ZR Instruction Manual
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...Camcorder, ZR This device complies with the limits for help. Operation is required to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with arrowhead symbol, within the product's enclosure, that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Use of the equipment. Canon...radio communications. If this device must accept any changes or modifications to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the manual. Tel No. (516)328-5600 Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE ...
...Camcorder, ZR This device complies with the limits for help. Operation is required to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with arrowhead symbol, within the product's enclosure, that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Use of the equipment. Canon...radio communications. If this device must accept any changes or modifications to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the manual. Tel No. (516)328-5600 Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...accessories not recommended in this manual. 6. Do not place on the marking label. Polarization - If you are not sure of the type of power supply to grounding electrodes, and requirements for future reference. Pay particular attention to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. Outdoor...- Placing or Moving - If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to be walked on the product and in this manual as to provide some protection against them. See figure 1. 3 If you are not likely to replace your product dealer or local power ...
...accessories not recommended in this manual. 6. Do not place on the marking label. Polarization - If you are not sure of the type of power supply to grounding electrodes, and requirements for future reference. Pay particular attention to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. Outdoor...- Placing or Moving - If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to be walked on the product and in this manual as to provide some protection against them. See figure 1. 3 If you are not likely to replace your product dealer or local power ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...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 ...Using the Batteries 61 Setting the Audio Mix 63 Maintenance 64 Troubleshooting 68 The ZR System Diagram 72 Optional Accessories 73 Finding Your Way Around the ZR ....... 75 Screen Displays 78 Specifications 82 Index 83 The serial number of Purchase...
...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 ...Using the Batteries 61 Setting the Audio Mix 63 Maintenance 64 Troubleshooting 68 The ZR System Diagram 72 Optional Accessories 73 Finding Your Way Around the ZR ....... 75 Screen Displays 78 Specifications 82 Index 83 The serial number of Purchase...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...camcorder is supplied with the E purchasing this manual thoroughly - LCD Cover BP-608 Battery Pack Introduction For quick reference (in addition to the contents and index) please refer to your new camcorder, We recommend that you read this Canon camcorder. CA-600 Compact Power Adapter DC-600...the menus and buttons labeled on to come. Thank you for choosing a Canon First, we suggest that capital letters are many sophisticated features which will add to : • Finding your way around the camcorder (p. 75) • Screen displays (p. 78) • Troubleshooting - Its...
...camcorder is supplied with the E purchasing this manual thoroughly - LCD Cover BP-608 Battery Pack Introduction For quick reference (in addition to the contents and index) please refer to your new camcorder, We recommend that you read this Canon camcorder. CA-600 Compact Power Adapter DC-600...the menus and buttons labeled on to come. Thank you for choosing a Canon First, we suggest that capital letters are many sophisticated features which will add to : • Finding your way around the camcorder (p. 75) • Screen displays (p. 78) • Troubleshooting - Its...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... 4, 5 E 1 OFF VCR POWER Mastering the Basics Before you start /stop button down and slide the POWER switch to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments (see p. 37). 2. Press down fully (the red button) to MOVIE. 3. the camera is now in the display - Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN...
... 4, 5 E 1 OFF VCR POWER Mastering the Basics Before you start /stop button down and slide the POWER switch to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments (see p. 37). 2. Press down fully (the red button) to MOVIE. 3. the camera is now in the display - Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...see page 26. 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... the LENS COVER switch to pause recording. This makes it easy to the digital effects (p. 40). • To check that your manual settings, such as white balance and shutter speed. When you want the camera to remember your fingers do not obstruct the microphone or lens...
...see page 26. 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... the LENS COVER switch to pause recording. This makes it easy to the digital effects (p. 40). • To check that your manual settings, such as white balance and shutter speed. When you want the camera to remember your fingers do not obstruct the microphone or lens...
ZR Instruction Manual
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The recording itself is exhausted Self-Timer countdown Photo mode AF/AE mark No Cassette is loaded Exposure Adjustment Manual focus AF OFF 18 REC REC PAUSE EJECT STOP The tape has reached the end Condensation warning The battery pack is unaffected. Mastering the Basics ...; You can start/stop the self-timer during recording or let your subject monitor recording. About the LCD Screen E The LCD screen built into this camcorder is not a malfunction of light (red, blue or green) may appear constantly on the tape. (Effective dots: more than 99.99%) Allowing the subject to...
The recording itself is exhausted Self-Timer countdown Photo mode AF/AE mark No Cassette is loaded Exposure Adjustment Manual focus AF OFF 18 REC REC PAUSE EJECT STOP The tape has reached the end Condensation warning The battery pack is unaffected. Mastering the Basics ...; You can start/stop the self-timer during recording or let your subject monitor recording. About the LCD Screen E The LCD screen built into this camcorder is not a malfunction of light (red, blue or green) may appear constantly on the tape. (Effective dots: more than 99.99%) Allowing the subject to...
ZR Instruction Manual
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You will need to attach a power source to the camera (see p. 8), and for S-video or to the base of the ZR via the MULTI-CONNECTOR. Connect it securely onto the base. • To remove, turn the locking button counter-clockwise and pull the docking unit from ... cover. • You cannot attach/remove a power source while the Docking Unit is fitted with video, audio, microphone and editing terminals. Make sure that the ZR is switched off. 2. If your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details. Connect the red plug to connect the AUDIO terminals.
You will need to attach a power source to the camera (see p. 8), and for S-video or to the base of the ZR via the MULTI-CONNECTOR. Connect it securely onto the base. • To remove, turn the locking button counter-clockwise and pull the docking unit from ... cover. • You cannot attach/remove a power source while the Docking Unit is fitted with video, audio, microphone and editing terminals. Make sure that the ZR is switched off. 2. If your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details. Connect the red plug to connect the AUDIO terminals.
ZR Instruction Manual
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... the FADE-T, WIDE or SCROLL digital effects while the camera is set to photo mode (the effect name flashes purple in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is bright enough to OPEN. • "PHOTO" is loaded, the LENS COVER switch/power off ) ..."photos" where it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camera is automatically adjusted. 1. Press the start/stop button, adjust the focus manually (p. 49) and retry. 3. Press the start/stop button fully down the start /stop button lightly. • flashes white in the display for 6 seconds.
... the FADE-T, WIDE or SCROLL digital effects while the camera is set to photo mode (the effect name flashes purple in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is bright enough to OPEN. • "PHOTO" is loaded, the LENS COVER switch/power off ) ..."photos" where it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camera is automatically adjusted. 1. Press the start/stop button, adjust the focus manually (p. 49) and retry. 3. Press the start/stop button fully down the start /stop button lightly. • flashes white in the display for 6 seconds.
ZR Instruction Manual
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... of using any of Features Auto E In normal recording conditions, set the white balance, and so on a VCR. Using the Full Range of the camera's manual functions - You can be slightly jerky, but you can adjust focus and exposure, set the POWER switch to P , and choose AUTO from a softened foreground and...
... of using any of Features Auto E In normal recording conditions, set the white balance, and so on a VCR. Using the Full Range of the camera's manual functions - You can be slightly jerky, but you can adjust focus and exposure, set the POWER switch to P , and choose AUTO from a softened foreground and...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... (to a minimum of +11). Exposure adjustment When the exposure is lit from fully closed to fully open. The camera's iris can be manually set to any position from behind. This may be necessary if the background is very dark, or if the subject is set exposure level.... To make the recorded image brighter, turn the multi-switch lever away from the lens (to a maximum of -11). Adjusting Exposure Manually Exposure lock E When you are recording in situations where the lighting may change the position of the scene. E.LOCK ±0 E.LOCK ±0 E.LOCK...
... (to a minimum of +11). Exposure adjustment When the exposure is lit from fully closed to fully open. The camera's iris can be manually set to any position from behind. This may be necessary if the background is very dark, or if the subject is set exposure level.... To make the recorded image brighter, turn the multi-switch lever away from the lens (to a maximum of -11). Adjusting Exposure Manually Exposure lock E When you are recording in situations where the lighting may change the position of the scene. E.LOCK ±0 E.LOCK ±0 E.LOCK...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...focus. Press the FOCUS side of the multi- Using the Full Range of the POWER switch. switch to turn off autofocus. • The manual focus setting is in the center of the display will start again as soon as you zoom in on your subject after turning off autofocus...because the subject is generally best to set by FOCUS autofocus. You can now adjust the focus manually. Notes: • In the [ (Easy Recording) program you can focus automatically. Adjusting Focus Manually The camera can adjust the focus temporarily, but you cannot turn off autofocus, it away from the...
...focus. Press the FOCUS side of the multi- Using the Full Range of the POWER switch. switch to turn off autofocus. • The manual focus setting is in the center of the display will start again as soon as you zoom in on your subject after turning off autofocus...because the subject is generally best to set by FOCUS autofocus. You can now adjust the focus manually. Notes: • In the [ (Easy Recording) program you can focus automatically. Adjusting Focus Manually The camera can adjust the focus temporarily, but you cannot turn off autofocus, it away from the...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... you shoot with studio/video lighting, use the (indoor) mode. • During normal outdoor shooting, setting to the [ (Easy Recording) program. Setting the white balance manually will provide better results. Close-ups In rapidly changing lighting conditions In places lit by first returning to the AUTO setting, and then reselecting SET...
... you shoot with studio/video lighting, use the (indoor) mode. • During normal outdoor shooting, setting to the [ (Easy Recording) program. Setting the white balance manually will provide better results. Close-ups In rapidly changing lighting conditions In places lit by first returning to the AUTO setting, and then reselecting SET...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... is complete. Note: • The quality of the edited tape will be slightly lower than that of the section you monitor the picture on the camcorder. Editing to a VCR Playback the tape on the TV. 3. Preparations 1. Prepare the TV and VCR. • Turn on the TV and set its ... 57 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 want on your TV and VCR instruction manuals for Playback on a TV screen" on the VCR, and set it back while you want to copy, then stop playback on the screen. 4. Find a point...
... is complete. Note: • The quality of the edited tape will be slightly lower than that of the section you monitor the picture on the camcorder. Editing to a VCR Playback the tape on the TV. 3. Preparations 1. Prepare the TV and VCR. • Turn on the TV and set its ... 57 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 want on your TV and VCR instruction manuals for Playback on a TV screen" on the VCR, and set it back while you want to copy, then stop playback on the screen. 4. Find a point...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... settings made on something which is dirty (p. 65). or DATA CODE settings made for autofocus. In these situations, you will often get better results using manual focus (see p. 49). vary. Setting the "Data Code" Setting "Select Date/Time" "Date/Time" "Date" JAN. 1,1998 "Camera data" "Date/Time & ...2000 F32 1/2000 12:00:00 AM F32 1/2000 12:00AM JAN. 1,1998 69 Additional Information The camera won't focus. • The camera is on manual focus (p. 49). • The finder unit lens needs adjusting E (p. 17). • The lens is about the same distance away, lock the focus...
... settings made on something which is dirty (p. 65). or DATA CODE settings made for autofocus. In these situations, you will often get better results using manual focus (see p. 49). vary. Setting the "Data Code" Setting "Select Date/Time" "Date/Time" "Date" JAN. 1,1998 "Camera data" "Date/Time & ...2000 F32 1/2000 12:00:00 AM F32 1/2000 12:00AM JAN. 1,1998 69 Additional Information The camera won't focus. • The camera is on manual focus (p. 49). • The finder unit lens needs adjusting E (p. 17). • The lens is about the same distance away, lock the focus...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... VCR mode Focus (pause) button (Play) button Exposition (Stop) button Multi-switch (P. 19, 51, 53) Multi-switch lever (P. 19, 51, 53) Camera mode • Manual exposure adjustment • Manual focus VCR mode • Fast forward playback • Rewind playback c (record review) button (P. 35) Select dial (P. 29) MENU button (P. 29) MULTI-CONNECTOR (P. 22...
... VCR mode Focus (pause) button (Play) button Exposition (Stop) button Multi-switch (P. 19, 51, 53) Multi-switch lever (P. 19, 51, 53) Camera mode • Manual exposure adjustment • Manual focus VCR mode • Fast forward playback • Rewind playback c (record review) button (P. 35) Select dial (P. 29) MENU button (P. 29) MULTI-CONNECTOR (P. 22...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...50). 16:9 effect (p. 43). 16:9 Digital effects. EFFECT OFF FADE-T WIPE SCROLL ART BLK&WHT SEPIA STROBE The wind screen is : - Manual exposure display (p. 47): Exposure locked AUTO SPORTS PORTRAIT SPOTLIGHT SAND&SNOW LOW LIGHT E.LOCK ±0 Brighter than standard exposure level E.LOCK +5 Darker ...than standard exposure level E.LOCK -5 Shutter speed (p. 48) 1/100 Manual focus is turned on (p. 40). WSOFF Zero set memory (p. 55) Audio output (p. 63) MIX ZERO SET Mix select has not been ...
...50). 16:9 effect (p. 43). 16:9 Digital effects. EFFECT OFF FADE-T WIPE SCROLL ART BLK&WHT SEPIA STROBE The wind screen is : - Manual exposure display (p. 47): Exposure locked AUTO SPORTS PORTRAIT SPOTLIGHT SAND&SNOW LOW LIGHT E.LOCK ±0 Brighter than standard exposure level E.LOCK +5 Darker ...than standard exposure level E.LOCK -5 Shutter speed (p. 48) 1/100 Manual focus is turned on (p. 40). WSOFF Zero set memory (p. 55) Audio output (p. 63) MIX ZERO SET Mix select has not been ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...in 3.9-42.9mm (30 × 16 × 71 mm) Focusing system: TTL autofocus, Weight: 2 1/8 oz (60 g) manual focusing possible Minimum focusing distance: 3/8 inch (1 cm) on ): 5.9 W LCD screen: 2 1/2 in Tape speed: (118.5...ips (18.81 mm/s); Minimum illumination: 4.0 lx (using the Low Light program) Canon is a trademark of Canon Inc. * Using the DU-100 Docking Unit (supplied). Subject to IEEE1394) SD system... DV system (Consumer digital VCR (conforms to change without notice. Specifications ZR E Power Supply (rated): 7.2 V DC Recommended illumination: Power Consumption ...
...in 3.9-42.9mm (30 × 16 × 71 mm) Focusing system: TTL autofocus, Weight: 2 1/8 oz (60 g) manual focusing possible Minimum focusing distance: 3/8 inch (1 cm) on ): 5.9 W LCD screen: 2 1/2 in Tape speed: (118.5...ips (18.81 mm/s); Minimum illumination: 4.0 lx (using the Low Light program) Canon is a trademark of Canon Inc. * Using the DU-100 Docking Unit (supplied). Subject to IEEE1394) SD system... DV system (Consumer digital VCR (conforms to change without notice. Specifications ZR E Power Supply (rated): 7.2 V DC Recommended illumination: Power Consumption ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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..., 44 Fade Trigger, 17 Audio/Video Terminals, 22 Fast Forward, 20 Auto, 38 Feedback, 20 Autofocus, 49 Finder Unit, 17 Finding Your Way Around the ZR, 75 B Focusing, 49 Backup Battery, 62 Basic Recording, 13 H Battery Pack, 9 Head Cleaning, 65 Black and White, 40 Headphones, 44 C Cables, 6, 22 ...22 Displaying Data Code, 52 DC Coupler, 8 Digital Effects, 40 Digital Video, 7 Digital Zoom, 16 DV terminal, 58 I Image Stabilizer, 30 Introducing the ZR, 7 L LANC, 59 LCD Cover, 60 LCD Screen, 17 Loading Cassettes, 11 Low Light, 39 LP Modes, 15 M Maintenance, 64 Making Better Videos, 26...
..., 44 Fade Trigger, 17 Audio/Video Terminals, 22 Fast Forward, 20 Auto, 38 Feedback, 20 Autofocus, 49 Finder Unit, 17 Finding Your Way Around the ZR, 75 B Focusing, 49 Backup Battery, 62 Basic Recording, 13 H Battery Pack, 9 Head Cleaning, 65 Black and White, 40 Headphones, 44 C Cables, 6, 22 ...22 Displaying Data Code, 52 DC Coupler, 8 Digital Effects, 40 Digital Video, 7 Digital Zoom, 16 DV terminal, 58 I Image Stabilizer, 30 Introducing the ZR, 7 L LANC, 59 LCD Cover, 60 LCD Screen, 17 Loading Cassettes, 11 Low Light, 39 LP Modes, 15 M Maintenance, 64 Making Better Videos, 26...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... calls or service problems. (c) If any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for use of the DV Camcorder, and does not apply in CUSA's instruction manual, or service performed by other than those sold "AS IS", without warranty of any kind by the ... all defects encountered in the United States. CANON® ZR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. ("CUSA") with Canon DV Camcorders are sold "AS IS", without charge by CUSA, including any DV Camcorder has had its original container, is open ...
... calls or service problems. (c) If any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for use of the DV Camcorder, and does not apply in CUSA's instruction manual, or service performed by other than those sold "AS IS", without warranty of any kind by the ... all defects encountered in the United States. CANON® ZR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. ("CUSA") with Canon DV Camcorders are sold "AS IS", without charge by CUSA, including any DV Camcorder has had its original container, is open ...