ZR10 Instruction Manual
Page 2
Digital Video Camcorder, ZR10 A and Compact Power Adapter, CA-560 This device complies with Part.... Introduction WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. Canon U.S.A. 1_ZR10_E(02-06) 00/3/9 20:29 Page 2 (1,1) Important Usage Instructions WARNING: E TO REDUCE THE RISK OF...reasonable protection against harmful interference in Subpart B of Part 15 of the equipment. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 2 The lightning flash with class B ...
Digital Video Camcorder, ZR10 A and Compact Power Adapter, CA-560 This device complies with Part.... Introduction WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. Canon U.S.A. 1_ZR10_E(02-06) 00/3/9 20:29 Page 2 (1,1) Important Usage Instructions WARNING: E TO REDUCE THE RISK OF...reasonable protection against harmful interference in Subpart B of Part 15 of the equipment. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 2 The lightning flash with class B ...
ZR10 Instruction Manual
Page 3
... - Accessories - Avoid magnetic or electric fields - Do from the wall outlet before the product is connected to your home, consult your electrician to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR10 A and all its accessories. Section 810 of the polarized plug. A product and cart combination should be routed so that they may cause picture...
... - Accessories - Avoid magnetic or electric fields - Do from the wall outlet before the product is connected to your home, consult your electrician to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR10 A and all its accessories. Section 810 of the polarized plug. A product and cart combination should be routed so that they may cause picture...
ZR10 Instruction Manual
Page 4
When the power-supply cord or plug is kind onto the product. Power Lines - can Canon or that are required, be located in performance. This indicates system, extreme care should not be sure the service technician has used 16. Replacement Parts - ...
When the power-supply cord or plug is kind onto the product. Power Lines - can Canon or that are required, be located in performance. This indicates system, extreme care should not be sure the service technician has used 16. Replacement Parts - ...
ZR10 Instruction Manual
Page 5
...Making Manual Adjustments ...~ INSTRUCTIONS 3 Adjusting Exposure Manually 62 Thank you for Choosing a Canon 6 Adjusting Focus Manually 65 Quick Overview Setting the White Balance 66 Introducing the ZR10 7 Finding Your Way Around the ZR10 ........8 Powering Your Camcorder 11 Loading a Cassette 16 Basic Recording 18 Zooming 22 ... 52 Preparing the Camera 86 Notes on the bottom of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model Name ZR10 Serial No. 5 No others have the same serial number as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in ...
...Making Manual Adjustments ...~ INSTRUCTIONS 3 Adjusting Exposure Manually 62 Thank you for Choosing a Canon 6 Adjusting Focus Manually 65 Quick Overview Setting the White Balance 66 Introducing the ZR10 7 Finding Your Way Around the ZR10 ........8 Powering Your Camcorder 11 Loading a Cassette 16 Basic Recording 18 Zooming 22 ... 52 Preparing the Camera 86 Notes on the bottom of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model Name ZR10 Serial No. 5 No others have the same serial number as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in ...
ZR10 Instruction Manual
Page 6
... S-150 S-video Cable STV-250 Stereo Video Cable 6 in case you run into any problems ( 95) Symbols used to refer to your way around the ZR10 ( 8) • Screen displays ( 103) • Troubleshooting - there are used in this instruction manual: : Reference page numbers : Supplementary notes for camcorder ... and lens cap cord Introduction Getting started we 'd like to thank you for Your camcorder is supplied with the E purchasing this Canon camcorder. Press the MENU button. you will soon be making WL-D74 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries high-quality videos which will...
... S-150 S-video Cable STV-250 Stereo Video Cable 6 in case you run into any problems ( 95) Symbols used to refer to your way around the ZR10 ( 8) • Screen displays ( 103) • Troubleshooting - there are used in this instruction manual: : Reference page numbers : Supplementary notes for camcorder ... and lens cap cord Introduction Getting started we 'd like to thank you for Your camcorder is supplied with the E purchasing this Canon camcorder. Press the MENU button. you will soon be making WL-D74 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries high-quality videos which will...
ZR10 Instruction Manual
Page 7
...optical quality. Quick Overview 10× Lens and 40×/200× Digital Zoom From wide-angle to IEEE1394. Internal charging The ZR10 can charge a battery pack itself, smoothing the transition between charging and shooting, and allowing for even more dramatic results. 2_ZR10_E(07-...33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 7 (1,1) Introducing the ZR10 Digital Video Digital Effects ZR10 is a next generation Advanced digital E digital video camcorder technology allows you edit, copy and transfer data digitally to and from...
...optical quality. Quick Overview 10× Lens and 40×/200× Digital Zoom From wide-angle to IEEE1394. Internal charging The ZR10 can charge a battery pack itself, smoothing the transition between charging and shooting, and allowing for even more dramatic results. 2_ZR10_E(07-...33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 7 (1,1) Introducing the ZR10 Digital Video Digital Effects ZR10 is a next generation Advanced digital E digital video camcorder technology allows you edit, copy and transfer data digitally to and from...
ZR10 Instruction Manual
Page 8
2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 8 (1,1) Finding Your Way Around the ZR10 E Quick Overview Record review button (p. 47)/ REC (record) SEARCH - button(p. 47)/ (rewind) button (p. 27) Program selector (p. 48) Easy P Recording (p. 48) Program AE (p. 48) LCD screen (p. ...
2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 8 (1,1) Finding Your Way Around the ZR10 E Quick Overview Record review button (p. 47)/ REC (record) SEARCH - button(p. 47)/ (rewind) button (p. 27) Program selector (p. 48) Easy P Recording (p. 48) Program AE (p. 48) LCD screen (p. ...
ZR10 Instruction Manual
Page 10
button (p. 82) A/V INSERT button (p. 80) REMOTE SET button (p. 39) 10 START ZOOM /STOP PHOTO W T SELF TIMER MENU TV SCREEN SET DATA CODE D.EFFECTS ON/OFF AUDIO MONITOR MIX SBATL-A1NCE ST-2 REC PAUSE SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY REW PLAY FF AUDIO DUB. -/ STOP +/ A/V INSERT PAUSE SLOW ×2 REMOTE SET WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-D74 Remote sensor (p. 38) Stereo microphone (p. 81) Terminal cover S-video IN/OUT terminal (p. 30) S IN/ OUT DV IN/ OUT DV IN/OUT terminal (p. 74) OPEN/EJECT switch (p. 16) Tripod socket (p. 32) Transmitter Zoom buttons (p. 22) ...
button (p. 82) A/V INSERT button (p. 80) REMOTE SET button (p. 39) 10 START ZOOM /STOP PHOTO W T SELF TIMER MENU TV SCREEN SET DATA CODE D.EFFECTS ON/OFF AUDIO MONITOR MIX SBATL-A1NCE ST-2 REC PAUSE SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY REW PLAY FF AUDIO DUB. -/ STOP +/ A/V INSERT PAUSE SLOW ×2 REMOTE SET WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-D74 Remote sensor (p. 38) Stereo microphone (p. 81) Terminal cover S-video IN/OUT terminal (p. 30) S IN/ OUT DV IN/ OUT DV IN/OUT terminal (p. 74) OPEN/EJECT switch (p. 16) Tripod socket (p. 32) Transmitter Zoom buttons (p. 22) ...
ZR10 Instruction Manual
Page 11
Always turn the camera off before connecting/removing the power source. 1. Connect the power cable to the camera's DC IN terminal. 2. Connecting the camera to an AC outlet 3 1 2 Use the power adapter to provide your camera. • If the adapter is used next to a TV, it from the adapter. 11 Quick Overview Disconnect the power adapter from an AC outlet. 2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 11 (1,1) Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camera, you will need to use the power adapter to: E Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack • The power adapter ...
Always turn the camera off before connecting/removing the power source. 1. Connect the power cable to the camera's DC IN terminal. 2. Connecting the camera to an AC outlet 3 1 2 Use the power adapter to provide your camera. • If the adapter is used next to a TV, it from the adapter. 11 Quick Overview Disconnect the power adapter from an AC outlet. 2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 11 (1,1) Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camera, you will need to use the power adapter to: E Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack • The power adapter ...
ZR10 Instruction Manual
Page 12
Connect the power adapter to show that charging is in progress. Single flashes mean that your camera is set to VCR and in record pause mode for more than a few minutes. Connect the power cable to the adapter and plug it clicks into an AC outlet. • The charge indicator flashes red to the camera. 4. Set the POWER switch to the camera. • Remove the battery pack's terminal cover. • Rotate the viewfinder upwards. • With the triangle on the battery pack pointing downwards, align the edge of the battery pack with the line on the camera, press lightly and ...
Connect the power adapter to show that charging is in progress. Single flashes mean that your camera is set to VCR and in record pause mode for more than a few minutes. Connect the power cable to the adapter and plug it clicks into an AC outlet. • The charge indicator flashes red to the camera. 4. Set the POWER switch to the camera. • Remove the battery pack's terminal cover. • Rotate the viewfinder upwards. • With the triangle on the battery pack pointing downwards, align the edge of the battery pack with the line on the camera, press lightly and ...
ZR10 Instruction Manual
Page 13
... used , you slide the battery up. • Never connect an unspecified product to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it from the camera. Subject to install the backup battery. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for using the batteries in (57 × 28 × 104 mm) 6 3/8 oz (180 g) (without...
... used , you slide the battery up. • Never connect an unspecified product to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it from the camera. Subject to install the backup battery. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for using the batteries in (57 × 28 × 104 mm) 6 3/8 oz (180 g) (without...
ZR10 Instruction Manual
Page 14
Fifteen minutes of charging gives 70 minutes of recording (using the viewfinder). BP-511 BP-522 (optional) Time required for full charge from your car battery. 2. The Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560 includes the following: Quick Overview Charge Adapter Car Battery Cable DC Cable 1. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from a household AC outlet. Operate the camera with power from car battery or household outlet 1 hr. 20 min. 1 hr. 40 min. 14 2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 14 (1,1) Using the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit (optional) E The ...
Fifteen minutes of charging gives 70 minutes of recording (using the viewfinder). BP-511 BP-522 (optional) Time required for full charge from your car battery. 2. The Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560 includes the following: Quick Overview Charge Adapter Car Battery Cable DC Cable 1. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from a household AC outlet. Operate the camera with power from car battery or household outlet 1 hr. 20 min. 1 hr. 40 min. 14 2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 14 (1,1) Using the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit (optional) E The ...
ZR10 Instruction Manual
Page 15
Camera + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable → car's cigarette E lighter To car's cigarette lighter 3. Fifteen minutes of charging gives 70 minutes of recording (using the viewfinder). • For full details of how to use the CR-560, refer to its instruction manual. 15 2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 15 (1,1) 2. Operate the camera with power from a household AC outlet. 1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Compact Power Adapter CHARGE Quick Overview • Fast charging for the high-capacity BP-522 (optional). Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from...
Camera + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable → car's cigarette E lighter To car's cigarette lighter 3. Fifteen minutes of charging gives 70 minutes of recording (using the viewfinder). • For full details of how to use the CR-560, refer to its instruction manual. 15 2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 15 (1,1) 2. Operate the camera with power from a household AC outlet. 1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Compact Power Adapter CHARGE Quick Overview • Fast charging for the high-capacity BP-522 (optional). Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from...
ZR10 Instruction Manual
Page 16
Press the P mark on , v flashes in the display until it clicks, and wait for the cassette compartment to close . 5. 2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 16 (1,1) Loading a Cassette E OPEN/EJECT PUSH Quick Overview Only use - Load or unload the cassette. • Insert the cassette gently with the D logo.* Loading and unloading 1. return it to its case and store it in a cool, clean, dry place. • When you turn the camera's power on the compartment until you have attached a power source. 2. Make sure that you load a cassette. • With some types of seconds for it to ...
Press the P mark on , v flashes in the display until it clicks, and wait for the cassette compartment to close . 5. 2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 16 (1,1) Loading a Cassette E OPEN/EJECT PUSH Quick Overview Only use - Load or unload the cassette. • Insert the cassette gently with the D logo.* Loading and unloading 1. return it to its case and store it in a cool, clean, dry place. • When you turn the camera's power on the compartment until you have attached a power source. 2. Make sure that you load a cassette. • With some types of seconds for it to ...
ZR10 Instruction Manual
Page 17
Handling cassettes • To protect the tape heads, transfer cassettes directly from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette or cover them upright. • A cassette with metal plated terminals may become dirty with use, affecting information transfer. four seconds and then the v mark flashes in the provided case, first rewinding them to the start of the tape and then storing them with cellophane tape. • Handle cassettes with this cassette and put the camera in record pause mode ( 18), "THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION" is closed. do not open the tape ...
Handling cassettes • To protect the tape heads, transfer cassettes directly from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette or cover them upright. • A cassette with metal plated terminals may become dirty with use, affecting information transfer. four seconds and then the v mark flashes in the provided case, first rewinding them to the start of the tape and then storing them with cellophane tape. • Handle cassettes with this cassette and put the camera in record pause mode ( 18), "THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION" is closed. do not open the tape ...
ZR10 Instruction Manual
Page 18
You may also want to install the backup battery ( 90) in order to set the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA. 2. PAUSE appears in the display. • The camera power indicator lights up red. • The confirmation beep sounds. • The camera will turn the POWER switch to CAMERA. • The camera automatically sets to record pause mode, set the date and time display ( 41). 2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 18 (1,1) Basic Recording E 3P POWER 1 CAMERA OFF VCR 4, 5 POWER CAMERA OFF VCR Quick Overview Before you start recording Have you completed the following ...
You may also want to install the backup battery ( 90) in order to set the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA. 2. PAUSE appears in the display. • The camera power indicator lights up red. • The confirmation beep sounds. • The camera will turn the POWER switch to CAMERA. • The camera automatically sets to record pause mode, set the date and time display ( 41). 2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 18 (1,1) Basic Recording E 3P POWER 1 CAMERA OFF VCR 4, 5 POWER CAMERA OFF VCR Quick Overview Before you start recording Have you completed the following ...
ZR10 Instruction Manual
Page 19
... [. • This selects the camera's Easy Recording program. It allows you to simply E point and shoot without 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. • To close the LCD panel, rotate it vertically until...
... [. • This selects the camera's Easy Recording program. It allows you to simply E point and shoot without 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. • To close the LCD panel, rotate it vertically until...
ZR10 Instruction Manual
Page 20
To switch to LP mode, select REC MODE from the camera menu and turn it ON/OFF. 2. You can record and play back a tape in LP mode. Quick Overview ( 35, 36) REC MODE••••SP • When recording and playing back tapes in LP mode, the nature of the tape and usage conditions may affect recording, mosaic-like noise may appear in the image and the sound may be distorted during playback and the time code may not be vertically "squashed" (compressed). • If you connect the camera to a TV with an S1 terminal or the Video ID-1 system, recordings made ...
To switch to LP mode, select REC MODE from the camera menu and turn it ON/OFF. 2. You can record and play back a tape in LP mode. Quick Overview ( 35, 36) REC MODE••••SP • When recording and playing back tapes in LP mode, the nature of the tape and usage conditions may affect recording, mosaic-like noise may appear in the image and the sound may be distorted during playback and the time code may not be vertically "squashed" (compressed). • If you connect the camera to a TV with an S1 terminal or the Video ID-1 system, recordings made ...
ZR10 Instruction Manual
Page 21
2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 21 (1,1) Confirmation/Warning beeps E The camera's short operation confirmation beeps are not recorded on , during the self-timer countdown, right before the camera's automatic shut-off, and also upon certain camera operations such as when you turn them OFF through the menu. ( 35, 36) BEEP ON Quick Overview 21 Beeps are indicated by ` in the illustrations. You can turn the camera on the tape. Beeps sound upon any unusual condition of the camera.
2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 21 (1,1) Confirmation/Warning beeps E The camera's short operation confirmation beeps are not recorded on , during the self-timer countdown, right before the camera's automatic shut-off, and also upon certain camera operations such as when you turn them OFF through the menu. ( 35, 36) BEEP ON Quick Overview 21 Beeps are indicated by ` in the illustrations. You can turn the camera on the tape. Beeps sound upon any unusual condition of the camera.
ZR10 Instruction Manual
Page 22
When the digital zoom is at least 3 ft 33/8 in (1 m) between you can freely zoom in and out between optical zooming (up to 20×. ( 35) D.ZOOM 40× The zoom control continues to work as 3/8 in to telephoto. the camera automatically switches between 1× and 40× or 1× and 200× magnification - However when the zoom is set to 40×, the zoom indicator extends (light blue). 2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 22 (1,1) Zooming E W Zoom out Zoom in T Quick Overview 10× optical zoom The camera's 10× zoom lens allows you to choose the best...
When the digital zoom is at least 3 ft 33/8 in (1 m) between you can freely zoom in and out between optical zooming (up to 20×. ( 35) D.ZOOM 40× The zoom control continues to work as 3/8 in to telephoto. the camera automatically switches between 1× and 40× or 1× and 200× magnification - However when the zoom is set to 40×, the zoom indicator extends (light blue). 2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 22 (1,1) Zooming E W Zoom out Zoom in T Quick Overview 10× optical zoom The camera's 10× zoom lens allows you to choose the best...