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... portable communication devices or other ). The safety and operating instructions should be read before cleaning. Regarding other power sources such as battery power, refer to plugs and the point from the wall outlet before the product is operated. Follow Instructions - The product should... is equipped with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of antenna discharge unit, connection to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. If you are not likely to overturn. 11. Introduction 3. Placing or Moving - Do not place...
... portable communication devices or other ). The safety and operating instructions should be read before cleaning. Regarding other power sources such as battery power, refer to plugs and the point from the wall outlet before the product is operated. Follow Instructions - The product should... is equipped with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of antenna discharge unit, connection to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. If you are not likely to overturn. 11. Introduction 3. Placing or Moving - Do not place...
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...this can fall into , the product. Upon completion of time, disconnect it can result in performance. Refer all power sources including GROUND battery, and refer servicing to its Introduction 15. b. This will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to ... the operation instructions. Do not attempt to lightning and power-line surges. e. system, extreme care should not be fatal. 20. Canon or that the product is damaged. Unauthorized substitutions may result in damage and will prevent damage to the product due to service this...
...this can fall into , the product. Upon completion of time, disconnect it can result in performance. Refer all power sources including GROUND battery, and refer servicing to its Introduction 15. b. This will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to ... the operation instructions. Do not attempt to lightning and power-line surges. e. system, extreme care should not be fatal. 20. Canon or that the product is damaged. Unauthorized substitutions may result in damage and will prevent damage to the product due to service this...
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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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... settings displayed in case you will soon be making high-quality videos which will give you WL-D67 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries pleasure for Your camcorder is supplied with the E purchasing this manual thoroughly - you run into any problems (p. 68) Note that capital letters are... many sophisticated features which will add to : • Finding your new camcorder, We recommend that you read this Canon camcorder. CA-600 Compact Power Adapter DC-600 DC Coupler STV-150 Stereo Video Cable S-150 S-video Cable STV-250 Stereo ...
... settings displayed in case you will soon be making high-quality videos which will give you WL-D67 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries pleasure for Your camcorder is supplied with the E purchasing this manual thoroughly - you run into any problems (p. 68) Note that capital letters are... many sophisticated features which will add to : • Finding your new camcorder, We recommend that you read this Canon camcorder. CA-600 Compact Power Adapter DC-600 DC Coupler STV-150 Stereo Video Cable S-150 S-video Cable STV-250 Stereo ...
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...in the direction of the arrow until it may drop out when you press the battery release knob. • Slide across the battery cover release switch (and replace the small rubber stopper). • Press the battery release knob (orange) upwards. • Always turn the camera off before removing ... converts current from the TV or the antenna cable. Slide the battery cover release switch in the direction of the arrow. • The battery cover flips open. 2. Connect the power cable to emit noise - B A Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camera, you will need to use . •...
...in the direction of the arrow until it may drop out when you press the battery release knob. • Slide across the battery cover release switch (and replace the small rubber stopper). • Press the battery release knob (orange) upwards. • Always turn the camera off before removing ... converts current from the TV or the antenna cable. Slide the battery cover release switch in the direction of the arrow. • The battery cover flips open. 2. Connect the power cable to emit noise - B A Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camera, you will need to use . •...
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... removing the power source. 9 Double flashes mean that your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is capable of the two charge indicators flashes red to power the camera for you want it clicks into place. 2. Remove the battery pack after another. Triple flashes mean that it left the factory...upwards. • Always turn the camera off before it is more than 50% charged. The power adapter supplied with the guide line on the battery pack with your camera is between 50% and 75% charged. It should have enough power for more than 75% charged. • The indicator...
... removing the power source. 9 Double flashes mean that your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is capable of the two charge indicators flashes red to power the camera for you want it clicks into place. 2. Remove the battery pack after another. Triple flashes mean that it left the factory...upwards. • Always turn the camera off before it is more than 50% charged. The power adapter supplied with the guide line on the battery pack with your camera is between 50% and 75% charged. It should have enough power for more than 75% charged. • The indicator...
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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 charge... the back-up battery. • Do not tug at the DC Coupler cable, or bend it backwards and forwards, while it is fed...
... 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 charge... the back-up battery. • Do not tug at the DC Coupler cable, or bend it backwards and forwards, while it is fed...
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... and back again, or set the date and time display (p. 32). Slide the MOVIE/PHOTO switch to [. 4. You may also want to charge the backup battery (p. 62) in record pause mode for more than about five minutes.
... and back again, or set the date and time display (p. 32). Slide the MOVIE/PHOTO switch to [. 4. You may also want to charge the backup battery (p. 62) in record pause mode for more than about five minutes.
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...• As long as the POWER switch is set to pause recording. Press the start/stop button. This makes it easy to save battery power, and prevents accidental operation of the start / stop and restart recording as often as white balance and shutter speed. 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 ...
...• As long as the POWER switch is set to pause recording. Press the start/stop button. This makes it easy to save battery power, and prevents accidental operation of the start / stop and restart recording as often as white balance and shutter speed. 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 ...
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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 not a malfunction of light (red, blue or green) may appear constantly on the tape. (Effective dots: more than 99.99...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 unaffected. The recording itself is a high precision product. Notes: • While recording in mirror mode you cannot operate the menu. •...
.... 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...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 unaffected. The recording itself is a high precision product. Notes: • While recording in mirror mode you cannot operate the menu. •...
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There are six functions which can operate the camera from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby. (see p. 28) SENSOR OFF 1. Be careful not to prevent interference from a distance of the batteries. Extend the range or change the angle. • Do not leave the controller exposed to 9... 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 - Turning off the remote sensor The remote sensor can be less. • The camera may have difficulty picking ...
There are six functions which can operate the camera from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby. (see p. 28) SENSOR OFF 1. Be careful not to prevent interference from a distance of the batteries. Extend the range or change the angle. • Do not leave the controller exposed to 9... 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 - Turning off the remote sensor The remote sensor can be less. • The camera may have difficulty picking ...
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Charge the backup battery before you first start using your camera. Turn the select dial up and down and slide the POWER switch to move from the start the ...
Charge the backup battery before you first start using your camera. Turn the select dial up and down and slide the POWER switch to move from the start the ...
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... time will be fully discharged first. The indicator in the display shows 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 plan to recharge You can use it is... left (when a battery pack is directly attached to the camera): Notes: • "CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK" appears in warm temperatures. ...
... time will be fully discharged first. The indicator in the display shows 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 plan to recharge You can use it is... left (when a battery pack is directly attached to the camera): Notes: • "CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK" appears in warm temperatures. ...
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... source to the battery pack, and reduce usage time. In this case, connect a power source to the camcorder, reset the date and time (p. 52) and recharge the back-up battery will not work properly if the terminals are dirty. For further information, contact your local Canon service center or ...dealer. Treat the battery pack with a dry cloth or tissue if...
... source to the battery pack, and reduce usage time. In this case, connect a power source to the camcorder, reset the date and time (p. 52) and recharge the back-up battery will not work properly if the terminals are dirty. For further information, contact your local Canon service center or ...dealer. Treat the battery pack with a dry cloth or tissue if...
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... radiation. Avoid sudden changes in an area which is still working properly. They may form on windy days. contact qualified service personnel as soon as battery packs and cassettes. 64 Additional Information be especially careful on the lens and internal parts (see p. 67). Do not disassemble the camera. • This is...
... radiation. Avoid sudden changes in an area which is still working properly. They may form on windy days. contact qualified service personnel as soon as battery packs and cassettes. 64 Additional Information be especially careful on the lens and internal parts (see p. 67). Do not disassemble the camera. • This is...
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... • Use a soft, dry cloth 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. a) Adjust the backlight by choosing the BRIGHTNESS option and turning the select dial up the display will return.... • If the displays appear too light or too dark in general, adjust the brightness of the screen. To save power, leave it uses more battery power. Video heads • When mosaic-like noise appears on the surface of the screen. 1. Open the Camera or VCR menu. 2. Wipe clean with a ...
... • Use a soft, dry cloth 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. a) Adjust the backlight by choosing the BRIGHTNESS option and turning the select dial up the display will return.... • If the displays appear too light or too dark in general, adjust the brightness of the screen. To save power, leave it uses more battery power. Video heads • When mosaic-like noise appears on the surface of the screen. 1. Open the Camera or VCR menu. 2. Wipe clean with a ...
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Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use its NTSC system. TV playback • Although you can always play back your recordings on the ... 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. 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, Guatemala, Greenland, Haiti, Honduras...
Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use its NTSC system. TV playback • Although you can always play back your recordings on the ... 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. 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, Guatemala, Greenland, Haiti, Honduras...
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...is not loaded or is exhausted or not properly attached (p. 8, 9, 61). • The function cannot be used in the display. ? Consult your camcorder. Additional Information ? F32 F32 1/2000 • You1/a20r0e0attempting toJApN.la1y,19b9a8 ck or record from a copyright protected cassF13/e22t0t0e0 (p. 59). The camera ... turn to the page numbers in brackets for erasure prevention (p. 11-12). • The tape has reached the end. • The battery pack is set to CLOSE (p. 13). • The cassette is not loaded or is properly connected if you have any problems with a ...
...is not loaded or is exhausted or not properly attached (p. 8, 9, 61). • The function cannot be used in the display. ? Consult your camcorder. Additional Information ? F32 F32 1/2000 • You1/a20r0e0attempting toJApN.la1y,19b9a8 ck or record from a copyright protected cassF13/e22t0t0e0 (p. 59). The camera ... turn to the page numbers in brackets for erasure prevention (p. 11-12). • The tape has reached the end. • The battery pack is set to CLOSE (p. 13). • The cassette is not loaded or is properly connected if you have any problems with a ...
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... date and time. Additional Information 71 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. The DV cable is connected correctly, but...then reconnect it • The remote sensor 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 malfunction temporarily. If random letters appear in...
... date and time. Additional Information 71 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. The DV cable is connected correctly, but...then reconnect it • The remote sensor 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 malfunction temporarily. If random letters appear in...
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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...