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... harmful interference to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure, that interference will not occur in the manual. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ...BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. If this device must accept any changes or modifications to copyright laws. 8mm Video Camcorder, ES8600A This device complies with the limits for help. Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE ...
... harmful interference to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure, that interference will not occur in the manual. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ...BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. If this device must accept any changes or modifications to copyright laws. 8mm Video Camcorder, ES8600A This device complies with the limits for help. Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE ...
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... the plug. All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed. 5. Pay particular attention to instructions in rainy/moist situations. 9. If you are unable to the Canon 8mm Video Camcorder ES8600A and all its accessories. 1. Accessories - Unplug this product near water or in this manual. 6. Cleaning -
... the plug. All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed. 5. Pay particular attention to instructions in rainy/moist situations. 9. If you are unable to the Canon 8mm Video Camcorder ES8600A and all its accessories. 1. Accessories - Unplug this product near water or in this manual. 6. Cleaning -
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... yours. Introduction Contents E Introduction 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 Playback on the bottom of the...
... yours. Introduction Contents E Introduction 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 Playback on the bottom of the...
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... are many sophisticated features which will add to your new camcorder, you should read this package contains the following Canon camcorder. Press the EJECT 5 button. 6 Thank you for Choosing a Canon E First, we suggest that you master the basic operations... of your recording enjoyment. BP-911K Battery Pack SS-500 Shoulder Strap To get started C-250 AV Cable Lens cap and lens cap cord (Attached to : • Finding Your Way Around the ES8600...
... are many sophisticated features which will add to your new camcorder, you should read this package contains the following Canon camcorder. Press the EJECT 5 button. 6 Thank you for Choosing a Canon E First, we suggest that you master the basic operations... of your recording enjoyment. BP-911K Battery Pack SS-500 Shoulder Strap To get started C-250 AV Cable Lens cap and lens cap cord (Attached to : • Finding Your Way Around the ES8600...
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... recording conditions. Titles WEDDING Hi8 You can choose the color for the date and title from among 7 colors to your fingertips. Also, you to shoot colorful, well composed video. Video...for high quality and long recording times. FlexiZone Control Easier than automatic functions, Canon's FlexiZone Control is also great for playback. Assign frequently used functions to ...more flexible than manual operation and more dramatic results. Introducing the Camcorder E LCD Screen Powerful recording programs An LCD screen makes it easy for you shoot. Photo Mode You can ...
... recording conditions. Titles WEDDING Hi8 You can choose the color for the date and title from among 7 colors to your fingertips. Also, you to shoot colorful, well composed video. Video...for high quality and long recording times. FlexiZone Control Easier than automatic functions, Canon's FlexiZone Control is also great for playback. Assign frequently used functions to ...more flexible than manual operation and more dramatic results. Introducing the Camcorder E LCD Screen Powerful recording programs An LCD screen makes it easy for you shoot. Photo Mode You can ...
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Connect the AC cable to change without notice. 10 Do not use only Canon CA-550K (or CA-550). Connecting the camera to an AC outlet 3 2 1 Quick Overview Use the power adapter to provide your camera with instant power ...;-104˚F (0˚-40˚C) Dimensions 4.1 × 1.2 × 2.2 in (105 × 30 × 56 mm) Weight 9.7 oz (275 g) Weight and dimensions are approximate. Powering Your Camcorder E Before operating your camera. • If the adapter is used by your camera, you will need to use the power adapter to: Provide power from...
Connect the AC cable to change without notice. 10 Do not use only Canon CA-550K (or CA-550). Connecting the camera to an AC outlet 3 2 1 Quick Overview Use the power adapter to provide your camera with instant power ...;-104˚F (0˚-40˚C) Dimensions 4.1 × 1.2 × 2.2 in (105 × 30 × 56 mm) Weight 9.7 oz (275 g) Weight and dimensions are approximate. Powering Your Camcorder E Before operating your camera. • If the adapter is used by your camera, you will need to use the power adapter to: Provide power from...
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...a TV which has an S-video input terminal. dropping them or exposing them to the camcorder - The superior quality of Hi8 can record or play back in either Metal-P or Metal-E Hi8 cassettes). A Hi8 camcorder can best be appreciated on the tape used for transferring information - Notes: • Do... not interfere with care - do not cover them upright. About Hi8 To record or play back in the Hi8 format, you need both a Hi8 camcorder and a Hi8 cassette (you want to start recording. • Do not leave the cassette in the provided case,...
...a TV which has an S-video input terminal. dropping them or exposing them to the camcorder - The superior quality of Hi8 can record or play back in either Metal-P or Metal-E Hi8 cassettes). A Hi8 camcorder can best be appreciated on the tape used for transferring information - Notes: • Do... not interfere with care - do not cover them upright. About Hi8 To record or play back in the Hi8 format, you need both a Hi8 camcorder and a Hi8 cassette (you want to start recording. • Do not leave the cassette in the provided case,...
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... example), will turn itself off if you completed the following 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/stop button again to pause recording. •...start recording Have you leave it in the display - It allows you turn the STANDBY lever to LOCK and back to STANDBY, or set the camcorder first to record pause, stop or still pause mode. You may cause tape damage. To record 1. To return to record pause mode, turn ...
... example), will turn itself off if you completed the following 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/stop button again to pause recording. •...start recording Have you leave it in the display - It allows you turn the STANDBY lever to LOCK and back to STANDBY, or set the camcorder first to record pause, stop or still pause mode. You may cause tape damage. To record 1. To return to record pause mode, turn ...
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... or lens exposed to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Adjusting the LCD screen You can adjust the display from either the camera or the play menu. You can adjust the brightness and color of the screen (see p. 27) LCD PICTURE ADJUST BRIGHTNESS - In this case, switch to view... the image. E Notes: • Avoid touching the LCD screen when moving the LCD panel. • Do not hold the camera by the LCD panel or the viewfinder. •...
... or lens exposed to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Adjusting the LCD screen You can adjust the display from either the camera or the play menu. You can adjust the brightness and color of the screen (see p. 27) LCD PICTURE ADJUST BRIGHTNESS - In this case, switch to view... the image. E Notes: • Avoid touching the LCD screen when moving the LCD panel. • Do not hold the camera by the LCD panel or the viewfinder. •...
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... playback To play back the recording at about 5 minutes' playback pause. You can use the LCD screen for example), will make the counter display appear wrong or may cause tape damage. To...TV, see p. 24. 1. Turning the power off or remove the power source, be sure to set the camcorder first to record pause, stop mode after about 9 times normal speed, press and hold the 1 button during ...off or removing the power source while the tape is rough, clean the video heads using a Canon CC-8 Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available dry-type head cleaning cassette. The camera ...
... playback To play back the recording at about 5 minutes' playback pause. You can use the LCD screen for example), will make the counter display appear wrong or may cause tape damage. To...TV, see p. 24. 1. Turning the power off or remove the power source, be sure to set the camcorder first to record pause, stop mode after about 9 times normal speed, press and hold the 1 button during ...off or removing the power source while the tape is rough, clean the video heads using a Canon CC-8 Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available dry-type head cleaning cassette. The camera ...
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... simple to use most often. When you want at your choice. Setting Custom Keys E The Custom Keys let you choose the functions you buy the camcorder, they should be set to move the cursor down until you are likely to change the Custom Key settings when necessary.
... simple to use most often. When you want at your choice. Setting Custom Keys E The Custom Keys let you choose the functions you buy the camcorder, they should be set to move the cursor down until you are likely to change the Custom Key settings when necessary.
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... activate one of these digital effects, the image stabilizer turns off from the IMAGE S.i option at high magnification. Advanced Functions 31 Image Stabilizer E With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recording. However, the image stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings even at the camera...
... activate one of these digital effects, the image stabilizer turns off from the IMAGE S.i option at high magnification. Advanced Functions 31 Image Stabilizer E With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recording. However, the image stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings even at the camera...
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...8226; While the camera records the still, you cannot use an effect other than ghost or strobe, make sure you set to 6 seconds as the camcorder records the picture. • After the photo recording is finished, the camera enters record pause mode. • When the title or date is ...long as an effective first scene, and so on the tape for approximately 7 seconds. Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode) E Advanced Functions You can put the camcorder into record pause mode first, then take a still picture. (see p. 27) PHOTO MODE......ON 1. You can take a still picture at any time during...
...8226; While the camera records the still, you cannot use an effect other than ghost or strobe, make sure you set to 6 seconds as the camcorder records the picture. • After the photo recording is finished, the camera enters record pause mode. • When the title or date is ...long as an effective first scene, and so on the tape for approximately 7 seconds. Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode) E Advanced Functions You can put the camcorder into record pause mode first, then take a still picture. (see p. 27) PHOTO MODE......ON 1. You can take a still picture at any time during...
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...to reduce the risk of fire or injury. • Keep a safe distance between the subject and camcorder is reduced with the video light. • When the bulb has reached the end of the video... during use - Notes: • Continuous recording time is about 5 feet (2 m). 1. Make your nearest Canon Service Center. Caution: • Do not touch the bulb protector during and after use the wide-converter lens...or material subjects when using the light, slide the switch back to make clear, colorful recordings of the camera modes except Spotlight mode. 2. You can even record in complete darkness. ...
...to reduce the risk of fire or injury. • Keep a safe distance between the subject and camcorder is reduced with the video light. • When the bulb has reached the end of the video... during use - Notes: • Continuous recording time is about 5 feet (2 m). 1. Make your nearest Canon Service Center. Caution: • Do not touch the bulb protector during and after use the wide-converter lens...or material subjects when using the light, slide the switch back to make clear, colorful recordings of the camera modes except Spotlight mode. 2. You can even record in complete darkness. ...
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..............OFF 1. Connect the camera to select your TV instruction manual for playback. Press the e (play) button. See "Connections for recording and playing back tapes. The ES8600 cannot record in the PAL system. * Some televisions can be used for details. 3. Turn the SELECT dial to a TV set to PAL60 mode. PAL TV...
..............OFF 1. Connect the camera to select your TV instruction manual for playback. Press the e (play) button. See "Connections for recording and playing back tapes. The ES8600 cannot record in the PAL system. * Some televisions can be used for details. 3. Turn the SELECT dial to a TV set to PAL60 mode. PAL TV...
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... pack is convenient. To prevent damage therefore, aim to use , and wipe them . • Store the battery pack in an area which battery pack and camcorder are dirty. The indicator in the display when the power is completely exhausted. • The indicator is best to charge it varies with a dry cloth...
... pack is convenient. To prevent damage therefore, aim to use , and wipe them . • Store the battery pack in an area which battery pack and camcorder are dirty. The indicator in the display when the power is completely exhausted. • The indicator is best to charge it varies with a dry cloth...
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... power your camera or recharge battery packs on the move, the car battery adapter plugs into your Canon camcorder by a factor of the extra range. • If you need extra battery packs, select from... zoom and autofocus operate as an option. When you have a "professional-type" monitor, there may be connected to the ES8600 to give twice the recording time. BP-915 1 hr. 35 min. 2 hrs. 5 min. BP-945 4 hrs... 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. It can charge them both consecutively.
... power your camera or recharge battery packs on the move, the car battery adapter plugs into your Canon camcorder by a factor of the extra range. • If you need extra battery packs, select from... zoom and autofocus operate as an option. When you have a "professional-type" monitor, there may be connected to the ES8600 to give twice the recording time. BP-915 1 hr. 35 min. 2 hrs. 5 min. BP-945 4 hrs... 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. It can charge them both consecutively.
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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, 17... 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...211; Head Cleaning, 64 High-Speed Search, 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 ...
..., 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, 17... 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...211; Head Cleaning, 64 High-Speed Search, 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 ...