Canon E 600 User Manual

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Canon E400/E600

8mm VIDEO CAMCORDER

Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS

2/3 P. ENG

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Thank you for purchasing the Canon 8mm Video Camcorder E400/E600. The E400/E600 can be used for both recording and playback of video cassettes in 8mm format.

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

• With the E600, stereo recording is possible. However, tapes recorded in stereo will

play back on monaural 8mm VTRs in monaural.

Please check that this package contains the following items:

Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord

E400/ E600

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

The connecting accessories included in the kit vary according to areas. Use the following chart to determine what your kit should contain;

EUROPE (EXCEPT FOR FRANCE) OCEANIA, ETC.

C-150 AV Cable

ST-150 Stereo Cable

RU-100 RF Unit

E400

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E600 E400

VL-7 Battery Video Light

DC-100 DC Coupler BP-E77K Battery Pack CA-100 Compact Power Adapter SS-300 Shoulder Strap

ASIA, LATIN AMERICA, ETC.

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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.

E600

WARNING:

CAUTION:

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

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

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Important Usage Instructions............................................................................................. 3

Camera Parts and Functions................................................................................................ 6

WL-50 Wireless Controller.....................................................................................................10

Viewfinder Dispiays.................................................................................................................12

Power Sources..........................................................................................................................13

Using Battery Pack..................................................................................................... 13

Using AC Power.......................................................................................................... 16

Using Car Battery........................................................................................................ 16

Inserting New Lithium Battery................................................................................... 18

Setting Date and Time.............................................................................................................19

Camera Preparations...............................................................................................................23

Attaching Strap...........................................................................................................23

Attaching Lens Cap Cord............................................................................................24

Removing and Attaching Lens Cap and Lens Hood

Adjusting Grip Belt......................................................................................................24

Adjusting Diopter.........................................................................................................25

Adjusting 180° FlexiGrip with Integral Electronic Viewfinder................................25

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

Age insert...................................................................................................................................36

Registering a Birthday................................................................................................36

Recording an Age....................................................................................................... 39

Focusing.....................................................................................................................................40

Autofocus....................................................................................................................40

Manual Focus...............................................................................................................42

Focus Lock.................................................................................................................. 42

Macro Recording......................................................................................................................43

Zooming......................................................................................................................................44

Power Zoom.................................................................................................................44

Manual Zoom................................................................................................................44

Wireless Zoom.............................................................................................................44

White Balance............................................................................................................................45

What is White Balance?..............................................................................................45

4 Auto White Balance.................................................................................................... 45

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Subjects Not Suitable for Auto White Balance

White Balance Lock............................................................................................... 45 ¡x)

White Balance Lock Procedure............................................................................... 46 Cf]

Shooting with Video Light..................................................................................................... 47 §

Shooting with Video Light....................................................................................... 48 z

Replacing Bulb......................................................................................................49 ^

Gain-up/Backiight Compensation...................................................................................... 51

Gain-up Function...............................................................................................51

Backlight Compensation Function

High-Speed Shutter............................................................................................................. 53 ^

Fade.................................................................................................................................. 54 g

Fade In.................................................................................................................54 g

Fade Out.............................................................................................................. 55 g

Wireless Fade.......................................................................................................56 O

Adding Tities to Recordings...............................................................................................57

Creating Character Titles.....................................................................................57

Creating Digital Titles.......................................................................................... 60

Recording Titles................................................................................................ 61

Using Externai Microphone and Headphones

Using External Microphone................................................................................. 63

Using Headphones............................................................................................... 63 oo

PLAYBACK

Piayback Connection........................................................................................................64

Using TV with Audio / Video Input Terminals.........................................................64

Using TV with SCART Terminal

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

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

Piayback Procedure............................................................................................................ 70 m

Special Playback Methods................................................................................................... 72 h

Tape Return........................................................................................................................ 75 o

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Editing to Another VTR.....................................................................................................76

Canon E400/E600 Video System Chart..............................................................................79

Carrying Cases................................................................................................................... 80 >

Optional Accessories............................................................................................................8i |

Problems and Troubleshooting.............................................................................................83 §

Condensation (DEW).......................................................................................................... 86 ^

Cautions.............................................................................................................................87 3

During Use.......................................................................................................... 87 ^

Using Your Battery Packs Effectively.......................................................................89 §

Maintenance.........................................................................................................91 g

Specifications...................................................................................................................92

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o REC SEARCH + / - Buttons

(Record Review) Button

O E. (Edit) ERASE Button O FOCUS O/M (Auto/Manual) Button

O DATE Button

o SHUTTER Button O CHARACTER TITLE Button O FADE Button o gain UP/BLC Button

Q TALLY/SENSOR ON/OFF Switch

DIGITAL TITLE

0 DISPLAY Button 0 COLOUR Button 0 MEMO (Memory) Button

0 AGE Button 0 lAWBI (Auto White Balance)/LOCK Button 0 Tally Lamp

The tally lamp performs two important functions:

• Flashes rapidly during recording.

• Lights up when wireless controller is in use. When the TALLY/SENSOR ON/OFF switch is off, the tally lamp will not operate.

0 Autofocus Window

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O * (REC) (Record) Button

0 ◄◄ (FF) Button / + Button

0 ◄ (PLAY) Button / SHIFT Button O ►► (REW) Button / - Button 0 ■ (STOP) Button 0 C. (Counter) RESET Button 0 ^ (EJECT) Button

0 OPERATE Button 0 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.

0 Lithium Battery Compartment

0 Tripod Socket 0 Strap Attachment Bars 0 Video Cassette Compartment

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O Remote Sensor

O Macro Button O Zooming Lever O Video Light

0 Lens Cap

Focusing Ring / Lens Hood

ВАТТ (Battery) EJECT Switch

Power Zoom Buttons

GRIP UNLOCK Button

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Eyecup

Viewfinder

Diopter Adjustment Ring

Accessory Shoe

Microphone Power Source Compartment Grip Belt

Thumb Rest

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

Start/Stop Button Video Output Terminal DC Output Temninal Audio Output Temninal ® / mono (E600 only) Audio Output Terminal ® (E600 only)

ISPl / LP (Tape Speed Select) Button

Audio Output Terminal (E400 only)

PHONES (Headphones) Terminal

(E600 only)

ST. (Stereo) MIC Terminal (E600 only)

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WL-50 Wireless Controller

Using the wireless controller you can operate

the camera from a distance,

O Transmitter

0 F. (Fade) START/STOP Button 0 ON SCREEN Button

O FF ►► Button

0 PLAY ► Button O STILL ►M Button 0 REC • Button 0 STOP ■ Button 0 REW ◄◄ Button 0 TAPE RETURN Button 0 COUNTER RESET Button 0 ZOOM Buttons

0 START/STOP Button

Operation Bin

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

TALLY/SENSOR

ON ««OFF

Notes:

• When using wireless controller, check that it lights

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

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

TALLY/SENSOR ON/OFF Switch [OB

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

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

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'N Inserting Batteries into Wireless

Controller

The wireless controller operates on two R03/AAA batteries.

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

direction of arrow.

2. insert two R03/AAA batteries

following 0 and 0 markings. Be careful not to reverse polarity of batteries.

3. Repiace cover following guide

grooves.

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Notes:

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

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

• Wireless controller uses infrared beams to transmit signals, so sunlight or fluorescent light on the

remote sensor may shorten operating distance.

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

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Viewfinder Displays

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

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

time and AGE button for age. Only title, date and time, and age are recorded with scenes.

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Mode No. Mode

Recording Reminder Tape Counter Video Cassette Warning Battery Warning Condensation Warning Lithium Battery Warning Character Title Age Insert

p. 29 p. 29 © Edit-erase p. 30 p. 30 © Tape Speed p. 86 p. 18 p. 57 p. 36

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p. 19, 35 p. 34 p. 26 p. 26 p. 60

p. 45 p. 42

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Power Sources

Using Battery Pack

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BP-E77K EEEI BP-E718 (option) BP-E722 (option)

BP-E722D (option) Battery Pack

Make sure battery pack is fully charged before use.

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

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

• The safest policy is to have enough batteries

to cover two to three times the length of

recording time scheduled.

• Using battery pack in cold temperatures will shorten recording time.

• Battery pack normally becomes warm during use.

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

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

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

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

• See p. 89 for Using Your Battery Packs Effectively.

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

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Attaching Battery Pack IEQ

1. Slide battery pack into power

source compartment.

• Insert the end marked with a triangle.

• Slightly loosen grip belt and press it down

for easy battery loading.

2. Press battery pack until it clicks

and locks in place.

Removing Battery Pack

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

1. Slide and hoid ВАТТ EJECT

switch up.

2. Puii battery pack out, as shown.

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Charging Battery Pack

Use the CA-100 Compact Power Adapter or the optional CB-110 Car Battery Adapter to charge battery pack. Connect the battery pack to the CA-100 (or CB-110) as shown and plug into mains outlet (or car cigarette lighter socket). When the operate indicator (green) is glowing steadily and the charge indicator (red) is blinking, charging has begun. When the battery pack is fully charged, the charge indicator will glow steadily. Disconnect the battery pack from CA-100 (or CB-110).

O Battery Pack

O CA-100 Compact Power Adapter or

CB-110 Car Battery Adapter

O Charge Indicator O Operate Indicator

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

• The charging time for one battery pack is shown in the table on the next page. Charging time will vary according to ambient

temperature and remaining charge in battery.

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

• It is possible to charge battery pack in an ambient temperature range of 0°C - 40°C, but for best results, charge between 10°C 30°C. Use of battery pack in extremely high

temperatures (above 40°C) may activate

safety circuit, making operation impossible.

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

in a discharged condition. Storing the

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

• Immediately after use, the battery pack will be hot and it is best not to recharge it at this

time. Make sure the battery pack has cooled

off before recharging it.

• The optional MC-100 Multi-battery Charger

can also be used.

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

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Battery Pack

BP-E77K

Continuous recording time

(approximate minutes)

E400 E600

55 50

Charging time

(approximate minutes)

Battery Warning

BP-E718 95 BP-E722/BP-E722D

When battery charge is nearly exhausted, “ВАТТ” flashes in camera viewfinder and the OPERATE indicator also flashes. Replace or recharge battery pack (be sure to turn camera off before removing the battery pack). Before recharging battery pack it is important to discharge it completely. See “Using Your Battery Packs Effectively” (p. 89).

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

off immediately, without a “ВАТТ” warning.

110 105

120 130

Using AC Power

CA-100 Compact Power Adapter

Plug into mains outlet. Input voltage: 100—240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

• Use together with the DC-100 DC Coupler.

• Refer to CA-100 instruction manual for further

details.

Using Car Battery

CB-110 Car Battery Adapter (option)

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

• Use together with the DC-100 DC Coupler.

• Use car battery adapter with the car engine

idling.

• Refer to CB-110 instruction manual for further

details.

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Attaching DC Coupler |Q3

To use the compact power adapter or car battery adapter:

1. Insert DC-100 DC Coupler into

power source compartment.

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

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

adapter).

D DC-100 la CA-100 (CB-110)

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• Using the compact power adapter near the TV may cause the TV to emit noise. If this occurs, move

the compact power adapter further away from the TV or aerial cable.

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Inserting New Lithium Battery

The CR2025 type lithium battery provides your camera with enough power to store character and digital titles, date and time, and an age, even when the camera is turned off. One lithium battery will last approximately one year. (Life span of lithium battery varies slightly according to ambient conditions.) When the lithium battery is not in place or is nearly exhausted, “DATE” flashes in viewfinder, indicating that the lithium battery needs to be replaced. |£2J Be sure to connect a power source to the camera before changing the lithium battery, othenwise, the titles, date and time, and age will be cleared from camera’s memory and will have to be reset.

Inserting Procedure

1. Press GRIP UNLOCK button and

rotate the grip downward.

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

• If the camera is held with the battery pack facing up, the lithium battery will drop out when the lithium battery holder is removed.

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

4. Snap the iithium battery hoider into the compartment.

Warning The battery used in this device may present a fire or

chemical bum hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate.

Replace battery with Panasonic CR2025 or Duraceli DL2025B. Use of another battery may present a risk

of fire or explosion. The used battery should be handed back to the supplier for safe disposal.

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Make sure plus + side is facing up in lithium battery compartment. Keep battery out of children’s reach. If swallowed, contact physician immediately. To ensure proper contact, wipe battery with dean, dry doth before use. Do not pick up battery using tweezers or other metal tools which may cause short drcuiting. Do not disassemble, heat or immerse in water, to avoid risk of explosion.

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Setting Date and Time

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

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

1. Turn camera on by pressing OPERATE button.

• OPERATE indicator lights up.

2. Press and hold DATE button for more than 3

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• Date and time are displayed in viewfinder.

• Year display flashes in viewfinder.

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

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12 :00 AM

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12:00 AM

1993

• Press once to scan one year at a time.

• Press and hold to scan years quickly.

• Press - button to scan display in reverse order. 1992 1993 2009 2010 2011

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4. Press SHIFT button when correct year is shown.

• Year is set and month display flashes. imHiM

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

JAN FEB

6. Press SHIFT button when correct month is

shown.

• Month is set and day display flashes, «»an

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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. ми:1

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

• Hour display rotates through 24 hours. ч*вн

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10. Press SHIFT button when correct hour is

shown.

• Hour is set and minute display flashes, ваии

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11. Press + and - buttons to scan minute display.

• Minute display rotates through

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20.MART993

12. Press DATE button when correct minute is shown.

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

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

2:35 PM

20.MAR 1993

Notes:

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

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

• If you change or remove the lithium battery without a power source attached, the date and time are

cleared from memory.

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

• To make a partial change to date or time settings, follow steps 1 and 2 on page 19. Then press SHIFT

button to select settings to change. When finished, press DATE button.

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Camera Preparations

Attaching Strap

SS-300 Shoulder Strap BQ

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

WS-20 Wrist Strap (option) BIO

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

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Attaching Lens Cap Cord 24-a

1. Pass the cord provided through the

loop on the lens cap.

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

Removing and Attaching Lens Cap

and Lens Hood 24-b

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

Q Focusing Ring D Filter (option) Q Lens Hood D Lens Cap

To remove the lens hood:

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

To attach the lens hood:

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

• When using a filter, attach the lens hood In

front of the filter so that the lens cap can be replaced.

Adjusting Grip Belt 24-c

Tighten or loosen grip belt as necessary for a

comfortable fit. Hold grip with your right hand while adjusting grip belt with your left.

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Adjusting Diopter 25-A

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

ring until viewfinder displays are clearly visible.

Adjusting 180 FlexiGrip with Integral Electronic Viewfinder 25-B

The 180° FlexiGrip allows you to adjust the

camera angle to 9 click-positions (every 22.5°).

Turn grip while pressing the GRIP UNLOCK

button and release the button in the most convenient position for shooting.

O GRIP UNLOCK Button

Note:

• The grip cannot be rotated when the optional

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

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Sports Finder 25-c

The sports finder allows you to monitor the viewfinder from as much as an arm’s length from the camera. To clean the viewfinder screen, remove the sports finder then use a commercially available blower brush. To remove: Align the triangular mark on finder with the mark on grip. Gently slide finder off. To attach: Slide finder onto grip aligning triangular mark on finder with the mark on grip. Turn finder clockwise to lock in place.

O Viewfinder Display

O Sports Finder

Note:

• Be sure to protect the viewfinder from direct

sunlight, othenMise the viewfinder will melt.

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Camera Recording

1. Attach power source.

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

(see p. 15).

2. Turn camera on.

• OPERATE indicator lights up.

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

3. Press A (EJECT) button.

• Video cassette compartment opens.

• EJECT button works with the power turned off, if the battery

pack is attached.

4. Load video cassette and close video cassette

compartment.

• Press PUSH mark on video cassette compartment until a click

sound is heard.

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

• Camera goes into record pause mode, wismt

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

• For best picture quality, select SP.

• For double recording time, select LP.

6. Turn grip to desired position.

• See p. 25 for adjusting grip.

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7. Press start/stop button.

• Recording starts and “REC” appears in viewfinder. BQ

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• Tally lamp flashes rapidly.

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

more effective.

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8. Press start/stop button again to temporarily

pause recording. ^0

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

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

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

button.

• Video cassette compartment opens.

10. Remove video cassette and close video

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cassette compartment again.

11. Turn camera off.

• OPERATE indicator goes off.

Notes:

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

• The camera automatically turns off if record pause mode lasts more than approximately 7 minutes. To

resume recording turn camera on and press start/stop button.

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

• Avoid recording near sources of electric or magnetic fields, such as a TV tower, which can cause noise

in the picture or a camera malfunction.

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

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Vídeo Cassette Notes

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

• There are several holes on the video cassette

back, which are used for transferring information. Do not cover them with adhesive

tape or other materials.

• Do not use video cassettes with damaged or

spliced tape or ones that do not meet standards.

• To protect your video cassette put it in the

plastic case, after use. Do not store video cassettes where they may be exposed to high temperature, high humidity, direct sunlight,

magnetic fields, dust or mould.

Video cassette erasure prevention switch

To prevent accidental erasure of recorded

material, slide switch at bottom of video cassette as shown. If switch Is returned to Its original position, recording is possible once again.

Refer to video cassette instruction manual for

more information about erasure prevention.

• When you load a video cassette that is set for

erasure prevention, the camcorder will be placed in playback mode automatically. Use another video cassette or set switch to enable recording.

To save: Erasure Prevention

To record: Recording Possible

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Tape Counter

During recording, the tape counter in the

viewfinder indicates how long you have

recorded. In the case shown in the diagram, you have recorded for approximately 35 minutes and 40

seconds (in SP mode).

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

• The tape counter also appears during playback and record search, so you can use it to verify how long the tape has run.

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

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

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Recording Reminder

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

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

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Video Cassette Warning зо-а

T. END” appears in viewfinder when tape is compietely used up. ‘TAPF flashes in viewfinder if camera is turned on and a video cassette is not loaded.

Battery Pack Warning зо-в

• ‘ВАТТ’ flashes in viewfinder when battery pack is nearly exhausted.

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

Recording Using Tripod зо-с

Use a tripod especially in the following cases:

• Telephoto recording

• Macro recording

• Recording using wireless controller

Note:

• Be sure to protect the viewfinder from direct sunlight,

othenvise the viewfinder will melt.

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Record Search

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Use record search to locate the desired point to resume recording. Record search can also be used to eliminate noise between recorded scenes. Use this function when you make additionai recordings on a previously used video cassette — there will be no noise between a previously recorded scene and a newly recorded scene.

1. Place camera in record pause mode, iclgl

2. Press REC SEARCH + or - button to scroll forward or backward to locate recording start position.

• Press and hold the + button to play back the recording

forward.

• Press and hold the - button to play back the recording

backward.

• Camera returns to record pause mode when you release the

buttons.

3. Press start/stop button.

• Recording starts.

• Tally lamp flashes rapidly.

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Record Review

Press iQ (Record Review) button during record pause mode to play back the iast segment of recorded scene (approximately 3 seconds) in the viewfinder. Once playback is complete, the camera returns to record pause mode where it left off.

1. Place camera in record pause mode. Ic^

2. Press O button.

• Scene plays back in viewfinder.

• Camera returns to record pause mode after record review has

ended.

3. Press start/stop button to resume recording.

• Taily lamp flashes rapidly.

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Record pause mode

Release the - button to enter record pause mode.

Desired section for searching

Release the + button to

enter record pause mode.

Rewinding

Explanation:

Record search (to resume recording) BQ

Searches the desired section to start recording,

while in record pause mode.

Explanation:

Record review Basi

Plays back your recording in the order O to O after record pause mode is entered. The camera returns to record pause mode after playback has ended.

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Record pause mode

Notes:

• Noise mtg— or skew icMM may appear on the

• During record review no other operation works.

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screen during record review mode or record search mode. This is not a malfunction.

However, if the OPERATE button is pressed, the

power turns off.

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Edit-erase

When an undesirable object or sound is recorded, such as someone walking across the picture or the sound of a car horn,

the edit-erase function can be used to quickly return to the

precise point where recording began, and record the scene again. This function only operates during the first 40 seconds or so of recording.

For about 40 seconds after starting to shoot a scene a >k (asterisk) mark appears in the viewfinder next to the tape operations display. The edit-erase function can be used while

this 5k mark is displayed.

1. Make sure that 3k (asterisk) is displayed, then

place camera in record pause mode. BE]

2. Press E. ERASE button.

• Tape is rewound to recording start point at 3 times normal speed, and recorded picture is displayed (in reverse) in

viewfinder. Camera returns automatically to record pause

mode at the start of scene you want to record over.

• Asterisk disappears from viewfinder.

3. Press start/stop button to resume recording.

• Previously recorded scene is erased.

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Recording Date and Time

2:35 PM

20.MAR.1992

1. While recording or in record pause mode, press

DATE button,

• Date and time appear in viewfinder and are recorded with scene.

• Date and time can also be recorded with titles and/or age.

2. Press DATE button again to end date and time

recording.

Note:

• When lithium battery is nearly or completely exhausted “DATE” flashes in viewfinder. Change lithium

battery (see p. 16).

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Age Insert

AGE

The camera can calculate, superimpose and record one person's age with a scene. You can also record the age with the date and time and/or a title.

Registering the Birthday

Example: Registering 20 March, 1992 as a birthday (when the current date is set to 20 March, 1993).

1. Turn camera on.

2. Press and hold AGE button for more than 3

seconds. E3il

• When you have already registered a birthday, the birthday is

displayed in viewfinder.

• Year display flashes in viewfinder.

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—Y.—М.

1 JAN^iafl

Y. ~-M,

—Y—M

992

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

• Press once to scan one year at a time.

• Press and hold to scan years quickly.

• Press - button to scan display in reverse order.

• You can not set future years.

Only years from the current year back 99 years can be set.

1894 -HH- 1895 ^ 1991 ^ 1992 -h- 1993

4. Press SHIFT button when correct year is shown.

• Year is set and month display flashes. icMsi

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

JAN FEB <-► OCT <-► NOV DEC

6. Press SHIFT button when correct month is

shown.

• Month is set and day display flashes, »mu

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Y.—M.

lAR. 1992

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Notes:

• The birthday can be set between the currently set date and 99 years ago.

• The birthday cannot be set during camera recording or playback mode.

• If you change or remove the lithium battery without a power source attached, the birthday is cleared from

mermory.

• If a future date is set, the age is not calculated until the currently set date arrives at the birthday.

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Recording an Age

1. While recording or in record pause mode, press AGE button.

•Age appears in viewfinder and is recorded with scene. Icfegii

• Age can also be recorded with date and time and/or titles.

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2. Press AGE button again to end age recording.

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Focusing

Two focusing systems are available to suit your

needs: autofocus and manual focus.

Autofocus 40-A

The camera enters autofocus mode as soon as you turn the camera on. Focus adjusts automatically to suit the subject located in the centre of the viewfinder.

• The camera transmits infrared beams to the subject and receives reflected beams at the autofocus window to focus automatically. When the subject is at a distance of approximately 3* metres, focus is adjusted in the centre of the viewfinder. For subject distances greater than 3* metres, camera focus point is slightly higher and to the left in the viewfinder: for distances less than 3

metres, camera focus point is slightly lower and to the right. For very close subjects at a distance of less than approximately 1 metre,

this shift of focus becomes more obvious.

• For the E600, the distance is approximately

6 metres.

Notes for E600:

• The shift of focus becomes more obvious at the

telephoto end. Infrared beams focus on a point within circles which shift according to distance.

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• When shooting subjects at a distance of less than approximately 1.5 metres at the telephoto end, manual focus is recommended.

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'N Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus

Autofocus may not work well in the following

instances, and manual focus will probably give

you better results:

A. Subjects with very glossy or shiny surfaces

(e.g. car exteriors)

B. Subjects with little or no reflection (e.g. dark

clothes, dark hair, water surface)

C. Scenes that cause a strong contrast

between right and left halves of the screen

D. More than one subject in viewfinder/different

distances

E. Subjects behind glass

Notes:

• Be sure not to obscure autofocus window located

under the lens with your hand, fingers, etc. during recording.

• Do not touch focusing ring during autofocus.

• The autofocus mechanism focuses subjects at a distance of approximately 0.6 - 12 metres*. For more distant subjects, focus iocks at infinity. To shoot bright subjects at a distance of 12 metres or more outdoors during daytime, the lens aperture is small so accurate focus Is easily achieved. However, if conditions are cloudy or if you are shooting night scenes, etc., use manual focusing.

* For the E600, the distance is 0.7-12 metres.

• If the camera is near other products that use infrared beams (e.g. wireless controller for TV, VTR, or another video camcorder), autofocus may malfunction. Autofocus is turned off when

the camera receives signals from the wireless

controller.

• Shooting subjects in low-light conditions at a

distance of less than 1 metre in autofocus mode

may result in poor picture quaiity. To avoid this, use the VL-7 Battery Video Light.

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Manual Focus

Use manual focus when you shoot subjects not suitable for

autofocus.

1. Press FOCUS [^M button to select manual

focus.

• “M. FOCUS” appears in viewfinder. EISJ

2. Rotate zooming lever to telephoto end.

3. Look through viewfinder and rotate focusing

ring to focus on subject.

4. Use zooming iever to frame subject properly.

• Camera automaticaily returns to autofocus when camera is

turned off or piaced in piayback mode.

• Press FOCUS [3/M button to stop manuai focus and return to

autofocus (“M. FOCUS” disappears from viewfinder).

Focus Lock

When you press the FOCUS [Aj/M button during autofocus, the focus can be iocked on the subject focused at that time, even if the subject moves to the right or left of centre. To focus on

another subject, adjust with the focusing ring or press the

FOCUS [A]/M button again and adjust with autofocus.

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Macro Recording

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Macro recording allows you to record small subjects such as flowers and Insects close-up, to full screen, and achieve extremely fine detail in your pictures.

1. Press FOCUS [^/M button to select manual focus.

• “M. FOCUS” appears in viewfinder, ekm

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2. Rotate zooming lever to wide-angle end.

3. Press and hold macro button on zooming iever and move iever into macro range.

4. Approach subject to desired size in viewfinder.

• Be sure there is adequate lighting.

• You can approach the subject as close as 4 mm.

5. Use zooming iever within macro range for fine focusing.

6. When macro recording is completed, reverse steps 2 and 3.

Notes:

• Move camera forward or backward slightly to change subject image size and then fine focus again.

• A tripod is recommended for better recording stability.

• If necessary, remove the lens hood (see p. 24).

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Zooming

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Zoom in on hard-to-catch subjects or add close-up personal touches to your recordings. Zoom out to reveal a breathtaking view. The camera has 3 zooming methods: power zoom, manual zoom and wireless zoom.

Power Zoom 44-a

Press power zoom buttons on the grip. Press and hold T to gradually zoom in to

telephoto.

Press and hold W to gradually zoom out to wide

angle.

Manual Zoom 44-b

Turn zooming lever to rotate zooming ring.

Wireless Zoom 44-c

The wireless controller allows you to control zoom operation from a distance.

Press and hold ZOOM T button to gradually

zoom in to telephoto.

Press and hold ZOOM W button to gradually

zoom out to wide angle.

• Mount camera on a tripod.

• Use a TV monitor during wireless zooming to

view shots.

Notes:

• Even the slightest hand movement will appear in the recording when shooting in the telephoto range. Use a tripod for better results.

• Overuse of zooming may make recordings seem

too busy. Selective use of zooming is more

effective.

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White Balance

What is White Balance?

The human eye can perceive a white object as white, regardless of the lighting conditions. With video cameras, however, the colour temperature of the light source may cause the colour of the recorded picture to be different from the actual colour. White balance is the adjustment made, when recording, to obtain natural whites and colours under a variety of light sources. The camera has 2 systems for white balance adjustment; auto and lock.

Explanation:

Colour temperature, measured in degrees Kelvin

(K), indicates the relative redness or blueness of a light source and is not directly related to brightness. A light source with a red cast has a

low colour temperature, whereas a bluish light source has a higher colour temperature.

Colour Temperature Chart

10.000K 9,000K 8,000K 7,000K 6,000K

5.000K

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Range

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White

Reddish Cast

4,000K

3,000K

2,000K

1,500K

Auto White Balance

Blue sky Scene on TV screen

Cloudy sky

Sunlight

White fluorescent light

2 hours after sunrise or before sunset 1 hour after sunrise or before sunset Electric halogen light 30 minutes after sunrise or before sunset White electric light bulb

Sunrise, sunset Candlelight

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Auto white balance is set automatically when camera is turned on, to make white balance adjustment for normal indoor and outdoor conditions.

Subjects Not Suitable for Auto White Balance 4s a

Auto white balance may not work well in the following instances, and white balance lock will

probably give you better results:

• Subject with one dominant colour, such as

sky, sea or forest.

• Subject for a macro recording, such as a

close-up of a flower.

White Balance Lock

Use white balance lock when you shoot

subjects not suitable for auto white balance.

• White balance lock also works without using a white object (see p. 46). Set the power zoom to wide- angle end and press lAWBI/LQCK button to adjust for the scene. However, this

is not suitable for scenes with one dominant

colour or for macro recording.

Notes:

• White balance lock clears automatically when in playback mode or the camera is turned off.

• Reset white balance again if the light source changes during white balance lock.

• Use white balance lock even under normal lighting conditions to achieve a more precise colour balance.

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White Balance Lock Procedure

1. Point camera lens at a white object (such as a sheet of paper) for 10 seconds, so it completely fills viewfinder.

• Set zooming lever to telephoto end.

• Be sure sufficient lighting is available.

• There is no need for focusing.

2. Press lAWBI/LOCK button.

• “WB LOCK” appears in viewfinder. B£2J

3. Make your recording.

4. Press IAWBI/LOCK button again to reset auto

white balance.

• “WB LOCK’ disappears from viewfinder.

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Shooting with Video Light

When shooting with backlighting or in a dark room, use the VL-7 Battery Video Light, which is powered by the battery pack mounted on camera body.

• The duration of illumination with the BP-E77K is approximately 15 minutes. For longer shooting, be sure to have an extra battery pack.

• Use the video light within approximately 3 metres from the subject to ensure a clear picture.

• The VL-7 Battery Video Light can be used w№ Canon 8mm video cameras marked with

Attaching Video Light 47-a

1. Insert video light plug into

accessory shoe on the camera.

2. Slide video light into accessory

shoe until it stops.

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Removing Video Light 47-e

1. Press and hold lock release

button.

2. Slide video light out of accessory

shoe.

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Shooting with Video Light

1. Place camera in record pause mode. ECT

2. Press video light power button.

3. Press start/stop button to start shooting.

• To turn off video light during shooting, press video light power button again.

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Replacing Bulb 49-a

Use only Canon Halogen Bulb MHL-5.7V 6W (accessory).

• Before replacing the bulb, turn the power off and allow sufficient time for the bulb to cool.

• Remove the video light from the camera before

replacing the bulb.

1. Rotate the protector in the

indicated direction.

2. Puil out the oid buib.

3. insert a new buib positioning the

notch at the bottom.

• Do not touch the new bulb or reflector with your bare hands.

4. Rotate the protector in the

indicated direction.

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o Protector O Halogen Bulb

O Power Button (on back)

O Lock Release Button O Plug

O Shoe Attachment

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Plug Receptacle

Caution

Only use the battery pack with the video light. Do not use the CA-100 Compact Power Adapter or the CB-110 Car Battery Adapter. Also, do not place tape or adhesive over the power determiner (set to on), othen«ise the power supply may overheat and cause a problem. ■¡tiBH

Notes:

• Be careful not to touch the bulb during or Immediately after use; it becomes very hot. Keep the hot lamp

away from flammable or plastic materials.

• Protect the video light from impact or vibration during use or the halogen lamp may bum out.

• Ensure that no foreign material such as a metal fragment, etc., is in the plug receptacle. Be careful not to

deform the plug by using excessive force.

• When carrying the camera with the video light attached, be sure to support the camera body. Never carry

the camera by holding the video light.

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Gain-up/Backlight Compensation

The GAIN UP/BLC button is used for the following two functions. The camera will automatically select the appropriate function based on the lighting conditions.

Gain-up Function 5i-a

The gan-up function lets you record more brightly than usual, especially for when you are recording

in dimly lit places. Since gain-up relies on electronic image processing, the image quality

will suffer somewhat.

Notes:

* With gain-up, picture quality will suffer somewhat.

Cancel gain-up when recording in a brightly lit area.

* It may be impossible to record in extremely dark

places, even when using the gain-up feature. When recording from only a short distance, use the VL-7 Battery Video Light (see p. 47).

Backlight Compensation Function

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Backlighting, caused for example by the sun or an open window behind the subject, will make the subject appear underexposed and lacking in detail. When the subject appears underexposed

in the viewfinder use the tocklight compensation (BLC) function.

Notes:

• If the picture angle is altered during backlight compensation, the exposure may become unsuitable. The image in the viewfinder should always be checked and compensation used only when the subject appears underexposed.

• If the subject still appears underexposed, use the VL-7 Battery Video Light (see p. 47).

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Operation:

1. Use zoom to set desired picture angie.

• See page 44 for zooming.

2. Press start/stop button whiie holding down

GAiN UP/BLC button.

• Gain-up/backlight compensation functions operate only while the GAIN UP/BLC button is being held down.

3. When recording is compiete, press start/stop

button.

4. Reiease GAIN UP/BLC button.

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High-Speed Shutter

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The high-speed shutter allows you to capture sports and other fast action scenes clearly. The camera has 7 high-speed shutter

settings: 1/60th, 1/250th, 1/500th, 1/1000th, 1/2000th, 1/4000th, 1/10000th of a second. Select the correct shutter speed according to subject speed and brightness. Normal shutter speed is 1/50th of a second.

1. Point camera at subject

and compose scene in

viewfinder.

2. Press SHUTTER button.

• Each time button is pressed, viewfinder display changes as

follows:

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1/10000

1/60

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1/hIOOO

1/250

• 1/2000

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----------------1/500

1/1000

3. Make your recording.

4. Press SHUTTER button to return to normal

Notes:

• Use this function outdoors with bright light.

• Scenes shot with the high-speed shutter will appear somewhat jerky during normal playback.

• Scenes shot with the high-speed shutter work best with special playback. Use a VTR capable of noise-free special playback for best results.

• If you turn off the power or switch to playback mode, shutter setting automatically returns to normal

(1/50).

shutter speed.

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Fade

Fade effect allows you to make scenes gradually appear or

disappear in smooth transition.

Fade In

Scene gradually appears from a blank white screen.

1. Place camera in record pause mode, gggl

2. Press and hold FADE button until scene

disappears completely from viewfinder.

3. Press start/stop button to start recording and

then release FADE button.

• Scene gradually fades in.

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Fade Out

Scene gradually disappears, fading to a blank white screen.

1. Press and hold FADE button during recording.

• Scene gradually fades out.

2. Press start/stop button when scene has

disappeared completeiy.

• Camera goes into record pause mode.

3. Release FADE button.

Notes:

• Sound fades along with the image.

• Titles, age, and date and time do not fade.

• Fade effect (except wireiess fade) can be used at any time during recording.

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Wireless Fade

Begin and end recording with a smooth fade in and fade out from a distance and without camera shake.

1. Place camera in record pause mode.

2. Press F. START/STOP button.

• Scene disappears, camera recording begins in about 1 or 2

seconds, and then picture fades in.

3. When scene is recorded, press F. START/STOP

button again.

• Scene fades out, then camera enters record pause mode in

about 4 seconds.

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Adding Titles to Recordings

CHARACTER

TITLE

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The camera allows you to create and store character titles and

digital titles, which can be superimposed on recordings together with the date and time and/or age.

Creating Character Titles

Remember to create your title before you start recording. The title may be one or two lines of up to 16 characters each.

1. Place camera in record pause.

2. Press CHARACTER TITLE button for more than

3 seconds to display title lines in viewfinder.

• A flashing dot or character indicates that the cursor is

present. KMii

3. Press SHIFT button to move the cursor to

position where you want to start the title. Ban

• Press once to move cursor one space right.

• Press and hold to move cursor continuously.

• Cursor does not move backwards.

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4. Use + and - buttons to scan list of title

characters.

• Press + button to scan forward through the list.

• Press - button to scan the list in reverse order.

• Press once to scan characters one at a time.

• Press and hold to scan characters quickly.

Title Characters List

r^ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ I—□ & >!<!?;: ”’-/.,987654321OnEgN/EA0U6 A<—I

• If you select □, a flashing dot appears in the viewfinder, but a

space will appear during actual recording and playback.

• Press C. RESET button to erase all characters at and to right

of cursor.

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5. When the character you want is displayed, press SHIFT button again to move to next cursor position. EiSI

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6. Follow steps 4 and 5 until your title Is complete.

7. When the title Is finished, press CHARACTER

TITLE button. Ii5gl

• Title is saved in camera’s memory.

• Press CHARACTER TITLE button again to make title

disappear from viewfinder.

Notes:

• Title cannot be created during recording or playback mode.

• If you change or remove the lithium battery without a power source attached, the character title is

cleared from memory.

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Creating Digital Titles

Handwritten titles and illustrations can be memorized and

superimposed on recordings, in a choice of 8 coiours.

1. Place camera in record pause mode.

2. Frame your image and press MEMO button.

• Everything within the frame wiii be memorized.

• You can adjust image density (see p. 62).

3. Press COLOUR button to select desired colour.

• Choose one of 8 coiours in either nomnai mode or reverse

mode (picture and titie reversed).

• Each time COLOUR button is pressed, the coiour dispiay

changes as shown beiow. (“R.” means reverse.)

----------------------> WHT^RED->GRN^BLU->YEL^SKY->VIO-»BU<

- R.BLK<-R.VIO<-R.SKY<-R.YEL<-R.BLU<-R.GRNf-R.RED<-R.WHT <-

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• Character titles can be superimposed over digital titles.

• For digital titles, your image should be thick and bold, otherwise it will appear faint, especially when using

light colours such as yellow or sky blue.

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Recording Titles

1. While recording or in record pause mode, press

CHARACTER TITLE or DISPLAY button. RKl

• Character title or digital title appears in viewfinder and will be

recorded with scene.

• Character titles and digital titles can also be recorded

together and with date and time and age.

2. Press CHARACTER TITLE or DISPLAY button

again to end title recording.

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Adjusting Image Density (Digital Title)

The camera may have difficulty memorizing

images with thin lines or weak contrast. In this case, press and hold MEMO button for more than 3 seconds to adjust image density (3 levels). Levels change continuously as follows;

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-Thinnest <- Thickest <-

> Original Image

(3 levels)

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Notes:

• Titles cannot be created during recording.

• If you change or remove the lithium battery without a power source attached, the digitai title is cleared

from memory.

• Colour of digital title can be changed during recording.

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Using External Microphone and Headphones (E600 only)

Using External Microphone 63-a

With the optional ZM-100 Stereo/Zoom Microphone, you can record stereo sound more effectively.

Attaching the External Microphone

1. Slide the external microphone into

accessory shoe on camera.

2. Connect the audio plug of external microphone to ST. MIC terminal on

camera.

3. Connect the DC plug of external microphone to DC output terminal

on camera.

Notes:

• The optional MB-100 Microphone Boom allows

you to raise the microphone away from unwanted camera noise when recording at quiet locations.

• When you use the VL-7 Battery Video Light and an

external microphone at the same time, use the optional SA-1 Adapter Bracket.

• When using a commercially available microphone, be sure it is a stereo microphone with its own power source.

• The microphone on the camcorder cannot be removed.

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Using Headphones 63^b

You can use commercially available stereo headphones to monitor stereo sound.

1. Connect the stereo headphones to

the PHONES terminal.

• Monitoring is only possible when camera Is in record or record pause mode.

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Playback Connection

• For connecting accessories supplied with your

camera see page 3.

To play back a video cassette on a TV, use the

DC-100 DC Coupler together with the CA-100 Compact Power Adapter (or the optional CB-110 Car Battery Adapter) or the BP-E77K Battery

Pack as a power source.

• Playback connection depends on whether or

not the TV is equipped audio/video input

terminals or SCART terminal.

Using TV with AudioA/ideo Input

Terminals

Connection Procedure

b4 B

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You need the C-150 AV Cable.

• You can also use a TV connected to a VTR

with audio/video input terminals.

Q Press GRIP UNLOCK button and rotate the grip

upward.

B To Audio Output Terminal (E400: black, E600:

white (P*)

H To Video Output Terminal (yellow) B C-150 (video=yellow, audio=white) B To Audb Input Terminal

B To Video Input Terminal

B BNC Adapter**

B TV: Set TV/VIDEO selector to VIDEO

• Audio terminal (P of E600 is used as monaural

audio terminal.

Connection Procedure STil^i©

(E600 only) ^

You need the ST-150 Stereo Cable and C-150

AV Cable.

• You can also use a TV connected to a VTR

with audio/video input terminals.

B Press GRIP UNLOCK button and rotate the grip

upward.

B To Audio Output Terminal (§) (red)

B To Audio Output Terminal ® (white)

B To Video Terminal (yellow)

m ST-150 B C-150 (video=yellow, white plug Is rx>t used)

For TV or VTR which has a BNC-type video input terminal, use a commercially available BNC

plug adapter for connection.

g To Audio Input Terminal (right-red) B To Audio Input Terminal (left-white) B To Video Input Terminal (yellow) g BNC Adapter** D TV: Set TV / VIDEO selector to VIDEO

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Using TV with SCART Terminal

Connection Procedure

You need the PC-150 SCART Cable and a power source for playback on a TV that has SCART terminal.

B Press GRIP UNLOCK button and rotate the grip

upward.

H To Audio Output Terminal (E400: black, E600:

white ©*)

I To Video Output Terminal (yellow)

■ PC-150 SCART Cable I To SCART Terminal

D TV

* Audio terminal (£) of E600 is used as monaural

audio terminal.

Connection Procedure STil^E© (E600 oniy) ^3

You need the PC-170ST Stereo SCART Cable and a power source for playback on a TV that has SCART terminal.

I Press GRIP UNLOCK button and rotate the grip

upward. B To Audio Output Temiinal (S) (red) B To Audio Output Terminal (£) (white)

B To Video Terminai (yellow)

B PC-170ST Stereo SCART Cable

B To SCART Terminal

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The RU-100 RF Unit is required in order to view

recorded video cassette on a TV which does not have audio/video input terminals. There are two models of RU-100, one for Europe and one for Australia. The connection and setting procedures for the two models differ. On a TV without audioA/ideo input terminals both the E400 and E600 play back in monaural.

Using TV without AudioA/ideo Input

Terminals (European Model)

RU-100 EiCT

B Connection Plug Q G/l Selector B Video Channel Selector

B FROM ANT. Terminal

B TO TV Terminal

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Coaxial Cable with DIN-Connectors

B rnale

B female

Connection Procedure

1. Connect RF Unit to camera.

2. Attach aerial cable to FROM ANT.

terminal, and connect female

connector to TO TV terminal of RF unit.

• Please note the difference between ‘male’ and female’ type DIN-connectors on coaxial cable.

3. Connect male connector to aerial

input terminal of TV.

To View a Regular TV Programme

The RU-100 RF Unit has an automatic signal selector which selects the signal from the video camera whenever the camera is connected to the

RF unit and the power is turned on. To view a regular TV programme, turn the camera off or

disconnect it from the RF unit.

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PLAY

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STOP

Selecting Video Channel (European model)

Video channel means the channel in your area which is not used by a broadcasting station (channel 30 - 39). If your TV does not have audioArideo input temninals, your TV set and the video channel selector of the RU-100 RF Unit must be set to the video channel in order to view playback.

1. Turn TV on.

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2. Turn camera on.

3. Press ■ (STOP) button to select playback mode.

4. Press < (PLAY) button to start playback.

5. Set RF unit’s G/l selector using flat-edge

screwdriver.

G: Continental Europe

I : England, South Africa, Hong Kong

• If G/l selector is set improperly, picture will appear, but no

sound will be heard.

6. Set TV and video channel selector to video channel (video channel selector is factory-set to CH 32).

• For example, if video channel in your area is channel 33, turn TV to channel 33, then use a flat-edge screwdriver to set video channel selector of RU-100 to CH 33. Adjust by turning until

picture is clear.

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Using TV without AudioA/ideo Input Terminals (Australian Model)

RU-100

Q Connection Plug D Video Channel Selector H TO TV Terminal Q FROM ANT. Terminal

Coaxial Cable with DIN-connectors laasi

Q male Q female

Connection Procedure

1. Connect RF Unit to camera.

2. Attach aerial cable to FROM ANT. terminal, and connect female

connector to TO TV terminal of RF unit.

• Please note the difference between ‘male’ and female’ type DIN-connectors on coaxial cable.

3. Connect male connector to aerial

input terminal of TV.

To View a Regular TV Programme

The RU-100 RF Unit has an automatic signal

selector which selects the signal from the video camera whenever the camera is connected to the RF unit and the power is turned on. To view a regular TV programme, turn the camera off or disconnect it from the RF unit.

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Selecting Video Channel (Australian model)

Video channel means the channel in your area which is not used by a broadcasting station, and can be used for playback of video cassettes (channel 0 or 1). If your TV does not have audio/video input terminals, your TV and the video channel selector of the RU-100 RF Unit must be set to the video channel in order to view playback.

1. Turn TV on.

2. Turn camera on.

3. Press ■ (STOP) button to select playback mode.

4. Press < (PLAY) button to start playback.

5. Set TV and video channel selector to video channel (video channel selector is factory-set to 1CH) using a flat-edge screwdriver.

• For example, if video channel in your area is channel 0, set video channel selector of RU-100 to 0 CH, then tune TV to

channel 0.

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Playback Procedure

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SHIFT

1. Turn camera on.

• OPERATE indicator lights up.

2. Press A (EJECT) button.

• Video cassette compartment opens.

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OPERATE

EJECT

STOP

3. Load video cassette in camera and cióse video

cassette compartment.

4. Press ■ (STOP) button to select playback mode.

• Playback functions will not operate, if you haveni pressed ■

(STOP) button.

5. Locate playback start point.

• Use REW or FF buttons to locate start point or use high-speed

search (see p. 73).

6. Press PLAY button to start playback.

• You can also monitor playback in viewfinder.

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8. Turn camera off.

• OPERATE indicator goes off.

High-Frequency Feedback

• High-frequency feedback may occur if camera microphone is too close to the TV speaker (only during recording or record pause

mode). Lower TV volume.

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Special Playback Methods

In addition to normal playback, your camera also has fast fonward, rewind and still playback, plus high-speed search. Playback is controlled by pressing buttons on the camera or by using the wireless controller.

A. Fast Forward Playback

Press and hold FF button during normal playback to view scenes at 9 times normal speed.

• Release FF button to resume normal playback.

B. Rewind Playback

Press and hold REW button during normai playback to view scenes in reverse at 7 times normal speed.

• Release REW button to resume normal playback.

C. Still Playback

Press STILL button on the wireless controller during normal

playback to pause the picture. Press STILL button again or

PLAY button to resume normal playback.

• The camera’s start/stop button can also be used.

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Press and hold FF button during normal fast forward mode to

view scenes at approximately 15 times (SP) or 30 times (LP)

normal speed. Release FF button to resume normal fast

fonward.

Press and hold REW button during normal rewind mode to view

scenes in reverse at approximately 15 times (SP) or 30 times

(LP) normal speed. Release REW button to resume normal rewind.

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Notes:

• Several noise bars appear during special playback.

During fast fonvard andrewind playback modes. EEEl During still playback. EH3

• Audio portion of tape cannot be heard during special playback.

• The camera automatically goes into stop mode after more than 7

minutes of continuous still playback.

• The picture flickers a littie during still playback.

• When fast action scenes are shown during still playback, the picture

may blur.

• Certain TVs may show the special playback picture in biack and white,

or the picture may roll or divide.

• Notes about special playback of tapes recorded in SP:

(1) The still playback picture will contain much more noise than for tape

recorded in LP.

(2) During fast fonward or rewind playback, noise bars will be much

wider than for a tape recorded in LP.

• The high-speed search picture might not appear on some TVs.

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Tape Return

Tape return allows you to quickly return to a desired scene on the video cassette.

• Camera does not have a TAPE RETURN button. Use the wireless controller to operate tape return.

1. When you locate a scene during playback that

you want to watch again later, press COUNTER RESET button.

• Tape counter resets to 0:00:00.

2. Press ■ (STOP) button when playback finishes.

3. Press TAPE RETURN button.

• Tape rewinds and stops automatically when counter reading

reaches near 0:00:00.

4. Press ► (PLAY) button.

• Playback starts at the spot where you pressed COUNTER

RESET button.

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Notes:

• Every time you load a video cassette, the tape counter automatically resets to 0:00:00. This means that

after recording you can use the tape return function to locate the recording start point.

• Tape counter reading is only approximate. Use it as a guide.

• Tape return does not function when tape counter reading is near 0:00:00.

• Press ■ (STOP) button to cancel tape return.

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Editing to Another VTR

With the help of a second VTR, your camera can also be used as a playback VTR to edit your recording.

Connection Procedure

You need the DC-100 DC Coupler, CA-100 Compact Power Adapter (or optional CB-110 Car Battery Adapter) and C-150 AV Cable for connection.

• If the second VTR has a SCART terminal, use

B Press GRIP UNLCXIK button and rotate the grip

Q To Audio Output Terminal (E400: black, E600:

Q To Video Output Terminal (yellow) Q C-150 (video=yellow, audio=white) Q To Audio Input Terminal

B To Video Input Terminal

B Adapter (commercially available)

B Second VTR (Recording) B TV

the PC-150 SCART Cable for connection.

upward.

white (P*)

audio terminal.

Connection Procedure STEI^i®

(E600 oniy) 1^

You need the DC-100 DC Coupler, CA-100 Compact Power Adapter (or optional CB-110 Car

Battery Adapter), ST-150 Stereo Cable and

C-150 AV Cable for connection.

• If the second VTR has a SCART tenninal, use the PC-170ST Stereo SCART Cable for connection.

B Press GRIP UNLOCK button and rotate the grip

upward.

B To Audio Output Terminal (§) (red) B To Audio Output Terminal © (white) B To Video Output Terminal (yellow) B ST-150 B C-150 (video=yellow, white plug is not used) B To Audio Input Terminal (right-red) B To Audio Input Terminal (left-white) B To Video Input Terminal (yellow) B BNC Adapter (commercially available) B Second VTR (recording) B TV

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Turn TV on and set TV to video channel or set TV/VIDEO selector to VIDEO.

VTR

Turn on second VTR arxj load a recordable video cassette. Switch input selector to the LINE which

Is connected to the camera. See VTR instruction manual for details.

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Editing Procedure

1. Press ■ (STOP) button during record pause

mode. KiCT

2. Locate a point slightiy before editing start point

on video cassette in camera.

3. Place second VTR in record pause mode.

4. Press camera ^ (PLAY) button.

• Check playback picture on TV screen.

5. Release second VTR from record pause mode at

editing start point.

• Recording begins on second VTR.

6. Press ■ (STOP) buttons on camera and second

VTR to end editing.

Note:

• Both image and sound quality of edited tape will be somewhat less than that of the original.

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Canon E400/E600 Video System Chart

VL-7 Battery Video Light VL-20 Battery Video Light WD-37 Wide-converter TL-37 Tele-converter

FS-37 Filter Set FS-37U Filter Set

Tripod

RS-300 Rain Shield

SC-300 Soft Carrying Case

HC-300 System Case

ZM-100 Stereo/Zoom Microphone (for E600)

MB-100 Microphone Boom (for E600) SA-1 Adapter Bracket (for E600)

WL-50 Wireless Controller

8mm Video Cassette

SS-300 Shoulder Strap

WS-20 Wrist Strap BP-E77K, BP-E718, BP-E722 or BP-E722D Battery Pack CA-100 Compact Power Adapter CB-110 Car Battery Adapter

DC-100 DC Coupler MC-100 Multi-battery Charger

Aerial

RU-100 RF Unit TV VTR

ST-150 Stereo Cable (for E600) C-150 AV Cable

PC-150 SCART Cable

PC-170ST Stereo SCART Cable (for

E600)

E400/E600

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Carrying Cases

SC-300 Soft Carrying Case

The optional SC-300 Soft Carrying Case provides

lightweight protection for the camera and accessories.

HC-300 System Case

The optional HC-300 System Case safely stores and helps

protect the camera and its accessories during transportation and storage.

The HC-300 properly stores the following Items:

• BP-E77K or BP-E722 Battery Pack # Camera with video cassette and shoulder strap / wrist

strap attached

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

adapter

0 BP-E718 Battery Pack

Coaxial cable or C-150 AV Cable, DC-100 DC Coupler,

VL-7 Battery Video Light, RU-100 RF Unit, Wideconverter / Tele-converter, etc.

WL-50 Wireless Controller

One additioned 8mm video cassette

Opening the Case

Slide the latches on both sides of the case as illustrated to open.

• Open case with “UP” sticker pointing upward.

Attaching Shouider Strap

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

Notes:

• Do rrat leave case in areas of extreme heat

• Do not expose case to strong vibrations or shock.

• Do not place heavy objects on top of case.

• Two keys are provided with the HC-300 System Case.

• 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.

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Optional Accessories

CB-110

BP-718

BP-E722

BP-722D

CB-110 Car Battery Adapter

For recording using car battery. Plug into cigarette lighter socket. For use only with 12 or 24 V DC negative ground car battery.

BP-E718 Battery Pack

Use when shooting for long periods of time. Continuous recording time of BP-E718 is approximately 90 minutes.

BP-E722 Battery Pack

Used for lengthy recording, its capacity is about double the BP-E77K. Hold the camera with both hands when using this

battery.

BP-E722D Battery Pack

The BP-E722D is a rechargeable nickel cadmium battery equipped with 5 LED indicators for displaying the remaining charge.

MC-100 Multi-battery Charger

The MC-100 Multi-battery Charger is sequential high-speed charger controlled by a microcomputer for charging up to four Canon battery packs. Also the MC-100 automatically performs charging, discharging and recharging to refresh battery packs.

• Charging time: 45 min. (BP-E77K) 80 min. (BP-E718) 90 min. (BP-E722/BP-E722D)

MC-100

RS-300 Rain Shield

A vinyl cover to protect camera from light rain or mist.

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VL-20

TL-37

WD-37

VL-20 Battery Video Light

This light, compact video light uses the BP-E77K or BP-E722 Battery Pack and is ideal for indoor or outdoor shooting.

TL-37 Teie-converter

This tele-converter is a magnification converter lens that

increases the focal length of the camera lens by a factor of

1.4. You can use the zoom function with this lens attached.

WD-37 Wide-converter

This wide converter decreases the focal length by a factor of

0.75. You can use the zoom function with this lens attached.

FS-37 Fitter Set

FS-37 Filter Set contains 3 filters; multiple image filter 5X, R-cross filter 6X and zoom-spot filter.

FS-37

FS-37U

ZM-100

MB-100

FS-37U Fiiter Set

FS-37U Filter Set contains 3 filters: UV, ND8 and circular PL

• When using the PL Filter, first zoom and switch to manual

focus. Then adjust the PL Filter to minimize light reflection.

ZM-100 Stereo/Zoom Microphone (E600 oniy)

This stereo/zoom microphone offers 2 functions: stereo and zoom. When using the stereo function, you can adjust the angle of sound recording. When using the zoom function, you can adjust recording sensitivity in order to record nearby or faraway sounds.

MB-100 Microphone Boom (E600 oniy)

This microphone boom raises the microphone away from

unwanted camera noise when recording in quiet locations.

SA-1 Adapter Bracket (E600 only)

When you want to use the VL-7 Battery Video Light and an external microphone at the same time, use the SA-1 to

attach the microphone to the camera.

SA-1

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Problems and Troubleshooting

Use the following checklist for troubleshooting when you have problems with your camera. Consuit your local dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Be sure all connections are property made when using the camera with other units.

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The following warnings may appear in viewfinder:

Warning

Cause

Battery pack charge is iow. Repiace with fully charged

battery pack.

Condensation has formed inside Refer to Condensation unit. (see p. 86).

Safety mechanism is activated. Unioad and reload video

cassette.

Remedy

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Problem

Cause

Remedy

Camera does not turn on.

Camera turns off during operation (using battery pack).

Video cassette compartment does not open.

Camera does not function when an operation button is

pressed.

Start/stop button is pressed, but

recording does not start.

Battery pack charge is low.

Record pause mode has lasted

for more than 7 minutes.

Battery pack charge is iow.

Camera is turned off.

Video cassette is not loaded.

Battery pack is not property attached to the camera.

Camera is turned off.

Video cassette is not ioaded.

Tape has ended (‘T. END” appears in viewrfinder).

Erasure prevention switch on the

video cassette is set to prevent

recording

Repiace with fully charged battery pack.

Replace with fully charged battery pack.

Turn camera on again.

Replace with fuiiy charged battery pack.

Turn camera on.

Load a video cassette.

Attach battery pack securely to

the camera (see p. 14).

Turn camera on.

Load a video cassette.

Rewind tape or use another

video cassette.

Use another video cassette or set switch to enable recording

(see p. 28).

No picture appears in

viewfinder.

Cannot adjust focus.

Playback doesn’t start when PLAY button is pressed.

Camera is in piayback mode.

Lens cap is attached.

Zooming iever is in macro range.

Viewfinder diopter is not property adjusted.

Autofocus window is obscured.

Camera is in record mode.

Camera is turned off.

Video cassette is not ioaded.

Tape has ended (‘T. END” appears in viewfinder).

Press • (REC) button.

Remove iens cap.

Move zooming iever into normai focusing range.

Turn diopter adjustment ring untii vie\^inder display becomes clear (see p. 25).

Remove obstacle from autofocus window.

Press ■ (STOP) button.

Turn camera on and press ■ (STOP) button.

Load a video cassette.

Rewind tape or use another video cassette.

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Problem Cause

Remedy

Tape is moving, but no picture

appears on TV monitor.

The video light will not turn on.

For TV without audio/video input terminals: Video channel not set properly on both TV and RF unit.

For TV with audio/video input terminals: TV/VIDEO selector on TV not set to VIDEO.

Video heads are dirty.

DC-100 DC Coupler is attached to the camera.

The battery pack is exhausted.

Either the camera or the video light is not turned on.

The bulb has burned out.

No video cassette.

Camera is not in record pause or record mode.

Set TV and RF unit to appropriate video channel.

Set TV/VIDEO selector to VIDEO.

Clean video heads using the optional CK-E1 Cleaning Kit.

Remove DC-100 DC Coupler

and attach battery pack.

Charge the battery pack.

Turn on both the camera and the video light.

Replace the bulb.

Insert video cassette and place

camera in record pause or

record mode.

Place camera in record pause or record mode.

Smear 15^

A luminous bar appears vertically on the screen where an excessively bright scene was recorded. Smear is caused when:

• Spotlights are directly recorded, on a stage for example.

• Burning candles or other burning objects are recorded directly.

• Objects reflecting light, such as car bodies and traffic signs, are

recorded directly.

Poor playback picture on TV monitor

Loss in video playback picture quality such as blurring, distortion or noise usually means that the video heads have become dirty. Use

the optional Canon 8mm Video Head Cleaning Cassette CC-8

included in the Canon 8mm Video Cleaning Kit CK-E1 to clean

video heads. See CC-8 instruction manual for details.

Note:

• This equipment contains a microprocessor. If external noise or interference occurs, random letters may

appear in the viewfinder or normal operation may be interrupted. In this case, remove power source (and if necessary, remove the lithium battery) and then replace.

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Condensation (DEW)

What is condensation?

Condensation (DEW) means tiny droplets of water that occasionally form on the camera surface when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place. Using the camera when condensation is present may damage both tape

and camera.

Condensation is iikeiy to occur when:

A. Camera is brought from a coid place to a

warm place.

B. A cold room is heated rapidly.

C. Camera is taken from an air-conditioned room

to a warm and humid place.

D. Camera is piaced in a humid environment.

Preventing condensation

Remove video cassette and place the camera in a plastic bag prior to bringing it into a warm area where condensation is iikeiy to occur. Wait until

the camera reaches room temperature before

removing it from the bag.

When condensation is detected

When condensation is detected in the camera, the OPERATE indicator flashes, “DEW” flashes

in the viewfinder and the tape automatically stops, laasi Immediately remove video cassette, leave video

cassette compartment open and turn camera off.

Leave the camera in a dry place until

condensation evaporates.

• Sometimes “DEW” may not appear in the viewfinder until 10-15 minutes after condensation has formed.

To start using camera again

Even when “DEW” and the OPERATE indicator no longer flash when the camera is turned on,

wait at least one more hour before attempting

operation. The time required for condensation to clear varies with surrounding conditions; it can be as long as 1 hour.

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Cautions

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During Use

A. Avoid High Temperatures and High

Humidity.

Do not expose the camera to high temperatures or high humidity, such as inside a car during hot weather, when all the doors

and windows are shut. Such exposure can

cause damage.

B. Avoid Exposure to Strong

Eiectromagnetic Waves.

Do not use the camera close to sources of

magnetic or electric fields (power plant, TV tower, TV set, magnets, motors, audio equipment, etc.).

C. Do Not Expose the Camera to Rain

or Water.

Piace protective covering over the camera if youTi be recording in the rain, to reduce the

risk of fire or eiectric shock, if, somehow, water does get into the camera, contact quaiified service personnei eis soon as

possible.

D. Avoid Pointing the Lens into Direct

Suniight or Other Strong Light Sources.

Do not aim the lens directly at the sun or other strong light, or ieave the iens aimed at

a very bright subject since this can cause

damage.

E. Do Not Expose the Camera to

Excessive Heat:

When using iighting equipment be sure not to

expose the camera to too much heat

radiating from such equipment.

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F. Always Replace the Lens Cap.

Always replace the lens cap after use to prevent sand and dust from getting on ttie lens. Be especially careful to affix the cap on windy days.

G. Do Not Expose the Camera to

Shock or Vibrations.

Be sure to handle the camera gently.

Vibration or shock can cause damage.

H. Avoid Sudden Changes in

Temperature.

If the camera is suddenly brought into a warm place from a cold place, condensation can form on the internal parts and lens. So take appropriate care when moving the

camera.

I. Do Not Disassemble the Camera.

It is very dangerous to disassemble the camera or touch any of its internal parts, as you may risk electric shock or other hazards.

If the camera does not function properly, take

it to qualified service personnel.

J. Using the Battery Pack and

Recommended Accessories.

Carefully read the instructions that come with the battery pack before use. And to reduce the risk of electric shock and to reduce

annoying interference, use the recommended

accessories only.

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Using Your BaHery Packs Effectively

Immediately After Purchase

Newly purchased battery packs have not been

charged, so charge completely before using. When charging brand new battery packs,

charge until charge indicator lights, and disconnect. Then reconnect and charge a second time.

General Use

Battery packs can be charged when ambient

temperature is between 0°C—40°C. Best

results are achieved between 10°C—30°C.

After battery pack has been fully charged, do

not continue to try to recharge it. Repeatedly recharging a fully charged battery pack can cause it to become overcharged.

Always discharge battery pack completely before recharging or storing. Repeatedly recharging battery pack before it is fully discharged will cause its electrical storage capacity to decrease. If the usage time has decreased, try one of the following methods of discharging the battery completely to restore it:

• Use the optional VL-20 Battery Video Light until

it grows dim.

• Use a Canon product which has a discharge function such as the MC-100. It is also effective to leave the battery attached to the camera with the tape removed and wait until camera’s OPERATE indicator goes out. Try turning the camcorder power on several times after it cuts off the first time.

Remove the battery pack.

DISCHARGE

When using battery pack with the battery video light, be sure to disconnect battery pack when the light begins to grow dim. Continuing to use battery pack in such a situation may cause it to become overdischarged.

Immediately after use, battery pack will be hot

and it is best not to recharge it at this time.

Make sure that battery pack has cooled off

before recharging. When battery pack has been overdischarged,

you may be unable to recharge it completely

(battery pack will not recharge fully even though charge indicator lights). In such a case, charge and discharge battery pack repeatedly (2—3 times) until it is recharged properly.

RECHARGE

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storage

When battery pack is connected to the camera, it will continue to discharge even when the power is turned off, and this may cause it to become overdischarged. Disconnect battery pack from camera when storing.

When storing the battery pack for a long period of time, choose a cool, chemically stable location. Allow it to discharge completely by connecting it to the camera and waiting until OPERATE indicator goes out (about 10 minutes after it begins to flash).

If battery pack has been stored for 3 months or

longer, a single recharging will not be sufficient to restore it to full operability. In such a case, completely recharge and completely discharge

battery pack 2—5 times. This will restore it to

its original capacity.

Terminology

Overcharging and overdischarging will cause

battery pack to function less effectively, and shorten its life.

Overcharging:

Charging battery pack after it has already been fully charged.

Overdischarging:

Continuing to discharge 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 camcorder).

Charge memory:

When a nickel cadmium battery is discharged

only partially (not long enough for charge to cut

off automatically), and then recharged and

used again, continuous recording time

decreases. The battery pack will be temporarily

incapable of discharging to final voltage level.

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Maintenance

Keep the Heads Clean.

The video heads should be cleaned only when necessary, preferably with the Canon 8mm Video

Head Cleaning Cassette CC-8 included in the

Canon 8mm Video Cleaning Kit CK-E1.

Clean the Camera with a Soft, Dry Cloth.

The camera should be cleaned using a soft, dry cloth. Do not use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvent such as paint thinner, since this can damage the unit.

Store the Camera Properly.

If you do not intend to use the camera for some

time, store it in an area free of moisture and dust,

and where the ambient temperature is no higher than 30°C.

Store Cassette Tape Properly.

Do not place video cassettes in areas exposed to direct sunlight, near heat-radiating sources such as stoves, or close to magnetic bodies such as speakers, since these can cause tape deformation and damage to valuable recordings.

Check the Operation of Each Component.

If the camera has not been used for a long time,

be sure to check that each component functions correctly before use.

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Specifications

E400/E600

Power supply (rated): Power consumption: Television system:

Video recording system:

Audio recording system: Image sensor:

Tape format: Tape speed:

Maximum recording time: Lens:

Focusing system: Minimum focusing distance:

Recommended iliumination: Minimum iliumination: Filter diameter: Electronic viewfinder: Microphone:

Input level: Output level:

Dimensions (W x D x H): Weight:

RF Unit RU-100

Power source: Power consumption: RF output:

Dimensions (W x D x H):

Weight:

6VDC

E400: 5.9 W, E600: 6.3 W (during recording in autofocus mode)

CCIR standard (625 lines, 50 fields)

PAL colour signal

2 rotary heads, helical scanning system

Luminance signal: FM azimuth recording

Colour signal: Converted subcarrier phase shift recording

(8mm video standard) Frequency multiplexing with the video signal by 2 rotary heads (E400: 1 channel, E600: 2 channels) E400: 320,000 pixels (300,000 effective pixels), E600: 420,000 pixels (400,000 effective pixels), 1/3-inch CCD (Charge Coupled Device) 8mm, metal particle*

20.051 mm/s (SP)

10.026 mm/s (LP) 3 hours with P5-^ video cassettes, in LP mode. E400: f/2.0, 10X power zoom, 6.7-67 mm focal length, macro mechanism (wide/tele) E600: f/2.2, 12X power zoom, 6.7-80.4 mm focal length, macro mechanism (wide/tele) Active autofocus (using infrared beams), manual focusing possible

E400: 0.6m or 4 mm in wide macro E600: 0.7m or 4 mm in wide macro

More than 100 lux

E400: 3 lux, E600: 4 lux (in gain-up mode)

37 mm

0.6-inch monochrome CRT

E400: Nondirectional electret condenser microphone E600: Stereo electret condenser microphone

Audio (E600 external mic): -64 dBV/600 ohms, unbalanced Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms, unbalanced (video output terminal) Audio: -10 dBV/less than 3 k ohms, unbalanced (audio output terminal)

E400: 106.5 x 302 x 108 mm, E600: 106.5 x 308 x 108 mm E400: 960 g, E600: 990 g, excluding battery pack and video light

European model

5 V DC

40 mA (max.)

30-39CH selectable 75 X 30.4 X 51 mm 200g

Australian model

5 V DC 35 mA 0CH/1CH selectable 75 X 34.5 X 51 mm

150 g

VL-7 Battery Video Light

System: Central light intensity:

Illumination angle: Central luminosity: Colour temperature:

Power consumption:

Required bulb:

Bulb life:

Operating temperature range:

Power supply:

Illumination time:

Dimensions (W x D x H): Weight:

* Canon recommends metal particle tape.

Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted.

Subject to change without notice.

Video light can be attached to the main body via the accessory shoe, and can be turned on or off during recording or record pause mode. Approx. 120 cd Approx. 30°

/\(DprDX. 15 lux (3 m)

/\fjprox. 3200 K

6W(6V)

Canon Halogen Bulb MHL-5.7V 6 W Approx. 50 hours 0°C-40°C Battery pack mounted on the main body Approx. 15 min. (with BP-E77K in continuous use) 40 X 43 X 56 mm 35g

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MEMO

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Canon

CANON INC. 7-1, Nishi-Shinjuku 2-Chome, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo 163, Japan

Mailing address: P.O. Box 5050, Dai-ichi Seimei Buiiding, Tokyo 163, Japan

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P.O. Box 2262, 1180 EG Amsteiveen, The Netherlands

Canon UK Ltd.

Units 4, 5 & 6, Brent Trading Centre, North Circuiar Road, London NW10 OJF, United Kingdom

Canon Australia Pty. Ltd.

1 Thomas Holt Drive, North Ryde, N.S.W. 2113, Australia

Canon New Zealand Ltd.

Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna, P.O. Box 33-336, Auckiand, New Zealand

Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd.

# 13-01/15, Pidemco Centre, Singapore 0105

Canon Hongkong Trading Co., Ltd.

10/F Mirror Tower, 61 Mody Road, Tsimshatsui East, Kowioon, Hong Kong

Canon Latin America, Inc.

DEPTO DE VENTAS Apartado 7022, Panamá 5, República de Panamá

CENTRO DE SERVICIÓ Y REPARACION Apartado 2019, Zona Ubre de Colón, República de Panamá

PUB.DIEN-064 0492AB5.8

DY8-9020-031-000

PRINTED IN JAPAN

IMPRIME AU JAPON

Canon E 600 User Manual

8mm VIDEO CAMCORDER

Table of Contents

WL-50 Wireless Controller

Operation Bin

TALLY/SENSOR ON/OFF Switch [OB

Viewfinder Displays

Power Sources

Attaching Battery Pack IEQ

Removing Battery Pack

2. Puii battery pack out, as shown.

Charging Battery Pack

Using AC Power

CA-100 Compact Power Adapter

Using Car Battery

CB-110 Car Battery Adapter (option)

Attaching DC Coupler |Q3

Setting Date and Time

1. Turn camera on by pressing OPERATE button.

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

4. Press SHIFT button when correct year is shown.

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

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

8. Press SHIFT button when correct day is shown.

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

11. Press + and - buttons to scan minute display.

12. Press DATE button when correct minute is shown.

Camera Preparations

Attaching Strap

SS-300 Shoulder Strap BQ

WS-20 Wrist Strap (option) BIO

Attaching Lens Cap Cord 24-a

Adjusting Grip Belt 24-c

Adjusting Diopter 25-A

Adjusting 180 FlexiGrip with Integral Electronic Viewfinder 25-B

Sports Finder 25-c

Camera Recording

1. Attach power source.

2. Turn camera on.

3. Press A (EJECT) button.

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

6. Turn grip to desired position.

7. Press start/stop button.

11. Turn camera off.

Video cassette erasure prevention switch

Tape Counter

Recording Reminder

Battery Pack Warning зо-в

Recording Using Tripod зо-с

Record Search

1. Place camera in record pause mode, iclgl

2. Press REC SEARCH + or - button to scroll forward or backward to locate recording start position.

3. Press start/stop button.

Record Review

1. Place camera in record pause mode. Ic^

2. Press O button.

3. Press start/stop button to resume recording.

Record search (to resume recording) BQ

Record review Basi

Edit-erase

2. Press E. ERASE button.

3. Press start/stop button to resume recording.

Recording Date and Time

Age Insert

Registering the Birthday

1. Turn camera on.

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

4. Press SHIFT button when correct year is shown.

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

Autofocus 40-A

'N Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus

Manual Focus

2. Rotate zooming lever to telephoto end.

4. Use zooming iever to frame subject properly.

Focus Lock

1. Press FOCUS [^/M button to select manual focus.

2. Rotate zooming lever to wide-angle end.

3. Press and hold macro button on zooming iever and move iever into macro range.

4. Approach subject to desired size in viewfinder.

5. Use zooming iever within macro range for fine focusing.