ZR Instruction Manual
Page 2
... this product near water or in the operating instructions should be operated only from the type of power supply to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. The product may cause the product and cart combination to insert the plug fully into the power... consult your obsolete outlet. All the safety and operating instructions should be hazardous. 7. All operating and maintenance instructions should be cleaned only as battery power, refer to the product. Avoid magnetic or electric fields - Water and Moisture - The CA-600A Compact Power Adapter is a safety ...
... this product near water or in the operating instructions should be operated only from the type of power supply to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. The product may cause the product and cart combination to insert the plug fully into the power... consult your obsolete outlet. All the safety and operating instructions should be hazardous. 7. All operating and maintenance instructions should be cleaned only as battery power, refer to the product. Avoid magnetic or electric fields - Water and Moisture - The CA-600A Compact Power Adapter is a safety ...
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 3
... a risk of this product yourself as the original part. Refer all power sources including GROUND battery, and refer servicing to determine that could result in safe operating order. When replacement parts are required, be fatal. 20. Canon or that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to spill liquid of...
... a risk of this product yourself as the original part. Refer all power sources including GROUND battery, and refer servicing to determine that could result in safe operating order. When replacement parts are required, be fatal. 20. Canon or that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to spill liquid of...
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 4
...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... 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
Page 5
... to the contents and index) please refer to your recording enjoyment. To get started To get the most out of features. Thank you for choosing a Canon First, we suggest that you WL-D67 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries pleasure for Your camcorder is supplied with the E purchasing this manual thoroughly -
... to the contents and index) please refer to your recording enjoyment. To get started To get the most out of features. Thank you for choosing a Canon First, we suggest 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
Page 7
...need to use . • Place the camera on its side before removing the power source. 8 Mastering the Basics You can now close the battery cover. 3. move the adapter away from an AC outlet. 1. Remove the DC coupler after use the power adapter to: E provide power ... TV, it clicks into an AC outlet. 6. 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 before...
...need to use . • Place the camera on its side before removing the power source. 8 Mastering the Basics You can now close the battery cover. 3. move the adapter away from an AC outlet. 1. Remove the DC coupler after use the power adapter to: E provide power ... TV, it clicks into an AC outlet. 6. 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 before...
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 8
.... • Place the camera on the power adapter. • Press the battery pack down, and slide it in progress. 3. Double flashes mean that your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is in the direction of charging them one or two battery packs to check that it is between 50% and 75% charged. Additional...
.... • Place the camera on the power adapter. • Press the battery pack down, and slide it in progress. 3. Double flashes mean that your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is in the direction of charging them one or two battery packs to check that it is between 50% and 75% charged. Additional...
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 9
... cable, or bend it backwards and forwards, while it is fed through the opening in the "Notes on Using the Batteries" on p. 61. 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. Mastering the Basics...
... cable, or bend it backwards and forwards, while it is fed through the opening in the "Notes on Using the Batteries" on p. 61. 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. Mastering the Basics...
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 12
... 2 MOVIE PHOTO 3 OPEN 6 CLOSE 4, 5 E 1 OFF VCR POWER Mastering the Basics Before you start /stop button down and slide the POWER switch to charge the backup battery (p. 62) in the display - Slide the MOVIE/PHOTO switch to [. 4. Press the start recording Have you completed the following steps? • Attached a power source (p. 8). •...
... 2 MOVIE PHOTO 3 OPEN 6 CLOSE 4, 5 E 1 OFF VCR POWER Mastering the Basics Before you start /stop button down and slide the POWER switch to charge the backup battery (p. 62) in the display - Slide the MOVIE/PHOTO switch to [. 4. Press the start recording Have you completed the following steps? • Attached a power source (p. 8). •...
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 13
.... • Set the POWER switch 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 speaker...camera returns to record pause mode and PAUSE reappears in the display. • You can stop button. 6. This makes it easy to save battery power, and prevents accidental operation of the start /stop button. Mastering the Basics Notes: • Make sure that your manual settings, such ...
.... • Set the POWER switch 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 speaker...camera returns to record pause mode and PAUSE reappears in the display. • You can stop button. 6. This makes it easy to save battery power, and prevents accidental operation of the start /stop button. Mastering the Basics Notes: • Make sure that your manual settings, such ...
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 17
... focus AF OFF 18 REC REC PAUSE EJECT STOP The tape has reached the end Condensation warning The battery pack is a high precision product. About the LCD Screen E The LCD screen built into this camcorder is exhausted Self-Timer countdown Photo mode AF/AE mark However, small black dots or bright points...
... focus AF OFF 18 REC REC PAUSE EJECT STOP The tape has reached the end Condensation warning The battery pack is a high precision product. About the LCD Screen E The LCD screen built into this camcorder is exhausted Self-Timer countdown Photo mode AF/AE mark However, small black dots or bright points...
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 30
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. Select the OFF setting and close range, or certain angles. markings. E Remote sensor Using ... using the wireless controller: • Special playback (p. 21) • TV-screen displays (p. 78) • Data code on/off to reverse the polarity of the batteries. Extend the range or change the angle. • Do not leave the controller exposed to 9 feet 10 in. (3 m). Turning off the remote sensor The remote...
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. Select the OFF setting and close range, or certain angles. markings. E Remote sensor Using ... using the wireless controller: • Special playback (p. 21) • TV-screen displays (p. 78) • Data code on/off to reverse the polarity of the batteries. Extend the range or change the angle. • Do not leave the controller exposed to 9 feet 10 in. (3 m). Turning off the remote sensor The remote...
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 31
.... Set the months, days, hours, and minutes in the same way. • Return to display or hide it during playback (see p. 52). Charge the backup battery before you press the MENU button in record pause mode. 2. Setting the Date and Time E 3 5 MENU Using the Full Range of Features The date and...
.... Set the months, days, hours, and minutes in the same way. • Return to display or hide it during playback (see p. 52). Charge the backup battery before you press the MENU button in record pause mode. 2. Setting the Date and Time E 3 5 MENU Using the Full Range of Features The date and...
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 60
... will be shorter than in warm temperatures. ↓ 100% 75% 50% 25% CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK 0% Additional Information When to different conditions. • When using the camcorder in the display shows you subject the battery pack and camcorder to recharge You can use it, or the day before. 61 different levels will be shown...
... will be shorter than in warm temperatures. ↓ 100% 75% 50% 25% CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK 0% Additional Information When to different conditions. • When using the camcorder in the display shows you subject the battery pack and camcorder to recharge You can use it, or the day before. 61 different levels will be shown...
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 61
...local Canon service center or dealer. When you do not need to turn the camera on for a period of more than 140°F (60°C). Additional Information Check them before storage. To prevent damage therefore, aim to use a battery pack's complete charge before use the camcorder ...regularly, the back-up battery separately to prevent pollution. You do not use the camera, bring the backup battery to full charge by connecting a power source to the camera ...
...local Canon service center or dealer. When you do not need to turn the camera on for a period of more than 140°F (60°C). Additional Information Check them before storage. To prevent damage therefore, aim to use a battery pack's complete charge before use the camcorder ...regularly, the back-up battery separately to prevent pollution. You do not use the camera, bring the backup battery to full charge by connecting a power source to the camera ...
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 63
... when leaving the camera on windy days. They may form on the lens and internal parts (see p. 67). contact qualified service personnel as soon as battery packs and cassettes. 64 Additional Information Protect the lens. • Sand and dust can cause damage. • Do not use the camera for example. •...
... when leaving the camera on windy days. They may form on the lens and internal parts (see p. 67). contact qualified service personnel as soon as battery packs and cassettes. 64 Additional Information Protect the lens. • Sand and dust can cause damage. • Do not use the camera for example. •...
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 64
... set to NORMAL. (It is reset 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. Note: • When the backlight is not a fault, and as this can cause damage. 65 Additional Information... choosing the BRIGHTNESS option and turning the select dial up the display will return to normal. To save power, leave it uses more battery power. Maintenance E LCD (brightness/backlight) • Adjust the brightness of the display and the strength of the backlight at the BACKLIGHT option.
... set to NORMAL. (It is reset 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. Note: • When the backlight is not a fault, and as this can cause damage. 65 Additional Information... choosing the BRIGHTNESS option and turning the select dial up the display will return to normal. To save power, leave it uses more battery power. Maintenance E LCD (brightness/backlight) • Adjust the brightness of the display and the strength of the backlight at the BACKLIGHT option.
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 65
This TV system is between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Contact 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 Rica, ... 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 Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use its NTSC system.
This TV system is between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Contact 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 Rica, ... 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 Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use its NTSC system.
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 67
...it with your dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Recording/Playback Problem Cause and/or what to do about five minutes (p. 13). • The battery pack is not switched on the list - The start/stop button doesn't work. • The POWER switch is not set to [ or P ...not loaded or is set for erasure prevention (p. 11-12). • The tape has reached the end. • The battery pack is set to CLOSE (p. 13). Consult your camcorder. F32 F32 1/2000 • You1/a20r0e0attempting toJApN.la1y,19b9a8 ck or record from a copyright protected cassF13/e22t0t0e0 (p. 59)....
...it with your dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Recording/Playback Problem Cause and/or what to do about five minutes (p. 13). • The battery pack is not switched on the list - The start/stop button doesn't work. • The POWER switch is not set to [ or P ...not loaded or is set for erasure prevention (p. 11-12). • The tape has reached the end. • The battery pack is set to CLOSE (p. 13). Consult your camcorder. F32 F32 1/2000 • You1/a20r0e0attempting toJApN.la1y,19b9a8 ck or record from a copyright protected cassF13/e22t0t0e0 (p. 59)....
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 70
...doesn't display the correct date and time. 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. Additional Information 71 The camera becomes warm during... their default setting. • Remove the cable and then reconnect it • The remote sensor 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.
...doesn't display the correct date and time. 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. Additional Information 71 The camera becomes warm during... their default setting. • Remove the cable and then reconnect it • The remote sensor 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.
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 71
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...