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...them. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Placing or Moving - The product may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera. 8. The CA-600A Compact Power Adapter is operated. Compact Power Adapter should be walked on the marking label. Retain Instructions ...use the camera close to the product, be read before cleaning. Water and Moisture - A product and cart combination should be sure the antenna is a safety feature. Do not defeat the safety purpose of electric shock - Pay particular attention to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all...
...them. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Placing or Moving - The product may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera. 8. The CA-600A Compact Power Adapter is operated. Compact Power Adapter should be walked on the marking label. Retain Instructions ...use the camera close to the product, be read before cleaning. Water and Moisture - A product and cart combination should be sure the antenna is a safety feature. Do not defeat the safety purpose of electric shock - Pay particular attention to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all...
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...permanent record of your purchase to a VCR 57 Introduction Using the Full Range of Features ~ General ... ~ Selecting from the Camera & VCR Menus 28 Turning the Image Stabilizer On/Off .. 30 Using the Wireless Controller 31 ~ For Recording ...~ Setting the... Using the Digital Effects 40 Important Safety 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 ...
...permanent record of your purchase to a VCR 57 Introduction Using the Full Range of Features ~ General ... ~ Selecting from the Camera & VCR Menus 28 Turning the Image Stabilizer On/Off .. 30 Using the Wireless Controller 31 ~ For Recording ...~ Setting the... Using the Digital Effects 40 Important Safety 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 ...
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... you play back your recordings even at the furthest reaches of audio-dubbed cassettes. 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 give you went and it will make sure that simply clips onto the.... with a Finder Unit, that the correct time is shown. It is also great for even more dramatic results. Image Stabilizer Stabilizes your recordings, tell the camera where you outstanding picture quality. From wide-angle to 11× telephoto -
... you play back your recordings even at the furthest reaches of audio-dubbed cassettes. 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 give you went and it will make sure that simply clips onto the.... with a Finder Unit, that the correct time is shown. It is also great for even more dramatic results. Image Stabilizer Stabilizes your recordings, tell the camera where you outstanding picture quality. From wide-angle to 11× telephoto -
ZR Instruction Manual
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... display. • You can use the lens cover switch to turn the camera on how 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...
... display. • You can use the lens cover switch to turn the camera on how 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...
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... (for instructions on how to use the menus, refer to SP mode. • If you record in both modes on this camcorder, and vice versa. For important recordings, therefore, set the camera to page 28). (see p. 28) REC MODE••••LP Notes: • When recording and playing back tapes... tape, the picture may be distorted during playback and the time code may not be written correctly. • A tape recorded in LP mode on other digital equipment may produce mosaic-like noise may appear in SP (standard play) and LP (long play) modes.
... (for instructions on how to use the menus, refer to SP mode. • If you record in both modes on this camcorder, and vice versa. For important recordings, therefore, set the camera to page 28). (see p. 28) REC MODE••••LP Notes: • When recording and playing back tapes... tape, the picture may be distorted during playback and the time code may not be written correctly. • A tape recorded in LP mode on other digital equipment may produce mosaic-like noise may appear in SP (standard play) and LP (long play) modes.
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... switches between 1× and 44× magnification - Zooming E W Zoom out W T Zoom in T Mastering the Basics 11× optical zoom The camera's 11× zoom lens allows you turn the zoom control, the faster the zoom speed.) The T and W buttons on the wireless controller adjust the picture ...angle, but not the zoom speed. 44× digital zoom Turn the digital zoom on a subject as close as possible to work as 3/8 in and out between optical zooming (up to 11×) and...
... switches between 1× and 44× magnification - Zooming E W Zoom out W T Zoom in T Mastering the Basics 11× optical zoom The camera's 11× zoom lens allows you turn the zoom control, the faster the zoom speed.) The T and W buttons on the wireless controller adjust the picture ...angle, but not the zoom speed. 44× digital zoom Turn the digital zoom on a subject as close as possible to work as 3/8 in and out between optical zooming (up to 11×) and...
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... the cassette so 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 To play ) side of the multi-switch to start playback. • To end playback, press... VCR POWER Mastering the Basics OPEN CLOSE You can use the wireless controller, see p. 22. Attach a power source, press down the 3 (stop) side of the camera. The camera also plays back the sound track via the built-in speaker (p. 20).
... the cassette so 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 To play ) side of the multi-switch to start playback. • To end playback, press... VCR POWER Mastering the Basics OPEN CLOSE You can use the wireless controller, see p. 22. Attach a power source, press down the 3 (stop) side of the camera. The camera also plays back the sound track via the built-in speaker (p. 20).
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...VCR and the LENS COVER switch set to CLOSE). • The main purpose of this menu, see page 36. MENU) q Shutter speed p. 48 w Digital effects p. 40 e Image stabilizer p. 30 r Digital zoom p. 16 t 16:9 p. 43 y White balance p. 50 u Self-timer p. 46 i Remote sensor p. 31 o Recording mode p. 15 !0 ... OPEN). 3. For an explanation of how to the appropriate page for a detailed explanation of Features 28 Turn to use this menu is in the display. Camera menu (CAM. p. 78 o Backlight p. 65 !0 Brightness p. 65 !1 Base zone p. 54 !2 Recording zone p. 54 VCR MENU SELECT SET q...
...VCR and the LENS COVER switch set to CLOSE). • The main purpose of this menu, see page 36. MENU) q Shutter speed p. 48 w Digital effects p. 40 e Image stabilizer p. 30 r Digital zoom p. 16 t 16:9 p. 43 y White balance p. 50 u Self-timer p. 46 i Remote sensor p. 31 o Recording mode p. 15 !0 ... OPEN). 3. For an explanation of how to the appropriate page for a detailed explanation of Features 28 Turn to use this menu is in the display. Camera menu (CAM. p. 78 o Backlight p. 65 !0 Brightness p. 65 !1 Base zone p. 54 !2 Recording zone p. 54 VCR MENU SELECT SET q...
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... You can record still pictures like a photograph. Also, you cannot use the FADE-T, WIDE or SCROLL digital effects while the camera is set to see the image in the display for 6 seconds. Set the camera to photo standby mode (slide the POWER switch to [ (Easy Recording) or P , slide the ...2. During this case: release the start /stop button, adjust the focus manually (p. 49) and retry. 3. The camera records the picture to tape for autofocus (p. 69), the camera may not be in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the...
... You can record still pictures like a photograph. Also, you cannot use the FADE-T, WIDE or SCROLL digital effects while the camera is set to see the image in the display for 6 seconds. Set the camera to photo standby mode (slide the POWER switch to [ (Easy Recording) or P , slide the ...2. During this case: release the start /stop button, adjust the focus manually (p. 49) and retry. 3. The camera records the picture to tape for autofocus (p. 69), the camera may not be in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the...
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... name appears in the display and you leave the menu (p. 42). a) If you choose EFFECT ON/OFF, the digital effect that is currently selected turns on /off and you leave the menu. 36 Using the Full Range of camera settings in order to adjust the exposure and other recording conditions, the... to P , slide the lens cover to OPEN, and choose AUTO from the program menu In addition to setting the recording programs you can turn the digital effects on /off and select record search. 1. Selecting from the program menu (see below). • For various other functions to open the program menu....
... name appears in the display and you leave the menu (p. 42). a) If you choose EFFECT ON/OFF, the digital effect that is currently selected turns on /off and you leave the menu. 36 Using the Full Range of camera settings in order to adjust the exposure and other recording conditions, the... to P , slide the lens cover to OPEN, and choose AUTO from the program menu In addition to setting the recording programs you can turn the digital effects on /off and select record search. 1. Selecting from the program menu (see below). • For various other functions to open the program menu....
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... option. E • The program menu Recording Program is with the POWER switch set /indoor/outdoor modes • 16:9 effect • Digital Effects Also, autofocus and image stabilization cannot be turned off using the POWER switch. • Avoid changing programs during recording as the brightness of... you use them in the wrong lighting conditions. Using the Full Range of focus, exposure and other adjustments, leaving you cannot use the camera is reset to point and shoot. Easy Recording The simplest way to use : • Exposure lock or compensation • Different shutter ...
... option. E • The program menu Recording Program is with the POWER switch set /indoor/outdoor modes • 16:9 effect • Digital Effects Also, autofocus and image stabilization cannot be turned off using the POWER switch. • Avoid changing programs during recording as the brightness of... you use them in the wrong lighting conditions. Using the Full Range of focus, exposure and other adjustments, leaving you cannot use the camera is reset to point and shoot. Easy Recording The simplest way to use : • Exposure lock or compensation • Different shutter ...
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...during recording, from list. • When you close the program menu. • The name of Features Put the camera in the select dial to close the menu, the name of the digital effect that you have chosen flashes in the display when it is shown constantly in the display. • To... turn digital effects of completely choose EFFECT OFF (ON) for the D.EFFECT option at the camera menu. 42 Using the Full Range of your chosen digital effect on , and flashes when turned off completely, choose the EFFECT ON (OFF...
...during recording, from list. • When you close the program menu. • The name of Features Put the camera in the select dial to close the menu, the name of the digital effect that you have chosen flashes in the display when it is shown constantly in the display. • To... turn digital effects of completely choose EFFECT OFF (ON) for the D.EFFECT option at the camera menu. 42 Using the Full Range of your chosen digital effect on , and flashes when turned off completely, choose the EFFECT ON (OFF...
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... and turn the effect on a normal TV screen, the image will start to flash again. Notes: • You cannot use digital effects when the camera is set to the [ (Easy Recording) program. • You cannot use the Fade Trigger, Scroll and Wipe effects when the MOVIE/ PHOTO switch...close the menu. Using the Full Range of recording a scene, the camera first clears the screen and then applies the effect. • The camera remembers your chosen digital effects flashes once more in the display. • If the digital effects are turned off before you begin or end with the Easy ...
... and turn the effect on a normal TV screen, the image will start to flash again. Notes: • You cannot use digital effects when the camera is set to the [ (Easy Recording) program. • You cannot use the Fade Trigger, Scroll and Wipe effects when the MOVIE/ PHOTO switch...close the menu. Using the Full Range of recording a scene, the camera first clears the screen and then applies the effect. • The camera remembers your chosen digital effects flashes once more in the display. • If the digital effects are turned off before you begin or end with the Easy ...
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The camera returns to the AUTO setting when you shoot with studio/video lighting, use the (indoor) mode. • During normal outdoor shooting, setting to AUTO will ... CLOSE, the current white balance setting remains in the memory. • If you slide the POWER switch away from a single source. Notes: • Turn the digital zoom off (if neccessary) to set to record with one dominant color, such as sky, sea or forest.
The camera returns to the AUTO setting when you shoot with studio/video lighting, use the (indoor) mode. • During normal outdoor shooting, setting to AUTO will ... CLOSE, the current white balance setting remains in the memory. • If you slide the POWER switch away from a single source. Notes: • Turn the digital zoom off (if neccessary) to set to record with one dominant color, such as sky, sea or forest.
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...date will only appear when the data code is shown (p. 52). • If you use date search, the camera looks for the change in date based on summer time when you made the recording. • The S mark ...• The recording can be edited to a VCR showing the local time, but when editing via the digital terminal only the original date and time can be sure to return the REC ZONE setting to play back ...base time zone. • If you are unable to select the recording zone option. 3. Set the camera to reset the date and time before you make a change the setting, unless your base zone so ...
...date will only appear when the data code is shown (p. 52). • If you use date search, the camera looks for the change in date based on summer time when you made the recording. • The S mark ...• The recording can be edited to a VCR showing the local time, but when editing via the digital terminal only the original date and time can be sure to return the REC ZONE setting to play back ...base time zone. • If you are unable to select the recording zone option. 3. Set the camera to reset the date and time before you make a change the setting, unless your base zone so ...
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... playback device). If the cables are recording to the ZR, slide the POWER switch to (for example on the tape that is for both line-in and line-out, since a single DV cable can handle data in both directions. Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to start/pause recording. The...IN" appears in the display when you are not connected properly, the camera displays the caution "CHECK THE DV INPUT". • The image displayed by the camcorder that is not affected. • If you edit, copy and transfer data digitally, with virtually no generation loss in its viewfinder) may also flash ...
... playback device). If the cables are recording to the ZR, slide the POWER switch to (for example on the tape that is for both line-in and line-out, since a single DV cable can handle data in both directions. Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to start/pause recording. The...IN" appears in the display when you are not connected properly, the camera displays the caution "CHECK THE DV INPUT". • The image displayed by the camcorder that is not affected. • If you edit, copy and transfer data digitally, with virtually no generation loss in its viewfinder) may also flash ...
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... you try to play back such a cassette, "COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED" appears in the display; If you to connect the camera to equipment not bearing the LANC m symbol. you cannot record the contents of the tape. Copyright signal Certain pre-recorded software tapes ...are copyright protected. Some buttons on other editing equipment may operate MIC m differently from such a tape via the digital cable "COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED" appears in the display for Local Application Control Bus System. • We cannot guarantee the results ...
... you try to play back such a cassette, "COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED" appears in the display; If you to connect the camera to equipment not bearing the LANC m symbol. you cannot record the contents of the tape. Copyright signal Certain pre-recorded software tapes ...are copyright protected. Some buttons on other editing equipment may operate MIC m differently from such a tape via the digital cable "COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED" appears in the display for Local Application Control Bus System. • We cannot guarantee the results ...
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... When the backlight is reset to clean the camera body or lens. Camera body and lens • 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. To save power, ...leave it uses more battery power. When the video heads are badly contaminated, the camera may show a blank blue screen. • Clean the video heads using a ...
... When the backlight is reset to clean the camera body or lens. Camera body and lens • 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. To save power, ...leave it uses more battery power. When the video heads are badly contaminated, the camera may show a blank blue screen. • Clean the video heads using a ...
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... search is complete Zoom display (p. 16): W Optical zoom 0 Self-timer countdown 1 0 sec (p. 46) SELF-TIMER 0 T Audio mode (p. 44) 16bit Optical plus digital W T zoom (the digital portion is turned off (p. 31). Camera menu (p. 28) CAM.MENU SELECT SE [MENU] CLOS SHUTTER AUTO D.EFFECT••••EFFECT OFF IMAGE S. Rewind (p. 20) REW Zoom...
... search is complete Zoom display (p. 16): W Optical zoom 0 Self-timer countdown 1 0 sec (p. 46) SELF-TIMER 0 T Audio mode (p. 44) 16bit Optical plus digital W T zoom (the digital portion is turned off (p. 31). Camera menu (p. 28) CAM.MENU SELECT SE [MENU] CLOS SHUTTER AUTO D.EFFECT••••EFFECT OFF IMAGE S. Rewind (p. 20) REW Zoom...
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... Cleaning, 65 Black and White, 40 Headphones, 44 C Cables, 6, 22 Cassettes, 11 Charging the Battery Pack, 9 Choosing a Recording Program, 36 Cleaning the Camera, 65 Condensation, 67 Connection to TV or VCR, 22 D Date and Time, 32 Date Search, 56 Docking Unit, 22 Displaying Data Code, 52 DC Coupler..., 8 Digital Effects, 40 Digital Video, 7 Digital Zoom, 16 DV terminal, 58 I Image Stabilizer, 30 Introducing the ZR, 7 L LANC, 59 LCD Cover, 60 LCD Screen, 17 Loading Cassettes, 11 Low Light, 39 LP Modes, ...
... Cleaning, 65 Black and White, 40 Headphones, 44 C Cables, 6, 22 Cassettes, 11 Charging the Battery Pack, 9 Choosing a Recording Program, 36 Cleaning the Camera, 65 Condensation, 67 Connection to TV or VCR, 22 D Date and Time, 32 Date Search, 56 Docking Unit, 22 Displaying Data Code, 52 DC Coupler..., 8 Digital Effects, 40 Digital Video, 7 Digital Zoom, 16 DV terminal, 58 I Image Stabilizer, 30 Introducing the ZR, 7 L LANC, 59 LCD Cover, 60 LCD Screen, 17 Loading Cassettes, 11 Low Light, 39 LP Modes, ...