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Thank you for purchasing the Canon BCTV zoom lens. This operation manual explains the functions and operating instructions for the Canon BCTV zoom lens. It also describes precautions for handling the lens. Read this operation manual carefully before using the product.
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PRODUCT LIST Make sure that the following items are included in a package. (If you find any item missing, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased this product.) ① Lens body ② Hood Cap (attached to the lens) ③ Dust Cap (attached to the lens) ④...
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5. Before use in particular environments, such as places This operation manual uses the following symbols and terms where chemical products are used, contact your Canon to identify hazards in order to prevent accidents. sales representative or dealer.
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Canon sales representative or dealer. 5. Note that Canon may be unable to undertake servicing or repair of a product if it is modified without consulting Canon or your Canon sales representative.
HOW TO MOUNT 1-1 Mounting the Lens onto the Camera .................E2 1-2 Mounting the Accessories for Full-servo Operation ..........E3 1-3 Mounting the Accessories for Semi-servo Operation ..........E6 1-4 Mounting the Accessories for Manual Control System ..........E6 PREPARATION 2-1 Initialize Operation (Not required for some models) ..........E8 2-2 Back Focus Adjustment .....................E9 2-3 Removing and Installing the Lens Shroud ..............E9 2-4 Iris Gain Adjustment ....................E9...
Camera When using the portable camera, the supporter to mount the lens is required. Depending on the camera models, the supporters which can be used with a camera differ. For details, contact your Canon dealer or your Canon sales representative.
1 HOW TO MOUNT 1-2 Mounting the Bottom compartment of the lens Accessories for Full- servo Operation Coupling B Lock Axis The servo demand is mounted and connected as shown in the figure below. When mounting the various demands, refer Groove to the operation manual for the respective demand.
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1 HOW TO MOUNT Mounting the Switch Box (Option) Mounting the Accessories for AF Operation (Only Models with AF Function) Mount the switch box to the panhandle of the tripod, using the attached clamp. The AF demand unit is mounted and connected as shown Connect the switch box to the lens, using the included in the figure below.
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1 HOW TO MOUNT Macro Controller Lens “AUX (IS Controller)” Connector Large Lock Knob IS Operation Switch Small Lock Knob Fixing Belts IS Indicator Unit Clamper (or Viewfinder) Mounting Knob Handle Seeing the IS operating statuses in the Connect the cable connector (female) of the macro viewfinder controller to the connector of the macro controller.
1 HOW TO MOUNT Connecting the “VIRTUAL” Cable (Only Models with "VIRTUAL" Connector) The lens is equipped with the connector labeled “VIRTUAL” on its left side (as viewed from the camera). This connector can be used for connection with an interface to virtual systems.
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1 HOW TO MOUNT Mounting the flexible module It is necessary to mount the flexible module to the zoom and focus couplings located in the bottom compartment of the lens. NOTE The same flexible module is used for both zoom and focus couplings.
However, if the lens is operated in the position servo mode, the lens • UJ122x8.2B AF , UJ 122 x 8 . 2 B, UJ111x8.3B moves to the currently controlled position. • Models with the IESDA operation system •...
(UJ122x8.2BAF, UJ122x8.2B, UJ111x, UJ90x, UJ86x, NOTE UJ66x: 10 to 15 m, UJ27x: 3 to 5 m, XJ95x, XJ80x: The lens shroud of UJ122x8.2B AF cannot be removed. 10 to 15 m, recommended). Use any object with sharp contrast to facilitate the adjustment work.
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2 PREPARATION <Top> Trimmer Adjustment Status (Excluding UJ122x8.2B AF) (a) Setting Support Remove the lens shroud from the lens body. b. Push the to place the cursor over "I-Gain". Check that DIP switch (iris control select switch) SW2 No. 4 is set to the “OFF” position (I.CAMERA).
2 PREPARATION 2-5 Iris Mode Setting (Excluding UJ122x8.2B AF) DIP switch (iris control select switch) SW2 No. 4 was set to the “OFF” position at the factory. See the table below to find the relationship between the position of the switch and signals.
2 PREPARATION 2-6 Setting on the Information Display The table below shows the functions that can be set from the information display. For the detailed setting method, refer to the “Display Operation Manual”. Reference page Functions that can be set from the information display in Display Operation Manual Setting remote back focus...
2 PREPARATION 2-7 Incorporable Focus STD (Standard mode): The Standard mode has the characteristics where the relationship Servo Demand between the rotation amount of the (Option*) control knob and the moving amount of the focus lens group is almost in linear. *Option only for DIGISUPER series.
3 OPERATION 3-1 Zoom and Focus ① Flexible module ② Flexible zoom control unit Operation ③ Flexible focus control unit ④ Flexible cable ⑤ Switch box unit Full-servo System Operation Semi-servo System Operation Zoom and Focus operations are performed based on a configuration as shown in the figure below.
Changing settings for models that support Remote Back Focus require a service technician and cannot be performed with the following method. Please contact your dealer or Canon. Control from the Camera Setting the iris control select switch Both automatic and remote iris control are usually operated Settings must be performed at the lens side in order for the from the CCU.
3 OPERATION 3-3 Extender Operation 3-4 Operating the AF (Auto Focus) Function Remote Operation (Only Models with AF Function) Remote controlling from the zoom servo An AF demand is necessary to operate the AF function. demand and switch box For more information about AF operation and AF function settings, please refer to the AF demand operation manual.
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3 OPERATION Setting the IS Preferences Information Display During shooting, the IS function can be turned ON/OFF using the IS operation switch or other accessory. Using the IS operation switch Press, release, or hold down the center button to control the IS function.
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3 OPERATION Advanced settings of IS function Change the setting on the information display. For details on the information display, refer to the “Display Operation Manual”. Examples of typical combinations including the IS indicator unit are shown below. Shaded sections indicate that the IS indicator unit LED is lighted.
Dry air should be refilled at the periodic overhaul, and before the critical event. External Power Input Jack NOTE To refill dry air, gas canister and filling tool are required. Contact your Canon dealer or your Canon sales representative.