ZR Instruction Manual
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Digital Video Camcorder, ZR This device complies with the instructions, may not cause... the product. 2 Do not make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in the manual. The exclamation point, within the product's enclosure, that to the equipment unless otherwise specified in a particular ...magnitude to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of the equipment. If this equipment...
Digital Video Camcorder, ZR This device complies with the instructions, may not cause... the product. 2 Do not make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in the manual. The exclamation point, within the product's enclosure, that to the equipment unless otherwise specified in a particular ...magnitude to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of the equipment. If this equipment...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...sure of the type of electric or magnetic radiation. Follow Instructions - Do not use this product near water or in this manual. Do not use the camera close to the product. The product may be moved with respect to proper grounding of the ...Cleaning - The product should be followed. 5. Power Cord Protection - Outdoor Antenna Grounding - Section 810 of antenna discharge unit, connection to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. Read Instructions - source indicated on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. All warnings on or pinched...
...sure of the type of electric or magnetic radiation. Follow Instructions - Do not use this product near water or in this manual. Do not use the camera close to the product. The product may be moved with respect to proper grounding of the ...Cleaning - The product should be followed. 5. Power Cord Protection - Outdoor Antenna Grounding - Section 810 of antenna discharge unit, connection to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. Read Instructions - source indicated on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. All warnings on or pinched...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...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 ... 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 The serial number of this ...
...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 ... 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 The serial number of this ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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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 - you for years to use - there are used to refer to settings displayed in the menus and buttons labeled on to come. CA-... addition to the contents and index) please refer to thank you will soon be making high-quality videos which will give you read this Canon camcorder. SS-200 Shoulder Strap DU-100 Docking Unit Getting started we 'd like to : • Finding your way around the...
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 - you for years to use - there are used to refer to settings displayed in the menus and buttons labeled on to come. CA-... addition to the contents and index) please refer to thank you will soon be making high-quality videos which will give you read this Canon camcorder. SS-200 Shoulder Strap DU-100 Docking Unit Getting started we 'd like to : • Finding your way around the...
ZR Instruction Manual
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the camera is now in "record pause mode." • The camera will turn itself off if you to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments (see p. 37). 2. It allows you leave it in order to set the POWER switch to OFF and then back to [. 4. To return to record ...
the camera is now in "record pause mode." • The camera will turn itself off if you to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments (see p. 37). 2. It allows you leave it in order to set the POWER switch to OFF and then back to [. 4. To return to record ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... page 26. 14 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... start /stop and restart recording as often as white balance and shutter speed. Mastering the Basics Notes: • Make sure that your manual settings, such as you have finished recording • Slide the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE. • Return the LCD screen flush to...
... page 26. 14 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... start /stop and restart recording as often as white balance and shutter speed. Mastering the Basics Notes: • Make sure that your manual settings, such as you have finished recording • Slide the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE. • Return the LCD screen flush to...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... can watch yourself during mirror mode, but you must set it at the menu before turning the screen upright. 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... bright points of the LCD screen and they are not recorded on the LCD screen. 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...
... can watch yourself during mirror mode, but you must set it at the menu before turning the screen upright. 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... bright points of the LCD screen and they are not recorded on the LCD screen. 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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... red plug to the base of the docking unit and the camera. 3. Make sure that the ZR is fitted with video, audio, microphone and editing terminals. Lift the MULTI-CONNECTOR cover and align the multi-connectors of ...the ZR via the MULTI-CONNECTOR. Close the cover. • You cannot attach/remove a power source while the Docking ...R V L R S • Use the S-150 S-video Cable to play back your E recordings. If your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details.
... red plug to the base of the docking unit and the camera. 3. Make sure that the ZR is fitted with video, audio, microphone and editing terminals. Lift the MULTI-CONNECTOR cover and align the multi-connectors of ...the ZR via the MULTI-CONNECTOR. Close the cover. • You cannot attach/remove a power source while the Docking ...R V L R S • Use the S-150 S-video Cable to play back your E recordings. If your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details.
ZR Instruction Manual
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... 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 unsuitable for 6 seconds. During this case: release the start /stop button, adjust the focus manually (p. 49) and retry. 3. The camera records...
... 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 unsuitable for 6 seconds. During this case: release the start /stop button, adjust the focus manually (p. 49) and retry. 3. The camera records...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... effect is most noticeable when the zoom position is the same as this program outdoors to P , and choose AUTO from a softened foreground and background. Focus manually for still-lifes and close-ups. Using the Full Range of the camera...
... effect is most noticeable when the zoom position is the same as this program outdoors to P , and choose AUTO from a softened foreground and background. Focus manually for still-lifes and close-ups. Using the Full Range of the camera...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... depends on which recording program you have selected. • Exposure lock is canceled if you change recording programs, change suddenly, you can be manually set exposure level. Using the Full Range of Features To lock the exposure, press the EXP side of the multi-switch. To make the .... The camera's iris can lock the exposure at FOCUS EXP the current level in order to control the brightness of the image. Press it manually, making the picture brighter or darker in order to deal with EFOXCPUS difficult lighting conditions, or to manipulate the mood of the scene. Adjusting...
... depends on which recording program you have selected. • Exposure lock is canceled if you change recording programs, change suddenly, you can be manually set exposure level. Using the Full Range of Features To lock the exposure, press the EXP side of the multi-switch. To make the .... The camera's iris can lock the exposure at FOCUS EXP the current level in order to control the brightness of the image. Press it manually, making the picture brighter or darker in order to deal with EFOXCPUS difficult lighting conditions, or to manipulate the mood of the scene. Adjusting...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...turning autofocus off /lock the exposure) and autofocus will usually be because the subject is generally best to turn off autofocus. • The manual focus setting is in the display.) You can also adjust the focus temporarily without pressing the multi-switch down to adjust the zoom first,... suitable for autofocus (p. 69). Notes: • In the [ (Easy Recording) program you can focus automatically. All you more control over focusing. Manual focus Use the multi-switch lever to set by FOCUS autofocus. Press the FOCUS side of the display will start again as soon as you...
...turning autofocus off /lock the exposure) and autofocus will usually be because the subject is generally best to turn off autofocus. • The manual focus setting is in the display.) You can also adjust the focus temporarily without pressing the multi-switch down to adjust the zoom first,... suitable for autofocus (p. 69). Notes: • In the [ (Easy Recording) program you can focus automatically. All you more control over focusing. Manual focus Use the multi-switch lever to set by FOCUS autofocus. Press the FOCUS side of the display will start again as soon as you...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... you slide the POWER switch away from a single source. Correct white balance cannot be obtained for two types of Features 51 Setting the white balance manually will provide better results.
... you slide the POWER switch away from a single source. Correct white balance cannot be obtained for two types of Features 51 Setting the white balance manually will provide better results.
ZR Instruction Manual
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... want to copy, then stop playback on the camera. 5. Using the Full Range of the original. 57 Find a point on your TV and VCR instruction manuals for Playback on a TV screen" on p. 22. 2. Basic Recording 1. Pause the VCR at the end of the section you want to a VCR Playback the tape...
... want to copy, then stop playback on the camera. 5. Using the Full Range of the original. 57 Find a point on your TV and VCR instruction manuals for Playback on a TV screen" on p. 22. 2. Basic Recording 1. Pause the VCR at the end of the section you want to a VCR Playback the tape...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... Note: Contents of data code display may change according to -focus subject. In these situations, you will often get better results using manual focus (see p. 49). shiny car surfaces) Fast moving objects Slanted subjects Dark subjects Night scenes ? vary. Horizontal stripes Many subjects at...12:00AM JAN. 1,1998 69 Additional Information or DATA CODE settings made for autofocus. The camera won't focus. • The camera is on manual focus (p. 49). • The finder unit lens needs adjusting E (p. 17). • The lens is about the same distance away, ...
... Note: Contents of data code display may change according to -focus subject. In these situations, you will often get better results using manual focus (see p. 49). shiny car surfaces) Fast moving objects Slanted subjects Dark subjects Night scenes ? vary. Horizontal stripes Many subjects at...12:00AM JAN. 1,1998 69 Additional Information or DATA CODE settings made for autofocus. The camera won't focus. • The camera is on manual focus (p. 49). • The finder unit lens needs adjusting E (p. 17). • The lens is about the same distance away, ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... VCR mode Focus (pause) button (Play) button Exposition (Stop) button Multi-switch (P. 19, 51, 53) Multi-switch lever (P. 19, 51, 53) Camera mode • Manual exposure adjustment • Manual focus VCR mode • Fast forward playback • Rewind playback c (record review) button (P. 35) Select dial (P. 29) MENU button (P. 29) MULTI-CONNECTOR (P. 22...
... VCR mode Focus (pause) button (Play) button Exposition (Stop) button Multi-switch (P. 19, 51, 53) Multi-switch lever (P. 19, 51, 53) Camera mode • Manual exposure adjustment • Manual focus VCR mode • Fast forward playback • Rewind playback c (record review) button (P. 35) Select dial (P. 29) MENU button (P. 29) MULTI-CONNECTOR (P. 22...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... output (p. 63) MIX ZERO SET Mix select has not been released at the menu (p. 63) FIXED Condensation warning (p. 67) Additional Information 80 Recording programs (p. 36). Manual exposure display (p. 47): Exposure locked AUTO SPORTS PORTRAIT SPOTLIGHT SAND&SNOW LOW LIGHT E.LOCK ±0 Brighter than standard exposure level E.LOCK +5 Darker than standard exposure...
... output (p. 63) MIX ZERO SET Mix select has not been released at the menu (p. 63) FIXED Condensation warning (p. 67) Additional Information 80 Recording programs (p. 36). Manual exposure display (p. 47): Exposure locked AUTO SPORTS PORTRAIT SPOTLIGHT SAND&SNOW LOW LIGHT E.LOCK ±0 Brighter than standard exposure level E.LOCK +5 Darker than standard exposure...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...30 × 16 × 71 mm) Focusing system: TTL autofocus, Weight: 2 1/8 oz (60 g) manual focusing possible Minimum focusing distance: 3/8 inch (1 cm) on ): 5.9 W LCD screen: 2 1/2 in measured...60 minutes (with a 60 min. Minimum illumination: 4.0 lx (using the Low Light program) Canon is a trademark of Canon Inc. * Using the DU-100 Docking Unit (supplied). cassette) Battery capacity: 750 mAh ...: 1/8,000 sec Errors and omissions excepted. Additional Information 82 Specifications ZR E Power Supply (rated): 7.2 V DC Recommended illumination: Power Consumption...
...30 × 16 × 71 mm) Focusing system: TTL autofocus, Weight: 2 1/8 oz (60 g) manual focusing possible Minimum focusing distance: 3/8 inch (1 cm) on ): 5.9 W LCD screen: 2 1/2 in measured...60 minutes (with a 60 min. Minimum illumination: 4.0 lx (using the Low Light program) Canon is a trademark of Canon Inc. * Using the DU-100 Docking Unit (supplied). cassette) Battery capacity: 750 mAh ...: 1/8,000 sec Errors and omissions excepted. Additional Information 82 Specifications ZR E Power Supply (rated): 7.2 V DC Recommended illumination: Power Consumption...
ZR Instruction Manual
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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, 6, 22 ...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, 15 M Maintenance, 64 Making Better Videos, 26...
..., 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, 6, 22 ...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, 15 M Maintenance, 64 Making Better Videos, 26...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... had its original container, is given by the CUSA Center or the Service Facility. to each Canon ZR Digital Video E Camcorder ("DV Camcorder") purchased and used in CUSA's instruction manual, or service performed by you, alteration, accident, leaking batteries, exterior nicks, scratches or dents, electrical current fluctuations, failure to follow operating instructions, maintenance and environmental...
... had its original container, is given by the CUSA Center or the Service Facility. to each Canon ZR Digital Video E Camcorder ("DV Camcorder") purchased and used in CUSA's instruction manual, or service performed by you, alteration, accident, leaking batteries, exterior nicks, scratches or dents, electrical current fluctuations, failure to follow operating instructions, maintenance and environmental...