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...-560 Compact 3. This is operated. the plug fully into 4. The product should be cleaned only as battery power, refer to grounding electrodes, and requirements for future reference. 11. Pay particular attention to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR10 A and all its accessories. Do from the wall outlet before the product is a maintenance instructions...
...-560 Compact 3. This is operated. the plug fully into 4. The product should be cleaned only as battery power, refer to grounding electrodes, and requirements for future reference. 11. Pay particular attention to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR10 A and all its accessories. Do from the wall outlet before the product is a maintenance instructions...
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... to determine that the product is damaged. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. can Canon or that could result in a fire or electric service technician to lightning and power-line surges. f. Upon completion of fire or...from touching such power lines or circuits as this product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. Refer all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to dangerous voltage or other controls may touch 21. If the product has been exposed to qualified service personnel....
... to determine that the product is damaged. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. can Canon or that could result in a fire or electric service technician to lightning and power-line surges. f. Upon completion of fire or...from touching such power lines or circuits as this product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. Refer all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to dangerous voltage or other controls may touch 21. If the product has been exposed to qualified service personnel....
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... 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...number and other vital information here and retain this product may be found on Using the Batteries 88 Maintenance 91 Troubleshooting 95 The ZR10 System Diagram 98 Optional Accessories 99 Screen Displays 103 Specifications 108 Index 109 The serial number...
... 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...number and other vital information here and retain this product may be found on Using the Batteries 88 Maintenance 91 Troubleshooting 95 The ZR10 System Diagram 98 Optional Accessories 99 Screen Displays 103 Specifications 108 Index 109 The serial number...
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... Getting started To get the most out of your new camcorder, we suggest that you read this Canon camcorder. 1_ZR10_E(02-06) 00/3/9 20:29 Page 6 (1,1) Thank you for Choosing a Canon First, we'd like to thank you for Your camcorder is supplied with the E purchasing this manual...560 Compact Power Adapter (including AC power cable) Lithium button battery S-150 S-video Cable STV-250 Stereo Video Cable 6 there are used to refer to settings displayed in addition to the contents and index) please refer to your way around the ZR10 ( 8) • Screen displays ( 103) • ...
... Getting started To get the most out of your new camcorder, we suggest that you read this Canon camcorder. 1_ZR10_E(02-06) 00/3/9 20:29 Page 6 (1,1) Thank you for Choosing a Canon First, we'd like to thank you for Your camcorder is supplied with the E purchasing this manual...560 Compact Power Adapter (including AC power cable) Lithium button battery S-150 S-video Cable STV-250 Stereo Video Cable 6 there are used to refer to settings displayed in addition to the contents and index) please refer to your way around the ZR10 ( 8) • Screen displays ( 103) • ...
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..., with a DV terminal that conforms to give you outstanding picture quality. Connect to IEEE1394. Internal charging The ZR10 can charge a battery pack itself, smoothing the transition between charging and shooting, and allowing for playback. PCM Digital Sound DV Terminal (IEEE 1394...) ZR10 is equipped with virtually no generation loss in image and sound quality. 7 It is also great for a smaller, lighter...
..., with a DV terminal that conforms to give you outstanding picture quality. Connect to IEEE1394. Internal charging The ZR10 can charge a battery pack itself, smoothing the transition between charging and shooting, and allowing for playback. PCM Digital Sound DV Terminal (IEEE 1394...) ZR10 is equipped with virtually no generation loss in image and sound quality. 7 It is also great for a smaller, lighter...
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...)/ (stop) button (p. 27) Self-timer button (p. 60)/ REC PAUSE (LINE-IN) button (p. 75, 77) BATT. (battery) RELEASE (p. 13) DC IN 9.5V CHARGE Backup battery cover (p. 90) Battery attachment unit (p. 12) LCD panel OPEN button (p. 23) Strap attachment bar (p. 87) Selector dial (p. 36) CHARGE indicator (p.... 12) DC IN terminal (p. 11) 8 2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 8 (1,1) Finding Your Way Around the ZR10 E Quick ...
...)/ (stop) button (p. 27) Self-timer button (p. 60)/ REC PAUSE (LINE-IN) button (p. 75, 77) BATT. (battery) RELEASE (p. 13) DC IN 9.5V CHARGE Backup battery cover (p. 90) Battery attachment unit (p. 12) LCD panel OPEN button (p. 23) Strap attachment bar (p. 87) Selector dial (p. 36) CHARGE indicator (p.... 12) DC IN terminal (p. 11) 8 2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 8 (1,1) Finding Your Way Around the ZR10 E Quick ...
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.../removing the power source. 1. Disconnect the power adapter from the camera after use the power adapter to: E Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camera...
.../removing the power source. 1. Disconnect the power adapter from the camera after use the power adapter to: E Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camera...
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... the camera off after being left the factory. If the indicator blinks twice a second, the battery pack may be defective. • Charging will also take place when the camera is set to check that the.... It should have enough power for more than 50% charged. However, you must charge the battery pack fully if you to VCR and in stop mode, or the camera has turned itself off... charged. Triple flashes mean that it left in progress. The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is between 50% and 75% charged. 2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 12 (1,1) Attaching and ...
... the camera off after being left the factory. If the indicator blinks twice a second, the battery pack may be defective. • Charging will also take place when the camera is set to check that the.... It should have enough power for more than 50% charged. However, you must charge the battery pack fully if you to VCR and in stop mode, or the camera has turned itself off... charged. Triple flashes mean that it left in progress. The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is between 50% and 75% charged. 2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 12 (1,1) Attaching and ...
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...and recording times and how to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it from the camera. Likewise, do not connect the power adapter to an unspecified product. • You can be used , you slide the battery up. • Never connect an unspecified product to... hold the BATT. When replacement of power supply is required, please return it to install the backup battery. 2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 13 (1,1) 5. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for using the batteries in (57 × 28 × 104 mm) 6 3/8 oz (180 g) (without notice. ...
...and recording times and how to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it from the camera. Likewise, do not connect the power adapter to an unspecified product. • You can be used , you slide the battery up. • Never connect an unspecified product to... hold the BATT. When replacement of power supply is required, please return it to install the backup battery. 2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 13 (1,1) 5. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for using the batteries in (57 × 28 × 104 mm) 6 3/8 oz (180 g) (without notice. ...
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...40 min. 14 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 your car battery. 1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable→ car's cigarette lighter CHARGE...Compact Power Adapter CA-560 included with the camera can be used along with power from your car battery. 3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery. 2. Operate the camera with the CR-560 Kit for full charge from a household AC outlet....
...40 min. 14 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 your car battery. 1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable→ car's cigarette lighter CHARGE...Compact Power Adapter CA-560 included with the camera can be used along with power from your car battery. 3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery. 2. Operate the camera with the CR-560 Kit for full charge from a household AC outlet....
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... → car's cigarette E lighter To car's cigarette lighter 3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from your car battery. 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).
... → car's cigarette E lighter To car's cigarette lighter 3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from your car battery. 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).
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You may also want to install the backup battery ( 90) in record pause mode for more than about five minutes. To return to record pause mode, set the date and time display ( 41). PAUSE ... record 1. Push the small green button on the POWER switch and hold, turn itself off if you 're using the viewfinder with the BP-522 Battery Pack (optional) attached, extend the viewfinder ( 86). 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...
You may also want to install the backup battery ( 90) in record pause mode for more than about five minutes. To return to record pause mode, set the date and time display ( 41). PAUSE ... record 1. Push the small green button on the POWER switch and hold, turn itself off if you 're using the viewfinder with the BP-522 Battery Pack (optional) attached, extend the viewfinder ( 86). 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...
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... memory ( 72) • Audio mix ( 84) • A/V insert ( 78) • Audio dubbing ( 81) • Data code ( 68) Inserting batteries Insert two AA batteries, following the = and - There are seven functions that cannot be less. • The camera may have difficulty picking up to reverse the polarity of... 16 feet (5 m). Using the Full Range of Features • When using the wireless controller in hot or humid places. • When the batteries run out, replace them both together. • If the wireless controller doesn't work, see p. 40. 38 markings. 3_ZR10_E(34-72) 3/9/00...
... memory ( 72) • Audio mix ( 84) • A/V insert ( 78) • Audio dubbing ( 81) • Data code ( 68) Inserting batteries Insert two AA batteries, following the = and - There are seven functions that cannot be less. • The camera may have difficulty picking up to reverse the polarity of... 16 feet (5 m). Using the Full Range of Features • When using the wireless controller in hot or humid places. • When the batteries run out, replace them both together. • If the wireless controller doesn't work, see p. 40. 38 markings. 3_ZR10_E(34-72) 3/9/00...
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If the wireless controller still doesn't work, change the batteries. • The mode the camera is set to the same mode. Check the mode the camera is set to also appears for about four seconds. ...
If the wireless controller still doesn't work, change the batteries. • The mode the camera is set to the same mode. Check the mode the camera is set to also appears for about four seconds. ...
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Install the backup battery before you begin ( 90). • Before you are at another time zone, select your time zone first and daylight saving time (DST) setting if necessary. 4. ...
Install the backup battery before you begin ( 90). • Before you are at another time zone, select your time zone first and daylight saving time (DST) setting if necessary. 4. ...
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...screen: 2 hr. 4 hr. 5 min. • Recording time will be shortened at low temperatures. Battery pack BP-511 BP-522 Playback time (using the LCD screen) 2 hr. 10 min. 4 hr. 25 min. You ...indicator light also flashes. • The indicator is always to have two or three times as many battery packs as you think you will need. • You will be shown when you turn the camera...the safest policy is not constant - Playback time will get more recording time if you subject the battery pack and camcorder to 40°C), but it works best between shots, instead of its life and...
...screen: 2 hr. 4 hr. 5 min. • Recording time will be shortened at low temperatures. Battery pack BP-511 BP-522 Playback time (using the LCD screen) 2 hr. 10 min. 4 hr. 25 min. You ...indicator light also flashes. • The indicator is always to have two or three times as many battery packs as you think you will need. • You will be shown when you turn the camera...the safest policy is not constant - Playback time will get more recording time if you subject the battery pack and camcorder to 40°C), but it works best between shots, instead of its life and...
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...112) 3/9/00 8:00 PM Page 89 (1,1) When to recharge E You can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. Taking care of more than a few months any metal objects to use a battery pack's complete charge before storage. Check them before . See the BP-511 and BP-522 instructions for a period...cover. • Do not allow any remaining charge may cause damage to the battery pack, and reduce usage time. However, as this can recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it is not being used. Unlike a conventional battery pack, it does not have to use it the same day you do ...
...112) 3/9/00 8:00 PM Page 89 (1,1) When to recharge E You can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. Taking care of more than a few months any metal objects to use a battery pack's complete charge before storage. Check them before . See the BP-511 and BP-522 instructions for a period...cover. • Do not allow any remaining charge may cause damage to the battery pack, and reduce usage time. However, as this can recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it is not being used. Unlike a conventional battery pack, it does not have to use it the same day you do ...
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...176;F (60°C). Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C) or incinerate. • Replace the battery with the + side facing outwards. This backup battery allows the camera to remember the date and time and other metal tools - this device may present a risk of fire or... Use of about a year. if it has not been installed), the y mark flashes in water, to ensure proper contact. • Keep the battery pack out of reach of explosion. 90 Additional Information Cautions: • Do not pick up then releasing and lifting out. DANGER! Click the cover back...
...176;F (60°C). Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C) or incinerate. • Replace the battery with the + side facing outwards. This backup battery allows the camera to remember the date and time and other metal tools - this device may present a risk of fire or... Use of about a year. if it has not been installed), the y mark flashes in water, to ensure proper contact. • Keep the battery pack out of reach of explosion. 90 Additional Information Cautions: • Do not pick up then releasing and lifting out. DANGER! Click the cover back...
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...can cause damage. 92 Additional Information Rotate the viewfinder upwards. Take care when cleaning. 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 86... available cleaning cloth for glasses. • Where there is still working properly. • These cautions also apply to accessories such as battery packs and cassettes. Maintenance Viewfinder • Clean the viewfinder screen. This is no higher than usual. When finished, return it in temperature...
...can cause damage. 92 Additional Information Rotate the viewfinder upwards. Take care when cleaning. 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 86... available cleaning cloth for glasses. • Where there is still working properly. • These cautions also apply to accessories such as battery packs and cassettes. Maintenance Viewfinder • Clean the viewfinder screen. This is no higher than usual. When finished, return it in temperature...
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Contact your camera and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supply is used in the following countries: American Samoa, Bahama, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, ... NTSC system. 5_ZR10_E(86-112) 3/9/00 8:00 PM Page 93 (1,1) Using the camera abroad E Power sources • You can only be connected to operate your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use.
Contact your camera and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supply is used in the following countries: American Samoa, Bahama, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, ... NTSC system. 5_ZR10_E(86-112) 3/9/00 8:00 PM Page 93 (1,1) Using the camera abroad E Power sources • You can only be connected to operate your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use.