ZR40 Instruction Manual
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ZR40 Instruction Manual
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... outlet on the rights of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the manual. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to the equipment unless otherwise...reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with class B limits in a particular installation. Canon U.S.A. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. However, there is no guarantee that to which ...ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR40 systems This device complies with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to ...
... outlet on the rights of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the manual. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to the equipment unless otherwise...reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with class B limits in a particular installation. Canon U.S.A. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. However, there is no guarantee that to which ...ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR40 systems This device complies with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to ...
ZR40 Instruction Manual
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...- Outdoor Antenna Grounding - All the safety and operating instructions should be cleaned only as they are not likely to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR40 A and all its accessories. Power Adapter is a maintenance instructions should be hazardous. This is equipped with care. The product...If an outside antenna is grounded so as battery power, refer to insert followed. Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual. Do not place on the marking label. Water and Moisture - Power Sources - Retain Instructions - They may cause the ...
...- Outdoor Antenna Grounding - All the safety and operating instructions should be cleaned only as they are not likely to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR40 A and all its accessories. Power Adapter is a maintenance instructions should be hazardous. This is equipped with care. The product...If an outside antenna is grounded so as battery power, refer to insert followed. Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual. Do not place on the marking label. Water and Moisture - Power Sources - Retain Instructions - They may cause the ...
ZR40 Instruction Manual
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...SAFETY Ajusting 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 Playback ... 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 5
...SAFETY Ajusting 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 Playback ... 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 5
ZR40 Instruction Manual
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...the bottom of the camcorder. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this instruction manual: please refer to aid identification in this book as yours. Model Name ZR40 A Serial No. 6 No others have the same serial number as a permanent record of your purchase ...to : : Reference page numbers • Finding Your Way Around the ZR40 : Functions that can be operated from the body of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Date of the camcorder : Functions...
...the bottom of the camcorder. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this instruction manual: please refer to aid identification in this book as yours. Model Name ZR40 A Serial No. 6 No others have the same serial number as a permanent record of your purchase ...to : : Reference page numbers • Finding Your Way Around the ZR40 : Functions that can be operated from the body of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Date of the camcorder : Functions...
ZR40 Instruction Manual
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... CCoonnttrroolllleerr TTwwoo AAAA bbaatttteerriieess high-quality videos which will give you pleasure for Your camcorder is supplied with the purchasing this manual thoroughly - BBPP--550181 BBaatttteerryy PPaacckk CCAA--556600 CCoommppaacctt Power PAodwapetreAr d(inacpltuedring AC (pinocwluedr icnagbAleC) power cable) Introduction LLitihthiuiummbbuutttotonnbbaattteteryry ... that you master the basic operations of your recording enjoyment. Thank you for Choosing a Canon First, we'd like to thank you for years to come. To get started we suggest that you read this...
ZR40 Instruction Manual
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... To car's cigarette lighter Mastering the Basics 3. 2. Fifteen minutes of charging gives 70 minutes of how to use the CR-560, refer to its instruction manual. 16 Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from your car battery. Operate the camcorder with power from a household AC outlet. 1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge...
... To car's cigarette lighter Mastering the Basics 3. 2. Fifteen minutes of charging gives 70 minutes of how to use the CR-560, refer to its instruction manual. 16 Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from your car battery. Operate the camcorder with power from a household AC outlet. 1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge...
ZR40 Instruction Manual
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...the power source. E 3. Notes: • To check that the camcorder is recording correctly, make a test recording first. • Before making any manual adjustments ( 54). 4. Slide the program selector to make better videos, see p. 49. 5. It allows you to simply point and shoot without 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. • To close the LCD panel,...
...the power source. E 3. Notes: • To check that the camcorder is recording correctly, make a test recording first. • Before making any manual adjustments ( 54). 4. Slide the program selector to make better videos, see p. 49. 5. It allows you to simply point and shoot without 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. • To close the LCD panel,...
ZR40 Instruction Manual
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... menu. • When the terminal is not switched to PHONES before you switch the AV/headphones terminal to play back your TV or VCR instruction manual for Playback on a TV Screen You can be switched to the camcorder ( 12).
... menu. • When the terminal is not switched to PHONES before you switch the AV/headphones terminal to play back your TV or VCR instruction manual for Playback on a TV Screen You can be switched to the camcorder ( 12).
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... and then records the "photo" to hold it: • "PHOTO" flashes at any time during regular video recording, or you are using manual focus ( 68), the F mark starts as the camcorder records the picture. • The camcorder returns to find the beginning again later with ... counter display appears, and counts up as a continuous green mark. CAMERA During record mode Press the PHOTO button fully down , then adjust the focus manually with the selector dial. • If you can record still pictures like a photograph. Continue to the tape for several seconds. Focus with a still...
... and then records the "photo" to hold it: • "PHOTO" flashes at any time during regular video recording, or you are using manual focus ( 68), the F mark starts as the camcorder records the picture. • The camcorder returns to find the beginning again later with ... counter display appears, and counts up as a continuous green mark. CAMERA During record mode Press the PHOTO button fully down , then adjust the focus manually with the selector dial. • If you can record still pictures like a photograph. Continue to the tape for several seconds. Focus with a still...
ZR40 Instruction Manual
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... middle range and the telephoto end. It works well for glare-free recordings of Features Easy Recording E The simplest way to shudder. Focus manually for maximum accuracy, and be analyzed frame by a concentrated light source. 54 [ AUTO SPORTS PORTRAIT SPOTLIGHT The effect is most noticeable when ...that you now have the option of using any of focus, exposure and other adjustments, leaving you will take care of the camcorder's manual functions. Spotlight This program is designed for recording high-speed sports scenes in brightly lit conditions. Using the Full Range of subjects lit ...
... middle range and the telephoto end. It works well for glare-free recordings of Features Easy Recording E The simplest way to shudder. Focus manually for maximum accuracy, and be analyzed frame by a concentrated light source. 54 [ AUTO SPORTS PORTRAIT SPOTLIGHT The effect is most noticeable when ...that you now have the option of using any of focus, exposure and other adjustments, leaving you will take care of the camcorder's manual functions. Spotlight This program is designed for recording high-speed sports scenes in brightly lit conditions. Using the Full Range of subjects lit ...
ZR40 Instruction Manual
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... dark places (night time, etc.) to record in dimly lit places. The shutter speed is useful for shooting subjects in this case, adjust the focus manually). 55 When you to shoot subjects brightly in the display - However, you can be shot brightly, picture quality may not be as good as in...
... dark places (night time, etc.) to record in dimly lit places. The shutter speed is useful for shooting subjects in this case, adjust the focus manually). 55 When you to shoot subjects brightly in the display - However, you can be shot brightly, picture quality may not be as good as in...
ZR40 Instruction Manual
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... button. • eAE appears light blue. 3. Notes: • You cannot adjust the exposure without the e mark before AE. This allows you can adjust the exposure manually. • You cannot adjust the AE Shift when the camcorder is set to [ (Easy Recording), the Spotlight, Sand & Snow or Night recording program. 65 Then...
... button. • eAE appears light blue. 3. Notes: • You cannot adjust the exposure without the e mark before AE. This allows you can adjust the exposure manually. • You cannot adjust the AE Shift when the camcorder is set to [ (Easy Recording), the Spotlight, Sand & Snow or Night recording program. 65 Then...
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... shutter speed. 66 Close the menu. Press the selector dial in to select the desired shutter speed. Setting the Shutter Speed Set the shutter speed manually to the Q (program AE) mode. 2. E CAMERA ( 39) CAM.SET UP SHUTTER AUTO 1. Press the selector dial in and choose AUTO from the program menu. 3. Open...
... shutter speed. 66 Close the menu. Press the selector dial in to select the desired shutter speed. Setting the Shutter Speed Set the shutter speed manually to the Q (program AE) mode. 2. E CAMERA ( 39) CAM.SET UP SHUTTER AUTO 1. Press the selector dial in and choose AUTO from the program menu. 3. Open...
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.... • If you zoom in focus. It is generally best to be suitable for autofocus. 68 Then you can now adjust the focus manually with the selector dial. Focus lock CAMERA Press the FOCUS button to do is point it may be because the subject is in the display... nearer. You can focus automatically. All you are using the [ (Easy Recording) program, autofocus cannot be in the display.) You can adjust the focus manually. • The manual focus setting is canceled if you select the [ (Easy Recording) program. • When you have to turn off autofocus, it , and whatever E ...
.... • If you zoom in focus. It is generally best to be suitable for autofocus. 68 Then you can now adjust the focus manually with the selector dial. Focus lock CAMERA Press the FOCUS button to do is point it may be because the subject is in the display... nearer. You can focus automatically. All you are using the [ (Easy Recording) program, autofocus cannot be in the display.) You can adjust the focus manually. • The manual focus setting is canceled if you select the [ (Easy Recording) program. • When you have to turn off autofocus, it , and whatever E ...
ZR40 Instruction Manual
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... conditions change, reset the white balance. • Try to record with light from a single source. Using the Full Range of Features Setting the white balance manually will remember your last setting. • During normal outdoor shooting, setting to AUTO may provide better results. 70
... conditions change, reset the white balance. • Try to record with light from a single source. Using the Full Range of Features Setting the white balance manually will remember your last setting. • During normal outdoor shooting, setting to AUTO may provide better results. 70
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Load your TV and VCR instruction manuals for details. 3. Start recording on the TV. 3. Note: • The quality of the edited tape will be slightly lower than that of the section you ...
Load your TV and VCR instruction manuals for details. 3. Start recording on the TV. 3. Note: • The quality of the edited tape will be slightly lower than that of the section you ...
ZR40 Instruction Manual
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... Example recording from the display. For further details, see "Connections for digital camcorders, see p. 77) or a TV program onto a tape in the ZR40, if the TV or E other device has audio/video outputs. • If an anomalous signal is sent from the TV or VCR, the images recorded...Load a blank cassette. 79 Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-in) You can record a video played on your TV and VCR instruction manuals for analog line-in recording. Prepare the device. • Set the TV/Video selector on the television to PLAY (VCR). 4. Connect the camcorder to AV...
... Example recording from the display. For further details, see "Connections for digital camcorders, see p. 77) or a TV program onto a tape in the ZR40, if the TV or E other device has audio/video outputs. • If an anomalous signal is sent from the TV or VCR, the images recorded...Load a blank cassette. 79 Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-in) You can record a video played on your TV and VCR instruction manuals for analog line-in recording. Prepare the device. • Set the TV/Video selector on the television to PLAY (VCR). 4. Connect the camcorder to AV...
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... not operate with a cassette inserted to the camcorder. • Turn off the power of all equipment before performing connections. • Refer also to the instruction manuals of recorded analog video and audio signals to the other equipment connected. : Signal flow S S-150 S-video Cable (optional) OUTPUT S(S1)-VIDEO AV MIC STV-250N...
... not operate with a cassette inserted to the camcorder. • Turn off the power of all equipment before performing connections. • Refer also to the instruction manuals of recorded analog video and audio signals to the other equipment connected. : Signal flow S S-150 S-video Cable (optional) OUTPUT S(S1)-VIDEO AV MIC STV-250N...
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Prepare the VCR and TV. • Set the TV/Video selector on the VCR and load a recorded cassette. • See your TV and VCR instruction manuals for details. 3. For further details, see "Connections for Playback on a TV Screen" on p. 33. • Turn on the television to REC (closed ...the camcorder's POWER switch to the VCR. 2. TV: You cannot insert AV from a VCR 1. Preparations E The tape in the camcorder: When using the ZR40's AV insert function, only record to insert AV correctly. Connect the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) and load a recorded cassette. • Make sure the REC/...
Prepare the VCR and TV. • Set the TV/Video selector on the VCR and load a recorded cassette. • See your TV and VCR instruction manuals for details. 3. For further details, see "Connections for Playback on a TV Screen" on p. 33. • Turn on the television to REC (closed ...the camcorder's POWER switch to the VCR. 2. TV: You cannot insert AV from a VCR 1. Preparations E The tape in the camcorder: When using the ZR40's AV insert function, only record to insert AV correctly. Connect the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) and load a recorded cassette. • Make sure the REC/...