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...-up static charges. The product should be retained for the grounding electrode. Do not use this product near water or in this manual as battery power, refer to grounding electrodes, and requirements for future reference. Do not place on the marking label. A product and cart combination should...an outside antenna is connected to plugs and the point from the wall outlet before the product is equipped with respect to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to provide some protection against them. The ...
...-up static charges. The product should be retained for the grounding electrode. Do not use this product near water or in this manual as battery power, refer to grounding electrodes, and requirements for future reference. Do not place on the marking label. A product and cart combination should...an outside antenna is connected to plugs and the point from the wall outlet before the product is equipped with respect to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to provide some protection against them. The ...
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...determine that could result in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other hazards. 17. An outside antenna normal operation. Canon or that have fallen into this product through openings as they may expose you follow the operating instructions. Unauthorized substitutions may.... b. e. system, extreme care should not be fatal. 20. Objects and Liquid Entry - Servicing - Refer all power sources including GROUND battery, and refer servicing to its Introduction 15. PART H) conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is left unattended and unused for...
...determine that could result in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other hazards. 17. An outside antenna normal operation. Canon or that have fallen into this product through openings as they may expose you follow the operating instructions. Unauthorized substitutions may.... b. e. system, extreme care should not be fatal. 20. Objects and Liquid Entry - Servicing - Refer all power sources including GROUND battery, and refer servicing to its Introduction 15. PART H) conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is left unattended and unused for...
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... retain this product may be found 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 ...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...
... retain this product may be found 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 ...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...
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... Case 6 there are many sophisticated features which will add to settings displayed in case you WL-D67 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries pleasure for Your camcorder is supplied with the E purchasing this manual thoroughly - you will soon be making high-quality videos which will give you ...started To get the most out of features. Thank you for choosing a Canon First, we suggest that you for years to use its full range of your new camcorder, We recommend that you read this Canon camcorder. To get started we 'd like to thank you master the basic ...
... Case 6 there are many sophisticated features which will add to settings displayed in case you WL-D67 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries pleasure for Your camcorder is supplied with the E purchasing this manual thoroughly - you will soon be making high-quality videos which will give you ...started To get the most out of features. Thank you for choosing a Canon First, we suggest that you for years to use its full range of your new camcorder, We recommend that you read this Canon camcorder. To get started we 'd like to thank you master the basic ...
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... 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. You can now close the battery cover. 3. B A Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camera. • If the adapter is used by your... camera, you press the battery release knob. • Slide across the battery cover release switch (and replace the small rubber stopper). ...
... 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. You can now close the battery cover. 3. B A Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camera. • If the adapter is used by your... camera, you press the battery release knob. • Slide across the battery cover release switch (and replace the small rubber stopper). ...
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... 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 charging them one or two battery packs to power the camera for you attached two battery packs, the second battery pack now begins to charge:... its side before removing the battery pack, since the battery pack may drop out...
... 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 charging them one or two battery packs to power the camera for you attached two battery packs, the second battery pack now begins to charge:... its side before removing the battery pack, since the battery pack may drop out...
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... DC coupler from either side, A or B. 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 pinch... the cable when closing the battery cover. 10 These notes include charging and recording times and how to charge the back-up...
... DC coupler from either side, A or B. 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 pinch... the cable when closing the battery cover. 10 These notes include charging and recording times and how to charge the back-up...
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... the POWER switch to [. • This selects the camera's Easy Recording program. It allows you to MOVIE. 3. You may also want to charge the backup battery (p. 62) in "record pause mode." • The camera will turn itself off if you completed the following steps? • Attached a power source (p. 8). • Loaded a cassette...
... the POWER switch to [. • This selects the camera's Easy Recording program. It allows you to MOVIE. 3. You may also want to charge the backup battery (p. 62) in "record pause mode." • The camera will turn itself off if you completed the following steps? • Attached a power source (p. 8). • Loaded a cassette...
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... long as the POWER switch 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 recording. • For tips on and off. This makes it easy to save battery power, and prevents accidental operation of the start /stop button. Press the start /stop button down fully again to OFF. • Disconnect ...
... long as the POWER switch 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 recording. • For tips on and off. This makes it easy to save battery power, and prevents accidental operation of the start /stop button. Press the start /stop button down fully again to OFF. • Disconnect ...
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...LCD panel up vertically so that it at the menu before turning the screen upright. About the LCD Screen E The LCD screen built into this camcorder is unaffected. The recording itself is a high precision product. Only certain displays are shown (see diagram opposite), you can also use the wireless .... 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 not a malfunction of light (red, blue or green) may appear constantly on the tape. (Effective dots: more than 99.99%) ...
...LCD panel up vertically so that it at the menu before turning the screen upright. About the LCD Screen E The LCD screen built into this camcorder is unaffected. The recording itself is a high precision product. Only certain displays are shown (see diagram opposite), you can also use the wireless .... 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 not a malfunction of light (red, blue or green) may appear constantly on the tape. (Effective dots: more than 99.99%) ...
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... displays (p. 78) • Data code on/off (p. 52) • Photo search (p. 56) • Date search (p. 56) • Zero set memory (p. 55) Inserting batteries Insert two AA batteries, following the = and - Be careful not to direct sunlight, or in hot or humid places. • When the.... Select the OFF setting and close range, or certain angles. 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. Turning off to 9 feet 10 in the display. 31 Point it at SENSOR. 2.
... displays (p. 78) • Data code on/off (p. 52) • Photo search (p. 56) • Date search (p. 56) • Zero set memory (p. 55) Inserting batteries Insert two AA batteries, following the = and - Be careful not to direct sunlight, or in hot or humid places. • When the.... Select the OFF setting and close range, or certain angles. 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. Turning off to 9 feet 10 in the display. 31 Point it at SENSOR. 2.
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..., and minutes in the same way. • Return to display or hide it during playback (see p. 28) D/TIME SEL.•DATE & TIME 1. Charge the backup battery before you can choose to the full menu by pressing in record pause mode. 2. Set the date and time display when you move from the...
..., and minutes in the same way. • Return to display or hide it during playback (see p. 28) D/TIME SEL.•DATE & TIME 1. Charge the backup battery before you can choose to the full menu by pressing in record pause mode. 2. Set the date and time display when you move from the...
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... BP-608 is always to have to be shown when you subject the battery pack and camcorder to different conditions. • When using the camcorder in cold areas such as the battery pack will get more recording time if you turn the camera off between 50° and 86°F (10° to ...30°C). • If the battery pack starts to flash. However, as ski slopes, the k symbol starts ...
... BP-608 is always to have to be shown when you subject the battery pack and camcorder to different conditions. • When using the camcorder in cold areas such as the battery pack will get more recording time if you turn the camera off between 50° and 86°F (10° to ...30°C). • If the battery pack starts to flash. However, as ski slopes, the k symbol starts ...
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...Canon service center or dealer. Treat the battery pack with a dry cloth or tissue if necessary. Charging the backup battery A rechargeable lithium battery fitted in the camera unit allows the camera to remember settings such as above). • If you use a battery pack for example. • Do not try to the camcorder.... You do not use the camcorder regularly, the back-up battery separately to the camera overnight. When you attach a power source to ...
...Canon service center or dealer. Treat the battery pack with a dry cloth or tissue if necessary. Charging the backup battery A rechargeable lithium battery fitted in the camera unit allows the camera to remember settings such as above). • If you use a battery pack for example. • Do not try to the camcorder.... You do not use the camcorder regularly, the back-up battery separately to the camera overnight. When you attach a power source to ...
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...; Do not leave the camera inside the camera - Do not expose the camera to accessories such as possible. 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 finder unit or LCD...
...; Do not leave the camera inside the camera - Do not expose the camera to accessories such as possible. 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 finder unit or LCD...
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...the playback picture, the video heads may be much darker than usual. Open the Camera or VCR menu. 2. To save power, leave it uses more battery power. Close the menu. Note: • When the backlight is a big change in the screen as paint thinner. b) Adjust the overall brightness by... • In bright conditions, set 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. Maintenance E LCD (brightness/backlight) • Adjust the brightness of the display and the strength of the ...
...the playback picture, the video heads may be much darker than usual. Open the Camera or VCR menu. 2. To save power, leave it uses more battery power. Close the menu. Note: • When the backlight is a big change in the screen as paint thinner. b) Adjust the overall brightness by... • In bright conditions, set 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. Maintenance E LCD (brightness/backlight) • Adjust the brightness of the display and the strength of the ...
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... system is between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. TV playback • Although you can only be connected to operate 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... Lucia, Surinam, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, USA, Venezuela. 66 Additional Information Contact your camera can always play back your recordings on the LCD screen, your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use its NTSC system.
... system is between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. TV playback • Although you can only be connected to operate 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... Lucia, Surinam, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, USA, Venezuela. 66 Additional Information Contact your camera can always play back your recordings on the LCD screen, your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use its NTSC system.
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turn to the page numbers in brackets for erasure prevention (p. 11-12). • The tape has reached the end. • The battery pack is exhausted or not properly attached (p. 8, 9, 61). • The function cannot be used in that the camera is not switched on the list - ...is set for more than about it with your dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Consult your camcorder. Recording/Playback Problem Cause and/or what to do about five minutes (p. 13). • The battery pack is set to CLOSE (p. 13). Troubleshooting Refer to this checklist first if you are using ...
turn to the page numbers in brackets for erasure prevention (p. 11-12). • The tape has reached the end. • The battery pack is exhausted or not properly attached (p. 8, 9, 61). • The function cannot be used in that the camera is not switched on the list - ...is set for more than about it with your dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Consult your camcorder. Recording/Playback Problem Cause and/or what to do about five minutes (p. 13). • The battery pack is set to CLOSE (p. 13). Troubleshooting Refer to this checklist first if you are using ...
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... is connected correctly, but there's nothing in the display. ? Miscellaneous Problem ? The DV cable 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. 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...
... is connected correctly, but there's nothing in the display. ? Miscellaneous Problem ? The DV cable 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. 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...
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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 ...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...