Canon CN8x15 User manual

Zoom Lens
CN7x17
CN8x15
CN10x25
OPERATION MANUAL " Information display "
ENG
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Introduction
Introduction
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Introduction
Contents
Introduction E3
Manual Layout.................................................................................................E7
Manual Conventions...........................................................................................................E8
Part Names ......................................................................................................E9
Part Names and Functions.................................................................................................E9
Operation Key Names and Operation Methods .................................................................E9
Basic Sequence of Operations.................................................................... E10
1. Screen Organization E11
1.1 Top Screen ..............................................................................................E12
1.2 Menu Screen ...........................................................................................E14
2. Mode Selection E17
2.1 Modes ......................................................................................................E18
3. Operation in Basic Mode E19
3.1 Conguration from the Top Screen ......................................................E20
3.1.1 Selecting Basic Mode..............................................................................................E21
3.1.2 Top Screen ..............................................................................................................E22
3.1.3 Specifying Auto Iris Gain .........................................................................................E24
3.1.4 Assigning Functions to the AUX Switch................................................................... E25
3.1.5 Auto-Adjusting the Mechanical End.........................................................................E26
3.1.6 Assigning Functions to the AUX1 Switch................................................................. E27
3.1.7 Zoom Tracking ON/OFF ..........................................................................................E28
3.1.8 Assigning Functions to the AUX2 Switch................................................................. E29
3.1.9 Specifying Iris Torque ..............................................................................................E30
3.1.10 Specifying Zoom Curve Mode ...............................................................................E31

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Introduction
3.2 Conguration from the Menu Screen ...................................................E33
3.2.1 User Screen Settings ..............................................................................................E34
3.2.2 Switch Screen Settings ...........................................................................................E40
3.2.3 Preset Screen Settings............................................................................................E44
3.2.4 Iris Screen Settings .................................................................................................E48
3.2.5 Zoom Screen Settings.............................................................................................E55
3.2.6 Focus Screen Settings ............................................................................................E59
3.2.7 Info Screen Settings ................................................................................................E61
3.2.8 Fol. Screen Settings ................................................................................................E68
3.3 List of Settings........................................................................................ E70
4. Operation in Full Mode E73
4.1 Conguration from the Top Screen ...................................................... E74
4.1.1 Selecting Full Mode.................................................................................................E75
4.1.2 Top Screen ..............................................................................................................E76
4.1.3 Switching Users.......................................................................................................E78
4.1.4 Switching to Basic Mode .........................................................................................E79
4.1.5 Auto-Adjusting the Mechanical End.........................................................................E80
4.1.6 Specifying Iris Gain .................................................................................................E81
4.1.7 Zoom Tracking ON/OFF ..........................................................................................E83
4.1.8 Assigning Functions to the AUX Switch................................................................... E84
4.1.9 Specifying Iris Torque ..............................................................................................E85
4.1.10 Assigning Functions to the AUX1 Switch............................................................... E86
4.1.11 Assigning Functions to the VTR Switch................................................................. E87
4.1.12 Assigning Functions to the AUX2 Switch............................................................... E88
4.1.13 Assigning Functions to the RET Switch.................................................................E89
4.1.14 Specifying Zoom Curve Mode ...............................................................................E90
4.1.15 Assigning Functions to the Seesaw.......................................................................E92
4.1.16 Specifying Iris A/M Switch .....................................................................................E93
4.1.17 Escape Operation..................................................................................................E94
4.2 Conguration from the Menu Screen ...................................................E95
4.2.1 User Screen Settings ..............................................................................................E96
4.2.2 Switch Screen Settings ......................................................................................... E113
4.2.3 Preset Screen Settings..........................................................................................E121
4.2.4 Iris Screen Settings ...............................................................................................E127
4.2.5 Zoom Screen Settings...........................................................................................E134

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Introduction
4.2.6 Focus Screen Settings ..........................................................................................E145
4.2.7 Info Screen Settings ..............................................................................................E147
4.2.8 Fol. Screen Settings ..............................................................................................E154
4.3 List of Settings...................................................................................... E156
5. Operation in Analog Mode E159
5.1 Conguration from the Top Screen .................................................... E160
5.1.1 Selecting Analog Mode..........................................................................................E161
5.1.2 Top Screen ............................................................................................................E162
5.1.3 Specifying Auto Iris Gain .......................................................................................E163
5.1.4 Switching to Basic Mode .......................................................................................E164
5.2 Conguration from the Menu Screen .................................................E165
5.2.1 User Screen Settings ............................................................................................E166
5.3 List of Settings...................................................................................... E171

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Introduction
Manual Layout
Pages with instructions are organized as follows.
E94
4. Operation in Full Mode
Zoom
Iris
[ Z.M. ]
[ I-Gain ]
[Adj]
[]
MENU
1
A
Fr1P
[ Basic ]
[Trk]
OFF
[I-Tq]H
[]
MENU
MENU
1
RET
R
Fr1P
A 2
Norm
AM
Zoom
[ Z.M. ]
[]
MENU
MENU
1
RET
R
Fr1P
A 2
Norm
AM
Iris
4.1.15 Assigning Functions to the Seesaw
The zoom seesaw switch can be programmed to control either the {Zoom} or {Iris}.
Important
First, switch to the user for whom the settings apply.
(For instructions, see “4.1.3 Switching Users” or “4.2.1 User Screen Settings: Switching Users.”)
Press six times and once.
The previous or default function is highlighted.
Press .
The display starts blinking.
Press or .
Press left or right to switch the function to
{Zoom} or {Iris}.
Press .
The display changes from blinking to
highlighted, indicating conrmation.
Options (D) Zoom Iris
Description Zoom operation Iris operation
(D): Default value
MENU
× 6
Zoom
or
1
2
3
4
Initial Top Screen
Note: Note on Iris Assignment
1. The seesaw switch will no
longer control zooming.
2. To control the iris with the
rocker switch, you must set
the iris mode to manual.
3. Press the Telephoto side to
open the iris, or press the
Wide end side to close it.
4. Zoom speed control
adjustments also apply to iris
control, and you can specify
the maximum iris speed. (See
“4.2.5 Zoom Screen Settings:
Specifying Maximum Zoom
Speed Control.)
Chapter title
Function title
Summary of function,
points to note
Operating procedure
Notes
Quick reference for
operating procedure
Page number
List of available
functions or options

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Introduction
Manual Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual.
Convention Description Example
∗∗ screen Names of screens are underlined. The Top screen is displayed.
[ ] Names of setting items are enclosed in square brackets. [Frame 1] is underlined.
{ } Names of options are enclosed in curly brackets. Select {FAST}.

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Introduction
Part Names
Part Names and Functions
Display
Activated when the Display switch is
pressed.
Turns o󰀨 automatically if left idle for
two minutes.
DISPLAY
Display switch
Press to activate the display.
One press turns on the display, and
another turns it o󰀨.
Control keys
Used to congure all settings shown
on the display.
Identied with ve key names,
depending on how this interface is
used.
(See the following table, “Using the
Control Keys.”)
Operation Key Names and Operation Methods
Key Operation Details Manual Convention
Set key
Press Pressed when { } is displayed, or when entering a
selection.
Right key
Move right
Can be used when { } is displayed.
Left key
Move left
Can be used when { } is displayed.
Up key
Move up
Can be used when { } is displayed.
Down key
Move down
Can be used when { } is displayed.

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Introduction
Basic Sequence of Operations
DISPLAY
[Trk] OFF
Shtl
A 1
A 2
MENU
IG: 50
A
Fr1P
Fr1P
[I-Tq]H
[Adj]
DISPLAY
Press the Display switch.
Press the Display switch.
The display is now illuminated.
The display is turned o󰀨.
Changes are saved.
Use the control keys to complete settings.
1
2
3
4
Turn on the lens.
DISPLAY
MENU
[Trk] ON
Shtl
A 1
A 2
IG: 50
A
Fr1P
Fr1P
[I-Tq]H
[Adj]
Important
For Reference: Display appearance when restoring original settings Restoring the Original
Settings
The original settings can be restored, in
the case of incorrect settings or if you have
tried some settings tentatively.
For details, see “Resetting Values”
in “3. Operation in Basic Mode” or
“4. Operation in Full Mode.”
Basic Mode
ResetAll
User
User:
B
y/n
Full Mode
ResetAll
User
User:
AllUser:
1
y/n
y/n
Note: For instructions on turning the lens on, refer
to the camera manual.
Note: The display turns off automatically after two
minutes if no control keys are pressed. (Auto
O󰀨.) However, the display remains active as
long as the Fol. screen is shown. In this case,
it is only deactivated when you press the Dis-
play switch.
Note: Any changes to settings are saved even if the
display is automatically deactivated, just as
they are when it is switched o󰀨 manually.
When the display is deactivated manually,
changes to settings are saved and the display
is turned o󰀨.
However, if the lens is turned off while the
display is on, changes to settings may not be
saved.

Screen Organization
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INFORMATION DISPLAY

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1. Screen Organization
1. Screen Organization
Screens contain 22 setting items in Basic mode, 38 in Full mode, and 3 in Analog mode, with Basic and Full modes also
including a “follow” screen containing three setting items that have relative values. To access frequently used items on
the Top screen, press the Display switch. All settings can be congured from the Menu screen, which also includes
advanced settings. (See “Menu Screen” in “1. Screen Organization.”)
1.1 Top Screen
(For instructions on conguring the settings, see “Conguration from the Top Screen” in each mode.)
The Top screen contains 9 setting items in Basic mode, 15 in Full mode, and 3 in Analog mode.
Initial Top Screen in Basic Mode
[Trk] OFF
Shtl
A 1
A 2
MENU
IG: 50
A
Fr1P
Fr1P
[I-Tq]H
[Adj]
Items not scrolled
Items displayed by scrolling
MENU
[ I-Tq ] H
A 1
IG: 50
[Trk] OFF
[ Z.M. ]
A 2
Fr1P
Shtl
Top Screen in Basic Mode
Of the 9 setting items in Basic mode, the 8 more common are
shown on the Top screen. The other 1 can be accessed by
pressing down to scroll down the screen.
1. Go to Menu screen
2. Auto iris gain settings
3. AUX switch assignment
4. Mechanical end auto-adjustment
5. AUX1 switch assignment
6. Zoom tracking ON/OFF
7. AUX2 switch assignment
8. Iris torque settings
9. Zoom curve mode settings

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1. Screen Organization
Initial Top Screen in Full Mode
[ I-Gain ]
[Adj]
[]
MENU
1
A
Fr1P
[ Basic ]
[Trk]
OFF
[I-Tq]H
Items not scrolled
Items displayed by scrolling
[]
MENU
1
Norm
AM
Zoom
RET
R
A 2
Fr1P
[ Z.M. ]
Top Screen in Full Mode
Of the 15 setting items in Full mode, the 8 most common are
shown on the Top screen. The other 6 can be accessed by
pressing down to scroll down the screen.
1. Go to Menu screen
2. Switch users
3. Switch to Basic mode
4. Mechanical end auto-adjustment
5. Iris gain settings
6. Zoom tracking ON/OFF
7. AUX switch assignment
8. Iris torque settings
9. AUX1 switch assignment
10. VTR switch assignment
11. AUX2 switch assignment
12. RET switch assignment
13. Zoom curve mode settings
14. Seesaw switch assignment
15. Iris A/M switch setting
Initial Top Screen in Analog Mode
MENU
IG: 50
[ Basic ]
Top Screen in Analog Mode
1. Go to Menu screen
2. Auto iris gain settings
3. Switch to Basic mode

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1. Screen Organization
1.2 Menu Screen
(For instructions on conguring the settings, see the “Menu Screen” section in the descriptions of each mode.)
Setting items in each mode and on the “follow” screen are organized by function. All of these screens are collectively
referred to as the Menu screen.*1
Menu Screen in Basic Mode
In Basic mode, the 22 setting items and three “follow” settings with relative values are organized by function into the
following 8 screens.
Mode:
User
Basic
Access:
ResetAll
B
Unlock
Icon of selected screen
is highlighted.
Other icons, for
unselected screens, are
not highlighted.
1. User screen
B
2. Switch screen
3. Preset screen
4. Iris screen
5. Zoom screen
[ ]
6. Focus screen
7. Info screen
8. Fol. screen
*1: There is no single Menu screen. Instead, these 8 screens are collectively referred to as the Menu screen.
To access these screens, select [MENU] on the Top screen and press the Set key. Initially, the User screen is displayed.
To access other screens, press left or right.
Mode:
User
Basic
Access:
ResetAll
B
Unlock
Switch
B
AUX2:
A
A 1
AUX1:
A 2
Fr1P
AUX:
Fr1P
Shtl
Frame1:
Preset
Zoom
Frame2: Zoom
ZSpeed: 800
CurveMode
VR-Dem: ON
Zoom []
CurveMode
Focus []
Fol.
Iris:
Zoom:
Focus:
0000
1000
0000
B
Info
Encoder:
OFF
S/N
3D:
OFF
Menu Screen in Basic Mode
User screen
Zoom screen
Switch screen
Focus screen
Preset screen
Info screen
Iris screen
Fol. screen
Iris
[]
[ I-Gain ]
Torque: High
Comp:ON

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1. Screen Organization
Menu Screen in Full Mode
In Full mode, the 38 setting items and three “follow” settings with relative values are organized by function into the
following 8 screens.
No. :
User
1
Name:
Mode:
Full
1
Icon of selected screen
is highlighted.
Other icons, for
unselected screens, are
not highlighted.
1. User screen
1
2. Switch screen
3. Preset screen
4. Iris screen
5. Zoom screen
[ ]
6. Focus screen
7. Info screen
8. Fol. screen
*1: There is no single Menu screen. Instead, these 8 screens are collectively referred to as the Menu screen.
To access these screens, select [MENU] on the Top screen and press the Set key. Initially, the User screen is displayed.
To access other screens, press left or right.
Menu Screen in Full Mode
User screen
Zoom screen
Switch screen
Focus screen
Preset screen
Info screen
Iris screen
Fol. screen
No. :
User
1
Name:
Mode:
Full
1
Switch
1
AUX2:
A
A 1
AUX1:
A 2
Fr1P
AUX:
Fr1P
Shtl
Frame1:
Preset
Zoom
Frame2: Zoom
ZSpeed: 800
Iris
[]
[ I-Gain ]
Torque: High
Comp:ON
Tracking:
CurveMode
OFF
Movement
Zoom []
CurveMode
Focus []
Fol.
Iris:
Zoom:
Focus:
0000
1000
0000
1
Info
Encoder:
OFF
S/N
3D:
OFF

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1. Screen Organization
Menu Screen in Analog Mode
Menu Screen in Analog Mode
In Analog mode, 2 setting items are presented as the User screen.
Icon of selected screen is
highlighted.
Mode:
User
Analog
Access:
A
Unlock
1. User screen A
*1: There is no single Menu screen. Instead, screens accessed by selecting [MENU] are collectively referred to as the Menu
screen.
To access this screen, select [MENU] on the Top screen and press the Set key. The User screen is now displayed.
User screen
Mode:
User
Analog
Access:
A
Unlock

Mode Selection
2
INFORMATION DISPLAY

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2. Mode Selection
2. Mode Selection
2.1 Modes
The following 3 modes are available. Choose a mode that suits your purpose or preference.
1. Basic Mode: Restricted settings and information. Recommended for users who do not require sophisticated
settings. This is the default mode.
2. Full Mode: All settings and information are available.
3. Analog Mode: Used when no digital functions are needed.
For details, see “3. Operation in Basic Mode,” “4. Operation in Full Mode,” or “5. Operation in Analog Mode.”