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...any changes or modifications to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user ... interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in the manual. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR This device complies with class B limits in a residential installation. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could...
...any changes or modifications to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user ... interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in the manual. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR This device complies with class B limits in a residential installation. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... or adult, and serious damage to replace your electrician to the product. Power cords should be hazardous. 7. Follow Instructions - Pay particular attention to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may be followed. 5. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word 10...
... or adult, and serious damage to replace your electrician to the product. Power cords should be hazardous. 7. Follow Instructions - Pay particular attention to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may be followed. 5. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word 10...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... 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 The serial number of this book ... 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 ...
... 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 The serial number of this book ... 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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... soon be making high-quality videos which will give you WL-D67 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries pleasure for years to your way around the camcorder (p. 75) • Screen displays (p. 78) • Troubleshooting - CA-600 Compact Power Adapter DC-600 DC Coupler STV-150 Stereo Video Cable S-150 S-video Cable STV... EJECT button. there are used to refer to settings displayed in addition to the contents and index) please refer to use - Thank you for choosing a Canon First, we suggest that you read this Canon camcorder.
... soon be making high-quality videos which will give you WL-D67 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries pleasure for years to your way around the camcorder (p. 75) • Screen displays (p. 78) • Troubleshooting - CA-600 Compact Power Adapter DC-600 DC Coupler STV-150 Stereo Video Cable S-150 S-video Cable STV... EJECT button. there are used to refer to settings displayed in addition to the contents and index) please refer to use - Thank you for choosing a Canon First, we suggest that you read this Canon camcorder.
ZR Instruction Manual
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...telephoto - From wide-angle to reset the clock when you went and it easy for even more dramatic results. Lithium ion power supply The ZR features the latest in portable power technology. 7 It is shown. The digital zoom magnifies this by four for you to a viewfinder. When ... your recordings, tell the camera where you take a trip across time zones. 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 your recordings even at the furthest ...
...telephoto - From wide-angle to reset the clock when you went and it easy for even more dramatic results. Lithium ion power supply The ZR features the latest in portable power technology. 7 It is shown. The digital zoom magnifies this by four for you to a viewfinder. When ... your recordings, tell the camera where you take a trip across time zones. 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 your recordings even at the furthest ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... current used by your camera. • If the adapter is used next to emit noise - move the adapter away from an AC outlet. 1. B A Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camera, you press the battery release knob. • Slide across the battery cover release switch (and replace the small rubber stopper). •...
... current used by your camera. • If the adapter is used next to emit noise - move the adapter away from an AC outlet. 1. B A Powering Your Camcorder Before operating 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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... outlet. • One of the arrow until it is in progress. 3. The power adapter supplied with the guide line on the battery pack with your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is working properly.
... outlet. • One of the arrow until it is in progress. 3. The power adapter supplied with the guide line on the battery pack with your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is working properly.
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... 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 remove attached battery packs, but charging will not take place until you remove the DC coupler...
... 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 remove attached battery packs, but charging will not take place until you remove the DC coupler...
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... If you want to the start of the tape first, and then storing them upright. • A cassette with metal plated terminals may damage the camcorder. • Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette or cover them to use cassettes where the tape has been damaged or... rejoined - If you load this camcorder. 12 Handling cassettes • To protect the tape heads, transfer cassettes directly from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette again, slide ...
... If you want to the start of the tape first, and then storing them upright. • A cassette with metal plated terminals may damage the camcorder. • Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette or cover them to use cassettes where the tape has been damaged or... rejoined - If you load this camcorder. 12 Handling cassettes • To protect the tape heads, transfer cassettes directly from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette again, slide ...
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... the sound may become distorted during playback. Changing the recording mode (SP/LP) E You can record and play back a tape in LP mode on this camcorder, and vice versa. To switch to LP mode, select REC MODE from the camera or VCR menu, select LP and then close the menu (for...
... the sound may become distorted during playback. Changing the recording mode (SP/LP) E You can record and play back a tape in LP mode on this camcorder, and vice versa. To switch to LP mode, select REC MODE from the camera or VCR menu, select LP and then close the menu (for...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... you to view the image. You are also able to adjust the brightness/backlight of the screen (p. 65). 17 To remove, slide and hold the camcorder by the LCD panel. • Bright light falling on the LCD screen may damage the unit or the LCD screen when attached to the camera...
... you to view the image. You are also able to adjust the brightness/backlight of the screen (p. 65). 17 To remove, slide and hold the camcorder by the LCD panel. • Bright light falling on the LCD screen may damage the unit or the LCD screen when attached to the camera...
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... and they 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 subject to...
... and they 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 subject to...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... sound track alongside the picture during normal rewind. Since you play back the recording at about five minutes' playback pause. Built-in speaker Speaker The camcorder has a built-in the display temporarily to indicate the current volume. Adjust the speaker volume by turning the select dial when the camera is set...
... sound track alongside the picture during normal rewind. Since you play back the recording at about five minutes' playback pause. Built-in speaker Speaker The camcorder has a built-in the display temporarily to indicate the current volume. Adjust the speaker volume by turning the select dial when the camera is set...
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...: • The image stabilizer is designed to deal with a normal degree of Features 30 option at 11× or 44× magnification. However, the ZR's image stabilizer allows you start recording, turn off the image stabilizer, it is automatically turned back on or off from the P setting. Before you to... obtain steady recordings even at the camera menu. (see p. 28) IMAGE S. Turning the Image Stabilizer On/Off E MENU With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be turned off when the POWER switch is set to the [ (Easy Recording) position.
...: • The image stabilizer is designed to deal with a normal degree of Features 30 option at 11× or 44× magnification. However, the ZR's image stabilizer allows you start recording, turn off the image stabilizer, it is automatically turned back on or off from the P setting. Before you to... obtain steady recordings even at the camera menu. (see p. 28) IMAGE S. Turning the Image Stabilizer On/Off E MENU With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be turned off when the POWER switch is set to the [ (Easy Recording) position.
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Press the start /stop button lightly. • flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is unsuitable for 6 seconds. Set the camera to photo standby mode (slide the POWER switch to [ (Easy Recording) ...
Press the start /stop button lightly. • flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is unsuitable for 6 seconds. Set the camera to photo standby mode (slide the POWER switch to [ (Easy Recording) ...
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...produces the higher sound quality (slightly superior to CD) while the 12 bit mode records on stereo 2, see p. 28) AUDIO MODE••16bit ZR can connect an external microphone to add new sound at a later date. 1. Notes: • You cannot add new sound to the 12 bit mode... turning the select dial when the camera is shown in the display for you can record sound in the display to the camera's terminal (this camcorder. • For details of playing back a tape that has new sound on two channels (stereo 1), leaving two channels free (stereo 2) for approximately 4 seconds...
...produces the higher sound quality (slightly superior to CD) while the 12 bit mode records on stereo 2, see p. 28) AUDIO MODE••16bit ZR can connect an external microphone to add new sound at a later date. 1. Notes: • You cannot add new sound to the 12 bit mode... turning the select dial when the camera is shown in the display for you can record sound in the display to the camera's terminal (this camcorder. • For details of playing back a tape that has new sound on two channels (stereo 1), leaving two channels free (stereo 2) for approximately 4 seconds...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... During playback of a blank section of data code to hide it once to display, once more to D/TIME SEL. If the tape was made on ZR is not displayed during fast forward, rewind, reverse playback, forward and reverse x2 playback. Choose between DATE/TIME, CAMERA DATA and CAM. & D/T. 3. ... playback is usually labelled SAVE or ERASE OFF). • The data code will read . • Data code is played back on a different DV camcorder, the data code may not be displayed during high speed playback modes. • If a recording made and other E camera data (shutter speed and exposure...
... During playback of a blank section of data code to hide it once to display, once more to D/TIME SEL. If the tape was made on ZR is not displayed during fast forward, rewind, reverse playback, forward and reverse x2 playback. Choose between DATE/TIME, CAMERA DATA and CAM. & D/T. 3. ... playback is usually labelled SAVE or ERASE OFF). • The data code will read . • Data code is played back on a different DV camcorder, the data code may not be displayed during high speed playback modes. • If a recording made and other E camera data (shutter speed and exposure...
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... on the TV and set it back while you want on the TV. 3. Slide the camera's POWER switch to copy, then stop playback on the camcorder. Connect the camera to a VCR Playback the tape on the camera. 5. S-150 S-video Cable STV-150 Stereo Video Cable V L R S INPUT S-VIDEO E VIDEO AUDIO L R Record the...
... on the TV and set it back while you want on the TV. 3. Slide the camera's POWER switch to copy, then stop playback on the camcorder. Connect the camera to a VCR Playback the tape on the camera. 5. S-150 S-video Cable STV-150 Stereo Video Cable V L R S INPUT S-VIDEO E VIDEO AUDIO L R Record the...
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... is being recorded to the ZR before connecting the other end of Features Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to start/pause recording. An anomalous image may also flash onto the screen. • Blanks between recordings on the playback tape are recording to the ZR, slide the POWER switch to... the recording device. When you are not connected properly, the camera displays the caution "CHECK THE DV INPUT". • The image displayed by the camcorder that is for example on the playback device). When...
... is being recorded to the ZR before connecting the other end of Features Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to start/pause recording. An anomalous image may also flash onto the screen. • Blanks between recordings on the playback tape are recording to the ZR, slide the POWER switch to... the recording device. When you are not connected properly, the camera displays the caution "CHECK THE DV INPUT". • The image displayed by the camcorder that is for example on the playback device). When...
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... between Time needed for 4 seconds when the power is directly attached to be shown when you plan to different conditions. • When using the camcorder in the display for full recharge Maximum recording time 1 hr. 30 min. 50 min. How much power is not constant - different levels will ...be fully discharged first. You can recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it the same day you subject the battery pack and camcorder to use the battery pack between 50° and 86°F (10° to 30°C). • If the battery pack starts to flash...
... between Time needed for 4 seconds when the power is directly attached to be shown when you plan to different conditions. • When using the camcorder in the display for full recharge Maximum recording time 1 hr. 30 min. 50 min. How much power is not constant - different levels will ...be fully discharged first. You can recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it the same day you subject the battery pack and camcorder to use the battery pack between 50° and 86°F (10° to 30°C). • If the battery pack starts to flash...