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Compact Power Adapter should be read before cleaning. All the safety and operating instructions should be moved with care. The safety and ...See figure 1. 3 Do not use the camera close to replace your product dealer or local power company. 2. The CA-600A Compact Power Adapter is operated. The product should be sure the antenna is a safety feature. Do not place on the marking label. If the plug still ...or pinched by items placed upon or against voltage surges and built-up static charges. If you are unable to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories.
Compact Power Adapter should be read before cleaning. All the safety and operating instructions should be moved with care. The safety and ...See figure 1. 3 Do not use the camera close to replace your product dealer or local power company. 2. The CA-600A Compact Power Adapter is operated. The product should be sure the antenna is a safety feature. Do not place on the marking label. If the plug still ...or pinched by items placed upon or against voltage surges and built-up static charges. If you are unable to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories.
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...features. SS-200 Shoulder Strap DU-100 Docking Unit Getting started To get the most out of the camcorder first, before moving on the camcorder itself e.g. 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 Thank you for choosing a Canon First, we suggest that you read this Canon camcorder. Press ...
...features. SS-200 Shoulder Strap DU-100 Docking Unit Getting started To get the most out of the camcorder first, before moving on the camcorder itself e.g. 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 Thank you for choosing a Canon First, we suggest that you read this Canon camcorder. Press ...
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... DC coupler to provide your camera. • If the adapter is used next to a TV, it clicks into place. • Lift up and pull the small rubber stopper out slightly and feed the cable through the opening. B A Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camera, you will need to use . ...• Place the camera on its side before removing the power source. 8 Mastering the Basics Remove the DC coupler after use the power adapter to: E provide power from an AC outlet or...
... DC coupler to provide your camera. • If the adapter is used next to a TV, it clicks into place. • Lift up and pull the small rubber stopper out slightly and feed the cable through the opening. B A Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camera, you will need to use . ...• Place the camera on its side before removing the power source. 8 Mastering the Basics Remove the DC coupler after use the power adapter to: E provide power from an AC outlet or...
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... more than 75% charged. • The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is fully charged. • If you to check that your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is capable of the arrow until it to power the camera for you attached two battery packs, the second... battery pack now begins to charge: its side before removing the power source. 9 Take the battery pack off the adapter and insert it into the camera. • Slide across the battery cover release switch. • Press the battery release knob upwards. • Always...
... more than 75% charged. • The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is fully charged. • If you to check that your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is capable of the arrow until it to power the camera for you attached two battery packs, the second... battery pack now begins to charge: its side before removing the power source. 9 Take the battery pack off the adapter and insert it into the camera. • Slide across the battery cover release switch. • Press the battery release knob upwards. • Always...
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...to remove attached battery packs, but charging will not take place until you remove the DC coupler from the adapter. • You can charge a single battery pack from an AC outlet, you do not need to ...pinch the cable when closing the battery cover. 10 Mastering the Basics Notes: E • The adapter can find detailed notes for using the batteries in the "Notes on Using the Batteries" on p. 61. ...packs, charging begins from the battery 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...
...to remove attached battery packs, but charging will not take place until you remove the DC coupler from the adapter. • You can charge a single battery pack from an AC outlet, you do not need to ...pinch the cable when closing the battery cover. 10 Mastering the Basics Notes: E • The adapter can find detailed notes for using the batteries in the "Notes on Using the Batteries" on p. 61. ...packs, charging begins from the battery 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...
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... the DU-100 Docking Unit. • The RF unit is available optionally. 2. If your TV has flat twin-lead cable, use the 300-75 ohm adapter. 4. Select MONO for the STEREO/MONO option at the VCR menu. • See the note on the RF unit. • If your TV has flat... 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 the FROM ANT. Connect the...
... the DU-100 Docking Unit. • The RF unit is available optionally. 2. If your TV has flat twin-lead cable, use the 300-75 ohm adapter. 4. Select MONO for the STEREO/MONO option at the VCR menu. • See the note on the RF unit. • If your TV has flat... 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 the FROM ANT. Connect the...
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Selecting the video channel Turn the TV on, start playback on the adapter and insert the antenna cable. If the antenna cable does not have antenna lugs, you want to strip one end of the cable and wind ...the wires around the screws. Tighten the screws again. Mastering the Basics 25 Attaching the 300-75 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...
Selecting the video channel Turn the TV on, start playback on the adapter and insert the antenna cable. If the antenna cable does not have antenna lugs, you want to strip one end of the cable and wind ...the wires around the screws. Tighten the screws again. Mastering the Basics 25 Attaching the 300-75 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...
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...charge by connecting a power source to prevent pollution. For further information, contact your local Canon service center or dealer. DANGER! Storing the battery pack • If you first use a...prevent damage therefore, aim to temperatures greater than a few months any metal objects to the camcorder. Treat the battery pack with a dry cloth or tissue if necessary. Additional Information Check ... when the battery pack is disconnected. Keep the terminals clean. • The camera, adapter or battery pack will remain charged. If it is automatically recharged when you attach a power...
...charge by connecting a power source to prevent pollution. For further information, contact your local Canon service center or dealer. DANGER! Storing the battery pack • If you first use a...prevent damage therefore, aim to temperatures greater than a few months any metal objects to the camcorder. Treat the battery pack with a dry cloth or tissue if necessary. Additional Information Check ... when the battery pack is disconnected. Keep the terminals clean. • The camera, adapter or battery pack will remain charged. If it is automatically recharged when you attach a power...
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Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use its NTSC system. This TV system is used in any country where the electricity supply is between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/...60 Hz. TV playback • Although you can always play back your recordings on the LCD screen, your camera can use the compact power adapter to TVs which use . Using the camera abroad E Power sources • You can only be connected to operate your camera and charge battery packs in...
Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use its NTSC system. This TV system is used in any country where the electricity supply is between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/...60 Hz. TV playback • Although you can always play back your recordings on the LCD screen, your camera can use the compact power adapter to TVs which use . Using the camera abroad E Power sources • You can only be connected to operate your camera and charge battery packs in...
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The ZR System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) E SS-200 Shoulder Strap WS-20 Wrist Strap CH-900 Dual Battery Charger/Holder BP-914, BP-927 and BP-941 Battery Pack WL-D67 Wireless Controller MiniDV Video Cassette DC-600 DC Coupler CB-600 Car Battery Adapter BP-608 Battery Pack... CA-600 Compact Power Adapter FU-100 Finder Unit and Case SA-1 Adapter Bracket DU-100 Docking Unit RU-100 RF Unit VL-10Li Battery Video Light BP-914, BP...
The ZR System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) E SS-200 Shoulder Strap WS-20 Wrist Strap CH-900 Dual Battery Charger/Holder BP-914, BP-927 and BP-941 Battery Pack WL-D67 Wireless Controller MiniDV Video Cassette DC-600 DC Coupler CB-600 Car Battery Adapter BP-608 Battery Pack... CA-600 Compact Power Adapter FU-100 Finder Unit and Case SA-1 Adapter Bracket DU-100 Docking Unit RU-100 RF Unit VL-10Li Battery Video Light BP-914, BP...
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... BP-608 For use with the ZR. SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case This lightweight bag keeps the camera within easy reach without weighing you want to connect the camera to a TV in the way. WS-20 Wrist Strap Provides an extra measure of any TV. SA-1 Adapter Bracket Attaches a video light or... SUMMER 1998 RU-100 RF Unit This optional converter allows the camera to be a useful accessory while traveling, as an optional accessory. The car battery adapter plugs into your camera, or recharge battery packs on the move. It can be connected to the camera. CB-600 Car Battery...
... BP-608 For use with the ZR. SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case This lightweight bag keeps the camera within easy reach without weighing you want to connect the camera to a TV in the way. WS-20 Wrist Strap Provides an extra measure of any TV. SA-1 Adapter Bracket Attaches a video light or... SUMMER 1998 RU-100 RF Unit This optional converter allows the camera to be a useful accessory while traveling, as an optional accessory. The car battery adapter plugs into your camera, or recharge battery packs on the move. It can be connected to the camera. CB-600 Car Battery...
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... Pack WS-20 Wrist Strap SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case RU-100 RF Unit VL-10Li Battery Video Light JR7.2V 10WF Halogen Bulb SA-1 Adapter Bracket DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette D85-0772-201 D85-0842-201 D85-0852-201 D85-0862-201 D81-0190-202 D81-1200... Video Light E This compact yet powerful video light can be connected directly to the ZR to give twice the playback time. Approximate usage times are used to the CH-900. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. It can be purchased as optional...
... Pack WS-20 Wrist Strap SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case RU-100 RF Unit VL-10Li Battery Video Light JR7.2V 10WF Halogen Bulb SA-1 Adapter Bracket DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette D85-0772-201 D85-0842-201 D85-0852-201 D85-0862-201 D81-0190-202 D81-1200... Video Light E This compact yet powerful video light can be connected directly to the ZR to give twice the playback time. Approximate usage times are used to the CH-900. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. It can be purchased as optional...
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Index A E Abroad, Using the Camera, 66 Easy Recording, 37 E Accessories, 6, 73 Editing, 57 Adapter, AC, 8 Exposure, 47 AE Programs, 36 External Microphone, 44 Art, 40 Audio Output, 63 F Audio Recording and Playback, 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 Cassettes, 11 ...
Index A E Abroad, Using the Camera, 66 Easy Recording, 37 E Accessories, 6, 73 Editing, 57 Adapter, AC, 8 Exposure, 47 AE Programs, 36 External Microphone, 44 Art, 40 Audio Output, 63 F Audio Recording and Playback, 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 Cassettes, 11 ...
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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 ...
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 ...