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... injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to overturn. 11. This is operated. Pay particular attention to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. Power Sources - Cleaning - The product should be cleaned only as recommended in the operating instructions should...your electrician to . 4. Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other power sources such as battery power, refer to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of electric or magnetic radiation. Placing or Moving - Follow ...
... injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to overturn. 11. This is operated. Pay particular attention to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. Power Sources - Cleaning - The product should be cleaned only as recommended in the operating instructions should...your electrician to . 4. Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other power sources such as battery power, refer to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of electric or magnetic radiation. Placing or Moving - Follow ...
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... SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. c. If the product has been exposed to lightning and power-line surges. An outside antenna normal operation. f. Canon or that the product is in safe operating order. Objects and Liquid Entry - Servicing - PART H) conditions: a. If any service or ...result in a fire or electric shock. This indicates a need for long periods of any 21. Refer all power sources including GROUND battery, and refer servicing to its Introduction 15. For added protection of this product through openings as opening or removing covers may touch ...
... SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. c. If the product has been exposed to lightning and power-line surges. An outside antenna normal operation. f. Canon or that the product is in safe operating order. Objects and Liquid Entry - Servicing - PART H) conditions: a. If any service or ...result in a fire or electric shock. This indicates a need for long periods of any 21. Refer all power sources including GROUND battery, and refer servicing to its Introduction 15. For added protection of this product through openings as opening or removing covers may touch ...
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...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 ...
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...started To get the most out of your new camcorder, We recommend that you run into any problems (p. 68) Note that you WL-D67 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries pleasure for years to thank you for choosing a Canon First, we suggest that capital letters are many ...sophisticated features which will add to use - Thank you for Your camcorder is supplied with the E purchasing this manual thoroughly -...
...started To get the most out of your new camcorder, We recommend that you run into any problems (p. 68) Note that you WL-D67 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries pleasure for years to thank you for choosing a Canon First, we suggest that capital letters are many ...sophisticated features which will add to use - Thank you for Your camcorder is supplied with the E purchasing this manual thoroughly -...
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...Remove the DC coupler after use the 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. B A Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camera. • If the adapter is used next to a TV, it clicks into ...place. • Lift up and pull the small rubber stopper out slightly and feed the cable through the opening. You can now close the battery cover. 3. Plug the power...
...Remove the DC coupler after use the 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. B A Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camera. • If the adapter is used next to a TV, it clicks into ...place. • Lift up and pull the small rubber stopper out slightly and feed the cable through the opening. You can now close the battery cover. 3. Plug the power...
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... should have enough power for more than 75% charged. • The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is fully charged. • If you to check that your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is capable of the two charge indicators flashes red to show that the... battery pack is in progress. 3. Charging and attaching battery packs E 1 Mastering the Basics 2 3 4 Your battery pack was partially charged before it is between...
... should have enough power for more than 75% charged. • The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is fully charged. • If you to check that your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is capable of the two charge indicators flashes red to show that the... battery pack is in progress. 3. Charging and attaching battery packs E 1 Mastering the Basics 2 3 4 Your battery pack was partially charged before it is between...
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..., 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. These notes include... charging and recording times and how to charge the back-up battery. • Do not tug at the DC Coupler cable, or bend it backwards and forwards, while it is fed through the opening in the "Notes...
..., 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. These notes include... charging and recording times and how to charge the back-up battery. • Do not tug at the DC Coupler cable, or bend it backwards and forwards, while it is fed through the opening in the "Notes...
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... display (p. 32). To record 1. Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. • The lens cover opens and PAUSE appears in order to charge the backup battery (p. 62) in the display - It allows you completed the following steps? • Attached a power source (p. 8). • Loaded a cassette (p. 11). • Fastened the shoulder strap (p. 60...
... display (p. 32). To record 1. Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN. • The lens cover opens and PAUSE appears in order to charge the backup battery (p. 62) in the display - It allows you completed the following steps? • Attached a power source (p. 8). • Loaded a cassette (p. 11). • Fastened the shoulder strap (p. 60...
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Slide the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE. • As long as white balance and shutter speed. This makes it easy to save battery power, and prevents accidental operation of the start/stop button down fully again to the digital effects (p. 40). • To check that the ... pressing the start /stop button. It is set 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 when...
Slide the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE. • As long as white balance and shutter speed. This makes it easy to save battery power, and prevents accidental operation of the start/stop button down fully again to the digital effects (p. 40). • To check that the ... pressing the start /stop button. It is set 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 when...
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... No Cassette 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. However, small black dots or bright points of the LCD screen and they are not recorded on the LCD screen. The... 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 ...
... No Cassette 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. However, small black dots or bright points of the LCD screen and they are not recorded on the LCD screen. The... 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 ...
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...56) • Date search (p. 56) • Zero set memory (p. 55) Inserting batteries Insert two AA batteries, following the = and - 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. Extend the range or...the menu. • S | appears in hot or humid places. • When the batteries run out, replace them both together. E Remote sensor Using the Full Range of the batteries. There are six functions which can only be operated using the wireless controller in . (3 m)....
...56) • Date search (p. 56) • Zero set memory (p. 55) Inserting batteries Insert two AA batteries, following the = and - 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. Extend the range or...the menu. • S | appears in hot or humid places. • When the batteries run out, replace them both together. E Remote sensor Using the Full Range of the batteries. There are six functions which can only be operated using the wireless controller in . (3 m)....
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... camera menu and select D/TIME SET. • The year display starts to close the menu. 32 Setting the display style (see p. 62). 1. Charge the backup battery before you first start the clock. • The date can be set to display or hide it during playback (see p. 52). Press the MENU button...
... camera menu and select D/TIME SET. • The year display starts to close the menu. 32 Setting the display style (see p. 62). 1. Charge the backup battery before you first start the clock. • The date can be set to display or hide it during playback (see p. 52). Press the MENU button...
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... usual, it is best to charge it the same day you plan to use the battery pack between 32° and 104°F (0° to recharge You can use it does not...levels will be shorter than in warm temperatures. ↓ 100% 75% 50% 25% CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK 0% Additional Information When to 40°C), but it works best between Time needed for 4 seconds.... shots, instead of its life and must be shown when you subject the battery pack and camcorder to different conditions. • When using the camcorder in the display for full recharge Maximum recording time 1 hr. 30 min. ...
... usual, it is best to charge it the same day you plan to use the battery pack between 32° and 104°F (0° to recharge You can use it does not...levels will be shorter than in warm temperatures. ↓ 100% 75% 50% 25% CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK 0% Additional Information When to 40°C), but it works best between Time needed for 4 seconds.... shots, instead of its life and must be shown when you subject the battery pack and camcorder to different conditions. • When using the camcorder in the display for full recharge Maximum recording time 1 hr. 30 min. ...
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... automatically recharged when you first use the camcorder regularly, the back-up battery will remain charged. When you attach a power source to the camcorder. Attach the terminal cover whenever the battery pack is disconnected. For further information, contact your local Canon service center or dealer. Taking care of the battery pack E Always attach the terminal cover...
... automatically recharged when you first use the camcorder regularly, the back-up battery will remain charged. When you attach a power source to the camcorder. Attach the terminal cover whenever the battery pack is disconnected. For further information, contact your local Canon service center or dealer. Taking care of the battery pack E Always attach the terminal cover...
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... the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other bright light sources (this especially applies when the Finder Unit is very dangerous as battery packs and cassettes. 64 Additional Information Do not point the lens or finder unit at strong light sources. • Never point it to make sure...
... the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other bright light sources (this especially applies when the Finder Unit is very dangerous as battery packs and cassettes. 64 Additional Information Do not point the lens or finder unit at strong light sources. • Never point it to make sure...
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... BRIGHT to make the display easier 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. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth. • At low temperatures the display may show a blank blue screen. •... of the display and the strength of the backlight at the BACKLIGHT option. Note: • When the backlight is set to BRIGHT it uses more battery power. If the "noise" remains, repeat the cleaning (up the display will return to clean the camera body or lens.
... BRIGHT to make the display easier 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. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth. • At low temperatures the display may show a blank blue screen. •... of the display and the strength of the backlight at the BACKLIGHT option. Note: • When the backlight is set to BRIGHT it uses more battery power. If the "noise" remains, repeat the cleaning (up the display will return to clean the camera body or lens.
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... always play back your recordings on the LCD screen, your camera can use the compact power adapter to TVs which use . Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use its NTSC system. Using the camera abroad E Power sources • You can only... be connected to operate your camera and charge battery packs in the following countries: American Samoa, Bahama, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam, ...
... always play back your recordings on the LCD screen, your camera can use the compact power adapter to TVs which use . Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use its NTSC system. Using the camera abroad E Power sources • You can only... be connected to operate your camera and charge battery packs in the following countries: American Samoa, Bahama, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam, ...
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Consult your camcorder. Additional Information ? Make sure that recording program (p. 36). ? The start/stop button ...1/2000 JAN. 1,1998 Recording/Playback Problem Cause and/or what to do about five minutes (p. 13). • The battery pack is exhausted or not properly attached (p. 8, 9, 61). • The function cannot be used in brackets for ...not loaded or is set for erasure prevention (p. 11-12). • The tape has reached the end. • The battery pack is exhausted (p. 9). ? turn to CLOSE (p. 13). There's a blank blue screenJANi.n1,t1h99e8 display. 12:00:...
Consult your camcorder. Additional Information ? Make sure that recording program (p. 36). ? The start/stop button ...1/2000 JAN. 1,1998 Recording/Playback Problem Cause and/or what to do about five minutes (p. 13). • The battery pack is exhausted or not properly attached (p. 8, 9, 61). • The function cannot be used in brackets for ...not loaded or is set for erasure prevention (p. 11-12). • The tape has reached the end. • The battery pack is exhausted (p. 9). ? turn to CLOSE (p. 13). There's a blank blue screenJANi.n1,t1h99e8 display. 12:00:...
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.... ? Additional Information 71 The DV cable is turned off and back on again. • This 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 the base zone. E Cause and/or ... functions return to their default setting. • Remove the cable and then reconnect it or turn the power off (p. 31). • The batteries are dead or not inserted. • External interference may cause the camera's microprocessor to do about it • The remote sensor is connected correctly...
.... ? Additional Information 71 The DV cable is turned off and back on again. • This 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 the base zone. E Cause and/or ... functions return to their default setting. • Remove the cable and then reconnect it or turn the power off (p. 31). • The batteries are dead or not inserted. • External interference may cause the camera's microprocessor to do about it • The remote sensor is connected correctly...
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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 Compact ... 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 Compact ... 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...