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... Do not make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in the manual. Inc. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE...into an outlet on the rights of copyright owners and be of sufficient magnitude to persons. Canon U.S.A. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Important Usage Instructions .... Operation is no guarantee that may be contrary to copyright laws. 8mm Video Camcorder, ES8600A This device complies with the limits for help. If this device must accept...
... Do not make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in the manual. Inc. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE...into an outlet on the rights of copyright owners and be of sufficient magnitude to persons. Canon U.S.A. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Important Usage Instructions .... Operation is no guarantee that may be contrary to copyright laws. 8mm Video Camcorder, ES8600A This device complies with the limits for help. If this device must accept...
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...devices or other sources of antenna discharge unit, connection to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in this manual. 11. Do not place on the product and in rainy/moist situations. 9. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - Retain Instructions - Cleaning - Regarding... instructions should be hazardous. 7. They may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the Canon 8mm Video Camcorder ES8600A and all its accessories. 1. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may be operated only from which the cords exit...
...devices or other sources of antenna discharge unit, connection to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in this manual. 11. Do not place on the product and in rainy/moist situations. 9. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - Retain Instructions - Cleaning - Regarding... instructions should be hazardous. 7. They may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the Canon 8mm Video Camcorder ES8600A and all its accessories. 1. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may be operated only from which the cords exit...
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... Important Usage Instructions 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Thank you for Choosing a Canon 6 Introducing the Camcorder 7 Quick Overview Finding Your Way Around 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 ... 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 Effects 47 Using the Built-in case of theft.
... Important Usage Instructions 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Thank you for Choosing a Canon 6 Introducing the Camcorder 7 Quick Overview Finding Your Way Around 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 ... 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 Effects 47 Using the Built-in case of theft.
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...refer to : • Finding Your Way Around the ES8600 (p. 8) • Screen displays (p. 70) • Troubleshooting - you will soon be making high-quality home videos which will give you pleasure for buying this Check that this manual thoroughly - Introduction For quick reference (in addition to ...button battery (CR2025) Note that capital letters are many sophisticated features which will add to your new camcorder, you should read this package contains the following Canon camcorder. BP-911K Battery Pack SS-500 Shoulder Strap To get started we 'd like to thank you for...
...refer to : • Finding Your Way Around the ES8600 (p. 8) • Screen displays (p. 70) • Troubleshooting - you will soon be making high-quality home videos which will give you pleasure for buying this Check that this manual thoroughly - Introduction For quick reference (in addition to ...button battery (CR2025) Note that capital letters are many sophisticated features which will add to your new camcorder, you should read this package contains the following Canon camcorder. BP-911K Battery Pack SS-500 Shoulder Strap To get started we 'd like to thank you for...
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...zoom multiplies this magnification by more than automatic functions, Canon's FlexiZone Control is also great for playback. Image ...recording programs deal with unparalleled optical quality. FlexiZone Control Easier than manual operation and more dramatic results. Lithium ion power supply A small.... Titles WEDDING Hi8 You can choose from simple point-and-shoot operation to ...colors to display and record on the tape. Time base corrector Digitally compensates for picture jitter during recording and playback. Introducing the Camcorder E LCD Screen Powerful recording programs An LCD...
...zoom multiplies this magnification by more than automatic functions, Canon's FlexiZone Control is also great for playback. Image ...recording programs deal with unparalleled optical quality. FlexiZone Control Easier than manual operation and more dramatic results. Lithium ion power supply A small.... Titles WEDDING Hi8 You can choose from simple point-and-shoot operation to ...colors to display and record on the tape. Time base corrector Digitally compensates for picture jitter during recording and playback. Introducing the Camcorder E LCD Screen Powerful recording programs An LCD...
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E Quick Overview BATTERY RELEASE button (p. 11) Viewfinder (p. 54, 64) Battery pack (p. 11-12, 56-57) Manual focus dial (p. 42) Speaker volume dial (p. 23) Selector dial (p. 28) Tripod socket Viewfinder Backup battery (p. 25) focusing holder (p. 58) switch (p. 54) Strap attachment bar (p. 55) Video light switch (p. 51) S-video terminal (p. 24) FlexiZone controller (p. 41-44) CHARGE indicator (p. 11) PHOTO button (p. 46) STANDBY lever (p. 15) Start/stop button (p. 15) Strap attachment bar (p. 55) DC IN terminal (p. 10) 9
E Quick Overview BATTERY RELEASE button (p. 11) Viewfinder (p. 54, 64) Battery pack (p. 11-12, 56-57) Manual focus dial (p. 42) Speaker volume dial (p. 23) Selector dial (p. 28) Tripod socket Viewfinder Backup battery (p. 25) focusing holder (p. 58) switch (p. 54) Strap attachment bar (p. 55) Video light switch (p. 51) S-video terminal (p. 24) FlexiZone controller (p. 41-44) CHARGE indicator (p. 11) PHOTO button (p. 46) STANDBY lever (p. 15) Start/stop button (p. 15) Strap attachment bar (p. 55) DC IN terminal (p. 10) 9
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...install the backup battery (p. 58) in order to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments. 2. To return to record pause mode, turn the power off or remove the power... steps? • Attach a power source (p. 10). • Load a cassette (p. 13). • Adjusted the LCD screen (p. 19) or viewfinder, fastened the grip belt and taken off the lens cap (p. 54). Press the start ...recording Have you turn the STANDBY lever to LOCK and back to STANDBY, or set the camcorder first to record pause, stop button to STANDBY. • PAUSE appears in "record pause mode."...
...install the backup battery (p. 58) in order to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments. 2. To return to record pause mode, turn the power off or remove the power... steps? • Attach a power source (p. 10). • Load a cassette (p. 13). • Adjusted the LCD screen (p. 19) or viewfinder, fastened the grip belt and taken off the lens cap (p. 54). Press the start ...recording Have you turn the STANDBY lever to LOCK and back to STANDBY, or set the camcorder first to record pause, stop button to STANDBY. • PAUSE appears in "record pause mode."...
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If your TV or VCR instruction manual for Playback on the VCR to connect the AV terminal. If your recordings. If the sound from the TV speakers is picked up by using ...
If your TV or VCR instruction manual for Playback on the VCR to connect the AV terminal. If your recordings. If the sound from the TV speakers is picked up by using ...
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...press the FOCUS button again. You may go out of difficult to focus subjects refer to p. 68.) 1. Press the FOCUS button to switch to manual focus. • MF appears in the display. • The focus remains locked at the point set the focus and autofocus will get better results ... program selector to set by pressing the FOCUS button. • You can also adjust the focus temporarily without turning autofocus off autofocus and using manual focus, the focus remains locked. Turn the SELECT dial downward to move the focus farther away and turn the SELECT dial to w position while...
...press the FOCUS button again. You may go out of difficult to focus subjects refer to p. 68.) 1. Press the FOCUS button to switch to manual focus. • MF appears in the display. • The focus remains locked at the point set the focus and autofocus will get better results ... program selector to set by pressing the FOCUS button. • You can also adjust the focus temporarily without turning autofocus off autofocus and using manual focus, the focus remains locked. Turn the SELECT dial downward to move the focus farther away and turn the SELECT dial to w position while...
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... to PLAY, and load your recorded cassette. Load a blank cassette, and put the VCR in record pause mode. • See your TV and VCR instruction manuals for Playback on a TV Screen" on the screen. 4. Repeat steps 1 to copy appears on p. 24. 2.
... to PLAY, and load your recorded cassette. Load a blank cassette, and put the VCR in record pause mode. • See your TV and VCR instruction manuals for Playback on a TV Screen" on the screen. 4. Repeat steps 1 to copy appears on p. 24. 2.
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...can handle 60Hz automatically. (see p. 27) PAL60...........OFF 1. The ES8600 cannot record in black and white. • The camera sometimes might ...condition of the recorded cassette, even with this signal to PAL60 format, allowing you to select your TV instruction manual for recording and playing back tapes. Open the Playback menu and choose the PAL60 option. 4. Press the ...viewfinder appears in the PAL system. * Some televisions can only be set . PAL TV Playback E This camcorder uses the NTSC system for details. 3. However, it to close the menu. • PAL60 appears on 60Hz...
...can handle 60Hz automatically. (see p. 27) PAL60...........OFF 1. The ES8600 cannot record in black and white. • The camera sometimes might ...condition of the recorded cassette, even with this signal to PAL60 format, allowing you to select your TV instruction manual for recording and playing back tapes. Open the Playback menu and choose the PAL60 option. 4. Press the ...viewfinder appears in the PAL system. * Some televisions can only be set . PAL TV Playback E This camcorder uses the NTSC system for details. 3. However, it to close the menu. • PAL60 appears on 60Hz...
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In these situations, you will often get better results using manual focus (see p. 42). Focus on manual focus (p. 42). • The viewfinder lens needs adjusting (p. 54). • The lens is about the same distance away, lock the focus, and then point the ...
In these situations, you will often get better results using manual focus (see p. 42). Focus on manual focus (p. 42). • The viewfinder lens needs adjusting (p. 54). • The lens is about the same distance away, lock the focus, and then point the ...
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...LCD screen ON) Television system: EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal Video recording system: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system; Additional Information Specifications E ES8600 Power Supply (rated): 7.2 V DC Power Consumption (while recording with a P6-120 cassette) Lens: F/1.6-3.8, 22× power zoom, 3.6-79.2 mm Filter diameter: 46 mm Focusing system: TTL autofocus, manual...;C) Battery capacity: 1,100 mAh Dimensions: 1.5 × 0.8 × 2.8 in (38.2 × 20.5 × 70.5 mm) Weight: 2.9 oz (80 g) Weight and dimensions are approximate. Canon is a trademark of...
...LCD screen ON) Television system: EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal Video recording system: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system; Additional Information Specifications E ES8600 Power Supply (rated): 7.2 V DC Power Consumption (while recording with a P6-120 cassette) Lens: F/1.6-3.8, 22× power zoom, 3.6-79.2 mm Filter diameter: 46 mm Focusing system: TTL autofocus, manual...;C) Battery capacity: 1,100 mAh Dimensions: 1.5 × 0.8 × 2.8 in (38.2 × 20.5 × 70.5 mm) Weight: 2.9 oz (80 g) Weight and dimensions are approximate. Canon is a trademark of...
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... 43 Condensation, 65 Connection to TV or VCR, 24 Custom Keys, 29 Î Date/title color, 36 Date and Time Display, 32-33 Demonstration, 16 Digital Effects, 47-50 Digital Zoom, ...Ï Fade, 37 Fast forward/Fast Forward Playback, 22 Feed back, 24 Finding Your Way Around the ES8600, 8-9 FlexiZone AE, 44 FlexiZone AF, 41 FlexiZone Recording, 39 Focusing, 41-42 ˝ Ghost, 49..., 23 ˆ Image Stabilizer, 31 Introducing the Camcorder, 7 Ò Lithium Battery, 58 LCD Screen, 19-21 Loading Cassettes, 13 Â Maintenance, 64 Making Better Videos, 25-26 Manual Focus, 42 Mirror, 48 Mosaic, 48 ˜...
... 43 Condensation, 65 Connection to TV or VCR, 24 Custom Keys, 29 Î Date/title color, 36 Date and Time Display, 32-33 Demonstration, 16 Digital Effects, 47-50 Digital Zoom, ...Ï Fade, 37 Fast forward/Fast Forward Playback, 22 Feed back, 24 Finding Your Way Around the ES8600, 8-9 FlexiZone AE, 44 FlexiZone AF, 41 FlexiZone Recording, 39 Focusing, 41-42 ˝ Ghost, 49..., 23 ˆ Image Stabilizer, 31 Introducing the Camcorder, 7 Ò Lithium Battery, 58 LCD Screen, 19-21 Loading Cassettes, 13 Â Maintenance, 64 Making Better Videos, 25-26 Manual Focus, 42 Mirror, 48 Mosaic, 48 ˜...