ZR Instruction Manual
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... SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Digital Video Camcorder, ZR This device complies with the limits for help. Do not make any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Canon U.S.A. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Inc. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized...equipment. Introduction WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to persons. The exclamation point, ...
... SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Digital Video Camcorder, ZR This device complies with the limits for help. Do not make any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Canon U.S.A. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Inc. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized...equipment. Introduction WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to persons. The exclamation point, ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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..., connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for future reference. The CA-600A Compact Power Adapter is operated. If you are not likely to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - Retain Instructions - All operating and maintenance instructions should be routed so that they may cause picture interference...
..., connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for future reference. The CA-600A Compact Power Adapter is operated. If you are not likely to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - Retain Instructions - All operating and maintenance instructions should be routed so that they may cause picture interference...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... have the same serial number as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft. Model Name ZR Serial No. 5 Contents Introduction Using the Various Recording Programs 36 E Important Usage Instructions 2 Using the Digital Effects 40 Important ... 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 ...
... have the same serial number as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft. Model Name ZR Serial No. 5 Contents Introduction Using the Various Recording Programs 36 E Important Usage Instructions 2 Using the Digital Effects 40 Important ... 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 ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... recommend that you will soon be making high-quality videos which will give you master the basic operations of the camcorder first, before moving on the camcorder itself e.g. you read this Canon camcorder. To get started we 'd like to thank you for years to use - SS-200 Shoulder Strap DU-100 Docking Unit Getting...
... recommend that you will soon be making high-quality videos which will give you master the basic operations of the camcorder first, before moving on the camcorder itself e.g. you read this Canon camcorder. To get started we 'd like to thank you for years to use - SS-200 Shoulder Strap DU-100 Docking Unit Getting...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...back your recordings. PCM Digital Sound Offers you went and it will make sure that the correct time is a next generation zoom E digital video camcorder that simply clips onto the LCD screen to convert it easy for the playback of the zoom range. From wide-angle to reset the clock... when you outstanding picture quality. Digital Effects Advanced digital technology allows you to a viewfinder. Lithium ion power supply The ZR features the latest in portable power technology. 7 World Clock There is also great for even more dramatic results. Finder Unit The...
...back your recordings. PCM Digital Sound Offers you went and it will make sure that the correct time is a next generation zoom E digital video camcorder that simply clips onto the LCD screen to convert it easy for the playback of the zoom range. From wide-angle to reset the clock... when you outstanding picture quality. Digital Effects Advanced digital technology allows you to a viewfinder. Lithium ion power supply The ZR features the latest in portable power technology. 7 World Clock There is also great for even more dramatic results. Finder Unit The...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... outlet 1 2 6 5 4 3 Use the power adapter and the DC coupler to provide your camera with instant power from the TV or the antenna cable. 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). •...
... outlet 1 2 6 5 4 3 Use the power adapter and the DC coupler to provide your camera with instant power from the TV or the antenna cable. 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). •...
ZR Instruction Manual
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.... Remove the battery pack after another. It should have enough power for more than 50% charged. Double flashes mean that it to show that your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is capable of the two charge indicators flashes red to check that charging is fully charged. • If you...
.... Remove the battery pack after another. It should have enough power for more than 50% charged. Double flashes mean that it to show that your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is capable of the two charge indicators flashes red to check that charging is fully charged. • If you...
ZR Instruction Manual
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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 charge the back-up battery. • Do not tug at the DC Coupler cable, or bend...
... 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...
ZR Instruction Manual
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.... • Handle cassettes with a cotton wool bud. Cassette Memory You are unable to clean the terminals with care - If you load this camcorder. 12 they may damage the camcorder. • Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette so that it exposes the hole. (This switch position is usually... covered. do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape itself. • Do not use , affecting information transfer. If you want to the camcorder -
.... • Handle cassettes with a cotton wool bud. Cassette Memory You are unable to clean the terminals with care - If you load this camcorder. 12 they may damage the camcorder. • Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette so that it exposes the hole. (This switch position is usually... covered. do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape itself. • Do not use , affecting information transfer. If you want to the camcorder -
ZR Instruction Manual
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... on other digital equipment may produce mosaic-like noise may appear in the image and the sound may become distorted when played back on this camcorder, and vice versa. Mastering the Basics 15 LP extends tape usage by 1.5 times. To switch to LP mode, select REC MODE from the camera or...
... on other digital equipment may produce mosaic-like noise may appear in the image and the sound may become distorted when played back on this camcorder, and vice versa. Mastering the Basics 15 LP extends tape usage by 1.5 times. To switch to LP mode, select REC MODE from the camera or...
ZR Instruction Manual
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.... 1. In this case, attach the finder unit. Attach the finder unit base-first and click the top into place. 3. To remove, slide and hold the camcorder by the LCD panel. • Bright light falling on the LCD screen may be careful not to leave it exposed to bright sunlight or it...
.... 1. In this case, attach the finder unit. Attach the finder unit base-first and click the top into place. 3. To remove, slide and hold the camcorder by the LCD panel. • Bright light falling on the LCD screen may be careful not to leave it exposed to bright sunlight or it...
ZR Instruction Manual
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.... You can start/stop the self-timer during recording or let your subject monitor recording. About the LCD Screen E The LCD screen built into this camcorder is unaffected. No Cassette is loaded Exposure Adjustment Manual focus AF OFF 18 REC REC PAUSE EJECT STOP The tape has reached the end Condensation...
.... You can start/stop the self-timer during recording or let your subject monitor recording. About the LCD Screen E The LCD screen built into this camcorder is unaffected. No Cassette is loaded Exposure Adjustment Manual focus AF OFF 18 REC REC PAUSE EJECT STOP The tape has reached the end Condensation...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... so you can review the sound track alongside the picture during normal fast forward. Since you use headphones (p.44). 20 Built-in speaker Speaker The camcorder has a built-in the display temporarily to camera mode and when you play back the recording at about five minutes' playback pause. Fast forward playback...
... so you can review the sound track alongside the picture during normal fast forward. Since you use headphones (p.44). 20 Built-in speaker Speaker The camcorder has a built-in the display temporarily to camera mode and when you play back the recording at about five minutes' playback pause. Fast forward playback...
ZR Instruction Manual
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.... • If you turn off the image stabilizer, it is set to obtain steady recordings even at the camera menu. (see p. 28) IMAGE S. However, the ZR's image stabilizer allows you to the [ (Easy Recording) position. option at 11× or 44× magnification. Turning the Image Stabilizer On/Off E MENU With...
.... • If you turn off the image stabilizer, it is set to obtain steady recordings even at the camera menu. (see p. 28) IMAGE S. However, the ZR's image stabilizer allows you to the [ (Easy Recording) position. option at 11× or 44× magnification. Turning the Image Stabilizer On/Off E MENU With...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... or SCROLL digital effects while the camera is unsuitable for 6 seconds. Press the start /stop button lightly. • flashes 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 tape for a few seconds). • Only...
... or SCROLL digital effects while the camera is unsuitable for 6 seconds. Press the start /stop button lightly. • flashes 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 tape for a few seconds). • Only...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...channels free (stereo 2) for approximately 4 seconds. Headphones and external microphone For greater creative control over audio recording, you to the camera's terminal (this camcorder. • For details of Features 44 DV/OUT You can connect an external microphone to the 12 bit mode open the camera menu and select... sound quality (slightly superior to CD) while the 12 bit mode records on stereo 2, see p. 28) AUDIO MODE••16bit ZR can adjust the volume of attached headphones by attaching stereo VIDEO OUT headphones to add new sound at a later date. 1.
...channels free (stereo 2) for approximately 4 seconds. Headphones and external microphone For greater creative control over audio recording, you to the camera's terminal (this camcorder. • For details of Features 44 DV/OUT You can connect an external microphone to the 12 bit mode open the camera menu and select... sound quality (slightly superior to CD) while the 12 bit mode records on stereo 2, see p. 28) AUDIO MODE••16bit ZR can adjust the volume of attached headphones by attaching stereo VIDEO OUT headphones to add new sound at a later date. 1.
ZR Instruction Manual
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... controller's DATA CODE button. • Press it once to display, once more to hide it exposes the hole (the switch position is automatically recorded on ZR is in, play, slow or still mode. Select DATA CODE from being read "- - -" in the camera's memory. - Notes: • To avoid ...display may change according to display - Date and time data (only) can be displayed or hidden while the camera is played back on a different DV camcorder, the data code may not be displayed during high speed playback modes. • If a recording made on a camera without a data code function. -...
... controller's DATA CODE button. • Press it once to display, once more to hide it exposes the hole (the switch position is automatically recorded on ZR is in, play, slow or still mode. Select DATA CODE from being read "- - -" in the camera's memory. - Notes: • To avoid ...display may change according to display - Date and time data (only) can be displayed or hidden while the camera is played back on a different DV camcorder, the data code may not be displayed during high speed playback modes. • If a recording made on a camera without a data code function. -...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... Cable V L R S INPUT S-VIDEO E VIDEO AUDIO L R Record the scenes you monitor the picture on the TV. 3. Connect the camera to a VCR Playback the tape on the camcorder. Editing to the VCR. • See "Connections for details. 3. Prepare the TV and VCR. • Turn on the TV and set it back while you...
... Cable V L R S INPUT S-VIDEO E VIDEO AUDIO L R Record the scenes you monitor the picture on the TV. 3. Connect the camera to a VCR Playback the tape on the camcorder. Editing to the VCR. • See "Connections for details. 3. Prepare the TV and VCR. • Turn on the TV and set it back while you...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... The actual recording on the playback device). If the cables are recording from the ZR, make sure you connect the cable to the ZR before connecting the other end of the cable to . • When operating either camcorder with the DV cable connected do not turn the power off. 58 Using the Full...images on the tape that is not affected. • If you press the REC PAUSE button with virtually no generation loss in both directions. Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to start/pause recording. When you press "play" on the tape, however, is being recorded to the recording device. An anomalous...
... The actual recording on the playback device). If the cables are recording from the ZR, make sure you connect the cable to the ZR before connecting the other end of the cable to . • When operating either camcorder with the DV cable connected do not turn the power off. 58 Using the Full...images on the tape that is not affected. • If you press the REC PAUSE button with virtually no generation loss in both directions. Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to start/pause recording. When you press "play" on the tape, however, is being recorded to the recording device. An anomalous...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...176; and 86°F (10° to 30°C). • If the battery pack starts to give you subject the battery pack and camcorder to charge it the same day you approximately how much charge the battery pack has left ? How much less recording time than usual at low... temperatures. You can recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it is best to different conditions. • When using the camcorder in record pause mode. • Recording time will naturally discharge itself over time, it is convenient. The power indicator light also flashes. • ...
...176; and 86°F (10° to 30°C). • If the battery pack starts to give you subject the battery pack and camcorder to charge it the same day you approximately how much charge the battery pack has left ? How much less recording time than usual at low... temperatures. You can recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it is best to different conditions. • When using the camcorder in record pause mode. • Recording time will naturally discharge itself over time, it is convenient. The power indicator light also flashes. • ...