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... REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR100 systems This device complies with the limits for help. If this device must accept any changes or modifications to the ...the equipment off and on, the user is intended to alert the user to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Canon U.S.A. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of FCC Rules. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH...
... REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR100 systems This device complies with the limits for help. If this device must accept any changes or modifications to the ...the equipment off and on, the user is intended to alert the user to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Canon U.S.A. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of FCC Rules. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH...
Instruction Manual
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... If you are not sure of the should be followed. Do not use this manual. 12. Pay 7. outside antenna is connected to your home, operating instructions should be...situations. Hazard of electric or magnetic radiation. See figure 1. combination should be operated only E ZR100 A and all its accessories. Retain Instructions - Water and Moisture - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In ... not likely not recommended in the operating instructions should be adhered to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder Power Adapter should be routed so that they to insert ...
... If you are not sure of the should be followed. Do not use this manual. 12. Pay 7. outside antenna is connected to your home, operating instructions should be...situations. Hazard of electric or magnetic radiation. See figure 1. combination should be operated only E ZR100 A and all its accessories. Retain Instructions - Water and Moisture - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In ... not likely not recommended in the operating instructions should be adhered to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder Power Adapter should be routed so that they to insert ...
Instruction Manual
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...] are determined by the position of their respective companies. 5 Using this manual carefully before you begin ( 64). E Change the display language before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon ZR100. Operating Mode CAMERA PLAY (VCR) POWER Switch CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CAMERA... : Function can be used in This Manual : Precautions related to the camcorder operation. : Additional topics...
...] are determined by the position of their respective companies. 5 Using this manual carefully before you begin ( 64). E Change the display language before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon ZR100. Operating Mode CAMERA PLAY (VCR) POWER Switch CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CAMERA... : Function can be used in This Manual : Precautions related to the camcorder operation. : Additional topics...
Instruction Manual
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Table of contents Introduction Using this Manual 5 Checking Supplied Accessories 8 Components Guide 9 Basic Functions Preparations Preparing the Power Supply 12 Loading/Unloading a Cassette 15 Installing the Backup Battery 16 Preparing the Camcorder ... Settings 34 Recording Using the Recording Programs 38 Using the Night Mode 41 Skin Detail Function 42 Adjusting the AE Shift 43 Adjusting the Focus Manually 44 Setting the White Balance 46 Setting the Shutter Speed 48 Using the Self-Timer 50 Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP 51 Audio Recording...
Table of contents Introduction Using this Manual 5 Checking Supplied Accessories 8 Components Guide 9 Basic Functions Preparations Preparing the Power Supply 12 Loading/Unloading a Cassette 15 Installing the Backup Battery 16 Preparing the Camcorder ... Settings 34 Recording Using the Recording Programs 38 Using the Night Mode 41 Skin Detail Function 42 Adjusting the AE Shift 43 Adjusting the Focus Manually 44 Setting the White Balance 46 Setting the Shutter Speed 48 Using the Self-Timer 50 Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP 51 Audio Recording...
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Signal flow STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) VIDEO AUDIO L R 1. If connecting to a VCR, set the input selector to the TV or VCR instruction manual. Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L (left), the red plug to the red audio terminal R (right) and the yellow plug to the ...
Signal flow STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) VIDEO AUDIO L R 1. If connecting to a VCR, set the input selector to the TV or VCR instruction manual. Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L (left), the red plug to the red audio terminal R (right) and the yellow plug to the ...
Instruction Manual
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... FADER TYPE EFFECT TYPE M.S.SPEED FADE-T, WIPE, CORNER, JUMP, FLIP, PUZZLE, ZIGZAG, BEAM, TIDE ART, BLACK&WHITE, SEPIA, MOSAIC, BALL, CUBE, WAVE, COLOR MASK, MIRROR MANUAL, FAST, MODERATE, SLOW M.S.SPLIT 4, 9, 16 CAMERA SETUP SHUTTER A.SL SHUTTER AUTO, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 48 1/2000 ON, OFF 49 D.ZOOM OFF, 80X, 400X...
... FADER TYPE EFFECT TYPE M.S.SPEED FADE-T, WIPE, CORNER, JUMP, FLIP, PUZZLE, ZIGZAG, BEAM, TIDE ART, BLACK&WHITE, SEPIA, MOSAIC, BALL, CUBE, WAVE, COLOR MASK, MIRROR MANUAL, FAST, MODERATE, SLOW M.S.SPLIT 4, 9, 16 CAMERA SETUP SHUTTER A.SL SHUTTER AUTO, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 48 1/2000 ON, OFF 49 D.ZOOM OFF, 80X, 400X...
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... FADER TYPE EFFECT TYPE M.S.SPEED FADE-T, WIPE, CORNER, JUMP, FLIP, PUZZLE, ZIGZAG, BEAM, TIDE ART, BLACK&WHITE, SEPIA, MOSAIC, BALL, CUBE, WAVE, COLOR MASK, MIRROR MANUAL, FAST, MODERATE, SLOW M.S.SPLIT 4, 9, 16 VCR SETUP REC MODE SP, LP 51 AV DV ON, OFF 72 AUDIO SETUP OUTPUT CH L/R, L/L, R/R 33 AUDIO MODE 16bit...
... FADER TYPE EFFECT TYPE M.S.SPEED FADE-T, WIPE, CORNER, JUMP, FLIP, PUZZLE, ZIGZAG, BEAM, TIDE ART, BLACK&WHITE, SEPIA, MOSAIC, BALL, CUBE, WAVE, COLOR MASK, MIRROR MANUAL, FAST, MODERATE, SLOW M.S.SPLIT 4, 9, 16 VCR SETUP REC MODE SP, LP 51 AV DV ON, OFF 72 AUDIO SETUP OUTPUT CH L/R, L/L, R/R 33 AUDIO MODE 16bit...
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... in dimly lit places. 38 Sand & Snow Use this mode to record spotlit scenes or fireworks. However, you have the option of adjusting the settings manually. The blur effect increases the more you zoom to record in bright places such as roller coasters). Portrait Use this mode to record sports scenes...
... in dimly lit places. 38 Sand & Snow Use this mode to record spotlit scenes or fireworks. However, you have the option of adjusting the settings manually. The blur effect increases the more you zoom to record in bright places such as roller coasters). Portrait Use this mode to record sports scenes...
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In such case, adjust the focus manually. Digital zoom and multi-image screen cannot be used , without sacrificing color. Set the program selector to record in other modes. Press the NIGHT ...
In such case, adjust the focus manually. Digital zoom and multi-image screen cannot be used , without sacrificing color. Set the program selector to record in other modes. Press the NIGHT ...
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... Fast Moving Subjects Through dirty or wet windows Night Scenes FOCUS button CAMERA PLAY (VCR) 1. Adjust the zoom before the focus. 3. In such case, focus manually. Press the FOCUS button. Adjust the zoom. "MF" appears. 4. Zoom lever Program selector SET dial 2. Turn the SET dial to adjust the focus. • Turn.... • Press the FOCUS button to return to autofocus. The setting resets to autofocus when you switch the program selector to . Adjusting the Focus Manually Autofocus may not stay in focus. When you have turned off the camcorder. 44
... Fast Moving Subjects Through dirty or wet windows Night Scenes FOCUS button CAMERA PLAY (VCR) 1. Adjust the zoom before the focus. 3. In such case, focus manually. Press the FOCUS button. Adjust the zoom. "MF" appears. 4. Zoom lever Program selector SET dial 2. Turn the SET dial to adjust the focus. • Turn.... • Press the FOCUS button to return to autofocus. The setting resets to autofocus when you switch the program selector to . Adjusting the Focus Manually Autofocus may not stay in focus. When you have turned off the camcorder. 44
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When you wish to manual focus. 45 Advanced Functions Recording Infinity Focus Use this function when you operate the zoom or turn the SET dial, " " disappears and the camcorder changes to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks. E Press the FOCUS button more than 2 seconds after step 2 in Adjusting the Focus Manually. "MF " appears.
When you wish to manual focus. 45 Advanced Functions Recording Infinity Focus Use this function when you operate the zoom or turn the SET dial, " " disappears and the camcorder changes to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks. E Press the FOCUS button more than 2 seconds after step 2 in Adjusting the Focus Manually. "MF " appears.
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.... The setting resets to the auto setting when you switch the program selector to . 2. Setting the Shutter Speed You can adjust the shutter speed manually to make stable shots of fluorescent lighting and adjusts the shutter speed accordingly.
.... The setting resets to the auto setting when you switch the program selector to . 2. Setting the Shutter Speed You can adjust the shutter speed manually to make stable shots of fluorescent lighting and adjusts the shutter speed accordingly.
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... be slightly lower with digital effects. Digital effects cannot be used in the following cases: - Select [D.E.SELECT] and set to [MANUAL]: Playback pause, slow forward/reverse playback • When [M.S.SPEED] is set it off the digital effect when you do not use it. ...every 8 frames*). * In Low Light mode: moderate (every 8 frames), slow (every 12 frames). 4. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF button. • MANUAL: Images will be captured at the set the program selector to begin recording. Press the start/stop button to . Select [M.S.SPLIT], select the number of...
... be slightly lower with digital effects. Digital effects cannot be used in the following cases: - Select [D.E.SELECT] and set to [MANUAL]: Playback pause, slow forward/reverse playback • When [M.S.SPEED] is set it off the digital effect when you do not use it. ...every 8 frames*). * In Low Light mode: moderate (every 8 frames), slow (every 12 frames). 4. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF button. • MANUAL: Images will be captured at the set the program selector to begin recording. Press the start/stop button to . Select [M.S.SPLIT], select the number of...
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... the scene you wish to copy appears. If you connect a digital video device, you can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to the instruction manual of the digital video device. Stop recording when copying is complete. 6.
... the scene you wish to copy appears. If you connect a digital video device, you can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to the instruction manual of the digital video device. Stop recording when copying is complete. 6.
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Refer also to [ON] and close the menu. 72 Select [AV DV], set it to the instruction manual of the connected device. Connecting the Devices Turn off all devices before starting the connections. Unload the tape from the camcorder. Converting Analog Signals into ...
Refer also to [ON] and close the menu. 72 Select [AV DV], set it to the instruction manual of the connected device. Connecting the Devices Turn off all devices before starting the connections. Unload the tape from the camcorder. Converting Analog Signals into ...
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....canon.ca www.canon-asia.com 74 IEEE1394 (DV) terminal Commercially available DV cable 6-pin 4-pin Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications/settings of your camcorder. A driver is connected to the computer. Refer also to the instruction manual... while it is preinstalled on and reconnect them. We recommend powering the camcorder from tape to the DV Network Software Instruction Manual supplied with a IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or IEEE1394 capture board. For details, refer to computer. If the problem persists, disconnect the...
....canon.ca www.canon-asia.com 74 IEEE1394 (DV) terminal Commercially available DV cable 6-pin 4-pin Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications/settings of your camcorder. A driver is connected to the computer. Refer also to the instruction manual... while it is preinstalled on and reconnect them. We recommend powering the camcorder from tape to the DV Network Software Instruction Manual supplied with a IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or IEEE1394 capture board. For details, refer to computer. If the problem persists, disconnect the...
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Screen Displays during Recording/Playback CAMERA Mode (see also 24) Program AE ( 38) AE Shift ( 43) Shutter speed ( 48) Manual focus ( 44) White balance ( 46) Digital effects ( 53) Date and time ( 19) Skin detail ( 42) Zoom ( 26) Self-timer ( 50) Image stabilizer ( 66) Self-timer ...
Screen Displays during Recording/Playback CAMERA Mode (see also 24) Program AE ( 38) AE Shift ( 43) Shutter speed ( 48) Manual focus ( 44) White balance ( 46) Digital effects ( 53) Date and time ( 19) Skin detail ( 42) Zoom ( 26) Self-timer ( 50) Image stabilizer ( 66) Self-timer ...
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... the viewfinder with the 17 dioptric adjustment lever. Load a cassette. 15 Tape reached the end Rewind the tape or replace 15 (" END" flashes on Focus manually. 44 that subject. This is set . a malfunction. Sound is distorted or When recording near loud - recorded in a lower volume sound (such as fireworks, than the...
... the viewfinder with the 17 dioptric adjustment lever. Load a cassette. 15 Tape reached the end Rewind the tape or replace 15 (" END" flashes on Focus manually. 44 that subject. This is set . a malfunction. Sound is distorted or When recording near loud - recorded in a lower volume sound (such as fireworks, than the...
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.... Cause [AV DV] is set to [ON]. Wrong signal format. Additional Information 85 E Cassette is turned off , or is Set the camcorder to the instruction manual of the connected device. No sound from the built-in Speaker volume is not loaded. not set to PLAY (VCR) mode. (VCR) mode. Editing Problem...
.... Cause [AV DV] is set to [ON]. Wrong signal format. Additional Information 85 E Cassette is turned off , or is Set the camcorder to the instruction manual of the connected device. No sound from the built-in Speaker volume is not loaded. not set to PLAY (VCR) mode. (VCR) mode. Editing Problem...
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Specifications ZR100 System Video Recording System Audio Recording System Television System Image Sensor Tape Format Tape Speed Maximum Recording Time (80 min. TFT color, approx. 112,000 ... microphone f=2.8-56 mm, f/1.6-3.2, 20x power zoom 35mm equivalent: 4:3 recording: 53.5-1070 mm 16:9 recording : 44.2-884 mm 11 elements in 8 groups 28 mm TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible 1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in.) on maximum wide angle Auto white balance, pre-set white balance (indoor, outdoor) or custom white balance 2.0 lx (using...
Specifications ZR100 System Video Recording System Audio Recording System Television System Image Sensor Tape Format Tape Speed Maximum Recording Time (80 min. TFT color, approx. 112,000 ... microphone f=2.8-56 mm, f/1.6-3.2, 20x power zoom 35mm equivalent: 4:3 recording: 53.5-1070 mm 16:9 recording : 44.2-884 mm 11 elements in 8 groups 28 mm TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible 1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in.) on maximum wide angle Auto white balance, pre-set white balance (indoor, outdoor) or custom white balance 2.0 lx (using...