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...them. If you are unable to instructions in this manual. 11. Power cords should be adhered to. 4. Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other power sources such as battery power, refer to insert the plug fully into the..." refers to replace your obsolete outlet. Water and Moisture - If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to the Canon 8mm Video Camcorder ES8600A and all its accessories. 1. The safety and operating instructions should be routed so that they may cause picture interference, or permanently...
...them. If you are unable to instructions in this manual. 11. Power cords should be adhered to. 4. Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other power sources such as battery power, refer to insert the plug fully into the..." refers to replace your obsolete outlet. Water and Moisture - If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to the Canon 8mm Video Camcorder ES8600A and all its accessories. 1. The safety and operating instructions should be routed so that they may cause picture interference, or permanently...
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...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 a TV Screen 24 Tips for Making Better Videos 25 Advanced ...have the same serial number as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in Video Light 51 Simple Editing to a VCR 52 PAL TV Playback 53 Preparing the Camera 54 Notes on the bottom of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No.
...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 a TV Screen 24 Tips for Making Better Videos 25 Advanced ...have the same serial number as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in Video Light 51 Simple Editing to a VCR 52 PAL TV Playback 53 Preparing the Camera 54 Notes on the bottom of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No.
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...Canon camcorder. there are used to refer to settings that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first, before moving on the camcorder itself e.g. in case you run into any problems (p. 67) CA-550K Compact Power Adapter Lithium button battery (CR2025) Note that capital letters are many sophisticated features which will add to camera...your recording enjoyment. Its advanced technology accessories: makes it very easy to : • Finding Your Way Around the ES8600 (p. 8) • Screen displays (p. 70) • Troubleshooting - BP-911K Battery Pack SS-500 Shoulder Strap ...
...Canon camcorder. there are used to refer to settings that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first, before moving on the camcorder itself e.g. in case you run into any problems (p. 67) CA-550K Compact Power Adapter Lithium button battery (CR2025) Note that capital letters are many sophisticated features which will add to camera...your recording enjoyment. Its advanced technology accessories: makes it very easy to : • Finding Your Way Around the ES8600 (p. 8) • Screen displays (p. 70) • Troubleshooting - BP-911K Battery Pack SS-500 Shoulder Strap ...
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...even more than automatic functions, Canon's FlexiZone Control is a completely new way to shoot colorful, well composed video. Image stabilizer Images are stabilized even in video light brightens at the touch of...choose the color for the date and title from among a selection of a switch. Introducing the Camcorder E LCD Screen Powerful recording programs An LCD screen makes it easy for you to use a video camera. It ... in the frame and check the picture as you want at any time. Titles WEDDING Hi8 You can be charged at your recording. You can record still pictures like a photograph...
...even more than automatic functions, Canon's FlexiZone Control is a completely new way to shoot colorful, well composed video. Image stabilizer Images are stabilized even in video light brightens at the touch of...choose the color for the date and title from among a selection of a switch. Introducing the Camcorder E LCD Screen Powerful recording programs An LCD screen makes it easy for you to use a video camera. It ... in the frame and check the picture as you want at any time. Titles WEDDING Hi8 You can be charged at your recording. You can record still pictures like a photograph...
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Press the P mark on the camera, "v" flashes in the display. Loading a Cassette E 2 3 4 EJECT Quick Overview Use video cassettes marked with the window facing out. • Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out. 4. Loading and unloading 1. Protecting tapes from accidental erasure REC ...
Press the P mark on the camera, "v" flashes in the display. Loading a Cassette E 2 3 4 EJECT Quick Overview Use video cassettes marked with the window facing out. • Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out. 4. Loading and unloading 1. Protecting tapes from accidental erasure REC ...
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... not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape itself. • Do not use - A Hi8 camcorder can best be appreciated on a TV which has an S-video input terminal. Quick Overview E Handling cassettes • To protect the tape heads, transfer cassettes directly from the tape case to find ...recording. • Do not leave the cassette in either Metal-P or Metal-E Hi8 cassettes). The superior quality of the tape first, and then storing them . 14 About Hi8 To record or play back in the camera after use cassettes where the tape has been damaged or rejoined - dropping them ...
... not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape itself. • Do not use - A Hi8 camcorder can best be appreciated on a TV which has an S-video input terminal. Quick Overview E Handling cassettes • To protect the tape heads, transfer cassettes directly from the tape case to find ...recording. • Do not leave the cassette in either Metal-P or Metal-E Hi8 cassettes). The superior quality of the tape first, and then storing them . 14 About Hi8 To record or play back in the camera after use cassettes where the tape has been damaged or rejoined - dropping them ...
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...first. • Before making important recordings, clean the video heads using the LCD screen. When you have finished recording with the LCD screen In place of the camera's main features, before loading the cassette, go to "Using the LCD Screen" (p. 19). Notes: • You cannot monitor... viewfinder to its lowered position. • Close the LCD panel. • Set the program selector to close the menu. Quick Overview (see a demonstration of using the viewfinder, you can also monitor recording using Canon CC-8 Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available dry-type head...
...first. • Before making important recordings, clean the video heads using the LCD screen. When you have finished recording with the LCD screen In place of the camera's main features, before loading the cassette, go to "Using the LCD Screen" (p. 19). Notes: • You cannot monitor... viewfinder to its lowered position. • Close the LCD panel. • Set the program selector to close the menu. Quick Overview (see a demonstration of using the viewfinder, you can also monitor recording using Canon CC-8 Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available dry-type head...
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...the power off or remove the power source, be sure to set the camcorder first to record pause, stop or still pause mode. The camera also plays back the sound track via the built-in speaker (p. 23). The camera automatically goes into stop playback and press the ` (rewind) button. ...8226; If the playback picture is moving (during normal playback. 22 Attach a power source and turn the power off or removing the power source while the tape is rough, clean the video heads using a Canon CC-8 Video Head ...
...the power off or remove the power source, be sure to set the camcorder first to record pause, stop or still pause mode. The camera also plays back the sound track via the built-in speaker (p. 23). The camera automatically goes into stop playback and press the ` (rewind) button. ...8226; If the playback picture is moving (during normal playback. 22 Attach a power source and turn the power off or removing the power source while the tape is rough, clean the video heads using a Canon CC-8 Video Head ...
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... the input selector on the VCR to the white AUDIO terminal. If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals C-250 AV Cable VIDEO IN AUDIO IN • Connect the camera by the microphone, an unpleasant high-pitched squeal, called feedback, may be produced. 24 If your TV (or... VCR) has an S-video input terminal S-150 S-video Cable INPUT S-VIDEO Quick Overview C-250 AV Cable VIDEO AUDIO • Use the optional S-150 S-video Cable to the camera (see p. 10). If the sound from the TV speakers is picked up by using ...
... the input selector on the VCR to the white AUDIO terminal. If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals C-250 AV Cable VIDEO IN AUDIO IN • Connect the camera by the microphone, an unpleasant high-pitched squeal, called feedback, may be produced. 24 If your TV (or... VCR) has an S-video input terminal S-150 S-video Cable INPUT S-VIDEO Quick Overview C-250 AV Cable VIDEO AUDIO • Use the optional S-150 S-video Cable to the camera (see p. 10). If the sound from the TV speakers is picked up by using ...
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...below). Don't cut off the top of the subject's head, and don't cut people off the action. Watch out for Making Better Videos Holding the camera For maximum stability, place your right hand through the grip belt and keep your right elbow pressed against your eye off at a suitable ...height) and operate it with the wireless controller. • When you will damage the camera. Rest your subject so it will be in the background. For a more interesting picture, try to one side. Leave some space on a tripod,...
...below). Don't cut off the top of the subject's head, and don't cut people off the action. Watch out for Making Better Videos Holding the camera For maximum stability, place your right hand through the grip belt and keep your right elbow pressed against your eye off at a suitable ...height) and operate it with the wireless controller. • When you will damage the camera. Rest your subject so it will be in the background. For a more interesting picture, try to one side. Leave some space on a tripod,...
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... the area you want to change in with medium shots and close-ups to show the details. Without moving subject. Tilt the camera up Quick Overview Camera moves Use pans to choose your picture angle before you begin. Tilt 26 Start recording, and Pan after a few seconds before ...following a moving your feet, turn slowly from the waist to exaggerate the height of the subject. A good way to tell a story with video is to begin to subjects at the bottom. Remember that establishes the situation, and then move in picture angle should have a definite purpose.
... the area you want to change in with medium shots and close-ups to show the details. Without moving subject. Tilt the camera up Quick Overview Camera moves Use pans to choose your picture angle before you begin. Tilt 26 Start recording, and Pan after a few seconds before ...following a moving your feet, turn slowly from the waist to exaggerate the height of the subject. A good way to tell a story with video is to begin to subjects at the bottom. Remember that establishes the situation, and then move in picture angle should have a definite purpose.
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Using the Built-in Video Light E The built-in video light allows you to make clear, colorful recordings of the video light. Slide the light switch to the x ON position to use a power adapter. • The light becomes hot during use of poorly lit scenes. Notes: ... a safe distance between the subject and camcorder is reduced with caution to the OFF position. Make your nearest Canon Service Center. When you may prefer to turn on the video light. • The light will only turn on in camera mode. • When inserting or ejecting a cassette the video light turns off when not in...
Using the Built-in Video Light E The built-in video light allows you to make clear, colorful recordings of the video light. Slide the light switch to the x ON position to use a power adapter. • The light becomes hot during use of poorly lit scenes. Notes: ... a safe distance between the subject and camcorder is reduced with caution to the OFF position. Make your nearest Canon Service Center. When you may prefer to turn on the video light. • The light will only turn on in camera mode. • When inserting or ejecting a cassette the video light turns off when not in...
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..., then stop playback on the screen. 4. Turn the camera's program selector to copy appears on the camera. 5. Start to 4 until your recorded cassette. Repeat steps 1 to play it to the video channel, or set the TV/VIDEO selector to VIDEO. • Turn on p. 24. 2. Connect the camera to LINE. Prepare the TV and VCR. • Turn...
..., then stop playback on the screen. 4. Turn the camera's program selector to copy appears on the camera. 5. Start to 4 until your recorded cassette. Repeat steps 1 to play it to the video channel, or set the TV/VIDEO selector to VIDEO. • Turn on p. 24. 2. Connect the camera to LINE. Prepare the TV and VCR. • Turn...
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...but it works best between shots, instead of leaving it has reached the end of the video light. • When you turn the camera off between 50° and 86°F (10° to approx. 50% with...for full recharge BP-911K* 3 hrs. For example, when you attach 2 BP-945 battery packs, the ES8600 can use the optional CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder with continuous use of its life and must be ...using viewfinder). • These times vary - Maximum recording time BP-911K* Using LCD screen 1 hr. 30 min. the safest policy is supplied and the other BP-900 series Battery Packs are ...
...but it works best between shots, instead of leaving it has reached the end of the video light. • When you turn the camera off between 50° and 86°F (10° to approx. 50% with...for full recharge BP-911K* 3 hrs. For example, when you attach 2 BP-945 battery packs, the ES8600 can use the optional CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder with continuous use of its life and must be ...using viewfinder). • These times vary - Maximum recording time BP-911K* Using LCD screen 1 hr. 30 min. the safest policy is supplied and the other BP-900 series Battery Packs are ...
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... you have a "professional-type" monitor, there may be connected to the ES8600 to give twice the recording time. BP-945 4 hrs. 55 min. ...video light off a 12/24 V negative ground battery. BP-915 1 hr. 35 min. 2 hrs. 5 min. CB-920 Car Battery Adapter To power your camera or recharge battery packs on the move, the car battery adapter plugs into your local retailer/dealer for your Canon camcorder... off ): Using LCD screen Using viewfinder BP-911K 1 hr. 30 min. 2 hrs. 5 min. It can also obtain genuine accessories for genuine Canon video accessories. Information Center...
... you have a "professional-type" monitor, there may be connected to the ES8600 to give twice the recording time. BP-945 4 hrs. 55 min. ...video light off a 12/24 V negative ground battery. BP-915 1 hr. 35 min. 2 hrs. 5 min. CB-920 Car Battery Adapter To power your camera or recharge battery packs on the move, the car battery adapter plugs into your local retailer/dealer for your Canon camcorder... off ): Using LCD screen Using viewfinder BP-911K 1 hr. 30 min. 2 hrs. 5 min. It can also obtain genuine accessories for genuine Canon video accessories. Information Center...
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...microphone securely to power the light. WD-46 Wide-converter This lens decreases focal length by the built-in video light, use both zoom and autofocus. • As the ES8600 is already designed to your recordings: multiple-image, R-cross and zoom-spot. • Turn autofocus off... when using special effects filters. • Vignetting occurs when using the multiple-image filter at the extreme wide angle position. VL-10Li Battery Video Light If you can be used to the camera...
...microphone securely to power the light. WD-46 Wide-converter This lens decreases focal length by the built-in video light, use both zoom and autofocus. • As the ES8600 is already designed to your recordings: multiple-image, R-cross and zoom-spot. • Turn autofocus off... when using special effects filters. • Vignetting occurs when using the multiple-image filter at the extreme wide angle position. VL-10Li Battery Video Light If you can be used to the camera...
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...When you down or getting in the way. E SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case This lightweight bag keeps the camera within easy reach without weighing you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing this same mark. O ACCESS Provided accessories: C-250 AV Cable SS-500 Shoulder... Battery Charger/ Holder 3036A002AA BP-915 Battery Pack 3057A002AA BP-930 Battery Pack 3058A002AA BP-945 Battery Pack 4244A002AA VL-10Li Battery Video Light 62 3140A002AA Lens cap and lens cap cord JR7.2W 10WF Halogen Bulb for accessories. WS-20 Wrist Strap Provides an...
...When you down or getting in the way. E SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case This lightweight bag keeps the camera within easy reach without weighing you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing this same mark. O ACCESS Provided accessories: C-250 AV Cable SS-500 Shoulder... Battery Charger/ Holder 3036A002AA BP-915 Battery Pack 3057A002AA BP-930 Battery Pack 3058A002AA BP-945 Battery Pack 4244A002AA VL-10Li Battery Video Light 62 3140A002AA Lens cap and lens cap cord JR7.2W 10WF Halogen Bulb for accessories. WS-20 Wrist Strap Provides an...
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...: • These cautions also apply to accessories such as possible. Avoid magnetic or electric fields. • Do not use the viewfinder or LCD panel as there is a risk of electric or magnetic radiation. They may form on the lens and internal parts (see p. 65). Do ...TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other sources of electric shock - if the camera does not function properly, take the camera from video lighting equipment. • Do not take the camera into a humid room. Do not disassemble the camera. • This is a risk of electric shock if water gets inside a...
...: • These cautions also apply to accessories such as possible. Avoid magnetic or electric fields. • Do not use the viewfinder or LCD panel as there is a risk of electric or magnetic radiation. They may form on the lens and internal parts (see p. 65). Do ...TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other sources of electric shock - if the camera does not function properly, take the camera from video lighting equipment. • Do not take the camera into a humid room. Do not disassemble the camera. • This is a risk of electric shock if water gets inside a...
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... and remove the two screws. After storage, check each part and function of your camera to make sure everything is a big change in an area which is free of the screen. E Maintenance LCD • Clean the LCD screen using Canon's CC-8 Video Head Cleaning Cassette. • Do not use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents...
... and remove the two screws. After storage, check each part and function of your camera to make sure everything is a big change in an area which is free of the screen. E Maintenance LCD • Clean the LCD screen using Canon's CC-8 Video Head Cleaning Cassette. • Do not use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents...
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...happens when condensation is detected • If EJECT flashes in the display, the camera may need repair. 65 If EJECT still continues flashing in the display, unload and load the cassette couple of the video camera is taken from an airconditioned room to a warm, humid place Protecting the... camera from a cold place to a warm place. Wait until the whole video camera dries. Wait for more than one hour. • After more ...
...happens when condensation is detected • If EJECT flashes in the display, the camera may need repair. 65 If EJECT still continues flashing in the display, unload and load the cassette couple of the video camera is taken from an airconditioned room to a warm, humid place Protecting the... camera from a cold place to a warm place. Wait until the whole video camera dries. Wait for more than one hour. • After more ...