ZR Instruction Manual
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...Instructions 2 Using the 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 ...the number and other vital information here and retain this product may be found on the bottom of theft. Model Name ZR Serial No. 5 Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. No others have the same serial...
...Instructions 2 Using the 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 ...the number and other vital information here and retain this product may be found on the bottom of theft. Model Name ZR Serial No. 5 Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. No others have the same serial...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... time is shown. Digital Effects Advanced digital technology allows you take a trip across time zones. World Clock There is no need to reset the clock when you to add special effects and scene transitions to your recordings. Introducing the ZR Digital Video 11× lens and 44× digital ZR is a next generation zoom E digital video camcorder that simply clips...
... time is shown. Digital Effects Advanced digital technology allows you take a trip across time zones. World Clock There is no need to reset the clock when you to add special effects and scene transitions to your recordings. Introducing the ZR Digital Video 11× lens and 44× digital ZR is a next generation zoom E digital video camcorder that simply clips...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...recording programs. Turn the POWER switch to the P position to give you access to these recording programs (p. 36) and also to the digital effects (p. 40). • To check that your manual settings, such as you have finished recording • Slide the LENS COVER switch to ... 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 when recording. • For...
...recording programs. Turn the POWER switch to the P position to give you access to these recording programs (p. 36) and also to the digital effects (p. 40). • To check that your manual settings, such as you have finished recording • Slide the LENS COVER switch to ... 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 when recording. • For...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...to [ or P (p. 13) and the LENS COVER switch set p. 52 CAM.MENU SELECT SET q [MENU] CLOSE SHUTTER AUTO D.EFFECT••••EFFECT OFF w e IMAGE S. MIX BALANCE•S1 S2 r t STEREO/MONO•STEREO DATA CODE•••DATE/TIME y u...from the Camera & VCR Menus Many of the camera's advanced functions are three main menus: 1. Camera menu (CAM. MENU) q Shutter speed p. 48 w Digital effects p. 40 e Image stabilizer p. 30 r Digital zoom p. 16 t 16:9 p. 43 y White balance p. 50 u Self-timer p. 46 i Remote sensor p. 31 o Recording mode p. 15 !0 ...
...to [ or P (p. 13) and the LENS COVER switch set p. 52 CAM.MENU SELECT SET q [MENU] CLOSE SHUTTER AUTO D.EFFECT••••EFFECT OFF w e IMAGE S. MIX BALANCE•S1 S2 r t STEREO/MONO•STEREO DATA CODE•••DATE/TIME y u...from the Camera & VCR Menus Many of the camera's advanced functions are three main menus: 1. Camera menu (CAM. MENU) q Shutter speed p. 48 w Digital effects p. 40 e Image stabilizer p. 30 r Digital zoom p. 16 t 16:9 p. 43 y White balance p. 50 u Self-timer p. 46 i Remote sensor p. 31 o Recording mode p. 15 !0 ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...cannot turn the image stabilizer on /off do not cut the power until recording is complete). • You cannot use the FADE-T, WIDE or SCROLL digital effects while the camera is unsuitable for 6 seconds. The camera records the picture to OPEN. • "PHOTO" is automatically adjusted. 1. Set the camera..., despite displaying the green mark. During this case: release the start /stop button lightly. • flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camera is ready to take "photos" where it is...
...cannot turn the image stabilizer on /off do not cut the power until recording is complete). • You cannot use the FADE-T, WIDE or SCROLL digital effects while the camera is unsuitable for 6 seconds. The camera records the picture to OPEN. • "PHOTO" is automatically adjusted. 1. Set the camera..., despite displaying the green mark. During this case: release the start /stop button lightly. • flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camera is ready to take "photos" where it is...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...from the program menu In addition to move the arrow up or down the display. 4. b) If you choose REC SEARCH, you can turn the digital effects on /off and select record search. 1. Selecting from the program menu (see below). • For various other functions to match the recording situation... pause mode, with the exception of the Easy Recording program whose [ mark is currently selected turns on /off and you choose EFFECT ON/OFF, the digital effect that is displayed and then disappears after 4 seconds. a) If you leave the menu (p. 42). Set the camera to the P position....
...from the program menu In addition to move the arrow up or down the display. 4. b) If you choose REC SEARCH, you can turn the digital effects on /off and select record search. 1. Selecting from the program menu (see below). • For various other functions to match the recording situation... pause mode, with the exception of the Easy Recording program whose [ mark is currently selected turns on /off and you choose EFFECT ON/OFF, the digital effect that is displayed and then disappears after 4 seconds. a) If you leave the menu (p. 42). Set the camera to the P position....
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..., leaving you free to point and shoot. E • The program menu Recording Program is with the POWER switch set /indoor/outdoor modes • 16:9 effect • Digital Effects Also, autofocus and image stabilization cannot be turned off using the POWER switch. • Avoid changing programs during recording as the brightness of the image...
..., leaving you free to point and shoot. E • The program menu Recording Program is with the POWER switch set /indoor/outdoor modes • 16:9 effect • Digital Effects Also, autofocus and image stabilization cannot be turned off using the POWER switch. • Avoid changing programs during recording as the brightness of the image...
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... solarization, to the image. When you start recording the picture appears from both sides of the screen. Using the Digital Effects Fade Trigger E When you start recording, the picture begins as a thin vertical line in the center of the screen which gradually expands sideways until it ...
... solarization, to the image. When you start recording the picture appears from both sides of the screen. Using the Digital Effects Fade Trigger E When you start recording, the picture begins as a thin vertical line in the center of the screen which gradually expands sideways until it ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... in the display when it is shown constantly in the display. • To turn digital effects off completely, choose the EFFECT ON (OFF) option (the flashing display disappears). Select the D. Turning your chosen digital effect is turned on /off . Put the camera in the select dial to open the ... to close the menu, the name of the digital effect that you close the program menu. • The name of your chosen effect on , and flashes when turned off You can turn digital effects of completely choose EFFECT OFF (ON) for the D.EFFECT option at the camera menu. 42 Using the ...
... in the display when it is shown constantly in the display. • To turn digital effects off completely, choose the EFFECT ON (OFF) option (the flashing display disappears). Select the D. Turning your chosen digital effect is turned on /off . Put the camera in the select dial to open the ... to close the menu, the name of the digital effect that you close the program menu. • The name of your chosen effect on , and flashes when turned off You can turn digital effects of completely choose EFFECT OFF (ON) for the D.EFFECT option at the camera menu. 42 Using the ...
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... (compressed). 43 Notes: • "16:9" is shown in the display when you switch the 16:9 effect on. • You cannot use once more in the display. • If the digital effects are turned off before you play back a recording made for a few seconds each time you close the ... recording a scene, the camera first clears the screen and then applies the effect. • The camera remembers your chosen digital effects flashes once more , turn the effect ON/OFF. 2. When you use it for use the 16:9 digital effect with the Easy Recording program. • If you begin or end with ...
... (compressed). 43 Notes: • "16:9" is shown in the display when you switch the 16:9 effect on. • You cannot use once more in the display. • If the digital effects are turned off before you play back a recording made for a few seconds each time you close the ... recording a scene, the camera first clears the screen and then applies the effect. • The camera remembers your chosen digital effects flashes once more , turn the effect ON/OFF. 2. When you use it for use the 16:9 digital effect with the Easy Recording program. • If you begin or end with ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... Zoom display (p. 16): W Optical zoom 0 Self-timer countdown 1 0 sec (p. 46) SELF-TIMER 0 T Audio mode (p. 44) 16bit Optical plus digital W T zoom (the digital portion is turned on the LCD screen) Data code (p. 52) F32 1/2000 12:00 AM JAN. 1,1998 Additional Information 79 Rewind (p. 20) REW Zoom...SP A.MONITOR•••MIX/VARI. Camera menu (p. 28) CAM.MENU SELECT SE [MENU] CLOS SHUTTER AUTO D.EFFECT••••EFFECT OFF IMAGE S. MIX BALANCE•S1 S STEREO/MONO•STEREO DATA CODE•••DATE/TIME D/TIME SEL....
... Zoom display (p. 16): W Optical zoom 0 Self-timer countdown 1 0 sec (p. 46) SELF-TIMER 0 T Audio mode (p. 44) 16bit Optical plus digital W T zoom (the digital portion is turned on the LCD screen) Data code (p. 52) F32 1/2000 12:00 AM JAN. 1,1998 Additional Information 79 Rewind (p. 20) REW Zoom...SP A.MONITOR•••MIX/VARI. Camera menu (p. 28) CAM.MENU SELECT SE [MENU] CLOS SHUTTER AUTO D.EFFECT••••EFFECT OFF IMAGE S. MIX BALANCE•S1 S STEREO/MONO•STEREO DATA CODE•••DATE/TIME D/TIME SEL....
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...than standard exposure level E.LOCK +5 Darker than standard exposure level E.LOCK -5 Shutter speed (p. 48) 1/100 Manual focus is : - OUTDOOR (p. 50). 16:9 effect (p. 43). 16:9 Digital effects. Photo mode (p. 33) E • Setting the AF/AE mark flashes white • AF/AE locked mark lights up green Record search (p. 34) +...) MIX ZERO SET Mix select has not been released at the menu (p. 63) FIXED Condensation warning (p. 67) Additional Information 80 EFFECT OFF FADE-T WIPE SCROLL ART BLK&WHT SEPIA STROBE The wind screen is turned on (p. 40). INDOOR - SET -
...than standard exposure level E.LOCK +5 Darker than standard exposure level E.LOCK -5 Shutter speed (p. 48) 1/100 Manual focus is : - OUTDOOR (p. 50). 16:9 effect (p. 43). 16:9 Digital effects. Photo mode (p. 33) E • Setting the AF/AE mark flashes white • AF/AE locked mark lights up green Record search (p. 34) +...) MIX ZERO SET Mix select has not been released at the menu (p. 63) FIXED Condensation warning (p. 67) Additional Information 80 EFFECT OFF FADE-T WIPE SCROLL ART BLK&WHT SEPIA STROBE The wind screen is turned on (p. 40). INDOOR - SET -
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...ZR E Power Supply (rated): 7.2 V DC Recommended illumination: Power Consumption (while recording More than 3 coupled device) 470,000 pixels kohms, unbalanced (304,000 effective pixels) Operating temperature range: Tape format: Videocassettes bearing 32-104 °F (0-40 °C) the Mini mark. Subject to IEEE1394) SD system) Output level: Digital... possible Minimum focusing distance: 3/8 inch (1 cm) on ): 5.9 W LCD screen: 2 1/2 in Tape speed: (118.5 × 85.5 × 55.7mm) SP: 3/4 ips (18.81 mm/s); Dimensions: 4 /11 16 × 3 3/8 × 2 3/...
...ZR E Power Supply (rated): 7.2 V DC Recommended illumination: Power Consumption (while recording More than 3 coupled device) 470,000 pixels kohms, unbalanced (304,000 effective pixels) Operating temperature range: Tape format: Videocassettes bearing 32-104 °F (0-40 °C) the Mini mark. Subject to IEEE1394) SD system) Output level: Digital... possible Minimum focusing distance: 3/8 inch (1 cm) on ): 5.9 W LCD screen: 2 1/2 in Tape speed: (118.5 × 85.5 × 55.7mm) SP: 3/4 ips (18.81 mm/s); Dimensions: 4 /11 16 × 3 3/8 × 2 3/...
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... 44 Fade Trigger, 17 Audio/Video Terminals, 22 Fast Forward, 20 Auto, 38 Feedback, 20 Autofocus, 49 Finder Unit, 17 Finding Your Way Around the ZR, 75 B Focusing, 49 Backup Battery, 62 Basic Recording, 13 H Battery Pack, 9 Head Cleaning, 65 Black and White, 40 Headphones, 44 C Cables... 22 D Date and Time, 32 Date Search, 56 Docking Unit, 22 Displaying Data Code, 52 DC Coupler, 8 Digital Effects, 40 Digital Video, 7 Digital Zoom, 16 DV terminal, 58 I Image Stabilizer, 30 Introducing the ZR, 7 L LANC, 59 LCD Cover, 60 LCD Screen, 17 Loading Cassettes, 11 Low Light, 39 LP Modes, ...
... 44 Fade Trigger, 17 Audio/Video Terminals, 22 Fast Forward, 20 Auto, 38 Feedback, 20 Autofocus, 49 Finder Unit, 17 Finding Your Way Around the ZR, 75 B Focusing, 49 Backup Battery, 62 Basic Recording, 13 H Battery Pack, 9 Head Cleaning, 65 Black and White, 40 Headphones, 44 C Cables... 22 D Date and Time, 32 Date Search, 56 Docking Unit, 22 Displaying Data Code, 52 DC Coupler, 8 Digital Effects, 40 Digital Video, 7 Digital Zoom, 16 DV terminal, 58 I Image Stabilizer, 30 Introducing the ZR, 7 L LANC, 59 LCD Cover, 60 LCD Screen, 17 Loading Cassettes, 11 Low Light, 39 LP Modes, ...
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... of the product. iii) repairs or services performed by applicable legislation, this warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other than a Canon Service Facility; iv) defective batteries or any of merchantability or fitness for some time, please check...price of negligence or otherwise, from : i) accident, natural disaster, mishandling, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification or failure to Canon digital video equipment purchased in the instruction manual; ii) the use , against defective materials or workmanship as otherwise required by any express...
... of the product. iii) repairs or services performed by applicable legislation, this warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other than a Canon Service Facility; iv) defective batteries or any of merchantability or fitness for some time, please check...price of negligence or otherwise, from : i) accident, natural disaster, mishandling, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification or failure to Canon digital video equipment purchased in the instruction manual; ii) the use , against defective materials or workmanship as otherwise required by any express...