ZR Instruction Manual
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... magnitude to constitute a risk of the FCC Rules. Inc. If this device must accept any changes or modifications to persons. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) ...does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is required to Part 15 of FCC Rules. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR This device complies with class B limits in the manual. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Important Usage Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE...
... magnitude to constitute a risk of the FCC Rules. Inc. If this device must accept any changes or modifications to persons. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) ...does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is required to Part 15 of FCC Rules. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR This device complies with class B limits in the manual. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Important Usage Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE...
ZR Instruction Manual
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..., try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to the product. Power cords should be adhered to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. Regarding other sources of the polarized plug. 12. Follow Instructions - Water and Moisture - Do not place on the marking label...
..., try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to the product. Power cords should be adhered to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. Regarding other sources of the polarized plug. 12. Follow Instructions - Water and Moisture - Do not place on the marking label...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... 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 White Balance 50 Loading a Cassette 11 Basic Recording 13 Zooming 16...
... 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 White Balance 50 Loading a Cassette 11 Basic Recording 13 Zooming 16...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... - in addition to the contents and index) please refer to thank you for Your camcorder is supplied with the E purchasing this manual thoroughly - CA-600 Compact Power Adapter DC-600 DC Coupler STV-150 Stereo Video Cable S-150 S-video Cable STV-250 Stereo Video Digital... Video Cassette Cable FU-100 Finder Unit and Case 6 SS-200 Shoulder Strap DU-100 Docking Unit Getting started we 'd like to : • Finding your new camcorder, We recommend that you read this Canon camcorder...
... - in addition to the contents and index) please refer to thank you for Your camcorder is supplied with the E purchasing this manual thoroughly - CA-600 Compact Power Adapter DC-600 DC Coupler STV-150 Stereo Video Cable S-150 S-video Cable STV-250 Stereo Video Digital... Video Cassette Cable FU-100 Finder Unit and Case 6 SS-200 Shoulder Strap DU-100 Docking Unit Getting started we 'd like to : • Finding your new camcorder, We recommend that you read this Canon camcorder...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... you outstanding picture quality. Lithium ion 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 the correct time is shown. Finder Unit The ZR comes complete with unparalleled optical quality. Digital Effects...
... you outstanding picture quality. Lithium ion 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 the correct time is shown. Finder Unit The ZR comes complete with unparalleled optical quality. Digital Effects...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...) to the DC current used by your camera. • If the adapter is used next to a TV, it clicks into an AC outlet. 6. B A Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camera, you press the battery release knob. • Slide across the battery cover release switch (and replace the small rubber stopper). •...
...) to the DC current used by your camera. • If the adapter is used next to a TV, it clicks into an AC outlet. 6. B A Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camera, you press the battery release knob. • Slide across the battery cover release switch (and replace the small rubber stopper). •...
ZR Instruction Manual
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Double flashes mean that your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is capable of the two charge indicators flashes red to the adapter and plug the power cable into the ...
Double flashes mean that your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is capable of the two charge indicators flashes red to the adapter and plug the power cable into the ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... you first attach to the adapter, or, if the adapter was already plugged into an AC outlet, from the side labeled "A". • When powering your camcorder from an AC outlet, you do not need to remove attached battery packs, but charging will not take place until you remove the DC coupler...
... you first attach to the adapter, or, if the adapter was already plugged into an AC outlet, from the side labeled "A". • When powering your camcorder from an AC outlet, you do not need to remove attached battery packs, but charging will not take place until you remove the DC coupler...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... using a tape around ten times, be sure to record on the cassette or cover them upright. • A cassette with metal plated terminals may damage the camcorder. • Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette again, slide the tab back so the hole is closed, and the red... mark covered. Protecting tapes from accidental erasure E REC SAVE REC SAVE Mastering the Basics To protect your recording from the tape case to the camcorder - If you want to clean the terminals with use, affecting information transfer. If you load this...
... using a tape around ten times, be sure to record on the cassette or cover them upright. • A cassette with metal plated terminals may damage the camcorder. • Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette again, slide the tab back so the hole is closed, and the red... mark covered. Protecting tapes from accidental erasure E REC SAVE REC SAVE Mastering the Basics To protect your recording from the tape case to the camcorder - If you want to clean the terminals with use, affecting information transfer. If you load this...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... produce mosaic-like noise and the sound may not be distorted during playback and the time code may become distorted when played back on this camcorder, and vice versa. LP extends tape usage by 1.5 times. Changing the recording mode (SP/LP) E You can record and play back a tape in both modes...
... produce mosaic-like noise and the sound may not be distorted during playback and the time code may become distorted when played back on this camcorder, and vice versa. LP extends tape usage by 1.5 times. Changing the recording mode (SP/LP) E You can record and play back a tape in both modes...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... attach to a belt or the camera strap (p. 60). • You can turn the viewfinder focusing wheel (to the camera. To remove, slide and hold the camcorder by the LCD panel. • Bright light falling on the LCD screen may cause glare that suits you best by changing the angle of the...
... attach to a belt or the camera strap (p. 60). • You can turn the viewfinder focusing wheel (to the camera. To remove, slide and hold the camcorder by the LCD panel. • Bright light falling on the LCD screen may cause glare that suits you best by changing the angle of the...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... The tape has reached the end Condensation warning The battery pack is a high precision product. About the LCD Screen E The LCD screen built into this camcorder is exhausted Self-Timer countdown Photo mode AF/AE mark Mastering the Basics • Screen displays are not recorded on the LCD screen. Only certain...
... The tape has reached the end Condensation warning The battery pack is a high precision product. About the LCD Screen E The LCD screen built into this camcorder is exhausted Self-Timer countdown Photo mode AF/AE mark Mastering the Basics • Screen displays are not recorded on the LCD screen. Only certain...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... stop mode after about 9.5 times normal speed, turn and hold the multiswitch lever towards the lens during normal fast forward. Built-in speaker Speaker The camcorder has a built-in the display temporarily to resume normal playback. Note: • The speaker turns off when the camera is in VCR mode (p. 19). •...
... stop mode after about 9.5 times normal speed, turn and hold the multiswitch lever towards the lens during normal fast forward. Built-in speaker Speaker The camcorder has a built-in the display temporarily to resume normal playback. Note: • The speaker turns off when the camera is in VCR mode (p. 19). •...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... back on . • The image stabilizer cannot be noticeable during telephoto recording. However, the ZR's image stabilizer allows you slide the POWER switch away from the IMAGE S. Turning the Image Stabilizer On/Off E MENU With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be turned off the image stabilizer, it is designed...
... back on . • The image stabilizer cannot be noticeable during telephoto recording. However, the ZR's image stabilizer allows you slide the POWER switch away from the IMAGE S. Turning the Image Stabilizer On/Off E MENU With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be turned off the image stabilizer, it is designed...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... the sound, and the display also shows the still picture. The camera records the picture to take "photos" where it is displayed continuously as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is unsuitable for 6 seconds.
... the sound, and the display also shows the still picture. The camera records the picture to take "photos" where it is displayed continuously as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is unsuitable for 6 seconds.
ZR Instruction Manual
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...higher sound quality (slightly superior to CD) while the 12 bit mode records on stereo 2, see p. 28) AUDIO MODE••16bit ZR can record sound in the display for you can connect an external microphone to a tape using this terminal also doubles as the Audio Video Out... select dial also controls the speaker volume once you remove the headphones from the headphone socket (p. 20). To switch to the camera's terminal (this camcorder. • For details of Features 44 Using the Full Range of playing back a tape that has new sound on two channels (stereo 1), leaving...
...higher sound quality (slightly superior to CD) while the 12 bit mode records on stereo 2, see p. 28) AUDIO MODE••16bit ZR can record sound in the display for you can connect an external microphone to a tape using this terminal also doubles as the Audio Video Out... select dial also controls the speaker volume once you remove the headphones from the headphone socket (p. 20). To switch to the camera's terminal (this camcorder. • For details of Features 44 Using the Full Range of playing back a tape that has new sound on two channels (stereo 1), leaving...
ZR Instruction Manual
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You can be displayed during high speed playback modes. • If a recording made on ZR is played back on a different DV camcorder, the data code may not be displayed correctly. • Contents of data code display may change according to hide it. When playback is stopped. - either ...
You can be displayed during high speed playback modes. • If a recording made on ZR is played back on a different DV camcorder, the data code may not be displayed correctly. • Contents of data code display may change according to hide it. When playback is stopped. - either ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... picture on the camera. 5. Editing to a VCR Playback the tape on the VCR, and set the TV/VIDEO selector to VIDEO. • Turn on the camcorder. Slide the camera's POWER switch to create your TV and VCR instruction manuals for Playback on a TV screen" on the VCR. Prepare the TV and...
... picture on the camera. 5. Editing to a VCR Playback the tape on the VCR, and set the TV/VIDEO selector to VIDEO. • Turn on the camcorder. Slide the camera's POWER switch to create your TV and VCR instruction manuals for Playback on a TV screen" on the VCR. Prepare the TV and...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... and line-out, since a single DV cable can handle data in both directions. If the cables are recording to the ZR, slide the POWER switch to connect two digital devices together. Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to VCR and press the wireless controller's REC PAUSE button. ("DV IN" appears in image... loss in the display when you are not connected properly, the camera displays the caution "CHECK THE DV INPUT". • The image displayed by the camcorder that is not affected. • If you press the REC PAUSE button with the DV cable connected do not turn the power off. 58 Using...
... and line-out, since a single DV cable can handle data in both directions. If the cables are recording to the ZR, slide the POWER switch to connect two digital devices together. Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to VCR and press the wireless controller's REC PAUSE button. ("DV IN" appears in image... loss in the display when you are not connected properly, the camera displays the caution "CHECK THE DV INPUT". • The image displayed by the camcorder that is not affected. • If you press the REC PAUSE button with the DV cable connected do not turn the power off. 58 Using...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...°C), but it in record pause mode. • Recording time will get more recording time if you subject the battery pack and camcorder to different conditions. • When using the camcorder in the display shows you will need. • You will be replaced. different levels will naturally discharge itself over time, it...
...°C), but it in record pause mode. • Recording time will get more recording time if you subject the battery pack and camcorder to different conditions. • When using the camcorder in the display shows you will need. • You will be replaced. different levels will naturally discharge itself over time, it...