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... the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in this manual as battery power, refer to instructions in wire to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other power sources such as they are unable to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. Do not use the camera close to an...
... the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in this manual as battery power, refer to instructions in wire to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other power sources such as they are unable to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. Do not use the camera close to an...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...If the product has been exposed to lightning and power-line surges. This will often require extensive work by the operation instructions. e. f. Canon or that the product is in a fire or electric shock. Be careful not to qualified CLAMP service personnel under the following ELECTRIC SERVICE ...may result in a risk of any 21. system, extreme care should not be fatal. 20. Refer all power sources including GROUND battery, and refer servicing to spill liquid of time, disconnect it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. Damage Requiring Service - When...
...If the product has been exposed to lightning and power-line surges. This will often require extensive work by the operation instructions. e. f. Canon or that the product is in a fire or electric shock. Be careful not to qualified CLAMP service personnel under the following ELECTRIC SERVICE ...may result in a risk of any 21. system, extreme care should not be fatal. 20. Refer all power sources including GROUND battery, and refer servicing to spill liquid of time, disconnect it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. Damage Requiring Service - When...
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... retain this product may be found 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 ...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...
... retain this product may be found 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 ...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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...the most out of features. LCD Cover BP-608 Battery Pack Introduction For quick reference (in the menus and buttons labeled on to use - you will soon be making high-quality videos which will give you read this Canon camcorder. To get started we 'd like to thank ...you run into any problems (p. 68) Note that you WL-D67 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries pleasure for Your camcorder is supplied with the E purchasing this manual thoroughly - ...
...the most out of features. LCD Cover BP-608 Battery Pack Introduction For quick reference (in the menus and buttons labeled on to use - you will soon be making high-quality videos which will give you read this Canon camcorder. To get started we 'd like to thank ...you run into any problems (p. 68) Note that you WL-D67 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries pleasure for Your camcorder is supplied with the E purchasing this manual thoroughly - ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... 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 rubber stopper). • Press the battery release knob (orange) upwards. • Always turn the camera off...
... 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 rubber stopper). • Press the battery release knob (orange) upwards. • Always turn the camera off...
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... the guide line on the power adapter. • Press the battery pack down, and slide it in the direction of the two charge indicators flashes red to power the camera for you to check that your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is capable of the arrow until it clicks into... the camera. • Slide across the battery cover release switch, insert the battery in progress. Connect the power cable to the adapter and plug the...
... the guide line on the power adapter. • Press the battery pack down, and slide it in the direction of the two charge indicators flashes red to power the camera for you to check that your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is capable of the arrow until it clicks into... the camera. • Slide across the battery cover release switch, insert the battery in progress. Connect the power cable to the adapter and plug the...
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...to pinch the cable when closing the battery cover. 10 If you attach two battery 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 camcorder from an AC outlet, you do ...not need to remove attached battery packs, but charging will not take place until you remove the DC coupler from either side, A or B.
...to pinch the cable when closing the battery cover. 10 If you attach two battery 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 camcorder from an AC outlet, you do ...not need to remove attached battery packs, but charging will not take place until you remove the DC coupler from either side, A or B.
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... source (p. 8). • Loaded a cassette (p. 11). • Fastened the shoulder strap (p. 60). • Removed the LCD cover (p. 60). You may also want to charge the backup battery (p. 62) in the display - Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. • The lens cover opens and PAUSE appears in order to set the POWER...
... source (p. 8). • Loaded a cassette (p. 11). • Fastened the shoulder strap (p. 60). • Removed the LCD cover (p. 60). You may also want to charge the backup battery (p. 62) in the display - Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. • The lens cover opens and PAUSE appears in order to set the POWER...
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...LCD screen flush to the camera body, and replace the LCD cover. • Unload the cassette. • Set the POWER switch to save battery power, and prevents accidental operation of the start / stop button down fully again 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...
...LCD screen flush to the camera body, and replace the LCD cover. • Unload the cassette. • Set the POWER switch to save battery power, and prevents accidental operation of the start / stop button down fully again 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...
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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. Notes: • While recording in mirror mode you cannot operate the menu. • You can start/stop the self-timer during ...; To cancel mirror mode, simply bring the LCD panel back down, away from the vertical. 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 ...
.... 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. Notes: • While recording in mirror mode you cannot operate the menu. • You can start/stop the self-timer during ...; To cancel mirror mode, simply bring the LCD panel back down, away from the vertical. 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 ...
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...• Data code on/off to 9 feet 10 in hot or humid places. • When the batteries run out, replace them both together. Turning off the remote sensor The remote sensor can be less. ...; The camera may have difficulty picking up to prevent interference from a distance of the batteries. Select the OFF setting and close range, or certain angles. markings. Open either the... (p. 56) • Zero set memory (p. 55) Inserting batteries Insert two AA batteries, following the = and - Using the Wireless Controller The supplied wireless controller can operate the camera from other...
...• Data code on/off to 9 feet 10 in hot or humid places. • When the batteries run out, replace them both together. Turning off the remote sensor The remote sensor can be less. ...; The camera may have difficulty picking up to prevent interference from a distance of the batteries. Select the OFF setting and close range, or certain angles. markings. Open either the... (p. 56) • Zero set memory (p. 55) Inserting batteries Insert two AA batteries, following the = and - Using the Wireless Controller The supplied wireless controller can operate the camera from other...
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... press the MENU button in the middle of the data code. Set the months, days, hours, and minutes in record pause mode. 2. Charge the backup battery before you first start the clock. • The date can be set to display or hide it during playback (see p. 28) D/TIME SEL.•DATE...
... press the MENU button in the middle of the data code. Set the months, days, hours, and minutes in record pause mode. 2. Charge the backup battery before you first start the clock. • The date can be set to display or hide it during playback (see p. 28) D/TIME SEL.•DATE...
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... 86°F (10° to 30°C). • If the battery pack starts to give you subject the battery pack and camcorder to different conditions. • When using the camcorder in cold areas such as the battery pack will get more recording time if you plan to recharge You can ...recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it is convenient. The empty battery mark then appears ...
... 86°F (10° to 30°C). • If the battery pack starts to give you subject the battery pack and camcorder to different conditions. • When using the camcorder in cold areas such as the battery pack will get more recording time if you plan to recharge You can ...recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it is convenient. The empty battery mark then appears ...
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...For further information, contact your local Canon service center or dealer. Keep the terminals clean. • The camera, adapter or battery pack will remain charged. You do not use the camcorder regularly, the back-up battery separately to prevent pollution. Treat the battery pack with a dry cloth or ...it is disconnected. In this case, connect a power source to the camcorder, reset the date and time (p. 52) and recharge the back-up battery (as this product, dispose of the lithium back-up battery will not work properly if the terminals are dirty. Attach the terminal cover...
...For further information, contact your local Canon service center or dealer. Keep the terminals clean. • The camera, adapter or battery pack will remain charged. You do not use the camcorder regularly, the back-up battery separately to prevent pollution. Treat the battery pack with a dry cloth or ...it is disconnected. In this case, connect a power source to the camcorder, reset the date and time (p. 52) and recharge the back-up battery (as this product, dispose of the lithium back-up battery will not work properly if the terminals are dirty. Attach the terminal cover...
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.... Storage If you are recording in rain or mist. • There is a risk of dust and moisture, and where the temperature is very dangerous as battery packs and cassettes. 64 Additional Information Do not expose the camera to use the finder unit or LCD screen as possible. Protect the lens. •...
.... Storage If you are recording in rain or mist. • There is a risk of dust and moisture, and where the temperature is very dangerous as battery packs and cassettes. 64 Additional Information Do not expose the camera to use the finder unit or LCD screen as possible. Protect the lens. •...
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.... Open the Camera or VCR menu. 2. Camera body and lens • Use a soft, dry cloth to be dirty. To save power, leave it uses more battery power. When the video heads are badly contaminated, the camera may show a blank blue screen. • Clean the video heads using a commercially available glass cleaner... dial up the display will return 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.
.... Open the Camera or VCR menu. 2. Camera body and lens • Use a soft, dry cloth to be dirty. To save power, leave it uses more battery power. When the video heads are badly contaminated, the camera may show a blank blue screen. • Clean the video heads using a commercially available glass cleaner... dial up the display will return 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.
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...the camera abroad E Power sources • You can only be connected to TVs which use the compact power adapter to operate your camera and charge battery packs in the following countries: American Samoa, Bahama, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam... USA, Venezuela. 66 Additional Information TV playback • Although you can always play back your recordings on the LCD screen, your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use. This TV system is used in any country where the electricity supply is between ...
...the camera abroad E Power sources • You can only be connected to TVs which use the compact power adapter to operate your camera and charge battery packs in the following countries: American Samoa, Bahama, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam... USA, Venezuela. 66 Additional Information TV playback • Although you can always play back your recordings on the LCD screen, your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use. This TV system is used in any country where the electricity supply is between ...
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Recording/Playback Problem Cause and/or what to do about five minutes (p. 13). • The battery pack is set for each problem on (p. 13, 19). • The cassette is not loaded or is set for more information. The start/stop button ...'s no picture in brackets for erasure prevention (p. 11-12). • The tape has reached the end. • The battery pack is properly connected if you have any problems with a TV or VCR. Consult your camcorder. Additional Information ? Make sure that recording program (p. 36). ? There's a blank blue screenJANi.n1,t1h99e8 display. 12:00...
Recording/Playback Problem Cause and/or what to do about five minutes (p. 13). • The battery pack is set for each problem on (p. 13, 19). • The cassette is not loaded or is set for more information. The start/stop button ...'s no picture in brackets for erasure prevention (p. 11-12). • The tape has reached the end. • The battery pack is properly connected if you have any problems with a TV or VCR. Consult your camcorder. Additional Information ? Make sure that recording program (p. 36). ? There's a blank blue screenJANi.n1,t1h99e8 display. 12:00...
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... 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 zone has been set to a different location to malfunction temporarily. E Cause and/or what to do about... it or turn the power off (p. 31). • The batteries are dead or not inserted. • External interference may cause the camera's microprocessor to the base zone.
... 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 zone has been set to a different location to malfunction temporarily. E Cause and/or what to do about... it or turn the power off (p. 31). • The batteries are dead or not inserted. • External interference may cause the camera's microprocessor to the base zone.
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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 ...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-927 and BP-941 Battery Pack Additional Information SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case 72 S-150 S-video Cable STV-150 Stereo Video Cable STV-250 Stereo...
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 ...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-927 and BP-941 Battery Pack Additional Information SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case 72 S-150 S-video Cable STV-150 Stereo Video Cable STV-250 Stereo...