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... in a particular installation. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 2 The lightning flash with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to stop operation of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with the limits for help. Canon U.S.A. One Canon Plaza, Lake...
... in a particular installation. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 2 The lightning flash with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to stop operation of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with the limits for help. Canon U.S.A. One Canon Plaza, Lake...
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... and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in this manual. 11. The product should be cleaned only as to plugs and the point from the type of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for future reference. 3. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera. 8. All the safety and operating instructions should...
... and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in this manual. 11. The product should be cleaned only as to plugs and the point from the type of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for future reference. 3. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera. 8. All the safety and operating instructions should...
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... not attempt to this product through openings as opening or removing covers may result in safe operating order. 4 Refer all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to lightning and power-line surges. This will often require extensive work by a qualified 14. Safety Check - When replacement parts are specified by the operation instructions. Improper adjustment of other hazards. Introduction 15. Replacement Parts - If the product has been...
... not attempt to this product through openings as opening or removing covers may result in safe operating order. 4 Refer all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to lightning and power-line surges. This will often require extensive work by a qualified 14. Safety Check - When replacement parts are specified by the operation instructions. Improper adjustment of other hazards. Introduction 15. Replacement Parts - If the product has been...
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... the ES8600 8 Powering Your Camcorder 10 Loading a Cassettes 13 Basic Recording 15 Zooming 17 Using the LCD Screen 19 Playing Back a Cassette 22 Connecting for Making Better Videos 25 Advanced Functions Selecting from the Menus 27 Setting Custom Keys 29 Image Stabilizer 31 Setting the Date and Time 32 Adding Titles 34 Fade 37 Searching and Reviewing While Recording 38 Using the Various Recording Programs 39 Focusing 41 Adjusting the Exposure Manually 43 Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode 46 Using Digital...
... the ES8600 8 Powering Your Camcorder 10 Loading a Cassettes 13 Basic Recording 15 Zooming 17 Using the LCD Screen 19 Playing Back a Cassette 22 Connecting for Making Better Videos 25 Advanced Functions Selecting from the Menus 27 Setting Custom Keys 29 Image Stabilizer 31 Setting the Date and Time 32 Adding Titles 34 Fade 37 Searching and Reviewing While Recording 38 Using the Various Recording Programs 39 Focusing 41 Adjusting the Exposure Manually 43 Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode 46 Using Digital...
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... Way Around the ES8600 (p. 8) • Screen displays (p. 70) • Troubleshooting - you will soon be making high-quality home videos which will give you master the basic operations of your recording enjoyment. Getting started C-250 AV Cable Lens cap and lens cap cord (Attached to camera) To get the most out of the camcorder first, before moving on the camcorder itself e.g. BP-911K Battery Pack SS...
... Way Around the ES8600 (p. 8) • Screen displays (p. 70) • Troubleshooting - you will soon be making high-quality home videos which will give you master the basic operations of your recording enjoyment. Getting started C-250 AV Cable Lens cap and lens cap cord (Attached to camera) To get the most out of the camcorder first, before moving on the camcorder itself e.g. BP-911K Battery Pack SS...
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... than manual operation and more dramatic results. Assign frequently used functions to your fingertips. Time base corrector Digitally compensates for playback. You can decide which functions you to use a video camera. Video light The built-in a stable picture. Photo Mode You can choose from simple point-and-shoot operation to display and record on the camera body. Fade 7 AUTO FLEXIZONE SPORTS SPOTLIGHT Six recording programs deal with unparalleled optical quality. It is the format...
... than manual operation and more dramatic results. Assign frequently used functions to your fingertips. Time base corrector Digitally compensates for playback. You can decide which functions you to use a video camera. Video light The built-in a stable picture. Photo Mode You can choose from simple point-and-shoot operation to display and record on the camera body. Fade 7 AUTO FLEXIZONE SPORTS SPOTLIGHT Six recording programs deal with unparalleled optical quality. It is the format...
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... battery pack to install the backup battery. 11 Set the program selector to OFF before removing the power source. Slide the battery in progress. Detach the battery pack after use. • Press and hold the BATTERY RELEASE button while you slide the battery off the camera. • Always turn the camera off before you charge the battery pack. 2. Plug the adapter into an AC outlet. • The charge indicator flashes to power...
... battery pack to install the backup battery. 11 Set the program selector to OFF before removing the power source. Slide the battery in progress. Detach the battery pack after use. • Press and hold the BATTERY RELEASE button while you slide the battery off the camera. • Always turn the camera off before you charge the battery pack. 2. Plug the adapter into an AC outlet. • The charge indicator flashes to power...
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Continuous recording time : (video light off) * (Using LCD screen) (Using viewfinder) BP-911K (supplied) 1 hr. 30 min. 2 hrs. 5 min. BP-945 (optional) 4 hrs. 55 min. 6 hrs. 25 min. * Continuous recording time will need a special plug adapter. 12 the safest policy is always to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center, and please replace it with the power adapter CA-550. BP-930 (optional) 3 hrs. 15 min. 4 hrs. 15 min. Quick Overview...
Continuous recording time : (video light off) * (Using LCD screen) (Using viewfinder) BP-911K (supplied) 1 hr. 30 min. 2 hrs. 5 min. BP-945 (optional) 4 hrs. 55 min. 6 hrs. 25 min. * Continuous recording time will need a special plug adapter. 12 the safest policy is always to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center, and please replace it with the power adapter CA-550. BP-930 (optional) 3 hrs. 15 min. 4 hrs. 15 min. Quick Overview...
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... S-video input terminal. A Hi8 camcorder can best be appreciated on the tape used for transferring information - Quick Overview E Handling cassettes • To protect the tape heads, transfer cassettes directly from the tape case to start of the tape first, and then storing them upright. The superior quality of Hi8 can record or play back in either Metal-P or Metal-E Hi8 cassettes). Notes: • Do not interfere with care - they may cause internal...
... S-video input terminal. A Hi8 camcorder can best be appreciated on the tape used for transferring information - Quick Overview E Handling cassettes • To protect the tape heads, transfer cassettes directly from the tape case to start of the tape first, and then storing them upright. The superior quality of Hi8 can record or play back in either Metal-P or Metal-E Hi8 cassettes). Notes: • Do not interfere with care - they may cause internal...
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... restart recording as often as you like by pressing the start /stop button. • The camera will make the counter display appear wrong or may also want to install the backup battery (p. 58) in the display. 4. Basic Recording 1 POWER E 2,3 Quick Overview Safe cassette operation When you leave it in record pause mode for example), will turn itself off or remove the power source, be sure to set date and time display (p. 32). To record 1.
... restart recording as often as you like by pressing the start /stop button. • The camera will make the counter display appear wrong or may also want to install the backup battery (p. 58) in the display. 4. Basic Recording 1 POWER E 2,3 Quick Overview Safe cassette operation When you leave it in record pause mode for example), will turn itself off or remove the power source, be sure to set date and time display (p. 32). To record 1.
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Recording with the LCD screen. For more power than if you were to use the viewfinder. • Be sure to OFF. • Disconnect the power source. The demonstration also starts automatically if the power has been on how to make a test recording first. • Before making important recordings, clean the video heads using Canon CC-8 Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available dry-type head cleaning cassette. • For tips on for ten minutes...
Recording with the LCD screen. For more power than if you were to use the viewfinder. • Be sure to OFF. • Disconnect the power source. The demonstration also starts automatically if the power has been on how to make a test recording first. • Before making important recordings, clean the video heads using Canon CC-8 Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available dry-type head cleaning cassette. • For tips on for ten minutes...
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Adjusting the LCD screen You can adjust the display from either the camera or the play menu. You are also able to view the image. Doing so could cause damage. • Bright light falling on the LCD screen may cause glare that makes it flat against the side of the camera. • Be careful not to leave the LCD, viewfinder or lens exposed to using the viewfinder. You...
Adjusting the LCD screen You can adjust the display from either the camera or the play menu. You are also able to view the image. Doing so could cause damage. • Bright light falling on the LCD screen may cause glare that makes it flat against the side of the camera. • Be careful not to leave the LCD, viewfinder or lens exposed to using the viewfinder. You...
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Turning the power off or remove the power source, be sure to set the camcorder first to record pause, stop or still pause mode. Special playback Still playback To view the video as a still picture press the a button. You can use the LCD screen for example), will make the counter display appear wrong or may cause tape damage. Load the cassette. 3. Fast forward playback To play back the recording at about 5 minutes' playback pause. Press the e button to PLAY. 2. To resume...
Turning the power off or remove the power source, be sure to set the camcorder first to record pause, stop or still pause mode. Special playback Still playback To view the video as a still picture press the a button. You can use the LCD screen for example), will make the counter display appear wrong or may cause tape damage. Load the cassette. 3. Fast forward playback To play back the recording at about 5 minutes' playback pause. Press the e button to PLAY. 2. To resume...
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... Cable to play back your TV or VCR instruction manual for Playback on the VCR to keep the TV volume turned down as long as a monitor while you are shooting, remember to LINE. Use the C-250 AV Cable white plug to connect the audio terminal. • Set the TV/VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO. • If you are connecting the camera to a VCR, set the input selector on a TV Screen E You can connect the camera...
... Cable to play back your TV or VCR instruction manual for Playback on the VCR to keep the TV volume turned down as long as a monitor while you are shooting, remember to LINE. Use the C-250 AV Cable white plug to connect the audio terminal. • Set the TV/VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO. • If you are connecting the camera to a VCR, set the input selector on a TV Screen E You can connect the camera...
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... key set p. 29 r LCD picture adjust p. 20 MENU q CUSTOM KEY INFO.ON TV SCREEN.......ON w e IMAGE S.i......OFF t DATE SELECT..DATE&TIME DATE DISPLAY....OFF r TITLE ...........OFF y u DATE/TITLE CLR.WHITE PHOTO MODE......ON i o DEMONSTRATION ...ON MENU q DATE SET TITLE SELECT w e CUSTOM KEY SET LCD PICTURE ADJUST r Advanced Functions Play menu With the program selector set to the appropriate page for a detailed explanation of functions. Selecting from the Menus E The menus let you choose settings for recording (camera menu) and playback (play menu). q Custom...
... key set p. 29 r LCD picture adjust p. 20 MENU q CUSTOM KEY INFO.ON TV SCREEN.......ON w e IMAGE S.i......OFF t DATE SELECT..DATE&TIME DATE DISPLAY....OFF r TITLE ...........OFF y u DATE/TITLE CLR.WHITE PHOTO MODE......ON i o DEMONSTRATION ...ON MENU q DATE SET TITLE SELECT w e CUSTOM KEY SET LCD PICTURE ADJUST r Advanced Functions Play menu With the program selector set to the appropriate page for a detailed explanation of functions. Selecting from the Menus E The menus let you choose settings for recording (camera menu) and playback (play menu). q Custom...
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... also obtain genuine accessories for genuine Canon video accessories. Recording times are as an option. Optional Accessories E Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for your car's cigarette lighter socket and runs off ): Using LCD screen Using viewfinder BP-911K 1 hr. 30 min. 2 hrs. 5 min. The zoom and autofocus operate as usual, so you need extra battery packs, select from the following...
... also obtain genuine accessories for genuine Canon video accessories. Recording times are as an option. Optional Accessories E Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for your car's cigarette lighter socket and runs off ): Using LCD screen Using viewfinder BP-911K 1 hr. 30 min. 2 hrs. 5 min. The zoom and autofocus operate as usual, so you need extra battery packs, select from the following...
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... screen, rotate the 2 viewfinder up the display will return to be much darker than 86°F (30°C). This is still working properly. After storage, check each part and function of your camera to make sure everything is not a fault, and as the screen warms up and remove the two screws. E Maintenance LCD • Clean the LCD screen using Canon's CC-8 Video Head Cleaning Cassette. • Do not use a wet-type cleaning cassette...
... screen, rotate the 2 viewfinder up the display will return to be much darker than 86°F (30°C). This is still working properly. After storage, check each part and function of your camera to make sure everything is not a fault, and as the screen warms up and remove the two screws. E Maintenance LCD • Clean the LCD screen using Canon's CC-8 Video Head Cleaning Cassette. • Do not use a wet-type cleaning cassette...
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... camera menu (when the PHOTO button is set . Title (p. 34) 2 : 3 5 PM 1 8 . The camera is nearly exhausted (p. 11, 57). Turn it on the TV screen. The backup battery is stopped (p. 22). EJECT END END P HO T O OFF Additional Information 70 Hi8 Recording or playback. JUN , 2 0 0 3 WEDD I NG Record pause mode (p. 15) Recording (p. 15) PAUSE REC Playback (p. 22) Fast forward (p. 22) Rewind (p. 22) The tape is nearly exhausted, or not inserted properly (p. 58). Screen Displays E Use the menu's TV SCREEN function...
... camera menu (when the PHOTO button is set . Title (p. 34) 2 : 3 5 PM 1 8 . The camera is nearly exhausted (p. 11, 57). Turn it on the TV screen. The backup battery is stopped (p. 22). EJECT END END P HO T O OFF Additional Information 70 Hi8 Recording or playback. JUN , 2 0 0 3 WEDD I NG Record pause mode (p. 15) Recording (p. 15) PAUSE REC Playback (p. 22) Fast forward (p. 22) Rewind (p. 22) The tape is nearly exhausted, or not inserted properly (p. 58). Screen Displays E Use the menu's TV SCREEN function...
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... the video signal (1 channel) Image sensor: 1/4" CCD (charge coupled device) 270,000 pixels (250,000 effective pixels) Tape format: 8mm videocassette, metal evaporated/metal particle Tape speed: 0.56 ips (14.345 mm/s) Maximum recording time: 2 1/2 hours (with a P6-150 cassette) Fast forward/rewind time: Approx. 6 minutes (with the AF turned on): 4.1 W (LCD screen OFF), 5.3 W (LCD screen ON) Television system: EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal Video recording system: 2 rotary heads...
... the video signal (1 channel) Image sensor: 1/4" CCD (charge coupled device) 270,000 pixels (250,000 effective pixels) Tape format: 8mm videocassette, metal evaporated/metal particle Tape speed: 0.56 ips (14.345 mm/s) Maximum recording time: 2 1/2 hours (with a P6-150 cassette) Fast forward/rewind time: Approx. 6 minutes (with the AF turned on): 4.1 W (LCD screen OFF), 5.3 W (LCD screen ON) Television system: EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal Video recording system: 2 rotary heads...
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... Auto Recording, 39 ı Backup Battery, 58 Basic Recording, 15-16 Battery Pack, 11-12, 56-57 Black & White, 47 Ç Cables, 6, 24 Cassette, 13-14 Cautions and Maintenance, 63-64 Charging the Battery Pack, 11, 56 Cinema, 48 Cleaning the Camera, 64 Compact Power Adapter, 10-11 Compensation for Backlight , 43 Condensation, 65 Connection to TV or VCR, 24 Custom Keys, 29 Î Date/title color, 36 Date and Time Display...
... Auto Recording, 39 ı Backup Battery, 58 Basic Recording, 15-16 Battery Pack, 11-12, 56-57 Black & White, 47 Ç Cables, 6, 24 Cassette, 13-14 Cautions and Maintenance, 63-64 Charging the Battery Pack, 11, 56 Cinema, 48 Cleaning the Camera, 64 Compact Power Adapter, 10-11 Compensation for Backlight , 43 Condensation, 65 Connection to TV or VCR, 24 Custom Keys, 29 Î Date/title color, 36 Date and Time Display...