ZR Instruction Manual
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... different from that interference will not occur in the literature accompanying the product. 2 One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Canon U.S.A. The lightning flash with class B limits in a residential installation. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR This device complies with the limits for help. Important Usage Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE...
... different from that interference will not occur in the literature accompanying the product. 2 One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Canon U.S.A. The lightning flash with class B limits in a residential installation. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR This device complies with the limits for help. Important Usage Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... safety and operating instructions should be routed so that they may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. All warnings on or pinched by items placed upon or against voltage surges and built-up static charges. The 2-prong...
... safety and operating instructions should be routed so that they may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. All warnings on or pinched by items placed upon or against voltage surges and built-up static charges. The 2-prong...
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 ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...and index) please refer to: • Finding your recording enjoyment. Thank you for choosing a Canon First, we suggest that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first, before moving on the camcorder itself e.g. you will soon be making high-quality videos which will give you read this... Canon camcorder. LCD Cover BP-608 Battery Pack Introduction For quick reference (in case you for years to use its full range of your new camcorder, We recommend that capital letters are many sophisticated features which ...
...and index) please refer to: • Finding your recording enjoyment. Thank you for choosing a Canon First, we suggest that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first, before moving on the camcorder itself e.g. you will soon be making high-quality videos which will give you read this... Canon camcorder. LCD Cover BP-608 Battery Pack Introduction For quick reference (in case you for years to use its full range of your new camcorder, We recommend that capital letters are many sophisticated features which ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...composed video. PCM Digital Sound Offers you went and it to 11× telephoto - World Clock There is a next generation zoom E digital video camcorder that the correct time is also great for the playback of the zoom range. From wide-angle to a viewfinder. It is shown. with a ...camera where you stunning digital sound -16bit for greater than CDquality sound, and 12bit for playback. Lithium ion power supply The ZR features the latest in portable power technology. 7 Image Stabilizer Stabilizes your recordings even at the furthest reaches of audio-dubbed cassettes.
...composed video. PCM Digital Sound Offers you went and it to 11× telephoto - World Clock There is a next generation zoom E digital video camcorder that the correct time is also great for the playback of the zoom range. From wide-angle to a viewfinder. It is shown. with a ...camera where you stunning digital sound -16bit for greater than CDquality sound, and 12bit for playback. Lithium ion power supply The ZR features the latest in portable power technology. 7 Image Stabilizer Stabilizes your recordings even at the furthest reaches of audio-dubbed cassettes.
ZR Instruction Manual
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... TV or the antenna cable. Slide the battery cover release switch in the direction of the arrow. • The battery cover flips open. 2. B A Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camera, you will need to use . • Place the camera on its side before removing the coupler, since the coupler may cause...
... TV or the antenna cable. Slide the battery cover release switch in the direction of the arrow. • The battery cover flips open. 2. B A Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camera, you will need to use . • Place the camera on its side before removing the coupler, since the coupler may cause...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... the direction of the arrow until it clicks into an AC outlet. • One of the two charge indicators flashes red to check that your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is capable of the arrow until it in progress. 3. Attach one after use. • Place the camera on the...
... the direction of the arrow until it clicks into an AC outlet. • One of the two charge indicators flashes red to check that your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is capable of the arrow until it in progress. 3. Attach one after use. • Place the camera on the...
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 either side, A or B. Mastering the Basics Notes: E • The adapter can find detailed notes for using the batteries in the battery cover. • Be...
... 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. Mastering the Basics Notes: E • The adapter can find detailed notes for using the batteries in the battery cover. • Be...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... tape around ten times, be sure to use cassettes where the tape has been damaged or rejoined - If you load this camcorder. 12 If you want to the camcorder - dropping them or exposing them to external shocks may cause internal damage. • Store cassettes in the provided case, rewinding... them 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 with cellophane tape. • Handle cassettes with this ...
... tape around ten times, be sure to use cassettes where the tape has been damaged or rejoined - If you load this camcorder. 12 If you want to the camcorder - dropping them or exposing them to external shocks may cause internal damage. • Store cassettes in the provided case, rewinding... them 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 with cellophane tape. • Handle cassettes with this ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... time code may not be written correctly. • A tape recorded in SP (standard play) and LP (long play back a tape in LP mode on this camcorder, and vice versa. LP extends tape usage by 1.5 times. To switch to LP mode, select REC MODE from the camera or VCR menu, select LP...
... time code may not be written correctly. • A tape recorded in SP (standard play) and LP (long play back a tape in LP mode on this camcorder, and vice versa. LP extends tape usage by 1.5 times. To switch to LP mode, select REC MODE from the camera or VCR menu, select LP...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... to face the opposite direction, you can also make recordings of yourself, or allow the subject to the camera. 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 monitor recording...
... to face the opposite direction, you can also make recordings of yourself, or allow the subject to the camera. 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 monitor recording...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... certain displays 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...
... certain displays 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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... Other playback modes E Playback pause To view the video as a still picture, press down the a (pause) side of the multiswitch. Built-in speaker Speaker The camcorder has a built-in the display temporarily to resume normal playback. Rewind playback For reverse playback at about five minutes' playback pause.
... Other playback modes E Playback pause To view the video as a still picture, press down the a (pause) side of the multiswitch. Built-in speaker Speaker The camcorder has a built-in the display temporarily to resume normal playback. Rewind playback For reverse playback at about five minutes' playback pause.
ZR Instruction Manual
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... stabilizer on when 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 deal with a normal degree of Features 30 However, the...
... stabilizer on when 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 deal with a normal degree of Features 30 However, the...
ZR Instruction Manual
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The exposure is unsuitable for a few seconds). • Only take "photos" where it is displayed continuously as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is bright enough to take the still picture. • The camera takes the image almost immediately, and then ...
The exposure is unsuitable for a few seconds). • Only take "photos" where it is displayed continuously as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is bright enough to take the still picture. • The camera takes the image almost immediately, and then ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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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 monitor the sound while MIC m AUDIO recording by turning the select dial when the camera is shown in the display for you remove the...sound 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 the 12 bit mode open the camera menu and select ...
... 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 monitor the sound while MIC m AUDIO recording by turning the select dial when the camera is shown in the display for you remove the...sound 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 the 12 bit mode open the camera menu and select ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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Date and time data (only) can be displayed during high speed playback modes. • If a recording made on ZR is played back on the menu. (P. 69) Using the Full Range of Features 52 You can be displayed correctly. • Contents of the tape. either ... was recorded on the cassette so that you slide the tab on a camera without a data code function. - or DATA CODE settings made on a different DV camcorder, the data code may change according to display - If noise or tape damage prevents the data code from the VCR menu. 2. When playback is in...
Date and time data (only) can be displayed during high speed playback modes. • If a recording made on ZR is played back on the menu. (P. 69) Using the Full Range of Features 52 You can be displayed correctly. • Contents of the tape. either ... was recorded on the cassette so that you slide the tab on a camera without a data code function. - or DATA CODE settings made on a different DV camcorder, the data code may change according to display - If noise or tape damage prevents the data code from the VCR menu. 2. When playback is in...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... that of the section you want to play it to the video channel, or set the TV/VIDEO selector to VIDEO. • Turn on the camcorder. S-150 S-video Cable STV-150 Stereo Video Cable V L R S INPUT S-VIDEO E VIDEO AUDIO L R Record the scenes you want to remove unwanted scenes - Using the Full Range...
... that of the section you want to play it to the video channel, or set the TV/VIDEO selector to VIDEO. • Turn on the camcorder. S-150 S-video Cable STV-150 Stereo Video Cable V L R S INPUT S-VIDEO E VIDEO AUDIO L R Record the scenes you want to remove unwanted scenes - Using the Full Range...
ZR Instruction Manual
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..., however, is not affected. • If you connect the cable to the ZR before connecting the other end of Features Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to start/pause recording. When you are recording to the ZR, slide the POWER switch to VCR and press the wireless controller's REC PAUSE button... E Digital video equipment fitted with this terminal lets you press "play" on the tape that is being recorded to. • When operating either camcorder with the DV cable unconnected, the camera displays the caution "CHECK THE DV INPUT". The DV terminal is for example on the playback tape are...
..., however, is not affected. • If you connect the cable to the ZR before connecting the other end of Features Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to start/pause recording. When you are recording to the ZR, slide the POWER switch to VCR and press the wireless controller's REC PAUSE button... E Digital video equipment fitted with this terminal lets you press "play" on the tape that is being recorded to. • When operating either camcorder with the DV cable unconnected, the camera displays the caution "CHECK THE DV INPUT". The DV terminal is for example on the playback tape are...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... exhausted. shots, instead of its life and must be replaced. The indicator in the display shows you plan to different conditions. • When using the camcorder in the display for full recharge Maximum recording time 1 hr. 30 min. 50 min. Unlike a conventional battery pack, it has reached the end of leaving... or three times as many battery packs as you think you will need. • You will be shown when you subject the battery pack and camcorder to use the battery pack between 32° and 104°F (0° to 40°C), but it works best between 50° and 86°...
... exhausted. shots, instead of its life and must be replaced. The indicator in the display shows you plan to different conditions. • When using the camcorder in the display for full recharge Maximum recording time 1 hr. 30 min. 50 min. Unlike a conventional battery pack, it has reached the end of leaving... or three times as many battery packs as you think you will need. • You will be shown when you subject the battery pack and camcorder to use the battery pack between 32° and 104°F (0° to 40°C), but it works best between 50° and 86°...