Canon DS-8 - Manual (Page 53)

Remote Control
With the use of the separately available Remote Switch 3, you can
operate the camera from a distance of 8 meters (26 feet).
1 Insert the remote control switch cord into the remote control
' switch socket of the camera.
O Turn the running lock ring counter-clockwise while depressing the
^ shutter release button.
0 Push the knob on the remote control switch in the direction of the
arrow. The camera will start to run until the knob on the remote
control switch is returned to its former position.
■ When disconnecting the cord of the remote control switch from
the camera, be sure to first return the running lock ring to its origi­
nal position. Otherwise, the film will start advancing.
■ When shooting with the remote control switch, first ascertain the
position of the subject and then close the eyepiece shutter to
prevent reverse incoming light.
Using the External Battery Box
When the separately available Scoopic Battery Box is used, approxi­
mately three reels can be shot at normal temperatures. This Battery
Box is composed of two 12v nickel cadmium batteries in parallel.
1 Remove the batteries loaded in the camera when using the
* Battery Box.
O Plug the cord of the Battery Box into the external battery box
^ socket.
■ Charge the batteries with Scoopic Battery Charger-S.
Tape Recorder Starting Socket
The tape recorder starting socket is coupled to the shutter release
button. If the remote control cord of a portable battery-powered
tape recorder is connected to this socket, the tape recorder starts
recording simultaneously with the shooting of the camera for record­
ing the sounds of the surroundings to add more realism to the
movie. Acceptable power of the tape recorder; 24v 0.3A max.