ZR20 Instruction Manual
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... manual. recommended in this product from the wall outlet before the product is equipped with care. information with respect to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR20 and all its accessories. The CA-560 Compact 3. Power Adapter is operated. Do not use accessories not recommended in the...connected to provide some protection against them. Power cords 6. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is grounded so as battery power, refer to replace your product dealer or local power company. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician...
... manual. recommended in this product from the wall outlet before the product is equipped with care. information with respect to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR20 and all its accessories. The CA-560 Compact 3. Power Adapter is operated. Do not use accessories not recommended in the...connected to provide some protection against them. Power cords 6. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is grounded so as battery power, refer to replace your product dealer or local power company. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician...
ZR20 Instruction Manual
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... SERVICE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) a. Overloading - Refer all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 4 can Canon or that are specified by outlets and extension cords as contact with them might be sure the service technician has used...
... SERVICE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) a. Overloading - Refer all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 4 can Canon or that are specified by outlets and extension cords as contact with them might be sure the service technician has used...
ZR20 Instruction Manual
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... Setting the Audio Mix 85 Connecting to a PC 87 Additional Information Preparing the Camcorder 88 Notes on Using the Batteries 90 Maintenance 93 Troubleshooting 97 The ZR20 System Diagram 100 Optional Accessories 101 Screen Displays 104 Specifications 110 Index 111 The ...Using the Various Recording Programs ..50 Using Digital Effects 54 Important Usage Instructions 2 E Audio Recording 59 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Setting the Self-Timer 61 Thank you for Choosing a Canon 6 ~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~ Introducing the ZR20 7 Using AE Shift 63 Mastering the ...
... Setting the Audio Mix 85 Connecting to a PC 87 Additional Information Preparing the Camcorder 88 Notes on Using the Batteries 90 Maintenance 93 Troubleshooting 97 The ZR20 System Diagram 100 Optional Accessories 101 Screen Displays 104 Specifications 110 Index 111 The ...Using the Various Recording Programs ..50 Using Digital Effects 54 Important Usage Instructions 2 E Audio Recording 59 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Setting the Self-Timer 61 Thank you for Choosing a Canon 6 ~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~ Introducing the ZR20 7 Using AE Shift 63 Mastering the ...
ZR20 Instruction Manual
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...Your Way Around the ZR20 ( 8) • Screen displays ( 104) • Troubleshooting - in case you run into any problems ( 97) Symbols used in the menus and buttons labeled on to thank you for Your camcorder is supplied with the E purchasing this Canon camcorder. BP-512 Battery Pack CA-560 Compact ...Power Adapter (including AC power cable) Lithium button battery S-150 S-video Cable STV-250N Stereo Video Cable 6 there are ...
...Your Way Around the ZR20 ( 8) • Screen displays ( 104) • Troubleshooting - in case you run into any problems ( 97) Symbols used in the menus and buttons labeled on to thank you for Your camcorder is supplied with the E purchasing this Canon camcorder. BP-512 Battery Pack CA-560 Compact ...Power Adapter (including AC power cable) Lithium button battery S-150 S-video Cable STV-250N Stereo Video Cable 6 there are ...
ZR20 Instruction Manual
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... also great for you to a VCR or analog camcorder and record onto a DV tape in the ZR20. Digital Effects Advanced digital technology allows you to shoot colorful, well composed video. Analog Line-in long telephoto shots. Image Stabilizer Stabilizes your PC. Internal charging The ZR20 can charge a battery pack itself, smoothing the transition between charging and...
... also great for you to a VCR or analog camcorder and record onto a DV tape in the ZR20. Digital Effects Advanced digital technology allows you to shoot colorful, well composed video. Analog Line-in long telephoto shots. Image Stabilizer Stabilizes your PC. Internal charging The ZR20 can charge a battery pack itself, smoothing the transition between charging and...
ZR20 Instruction Manual
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...the ZR20 E Mastering the Basics Record review button (p. 49)/ REC (record) SEARCH - button(p. 49)/ (rewind) button (p. 26) REC SEARCH + button (p. 49)/ (fast forward) button (p. 26) FOCUS button (p. 66)/ (play/pause) button (p. 26) AE SHIFT button (p. 63)/ (stop) button (p. 26) BATT. (battery) RELEASE...Self-timer button (p. 61)/ REC PAUSE (LINE-IN) button (p. 76, 78) DIGITAL EFFECTS button (p. 57) Digital effects ON/OFF button (p. 57) REC PAUSE (LINE-IN) DC IN 9.5V CHARGE Backup battery cover (p. 92) Battery attachment unit (p. 12) LCD panel OPEN button (p. 23) Strap attachment bar (p. 89...
...the ZR20 E Mastering the Basics Record review button (p. 49)/ REC (record) SEARCH - button(p. 49)/ (rewind) button (p. 26) REC SEARCH + button (p. 49)/ (fast forward) button (p. 26) FOCUS button (p. 66)/ (play/pause) button (p. 26) AE SHIFT button (p. 63)/ (stop) button (p. 26) BATT. (battery) RELEASE...Self-timer button (p. 61)/ REC PAUSE (LINE-IN) button (p. 76, 78) DIGITAL EFFECTS button (p. 57) Digital effects ON/OFF button (p. 57) REC PAUSE (LINE-IN) DC IN 9.5V CHARGE Backup battery cover (p. 92) Battery attachment unit (p. 12) LCD panel OPEN button (p. 23) Strap attachment bar (p. 89...
ZR20 Instruction Manual
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... AC outlet. 5. Connect the power cable to appear on the TV - Always turn the camcorder off before connecting/removing the power source. 1. Mastering the Basics Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camcorder, you will need to use . Disconnect the power adapter from the TV or the antenna ..., then disconnect it may cause bars to the power adapter. 4. move the adapter away from the camcorder after use the power adapter to: E Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack Notes: • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100-240 V ...
... AC outlet. 5. Connect the power cable to appear on the TV - Always turn the camcorder off before connecting/removing the power source. 1. Mastering the Basics Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camcorder, you will need to use . Disconnect the power adapter from the TV or the antenna ..., then disconnect it may cause bars to the power adapter. 4. move the adapter away from the camcorder after use the power adapter to: E Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack Notes: • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100-240 V ...
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.... • Rotate the viewfinder upwards. • With the triangle on the battery pack pointing downwards, align the edge of the battery pack with the line on the camcorder, press lightly and slide the battery down until it is working properly. Attaching and charging the battery packs E DC IN 9.5V CHARGE 3 Charge indicator 1 CAMERA OFF PLAY...
.... • Rotate the viewfinder upwards. • With the triangle on the battery pack pointing downwards, align the edge of the battery pack with the line on the camcorder, press lightly and slide the battery down until it is working properly. Attaching and charging the battery packs E DC IN 9.5V CHARGE 3 Charge indicator 1 CAMERA OFF PLAY...
ZR20 Instruction Manual
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...adapter. 6. Likewise, do not connect the power adapter to the camcorder's DC terminal. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to install the backup battery. When charging is required, please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it from the AC outlet, then...Notes: • Never connect an unspecified product to an unspecified product. • You can be used , you slide the battery up. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for using the batteries in (57 × 28 × 104 mm) 6 3/8 oz (180 g) (without notice. CA-560 Compact Power ...
...adapter. 6. Likewise, do not connect the power adapter to the camcorder's DC terminal. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to install the backup battery. When charging is required, please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it from the AC outlet, then...Notes: • Never connect an unspecified product to an unspecified product. • You can be used , you slide the battery up. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for using the batteries in (57 × 28 × 104 mm) 6 3/8 oz (180 g) (without notice. CA-560 Compact Power ...
ZR20 Instruction Manual
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...). BP-522 (optional) 1 hr. 40 min. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from car battery or household outlet BP-512 1 hr. 20 min. Time required for 3 different ways to power the camcorder or charge battery packs: 1. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery. 3. Using the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit (optional) E The Compact...
...). BP-522 (optional) 1 hr. 40 min. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from car battery or household outlet BP-512 1 hr. 20 min. Time required for 3 different ways to power the camcorder or charge battery packs: 1. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery. 3. Using the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit (optional) E The Compact...
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...). Fifteen minutes of charging gives 60 minutes of how to use the CR-560, refer to its instruction manual. 15 2. Operate the camcorder with power from a household AC outlet. 1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Compact Power Adapter CHARGE • Fast charging for the high-capacity BP-522 and BP-535 (both optional...
...). Fifteen minutes of charging gives 60 minutes of how to use the CR-560, refer to its instruction manual. 15 2. Operate the camcorder with power from a household AC outlet. 1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Compact Power Adapter CHARGE • Fast charging for the high-capacity BP-522 and BP-535 (both optional...
ZR20 Instruction Manual
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...; The confirmation beep sounds. • The camcorder will turn itself off if you leave it to record pause mode. To record 1. PAUSE appears in the display. • If you haven't set the date and time display ( 43). You may also want to install the backup battery ( 92) in order to CAMERA. 2. Load... the LCD so that it faces the same direction as the lens ( 23). • When using the viewfinder with the BP-522 or BP-535 Battery Pack (both optional) attached, extend the viewfinder and rotate it in record pause mode for more than about 5 minutes.
...; The confirmation beep sounds. • The camcorder will turn itself off if you leave it to record pause mode. To record 1. PAUSE appears in the display. • If you haven't set the date and time display ( 43). You may also want to install the backup battery ( 92) in order to CAMERA. 2. Load... the LCD so that it faces the same direction as the lens ( 23). • When using the viewfinder with the BP-522 or BP-535 Battery Pack (both optional) attached, extend the viewfinder and rotate it in record pause mode for more than about 5 minutes.
ZR20 Instruction Manual
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Using the Wireless Controller The supplied wireless controller can E operate the camcorder from a distance of Features Notes: • When using the wireless controller in hot or humid places. • When the batteries run out, replace them both together. • If the wireless controller doesn't... ( 79) • Audio dubbing ( 82) • Data code ( 69) Inserting batteries Insert two AA batteries, following the = and - Be careful not to 16 feet (5 m). There are some functions that cannot be less. • The camcorder may have difficulty picking up to reverse the polarity of the...
Using the Wireless Controller The supplied wireless controller can E operate the camcorder from a distance of Features Notes: • When using the wireless controller in hot or humid places. • When the batteries run out, replace them both together. • If the wireless controller doesn't... ( 79) • Audio dubbing ( 82) • Data code ( 69) Inserting batteries Insert two AA batteries, following the = and - Be careful not to 16 feet (5 m). There are some functions that cannot be less. • The camcorder may have difficulty picking up to reverse the polarity of the...
ZR20 Instruction Manual
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Check the mode the camcorder is set to the same mode. If the wireless controller still doesn't work, change the batteries. Note: • The mode the camcorder is set to by pressing the aforementioned button combinations. Set the wireless controller's mode accordingly by pushing any... button other than the REMOTE SET button on . 42 The camcorder's mode appears in purple for 4...
Check the mode the camcorder is set to the same mode. If the wireless controller still doesn't work, change the batteries. Note: • The mode the camcorder is set to by pressing the aforementioned button combinations. Set the wireless controller's mode accordingly by pushing any... button other than the REMOTE SET button on . 42 The camcorder's mode appears in purple for 4...
ZR20 Instruction Manual
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... time CAMERA ( 36) SYSTEM T.ZONE/DST••N.Y. 1. Select T.ZONE/DST. • The time zone display appears on the screen. • Your camcorder's time zone is factory-preset to display or hide it during playback ( 69). Select the option that represents your home time zone from the menu.... Close the menu. 43 Open the menu and select SYSTEM. 2. Move up or down the list of the data code. Install the backup battery before you begin ( 92). • Before you start using your time zone first and daylight saving time (DST) setting if necessary. 3. Setting ...
... time CAMERA ( 36) SYSTEM T.ZONE/DST••N.Y. 1. Select T.ZONE/DST. • The time zone display appears on the screen. • Your camcorder's time zone is factory-preset to display or hide it during playback ( 69). Select the option that represents your home time zone from the menu.... Close the menu. 43 Open the menu and select SYSTEM. 2. Move up or down the list of the data code. Install the backup battery before you begin ( 92). • Before you start using your time zone first and daylight saving time (DST) setting if necessary. 3. Setting ...
ZR20 Instruction Manual
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...BP-535 (optional) 2 hr. 50 min. 9 hr. 15 min. 7 hr. 15 min. • Recording time will get more recording time if you turn the camcorder off between 32° and 104°F (0° to 40°C), but it in record pause mode. Additional Information 90 BP-511 (optional) 1 hr. 10.... 45 min. 2 hr. 10 min. You can view playback with the LCD, after attaching a fully-charged battery pack. BP-522 (optional) 2 hr. 5 hr. 50 min. 4 hr. 35 min. Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times E • These times vary - the safest policy is always to give you much less...
...BP-535 (optional) 2 hr. 50 min. 9 hr. 15 min. 7 hr. 15 min. • Recording time will get more recording time if you turn the camcorder off between 32° and 104°F (0° to 40°C), but it in record pause mode. Additional Information 90 BP-511 (optional) 1 hr. 10.... 45 min. 2 hr. 10 min. You can view playback with the LCD, after attaching a fully-charged battery pack. BP-522 (optional) 2 hr. 5 hr. 50 min. 4 hr. 35 min. Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times E • These times vary - the safest policy is always to give you much less...
ZR20 Instruction Manual
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... whenever it , or the day before storage. Additional Information Keep the terminals clean. • The camcorder adapter or battery pack will naturally discharge itself over time, it is best to charge it does not have to use a battery pack's complete charge before . different levels will be fully discharged first. Attach the terminal cover...
... whenever it , or the day before storage. Additional Information Keep the terminals clean. • The camcorder adapter or battery pack will naturally discharge itself over time, it is best to charge it does not have to use a battery pack's complete charge before . different levels will be fully discharged first. Attach the terminal cover...
ZR20 Instruction Manual
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... to temperatures greater than 140°F (60°C). if it will cause a short circuit. • Wipe the battery with the + side facing outwards. Make sure to attach a power source to the camcorder first, so it is removed. Do not leave it near a heater, or inside a car in hot weather,... and lifting out. this device may present a risk of fire or explosion. DANGER! This backup battery allows the camcorder to remember the date and time and other metal tools - Use of another battery may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Click the cover back into place. When...
... to temperatures greater than 140°F (60°C). if it will cause a short circuit. • Wipe the battery with the + side facing outwards. Make sure to attach a power source to the camcorder first, so it is removed. Do not leave it near a heater, or inside a car in hot weather,... and lifting out. this device may present a risk of fire or explosion. DANGER! This backup battery allows the camcorder to remember the date and time and other metal tools - Use of another battery may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Click the cover back into place. When...
ZR20 Instruction Manual
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...higher than usual. After storage, check each part and function of dust and moisture, and where the temperature is not a fault, and as battery packs and cassettes. Storage E If you do not intend to use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner. 94 Additional ...and lens • Use a soft, dry cloth to make sure everything is a big change in an area which is free of your camcorder to clean the camcorder body or lens. Maintenance Viewfinder • Clean the viewfinder screen. When finished, return it in temperature, moisture may appear to normal. Take...
...higher than usual. After storage, check each part and function of dust and moisture, and where the temperature is not a fault, and as battery packs and cassettes. Storage E If you do not intend to use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner. 94 Additional ...and lens • Use a soft, dry cloth to make sure everything is a big change in an area which is free of your camcorder to clean the camcorder body or lens. Maintenance Viewfinder • Clean the viewfinder screen. When finished, return it in temperature, moisture may appear to normal. Take...
ZR20 Instruction Manual
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...power adapter to maximum of 5 times). • Do not use . If the "noise" remains, repeat the cleaning (up to operate your camcorder and charge battery packs in the following countries: American Samoa, Bahama, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador,... using Canon's DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette. TV playback • Although you can always play back your recordings on the playback picture, E the video heads may show a blank blue screen or a warning. • For the best picture possible, after using the camcorder for ...
...power adapter to maximum of 5 times). • Do not use . If the "noise" remains, repeat the cleaning (up to operate your camcorder and charge battery packs in the following countries: American Samoa, Bahama, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador,... using Canon's DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette. TV playback • Although you can always play back your recordings on the playback picture, E the video heads may show a blank blue screen or a warning. • For the best picture possible, after using the camcorder for ...