Canon RC 560 User's Manual
Contents
1. it thoroughly with a clean cid Always use a clean soft cloth to splashed with water or exposed clean the camera d sea breezes e Never leave the camera sunlight or in places that be extremely hot such as in the tr on the dashboard of a car where dust or sand could damage NOTE e If you do not plan to use the camera for a while remove the Battery Pack Store the Battery Pack in a well ventilated cool dry place after charging fully and always charge it fully at least every six months e A dirty video head may cause unsatisfactory reproduction of images or prevent the shutter from releasing Use the Canon Cleaning Disk VF CD to clean the video head For details see the VF CD instructions e A strong shock may dam camera Wear it around nec the neckstrap don t let it dangle your hand Never attempt to disassemble th camera e Condensation When you move the camera between hot and cold places in a short period of time water droplets may condense on the interior and exterior of the camera Condensation may lead to malfunctions To prevent it place the camera in a tightly closed vinyl bag before moving it Let it reach the ambient temperature before removing it from the bag If condensation does occur remove the video floppy disk fram the camera and set the camera aside until the condensation disappears If i2. been recorded on appears whenever the SOth track is recorded on even if other tracks are unused See page 56 for No video floppy echt disk in camera git Se S The erasure Appears only in recording and erasing modes 21 41 prevention tab is broken off n ARN pA EH s 2 All tracks have Appears only in recording mode This warning D Q D 3 bi 5 Ee Ft Pa LI gt i recording pictures on skipped or erased tracks F Main battery power is low Recharge soon idi CO 1 Se _ Sub battery power The camera will record date and track number is low Replace but not accept date corrections When this mark is blinking the camera will not record date and track number or accept date corrections wth l a ZAVES Recharge the The camera will not function y _ battery immediate i ly KE ei Error has occurred Press the shutter button or remove and reinsert the Er and track video floppy disk If Er still flashes try another disk number alternate Move the main switch to L remove the battery and replace Move the main switch to REC again If the camera still does not function normally see your dealer or nearest service facility 23 24 Precautions Please observe the following precautions for years of enjoyable use
3. E320 37g Canon tu VIDEO SYSTEM ion RC 560 CANON STILL VIDEO CAMERA E Instructions Hid Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon Still Video Camera RC 560 Before you begin to use it please read this manual and familiarize yourself with all its features uopanponuj i Unpacking Your still video camera comes with the following items Please confirm that you have them all as you unpack J Still Video camera RC 560 Soft Case SC C57 Neckstrap NS 120 Battery Charger BA 24P Mini Plug Scart Mini Plug Pin Cable KE M2P Cable KE M21 a m SS 4 PIN BNC Connector Ferrite core Video Floppy Disk VF 50 Also available as options Attaching the neckstrap Attaching the ferrite core To avoid interference with radio and television reception be sure to attach the ferrite core which is included in this package when connecting the AC coupler AR 560 or AR 260 to the Still Video Camera RC 560 Attaching the ferrite core 1 Align the ferrite core to the camera end of the AC Coupler cable 2 Tightly fasten the ferrite core To remove the ferrite core push up the flanges with a stiff thin tool while pressing ona Stiff thin tool WOH INPOApUl Contents Introduction IVL le EE 2 Attaching the neckstrap Attaching the ferrite core Quick G
4. Sam Dua G 77 ERASE PLAY E a Dn Dn um g 3 To interrupt interval playback press FLASH INT PLAY again o The image then on the screen will f A continue to be displayed E CNT PLAY FLASH e To cancel interval playback slide the main switch to L REMOTE ERASE REC D PLAY REMOTE Interval play will stop automatically after about 15 minutes if you are operating the camera from an AC outlet and 3 minutes if you are operating it on the Battery Pack 78 Viewing with the Wireless Controller We recommend using the Wireless Controller WL C39 and AC Coupler AR 560 sold separately in playing back your images In addition to being easy to use it gives you access to multi image playback single image dubbing and track fill in among other functions ER ee OU be LE arp m Da ALI Ta a a gp i n APO Er N t Pl re PUI NER ely TPT TEP 1 You can display 4 or 25 images at once Multi image playback lets you see a CET ER series of related images together or 7 ja 9 mp check the contents of a video floppy 12 13 14 15 at a glance it functions as an 17 18 fio 20 image index r 22 23 24 25 4 image playback 25 image playback index playback Raa EN bi 3 s Kc 2 bi a 2 You can also dub single images onto a different video floppy Dub an image onto a different video floppy even on a different track t
5. Output Terminal Viewfinder window Self timer Indicator AF window 18 Disk cover Neckstrap fixture EJECT Lever Viewfinder Green Lamp Autofocus Red Lamp Warning Built in dioptric adjustment ring If you are near or farsighted simply turn the ring left for farsighted right for nearsighted until the image looks sharp to you EISE OAPIA INS MOA 133 Main Switch s LOCK L REMOTE turns off power use when transporting or storing camera Also use when operating with Wireless Controller WL C39 e PLAY ERASE for viewing or erasing pictures e REC for taking pictures 19 20 Nomenclature and Functions Zoom Button s TELE Press for long focal length telephoto subject is larger in picture e WIDE Press for short focal length wide angle wider area captured in picture Shutter Button e With main switch on REC pressing halfway for focus activates autofocus pressing fully releases shuiter With main switch on PLAY ERASE and MODE ERASE button held down pressing shutter button erases the track being played back on the TV screen e With main switch on PLAY ERASE and ALL ERASE button and MODE ERASE button held down pressing shutter button erases all recorded tracks on the video floppy FLASH INT PLAY Button With main switch on REC hold down while pressing FWD or REV to turn flash off Repeat to return to auto flash
6. cold temperature Display is sLiquid crystal is wearing out Consult your dealer about blurry or having it replaced has poor contrast xipuaddy l 85 86 Specifications Type Recording Recording System Video Signal Recording Medium Image Pickup Element Image size Lens Viewfinder Shutter Autofocus Exposure speed Light metering system Exposure control Metering range Exposure compensation White Balance Flash Seif timer Date recording External source 3x zoom still video camera Complies with Hi Band format agreed upon by the Electronic Still Camera Standardization Committee Conforms to PAL color format Still video floppy disk 1 2 pure color filter interline CCD image sensor 752H x 582V pixels 4 8 x 6 3 mm equivalent to 1 2 inch 3x zoom 3 group rear focusing type 8 24mm equivalent to 43 130 mm in 35mm camera 2 5 f 2 7 Shooting range 0 55m to Real image secondary imaging finder Magnification x0 46 at 8mm to x1 26 at 24mm Coverage 84 Dioptric adjustment 4 to 2 diopters Programmed lens shutter Speed 1 500 to 1 30 second Speed with flash coupling 1 250 to 1 30 second Active infrared Single exposure normal 2 5 continuous exposures field mode Feedback AE with external metering TTL finder metering sensor and CCD signal Programmed AE Field mode EV 7 17 5 equivalent to ISO 140 Frame mode EV 8 18 5 equivalent to ISO 70
7. e With main switch on REC hold down while pressing the shutter button for forced flash e With main switch on PLAY ERASE press for automatic playback at 4 second intervals INSTANT EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ALL ERASE Button With main switch on REC hold down while pressing the shutter button for 1 5 step compensation for backlit subject e With main switch on PLAY ERASE hold down while pressing the MODE ERASE button and the shutter button to erase all tracks REV Button M Ann main switch on PLAY ERASE shifts display to next ower track number With main switch on REC and FLASH INT PLAY held down tums flash off or auto e With main switch on REC in interval shooting INT mode sets interval in minutes for shooting e With main switch on REC and shutter pressed haifway searches for next lower empty track insert shooting FWD Button e With main switch on PLAY ERASE shifts display to next higher track number e With main switch on REC and FLASH INT PLAY held down tums flash off or on e With main switch on REC in interval shooting INT mode sets interval in minutes for shooting e With main switch on REC and shutter pressed halfway searches for next empty gt track insert mode EISE OAPIA INS INOA 43AN MODE ERASE Button e With main switch on REC press to change shooting mode e With main switch on PLAY ERASE hold down and press the shutter button to erase the picture shown on the
8. of cellophane tape inside this area only Erasure Prevention Tab Sige SE Picture 1 S Seal Placement Area Picture 3 Video floppy disk Precautions Unlike film floppy disks are not light sensitive Since they are magnetic media however they do require some care in handling Always store the disk in its clear case when not in use e Never leave a disk in the camera when you are not planning to use the camera for some time If the dustproof shutter opens accidentally close it immediately Never touch the disk inside you will damage it and lose your pictures e Never place a video floppy disk near a motor or other electric device that generates strong magnetic fields e Keep disks away from dust and dirt Never leave a disk in direct sunlight or in places that become extremely hot or humid such as in the trunk or on the dashboard of a car e Never bend a disk e Avoid dropping a disk or subjecting it to strong vibration or shocks BIBLE OSPIA INS ANCA 133M l 27 1 Before You Shoot Inserting the Battery Pack Checking the Date Setting Inserting and Removing a Video Floppy Disk Choosing Frame or Field Shooting Format Choosing the Shooting Mode and Lens Setting JOOYS NO alojag LU 30 Inserting the Battery Pack There are a few simple steps to follow before shooting with your still video camera First insert the Battery Pack BP 4P which p
9. or date And be confident thanks to multi image playback that you can find them again quickly Your camera s 3x zoom function lets you zoom in to select only the part of each image on film that you want Check as you trim using a TV LU a monitor Wide Converter The Wide Converter gives your camera the N 3 versatility of a 28 mm wide angle ere Ms ideal kee d when you want to take a group s picture for v7 instance But don t forget that wide angle effects can add emphasis and impact to your i images too For instance in recording interiors standing on a chair to shoot will give a sense of spaciousness while shooting from J low in a comer will suggest soaring ceilings Flash Bracket For the adventurous camera person the Flash Bracket and external flash unit will give your camera greater authority External flash can provide more light and illuminate a larger space to expand your range Beyond more foot candles the Flash Bracket gives you access to sophisticated techniques such as bounce lighting to create softer shadowless lighting effects The Flash Bracket is a simple way to extend your options uonanponuj 15 Meet Your Still Video Camera Nomenclature and Functions About the Viewfinder Display Panel Precautions Video Floppy Disk EISE OSPIA HNS INOA eu Nomenclature and Functions External Flash Attachment Terminal Lens Video signal
10. shooting The continuous shooting speed may drop if you do not have continuous empty tracks on the video floppy disk you are using or if you are using the built in flash While you are pressing the shutter button for continuous shooting all other buttons are disabled sanbjuyaay Gurjooys AS pasueapy 53 Interval Shooting Your still video camera lets you record up to fifty images a full disk s worth at intervals you set from one to 99 minutes REV FWD MODE ERASE Main Switch PEORIA a Mes AEN AE Ty PRPC fh gett al 1 Press the MODE ERASE button until appears in the display panel f I W i MODE GENZ M eee A oOo a d LU Se You have entered interval shooting mode 2 Press FWD or REV to set the shooting interval in one minute units fr d A Press the shutter button fully SY 54 You can set the interval to between one and 99 minutes The first image will be recorded and the display panel will show the number of empty tracks available It will continue to shoot at the specified interval until all tracks are full The MA message will blink in the display panel EE L EE e To check the shooting interval press the DATE button H While the DATE button is pressed j the interval will be shown in the display panel DATE S fj ER If you check it just before pressing CD jj ly the shutter button the interval ma
11. the malfunction persists consult your dealer Symptom Cause Solution See Page The camera Battery power is low Insert a fully charged battery gt 30 does not Lb indicator on display panel work at all Banten is inserted incorrectly Check instructions and 30 reinsert Battery connection is poor Wipe the terminals with a clean dry cloth and reinsert Take out the Battery Pack or the camera coupler of the AC Coupler from the camera s battery chamber and then in The battery cover is not closed sert it again The AC Coupler and Battery Close the cover securely 30 Charger are not connected eCheck instructions and gt 61 correctly reconnect 71 73 The shutter The main switch is not on REC Move the main switch to REC does not The battery power is low Insert fully charged battery 30 release low battery indicator on display or battery is missing A disk has not been inserted Insert a disk gt 34 00 blinking on display The disk appears to be full Insert a new disk or use gt 34 50 blinking on the display insert shooting to backtrack to 56 empty tracks The erasure prevention tabis Insert a new disk or cover gt 34 missing Pr blinking on the the tab area with a seal or 27 display tape Cannot The main switch is not at Move the main switch to erase PLAY ERASE PLAY ERASE pictures The erasure prevention tab on C
12. viewfinder Wait for the red lamp to glow steadily The blinking red lamp means the flash is charging 3 Press the shutter button fully 3 The flash will fire The shutter will not release while the flash is charging The flash is effective over a range of 55 cm 1 3 4 ft to 3 3 m 10 13 16 ft for field shooting and 55 cm 1 3 4 ft to 2 m 6 1 2 ft for frame shooting For forced flash see p 58 A difference in focal length affe exposure Even when you are shooting in the same location one setting may require flash and the other not cts the amount of tight needed for an Sainjaid unos d l 47 Disabling the Automatic Flash To shoot where use of flash is prohibited in a museum or church for instance disable the automatic flash 1 White holding down the FLASH INT PLAY button press FWD or REV mg REV FWD 2 Check that FLASH OFF is indicated in the display panel ease EECH A OFF PI i t To resume use of the automatic flash while holding down the FLASH INT PLAY button 3 press FWD or REV FLASH OFF disappears 1 Gei LG 48 When you have disabled the automatic flash watch for the red and green lamps Green Lamp Red Lamp Green Lamp Red Lamp e Subject in focus Subject in focus Subject too dark twice a second EJ twic
13. 1 5 EV Full automatic TTL white balance Built in variable intensity Guide number 9 at ISO 100 Coupling range about 3 3 m 10 5 6 ft Field mode about 2 m 6 9 10 ft Frame mode Modes automatic EV 8 0 at Wide EV 9 4 at TELE in Frame mode EV 7 0 at WIDE and EV 8 4 at TELE in Field mode off or forced External accepts Canon Speedlite 430EZ or 420EZ requires flash bracket FB C57 sold separately About 10 seconds indicator on camera front flashes Automatic recording of track number day month year hour minute superimposed on video signal through OPSK modulation Requires AC Coupler AR 560 with terminal for input from external source sold separately Input signal PAL Video or PAL S Video Specifications Playback Scanning Method Output Horizontal Resolution Other functions Erasure editing Erasure function Editing function Power Supply Operating temperature and humidity Dimensions Weight 2 1 interlace Video signal 1vp p 75 Q unbalanced o 2 5mm mini jack 450 TV lines min Mut image 4 or 25 playback both require AC Coupler AR 560 and Wireless Controller WL C39 sold separately Single track continuous or all erase Single frame dubbing filling in earlier empty tracks both require AC Coupler AR 560 and Wireless Controller WL C39 Main battery Battery Pack BP 4P 8V 200mAh lead acid battery In frame mode takes approximately 200 pictures when fully charged Sub batte
14. 3 S 3 e BR PIN BNC 2 3 Conversion 2 TouHF To video output Connector gt gt antenna input terminal terminal vigeo orc actor TV Monitor Video pnnter AC Coupler AR 260 is also available The AR 260 provides an AC transformer Video out terminal and S Video Out terminal ke The AR 260 can not receive video signal input from video devices xipuaddy i CANON ING 7 1 Nisni Shinuxu 2 Chome Sainjuku ku Tokyo 163 Japan Mailing aadress P O Box 5050 Dai ichi Seimei Building Tcxyo 163 Japan CANON EUROPA N V a Box 2262 180 EG Ames eiveen The Netherlanas V CANON PHOTO VIDEO FRANCE S A LE DOUBLON 1 Avenue Sunonnet 92407 Courbevoie Cedex France CANON FRANCE S A S P I Centre cAlfaires Fans Nor 23154 Le Blanc Mesnil Cacex France H CANON U K LIMITED D Photo Division rent Tracirg Centre North Circular Road Neasden London NW10 OJF United Kingdom D CANON U K LTD Canon suse anor Roaa sailingten Surry SM6 OAJ neg Kingdom 3 CANON EURO PHOTO GmbH Fi Siemensring 20 92 1156 Wu en 1 Deutschland CANON ITALIA S p A Divisione Foto video Via Mezanate 90 20138 Milano taia CANON S A A G Industriestrasse 9 5432 Nevennof Suisse CANON BUSINESS MACHINES NEDERLAND B V Neptunusstraat 1 2132 JA mootddoro Nederland CANON BUSINESS MACHINES BELGIUM N V S A Bessenveldsiraat 7 1831 Diegem CANON GmbH HIGH TECH SYSTEMS Zetscnegasse 1 232 W
15. BECH FIELD 2 Press the FRAME FIELD button again The display will change to FIELD oO gt el FIELD The resume functions ensures that next time you turn your camera on the shooting format will be as you set it You may change it at any time When you set the format to frame the camera uses two adjacent empty tracks on the video floppy disk to record your pictures lf two adjacent empty tracks are not available the display panel will display the number 50 the last track on the disk and you will not be able to shoot Insert a new disk or erase unwanted pictures from filled tracks see p 66 to shoot in frame format 36 Choosing the Shooting Mode and Lens Setting WS Aiegung Your still video camera offers a range of shooting modes It is also equipped with a 8 24 mm zoom lens equivalent to a 43 130 mm U lens on a 35 mm camera and two setting buttons for the lens the WIDE button and TELE button It s helpful to familiarize yourself with them before you shoot cee POLE E REACT Rey cL BOR TSE PI 1 Each time you press the MODE ERASE button The shooting mode will change in the following order Display panel Mode T Single shot The camera takes one shot each time you press g the shutter button completely Kn l 4 j f _ Continuous shot The camera takes 2 5 pictures a second field Oy mode or two pictures a second frame mode while you hold t
16. Battery Lithium Battery Troubleshooting Specifications Standard Accessories RC 560 System Chant uonanpou oO wo D lt See Q ae 22 m s e g P sae o o M GEES 3 SS i a s Wm 2 53a ex e 2m g S as Wm lt F a ac Se S 222m ES S 2 ZS e 23226 225 gt 25 o oO D o Quick Guide Taking Pictures Regular Shooting 4 Insert the Battery K 2 Insert video floppy Move the main K pack BP 4P disk switch to REC GIS REC ELY FRAME FIELD Battery cover Vas eR eee e SS 7 PEN 3 A9 Choose frame or 5 Lock through the CG Press the shutter H field shooting viewfinder and button halfway format compose your SCH the subjectis Your camera is now picture ee te in single shooting If you need to zoom p g mode If you need to in or out press TELE P change shooting button or WIDE ress the shutter moar ea ones button button all the way ating mode and lens setting on to take the picture page 37 J CES z For details see page 40 Seay bie Viewing Pictures Connect the camera to a TV Choose from the options below Viewing on Battery Power 3 i m ini 4 Mini plug Mini Plug ini Plug Scart Cable Pin Cabl Banc Adapter P ee Set TV to video er Camera coupler to camera s e Viewing on AC power Set VCR
17. Canon Speedlite 430EZ or 420EZ external flash attach ment with your still video camera Set the flash coverage angle on the Canon Speedlite 430EZ or 420EZ to 28 mm You can change the angle of the flash head Aim it at a ceiling for instance for a softer bounce lighting effect the Wireless Controller Use the AC Coupler AR 560 and the wireless controller WL C39 both sold separately to record from an external source ON the Film Adapter The Film Adapter FA C57 sold separately lets you shoot still video images from negatives or slides And your still video cam era lets you verify that you have the right image from your TV screen To convert film into still video you will need the Film Adapter FA C57 and the AC Coupler AR 560 or the AR 260 all sold sep arately the RF Unit To connect the camera to a TV without a no Video in terminal use the RF Unit RF 302 and RF cable both sold separately Sanbjuysaj unooys AS pasuenpy l 63 4 Erasing Unwanted Pictures Sam pajuemun Gujsesy tb Erasing selected pictures Erasing All Images ERASE PLAY 66 REV FWD Shutter Erasing selected pictures If you do not want to preserve an image erase it and record something else Of course you can pick images to erase if you know their track numbers First connect your camera to a TV to view images For instructions see Viewing MODEER Pictu
18. Guimaly 6 75 ERASE PLAY 76 Previewing as You Shoot With your camera connected to a TV you can see your pic tures as soon as you take them Shutter SO aL EE H TT POE Raat a 1 Connect the camera to a TV see p 70 73 and slide the main switch to REC a a TE ERASE REC O file REMOTE 2 Press the shutter button down fully and keep it down A The picture will be displayed on the p TV as long as you hold the shutter button down N YZ 3 Release the shutter button to end playback d The picture has been recorded and Cep the track number in the display m panei will increase by one en Ee If you are not satisfied with the gt P picture follow the instructions on WF p 66 for erasing it Hands off Viewing Interval Playback The interval playback feature lets you view the images INT PLAY recorded on your video floppy disk automatically at about s 4 second intervals Interval playback is helpful for checking the contents of a video floppy or playing back a series of relat ed images Main Switch 1 Slide the main switch to PLAY ERASE The image recorded on the track with the lowest number will be played back em nec O J 0 D REMOTE Interval playback starts showing pictures in sequence from the TALL ERASE ERASE Ce lowest to the highest track then returning to the lowest track again FLASH
19. Ke REMOTE Sy Fal di rig Place the battery cover flange in the indentation for removing the sub battery and pressing move it downward E Take the sub battery out of the sub battery cover and replace with a new CR2032 lithium battery Insert the sub battery in the sub battery holder with the positive pole down facing the marked on the holder CS S S E Rg EL 4 Press the sub battery cover back in place in the direction shown Press the sub battery into the battery chamber until it clicks into a place You will need to reset the date and time See p 32 ows oo Sex bi i thy Kn Ex d x Warning e Replace battery with a lithium battery of the following type Fuji Electrochemical Type CR2032 Sanyo Electric Type CR2032 Sony Energytec Type CR2032 Toshiba Battery Type CR2032 For further information see the operating instructions for the type of battery used Warning The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C or incinerate Replace battery with Lithium battery Type CR2032 Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion The used battery should be handed back o the supplier for safe disposal ee Troubleshooting If your camera fails to work properly check its symptoms with the chart below If
20. TV screen DATE Button e With main switch on REC press to set correct date e With main switch on PLAY ERASE press to specify date display on TV screen FRAME FIELD Button e With main switch on REC press to switch from FRAME to FIELD and vice versa e With main switch at PLAY ERASE press while playing back a frame image to play it back as a field image Press again to restore to frame image MODERT 21 22 About the Viewfinder Picture frame Normally subjects within this frame will be included in the picture Close up compensation frame When you move in to take a close up subjects within this frame will be included in the picture Green mG Autofocus Autofocus frame Put this frame over the subject you want in focus Red tamp Oo Warning Display Panel The liquid crystal display panel indicates the information you need for taking pictures viewing them and erasing them Y Year setting M Month setting D Day setting Single Shooting mode Continuous Shooting mode Frame Shooting Frame playback Field shooting Field playback All erase Single track erase Ss ee Low Battery Warning for Sub Battery Self Timer mode Interval mode Flash OFF Wireless Controller H Hour setting M Minute setting Low Battery Warning for Main Battery Track number date information and warnings Warnings in the Display Panel
21. e a second Subject too close 2 On ou Off Blinking 1 The shutter speed will drop Use a tripod or brace the camera securely to shoot in FLASH OFF mode ze Move more than 55 cm 1 3 4 ft away from the subject sainjaid Gujooys Z 49 3 Advanced SV Shooting Techniques Continuous Shooting Interval Shooting Insert Shooting Self timer Shooting Shooting Backlit Subjects Using the Accessories ge ares sanbiuysa Guyooys AS paaueapy Continuous Shooting In continuous shooting mode you can capture up to 2 5 images a second field mode or two pictures a second frame mode while you hold the shutter button down MODE ERASE En will appear on the display The camera is ready to take 2 5 pictures a second field mode or 2 pictures a second frame mode 2 Compose your picture then press the shutter button halfway The focus set now will be maintained as you take this series o continuous shots The camera will shoot continuously as long as you hold the shutter button down and there are empty tracks inward on the disk The focus will not change during continuous shooting If the subject suddenly moves closer or further away your pictures may be out of focus The exposure control and white balance which ensures that white subjects look white and a natural color balance is obtained wiil also not change during continuous
22. e next available track as long as you hold the REV and shutter button Self timer Shooting ee In self timed mode the shutter will be released about 10 SE DE seconds after you press the shutter button fully This feature lets you put yourself in the picture 1 Press the MODE ERASE button A4 The the self timer symbol will jj x l appear in the display panel MOOE GIS em E 2 pea yar picture and press th shutter button fully A The shutter will release in about 10 seconds The self timer indicator on the front of the camera will start blinking slowly then speed up 2 seconds before the shutter releases To cancel the self timed exposu before the 10 seconds are over slide the main switch to LOCK Do not stand in front of the Cam a when pressing the shutter button sanbjuysay Gujooys AS pasueapy Ka l Di ALL ERASE Shooting Backlit Subjects A subject that is strongly lit from behind backlit will appear dark when photographed To compensate for the effects of backlighting use either forced flash daylight syn FLASHANT PLAY chronized flash or exposure compensation techniques ES EOS Lal eB INAS RAE IL ION E A Shutter Forced Flash 1 Hold down the FLASH INT PLAY button and press the shutter button halfway Fa pen A4 Wait until the red lamp stops a A4 blinking to expose the image gm H Move in as closely as possible to d maximize the ligh
23. er your subject sainjaig Guyooys Z 5 Press the shutter button halfway to activate autofocusing When the subject is in focus a a z green lamp lights The focus is A locked on the subject 6 Press the shutter button down slowly and completely The built in flash goes on automatically when the subject needs additional lighting 41 42 Regular Shooting Regular Shooting Hints Will the image be in focus Your still video camera automatically focuses on the subject in the autofocus frame you see in the viewfinder It will focus sharply and clearly on most subjects from 55 cm 1 3 4 ft to infinity The red and green lights beneath the viewfinder indicate the focusing status of the picture you have composed after you press the shutter button halfway Green Lamp or Red Lamp Green Lamp Red Lamp Meaning MM Subject in focus Gd Ke Subject in focus twice a second flash charging with automatic or forced flash subject too dark with flash off e S Subject in focus flash charged Kat Subject too close twice a second If subject is less than 35 cm 1 1 8 ft from camera green lamp will not blink On Off Blinking Could accidently record over images shot earlier Your picture is stored on the video floppy disk on the next available track its number is shown on the display panel If there are already some pictures recorded on
24. era and a commercially aa available BNC adapter eTo connect to a scart terminal use l the Mini Plug Scart Cable KE M21 Set VCR to Line in mode supplied with your camera T Joa A SE To VCR Video battery chamber In terminal 1a i 16 BNC Adapter 0 ee d e To AC outlet wail socket 71 To Video Out terminal Battery Charger and AC Coupler Camera coupler to camera s To AC outlet wall socket Camera coupler to camera s saunjaig Dua Gd Viewing on AC Power 9 Video In Terminal Connect the AC Cooupler s S Video Out terminal and the S Video In terminal on the TV or VCR Use the S Video Cable KE SS sold separately Set the TV VIDEO selector to VIDEO fi fe NS Camera coupler to camera s battery chamber S Video in terminal on TV or VCR To AC outlet wall socket S Video cable To S Video Out Battery Charger ana AC Coupler terminal 72 Viewing on AC Power Antenna Terminal ZZ To view your pictures on a TV or VCR without a Video in terminal use the RF Unit and RF Cable sold separately When you have finished connecting the camera RF Unit and TV you must set the TV and the RF Unit to the video channel for your area Camera coupler to camera s To TV antenna M battery chamber c To Antenna terminal on TV N RF cabia aaa Set TV on Vide
25. he shutter button down axa Seif timer The camera gives you about ten seconds to put Gi yourself in the picture CAB 1 Interval shot The camera takes pictures at user specified Wed intervals 1 99 minutes FRAME ri 10045 NOA 310338 L l 38 2 Press the TELE button The focal length shifts to the telephoto position and the subject will appear larger The focal length shifts to the wide angle position and the picture frame will broaden 2 Shooting Pictures sainjaig Guyooys Z Regular Shooting Focus Lock Shooting Shooting with Flash Disabling the Automatic Fiash 40 Regular Shooting mueras If you have followed all the steps in the previous section you have loaded your camera with a Battery Pack and a disk and you are familiar with the controls Now you are ready to start taking still video pictures ait Seach cette ee a eg ft IPEE RAEE PRIS TA UAA E KIEO EEE IOA OT 1 Stide the main switch to REC j An O for single shot mode and re the first usable track number REC appear in the display panet Ise Gp Ti REMOTE A E oe j Fi 2 Press the FRAME FIELD button to select frame or field shooting S FIELD N 3 Press the TELE or WIDE button to compose the picture f Mg ABN ngs RTE aan ter crm ernest a 3 ins 4 Put the autofocus frame ov
26. ier Osterreich CANON ESPANA S A c Joscuin Costa 1 29002 ladria Espa a CANON SVENSKA AB Stensatravacen 13 S 12 OY CANON Ab Kornetinte 3 30380 Ges Suomi CANON AS Postooks 278 Aasta Nese PRINCO A S Proauktionsvet 23 2600 Gicstrus Danmark NEW TRONIC SCANDINAVIA A S as Ee er DK 2730 Herev Danmark CANON HONG KONG TRADING CO LTD 1Q F Mirror Tower 61 Mods Road Tsimsnatsul Est Koroan Hong Kong CANON SHINGAPORE PTE LTD 95 South Brage Poad 13 1 15 Pidemee Centre Sirgapore 0105 CANON AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 1 Thomas Holt Drive Nornin 3yde N S W 2113 CANON NEW ZEALAND LTD Sune 2na oor Asda Plaza Frea Thomas Drive P C Zox 33 336 Takapuna Auckland New Zealand Skarrolmen Sverige PUB J IE 3031A SCANON INC 1992 PRINTED IN JAPAN 0392N0 8 CY 8 8031 002
27. is locked on the subject as long as you hold the shutter button halfway down 2 Reframe the picture for the composition you want Be sure to keep the shutter button pressed halfway 44 Lock the focus on one then reframe before taking the picture Lock the focus on something the same distance away compose the picture and wait for the subject to enter the viewfinder before pressing the shutter button fully Focus lock shooting will aiso let you compensate for autofocus problems To ensure that extremely glossy or nonreflective subjects are in focus lock the focus on another subject the same distance away then reframe with the autofocus frame on the subject and press the shutter fully steps 1 3 Wo avoid autofocus difficulties in shooting a subject behind glass put the camera against the glass Sam Huyyooys Z 45 46 Shooting with Flash Your still video camera has a built in flash that operates automatically when a subject needs additional lighting You may however disable the automatic flash to shoot where flash is prohibited or to achieve certain exposure effects see p 48 sir meat sarees LOC ON ALTE LEE ETN ANP YI EAEE I AB LITT ONE OI 1 Compose your image and press the shutter button halfway The camera will determine if there is sufficient light 2 Watch for the red lamp blinking twice a second under the
28. mages are still not clear after cleaning the video head the head may be worn Consult your dealer or nearest service facility about having it replaced BJGWED OAPIA HINS INOA 130W 25 26 Video Floppy Disk About the Disk Your still video camera records pictures on a floppy disk instead of film Take the disk out of its clear plastic case What you are holding is a flexible magnetic disk inside a semirigid plastic cover The dustproof shutter slides back when the disk is in the camera to permit recording viewing and erasing images This two inch floppy disk conforms to the worldwide standard for video floppy disks It has 50 recording tracks numbered 1 to 50 your still video camera will record one picture in each track in field mode or one picture in two tracks in frame mode The same disk can hold a mixture of field and frame mode pictures Pictures recorded on the disk can be erased and the disk used again and again The images you want to keep are safe from accidental erasure however after taking pictures just snap off the erasure prevention tab Then the Pictures cannot be erased No pictures can be recorded on a disk that lacks an erasure prevention tab If you later decide to record other pictures on the disk you must replace the tab by covering the tab area with the seal provided with your disk or with a thin strip of cellophane tape Seal Placement Area Place the seal included with the disk or a thin strip
29. njdig payuemuy urse py I 67 ERASE PLAY L Erasing All Images Blat ERASE sal You may also choose to erase all the tracks on a video floppy disk automatically The tracks will be erased in order beginning with the 50th track and working forward Shutter Main Switch 1 Move the main switch to PLAY ERASE Gn REC Lay REMOTE K 2 Holding down the MODE ERASE button press the ALL ERASE button Z b The ALL ERASE PRESS START i MODE DIS message will appear on the TV C ALL ERASE screen E will appear on the camera O en en amp G j display panel Holding down the MODE ERASE button and ALL ERASE button press the shutter button fully e SCH N o The ALL ERASE 50 ERASING MODE GIS3 EI A message will appear on the TV ALL ERASE KS 50 ERASING screen with the number of the track being erased The number will also appear on the display panel FN After erasure begins it proceeds automatically You do not need to continue holding down the buttons e To stop the ALL ERASE process slide the main switch to L REMOTE ERASE PLAY 5 Viewing Pictures Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Pictures Previewing as You Shoot Hands off Viewing interval Playback Viewing with the Wireless Controller San Dua S i ERASE PLAY 70 Connecting the Camera to a TV _ To view your pictures all you need to do is connect your still video came
30. o Channel To AC outlet To RF Terminal wall socket ros RF Unit saimjaig Guimaiy G i gt For further information see the directions for the RF Unit 73 cia Viewing Pictures Se Now you are ready to begin viewing pictures Turn the TV and VCR if any on and switch the signal source to the Video in terminal if your equipment has one If using the RF Unit turn your TV to the video channel Main Switch 1 Insert the video floppy disk on which you have recorded pictures in the camera 2 Slide the main switch to PLAY ERASE The picture on the lowest track will Gs be played back REC REMOTE j a 3 To see the next picture press FWD To return to an earlier one press REV As long as you hold down the FWD or REV button the track played back will continue to change REV FWD 74 4 To cancel viewing slide the main switch to LOCK or REC Get G Rec D Gay oF Si REMOTE The number on the screen gives the track number for that picture Press the DATE button and the date and time when you took the picture will also be displayed You may also choose not to display the track and date data Each time you press the DATE button the display changes as follows track number ack number and date track number and time no display To learn about operating the wireless controller see its instruction manual samad
31. o organize images by topic Dubbing produces a slight loss in image quality ERASE PLAY ENS eg ae d r x D EPEn Cin Miz S we La Satan ee IES IT a aT NE er 3 You automatically fill images into earlier empty tracks on an disk being played back Filling earlier empty tracks makes more efficient use of disk space Filling in produces a slight loss in image quality You must connect the camera to the AC Coupler to use the Wireless Controller The infrared sensor to receive signals from the Wireless Controiler is located on the camera coupler of the AC Coupler For details see the AC Coupler instructions For best results place your still video camera near but no on the TV For further details see the Wireless Controller instructions 80 Appendix Replacing the Sub Battery Troubleshooting Specifications Standard Accessories RC 560 System Chart xipuaddy 82 Replacing the Sub Battery lithium battery Your camera s built in clock operates on a CR2032 lithium lt e a battery with a lifetime of about 2 years When the low sub battery power warning appears in the display panel lt replace the battery with a new one E bes geegent CO Battery Cover 1 Slide the main alga to L LOCK then remove the Battery Pack Removing the Battery Pack while the main switch is on REC or PLAY ERASE may damage your gt camera am REC EAD 20D
32. ormation on connecting the AC Coupler see p 71 Avoid connecting it as shown in the illustration The flange may break Checking the Date Setting DATE FWD When you turn on your still video camera for the first time check the preset date and time If they are not correct reset them now Main Switch eme Eegeregie 1 Stide the main switch to REC Le e REC Record for taking pictures Gren PLAY ERASE Rec Guay for viewing pictures or erasing ES them H E eL lock REMOTE REMOTE for turning off your camera N Prevents accidental shutter release and saves batteries 2 Press the DATE button The camera shifts to date setting mode and a Y for year and the DATE a last two digits of the year will Cy a appear in the display panel 3 Press the FWD forward button to change the year then DATE to set it _ The REV button is disabled The number will increase by one at each press of the FWD button REV FWD 32 day D hour H and e M The camera displays the hour using the 24 hour clock The date and time are set and the internal clock will begin functioning The display panel will return to the main display d Repeat step 3 to set the month M The camera automatically records the date and time whenever you take a picture Whether to display the date when you view your pictures is up to
33. ourc With the AC Coupler AR 560 and the wireless controller gon WL C39 both sold separately you can connect your camera to a VCR or TV with a Video out or S Video out terminal to cap ture images from TV broadcasts or videotape 1 One option is connecting the camera and AC Coupler to a VCR or TV with a Video out or S Video terminal For details see the AC Coupler manual gS Camera coupler A nl camera s battery chamber To Kee Seamer terminal ae Adapter To S Video Out terminal I H To VIDEO IN H S terminal f To AC Outlet wail socket Pin Cable S Video Cable To S VIDEO IN Battery Charger and AC Coupier AR 560 terminal The AR 560 is equipped with a Video in and a S Video in terminal to receive video signal input from a TV or VCR The AR 260 provides an AC transformer Video out terminal and S Video out terminal But the AR 260 can not receive video signal input from a TV or VCR Use the S Video cable KE SS sold separately to connect to a S Video terminal Some video signal may not be recorded as normal images sanbiuysay Bumgoug AS pasuenpy E 61 62 Shooting with External Flash While an internal flash is convenient an external flash unit gives access to effects such as bounce flash as well as more illu mination You ll find it invaluable when shooting some subjects By attaching the flash bracket FB C57 sold separately you may use the
34. over the tab area with a gt 27 the disk has been broken off seal or tape Fr blinking on the display panel 84 Symptom Solution d Cause See Page Cannot view The main switch is not at Move the main switch to pictures PLAY ERASE PLAY ERASE Camera not connected toa TV Correct connections 70 73 properly The TV s Video switch video See the instructions for your channel or channel switch on TV and RF unit the RF unit has not been set correctly Disk is blank Insert a disk an which pictures have been recorded Viewing has been automatic Press the shutter button ally cancelled After about halfway 15 20 minutes operating from the AC Coupler or about 3 minutes operating from the Battery Pack Pictures do A motor or other noise source Remove the source of noise not look is near the camera or TV clear The disk is defective lf pictures on another disk are clear the first disk is damaged and should be disposed of Do not used damaged disks The lens is dirty Clean the lens The video head is dirty Clean the video head with a cleaning disk The video head is worn lf cleaning the head does not help consult your dealer about having it replaced Display is Liquid crystals may darken at Let return to room dark high temperatures temperature 60 C or 140 F Display is Liquid crystals respond slowly Let return to room sluggish in
35. owers your camera 1 age the main switch to LOCK 1 E E Never insert or remove the Battery H ERASE f Pack with the main switch at REC REC OG or PLAY ERASE You might gt damage your camera H OE ay REMOTE 2 Slide the battery cover off and insert the Battery Pack e Only the Canon Battery Pack BP 4P which came with your Ss camera will work a i A A 4 4 3 Replace the battery cover as shown gi Keep the Battery Pack from moving with a finger or the flange on the battery cover and slide on the battery cover 4 Check for the low battery power mark in the display panel e F If it appears follow these steps to e d remove the Battery Pack Recharge it before use JOOS noq 310439 L How long will the Battery Pack last A fully charged battery can shoot about 200 images without flash at frame mode based on Canon s Standard Test Method Note though that the battery will discharge more rapidly in low temperatures or when you take many flash shots If you expect to be shooting under such conditions take an extra charged Battery Pack with you A fully charged battery will support 15 to 20 minutes of viewing your pictures based on Canon s Standard Test Method Your still video camera can also be connected to an AC outlet We recommend use of an AC source for which you need the AC Coupler sold separately when viewing your pictures For inf
36. pact device is all you need Rea ELMS PIES LLL BNA Sy heeten e Autofocus and 3x Zoom This camera is the first compact still video camera to offer autofocus and 3x zoom Zoom in to catch a dramatic action shot zoom out to put a whole crowd into your picture and be confident that your images will always be in focus automatically POT eae AE ada eut ty RE 10 Ge uopanp e Multi function Punch Your camera offers a wide range of functions For instance when used with the AC Coupler and the Wireless Controller its built in frame memory lets you edit disks even copy images from one disk to another You can play back 4 or 25 images at once or a whole disk full of images at regular intervals TE Nae RANMA Yo weet n t wat Broader Image Sources The AC Coupler even lets you grab images from external sources You can copy images from a video cassette for instance With the AC Coupler and the Wireless Controller in fact your Canon Still Video Camera can become the exciting core of an integrated image system 11 12 Option a AC Coupler AR 560 and Wireless Controller WL C39 Multi Image Playback With the AC Coupler and Wireless Controller you can play back images 4 or 25 at a time Now there s no need for a special output device a video printer to keep track of your image library No need to scan through all your images to find that special one at a press of the Wireless Con
37. ra to a TV or a VCR connected to a TV d TE E Viewing on Battery Power Connect the camera s VIDEO OUT terminal and the Video in terminal or scart terminal on the TV or VCR To Video Signal Output Mini Plug Scart Cable 7 Terminal C Mini Plug Pin Cable 7 To connect to a BNC video in terminal use the Mini Piug Pin Cable KE M2P supplied with your camera and a commercially available BNC adapter An d To Video in Lei S BNC terminal C J Adapter or scart terminal Kl To connect to a scart terminal use the Mini Plug Scart Cable KE M21 supplied with your camera ged Set TV to video Connecting the still video camera to a TV without using the AC Coupler and an AC outlet restricts your viewing time A fully charged battery can provide about 15 20 minutes of viewing To view your pictures over a longer period use the AC Coupler AR 560 or AR 260 sold separately Viewing on AC Power Video In Terminal Connect the AC Coupler s Video out terminal and the Video in terminal or scart terminal on the TV or VCR a Rae i AEE epee aio D Re Aah PR he eS ST TOR gemet dl ye Set the TV VIDEO l to VID E EO battery chamber 4 To Video In terminal on TV BNC Adapter Battery Charger To Video Out and AC Coupler terminal Pin Cable eTo connect to a BNC video in terminal use the Mini Plug Pin Cable KE M2P supplied with your cam
38. res p 69 ASE Main Switch nga mm E LEO ATONE AE A er Slate SUT ten oaa 1 Slide the main switch to PLAY ERASE em REC O Gop REMOTE 2 Scan through the pictures until you find one to be erased Or press the FWD and REV buttons to find the track number FWD for a higher number REV for a lower one REV FWD A eeh The ERASE PRESS START message will appear on the TV screen EGG will appear on the camera display panel MODE GIN o Dre CH Ka Ge a a S 2 MM N Paina adn e ef Ee Svecowap 4 4 Holding down the MODE ERASE button press the shutter button fully A The ERASING message will DE GSS Idi appear on the TV screen When the track is erased will ERASE disappear on the camera display 25 notaecoroeo panel and the image will disap i O g d Gear from the screen To erase a series of tracks hold down the MODE ERASE and shutter buttons As long as the buttons are being pressed successive tracks beginning with the track number first displayed and working forward will continue to be erased Erasing a frame image frees two tracks a field image one track f you have recorded frame images it is possible to erase only the second higher track of the pair containing a frame image In that case the image with somewhat inferior image quality will still be recorded on the first track Sau
39. ry Lithium battery CR2032 2 year lifetime 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 90 maximum humidity 148 W x 46 5 H x 125 D mm 5 8 x 1 8 x 4 9 inches Approximately 550 g 19 3 8 oz without battery nor floppy disk Subject to change without notice xipuaddy 87 Standard Accessories e Accessory kit AK C56R AC Coupler AR 560 Wireless Controller WL C39 Pin Scart Cable KE P21 Film Adapter FA C57 Wide Converter WC 5728 s Flash Bracket FB C57 e Power Pack PP A8 amp Supplies electric power for your camera from 8AA batteries Supports taking approximately 1500 pictures with 25 flash use or about 1 5 hour interval play back 3 5 hour one image playback of playback at normal temperatures es RF Unit RF 302 e Wireless Controller WL C39 e AC Coupler AR 260 e System Bag SB C57 Holds the RC 560 kit and accessories e Pin Cable KE PIN S Cable KE SS e Pin Scart Cable KE P21 RC 560 System Chart Fe Suen feat volte uoplied with the FIC 560 es Con ae Supplied with the AK C56R iAccessory Kit 1 Video Floppy Disk f b ige VEE Flash Bracket WC C5728 Nir FB C57 L 3 To AC outlet termirai Sill Video Camera AC 560 KE M23 AC Coupier AR 560 ven output minal To antenna input Im terminal To S Video output W 3 To AF signal 3 2 output terminal
40. t reaching the subject from the flash dea A as WZ S i 2 Press the shutter button fully while holding the FLASH INT PLAY button to take the picture oma W N The flash will fire even if you had e r the camera set to Flash Off Q 58 RR A IDET OG IN LPN tse REE ENS E OR Exposure compensation 1 Press the shutter button halfway That activates autofocusing The camera applies a 1 5 step exposure compensation in the flash off photography or 1 step exposure compensation when the flash fires sanbyuyaa Guyooys AS pasueapy e 59 Forced flash adds illumination for an optimal exposure of both the subject and its background Exposure compensation uses only available light for a more natural effect It is particularly valuable where flash photography is prohibited in a church for instance Exposure compensation also can be used to shoot where the setting is strongly reflective on the ski slopes for instance If a subject is backlit but too far away to use flash to compensate for instance if you are shooting a backlit clock tower from a distance use exposure compensation to correct the backlighting Backlit subject photographed with forced flash No flash With forced flash Backlit subject photographed with exposure compensation No exposure compensation With exposure compensation Using the Accessories Recording from an External S
41. the video floppy you inserted the camera searches for the highest filled track number and prepares to record your picture on the next track It will not accidently record over images Does my still video camera support shooting close up images If you press the TELE button and focus on a nearby subject 55 cm 1 3 4 ft or more from the camera you can shoot enlarged close up images Can turn my camera sideways to shoot With the still video camera a picture shot with the camera held sideways will be sideways when you view it The flash automatically charges if the subject is dark Wait until the red lamp stops blinking to expose the image For information on using the flash see p 46 Never shoot subjects from less than 55 cm 1 3 4 ft If the subject is less than 35 cm 1 1 8 ft away the green lamp will not turn on Autofocusing will not work well with some types of subjects extremely glossy or nonreflective subjects subjects behind glass To compensate use focus lock shooting p 44 saimaig unos Z 43 Focus Lock Shooting The autofocus frame is in the center of the viewfinder If your main subject is not centered in the picture frame or if two subjects are side by side the focus lack technique lets you ensure that they will still be in focus RR racer gp AEE dee os COO TCE HL 1 With autofocus frame over the subject press the shutter button halfway n The green lamp lights up The focus
42. to a battery chamber Video In terminal Line in mode yes Set the TV VIDEO a e E selector to VIDEO E EBNC Adapter Battery Charger a and AC Coupler Pin Cable e Camera coupler to e Viewing on AC power Set VCR to camera phere S Video In terminal Line in mode 9 Ar Set the TVVIDEO I selector to VIDEO Battery Charger a nd gJ AC Coupler Cabe pe For details see page 70 72 uonanponuj d Quick Guide REV FWD Floppy Disk Cover Main Switch KEE Insertthe video Move the main e To see the next floppy disk on switch to PLAY picture press which you have ERASE FWD recorded pictures The lowest recorded To return to an d track number earlier one press in the camera appears on the REV display panel nec D Clay aen FWD GHG REMOTE For details see page 74 Your Still Video Camera and Option Features e Quality Images The Canon Still Video Camera RC 560 offers frame as well as field shooting for higher image quality Frame mode is a more precise way to record images since each image has twice the data dencity of a field image The quality of images is further enhanced by the camera s digital memory and digital signal processing e All in one Design The Canon Still Video Camera RC 560 is not just a fine camera it is a playback device too And it can erase unwanted images as well This single com
43. troller button 25 images are displayed on screen e Editing All you need is the AC Coupler Wireless Controller and your camera to edit your video floppy disk Single image dubbing feature lets you copy the images onto a single disk or rearrange images You can even create separate disks by topic or share your images on disk with someone else When you ve erased an image you dont need the camera can rearrange the images on the disk to fill its track in giving you another track on which to record Recording from an External Source With the AC Coupler and Wireless Controller you can capture clean images from full motion video or other video signal sources Note Unauthorized recording from commercial sources may be in violation of the copyright laws ee en el ee tt uonanpoauj EA ATETA F GOEN OSA 13 14 Option SE Film Adapter e Emulsion to Electronic Images Simply place the negative or slide film in the Ae oy Film Adapter check it on screen and press the button your image will be recorded on the camera s video floppy disk Need to assemble a presentation in a hurry but Oz dont have slides The Film Adapter handles negative positive reversal at the touch of a button N e Editing and Organizing Images With the Film Adapter you can edit your film library as you transfer it to electronic form Select only the shots you really need Organize them by topic
44. uide Taking Pictures Regular Shooting Viewing Pictures Your Still Video Camera and Option Features Canon Still Video Camera RC 560 Options Meet Your Still Video Camera Nomenclature and Functions About the Viewfinder Display Panel Wamings in the Display Panel Precautions Video Floppy Disk 1 Before You Shoot Inserting the Battery Pack Checking the Date Setting Inserting and Removing a Video Floppy Disk Choosing Frame or Field Shooting Format CS Choosing the Shooting Mode and Lens Seng 37 2 Shooting Pictures E KE Regular Shooting Hints Focus Lock Shooting Shooting with Flash Disabling the Automatic Flash 3 Advanced SV Shooting Techniques CONTINUOUS SNOOMG EE 52 Interval Shooting Insert Shooting Self timer Shooting Shooting Backlit Subjects Using the ACC SSOMES EE Recording from an External Source Shooting with External Flash Shooting with the Wireless Controller Shooting with the Film Adapter Shooting with the RF Unit 4 Erasing Unwanted Pictures Erasing selected pictures Erasing All Images 5 Viewing Pictures Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing on Battery Power Viewing on AC Power Video In Terminal Video In Terminal Antenna Terminal Viewing Pictures Previewing as You Shoct Hands off Viewing Interval Playback Viewing with the Wireless Controller Appendix Replacing the Sub
45. y J be altered J e To cancel interval shooting slide the main switch to LOCK Be sure to use a fully charged Battery Pack or the AC Coupier and AC outlet for shooting over an extended period For use of the AC Coupler see its instruction manual To insert a new video floppy disk during interval shooting slide the main switch to LOCK replace the disk turn back on the camera and repeat the procedure for setting it for interval shooting sanbiuysa Guooys AS pasueapy E 55 56 Insert Shooting Your camera automatically uses the next available track in ascending order Since however you can erase tracks see the section on Erasing Unwanted Pictures for instructions you may have an empty track earlier in the sequence REV FWD Shutter mAN a nam ia LTO NOS ELE EE OE gp ETE 1 Press the shutter button halfway while holding the REV button down PREV FWD A The number of the next lower ite 1 empty track will appear in the a as ally display panel jan Wy OQ vd A 2 Release both the REV and shutter buttons Then shoot as usual REV FWD N The skip shooting technique lets you move ahead to a higher track number Just press the shutter button halfway holding the FWD button down The number of the next higher empty track will appear in the display panel There release both the FWD and shutter buttons and shoot as usual The camera will continuously search th
46. you See p 75 You may want to reset the date and time when you are travelling to adjust to local time You ll also need to after replacing the sub battery if no buttons are pressed for a minute in date setting mode the camera returns to the basic shooting mode JOOYS NOA sdsag 33 34 Inserting and Removing a Video Floppy Disk oe Before shootifg you ll need to insert a video floppy disk Follow the same steps to replace a used disk 1s Slide the EJECT lever towards the arrow a The disk cover will open SS s cm SS The arrow on the disk indicates the direction for insertion The disk will not fit in any other way Never force a disk into place 4 To remove the disk slide the EJECT lever towards the arrow a Ai Note the display panel It displays the number of the first lowest numbered track available FRAME for recording pictures With a new video floppy in place the display should read 1 JOOYS nog aJOjag L 35 Choosing Frame or Field Shooting Format Your still video camera offers a choice of frame or field shooting formats see p 26 Before starting to shoot make sure you know how fo set the format 1 Press the FRAME FIELD button The format will switch from field the Leem factory setting to frame Check the FRAME __________ display panel for the word FRAME a
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search