ZR Instruction Manual
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...copyrighted materials may cause harmful interference to copyright laws. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be contrary to radio communications. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO...• Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR This device complies with the limits for help. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to stop operation of shielded cable is no ...
...copyrighted materials may cause harmful interference to copyright laws. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be contrary to radio communications. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO...• Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR This device complies with the limits for help. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to stop operation of shielded cable is no ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... before cleaning. See figure 1. 3 All the safety and operating instructions should be retained for the grounding electrode. If you are not likely to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. All warnings on or pinched by items placed upon or against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Do not...
... before cleaning. See figure 1. 3 All the safety and operating instructions should be retained for the grounding electrode. If you are not likely to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. All warnings on or pinched by items placed upon or against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Do not...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... voltage points or short out parts that could result in damage and will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. Canon or that the product is in performance. Objects and Liquid Entry - Be careful not to qualified service personnel. 4 Servicing - Do not attempt to service this...
... voltage points or short out parts that could result in damage and will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. Canon or that the product is in performance. Objects and Liquid Entry - Be careful not to qualified service personnel. 4 Servicing - Do not attempt to service this...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... 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... on 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 this book ...
... 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... on 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 this book ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...any problems (p. 68) Note that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first, before moving on the camcorder itself e.g. Thank you for choosing a Canon First, we suggest that you read this Canon camcorder. Press the EJECT button. Its following accessories: advanced technology makes it ...very easy to use its full range of your new camcorder, We recommend that ...
...any problems (p. 68) Note that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first, before moving on the camcorder itself e.g. Thank you for choosing a Canon First, we suggest that you read this Canon camcorder. Press the EJECT button. Its following accessories: advanced technology makes it ...very easy to use its full range of your new camcorder, We recommend that ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... LCD screen makes it easy for the playback of the zoom range. Lithium ion power supply The ZR features the latest in portable power technology. 7 Finder Unit The ZR comes complete with unparalleled optical quality. When you play back your recordings even at the furthest reaches of...playback. World Clock There is no need to give you outstanding picture quality. 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. From wide-angle to your recordings. Image Stabilizer Stabilizes...
... LCD screen makes it easy for the playback of the zoom range. Lithium ion power supply The ZR features the latest in portable power technology. 7 Finder Unit The ZR comes complete with unparalleled optical quality. When you play back your recordings even at the furthest reaches of...playback. World Clock There is no need to give you outstanding picture quality. 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. From wide-angle to your recordings. Image Stabilizer Stabilizes...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... the adapter. 5. Remove the DC coupler after use. • Place the camera on its side before removing the power source. 8 Mastering the Basics 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). •...
... the adapter. 5. Remove the DC coupler after use. • Place the camera on its side before removing the power source. 8 Mastering the Basics 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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... for you press the battery release knob. • Slide across the battery cover release switch, insert the battery in progress. Single flashes mean that your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is capable of the arrow until it is in the direction of the two charge indicators flashes red to...
... for you press the battery release knob. • Slide across the battery cover release switch, insert the battery in progress. Single flashes mean that your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is capable of the arrow until it is in the direction of the two charge indicators flashes red to...
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 pinch the cable when closing the battery cover. 10
... 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 pinch the cable when closing the battery cover. 10
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Load or unload the cassette. • Insert the cassette gently with the Mini logo only.* Loading and unloading 1. Loading a Cassette 2 OPEN/ E EJECT 4 3 5 Use videocassettes marked with the window facing out (and the erasure prevention tab to the bottom). • Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out. 4. Press the PUSH mark on the compartment until it to close the cover. • Do not leave the cassette in a cool, clean, dry place. 11 return it clicks, and wait for the cassette compartment to find the point where you have inserted a power source. 2. Make ...
Load or unload the cassette. • Insert the cassette gently with the Mini logo only.* Loading and unloading 1. Loading a Cassette 2 OPEN/ E EJECT 4 3 5 Use videocassettes marked with the window facing out (and the erasure prevention tab to the bottom). • Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out. 4. Press the PUSH mark on the compartment until it to close the cover. • Do not leave the cassette in a cool, clean, dry place. 11 return it clicks, and wait for the cassette compartment to find the point where you have inserted a power source. 2. Make ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... to record on the cassette again, slide the tab back so the hole is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF). If you load this camcorder. 12 Handling cassettes • To protect the tape heads, transfer cassettes directly from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette or cover...• A cassette with metal plated terminals may become dirty with a cotton wool bud. If you want to the camcorder - dropping them or exposing them to external shocks may damage the camcorder. • Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette so that it exposes the hole. (This...
... to record on the cassette again, slide the tab back so the hole is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF). If you load this camcorder. 12 Handling cassettes • To protect the tape heads, transfer cassettes directly from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette or cover...• A cassette with metal plated terminals may become dirty with a cotton wool bud. If you want to the camcorder - dropping them or exposing them to external shocks may damage the camcorder. • Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette so that it exposes the hole. (This...
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To return to record pause mode, slide the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE and back again, or set the date and time display (p. 32). To record 1. Slide the LENS COVER switch to [. • This selects the camera's Easy Recording program. Press down fully (the red button) to begin recording. • REC appears in the display. 13 Press the start recording Have you completed the following steps? • Attached a power source (p. 8). • Loaded a cassette (p. 11). • Fastened the shoulder strap (p. 60). • Removed the LCD cover (p. 60). Basic Recording 2 MOVIE PHOTO 3 OPEN 6...
To return to record pause mode, slide the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE and back again, or set the date and time display (p. 32). To record 1. Slide the LENS COVER switch to [. • This selects the camera's Easy Recording program. Press down fully (the red button) to begin recording. • REC appears in the display. 13 Press the start recording Have you completed the following steps? • Attached a power source (p. 8). • Loaded a cassette (p. 11). • Fastened the shoulder strap (p. 60). • Removed the LCD cover (p. 60). Basic Recording 2 MOVIE PHOTO 3 OPEN 6...
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... CLOSE. • As long as the POWER switch 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...
... CLOSE. • As long as the POWER switch 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...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... then close the menu (for instructions on how to use the menus, refer to SP mode. • If you record in both modes on this camcorder, and vice versa. For important recordings, therefore, set the camera to page 28). (see p. 28) REC MODE••••LP Notes: • When...
... then close the menu (for instructions on how to use the menus, refer to SP mode. • If you record in both modes on this camcorder, and vice versa. For important recordings, therefore, set the camera to page 28). (see p. 28) REC MODE••••LP Notes: • When...
ZR Instruction Manual
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Notes: • 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 p. 28) D.ZOOM ON (For an explanation of zooming: • Move the control slightly to zoom slowly. • Turn it towards W to zoom out to wide-angle. • Turn it further to zoom more quickly. (The further you want to 44×)....
Notes: • 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 p. 28) D.ZOOM ON (For an explanation of zooming: • Move the control slightly to zoom slowly. • Turn it towards W to zoom out to wide-angle. • Turn it further to zoom more quickly. (The further you want to 44×)....
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... the Finder Unit. • Do not hold the RELEASE switch while gently pulling the unit off the protective cap. 2. To remove, slide and hold the camcorder by the LCD panel. • Bright light falling on the LCD screen may damage the unit or the LCD screen when attached to move the...
... the Finder Unit. • Do not hold the RELEASE switch while gently pulling the unit off the protective cap. 2. To remove, slide and hold the camcorder by the LCD panel. • Bright light falling on the LCD screen may damage the unit or the LCD screen when attached to move the...
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... certain displays are reversed (mirror mode) and the time code and remaining tape indicators disappear. 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...
... certain displays are reversed (mirror mode) and the time code and remaining tape indicators disappear. 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...
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... back your recordings on the cassette so 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. Load...
... back your recordings on the cassette so 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. Load...
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... towards the lens during normal playback or 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 indicate the current volume. Mastering the Basics Other playback modes E Playback pause To view the video as a still...
... towards the lens during normal playback or 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 indicate the current volume. Mastering the Basics Other playback modes E Playback pause To view the video as a still...
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Slow Forward Playback To play back at about 30 seconds of slow playback. Forward ×2 Playback Press the ×2 button during normal playback. Note: • Mosaic-like noise appears on reverse frame by frame, press the +/ae button repeatedly during playback pause. Mastering the Basics Slow Reverse Playback To play back continuous frame reverse. Reverse Playback To play back frame by frame, press the -/4a button repeatedly during playback pause. Special playback These can only be heard. 21 Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback. Press PLAY...
Slow Forward Playback To play back at about 30 seconds of slow playback. Forward ×2 Playback Press the ×2 button during normal playback. Note: • Mosaic-like noise appears on reverse frame by frame, press the +/ae button repeatedly during playback pause. Mastering the Basics Slow Reverse Playback To play back continuous frame reverse. Reverse Playback To play back frame by frame, press the -/4a button repeatedly during playback pause. Special playback These can only be heard. 21 Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback. Press PLAY...