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...maintenance instructions should be adhered to grounding electrodes, and requirements for future reference. 11. Pay particular attention to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR40 A and all its accessories. A product and cart combination should be grounding of the mast and supporting structure, ...instructions in the operating instructions should be hazardous. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may be cleaned only as battery power, refer to your home, consult your obsolete outlet. The safety and operating instructions should be retained power sources ...
...maintenance instructions should be adhered to grounding electrodes, and requirements for future reference. 11. Pay particular attention to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR40 A and all its accessories. A product and cart combination should be grounding of the mast and supporting structure, ...instructions in the operating instructions should be hazardous. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may be cleaned only as battery power, refer to your home, consult your obsolete outlet. The safety and operating instructions should be retained power sources ...
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...of any liquid has been spilled onto, or NEC - Be careful not to spill liquid of any replacement parts are specified by Canon or that have fallen into this product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. the service technician has used 17. Upon ...been exposed to lightning and power-line surges. If the product has been dropped or the 16. Servicing - Refer all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to its outlets and extension cords as they may result in performance. E Fig. 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER...
...of any liquid has been spilled onto, or NEC - Be careful not to spill liquid of any replacement parts are specified by Canon or that have fallen into this product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. the service technician has used 17. Upon ...been exposed to lightning and power-line surges. If the product has been dropped or the 16. Servicing - Refer all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to its outlets and extension cords as they may result in performance. E Fig. 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER...
ZR40 Instruction Manual
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... AE Shift 65 INSTRUCTIONS 3 Setting the Shutter Speed 66 Thank you for Choosing a Canon 7 Adjusting Focus Manually 68 Introducing the ZR40 8 Setting the White Balance 69 Mastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the ZR40 ........9 ~ Preparations ... ~ Powering Your Camcorder 12 Loading a Cassette 17 ~ For ... PC Using a DV Cable....91 Additional Information Preparing the Camcorder 92 Notes on Using the Batteries 94 Maintenance 97 Troubleshooting 101 The ZR40 System Diagram 104 Optional Accessories 105 Screen Displays 108 Specifications 114 Index 115 Menu at a Glance 118 ...
... AE Shift 65 INSTRUCTIONS 3 Setting the Shutter Speed 66 Thank you for Choosing a Canon 7 Adjusting Focus Manually 68 Introducing the ZR40 8 Setting the White Balance 69 Mastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the ZR40 ........9 ~ Preparations ... ~ Powering Your Camcorder 12 Loading a Cassette 17 ~ For ... PC Using a DV Cable....91 Additional Information Preparing the Camcorder 92 Notes on Using the Batteries 94 Maintenance 97 Troubleshooting 101 The ZR40 System Diagram 104 Optional Accessories 105 Screen Displays 108 Specifications 114 Index 115 Menu at a Glance 118 ...
ZR40 Instruction Manual
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...ZR40 E Mastering the Basics REC (record) SEARCH - button(p. 38)/ Record review button (p. 38)/ (rewind) button (p. 29) LCD screen (p. 26) REC SEARCH + button (p. 38)/ (fast forward) button (p. 29) FOCUS button (p. 68)/ (play/pause) button (p. 29) AE SHIFT button (p. 65)/ (stop) button (p. 29) LCD panel OPEN button (p. 26) BATT. (battery) RELEASE button (p. 14) Backup battery... cover (p. 96) Battery attachment unit (p. 13) Self-timer button (p. 63)/ DATA CODE button (p. 71) DIGITAL...
...ZR40 E Mastering the Basics REC (record) SEARCH - button(p. 38)/ Record review button (p. 38)/ (rewind) button (p. 29) LCD screen (p. 26) REC SEARCH + button (p. 38)/ (fast forward) button (p. 29) FOCUS button (p. 68)/ (play/pause) button (p. 29) AE SHIFT button (p. 65)/ (stop) button (p. 29) LCD panel OPEN button (p. 26) BATT. (battery) RELEASE button (p. 14) Backup battery... cover (p. 96) Battery attachment unit (p. 13) Self-timer button (p. 63)/ DATA CODE button (p. 71) DIGITAL...
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.../removing the power source. 1. move the adapter away from the camcorder after use the power adapter to: E Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack Notes: • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used next to...
.../removing the power source. 1. move the adapter away from the camcorder after use the power adapter to: E Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack Notes: • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used next to...
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...it is complete, disconnect the power adapter from the adapter. 13 Connect the power cable to check that the battery pack is fully charged. The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is less than OFF. When charging is more than 50% charged. Set the POWER switch to the ...camcorder. 4. The CHARGE indicator may be defective. • The battery pack will also charge when the POWER switch is in progress. Double flashes mean that your camcorder is working properly. If the indicator blinks rapidly...
...it is complete, disconnect the power adapter from the adapter. 13 Connect the power cable to check that the battery pack is fully charged. The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is less than OFF. When charging is more than 50% charged. Set the POWER switch to the ...camcorder. 4. The CHARGE indicator may be defective. • The battery pack will also charge when the POWER switch is in progress. Double flashes mean that your camcorder is working properly. If the indicator blinks rapidly...
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...CA-560 or equivalent. Notes: • Never connect an unspecified product to install the backup battery. For areas where 120 V AC power is required, please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. ...can find detailed notes for further information. 14 Subject to an unspecified product. • You can be used , you slide the battery up. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for using the batteries in (57 × 28 × 104 mm) 6 3/8 oz (180 g) (without notice. 6. RELEASE button while you ...
...CA-560 or equivalent. Notes: • Never connect an unspecified product to install the backup battery. For areas where 120 V AC power is required, please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. ...can find detailed notes for further information. 14 Subject to an unspecified product. • You can be used , you slide the battery up. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for using the batteries in (57 × 28 × 104 mm) 6 3/8 oz (180 g) (without notice. 6. RELEASE button while you ...
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...-capacity BP-522 and BP-535 (both optional). The Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560 includes the following: Mastering the Basics Charge Adapter Car Battery Cable DC Cable 1. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery. 3. BP-535 (optional) 2 hr. 30 min. 15 Time required for 3... with the CR-560 Kit for full charge from a household AC outlet. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from car battery or household outlet BP-508 1 hr. 20 min. BP-522 (optional) 1 hr. 40 min. BP-512 (optional) 1 hr. 20 min. Fifteen minutes of charging ...
...-capacity BP-522 and BP-535 (both optional). The Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560 includes the following: Mastering the Basics Charge Adapter Car Battery Cable DC Cable 1. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery. 3. BP-535 (optional) 2 hr. 30 min. 15 Time required for 3... with the CR-560 Kit for full charge from a household AC outlet. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from car battery or household outlet BP-508 1 hr. 20 min. BP-522 (optional) 1 hr. 40 min. BP-512 (optional) 1 hr. 20 min. Fifteen minutes of charging ...
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Operate the camcorder with power from a household AC outlet. 1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Compact Power Adapter CHARGE • Fast charging for the high-capacity BP-522 and BP-535 (both optional). Fifteen minutes of charging ...gives 70 minutes of how to use the CR-560, refer to its instruction manual. 16 E Camcorder + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable → car's cigarette lighter To car's cigarette lighter Mastering the Basics 3. 2. Charge the BP-500 Series...
Operate the camcorder with power from a household AC outlet. 1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Compact Power Adapter CHARGE • Fast charging for the high-capacity BP-522 and BP-535 (both optional). Fifteen minutes of charging ...gives 70 minutes of how to use the CR-560, refer to its instruction manual. 16 E Camcorder + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable → car's cigarette lighter To car's cigarette lighter Mastering the Basics 3. 2. Charge the BP-500 Series...
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... the LCD so that it faces the same direction as the lens ( 26). • When using the viewfinder with the BP-522 or BP-535 Battery Pack (both optional) attached, extend the viewfinder and rotate it in the display. • If you haven't set the date and time display ( 46). ... ( 92). • Fasten the grip belt ( 92). • Chosen the display: viewfinder ( 92) or LCD screen ( 26). You may also want to install the backup battery ( 96) in the display. For setting the time zone, see p. 48. • The camcorder power indicator lights up. • The confirmation beep sounds. • The...
... the LCD so that it faces the same direction as the lens ( 26). • When using the viewfinder with the BP-522 or BP-535 Battery Pack (both optional) attached, extend the viewfinder and rotate it in the display. • If you haven't set the date and time display ( 46). ... ( 92). • Fasten the grip belt ( 92). • Chosen the display: viewfinder ( 92) or LCD screen ( 26). You may also want to install the backup battery ( 96) in the display. For setting the time zone, see p. 48. • The camcorder power indicator lights up. • The confirmation beep sounds. • The...
ZR40 Instruction Manual
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...a digital video equipment ( 77) • Analog Line-in ( 79) • AV insert ( 83) • Audio dubbing ( 86) Inserting batteries Insert two AA batteries, following the = and - markings. Using the Full Range of Features Notes: • 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. 45. 43 Point it at extremely close range...
...a digital video equipment ( 77) • Analog Line-in ( 79) • AV insert ( 83) • Audio dubbing ( 86) Inserting batteries Insert two AA batteries, following the = and - markings. Using the Full Range of Features Notes: • 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. 45. 43 Point it at extremely close range...
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If the wireless controller still doesn't work, change the batteries. Change the mode again if necessary. Check the mode the camcorder is set to also appears for about 4 seconds. Notes: • The mode the camcorder ... of Features 45 Set the wireless controller's mode accordingly by pushing any button other than the REMOTE SET button on . • When you replace the batteries, the wireless controller returns to by pressing the aforementioned button combinations. The camcorder's mode appears in purple for 4 seconds when you turn the power on...
If the wireless controller still doesn't work, change the batteries. Change the mode again if necessary. Check the mode the camcorder is set to also appears for about 4 seconds. Notes: • The mode the camcorder ... of Features 45 Set the wireless controller's mode accordingly by pushing any button other than the REMOTE SET button on . • When you replace the batteries, the wireless controller returns to by pressing the aforementioned button combinations. The camcorder's mode appears in purple for 4 seconds when you turn the power on...
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... Features The date and/or time display forms part of time zones with the daylight saving time mark C next to the area. 4. Install the backup battery before you begin ( 96). • Before you first start setting the date and time, select your camcorder. Open the menu and select SYSTEM. 2. Select T.ZONE...
... Features The date and/or time display forms part of time zones with the daylight saving time mark C next to the area. 4. Install the backup battery before you begin ( 96). • Before you first start setting the date and time, select your camcorder. Open the menu and select SYSTEM. 2. Select T.ZONE...
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...°C). Operating time will be shortened at low temperatures. For better operating results, the battery pack can view playback with the LCD, after attaching a fully-charged battery pack. Additional Information 94 Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times E • These times vary - BP-508 BP-512 (optional... hr. 55 min. 2 hr. 20 min. 6 hr. 10 min. 4 hr. 55 min. 9 hr. 50 min. 7 hr. 50 min. • You can use the battery pack between 32° and 104°F (0° to 40°C), but it works best between shots, instead of its life and must be warmed...
...°C). Operating time will be shortened at low temperatures. For better operating results, the battery pack can view playback with the LCD, after attaching a fully-charged battery pack. Additional Information 94 Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times E • These times vary - BP-508 BP-512 (optional... hr. 55 min. 2 hr. 20 min. 6 hr. 10 min. 4 hr. 55 min. 9 hr. 50 min. 7 hr. 50 min. • You can use the battery pack between 32° and 104°F (0° to 40°C), but it works best between shots, instead of its life and must be warmed...
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...is best to charge it is convenient. Attach the terminal cover BD whenever the battery pack is not being used . Storing the battery pack • If you do not use a battery pack for a period of the battery pack Always attach the terminal cover. • Do not allow any remaining charge ...may cause damage to recharge You can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. The power indicator light also flashes. • The indicator is not constant - different levels will not work properly if the terminal are...
...is best to charge it is convenient. Attach the terminal cover BD whenever the battery pack is not being used . Storing the battery pack • If you do not use a battery pack for a period of the battery pack Always attach the terminal cover. • Do not allow any remaining charge ...may cause damage to recharge You can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. The power indicator light also flashes. • The indicator is not constant - different levels will not work properly if the terminal are...
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...it near a heater, or inside a car in water, to ensure proper contact. • Keep the battery pack out of reach of about a year. Make sure to attach a power source to disassemble or modify ... get it wet. Do not leave it will cause a short circuit. • Wipe the battery with a Sony, Hitachi Maxell, Sanyo or Panasonic CR2025, or Duracell DL2025. this device may present a ...risk of explosion. 96 Additional Information This backup battery allows the camcorder to remember the date and time and other metal tools - When it ...
...it near a heater, or inside a car in water, to ensure proper contact. • Keep the battery pack out of reach of about a year. Make sure to attach a power source to disassemble or modify ... get it wet. Do not leave it will cause a short circuit. • Wipe the battery with a Sony, Hitachi Maxell, Sanyo or Panasonic CR2025, or Duracell DL2025. this device may present a ...risk of explosion. 96 Additional Information This backup battery allows the camcorder to remember the date and time and other metal tools - When it ...
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...;C). Wipe clean with the camcorder. • The viewfinder screen scratches easily. After storage, check each part and function of your camcorder to accessories such as battery packs and cassettes. Note: • These cautions also apply to make sure everything is not a fault, and as paint thinner. 98 Additional Information Rotate the...
...;C). Wipe clean with the camcorder. • The viewfinder screen scratches easily. After storage, check each part and function of your camcorder to accessories such as battery packs and cassettes. Note: • These cautions also apply to make sure everything is not a fault, and as paint thinner. 98 Additional Information Rotate the...
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... Do not use the compact power adapter to TVs which use its NTSC system. Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for approximately 20 hours, clean the video heads using Canon's DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette. This TV system is between 100 and 240 V ...your camcorder can only be dirty. When the video heads are badly contaminated, the camcorder may be connected to operate your camcorder and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supply is used in the following countries: American Samoa, Bahama, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, ...
... Do not use the compact power adapter to TVs which use its NTSC system. Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for approximately 20 hours, clean the video heads using Canon's DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette. This TV system is between 100 and 240 V ...your camcorder can only be dirty. When the video heads are badly contaminated, the camcorder may be connected to operate your camcorder and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supply is used in the following countries: American Samoa, Bahama, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, ...
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... There's a blank blue screen in the display. ? Cause and/or what to do about 5 minutes ( 19, 111). • The battery pack is exhausted. Troubleshooting Refer to a new battery pack ( 13-16). • The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention ( 17-18). • The cassette has ...set for erasure prevention ( 17-18). • The cassette has reached the end. • The power source is not properly connected, or the battery pack is exhausted or not properly attached ( 12-16, 95). • The function cannot be used in that the camcorder is properly connected if...
... There's a blank blue screen in the display. ? Cause and/or what to do about 5 minutes ( 19, 111). • The battery pack is exhausted. Troubleshooting Refer to a new battery pack ( 13-16). • The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention ( 17-18). • The cassette has ...set for erasure prevention ( 17-18). • The cassette has reached the end. • The power source is not properly connected, or the battery pack is exhausted or not properly attached ( 12-16, 95). • The function cannot be used in that the camcorder is properly connected if...
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...'s microprocessor to AV in the menu ( 44). • The remote sensor modes of the wireless controller and the camcorder itself are different ( 44). • The batteries are being used. The camcorder malfunctions. ? If random letters appear in the display or if normal operation is interrupted, remove and then replace the power...
...'s microprocessor to AV in the menu ( 44). • The remote sensor modes of the wireless controller and the camcorder itself are different ( 44). • The batteries are being used. The camcorder malfunctions. ? If random letters appear in the display or if normal operation is interrupted, remove and then replace the power...