ZR Instruction Manual
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.... • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the rights of copyright owners and be of sufficient magnitude to persons. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN...that to the equipment unless otherwise specified in a particular installation. Canon U.S.A. Do not make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in the manual. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR This device complies with the instructions, may infringe on a ...
.... • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the rights of copyright owners and be of sufficient magnitude to persons. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN...that to the equipment unless otherwise specified in a particular installation. Canon U.S.A. Do not make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in the manual. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR This device complies with the instructions, may infringe on a ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... with care. Heed Warnings - All operating and maintenance instructions should be routed so that they may cause the product and cart combination to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. The product should be cleaned only as to your home, consult your obsolete outlet. Do not use liquid or aerosol...
... with care. Heed Warnings - All operating and maintenance instructions should be routed so that they may cause the product and cart combination to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. The product should be cleaned only as to your home, consult your obsolete outlet. Do not use liquid or aerosol...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... Digital Effects 40 Important Safety 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 Basic Recording 13 Zooming 16...
... Digital Effects 40 Important Safety 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 Basic Recording 13 Zooming 16...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... Video Digital Video Cassette Cable FU-100 Finder Unit and Case 6 Thank you for choosing a Canon First, we suggest that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first, before moving on the camcorder itself e.g. there are used to refer to settings displayed in the menus and buttons labeled on... to thank you read this Canon camcorder. SS-200 Shoulder Strap DU-100 Docking Unit Getting started we 'd like to use - Press the EJECT button. Its following accessories: advanced ...
... Video Digital Video Cassette Cable FU-100 Finder Unit and Case 6 Thank you for choosing a Canon First, we suggest that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first, before moving on the camcorder itself e.g. there are used to refer to settings displayed in the menus and buttons labeled on... to thank you read this Canon camcorder. SS-200 Shoulder Strap DU-100 Docking Unit Getting started we 'd like to use - Press the EJECT button. Its following accessories: advanced ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... Stabilizes your recordings. Introducing the ZR Digital Video 11× lens and 44× digital ZR is no need to reset the clock when you take a trip across time zones. World Clock There is a next generation zoom E digital video camcorder that conforms to the new digital... video Mini standard to shoot colorful, well composed video. Lithium ion power supply The ZR features the latest in portable power technology. 7 The digital zoom magnifies this ...
... Stabilizes your recordings. Introducing the ZR Digital Video 11× lens and 44× digital ZR is no need to reset the clock when you take a trip across time zones. World Clock There is a next generation zoom E digital video camcorder that conforms to the new digital... video Mini standard to shoot colorful, well composed video. Lithium ion power supply The ZR features the latest in portable power technology. 7 The digital zoom magnifies this ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...) to the DC current used by your camera. • If the adapter is used next to a TV, it clicks into an AC outlet. 6. 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). •...
...) to the DC current used by your camera. • If the adapter is used next to a TV, it clicks into an AC outlet. 6. 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). •...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... on its indicator flashes red to show that charging is in progress. Single flashes mean that charging is in progress. 3. Triple flashes mean that your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is capable of the two charge indicators flashes red to the power adapter. • Make sure the DC coupler...
... on its indicator flashes red to show that charging is in progress. Single flashes mean that charging is in progress. 3. Triple flashes mean that your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is capable of the two charge indicators flashes red to the power adapter. • Make sure the DC coupler...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... 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 pinch the cable when closing the battery cover. 10 Mastering the Basics Notes: E • The adapter...
... 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 pinch the cable when closing the battery cover. 10 Mastering the Basics Notes: E • The adapter...
ZR Instruction Manual
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If you load this camcorder. 12 they may cause internal damage. • Store cassettes in the provided case, rewinding them to the start of the tape first... the hole. (This switch position is closed, and the red mark covered. dropping them or exposing them to external shocks may damage the camcorder. • Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette again, slide the tab back so the hole is usually labeled .... Protecting tapes from accidental erasure E REC SAVE REC SAVE Mastering the Basics To protect your recording from the tape case to the camcorder -
If you load this camcorder. 12 they may cause internal damage. • Store cassettes in the provided case, rewinding them to the start of the tape first... the hole. (This switch position is closed, and the red mark covered. dropping them or exposing them to external shocks may damage the camcorder. • Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette again, slide the tab back so the hole is usually labeled .... Protecting tapes from accidental erasure E REC SAVE REC SAVE Mastering the Basics To protect your recording from the tape case to the camcorder -
ZR Instruction Manual
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... menus, refer to LP mode, select REC MODE from the camera or VCR menu, select LP and then close the menu (for instructions on this camcorder, and vice versa. Changing the recording mode (SP/LP) E You can record and play back a tape in LP mode on other digital equipment may produce...
... menus, refer to LP mode, select REC MODE from the camera or VCR menu, select LP and then close the menu (for instructions on this camcorder, and vice versa. Changing the recording mode (SP/LP) E You can record and play back a tape in LP mode on other digital equipment may produce...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... E 2 Mastering the Basics You can convert the LCD screen to adjust the brightness/backlight of the screen (p. 65). 17 To remove, slide and hold the camcorder by the LCD panel. • Bright light falling on the LCD screen may damage the unit or the LCD screen when attached to move the...
... E 2 Mastering the Basics You can convert the LCD screen to adjust the brightness/backlight of the screen (p. 65). 17 To remove, slide and hold the camcorder by the LCD panel. • Bright light falling on the LCD screen may damage the unit or the LCD screen when attached to move the...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...; You can start/stop the self-timer during recording or let your subject monitor recording. 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 than 99.99%) Allowing the subject to...
...; You can start/stop the self-timer during recording or let your subject monitor recording. 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 than 99.99%) Allowing the subject to...
ZR Instruction Manual
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Built-in speaker Speaker The camcorder has a built-in the display temporarily to camera mode and when you play back the recording at about 9.5 times normal speed, turn and hold the ...
Built-in speaker Speaker The camcorder has a built-in the display temporarily to camera mode and when you play back the recording at about 9.5 times normal speed, turn and hold the ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... off when the camera is mounted on a tripod. • If you to obtain steady recordings even at the camera menu. (see p. 28) IMAGE S. However, the ZR's image stabilizer allows you turn the image stabilizer on when you slide the POWER switch away from the IMAGE S. Turning the Image Stabilizer On/Off...
... off when the camera is mounted on a tripod. • If you to obtain steady recordings even at the camera menu. (see p. 28) IMAGE S. However, the ZR's image stabilizer allows you turn the image stabilizer on when you slide the POWER switch away from the IMAGE S. Turning the Image Stabilizer On/Off...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... still pictures like a photograph. The camera records the picture to tape for a few seconds). • Only take "photos" where it is displayed continuously as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is bright enough to take the still picture. • The camera takes the image almost immediately, and then...
... still pictures like a photograph. The camera records the picture to tape for a few seconds). • Only take "photos" where it is displayed continuously as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is bright enough to take the still picture. • The camera takes the image almost immediately, and then...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...the higher sound quality (slightly superior to CD) while the 12 bit mode records on stereo 2, see p. 28) AUDIO MODE••16bit ZR can record sound in the display to a tape using this terminal also doubles as the Audio Video Out socket). Using the Full Range of ... DU-100 Docking Unit's MIC terminal. Headphones and external microphone For greater creative control over audio recording, you to the camera's terminal (this camcorder. • For details of Features 44 You can connect an external microphone to the 12 bit mode open the camera menu and select AUDIO ...
...the higher sound quality (slightly superior to CD) while the 12 bit mode records on stereo 2, see p. 28) AUDIO MODE••16bit ZR can record sound in the display to a tape using this terminal also doubles as the Audio Video Out socket). Using the Full Range of ... DU-100 Docking Unit's MIC terminal. Headphones and external microphone For greater creative control over audio recording, you to the camera's terminal (this camcorder. • For details of Features 44 You can connect an external microphone to the 12 bit mode open the camera menu and select AUDIO ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... in the camera's memory. - Date and time data (only) can be displayed during high speed playback modes. • If a recording made on ZR is automatically recorded on a special data section of the tape. Press the wireless controller's DATA CODE button. • Press it once to display, once...containing the date and time the recording was made and other E camera data (shutter speed and exposure settings) is played back on a different DV camcorder, the data code may not be displayed correctly. • Contents of data code display may change according to D/TIME SEL. During playback, the ...
... in the camera's memory. - Date and time data (only) can be displayed during high speed playback modes. • If a recording made on ZR is automatically recorded on a special data section of the tape. Press the wireless controller's DATA CODE button. • Press it once to display, once...containing the date and time the recording was made and other E camera data (shutter speed and exposure settings) is played back on a different DV camcorder, the data code may not be displayed correctly. • Contents of data code display may change according to D/TIME SEL. During playback, the ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... the TV/VIDEO selector to VIDEO. • Turn on the VCR, and set its input selector to play it back while you want on the camcorder. Start to LINE. Preparations 1. Using the Full Range of the section you want to copy. 2. Repeat steps 1 to remove unwanted scenes - Note: • The quality...
... the TV/VIDEO selector to VIDEO. • Turn on the VCR, and set its input selector to play it back while you want on the camcorder. Start to LINE. Preparations 1. Using the Full Range of the section you want to copy. 2. Repeat steps 1 to remove unwanted scenes - Note: • The quality...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... connecting the other end of Features If the cables are recording from the ZR, make sure you are not connected properly, the camera displays the caution "CHECK THE DV INPUT". • The image displayed by the camcorder that is not affected. • If you press the REC PAUSE button with the... the DV cable unconnected, the camera displays the caution "CHECK THE DV INPUT". An anomalous image may become distorted during digital dubbing. Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to start/pause recording. When you connect the cable to VCR and press the wireless controller's REC PAUSE button. ("DV ...
... connecting the other end of Features If the cables are recording from the ZR, make sure you are not connected properly, the camera displays the caution "CHECK THE DV INPUT". • The image displayed by the camcorder that is not affected. • If you press the REC PAUSE button with the... the DV cable unconnected, the camera displays the caution "CHECK THE DV INPUT". An anomalous image may become distorted during digital dubbing. Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to start/pause recording. When you connect the cable to VCR and press the wireless controller's REC PAUSE button. ("DV ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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shots, instead of its life and must be shown when you subject the battery pack and camcorder to different conditions. • When using the camcorder in cold areas such as you think you will need. • You will get more recording time if you much power is not constant - The ...
shots, instead of its life and must be shown when you subject the battery pack and camcorder to different conditions. • When using the camcorder in cold areas such as you think you will need. • You will get more recording time if you much power is not constant - The ...