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...maintenance instructions should be sure the antenna is operated. Unplug this manual. Do not use this manual. 6. Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other power sources such as they are unable to replace your product dealer or local... your electrician to insert the plug fully into the power outlet only one blade wider than the other). Pay particular attention to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. If an outside antenna is a safety feature. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA ...
...maintenance instructions should be sure the antenna is operated. Unplug this manual. Do not use this manual. 6. Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other power sources such as they are unable to replace your product dealer or local... your electrician to insert the plug fully into the power outlet only one blade wider than the other). Pay particular attention to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. If an outside antenna is a safety feature. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA ...
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... the camera. Contents Introduction Using the Various Recording Programs 36 E Important Usage Instructions 2 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...
... the camera. Contents Introduction Using the Various Recording Programs 36 E Important Usage Instructions 2 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...
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...the furthest reaches of audio-dubbed cassettes. When you play back your recordings, tell the camera where you went and it easy for the playback of the zoom range. PCM Digital Sound Offers you take a trip across time zones. Introduction 2.5" LCD Screen (180,000 ...composed video. Lithium ion power supply The ZR features the latest in portable power technology. 7 The digital zoom magnifies this by four for playback. Introducing the ZR Digital Video 11× lens and 44× digital ZR is a next generation zoom E digital video camcorder that simply clips onto the LCD screen...
...the furthest reaches of audio-dubbed cassettes. When you play back your recordings, tell the camera where you went and it easy for the playback of the zoom range. PCM Digital Sound Offers you take a trip across time zones. Introduction 2.5" LCD Screen (180,000 ...composed video. Lithium ion power supply The ZR features the latest in portable power technology. 7 The digital zoom magnifies this by four for playback. Introducing the ZR Digital Video 11× lens and 44× digital ZR is a next generation zoom E digital video camcorder that simply clips onto the LCD screen...
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... to record pause mode 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 access to these recording programs (p. 36) and also to OFF. • Disconnect .... 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 on and...
... to record pause mode 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 access to these recording programs (p. 36) and also to OFF. • Disconnect .... 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 on and...
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... time code may not be written correctly. • A tape recorded in LP mode on other digital equipment may produce mosaic-like noise and the sound may become distorted during playback. For important recordings, therefore, set the camera to SP mode. • If you record in SP (standard play) and LP (long play... same tape, the picture may become distorted when played back on how to use the menus, refer to LP mode, select REC MODE from the camera or VCR menu, select LP and then close the menu (for instructions on this camcorder, and vice versa. LP extends tape usage by 1.5 times.
... time code may not be written correctly. • A tape recorded in LP mode on other digital equipment may produce mosaic-like noise and the sound may become distorted during playback. For important recordings, therefore, set the camera to SP mode. • If you record in SP (standard play) and LP (long play... same tape, the picture may become distorted when played back on how to use the menus, refer to LP mode, select REC MODE from the camera or VCR menu, select LP and then close the menu (for instructions on this camcorder, and vice versa. LP extends tape usage by 1.5 times.
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... 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 usual. You can focus on from choosing D. the camera automatically switches between 1× and 44× magnification - You can freely zoom in to 44...×). You can also control the speed of how to use the camera menu see page...
... 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 usual. You can focus on from choosing D. the camera automatically switches between 1× and 44× magnification - You can freely zoom in to 44...×). You can also control the speed of how to use the camera menu see page...
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... towards the lens. • If the playback picture is usually labelled SAVE or ERASE OFF). 1. Press down the 3 (stop) side of the camera. To use the LCD screen for instant, on the cassette so that you slide the tab on -the-spot playback. To play ) side of ... 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 Load the cassette. 3. The camera also plays back the sound track via the built-in speaker (p. 20). Playing back a ...
... towards the lens. • If the playback picture is usually labelled SAVE or ERASE OFF). 1. Press down the 3 (stop) side of the camera. To use the LCD screen for instant, on the cassette so that you slide the tab on -the-spot playback. To play ) side of ... 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 Load the cassette. 3. The camera also plays back the sound track via the built-in speaker (p. 20). Playing back a ...
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... BACKLIGHT•••NORMAL BRIGHTNESS••- + !0 !1 BASE ZONE•••20/N.Y. Selecting from the Camera & VCR Menus Many of the camera's advanced functions are three main menus: 1. VCR menu (when the POWER switch is set to VCR and the LENS ...8226;•••10/TOKYO !2 Using the Full Range of each function. Camera menu (CAM. Camera menu (when the camera is to use this menu is in the display. 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...
... BACKLIGHT•••NORMAL BRIGHTNESS••- + !0 !1 BASE ZONE•••20/N.Y. Selecting from the Camera & VCR Menus Many of the camera's advanced functions are three main menus: 1. VCR menu (when the POWER switch is set to VCR and the LENS ...8226;•••10/TOKYO !2 Using the Full Range of each function. Camera menu (CAM. Camera menu (when the camera is to use this menu is in the display. 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...
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...3. Press the start /stop button lightly. • flashes white in focus, despite displaying the green mark. Also, you cannot use the FADE-T, WIDE or SCROLL digital effects while the camera is set to photo mode (the effect name flashes purple in the display for autofocus (p. 69), the..., and then records the "photo" to take "photos" where it is displayed continuously as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is bright enough to tape for 6 seconds. Notes: • While the camera records the still, you cannot turn the image stabilizer on /off do not cut the power...
...3. Press the start /stop button lightly. • flashes white in focus, despite displaying the green mark. Also, you cannot use the FADE-T, WIDE or SCROLL digital effects while the camera is set to photo mode (the effect name flashes purple in the display for autofocus (p. 69), the..., and then records the "photo" to take "photos" where it is displayed continuously as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is bright enough to tape for 6 seconds. Notes: • While the camera records the still, you cannot turn the image stabilizer on /off do not cut the power...
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...• For simple point-and-shoot operation, select the Easy Recording program. Press in order to adjust the exposure and other recording conditions, the camera has five more specialized AE (auto exposure) programs. The name of your selected recording program appears constantly on the left of the display, with the...chosen option from the program menu (see below). • For various other functions to leave record search mode. • You can turn the digital effects on /off and you choose EFFECT ON/OFF, the digital effect that is displayed and then disappears after 4 seconds.
...• For simple point-and-shoot operation, select the Easy Recording program. Press in order to adjust the exposure and other recording conditions, the camera has five more specialized AE (auto exposure) programs. The name of your selected recording program appears constantly on the left of the display, with the...chosen option from the program menu (see below). • For various other functions to leave record search mode. • You can turn the digital effects on /off and you choose EFFECT ON/OFF, the digital effect that is displayed and then disappears after 4 seconds.
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... take care of focus, exposure and other adjustments, leaving you free to AUTO when you turn the camera off . If you select this Easy Recording program, you use the camera is reset to point and shoot. Notes: • To leave the menu without making any changes, select the... of lighting. 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 the...
... take care of focus, exposure and other adjustments, leaving you free to AUTO when you turn the camera off . If you select this Easy Recording program, you use the camera is reset to point and shoot. Notes: • To leave the menu without making any changes, select the... of lighting. 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 the...
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...position. 2. Press in the display when it is turned on /off You can turn digital effects of completely choose EFFECT OFF (ON) for the D.EFFECT option at the camera menu. 42 Using the Full Range of the digital effects from the program menu (p. 36). 1. Select the D. EFFECT option from the... camera menu and choose one of Features Turning your chosen effect on , and flashes when ...
...position. 2. Press in the display when it is turned on /off You can turn digital effects of completely choose EFFECT OFF (ON) for the D.EFFECT option at the camera menu. 42 Using the Full Range of the digital effects from the program menu (p. 36). 1. Select the D. EFFECT option from the... camera menu and choose one of Features Turning your chosen effect on , and flashes when ...
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When you switch the POWER switch back to P the name 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 16:9 format for a few seconds each time you wish to use them. • When you ... and turn it off before you use it for use once more to close the camera menu. • You can turn the effect ON/OFF. 2. 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...
When you switch the POWER switch back to P the name 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 16:9 format for a few seconds each time you wish to use them. • When you ... and turn it off before you use it for use once more to close the camera menu. • You can turn the effect ON/OFF. 2. 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...
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...accurate white balance. • If the lighting conditions change, reset the white balance by certain types of Features 51 Notes: • Turn the digital zoom off (if neccessary) to AUTO will probably work better than auto white balance when shooting: E Subjects with one dominant color, such as sky..., sea or forest. The camera returns to the AUTO setting when you slide the POWER switch away from a single source. Setting the white balance manually will provide better results....
...accurate white balance. • If the lighting conditions change, reset the white balance by certain types of Features 51 Notes: • Turn the digital zoom off (if neccessary) to AUTO will probably work better than auto white balance when shooting: E Subjects with one dominant color, such as sky..., sea or forest. The camera returns to the AUTO setting when you slide the POWER switch away from a single source. Setting the white balance manually will provide better results....
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...8226;•18/DENVER 1. Notes: • The recording can be recorded. Using the Full Range of the recording zone disappears from the display. Set the camera to the same time zone as your base zone changes. choose this case, you need to change to select the recording zone option. 3. Close the...a tape that was on the 54 adjusted time. Selecting the base zone E (see p. 28) REC ZONE 1/LONDON 1. Set the camera to a VCR showing the local time, but when editing via the digital terminal only the original date and time can be edited to VCR mode, open the VCR menu and select the...
...8226;•18/DENVER 1. Notes: • The recording can be recorded. Using the Full Range of the recording zone disappears from the display. Set the camera to the same time zone as your base zone changes. choose this case, you need to change to select the recording zone option. 3. Close the...a tape that was on the 54 adjusted time. Selecting the base zone E (see p. 28) REC ZONE 1/LONDON 1. Set the camera to a VCR showing the local time, but when editing via the digital terminal only the original date and time can be edited to VCR mode, open the VCR menu and select the...
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... recording device. Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to start/pause recording. The actual recording on the playback 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 both directions... recordings on the playback tape are recording from the ZR, make sure you are recorded as anomalous images on its viewfinder) may become distorted during digital dubbing. When you connect the cable to . • When operating either camcorder with virtually no generation loss in its LCD screen,...
... recording device. Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to start/pause recording. The actual recording on the playback 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 both directions... recordings on the playback tape are recording from the ZR, make sure you are recorded as anomalous images on its viewfinder) may become distorted during digital dubbing. When you connect the cable to . • When operating either camcorder with virtually no generation loss in its LCD screen,...
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... Using the Full Range of the cassette. m REMOTE terminal E The m REMOTE terminal on the camera. • m (LANC) is a trademark. It stands for a few seconds and then the camera displays a blank blue screen; 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 ...
... Using the Full Range of the cassette. m REMOTE terminal E The m REMOTE terminal on the camera. • m (LANC) is a trademark. It stands for a few seconds and then the camera displays a blank blue screen; 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 ...
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... a) Adjust the backlight by choosing the BRIGHTNESS option and turning the select dial up to clean the camera body or lens. b) Adjust the overall brightness by choosing between NORMAL and BRIGHT at the camera or VCR menu. • In bright conditions, set to NORMAL. (It is a big change ...• Where there is reset 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. When the video heads are badly contaminated, the camera may be much darker than usual. Note: • When the ...
... a) Adjust the backlight by choosing the BRIGHTNESS option and turning the select dial up to clean the camera body or lens. b) Adjust the overall brightness by choosing between NORMAL and BRIGHT at the camera or VCR menu. • In bright conditions, set to NORMAL. (It is a big change ...• Where there is reset 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. When the video heads are badly contaminated, the camera may be much darker than usual. Note: • When the ...
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Camera menu (p. 28) CAM.MENU SELECT SE [MENU] CLOS SHUTTER AUTO D.EFFECT••••EFFECT OFF IMAGE S. Rewind (p. 20) REW Zoom in cyan on (p. ... 79 SOFF Photo 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 shown in W T E Fast forward playback (p. 20) Zoom out W T Rewind playback (p. 20) Frame advance playback (p. 21) Frame reverse playback (p. 21) Playback pause (forward...
Camera menu (p. 28) CAM.MENU SELECT SE [MENU] CLOS SHUTTER AUTO D.EFFECT••••EFFECT OFF IMAGE S. Rewind (p. 20) REW Zoom in cyan on (p. ... 79 SOFF Photo 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 shown in W T E Fast forward playback (p. 20) Zoom out W T Rewind playback (p. 20) Frame advance playback (p. 21) Frame reverse playback (p. 21) Playback pause (forward...
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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, ...