User manual CANON PC420 BROCHURE

[. . . ] Removing Make sure you open the iris completely, by turning the iris wheel to select the lowest F number, before removing the EF adapter from the camcorder. Turn off the camcorder and remove the adapter and lens together: G Press and hold the lens release switch on the camcorder and turn the adapter anticlockwise ( D ). G Press and hold the lens release switch on the adapter and turn the lens anticlockwise ( E ). G NOTES When using a heavy lens weighing more than 1. [. . . ] * To protect the EF adapter mounts (and those of the camera and lens) when you are using a tripod, do not attach (or if attached, remove) the MA-100 Microphone Adapter/Shoulder Pad. Push AE Recording Since EF lenses were designed for use with still cameras, the sound of the lens motor is louder than that of a camcorder lens. As a result, if you operate the AE function during recording the sound of the lens motor may be recorded. Therefore, use the Push AE button only when exposure adjustments are absolutely necessary. After the camcorder adjusts the exposure, release the Push AE button. G The exposure setting remains fixed at the point when the button was released. AE Lever Recording When the AE lever is locked, AE operates continuously. G If the programmed AE of the camcorder is set to Manual or Av, the AE does not operate. Turn the AE lever clockwise to lock the operation ( H-1 ). Turn the AE lever anticlockwise to release the lock ( H-2 ). Operating Procedure Make sure that the EF lens focus mode switch is set to manual ( F-1 ). Replace the lithium battery compartment cover ( M ). WARNING The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C) or incinerate. NOTES G G G G Be sure to keep the electronic contacts clean, to ensure proper connection. When not using the adapter, be sure to attach the mount caps to the mount sections in order to protect them from damage. Do not try to disassemble or modify this adapter. Protect the adapter from strong vibrations or shocks. Do not store the adapter in hot places such as in direct sunlight, near a heater or radiator, in a hot car, etc. This may cause the adapter to become deformed or discolored. 12 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. [. . . ] However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. € Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. € Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. [. . . ]