Canon E800 User Manual

Canovision EOOOinis

8mm VIDEO CAMERA & RECORDER

Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

CORRECTION

The correct location at which to press the video cassette compartment to close it is as shown below. Please make the necessary corrections on pages 4, 20,21 and 30 of the operation manual and in the recording/playback basic operation chart.

Error Correction

Push.

Press at the

PUSH mark

CORRECTION

L’emplacement correct où il faut appuyer le logement de cassette pour le refermer est indiqué ci-dessous. Prière de faire les corrections nécessaires aux pages 4, 20,21 et 34 du mode d’emploi et dans l’opération de base de tournage/ lecture.

Erreur

Poussez.

Correction

Appuyer sur le

repère

PUSH

PlSybSCk (For playback on TV, see pp.26 — 31.)

Be sure to press STOP button before starting playback.

STOP

REW

Press STOP button.

Press REW button.

• Rewind the tape to the desired position, then press STOP button.

Press PLAY button.

Watch playback in viewfinder.

• The picture in the viewfinder is black and white.

• Press STOP button to end playback.

Monitoring sound is only possible when camera is in record or record

pause mode.

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STOP Button

REW Button

-3 EJECT Button

-2 OPERATE Button

1 Battery Pack

Basic Operation

Recording (See recording procedure, pp.20 — 22, for details.)

Attach battery pack.

• Make sure battery pack is fiilly charged (see p. ll).

Press OPERATE button.

Push

Load video cassette.

Press START/STOP button.

• Press START/STOP button again to pause.

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Using Your Battery 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 the ambient temperature is between 0°C—40°C. Best results are achieved between 10°C—30°C. After the 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.

Repeatedly recharging a battery pack before it is fully discharged will cause its

electrical storage capacity to decrease (charge memory). In such cases, discharge the battery pack completely by waiting until the camera’s

OPERATE/CAUTiON indicator goes out, or by using the battery video light until it

grows dim. The indicator will go out about 10 minutes after it begins to flash (unless video light is attached), and the battery pack can then be removed. When using the battery pack with the battery video light, be sure to disconnect the battery pack when the light begins to grow dim. Continuing to use the battery

pack in such a situation may cause it to be discharged below specified-level. Immediately after use, the battery pack will be quite hot and it is best not to recharge it at this time. Make sure that the battery pack has cooled off before recharging.

When a battery pack has been discharged below specified level, you may be

unable to recharge it completely (the battery pack will not recharge fully even

though the charge indicator lights). In such a case, charge and discharge the battery pack repeatedly (2—3 times) until it is recharged properly.

Storage

When the 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 discharged below specified level. Disconnect the battery pack from the camera when storing.

When storing the batteiy 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 the OPERATE/CAUTIon indicator goes out (about 10 minutes after it begins to flash).

If the battery pack has been stored for three 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 the battery pack 2—5 times.

This will restore it to its original capacity.

Teritiinology

Overcharging and discharging below specified level will cause the battery pack to function less effectively, and will shorten its life.

Overcharging Charging a battery pack after it has already been fully charged. Discharging below specified level Continuing to discharge a 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 cameras). Charge memorV When a nickel-cadmium battery is discharged only partially (not long enough for the charge to cut off automatically), and then recharged and used again, the continuous recording time decreases. The battery pack will be temporarily incapable of discharging to final voltage level.

- ■'•1 The ESOOHi 8mm Video Camera & Recorder can be used for Hi8 video

recording and playback.

What is Hi8?

Hi8 is an optional standard for high-band recording. Compared with conventional 8mm, Hi8 provides a dramatically clear and high quality picture.

HÌ8 Video cassette

A special video cassette with the HiH mark is required for Hi8 video recording. The Hi8 Metal-E cassettes are the metal-evaporated type, specially developed for the high recording quality of Hi8.

Compatible with conventional 8mm video cassettea^

The compatibility of Hi8 and standard 8mm is shown in the figure below (in the E800Hi):

Recording Video cassette for recording

Record mode

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Playback Video cassette recorded

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Video cassette recording in HiEl mode

Video cassette recording in standard 8mm

ESOOHi

' Recording and playback in standard 8mm is possible on Hi8 units. ' Video cassettes recorded in Hi8 cannot be played back on standard 8mm units.

With the ESOOHi, it is impossible to record in standard mode with HiH video cassette.

Playback mode

HiH

Connecting TV

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Thank you for purchasing the Canon 8mm Video Camera & Recorder Canovision ESOOHi. The ESOOHi can record and play back standard 8mm or Hi8 video cassettes in full stereo.

• Use only video cassettes marked with the Hi0 (E5 type) or 0 (P5 type).

• With the ESOOHi, 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 foilowing items:

Lens Cap Sports Finder

ESOOHi

Optional Accessories

WS-20 Wrist Strap CB-E7 Car Battery Adapter HC-800 System Case SC-800 Soft Carrying Case MM-200 Stereo Mixing Microphone RS-800 Rain Shield MB-100 Microphone Boom TL-46 Tele-converter TL-55L3X Tele-converter WD-46 Wide Converter

Microphone One Lithium Battery WL-200 Wireless Controller Two AAA Batteries

LLens Hood

CR-E7K Charge Coupler BP-E77K Battery Pack CA-E7 Compact Power Adapter RU-E3 RF Unit SS-300 Shoulder Strap ST-150 Stereo Cable C-150 AV Cable S-150 S-video Cable E5-15 HME 8mm Video Cassette

Filter Set 46 Filter Set 46U VL-30 Battery Video Light VL-20 Battery Video Light BP-E722 Battery Pack Wide Attachment 46 Multi-conversion Lens 46 PC-170ST Stereo SC ART Cable PC-270SST S-Stereo SCART Cable

Important Usage Instructions

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

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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

Contents

Important Usage Instructions ................................................................................... 1

Before Using Your Camera

Basic Operation ......................................................................................................... 4

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

WL-200 Wireless Controller .................................................................................... 9

Inserting Batteries in Wireless Controller ...................................................... 9

Power Sources ......................................................................................................... 10

BP-E77K Battery Pack.................................................................................. 10

Attaching Battery Pack ................................................................................. 10

Removing Battery Pack................................................................................. 10

Charging Battery Pack.................................................................................. 11

CA-E7 Compact Power Adapter .................................................................. 12

CB-E7 Car Battery Adapter (Option)

Inserting New Lithium Battery

Viewfinder Displays ............................................................................................... 14

Camera Preparations ............................................................................................... 16

Setting Date and Time .................................................................................. 16

Adjusting 180° FlexiGrip with Integral Electronic Viewfinder

Sports Finder ................................................................................................ 18

Adjusting Diopter ......................................................................................... 18

Attaching and Removing Lens Cap and Lens Hood .................................... 19

Adjusting Grip Belt....................................................................................... 19

Attaching Strap ............................................................................................. 19

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Basic Operations

Camera Recording ............................................................................................ 20

Record Search (Assembly Editing) ..................................................................... 24

Record Review .................................................................................................. 25

Playback Connection Procedure ........................................................................ 26

Playback Procedure

Special Playback Methods ................................................................................. 32

Tape Return ...................................................................................................... 34

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Advanced Functions

White Balance ......................................................................................................... 36

Focusing .................................................................................................................. 38

Auto Tracking Focus .............................................................................................. 40

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

Zooming .................................................................................................................. 43

Macro Recording .....................................................................................................44

High Speed Shutter ................................................................................................. 45

Fade...........................................................................................................................46

Self and Interval Timer Recording ......................................................................... 48

Add Titles to Recordings......................................................................................... 50

Recording Date and Time ....................................................................................... 54

STEREO MIC & HEADPHONES Terminals ....................................................... 55

Recording Using a Tripod........................................................................................55

Editing to Another VTR.......................................................................................... 56

Additional Information

Canovision E800Hi Video System Chart................................................................ 58

SC-800 Soft Carrying Case .................................................................................... 58

HC-800 System Case............................................................................................... 59

Optional Accessories .............................................................................................. 60

Problems and Trouble Shooting ..............................................................................62

Condensation (DEW) .............................................................................................. 64

Specifications ...........................................................................................................65

Basic Operation

Recording

See recording procedure, pp.20 — 23, for details.

Attach battery pack.

• Make sure battery pack is fully charged (see p.ll).

Press OPERATE button.

Load video cassette.

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Press START/STOP button.

• Press START/STOP button again to pause.

3 EJECT Button

2 OPERATE Button

4 Before Using Your Camera

Playback

For playback on TV, see pp.26 — 31. Be sure to press STOP button before starting playback.

STOP

REW

Press STOP button.

Press REW button.

• Rewind the tape to the desired position, then press STOP button.

Press PLAY button.

Watch playback in viewfinder.

• The picture in the viewfinder is black and white.

• Press STOP button to end playback.

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

4 START/STOP

Button

PLAY Button

STOP Button

Basic Operation

Camera Parts and Functions

OPERATE/CAUTION Indicator

This indicator lights when the camera is turned on. It flashes to warn that there is internal condensation or to indicate that the battery pack needs to be recharged.

Tally Lamp0

The tally lamp 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.

O EJECT Button ( cr p.20)

0 OPERATE Button ( p.20) © Tally Lamp O Remote Sensor ( cr p.9)

O Focusing Ring ( 'Cr p.38)

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® DATE Button ( c p.54) ® COLOUR Button [character title] ( cr p.51) ® FADE Button ( cr p.46) ® SHUTTER Button ( cr p.45) ® DISPLAY Button [digital title] ( cr p.53)

® DISPLAY Button [character title] ( cr p.53) ® FOCUS Button ( O' pp.40, 42)

® Lens Cap ( cr p.i9)

m Lens Hood ( o p.19)

Before Using Your Camera

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Diopter Adjustment Ring { p.18) Eyecup Strap Attachment Bars ( 3'p.19) REMOTE Terminal ( cr p.57) Stereo Audio Output Terminals

( cr pp.26, 27, 56)

S-VIDEO Output Terminal ( o= PP-26, 27, 56) Audio Output Terminal ( cr pp.26, 27)

RF Unit DC Output Video Output Terminal ( cr pp.26, 27)

HEADPHONES Terminal ( cr P-55) Grip Belt ( cr p.19) Thumb Rest

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

START/STOP Button ( cr p.20) AudioA/ideo Compartment Cap SET C.TITLE/DATE Button ( ry pp.16, 50)

® SHIFT Button ( cr pp.16, 50) ® SELF/INT. Button ( cr p.48) ® REW Button ( cr pp.30, 32) ® PLAY Button ( cr P-30) 0 STOP Button ( cr P-30) 0 COUNTER RESET Button ( o- p.34) 0 REC SEARCH [ + ] Button

( 3- pp.16, 17, 24, 48, 51)

0 EDIT Button ( cr p.56) 0 TAPE SPEED Button ( c? p.20)

Camera Parts and Functions

ф Accessory Shoe ( a- p.55) Ф Power Zoom Buttorts ( cr p.43) Ф STEREO MIC Terminal ( cr p,55) Ф Microphone ( cr p.55) Ф GRIP UNLOCK Switch ( o- p.18)

Ф ВАТТ EJECT Switch { cr p,10)

Ф Power Source Compartment { cr p.10, 12)

Ф Tripod Sockets Ф Lithium Battery Compartment ( a- P-13)

Before Using Your Camera

WL-200 Wireless Controller

Wireless controller buttons perform the same functions as the camera

Using Wireless Controller from a distance

Operation

buttons.

Transmitter

CHARACTER TITLE Button____ [Character title only]

( p.53)

TAPE RETURN Button

( Cr P-34)

COUNTER RESET Button { cr p.34)

REW Button (cypp.SO, 32)

PLAY Button

( cr P-30)

REC Button

( cr P-21)

STOP Button

( cr P-30)

Aim wireless controller at camera remote sensor and press control buttons to operate. The tally lamp located above lens lights up when remote sensor receives a signal. Operate wireless controller within 30° angle on either side and 15° angle above and below the camera remote sensor, up to a distance of five metres. If you are too close to camera when operating wireless controller, camera may not respond to wireless controller’s signal.

START/STOP Button

( S’ P-20)

ZOOM Buttons

( S P-43)

FADE START/STOP Button ( cr p.47)

DATE Button

( cr P-54)

ON SCREEN Button ( cr p.14)

FF Button

{ 3= PP-30. 32)

PAUSE/STILL Button

{ S P-32)

The WS-20 Wrist Strap can be attached.

Inserting Batteries in Wireiess Controiier

The wireless controller operates on two AAA batteries.

Remove cover from back by pressing down and sliding in direction of arrow.

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

Replace cover following guide grooves.

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Notes:

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

• 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-800 Rain Shield is attached to the camera.

Camera Parts and Functions/WL-200 Wireless Controller

Power Sources

BP-E77K Battery Pack

BP-E722 (Option)

Make sure battery pack is fully charged before use. Continuous recording time is approximately 40 minutes.

• Some camera modes consume more power than others, so actual recording time may be less than 40 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 temperature 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 for a long time.

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

• Use the optional BP-E722 Battery Pack for lengthy recording (see p.60).

Attaching Battery Pack

Removing Battery Pack

ВАТТ EJECT

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.

Press until it clicks and locks In place.

Slide and hold ВАТТ EJECT switch up.

Pull battery pack out as shown.

• Do not remove battery pack during camera operation.

10 Before Using Your Camera

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 shown in the table below. (Charging time varies according to ambient temperature and remaining charge in battery.)

• When charging battery pack, charge indicator on charge coupler blinks. When battery pack is charged, charge indicator lights.

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

• It is possible to charge battery pack when ambient temperature range is between 0°—40°C. For best results, charge battery pack when ambient temperature is between 10°—30°C. Use of battery pack under extremely high temperatures (above 40°C) may activate safety circuit, making operation impossible.

• When you don’t expect to use the battery pack for a long time (three months or more), store in a discharged condition. Storing in a charged condition will shorten the life of the battery pack.

• Inunediately after use, the battery pack will be quite hot and it is best not to recharge it at this time. Make sure that the battery pack has cooled off before recharging.

• For further information, see charge coupler instruction manual.

Battery Warning

Battery Pack

BP-E77K BP-E722 about 85 minutes

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 off before removing the battery pack).

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

Continuous recording time Charging time

about 40 minutes about 80 minutes

about 140 minutes

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