ZR10 Instruction Manual
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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... Reviewing While Recording 47 Using the Various Recording Programs 48 Using Digital Effects 52 Preparing the Camera 86 Notes on Using the Batteries 88 Maintenance 91 Troubleshooting 95 The ZR10 System Diagram 98 Optional Accessories 99 Screen Displays 103...
...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... Reviewing While Recording 47 Using the Various Recording Programs 48 Using Digital Effects 52 Preparing the Camera 86 Notes on Using the Batteries 88 Maintenance 91 Troubleshooting 95 The ZR10 System Diagram 98 Optional Accessories 99 Screen Displays 103...
ZR10 Instruction Manual
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button(p. 47)/ (rewind) button (p. 27) Program selector (p. 48) Easy P Recording (p. 48) Program AE (p. 48) LCD screen (p. 23) Digital effects ON/OFF button (p. 56) DIGITAL EFFECTS button (p. 56) MENU button (p. 36) Terminal cover REC SEARCH + button (p. 47)/ (fast ... 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 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. 23) Digital effects ON/OFF button (p. 56) DIGITAL EFFECTS button (p. 56) MENU button (p. 36) Terminal cover REC SEARCH + button (p. 47)/ (fast ... 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 Overview Record review button (p. 47)/ REC (record) SEARCH -
ZR10 Instruction Manual
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...; To check that the camera 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. • To close the LCD panel, rotate it clicks ... simply E point and shoot without making any manual adjustments ( 50). 4. 2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 19 (1,1) 3. Slide the program selector to LP ( 20). 19 It allows you , then push it in flat against the side of the camera until it vertically until the screen...
...; To check that the camera 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. • To close the LCD panel, rotate it clicks ... simply E point and shoot without making any manual adjustments ( 50). 4. 2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 19 (1,1) 3. Slide the program selector to LP ( 20). 19 It allows you , then push it in flat against the side of the camera until it vertically until the screen...
ZR10 Instruction Manual
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.... • "16:9" is shown in the display when you switch the 16:9 effect on. • You cannot use the 16:9 mode with the Easy Recording program. • If you connect the camera to close the menu (for instructions on other digital equipment may produce mosaiclike noise and the sound may be...
.... • "16:9" is shown in the display when you switch the 16:9 effect on. • You cannot use the 16:9 mode with the Easy Recording program. • If you connect the camera to close the menu (for instructions on other digital equipment may produce mosaiclike noise and the sound may be...
ZR10 Instruction Manual
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... 7:56 PM Page 34 (1,1) Turning the Image Stabilizer Off E MENU With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be turned off when the program selector is set to the [ (Easy Recording) position. • The image stabilizer is attached. Using the Full Range of camera shake. •... stabilizer is not as effective as usual when the tele-converter (optional) is designed to obtain steady recordings even at IMAGE S. However, the ZR10's image stabilizer allows you to deal with a normal degree of Features 34 To turn the image stabilizer off . • The image stabilizer ...
... 7:56 PM Page 34 (1,1) Turning the Image Stabilizer Off E MENU With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be turned off when the program selector is set to the [ (Easy Recording) position. • The image stabilizer is attached. Using the Full Range of camera shake. •... stabilizer is not as effective as usual when the tele-converter (optional) is designed to obtain steady recordings even at IMAGE S. However, the ZR10's image stabilizer allows you to deal with a normal degree of Features 34 To turn the image stabilizer off . • The image stabilizer ...
ZR10 Instruction Manual
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... of functions in order to adjust the exposure and other recording conditions, the camera has five more specialized AE (auto exposure) programs. Availability of program selector P [ P Q Recording Program [(Easy Recording) Auto Sports Portrait Spotlight Sand & Snow Low Light Shutter Speed h Focus A Exposure White balance Image stabilizer (ON/OFF) ON Digital effects i 16:9 i A h h h h OFF...
... of functions in order to adjust the exposure and other recording conditions, the camera has five more specialized AE (auto exposure) programs. Availability of program selector P [ P Q Recording Program [(Easy Recording) Auto Sports Portrait Spotlight Sand & Snow Low Light Shutter Speed h Focus A Exposure White balance Image stabilizer (ON/OFF) ON Digital effects i 16:9 i A h h h h OFF...
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...a bright line may change suddenly. • The specialized AE programs are not suitable for all kinds of the image may appear on the screen if you switch the camera from the [ program to the Q program, the camera returns to display the program menu. 4. Push the selector dial in to record pause mode.... 2. Slide the program selector to move the arrow up or down the display. 5. Turn the selector...
...a bright line may change suddenly. • The specialized AE programs are not suitable for all kinds of the image may appear on the screen if you switch the camera from the [ program to the Q program, the camera returns to display the program menu. 4. Push the selector dial in to record pause mode.... 2. Slide the program selector to move the arrow up or down the display. 5. Turn the selector...
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... cause fast moving objects to shudder. The effect is most noticeable when the zoom position is the same as this program outdoors to make subjects stand out from a softened foreground and background. Normal playback will be slightly jerky, but you free to point and shoot. The ...camera will get clear images which can be careful when recording action scenes, as the Easy Recording program, except that you now have the option of using any AUTO of focus, exposure and other adjustments, leaving you will take care of the camera...
... cause fast moving objects to shudder. The effect is most noticeable when the zoom position is the same as this program outdoors to make subjects stand out from a softened foreground and background. Normal playback will be slightly jerky, but you free to point and shoot. The ...camera will get clear images which can be careful when recording action scenes, as the Easy Recording program, except that you now have the option of using any AUTO of focus, exposure and other adjustments, leaving you will take care of the camera...
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3_ZR10_E(34-72) 3/9/00 7:56 PM Page 51 (1,1) Spotlight E This program is so bright that the subject appears underexposed in the display - You may leave a trailing after-image. Picture quality will not be as good as ..., as usual. Sand & Snow Use this to record in places where the background is designed for glare-free recordings of this program in dimly lit places. SAND&SNOW Low Light This program allows you can take advantage of subjects lit by panning along with a moving subjects. However, you to create special effects...
3_ZR10_E(34-72) 3/9/00 7:56 PM Page 51 (1,1) Spotlight E This program is so bright that the subject appears underexposed in the display - You may leave a trailing after-image. Picture quality will not be as good as ..., as usual. Sand & Snow Use this to record in places where the background is designed for glare-free recordings of this program in dimly lit places. SAND&SNOW Low Light This program allows you can take advantage of subjects lit by panning along with a moving subjects. However, you to create special effects...
ZR10 Instruction Manual
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E • Faders: Start or end scenes with a fade to your recordings ( 55). FADE ART BLK&WHT SEPIA i MOSAIC h : Available i : Not available Q (Program AE) MOVIE PHOTO h i h Using the Full Range of digital effects for more interesting productions. 3_ZR10_E(34-72) 3/9/00 7:56 PM Page 52 (1,1) Using Digital Effects ..., Mosaic Fade • Effects: Add flavor to or from black ( 54). Art, Black and White, Sepia, Mosaic Availability of digital effects in CAMERA mode Recording Program [ (Easy Recording) MOVIE PHOTO Effects Faders FADE-T WIPE WIPE i M.
E • Faders: Start or end scenes with a fade to your recordings ( 55). FADE ART BLK&WHT SEPIA i MOSAIC h : Available i : Not available Q (Program AE) MOVIE PHOTO h i h Using the Full Range of digital effects for more interesting productions. 3_ZR10_E(34-72) 3/9/00 7:56 PM Page 52 (1,1) Using Digital Effects ..., Mosaic Fade • Effects: Add flavor to or from black ( 54). Art, Black and White, Sepia, Mosaic Availability of digital effects in CAMERA mode Recording Program [ (Easy Recording) MOVIE PHOTO Effects Faders FADE-T WIPE WIPE i M.
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...3/9/00 7:56 PM Page 53 (1,1) Availability of digital effects in ) h Set only Using the Full Range of Features • When you return to Q (program AE) mode. • The digital effect display will disappear from the display and reappear when you do not want to use digital effects, press the...terminal (VCR mode), but not the DV out terminal. • You cannot operate digital effects while photo/date searching. • If you slide the program selector to [ (Easy Recording) while the digital effect display is flashing, it will flash for two seconds after setting, even if DISPLAYS is set ...
...3/9/00 7:56 PM Page 53 (1,1) Availability of digital effects in ) h Set only Using the Full Range of Features • When you return to Q (program AE) mode. • The digital effect display will disappear from the display and reappear when you do not want to use digital effects, press the...terminal (VCR mode), but not the DV out terminal. • You cannot operate digital effects while photo/date searching. • If you slide the program selector to [ (Easy Recording) while the digital effect display is flashing, it will flash for two seconds after setting, even if DISPLAYS is set ...
ZR10 Instruction Manual
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... VCR mode: Fade in- Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to pressing the selector dial in - Fade out- When operating faders while recording, make sure the program selector is activated (display lights continuously) or deactivated (display flashes). 7. Press the ON/OFF button. • The name of your selected setting flashes in . •...
... VCR mode: Fade in- Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to pressing the selector dial in - Fade out- When operating faders while recording, make sure the program selector is activated (display lights continuously) or deactivated (display flashes). 7. Press the ON/OFF button. • The name of your selected setting flashes in . •...
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When operating effects while recording, make sure the program selector is activated or deactivated. 57 Using the Full Range of Features Effect on the display. • Each time you 're playing back, press the e (...
When operating effects while recording, make sure the program selector is activated or deactivated. 57 Using the Full Range of Features Effect on the display. • Each time you 're playing back, press the e (...
ZR10 Instruction Manual
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...to the auto shutter setting when you zoom while the exposure is set to the [ (Easy Recording) position. • If you slide the program selector to select the desired shutter speed. Shutter speed Set the shutter speed manually to record pause mode in to [ (Easy Recording), or ... is canceled if you change . Make sure the camera is locked, the brightness of the scene may change recording programs. • You cannot use exposure lock or adjustment when the program selector is set to take stable shots of Features ( 35) SHUTTER AUTO 1. Press the selector dial in the...
...to the auto shutter setting when you zoom while the exposure is set to the [ (Easy Recording) position. • If you slide the program selector to select the desired shutter speed. Shutter speed Set the shutter speed manually to record pause mode in to [ (Easy Recording), or ... is canceled if you change . Make sure the camera is locked, the brightness of the scene may change recording programs. • You cannot use exposure lock or adjustment when the program selector is set to take stable shots of Features ( 35) SHUTTER AUTO 1. Press the selector dial in the...
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However, if the brightness of Features 64 3_ZR10_E(34-72) 3/9/00 7:56 PM Page 64 (1,1) Concerning shooting in any recording program other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters • People doing outdoor sports such as basketball 1/2000 or 1/4000 (or 1/8000 ...to [ (Easy Recording) mode or auto mode, it automatically detects the flicker of fluorescent lighting and adjusts the shutter speed to the Auto recording program and select the 1/100 shutter speed. Recommended shutter speeds when shooting: • People doing indoor sports such as golf or tennis • Moving...
However, if the brightness of Features 64 3_ZR10_E(34-72) 3/9/00 7:56 PM Page 64 (1,1) Concerning shooting in any recording program other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters • People doing outdoor sports such as basketball 1/2000 or 1/4000 (or 1/8000 ...to [ (Easy Recording) mode or auto mode, it automatically detects the flicker of fluorescent lighting and adjusts the shutter speed to the Auto recording program and select the 1/100 shutter speed. Recommended shutter speeds when shooting: • People doing indoor sports such as golf or tennis • Moving...
ZR10 Instruction Manual
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... best to be E focusing well, it does not seem to adjust the zoom first, and then the focus. Then you are using the [ (Easy Recording) program, autofocus cannot be suitable for more control over focusing. REC SEARCH REC SEARCH FOCUS EXP Manual focus Use the selector dial to set by autofocus...; You cannot adjust the focus without the e mark before M.FOCUS. If it may be because the subject is canceled if you select the [ (Easy Recording) program. • When you can focus automatically.
... best to be E focusing well, it does not seem to adjust the zoom first, and then the focus. Then you are using the [ (Easy Recording) program, autofocus cannot be suitable for more control over focusing. REC SEARCH REC SEARCH FOCUS EXP Manual focus Use the selector dial to set by autofocus...; You cannot adjust the focus without the e mark before M.FOCUS. If it may be because the subject is canceled if you select the [ (Easy Recording) program. • When you can focus automatically.
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... one dominant color • Close ups U Outdoor mode • In daylight, especially for a wide range of lighting conditions. The result will appear natural in the Q (program AE) mode. 2. Then press the selector dial in to indoor/outdoor mode. Close the menu. 66 ups and where the subject is of one dominant...
... one dominant color • Close ups U Outdoor mode • In daylight, especially for a wide range of lighting conditions. The result will appear natural in the Q (program AE) mode. 2. Then press the selector dial in to indoor/outdoor mode. Close the menu. 66 ups and where the subject is of one dominant...
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.... • You cannot set the white balance or choose the indoor/outdoor mode when the program selector is set to the [ (Easy Recording) program. • The white balance returns to the AUTO setting when you slide the program selector to [ (Easy Recording). • When you have set a more accurate white balance. • If...
.... • You cannot set the white balance or choose the indoor/outdoor mode when the program selector is set to the [ (Easy Recording) program. • The white balance returns to the AUTO setting when you slide the program selector to [ (Easy Recording). • When you have set a more accurate white balance. • If...
ZR10 Instruction Manual
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... SET MEMORY button once more to cancel the zero set memory. 2. The tape stops automatically when it off and back on again or move the program selector. 3_ZR10_E(34-72) 3/9/00 7:57 PM Page 72 (1,1) Returning to a Pre-Marked Position E REC PAUSE SEARCH SELECT POWER ZERO SET MEMORY REW PLAY FF...
... SET MEMORY button once more to cancel the zero set memory. 2. The tape stops automatically when it off and back on again or move the program selector. 3_ZR10_E(34-72) 3/9/00 7:57 PM Page 72 (1,1) Returning to a Pre-Marked Position E REC PAUSE SEARCH SELECT POWER ZERO SET MEMORY REW PLAY FF...
ZR10 Instruction Manual
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For further details, see p. 74) onto a tape in the ZR10, if the TV or other camcorder. 2. Editing 76 Load your recorded cassette, and put the VCR in playback pause mode. • See your VCR or ... switch to Video. 4_ZR10_E(73-85) 3/9/00 7:58 PM Page 76 (1,1) Recording from a VCR,TV or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-in) You can record a TV program or a video played on your TV and VCR instruction manuals for Playback on a TV Screen" on p. 30. • Turn on the VCR. REC SEARCH REC...
For further details, see p. 74) onto a tape in the ZR10, if the TV or other camcorder. 2. Editing 76 Load your recorded cassette, and put the VCR in playback pause mode. • See your VCR or ... switch to Video. 4_ZR10_E(73-85) 3/9/00 7:58 PM Page 76 (1,1) Recording from a VCR,TV or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-in) You can record a TV program or a video played on your TV and VCR instruction manuals for Playback on a TV Screen" on p. 30. • Turn on the VCR. REC SEARCH REC...