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Digital Video Camcorder, ZR This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is no guarantee that...to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is required to persons. Canon U.S.A. These limits are designed to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If this device must accept any... REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions,...
Digital Video Camcorder, ZR This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is no guarantee that...to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is required to persons. Canon U.S.A. These limits are designed to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If this device must accept any... REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions,...
ZR Instruction Manual
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.... Do not use accessories not recommended in rainy/moist situations. 9. If an outside antenna is connected to your home, consult your electrician to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. source indicated on or pinched by items placed upon or against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Unplug this manual...
.... Do not use accessories not recommended in rainy/moist situations. 9. If an outside antenna is connected to your home, consult your electrician to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. source indicated on or pinched by items placed upon or against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Unplug this manual...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...72 Optional Accessories 73 Finding Your Way Around the ZR ....... 75 Screen Displays 78 Specifications 82 Index 83 The serial number of this product may be found on a TV Screen 22 Tips for Making Better Videos 26 ~ For Playback ...~ Displaying Data Code 52... 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...
...72 Optional Accessories 73 Finding Your Way Around the ZR ....... 75 Screen Displays 78 Specifications 82 Index 83 The serial number of this product may be found on a TV Screen 22 Tips for Making Better Videos 26 ~ For Playback ...~ Displaying Data Code 52... 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...
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... e.g. in case you run into any problems (p. 68) Note that you read this Canon camcorder. 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 there are used to refer to come. SS-200 Shoulder Strap DU...
... e.g. in case you run into any problems (p. 68) Note that you read this Canon camcorder. 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 there are used to refer to come. SS-200 Shoulder Strap DU...
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... 11× telephoto - World Clock There is no need to reset the clock when you to shoot colorful, well composed video. Finder Unit The ZR comes complete with unparalleled optical quality. Image Stabilizer Stabilizes your recordings. Introduction 2.5" LCD Screen (180,000 Pixels) The high ...resolution LCD screen makes it to a viewfinder. 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 went and it will make sure that simply...
... 11× telephoto - World Clock There is no need to reset the clock when you to shoot colorful, well composed video. Finder Unit The ZR comes complete with unparalleled optical quality. Image Stabilizer Stabilizes your recordings. Introduction 2.5" LCD Screen (180,000 Pixels) The high ...resolution LCD screen makes it to a viewfinder. 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 went and it will make sure that simply...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...14 It is recording correctly, 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 sound from the speaker when recording. • For... returns to record pause mode and PAUSE reappears in the display. • You can use the lens cover switch to make better videos, see page 13), you can stop and restart recording as often as white balance and shutter speed. When you access to these recording...
...14 It is recording correctly, 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 sound from the speaker when recording. • For... returns to record pause mode and PAUSE reappears in the display. • You can use the lens cover switch to make better videos, see page 13), you can stop and restart recording as often as white balance and shutter speed. When you access to these recording...
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... 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 Press down the 3 (stop) side of the camera. To use the LCD screen for instant...
... 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 Press down the 3 (stop) side of the camera. To use the LCD screen for instant...
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... pause To view the video as a still picture, press down the a (pause) side of the multiswitch. Note: • The speaker turns off when the camera is in VCR mode (p. 19). • A VOLUME bar appears in speaker so you use headphones (p.44). 20 Built-in speaker Speaker The camcorder has a built-in the...
... pause To view the video as a still picture, press down the a (pause) side of the multiswitch. Note: • The speaker turns off when the camera is in VCR mode (p. 19). • A VOLUME bar appears in speaker so you use headphones (p.44). 20 Built-in speaker Speaker The camcorder has a built-in the...
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... to play back your TV (or VCR) has an S-video input terminal S-150 S-video Cable STV-150 Stereo Video Cable INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R V L R S • Use the S-150 S-video Cable to connect the S-video terminal d. See your TV or VCR instruction manual for S-video or to the base of the ZR via the MULTI-CONNECTOR. Make sure that the...
... to play back your TV (or VCR) has an S-video input terminal S-150 S-video Cable STV-150 Stereo Video Cable INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R V L R S • Use the S-150 S-video Cable to connect the S-video terminal d. See your TV or VCR instruction manual for S-video or to the base of the ZR via the MULTI-CONNECTOR. Make sure that the...
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... R to the red audio terminal 9 (right). Connect the white plug to LINE. Connect the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal 0. • Set the TV/VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO. • If you can use the TV as a monitor while you want a mono output (or your TV is already...audio terminal 7 (left and right channels. (The output to attached headphones is picked up by connecting the audio and video to the DU-100 Docking Unit, via its L and R audio terminals and V video terminal. • If cables are connected. Notes: • You can connect the camera to the VCR instead ...
... R to the red audio terminal 9 (right). Connect the white plug to LINE. Connect the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal 0. • Set the TV/VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO. • If you can use the TV as a monitor while you want a mono output (or your TV is already...audio terminal 7 (left and right channels. (The output to attached headphones is picked up by connecting the audio and video to the DU-100 Docking Unit, via its L and R audio terminals and V video terminal. • If cables are connected. Notes: • You can connect the camera to the VCR instead ...
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If your TV does not have audio/video terminals E TV with coaxial antenna cable 1 V L R RU-100 RF Unit 2 3 VHF TV with flat twin-lead antenna cable RU-100 RF Unit Mastering the Basics 2 V L R ...300-75 ohm adapter 3 VHF 75-300 ohm adapter To connect the camera directly to a TV which does not have audio/video terminals, you will need to use the 75-300 ohm adapter. 24 Connect the RF unit to the FROM ANT. Connect the antenna cable to...
If your TV does not have audio/video terminals E TV with coaxial antenna cable 1 V L R RU-100 RF Unit 2 3 VHF TV with flat twin-lead antenna cable RU-100 RF Unit Mastering the Basics 2 V L R ...300-75 ohm adapter 3 VHF 75-300 ohm adapter To connect the camera directly to a TV which does not have audio/video terminals, you will need to use the 75-300 ohm adapter. 24 Connect the RF unit to the FROM ANT. Connect the antenna cable to...
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...-75 ohm adapter E Loosen the screws on the camera (see p. 19), and set the TV and the RF unit to the video channel. 4CH 3CH TO TV FROM ANT The video channel is the channel which is not used by a broadcasting station in your area and can be used for cassette playback... have antenna lugs, you want to strip one end of the cable and wind the wires around the screws. Mastering the Basics 25 Selecting the video channel Turn the TV on, start playback on the adapter and insert the antenna cable. Tighten the screws again.
...-75 ohm adapter E Loosen the screws on the camera (see p. 19), and set the TV and the RF unit to the video channel. 4CH 3CH TO TV FROM ANT The video channel is the channel which is not used by a broadcasting station in your area and can be used for cassette playback... have antenna lugs, you want to strip one end of the cable and wind the wires around the screws. Mastering the Basics 25 Selecting the video channel Turn the TV on, start playback on the adapter and insert the antenna cable. Tighten the screws again.
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.... With practice, you are using a tripod, be in the center. For a more interesting picture, try to position your left hand. Watch out for Making Better Videos Holding the camera E For maximum stability, grip the camera firmly with your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your eye off at...
.... With practice, you are using a tripod, be in the center. For a more interesting picture, try to position your left hand. Watch out for Making Better Videos Holding the camera E For maximum stability, grip the camera firmly with your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your eye off at...
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... pans to record a landscape or follow a moving your feet, turn slowly from the top of the subject. Tilt 27 A good way to tell a story with video is to begin . Remember to change in with medium shots and close-ups to show the details. Tilt down from the waist. Avoid unnecessary or...
... pans to record a landscape or follow a moving your feet, turn slowly from the top of the subject. Tilt 27 A good way to tell a story with video is to begin . Remember to change in with medium shots and close-ups to show the details. Tilt down from the waist. Avoid unnecessary or...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...12 bit mode records on stereo 2, see p. 28) AUDIO MODE••16bit ZR can adjust the volume of attached headphones by attaching stereo VIDEO OUT headphones to the camera's terminal (this camcorder. • For details of Features 44 The 16 bit mode produces the higher ...sound quality (slightly superior to a tape using this terminal also doubles as the Audio Video Out socket). Headphones and...
...12 bit mode records on stereo 2, see p. 28) AUDIO MODE••16bit ZR can adjust the volume of attached headphones by attaching stereo VIDEO OUT headphones to the camera's terminal (this camcorder. • For details of Features 44 The 16 bit mode produces the higher ...sound quality (slightly superior to a tape using this terminal also doubles as the Audio Video Out socket). Headphones and...
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... will get better results by setting the white balance yourself, or using one of the two preset modes: Indoor Mode • Under halogen or studio/video lighting • Subject is of one dominant color • Close ups Outdoor mode • In daylight, especially for a wide range of Features 50 b) To set...
... will get better results by setting the white balance yourself, or using one of the two preset modes: Indoor Mode • Under halogen or studio/video lighting • Subject is of one dominant color • Close ups Outdoor mode • In daylight, especially for a wide range of Features 50 b) To set...
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... the AUTO setting when you slide the POWER switch away from the P setting. • When the LENS COVER switch is set to record with studio/video lighting, use the (indoor) mode. • During normal outdoor shooting, setting to set to CLOSE, the current white balance setting remains in the memory. •...
... the AUTO setting when you slide the POWER switch away from the P setting. • When the LENS COVER switch is set to record with studio/video lighting, use the (indoor) mode. • During normal outdoor shooting, setting to set to CLOSE, the current white balance setting remains in the memory. •...
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... recording is complete. Using the Full Range of the section you can edit your recordings in record pause mode. • See your own video productions. Start recording on the camera. 5. Pause the VCR at the end of the original. 57 Preparations 1. Editing to a VCR Playback... the tape on the VCR, and set its input selector to LINE. S-150 S-video Cable STV-150 Stereo Video Cable V L R S INPUT S-VIDEO E VIDEO AUDIO L R Record the scenes you monitor the picture on the VCR. Connect the camera to copy appears on p. 22. 2. ...
... recording is complete. Using the Full Range of the section you can edit your recordings in record pause mode. • See your own video productions. Start recording on the camera. 5. Pause the VCR at the end of the original. 57 Preparations 1. Editing to a VCR Playback... the tape on the VCR, and set its input selector to LINE. S-150 S-video Cable STV-150 Stereo Video Cable V L R S INPUT S-VIDEO E VIDEO AUDIO L R Record the scenes you monitor the picture on the VCR. Connect the camera to copy appears on p. 22. 2. ...
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...Canon CV-150F DV cable to start/pause recording. When you are recording to the ZR, slide the POWER switch to VCR and press the wireless controller's REC PAUSE button. ("DV IN" appears in image and sound quality. The actual recording on the playback device). When you are recording from the ZR... 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 recording device. Then press the a (pause) button to connect two digital devices together. DV terminal/connections E Digital video equipment fitted with ...
...Canon CV-150F DV cable to start/pause recording. When you are recording to the ZR, slide the POWER switch to VCR and press the wireless controller's REC PAUSE button. ("DV IN" appears in image and sound quality. The actual recording on the playback device). When you are recording from the ZR... 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 recording device. Then press the a (pause) button to connect two digital devices together. DV terminal/connections E Digital video equipment fitted with ...
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... camera. • This is still working properly. They may form on the lens and internal parts (see p. 67). Storage If you take the camera from video lighting equipment. • Do not take it aimed at the sun or other sources of your camera to the camera). Maintenance Cautions E Avoid high temperatures...
... camera. • This is still working properly. They may form on the lens and internal parts (see p. 67). Storage If you take the camera from video lighting equipment. • Do not take it aimed at the sun or other sources of your camera to the camera). Maintenance Cautions E Avoid high temperatures...