ZR Instruction Manual
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... , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to comply with the limits for help. Operation is intended to alert the user to persons. Use of shielded cable is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to the presence of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Important Usage Instructions WARNING: TO...
... , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to comply with the limits for help. Operation is intended to alert the user to persons. Use of shielded cable is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to the presence of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Important Usage Instructions WARNING: TO...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... as to replace your product dealer or local power company. 2. They may cause the product and cart combination to be retained for the grounding electrode. Water and Moisture - Do not use the camera close to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. A product and cart combination should be walked on the product and in the operating instructions should...
... as to replace your product dealer or local power company. 2. They may cause the product and cart combination to be retained for the grounding electrode. Water and Moisture - Do not use the camera close to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. A product and cart combination should be walked on the product and in the operating instructions should...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 19. When the power-supply cord or plug is left unattended and unused for service. This will often require extensive work by the operation instructions. This indicates a need for long periods of any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have the same characteristics as opening or removing covers may result in safe operating order. Unauthorized substitutions...
... AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 19. When the power-supply cord or plug is left unattended and unused for service. This will often require extensive work by the operation instructions. This indicates a need for long periods of any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have the same characteristics as opening or removing covers may result in safe operating order. Unauthorized substitutions...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...2 Using the 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 Using the LCD Screen 17 Playing back a Cassette 19 Connections for Playback on a TV Screen 22 Tips for Making Better Videos 26 ~ For Playback ...~ Displaying Data Code 52 Setting...
...2 Using the 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 Using the LCD Screen 17 Playing back a Cassette 19 Connections for Playback on a TV Screen 22 Tips for Making Better Videos 26 ~ For Playback ...~ Displaying Data Code 52 Setting...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... basic operations of features. there are used to refer to settings displayed in addition to the contents and index) please refer to: • Finding your way around the camcorder (p. 75) • Screen displays (p. 78) • Troubleshooting - LCD Cover BP-608 Battery Pack Introduction For quick reference (in the menus and buttons labeled on to come. in case you run into any problems (p. 68...
... basic operations of features. there are used to refer to settings displayed in addition to the contents and index) please refer to: • Finding your way around the camcorder (p. 75) • Screen displays (p. 78) • Troubleshooting - LCD Cover BP-608 Battery Pack Introduction For quick reference (in the menus and buttons labeled on to come. in case you run into any problems (p. 68...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... or the antenna cable. You can now close the battery cover. 3. Connect the power cable to emit noise - move the adapter away from an AC outlet. 1. Slide the battery cover release switch in the direction of the arrow. • The battery cover flips open. 2. 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...
... or the antenna cable. You can now close the battery cover. 3. Connect the power cable to emit noise - move the adapter away from an AC outlet. 1. Slide the battery cover release switch in the direction of the arrow. • The battery cover flips open. 2. 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...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... in the direction of the two charge indicators flashes red to show that the battery pack is working properly. Charging and attaching battery packs E 1 Mastering the Basics 2 3 4 Your battery pack was partially charged before removing the power source. 9 Take the battery pack off before it to power the camera for you want it left the factory. However, you must charge the battery pack fully if you to check that...
... in the direction of the two charge indicators flashes red to show that the battery pack is working properly. Charging and attaching battery packs E 1 Mastering the Basics 2 3 4 Your battery pack was partially charged before removing the power source. 9 Take the battery pack off before it to power the camera for you want it left the factory. However, you must charge the battery pack fully if you to check that...
ZR Instruction Manual
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E • The camera returns to record pause mode and PAUSE reappears in the display. • You can use the lens cover switch to turn the camera on how to 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 tips on and off. This makes it easy to save battery power, and...
E • The camera returns to record pause mode and PAUSE reappears in the display. • You can use the lens cover switch to turn the camera on how to 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 tips on and off. This makes it easy to save battery power, and...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...; When you turn the zoom control, the faster the zoom speed.) The T and W buttons on the wireless controller adjust the picture angle, but not the zoom speed. 44× digital zoom Turn the digital zoom on a subject as close as possible to your subject, keep the zoom at the camera menu, to multiply the camera's zoom range by four. (see page 28) The zoom control continues to work as 3/8 in (1 cm). • Image resolution is...
...; When you turn the zoom control, the faster the zoom speed.) The T and W buttons on the wireless controller adjust the picture angle, but not the zoom speed. 44× digital zoom Turn the digital zoom on a subject as close as possible to your subject, keep the zoom at the camera menu, to multiply the camera's zoom range by four. (see page 28) The zoom control continues to work as 3/8 in (1 cm). • Image resolution is...
ZR Instruction Manual
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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. The recording itself is exhausted Self-Timer countdown Photo mode AF/AE mark Notes: • While recording in mirror mode you must set it faces the opposite direction (see below). • To cancel mirror mode, simply bring the LCD panel back down...
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. The recording itself is exhausted Self-Timer countdown Photo mode AF/AE mark Notes: • While recording in mirror mode you must set it faces the opposite direction (see below). • To cancel mirror mode, simply bring the LCD panel back down...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is unsuitable for 6 seconds. Notes: • While the camera records the still, you cannot turn the image stabilizer on /off do not cut the power until recording is complete). • You cannot use the camera functions (when a cassette is loaded, the LENS COVER switch/power off ) • To change the still picture before recording: release the button, select a new picture...
... the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is unsuitable for 6 seconds. Notes: • While the camera records the still, you cannot turn the image stabilizer on /off do not cut the power until recording is complete). • You cannot use the camera functions (when a cassette is loaded, the LENS COVER switch/power off ) • To change the still picture before recording: release the button, select a new picture...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... changing lighting conditions In places lit by first returning to the AUTO setting, and then reselecting SET. • Try to record with light from the P setting. • When the LENS COVER switch is set to the [ (Easy Recording) program. The camera returns to AUTO will probably work better than auto white balance when shooting: E Subjects with studio/video lighting, use the (indoor) mode. • During normal outdoor shooting, setting to the AUTO setting when you slide the POWER switch...
... changing lighting conditions In places lit by first returning to the AUTO setting, and then reselecting SET. • Try to record with light from the P setting. • When the LENS COVER switch is set to the [ (Easy Recording) program. The camera returns to AUTO will probably work better than auto white balance when shooting: E Subjects with studio/video lighting, use the (indoor) mode. • During normal outdoor shooting, setting to the AUTO setting when you slide the POWER switch...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... display and the time code reappears. When you then play back the tape, pressing rewind will take you back to the pre-marked position. • If you have finished playback, turn the multi-switch lever to fast forward or rewind the tape. Returning to a Pre-Marked Position OFF VCR POWER W T 2 WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-D67 MENU ZERO SET MEMORY TV SCREEN DATA CODE SEARCH SELECT PAUSEa REW PLAYe FF STOP3 E Use...
... display and the time code reappears. When you then play back the tape, pressing rewind will take you back to the pre-marked position. • If you have finished playback, turn the multi-switch lever to fast forward or rewind the tape. Returning to a Pre-Marked Position OFF VCR POWER W T 2 WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-D67 MENU ZERO SET MEMORY TV SCREEN DATA CODE SEARCH SELECT PAUSEa REW PLAYe FF STOP3 E Use...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... the button 5 times to move forward 5 still pictures. • PHOTO-SEARCH/DATE SEARCH appears in date based on the adjusted time. 56 Press the and buttons to move backwards or forwards through . The recording mode is not displayed correctly you will not be able to operate the date search correctly. • When you can only use this function from the Remote Controller. 1. Press down and slide the POWER switch to VCR...
... the button 5 times to move forward 5 still pictures. • PHOTO-SEARCH/DATE SEARCH appears in date based on the adjusted time. 56 Press the and buttons to move backwards or forwards through . The recording mode is not displayed correctly you will not be able to operate the date search correctly. • When you can only use this function from the Remote Controller. 1. Press down and slide the POWER switch to VCR...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... camera's POWER switch to remove unwanted scenes - 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 can edit your recordings in record pause mode. • See your recorded cassette slightly ahead of the original. 57 Pause the VCR at the end of Features By connecting the camera to another VCR, you want to copy. 2. Connect the camera to copy, then stop playback on the VCR. Find a point on your TV and VCR instruction manuals for Playback on a TV screen...
... camera's POWER switch to remove unwanted scenes - 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 can edit your recordings in record pause mode. • See your recorded cassette slightly ahead of the original. 57 Pause the VCR at the end of Features By connecting the camera to another VCR, you want to copy. 2. Connect the camera to copy, then stop playback on the VCR. Find a point on your TV and VCR instruction manuals for Playback on a TV screen...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... a single DV cable can handle data in image and sound quality. If the cables are recording from the ZR, make sure you press the REC PAUSE button with the DV cable connected do not turn the power off. 58 Using the Full Range of the cable to . • When operating either camcorder with the DV cable unconnected, the camera displays the caution "CHECK THE DV INPUT". Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to start/pause recording. The DV...
... a single DV cable can handle data in image and sound quality. If the cables are recording from the ZR, make sure you press the REC PAUSE button with the DV cable connected do not turn the power off. 58 Using the Full Range of the cable to . • When operating either camcorder with the DV cable unconnected, the camera displays the caution "CHECK THE DV INPUT". Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to start/pause recording. The DV...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... showing the level appears in temperature, moisture may show a blank blue screen. • Clean the video heads using a commercially available glass cleaner. • Where there is reset to clean the camera body or lens. To save power, leave it uses more battery power. Open the Camera or VCR menu. 2. Camera body and lens • Use a soft, dry cloth to NORMAL when you turn the camera off using the POWER switch.) LCD • Clean the LCD screen using Canon's DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette. b) Adjust the overall brightness...
... showing the level appears in temperature, moisture may show a blank blue screen. • Clean the video heads using a commercially available glass cleaner. • Where there is reset to clean the camera body or lens. To save power, leave it uses more battery power. Open the Camera or VCR menu. 2. Camera body and lens • Use a soft, dry cloth to NORMAL when you turn the camera off using the POWER switch.) LCD • Clean the LCD screen using Canon's DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette. b) Adjust the overall brightness...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... operate properly, press the RESET button (on the camera body behind the LCD panel) using the tip of a ball point pen (or similar): camera functions return to their default setting. • Remove the cable and then reconnect it • The remote sensor is turned off and back on again. • This is not a malfunction. • The back-up battery needs recharging (p. 62). • During playback, the recording...
... operate properly, press the RESET button (on the camera body behind the LCD panel) using the tip of a ball point pen (or similar): camera functions return to their default setting. • Remove the cable and then reconnect it • The remote sensor is turned off and back on again. • This is not a malfunction. • The back-up battery needs recharging (p. 62). • During playback, the recording...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...-p (C signal) Image sensor: 1/4" CCD (charge Audio terminal: -11.5dBV, less than 100 lx with a (0°-40°C) 60 min. Specifications ZR E Power Supply (rated): 7.2 V DC Recommended illumination: Power Consumption (while recording More than 3 coupled device) 470,000 pixels kohms, unbalanced (304,000 effective pixels) Operating temperature range: Tape format: Videocassettes bearing 32-104 °F (0-40 °C) the Mini mark. BP-608 Battery Pack cassette); battery cassette) Rated voltage...
...-p (C signal) Image sensor: 1/4" CCD (charge Audio terminal: -11.5dBV, less than 100 lx with a (0°-40°C) 60 min. Specifications ZR E Power Supply (rated): 7.2 V DC Recommended illumination: Power Consumption (while recording More than 3 coupled device) 470,000 pixels kohms, unbalanced (304,000 effective pixels) Operating temperature range: Tape format: Videocassettes bearing 32-104 °F (0-40 °C) the Mini mark. BP-608 Battery Pack cassette); battery cassette) Rated voltage...
ZR Instruction Manual
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P E Pause, Record, 13 Photo Mode, 33 Photo Search, 56 Playback, 19 Playback Connection, 22 Playback pause, 20 Portrait, 38 Power Adapter, 8 Powering your camcoder, 8 Pre-Marked Position, 55 Preparing the Camera, 60 Problems, 68 R Recharging the Battery Pack, 61 Recording, 13 Recording Programs, 36 Record Pause Mode, 13 Record Review, 34 Record Search, 34 Remote Control, 31 Remote Sensor, 31 Rewind, 20 S Sand & Snow, 39 Screen Displays, 78 Scroll, 40 Self-Timer, 46 Sepia, 41 Shoulder Strap, 60 16:9, 43...
P E Pause, Record, 13 Photo Mode, 33 Photo Search, 56 Playback, 19 Playback Connection, 22 Playback pause, 20 Portrait, 38 Power Adapter, 8 Powering your camcoder, 8 Pre-Marked Position, 55 Preparing the Camera, 60 Problems, 68 R Recharging the Battery Pack, 61 Recording, 13 Recording Programs, 36 Record Pause Mode, 13 Record Review, 34 Record Search, 34 Remote Control, 31 Remote Sensor, 31 Rewind, 20 S Sand & Snow, 39 Screen Displays, 78 Scroll, 40 Self-Timer, 46 Sepia, 41 Shoulder Strap, 60 16:9, 43...