User manual CANON IMAGEPROGRAF W8400/W8400D BROCHURE

[. . . ] CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. For Users in the UK When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type should be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover. 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. [. . . ] When the other device is in any other mode than the recording, record pause or stop mode, [- - -] appears. [DV IF] flashes if DV CONTROL is set to ON and no device is connected via the DV cable. Notes: · When the IMAGEPROGRAF W8400/W8400D stops recording without operating the start/stop button (e. g. tape has reached the end) while both the IMAGEPROGRAF W8400/W8400D and the connected device are recording, the connected device continues recording. · When connecting two IMAGEPROGRAF W8400/W8400Ds via a DV cable, make sure to set DV CONTROL of the "connected device" to OFF. · Only one device can be connected to the IMAGEPROGRAF W8400/W8400D for DV control. · DV control may not work properly depending on the connected device. · The DV control setting is retained by the camcorder even if you turn the power off. Make sure to check the setting after use of the DV control function, as the tape in the connected device may be overwritten. · Do not use a DV cable longer than 4. 5 m. 70 Using the VL-3 Video Light (Optional) 1 LOCK E K LOC LOCK 1 AU OF LO CK TO ON F 3 Using the optional Video Light enables you to record even in dark rooms. This VL-3 Video Light attaches to the camcorder's advanced accessory shoe for cable-free operation and is powered by the camcorder's power supply. Refer to the VL-3 Video Light instructions for further details. Tighten the shoe lock in the direction of the arrow. Attaching the Microphone Microphone with a diameter of 25 mm can be attached directly to the microphone adapter. Depending on how you attach the microphone, it may pick up some vibration noise. 1. Loosen the microphone clamp screw and open the microphone clamp. Place the microphone into the microphone clamp and tighten the clamp screw. · Position the microphone so that it does not appear on the camcorder's LCD or viewfinder screen. 3. Connect the microphone to the audio input jack. Turn the camcorder's power on. · C (connection) appears on the camcorder's LCD or viewfinder screen when the camcorder is in record or record pause mode. · The camcorder's built-in microphone automatically turns off. Notes: · The accessory shoe of the microphone adapter is for exclusive use with microphones attached to a camera-mount. · To output video signals via the BNC connector, connect the supplied video cable to the VIDEO IN terminal and the camcorder's AV terminal. 73 Adjusting the Exposure Manually E EXP 1. Press the EXP dial in. · An arrow appears next to the shutter speed value. Recording shutter speed iris 3. Pull the EXP dial up or down to increase or decrease the shutter speed. · You can select between 30 shutter speeds (1/6 to 1/16000) in TAPE CAMERA mode and 15 shutter speeds (1/50 to 1/700) in CARD CAMERA mode. · See "About the Shutter Speeds" ( 75). no display gain 4. [. . . ] The cover of the memory card compartment is open. MEMORY CARD COVER IS OPEN 152 Specifications IMAGEPROGRAF W8400/W8400D Power supply (rated): Power consumption (AF turned on): Television system: Video recording system: Audio recording system: Image sensor: Tape format: Tape speed: Maximum recording time (80 min. cassette): Fast forward/rewind time: Lens: Focusing system: Minimum focusing distance: Maximum shutter speed: Minimum illumination: Recommended illumination: Filter diameter: Viewfinder: LCD screen: Microphone: Recording media: Number of recording pixels: Image format: 7. 2 V DC 4. 8 W (Using viewfinder), 5. 7 W (Using LCD screen) CCIR standard (625 lines, 50 fields) PAL colour signal 2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system (Consumer digital VCR SD system); Digital component recording PCM digital sound: 16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch); 12 bit (32 kHz/4 ch); 1/4" 3CCD (charge coupled device), approx. 3 × 470, 000 pixels (3 × 440, 000 effective pixels) Videocassettes bearing the "MiniDV" mark. SP: 18. 83 mm/s (3/4 ips), LP: 12. 56 mm/s (1/2 ips) SP: 80 min. , LP: 120 min. [. . . ]