Document Outline

• Table of Contents
  • ADVANCED OPERATIONS
• Nomenclature
• Basic Recording
  • 1. Attach a power source.
  • 2. Turn the camera on.
  • 3. Load a cassette.
  • 4. Press the SP/LP button to select the tape speed.
  • 5. Pull out the finder.
  • 6. Turn the grip to the desired position.
  • 7. Press the start/stop button.
  • 8. Press the start/stop button again to pause recording. IWil
  • 9. When recording has ended, remove the cassette.
  • 10. Turn the camera off.
  • Tape Counter
  • Recording Reminder
  • Vídeo Cassette Warnings i3-a
  • Battery Pack Warning 13-b
  • Recording Using Tripod 13-c
• Viewfinder Dispiays
• Power Sources
  • Using AC Power
  • CA-100 Compact Power Adapter iEffi
  • Using Car Battery
  • CB-110 Car Battery Adapter (option)
  • Attaching DC Coupler lEiSI
  • 1. Insert the DC-100 DC Coupler into the power source compartment.
  • 2. Connect the DC-100 cable to the compact power adapter (or car battery adapter).
  • Attaching Battery Pack 1^1
  • 1. Slide the battery pack into the power source compartment.
  • 2. Press the battery pack until it clicks and locks in place.
  • Removing Battery Pack ICT51
  • 1. Slide and hold the ВАТТ EJECT switch.
  • 2. Pull the battery pack out as shown.
  • Charging Battery Pack KTTO
  • Using Your Battery Packs Effectively
  • Keep the following in mind:
  • Charge the battery pack before using:
  • Observe the following:
  • To charge battery packs effectively:
  • COLD WEATHER USE:
  • To use the battery pack effectively:
  • Terminology
• Loading and Unloading Video Cassettes
  • 1. Press the A (EJECT) button.
  • 2. Load/unload the cassette.
  • 3. Close the cassette compartment.
  • Vìdeo Cassette Notes
  • Video Cassette Erasure Prevention Switch
    • Metal • HG
• Camera Preparations
  • Attaching Straps
  • SS-300 Shoulder Strap I3!gl
  • WS-20 Wrist Strap (option) BB151
  • Adjusting the Grip Belt 25-c
  • Attaching the Lens Cap Cord 26-a
  • 1. Pass the cord through the eyelet on the lens cap.
  • 2. Pass the grip belt through the loop on the cord as shown.
  • Removing and Attaching the Lens Cap and Lens Hood 26-b
  • Using the Finder 26-c
  • Adjusting the Dioptre 27-A
  • Adjusting the 180° FlexiGrip 27-B
  • Removing and Attaching the Finder
• Zooming
  • Power Zoom 28-a
  • Wireless Zoom zb-b
• Setting Date and Time
  • 1. Turn the camera on by pressing the OPERATE button.
  • 2. Press and hold the DATE button for more than 3 seconds. Bigi
  • 7. Press the + and - buttons to scan the day display.
  • 8. Press the SHIFT button when the correct day is
  • shown.
  • 9. Press the + and - buttons to scan hour display.
  • 10. Press the SHIFT button when the correct hour is shown.
• Age Insert
  • Registering a Birthday
  • 1. Turn the camera on.
  • 2. Press and hold the AGE button for more than 3 seconds. ИК1
  • 3. Press the + and - buttons to scan the year display. KCgi
  • 4. Press the SHIFT button when the correct year is
  • shown.
  • 5. Press the + and - buttons to scan the month display, ictga
  • 6. Press the SHIFT button when the correct month is shown.
  • Recording an Age
  • 1. While recording or in record pause mode, press the AGE button.
  • 2. Press the AGE button again to end age recording.
• WL-52 Wireless Controller
  • Operation B!151
• Playback Connection
  • Using a TV (or VCR) with a SCART Terminal
  • Connection Procedure ITW
  • Using a TV (or VCR) with Audio/ Video Input Terminals
  • Connection Procedure tTilSl
    • RU-100 QQ
    • Coaxial Cable with DIN-Connectors KBSl
  • Selecting the Video Channel (European model)
  • 1. Turn the TV on.
  • 2. Turn the camera on.
  • (STOP) button to select playback
  • 4. Press the M (PLAY) button to start playback.
  • 5. Set the RF unit’s G/l selector using flat-edge screwdriver.
  • 6. Set the TV and the video channel selector to the video channel (the video channel selector is factory-set to CH 32).
    • Coaxial Cable with DIN-connectors KBsl
  • Selecting the Video Channel (Australian model)
  • 1. Turn the TV on.
  • 2. Turn the camera on.
  • (STOP) button to select playback
  • 4. Press the M (PLAY) button to start playback.
  • 5. Set the TV and the video channel selector to the video channel (the video channel selector is factory-set to 1CH) using a flat-edge screwdriver.
• Playback Procedure
  • 2. Load the cassette.
  • 3. Press the ■ (STOP) button to select playback mode.
  • 4. Locate the playback start point.
  • 5. Press the PLAY button to start playback.
  • 6. Press the ■ (STOP) button to end playback.
  • 7. Turn the camera off.
  • High-Frequency Feedback
  • special Playback Methods
  • A. Fast Forward Playback
  • B. Rewind Playback
  • C. Still Playback
• Focusing
  • Autofocus
  • Subject Not Suitable for Autofocus
  • Manual Focus
  • 1. Press the FOCUS [A]/M button to select manual
  • focus.
  • 2. Press the T button to zoom into the telephoto end.
  • 3. Look through the viewfinder and rotate the focusing ring to focus on the subject.
  • 4. Use the zoom buttons to frame the subject properiy.
  • Focus Lock
• Macro Recording
• Program AE
  • How to Use Program AE
  • 1. Place the camera in record pause mode.
  • 2. Press the PROGRAM AE button.
• Shooting with Pop-up Light
  • 1. Place the camera in record pause mode.
  • 2. Slide the POP-UP LIGHT switch.
  • 3. Make your recording.
  • 4. When recording is complete, push the pop-up light down.
  • Replacing Bulb ss-a
  • 1. Loosen the screw of the protector.
  • 2. Remove the protector.
  • 3. Remove the old bulb and gentry insert the new bulb as shown.
  • 4. Attach the protector.
  • 5. Tighten the screw.
• High-Speed Shutter
  • 1. Point the camera at the subject and compose the scene in the viewfinder.
  • 2. Press the SHUTTER button.
  • Make your recording.
  • Press the SHUTTER button to return to normai shutter speed.
• Fade
  • Fade Out
  • 1. Press and hold the FADE button during recording.
  • 2. Press the start/stop button when the scene has disappeared completely.
  • 3. Release the FADE button.
  • Wireless Fade
  • 1. Place the camera in record pause mode.
  • 2. Press the F. START/STOP button.
  • 3. When the scene is recorded, press the F. START/ STOP button again.
• To Resume Recording
  • Record Search
  • 1. Place the camera in record pause mode. BRl
  • 2. Press the REC SEARCH + or - buttons to scroll forwards or backwards to locate the recording start position.
  • 3. Press the start/stop button.
  • Record Review
  • 1. Place the camera in record pause mode. BgW
  • 2. Press the © button.
  • 3. Press the start/stop button to resume recording.
  • Record search (to resume recording)
  • Record review BSgSl
  • Edit-erase
  • 1. Make sure that ^ (asterisk) is displayed, then press the start/stop button to pause recording.
  • 2. Press the E. ERASE button.
  • 3. Press the start/stop button to resume recording.
• Tape Return
  • 1. During playback, press the COUNTER RESET button if you come across a scene that you want to watch again later.
  • Press the finishes.
  • (STOP) button when playback
  • 3. Press the TAPE RETURN button.
  • 4. Press the ► (PLAY) button.
• Adding Titles to Recordings
  • Creating Character Titles
  • 1. Press the C. TITLE button for more than 3 seconds to display the title lines in the viewfinder.
  • 2. Press the SHIFT button to move the cursor to the position where you want to start the title.
  • 3. Use the + and - buttons to scan the list of title characters.
  • 4. When the character you want is displayed, press the SHIFT button again to move to the next cursor position. QQ
• Carrying Cases
  • SC-300 Soft Carrying Case
  • HC-500 System Case
    • The HC-500 properly stores the following items:
    • Opening the Case
    • Attaching the Shouider Strap
• Optional Accessories
  • BP-E718
  • BP-E722
  • BP-E722D
  • MC-100
  • CB-110 Car Battery Adapter
  • BP-E718 Battery Pack
  • BP-E722 Battery Pack
  • BP-E722D Battery Pack
  • MC-100 Multi-battery Charger
  • RS-500 Rain Shield
  • VL-20 Battery Video Light
  • TL-37 Tele-converter
  • WD-37 Wide-converter
  • WA-37 Wide Attachment
  • FS-37 Filter Set
  • FS-37U Filter Set
  • SA-1 Adapter Bracket
• Problems and Troubleshooting
  • The following warnings may appear in the viewfinder:
  • Smear BtiTO
  • Poor playback picture on TV monitor lltiMtl
• Condensation (DEW)
  • What is condensation?
  • Condensation is likely to occur when:
  • Preventing condensation
  • When condensation is detected
  • To start using the camera again
• Cautions
  • F. Always Replace the Lens Cap.
  • G. Do Not Expose the Camera to Shock or Vibrations.
  • H. Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature.
  • I.
  • Do Not Disassemble the Camera.
  • J. Use the Battery Pack Correctly, and Only Use Recommended Accessories.
  • Maintenance
  • Keep the Heads Clean.
  • Clean the Camera with a Soft, Dry Cloth.
  • Store the Camera Properly.
  • Store Cassette Tape Properly.
  • Check the Operation of Each Component.
• Specifications
  • E333D
• Canon