Sankyo SOUND XL-300S User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing the Sankyo SOUND
XL-300S Camera, Sankyo's latest camera boast-
ing a number of highly advanced features
packed in a surprisingly lightweight, compact
body. To be sure of obtaining maximum enjoy-
ment from your 8 mm sound movies we urge
you to make the most of the host of features
available.
Bigfeatures
• Independent picture and sound manual
fading.
• XL-specifications for low Iight indoor
filming.
• Electromagnetic shutter release which per-
mits use of various accessories including
radio control and self-timer (optional).
Master camera operation to ensure full utiliza-
tion of all the outstanding features. The most
important point here is to obtain a thorough
understand ing of the camera. Read this in-
struction manual carefully and familiarize
yourself with the operation of the camera
before the start of filming.
Precautions
• Be .,,. to at the powerswitch to OFFwhen you .. not
using the camera10 • not to waste the battery power.
• Removeth• bettsie1 if you .,. not using the oanu:a11.for
..,,... WIiies; battery l11kage cancau• dam• ■ • to the
........
• ln•rt the batteries..orrecdy; lncotwectlylold1d batt9lill
will bum out.
• Be mre to check the pol.tty of the cord wh• you ..
using the externalsource IOCket (9 V DC); itl pol•ity is
( - ) inthe c1nterand (+ )aroundthe rim.

NAMES OF PARTS ---- Movie li9ht sock-1
T.V. l-1mp/Battery cheek indic.1tor --~ 1
Filter control
M OYff the bullt-ln fllter In 11\d Ol.lt.
Zoom ,in9
Focultng ring;----,
Index line- --- --~
For both focu1lt10
and :i:OOMlno,
Zoom lens
f • 10 - 30 mm (3 X)
Zoom 1.-Yer-- - ---- -~
Shutter rel••• trtfltlr-- -- -----,
Pu 1h lng hel fw lV
lett vov monftOf'
the IQl.lnd to be
rtco td td. Pushln o
fuuv ttart:s filming,
Power ,witc h --- --- -----
Switch oft when no t In uM,
s, tt..-ycheek button- ---- -
Auto/Manu.ti sound level control
Power toom 1..,.,
Pu1h up tor tel e-
photo ertd pr~
down for wkf, .
angle .
Film plant mark
RtcOfding sensitMty Mlec-tor ------------ ---'
MIOH end LOW Mltctor w,1hch .
Aocessory Shoe
ACCOffllT'lodlt" the tllMCoplc
conden,., mlcroc,hor'!e, radio control.
.. If.timer end other eec:enor i"
(111optlone l) .
/--- - Film foote,ge cou nter
,--- Vi.ewfi nder shutt• switc h
Diopter contro l ring
Diopter control loc.k ring
Earphone jack (MON)
For ,ound mot1it or1ng.
L...- AUXjac k
For c.onn.ct ion of • 50und
s.oure• to b4 recorded.
\ ' -- -Microphone jP (MIC}
'---- - R•mote contro l j,c k (REM}
For conneetion of• Remote co,urol ,
Self-tim er and Aod lo Control Coc>1lon•lh
or tt,e r•mo1• co n1rol t•rmlnel of 1t,e
microo,t,one prOYid«:f.
Extefn,11DC ,oe ket
For conne,ctlon of• DC Powe< P«k
(option,o .
---- - Auto/M• nu•t lll)erture control
Aperture Kt le----
Under• xposure m.ark
Film counter tet pin
ASA eutO·Ml pin
c,nridge gukte pin
Film gate
Film t•h~p spindle
Cartrldr,e, .. nsor
C.pst• n
Reco rdino hNd
S.fetv ,..,.,
Evecup
Film running ind icator
o, .. n. Also tcu •• •
film end ,; gnel .
Over • xpotu re m• rk
B.cttli,ght int compenutot
Prets,lng lnctffMt ttie
eperture t .5 f•ttops wide<
Accel$0,Y stCIPIMf then the m•t•r reed ino.
s.de cov.,. 1,tch knob
Film indicadon window
~- - Tripod t0ektt

CONTENTS
Namesof parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Foldout page
Operation procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Basics
1. Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.. Checking the battery power . . . . . . . . . 5
3. Loading and unloading the film . . . . . . . 6
4. Aperture control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5. Adjusting viewfinder to your eye . . . . . . 11
6. Focusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
7. Zooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
8. Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . 15
9. Filter control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
10. Sound filming . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
11. Picture and sound fade-in/out . . . . . . . • 19
12. Remote control filming . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
13. Tripod mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
14. External DC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Filming and sound recording techniques . . . . . . 22
(Index)
Panning and tilting ............ . .... .
Zooming ..... . . ... .... . . . . . . . .. . .
Backlight filming ..•. .. . .. . ..... .•..
Indoor filming .. ... . . ...... ...... . .
Television filming . ..... . .. ... . . . ... .
Sound track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Correct useof the microphone .... . . . : ..
Optional microphones . . . . • . . . . . . . • . • .
Mixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio control . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . .
Self-timer . ....... ............ ... .
Depth -of -field tables . . ..•... . . .. . .... ..
Specifications . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . •
Troubleshooting . ••..•.. . . . . . . .. . . . . ..
Total connection diagram .. . .. .. . .• .•....
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Standard accessories • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . .
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OPERATION PROCEDURE ·
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Load the batter ies.
(Seep . 4 )
Turn the sound level
control to "AUTO".
2 Set the power switch
to "ON". 3 Check the battery
power . (Seep . 5)
Sound level
indicator
(orange)
Monitor the sound by pressing the shutter
release trigger halfway . (See p. 17)
4 Turn the aperture con -
trol to " AUTO".
Film running
indicato r ...
(green)
_....,. 7 2 2 8 • 6 H 22 4 . ·~-
Confirm film
transport. (See p. 8)

5 Insert the film car-
tridge . (See p. 6)
~ 2 Adjust the viewfinder
to your eye.
(Seep . 11)
6 Conne ct the micro -
phone . (Seep . 17) 7 Connect the ear-
phone .
~3 Set the zoom ring to maximum telephoto
and focus the lens. (Seep . 12)
B Turn the recording
sensitivity selector
to "HI ".
Start filming by fully
pressing the shutter
release trigger .
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BASICS
'I LOADING THE BATTERIE S
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1. Open the battery cover.
2. Take out the battery case.
3. Insert 6 "AA"-size dry
batteries following the dia-
gram inside the case.
We suggest the use of alka-
line batteries for greatest
efficiency.
4. Replace the battery case
correctly and close the
cover.
• Insert the batteries correctly. If loaded incorrectly,
batte ry power will be wasted and the camera may be
damaged.
* Make it a rule to set the power switch to OFF when you
are not using the camera. This will savebattery power.
• Exclusive DC Power Pack is optionally available to drive
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' the camera with an external power supply. The DC Power
Pack requires 6 "C" -sizebatteries.
* Do not userechargeable batteries.

2 cHECKING THE BATTERY POWER
1. Set the power switch to
"ON".
2. Press the battery check
button . The batteries have enough power if the T.V . lamp/battery check
indicator (red) lights. If not, replace the batteries. The check
indicator may light only the moment when the check button is
pressed. Also replace the batteries in this case. Always replace
the 6 batteries at the same time. During filming, the T.V. lamp
lights and the film running indicator (green) flickers. If the
battery power drops, the T.V. lamp goes out.
" In extremely cold temperatures, the power of evena fresh
set of batteries may be insufficient becauseof the cold.
If this happens, warm the battery case (containing the
batteries} by putting it in your pocket, for a short time,
before starting to film.
• Use the exclusivePower Pack (optional} when filming for
a long time or in extremely cold temperatures.
" Check the battery power periodically.
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3LOADING
To load the film
AND UNLOADING THE FILM
Guide pin
1. Push the side cover latch
knob in the direction of
the arrow.
2. Open the side cover .
Guide slot
3. Insert a Super-8 sound film cartridge or silent film cartridge .
Align the camera guide pin wit h the cartridge guide slot, then
press lightly on t he cartr idge from above.
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4. Close the side cover.
FiIm sensitivity is automatica lly set.
Do not operate the camera with the cover open and a car-
tridge in position .
Safety lever
When the side cover is opened in the run ning lock mode
(seep . 15), the yellow safety lever projects to prevent inser·
tion or removal of the cartr idge.

To unload the film
To remove the cartridge, lift the rear side.
Avoid removing the cartridge before the end of the film is
reached since 15 cm (6 "} of the film will become fogged.
Slack may also develop in the film.
Slack film hanging from the cartridge may prevent proper
loading. If this happens, tu rn the core on the back center of the
cartridge in thetake -up direc tion (clockwise) to remove the slack.
IWhen the film jamsI
Jamming Cause
Film jams at beginning. Improper loading of cartr idge.
Film jams in middle of roll. Insufficient batte ry power.
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Film running indicator
Film running
indicator JI
(green)
Press the shutter release trigger fully, and a green Iight wi II
flicker in the viewfinder to indicate that the film is running
correctly. The T.V. lamp (red) on the front of the camera will
light as an external indication that shooting is in progress.
Film running Green Iight flickers
Film finished Stops flickering (lit or unlit)
Film not t ransporting Stops flickering (lit or unlit)
The green lamp does not flicker if the film is not correctly
loaded. Try to reload it in such a case.
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Film footagecounter
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The needle shows how much film has been used. When the
cartridge is removed, it returns to zero automatically.
* If the cartridge is removed before the end of the film is
reached, then re-inserted to use the remaining film, the
needle indication will not correspond to the actual film
consumption because it returns to zero when the car-
tridge is once removed.
• If the film running indicator stops flickering before the
film counter reaches "50", this indica tes an abnormality
with either the cartridge or the camera. Consult your
dealer.

4APERTURE CONTROL
Autom atic control
.
Make sure that the aperture control is set
to ·:AUTO" once again before f1.lm1ng.
• Set the aperture control to "AUTO".
In normal filming this setting gives correct exposure at all times.
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Exposure warningsand remedies
Under-exposure
•l2228 • 5.6 111n 1• 15 . ►
Over-exposure
1. 2 2 2.8 • 5.6111 I22 1•,s
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The aperture indicator in the
viewfinder enters the left red
area.
The aperture indicator in the
viewfinder enters the right red
area.
Use artificial lighting .
Use ND filters.
Filter size: 55 mm
Backlighting compensation
Press the backlighting compensator
button when shooting against a subject
that is in a brilliant light, and the ex-
posure is automatically increased by
1.5 f-stops, allowing you to film with
better exposure of the back -lighted
subject. The exposure returns to normal
when the button is released.
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Manual control
• Set the aperture indicator needle to
the desired value by turning the
aperture control 1n the range of
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" MAN" .
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For accurate manual control
1. Set the aperture control to "AUTO".
2. Move the camera close to the subject
and note the f-stop on the apertu re
scale.
3. Return to your shooting position and
manually adjust the aperture to the
setting previously noted.
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Use this manual control when the
subject is strongly backlit or when the
subject-background contrast is high, or
when you want to get special effect s.
Be sure to return the aperture control to "AUTO" when
you have finishedmanual exposure.

5 ADJUSTING VIEWFINDER TO YOUR EYE
1. Set the zoom nng to maximum
telephoto "30".
2. Set the focusing ring to infinity (00 ).
3. Loosen the lock ring, then turn the
diopter control ring while looking
through the viewfinder.
Nothing will bs sBBn
if ths viewfindsr
shuttsr is clossd. First slids the
viewfindsr shuttsr switch to "O"
(open}.
Turn the diopter control ring so that a
distant subject (over 150 m/490 ft) and
the viewfinder mask can be seen most
clearly.
After adjustment, hold the diopter
control ring so that it doesn't move, then
tighten the lock ring.
To check the eyepfece focus, estimate an
object's distance from your position. Set
the front lens focus ring to that distance
mark. Set the zoom ring on full tele. The
object should be in focus as you see it
through the viewfinder. Several tries at
different distances will ensure a properly
focused viewfinder. Remember: If the
viewfinder is not focused properly, you
will never properly focus the front lens.
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B FOCUSING
This camera usesthe aerial image focusing system.
To focus, turn the focusing ring so that the image is seen most
clearly in the viewfinder.
There are three other simplified focusing techniques:
Focu sing by measuring the distance
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• Measure or estimate the
distance between camera
( q> mark) and subject.
• Set the focusing ring to
this value.
Universal focusing • Set the focusing ring to
5 m (15 ftl.
This method is based on the depth of field. The aperture should
be F5.6 or higher. Use this method when you have no time to
focus aswhen making documentaries .
The universal focusing method, effective due to the wide depth
of field, cannot be used with the lens set to maximum telephoto.
For clear focusing, focal lengths of up to 20 mm aredesirable.

Zone focu sing
2m
(6 ft)
5m
(15 ft)
• Set the focusing ring to 2 m (6 ft) for
ordinary close-ups.
When shooting close-ups at telephoto,
measure the distance to focus.
• Set the focusing ring to 5 m (15 ft)
fo r full figure or group shots.
CX)
• Set the focusing ring to infinity for
landscapes.
If the aperture reading is below F5.6
select one of these three settings depend -
ing on the subject.
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7 ZOOMING
Power zoom
1. Push up the power zoom lever to "T", and the size of the
image increases (zoom to telephoto).
2. Press down the power zoom lever to "W", and the size of the
image decreases (zoom to wide-angle).
Power zooming is possible only while the shutrer release
trigger isbeing pressed. fil
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Manual zoom
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• Turn the zoom ring using the manual zoom lever.

B SHOOTING
Normal filming
1. Set the power switch to "ON".
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2. Pressthe shutter release trigger.
Depress the trigge r fu lly.
Running lock
•
1. Set the powe r switch to
"R- L".
2. Press the shutte r release
tr igger.
(Fil ming will cont inue if
you remove your finger
from the trigger.)
3. Press the shutte r release
trigger once again.
(The trigger is unlocked
and filming stops.)
4. Shift the power switch to
"ON" or "OFF" with the
shutte r release trigge r un-
locked .
This new Push-Push system permits you to repeat running lock
fi lming by merel y operatin g the shutte r release trigger.
* When the power switch is at "OFF", power to all parts is
shut off.
* The power switch cannot be moved from the "R - L "
position unlessthe shutter release trigger is first unlocked.
* A void rapid, successivedepressions of the shutter release
trigger with the film cartridge loaded since this may cause
a film transport malfunction .
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9 FILTER CONTROL
Th is filte r control is to move in or out the built-in ty pe-A filte r
(color compe nsation filter for type- A color fil m).
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Down
Up ..
Filter control
•
Filter in
Filter out
Lighting
• Sunshine
• Fluorescent light
• Blue light
• Tungste n light
• Movie Iight
Movie light
The movie light may be screwed into the movie light socket on
top of the camera, or mounted on a bracket screwed into the
tripod socket .
When the movie light is screwed into the movie light socket, the
bui lt-in fi lter is automatically removed .
* Movie lights should be sufficiently removed from the
camera to prevent discoloration and deformat ion of the
camera body due to heat.
* Do not mount a movie light on the accessory shoe. Movie
lights get very hot . Be careful not to allow the camera
body to be damaged by heat.
Type-G film
Type-G film requires no color compensation filter for any type
of lighting. When the fi lm cartridge is inserted, the built-in type -
A fi lter is automatica lly removed .The fi lter control has no effect.