Document Outline

• U Charge the battery pack and attach it to the camera.
• Press the OPERATE button to turn the camera on.
• Adjust the FlexiGrip.
• Thank you for choosing a Canon
• Main Features
• Contents
• Basic Recording
  • 1. Press the OPERATE button to turn the camera on.
  • 2. Press the start/stop button to begin recording.
  • 3. Press the start/stop button again to pause recording.
  • Note:
• Notes for Better Recording
  • Notes:
• Power Sources
  • Notes;
  • 1. Insert the DC coupier in the camera’s
  • 2. Connect the DC coupler to the adapter.
  • 3. Plug the adapter into a mains outlet.
  • 4. Detach the DC coupler after use.
  • 1. Insert the battery pack in the adapter as shown.
  • 2. Plug the adapter into a mains outlet.
  • 3. Wait until the battery pack is fully charged.
  • 5. Remove the battery pack from the adapter and attach it to the camera.
  • 6. Detach the battery pack after use.
  • 1. If you are replacing an old battery, attach a power source to the camera.
  • 2. Rotate the FlexIGrip downwards so the lithium battery compartment is visible.
  • 3. Pull out the lithium battery holder.
  • 4. Place the new battery in the holder with the + side facing upwards.
  • 5. Click the battery holder back into place.
• Battery Pack Notes
  • Charge the battery pack before you use it...
  • ...save power while you are recording...
  • ...and don’t recharge it until it is exhausted.
  • Disconnect the battery pack when you are
  • Keep the terminals clean.
  • Remember, it may start to give you less
  • ...but you should be able to “refresh” it.
• Cassettes
  • 1. Press the ^ EJECT button and wait for the cassette compartment to open.
  • 2. Load/unload the cassette.
  • 3. Press the I push I mark on the
  • Notes:
• Preparing the Camera
• Playback
  • 1. Attach a power source and press the OPERATE button to turn the camera on.
  • 2. Load the cassette.
  • 3. Press the ■ STOP button to select playback mode.
  • 4. Press the A PLAY button to start playback.
  • Notes:
• Playback Connection
  • 2. Set the TV/VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO.
  • 1. Connect the RF unit to the camera.
  • 2. Connect the aerial cable to the FROM ANT. terminal on the RF unit.
  • 4. Connect the ‘male’ connector to the aerial input on the TV.
  • 1. Turn the TV on.
  • 2. Start playback on the camera.
  • 3. Set the G/l selector on the RF unit.
  • 4. Set the TV and the CH selector on the RF unit to the video channel.
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• Zooming
  • Notes:
• Image Stabilizer
  • 2. Return the switch to the OFF position when you have finished.
  • Notes:
• Wireless Controller
  • 2. Press the STOP ■ button when you want to end playback.
  • 3. Press the TAPE RETURN button.
  • 4. Press the PLAY ^ button to start playback.
  • Notes:
• Date and Time
  • Put the camera in record pause mode.
  • 4. Scan and set the months, days and hours in the same way.
  • Notes:
• Age Insert
  • Setting the age display
    • 1. Put the camera in record pause mode.
    • 4. Scan and set the months in the same way.
    • Note:
• Titles
  • Press the + and - buttons to scan the list of title characters.
  • 1. Put the camera in record pause mode.
  • 2. Press and hoid the C.TiTLE button untii the title lines appear in the viewfinder.
• Fade
• Program AE
  • 1. Place the camera in record pause mode.
  • 2. Press the PROGRAM AE button to select the mode you want.
  • 3. Make your recording.
  • 4. Press the PROGRAM AE button again to return to the normal recording mode.
  • Notes:
• White Balance
• Pop-up Light
  • 1. Place the camera in record pause mode.
  • 2. Slide the POP-UP LIGHT switch to make the light pop up and turn on.
  • 3. Make your recording.
  • 4. When you have finished using the light, push it back into place.
  • 1. Turn the camera off and give the bulb time to cool down.
  • 2. Remove the bulb protector as shown.
  • 3. Pull out the old bulb and gently Insert the new one as shown.
  • 4. Replace the bulb protector.
  • WARNING
  • Notes:
• High-Speed Shutter
  • 1. Put the camera in record pause mode.
  • 2. Press the SHUTTER button to change the shutter speed.
  • 3. Make your recording.
  • 4. Press the SHUTTER button again to return to the normai shutter speed.
  • 1/2000 to 1/10000 sec
  • 1/250 to 1/1000 sec
  • 1/60 sec
  • Notes:
• Focusing
  • 1. Use the zoom buttons to set the picture angle.
  • 2. Press the FOCUS [A]/M button to switch from auto to manual focus.
  • 3. Use the MANUAL FOCUS wheel to set the focus.
  • 4. Press the FOCUS [Aj/M button again to return to autofocus.
  • Note:
• Check and Edit Functions
  • 1. Make sure the camera is in record pause mode.
  • 3. Release the button when you find the point where you want to start recording.
  • 1. Make sure the camera is in record pause mode.
  • 2. Press the E. ERASE button.
  • Note:
• Editing to a VCR
• Video System
• Optional Accessories
  • CB-110 Car Battery Adapter
  • BP-E718 Battery Pack
  • BP-E722 and BP-E722D Battery Packs
  • MC-100 Multi-battery Charger
  • TL-46 Tele-converter
  • WD-46 Wide-converter
  • FS-46 Filter Set
  • FS-46U Filter Set
  • VL-20 Battery Video Light
  • SA-1 Adapter Bracket
  • SC-150 and SC-300 Soft Carrying Cases
  • RS-500 Rain Shield
  • WS-20 Wrist Strap
  • HC-500 System Case
• Cautions and Maintenance
  • Avoid high temperatures and high
  • Avoid sudden changes in temperature.
  • Do not point the lens at strong light
  • sources.
  • Avoid magnetic or electric fields.
  • Do not expose the camera to water.
  • Always replace the lens cap.
  • Handle the camera gently.
  • Do not disassemble the camera.
  • Viewfinder
  • Camera body and lens
  • Video heads
  • Note:
  • What is condensation?
  • What happens when condensation is detected:
  • What you should do:
  • Power sources
  • TV system
  • Protecting the camera from condensation:
• Troubleshooting
  • B The camera won’t turn on.
  • B The camera turned itself off.
  • B The start/stop button doesn’t work.
  • B The A PLAY button doesn’t work.
  • There’s a bright stripe on the screen.
  • The playback picture is rough.
  • В There’s no picture on the TV screen,
  • В The OPERATE indicator is flashing.
  • В “EJECT” is flashing in the viewfinder.
  • B The camera doesn’t work when I press the buttons.
  • B The cassette compartment won’t open.
  • B The pop-up light won’t turn on.
  • B There’s no picture in the viewfinder.
  • B The camera won’t focus.
  • a There are air bubbles inside the lens.
  • a Malfunction
• Viewfinder Displays
  • Tape counter
  • Recording reminder
• Nomenclature
• Specifications
  • E700
    • Audio recording system:
    • image sensor:
    • Tape format:
    • Recommended iiiumination: Minimum iiiumination:
    • Dimensions (W x D x H): Weight:
  • RU-100 RF Unit
  • European model
  • Australian model
• Index
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