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 One Lithium Battery

E77

WL-E77 Wireless Controller

Two AAA Batteries

CR-E7K Charge Coupler

BP-E77K Battery Pack or BP-E77KE Battery Pack CA-E7 Compact Power Adapter RU-E3 RF Unit SS-E2 Shoulder Strap

Optional Accessories

WS-20 Wrist Strap CB-E7 Car Battery Adapter

HC-E7 System Case

SC-E7 Soft Carrying Case

MM-100 Mixing Microphone RS-E7 Rain Shield

DM-200 Super-directional Microphone MB-100 Microphone Boom LF-E7 Angle Finder Wide Attachment 46 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.

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)

Connection Procedure.............................................................................................. 12

Inserting New Lithium Battery.................................................................................13

Camera Preparations....................................................................................................... 14

Attaching and Removing Lens Cap and Lens Hood

Adjusting Grip Belt.................................................................................................. 14

Adjusting Diopter..................................................................................................... 14

Attaching Shoulder Strap.........................................................................................15

Attaching Wrist Strap (Option)............................................................................... 15

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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

Microphone........................................................................................................................ 50

Angle Finder......................................................................................................................51

Editing to Another VTR.....................................................................................................52

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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

Press STOP button.

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

Press REW button.

REW/®

Press PLAY button.

Watch playback in viewfinder.

• Press STOP button to end playback.

PLAY ^

OPERATE Switch

REW Button STOP Button

PLAY Button

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EJECT Button

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)

STOP Button (See p.26) STILL Button (See p.28)

EJECT Button (See p.16)

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)

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)

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.

Lens Hood (See p.14)

Lens Cap (See p.14)

FINDER RELEASE Switch (See p.51)

Finder

Diopter Adjustment Ring (See p.14)

Eyecup

Electronic Viewfinder

Audlo/Video Compartment

Cover (See p.22)

Strap Attachment Bars (See p.15)

Thumb Rest

START/STOP Button (See p.16)

OPERATE Switch (See p.16)

SP/LP Selector

Audio Terminal

DC Terminal

Video Terminal

(See pp.16, 22,

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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.

Power Source Compartment

(See pp.10~12)

Grip Belt (See p.14)

Tripod Sockets

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.

Wireless Controller WL-E77

Wireless con troller buttons perform the same functions as the camera buttons.

STILL Button

(See p.28)

START/STOP Button (See p.16)

Transmitter

REW Button (See p.28)

FF Button (See p.28)

STOP Button (See p.26)

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.

Remote Sensor

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

The Wireless Controller operates on two AAA batteries.

and sliding in direction of arrow.

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• 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.

Insert two AAA batteries following + and - mark ings inside unit. Be careful not to reverse polarity of batteries.

Replace cover following guide grooves.

Viewfinder Dispiays

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M.FOCUS Manual focus is selected (See p.32)

TAPE

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TAPE Appears when video cassette is not loaded

(See p.19)

WB LOCK White balance lock is selected (See p.34)

T.END Flashes when remain

ing tape time is approximately three minutes: lights up

when tape is used up

(See p.19)

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High speed shutter is selected (See p.42)

ВАТТ Flashes when battery charge is nearly exhausted (See pp.11, 18)

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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,

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16. JUN. 1988 Date display (See p.46)

INT 10

INT.10 (INT.20, INT.60) Appears when interval timer is selected (See p.44)

12:55 AM

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

PAUSE Camera is in record pause mode (See p.16)

PAUSE

SP(LP)

SP (LP) Tape Speed display (See p.16)

REC Camera is in recording mode (See p.16)

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.

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

Slide Battery Pack into

Removing Battery Pack

power source compartment

• Insert the end marked with a triangle.

Press until it clicks and locks in place.

Slide and hold ВАТТ 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.

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.

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.

• Refer to CA-E7 and CB-E7 instruction manuals for further details.

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.

Connection Procedure Adapt«or c=r

Insert Charge Coupler

into power source compartment.

• Insert and remove in the same way as the Battery Pack. (See p.10)

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 shown.

• Refer to Compact Power Adapter or Car 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 compartment cover on top of camera until compartment is exposed.

Insert a new lithium battery with plus (+) side

facing out.

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

Slide lithium battery compartment cover back into place.

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

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• 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.

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).

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.

Lens Hood

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.

Camera Recording

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 compartment.

• Insert with window facing out.

• Press upper right corner gently and push to close.

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

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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.

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.

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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Viewfinder Dispiay

PAUSE ^

SP LP

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Diopter Adjustment Ring

Video cassette compartment

EJECT Button ^ OPERATE/CAUTION indicator

Battery Pack

START/STOP Button

SP/LP

OPERATE Switch

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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)

Press START/STOP button again to temporarily pause recording.

• Press START/STOP button once again to resume recording.

• See “Checking Your Recording” (p.20).

To end recording, press START/STOP button to

pause recording, then turn

camera off.

• OPERATE/CAUTION indicator goes off.

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Press EJECT button.

• Video cassette compartment opens.

Remove video cassette

and close video cassette compartment again.

• Push top right corner of video cassette compartment.

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.

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