ZR Instruction Manual
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... - This is grounded so as recommended in this product near water or in rainy/moist situations. 9. Pay particular attention to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. See figure 1. 3 The CA-600A "product" refers to plugs and the point from the type of power...still fails to fit, contact your electrician to the product, be routed so that they may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera. 8. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word 10. Cleaning - Placing or Moving - Power Cord Protection - Section 810 of...
... - This is grounded so as recommended in this product near water or in rainy/moist situations. 9. Pay particular attention to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. See figure 1. 3 The CA-600A "product" refers to plugs and the point from the type of power...still fails to fit, contact your electrician to the product, be routed so that they may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera. 8. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word 10. Cleaning - Placing or Moving - Power Cord Protection - Section 810 of...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... Using the Digital Effects 40 Important Safety Instructions 3 Audio Recording 44 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ......... 6 Setting the Self-Timer 46 Introducing the ZR 7 Mastering the Basics ~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~ Adjusting Exposure Manually 47 Adjusting Focus Manually 49 Powering Your Camcorder 8 Setting the... Search/Date Search 56 Editing to a VCR 57 Introduction Using the Full Range of Features ~ General ... ~ Selecting from the Camera & VCR Menus 28 Turning the Image Stabilizer On/Off .. 30 Using the Wireless Controller 31 ~ For Recording ...~ Setting the ...
... Using the Digital Effects 40 Important Safety Instructions 3 Audio Recording 44 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ......... 6 Setting the Self-Timer 46 Introducing the ZR 7 Mastering the Basics ~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~ Adjusting Exposure Manually 47 Adjusting Focus Manually 49 Powering Your Camcorder 8 Setting the... Search/Date Search 56 Editing to a VCR 57 Introduction Using the Full Range of Features ~ General ... ~ Selecting from the Camera & VCR Menus 28 Turning the Image Stabilizer On/Off .. 30 Using the Wireless Controller 31 ~ For Recording ...~ Setting the ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...power supply The ZR features the latest in portable power technology. 7 Introducing the ZR Digital Video 11× lens and 44× digital ZR is a next generation zoom E digital video camcorder that conforms to the new digital video Mini standard to give you stunning digital sound -16bit for...Stabilizer Stabilizes your recordings, tell the camera where you to a viewfinder. Digital Effects Advanced digital technology allows you take a trip across time zones. World Clock There is also great for even more dramatic results. The digital zoom magnifies this by four for ...
...power supply The ZR features the latest in portable power technology. 7 Introducing the ZR Digital Video 11× lens and 44× digital ZR is a next generation zoom E digital video camcorder that conforms to the new digital video Mini standard to give you stunning digital sound -16bit for...Stabilizer Stabilizes your recordings, tell the camera where you to a viewfinder. Digital Effects Advanced digital technology allows you take a trip across time zones. World Clock There is also great for even more dramatic results. The digital zoom magnifies this by four for ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...the start /stop and restart recording as often as white balance and shutter speed. Mastering the Basics Notes: • Make sure that the camera is set to make better videos, see page 13), you can stop button. 5. Slide the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE. •...is recording correctly, make a test recording first. • Before making important recordings, clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette. • You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker when recording. • For tips...
...the start /stop and restart recording as often as white balance and shutter speed. Mastering the Basics Notes: • Make sure that the camera is set to make better videos, see page 13), you can stop button. 5. Slide the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE. •...is recording correctly, make a test recording first. • Before making important recordings, clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette. • You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker when recording. • For tips...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... of the tape and usage conditions may affect recording, mosaic-like noise may appear in LP mode on this camcorder, and vice versa. To switch to LP mode, select REC MODE from the camera or VCR menu, select LP and then close the menu (for instructions on how to use the menus..., refer to SP mode. • If you record in both modes on the same tape, the picture may become distorted when played back on other digital equipment may produce...
... of the tape and usage conditions may affect recording, mosaic-like noise may appear in LP mode on this camcorder, and vice versa. To switch to LP mode, select REC MODE from the camera or VCR menu, select LP and then close the menu (for instructions on how to use the menus..., refer to SP mode. • If you record in both modes on the same tape, the picture may become distorted when played back on other digital equipment may produce...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... switches between optical zooming (up to 11×) and digital zooming (11× to zoom in and out between 1× and 44× magnification - ZOOM at the camera menu, to multiply the camera's zoom range by four. (see p. 28) D.ZOOM ON (For an explanation of zooming: • Move the control ... Turn the digital zoom on a subject as close as usual. You can freely zoom in to telephoto. Zooming E W Zoom out W T Zoom in T Mastering the Basics 11× optical zoom The camera's 11× zoom lens allows you to choose the best picture angle for each scene: • Turn the ...
... switches between optical zooming (up to 11×) and digital zooming (11× to zoom in and out between 1× and 44× magnification - ZOOM at the camera menu, to multiply the camera's zoom range by four. (see p. 28) D.ZOOM ON (For an explanation of zooming: • Move the control ... Turn the digital zoom on a subject as close as usual. You can freely zoom in to telephoto. Zooming E W Zoom out W T Zoom in T Mastering the Basics 11× optical zoom The camera's 11× zoom lens allows you to choose the best picture angle for each scene: • Turn the ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... tape forwards, stop playback and turn the multi-switch lever away from the lens. • To wind the tape backwards, stop ) side of the camera. To play ) side of the multi-switch to start playback. • To end playback, press down and slide the POWER switch to VCR. 2...., make sure that it exposes the hole (the switch position is rough (mosaic-like noise), clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette. 19 To use the LCD screen for instant, on a TV, see p. 31. Attach a power ...
... tape forwards, stop playback and turn the multi-switch lever away from the lens. • To wind the tape backwards, stop ) side of the camera. To play ) side of the multi-switch to start playback. • To end playback, press down and slide the POWER switch to VCR. 2...., make sure that it exposes the hole (the switch position is rough (mosaic-like noise), clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette. 19 To use the LCD screen for instant, on a TV, see p. 31. Attach a power ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... to P and the LENS COVER switch set to the appropriate page for a detailed explanation of this menu, see page 36. For an explanation of the camera's advanced functions are three main menus: 1. p. 78 o Backlight p. 65 !0 Brightness p. 65 !1 Base zone p. 54 !2 Recording zone p. 54... the Full Range of Features 28 Turn to OPEN). 2. Camera menu (CAM. There are selected from the Camera & VCR Menus Many of how to use this menu is set to OPEN). 3. MENU) q Shutter speed p. 48 w Digital effects p. 40 e Image stabilizer p. 30 r Digital zoom p. 16 t 16:9 p. 43 y White balance...
... to P and the LENS COVER switch set to the appropriate page for a detailed explanation of this menu, see page 36. For an explanation of the camera's advanced functions are three main menus: 1. p. 78 o Backlight p. 65 !0 Brightness p. 65 !1 Base zone p. 54 !2 Recording zone p. 54... the Full Range of Features 28 Turn to OPEN). 2. Camera menu (CAM. There are selected from the Camera & VCR Menus Many of how to use this menu is set to OPEN). 3. MENU) q Shutter speed p. 48 w Digital effects p. 40 e Image stabilizer p. 30 r Digital zoom p. 16 t 16:9 p. 43 y White balance...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...). • You cannot use the FADE-T, WIDE or SCROLL digital effects while the camera is ready to photo mode (the effect name flashes purple in the display for autofocus (p. 69), the camera may not be in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is displayed continuously as... a green mark when the camera is set to take "photos" where it is bright enough to OPEN. ...
...). • You cannot use the FADE-T, WIDE or SCROLL digital effects while the camera is ready to photo mode (the effect name flashes purple in the display for autofocus (p. 69), the camera may not be in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is displayed continuously as... a green mark when the camera is set to take "photos" where it is bright enough to OPEN. ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...search mode directly. b) If you choose REC SEARCH, you choose EFFECT ON/OFF, the digital effect that is set to [ (Easy Recording): Press in the select dial to the P position. 2. Set the camera to record pause mode, with a choice of seven recording programs. They use different combinations...(see below). • For various other recording conditions, the camera has five more specialized AE (auto exposure) programs. The name of camera settings in the select dial to leave record search mode. • You can turn the digital effects on /off and select record search. 1. Turn the select...
...search mode directly. b) If you choose REC SEARCH, you choose EFFECT ON/OFF, the digital effect that is set to [ (Easy Recording): Press in the select dial to the P position. 2. Set the camera to record pause mode, with a choice of seven recording programs. They use different combinations...(see below). • For various other recording conditions, the camera has five more specialized AE (auto exposure) programs. The name of camera settings in the select dial to leave record search mode. • You can turn the digital effects on /off and select record search. 1. Turn the select...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... focus, exposure and other adjustments, leaving you free to the [ [ position. Easy Recording The simplest way to use them in the wrong lighting conditions. The camera will take care of lighting. Notes: • To leave the menu without making any changes, select the RETURN option. If you select this Easy Recording... balance set to point and shoot. E • The program menu Recording Program is with the POWER switch set /indoor/outdoor modes • 16:9 effect • Digital Effects Also, autofocus and image stabilization cannot be turned off.
... focus, exposure and other adjustments, leaving you free to the [ [ position. Easy Recording The simplest way to use them in the wrong lighting conditions. The camera will take care of lighting. Notes: • To leave the menu without making any changes, select the RETURN option. If you select this Easy Recording... balance set to point and shoot. E • The program menu Recording Program is with the POWER switch set /indoor/outdoor modes • 16:9 effect • Digital Effects Also, autofocus and image stabilization cannot be turned off.
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... list. • When you have chosen flashes in the select dial to open the program menu. 2. Put the camera in the select dial to close the menu, the name of the digital effect that you close the program menu. • The name of Features Press in the display. • To turn... digital effects of completely choose EFFECT OFF (ON) for the D.EFFECT option at the camera menu. 42 Using the Full Range of your chosen digital effect on , and flashes when turned off. EFFECT option from the...
... list. • When you have chosen flashes in the select dial to open the program menu. 2. Put the camera in the select dial to close the menu, the name of the digital effect that you close the program menu. • The name of Features Press in the display. • To turn... digital effects of completely choose EFFECT OFF (ON) for the D.EFFECT option at the camera menu. 42 Using the Full Range of your chosen digital effect on , and flashes when turned off. EFFECT option from the...
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... (Sound and image fade together). • The display will appear to be vertically "squashed" (compressed). 43 Notes: • You cannot use digital effects when the camera is set to the [ (Easy Recording) program. • You cannot use the Fade Trigger, Scroll and Wipe effects when the MOVIE/ PHOTO ... TVs. When you switch the POWER switch back to P the name of recording a scene, the camera first clears the screen and then applies the effect. • The camera remembers your chosen digital effects flashes once more , turn the effect on at the program menu. Reactivating the Fade, Scroll ...
... (Sound and image fade together). • The display will appear to be vertically "squashed" (compressed). 43 Notes: • You cannot use digital effects when the camera is set to the [ (Easy Recording) program. • You cannot use the Fade Trigger, Scroll and Wipe effects when the MOVIE/ PHOTO ... TVs. When you switch the POWER switch back to P the name of recording a scene, the camera first clears the screen and then applies the effect. • The camera remembers your chosen digital effects flashes once more , turn the effect on at the program menu. Reactivating the Fade, Scroll ...
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...white balance or choose the indoor/outdoor mode when the program selector is set to the [ (Easy Recording) program. Notes: • Turn the digital zoom off (if neccessary) to set a more accurate white balance. • If the lighting conditions change, reset the white balance by certain types... of fluorescent or mercury vapor lights. The camera returns to the AUTO setting when you shoot with one dominant color, such as sky, sea or forest. Setting the white balance manually ...
...white balance or choose the indoor/outdoor mode when the program selector is set to the [ (Easy Recording) program. Notes: • Turn the digital zoom off (if neccessary) to set a more accurate white balance. • If the lighting conditions change, reset the white balance by certain types... of fluorescent or mercury vapor lights. The camera returns to the AUTO setting when you shoot with one dominant color, such as sky, sea or forest. Setting the white balance manually ...
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... The World Clock displays will now match local time at the place where you made the recording and the camera shows the name of the recording zone disappears from the display. Notes: • The recording can be ... when you are unable to select the option that was on the 54 adjusted time. Set the camera to play back a tape that represents your base zone changes. Using the Full Range of a ... VCR menu and select the REC ZONE option. 2. Set the camera to a VCR showing the local time, but when editing via the digital terminal only the original date and time can be sure to return...
... The World Clock displays will now match local time at the place where you made the recording and the camera shows the name of the recording zone disappears from the display. Notes: • The recording can be ... when you are unable to select the option that was on the 54 adjusted time. Set the camera to play back a tape that represents your base zone changes. Using the Full Range of a ... VCR menu and select the REC ZONE option. 2. Set the camera to a VCR showing the local time, but when editing via the digital terminal only the original date and time can be sure to return...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...out, since a single DV cable can handle data in image and sound quality. An anomalous image may become distorted during digital dubbing. When you are recording to the ZR, slide the POWER switch to VCR and press the wireless controller's REC PAUSE button. ("DV IN" appears in its...playback tape are not connected properly, the camera displays the caution "CHECK THE DV INPUT". • The image displayed by the camcorder that is being recorded to the recording device. Then press the a (pause) button to connect two digital devices together. Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to start/pause...
...out, since a single DV cable can handle data in image and sound quality. An anomalous image may become distorted during digital dubbing. When you are recording to the ZR, slide the POWER switch to VCR and press the wireless controller's REC PAUSE button. ("DV IN" appears in its...playback tape are not connected properly, the camera displays the caution "CHECK THE DV INPUT". • The image displayed by the camcorder that is being recorded to the recording device. Then press the a (pause) button to connect two digital devices together. Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to start/pause...
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...59 m REMOTE terminal E The m REMOTE terminal on the DU-100 Docking Unit (p. 22) allows you to connect the camera to equipment not bearing the LANC m symbol. Some buttons on the camera. • m (LANC) is a trademark. If you try to play back such a cassette, "COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK... IS RESTRICTED" appears in the display; If you try to record from those on other editing equipment may operate MIC m differently from such a tape via the digital cable ...
...59 m REMOTE terminal E The m REMOTE terminal on the DU-100 Docking Unit (p. 22) allows you to connect the camera to equipment not bearing the LANC m symbol. Some buttons on the camera. • m (LANC) is a trademark. If you try to play back such a cassette, "COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK... IS RESTRICTED" appears in the display; If you try to record from those on other editing equipment may operate MIC m differently from such a tape via the digital cable ...
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...soft, dry cloth to BRIGHT it set to NORMAL. (It is reset to NORMAL when you turn the camera off using the POWER switch.) LCD • Clean the LCD screen using Canon's DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette. If the "noise" remains, repeat the cleaning (up or down (a bar ...showing the level appears in general, adjust the brightness of the screen. 1. When the video heads are badly contaminated, the camera may appear to be dirty. ...
...soft, dry cloth to BRIGHT it set to NORMAL. (It is reset to NORMAL when you turn the camera off using the POWER switch.) LCD • Clean the LCD screen using Canon's DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette. If the "noise" remains, repeat the cleaning (up or down (a bar ...showing the level appears in general, adjust the brightness of the screen. 1. When the video heads are badly contaminated, the camera may appear to be dirty. ...
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... display (p. 16): W Optical zoom 0 Self-timer countdown 1 0 sec (p. 46) SELF-TIMER 0 T Audio mode (p. 44) 16bit Optical plus digital W T zoom (the digital portion is shown in W T E Fast forward playback (p. 20) Zoom out W T Rewind playback (p. 20) Frame advance playback (p. 21) Frame ... reverse) (p. 21) 1 Photo Search (p. 56) Date Search (p. 56) 5 PHOTO SEARCH DATE SEARCH The image stabilizer is turned off (p. 31). Camera menu (p. 28) CAM.MENU SELECT SE [MENU] CLOS SHUTTER AUTO D.EFFECT••••EFFECT OFF IMAGE S. i •ON D.ZOOM ON...
... display (p. 16): W Optical zoom 0 Self-timer countdown 1 0 sec (p. 46) SELF-TIMER 0 T Audio mode (p. 44) 16bit Optical plus digital W T zoom (the digital portion is shown in W T E Fast forward playback (p. 20) Zoom out W T Rewind playback (p. 20) Frame advance playback (p. 21) Frame ... reverse) (p. 21) 1 Photo Search (p. 56) Date Search (p. 56) 5 PHOTO SEARCH DATE SEARCH The image stabilizer is turned off (p. 31). Camera menu (p. 28) CAM.MENU SELECT SE [MENU] CLOS SHUTTER AUTO D.EFFECT••••EFFECT OFF IMAGE S. i •ON D.ZOOM ON...
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... Cleaning, 65 Black and White, 40 Headphones, 44 C Cables, 6, 22 Cassettes, 11 Charging the Battery Pack, 9 Choosing a Recording Program, 36 Cleaning the Camera, 65 Condensation, 67 Connection to TV or VCR, 22 D Date and Time, 32 Date Search, 56 Docking Unit, 22 Displaying Data Code, 52 DC Coupler..., 8 Digital Effects, 40 Digital Video, 7 Digital Zoom, 16 DV terminal, 58 I Image Stabilizer, 30 Introducing the ZR, 7 L LANC, 59 LCD Cover, 60 LCD Screen, 17 Loading Cassettes, 11 Low Light, 39 LP Modes, ...
... Cleaning, 65 Black and White, 40 Headphones, 44 C Cables, 6, 22 Cassettes, 11 Charging the Battery Pack, 9 Choosing a Recording Program, 36 Cleaning the Camera, 65 Condensation, 67 Connection to TV or VCR, 22 D Date and Time, 32 Date Search, 56 Docking Unit, 22 Displaying Data Code, 52 DC Coupler..., 8 Digital Effects, 40 Digital Video, 7 Digital Zoom, 16 DV terminal, 58 I Image Stabilizer, 30 Introducing the ZR, 7 L LANC, 59 LCD Cover, 60 LCD Screen, 17 Loading Cassettes, 11 Low Light, 39 LP Modes, ...