Canon UC 7000 User manual

Canon 0
UC7500/UC7000/UC6000
PAL
This manual explains how to use the
UC7500, UC7000 and UC6000 camcorders.
In certain areas, some of these three models
may be available.
8mm VIDEO CAMCORDER 0
Instruction Manual
Advanced

Introduction
Important Usage Instructions
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE
ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES ONLY.
CAUTION:
CUSTOMERS IN THE U.K. SHOULD READ THIS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
CHANGING THE FUSE
THE MAINS LEAD ON THIS PRODUCT IS FITTED WITH A NON-REWIREABLE (MOULDED)
PLUG, INCORPORATING A 3 AMP FUSE. SHOULD THE FUSE NEED TO BE REPLACED AN
ASTAOR BSI APPROVED BS1632 FUSE OF THE SAME RATING MUST BE USED.
ALWAYS REFIT THE FUSE COVER AFTER REPLACING THE FUSE. NEVER USE THE PLUG
WITH THE FUSE COVER OMITTED.
CHANGING THE PLUG
IF THE FITTED PLUG IS NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUR SOCKET OUTLETS, IT SHOULD BE CUT
OFF AND AN APPROPRIATE PLUG FITTED IN ITS PLACE. IF POSSIBLE FIT AN APPROPRIATE
3 AMP FUSE. IF THE NEW PLUG HAS NO FUSE, THEN FIT A 5 AMP FUSE AT THE
DISTRIBUTION BOARD.
AC POWER CORD CONNECTION (CA-R300B only)
The wires in the mains lead of this apparatus are coloured in accordance with the following cord.
(IMPORTANT)
Mains Lead
BLUE.NEUTRAL
BROWN.LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is
coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured
red. Neither Blue wire or Brown wire is to be connected to the Earth pin of a 3 pin plug.
THE SEVERED PLUG MUST BE DESTROYED IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID ANY
POSSIBLE ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD.

Thank you for choosing a Canon
First, we'd like to thank you for buying this Canon camcorder. Its advanced technology makes it very easy
to use — you will soon be making high-quality home videos which will give you pleasure for years to E
come.
To get the most out of your new camcorder, you should read this manual thoroughly — there are many
sophisticated features which will add to your recording enjoyment.
To get started, you will need to read these sections:
“Basic Recording”
“Power Sources”
“Cassettes”
“Preparing the Camera”
Then you can go on to find out about the more advanced features.
As well as using the alphabetical index, you can look up the different parts and functions in the sections
called “Nomenclature” and “Viewfinder Displays.” There’s also a “Troubleshooting” section in case you run
into any problems.
And while you are finding out how your camcorder works, remember:
The battery pack must be charged before il can
power the camcorder.
If you leave the camera in record pause mode for
more than about five minutes, it will turn itself off
to prevent the video heads being damaged.
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Introduction

Introduction
Introducing the UC7500/UC7000/UC6000
16x lens (32x Digital Zoom
[UC7500/UC7000])
Titles
You don’t need any extra
equipment to add titles to
your home videos — the
camera does it all.
From wide-angle to 16x
telephoto — with
unparalleled optical quality.
The digital zoom doubles this
magnification for even more
dramatic results.
Remote control
Image stabilizer (UC7500/UC7000)
Stabilizes your recordings,
even at the furthest reaches
of the zoom range.
Digital effects
Advanced digital technology
allows you to add special
effects and varied scene
transitions to your
recordings.
The supplied wireless
controller operates both
recording and playback from
as far away as 5 metres
(16 ft).
Colour viewfinder (UC7500)
You don’t have to wait until
playback to see your shots in
colour. Thanks to the
UC7500’s high-resolution
LCD viewfinder, you can see
just what you’re getting on
tape, making it easy to shoot
colourful, well-composed
video.
Powerful recording programs
Five recording programs deal
with everything from simple
point-and-shoot operation to
the most challenging
recording conditions.
Custom Keys
With the unique Custom
Keys, you can decide which
functions you want at your
fingertips. Assign frequently
used functions to the keys on
the camera body.
Add an atmospheric touch to
your video productions with
smooth fades, synchronised
with the soundtrack.
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Contents
1 Introduc tion
Important Usage Instructions.2
Thank you for choosing a Canon.3
Introducing the UC7500/UC7000/UC6000 .4
Basic Operation
Basic Recording.
Power Sources.
Cassettes...
Preparing the Camera
Playback.
Playback Connection.
..6
..7
12
13
14
16
Advanced Functions
Zooming.
Using the Menus.
Custom Keys.
Image Stabilizer (UC7500/UC7000)
Wireless Controller.
Date and Time.
Titles.
Fade.
Choosing a Recording Program.
Focusing.
Record Search and Record Review..
Digital Effects.
Editing to a VCR.
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21
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,24
,26
.29
.30
.32
.33
.34
.36
Additional Information
Making Better Videos.
UC7500/UC7000/UC6000 Video System
Optional Accessories.
Cautions and Maintenance.
Troubleshooting.
Viewfinder Displays.
Nomenclature.
Specifications.
Index.
,37
,39
,40
.43
.46
.48
.50
.52
.53
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Introduction

Basic
Operation
Basic Recording
Before y ou start reco rding_
Complete the following steps:
• Attach a power source (p. 7).
• Load a cassette (p. 12).
• Adjust the viewfinder and fasten the grip belt (p. 13).
• Remove the lens cap.
You may also want to install the backup battery (p. 11) in order to set date and time display (p. 24).
To record _
1. Press down the lock button and turn the POWER switch to CAMERA.
2. Turn the program selector to l~A~l .
• This selects the camera’s Automatic recording program. It allows you to simply point and shoot
without making any manual adjustments.
• The camera operation indicator lights up red, and PAUSE appears in the viewfinder — the camera is
now in “record pause mode”.
3. Press the start/stop button to begin recording.
• The tally lamp flashes rapidly and REC appears in the viewfinder.
4 Press the start/stop button again to pause recording.
• The camera returns to record pause mode and PAUSE reappears in the viewfinder.
• You can stop and restart recording as often as you like by pressing the start/stop button.
• The camera will turn itself off if you leave it in record pause mode for more than about five minutes.
To return to record pause mode, turn the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.
When you hav e finished recording
• Unload the cassette.
• Turn the POWER switch to OFF.
• Replace the lens cap.
• Disconnect the power source.
Notes:
• To check that the camera is recording correctly, be sure to make a test recording first.
• Before making important recordings, clean the video heads using Canon CC-8 Video Head Cleaning
Cassette or a commercially available dry-type head cleaning cassette.
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Power Sources
Before operating your camera, you will need to use the power adapter to:
provide power from a mains outlet
or
charge a battery pack
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Notes:
• The power adapter converts current from a household mains outlet (100-240 Y AC, 50-60 Hz) to the DC
current used by your camera.
• If the adapter is used next to a TV, it may cause the TV to emit noise — move the adapter away from the
TV or the aerial cable.
Conne cting the camera to a ma i ns outlet
Use the power adapter and the DC coupler to provide your camera with instant power from a mains outlet.
1. Insert the DC coupler in the camera’s power source compartment.
• Insert the front end first, then press in the DC coupler until it clicks and locks into place.
2 . Connect the DC coupler to the adapter.
3. Plug the adapter into a mains outlet.
4. Detach the DC coupler after use.
• Press and hold the BATTERY EJECT button while you pull the DC coupler outwards from the rear.
• Always turn the camera off before removing the power source.
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Basic
Operation

Basic
Operation
You will have to charge the battery pack before you can use it. A brand new battery pack must be charged
twice before use.
1. Slide the battery pack onto the adapter as shown.
• Make sure the DC coupler is not connected.
2. Plug the adapter into a mains outlet.
• The CHARGE/REFRESH indicator flashes red to show that charging is in progress.
3. Wait until the battery pack is fully charged.
• The indicator glows steadily red when the battery pack is fully charged.
4. If the battery pack is brand new, take it off the adapter, then slide it on again and charge
it one more time.
5. Take the battery pack off the adapter and attach it to the camera.
• insert the end marked with a triangle first, then press in the battery pack until it clicks and locks into
place.
6. Detach the battery pack after use.
• Press and hold the BATTERY EJECT button while you pull the battery pack outwards from the rear.
• Always turn the camera off before removing the power source.
Charging and recording times
BP-711 Battery Pack
Charging time
70 minutes
Continuous recording time 60 minutes
• These time vary — the safest policy is always
to have two or three times as many battery
packs as you think you will need.
,- NOTE FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE —
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY
MUST BE RECYCLED OR
DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
Cd
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| Battery pack notes
Charge the battery pack before you use it...
• You should charge a brand new battery pack charge . then record . untj | discharged
twice before using it for the first time — a single
charge may not be enough. Charge it completely
(until the adapter’s charge indicator glows
steadily), then disconnect it and charge it again.
Normally, you should not “double charge” the
battery pack in this way.
• The battery pack will naturally discharge itself
over time. You should charge it the same day you
plan to use it, or the day before.
• The battery pack becomes warm during use (and
during charging). Wait for it cool before charging
or using it again. It may not reach full charge if
warm.
...save power while you are recording...
• You will get more recording time from your battery pack if you turn the camera off between shots,
instead of leaving it in record pause mode.
• Recording time will be shorter than usual at low temperatures. You can use the battery pack between
0° and 40°C (32°-104°F), but it works best between 10° and 30°C (50°-86°F).
...and don’t recharge it until it is exhausted.
• The camera flashes a cX warning when the charge has almost run out. After a few more minutes’ use, the
camera turns off automatically. You can now either recharge or store the battery pack.
Disconnect the battery pack when you are not using it.
• Even when it turned off, camera will continue to slowly drain power from the battery pack. This means
the battery pack will be discharged beyond the normal level if you leave it attached for a long time.
Keep the terminals clean.
• The camera, adapter or battery pack will not work properly if the terminals are dirty. Cheek them before
use, and wipe them with a dry cloth or tissue if necessary.
DANGER!
Always attach the terminal cover.
• Do not allow any metal objects to touch the
terminals. The battery pack contains a great deal of
energy and short-circuiting it may cause a fire.
Attach the terminal cover whenever you are not
using the battery pack.
Treat the battery pack with care.
• Keep it away from fire (or it might explode).
• Do not try to disassemble or modify it.
• Do not drop or knock it.
• Do not get it wet.
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Basic
Operation

Basic
Operation
Remember, it may start to give you less recording time...
• If you recharge it without first completely discharging it.
• If you leave it attached to the camera (or a video light) for more than a week.
• If you don’t use it for three months or more.
...but you should be able to “refresh” it.
• The power adapter has a refresher function which restores battery packs to full capacity (see below).
• If this does not improve the battery pack’s performance, it has reached the end of its life and must be
replaced.
The lifetime of nickel-cadmium battery packs
• Nickel-cadmium battery packs produce electrical energy from a chemical reaction, so although they can
be recharged, they do not last forever. Even if they are not used, their performance still degrades over
time. If the battery pack runs out quickly even after you have “refreshed” it, it has come to the end of its
useful and should be replaced.
• Be sure to fully charge and discharge the battery pack every three months even if you do not otherwise
use it.
Refreshing the battery pack
If the battery pack starts to give less recording time,
use the adapter’s refresher function to restore it to
full capacity. The adapter will first discharge the
battery pack, and then recharge it.
1. Attach the battery pack to the adapter
and plug it into an mains outlet.
• See p. 8.
2. Press the REFRESH button.
• The CHARGE/REFRESH indicator flashes
green to show that discharging is in progress.
When the battery pack is discharged, the
indicator begins to flash red any recharging
begins.
REFRESH button
CHARGE/REFRESH indicator
3. R emove the battery pack when discharging/recharging has finished.
• The indicator glows steadily red when recharging is completed.
• If you only want to discharge the battery pack, there is no need to plug in the adapter. In this case, you
can remove the battery pack when the CHARGE/REFRESH indicator stops flashing green.
Discharge and recharge times
Battery pack BP-711
BP-729
Discharge 4 hr. 10 hr.
Recharge
1 hr.
10 min. 2 hr. 30 min.
Total refreshing charge
5 hr.
10 min. 12 hr. 30 min.
• These times are approximate.
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Installing the backup battery
You need to install the backup battery so the
camera can remember the date and time. Its
memory is powered by a CR2025 lithium battery
with a life span of about a year.
1. Open the cover of the backup battery compartment.
2. Place the new battery in the compartment with the + side facing outwards.
3. C lick the cover back into place.
4. R eset the date and time.
• See p. 24.
B
WARNING!
The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical bum hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge,
disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate. Replace the battery with a Sony, Sanyo or
Panasonic CR2025, or Duracell DL2025. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
The used battery should be handed back to the supplier for safe disposal.
Cautions:
• Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools — this will cause a short circuit.
• Wipe the battery with a clean, dry cloth to ensure proper contact.
• Keep the backup battery out of reach of children — if it is swallowed, contact a physician immediately, as
the battery case may break down and the battery fluids damage the stomach and intestines.
• Do not disassemble, heat, or immerse the battery in water, to avoid the risk of explosion.
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Basic
Operation

Basic
Operation
Use video cassettes marked with an 0.
Lo ading and unloading __ _
Cassettes can be loaded and unloaded with the camera turned off, as long as a power source is attached.
1. Press the EJECT A button and wait for the cassette compartment to open.
2. Load/unload the cassette.
• Insert the cassette gently with the window facing out.
• Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out.
3. Press the Ipush) mark on the compartment until it clicks, and wait for it to close.
• Never push down the top of the compartment.
Preventing accidental erasure
To protect your recordings from accidental erasure,
slide the red switch on the cassette so that it covers
the hole. (This switch position is usually labelled
SAVE or ERASE OFF). When this cassette is
loaded, the 1^1 mark will flash in the viewfinder if
you turn the POWER switch to CAMERA.
If you want to record on the cassette again, slide the
red switch back so the hole is open. (This position
is usually labelled REC or ERASE ON.)
Notes:
• Do not interfere with the compartment while it is opening or closing automatically.
• After loading a cassette, use record search (p. 33) to find the point where you want to start recording.
• Do not leave the cassette in the camera after use — return it to its case and store it in a cool, clean, dry
place.
• The holes in the back of the cassette are used for transferring information — do not cover them.
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Preparing the Camera
You should already have attached a power source to the camera and loaded a cassette. When you have
completed the following steps, you will be ready to start recording.
Fasten the grip belt
• Release the Velcro fastening and hold the camera
with your right hand while you adjust the belt
with your left.
Prepare the lens cap
• Attach/remove the lens cap as shown.
• Hook the lens cap on to the grip belt while you
are recording, and place it over the lens when you
have finished.
Adjust the viewfinder
• You can adjust the viewfinder to suit your
eyesight. First put the camera in record pause
mode (press down the lock button and turn the
POWER switch to CAMERA).
• Adjust the viewfinder by sliding the viewfinder
focusing switch to the left or right to bring the
viewfinder displays clearly into focus.
• The viewfinder also rotates through 90° to give a
choice of shooting positions.
Attach t he shoulder strap
• For extra security and portability, attach the
shoulder strap before using the camera.
• Pass the ends through the attachment bars and
adjust the length as shown.
Note:
• Be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight, or it will melt. (The light is
concentrated by the viewfinder lens.) You may be able to move the viewfinder out of direct sunlight by
pushing it upright, or by moving it back down to horizontal.
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Basic
Operation

Basic
Operation
Playback
You can use the viewfinder screen for instant, on-the-spot playback.
To play back your recordings on a TV, see p. 16.
To use the wireless controller, see p. 22.
1. Attach a power source and press down the lock button and turn the POWER switch to
PLAY.
• The operation indicator lights up.
2. Load the cassette.
3. Press the ► button to start playback.
• To end playback, press the ■ button.
• To wind the tape forwards, stop playback and press the ►► (fast forward) button.
• To wind the tape backwards, stop playback and press the ◄◄ (rewind) button.
• If the playback picture is rough, clean the video heads using a Canon CC-8 Video Head Cleaning
Cassette or a commercially available dry-type head cleaning cassette.
Special playback _
Playback pause
To view the video as a still picture press the II button. To resume normal playback, press it again, or press
the ► button. The camera automatically goes into stop mode after about five minutes’ playback pause.
Fast forward playback
To play back the recording at about 9 times normal speed, press and hold the ►► button during normal
playback.
Rewind playback
For reverse playback at about 7 times normal speed, press and hold the ◄◄ button during normal playback.
High-speed search
To play back the recording at about 15 times normal speed, press and hold the ►► button during normal
fast forward. For reverse playback at about 15 times normal speed, press and hold the ◄◄ button during
normal rewind.
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Tape return
Use the wireless controller’s TAPE RETURN button to quickly return to a scene you want to see again:
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1. Press the COUNTER RESET button during playback if you come across a scene you
want to watch again later.
• The tape counter is reset to 0:00:00.
2. When you have ended playback, press the TAPE RETURN button.
• The tape rewinds and stops when the counter nears 0:00:00.
• You can cancel tape return by pressing the ■ button.
3. Start playback.
Notes:
• When the tape reaches the end during normal playback it rewinds automatically.
• Noise bars appear on the screen during special playback and the soundtrack cannot be heard. On certain
TVs the picture may roll and divide, or appear in black and white, and the high-speed search picture may
not be visible.
• During playback pause, the picture flickers, and fast action scenes may appear blurred.
• The tape counter is reset when a cassette is loaded.
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Basic
Operation

Basic
Operation
Playback Connection
You can connect the camera to a TV or VCR in order to play back your recordings. You will need to attach
s a power source to the camera (see p. 7).
If you are going to use the TV as a monitor while you are shooting, remember to keep the TV volume
turned down as long as the camera’s AUDIO terminal is connected. If the sound from the TV speaker is
picked up by the microphone, an unpleasant high-pitched squeal, called feedback, may be produced.
If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals
1. Connect the camera to the TV (or VCR).
• Use the C-250 AV Cable. Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal. Connect the yellow plug
to the yellow video terminal.
2. Set the TV/VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO.
3. If you are connecting the camera to a VCR, set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
• See your VCR instruction manual for details.
If your TV (or VCR) has a SCART terminal
1. Connect the PC-A10 SCART cable adapter to the TV or VCR’s SCART terminal.
2. Connect the camera to the adapter.
• Use the C-250 AV Cable. Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal. Connect the yellow plug
to the yellow video terminal.
3. If you are connecting the camera to a VCR, set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
• See your VCR instruction manual for details.
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Zooming
The camera’s 16x zoom lens allows you to choose the best picture angle for each scene:
• Turn the zoom control towards W to zoom out to wide-angle.
• Turn it towards T to zoom in to telephoto.
You can also control the speed of zooming:
• Move the control slightly to zoom slowly.
• Turn it further to zoom more quickly. (The further you turn the zoom control, the faster the zoom speed.)
The T and W buttons on the wireless controller adjust the picture angle, but not the zoom speed:
• Press W to zoom out to wide-angle.
• Press T to zoom in to telephoto.
32x d igital zoom ( UC7500/UC7000) _
Turn the digital zoom on by choosing DIGITAL ZOOM at the camera menu, to double the camera’s zoom range.
^MENU
► DIGITAL ZOOM-ON
(see p. 18)
• In addition, for the UC7500/UC7000 you can assign CUSTOM KEY 1 to tum the digital zoom on/otf (see page 20).
The zoom control continues to work as usual. You can freely zoom in and out between lx and 32x
magnification — the camera automatically switches between optical zooming (up to 16x) and digital
zooming (16x to 32x).
—
Viewfinder displa ys
Zoom in [3-D > fl
Zoom out 0 Q
Stationary d- □ -fl
Notes:
• The viewfinder display stays lit for approximately 4 seconds following an adjustment to the picture angle.
• Overuse of the zoom may make recordings seem too busy. It is generally better to use it sparingly, or in
order to reframe between shots.
• When you want to get as close as possible to your subject, keep the zoom at the wide-angle position. You
can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm (3/8 in).
• When you turn the digital zoom on at the menu, “32X” appears in the viewfinder.
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Functions

Advanced Functions
Using the Menus
The menus let you choose settings for a wide range of functions. There are two separate menus, for
0 recording (camera menu) and playback (play menu).
Camera menu
While the camera is in record pause mode, press the MENU button.
Screen 1
©Custom key information.p. 21
©Tally lamp.p. 23
©Remote sensor.p. 22
©Digital zoom (UC7500/UC7000).p. 17
©Image stabilizer (UC7500/UC7000).p. 21
©Date select.p. 25
©Date display.p. 24
©Title.p. 26
Imenu
1
©—[ ► CUSTOM KEY INFO ON
DIGITAL ZOOM ■ ■ ON-4
(5.)-IMAGE STABIL •ON
DATE SELECT' DATE&T 1 ME-6
(7)-DATE DISPLAY
■ 'CONT.
TITLE.
AUTO-1 OS-8
Screen 2
©Date set.
©Title set.
©Title select.
©Custom key set
Play menu
With the POWER switch set to PLAY, press the MENU button.
© Remote sensor p. 22
Turn to the appropriate page for a detailed explanation of each function.
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KEYS
1 # Press the MENU button to open the menu at screen 1.
2. Use the SELECT button to move the cursor down the screen.
• When the cursor reaches the bottom of the selections it returns to the top of the list.
3. Press the SET button to turn the function on or off, or to change its setting.
4. Press the MENU button again to move to screen 2 of the menu (camera menu only).
♦ Make selections in the same way as for screen 1.
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
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Advanced
Functions

Advanced Functions
Custom Keys
The two keys on the rear of the camera body can easily be set to operate a number of functions. When you
buy the camcorder, they should be set as follows:
CUSTOM KEY 1 CUSTOM KEY 2
UC7500/UC7000 D.ZOOM IMAGE STABIL
UC6000 D.E.SELECT D.E.ON/OFF
Select the combination of functions that you are likely to use most often. It is simple to change the Custom
Key settings when necessary.
JTo set t he function of th e Custom Keys
||^ MENU
► CUSTOM KEY SET
(see p. 18)
1. Press down the lock button and turn the POWER switch to CAMERA.
2. Open the camera menu to screen 2 and select CUSTOM KEY SET.
3. Press the SELECT button to move the cursor down until you reach the combination of
functions of your choice.
CUSTOM KEY 1 CUSTOM KEY 2
D.ZOOM (UC7500/UC7000 only) IMAGE STABIL (UC7500/UC7000 only)
D.E. SELECT D.E.ON/OFF
DATE TITLE
FADE BLC
4. Press the SET (or MENU) button to assign the functions to the CUSTOM KEYS.
• The camera displays these functions in the viewfinder for about 3 seconds and then returns to the
camera menu.
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
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