Canon E850 Manuale Utente

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Power SourcesBattery PackMake sure battery pack is fully charged before use.Continuous recording time is approximately 40 minutes.• Some camera modes

Charging Battery PackUse the CA-100 Compact Power Adapter (or optional CB-110 Car BatteryAdapter) to charge battery pack.Connect battery pack to CA-KX

CA-100 Compact Power AdapterUsing AC PowerPlug into a mains outlet.Input voltage: 100—240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.• Use together with the DC-100 DC Coupler.•

Inserting New Lithium BatteryThe CR2025 type lithium battery provides your camera with enough power to store titles, date and time settings, even when

Viewfinder Displays@-(D-©-(D-WB LOCK 1/2000 <R. RED> I EDIT IPress the ON SCREEN button on the wireless controller to see viewfinder displays o

No.ModeDisplayDescription®Operation PAUSERecord pauseRECRecordingPLAY Normal playback, fast forward playback (9X), or rewind playback (7X)STILLStill p

Camera PreparationsAttaching StrapsAttach shoulder strap to the strap attachment bars, and adjust it to the most comfortable length.The optional wrist

Adjusting 180° FlexiGrip with Integral Electronic ViewfinderThe 180° FlexiGrip allows you to adjust the camera angle to 5 click- positions up or down

Setting Date and TimeSet date and time when you first begin using the camera or you change the lithium battery without back-up power. See p.58 for rec

12:00 AM JUL. 19 9 1Press (+) and (—) buttons to scan day display.• The camera knows the number of days in each month and which years areleap years.1

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Camera RecordingAttach power source.• When using a battery pack, make sure it is fully charged (see p.9).Turn camera on.• OPERATE/CAUTION indicator li

Use video cassettes marked with the hliEl (E5/P5 type) or Q (P5 type).EJECTWhen recording has ended, press EJECT button.• Video cassette compartment o

Tape CounterDuring recording, the tape counter in the viewfinder indicates how long youhave recorded.You have recorded for approx. 35 minutes and 40 s

Video Cassette Notes• Do not leave video cassette in camera after use, especially when the camera will not be in use for a long time.• There are sev

Record Search (Assembly Editing)Use the record search function to locate the desired point to resume recording. Record search can also be used to elim

Record ReviewPress REC SEARCH (s) button during record pause mode to play back the last segment of recorded scene (approximately three seconds) in the

Playback Connection ProcedureYou can use the DC-100 DC Coupler together with the CA-100 Compact Power Adapter (or the optional CB-110 Car Battery Adap

Using TV/VTR without Audio/Video Inputs MONAURAL Connection Procedure• You need the RU-lOO RF Unit and a power source for playback on a TV that does

RU-100 RF UnitThe RU-100 RF Unit is required in order to view recorded video cassettes on a TV which does not have audio/video input terminals. There

Selecting Video ChannelVideo channel means the channel in your area which is not used by a broadcasting station (Channel 30—39). If your TV does not h

Thank you for purchasing the Canon 8mm Video Camcorder Canovision E850Hi.The E850Hi can record and play back standard 8mm or Hi8 video cassettes in fu

Australian ModelConnection PlugRU'lOOTO TV TerminalfemaleI ji ¡^nn maleTO TVICH OCH FROM ANTVideo Channel SelectorFROM ANT. TerminalCoaxial Cable

Selecting Video ChannelVideo channel means the channel in your area which is not used by a broadcasting station, and can be used for playback of video

Playback ProcedureI operateBefore playback, make sure that all connection procedures are completed (pp.24—29).Turn camera on.EJECTPress EJECT button.•

EJECT Button "OPERATE ButtonPLAY Button REW ButtonFF Button STOP ButtonHigh-Frequency FeedbackHigh-frequency feedback may occur if camera micr

Special Playback MethodsIn addition to normal playback, your camera also has fast forward, rewind and still playback. Playback is controlled by pressi

FF Button PAUSE/STILL ButtonNotes:During fast fonward and rewind playback modesThe camera automatically goes into stop mode after more t

Tape ReturnTAPE RETURN button on the wireless controller allows you to quickly locate a desired scene on the video cassette.• Camera does not have a T

• PLAY Button -STOP ButtonNotes:• Tape counter reading is only approximate. Use it as a guide.• Tape return does not function when initial tape coun

White BalanceWhite balance is the adjustment made to make white subjects look white and to obtain a natural colour balance for recordings. The camera

White Balance Lock ProcedurePoint camera lens at a white object (such as a sheet of paper) for 10 seconds, so that it completely fills viewfinder.• S

ContentsImportant Usage Instructions ... 1Before Using Your CameraCamera Parts

FocusingThe camera has three focus modes as shown below. Each time the FOCUS button is pressed, the selected mode changes as shown below.Camera ONAuto

Subjects Not Suitable for AutofocusAutofocus may not work well in the following instances, and manual focus will probably give you better results:Shin

Auto Tracking FocusUse this function for best results when shooting a moving subject, or whenyou want to focus on a subject which is not in the centre

Subjects Not Suitable for Auto Tracking FocusWhen there is an object with high contrast in the background (such as a bright, shiny object).Subjects wi

Watch through viewfinder and rotate focusing ring to focus on subject.Use zooming iever to frame subject properly.• Camera automatically returns to a

ZoomingPower ZoomZoom in on hard-to-catch subjects or add close-up personal touches to your recordings. Zoom out to reveal a breathtaking view. The ca

Macro RecordingMacro recording allows you to record small subjects such as flowers and insects close-up, to full screen, and achieve extremely fine d

High-Speed ShutterThe high-speed shutter allows you to capture sports and other fast action scenes clearly. The camera has four high-speed shutter set

FadeFade effect allows you to make scenes gradually appear or disappear in smooth transition.Fade In1PAUSEVJScene gradually appears from a blank white

Fade inFade outWireless FadeThe FADE START/STOP button on the wireless controller lets you begin and end recording with a smooth fade in and fade out.

Advanced FunctionsWhite Balance ... 36Focusing ...

Self and Interval Timer RecordingSet the self-timer and the camera will automatically start recording after a 10-second standby period, letting you ge

Press START/STOP button to start recording.• Selected mode appears in viewfinder.For self-timer recording:• Countdown 10—1 appears, followed by: Cont

Built-in Graphics and MusicThe ceunera is equipped with eight different graphics and eight tunes that you can select from, to add graphics and backgro

SELECT [graphic] buhon 'SELECT [music] buttonNote:• Digital titles (see p.56) and graphics cannot be used together. Selecting graphic while digi

Recording Graphics and Music 1/PAUSE_______;Press START/STOP button to begin recording.Press ON/OFF (graphic) button to record selected graphic and/or

HEADPHONESTerminalON/OFF button [graphic] ON/OFF button [music] Music volume selectorNotes:• Graphics or music cannot be changed or selected during r

Add Titles to RecordingsThe camera allows you to create and store character and digital titles, which can be superimposed on recordings together with

SHIFTWhen the character you want is displayed, press SHIFT button again to move to next cursor position.SETCTITLE/DATEFoliow steps four and five untii

Creating Digital TitlesHandwritten titles and illustrations can be memorized and superimposed on recordings, in a choice of eight colours.Digital titl

Recording Titles1fPAUSE>Place camera in record pause mode.Press START/STOP button to start recording.DISPLAY-[ CHARACTERON/OFF— [graphic IPress DIS

Camera Parts and Functions|QP№ATtl(T ^ l|g-oOPERATE/CAUTION IndicatorThis indicator lights when the camera is turned on. It flashes to warn that there

Recording Date and TimeYou can record the date and time separately or together, and with or without the title.• For setting date and time, see p.l6.•

STEREO MIC & HEADPHONES TerminalsOptional external microphones (MM-200 Stereo Mixing Microphone, ZM-lOO Stereo/Zoom Microphone, see p.64) may be u

Editing to Another VTRWith the help of a second VTR, your camera can also be used as a playback VTR to edit your recording.You need the DC-100 DC Coup

Editing ProcedureREWLocate a point slightly ahead of editing start point on video cassette in camera.• EDIT button is functioned only in stop mode.Pla

Canovision E850Hi Video System ChartSC-800 Soft Carrying CaseThe optional SC-800 Soft Carrying Case provides lightweight protection for the camera and

HC-850 System CaseThe optional HC-850 System Case safely stores and helps protect the camera and its accessories during transportation and storage.The

Optional AccessoriesCB-110 Car Battery AdapterFor recording using car batteryPlug into cigarette lighter socket. For use only with 12 or 24 V DC negat

RGB-100 RGB ConverterThis optional converter allows you to convert an S-VIDEO signal into an RGB signal: Now you can enjoy superb Hi8 picture quality

Problems and Trouble ShootingUse the following checklist for trouble shooting when you have problems with your camera. Consult your local dealer or

ProblemCauseRemedyCannot adjust focus.Zooming lever is in macro range.Move zooming lever into normal focusing range.Viewfinder diopter not properly ad

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Condensation (DEW)What is condensation?Condensation or dew means tiny droplets of water that occasionally form on the camera surface when it is moved

SpecificationsE850HiPower supply (rated): Power consumption: Television system:Video recording system:Audio recording system:Image sensor:Tape format:

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Wireless ControllerUsing wireless controller from a distanceWireless controller buttons perform the same functions as the camera buttons.Transmitter