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...to the product. Do not use the camera close to instructions in rainy/moist situations. The product may be cleaned only as battery power, refer to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other 2. for the grounding electrode. Do not defeat the safety purpose...proper 9. The safety and operating instructions should be retained power sources such as the plug. Pay particular attention to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR40 A and all its accessories. Power Adapter is a maintenance instructions should be safety feature. Do not use liquid or aerosol...
...to the product. Do not use the camera close to instructions in rainy/moist situations. The product may be cleaned only as battery power, refer to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other 2. for the grounding electrode. Do not defeat the safety purpose...proper 9. The safety and operating instructions should be retained power sources such as the plug. Pay particular attention to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR40 A and all its accessories. Power Adapter is a maintenance instructions should be safety feature. Do not use liquid or aerosol...
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... a. Upon completion of any kind into , the product. b. d. result in a risk of other hazards. Refer all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to service this product yourself as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out cabinet has been damaged. If any ... NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. This will often require extensive work by Canon or that the product is damaged. Improper adjustment of fire or electric shock. When the product exhibits a distinct change in damage ...
... a. Upon completion of any kind into , the product. b. d. result in a risk of other hazards. Refer all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to service this product yourself as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out cabinet has been damaged. If any ... NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. This will often require extensive work by Canon or that the product is damaged. Improper adjustment of fire or electric shock. When the product exhibits a distinct change in damage ...
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... AE Shift 65 INSTRUCTIONS 3 Setting the Shutter Speed 66 Thank you for Choosing a Canon 7 Adjusting Focus Manually 68 Introducing the ZR40 8 Setting the White Balance 69 Mastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the ZR40 ........9 ~ Preparations ... ~ Powering Your Camcorder 12 Loading a Cassette 17 ~ For ... PC Using a DV Cable....91 Additional Information Preparing the Camcorder 92 Notes on Using the Batteries 94 Maintenance 97 Troubleshooting 101 The ZR40 System Diagram 104 Optional Accessories 105 Screen Displays 108 Specifications 114 Index 115 Menu at a Glance 118 ...
... AE Shift 65 INSTRUCTIONS 3 Setting the Shutter Speed 66 Thank you for Choosing a Canon 7 Adjusting Focus Manually 68 Introducing the ZR40 8 Setting the White Balance 69 Mastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the ZR40 ........9 ~ Preparations ... ~ Powering Your Camcorder 12 Loading a Cassette 17 ~ For ... PC Using a DV Cable....91 Additional Information Preparing the Camcorder 92 Notes on Using the Batteries 94 Maintenance 97 Troubleshooting 101 The ZR40 System Diagram 104 Optional Accessories 105 Screen Displays 108 Specifications 114 Index 115 Menu at a Glance 118 ...
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...ZR40 E Mastering the Basics REC (record) SEARCH - button(p. 38)/ Record review button (p. 38)/ (rewind) button (p. 29) LCD screen (p. 26) REC SEARCH + button (p. 38)/ (fast forward) button (p. 29) FOCUS button (p. 68)/ (play/pause) button (p. 29) AE SHIFT button (p. 65)/ (stop) button (p. 29) LCD panel OPEN button (p. 26) BATT. (battery) RELEASE button (p. 14) Backup battery... cover (p. 96) Battery attachment unit (p. 13) Self-timer button (p. 63)/ DATA CODE button (p. 71) DIGITAL...
...ZR40 E Mastering the Basics REC (record) SEARCH - button(p. 38)/ Record review button (p. 38)/ (rewind) button (p. 29) LCD screen (p. 26) REC SEARCH + button (p. 38)/ (fast forward) button (p. 29) FOCUS button (p. 68)/ (play/pause) button (p. 29) AE SHIFT button (p. 65)/ (stop) button (p. 29) LCD panel OPEN button (p. 26) BATT. (battery) RELEASE button (p. 14) Backup battery... cover (p. 96) Battery attachment unit (p. 13) Self-timer button (p. 63)/ DATA CODE button (p. 71) DIGITAL...
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... power adapter to OFF. 2. Disconnect the power adapter 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, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your...
... power adapter to OFF. 2. Disconnect the power adapter 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, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your...
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... should have enough power for more than 50% charged. Set the POWER switch to the camcorder. 4. The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is working properly. Single flashes mean that it into place. 3. Double flashes mean that charging is turned to the adapter and plug... it is less than 50% charged. Attach the battery to power the camcorder for you want it from the adapter. 13 Connect the power adapter to OFF. 2. When charging is complete, disconnect the...
... should have enough power for more than 50% charged. Set the POWER switch to the camcorder. 4. The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is working properly. Single flashes mean that it into place. 3. Double flashes mean that charging is turned to the adapter and plug... it is less than 50% charged. Attach the battery to power the camcorder for you want it from the adapter. 13 Connect the power adapter to OFF. 2. When charging is complete, disconnect the...
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... Center and please replace it to the camcorder's DC terminal. Errors and omissions excepted. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for using the batteries in (57 × 28 × 104 mm) 6 3/8 oz (180 g) (without notice. When replacement of power supply is not used with the same type number CA-...
... Center and please replace it to the camcorder's DC terminal. Errors and omissions excepted. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for using the batteries in (57 × 28 × 104 mm) 6 3/8 oz (180 g) (without notice. When replacement of power supply is not used with the same type number CA-...
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... required for the high-capacity BP-522 and BP-535 (both optional). Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household AC outlet. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery. 3. BP-522 (optional) 1 hr. 40 min. BP-535 (optional) 2 hr. 30 min. 15 BP... (optional) E The Compact Power Adapter CA-560 included with the camcorder can be used along with power from your car battery. 1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable→ car's cigarette lighter CHARGE To car's cigarette lighter • Fast charging for full charge from car...
... required for the high-capacity BP-522 and BP-535 (both optional). Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household AC outlet. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery. 3. BP-522 (optional) 1 hr. 40 min. BP-535 (optional) 2 hr. 30 min. 15 BP... (optional) E The Compact Power Adapter CA-560 included with the camcorder can be used along with power from your car battery. 1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable→ car's cigarette lighter CHARGE To car's cigarette lighter • Fast charging for full charge from car...
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Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from your car battery. E Camcorder + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable → car's cigarette lighter To car's cigarette lighter Mastering the Basics 3. Fifteen minutes of charging gives 70 minutes of how to use the CR-...560, refer to its instruction manual. 16 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). Note: • For full...
Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from your car battery. E Camcorder + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable → car's cigarette lighter To car's cigarette lighter Mastering the Basics 3. Fifteen minutes of charging gives 70 minutes of how to use the CR-...560, refer to its instruction manual. 16 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). Note: • For full...
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... the LCD so that it faces the same direction as the lens ( 26). • 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. To record 1. For setting the time... pause mode. Press the small button on the POWER switch and hold, turn the POWER switch to OFF and then back to install the backup battery ( 96) in the display. You may also want to CAMERA. 19 For setting the date and time, see p. 46.
... the LCD so that it faces the same direction as the lens ( 26). • 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. To record 1. For setting the time... pause mode. Press the small button on the POWER switch and hold, turn the POWER switch to OFF and then back to install the backup battery ( 96) in the display. You may also want to CAMERA. 19 For setting the date and time, see p. 46.
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...• Photo/date search ( 74) • Zero set memory ( 75) • Audio mix ( 89) • Dubbing from a distance E of the batteries. There are some functions that cannot be less. • The camcorder may have difficulty picking up to 16 feet (5 m). Using the Wireless Controller The supplied... video equipment ( 77) • Analog Line-in ( 79) • AV insert ( 83) • Audio dubbing ( 86) Inserting batteries Insert two AA batteries, following the = and - Point it at extremely close range. • Do not leave the controller exposed to reverse the polarity of up ...
...• Photo/date search ( 74) • Zero set memory ( 75) • Audio mix ( 89) • Dubbing from a distance E of the batteries. There are some functions that cannot be less. • The camcorder may have difficulty picking up to 16 feet (5 m). Using the Wireless Controller The supplied... video equipment ( 77) • Analog Line-in ( 79) • AV insert ( 83) • Audio dubbing ( 86) Inserting batteries Insert two AA batteries, following the = and - Point it at extremely close range. • Do not leave the controller exposed to reverse the polarity of up ...
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If the wireless controller still doesn't work, change the batteries. Notes: • The mode the camcorder is set to the same E mode. Using the Full Range of Features 45 Set the wireless controller's mode accordingly ... SET button on . • When you turn the power on the wireless controller. The camcorder's mode appears in purple for 4 seconds when you replace the batteries, the wireless controller returns to also appears for about 4 seconds. Change the mode again if necessary. If your wireless controller isn't working: Make sure the...
If the wireless controller still doesn't work, change the batteries. Notes: • The mode the camcorder is set to the same E mode. Using the Full Range of Features 45 Set the wireless controller's mode accordingly ... SET button on . • When you turn the power on the wireless controller. The camcorder's mode appears in purple for 4 seconds when you replace the batteries, the wireless controller returns to also appears for about 4 seconds. Change the mode again if necessary. If your wireless controller isn't working: Make sure the...
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...••N.Y. 1. Select the option that represents your time zone. • If you start using your home time zone from the menu. Install the backup battery before you begin ( 96). • Before you are at another time zone, select your time zone first and daylight saving time (DST) setting if necessary...
...••N.Y. 1. Select the option that represents your time zone. • If you start using your home time zone from the menu. Install the backup battery before you begin ( 96). • Before you are at another time zone, select your time zone first and daylight saving time (DST) setting if necessary...
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...end of its life and must be shortened at low temperatures like a ski ground. Operating time will be replaced. For better operating results, the battery pack can be shorter than usual (at normal temperatures), it works best between 32° and 104°F (0° to 30°C). ...full recharge 1 hr. 1 hr. 20 min. 1 hr. 20 min. 2 hr. 15 min. 3 hr. 15 min. Additional Information 94 Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times E • These times vary - Note: • These figures show how long you much less operating time than usual at low temperatures...
...end of its life and must be shortened at low temperatures like a ski ground. Operating time will be replaced. For better operating results, the battery pack can be shorter than usual (at normal temperatures), it works best between 32° and 104°F (0° to 30°C). ...full recharge 1 hr. 1 hr. 20 min. 1 hr. 20 min. 2 hr. 15 min. 3 hr. 15 min. Additional Information 94 Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times E • These times vary - Note: • These figures show how long you much less operating time than usual at low temperatures...
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...whenever it , or the day before storage. Attach the terminal cover whenever the battery pack is not being used . To prevent damage therefore, aim to use a battery pack's complete charge before . Storing the battery pack • If you plan to use it is best to charge it does... is left : E 100% Notes: • When the power is completely exhausted, "CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK" appears in the display shows you subject the battery pack and camcorder to different conditions. 75% 50% 25% CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK 0% When to recharge You can cause a short circuit and damage the...
...whenever it , or the day before storage. Attach the terminal cover whenever the battery pack is not being used . To prevent damage therefore, aim to use a battery pack's complete charge before . Storing the battery pack • If you plan to use it is best to charge it does... is left : E 100% Notes: • When the power is completely exhausted, "CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK" appears in the display shows you subject the battery pack and camcorder to different conditions. 75% 50% 25% CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK 0% When to recharge You can cause a short circuit and damage the...
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...present a risk of about a year. When it needs replacing (or if it wet. Treat the battery pack with a clean, dry cloth to avoid the risk of children - WARNING! • The battery used in the display. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C) or ...the y mark flashes in this will remember your chosen settings when you change the battery. DANGER! Installing the backup battery E Open the backup battery cover on the battery attachment unit, and insert the CR2025 lithium battery with a Sony, Hitachi Maxell, Sanyo or Panasonic CR2025, or Duracell DL2025. Click ...
...present a risk of about a year. When it needs replacing (or if it wet. Treat the battery pack with a clean, dry cloth to avoid the risk of children - WARNING! • The battery used in the display. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C) or ...the y mark flashes in this will remember your chosen settings when you change the battery. DANGER! Installing the backup battery E Open the backup battery cover on the battery attachment unit, and insert the CR2025 lithium battery with a Sony, Hitachi Maxell, Sanyo or Panasonic CR2025, or Duracell DL2025. Click ...
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... cleaning. Wipe clean with the camcorder. • The viewfinder screen scratches easily. Camcorder body and lens • Use a soft, dry cloth to accessories such as battery packs and cassettes. Maintenance Viewfinder • Clean the viewfinder screen. LCD • Clean the LCD screen using a commercially available cleaning cloth for some time, store...
... cleaning. Wipe clean with the camcorder. • The viewfinder screen scratches easily. Camcorder body and lens • Use a soft, dry cloth to accessories such as battery packs and cassettes. Maintenance Viewfinder • Clean the viewfinder screen. LCD • Clean the LCD screen using a commercially available cleaning cloth for some time, store...
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... NTSC system. Additional Information 99 When the video heads are badly contaminated, the camcorder may be connected to operate your camcorder and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supply is used in the following countries: American Samoa, Bahama, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada,... This TV system is between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for approximately 20 hours, clean the video heads using Canon's DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette. TV playback • Although you can always ...
... NTSC system. Additional Information 99 When the video heads are badly contaminated, the camcorder may be connected to operate your camcorder and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supply is used in the following countries: American Samoa, Bahama, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada,... This TV system is between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for approximately 20 hours, clean the video heads using Canon's DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette. TV playback • Although you can always ...
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...set for erasure prevention ( 17-18). • The cassette has reached the end. • The power source is not properly connected, or the battery pack is exhausted or not properly attached ( 12-16, 95). • The function cannot be used in the display. ? Recording/Playback Problem ... cassette has reached the end. ? Cause and/or what to do about 5 minutes ( 19, 111). • The battery pack is exhausted. The start/stop button doesn't work. • The battery pack's power is exhausted ( 13-16, 95). ? The cassette compartment stopped mid-operation while loading/unloading a cassette. ?...
...set for erasure prevention ( 17-18). • The cassette has reached the end. • The power source is not properly connected, or the battery pack is exhausted or not properly attached ( 12-16, 95). • The function cannot be used in the display. ? Recording/Playback Problem ... cassette has reached the end. ? Cause and/or what to do about 5 minutes ( 19, 111). • The battery pack is exhausted. The start/stop button doesn't work. • The battery pack's power is exhausted ( 13-16, 95). ? The cassette compartment stopped mid-operation while loading/unloading a cassette. ?...
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... set to AV in the menu ( 44). • The remote sensor modes of the wireless controller and the camcorder itself are different ( 44). • The batteries are being used. Miscellaneous Problem ?
... set to AV in the menu ( 44). • The remote sensor modes of the wireless controller and the camcorder itself are different ( 44). • The batteries are being used. Miscellaneous Problem ?