Canon ES8600 ES8600 8mm Video Camcorder NTSC-E Instruction Manual - Page 29

Setting Custom Keys

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Setting Custom Keys E The Custom Keys let you choose the functions you want at your fingertips. Advanced Functions The 2 keys on the left side of the camera body can easily be set to operate a number of functions. When you buy the camcorder, they should be set as follows: CUSTOM KEY 1 CUSTOM KEY 2 D.ZOOM IMAGE S.i Select the combination of functions that you are likely to use most often. It is simple to change the Custom Key settings when necessary. To set the function of the Custom Keys (see p. 27) CUSTOM KEY SET 1. Turn the program selector to camera mode (a, w, b, c, e or f). 2. Open the camera menu to screen 2 and select CUSTOM KEY SET. 3. Turn the SELECT dial to move the cursor down until you reach the combination of functions of your choice. CUSTOM KEY 1 CUSTOM KEY 2 D.ZOOM D.E.SELECT DATE FADE IMAGE S.i D.E.ON/OFF TITLE BLC 4. Press the SET (or MENU) button to assign the functions to the CUSTOM KEYS. • The camera displays these functions in the display for about 3 seconds and then returns to the camera menu. 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu. 29

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Advanced
Functions
E
The 2 keys on the left side of the camera body can easily be set to operate a number of
functions.When you buy the camcorder, they should be set as follows:
CUSTOM KEY 1
CUSTOM KEY 2
D.ZOOM
IMAGE S.
i
Select the combination of functions that you are likely to use most often. It is simple to change
the Custom Key settings when necessary.
Setting Custom Keys
The Custom Keys let you choose the functions you want at your fingertips.
To set the function of the Custom Keys
1.
Turn the program selector to camera mode (
a
,
w
,
b
,
c
,
e
or
f
).
2.
Open the camera menu to screen 2 and select CUSTOM KEY SET.
3.
Turn the SELECT dial to move the cursor down until you reach the
combination of functions of your choice.
CUSTOM KEY 1
CUSTOM KEY 2
D.ZOOM
IMAGE S.
i
D.E.SELECT
D.E.ON/OFF
DATE
TITLE
FADE
BLC
4.
Press the SET (or MENU) button to assign the functions to the CUSTOM KEYS.
The camera displays these functions in the display for about 3 seconds and then returns to
the camera menu.
5.
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
CUSTOM KEY SET
(see p. 27)