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...obsolete outlet. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be hazardous. 7. Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other power sources such as battery power, refer to ...camera. 8. Section 810 of electric or magnetic radiation. Regarding other sources of the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with care. Accessories - They may be retained for the grounding electrode. Hazard of the polarized plug. 12. Pay particular attention to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR...
...obsolete outlet. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be hazardous. 7. Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other power sources such as battery power, refer to ...camera. 8. Section 810 of electric or magnetic radiation. Regarding other sources of the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with care. Accessories - They may be retained for the grounding electrode. Hazard of the polarized plug. 12. Pay particular attention to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR...
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 ...permanent record of your purchase 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 ...permanent record of your purchase 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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... with unparalleled optical quality. When you play back your recordings, tell the camera where you take a trip across time zones. 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 to add special effects and scene...
... with unparalleled optical quality. When you play back your recordings, tell the camera where you take a trip across time zones. 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 to add special effects and scene...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... to give you access to these recording programs (p. 36) and also to the digital effects (p. 40). • To check that your manual settings, such as you can stop button. 6. E • The camera returns to record pause mode and PAUSE reappears in the display. • You ...by pressing the start /stop button. When you want the camera to 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 ...
... to give you access to these recording programs (p. 36) and also to the digital effects (p. 40). • To check that your manual settings, such as you can stop button. 6. E • The camera returns to record pause mode and PAUSE reappears in the display. • You ...by pressing the start /stop button. When you want the camera to 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 ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...LP) E You can record and play ) modes. For important recordings, therefore, set the camera to page 28). (see p. 28) REC MODE••••LP Notes: &#... distorted during playback. Mastering the Basics 15 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... picture may become distorted when played back on other digital equipment may produce mosaic-like noise may not be written correctly. • A tape recorded in LP mode on this camcorder, and vice versa. LP extends tape usage by...
...LP) E You can record and play ) modes. For important recordings, therefore, set the camera to page 28). (see p. 28) REC MODE••••LP Notes: &#... distorted during playback. Mastering the Basics 15 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... picture may become distorted when played back on other digital equipment may produce mosaic-like noise may not be written correctly. • A tape recorded in LP mode on this camcorder, and vice versa. LP extends tape usage by...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...• Move the control slightly to zoom slowly. • Turn it towards T to zoom in to telephoto. the camera automatically switches between 1× and 44× magnification - You can focus on from choosing D. Zooming E W Zoom ... zooming (up to 11×) and digital zooming (11× to 44×). You can also control the speed of how to use the camera menu see page 28) The zoom control... on the wireless controller adjust the picture angle, but not the zoom speed. 44× digital zoom Turn the digital zoom on a subject as close as usual. You can freely zoom in (1 cm). •...
...• Move the control slightly to zoom slowly. • Turn it towards T to zoom in to telephoto. the camera automatically switches between 1× and 44× magnification - You can focus on from choosing D. Zooming E W Zoom ... zooming (up to 11×) and digital zooming (11× to 44×). You can also control the speed of how to use the camera menu see page 28) The zoom control... on the wireless controller adjust the picture angle, but not the zoom speed. 44× digital zoom Turn the digital zoom on a subject as close as usual. You can freely zoom in (1 cm). •...
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... speaker (p. 20). To play ) side of the camera. Note: • To avoid accidental recording, 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 Playing back a Cassette...
... speaker (p. 20). To play ) side of the camera. Note: • To avoid accidental recording, 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 Playing back a Cassette...
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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 p. 50 u Self-timer p. 46 i Remote sensor p. 31 o Recording mode p. 15 !0 Audio mode p. 44 !1 Wind screen p. 45 !2 Backlight p. 65 ...54 !2 Recording zone p. 54 VCR MENU SELECT SET q [MENU] CLOSE SENSOR ON REC MODE••••SP w e A.MONITOR•••MIX/VARI. Camera menu (CAM. i•ON D.ZOOM ON r t 16:9 OFF WHITE BAL.••AUTO y u SELF-TIMER••OFF SENSOR ON i CAM.MENU SELECT SET ...
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 p. 50 u Self-timer p. 46 i Remote sensor p. 31 o Recording mode p. 15 !0 Audio mode p. 44 !1 Wind screen p. 45 !2 Backlight p. 65 ...54 !2 Recording zone p. 54 VCR MENU SELECT SET q [MENU] CLOSE SENSOR ON REC MODE••••SP w e A.MONITOR•••MIX/VARI. Camera menu (CAM. i•ON D.ZOOM ON r t 16:9 OFF WHITE BAL.••AUTO y u SELF-TIMER••OFF SENSOR ON i CAM.MENU SELECT SET ...
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.../off do not cut the power until recording is complete). • You cannot use the FADE-T, WIDE or SCROLL digital effects while the camera is bright enough to tape for autofocus (p. 69), the camera may not be in the display for a few seconds). • Only take the still picture. • The...picture before recording: release the button, select a new picture and then press down to take "photos" where it is displayed continuously as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is set to photo mode (the effect name flashes purple in focus, despite displaying the green mark. ...
.../off do not cut the power until recording is complete). • You cannot use the FADE-T, WIDE or SCROLL digital effects while the camera is bright enough to tape for autofocus (p. 69), the camera may not be in the display for a few seconds). • Only take the still picture. • The...picture before recording: release the button, select a new picture and then press down to take "photos" where it is displayed continuously as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is set to photo mode (the effect name flashes purple in focus, despite displaying the green mark. ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...in the select dial to enter record search mode directly. b) If you choose REC SEARCH, you can turn the digital effects on /off and select record search. 1. Set the camera to record pause mode, with the POWER switch set to [ (Easy Recording): Press in the select dial to the... recording situation. • For simple point-and-shoot operation, select the Easy Recording program. Using the Various Recording Programs E MENU The camera provides you with a choice of seven recording programs. They use different combinations of Features Selecting from the program menu (see below). •...
...in the select dial to enter record search mode directly. b) If you choose REC SEARCH, you can turn the digital effects on /off and select record search. 1. Set the camera to record pause mode, with the POWER switch set to [ (Easy Recording): Press in the select dial to the... recording situation. • For simple point-and-shoot operation, select the Easy Recording program. Using the Various Recording Programs E MENU The camera provides you with a choice of seven recording programs. They use different combinations of Features Selecting from the program menu (see below). •...
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... lighting. 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 using the POWER switch. • Avoid changing programs during recording as the brightness of... focus, exposure and other adjustments, leaving you free to AUTO when you cannot use the camera is reset to point and shoot. The image may flicker, or a bright line may change suddenly. • The specialized AE programs...
... lighting. 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 using the POWER switch. • Avoid changing programs during recording as the brightness of... focus, exposure and other adjustments, leaving you free to AUTO when you cannot use the camera is reset to point and shoot. The image may flicker, or a bright line may change suddenly. • The specialized AE programs...
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... you close the menu, the name of the digital effect that you have chosen flashes 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 the digital effects from the program menu (p. 36). 1. Put... the camera in the select dial to open the program menu. 2. ...
... you close the menu, the name of the digital effect that you have chosen flashes 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 the digital effects from the program menu (p. 36). 1. Put... the camera in the select dial to open the program menu. 2. ...
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... Wipe effect at the beginning 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 in the display. • If the digital effects are turned off before you start or stop recording, the... scene will appear to be vertically "squashed" (compressed). 43 Select 16:9 from the camera menu and turn it for...
... Wipe effect at the beginning 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 in the display. • If the digital effects are turned off before you start or stop recording, the... scene will appear to be vertically "squashed" (compressed). 43 Select 16:9 from the camera menu and turn it for...
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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 ... changing lighting conditions In places lit by first returning to the AUTO setting, and then reselecting SET. • Try to the [ (Easy Recording) program. The camera returns to the AUTO setting when you shoot with studio/video lighting, use the (indoor) mode. • During normal outdoor shooting, setting to AUTO will...
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 ... changing lighting conditions In places lit by first returning to the AUTO setting, and then reselecting SET. • Try to the [ (Easy Recording) program. The camera returns to the AUTO setting when you shoot with studio/video lighting, use the (indoor) mode. • During normal outdoor shooting, setting to AUTO will...
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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 recorded. When you made... VCR menu and select the REC ZONE option. 2. choose this case, you made the recording and the camera shows the name of the recording zone in the dial to select the option that was on the 54 ...a recording. • The World Clock displays will now match local time at the place where you use date search, the camera looks for the change the setting, unless your base time zone. • If you select the blank display, nothing is ...
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 recorded. When you made... VCR menu and select the REC ZONE option. 2. choose this case, you made the recording and the camera shows the name of the recording zone in the dial to select the option that was on the 54 ...a recording. • The World Clock displays will now match local time at the place where you use date search, the camera looks for the change the setting, unless your base time zone. • If you select the blank display, nothing is ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...• When operating either camcorder with the DV cable connected do not turn the power off. 58 Using the Full Range of the cable to the ZR before connecting the other end of Features Then press the a (pause) button to connect two digital devices together. An anomalous ...image may become distorted during digital dubbing. DV terminal/connections E Digital video equipment fitted with this terminal lets you press the REC PAUSE button with the DV cable unconnected, the camera displays the caution "CHECK THE DV INPUT". Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to start/pause...
...• When operating either camcorder with the DV cable connected do not turn the power off. 58 Using the Full Range of the cable to the ZR before connecting the other end of Features Then press the a (pause) button to connect two digital devices together. An anomalous ...image may become distorted during digital dubbing. DV terminal/connections E Digital video equipment fitted with this terminal lets you press the REC PAUSE button with the DV cable unconnected, the camera displays the caution "CHECK THE DV INPUT". Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to start/pause...
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... you try to equipment. you to connect the camera to record from those on the DU-100 Docking Unit (p. 22) allows you cannot record the contents of the cassette. Some buttons on other editing equipment may operate MIC m differently from such a tape via the digital cable "COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED" appears in... signal Certain pre-recorded software tapes are copyright protected. If you cannot view the contents of the tape. m REMOTE terminal E The m REMOTE terminal on the camera. • m (LANC) is a trademark.
... you try to equipment. you to connect the camera to record from those on the DU-100 Docking Unit (p. 22) allows you cannot record the contents of the cassette. Some buttons on other editing equipment may operate MIC m differently from such a tape via the digital cable "COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED" appears in... signal Certain pre-recorded software tapes are copyright protected. If you cannot view the contents of the tape. m REMOTE terminal E The m REMOTE terminal on the camera. • m (LANC) is a trademark.
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... NORMAL and BRIGHT at the camera or VCR menu. • In bright conditions, set the backlight to BRIGHT to make the display easier 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. To... save power, leave it uses more battery power. Camera body and lens • Use a soft, dry cloth to...
... NORMAL and BRIGHT at the camera or VCR menu. • In bright conditions, set the backlight to BRIGHT to make the display easier 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. To... save power, leave it uses more battery power. Camera body and lens • Use a soft, dry cloth to...
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... Photo search is complete Zoom 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 turned on the LCD screen) Data code (p. 52) F32 1/2000 12:00 AM JAN. 1,1998 Additional Information 79 i •ON D.ZOOM ON...ON REC SEARCH AUTO SPORTS PORTRAIT SPOTLIGHT SAND&SNOW LOW LIGHT RE SELECT SET&CLOS The remote sensor is turned off (p. 31). Camera menu (p. 28) CAM.MENU SELECT SE [MENU] CLOS SHUTTER AUTO D.EFFECT••••EFFECT OFF IMAGE S.
... Photo search is complete Zoom 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 turned on the LCD screen) Data code (p. 52) F32 1/2000 12:00 AM JAN. 1,1998 Additional Information 79 i •ON D.ZOOM ON...ON REC SEARCH AUTO SPORTS PORTRAIT SPOTLIGHT SAND&SNOW LOW LIGHT RE SELECT SET&CLOS The remote sensor is turned off (p. 31). Camera menu (p. 28) CAM.MENU SELECT SE [MENU] CLOS SHUTTER AUTO D.EFFECT••••EFFECT OFF IMAGE S.
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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, ...
