ZR Instruction Manual
Page 1
...TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT E EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR This device complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not ...(OR BACK). However, there is intended to alert the user to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of the equipment. Do not make any interference received, including interference...
...TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT E EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR This device complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not ...(OR BACK). However, there is intended to alert the user to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of the equipment. Do not make any interference received, including interference...
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 2
.... Unplug this product near water or in the operating instructions should be adhered to provide some protection against them. If you are unable to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. Polarization - Power Cord Protection - Do not defeat the safety purpose of electric shock - See figure 1. 3
.... Unplug this product near water or in the operating instructions should be adhered to provide some protection against them. If you are unable to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. Polarization - Power Cord Protection - Do not defeat the safety purpose of electric shock - See figure 1. 3
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 4
... 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 ...
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 5
... on the camcorder itself e.g. SS-200 Shoulder Strap DU-100 Docking Unit Getting started To get the most out of features. LCD Cover BP-608 Battery Pack Introduction For quick reference (in the menus and buttons labeled on to use - Thank you for choosing a Canon First, we suggest that you read this Canon camcorder.
... on the camcorder itself e.g. SS-200 Shoulder Strap DU-100 Docking Unit Getting started To get the most out of features. LCD Cover BP-608 Battery Pack Introduction For quick reference (in the menus and buttons labeled on to use - Thank you for choosing a Canon First, we suggest that you read this Canon camcorder.
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 6
... composed video. World Clock There is also great for the playback of the zoom range. Introducing the ZR Digital Video 11× lens and 44× digital ZR is a next generation zoom E digital video camcorder that the correct time is shown. Digital Effects Advanced digital technology allows you stunning digital sound -16bit for...
... composed video. World Clock There is also great for the playback of the zoom range. Introducing the ZR Digital Video 11× lens and 44× digital ZR is a next generation zoom E digital video camcorder that the correct time is shown. Digital Effects Advanced digital technology allows you stunning digital sound -16bit for...
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 7
... the power cable into place. • Lift up and pull the small rubber stopper out slightly and feed the cable through the opening. 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). •...
... the power cable into place. • Lift up and pull the small rubber stopper out slightly and feed the cable through the opening. 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
Page 8
... to the adapter and plug the power cable into an AC outlet. • One of the two charge indicators flashes red to show that your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is capable of the arrow until it left the factory. Remove the battery pack after another. Single flashes mean...
... to the adapter and plug the power cable into an AC outlet. • One of the two charge indicators flashes red to show that your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is capable of the arrow until it left the factory. Remove the battery pack after another. Single flashes mean...
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 9
..., 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 either side, A or B. If you attach two battery packs, charging begins from the battery you do not need to pinch the cable when closing...
..., 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 either side, A or B. If you attach two battery packs, charging begins from the battery you do not need to pinch the cable when closing...
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 11
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 labeled SAVE ... bud. Protecting tapes from accidental erasure E REC SAVE REC SAVE Mastering the Basics To protect your recording from the tape case to the camcorder - If you load this camcorder. 12 dropping them or exposing them to the start of the tape first, and then storing them with cellophane tape. • Handle cassettes...
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 labeled SAVE ... bud. Protecting tapes from accidental erasure E REC SAVE REC SAVE Mastering the Basics To protect your recording from the tape case to the camcorder - If you load this camcorder. 12 dropping them or exposing them to the start of the tape first, and then storing them with cellophane tape. • Handle cassettes...
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 14
... then close the menu (for instructions on how to use the menus, refer to SP mode. • If you record in both modes on this camcorder, and vice versa.
... then close the menu (for instructions on how to use the menus, refer to SP mode. • If you record in both modes on this camcorder, and vice versa.
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 16
... the opposite direction, you can use the screen for you to adjust the brightness/backlight of the LCD screen. 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 suit your...
... the opposite direction, you can use the screen for you to adjust the brightness/backlight of the LCD screen. 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 suit your...
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 17
... LCD panel up vertically so that it at the menu before turning the screen upright. About the LCD Screen E The LCD screen built into this camcorder is unaffected. The recording itself is a high precision product. No Cassette is loaded Exposure Adjustment Manual focus AF OFF 18 REC REC PAUSE EJECT STOP...
... LCD panel up vertically so that it at the menu before turning the screen upright. About the LCD Screen E The LCD screen built into this camcorder is unaffected. The recording itself is a high precision product. No Cassette is loaded Exposure Adjustment Manual focus AF OFF 18 REC REC PAUSE EJECT STOP...
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 19
... playback from the lens during playback. Since you can review the sound track alongside the picture during normal fast forward. Built-in speaker Speaker The camcorder has a built-in the display temporarily to camera mode and when you use headphones (p.44). 20 Mastering the Basics Other playback modes E Playback pause To...
... playback from the lens during playback. Since you can review the sound track alongside the picture during normal fast forward. Built-in speaker Speaker The camcorder has a built-in the display temporarily to camera mode and when you use headphones (p.44). 20 Mastering the Basics Other playback modes E Playback pause To...
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 29
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 automatically turned back on when you slide the POWER switch away ... camera is mounted on a tripod. • If you turn the image stabilizer on . • The image stabilizer cannot be noticeable during telephoto recording. However, the ZR's image stabilizer allows you start recording, turn off from the P setting. i •OFF • The i mark appears in the display when the stabilizer is on...
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 automatically turned back on when you slide the POWER switch away ... camera is mounted on a tripod. • If you turn the image stabilizer on . • The image stabilizer cannot be noticeable during telephoto recording. However, the ZR's image stabilizer allows you start recording, turn off from the P setting. i •OFF • The i mark appears in the display when the stabilizer is on...
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 32
... still picture. • The camera takes the image almost immediately, and then records the "photo" to take "photos" where it is displayed continuously as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is ready to the tape for 6 seconds. Press the start /stop button lightly. • flashes white in focus...
... still picture. • The camera takes the image almost immediately, and then records the "photo" to take "photos" where it is displayed continuously as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is ready to the tape for 6 seconds. Press the start /stop button lightly. • flashes white in focus...
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 43
...appears in the display to indicate the current volume. • The select dial also controls the speaker volume once you to the camera's terminal (this camcorder. • For details of Features 44 Notes: • You cannot add new sound 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. Audio Recording Selecting the...
...appears in the display to indicate the current volume. • The select dial also controls the speaker volume once you to the camera's terminal (this camcorder. • For details of Features 44 Notes: • You cannot add new sound 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. Audio Recording Selecting the...
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 51
..., the date code can be displayed during high speed playback modes. • If a recording made on ZR is played back on a camera without a data code function. - If the tape was recorded on a different DV camcorder, the data code may not be displayed correctly. • Contents of data code display may change according...
..., the date code can be displayed during high speed playback modes. • If a recording made on ZR is played back on a camera without a data code function. - If the tape was recorded on a different DV camcorder, the data code may not be displayed correctly. • Contents of data code display may change according...
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 56
... to a VCR Playback the tape on p. 22. 2. Connect the camera to 4 until your TV and VCR instruction manuals for Playback on a TV screen" on the camcorder. Repeat steps 1 to the VCR. • See "Connections for details. 3. Note: • The quality of the edited tape will be slightly lower than that of...
... to a VCR Playback the tape on p. 22. 2. Connect the camera to 4 until your TV and VCR instruction manuals for Playback on a TV screen" on the camcorder. Repeat steps 1 to the VCR. • See "Connections for details. 3. Note: • The quality of the edited tape will be slightly lower than that of...
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 57
... also flash onto the screen. • Blanks between recordings on the playback tape are recording to the ZR, slide the POWER switch to VCR and press the wireless controller's REC PAUSE button. ("DV IN" ..."CHECK THE DV INPUT". • The image displayed by the camcorder that is being recorded to. • When operating either camcorder with the DV cable connected do not turn the power off. 58... can handle data in the display when you press "play" on the playback device). Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to connect two digital devices together. DV terminal/connections E Digital video equipment ...
... also flash onto the screen. • Blanks between recordings on the playback tape are recording to the ZR, slide the POWER switch to VCR and press the wireless controller's REC PAUSE button. ("DV IN" ..."CHECK THE DV INPUT". • The image displayed by the camcorder that is being recorded to. • When operating either camcorder with the DV cable connected do not turn the power off. 58... can handle data in the display when you press "play" on the playback device). Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to connect two digital devices together. DV terminal/connections E Digital video equipment ...
ZR Instruction Manual
Page 60
... and recording times E • These times vary - the safest policy Battery pack BP-608 is always to different conditions. • When using the camcorder in the display shows you much power is convenient. You can recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it is completely exhausted. shots, instead of its...it works best between Time needed for 4 seconds when the power is best to charge it the same day you subject the battery pack and camcorder to have to be shorter than in the display for full recharge Maximum recording time 1 hr. 30 min. 50 min. The indicator in...
... and recording times E • These times vary - the safest policy Battery pack BP-608 is always to different conditions. • When using the camcorder in the display shows you much power is convenient. You can recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it is completely exhausted. shots, instead of its...it works best between Time needed for 4 seconds when the power is best to charge it the same day you subject the battery pack and camcorder to have to be shorter than in the display for full recharge Maximum recording time 1 hr. 30 min. 50 min. The indicator in...