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... them. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may be retained for the grounding electrode. The CA-600A Compact Power Adapter is grounded so as battery power, refer to instructions in wire to plugs and the point from the wall outlet before the product is a safety feature. This is operated. Do... electric or magnetic radiation. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. See figure 1. 3
... them. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may be retained for the grounding electrode. The CA-600A Compact Power Adapter is grounded so as battery power, refer to instructions in wire to plugs and the point from the wall outlet before the product is a safety feature. This is operated. Do... electric or magnetic radiation. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. See figure 1. 3
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... into such power lines or circuits. An outside antenna normal operation. This indicates a need for long periods of overhead power lines or other hazards. 17. Canon or that could result in the vicinity of time, disconnect it can result in a risk of any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have... service technician to perform safety checks to this product yourself as opening or removing covers may result in performance. Refer all power sources including GROUND battery, and refer servicing to rain or water. 14.
... into such power lines or circuits. An outside antenna normal operation. This indicates a need for long periods of overhead power lines or other hazards. 17. Canon or that could result in the vicinity of time, disconnect it can result in a risk of any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have... service technician to perform safety checks to this product yourself as opening or removing covers may result in performance. Refer all power sources including GROUND battery, and refer servicing to rain or water. 14.
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...Instructions 3 Audio Recording 44 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ......... 6 Setting the Self-Timer 46 Introducing the ZR 7 Mastering the Basics ~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~ Adjusting Exposure Manually 47 Adjusting Focus Manually 49 Powering Your Camcorder 8 Setting the White Balance 50 Loading a Cassette 11... retain this product may be found on Using the Batteries 61 Setting the Audio Mix 63 Maintenance 64 Troubleshooting 68 The ZR System Diagram 72 Optional Accessories 73 Finding Your Way Around the ZR ....... 75 Screen Displays 78 Specifications 82 Index 83 ...
...Instructions 3 Audio Recording 44 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ......... 6 Setting the Self-Timer 46 Introducing the ZR 7 Mastering the Basics ~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~ Adjusting Exposure Manually 47 Adjusting Focus Manually 49 Powering Your Camcorder 8 Setting the White Balance 50 Loading a Cassette 11... retain this product may be found on Using the Batteries 61 Setting the Audio Mix 63 Maintenance 64 Troubleshooting 68 The ZR System Diagram 72 Optional Accessories 73 Finding Your Way Around the ZR ....... 75 Screen Displays 78 Specifications 82 Index 83 ...
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you will soon be making high-quality videos which will give you WL-D67 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries pleasure for Your camcorder is supplied with the E purchasing this manual thoroughly - CA-600 Compact Power Adapter DC-600 DC Coupler STV-150 Stereo Video Cable ... FU-100 Finder Unit and Case 6 LCD Cover BP-608 Battery Pack Introduction For quick reference (in addition to the contents and index) please refer to: • Finding your new camcorder, We recommend that you read this Canon camcorder. there are used to refer to settings displayed in case you...
you will soon be making high-quality videos which will give you WL-D67 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries pleasure for Your camcorder is supplied with the E purchasing this manual thoroughly - CA-600 Compact Power Adapter DC-600 DC Coupler STV-150 Stereo Video Cable ... FU-100 Finder Unit and Case 6 LCD Cover BP-608 Battery Pack Introduction For quick reference (in addition to the contents and index) please refer to: • Finding your new camcorder, We recommend that you read this Canon camcorder. there are used to refer to settings displayed in case you...
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...the arrow until it may drop out when you will need to use the power adapter to: E provide power from an AC outlet or charge battery packs Notes: • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC ...instant power from the TV or the antenna cable. B A Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camera, you press the battery release knob. • Slide across the battery cover release switch (and replace the small rubber stopper). • Press the battery release knob (orange) upwards. • Always turn the camera off before...
...the arrow until it may drop out when you will need to use the power adapter to: E provide power from an AC outlet or charge battery packs Notes: • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC ...instant power from the TV or the antenna cable. B A Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camera, you press the battery release knob. • Slide across the battery cover release switch (and replace the small rubber stopper). • Press the battery release knob (orange) upwards. • Always turn the camera off before...
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... release switch. • Press the battery release knob upwards. • Always turn the camera off before it is more than a few minutes. The power adapter supplied with the guide line on the battery pack with your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is less than 75% ...charged. • The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is fully charged. • If you press the battery release knob. • Slide across the battery cover release switch, insert the battery in progress...
... release switch. • Press the battery release knob upwards. • Always turn the camera off before it is more than a few minutes. The power adapter supplied with the guide line on the battery pack with your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is less than 75% ...charged. • The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is fully charged. • If you press the battery release knob. • Slide across the battery cover release switch, insert the battery in progress...
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... DC coupler from either side, A or B. If you attach two battery packs, charging begins from the battery you first attach to the adapter, or, if the adapter was already plugged into an AC outlet, from the side labeled "A". • When powering your camcorder from an AC outlet, you do not need to charge... the back-up battery. • Do not tug at the DC Coupler cable, or bend it backwards and forwards, while it is fed...
... DC coupler from either side, A or B. If you attach two battery packs, charging begins from the battery you first attach to the adapter, or, if the adapter was already plugged into an AC outlet, from the side labeled "A". • When powering your camcorder from an AC outlet, you do not need to charge... the back-up battery. • Do not tug at the DC Coupler cable, or bend it backwards and forwards, while it is fed...
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Press down fully (the red button) to begin recording. • REC appears in the display. 13 You may also want to charge the backup battery (p. 62) in the display - Slide the MOVIE/PHOTO switch to OPEN. • The lens cover opens and PAUSE appears in order to set the POWER ...
Press down fully (the red button) to begin recording. • REC appears in the display. 13 You may also want to charge the backup battery (p. 62) in the display - Slide the MOVIE/PHOTO switch to OPEN. • The lens cover opens and PAUSE appears in order to set the POWER ...
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...button. 6. Press the start / stop and restart recording as often as white balance and shutter speed. This makes it easy to save battery power, and prevents accidental operation of the start/stop button down fully again to make better videos, see page 13), you like by ...start /stop button. It 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. • You cannot monitor the sound from the ...
...button. 6. Press the start / stop and restart recording as often as white balance and shutter speed. This makes it easy to save battery power, and prevents accidental operation of the start/stop button down fully again to make better videos, see page 13), you like by ...start /stop button. It 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. • You cannot monitor the sound from the ...
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... Manual focus AF OFF 18 REC REC PAUSE EJECT STOP The tape has reached the end Condensation warning The battery pack is unaffected. About the LCD Screen E The LCD screen built into this camcorder is not a malfunction of light (red, blue or green) may appear constantly on the tape. (Effective dots: more...
... Manual focus AF OFF 18 REC REC PAUSE EJECT STOP The tape has reached the end Condensation warning The battery pack is unaffected. About the LCD Screen E The LCD screen built into this camcorder is not a malfunction of light (red, blue or green) may appear constantly on the tape. (Effective dots: more...
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Using the Wireless Controller The supplied wireless controller can operate the camera from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby. (see p. 28) SENSOR OFF 1. Be careful not to 9 feet 10 in. (3 m). Turning off the remote sensor The remote sensor ...outdoors, the effective range will be turned off (p. 52) • Photo search (p. 56) • Date search (p. 56) • Zero set memory (p. 55) Inserting batteries Insert two AA batteries, following the = and - There are six functions which can be less. • The camera may have difficulty picking up to reverse the polarity of...
Using the Wireless Controller The supplied wireless controller can operate the camera from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby. (see p. 28) SENSOR OFF 1. Be careful not to 9 feet 10 in. (3 m). Turning off the remote sensor The remote sensor ...outdoors, the effective range will be turned off (p. 52) • Photo search (p. 56) • Date search (p. 56) • Zero set memory (p. 55) Inserting batteries Insert two AA batteries, following the = and - There are six functions which can be less. • The camera may have difficulty picking up to reverse the polarity of...
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... display style (see p. 62). 1. Set the date and time display when you move from the start. Press down to change the year. Charge the backup battery before you can set the date and time again from the year, the next part of the display. • Once you first start the clock...
... display style (see p. 62). 1. Set the date and time display when you move from the start. Press down to change the year. Charge the backup battery before you can set the date and time again from the year, the next part of the display. • Once you first start the clock...
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... can use it does not have two or three times as many battery packs as you think you will need. • You will be shown when you subject the battery pack and camcorder to different conditions. • When using the camcorder in the display shows you turn the camera off between 50°...; and 86°F (10° to 30°C). • If the battery pack starts to give you plan to use the...
... can use it does not have two or three times as many battery packs as you think you will need. • You will be shown when you subject the battery pack and camcorder to different conditions. • When using the camcorder in the display shows you turn the camera off between 50°...; and 86°F (10° to 30°C). • If the battery pack starts to give you plan to use the...
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...the camera overnight. When you attach a power source to the camcorder. DANGER! Keep the terminals clean. • The camera, adapter or battery pack will be insufficient power to maintain the date and time. For further information, contact your local Canon service center or dealer. Do not leave it near a heater...work properly if the terminals are dirty. In this case, connect a power source to take place. • If you use the camcorder regularly, the back-up battery (as above). • If you do not need to turn the camera on for example. • Do not try to disassemble...
...the camera overnight. When you attach a power source to the camcorder. DANGER! Keep the terminals clean. • The camera, adapter or battery pack will be insufficient power to maintain the date and time. For further information, contact your local Canon service center or dealer. Do not leave it near a heater...work properly if the terminals are dirty. In this case, connect a power source to take place. • If you use the camcorder regularly, the back-up battery (as above). • If you do not need to turn the camera on for example. • Do not try to disassemble...
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... a cold place to the camera). contact qualified service personnel as soon as a carrying handle. Do not disassemble the camera. • This is very dangerous as battery packs and cassettes. 64 Additional Information Handle the camera gently. • Vibration or shock can damage the lens - After storage, check each part and function...
... a cold place to the camera). contact qualified service personnel as soon as a carrying handle. Do not disassemble the camera. • This is very dangerous as battery packs and cassettes. 64 Additional Information Handle the camera gently. • Vibration or shock can damage the lens - After storage, check each part and function...
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... strength of the backlight at the BACKLIGHT option. Close the menu. Camera body and lens • Use a soft, dry cloth to BRIGHT it uses more battery power. Never use a wet-type cleaning cassette, as a guide). 3. If the "noise" remains, repeat the cleaning (up to normal. a) Adjust the backlight by choosing..., the video heads may appear to NORMAL when you turn the camera off using the POWER switch.) LCD • Clean the LCD screen using Canon's DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette. To save power, leave it set to clean the camera body or lens. Open the Camera or ...
... strength of the backlight at the BACKLIGHT option. Close the menu. Camera body and lens • Use a soft, dry cloth to BRIGHT it uses more battery power. Never use a wet-type cleaning cassette, as a guide). 3. If the "noise" remains, repeat the cleaning (up to normal. a) Adjust the backlight by choosing..., the video heads may appear to NORMAL when you turn the camera off using the POWER switch.) LCD • Clean the LCD screen using Canon's DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette. To save power, leave it set to clean the camera body or lens. Open the Camera or ...
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Using the camera abroad E Power sources • You can only be connected to operate 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..., Trinidad and Tobago, USA, Venezuela. 66 Additional Information TV playback • Although you can always play back your recordings on the LCD screen, your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use its NTSC system. This TV system is between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Contact...
Using the camera abroad E Power sources • You can only be connected to operate 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..., Trinidad and Tobago, USA, Venezuela. 66 Additional Information TV playback • Although you can always play back your recordings on the LCD screen, your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use its NTSC system. This TV system is between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Contact...
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...). • The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention (p. 11-12). • The tape has reached the end. Consult your camcorder. Nothing happens when I press the buttons • The camera is not switched on the list - There's no picture in record pause mode for more... 19). • The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention (p. 11-12). • The tape has reached the end. • The battery pack is exhausted or not properly attached (p. 8, 9, 61). • The function cannot be used in brackets for more information. The camera turned itself off....
...). • The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention (p. 11-12). • The tape has reached the end. Consult your camcorder. Nothing happens when I press the buttons • The camera is not switched on the list - There's no picture in record pause mode for more... 19). • The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention (p. 11-12). • The tape has reached the end. • The battery pack is exhausted or not properly attached (p. 8, 9, 61). • The function cannot be used in brackets for more information. The camera turned itself off....
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... date and time. Additional Information 71 The camera malfunctions. ? E Cause and/or what to do about it or turn the power off (p. 31). • The batteries are dead or not inserted. • External interference may cause the camera's microprocessor to the base zone. The DV cable is not a malfunction. • The...
... date and time. Additional Information 71 The camera malfunctions. ? E Cause and/or what to do about it or turn the power off (p. 31). • The batteries are dead or not inserted. • External interference may cause the camera's microprocessor to the base zone. The DV cable is not a malfunction. • The...
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The ZR System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) E SS-200 Shoulder Strap WS-20 Wrist Strap CH-900 Dual Battery Charger/Holder BP-914, BP-927 and BP-941 Battery Pack WL-D67 Wireless Controller MiniDV Video Cassette DC-600 DC Coupler CB-600 Car Battery Adapter BP-608 Battery Pack CA-600 ...Power Adapter FU-100 Finder Unit and Case SA-1 Adapter Bracket DU-100 Docking Unit RU-100 RF Unit VL-10Li Battery Video Light BP-914, BP-927 and BP-941 Battery Pack Additional Information SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case 72 S-150 S-video Cable STV-150 Stereo Video Cable STV-250 Stereo...
The ZR System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) E SS-200 Shoulder Strap WS-20 Wrist Strap CH-900 Dual Battery Charger/Holder BP-914, BP-927 and BP-941 Battery Pack WL-D67 Wireless Controller MiniDV Video Cassette DC-600 DC Coupler CB-600 Car Battery Adapter BP-608 Battery Pack CA-600 ...Power Adapter FU-100 Finder Unit and Case SA-1 Adapter Bracket DU-100 Docking Unit RU-100 RF Unit VL-10Li Battery Video Light BP-914, BP-927 and BP-941 Battery Pack Additional Information SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case 72 S-150 S-video Cable STV-150 Stereo Video Cable STV-250 Stereo...