Canon E 430 User Manual

Canon E430

8mm VIDEO CAMCORDER

Instruction Manual

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Before Using the Camcorder

Charging the Battery Pack

Make sure the battery pack is fully charged before use.

1. Connect the battery pack to the CA-

100.

2. Plug into a mains outlet.

When the battery pack is fully charged, the charge indicator glows steadily.

Recording

Attaching the Battery Pack

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

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.

Advice for Shooting

Before recording, make sure a power source is attached to the camcorder.

1. Press the OPERATE button to turn the

camera on.

2. Press the ^ (EJECT) button to open the

cassette compartment.

3. Load the cassette.

4. Close the cassette compartment.

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

speed.

6. Press the start/stop button to start recording.

The tally lamp flashes rapidly and “REC” appears in the viewfinder.

7. Press the start/stop button to place the camera in record pause mode.

To continue recording

• Press the start/stop button again.

To end operation

• Unload the cassette and turn the camera off.

Playback

Troubleshooting

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Before playback, make sure a power source is attached to the camcorder (CA-100 with DC-100, or battery pack).

1. Press the OPERATE button to turn the

camera on.

2. Press the ^ (EJECT) button to open the cassette compartment.

3. Load the cassette.

4. Close the cassette compartment.

5. Press the ■ (STOP) button to select

playback mode.

6. Locate the playback start point using the

◄◄ (FF) and ►► (REW) buttons.

7. Press the ◄ (PLAY) button to start playback.

If a television is connected to the camcorder, you can also monitor playback on the television.

8. Press the ■ (STOP) button to end playback.

To change to record pause mode

• Press the • (REC) button.

“PAUSE” appears In the viewfinder and the camcorder is put in record pause mode.

To end operation

• Unload the cassette and turn the camcorder

off.

Use the following checklist for troubleshooting when you have problems with your camcorder. See the instruction manual for further information.

Warnings that appear in the viewfinder:

The battery pack

charge is low.

> Replace it with a fully

A cassette has not

been loaded.

> Load a cassette.

charged battery pack.

The safety mechanism

is activated.

> Unload and reload the

cassette.

The lithium battery is

not in place properly or the charge is low.

> Insert a new lithium

battery.

Condensation

has formed inside

the camera.

> Refer to the

instruction manual.

PUB. DIEN-099

0993AB5.14

©CANON INC. 1993 PRINTED IN JAPAN

IMPRIME AU JAPON

Thank you for purchasing the Canon 8mm Video Camcorder E430. The E430 can be used for both recording and piayback of video cassettes in 8mm format.

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

Piease check that this package contains the

Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord Lens Hood DC-100 DC Coupler

E430

SF-200 Sports Finder One Lithium Battery WL-50 Wireless Controller Two R03/AAA Batteries

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.

foiiowing items:

VL-7 Battery Video Light (U.K. only) BP-E77K Battery Pack

CA-100 Compact Power Adapter SS-300 Shoulder Strap PC-150 SCART Cable

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 Displays...........................................................................................................................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.......................................................................................................................i9

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 Dioptre............................................................................................................... 25

Adjusting 180° FlexiGrip with Integral Electronic Viewfinder

Sports Finder......................................................................................................................25

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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

Focusing........................................................................................................................................... 36

Autofocus............................................................................................................................36

Manual Focus..................................................................................................................... 38

Focus Lock..........................................................................................................................38

Macro Recording............................................................................................................................... 39

Zooming..............................................................................................................................................40

Power Zoom........................................................................................................................40

Manual Zoom......................................................................................................................40

Wireless Zoom....................................................................................................................40

Shooting with Video Light..............................................................................................41

Attaching Video Light........................................................................................................41

Removing Video Light.......................................................................................................41

Shooting with Video Light....................................................................................................42 |

Replacing Bulb...................................................................................................................... 43 oo

Gain-up/Backlight Compensation........................................................................................................45 ^

Gain-up Function...................................................................................................................45 §

Backlight Compensation Function......................................................................................46 ^

High-Speed Shutter............................................................................................................................... 47 w

Fade.................................................................................................................................................. 48 o

Fade In.................................................................................................................................48

Fade Out..............................................................................................................................49

Wireless Fade.........................................................................................................................50 H

Adding Tities to Recordings.................................................................................................................51 ^

Recording Titles.................................................................................................................... 54 §

PLAYBACK

Piayback Connection.........................................................................................................................55

Using TV with SCART Terminal........................................................................................55

Using TV with Audio / Video Input Terminals

Using TV without Audio / Video Input Terminals (European Model)...............................56 ®

Using TV without Audio / Video Input Terminals (Australian Model)..............................58 2

Piayback Procedure..............................................................................................................................60 ^

Speciai Piayback Methods....................................................................................................................62 ^

Tape Return............................................................................................................................................65 ^

Editing to Another VCR......................................................................................................................66

Using a VCR with a SCART Terminal..................................................................................66 H

Using a VCR with Audio / Video Input Terminals

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Canon E430 Video System Chart......................................................................................................68

Carrying Cases....................................................................................................................................69

Optionai Accessories.........................................................................................................................70

Probiems and Troubieshooting........................................................................................................72

Condensation (DEW)........................................................................................................................... 75 ■

Cautions..................................................................................................................................................76 o

During Use.............................................................................................................................76 §

Using Your Battery Packs Effectively.................................................................................78 §

Maintenance...........................................................................................................................80 >

Specifications..........................................................................................................................................8i |

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Caméra Parts and Functions

REC SEARCH + / - Buttons [^(Record Review) Button E. (Edit) ERASE Button DATE Button CHARACTER TITLE Button FADE Button GAIN UP/BLC Button

SHUTTER Button FOCUS IS/M (Auto/Manual) Button Tally Lamp

The tally lamp performs two important functions:

• Flashes rapidly during recording.

• Lights up when wireless controller is in use.

Autofocus Window

O 9 (REC) (Record) Button

O (FF) Button / + Button O ◄ (PLAY) Button / SHIFT Button O ►► (REW) Button / - Button O B (STOP) Button O C. (Counter) RESET Button O ^ (EJECT) Button o OPERATE Button

O OPERATE Indicator

The OPERATE indicator lights up 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.

® Lithium Battery Compartment

Q Tripod Socket

® Strap Attachment Bars

Video Cassette Compartment

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

O Eyecup 0 Viewfinder

O Dioptre Adjustment Ring

O Accessory Shoe O Microphone 0 Power Source Compartment 0 Grip Belt

0 Thumb Rest

Place your thumb here when you are recording or carrying the camera.

0 Start/Stop Button 0 Video Output Terminal 0 DC Output Terminal 0 Audio Output Terminal 0 [^/LP (Tape Speed Select) Button

WL-50 Wireless Controller

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

T ransmitter

F. (Fade) START/STOP Button

ON SCREEN Button

FF (@ Button

PLAY ► Button

STILL Button REC # Button STOP ■ Button REW Button

TAPE RETURN Button

COUNTER RESET Button

ZOOM Buttons START/STOP Button

Operation lEHsl

Aim wireless controller at camera remote sensor camera. Use wireless controller within 4 metres of the camera. The tally lamp 0 lights up when

remote sensor receives a signal.

and press control buttons to operate

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.

^ 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 foiiowing 0 and 0 markings. Be carefui not to reverse poiarity of batteries.

3. Repiace cover.

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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.

Viewfinder Dispiays

Viewfinder displays provide infonnation and warnings regarding camera operation, recording

and playback. Press ON SCREEN button O on wireless controller to see viewfinder displays

except © and © on a connected TV screen.

• Press CHARACTER TITLE button to see character title on TV, DATE button for date and

time. Only title, date and time are recorded with scenes.

No.

9 © Tape Counter l^p. 29

O © © o ©

Mode No. Mode

Recording Reminder D®“p. 29

Video Cassette Warning BS’p. 30 Battery Warning Condensation Warning D^p. 75 Lithium Battery Warning Character Title

DS’p. 30

DS'p. 18 © Manual Focus DS"p. 51

iS’p. 26

fS^p. 47

BS=“p. 38

Power Sources

Using Battery Pack

BP-E77K EEQ BP-E718 (option) BP-E722 (option) BP-E722D (option)

Make sure battery pack is fully charged before use.

Continuous recording time of BP-E77K is approximately 55 minutes.

• Some modes consume more power than others, so actual recording time may be less than 55 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. 70).

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

• See p. 78 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 |EQ

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 ШЭ

- Caution —----------------------------------------------------Be sure to turn camera off (the OPERATE 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.

Charging Battery Pack nsra

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

• CA-100 Compact Power Adapter or

CB-110 Car Battery Adapter

O Charge Indicator

• 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 pack Continuous recording time

Charging time

Battery Warning

BP-E77K

BP-E718

BP-E722/BP-E722D approx. 115 minutes

When battery charge is nearly exhausted, “ВАТГ’ 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. 78).

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

off immediately, without a “ВАТГ’ warning.

approx. 55 minutes approx. 70 minutes

approx. 100 minutes approx. 120 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.

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 iTO

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).

B DC-100

B CA-100 (CB-110)

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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.

Inserting New Lithium Battery

The CR2025 type lithium battery provides your camera with enough power to store the date and time and a character title, 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 replaced, ■bri Be sure to connect a power source to the

camera before changing the lithium battery,

otherwise, the date and time and character title

will be cleared from camera’s memory and will

have to be reset.

Inserting Procedure Ifga

1. Press GRIP UNLOCK button and

rotate the grip downward.

2. Hold the camera with the battery pack facing down, then draw out

the iithium battery hoider.

• 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.

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.

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 October, 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. EEEl

• Date and time are displayed in viewfinder.

• Year display flashes in viewfinder.

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11. Press + and - buttons to scan minute

display.

• Minute display rotates through 60 minutes. ^^9 00 ■«-)■ 01 .«-»• 02 ■«-> —»» ■«-»■ 58 ■<-> 59 <-|

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12. Press DATE button when correct minute is

shown.

• Minute display stops flashing and auto date and time starts

functioning. ^33

• Press DATE button again to make dispiay disappear from

viewfinder.

2:35 PM

20.OCT.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

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

WS-20 Wrist Strap (option) @3

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

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Attaching Lens Cap Cord 2a~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 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 Q Filter (option) Q Lens Hood

El 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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