGE RECHARGE

When you haven’t used the battery pack for several months, check the charge lamp 30 minutes after charging has begun. If the charge lamp does not blink for at least 30 minutes, it may mean that the time you will be able to use the battery has decreased.

If the usage time has decreased try one of the following procedures to restore the battery pack:

•Discharge the battery pack with a Canon product that has a discharge function, such as the MC-100, then recharge the battery pack.

•Recharge the battery pack after the power supply has automatically turned off while you are using the camcorder. Repeated operation in this way is also effective.

COLD WEATHER USE:

Although the battery pack can be used at temperatures between 0°C and 40°C, it is recommended that the battery pack be used between 10°C and 30°C in order to take advantage of its full capacity.

To use the battery pack effectively:

•When a battery pack is kept attached to the camcorder or video light, a very small amount of current flows into the equipment, resulting in an overdischarge. Since the battery pack cannot be fully recharged once

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•When the battery charge is low “BAIT” flashes in the viewfinder, but the battery can still operate the camcorder for several seconds. Always fully discharge the battery pack (the power supply cuts off automatically) before storing.

Terminology

Overcharging

Charging a battery pack after it has already been fully charged.

Overdischarging

Continuing to discharge a battery pack after its voltage level has fallen below a specified level (5.0 V for the nickel-cadmium batteries used by Canon 8mm video camcorders).

Inserting a New Lithium Battery

The CR2025 lithium battery provides your camera with enough power to store character tities, date and time, and an age, even when the camera is turned off.

One iithium battery wiii iast approximately one year. (Life span varies slightiy according to ambient conditions.) When the iithium battery is not in piace or is neariy exhausted, “DATE” fiashes in the viewfinder indicating that the iithium battery needs to be replaced.

Be sure to connect a power source to the camera before changing the iithium battery, otherwise the tities, date and time, and age will be cleared from the camera’s memory and will have to be reset.

Inserting Procedure

1.Press the 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 heid with the battery pack facing up, the iithium battery wili drop out

when the lithium battery hoider is removed.

3.Insert a new lithium battery into the lithium battery holder with the + side facing up.

4.Snap the lithium battery holder back 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 the battery with Sanyo CR2025, 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 the plus (+) side is facing up in the lithium battery compartment.

•Keep the battery out of children’s reach. If swallowed, contact physician immediately.

•To ensure proper contact, wipe the battery with the clean, dry cloth before use.

•Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools which may cause short circuiting.

•Do not disassemble, heat or immerse in water, to avoid risk of explosion.

Loading and Unloading Video Cassettes

Use a video cassette with the m mark (P5 type). Be sure to attach a power source to the camera before loading or unloading a video cassette.

1. Press the A (EJECT) button.

•The cassette compartment lifts up and opens.

•The EJECT button works with the power turned off, as long as a power source is attached.

2.Load/unload the cassette.

•When loading, gently insert the cassette with the window facing out.

•When unloading, remove the cassette by pulling it straight out.

3.Close the cassette compartment.

•Press the PUSH mark on the compartment until it clicks.

•The compartment closes automatically.

Notes:

•When the EJECT button is pressed, the compartment opens automatically. Do not try to open the compartment during this automatic stage, as it may cause a malfunction.

•If a cassette is removed and then replaced, the tape position will change slightly, therefore, after reloading the cassette, use the record search function to locate the desired starting point (see page 63).

•When you close the video cassette compartment, do not press down the top of the compartment. Bcffl

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Vìdeo Cassette Notes

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

•There are several holes on the cassette back, which are used for transferring information. Do not cover them.

•Do not use cassettes with damaged or spliced tape or ones that do not meet standards.

Video Cassette Erasure Prevention Switch

To prevent accidental erasure of recorded material, slide the switch at the bottom of the cassette to the “SAVE” or “ERASE OFF" position, as shown.

Returning the switch to the “REC” or “ERASE ON” position enables recording again.

Refer to the cassette instructions for further information on erasure prevention.

•“TAPE” flashes in the viewfinder if you try to record on a cassette that has been set for erasure prevention. Use another cassette or set the switch to enable recording.

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Camera Preparations

Attaching Straps

SS-300 Shoulder Strap I3!gl

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

WS-20 Wrist Strap (option) BB151

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

Adjusting the Grip Belt 25-c

Tighten or loosen the grip belt as necessary for a

comfortable fit. Hold the grip with your right hand

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