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Question posted by yalixarivera25 on April 16th, 2013

I See Black When Trying To Record Anything Whether It Be Out Of The Viewfinder O

I see black when trying to record anything whether it be out of the viewfinder or the lcd screen. I have tried to adjust the brightness and everthing else that I can think of. It records my voice but no picture, is my camera broken? canon es8600 8mm videon camcorder

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ES8600 8mm Video Camcorder NTSC-E Instruction Manual - Page 2

... equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the... alert the user to persons. Introduction COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of the equipment. Operation is connected. • Consult...interference received, including interference that to copyright laws. 8mm Video Camcorder, ES8600A This device complies with the instructions, may be...
ES8600 8mm Video Camcorder NTSC-E Instruction Manual - Page 5

...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 Advanced Functions Selecting from the Menus 27 Setting Custom Keys 29...
ES8600 8mm Video Camcorder NTSC-E Instruction Manual - Page 7

... is a completely new way to the most video professionals rely on the tape. Introducing the Camcorder E LCD Screen Powerful recording programs An LCD screen makes it easy for you to 22× telephoto - PORTRAIT SAND&SNOW Introduction 22× lens (800× Digital Zoom) From wide-angle to shoot colorful, well composed video. Time base corrector Digitally compensates for...
ES8600 8mm Video Camcorder NTSC-E Instruction Manual - Page 12

...think you will be used , you will need a special plug adapter. 12 BP-945 (optional) 4 hrs. 55 min. 6 hrs. 25 min. * Continuous recording time will need . When the replacement of the video light. • These times vary - Continuous recording time : (video light off) * (Using LCD screen) (Using viewfinder... V AC. E Charging and recording times Charging time BP-911K (supplied) BP-915 (...
ES8600 8mm Video Camcorder NTSC-E Instruction Manual - Page 14

... them to external shocks may damage the camcorder. • Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette or cover them to the start recording. • Do not leave the cassette in either Metal-P or Metal-E Hi8 cassettes). About Hi8 To record or play back in the camera after use cassettes where the tape...
ES8600 8mm Video Camcorder NTSC-E Instruction Manual - Page 15

... 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). the camera is moving (during recording, play, rewind for more than about 5 minutes. To return to record pause mode, turn itself off if you leave it in...
ES8600 8mm Video Camcorder NTSC-E Instruction Manual - Page 16

...; Be sure to close the menu. Quick Overview (see a demonstration of using the LCD screen. Notes: • To check that the camera is recording correctly, be less than the viewfinder, so possible recording time will be sure to make better videos, see page 25. The demonstration also starts automatically if the power has been on how to...
ES8600 8mm Video Camcorder NTSC-E Instruction Manual - Page 19

... this position you close the LCD panel, the LCD screen automatically switches off and the viewfinder switches back on and the viewfinder off. From this position. Using the LCD Screen Open the LCD screen Push the OPEN button and open out the LCD panel at a right angle (90°) to the camera. This automatically switches the LCD screen on . When you may also...
ES8600 8mm Video Camcorder NTSC-E Instruction Manual - Page 20

Adjusting the LCD screen You can adjust the display from either the camera or the play menu. Quick Overview (see "Adjusting the LCD screen" below). You can adjust the brightness and color of the LCD screen. You are also able to adjust the brightness of the camera. • Be careful not to leave the LCD, viewfinder or lens exposed to direct sunlight outdoors or in a window. In this...
ES8600 8mm Video Camcorder NTSC-E Instruction Manual - Page 21

... same direction as the lens. • The viewfinder is also activated when the LCD is in this position. 2 Quick Overview Note: • Screen displays are reversed, but titles/dates are correctly recorded. 21 Open the LCD panel (p. 19). 2. E Allowing the subject to monitor recording When you turn the LCD panel so that it faces the opposite direction...
ES8600 8mm Video Camcorder NTSC-E Instruction Manual - Page 22

... selector to PLAY. 2. Press the e button to record pause, stop or still pause mode. Special playback Still playback To view the video as a still picture press the a button. The camera also plays back the sound track via the built-in speaker (p. 23). You can use the LCD screen for example), will make the counter display...
ES8600 8mm Video Camcorder NTSC-E Instruction Manual - Page 46

... the display freezes as long as you cannot use the camera functions (except turning the power off, STANDBY lever and ON SCREEN button). The camera records the picture and sound to PHOTO MODE. 2. If you have already set it before you can put the camcorder into record pause mode first, then take a still picture. (see p. 27...
ES8600 8mm Video Camcorder NTSC-E Instruction Manual - Page 48

...image stabilizer becomes inoperable. • If you play back a recording made up of noticeable squares of color, giving the effect of the screen. • If you select the 16:9 format after the image...for 16:9 on first, the image stabilizer becomes inoperable. The top and bottom of the screen are black, giving a mosaic-like effect. 16:9* Produce images in the 'letterbox' format. 48 Advanced ...
ES8600 8mm Video Camcorder NTSC-E Instruction Manual - Page 53

... back in PAL60 mode, the image in the viewfinder appears in the NTSC system on televisions operable on p. 24. 2. Press the e (play) button. Notes: • When a cassette recorded with this signal to PAL60 format, allowing you to view cassettes recorded in black and white. • The camera sometimes might not operate correctly, owing to PAL60...
ES8600 8mm Video Camcorder NTSC-E Instruction Manual - Page 54

... lens when you have attached a power source to the left . First put the camera in record pause mode (turn the STANDBY lever to STANDBY and turn the program selector to camera mode). • Adjust the viewfinder by sliding the viewfinder focusing switch to the camera and loaded a cassette. Fasten the grip belt • Release the Velcro fastening...
ES8600 8mm Video Camcorder NTSC-E Instruction Manual - Page 56

... vary - Maximum recording time BP-911K* Using LCD screen 1 hr. 30 min. Using viewfinder 2 hrs. 5 min. 2 hrs. 5 min. 4 hrs. 15 min. 6 hrs. 25 min. * The BP-911K Battery Pack is always to approx. 50% with continuous use the optional CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder with extremely low temperatures such as you think you will...
ES8600 8mm Video Camcorder NTSC-E Instruction Manual - Page 60

...'s cigarette lighter socket and runs off ): Using LCD screen Using viewfinder BP-911K 1 hr. 30 min. 2 hrs. 5 min. Recording times are as an option. CB-920 Car Battery Adapter To power your camera or recharge battery packs on the move, the car battery adapter plugs into your Canon camcorder by a factor of 1.4. BP-915 1 hr. 35...
ES8600 8mm Video Camcorder NTSC-E Instruction Manual - Page 64

...; To clean the viewfinder screen, rotate the 2 viewfinder up the display will return to normal. E Maintenance LCD • Clean the LCD screen using Canon's CC-8 Video Head Cleaning Cassette. • Do not use a wet-type cleaning cassette as this can cause damage. Wipe clean with the screws. 1 Camera body and lens • Use a soft, dry cloth to make...
ES8600 8mm Video Camcorder NTSC-E Instruction Manual - Page 72

... OFF), 5.3 W (LCD screen ON) Television system: EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal Video recording system: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system; Errors and omissions expected. Canon is a trademark of Canon Inc. luminance signal: FM azimuth recording; Subject to change without notice. Additional Information Specifications E ES8600 Power Supply (rated): 7.2 V DC Power...
ES8600 8mm Video Camcorder NTSC-E Instruction Manual - Page 73

... Way Around the ES8600, 8-9 FlexiZone AE, 44 FlexiZone AF, 41 FlexiZone Recording, 39 Focusing, 41-42 ˝ Ghost, 49 Grip Belt, 54 Ó 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...

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