Canon UC9Hi Colour User manual

8mm VIDEO CAMCORDER
Instruction Manual
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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
ASTA OR BS/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 PU\CE. 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.

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Thank you for choosing a Canon
I 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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I 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.
I 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.
I 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
SS-300 Shoulder Strap
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BP-711 Battery Pack
Lithium battery (CR2025)
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CA-R300
Compact Power Adapter
S-150 S-video Cable
STV-150 Stereo Video Cable
PC-A10SCART Adapter
(Europe, Asia)
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And while you are finding out how
The battery pack must be
charged before it can power the
camcorder.
your camcorder works, remember:
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.
If you want the superior picture
quality of Hi8, you have to use
Hi8 tapes. If you use standard
8mm cassettes, you will get
standard 8mm recordings.
Introduction

Introduction
Introducing the UC9Hi/UC9HicoLouR
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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.
20X lens and 40X digital zoom
From wide-angle to world¬
beating 20X telephoto — with
unparalleled optical quality.
The digital zoom doubles this
magnification for even more
dramatic results.
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.
Auto Editing Function
The U C9H i/U C9H i colou R
comes with a complete set of
editing functions built-in. Now
you can do sophisticated and
convenient editing without a
costly, bulky separate editing
machine.
Custom Keys
With the unique Custom
Keys, you, the user, can
decide which functions you
want at your fingertips. Assign
the functions you use most
frequently to the conveniently-
placed keys on the camera
body.
Hi8
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.
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.
Digital effects
Advanced digital technology
allows you to add special
effects and varied scene
transitions to your recordings.
Powerful recording programs
Six recording programs deal
with everything from simple
point-and-shoot operation to
the most challenging
recording conditions.
Fade
Add an atmospheric touch to
your video productions with
smooth fades, synchronised
with the soundtrack.
Titles
You don’t need any extra
equipment to add titles to
your home videos — the
camera does it all.
Remote control
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.
Colour viewfinder (UC9HicoLouR)
You don’t have to wait until
playback to see your shots in
colour. Thanks to the
UC9HicoLOUR’s high-
resolution LCD viewfinder,
you can see just what you’re
getting on tape, making it
easy to shoot colourful, well-
composed video.

Contents
5
Introduction
Important Usage Instructions.2
Thank you for choosing a Canon.3
Introducing the UC9Hi/UC9HicoLOUR.4
Basic Operation
Basic Recording.6
Power Sources.7
Cassettes.11
Preparing the Camera.12
Playback.13
Playback Connection.14
Advanced Functions
Zooming.17
Wireless Controller.18
Using the Menus.19
Custom Keys.20
Date and Time.21
Titles.22
Fade.23
Choosing a Recording Program.24
Setting the FlexiZone.26
Focusing.26
Exposure Control.28
Manual Shutter.29
Record Search and Record Review.30
Digital Effects.31
Editing
The Auto Editing Function .32
Preparations.33
Using the Auto Editing Function the first time.34
SET Function. 35
PREVIEW/START Function.36
CUT-IN/CUT-OUT Time Adjustment.37
Editing Scenes.38
CLEAR/DELETE Function.39
Reordering Scenes.40
Simple Editing to a VCR.41
Additional Information
Making Better Videos.42
UC9Hi/UC9FlicoLOUR Video System.43
Optional Accessories.44
Cautions and Maintenance.47
Troubleshooting.49
Viewfinder Displays.51
Nomenclature.53
Specifications.55
Index.56
Introduction

Basic
Operation
Basic Recording
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
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. 21).
To record
1. Turn the program selector to □ .
• Press and hold the lock button.
• This selects the camera’s Easy Recording
program. It allows you to simply point and
shoot without making any manual
adjustments.
2. Open the STANDBY cover.
• 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,
close and reopen the STANDBY cover, or turn
the program selector to OFF and then back to
□ .
5. C lose the STANDBY cover.
• As long as the program selector is set to a
recording program, 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.
Unload the cassette.
Turn the program selector to OFF.
Disconnect the power source.
Notes:
• If you turn off the camera using the STANDBY
cover, it will remember your chosen focus and
shutter speed settings in the FlexiZone Recording
program (see p. 24), and whether or not a title
was displayed. If you turn the program selector to
OFF and back again, these settings are erased
from the memory.
• You can set one (or both) of the Custom Keys to
operate as an extra start/stop button. (See p. 20
for details.) This is especially useful for low-angle
recording, when you hold the camera by your
waist.
• When recording from the start of the tape:
For best results, let the tape run for about ten
seconds according to the counter. Then record
from that point. This avoids losing the beginning
of the tape when played back on another
machine.

Connecting the camera to a mains outlet
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
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.
Use the power adapter and the DC coupler to
provide your camera with instant power from a
mains outlet.
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.
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.
Basic
Operation

Basic
Operation
Charging and attaching the battery pack
8
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 50 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
K NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY.
MUST BE RECYCLED OR
DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
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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. 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 <Xi 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 life 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.
Basic
Operation

Basic
Operation
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Refreshing the battery pack
REFRESH button
CHARGE/REFRESH Indicator
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.
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.
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.
1 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 refresh charge
5 hr. 10 min. 12 hr. 30 min.
• These times are approximate.
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 pack 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.

Cassettes
11
Use videocassettes marked with an □ or HIED.
Loading 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 ^ 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 fpQsff) 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 mark will flash in the
viewfinder if you turn the program selector to a
recording program.
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. 30) 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.
Basic
Operation

Basic
Operation
Preparing the Camera
12
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. (Turn the program selector to a recording
program and open the STANDBY cover.)
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• Adjust the viewfinder to suit your eyesight by
turning the viewfinder focusing ring until the
viewfinder displays are clearly focused.
• The viewfinder rotates through 90° to give a
choice of shooting positions.
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• Adjust the viewfinder to suit your eyesight by
turning the viewfinder focusing wheel until the
viewfinder displays are clearly focused.
• The viewfinder rotates through 90° to give a
choice of shooting positions.
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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.
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.

Playback
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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 turn the
program selector to PLAY.
• The operation indicator lights up green.
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 ►► button.
• To wind the tape backwards, stop playback
and press the ◄◄ button.
Special playback
Still playback
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’ 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 ◄◄ 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.
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 ■
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.
Basic
Operation

Basic
Operation
Playback Connection
14
You can connect the camera to a TV or VCR in
order to play back your recordings. You will need to
attach a power source to the camera (see p. 7).
See your TV/VCR instruction manual for details.
1. C onnect the camera to the TV (or VCR).
♦ Connect the camera using the optional PC-
270SST S-stereo SCART Cable. Connect the
white plug to the white audio terminal © (left).
Connect the red plug to the red audio terminal
® (right). Connect the S-video plug to the S-
video terminal ®.
Notes:
• 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 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.
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.
If your TV (or VCR) has a SCART terminal (S-video)
If your TV (or VCR) has a SCART terminal (without S-video)
1. Connect the PC-A10 SCART adapter to
the TV or VCR’s SCART terminal.
2. Connect the camera to the adapter.
• Connect the camera using 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 ®.
3. Set the TV/VIDEO selector on the
television to VIDEO.
4. If you are connecting the camera to a
VCR, set the input selector on the VCR
to LINE.

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If your TV (or VCR) has an S-video inputo terminals
S-150 S-Video Cable
STV-150
Stereo Video Cable
1. C onnect the camera to the TV (or VCR).
• Use the S-150 S-Video Cable to connect the
S-video terminal (D.
• Use a stereo cable or the STV-150 Stereo
Video Cable, to connect the AUDIO terminals.
Connect 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.
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Set the TV/VIDEO selector on the
television to VIDEO.
If you are connecting the camera to a
VCR, set the input selector on the VCR
to LINE.
2 .
3.
If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals
STV-150
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.
Basic
Operation

Basic
Operation
If your TV does not have audio/video input terminals
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Australian model
If 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
Coaxial cable with DIN-
connectors
1. C onnect the RF unit to the camera.
Male Female
Selecting the video channel
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/l selector on the RF unit.
• In continental Europe, set it to G.
• In the UK, Hong Kong and South Africa, set it to I.
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.
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.
Australian model
Set the TV and the RF unit to channel 0 or 1.
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.
Note:
• Turn the camera off or disconnect it from 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
Zoom in
Zoom out
Optical Image Stabilizer
►
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The camera’s 20X 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.
Viewfinder displays
With most camcorders, even the slightest hand
movements will be noticeable during telephoto
recording. However, the UC9Hi’s Optical Image
Stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings
even at 20X magnification. Unlike electronic image
stabilizers, it causes no loss of picture quality. The
Optical Image Stabilizer can compensate for a wide
range of camera movement — you can record
stable images even if you are shooting from a
moving car.
Before you start recording push the (Oft)) ON/OFF
button to turn the image stabilizer on or off.
• The ((H)) mark appears In the viewfinder when the
stabilizer is on.
• The optical image stabilizer can also be turned on
and off with the Custom Keys. See p. 20 for
details.
40x digital zoom
Notes:
• 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
Press the SELECT button to choose the 40x zoom your subject, keep the zoom at the wide-angle
and press the ON/OFF button to double the position. You can focus on a subject as close as
camera’s zoom range. 1 cm (3/8 in).
• Keep the image stabilizer turned off when the
The zoom control continues to work as usual, but if camera is mounted on a tripod.
you keep zooming beyond 20x magnification (the • The image stabilizer always remains on when you
limit of the optical zoom), the camera will begin to are using the Easy Recording program (see p.
enlarge the image electronically. You can freely 24).
zoom in and out between lx and 40x • The image stabilizer is designed to deal with a
magnification-the camera automatically switches normal degree of camera shake — it cannot
between optical zooming (up to 20x) and digital compensate for large movements of the camera,
zooming (20 to 40x). • The image stabilizer is not as effective as usual
when the optional wide-converter or tele¬
converter is attached.
Advanced
Functions

Advanced
Functions
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.
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The tally lamp lets 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. 51)
Inserting batteries
Insert two AA batteries, following the © and ©
markings. Be careful not to reverse the polarity of
the batteries.
Turning off the remote sensor
► SENSOR.OFF
The remote sensor can be turned off to prevent
interference from other Canon wireless controllers
being used nearby.
1. Open any menu, and point the arrow at
SENSOR.
2. Select the OFF setting and close the
menu.
* S 033 appears in the viewfinder.
► >MENU
(see p. 19)
Turning off the tally lamp
MENU
(see p. 19)
► TALLY.OFF
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The tally lamp lets you know that the camera is
recording. However, its flashing may be reflected
into the lens during close-up recording, or when
recording through glass.
1. Open the camera menu and point the
arrow at TALLY.
2. Select the OFF setting and close the
menu.
• The tally lamp no longer flashes during
recording, but it will still light up when the
camera receives a signal from the wireless
controller.
• T 033 appears in the viewfinder.
Notes:
• When both the tally lamp and the remote sensor
are off, T/S 033 appears in the viewfinder.
• 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.
• The remote sensor and the tally lamp can also be
turned on and off with the Custom Keys. See
p. 20 for details.