ZR Instruction Manual
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...required to comply with Part 15 of electric shock to Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the manual. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. The exclamation point, within the product's enclosure, that to copyright laws. However, there is...is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to persons. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR This device complies with class B limits in accordance with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to...
...required to comply with Part 15 of electric shock to Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the manual. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. The exclamation point, within the product's enclosure, that to copyright laws. However, there is...is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to persons. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR This device complies with class B limits in accordance with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... the point from the wall outlet before the product is grounded so as recommended in the operating instructions should be cleaned only as to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories.
... the point from the wall outlet before the product is grounded so as recommended in the operating instructions should be cleaned only as to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories.
ZR Instruction Manual
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... number and other vital information here and retain this product may be found on the bottom of the camera. Model Name ZR Serial No. 5 Contents Introduction Using the Various Recording Programs 36 E Important Usage Instructions 2 Using the Digital Effects 40 ... 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 ...
... number and other vital information here and retain this product may be found on the bottom of the camera. Model Name ZR Serial No. 5 Contents Introduction Using the Various Recording Programs 36 E Important Usage Instructions 2 Using the Digital Effects 40 ... 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 ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...letters are many sophisticated features which will add to thank you read this Canon camcorder. Thank you for choosing a Canon First, we suggest that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first, before moving on the camcorder itself e.g. Press the EJECT button. CA-600 Compact Power Adapter DC-...100 Finder Unit and Case 6 SS-200 Shoulder Strap DU-100 Docking Unit Getting started To get the most out of your way around the camcorder (p. 75) • Screen displays (p. 78) • Troubleshooting - LCD Cover BP-608 Battery Pack Introduction For quick reference (in the ...
...letters are many sophisticated features which will add to thank you read this Canon camcorder. Thank you for choosing a Canon First, we suggest that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first, before moving on the camcorder itself e.g. Press the EJECT button. CA-600 Compact Power Adapter DC-...100 Finder Unit and Case 6 SS-200 Shoulder Strap DU-100 Docking Unit Getting started To get the most out of your way around the camcorder (p. 75) • Screen displays (p. 78) • Troubleshooting - LCD Cover BP-608 Battery Pack Introduction For quick reference (in the ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...it to your recordings even at the furthest reaches of audio-dubbed cassettes. 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. The digital zoom magnifies this by four for playback.... PCM Digital Sound Offers you to add special effects and scene transitions to a viewfinder. It is also great for even more dramatic results. Finder Unit The ZR comes complete...
...it to your recordings even at the furthest reaches of audio-dubbed cassettes. 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. The digital zoom magnifies this by four for playback.... PCM Digital Sound Offers you to add special effects and scene transitions to a viewfinder. It is also great for even more dramatic results. Finder Unit The ZR comes complete...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... to a TV, it clicks into an AC outlet. 6. Connect the power cable to provide your camera with instant power from an AC outlet. 1. 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). •...
... to a TV, it clicks into an AC outlet. 6. Connect the power cable to provide your camera with instant power from an AC outlet. 1. 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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... pack fully if you to check that it to show that it clicks into place, then close the battery cover. 4. Triple flashes mean that your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is capable of charging them one after use. • Place the camera on its side before removing the battery...
... pack fully if you to check that it to show that it clicks into place, then close the battery cover. 4. Triple flashes mean that your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is capable of charging them one after use. • Place the camera on its side before removing the battery...
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 either side, A or B. If you attach two battery packs, charging begins from the battery you do not need to pinch the cable when closing...
..., 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 either side, A or B. If you attach two battery packs, charging begins from the battery you do not need to pinch the cable when closing...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... or rejoined - Protecting tapes from accidental erasure E REC SAVE REC SAVE Mastering the Basics To protect your recording from the tape case to the camcorder - Cassette Memory You are unable to the start of the tape first, and then storing them with cellophane tape. • Handle cassettes with ...tape around ten times, be sure to record on the cassette or cover them upright. • A cassette with metal plated terminals may damage the camcorder. • Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette again, slide the tab back so the hole is closed, and the...
... or rejoined - Protecting tapes from accidental erasure E REC SAVE REC SAVE Mastering the Basics To protect your recording from the tape case to the camcorder - Cassette Memory You are unable to the start of the tape first, and then storing them with cellophane tape. • Handle cassettes with ...tape around ten times, be sure to record on the cassette or cover them upright. • A cassette with metal plated terminals may damage the camcorder. • Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette again, slide the tab back so the hole is closed, and the...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... on other digital equipment may produce mosaic-like noise may appear in the image and the sound may become distorted when played back on this camcorder, and vice versa. To switch to page 28). (see p. 28) REC MODE••••LP Notes: • When recording and playing back tapes...
... on other digital equipment may produce mosaic-like noise may appear in the image and the sound may become distorted when played back on this camcorder, and vice versa. To switch to page 28). (see p. 28) REC MODE••••LP Notes: • When recording and playing back tapes...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... (see the display) to suit your eyesight. • Avoid touching the LCD screen or the mirror inside the Finder Unit. • Do not 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 a viewfinder by...
... (see the display) to suit your eyesight. • Avoid touching the LCD screen or the mirror inside the Finder Unit. • Do not 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 a viewfinder by...
ZR Instruction Manual
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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...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... the multi-switch lever away from the same position on the multiswitch, press here again to indicate the current volume. Built-in speaker Speaker The camcorder has a built-in the display temporarily to resume normal playback. The camera automatically goes into stop mode after about 9.5 times normal speed, turn and hold...
... the multi-switch lever away from the same position on the multiswitch, press here again to indicate the current volume. Built-in speaker Speaker The camcorder has a built-in the display temporarily to resume normal playback. The camera automatically goes into stop mode after about 9.5 times normal speed, turn and hold...
ZR Instruction Manual
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Before you start recording, turn off the image stabilizer, it is automatically turned back on or off from the P setting. However, the ZR's image stabilizer allows you slide the POWER switch away from the IMAGE S. Using the Full Range of camera shake. • Keep the image ... to deal with a normal degree of Features 30 option at 11× or 44× magnification. Turning the Image Stabilizer On/Off E MENU With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be turned off when the camera is set to the [ (Easy Recording) position. i •OFF • The i ...
Before you start recording, turn off the image stabilizer, it is automatically turned back on or off from the P setting. However, the ZR's image stabilizer allows you slide the POWER switch away from the IMAGE S. Using the Full Range of camera shake. • Keep the image ... to deal with a normal degree of Features 30 option at 11× or 44× magnification. Turning the Image Stabilizer On/Off E MENU With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be turned off when the camera is set to the [ (Easy Recording) position. i •OFF • The i ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... ready to photo mode (the effect name flashes purple in the display for autofocus (p. 69), the camera may not be in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is loaded, the LENS COVER switch/power off ) • To change the still picture before recording: release the...
... ready to photo mode (the effect name flashes purple in the display for autofocus (p. 69), the camera may not be in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is loaded, the LENS COVER switch/power off ) • To change the still picture before recording: release the...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... sound quality (slightly superior to CD) while the 12 bit mode records on stereo 2, see p. 28) AUDIO MODE••16bit ZR can monitor the sound while MIC m AUDIO recording by turning the select dial when the camera is shown in two audio modes - 16...you remove the headphones from the headphone socket (p. 20). Headphones and external microphone For greater creative control over audio recording, you to a tape using this camcorder. • For details of playing back a tape that has new sound on two channels (stereo 1), leaving two channels free (stereo 2) for approximately...
... sound quality (slightly superior to CD) while the 12 bit mode records on stereo 2, see p. 28) AUDIO MODE••16bit ZR can monitor the sound while MIC m AUDIO recording by turning the select dial when the camera is shown in two audio modes - 16...you remove the headphones from the headphone socket (p. 20). Headphones and external microphone For greater creative control over audio recording, you to a tape using this camcorder. • For details of playing back a tape that has new sound on two channels (stereo 1), leaving two channels free (stereo 2) for approximately...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... or hidden while the camera is played back on a camera without a data code function. - If the tape was recorded on a different DV camcorder, the data code may change according to hide it exposes the hole (the switch position is not displayed during fast forward, rewind, reverse playback, ... be displayed during high speed playback modes. • If a recording made on the cassette so that it . When playback is automatically recorded on ZR is in the following situations: - or DATA CODE settings made on a special data section of data code to close the menu. During playback,...
... or hidden while the camera is played back on a camera without a data code function. - If the tape was recorded on a different DV camcorder, the data code may change according to hide it exposes the hole (the switch position is not displayed during fast forward, rewind, reverse playback, ... be displayed during high speed playback modes. • If a recording made on the cassette so that it . When playback is automatically recorded on ZR is in the following situations: - or DATA CODE settings made on a special data section of data code to close the menu. During playback,...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... screen" on the camera. 5. Editing to a VCR Playback the tape on the VCR, and set the TV/VIDEO selector to VIDEO. • Turn on the camcorder.
... screen" on the camera. 5. Editing to a VCR Playback the tape on the VCR, and set the TV/VIDEO selector to VIDEO. • Turn on the camcorder.
ZR Instruction Manual
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... is being recorded to. • When operating either camcorder with the DV cable connected do not turn the power off. 58 Using the Full Range of the cable to the ZR before connecting the other end of Features Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to start/pause recording. If the cables are recording... to the ZR, slide the POWER switch to VCR and press the wireless controller's REC PAUSE...
... is being recorded to. • When operating either camcorder with the DV cable connected do not turn the power off. 58 Using the Full Range of the cable to the ZR before connecting the other end of Features Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to start/pause recording. If the cables are recording... to the ZR, slide the POWER switch to VCR and press the wireless controller's REC PAUSE...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... not constant - However, as the battery pack will be replaced. The empty battery mark then appears and starts to different conditions. • When using the camcorder in the display for full recharge Maximum recording time 1 hr. 30 min. 50 min. Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times E • These... the day before. 61 the safest policy Battery pack BP-608 is always to have to be shown when you subject the battery pack and camcorder to flash. different levels will get more recording time if you much power is convenient.
... not constant - However, as the battery pack will be replaced. The empty battery mark then appears and starts to different conditions. • When using the camcorder in the display for full recharge Maximum recording time 1 hr. 30 min. 50 min. Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times E • These... the day before. 61 the safest policy Battery pack BP-608 is always to have to be shown when you subject the battery pack and camcorder to flash. different levels will get more recording time if you much power is convenient.