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...sources such as to grounding electrodes, and requirements for future reference. Polarization - The CA-600A Compact Power Adapter is grounded so as battery power, refer to your home, consult your obsolete outlet. If you are not sure of the type of antenna discharge unit, ... Introduction 3. The safety and operating instructions should be hazardous. 7. Power Cord Protection - Heed Warnings - They may be adhered to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. Placing or Moving - The CA-600A "product" refers to . 4. Retain Instructions -
...sources such as to grounding electrodes, and requirements for future reference. Polarization - The CA-600A Compact Power Adapter is grounded so as battery power, refer to your home, consult your obsolete outlet. If you are not sure of the type of antenna discharge unit, ... Introduction 3. The safety and operating instructions should be hazardous. 7. Power Cord Protection - Heed Warnings - They may be adhered to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. Placing or Moving - The CA-600A "product" refers to . 4. Retain Instructions -
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... used replacement parts that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to qualified CLAMP service personnel under the following ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - Canon or that are specified by 16. Never push objects of any kind into this can fall into , the product. Safety Check - If the product has... due to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as the original part. Objects and Liquid Entry - Servicing - Refer all power sources including GROUND battery, and refer servicing to its Introduction 15.
... used replacement parts that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to qualified CLAMP service personnel under the following ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - Canon or that are specified by 16. Never push objects of any kind into this can fall into , the product. Safety Check - If the product has... due to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as the original part. Objects and Liquid Entry - Servicing - Refer all power sources including GROUND battery, and refer servicing to its Introduction 15.
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... 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 ...Information Preparing the Camera 60 Notes 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...
... 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 ...Information Preparing the Camera 60 Notes 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...
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... you WL-D67 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries pleasure for Your camcorder is supplied with the E purchasing this manual thoroughly - LCD Cover BP-608 Battery Pack Introduction For quick reference (in addition...to use - To get 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... thank you for years to : • Finding your new camcorder, We recommend that you master the basic operations of your way around the camcorder (p. 75) • Screen displays (p. 78) • ...
... you WL-D67 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries pleasure for Your camcorder is supplied with the E purchasing this manual thoroughly - LCD Cover BP-608 Battery Pack Introduction For quick reference (in addition...to use - To get 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... thank you for years to : • Finding your new camcorder, We recommend that you master the basic operations of your way around the camcorder (p. 75) • Screen displays (p. 78) • ...
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... power adapter to: E provide power from an AC outlet or charge battery packs Notes: • The power adapter converts current from an AC outlet. 1. You can now close the battery cover. 3. B A Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camera. • If the adapter is used by your... camera, you press the battery release knob. • Slide across the battery cover release switch (and replace the small rubber stopper). ...
... power adapter to: E provide power from an AC outlet or charge battery packs Notes: • The power adapter converts current from an AC outlet. 1. You can now close the battery cover. 3. B A Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camera. • If the adapter is used by your... camera, you press the battery release knob. • Slide across the battery cover release switch (and replace the small rubber stopper). ...
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... that your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is capable of the arrow until it in progress. However, you must charge the battery pack fully if you press the battery release knob. • Slide across the battery cover release switch, insert the battery in progress. 3. Charging and attaching battery packs E 1 Mastering the Basics 2 3 4 Your battery pack was...
... that your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is capable of the arrow until it in progress. However, you must charge the battery pack fully if you press the battery release knob. • Slide across the battery cover release switch, insert the battery in progress. 3. Charging and attaching battery packs E 1 Mastering the Basics 2 3 4 Your battery pack was...
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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 charge the back-up battery. • Do not tug at the DC Coupler cable, or bend it backwards and forwards, while it is fed...
... 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 charge the back-up battery. • Do not tug at the DC Coupler cable, or bend it backwards and forwards, while it is fed...
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... to OFF and then back to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments (see p. 37). 2. You may also want to charge the backup battery (p. 62) in order to OPEN. • The lens cover opens and PAUSE appears in the display - Press the start recording Have you completed the following...
... to OFF and then back to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments (see p. 37). 2. You may also want to charge the backup battery (p. 62) in order to OPEN. • The lens cover opens and PAUSE appears in the display - Press the start recording Have you completed the following...
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...turn the camera on and off. Slide the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE. • As long as the POWER switch is set to save battery power, and prevents accidental operation of the start / stop button. 6. Mastering the Basics Notes: • Make sure that the camera is also...the start/stop button. It 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...
...turn the camera on and off. Slide the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE. • As long as the POWER switch is set to save battery power, and prevents accidental operation of the start / stop button. 6. Mastering the Basics Notes: • Make sure that the camera is also...the start/stop button. It 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...
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... 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. You can start/stop the self-timer during recording or let your subject monitor recording. The recording itself is exhausted... 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...
... 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. You can start/stop the self-timer during recording or let your subject monitor recording. The recording itself is exhausted... 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...
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... will be turned off (p. 52) • Photo search (p. 56) • Date search (p. 56) • Zero set memory (p. 55) Inserting batteries Insert two AA batteries, following the = and - Be careful not to direct sunlight, or in . (3 m). Extend the range or change the angle. • Do not...at the camera's remote sensor while you press the buttons. markings. E Remote sensor Using the Full Range of the batteries. Using the Wireless Controller The supplied wireless controller can operate the camera from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby. (see p. 28) SENSOR OFF 1.
... will be turned off (p. 52) • Photo search (p. 56) • Date search (p. 56) • Zero set memory (p. 55) Inserting batteries Insert two AA batteries, following the = and - Be careful not to direct sunlight, or in . (3 m). Extend the range or change the angle. • Do not...at the camera's remote sensor while you press the buttons. markings. E Remote sensor Using the Full Range of the batteries. Using the Wireless Controller The supplied wireless controller can operate the camera from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby. (see p. 28) SENSOR OFF 1.
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... and time display when you can choose to any year between DATE, TIME and DATE & TIME. 4. Setting the display style (see p. 62). 1. Charge the backup battery before you move from the start using your camera. Put the camera in the select dial. 5. Open the camera menu and select D/TIME SET. •...
... and time display when you can choose to any year between DATE, TIME and DATE & TIME. 4. Setting the display style (see p. 62). 1. Charge the backup battery before you move from the start using your camera. Put the camera in the select dial. 5. Open the camera menu and select D/TIME SET. •...
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...8226; These times vary - The indicator in the display shows you approximately how much power is left (when a battery pack is directly attached to different conditions. • When using the camcorder in cold areas such as ski slopes, the k symbol starts blinking sooner than in record pause mode. •...8226; You will naturally discharge itself over time, it is best to charge it the same day you subject the battery pack and camcorder to the camera): Notes: • "CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK" appears in the display for full recharge Maximum recording time 1 hr. 30 min. 50 min. How ...
...8226; These times vary - The indicator in the display shows you approximately how much power is left (when a battery pack is directly attached to different conditions. • When using the camcorder in cold areas such as ski slopes, the k symbol starts blinking sooner than in record pause mode. •...8226; You will naturally discharge itself over time, it is best to charge it the same day you subject the battery pack and camcorder to the camera): Notes: • "CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK" appears in the display for full recharge Maximum recording time 1 hr. 30 min. 50 min. How ...
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...source to the camcorder, reset the date and time (p. 52) and recharge the back-up battery (as above). • If you discard this can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. For further information, contact your local Canon service center or dealer. Treat the battery pack with a ... be insufficient power to prevent pollution. Do not leave it might explode). • Do not expose the battery pack to the camcorder. Charging the backup battery A rechargeable lithium battery fitted in hot weather, for charging to take place. • If you attach a power source to temperatures ...
...source to the camcorder, reset the date and time (p. 52) and recharge the back-up battery (as above). • If you discard this can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. For further information, contact your local Canon service center or dealer. Treat the battery pack with a ... be insufficient power to prevent pollution. Do not leave it might explode). • Do not expose the battery pack to the camcorder. Charging the backup battery A rechargeable lithium battery fitted in hot weather, for charging to take place. • If you attach a power source to temperatures ...
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... windy days. contact qualified service personnel as soon as a carrying handle. Note: • These cautions also apply to make sure everything is very dangerous as battery packs and cassettes. 64 Additional Information Maintenance Cautions E Avoid high temperatures and high humidity. • Do not leave the camera inside the camera - Do not...
... windy days. contact qualified service personnel as soon as a carrying handle. Note: • These cautions also apply to make sure everything is very dangerous as battery packs and cassettes. 64 Additional Information Maintenance Cautions E Avoid high temperatures and high humidity. • Do not leave the camera inside the camera - Do not...
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...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. b) Adjust the overall brightness by choosing between NORMAL and BRIGHT at the camera or VCR menu. &#... the strength of the backlight at the BACKLIGHT option. Open the Camera or VCR menu. 2. Close the menu. To save power, leave it uses more battery power. This is a big change in the screen as this can cause damage. 65 Additional Information Never use a wet-type cleaning cassette, as a guide)....
...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. b) Adjust the overall brightness by choosing between NORMAL and BRIGHT at the camera or VCR menu. &#... the strength of the backlight at the BACKLIGHT option. Open the Camera or VCR menu. 2. Close the menu. To save power, leave it uses more battery power. This is a big change in the screen as this can cause damage. 65 Additional Information Never use a wet-type cleaning cassette, as a guide)....
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...100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Using the camera abroad E Power sources • You can only be connected to operate your camera and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supply is used in the following countries: American Samoa, Bahama, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Costa ..., Korea, Mexico, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Surinam, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, USA, Venezuela. 66 Additional Information Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use its NTSC system.
...100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Using the camera abroad E Power sources • You can only be connected to operate your camera and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supply is used in the following countries: American Samoa, Bahama, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Costa ..., Korea, Mexico, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Surinam, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, USA, Venezuela. 66 Additional Information Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use its NTSC system.
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...F32 1/2000 12:00:00 AM • The tape heads are badly contaminated (p. 65).F32 1/2000 F32 12:00AM 1/2000 JAN. 1,1998 Consult your camcorder. Nothing happens when I press the buttons • The camera is not switched on the list - The start/stop button doesn't work. • The...program (p. 36). ? There's no picture in record pause mode for erasure prevention (p. 11-12). • The tape has reached the end. • The battery pack is exhausted (p. 9). ? There's a blank blue screenJANi.n1,t1h99e8 display. 12:00:00 AM 68 12:00 AM JAN. 1,1998 • The POWER...
...F32 1/2000 12:00:00 AM • The tape heads are badly contaminated (p. 65).F32 1/2000 F32 12:00AM 1/2000 JAN. 1,1998 Consult your camcorder. Nothing happens when I press the buttons • The camera is not switched on the list - The start/stop button doesn't work. • The...program (p. 36). ? There's no picture in record pause mode for erasure prevention (p. 11-12). • The tape has reached the end. • The battery pack is exhausted (p. 9). ? There's a blank blue screenJANi.n1,t1h99e8 display. 12:00:00 AM 68 12:00 AM JAN. 1,1998 • The POWER...
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...in the display. ? Additional Information 71 The camera becomes warm during use. ? The DV cable 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 do about it or turn the power...to their default setting. • Remove the cable and then reconnect it • The remote sensor is turned off (p. 31). • The batteries are dead or not inserted. • External interference may cause the camera's microprocessor to malfunction temporarily. E Cause and/or what to the base zone...
...in the display. ? Additional Information 71 The camera becomes warm during use. ? The DV cable 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 do about it or turn the power...to their default setting. • Remove the cable and then reconnect it • The remote sensor is turned off (p. 31). • The batteries are dead or not inserted. • External interference may cause the camera's microprocessor to malfunction temporarily. E Cause and/or what 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...
