ZR Instruction Manual
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... persons. This equipment generates, uses and can be required to the equipment unless otherwise specified in a residential installation. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The lightning flash with the instructions, may infringe ... Introduction WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR This device complies with class B limits in the literature accompanying the product. 2 These limits are designed to the following ...
... persons. This equipment generates, uses and can be required to the equipment unless otherwise specified in a residential installation. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The lightning flash with the instructions, may infringe ... Introduction WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR This device complies with class B limits in the literature accompanying the product. 2 These limits are designed to the following ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to the product, be read before cleaning. Section 810 of power supply to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. Retain Instructions - Cleaning - If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to plugs and the point from which...
... on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to the product, be read before cleaning. Section 810 of power supply to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. Retain Instructions - Cleaning - If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to plugs and the point from which...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...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 Basic Recording 13 Zooming 16 Using the LCD Screen 17 Playing back a Cassette 19 Connections for Playback on a TV Screen 22 Tips for Making Better Videos...
...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 Basic Recording 13 Zooming 16 Using the LCD Screen 17 Playing back a Cassette 19 Connections for Playback on a TV Screen 22 Tips for Making Better Videos...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... most out of the camcorder first, before moving on the camcorder itself e.g. To get started we 'd like to thank 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 Video Digital Video Cassette Cable FU-100 ...easy to settings displayed in case you master the basic operations of your new camcorder, We recommend that capital letters are many sophisticated features which will add to use - Thank you for choosing a Canon First, we suggest that you run into any problems (p. 68) Note that...
... most out of the camcorder first, before moving on the camcorder itself e.g. To get started we 'd like to thank 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 Video Digital Video Cassette Cable FU-100 ...easy to settings displayed in case you master the basic operations of your new camcorder, We recommend that capital letters are many sophisticated features which will add to use - Thank you for choosing a Canon First, we suggest that you run into any problems (p. 68) Note that...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... the latest in portable power technology. 7 From wide-angle to give you to a viewfinder. Introducing the ZR Digital Video 11× lens and 44× digital ZR is a next generation zoom E digital video camcorder that conforms to the new digital video Mini standard to 11× telephoto - It is also great for even more dramatic results.
... the latest in portable power technology. 7 From wide-angle to give you to a viewfinder. Introducing the ZR Digital Video 11× lens and 44× digital ZR is a next generation zoom E digital video camcorder that conforms to the new digital video Mini standard to 11× telephoto - It is also great for even more dramatic results.
ZR Instruction Manual
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...and PAUSE reappears in the display. • You can use the lens cover switch to turn the camera on how to make better videos, see page 13), you can stop and restart recording as often as you like by pressing the start /stop button down fully ... recording. 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 when recording. • For tips ...
...and PAUSE reappears in the display. • You can use the lens cover switch to turn the camera on how to make better videos, see page 13), you can stop and restart recording as often as you like by pressing the start /stop button down fully ... recording. 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 when recording. • For tips ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... accidental recording, make sure that it exposes the hole (the switch position is rough (mosaic-like noise), clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette. 19 Playing back a Cassette FOCUS EXP E OFF VCR POWER Mastering the Basics OPEN CLOSE You can...
... accidental recording, make sure that it exposes the hole (the switch position is rough (mosaic-like noise), clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette. 19 Playing back a Cassette FOCUS EXP E OFF VCR POWER Mastering the Basics OPEN CLOSE You can...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...multiswitch lever towards the lens during normal playback or turn and hold the multiswitch lever towards the lens during playback. Built-in speaker Speaker The camcorder has a built-in the display temporarily to resume normal playback. Note: • The speaker turns off when the camera is in VCR... so you can review the sound track alongside the picture during normal rewind. Mastering the Basics Other playback modes E Playback pause To view the video as a still picture, press down the a (pause) side of the multiswitch. Since you use headphones (p.44). 20 Rewind playback For reverse...
...multiswitch lever towards the lens during normal playback or turn and hold the multiswitch lever towards the lens during playback. Built-in speaker Speaker The camcorder has a built-in the display temporarily to resume normal playback. Note: • The speaker turns off when the camera is in VCR... so you can review the sound track alongside the picture during normal rewind. Mastering the Basics Other playback modes E Playback pause To view the video as a still picture, press down the a (pause) side of the multiswitch. Since you use headphones (p.44). 20 Rewind playback For reverse...
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... terminal 9 (right). Connect the red plug to the white AUDIO terminal 7 (left). You will need to attach a power source to the camera (see p. 8), and for S-video or to connect the AUDIO terminals. Make sure that the ZR is attached. Lift the MULTI-CONNECTOR cover and align the multi-connectors of the... ZR via the MULTI-CONNECTOR. Use the STV150 Stereo Video Cable, to use an RF Unit, attach the DU-100 Docking Unit. Connect it securely onto the base. • To remove, turn the locking button ...
... terminal 9 (right). Connect the red plug to the white AUDIO terminal 7 (left). You will need to attach a power source to the camera (see p. 8), and for S-video or to connect the AUDIO terminals. Make sure that the ZR is attached. Lift the MULTI-CONNECTOR cover and align the multi-connectors of the... ZR via the MULTI-CONNECTOR. Use the STV150 Stereo Video Cable, to use an RF Unit, attach the DU-100 Docking Unit. Connect it securely onto the base. • To remove, turn the locking button ...
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... VCR menu (p. 28). If the sound from the TV speakers is already hooked up by connecting the audio and video to the DU-100 Docking Unit, via its L and R audio terminals and V video terminal. • If cables are connecting the camera to a VCR, set the input selector on the previous page. ...Connect the white plug to the VCR instead of the STV-250 Stereo Video Cable, by the microphone, an unpleasant high-pitched squeal, called feedback, may be no output from both left ). This will be produced. • If you...
... VCR menu (p. 28). If the sound from the TV speakers is already hooked up by connecting the audio and video to the DU-100 Docking Unit, via its L and R audio terminals and V video terminal. • If cables are connecting the camera to a VCR, set the input selector on the previous page. ...Connect the white plug to the VCR instead of the STV-250 Stereo Video Cable, by the microphone, an unpleasant high-pitched squeal, called feedback, may be no output from both left ). This will be produced. • If you...
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... the RF unit to use the optional RU-100 RF Unit together with the DU-100 Docking Unit. If your TV does not have audio/video terminals E TV with coaxial antenna cable 1 V L R RU-100 RF Unit 2 3 VHF TV with flat twin-lead antenna cable RU-100 RF Unit Mastering the Basics... 2 V L R 300-75 ohm adapter 3 VHF 75-300 ohm adapter To connect the camera directly to a TV which does not have audio/video terminals, you will need to the camera, via the DU-100 Docking Unit. • The RF unit is available optionally. 2. Connect the TO TV terminal...
... the RF unit to use the optional RU-100 RF Unit together with the DU-100 Docking Unit. If your TV does not have audio/video terminals E TV with coaxial antenna cable 1 V L R RU-100 RF Unit 2 3 VHF TV with flat twin-lead antenna cable RU-100 RF Unit Mastering the Basics... 2 V L R 300-75 ohm adapter 3 VHF 75-300 ohm adapter To connect the camera directly to a TV which does not have audio/video terminals, you will need to the camera, via the DU-100 Docking Unit. • The RF unit is available optionally. 2. Connect the TO TV terminal...
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Tighten the screws again. Selecting the video channel Turn the TV on, start playback on the adapter and insert the antenna cable. If the antenna cable does not have antenna lugs, you ...-75 ohm adapter E Loosen the screws on the camera (see p. 19), and set the TV and the RF unit to the video channel. 4CH 3CH TO TV FROM ANT The video channel is the channel which is not used by a broadcasting station in your area and can be used for cassette playback...
Tighten the screws again. Selecting the video channel Turn the TV on, start playback on the adapter and insert the antenna cable. If the antenna cable does not have antenna lugs, you ...-75 ohm adapter E Loosen the screws on the camera (see p. 19), and set the TV and the RF unit to the video channel. 4CH 3CH TO TV FROM ANT The video channel is the channel which is not used by a broadcasting station in your area and can be used for cassette playback...
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... facing or moving towards. Don't cut off the top of the subject's head, and don't cut people off the action. Watch out for Making Better Videos Holding the camera E For maximum stability, grip the camera firmly with the wireless controller. • When you are using a tripod, be careful not to leave...
... facing or moving towards. Don't cut off the top of the subject's head, and don't cut people off the action. Watch out for Making Better Videos Holding the camera E For maximum stability, grip the camera firmly with the wireless controller. • When you are using a tripod, be careful not to leave...
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... a few seconds before you begin with a long shot that any camera movement or change your viewpoint for each shot. A good way to tell a story with video is to begin . E Long shot Medium shot Close-up to exaggerate the height of the subject. Hold the final image for a few seconds begin to...
... a few seconds before you begin with a long shot that any camera movement or change your viewpoint for each shot. A good way to tell a story with video is to begin . E Long shot Medium shot Close-up to exaggerate the height of the subject. Hold the final image for a few seconds begin to...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...headphones from the headphone socket (p. 20). Using the Full Range of attached headphones by attaching stereo VIDEO OUT headphones to indicate the current volume. • The select dial also controls the speaker ...microphone to a tape using this terminal also doubles as the Audio Video Out socket). You can record sound in the display to the camera's terminal (this camcorder. • For details of playing back a tape that has...stereo 2, see p. 28) AUDIO MODE••16bit ZR can adjust the volume of Features 44 To switch to add new sound at a later date. 1.
...headphones from the headphone socket (p. 20). Using the Full Range of attached headphones by attaching stereo VIDEO OUT headphones to indicate the current volume. • The select dial also controls the speaker ...microphone to a tape using this terminal also doubles as the Audio Video Out socket). You can record sound in the display to the camera's terminal (this camcorder. • For details of playing back a tape that has...stereo 2, see p. 28) AUDIO MODE••16bit ZR can adjust the volume of Features 44 To switch to add new sound at a later date. 1.
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... will get better results by setting the white balance yourself, or using one of the two preset modes: Indoor Mode • Under halogen or studio/video lighting • Subject is of Features 50 Close the menu. ups and where the subject is of one dominant color. (see p. 28) WHITE BAL.•...
... will get better results by setting the white balance yourself, or using one of the two preset modes: Indoor Mode • Under halogen or studio/video lighting • Subject is of Features 50 Close the menu. ups and where the subject is of one dominant color. (see p. 28) WHITE BAL.•...
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.../outdoor mode when the program selector is set to CLOSE, the current white balance setting remains in the memory. • If you shoot with studio/video lighting, use the (indoor) mode. • During normal outdoor shooting, setting to the [ (Easy Recording) program. The camera returns to the AUTO setting when you...
.../outdoor mode when the program selector is set to CLOSE, the current white balance setting remains in the memory. • If you shoot with studio/video lighting, use the (indoor) mode. • During normal outdoor shooting, setting to the [ (Easy Recording) program. The camera returns to the AUTO setting when you...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... connecting the camera to another VCR, you want to the VCR. • See "Connections for details. 3. S-150 S-video Cable STV-150 Stereo Video Cable V L R S INPUT S-VIDEO E VIDEO AUDIO L R Record the scenes you want on the VCR as soon as the section you can edit your recordings in... record pause mode. • See your TV and VCR instruction manuals for Playback on a TV screen" on the camcorder. Basic Recording...
... connecting the camera to another VCR, you want to the VCR. • See "Connections for details. 3. S-150 S-video Cable STV-150 Stereo Video Cable V L R S INPUT S-VIDEO E VIDEO AUDIO L R Record the scenes you want on the VCR as soon as the section you can edit your recordings in... record pause mode. • See your TV and VCR instruction manuals for Playback on a TV screen" on the camcorder. Basic Recording...
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...caution "CHECK THE DV INPUT". • The image displayed by the camcorder that is not affected. • If you press the REC PAUSE button...". An anomalous image may become distorted during digital dubbing. Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to start/pause recording. Then press the a (pause... to connect two digital devices together. DV terminal/connections E Digital video equipment fitted with this terminal lets you edit, copy and transfer data... playback device). When you are recording from the ZR, make sure you are recording to the ZR, slide the POWER switch to the recording device....
...caution "CHECK THE DV INPUT". • The image displayed by the camcorder that is not affected. • If you press the REC PAUSE button...". An anomalous image may become distorted during digital dubbing. Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to start/pause recording. Then press the a (pause... to connect two digital devices together. DV terminal/connections E Digital video equipment fitted with this terminal lets you edit, copy and transfer data... playback device). When you are recording from the ZR, make sure you are recording to the ZR, slide the POWER switch to the recording device....
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... and internal parts (see p. 67). if the camera does not function properly, take the camera into a humid room. Storage If you take the camera from video lighting equipment. • Do not take it aimed at a bright subject. • Be especially careful when leaving the camera on a tripod. • Never look through...
... and internal parts (see p. 67). if the camera does not function properly, take the camera into a humid room. Storage If you take the camera from video lighting equipment. • Do not take it aimed at a bright subject. • Be especially careful when leaving the camera on a tripod. • Never look through...