Canon RC 260 User's Manual
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1. e Macro Indicator Fig 4 l aL BRAGA Gs Or ji ne Ser Q S REN renz Ww O ver gf Ze ees t I S Macrophotography Your still video camera has a built in macro function It lets you take closeups of subjects 30 cm 12 inches from the camera 1 2 3 4 5 Slide the MACRO selector while pressing the little button on it in the direction of the arrow Fig 1 Check that the red macro indicator appears on the right side of the viewfinder Fig 2 Position the subject 30 cm from the MACRO selector using the mark on the neckstrap to measure Fig 3 Then press the shutter button to take the picture Fig 4 Remember to turn the MACRO selector back to the normal position when you are finished Note Using flash with macrophotography may overexpose some subjects e Shiny objects e Printed material or photographs e White or light colored objects When shooting such subjects if a test shot is overexposed set the flash to OFF and use another light source 21 The preview feature lets you see your pictures as soon as you take them f your camera is connected to a TV see page 25 for instructions and the main switch is on REC then the picture being taken will be shown on the TV as long as you hold the shutter down Previewing pictures is invaluable when you are shooting for instance macros indoors and need to check that the lighting and composition are right It is als2. Canon cz fe 3 JOA 2 UHT CANON STILL VIDEO CAMERA Please read this instruction carefully before operation Store this manual in a readily accessible location for future reference instruct GC Instructions PAL Your still video camera comes with the following items Please confirm that you have them all as you unpack Still Video Camera RC 260 Video Floppy Disk VF 50 Battery Charger BA 24P AC Coupler AR 260 Battery Pack BP 4P RF Unit RF 302 Wireless Controller WL C6 Attach the neckstrap as shown below Tripod Adapter TA C26 Mini Plug Pin Cable KE M2P RF Cable Two AAA size batteries soft Case SC C26 Neckstrap NS 30 Also available as options RI FIC ING assesses ee este sees eee ee Meet Your Still Video Camerg oo arenen A Quick Tour of Your Still Video Camera s Features How to Use This Manual cccccscsaeeccnesenaessees Before Using Your Still Video Camera FOC AU EE inserting the Battery Pack eege ee video Fioppy REN lee ua DISK EE EE EE Inserting and Removing the Video Floppy Disk Tuning oN YOUN Camera EE Display Panel aac a EE Seiho Dae TE Taking Pictures EIERE Basic Still Video Photograph Regular OINOOUING EE Continuous shot Phoioorarhw Shooting wih IASI EE Shooting Backlit Subjects n ernarrererrrrerraresroevrerrrreereres Advanced Still Video Photography EECH DEEM ee Attaching the Tripod Adatter JE E le e il Gs eee his cutee e
3. next higher track number Shutter Button e With main switch on REC releases shutter e With main switch on PLAY ERASE and MODE ERASE button held down erases track e With main switch on PLAY ERASE and MODE ERASE button and EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ALL ERASE button held down at the same time erases all tracks The small hole on the bottom of the camera is for attaching the Tripod Adapter and is not a tripod socket Wireless Controller DATE Button Press to specify on screen date display track number gt day month year gt hour minute gt date display off gt track number OPERATE Button e Starts and stops viewing INTERVAL a START Button e Starts interval playback b STOP Button e Stops interval playback REV Button e Shifts display to next lower track number FWD Button e Shifts display to next higher track number Your new still video camera stores images on floppy magnetic disks What does that mean e No developing see the pictures you take immediately Simply connect your camera to a TV set to view your pictures now e No bulk the tiny video floppy disk makes the camera more compact and lightweight for pocket sized convenience e High capacity each disk holds 50 pictures e Erasability you can record over shots you no longer need Of course your new camera is equipped with all the features you expect in a compact camera e Auto exposure a
4. 8 18 at ISO 100 1 5 EV approximately Through the lens automatic tracking Built in light amount adjusting Guide number 7 5 at ISO 100 Coupling range within 3m Modes automatic off or forced Automatic recording of track number day month year and hour minute 2 1 interlace Video signal 1vp p 75 Q unbalanced 2 5mm mini jack Recording playback 320 TV lines min Playback 400 TV lines min Main battery Battery Pack 8V 200mAh lead acid battery takes approximately 600 pictures when fully charged without flash takes 200 300 pictures with 25 flash displays pictures for about 10 minutes continuously Sub battery Lithium battery CR 2032 2 year lifetime 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 90 maximum humidity 111 5 W x 42 H x 113 D mm 4 4 x 1 6 x 4 4 inches Approximately 475g with battery Approximately 410g without battery All data are based on Canon s Standard Test Method Subject to change without notice e Film Adapter FA C26 Lets you duplicate slide films or negative films to display them on the TV screen With its negative positive conversion function you can enjoy your photographs on your big TV screen Two film holders for six frame strips of film and for frame mounted film are provided e Power Pack PP A amp Conveniently sized pack supplies electric power for your camera from 8 AA batteries Supports taking approximately 4000 pictures withou
5. Low battery Battery warning in display panel recharge battery page 33 D i Es eg Continuous shot Photography When capturing a swiftly moving subject shift to continuous shot mode C by press ing the MODE ERASE button Then just shoot as usual the camera will click off about three shots a second Note that the shooting rate will drop if you are using flash Cc D 17 18 IC men FIE G GAN em GC CN without exposure with exposure e de compensation Shooting with Flash Your still video camera has a built in flash to extend the range of lighting conditions in which it can be used The flash is effective for subjects in a range from 1 meter to approx 3 meters 3 3 to 10 ft The normal setting is automatic flash for best results during regular shooting The camera automatically determines when a shot needs flash To disable the flash press the FWD or REV button while pressing the FLASH INT PLAY button FLASH OFF will appear in the display panel Fig 1 Use this feature if for instance you are taking pictures where use of flash is prohibited in a museum or theatre for example For forced flash hold down the FLASH INT PLAY button and press the shutter button Fig 2 e To reset the flash off photography press the FWD or REV button while pressing the FLASH INT PLAY button again e The red lamp beneath the viewfinder blinks irregularly indicating the flash is be
6. Video in Terminal Use an S Video Cable optionally available Set the TV VIDEO selector to VIDEO Camera coupler to camera s battery chamber To S Video in Terminal tl on TV or VCR NI To S Video Out terminal d o gt To AC Outlet Battery Charger and wall socket AC Coupler i Viewing without Using an AC Outlet Your still video camera can also be directly connected to a TV without using the AC Coupler and an AC outlet A fully charged rechargeable battery can provide about 10 minutes of viewing Mini Plug Pin Cable To Video out terminal Set TV to Video Notes For a TV with a BNC video in terminal use a commercially available BNC adapter For a TV with a scart terminal use a Mini Plug Scart Cable Always remove the Mini Plug Pin Cable from the camera when taking pictures 27 28 Infrared sensor Cp ER J e Eee E E About the Wireless Controller We recommend use of the Wireless Controller for viewing pictures It is however possible to control viewing with the buttons on the camera With the Wireless Controller you can change tracks control the on screen display of date information operate interval playback or turn the camera off e For best results place your still video camera near but not on the TV e Be sure to aim the controller directly within 4 m 13ft at the infrared sensor on the camera coupler of
7. a motor or other electric device that generates strong magnetic fields e Keep disks away from dust and dirt e Never leave a disk in direct sunlight or in places that become extremely hot or humid such as in car or near the window e Never bend a disk e Avoid dropping a disk or subjecting it to strong vibration or shocks Inserting and Removing the Video Floppy Disk 1 Slide the EJECT lever on the camera to open the disk cover Fig 1 2 Insert the video floppy disk as shown Note the arrow on the disk it indicates the direction for insertion The disk will not fit in any other way Never force a disk into place Fig 2 3 Close the disk cover securely 4 To remove the disk simply press the EJECT lever and slide it out 11 12 Turning on Your Camera To turn on your camera move the main switch from LOCK to REC for Record The other setting PLAY ERASE you will use later to view your pictures and to erase those you do not need e LOCK L for turning off camera e PLAY ERASE for viewing pictures or erasing them e REC for taking pictures D REC PLAY Display Panel The liquid crystal display panel indicates the information you need for taking pictures viewing them and erasing them Now that you have a freshly charged battery pack in place and have inserted your new video floppy disk you should see the following display The 1 is the video floppy disk track number to be used and the S refers to sin
8. press the shutter button Fig 2 You may stop at any time by pressing the shutter button Erasure requires about 1 5 seconds per picture As soon as the camera starts erasing all pictures you can remove your finger from the shutter button it will continue to erase Appendix Fig 1 Fig 2 To AC outlet Maintenance e Lens Always keep the lens of your still video camera clean Before shooting wipe it carefully with a lens cleaning cloth e Video Head A dirty video head will lead to a fuzzy screen display or even failure to record Clean the video head with a video head cleaning disk Read the instruction manual for the cleaning disk carefully before use e Condensation Water droplets condensation may form on the camera or disk when it is moved from a cold to a very warm place To prevent condensation carry the camera and disks in a plastic bag and let them warm up before taking them out If condensation should form remove the disk from the camera and let them dry for several hours e Recharging the main battery Insert the battery pack into the Battery Charger when the Low Battery indicator is shown on your camera s display 1 Plug in the Battery Charger The red power indicator lights up Fig 1 2 Slide the battery pack into the Battery Charger Fig 2 The red charging indicator lights during charging and goes out when charging is completed Charging takes 3 5 hours 3 For details refer to the Bat
9. see your dealer or nearest service facility 13 14 Setting Date Your still video camera automatically records the date and time whenever you take a picture Because the picture and date are recorded separately whether to display the date when you view the picture is up to you See p 30 Before starting to take pictures set the correct date and time Note The date is set at the factory before shipping 1 With the main switch on REC record press the DATE button The display will shift from showing the track number to the year Use the FWD forward button to set the correct year Then press DATE again and set the month Press DATE again and set the day followed by the hour using the 24 hour clock and minute in just the same way Press DATE again to return to the display showing the track number Now your camera is ready to use Please turn to the next section to learn how to take your first pictures Quick Guide If you have followed all the steps in the previous section you have a battery pack and a disk in your camera That s all you need to begin taking still video pictures A F r d j i j me j i Li f j d i V j d J i j j F Fy Z d j j j l j d 8 Fi F r 7 EI Gaim Mi T mareg om LI GES REC cn FADS O a Co 1 Move the main 2 The first usable 3 Look through the 4 Press the shutter switch to REC track nu
10. the AC Coupler attached to the camera Fig 1 Viewing Pictures Now you are set up to view your pictures 1 Move the main switch to PLAY ERASE The picture will be displayed on your TV screen Fig 2 e f you set the main switch to PLAY ERASE immediately after shooting the TV screen displays the picture you just took e f you insert a video floppy disk taken earlier then move the main switch to PLAY ERASE the display on the TV screen will begin with the picture on track 1 2 To see the next track on the video floppy disk you are viewing press the FWD Forward button on the Wireless Controller To return to an earlier track press REV reverse Fig 3 3 To cancel viewing press the OPERATE button on the Wireless Controller Fig 4 Viewing will automatically be cancelled if the same image is displayed for more than about 6 minutes using an AC outlet or about 3 minutes using the battery pack as the power source Note To view without the wireless controller use the FWD and REV buttons on the camera turn the main switch to LOCK or REC to cancel viewing Continuous Playback You may scan your pictures quickly to find for instance a particular shot 1 Simply hold down the FWD or REV button on the Wireless Controller or the camera Fig 1 2 Three pictures will be fed per second as long as you hold the button down Note Viewing will stop when the 50th or first if you are view
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12. ate 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 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 15 l D 7 al MODE ERASE Button e With main switch on REC press to change shooting mode from S C OQO INTO S e With main switch on PLAY ERASE hold down and press the shutter button to erase the picture shown on the TV screen FLASH INT PLAY Button e With main switch on REC hold down while pressing FWD or REV to turn flash off Repeat to return to auto flash 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 interval playback REV Button With main switch on REC and FLASH INT PLAY held down turns flash off With main switch on REC in interval shooting INT mode sets number of minutes for interval shooting With main switch on PLAY ERASE shifts display to next lower track number FWD Button e With main switch on REC and DATE button held down changes date information With main switch on REC and FLASH INT PLAY held down turns flash off With main switch on REC in interval shooting INT mode sets number of minutes for interval shooting With main switch on PLAY ERASE shifts display to
13. ecords 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 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 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 Precautions Unlike film floppy disks are not light sensitive Since they are magnetic media however they do require some care in handling e 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 e f 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
14. en ee Renner eter EECHER Previewing Pictures E Skip Insert SMOOUME EE Viewing Pictures Attaching the AC Coupler to your Camera Connecting the Camera to a TV 0 EE Selecting the Video Channel Connecting the Camera to a TV with a Video in Terminal Connecting the Camera to a TV Connected to a VCR Connecting the Camera to a TV or VCR with an S Video in WORT E Viewing without Using an AC Outlet About the Wireless Contrcoller e e leie EE Continuous Elei Intenvall Ge e Specifying Date Display ccceccsesesccrecsssvessenseuseceeseveseeees Erasing Pictures Erasing a picture just oken ube Erasing pictures taken earer bk Continuous Erase recs cre ene erase ence taee en ere eee ESO EE Appendix DEENEN TOW DIGSMOOUNG EE Principle of the Still Video Camera le ele ei e TT EE Meet Your Still Video Camera Battery Cover Main Switch e LOCK OCI for turning off camera e PLAY ERASE for viewing or erasing pictures e REC for taking pictures EJECT Lever e Ejects video floppy disk Dioptric Adjustment Ring Red Lamp Viewfinder Neckstrap Fixture Disk Cover MACRO Selector e With main switch on REC permits macrophotography Lens Self timer Indicator Flash Video signal Output Terminal Display Panel EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ALL ERASE Button e With main switch on REC hold down while pressing the shutter button to compens
15. gle picture shooting the basic shooting mode P Aann The display panel also provides the following information when it applies Low Battery Warning for Main Battery Low Battery Warning for Flash off Mode Sub Battery FLASH CC Ca OFF 3 GRE My Mee ee cp hl Lt Y Year setting Track number date Erase All Mode Single shot Mode Erase Mode Interval shot Mode Interval Play Mode H Hour setting M Minute setting Self timer Mode Continuous shot Mode M Month setting information and warnings D Day setting Warnings in the Display Panel blinking alternately Replace the battery immediately No video floppy disk in camera The erasure prevention tab is broken off appears only in recording and erasing modes All tracks have been recorded on appears only in recording mode This warning appears whenever the 50th track is recorded on even if other tracks are unused See page 23 for recording pictures on skipped or erased tracks Main battery power is low Sub battery power is low lf the battery symbol blinks then is displayed continuously the camera cannot record date and time when taking pictures The camera will not function Error exists Press the shutter button or remove and reinsert the video floppy disk If Er still flashes try another disk If the camera still does not function normally
16. ictures you must set both it and the RF unit to the video channel for your area That is a channel not occupied by a broadcasting station You can set the right channel for your area using a small flat blade screwdriver UG Selector Set according to the TV system in your area U K South Africa Hong Kong G Continental Europe For further information see the directions for the RF Unit To AC Outlet 29 Connecting the Camera to a TV with a Video in Terminal Use a Pin Cable optionally available Camera coupler to camera s battery chamber Set the TV VIDEO selector to VIDEO To Video In terminal on TV t BNC adapter f z To Video Out terminal To AC Outlet wall socket Battery Charger and AC Coupler Notes If the TV has a BNC video in terminal use a commercially available BNC plug adapter with the Pin Cable lf the TV has a scart terminal use the Pin Scart Cable Connecting the Camera to a TV Connected to a VCR Use a Pin Cable optionally available Camera coupler Set VCR to Line in mode y to camera s battery chamber To VCR Video In Terminal BNC adapter To Video Out terminal Battery Charger wall socket and AC Coupler Notes If the VCR has a BNC video in terminal use a commercially available BNC plug adapter with the Pin Cable lf the VCR has a scart terminal use the Pin Scart Cable 26 Connecting the Camera to a TV or VCR with an S
17. ing charged The shutter will not release until the light remains continuously lit Shooting Backlit Subjects A subject that is strongly lit from behind backlit will be dark when photographed Some one standing in front of a bright window for instance or a subject with the sun behind it will appear shadowed no matter how bright they actually are To undo the effects of the backlighting press the EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ALL ERASE button while you hold the shutter button down Fig 3 The camera applies a 1 5 step compensation to adjust the exposure and give you the picture you want Bee TO ren CREW FWD gt Rn WR jur z Advanced Still Video Photography Now that you have mastered the basics move on to the advanced features your still video camera offers Self timer Shooting 1 To put yourself in a picture first press the MODE ERASE button until the self timer symbol appears on the display panel Fig 1 2 Then compose the picture as usual and press the shutter button completely Fig 2 3 The red self timer indicator blinks for about 10 seconds before the picture is taken It starts blinking slowly then speeds up 2 seconds before the shutter releases Fig 3 e To cancel the self timer before the 10 seconds are over set the main switch to LOCK or press the MODE ERASE button Use of a tripod is recommended To attach a tripod to the camera use the Tripod Adapter Attaching the Tripod Adap
18. ing in reverse track is reached Interval Playback Displaying your pictures at 3 5 second intervals creates an effective show Use this handy feature when manually controlling the display is inconvenient or when you need hands off automatic playback 1 Press the START button on the Wireless Controller or the FLASH INT PLAY button on the camera Fig 2 2 Your pictures will be shown at 3 5 second intervals until you press the STOP button on the Wireless Controller or the MODE ERASE button on the camera Fig 3 Interval playback stops automatically after about six minutes when using an AC outlet and about three minutes when using the Battery Pack as the power source 29 30 Day month year Hour minute Date display off Specifying Date Display Your still video camera automatically recorded the date and time when you took your pictures Now you can choose which if any of that information to display as you view It s the best of both worlds no more pictures marred by unwanted numbers in the corner and no more guessing over when you took what shot Each time you press the DATE button on the Wireless Controller the display changes in the sequence below track number gt day month year gt hour minute gt date display off gt track number Or use the DATE button on the camera DEST D kO G TE inaani MOGE oza ni PLAY e ai emv tn gt Ot part IO D I e
19. mber viewfinder and button slowly appears on the compose your halfway down If a display panel picture red light does not blink beneath the viewfinder press the shutter button all the way to take the picture That s all you need to do but your still video camera lets you do far more Read on to learn all about it 15 Taking Pictures Basic Still Video Photography Regular Shooting 1 Move the main switch to REC Fig 1 e Check the display panel It shows the first lowest usable track number 2 Press the MODE ERASE button to select the mode to use Fig 2 There are four shooting modes available S Single shot the camera takes one shot each time you press the shutter button C Continuous shot the camera takes about three pictures a second while you hold the shutter button down Use for quickly changing subjects such as sports matches The continuous shot speed drops when using flash S Self timer the camera gives you about ten seconds to put yourself in the picture For details see the Advanced Still Video Photography section p 19 Interval shot the camera takes pictures at user specified intervals For details see the Advanced Still Video Photography section p 20 For instance press the MODE ERASE button twice for self timer shooting The amp mark will be shown on the display 3 Look through the viewfinder and compose your picture Fig 3 4 Now press the shutte
20. nd auto flash with no troublesome focusing e High quality 9 5 mm f 2 4 lens e Through the lens white balance for natural vivid color e Date function automatic date recording with optional viewing e Macro function e Self timer shooting e Continuous shooting 3 shots per second e Interval shooting for time lapse photography e Optional teleconverter and wideconverter lenses power pack and film adapter e The convenience of a Wireless Controller Still video technology gives you performance you d never dream of with an ordinary camera A Viewing on a large screen TV for greater impact B Viewing your pictures just after you shoot with the preview function C Interval viewing a powerful tool for hands off playback D Keeping files or picture albums up to the minute using the erase and record functions E Grabbing images with your personal computer This manual is arranged so that you can start enjoying your new still video camera as quickly as possible 1 Please unpack your camera and familiarize yourself with it as you read the next section Before Using Your Still Video Camera Follow the instructions there and you will be ready to take pictures The Quick Guide at the beginning of the Taking Pictures section will get you started Then read on for a fuller discussion of all the basic and advanced techniques When you ve taken some pictures no need to wait until you have used a full disk by the
21. o Camera Your still video camera contains a CCD charge coupled device image sensor to con vert visible images to electrical signals information then stored magnetically on the video floppy disk In playback the information is converted to visible images again The built in microprocessor controls all functions Lens CCD Floppy Disk 37 38 Specifications Type Recording Recording System Video Signal Recording Medium Image Pickup Element Lens Viewfinder Shutter Light Metering System Exposure Control Metering Range Exposure Compensation White Balance Flash Date Recording Playback Scanning Method Output Horizontal Resolution Power Supply Operating Temperature and Humidity Dimensions Weight Lens shutter still video camera Complies with Hi Band format agreed upon by the Electronic Still Camera Standardization Committee PAL color format Still video floppy disk CCD image sensor 230 000 pixels Fixed single focus 9 5mm equivalent to 54mm in 35mm camera f 2 4 Shooting range 1 0m to 30cm from the imaging plane in macro mode Real image secondary imaging finder Magnification x0 55 Coverage 82 Dioptric adjustment 4 to 2 diopters Programmed shutter the two shutter blades also serve as diaphragm blades Speed 1 500 to 1 30 second Feedback AE with external metering sensor SPC and CCD signal Programmed AE 1 30 sec f 2 4 to 1 500 sec f 22 EV
22. o an effective way to delight guests with imaginative party games H you don t like the picture erasing it is simple 1 Set the main switch to PLAY ERASE Fig 1 2 While holding the MODE ERASE button down press the shutter button fully Fig 2 3 To take another picture on that track return the main switch to REC and shoot Previewing Pictures For details about the erasure please see p 31 22 Skip Insert Shooting Your camera automatically uses the next available track in ascending order since however you can erase tracks see the section on Erasing Pictures for instructions you may have an empty track earlier in the sequence To find and record on that empty track follow this procedure 1 Insert the video floppy disk and set the main switch on REC Fig 1 2 Holding the REV button down press the shutter button halfway Fig 2 The track number shown on the display will count down to the first available track 3 Then shoot as usual To skip a track and record on a higher track number 1 Insert the video floppy disk and set the main switch on REC Fig 3 2 Holding the FWD button down press the shutter button halfway Fig 4 The track number shown on the display will count up to the next available track 3 Shoot as usual 23 24 Camera Coupler Charger Coupler Attaching the AC Coupler to your camera Use of an AC outlet as the power source for the camera is recommended
23. operate on two types of power sources the rechargeable battery pack or an AC outlet e The rechargeable battery pack uses an 8V lead acid battery Fully charged and at room temperature it can take approximately 600 pictures without flash or 200 300 pictures when flash is used 25 of the time The battery pack can also be used for viewing pictures but only supports about 10minutes of viewing them Recharging the battery pack see the Maintenance section in the Appendix takes about 3 5 hours Low temperatures reduce battery life If you are operating your camera in the cold or taking many flash pictures we recommend that you carry a spare battery pack with you e We recommend use of an AC outlet for extended viewing of your pictures An AC outlet can also be the power source for taking pictures particularly when the resulting lack of mobility would not be a problem for instance in taking macro shots indoors Inserting the Battery Pack 1 To insert the battery pack first turn the main switch on your camera to LOCK UI Fig 1 2 Slide off the battery cover Fig 2 3 Insert a fully charged battery as shown Fig 3 4 Slide the battery cover back on 10 Picture 1 Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 50 Picture 2 Seal Placement Area Place a seal or cellophane Video floppy disk tape inside this area only Video Floppy Disk About the Disk Your still video camera r
24. ose the cover securely e Check instructions and reconnect e Battery power is low e Battery is inserted incorrectly e Battery connection is poor The camera does not work at alll e The battery cover is not closed e The AC Coupler and Battery Charger are not connected correctly e Move the main switch to REC e Insert fully charged battery e The main switch is not on REC e The battery power is low low battery indicator on display or battery is missing e A disk has not been inserted 00 blinking on display e The disk appears to be full 50 blinking on the display The shutter does not release e insert a disk e Insert a new disk or use Skip Insert function to backtrack to empty tracks e Insert a new disk or cover the tab area with a seal or tape e The erasure prevention tab is missing Pr blinking on the display Cannot view pictures e The main switch is not at PLAY e Move the main switch to PLAY ERASE ERASE e Camera not connected to a TV e Correct connections properly e The TV s video switch video e See the instructions for your TV channel or channel switch on and RF unit the RF unit has not been set correctly e Disk is blank e Insert a disk on which pictures have been recorded e Viewing has been automatically e Press the shutter button halfway cancelled e M
25. ove the main switch to PLAY ERASE e Cover the tab area with a seal or tape Cannot erase pictures e The main switch is not at PLAY ERASE e The erasure prevention tab on the disk has been broken off Pictures do not look clear A motor or noise source is near e Remove the source of noise the camera or TV e The disk is defective f pictures on another disk are clear the first disk is damaged and should be disposed of Do not use damaged disks e The lens is dirty e Clean the lens e The video head is dirty e Clean the video head e The video head is worn e f cleaning the head does not help consult your dealer about having it replaced e Liquid crystals may darken at e Let return to room temperature high temperatures 60 C or 140 F Display is sluggish e Liquid crystals respond slowly in e Let return to room temperature cold Display is blurry or has Liquid crystal is wearing out e Consult your dealer about having poor contrast it replaced Display is dark 36 When you take a picture The CPU sets the exposure and shutter speed at the optimum Value Converts light to electrical signals Electrical signals Pt ttt ttt When you view a picture The information stored on the disk is converted _ back to visible images Electrical Signals Floppy Disk TV The Principle of the Still Vide
26. r Tan Ra FLASH Your still video camera lets you erase pictures and take other pictures over them Erasing a picture just taken If you are sure the picture you just took won t be satisfactory if the subject moved for instance just erase it and reuse that track 1 Set the main switch to PLAY ERASE Fig 1 2 Hold down the MODE ERASE button the message ERASE appears in the display panel and press the shutter button Fig 2 e The track number in the display panel blinks twice The picture is then erased 3 Move the main switch to REC to take another picture on that track Erasing pictures taken earlier To decide which tracks to erase use the erase feature while your camera is connected to a TV see pp 25 27 1 Insert the video floppy disk and set the main switch to PLAY ERASE 2 Scan through the pictures using the FWD or REV button until you find one to be erased 3 Hold the MODE ERASE button down and press the shutter Fig 3 The picture disappears from the screen Fig 4 31 32 ISOMERS a ac Sy Continuous Erase To erase a series of pictures beginning with the track number first shown in the display and working forward keep pressing the shutter button while holding the MODE ERASE button down Fig 1 Erase All To erase all the pictures on a disk beginning with the 50th track and working backward hold down the MODE ERASE button and the EXPOSURE of COMPENSATION ALL ERASE button and
27. r button halfway You will hear a small click If a red lamp does not blink below the viewfinder you are ready to take the picture Press the shutter button down slowly and completely You will hear another click as the shutter is released Fig 4 16 Holding the camera For best results minimize camera motion by keeping your elbows close to the body Never block the lens or flash with your fingers e The normal shooting range is from 1m to infinity Unless you are taking macro photos see the Advanced Still Video Photography section always have the camera at least 1m 3 3 feet away from the subject for sharp focus e Good pictures require that the lens be clean at all times Wipe it with a lens cleaning paper before taking pictures e Bear in mind as you frame the picture that if you hold the camera vertically the picture will be sideways when you view it s The viewfinder is equipped with a built in dioptric adjustment ring If you are near or far sighted simply turn the ring until the image is clear Turn right if nearsighted turn left if farsighted Warnings A rapidly blinking light eight times a second is a warning that you will not be able to release the shutter The main problems setting off a warning are e No disk Insert a disk see page 11 e Disk full Insert a new disk page 11 or erase page 31 e Disk has erasure prevention tab broken off Insert a new disk pag cover tab area page 10 e
28. t flash or about an hour of playback at normal temperatures e Conversion Lens Set CL C26 The Teleconverter extends the lens focal length by a factor of 1 3 the Wideconverter reduces it by a factor of 0 7 e S Video Cable KE SS Lets you view your pictures more clearly by separating the luminance signal and the chrominance signal e System Bag SB C26 Holds the RC 260 kit and accessories Handy Bag HB C26 Holds the camera power pack wireless controller battery pack cables and floppies e Mini Plug Scart Cable KE M21 e Pin Cable KE PIN e Pin Scart Cable KE P21 39 PUB J IE 3024 Canon CANON INC 7 1 Nishi Shinjuku 2 Chome Shinjuku ku Tokyo 163 Japan Mailing address PO Box 5050 Dai ichi Seimei Building Tokyo 163 Japan CANON EUROPA N V P O Box 2262 1180 EG Amstelveen The Netherlands CANON PHOTO VIDEO FRANCE S A LE DOUBLON 11 Ave Dubonnei 92407 Courbevoie Cedex France CANON UK LIMITED Photo Division Brent Trading Centre North Circular Road Neasden London NW 10 OJF United Kingdom CANON EURO PHOTO GmbH Slemensring 90 92 4156 Willich 1 Deutschtand CANON ITALIA S p A Divisione Photo Video Via Mecenate 90 20138 Milano Italla CANON SA AG Max Hdgger Strasse 2 8048 Zurich Suisse CANON SVENSKA AB 127 88 Skarholmen Sverige CANON BENELUX FOTO B V Hooldweg 1212 2153 LP Nieuw Vennep Nederland CANON Ges m b H Zetschegasse 11 1232 Wien Osterreich CANON ESPANA
29. ter 1 Align the tabs on the adapter with the slots on the back of the camera Fig 4 2 Tighten the screw on the adapter Fig 5 e The video floppy disk cannot be removed when the Tripod Adapter is attached to the camera 19 lt REV FWD gt 141 Bua Oj Soca wood REY Fw gt ESA ee Os Soc e oe 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 That means you can record images for approximately an hour and up to a few days Interval shooting lets you do time lapse photography Use it to record the emergence of a butterfly changes in a newborn child s expressions or traffic patterns around the company water cooler for instance This easy to use feature will open up new worlds for you 1 Press the MODE ERASE button until INT appears in the display panel Fig 1 2 Press the FWD or REV button to set the interval time from one to 99 minutes Fig 2 3 Press the shutter button completely Fig 3 The camera will continue to take pictures at the designated interval until the disk is full e During interval shooting the INT message will continue to blink Notes Use of a tripod is recommended with interval shooting Be sure to use a fully charged battery pack or use an AC outlet To cancel interval shooting set the main switch to LOCK or press the MODE ERASE buiton
30. tery Charger instructions 33 e Replacing the sub battery lithium battery Fig 1 Battery life is about 2 years Replace it with a lithium battery of the following type Fuji Electrochemical Type CR2032 Sanyo Electric Type CR2032 sony Energytec Type CR2032 Toshiba Battery Type CR2032 1 Unscrew the battery cover take out the old battery and insert the new battery as shown 2 Then replace cover and screw closed 3 Reset the date and time again since all data are cleared when the battery is removed 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 to the supplier e Replacing the Wireless Controller battery Fig 2 1 Slide open the battery cover 2 Remove batteries and replace with 2 AAA size batteries as shown 3 Slide the battery cover closed Troubleshooting If your camera fails to work properly check its symptoms with the chart below If the malfunction persists consult your dealer Symptom tne Soe O e Insert a fully charged battery e Check instructions and reinsert e Wipe the terminals with a clean dry cloth and reinsert e Cl
31. way see how they look by following the instructions in Viewing Pictures If you do not want some of the pictures you have taken then simply erase them and free the disk space to use again Instructions are in the Erasing Pictures section Your camera like all precision instruments needs appropriate maintenance That information plus what you need to know about troubleshooting is found in the Appendix along with an overview of the still video principle and specifications Precautions Your still video camera is a precision electronic instrument Please observe the following precautions for years of enjoyable use e Always use a clean soft cloth to clean the camera e The camera is not waterproof Wipe it thoroughly with a clean cloth if it is splashed with water or exposed to sea breezes e Never leave the camera in direct sunlight or in places that become extremely hot such as in the trunk of a car or on the dashboard or rear shelf e Avoid using or storing the camera where dust or sand could damage it e Use the neckstrap to hang the camera around your neck not to dangle it from your hand A strong shock may damage it e Never attempt to disassemble the camera 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 Power Source Your still video camera can
32. when you view pictures since it lets you view your pictures for a longer period of time and also lets you use the Wireless Controller 1 Attach the charger coupler to the Battery Charger and tighten the screw Fig 1 2 Plug the Battery Charger into a wall socket 3 Slide off the battery cover and insert the camera coupler in the battery chamber Fig 2 e For details about the AC Coupler and the Battery Charger refer to their manuals Precautions The terminal on the Battery Charger only accepts the exclusive AC Coupler Attempts to use any other attachment may cause a fire hazard When the camera is not in use always unplug it from the wall socket Turning the camera off does not cut off the power from an AC outlet Connecting the Camera to a TV To view your pictures you must connect your still video camera to a TV You may use a TV with or without a video in terminal or connected to a VCR If the TV or VCR has an S Video In terminal you can use the optional S Video cable for clearer pictures For viewing pictures with the battery pack see page 27 Camera coupler to camera s Antenna terminal on TV To TV Antenna RF Cable chamber Set TV on Video Channel RF Unit Battery Charger and wall socket AC Coupler Video channel selector European Model Australian Model Selecting the Video Channel lf you are using a TV without a video in terminal for viewing p
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