Canon UC8Hi User manual

8mm VIDEO CAMCORDER
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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
ASTA OR 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)
BLUE Ginna: NEUTRAL
Mains Lead == 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
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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
come.
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To get the most out of your new camcorder, you should read this manual thoroughly — there are many
E sophisticated features which will add to your recording enjoyment.
To get started, you will need to read these sections:
“Basic Recording”
8 “Power Sources”
= “Cassettes”
f “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.
Check that this package contains the following accessories:
Two R6 AA batteries Lens cap and lens cap cord $S-300 Shoulder Strap
BP-711 or BP-E77K Lithium battery (CR2025) CA-R200 of GA-RB00
Battery Pack : Campact.Power Adapter
" PC-1708T Stereo SCART STV-150 Stereo Video Cable
Cable (Europe) (Asia, Oceania)
The battery pack must be If you leave the camera in record If you want the superior picture
charged before it can power the pause mode for more than about — quality of Hi8, you have to use
camcorder. five minutes, it will turn itself off to | Hi8 tapes. If you use standard
prevent the video heads being 8mm cassettes, you will get
damaged. standard 8mm recordings.

introduction |
Introducing the UC8Hi
FlexiZone Control
Easier than manual operation
and more flexible than
automatic functions, Canon’s
new FlexiZone Control is a
completely new way to use a
video camera.
With around 400 lines of
horizontal resolution, Hi8 is
» the format that video
professionals choose when
they want high quality, long
recording times and compact
size.
From wide-angle to world-
beating 20X telephoto — the
powerful Canon lens makes it
easy to get just the shot you
want.
Optical Image Stabilizer
Canon's revolutionary optical
technology stabilizes your
recordings even at the
furthest reaches of the zoom
range. Unlike ordinary
electronic stabilizers, it
causes zero loss of picture
"quality.
Hi-fi stereo sound |
The stereo microphone
provides audio depth and
realism that adds drama and
ambience to your images. A
built-in wind screen cuts wind
noise to a minimum.
Six recording programs deal
with everything from simple
point-and-shoot operation to
the most challenging
recording conditions.
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Add
an
atmospheric
touch
to
your
video
productions
with
smooth
fades,
synchronised
with
the
soundtrack.
You don’t need any extra
equipment to add titles to
your home videos — the
camera does it all.
Remote
control
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The supplied wireless
controller operates both
recording and playback from
as far away as 5 metres
(16 ft).
Manual shutter |
For advanced image control,
choose from eight different
shutter settings. A top speed
of 1/10000 second lets you
capture even the quickest
action.
Easy editing
As well as versatile record
search and review functions,
your camera is equipped with
a @ LANC remote control
terminal, allowing easy
connection to editing
equipment.

Contents
Introduction
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Basic Recording
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| 6im Before you start recording
Complete the following steps:
« Attach a power source (p. 7).
* Load a cassette (p. 11).
¢ Adjust the viewfinder, fasten the grip belt and
Basic Operation
take off the lens cap. (p. 12).
You may also want to install the backup battery
(p. 10) in order to set the date and time display
(p. 19).
To record
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2.
Set the OPERATE switch to CAMERA.
Turn the recording program selector to
C.
* This selects the camera’s Easy Recording
program. It allows you to simply point and
shoot without making any manual
adjustments.
. Open the STANDBY cover.
* The camera power indicator lights up red, and
PAUSE appears in the viewfinder — the
camera is now in “record pause mode.”
. Press the start/stop button to begin
recording.
* The tally lamp flashes rapidly and REC
appears in the viewfinder.
. 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,
close and reopen the STANDBY cover, or set
the OPERATE switch to OFF and then back to
CAMERA.
6. Close the STANDBY ‘cover.
* As long as the OPERATE switch is set to the
CAMERA position, you can use the STANDBY
cover to turn the camera on and off. This
makes it easy to save battery power, and
prevents accidental operation of the start/stop
button.
When you have finished recording
¢ Replace the lens cap.
e Unload the cassette.
¢ Set the OPERATE switch to OFF.
¢ Disconnect the power source.
Note:
* If you turn the camera off using the STANDBY
cover, it will remember your chosen focus and
shutter speed settings (and whether or not a title
was displayed). If you move the OPERATE
switch from the CAMERA position, these settings
are erased from the memory.

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
Connecting
the
camera
to
a mains
outlet
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Use the power adapter and the DC coupler to
provide your camera with instant power from a
mains outlet:
ih:
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.
Connect the DC coupler to the adapter.
. Plug the adapter into a mains outlet.
. 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.
Notes:
* The power adapter converts current from a
household mains outlet (100-240 V 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.
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Basic Operation E
Charging and attaching the battery pack |
You will have to charge the battery pack before you
can use it. A brand new battery pack must be
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on
charged twice before use.
Slide the battery pack onto the adapter
as shown.
* Make sure the DC coupler is not connected.
Piug the adapter into a mains outlet.
¢ The CHARGE/REFRESH indicator flashes red
to show that charging is in progress.
. Wait until the battery pack is fully
charged.
* The indicator glows steadily red when the
battery pack is fully charged.
. If the battery pack is brand new, take it
off the adapter, then slide it on again
and charge it one more time.
. 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.
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.
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BP-711/BP-E77K Battery Pack
Charging time 70 minutes
Continuous recording time 40 minutes
* These times 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 THE EUROPE
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY.
MUST BE RECYCLED OR
DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
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Battery pack notes"
Charge the battery pack before you.use it...
* You should charge a brand new battery pack
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 to cool before
charging or using it again.
See the adapter instructions for-details.
..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 <Q 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 is turned off, the 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. Check 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:itamay.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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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
p.
10).
¢ If this does not improve the battery pack’s
performance,
it
has
reached
the
end
of
its
life
and
must be replaced.

Basic Operation A
E
Refreshing the battery pack
CHARGE/REFRESH indicator
REFRESH button
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 and recharging
begins.
3. Remove 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-E77K BP-729
Discharge 4 hr. 10 hr.
thr. 10 min. 2 hr. 30 min.
Recharge
Total refresh charge 5 hr. 10min. 12 hr. 30 min.
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* These times are approximate.
Installing the backup battery
Pull out the battery holder from the base of the
camera, and insert the CR2025 lithium battery with
the + side facing upwards. Click the holder back
into place.
This backup battery allows the camera to
remember the date and time and other settings
when the main power source is removed. It has a
life span of about a year.
When it needs replacing (or if it has not been
installed), the << mark flashes in the viewfinder.
When you replace the old battery, make sure to
attatch a power source to the camera first, and turn
it off using the STANDBY cover. This way it will
remember your chosen settings when you change
the battery.
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 (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 battery out of reach of children — if the
battery is swallowed, consult a physician
immediately as the battery case may break down
and the battery fluids may damage the stomach
and intestines.
Do not disassemble, heat, or immerse the battery
in water, to avoid the risk of explosion.

Cassettes
Use videacassettes marked with an @ or HIE.
Lozding and unloading. a
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 (PUSH) mark on the
compartment until it clicks, and wait for
it to.close.
¢ Never push down the top of the compartment.
Selecting the tape speed Ba
You have a choice of two recording speeds:
¢ Standard Play (SP) for maximum quality
* Long Play (LP) for double recording time
You can change the tape speed by pressing the
SP/LP button. (SP or LP is displayed in the
viewfinder.) Change tape speed in record pause
mode — changing during recording will cause
noise on the tape.
The camera automatically selects the appropriate
Speed for playback.
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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
G@
mark
will
flash
in
the
viewfinder
if
you
set
the
OPERATE
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.
27)
to
find
the
point
where
you
want
to
start
recording.
*
To
record
or
play
back
in
the
Hi8
format,
you
need
both
a
Hi8
cassette
and
a
Hi8
camcorder.
A
Hi8
camcorder
can
record
or
play
back
in
either
the
Hi8
format
or
standard
8mm
format,
depending
on
the
tape
used.
*
You
can
use
both
Metal-P
and
Metal-E
Hi8
cassettes.
* 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.

Basic Operation A
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.
Prepare the lens cap
« Attach the cord to the eyelet on the lens cap, as
shown.
* Pass the end of the grip belt through the loop on
the other end of the cord.
* Hook the lens cap onto the grip belt while you are
recording, and place it over the lens when you
have finished.
Fasten the grip belt |
* Release the Velcro fastening and hold the
camera with your right hand while you adjust the
belt with your left.
Adjust the viewfinder
* You need to adjust the viewfinder to suit your
eyesight. First, put the camera in record pause
mode. (Set the OPERATE switch to CAMERA
and open the STANDBY cover.) Then turn the
viewfinder focusing ring until the viewfinder
displays are clearly focused.
* The viewfinder rotates through 90° to give a
choice of shooting positions.
Attach the 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.

Playback
You can use‘the viewfinder’screen for instant, on-
the-spot playback. ,
To play.back your recordings on a TV, see p. 14.
To use the wireless controller, see p. 18.
1. Attach a power source and set the
OPERATE switch to PLAY.
* The playback power indicator lights up green.
2. Load the cassette.
3. Press the > button to start playback.
* To end playback, press the MM button.
* To wind the tape forwards, stop playback and
press the ® button.
¢ To wind the tape backwards, stop playback
and press the <4 button.
Special playback
Still playback
Press the fl button. To resume normal playback,
press it again, or press the ® button. The camera
automatically goes into stop mode after about five
minutes’ still playback.
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 <4 button during normal
playback.
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High-speed search
To play back the recording at about 15 times
normal (SP) speed, press and.hold the > button
during normal fast forward. For reverse playback at
about 15 times normal (SP) speed, press and hold
the << button during normal rewind.
Tape return
Use the wireless controller's TAPE RETURN
button to quickly return to a scene you want to see
again:
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 Ml
button.
3. Start playback.
Notes:
* 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 still playback, the picture flickers, and fast
action scenes may appear blurred.
* The tape counter is reset when a cassette is
loaded.
¢ When recording in LP mode, actual recording
length is approximately twice the tape counter
time.
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Playback Connection E)
You can connect the camera to a TV or VCR in Notes:
order
to
play
back
your
recordings.
You
will
need
to
*
If
you
are
going
to
use
the
TV
as
a
monitor
while
attach a power source to the camera (see p. 7). you are shooting, remember to keep the TV
volume turned down as long as the camera’s
AUDIO terminals are connected. If the sound
from the TV speakers is picked up by the
microphone, an unpleasant high-pitched squeal,
called feedback, may be produced.
If you want a mono output, connect the cable to
the camera's left AUDIO terminal ©, but do not
connect the right AUDIO terminal ®. This will
give a combined mono output from both left and
right channels.
* The superior quality of Hi8 can best be
appreciated on a TV which has S-video input.
If your TV (or VCR) has a SCART terminal (S-video)
PC-270SST S-stereo
SCART Cable
1.
Connect
the
camera
to
the
TV
(or
VCR).
2.
If
you
are
connecting
the
camera
to
a
«
Use
the PC-270SST
S-stereo
SCART
Cable.
VCR,
set
the
input selector on
the
VCR
Connect
the
white
plug
to
the
white
AUDIO
to
LINE.
terminal
©
(left).
Connect
the
red
plug
to
the
¢
See
your
VCR
instruction
manual
for
details.
red AUDIO terminal ® (right). Connect the S-
video plug to the S-video terminal ©.
If your TV (or VCR) has a SCART terminal (without S-video) —
PC-170ST Stereo
SCART Cable
1. Connect the camera to the TV (or VCR). 2. lf you are connecting the camera to a
¢ Use the PC-170ST Stereo SCART Cable. VCR, set the input selector on the VCR
Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO to LINE.
terminal © (left). Connect the red plug to the * See your VCR instruction manual for details.
red AUDIO terminal ® (right). Connect the
yellow plug to the yellow VIDEO terminal ©.

If
your
TV
(or
VCR)
has
an
S-video
inputterminal
§-150 S-video Cable
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~" STV-150
Stereo Video Cable
2. Set the TV/VIDEO selector onthe:
television to VIDEO.
1. Connect the camera to the TV (or VCR).
¢ Use.the S-150 S-video Cable to connect the
S-video terminal ©.
¢ Usezazstereo cable, or the STV-150 Stereo
Video. Cable, to connect the AUDIO terminals.
Carmect the white plug to the white AUDIO
terminal © (left). Connect the red plug to the
red'AUDIO terminal ® (right). Do not connect
the yellow plug if you are using the STV-150
Stereo Video Cable.
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
audio/video
input
terminals
Stereo Video Cable
1. Connect the camera to the TV (or VCR).
* Use the STV-150 Stereo Video Cable.
Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO
terminal © (left). Connect the red plug to the
red AUDIO terminal ® (right). 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.
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{f your TV is already hooked up to a VCR, you can
connect the camera to the VCR instead of the TV.
Follow the instructions on p. 14 or 15.
To connect the camera directly to a TV which does
not have audio/video terminals, you will need to
use the optional RU-100 RF Unit. The soundtrack
will be in mono. There are two different models,
one for Australia, and one for Europe and other
areas.
Connecting the RF unit
Male Female
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Coaxial cable with DIN- = Ls
connectors e. ze
1. Connect the RF unit to the camera.
2. Connect the aerial cable to the FROM
ANT. terminal on the RF unit.
3. Connect the “female” DIN-connector on
the coaxial cable to the TO TV terminal
on the RF unit.
4. Connect the “male” connector to the
aerial input on the TV.
5. Turn the TV on, and start playback on
the camera.
¢ See p. 13 for playback.
6. Set both the TV and the RF unit to the
video channel.
If your TV does not have audio/video input terminals _
RU-100 RF Unit
Selecting
the
videochannel
=|.
The video channel is the channel which is not used
by a broadcasting station in your area and can be
used for cassette playback.
European model
First set the G/I selector on the RF unit.
¢ In continental Europe, set it to G.
* In the UK, Hong Kong and South Africa, set it to |.
If it is not set properly, you will be able to see the
picture, but not hear the sound.
Next, set the TV and the CH selector on the RF
unit to the video channel. The selector is factory-
set to channel 32. Adjust it by turning until the
picture is clear.
Australian model
Set the TV and the RF unit to channel 0 or 1.
Note:
* Turn the camera off or disconnect it fromm the RF
unit when you want to watch a broadcast
programme. If you leave the camera connected
and turned on, the RF unit will automatically
select the camera signal instead of the broadcast
signal.

Zooming
LE
Optical Image Stabilizer
—~ Zoom in
“QTBTRTETS.
Zoom out
The camera's 20X zoom lens allows you to choose With most camcorders, even the slightest hand
the best picture angle for each scene: movements will be noticeable during telephoto
*
Turn:the:zoom
control
towards
W
to
zoom
out
to
recording.
However,
the
UC8Hi's
Optical
Image
wide-angle. Stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings
* Turn it towards T to zoom in to telephoto. even at 20X magnification. Unlike electronic image
: stabilizers, it causes no loss of picture quality. The
You can also control the speed of zooming: Optical Image Stabilizer can compensate for a wide
* Move the control slightly to zoom slowly.
¢ Turn it further to zoom more quickly. (The further
you turn the zoom contral, the faster the zoom
range of camera movement — you can record
stable images even if you are shooting from a
speed.)
moving
car.
The
T
and
W
buttons
on
the
wireless
controller
Before
you
start
recording
push
the
(i)
ON/OFF
adjust
the
picture
angle,
but
not
the
zoom
speed:
button
to
turn
the
image
stabilizer
on
or
off.
*
Press
W
to
zoom
out
to
wide-angle.
*
The
(i)
mark
appears
in
the
viewfinder
when
the
¢
Press
T
to
zoom
in
to
telephoto.
stabilizer
is
on.
Viewfinder
displays
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¢ 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).
* Keep the image stabilizer turned off when the
camera is mounted on a tripod.
* The image stabilizer always remains on when you
are using the Easy Recording program (see p.
22).
* The image stabilizer is designed to deal with a
normal degree of camera shake — it cannot
compensate for large movements of the camera.
¢ The image stabilizer is not as effective as usual
when the optional wide-converter or tele-
converter is attached.
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Wireless Controller
The wireless controller can operate the camera
from a distance of up to 5 metres. Point it at the
camera's remote sensor while you press the
buttons.
The tally lamp lights up to let you know that the
camera is in range and responding to your
commands.
There are two functions which can only be
operated using the wireless controller:
* Tape return (p.13)
* On-screen viewfinder displays (p. 37)
Inserting batteries
insert two AA batteries, following the © and ©
markings. Be careful not to reverse the polarity of
the batteries.
Turning off the tally lamp and
remote sensors
TALLY/
SENSOR
ON/OFF 4
The tally lamp flashes continuously while the
camera is recording. It can be turned off to prevent
light being reflected into the lens during macro
recording, or when shooting through glass.
Turning off the remote sensor prevents accidental
operation by other Canon wireless controllers being
used nearby.
1. Press the TALLY/SENSOR ON/OFF
button to turn off the tally lamp and the
remote sensor.
¢ T/S OFF appears in the viewfinder.
2. Press the button again to turn the lamp
and sensor on.
Notes:
* Sunlight or fluorescent light falling on the sensor
may shorten the controller's operating distance
by interfering with its infrared signals.
¢ The camera may have difficulty picking up the
remote control signals at extremely close range.
* Do not leave the controller exposed to direct
sunlight, or in hot or humid places.
* When changing exhausted batteries, replace
them all at once.

Date and Time
5
The date and/or time display appears in the
viewfinder when you press the DATE button. If you
start recording now, it will be superimposed on the
scene. Press the button again to cancel the
display.
if you have not set the date and time, —:—:—
appears in the viewfinder when you press the
DATE button. This will not be recorded.
Setting the date andtime ==
Set the date and time display when you first start
using your camera. As long as you have installed
the backup battery (p. 12), the camera's internal
clock will continue to work even when the main
power source is removed.
1. Set the ORERATE switch to CAMERA.
2. Press and hold the DATE button for
three seconds.
* The year display in the viewfinder starts
flashing.
3. Press the A or W side of the FlexiZone
controller to scan the year display.
« Press once to scan a year at a time. Press
and hold to scan quickly.
4. When you have chosen the year, press
the < or ® side of the FlexiZone
controller.
* The year is set, and the next part of the
display starts flashing.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the months,
days, hours and minutes.
6. Press the DATE button to start the
clock.
Choosing the display style
You can choose from three different date/time
displays:
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1. Set the OPERATE switch to CAMERA.
2. Press and hold the DATE button for one
second.
¢ The following menu appears in the viewfinder:
TIME <-
DATE
DATE&TIME
3. Press the A or Y side of the FlexiZone
controller to choose the display style.
* Move the arrow so it is pointing at the display
style you want to use.
4. Press the DATE button.
Note:
* The display can be set to any year between 1995
and 2020.
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Titles
E
C.RESET
You
can
write
your
own
titles
and
store
them
in
the
4.
Press
the
A
or
W
side
of
the
FlexiZone
camera's
memory
in
order
to
add
them
to
your
controller
to
scan
the
list
of
title
recordings. Remember to install the backup battery characters.
first
(see
p.
10).
¢
Press
once
to
scan
one
at
a
time.
Press
and
hold
to
scan
quickly.
The
title
stored
in
the
memory
is
displayed
in
the
*
You
can
choose
from
the
following
characters:
viewfinder
when
you
press
the
TITLE
button.
If
you
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start
recording
now,
it
will
be
superimposed
on
the
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scene. Press the button again to cancel the
display. * If you choose the flashing dot =, nothing will
be recorded at this position.
:
:
e
You
can
erase
all
the
characters
at
and
to
the
Writing
a
title
right
of
the
cursor
by
pressing
the
C.RESET
button.
These lines appear in the
viewfinder while you are writing a 5. When the character you want is
title.
displayed,
press
the
<
or
>
side
of
the
FlexiZone controller to move the cursor
to the point where you want to write the
Enter your title in the camera’s memory before you next character.
start recording. The title can be one or two lines of
up to 16 characters each. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until your title is
complete, then press the TITLE button
1.
Set
the
OPERATE
switch
to
CAMERA.
to
enter
the
title
in
the
memory.
2. Press and hold the TITLE button until
the title lines appear in the viewfinder.
* If you have already entered a title in the
memory, it will be displayed in the viewfinder.
* The first dot (or character) flashes to show
where the cursor (the insertion point) is
located.
3. Press the 4 or » side of the FlexiZone
controller to move the cursor to the
point where you want to start the title.
* Press once to move the cursor one space at a Note:
time. Press and hold to move it quickly. if it takes you more than about five minutes to
write a title, the camera may turn itself off
automatically before you finish. This can be
avoided by removing the cassette before you
begin.