Canon E 600 User Manual
Canon E400/E600
8mm VIDEO CAMCORDER
Instruction Manual
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INSTRUCTIONS
2/3 P. ENG
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
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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
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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.
Table of Contents
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
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
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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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)
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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Recording Reminder
Tape Counter
Video Cassette Warning
Battery Warning
Condensation Warning
Lithium Battery Warning
Character Title
Age Insert
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p. 29 © Edit-erase
p. 30
p. 30 © Tape Speed
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p. 57
p. 36
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p. 34
p. 26
p. 26
p. 60
p. 45
p. 42
© Date and Time
© Tape Operations
© Digital Title Colour
© High-Speed Shutter p. 53
© White Balance Lock
© Manual Focus
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Power Sources
Using Battery Pack
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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)
70
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.
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90
120
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Using AC Power
CA-100 Compact Power Adapter
Plug into mains outlet.
Input voltage: 100—240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
• Use together with the DC-100 DC Coupler.
• Refer to CA-100 instruction manual for further
details.
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Using Car Battery
CB-110 Car Battery Adapter (option)
Plug into cigarette lighter socket.
For use 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.
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).
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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
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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.
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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.
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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• Press once to scan one year at a time.
• Press and hold to scan years quickly.
• Press - button to scan display in reverse order.
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4. Press SHIFT button when correct year is shown.
• Year is set and month display flashes. 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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• 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
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• 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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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• 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
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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
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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.
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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
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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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