ZR Instruction Manual
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... of copyright owners and be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to stop operation of FCC Rules. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR This device complies with the limits for help. These limits are designed to Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device... from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with class B limits in the manual. Canon U.S.A. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Important Usage Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT E EXPOSE...
... of copyright owners and be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to stop operation of FCC Rules. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR This device complies with the limits for help. These limits are designed to Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device... from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with class B limits in the manual. Canon U.S.A. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Important Usage Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT E EXPOSE...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... recommended in this manual as to . 4. Water and Moisture - Do not place on the marking label. Polarization - If you are not likely to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. Do not defeat the safety purpose of electric shock - If an outside antenna is connected to instructions in this manual...
... recommended in this manual as to . 4. Water and Moisture - Do not place on the marking label. Polarization - If you are not likely to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. Do not defeat the safety purpose of electric shock - If an outside antenna is connected to instructions in this manual...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... Digital Effects 40 Important Safety 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 Basic Recording 13 Zooming 16...
... Digital Effects 40 Important Safety 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 Basic Recording 13 Zooming 16...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...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 Your camcorder is supplied with the E purchasing this manual thoroughly - there are used to refer to settings displayed in the menus and buttons labeled on...'d like to come. you WL-D67 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries pleasure for years to thank you for choosing a Canon First, we suggest that you read this Canon camcorder. Press the EJECT button. in addition to the contents and index) please refer to use - Its following accessories: ...
...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 Your camcorder is supplied with the E purchasing this manual thoroughly - there are used to refer to settings displayed in the menus and buttons labeled on...'d like to come. you WL-D67 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries pleasure for years to thank you for choosing a Canon First, we suggest that you read this Canon camcorder. Press the EJECT button. in addition to the contents and index) please refer to use - Its following accessories: ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... Video 11× lens and 44× digital ZR is a next generation zoom E digital video camcorder that conforms to the new digital video Mini standard ... the LCD screen to convert it to shoot colorful, well composed video. Lithium ion power supply The ZR features the latest in portable power technology. 7 with a Finder Unit, that the correct time is ...four for you to add special effects and scene transitions to 11× telephoto - Finder Unit The ZR comes complete with unparalleled optical quality. Image Stabilizer Stabilizes your recordings, tell the camera where you went...
... Video 11× lens and 44× digital ZR is a next generation zoom E digital video camcorder that conforms to the new digital video Mini standard ... the LCD screen to convert it to shoot colorful, well composed video. Lithium ion power supply The ZR features the latest in portable power technology. 7 with a Finder Unit, that the correct time is ...four for you to add special effects and scene transitions to 11× telephoto - Finder Unit The ZR comes complete with unparalleled optical quality. Image Stabilizer Stabilizes your recordings, tell the camera where you went...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... clicks into an AC outlet. 6. Connect the DC coupler to provide your camera with instant power from the TV or the antenna cable. B A Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camera, you will need to use . • Place the camera on its side before removing the coupler, since the coupler may cause...
... clicks into an AC outlet. 6. Connect the DC coupler to provide your camera with instant power from the TV or the antenna cable. B A Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camera, you will need to use . • Place the camera on its side before removing the coupler, since the coupler may cause...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... connected. • Align the triangle on the battery pack with your camera is in progress. 3. Attach one or two battery packs to check that your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is capable of charging them one after use. • Place the camera on the power adapter. • Press the...
... connected. • Align the triangle on the battery pack with your camera is in progress. 3. Attach one or two battery packs to check that your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is capable of charging them one after use. • Place the camera on the power adapter. • Press the...
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. These notes include charging and recording times and how to charge the back-up battery. • Do not tug at the...
..., 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. These notes include charging and recording times and how to charge the back-up battery. • Do not tug at the...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...rewinding them to the start of the tape first, and then storing them upright. • A cassette with metal plated terminals may damage the camcorder. • Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette or cover them to record on the cassette so that it exposes ... SAVE REC SAVE Mastering the Basics To protect your recording from the tape case to the camcorder - dropping them or exposing them with cellophane tape. • Handle cassettes with care - If you load this camcorder. 12 If you want to external shocks may cause internal damage. • Store cassettes...
...rewinding them to the start of the tape first, and then storing them upright. • A cassette with metal plated terminals may damage the camcorder. • Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette or cover them to record on the cassette so that it exposes ... SAVE REC SAVE Mastering the Basics To protect your recording from the tape case to the camcorder - dropping them or exposing them with cellophane tape. • Handle cassettes with care - If you load this camcorder. 12 If you want to external shocks may cause internal damage. • Store cassettes...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... then close the menu (for instructions on how to use the menus, refer to SP mode. • If you record in both modes on this camcorder, and vice versa. Changing the recording mode (SP/LP) E You can record and play back a tape in SP (standard play) and LP (long play) modes...
... then close the menu (for instructions on how to use the menus, refer to SP mode. • If you record in both modes on this camcorder, and vice versa. Changing the recording mode (SP/LP) E You can record and play back a tape in SP (standard play) and LP (long play) modes...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... cause glare that makes it upwards and away from the top first. In this case, attach the finder unit. To remove, slide and hold the camcorder by changing the angle of the LCD screen. Slide across the RELEASE switch and pull off the LCD screen, from you. • You can use...
... cause glare that makes it upwards and away from the top first. In this case, attach the finder unit. To remove, slide and hold the camcorder by changing the angle of the LCD screen. Slide across the RELEASE switch and pull off the LCD screen, from you. • You can use...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... the LCD screen. You can watch yourself during recording or let your subject monitor recording. 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...
... the LCD screen. You can watch yourself during recording or let your subject monitor recording. 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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... Other playback modes E Playback pause To view the video as a still picture, press down the a (pause) side of the multiswitch. Built-in speaker Speaker The camcorder has a built-in the display temporarily to camera mode and when you use headphones (p.44). 20 Note: • The speaker turns off when the camera...
... Other playback modes E Playback pause To view the video as a still picture, press down the a (pause) side of the multiswitch. Built-in speaker Speaker The camcorder has a built-in the display temporarily to camera mode and when you use headphones (p.44). 20 Note: • The speaker turns off when the camera...
ZR Instruction Manual
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Turning the Image Stabilizer On/Off E MENU With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be turned off from the P setting. Using the Full Range of camera shake. • Keep the image stabilizer turned ... you turn the image stabilizer on . • The image stabilizer cannot be noticeable during telephoto recording. Before you to the [ (Easy Recording) position. However, the ZR's image stabilizer allows you start recording, turn off the image stabilizer, it is set to obtain steady recordings even at the camera menu. (see p. 28...
Turning the Image Stabilizer On/Off E MENU With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be turned off from the P setting. Using the Full Range of camera shake. • Keep the image stabilizer turned ... you turn the image stabilizer on . • The image stabilizer cannot be noticeable during telephoto recording. Before you to the [ (Easy Recording) position. However, the ZR's image stabilizer allows you start recording, turn off the image stabilizer, it is set to obtain steady recordings even at the camera menu. (see p. 28...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... image almost immediately, and then records the "photo" to the tape for a few seconds). • Only take "photos" where it is displayed continuously as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is ready to see the image in focus, despite displaying the green mark. Notes: • While the camera...
... image almost immediately, and then records the "photo" to the tape for a few seconds). • Only take "photos" where it is displayed continuously as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is ready to see the image in focus, despite displaying the green mark. Notes: • While the camera...
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 adjust the volume of attached headphones by attaching stereo VIDEO OUT headphones to the camera via the DU-100 Docking Unit's MIC terminal....add new sound to add new sound at a later date. 1. DV/OUT You can connect an external microphone to the camera's terminal (this camcorder. • For details of Features 44 Headphones and external microphone For greater creative control over audio recording, you can monitor the sound while MIC...
... sound quality (slightly superior to CD) while the 12 bit mode records on stereo 2, see p. 28) AUDIO MODE••16bit ZR can adjust the volume of attached headphones by attaching stereo VIDEO OUT headphones to the camera via the DU-100 Docking Unit's MIC terminal....add new sound to add new sound at a later date. 1. DV/OUT You can connect an external microphone to the camera's terminal (this camcorder. • For details of Features 44 Headphones and external microphone For greater creative control over audio recording, you can monitor the sound while MIC...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...8226; The data code will read . • Data code is not displayed during high speed playback modes. • If a recording made on ZR is played back on a special data section of Features 52 Displaying Data Code A data code, containing the date and time the recording was made and... other E camera data (shutter speed and exposure settings) is automatically recorded on a different DV camcorder, the data code may change according to hide it. During playback, the date code can be displayed correctly. • Contents of tape. - ...
...8226; The data code will read . • Data code is not displayed during high speed playback modes. • If a recording made on ZR is played back on a special data section of Features 52 Displaying Data Code A data code, containing the date and time the recording was made and... other E camera data (shutter speed and exposure settings) is automatically recorded on a different DV camcorder, the data code may change according to hide it. During playback, the date code can be displayed correctly. • Contents of tape. - ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... slightly ahead of the original. 57 Repeat steps 1 to VCR, and load your TV and VCR instruction manuals for Playback on a TV screen" on the camcorder. Load a blank cassette, and put the VCR in order to create your own video productions. Preparations 1. Connect the camera to the VCR. • See "Connections...
... slightly ahead of the original. 57 Repeat steps 1 to VCR, and load your TV and VCR instruction manuals for Playback on a TV screen" on the camcorder. Load a blank cassette, and put the VCR in order to create your own video productions. Preparations 1. Connect the camera to the VCR. • See "Connections...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...THE DV INPUT". • The image displayed by the camcorder that is being recorded to . • When operating either camcorder with virtually no generation loss in both directions. The actual recording on the playback device). Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to start/pause recording. When you ...are recording from the ZR, make sure you press "play" on the tape...
...THE DV INPUT". • The image displayed by the camcorder that is being recorded to . • When operating either camcorder with virtually no generation loss in both directions. The actual recording on the playback device). Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to start/pause recording. When you ...are recording from the ZR, make sure you press "play" on the tape...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... constant - However, as you think you will need. • You will get more recording time if you subject the battery pack and camcorder 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. • Recording time will...
... constant - However, as you think you will need. • You will get more recording time if you subject the battery pack and camcorder 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. • Recording time will...