Canon E 77 User Manual

Canon

8mm VIDEO CAMERA & RECORDER

Instruction Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Canon 8 mm Video Camera & Recorder E77. The camera can be used for both recording and piayback of video cassettes recorded in 8 mm format.

•Use oniy 8 mm P5 video cassettes marked with an □ iike you see on the front cover of this instruction manuai.

Piease check that this package contains the foiiowing items:

Lens Cap

Lens Hoc)d

E77 One Lithium Battery

WL-E77 Wireless Controller

Two AAA Batteries

BP-E77K Battery Pack

or BP-E77KE Battery Pack CA-E7 Compact Power Adapter RU-E3 RF Unit

SS-E2 Shoulder Strap

CR-E7K Charge Coupler

Optional Accessories

WS-20 Wrist Strap	DM-200 Super-directional
CB-E7 Car Battery Adapter	Microphone
HC-E7 System Case	MB-100 Microphone Boom
SC-E7 Soft Carrying Case	LF-E7 Angle Finder
MM-100 Mixing Microphone	Wide Attachment 46
RS-E7 Rain Shield	Tele-converter 1.4X 46
	Multi-conversion Lens 46

Filter Set 46

Filter Set 46U C-150 AV Cable On sale soon:

WD-46 Wide Converter VL-30 Battery Video Light

Important Usage Instructions

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERV­ ICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

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

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents...............................................................................................................	2
Basic Operation .................................................................................................................	4
Before Using Your Camera
Camera Parts and Functions.............................................................................................	6
Wireless Controller WL-E77...............................................................................................	8
Using Wireless Controller from a Distance.............................................................	8
Inserting Batteries in Wireless Controller...............................................................	8
Viewfinder Displays............................................................................................................	9
Power Sources...................................................................................................................	10
Battery Pack BP-E77K/BP-E77KE............................................................................	10
Attaching and Removing Battery Pack...................................................................	10
Charging Battery Pack.............................................................................................	11
CA-E7 Compact Power Adapter...............................................................................	12
CB-E7 Car Battery Adapter (Option).......................................................................	12
Connection Procedure..............................................................................................	12
Inserting New Lithium Battery.................................................................................	13
Camera Preparations.......................................................................................................	14
Attaching and Removing Lens Cap and Lens Hood............................................	14
Adjusting Grip Belt..................................................................................................	14
Adjusting Diopter.....................................................................................................	14
Attaching Shoulder Strap.........................................................................................	15
Attaching Wrist Strap (Option)...............................................................................	15
Basic Operations
Camera Recording.............................................................................................................	16
Checking Your Recording................................................................................................	20
Assembly Editing ..............................................................................................................	21
Playback..............................................................................................................................	22
Using TV with AudioA/ideo Inputs...........................................................................	22
Using TV Connected to a VTR..................................................................................	22
Using TV without AudioA/ideo Inputs.....................................................................	23
Selecting Video Channel...........................................................................................	23
RU-E3 RF Unit ...........................................................................................................	24
Switch Setting ...........................................................................................................	25
Playback Procedure..................................................................................................	26
Special Playback Methods.......................................................................................	28

Advanced Functions
Focusing.............................................................................................................................	30
Autofocus ..................................................................................................................	30
Subjects not suitable for autofocus.......................................................................	31
Manual Focus............................................................................................................	32
White Balance....................................................................................................................	34
Auto White Balance..................................................................................................	34
White Balance Lock..................................................................................................	34
Fade.....................................................................................................................................	36
Zooming ............................................................................................................................	38
Macro Recording ..............................................................................................................	38
Backlight Compensation..................................................................................................	40
High Speed Shutter...........................................................................................................	40
Self Timer Recording........................................................................................................	42
Interval Timer Recording..................................................................................................	44
Auto Date and Time...........................................................................................................	46
Setting Date and Time..............................................................................................	46
Recording Date and Time........................................................................................	49
Microphone........................................................................................................................	50
Angle Finder......................................................................................................................	51
Editing to Another VTR.....................................................................................................	52
Additional Information
Canon E77 Video System Chart.......................................................................................	54
SC-E7 Soft Carrying Case.................................................................................................	54
HC-E7 System Case..........................................................................................................	55
Optional Accessories........................................................................................................	56
Problems and Trouble Shooting......................................................................................	58
Condensation (DEW).........................................................................................................	60
Specifications ..................................................................................................................	61

Basic Operation

Recording (See recording procedure, pp.16 - 19, for details.)

Playback (For playback on TV, see pp.22 ~ 27.)

1	2	3	4
Press STOP	Press REW	Press	Watch
button.	button.	PLAY button.	playback
			in viewfinder.
			• Press STOP button
			to end playback.
	REW/®	PLAY ^

REW Button STOP Button

PLAY Button	EJECT Button
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OPERATE Switch

Battery Pack

START/STOP Button

STOP Button

PLAY Button

Camera Parts and Functions

Power Zoom Buttons (See p.38)

ВАТТ EJECT Switch (See p.10)

Lithium Battery

Compartment

(See p.13)

SHIFT Button (See p.46)

SET Button (See p.46)

DATE Button (See p.46)

FF Button (See pp.26, 28)

PLAY Button (See p.26)

REW Button (See pp.26, 28)

BLC Button (See p.40)

-Tally Lamp/Remote Sensor

FADE Button (See p.36) AF/MANUAL Button (See p.32)

Macro Button (See p.38) Focusing Ring (See p.32)

Zooming Lever

(See pp.34, 38)

Filter Thread

Autofocus Window (See p.30)

AWB/LOCK Button (See p.34)

Tally Lamp/Remote Sensor

The tally lamp/remote sensor performs four important functions:

•Flashes rapidly during recording

•Flashes slowly during self timer standby and then starts flashing rapidly when recording starts

•Flashes slowly when interval timer is set

•Lights up when Wireless Controller is in use.

STOP Button (See p.26)

STILL Button (See p.28) EJECT Button (See p.16)

OPERATE/CAUTION

Indicator

Video Cassette

Compartment

(See p.16)

SELF/INT. Button (See pp.42, 44)

REVIEW Button (See p.20) 1/1000 Button (See p.40)

Lens Hood (See p.14)

Lens Cap (See p.14)

FINDER RELEASE

Switch (See p.51)

Finder

Diopter Adjustment Ring (See p.14)

Eyecup

Audlo/Video

Compartment

Cover (See p.22)

Strap Attachment

Bars (See p.15)

SP/LP Selector

Audio Terminal

Electronic Viewfinder

Power Source

Compartment

(See pp.10~12)

Grip Belt (See p.14)

Thumb Rest

START/STOP Button (See p.16)

OPERATE Switch

(See p.16)

Tripod Sockets

DC Terminal

Video Terminal

(See pp.16, 22, 23, S2|

OPERATE/CAUTION Indicator

The OPERATE/CAUTION indicator iights up when the camera is turned on. The OPERATE/CAUTION indicator wiii fiash during recording when the video cassette has iess than three minutes remaining recording time, when the Battery Pack is almost exhausted or when "DEW” is detected in the camera.

Image Invert Switch (NORM., ANGLE FINDER) (See p.51)

Image Invert Switch is covered with sticking tape during packaging. Remove this tape the first time you set the switch.

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Wireless Controller WL-E77

Wireless con­	Transmitter	Remote Sensor
troller buttons
perform the
same functions		REW Button
as the camera
		(See p.28)
buttons.
STILL Button		FF Button
(See p.28)		(See p.28)
		STOP Button
		(See p.26)
START/STOP
Button
(See p.16)		PLAY Button
		(See p.26)

Using Wireless Controller from a Distance

Using the wireless controller you can operate the camera from a distance and control recording, normal playback, still playback, fast fon/vard, rewind and stop.

Operation

Aim wireless controller at camera remote sen­ sor and press control buttons to operate. The remote sensor located near the top of the camera lights up when it receives a signal.

Operate wireless controller within 20—30° angle on either side and 15° angle above and below the camera remote sensor, up to a dis­ tance of five metres.

Inserting Batteries in Wireless Controller

Remove cover from back by pressing down

1 and sliding in direction of arrow.

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Insert two AAA batteries following + and - mark­

S ings inside unit. Be careful not to reverse polarity of batteries.

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Replace cover following 3guide grooves.

The Wireless Controller operates on two AAA batteries.

•Autofocus function occasionally may malfunction when remote sensor receives 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.

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

•Wireless controller will not function if RS-E7 Rain Shield is attached to the camera.

Viewfinder Dispiays

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M. FOCUS

WB LOCK

M.FOCUS	WB LOCK
Manual focus is	White balance lock is
selected (See p.32)	selected (See p.34)

TAPE

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TAPE

Appears when video cassette is not loaded (See p.19)

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INT.10 (INT.20, INT.60) Appears when interval timer is selected

(See p.44)

T.END

Flashes when remain­ ing tape time is approximately three minutes: lights up when tape is used up (See p.19)

12:55 AM

12:55 AM Time display (See p.46)

PAUSE

PAUSE

Camera is in record pause mode

(See p.16)

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1/1000

High speed shutter is selected (See p.42)

ВАТТ

Flashes when battery charge is nearly exhausted

(See pp.11, 18)

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SP (LP)

Tape Speed display (See p.16)

REC

Camera is in recording mode (See p.16)

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DEW

Flashes when conden­ sation (dew) is detect­ ed in camera

(See p.60)

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Appears when lithium battery charge is low or no battery is inserted (See pp.13, 49)

SELF.

SELF.

Self-timer is selected (See p.42)

When you first turn the camera on, various dispiays may fiash momentariiy in the viewfinder. This is normai.

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Power Sources

Battery Pack

BP-E77K/BP-E77KE*

Make sure Battery Pack is fully charged before use.

Continuous recording time Is approximately 40 minutes.

•There is no difference between BP-E77K and BP-E77KE.

•Some camera modes consume more power than others, so actual recording time may be less than 40 minutes.

•Using Battery Pack in cold temperature will shorten recording time.

•Battery Pack normally becomes warm during use.

•Take care not to short circuit + and - terminals on the battery.

•See Battery Pack instruction manual for further information regarding Battery Pack.

•The safest policy is to have enough batteries to cover two to three times the length of recording time scheduled.

Attaching and Removing Battery Pack

Attaching Battery Pack

1	Slide Battery Pack into
	power source compartment

• Insert the end marked with a triangle.

S	Press until it clicks
	and locks in place.
Removing Battery Pack

a	Slide and hold ВАТТ
1	EJECT switch forward.
	Pull Battery Pack out
	as shown.

•Always place the camera in record pause mode or stop mode and turn it off before disconnecting power source.

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Charging Battery Pack

Use the CR-E7K Charge Coupler to charge one or two Battery Packs.

Connect the CA-E7 Compact Power Adapter (or optional CB-E7 Car

Battery Adapter) and Battery Pack(s) to CR-E7K Charge Coupler as shown.

Then plug into mains outlet (or car cigarette lighter socket).

•Charging time is approximately 80 minutes per Battery Pack. (Charging time varies according to surrounding temperature and remaining charge in battery.)

•When charging a brand new Battery Pack or one that has not been used for approximately six months, leave battery connected to Charge Coupler and continue charging for several hours more. (Charging will continue even though the charge-end indicator lights up.)

•Even if you do not use the camera often, recharge Battery Pack every six months to ensure performance quality.

•For further information, see Charge Coupler instruction manual.

When battery charge is nearly exhausted, ‘'ВАТТ" flashes in camera viewfinder and the OPERATE/CAUTION indicator also flashes. Replace or recharge Battery Pack immediately.

Be sure to turn camera oft before removing the battery.

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CA-E7 Compact

Power Adapter

Using AC Power

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

•Use together with the CR-E7K Charge Coupler.

CB-E7 Car Battery

Adapter (Option)

Using Car Battery

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

•Use together with the CR-E7K Charge Coupler.

• Refer to CA-E7 and CB-E7 instruction manuals for further details.
Connection Procedure		Adapt«or c=r
1	Insert Charge Coupler
	into power source
	compartment.
	• Insert and remove in the same way as the
	Battery Pack. (See p.10)
a	Attach Charge Coupler
	cable to Compact Power
	Adapter (or Car Battery
	Adapter) connector.
	• Align triangular marks on cable and
	connector.
	Attach Charge Coupler
	cable to grip belt as
3 shown.
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	• Refer to Compact Power Adapter or Car
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	Battery Adapter instruction manuals for
	further details.

Using the Compact Power Adapter may cause the TV to emit noise. It 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 date and time settings, even when the camera is turned off.

One lithium battery will last approximately one year. When lithium battery is not in place or is nearly exhausted, “E” appears in viewfinder, indicating that the lithium battery needs to be replaced.

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

Slide open lithium battery 1 compartment cover on top

of camera until compartment is exposed.

E Insert a new lithium battery with plus (+) side facing out.

•Insert lithium battery in direction of arrow and press in place.

Slide lithium battery 3 compartment cover back

into place.

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•Make sure cover fastens properly (snaps into place).

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic CR2025 or Duracell DL20258. Use of another battery may present a risk of tire or explosion.

•Make sure plus (+) side is facing out of battery compartment.

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

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

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

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

•When "E” appears in viewfinder replace the old lithium battery with a new one.

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Camera Preparations

Attaching and Removing Lens Cap and

Lens Hood

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

When you attach a filter to the camera lens, also attach a lens hood to the filter so that the lens cap will still fit tightly.

Focusing Ring

Filter

Lens Hood

Lens Cap

To remove the lens hood, hold focusing ring and filter with one hand and loosen the lens hood using the flat palm of your other hand (not your

fingers).

Lens Hood

Adjusting Grip Belt

Tighten or loosen grip belt as necessary for a comfortable fit while holding grip with your right hand.

Adjusting Diopter

Adjust the diopter to individual eyesight correction when using the camera for the first time or when changing camera operators.

Simply turn the camera on and look through the viewfinder, turning the diopter adjustment ring until the viewfinder displays are clearly visible.

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Attaching Shoulder Strap

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

SS-E2

Shoulder Strap

Attaching Wrist Strap (Option)

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

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Camera Recording Use only P5 8 mm video cassettes marked with an El ■

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Attach power source.

•When using a Battery Pack, make sure it is fully charged.

Press EJECT button.

• Video cassette compartment opens.

Load video cassette and
close video cassette
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	• Insert with window facing out.
	• Press upper right corner gently and push to
	close.
4	Turn camera on.
	• OPERATE/CAUTION indicator lights up.
	• Camera goes into record pause mode.

If the camera is turned on before a video cas­ sette is loaded, it will not go into record pause mode. If this happens, turn camera off, wait ap­ proximately five seconds and then turn camera on again.

Viewfinder Dispiay

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PAUSE ^

lOPERATEI

5 Set SP/LP selector to SP or LP.

•For best picture quality, select SP.

•For double recording time, select LP.

•Make sure SP/LP selector is set completely at either setting.

6 Press START/STOP

button.

•Recording starts.

•Tally lamp flashes rapidly and “REC” appears in viewfinder.

•See section on getting the most out of your camera for information on making your recordings more effective.

Zoom function p.38 Fade function p.36 Focusing p.30 Backlight Compensation p.40

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Video cassette compartment

EJECT Button ^ OPERATE/CAUTION indicator

Diopter

Adjustment Ring

Battery Pack

	START/STOP Button
SP/LP	OPERATE Switch •
Seiector

•After you turn the camera off. wait until the OPERATE/CAUTION indicator has gone off before removing the Battery Pack.

•The camera automatically turns oft If record pause mode lasts more than approximately seven minutes. To resume recording turn camera on and press START/STOP button.

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

•Do not use video cassettes with damaged or spliced tape or nonstandard video cassettes.

•Check operation in the viewfinder to avoid mistakes. (See p.9)

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Press START/STOP button
again to temporarily pause
7 recording.
• Press START/STOP button once again to	llw
resume recording.
• See “Checking Your Recording” (p.20).

8 To end recording, press START/STOP button to pause recording, then turn camera off.

• OPERATE/CAUTION indicator goes off.

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	• Video cassette compartment opens.

Remove video cassette 10 and close video cassette

compartment again.

•Push top right corner of video cassette compartment.

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If you press STOP button during record pause mode, the camera stops and will not record. Turn the camera off and then on again to return to record pause mode.

Battery Pack Warning