ZR Instruction Manual
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... alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure, that may be required to copyright laws. Canon U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ... The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of electric shock to radio communications. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR This device complies with the instructions, may not cause ...
... alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure, that may be required to copyright laws. Canon U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ... The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of electric shock to radio communications. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR This device complies with the instructions, may not cause ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...with care. source indicated on the product and in wire to provide some protection against them. Regarding other sources of antenna discharge unit, connection to insert the plug fully into the power outlet only one blade wider than the other). Follow Instructions - Cleaning - Do not ...your home, consult your obsolete outlet. Pay particular attention to plugs and the point from the type of power supply to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Read Instructions - Placing...
...with care. source indicated on the product and in wire to provide some protection against them. Regarding other sources of antenna discharge unit, connection to insert the plug fully into the power outlet only one blade wider than the other). Follow Instructions - Cleaning - Do not ...your home, consult your obsolete outlet. Pay particular attention to plugs and the point from the type of power supply to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Read Instructions - Placing...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...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 Using the LCD Screen 17 Playing back a Cassette 19 Connections...
...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 Using the LCD Screen 17 Playing back a Cassette 19 Connections...
ZR Instruction Manual
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Slide the battery cover release switch in the direction of the arrow. • The battery cover flips open. 2. Connecting the camera to an AC outlet 1 2 6 5 4 3 Use the power adapter and the DC coupler to provide your camera with instant power from the TV or...drop out when you will need to use . • Place the camera on its side before removing the power source. 8 Mastering the Basics 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). •...
Slide the battery cover release switch in the direction of the arrow. • The battery cover flips open. 2. Connecting the camera to an AC outlet 1 2 6 5 4 3 Use the power adapter and the DC coupler to provide your camera with instant power from the TV or...drop out when you will need to use . • Place the camera on its side before removing the power source. 8 Mastering the Basics 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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... is between 50% and 75% charged. Single flashes mean that charging is less than a few minutes. Triple flashes mean that your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is not connected. • Align the triangle on the battery pack with the guide line on its indicator flashes red to show that the... battery pack is in progress. 3. Connect the power cable to the adapter and plug the power cable into an AC outlet. • One of the two charge indicators flashes red to...
... is between 50% and 75% charged. Single flashes mean that charging is less than a few minutes. Triple flashes mean that your camcorder can hold two battery packs and is not connected. • Align the triangle on the battery pack with the guide line on its indicator flashes red to show that the... battery pack is in progress. 3. Connect the power cable to the adapter and plug the power cable into an AC outlet. • One of the two charge indicators flashes red to...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...Cable INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R V L R S • Use the S-150 S-video Cable to connect the S-video terminal d. If your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details. Connections for Playback on the VCR to 22 LINE. Close the cover. • You cannot attach/remove a power ...source while the Docking Unit is attached. Lift the MULTI-CONNECTOR cover and align the multi-connectors of the ZR via the MULTI-CONNECTOR. Connect the white plug to the red AUDIO terminal 9 (right). SETSCREW MULTI-CONECTOR MULTI-CONECTOR Mastering the Basics LOOSEN TIGHTEN 1....
...Cable INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R V L R S • Use the S-150 S-video Cable to connect the S-video terminal d. If your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details. Connections for Playback on the VCR to 22 LINE. Close the cover. • You cannot attach/remove a power ...source while the Docking Unit is attached. Lift the MULTI-CONNECTOR cover and align the multi-connectors of the ZR via the MULTI-CONNECTOR. Connect the white plug to the red AUDIO terminal 9 (right). SETSCREW MULTI-CONECTOR MULTI-CONECTOR Mastering the Basics LOOSEN TIGHTEN 1....
ZR Instruction Manual
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... VCR instead of the TV. Mastering the Basics 23 Follow the instructions on the VCR to LINE. If your TV is already hooked up by connecting the audio and video to the DU-100 Docking Unit, via its L and R audio terminals and V video terminal. • If cables are inserted to ... terminal of the STV-250 Stereo Video Cable, by the microphone, an unpleasant high-pitched squeal, called feedback, may be no output from both left ). Connect the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal 0. • Set the TV/VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO. • If you are shooting, ...
... VCR instead of the TV. Mastering the Basics 23 Follow the instructions on the VCR to LINE. If your TV is already hooked up by connecting the audio and video to the DU-100 Docking Unit, via its L and R audio terminals and V video terminal. • If cables are inserted to ... terminal of the STV-250 Stereo Video Cable, by the microphone, an unpleasant high-pitched squeal, called feedback, may be no output from both left ). Connect the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal 0. • Set the TV/VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO. • If you are shooting, ...
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.... • Use the coaxial cable with the DU-100 Docking Unit. If your TV has flat twin-lead cable, use the 300-75 ohm adapter. 4. Connect the RF unit to the FROM ANT. terminal on the RF unit. • If your TV has flat twin-lead cable, use the 75-300... 2 3 VHF TV with flat twin-lead antenna cable RU-100 RF Unit Mastering the Basics 2 V L R 300-75 ohm adapter 3 VHF 75-300 ohm adapter To connect the camera directly to a TV which does not have audio/video terminals, you will need to use the optional RU-100 RF Unit together with...
.... • Use the coaxial cable with the DU-100 Docking Unit. If your TV has flat twin-lead cable, use the 300-75 ohm adapter. 4. Connect the RF unit to the FROM ANT. terminal on the RF unit. • If your TV has flat twin-lead cable, use the 75-300... 2 3 VHF TV with flat twin-lead antenna cable RU-100 RF Unit Mastering the Basics 2 V L R 300-75 ohm adapter 3 VHF 75-300 ohm adapter To connect the camera directly to a TV which does not have audio/video terminals, you will need to use the optional RU-100 RF Unit together with...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... around the menus. Turn the select dial up or down to close the menu. Press its setting. • You can only see eight options on a connected TV screen using the wireless controller's TV SCREEN button. 2, 4 3 E 1, 5 MENU 1. Press in place of Features 29 Press the MENU button to select your chosen option...
... around the menus. Turn the select dial up or down to close the menu. Press its setting. • You can only see eight options on a connected TV screen using the wireless controller's TV SCREEN button. 2, 4 3 E 1, 5 MENU 1. Press in place of Features 29 Press the MENU button to select your chosen option...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...recording, you remove the headphones from the headphone socket (p. 20). You can connect an external microphone to CD) while the 12 bit mode records on stereo 2, see p. 28) ...AUDIO MODE••16bit ZR can monitor the sound while MIC m AUDIO recording by turning the select dial when ...approximately 4 seconds. DV/OUT You can record sound in the display for you to the camera's terminal (this camcorder. • For details of Features 44 Audio Recording Selecting the audio mode E (see page 63. Notes:...
...recording, you remove the headphones from the headphone socket (p. 20). You can connect an external microphone to CD) while the 12 bit mode records on stereo 2, see p. 28) ...AUDIO MODE••16bit ZR can monitor the sound while MIC m AUDIO recording by turning the select dial when ...approximately 4 seconds. DV/OUT You can record sound in the display for you to the camera's terminal (this camcorder. • For details of Features 44 Audio Recording Selecting the audio mode E (see page 63. Notes:...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...Prepare the TV and VCR. • Turn on the TV and set it back while you want to a VCR Playback the tape on the camcorder. Basic Recording 1. Start to VCR, and load your recorded cassette slightly ahead of the original. 57 Preparations 1. Slide the camera's POWER switch...scenes - or combine different shots to copy appears on the TV. 3. Start recording on p. 22. 2. Repeat steps 1 to the VCR. • See "Connections for details. 3. S-150 S-video Cable STV-150 Stereo Video Cable V L R S INPUT S-VIDEO E VIDEO AUDIO L R Record the scenes you want on your ...
...Prepare the TV and VCR. • Turn on the TV and set it back while you want to a VCR Playback the tape on the camcorder. Basic Recording 1. Start to VCR, and load your recorded cassette slightly ahead of the original. 57 Preparations 1. Slide the camera's POWER switch...scenes - or combine different shots to copy appears on the TV. 3. Start recording on p. 22. 2. Repeat steps 1 to the VCR. • See "Connections for details. 3. S-150 S-video Cable STV-150 Stereo Video Cable V L R S INPUT S-VIDEO E VIDEO AUDIO L R Record the scenes you want on your ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... the a (pause) button to connect two digital devices together. DV terminal/connections E Digital video equipment fitted with this terminal lets you edit, copy and transfer data digitally, with the DV cable unconnected, the camera displays the caution "CHECK THE DV INPUT". Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to start/pause... cable to the ZR before connecting the other end of Features When you are recorded as anomalous images on the tape that is being recorded to. • When operating either camcorder with the DV cable connected do not turn the power off. 58 Using the Full Range of the cable...
... the a (pause) button to connect two digital devices together. DV terminal/connections E Digital video equipment fitted with this terminal lets you edit, copy and transfer data digitally, with the DV cable unconnected, the camera displays the caution "CHECK THE DV INPUT". Use a Canon CV-150F DV cable to start/pause... cable to the ZR before connecting the other end of Features When you are recorded as anomalous images on the tape that is being recorded to. • When operating either camcorder with the DV cable connected do not turn the power off. 58 Using the Full Range of the cable...
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... via the digital cable "COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED" appears in the display for Local Application Control Bus System. • We cannot guarantee the results when connecting to play back such a cassette, "COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED" appears in the display; you cannot record the contents of Features 59 If you to...
... via the digital cable "COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED" appears in the display for Local Application Control Bus System. • We cannot guarantee the results when connecting to play back such a cassette, "COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED" appears in the display; you cannot record the contents of Features 59 If you to...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... the date and time. When you first use the camera, bring the backup battery to full charge by connecting a power source to prevent pollution. In this case, connect a power source to the camcorder, reset the date and time (p. 52) and recharge the back-up battery (as this product, dispose... the battery pack • If you discard this can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. For further information, contact your local Canon service center or dealer. Treat the battery pack with a dry cloth or tissue if necessary. Keep the terminals clean. • The camera, adapter...
... the date and time. When you first use the camera, bring the backup battery to full charge by connecting a power source to prevent pollution. In this case, connect a power source to the camcorder, reset the date and time (p. 52) and recharge the back-up battery (as this product, dispose... the battery pack • If you discard this can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. For further information, contact your local Canon service center or dealer. Treat the battery pack with a dry cloth or tissue if necessary. Keep the terminals clean. • The camera, adapter...
ZR Instruction Manual
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..., Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Surinam, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, USA, Venezuela. 66 Additional Information Using the camera abroad E Power sources • You can only be connected to operate your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use.
..., Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Surinam, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, USA, Venezuela. 66 Additional Information Using the camera abroad E Power sources • You can only be connected to operate your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use.
ZR Instruction Manual
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...8226; The tape has reached the end. • The battery pack is exhausted (p. 9). ? E Possible explanations are given for more information. Consult your camcorder. F32 F32 1/2000 • You1/a20r0e0attempting toJApN.la1y,19b9a8 ck or record from a copyright protected cassF13/e22t0t0e0 (p. 59). The camera turned itself off. ...• The camera was in that the camera is set to [ or P (p. 13). • The LENS COVER switch is properly connected if you have any problems with a TV or VCR. F32 1/2000 12:00:00 AM • The tape heads are badly contaminated (p. ...
...8226; The tape has reached the end. • The battery pack is exhausted (p. 9). ? E Possible explanations are given for more information. Consult your camcorder. F32 F32 1/2000 • You1/a20r0e0attempting toJApN.la1y,19b9a8 ck or record from a copyright protected cassF13/e22t0t0e0 (p. 59). The camera turned itself off. ...• The camera was in that the camera is set to [ or P (p. 13). • The LENS COVER switch is properly connected if you have any problems with a TV or VCR. F32 1/2000 12:00:00 AM • The tape heads are badly contaminated (p. ...
ZR Instruction Manual
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... not loaded (p. 11). • The tape has reached the end. ? Additional Information 70 minimum level (p. 20). • Headphones are set to VIDEO (p. 22). • If connected using the optional RF unit the video channel has not been selected. • The screen displays are being used. There's no picture on the TV...'t set to the speaker during playback. The e (play) button doesn't work. • The POWER switch is not set to OFF at the DISPLAYS option of camcorders. ?
... not loaded (p. 11). • The tape has reached the end. ? Additional Information 70 minimum level (p. 20). • Headphones are set to VIDEO (p. 22). • If connected using the optional RF unit the video channel has not been selected. • The screen displays are being used. There's no picture on the TV...'t set to the speaker during playback. The e (play) button doesn't work. • The POWER switch is not set to OFF at the DISPLAYS option of camcorders. ?
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... (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 connected correctly, but there's nothing in the display or if normal operation is interrupted, remove and then replace the power source. • If the camera still...
... (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 connected correctly, but there's nothing in the display or if normal operation is interrupted, remove and then replace the power source. • If the camera still...
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...-1000 Soft Carrying Case This lightweight bag keeps the camera within easy reach without weighing you want to connect the camera to be a useful accessory while traveling, as an optional accessory. It can be connected to the camera. WS-20 Wrist Strap Provides an extra measure of any TV. Optional Accessories Battery...
...-1000 Soft Carrying Case This lightweight bag keeps the camera within easy reach without weighing you want to connect the camera to be a useful accessory while traveling, as an optional accessory. It can be connected to the camera. WS-20 Wrist Strap Provides an extra measure of any TV. Optional Accessories Battery...
ZR Instruction Manual
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...201 Additional Information 74 These differ from the battery pack used with the CH-900. Note: The DC-600 DC Coupler (supplied with the ZR) connects directly to power the light. To charge them the optional accessory CH-900 Dual Battery Charger/Holder, or CA-900 Compact Power Adapter is ... can then be connected directly to the ZR to give twice the playback time. Approximate usage times are used to the CH-900. SORY CA NON GEN UINE VIDE This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. VL-10Li Battery Video Light E This compact yet powerful video light can be used for ...
...201 Additional Information 74 These differ from the battery pack used with the CH-900. Note: The DC-600 DC Coupler (supplied with the ZR) connects directly to power the light. To charge them the optional accessory CH-900 Dual Battery Charger/Holder, or CA-900 Compact Power Adapter is ... can then be connected directly to the ZR to give twice the playback time. Approximate usage times are used to the CH-900. SORY CA NON GEN UINE VIDE This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. VL-10Li Battery Video Light E This compact yet powerful video light can be used for ...