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Craftsman 37061 Lawn Mower User Manual

1. OPEN EJECT switch p 18 Tripod socket p 37 Transmitter Zoom buttons p 25 Controller buttons p 41 SET button p 41 Digital effects ON OFF button p 66 MIX BALANCE buttons p 100 SLIDE SHOW button p 112 Search buttons p 85 SEARCH SELECT button p 85 FF P button p 30 PLAY gt button p 30 IMP button p 31 x 2 button p 32 STOP W button p 30 SLOW Jj button p 31 REW lt 4 button p 30 41I button p 31 PAUSE HII button p 31 Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camcorder you will need to use the power adapter to Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack A Notes The power adapter converts current from a household power socket 100240 V AC 50 60 Hz to the DC current used by your camcorder f the adapter is used next to a TV it may cause bars to appear on the TV move the adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable Connecting the camcorder to an AC outlet soiseg au Hussey Use the power adapter to provide your camcorder with instant power from an AC outlet Always turn the camcorder off before connecting removing the power source Set the POWER switch to OFF Connect the power adapter to the camcorder s DC IN terminal Connect the power cable to the power adapter Plug the power c
2. 9 images Operating the multi image screen When operating the multi image screen in TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode make sure the program selector is set to P When operating the multi image screen in TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode make sure the program selector is set to P and set to any program other than the Night recording program In TAPE PLAY VCR mode you can only operate the multi image screen in the following playback modes When M S SPEED is set to MANUAL Still picture playback slow forward reverse playback When M S SPEED is set to FAST MODERATE or SLOW Still picture playback 223 CAMERA TAPE ES VER CARD BM UEIN 7 7 Select multi image screen 1 Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to open the digital effects menu D EFFECT Bii FADER EFFECT and MULTI S appear 2 Select MULTI S e M S SPEED and M S SPLIT settings appear 3 Select M S SPEED MANUAL FAST MODERATE and SLOW settings appear 4 Select the desired setting You return to the digital effects menu 5 Select MULTI S again M S SPEED and M S SPLIT settings appear 6 Select M S SPLIT 4 9 16 settings appear 7 Select the desired setting You return to the digital effects menu E 8 Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to close the menu The digital effects menu disappears MULTI S flashes in the display Multi ima
3. CAM SET UP AYSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE ore Te AUTO ZOOM ee eee x IMAGE S Ui ON 16 95 nn OFF 6 WHITE BAL AUTO i RETURN O VCR set up submenu VCR SET UP AYSEL SETSET 9 Record mode 22 MENUCLOSE PREC MODE SP Wind screen Lr 71 N WIND SCREEN OFF 40 f AUDIO MODE 12bit A Audio mode 170 a AV PHONES 3 42 AV or headphones 1 34 13 Return Display set up submenu Ing eui Burst Brightness etre m28 DISP SET UP AYSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE 9 Mirror mode 129 nci oes WEM TV screen m 149 8 TV SCREEN ON o D BEL DISPLAY OFF M ate time display L155 B CARD ACCESS ON Card access display LL 105 eRETURN 8 Demo mode 1 24 Q0 Return System submenu Qi GEMM Light up buttons 1152 SYSTEM NT SETSET 2 EM Button light color 52 PBUTTONL IGHT O 8 LIGHT COLOR T nuosE 2 3 Wireless controller m50 ott WL BENOIT E e a G l M o Q9 Beep g foe C24 T ZONE IBST e GEI B S Time zone Daylight enETURN Sahin 9 Cav ieee SM 153 ct 06 Date time set ce 1155 9 Q7 Return VCR MENU Set the POWER switch to fff and the TAPE CARD switch to Ther
4. TAPE PHOTO TAPE CARD CARD CAMERA PLAY VCR CAMERA PLAY VCR Faders O x O x x Effects O O Q O x Multi image O O O O x Screen O Available X Not available The types of digital effects you are able to use depends on the setting of the TAPE CARD switch the POWER switch and the recording program A Notes When you do not want to use digital effects press the DIGITAL EFFECTS soJnjeoJ jo abuey ling eui Busy button and select D EFFECT from the digital effects menu Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to close the menu The camcorder remembers your chosen digital effect setting until you change it Digital effects can be selected but not operated on a blank blue screen appears in TAPE PLAY VCR mode The display continues to flash Digital effects operated during TAPE PLAY VCR mode are not recorded onto the original tape Digital effects can be added to another tape when dubbing using the AV out terminal TAPE PLAY VCR mode but not the DV out terminal You cannot operate digital effects while photo date searching If you slide the program selector to LJ Easy Recording while the digital effect display is flashing it will disappear from the display and reappear when you return to P program AE mode The digital effect display will flash for 2 seconds after setting even if DISPLAYS is set to OFF in the menu Fade Trigger FADE T When you start recording the s
5. uoneuuoju Jeuonippv 133 ZR45 MC Playback time using the LCD screen E Bp 508 I hr 15 min BP 512 optional 2 hr 20 min BP 511 optional 2 hr 20 min BP 522 optional 4 hr 55 min BP 535 optional 7 hr 50 min g How much power is left The indicator in the display shows you approximately how much charge the battery pack has left 100 a Notes 75 When the power is completely im 50 exhausted CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK appears in the cA display for 4 seconds and the empty battery mark starts to flash The power indicator light also flashes The indicator is not constant different levels will be shown when you subject the battery pack and camcorder to different conditions ciance THE BaTTERY Pack O76 praem Ww v You can recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it is convenient Unlike a conventional battery pack it does not have to be fully discharged first However as the battery pack will naturally discharge itself over time it is best to charge it the same day you plan to use it or the day before Additional Information 134 Taking care of the battery pack Always attach the terminal cover Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals as this can cause a short circuit and damage the battery y pack Attach the terminal cover 85 whenever the battery pack
6. A Notes The camcorder automatically returns to record pause mode after recording a still image for approximately 6 seconds If you turn the POWER switch to OFF during that time the camcorder will respond only after recording is complete The wireless controllers PHOTO button has no half way setting Press the button fully and the camcorder immediately takes the Photo Es By ca P H f aaa e Only take fhotos where itis bright enough to see the image in the display end Ac D O AHN 8 seconds in ESP or BILP recording mode a g o Las 2g am SE o 57 Using the Full Range of Features 58 Turning the Image Stabilizer Off With most camcorders even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recording However the ZR50 MC ZR45 MCS image stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings even at high magnification TAPE fam CAMERA CARD fam CAMERA 7 MENU gt CAM SET UP gt IMAGE S i ON 11 40 To turn the image stabilizer off open the menu and select CAM SET UP Then select IMAGE S 4 set it to OFF and close the menu The W mark disappears from the display when the stabilizer is off The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the program selector is set to the LJ Easy Recording position 5 Notes Keep the image stabilizer turned off when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod The image stabilizer is designed to deal
7. A Notes e You cannot adjust the focus without the f mark before M FOCUS in the display Push the FOCUS button so that B appears before M FOCUS Then you can adjust the focus manually The manual focus setting is canceled if you select the LJ Easy Recording program When you are using the J Easy Recording program autofocus cannot be turned off See Troubleshooting on p 141 for a list of subjects which may not be suitable for autofocus 79 Using the Full Range of Features 80 Setting the White Balance The camcorder s auto white balance system compensates for a wide range of lighting conditions Although slight variations are unavoidable colors will appear natural in virtually every situation In some cases you will get better results by setting the white balance yourself or using one of the two preset modes 3X Indoor Mode Under halogen or studio video lighting Subject is of one dominant color Close ups Outdoor mode n daylight especially for close ups and where the subject is of one dominant color TAPE fam CAMERA CARD CAMERA 7 MENU gt CAM SET UP j gt WHITE BAL AUTO L1 40 1 Make sure the camcorder is set to the P program AE mode 2 Open the menu and select CAM SET UP 3 Select WHITE BAL 4 a For the indoor outdoor or auto settings press the selector dial in to choose the setting e appears in the
8. Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette Card Mix Liven up your productions by superimposing one image on top of the other Combine 2 still images or a still image and a moving image Choose a still image from the memory card either one of the pre recorded sample images A 129 or one you have recorded yourself then combine it with the currently recording image moving or still Select from 3 types of Card Mix effects CARD CHROMA Card chroma key The currently recording image appears in place of the blue area of a pre recorded still image such as a picture frame When recording your own still image for overlapping make sure to record the area in which you want the new image to appear blue with a blue curtain as a background for example Adjust the mix level in the blue area of the pre recorded image Image being recorded by the Still image camcorder S News p 7 c CARD LUMI Card luminance key The currently recording image appears in place of the light area of a still picture such as a handwritten illustration or title Make your own by drawing or writing on a white piece of paper Adjust the mix level in the light area of the still image Image being recorded by the Still image camcorder Ep du EE 1 1 um gum umm uana pueg fuouiejy e Busy 121 CAM CHROMA Camera chroma key E Superimpose the currently recording ima
9. 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed 5 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual 6 Accessories Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous 7 Avoid magnetic or electric fields Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation They may cause picture interference or permanently damage the camera 8 Water and Moisture Hazard of electric shock Do not use this product near water or in rainy moist situations 9 Placing or Moving Do not place on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury tosa child or adult and serious damage to the product A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick Stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn ALi 10 11 12 13 Power Sources The CA 560 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power sou
10. Make sure the REC SAVE tab on the cassette has been slid to REC closed position 4 Move the camcorder s TAPE CARD switch to TAPE Punip3 lll Editing Editing e On the VCR locate a point 3 seconds before the scene to be inserted Set the VCR to playback pause mode On the camcorder press PLAY and locate the recording start point Set the camcorder to playback pause mode e You can use the playback buttons on the body of the camcorder or the special playback functions on the wireless controller in the same way as in playback mode Press the AV INSERT button AV INSERT and GI appear in the display 4 Play back the cassette in the VCR To start inserting press the PAUSE button on the camcorder Oli changes to To stop inserting press the STOP button on the camcorder nserting stops and AV INSERT disappears from the display The camcorder returns to stop mode If instead of pressing STOP you press PAUSE the camcorder returns to the AV insert pause mode If you set the zero set memory at the position on the tape where you want to stop inserting every time you return to that point the camcorder will cancel its AV inserting and enter stop mode Stop playback on the VCR Audio Dubbing You can add sound to the original sound on a pre recorded tape from audio products AUDIO IN or with the internal or external microphone MIC IN The original
11. O To system submenu eRETURN Close main menu 1 Card operations submenu when playing back a single image E D Copy from card to cassette L1 125 2 Erase all print marks Image erase nets 4 Format etes 5 Return CL 118 5 RETURN CARD OPER Eset SETSET ENUCLOSE FCOPY CU ca PRINT MARKSMALL ERASE 1 2 IMAGE ERASE FORMAT 2 Card operations submenu when displaying an index screen 6 To image protect 11116 2 To print mark eese 2 117 Return VCR set up submenu Q Record mode BA AV or headphones 1134 a Return Display set up submenu 12 Bxielilfiess 90 1128 3 DECIES 0 m 149 Dat Sun ease le em m LL 82 I9 Card access display LL 105 Return 6 P9 PROTECTOs CARD OPER AYSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE PRINT MARK 5 7 t RETURN Q iD 2 B 6 Ex Ce e VCR SET UP AYSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE mc lpkREC MODE SP 5 _ DO Av PHONES AV _ 19 35 _ RETURN il e e 23 bad c g E O DISP SET UP AvSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE gt BRIGHTNESS EA FF DISPLAYS ON t D TIME SEL DATE amp TIME CARD ACCESS 0N 4 1 RETURN 47 F mu 329 p ee 2s So a
12. RTN or RTN appears in the display e The tape counter with M indication disappears from the display and the time code reappears a Notes The zero set memory may not function correctly where there is a break between recordings on the tape You can also use zero set memory to mark a position on a tape in TAPE CAMERA mode When you then play back the tape pressing rewind will take you back to the pre marked position If you remove the tape while the zero set memory is set the memory is canceled and the tape counter reverts to time code The camcorder remembers your setting even if you turn it off and back on again or move the program selector Editing to a VCR By connecting the camcorder to a VCR you can edit your recordings in order to remove unwanted scenes or combine different shots to create your own video productions Preparations 1 2 Connect the camcorder to the VCR e See Connections for Playback on a TV Screen on p 34 Prepare the TV and VCR Turn on the TV and set the TV VIDEO selector to VIDEO e Turn on the VCR and set its input selector to LINE Load a blank cassette and put the VCR in record pause mode e See your TV and VCR instruction manuals for details Turn the camcorder s POWER switch to PLAY VCR and move the camcorder s TAPE CARD switch to TAPE Make sure the AV headphone terminal is set to AV through the menu 34 If PHONES appears in the display switch the termi
13. 75 Using the Full Range of Features 76 Ajusting AE Shift By controlling the level of the automatic exposure AE function you can lighten or darken the image slightly This allows you to compensate for backlit overexposed scenes TAPE gm CAMERA CARD CAMERA 7 Make sure the program selector is set to P 1 Press the selector dial in and select any recording program other than Spotlight Sand amp Snow or Night from the program menu 2 Press the AE SHIFT button PAE appears light blue 3 Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level e Levels are from 2 to 2 in 0 25 intervals excluding 1 75 and 1 75 The higher the setting the brighter the image a Notes e You cannot adjust the exposure without the gt mark before AE in the display Push the AE SHIFT button so that appears before AE Then you can adjust the exposure manually e You cannot adjust the AE Shift when the camcorder is set to LJ Easy Recording the Spotlight Sand amp Snow or Night recording program Setting the Shutter Speed Set the shutter speed manually to take stable shots of quickly moving subjects E MENU gt CAM SET UP PSHUTTER AUTO 11 40 1 Make sure the camcorder is set to the P program AE mode 2 Press the selector dial in and choose AUTO from the program menu 3 Open the menu and select CAM SET UP 4 Select S
14. The pre recorded sample images on the MultiMediaCard included with this camcorder are intended solely for the personal enjoyment gained from combining them with personal videos taken with this camcorder Do not use the pre recorded sample images for any other purpose MultiMediaCard MMC 8M Specifications Capacity 8 MB Interface MultiMediaCard standard Operating temperature range 32 F440 F 0C 40 C Dimensions 32 X 24 x 1 4 mm Weight 15g Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted Subject to change without notice Using a Memory Card PhotoEssentials Royalty Free Stock Photography The PhotoEssentials suite of royalty free images on CD ROM features premium quality assignment photography and is ideally suited for use in advertising brochures reports multimedia websites books packaging and more For more information please visit their website www photoessentials com 13 eo Preparing the Camcorder Adjust the viewfinder E Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode Extend the viewfinder straight out then adjust the viewfinder focusing lever to suit your eyesight Rotate the viewfinder to an angle that allows you to view comfortably Store the camcorder with the viewfinder flush with the body of the camcorder To view with the viewfinder make sure the LCD panel is either turned so that the subject can monitor viewing or totally closed with
15. Using the Full Range of Features 72 Setting the Self Timer For movies 23 This is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recording movies or still photographs TAPE fam CAMERA CARD CAMERA 7 1 Press the self timer button on the body of the camcorder or the SELF TIMER button on the wireless controller SELF T appears in the display e To have the subject monitor recording rotate the LCD panel 180 1329 For movies 2 Press the start stop button The camcorder starts to record after a 10 second countdown period or after 2 seconds when you use the wireless controller The time remaining counts down in the display e g 5 SEC SELF T disappears from the display when recording begins 3 Press the start stop button to end recording For stills 2 Press a PHOTO button on the camcorder body or the wireless controller The camcorder automatically adjusts the focus 2 seconds before the countdown is complete The O mark flashes white then turns green after the focus and exposure are set If you are using the wireless controller the O mark starts flashing immediately after you press the PHOTO button The camcorder takes the picture for approximately 6 seconds FREWIIS 8 seconds in ESP or ELP recording mode If you re in TAPE CAMERA mode the camcorder returns to record pause mode after recording to a tape If you re in CARD CAMERA mode the c
16. 5 When you get to the point where you want to stop recording press the stop button or the pause button Recording stops 6 Stop playback on the other device a Note You can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD Punip3 lll Editing Digitally outputting analog video and audio signals Analog Digital Converter Connecting the camcorder to your VCR or 8 mm video camera allows conversion of recorded analog video and audio signals to digital signals in an instant The digital signals can be output to the other equipment with a DV terminal The camcorders DV terminal works exclusively as an output terminal There may be cases where analog digital converter cannot be done properly depending on the signals output from the connected equipment For example Signals that include the copyright protective signal or anomalous signals such as ones that include ghost signals etc You cannot use your headphones during digital conversion Even if the AV headphone terminal is set to PHONES through the menu it will automatically be set to AV and PHONES will disappear from the display You are recommended to use power from a household wall outlet with an AC power adapter Do not operate with a cassette inserted to the camcorder Turn off the power of all equipment before performing connections Refer also to the instruction manuals of the other equipment connected 3 Sign
17. Setting the data code n You can also choose to display camcorder data shutter speed and exposure settings in cassette data codes TAPE VER MENU gt DISP SET UP gt DATA CODE DATE TIME CD 40 To change open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select DATA CODE set it to DATE TIME CAMERA DATA or CAM amp D T and close the menu Possible data code combinations for cassettes DATA CODE cassette ony Date Time D TIME SEL r 00 00 AM 12 00 AM JAN 1 2002 M Notes The data code will read in the following situations During playback of a blank section of tape If the tape was recorded before entering the date and time in the camcorder s memory If the tape was recorded on a camcorder without a data code function If noise or tape damage prevents the data code from being read If a recording made on ZR50 MC ZR45 MC is played back on a different DV camcorder the data code may not be displayed correctly The data code will appear in the display even if DISPLAYS A 149 has been set to OFF through the menu Date Time amp Camera data Camera data Time Date amp Time soJnjeoJ jo obuey ing ay Busy 83 Using the Full Range of Features 84 Six second auto date The 6 second auto date appears for 6 seconds to mark the changeover of a day if the tape was being rec
18. The camcorder supports the DPOF Digital Print Order Format print format Images can be automatically printed on a DPOF supporting Canon printer Up to 50 images per memory card can be print marked There are 3 ways to mark a still image for printing including the ways to cancel the setting To mark an image for printing or erase print marks one at a time 1 E File Operation menu SINGLE QA 115 2 E Card Operations submenu INDEX A 117 To erase all print marks 3 ay Card Operations submenu SINGLE T 118 pueg fuouiejy e Busy 113 Using a Memory Card A Erasing Still Images Erase images singly or all at once You cannot erase protected images Cancel image protection first in order to erase an image Erase images with caution Once an image has been erased it cannot be restored There are 3 ways to erase a single image To erase images one at a time 1 EX CARD PHOTO REVIEW menu M114 2 BE File Operation menu SINGLE Q 115 To erase images one at a time or erase all images on the memory card at once 3 Be Card Operations submenu SINGLE 1 119 SINGLE When playing back an image in CARD PLAY VCR mode INDEX When displaying an index screen in CARD PLAY VCR mode CARD PHOTO REVIEW d 7 CARD 1 During after recoding a still image press the CARD button to ope
19. VCR MENU 43 C CAM MENU M 45 C PLAY MENU A 46 CARD PHOTO REVIEW MENU M 114 FILE OPER MENU m 115 a AYSEL SI MENU CAM MENU F CARD MIX CAM SET UP VCR SET UP DISP SET UP SYSTEM RETURN VCR MENU gt VCR SET UP CARD SET UP CARD OPER DISP SET UP SYSTEM RETURN AYSEL S MENU C CAM MENU AYSEL S MENU CAM SET UP DISP SET UP SYSTEM RETURN C PLAY MENU AYSEL S MENUt CARD OPER VCR SET UP DISP SET UP SYSTEM RETURN CARD PHOTO REVIEW gt PROTECTO IMAGE ERASE RETURN FILE OPER gt PROTECTOn PRINT MARK S IMAGE ERASE RETURN The remote sensor is turned off Q 50 Self timer countdown 0072 Zero set memory m 86 Audio mode 1 70 Data code 1 82 Photo mode LI 56 Setting the AF AE O mark flashes white AF AE locked O mark lights up green Timer Recording programs EL 59 PETI Accessory is attached to advanced accessory shoe ED 74 75 AE Shift QQ 76 Manual focus is selected Q 79 Shutter speed LL 77 cD uoneuuoju jeuonippy 151 Additional Information il 152 White balance is M 80 Set cM Indoor Outdoor The 16 9 mode the display flashes when the effect is being selected and appears steadily when it is activated Q 23 Digital effects The display flashes when the functi
20. gt gt mark and number to search through You can change direction easily by pressing the button for the opposite direction a Notes Press Bl stop to stop mid search If you begin a search very close to the start of a recorded still picture during photo search the camcorder may skip straight past it When you have set the area for the World Clock date search also looks for the change in date based on the adjusted time A date area cannot be identified if the total recording time on that day area was less than 1 minute Date search playback may start just before or after the beginning of the located section If the data code is not displayed correctly you will not be able to operate the date search correctly soJnjeoJ jo obuey ling ay Busy 85 Using the Full Range of Features 86 Returning to a Pre Marked Position P Us REWGS PLAY FEE Use the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback TAPE ESM CAMERA TAPE Wer ki 1 Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button on the wireless controller during playback at a point you wan to return to later The time code is replaced by a tape counter that is set to zero with the I indication Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button once more to cancel the zero set memory 2 When you have finished playback fast forward or rewind the tape The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero set position
21. show the details Remember to change JA our viewpoint for each shot y P SN Close up Remember that any camcorder 9 movement or change in picture angle Z NA should have a definite purpose Avoid unnecessary or half hearted movements Camcorder moves Use pans to record a landscape or follow a moving subject Decide the area you want to cover and stand facing the end of your panning angle Without moving your feet turn your waist to the starting position Start recording and after a few seconds begin to turn slowly from the waist Hold the final image for a few seconds before you stop recording Tilt the camcorder up to exaggerate the F height of the subject Tilt down from the top of a building for example as an introduction to subjects at the bottom Tilt Searching and Reviewing While Recording Record search j When the camcorder is in record pause mode you can use record search to play the tape forwards or backwards to find the point where you want to start or resume recording This is useful when you want to add a new scene to a previously used cassette By using record search you can ensure a smooth noise free join between the new scene and the old one TAPE fam CAMERA 1 Press and hold the REC SEARCH or button on the camcorder while you check the picture in the display The button plays the recording forwards and the button plays it backwards 2 Release the button when
22. AYSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE PQUALI TY FINE N e e CONT I NUOUS 1 0 p OPER 2 1 coPYIEs Ca 1 RETURN AYSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE DISP SET UP AvSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE 4 gt BRIGHTNESS t DISPLAYS ON d6 6SEC DATE OFF 7 DATA CODE ee A re D o 18 D TIME SEL DATE amp ME E CARD ACCESS ON 4 L RETURN System submenu Qn Light up buttons m52 2 AHN Button light color QQ 52 03 Wireless controller LL 50 24 GOD m24 05 Return C CAM MENU WL REMOTE BE l eRETURN SYSTEM AYSEL SETSET T MENUCLOSE 21 gt BUTTONL IGHT ON i LIGHT O P 1 i QN G Set the POWER switch to and the TAPE CARD switch to Mg There are 5 submenus within the C CAM MENU To camera set up submenu To card set up submenu To VCR set up submenu Q To display set up submenu Q9 To system submenu Q Close main menu Q Camera set up submenu CD Shutter SE SPG HEN IRR Digital zoom 25 Image stabilizer 158 White balance mso Return O Card set up submenu Image quality 5 C1 104 Q File numbers E1106 Shutter sound 106 9 Return ARD SET UP 6 Q L vcr sET UP
23. Buttons Analog Line in Recording Connect to a VCR or analog camcorder and record onto a DV tape in the camcorder A Audio Dubbing AV Insert Editing uononpodul Finding Your Way Around the ZR50 MC ZR45 MC REC record SEARCH button p 39 Record review button p 39 lt 4 lt 4 rewind button p 30 CARD button p 111 LCD screen p 27 m U nm oo 2 o 38 onm So zc REC SEARCH button p 39 bP fast forward button p 30 CARD button p 111 FOCUS button p 79 gt Il play pause button p 30 SLIDE SHOW button p 112 AE SHIFT button p 76 E stop button p 30 El Index screen button p 112 LCD panel OPEN button p 27 BATT battery RELEASE button p 15 Memory card compartment cover p 104 Backup battery cover p 135 Battery attachment unit p 14 A Strap attachment bar p 132 Selector dial p 33 41 Card access indicator p 104 Self timer button p 72 DATA CODE button p 82 Card MIX button p 123 ENS MIX I DIGITAL EFFECTS cone WOOD DIGITAL EFFECTS Program selector p 59 T Program AE Easy Recording 5 DATA o Q A MENU button p 41 DN OFF Digital effects ON OFF button p 66 10 Viewfinder focusing lever p 131 SS SS M Viewfinder protect
24. PHOTO button p 56 107 cover p 138 9 Advanced accessory shoe p 74 75 PE Accessory shoe p 97 Zoom controller p 25 Speaker p 33 TAPE CARD switch p 20 SER Serial number Body No Viewfinder p 131 138 Strap attachment bar p 132 soiseg y Buuejse N Lx ee indicator Start Stop button p 21 fa N V p 20 L WP Grip belt p 131 POWER switch p 20 OFF PLAY VCR Cassette compartment cover p 18 Cassette compartment p 18 11 Mastering the Basics 12 LANC terminal p 87 USB terminal p F Ff AV AV audio video IN OUT eN Q terminal p 34 90 92 95v Q phones terminal p 34 T CHARGE indicator L Z 9 p 14 Pa DC IN terminal p 13 MIC terminal p 70 97 PHOTO button p 56 107 START STOP button p 21 MENU button p 41 SELF TIMER button p 72 TV SCREEN button p 149 DATA CODE button p 82 D EFFECTS Digital effects button p 66 AUDIO MONITOR button p 100 REC PAUSE button p 89 91 ZERO SET MEMORY button p 86 CARD buttons p 111 AUDIO DUB button p 99 AV INSERT button p 96 REMOTE SET button p 50 Terminal cover Remote sensor p 49 2 microphone p 97 Terminal cover S video IN OUT terminal p 35 90 DV IN OUT terminal p 88 92 102 110
25. a Memory Card N Card Jump Function You can jump from the current image to the desired image of unadjacent image number without displaying the images one by one The numbers shown in the upper right in CARD PLAY VCR mode indicate the image number of the current still image total number of still images on the memory card YE ver With an image in the display press and hold the CARD button Press the button to jump through the images forwards and press the button to jump backwards The image number moves forwards or backwards When you release the button the still image to which the currently shown number is assigned appears in the display Slide Show CARD VR With an image in the display press the SLIDE SHOW button The images are played back one after another To stop the slide show press the SLIDE SHOW button The slide show starts or stops each time you press the SLIDE SHOW button Index Screen Up to 6 images appear at once so you can search quickly forsan image CARD ver dio s LASS 1 With an image in the display press the index screen button Up to 6 images appear in the display 2 Move the C mark to the image you want to view Turn the selector dial downwards to go to the previous image and upwards to go to the next image Turning the dial upwards at the last image will take you to the next index scree
26. automatically sets to record pause mode PAUSE appears in the display If you havent set the date and time display SET THE TIME ZONE DATE AND TIME appears in the display For setting the time zone see p 53 For setting the date and time see p 55 The camcorder power indicator lights up The confirmation beep sounds The camcorder will turn itself off if you leave it in record pause mode for more than about 5 minutes To return to record pause mode turn the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA 2 Make sure the TAPE CARD switch is set to TAPE For still image recording to a memory card see p 107 3 Load a cassette Q918 4 Slide the program selector to L E This selects the camcorder Easy Recording program It allows you to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments 2 61 5 Press and release the start stop button once to begin recording For still image recording to a cassette see p 56 6 Press and release the start stop button again to pause recording The camcorder returns to record pause mode and PAUSE reappears in the display You can stop and restart recording as often as you like by pressing the start stop button a Note After loading a cassette start recording when the tape counter has stopped When you have finished recording QO fae Replace the lens cap Return the viewfinder to its retracted position Return the LCD screen flush to t
27. cards other than the supplied one make sure to format them with the camcorder not a PC or other device PLAY CARD vcr MENU gt CARD OPER gt FORMAT 40 Make sure a memory card is inserted into the camcorder 1 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 2 Select FORMAT CANCEL and EXECUTE settings appear 3 Select EXECUTE Select CANCEL to cancel formatting FORMAT THIS CARD NO YES appears to confirm 4 Select YES Formatting starts f you select NO you return to step 3 5 Close the menu Using a Memory Card 12 o Utilizing memory card still images on a PC You can download still images from a memory card to a PC connected to the camcorder via the USB interface By using the software provided you can organize store and print out still images When printing still images you can add titles and frames to them Use the USB cable and the Canon Digital Video Solution Disk software provided with the camcorder For details on how to connect the camcorder to a PC and install and operate the software refer to the Canon Digital Video Solution Disk instrucion manual Refer also to your PC manual lt gt Signal flow IFC 300PCU USB cable 1 Install the software 2 Connect the camcorder and the PC with an USB cable 3 Turn the camcorder s POWER switch to PLAY VCR a
28. cassette and put the camcorder in a plastic bag Wait until the camcorder reaches room temperature before you take it out of the bag What happens when condensation is detected CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED is displayed for approximately four seconds Then the power indicator flashes and the 6 mark flashes in the display If there is a cassette in the camcorder it stops automatically and REMOVE THE CASSETTE displayed for approximately 4 seconds and then B flashes in the display If you have the beep turned on it will sound The camcorder may not detect the condensation immediately the condensation warning may not start flashing for 10 to 15 minutes You cannot load a cassette when condensation is detected What you should do Remove the cassette leave the cassette compartment open and turn the camcorder off Leave it in a dry place until the condensation evaporates After the condensation warning stops flashing wait at least another hour before trying to use the camcorder Troubleshooting Refer to this checklist first if you have any problems with your camcorder Possible explanations are given for each problem on the list turn to the page numbers in parentheses for more information Make sure that the camcorder is properly connected if you are using it with a TV or VCR Consult your dealer or service outlet if problems persist Recording Playback Problem Nothing happens when I press the button
29. combined with the pre recorded still image Each time you press the card MIX button your selection is activated display lights continuously or deactivated display flashes For movies 1 Press the start stop button to start and stop recording The combined images are recorded onto the cassette For stills 1 Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it O flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camcorder is ready to take the image 2 Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the image to the cassette O disappears from the display The combined images are recorded onto the cassette for approximately 6 seconds MANY 8 seconds in the BSP or HLP recording mode a Notes If you change the position of the POWER switch select your still image for Card Mix again When setting Card Mix you must carry out steps 1 to 5 pueg fuouiejy e Bursn 123 Copying Still Images from a Cassette Copies multiple still images from a tape to the memory card using the Photo Search function The still images data codes will reflect the date and time the copies are made PLAY TAPE VCR MENU gt CARD OPER p gt copvtissi Cal m 40 Make sure a memory card that has enough memory available and a recorded cassette have been inserted into the camcorder 1 Locate th
30. date and time appear in the data code when using a memory card uoneuuoJu jeuonippy 161 Additional Information 162 Function First make sure the camera is set to TAPE ea C vec WEB PLAY CARD PLAY TU CAMERA VCR Then select it from this submenu and set Displays O DISP SET UP Erase CARD OPER Erase all print mark CARD OPER File numbers Format CARD SET UP CARD OPER Image stabilizer CAM SET UP Mirror mode DISP SET UP Mix level CARD MIX Mix type CARD MIX Output channel VCR SET UP Print mark CARD OPER Protect CARD OPER Quality O CARD SET UP Record mode VCR SET UP Remote sensor mode SYSTEM Shutter sound CARD SET UP Shutter speed CAM SET UP Time zone DST SYSTEM TV screen DISP SET UP White balance Wind screen OOO rO O CAM SET UP VCR SET UP CANON ZR50 MC ZR45 MC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U S A Inc CUSA with respect to each Canon ZR50 MC ZR45 MC Digital Video Camcorder DV Camcorder purchased and used in the United States Each Canon DV Camcorder when delivered to you in new condition in its original container is warranted against defective material or workmanship as follows for a period of o
31. gt button during normal playback Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback Slow Reverse Playback To play back in reverse at about 1 3 normal speed press the Bl button and then the SLOW J button during normal playback Press the PLAY P button to return to normal playback 31 Mastering the Basics 32 Reverse Playback To play back in reverse at normal speed press the Ml button during normal forward playback Press the PLAY button to return to normal forward playback The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode after about 2 minutes of paused reverse playback Forward x2 Playback Press the X2 button during normal playback Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback Reverse x2 Playback Press the l l button and then the x2 button during normal playback Press the PLAY gt button to return to normal playback La Notes Mosaic like noise appears on the screen during some of the special playback modes Theres no audio during special playback Built in speaker The camcorder has a built in speaker so you can review the sound track alongside the picture when youte using the LCD screen to play back a tape The built in speaker is monaural Adjust the speaker volume by turning the selector dial Turn the selector dial up to increase the volume and down to lower the volume A bar appears in the display to indicate the current volume It disap
32. headphone terminal 7 7 7 MENU gt VCR SET UP p gt AV PHONES AV A 40 Open the menu and select VCR SET UP Then select AV PHONES and set it to AV or PHONES and close the menu When the terminal is switched to PHONES PHONES appears in the display Using the headphones Make sure you switch the AV headphones terminal to PHONES before using headphones If the AV headphones terminal is not switched to PHONES before you use the headphones noise will come out from the headphones If your TV or VCR has an S S1 video input terminal E For higher picture quality we recommend playing back recordings on a TV with an S S1 terminal If you connect the camcorder to a TV with an S1 terminal recordings made in the 16 9 mode for wide screen TVs will automatically play back in wide screen mode on the TV screen INPUT S S1 VIDEO gt l s S E gt I DI o i gt OXO Use the optional S 150 S video Cable to connect the S video terminals Use the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable to connect the AUDIO terminals Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal L left Connect the red plug to the red AUDIO terminal R right Do not connect the yellow plug If you are connecting the camcorder to a TV set the TV VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO If you are connecting the camc
33. is not M being used j Keep the terminals clean e The camcorder adapter or battery pack will not work properly if the terminal are dirty Attach the terminal cover whenever the battery pack is not being used Storing the battery pack f you do not use a battery pack for a period of more than a few months any remaining charge may cause damage to the battery pack and reduce usage time To prevent damage therefore aim to use a battery pack complete charge before storage See the optional battery packs instructions for further details Installing the backupbattery h A Open the backup battery cover on the battery attachment unit and insert the CR2025 lithium battery with the side facing outwards Click the cover back into place This backup battery allows the camcorder to remember the date and time and other settings when main power source is removed It has a life span of about a year When it needs replacing or if it has not been installed the amp mark flashes in the display Remove the old battery by pushing up then releasing and lifting out Make sure to attach a power source to the camcorder first so it will remember your chosen settings when you change the battery uoneuuoju jeuonippy 135 Additional Information 136 DANGER Treat the battery pack with care Keep it away from fire or it might explode Do not expose the battery pack to temper
34. loaded or it is set for erasure prevention LL 18 19 Remaining tape Green more than five minutes Yellow less than five minutes Red final few seconds finally it tells you when you have completely run out of tape The camcorder is ejecting the tape m 18 The safety mechanism is activated Unload the cassette and turn the camcorder off Turn it on again and reload the cassette Recording mode 22 Playback is stopped M 30 Normal playback 1 30 Fast forward LL 30 Rewind T 30 Fast forward playback m31 Rewind playback m31 Frame advance playback L1 31 Frame reverse playback A 31 Playback pause forward and reverse 031 Slow playback forward and reverse E31 x2 playback forward and reverse A 32 X1 playback forward and reverse ELI 30 32 Photo Search M 85 Date Search A 85 Zero set memory forward and reverse m 86 AV Insert Editing C 94 Audio Dubbing m97 FFDP 4REW li I gt 4 Pil I lt P x2 4x2 xip 4x1 PHOTO SEARCH M4 5 DATE SEARCH RTN gt gt AA RTN AV INSERT AV INSERT AUDIO DUB AUDIO DUB Zoom display LL 25 Optical zoom Optical plus 88x 72x digital zoom Optical plus 440x 360x digital zoom Zoom in Zoom out The image stabilizer is turned on 58 CAM MENU M 42
35. or CARD CAMERA mode make sure the program selector is set to P TAPE aM CAMERA TAPE ver CARD aM CAMERA 7 7 Select effect 1 Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to open the digital effects menu D EFFECT ii FADER EFFECT and MULTI S appear 2 Select EFFECT ART BLK amp WHT SEPIA MOSAIC settings appear 3 Select the desired setting You return to the digital effects menu 4 Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to close the menu The menu disappears and the name of your selected setting flashes in the display Effect on off 5 If you re in TAPE PLAY VCR mode press the gt play button 6 Press the ON OFF button The name of your selection stops flashing and takes effect on the display Each time you press the ON OFF button the chosen effect is activated or deactivated soJnjeoJ jo obuey ling ay Busy Using the Full Range of Features 68 Using the Multi lmage Screen Divides your display image into 4 9 or 16 smaller images with the Image Capture feature With this feature the camcorder captures the current scene being shot or replayed Choose the transition speed manual fast every 4 frames moderate every 6 frames or slow every 8 frames at which to capture a moving subject such as a person playing tennis or golf Sound is recorded normally In Low Light mode moderate every 8 frames slow every 12 frames
36. second and frame number on a special data code area on the tape itself It is reset automatically when a new tape is loaded In TAPE CAMERA mode the frame number doesnt appear in the display Recording reminder 0s M WE S When you start recording the camcorder counts from OSEC to 10SEC Shots which are shorter than ten seconds may be difficult to edit later On the other hand if you are not planning to edit the recording remember that a shot which does not contain action should generally last no longer than 10 seconds 9 AUTO POWER OFF Q9 AUTO POWER OFF The camcorder will turn itself off if you leave it in record pause mode for more than about 5 minutes This display appears 20 seconds approx before the camcorder turns off uoneuuoju jeuonippy 153 Additional Information 154 Caution phrases The camcorder displays various caution phrases they appear for 4 seconds before disappearing Appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time zone date and time I 53 SET THE TIME ZONE DATE AND TIME Appears when the battery pack is exhausted m 134 CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK Appears when the tape has reached the end TAPE END Refer to p 19 Appears when during DV dubbing the DV cable is disconnected or the power of the digital equipment connected to the camcorder is turned off K THE R
37. select DISP SET UP from the menu Then select BRIGHTNESS adjust the level with the selector dial and close the menu A bar showing the level appears in the display Turn the selector dial up to make the display brighter e Turn the selector dial down to make the display darker S Notes The camcorder will remember your brightness setting even after you turn it off The brightness of the LCD does not affect that of the recorded images or the viewfinder About the LCD Screen The LCD screen built into this camcorder is a high precision product However small black dots or bright points of light red blue or green may appear constantly on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction of the LCD screen and they are not recorded on the tape Effective dots more than 99 99 Allowing the subject to monitor recording When you turn the LCD panel so that it faces the same direction as the lens you can watch yourself during recording or let your subject monitor recording The viewfinder is also activated when the panel is in this position Adjusting the viewfinder 1131 You can choose the display style reversed mirror on or not mirror off The recording itself is unaffected regardless of which one you choose TAPE fam CAMERA CARD fam CAMERA MENU gt DISP SET UP PMIRROR gt ON 1 40 To turn the mirror mode off open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select MIRROR set i
38. sound will not be erased For best results add sound to tapes that have been recorded with this camcorder in SP mode with 12 bit sound If there are non recorded portions on the tape or portions recorded in a mode other than SP mode or with 16 bit or 12 bit 4 channel sound dubbing will stop If your tape hasnt been recorded in SP mode with 12 bit sound we recommend dubbing your original tape onto a blank tape using the ZR50 MC ZR45 MCS analog line in function then dubbing audio onto the new tape Make absolutely sure to set the audio mode of the new tape to 12 bit and the recording mode to SP To connect other audio equipment 3 Signal flow STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Amandi device i e CD player Make sure the AV headphone terminal is set to AV through the menu A34 If PHONES appears in the display switch the terminal A Notes Do not use the yellow video terminal The AV terminal doesnt put out any video so connect the S video terminals and check your TV or check the LCD or the viewfinder as you add new sound Always check the new sound with the speaker To connect an external microphone Punip3 Ill Editing 9 8 a Notes When using an external microphone Connect it to the microphone terminal When using the DM 50 microphone Make sure nothing is connected to the microphone terminal When using the built in microphone Make sure nothing
39. statutory or otherwise relative to this Canon product including implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Canon Canada assumes no liability for special consequential or incidental damages or loss that may arise whether on account of negligence or otherwise from the use misuse or inability to use this Canon product including loss of profit revenue video tapes or enjoyment or from failure to conform to any express or implied warranties conditions guarantees or representations Any recovery under this limited warranty shall not exceed the purchase price of the product Canon Canada does not assume or authorize any other person to assume for Canon Canada any other liability with respect to this Canon product This warranty does not extend to any person other than the original purchaser of this Canon product or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift and states your exclusive remedy NOTICE TO CONSUMER If you plan to take important videos or if the product has not been used for some time please check all functions with the instruction book before using it
40. still images from a cassette to a memory card refer to Copying Still Images from a Cassette on p 124 The still images data code will reflect the date and time it is recorded to the memory card Cassette Press the PHOTO button fully down Memory card Ke 1 Play back the cassette 2 When the image you want to record appears in the display press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it The tape is set to playback pause mode and the number of images that can still be recorded on the memory card appears in the display 3 Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the image to the memory card The card access indicator flashes a Notes You can also set the cassette to playback pause mode in step 1 and record the image with only 1 full press of the PHOTO button f you record an image onto a memory card that was originally recorded in the 16 9 mode for wide screen TVS the image will appear to be vertically Squashed compressed The shutter sound doesnt sound in TAPE PLAY VCR mode pueg fuouiejy e Bursn 109 Using a Memory Card eo Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image Record images input through the DV in terminal onto the memory card as still images The still images data code will reflect the date and time it is recorded to the memory card c3 Signal flow Side with arrow Preparations 5 9 4S ar J 1 Conne
41. the menu Recording Still Images to a Memory Card The camcorder is equipped with a mechanical shutter so that you can record vivid still images onto a memory card Progressive Photo function You can also record onto a memory card images from a tape in the camcorder or images input through the DV in terminal Moving pictures cannot be recorded onto a memory card Images input through the AV in terminal cannot be recorded onto a memory card Memory cards cannot record audio SD Memory Card If you are using an SD Memory Card make sure the protect switch is set to allow recording Front Make sure a memory card that has enough memory available is inserted into the camcorder While the card access indicator flashes do not disconnect the power source Doing so could result in data damage 1 Press the small green button on the POWER switch and hold turn the POWER switch to CAMERA 2 Move the TAPE CARD switch to CARD The number of images that can still be recorded on the memory card and other information appear in the display The camcorder will turn itself off if you are using a battery and do not operate the camcorder for more than about 5 minutes Set the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA 3 Press the PHOTO button halfway and hold it Exposure is locked During autofocus flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjust the focus and it is displayed continuously as a gr
42. the tape backwards stop playback and press the lt lt rewind button If the playback picture is rough mosaic like noise clean the video heads using a Canon DVM CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette Oe Other playback modes Playback pause Press the Il pause button To resume normal playback press it again or press the gt play button The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode after about 5 minutes playback pause Fast forward playback To play back the recording at about 9 5 times normal speed press and hold the gt fast forward button during normal playback or press and hold the gt fast forward button during normal fast forward Rewind playback For reverse playback at about 9 5 times normal speed press and hold the 4 rewind button during normal playback or press and hold the lt lt rewind button during normal rewind Special playback Frame Advance To play back frame by frame press the M button repeatedly during soiseg aui Buuoejse N playback pause Press and hold to play back continuous 55 frame advance Sy sett stow x2 tot 7e amp Frame Reverse To play back in reverse frame by frame press the lll button repeatedly during playback pause Press and hold to play back continuous frame reverse Slow Forward Playback To play back at about 1 3 normal speed press the SLOW J
43. them to strong vibrations or external shocks Do not get memory cards wet Do not remove the memory cards label or affix other labels Affix labels to the memory cards case Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high temperature or high humidity Moving a memory card rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation to form on it leading to malfunctions Avoid this problem by placing the memory card in a plastic bag and letting it slowly adjust to temperature changes before removing it from the bag If condensation should occur maintain the memory card at a constant temperature and let the moisture evaporate naturally Do not touch the memory cards terminals or let dust or dirt come in contact with the terminals Store and carry memory cards in their case to protect the terminal area There is only one correct way to insert memory cards into the camcorder Do not forcefully insert the memory cards backwards or upside down This could damage the memory card or the camcorder Sample images 7 _ b Y n N b Y The following are the sample images that have been pre recorded on the included MultiMediaCard There are a total of 15 images 8 Card chroma key images 5 Card luminance key images and 2 Camera chroma key images Card chroma key pueg fuouiejy e Bursn 129 Card luminance key ES
44. to ON the date and time show in the lower left hand corner of the display but the time zone disappears in about 4 seconds The large 4 second display will no longer appear when you turn on the power It is not automatically superimposed on your recordings TAPE fam CAMERA CARD fam CAMERA 7 MENU gt DISP SET UP gt D T DISPLAY OFF CL 40 soJnjeoJ jo obuey ling ay Busy To turn it on open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select D T DISPLAY set it to ON and close the menu 55 Using the Full Range of Features 56 Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette To take still images on a memory card see p 107 You can record still pictures like a photograph The camcorder records the picture and sound to tape for several seconds The exposure is automatically adjusted Copy still photos automatically to a memory card A 124 for transfer to a PC for image enhancement and printout Also starting your shooting with a still photo makes it easy to find the beginning again later with the Photo Search function 085 You can take a still picture at any time during regular video recording or you can put the camcorder into record pause mode first then take a still picture TAPE fam CAMERA During record mode Press the PHOTO button fully down and the still picture will be taken immediately The camcorder takes the image immediately and then records the fhoto to th
45. utilizado es 100 reciclado PRINTED IN JAPAN IMPRIME AU JAPON IMPRESO EN JAPON CANON INC 2002 DY8 9120 308 000 EISVZZ MIOSZZ uoueo Ocv IWIQ and I PUB DIM 420 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER ENGLISH Instruction Manual E CAMESCOPE ET LECTEUR VIDEO NUMERIQUES Mode d emploi VIDEOCAMARA Y GRABADORA DIGITAL Manual de Instrucciones Canon MN 27 5003 27245 Os This instruction book explains the use of the ZR50 MC and ZR45 MC camcorders Please note that illustrations and explanations in this instruction book refer mainly to the ZR50 MC model Ce mode d emploi explique l utilisation des camescopes ZR50 MC et ZR45 MC Veuillez noter que des illustrations et les explications de ce mode d emploi renvoient essentiellement au mod le ZR50 MC Este manual de instrucciones explica el uso de las videoc maras ZR50 MC y ZR45 MC Por favor tenga en cuanta que las instrucciones y las explicaciones de este manual de instrucciones corresponden principalmente al modelo ZR50 MC NTSC Introduction Important Usage Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE AN THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE AN ANNOYING INTERFERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY COPYRIGHT WARNING Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be co
46. you find the point where you want to start recording The camcorder returns to record pause mode Recodo aS When the camcorder is in record pause mode you can use record review to play back the last few seconds of your recording and then return automatically to record pause mode You can quickly make sure thata scene has recorded properly and then go on to shoot the next scene without producing any noise in the picture IUE CAMERA 1 Press and release the record review button while you check the picture in the display The camcorder rewinds the tape plays back the last few seconds and returns to record pause mode Ua Note Noise may appear on the screen when you play the tape backwards soJnjeoJ jo abuey ling ay Busy 39 Using the Full Range of Features 40 Using the Menus Many of the camcorders advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the display There are 4 main menus CAM MENU Camera menu m42 VCR MENU VCR menu 1143 C CAM MENU Card camera menu m45 C PLAY MENU Card play menu Q46 CAM MENU EM CAM MENU AYSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE gt CARD MIX CAM SET UP VCR SET UP DISP SET UP SYSTEM RETURN eVCRMENU J VCR MENU AYSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE gt VCR SET UP CARD SET UP CARD OPER CARD DISP SET UP SYSTEM TAPE RETURN C CAM MENU C CAM MENU AYSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE CARD DISP SET UP SYS
47. 02 Using a Memory Card Memory Card Introduction 103 Recording Still Images to a Memory Cat c22i cies cisscsccsscpsesicersseiens 107 Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image cscs eres 109 Recording from Another DV Device as a S ll Image 5 22 oreet 110 Viewing Still Images 111 Settings of the Still Image Recorded toa Memory Card 113 Preventing Accidental Erasure BrOteGb as iret erret 116 Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark etre 117 Erasing Still Images 119 Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette Card Mix 121 Copying Still Images from a Cassette 124 Copying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette Formatting a Memory Card 126 Utilizing memory card still images on a PC 127 Other Information and Precautions 128 Additional Information Preparing the Camcorder 131 Notes on Using the Batteries 133 Maintenance tee ot tege rn Troubleshooting The ZR50 MC ZR45 MC System Dia Grass iecore rotten 145 Optional Accessories 146 Screen Disflaysefim 99 149 Spegifileations 28ES 98 156 ee Lo 8e 158 Menu at a GIBBCSREES 39 161 For quick reference uU 175 p In addition to the contents and index please refer to Fi
48. 139 Headphones 34 Image Quality 104 Image Stabilizer 58 Index Screen 112 Introducing the ZR50 MC ZR45 MC 9 LANC 87 LCD Screen 27 Lens Cap 131 Light up Buttons 52 Loading Cassettes 18 Low Light 62 LP Mode 22 Maintenance 137 Making Better Videos 37 Manual Focus 79 Memory Card Introduction 103 Menus 40 Microphone 70 75 97 Monitor Recording 29 Multi Image Screen 68 Night 62 Optional Accessories 146 Pause Record 20 PC Connection 102 127 Photo Search 85 Playback 30 Playback Connection 34 Playback Pause 31 Portrait 61 Power Adapter 13 15 17 Powering Your Camcorder 13 Pre Marked Position 86 Preparing the Camcorder 131 Preventing Accidental Erasure 113 Print Mark 113 Problems 141 Progressive Photo 107 Protect 113 Recharging the Battery Pack 134 Recording 20 107 Recording from Cassette to Memory Card 109 Recording from DV Device to Memory Card 110 Recording Programs 59 Record Pause Mode 20 Record Review 39 Record Search 39 Remote Control 49 Remote Sensor 49 50 Rewind 30 S1 video terminal 35 Sample images 129 Sand amp Snow 62 Screen Displays 149 SD Memory Card 103 107 128 Self Timer 72 Shutter Sound 106 Shutter Speed 77 Slide Show 112 Speaker 33 Specifications 15 130 156 SP Mode 22 Sports 61 Spotlight 61 Still Picture 56 107 Storage 138 S video 35 System Diagram 145 uon
49. Camcorder ZR50 MC ZR45 MC Instruction Manual and the Digital Video Solution Disk Instruction Manual Digital Video Camcorder ZR50 MC ZR45 MC Instruction Manual Mastering the Basics Using the Full Range of Features Editing pla M Using the memory cart 2 n A Digital Video Solution Disk Instruction Manual stalling the condi L Con ing the corder to a Computer h Downloading the Still Image to a Computer uononpodul Introduction Introduction Important Usage Instructions 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS eee 3 Operating Step and Reference Guide 3 Thank you for Choosing a Canon 8 Introducing the ZR50 MC ZR45 MC 9 Mastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the ZR50 MC ZR45 MC 10 Preparations Powering Your Camcorder 13 Loading 4 Cassette Basic Recording Basic Recording es 20 ZOOMING detenti tcc tte 25 Using the LCD Screen ff 21 Basic Playback Playing Back a Cassette ss 30 Connections for Playback on a TV Scregufllt MEM ae 34 Tips for Making Better Videos B General Searching and Reviewing While RecOglin EE Mee 39 Using theWlenus qeff 40 Using the Wireless Controller 49 GMT Adjustin
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51. E OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF ANY DV CAMCORDER OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success New York 11042 32 oa 3 D O gt oL 3 163 Additional Information 164 CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc Canon Canada with respect to Canon digital video equipment purchased in Canada This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for this Canon digital video equipment to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required Canon consumer video digital equipment is warranted under normal non commercial personal use against defective materials or workmanship as follows Parts Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or at Canon Canada s option comparable rebuilt parts for a period of one year from the date of original purchase except Video Heads which will be exchanged for a period of 3 months from the date of purchase Labour For a period of one year from the date of original purchase labour will be provided free of charge by our Canon Service Facilities in Canada This limited warranty covers all defects except where a The loss or da
52. HUTTER 5 Press the selector dial in to select the desired shutter speed TAPE CARD AUTO AUTO 1 60 slower 1 60 1 100 1 100 1 250 1 250 1 500 1 1000 Do 1 2000 aa 1 4000 9 F 1 8000 faster A Only shutter speeds up to 1 250 are available when using a memory card 3 6 Close the menu Concerning shooting in fluorescent lighting When the camcorder is set to L Easy Recording or the Auto recording program in TAPE CAMERA mode it automatically detects the flicker of fluorescent lighting and adjusts the shutter speed to compensate However if the brightness of the LCD or viewfinder display starts to flicker make sure the camcorder is set to the Auto or Night recording program and select the 1 100 shutter speed 77 pomo EE 39 p Ge 2s 0 et 9 o 20 c a c 78 Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds When shooting with a shutter speed of 1 1000 or higher do not shoot the sun directly Recommended shutter speeds when shooting People doing outdoor sports such as golf or tennis Moving cars or trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters People doing indoor sports such as basketball a Notes 1 2000 or 1 4000 or 1 8000 to freeze the action even more clearly 1 1000 1 500 or 1 250 i 1 100 You are unable to set the shutter speed in any recording program other than AUTO The image may not appear smooth wh
53. L 30 5 Tele converter J0 FS 30 5U Filter Set ZR 1000 Zoom Remote Controller FENN DM 50 Directional Stereo Microphone we E BP 900 Series VL 10Li Battery Pack Baitery Video Light Stereo Microphone commercially available The ZR50 MC ZR45 MC System Diagram Availability differs from area to area WS 20 Wrist Strap SS 800 Shoulder Strap c BP 500 Series CR 560 Charge Adapter pun Car Battery Cable Kit c a CA 560 Compact Power Adapter BP 500 Series Battery Pack S 150 S video Cable it ee sm cx TV STV 250N Stereo Video Cable SS VCR cH ec acm CV 150F DV Cable Digital Device PC Card Adapter USB Card Pen MultiMediaCard FD Adapter or SD Memory Card I IFC 300PCU USB Cable SC A50 Soft Carrying Case SC 1000 Soft Carrying Case Personal Computer uonewno u Jeuonippv 145 Additional Information 146 Optional Accessories Call or visit your local retailer dealer for genuine Canon video accessories You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling 1 800 828 4040 Canon U S A Information Center BP 500 Series Battery Packs The battery pack BP 508 is not available as an option When you need extra ba
54. Pressing the A W buttons on the wireless controller correspond to turning the selector dial up and down and pressing the SET button corresponds to pressing the selector dial in MENU BS 1 um um Operating faders Sound and image fade together When operating faders in TAPE CAMERA mode make sure the program selector is set to P PLAY TAPE CAMERA Its VCR E 7 gt o Select fader 5 E 1 Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to open the digital effects ot menu t F D EFFECT iii FADER EFFECT and MULTI S appear P 2 Select FADER FADE T WIPE II WIPE settings appear M FADE also appears in TAPE PLAY VCR mode 3 Select the desired setting e You return to the digital effects menu 4 Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to close the menu The name of your selected fader flashes in the display Fader on off 5 Press the ON OFF button The name of your selection stops flashing Each time you press the ON OFF button the chosen fader is activated display lights continuously or deactivated display flashes 66 6 If you re in TAPE CAMERA mode Fade in Press the start stop button Fade out Press the start stop button If you re in TAPE PLAY VCR mode Fade in Press the gt play button Fade out Press the IH pause button Operating effects Sound records plays back normally When operating effects in TAPE CAMERA
55. TEM TAPE RETURN C PLAY MENU RES C PLAY MENU AYSEL SETSET M ENUCLOSE gt CARD OPER VCR SET UP DISP SET UP CARD SYSTEM RETURN TAPE Selecting from the Menus 1 Turn the POWER switch and the TAPE CARD switch to the desired settings 2 Press the MENU button to open the menu e One of the main menus appears according to the settings of the TAPE CARD switch and the POWER switch 3 Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to the desired submenu 4 Press the selector dial in to select The submenu appears 5 Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to the desired function 6 Press the selector dial in to select The function and its settings only appear 7 Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to the desired setting f you are setting a function other than the white balance or shutter speed the function will be set if you skip to step 11 8 Press the selector dial in to select The function is set and you return to the submenu 9 Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to amp RETURN 10 Press the selector dial in to select You return to the main menu 11 Press the MENU button The main menu disappears soJnjeoJ jo obuey ling ay Busy a Notes Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu Selecting RETURN takes you back one menu or closes the main menu tems that are unavailable due to the tape or card situ
56. Tape recorded with Tape recorded on multiple channels L R L R channels main sub L L L channel only main only R R R channel only sub only Punip3 Ill 101 Editing 10 Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable To transfer still images from a memory card to your PC by using a USB cable see p 127 By using a DV cable and connecting the camcorder to a PC equipped with a DV terminal conforming to IEEE 1394 DV compatible capture board you can transfer images taken with the camcorder to your PC e While connected it is recommended that you power your camcorder from a household power socket using the power adapter e Turn off the power of both the camcorder and the PC before connecting e Optional software necessary A Notes e Operation may not work correctly depending on the software you are using and the specifications of your PC and its settings See your PC instruction manual for details N Memory Card Introduction The camcorder can take store and manage still images on 2 types of memory cards the MultiMediaCard supplied with the camcorder or an SD Memory Card commercially available The MultiMediaCard is an ultra small ultra light media that can record still images About the same size as a MultiMediaCard the SD Secure Digital Memory Card has the protect switch to protect your recording from ac
57. You cant add sound audio dubbing or images AV insert to a tape that has been recorded in a mode other than SP mode If you plan to use either of these functions later record in SP mode TAPE CAMERA Mig TAPE REN CARD e vcr MENU VCR SET UP gt gt REC MODE sP 2040 To change the recording mode open the menu and select VCR SET UP Then select REC MODE set it to LP BSP or ALP and close the menu ZRA5MC To change to LP mode open the menu and select VCR SET UP Then select REC MODE set it to LP and close the menu A Notes About all 3 extended recording modes When recording and playing back tapes in one of the extended recording modes the nature of the tape and usage conditions may affect recording mosaic like noise may appear in the image and the sound may be distorted during playback For important recordings therefore set the camcorder to SP mode We recommend recording in SP mode when you plan to transfer images taken with the camcorder to your PC f you record in more than one mode on the same tape the picture may become distorted during playback and the time code may not be written correctly A tape recorded in LP mode on other digital equipment may produce the mosaic like noise and the sound may become distorted when playing back on this camcorder e A tape recorded in LP or IB LP mode on this camcorder may produce the mosaic like noise and the sound may become disto
58. able into an AC outlet an kw NY Disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder after use Unplug the power cable from the AC outlet then disconnect it from the adapter 13 Mastering the Basics 14 Attaching and charging the battery packs CHARGE indicator Your battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory It should have enough power for you to check that your camcorder is working properly However you must charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power the camcorder for more than a few minutes Always turn the camcorder off before connecting removing the battery 1 Set the POWER switch to OFF 2 Attach the battery to the camcorder Remove the battery pack terminal cover Rotate the viewfinder upwards With the triangle on the battery pack pointing downwards align the edge of the battery pack with the line on the camcorder press lightly and slide the battery down until it clicks into place 3 Connect the power adapter to the camcorder 4 Connect the power cable to the adapter and plug it into an AC outlet The charge indicator flashes red to show that charging is in progress Single flashes mean that the battery pack is less than 5096 charged Double flashes mean that it is more than 50 charged The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is fully charged If the indicator blinks rapidly and continuously twice a second the battery pack may be defect
59. al flow OUTPUT S S1 VIDEO S 150 S video Cable optional STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Side with Side with arrow arrow Turning the analog digital converter on E MENU gt VCR SET UP C CD 40 PAV DV OUT OFF To turn the analog digital converter on open the menu and select VCR SET UP Then select AV DV OUT set it to ON and close the menu Caution For normal use set AV gt DV OUT to OFF through the menu If it is set to ON you cannot input digital signals through the camcorders DV terminal If you attempt to perform analog digital conversion with a cassette inserted to the camcorder the converted signals may not be output to the connected digital video equipment When connecting to a PC equipped with a DV terminal you may not be able to transfer converted signals to your PC depending on the software you are using and the specifications of your PC and its settings Punip3 Ill Editing Recording Over Existing Scenes AV Insert Editing You can insert new scenes from your VCR or other camcorder onto your pre recorded tape using the ZR50 MC ZR45 MCS analog line in or DV in terminals Original video and audio will be replaced with the new video and audio Scene to be inserted The playback tape Before inserting The tape in the camcorder After inserting The tape in
60. an erase this image To mark a image for Printing Print Mark 2 Select PRINT MARK and press the selector dial in The print mark appears on the image Press the selector dial again to cancel it f you select RETURN the menu disappears from the display e To cancel a print mark select PRINT MARK P and press the selector dial in disappears To erase the image 2 Select IMAGE ERASE and press the selector dial in ERASE THIS IMAGE NO YES appears in the display f you select RETURN the menu disappears from the display 3 Select YES and press the selector dial in The image is erased One image before the erased image appears pueg fuouiejy e Bursn 115 Using a Memory Card o Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect SLIDE CARD SHOW e O This section describes how to protect the still image from the Card Operation submenu when displaying an index screen in CARD PLAY VCR mode including the way to cancel the setting You can also protect a still image through CARD PHOTO REVIEW 1114 or File Operation menu N 115 Protecting an image while viewing anindeX screen E MENU gt CARD OPER P gt gt PROTECTOn Q 40 Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it is inserted into the camcorder 1 With an image in the display press the cz index screen button Up to 6
61. and daylight saving time DST setting if necessary 3 Move up or down the list of time zones with the selector dial Select the option that represents your time zone f you are now in daylight saving time select the time zone with the daylight saving time mark Bi next to the area 4 Close the menu soJnjeoJ jo obuey ling ay Busy 53 Using the Full Range of Features 54 n gt P I S i 4 4 19 Q k 18 O ogis bade d X i LU EI Ss T 9 vd 15 a z N al S e 5 2 lt e i 7 o 23 n4 5 Sve aE e z 12 c 11 i d 15 18 21 24 3 6 9 12 Time zone 1 LONDON WELLGTN Wellington 2 PARIS SAMOA 3 CAIRO HONOLU Honolulu 4 MOSCOW ANCHOR Anchorage 5 DUBAI L A Los Angeles l6 KARACHI DENVER 7 DACCA CHICAGO 8 BANGKOK N Y New York 9 H KONG Hong Kong CARACAS io TOKYO RIO Rio de Janeiro Ml SYDNEY FERNAN Fernando de Noronha 12 SOLOMON AZORES 5 Notes After you have selected your time zone and set the date and time when you travel to another time zone there is no need to reset the date and time Just set the time zone to your destination and the camcorders clock will automatically change to display the
62. as begun push any button turn off the power load a cassette or insert a memory card Zooming Zoom in 22x optical zoom 18x optical zoom The camcorders zoom lens allows you to choose the best picture angle for each scene Move the zoom control towards W to zoom out to wide angle Move it towards T to zoom in to telephoto You can also control the speed of zooming Move the control slightly to zoom slowly Move it farther to zoom more quickly The farther you move the zoom control the faster the zoom speed The T and W buttons on the wireless controller adjust the picture angle but not the zoom speed soiseg oui Buuejse N AED 88x 440x digital zoom card 88 A072 Magnifies the camcorders zoom range by up to 20 x in TAPE CAMERA mode The zoom control continues to work as usual You can freely zoom in and out between 1x and 440x magnification the camcorder automatically switches between optical zooming up to 22x and digital zooming 22x to 88x or 22x to 440x TAPE gm CAMERA CARD fia CAMERA 7 MENU gt CAM SET UP gt gt D zoom 88x M40 To change the digital zoom open the menu and select CAM SET UP Then select D ZOOM set it to OFF or 440x and close the menu 25 Mastering the Basics 26 ZR45 MC Magnifies the camcorders zoom range by up to 20 x in TAPE CAMERA mode The zoom control continues to work as usual You can
63. ation or the settings of other menu items appear in purple You may often find it convenient to use the wireless controller to move around the menus Press its MENU button to open close the menu and use the arrow keys in place of turning the selector dial Push the SET button to select 41 Using the Full Range of Features 42 Pressing the start stop button or the PHOTO button will close the menu and start recording You can display the menus on a connected TV screen by turning TV SCREEN QA 149 on through the menu or using the wireless controllers TV SCREEN button See p 34 for TV hookup instructions List of Menus Y o Turn to the appropriate page for a detailed explanation of each function CAM MENU Set the POWER switch to and the TAPE CARD switch to Egg There are 5 submenus within the CAM MENU To card mix submenu To camera set up submenu To VCR set up submenu To display set up submenu To system submenu Close main menu Q Card mix submenu CD Mix type fff 4E fa 23 2 Mix leyeh e E123 O Camera set up submenu 3 Shutter speed LD 77 D Digitahzoonmmm d m25 5 Image stabilizer m58 16 9 effe C23 White balance C180 Return CAM MENU AYSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE Q9 cARD MIX CAM SET UP o er SET UP Q9 SYSTEM oo090 CARD MIX MIX TYPE MIX LEVEL a
64. attery packs to power the light Approximate usage times are as follows BP 915 60 min BP 930 120 min BP 945 170 min Charge the BP 900 Series battery packs with the CA 910 Compact Power Adapter optional DM 50 Directional Stereo Microphone This highly sensitive super directional microphone attaches to a camcorder advanced accessory shoe It is a highly sensitive microphone that can be switched between functioning as a directional microphone monaural or a stereo microphone that also clearly picks up sounds arriving from the front of the microphone for full recorded sound Zoom Remote Controller ZR 1000 When this product is plugged into the LANC terminal of a Canon camcorder it is possible to control functions such as the start and stop of recording and the zoom and focusing functions while the camcorder is mounted on a tripod without touching the camcorder body itself WS 20 Wrist Strap Provides an extra measure of protection for active shooting uoneuuoJu jeuonippy 147 Additional Information 148 SC 1000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories SC A50 Soft Carrying Case This lightweight bag keeps the camcorder within easy reach without weighing you down or getting in the way Genuine leather ON GEN v 5 This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you z use Cano
65. atures greater than 140 F 60 C Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather for example Do not try to disassemble or modify it Do not drop or knock it Do not get it wet WARNING The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Replace the battery with a Sony Hitachi Maxell Sanyo or Panasonic CR2025 or Duracell DL2025 Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Cautions Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools this will cause a short circuit Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact Keep the battery pack out of reach of children if it is swallowed contact a physician immediately as the battery case may break down and the battery fluids damage the stomach and intestines Do not disassemble heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion Cautions E Avoid high temperatures and high humidity Do not leave the camcorder inside a car in hot weather for example Be careful of heat radiating from video lighting equipment Do not take the camcorder into a humid room Avoid sudden changes in temperature f you take the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place condensation may form on the lens and internal parts QA 140 Do not point the lens or viewf
66. ay appear in the display You are unable to dub tapes recorded with the copyright protective signal REC FOCUS AESHIFT SEARCH SLIDE SHOW i c Psi a C3 Signal flow You cannot use headphones while doing analog line in recording If you have the AV headphones terminal set to headphones it will automatically switch to AV for analog line in recording PHONES disappears from the display eS a BVH Example recording from a VER 1 Connect the camcorder to the VCR 2 Prepare the device Set the TV Video selector on the television to Video For further details see Connections for Playback on a TV Screen on p 34 Turn on the VCR Load your recorded cassette and put the VCR in playback pause mode See your TV and VCR instruction manuals for details 3 Turn the camcorder s POWER switch to PLAY VCR and move the camcorder s TAPE CARD switch to TAPE 4 Load a blank cassette Dubbing 1 Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode 2 Press the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller S video and AV IN OUT terminals work as input terminals The camcorder enters record pause mode 3 Start playback on the other device or turn on the TV to see the desired program while you monitor the picture 4 Press the pause button Recording starts
67. be able to operate the controls by touch without taking your eye off the action Using a tripod To prevent any unwanted movement you can mount the camcorder on a tripod or any flat surface at a suitable height and operate it with the wireless controller e When you are using a tripod be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight or it may melt The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens e Make sure that the fastening screw of the tripod is no longer than 4 inch 5 5 mm or it will damage the camcorder Compositions 7 s ud y p The most important element in the scene does not have to be in the center For a more interesting picture try to position your subject so it is slightly to one side Leave some space on the side of the frame that the subject is facing or moving towards soiseg aui Buuejse N Dont cut off the top of the subjects head and dont cut people off at the neck hips or knees move a little bit above or below Watch out for distracting objects in the background 37 Mastering the Basics 38 Picture angle Instead of zooming while recording try to choose your picture angle before you Long EMEN begin A good way to tell a story with video is to begin with a long shot that establishes the situation and then move Medium shot in with medium shots and close ups to p ESE
68. cable connect iol the camcorder to a PC equipped with a DV canon connects plug and edit terminal and transfer your original images and sound to your PC Memor rd Extended Recording Time Function Record for 1 5x 2x or 3x longer than when in SP mode up to 4 hours on an 80 minute tape AAA 1 5x only Image Stabilizer Stabilizes your recordings even in long telephoto shots 9 Advanced Aocessonydifige Allows the Canon Video Light VL 3 or the Directional Stereo Microphone DM 50 both optional to be easily attached and powered by the camcorder s own power source Digital Effects d Advanced digital ii technology allows you to y add special effects during recording or playback Record manage and store still images on a MultiMediaCard or an SD Memory Card Recorded images can be immediately checked by the press of a single button allowing you to erase them or set protection Combine still images recorded on the card with your original movies or still images Also great for easy transfer of still images to a PC Still Photos Just press the photo button to capture still pictures Y NO You can record vivid still ANI uy images onto a memory S 7 card with the incorporated mechanical shutter Progressive Photo 2 5 LCD Screen Display 4 9 or 16 still images at once with the multi image screen ami Selectable Color fore up
69. canning DV system Consumer digital VCR SD system Digital component recording Audio recording system PCM digital sound 16 bit 48kHz 2ch 12 bit 32kHz Ach IB SP and BLP 12 bit only 32kHz 2ch Image sensor 1 6 CCD charge coupled device approx 460 000 pixels approx 290 000 effective pixels Tape format Videocassettes bearing the nA mark Tape speed SP 3 4 ips 18 81 mm s LP 1 2 ips 12 56 mm s SP 3 s ips 9 41 mm s II LP 4 ips 6 28 mm s Maximum recording time with an 80 min cassette SP 80 min LP 120 min ESP 160 min HELP 240 min Fast forward rewind time Approx 2 min 20 sec with a 60 min cassette Lens GEMM F 1 63 6 22 x power zoom f 2 861 6 mm equivalent to 484056 mm in 35 mm format F 1 62 9 18 x power zoom f 2 850 4 mm equivalent to 48864 mm in 35 mm format Focusing system TTL autofocus manual focusing possible Minimum focusing distance 3ft 33 s in 1 m 3 s in 1 cm on maximum wide angle Maximum shutter speed 1 8 000 sec 1 250 sec when using a memory card Minimum illumination 0 5 Ix using the Night program in TAPE CAMERA mode Recommended illumination More than 100 Ix Filter diameter 30 5 mm Viewfinder 0 44 in TFT color LCD approx 113 000 pixels LCD screen 2 5 in measured diagonally TFT color approx 112 000 pixels Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone Recording media MultiMediaCard SD Memory Card Number of r
70. cassette that has enough recordable space have been inserted into the camcorder PLAY aad 1 Locate the point on the cassette where you want to start copying and set it to stop ES 2 Select the first image you want to copy by using the CARD buttons Still images on the memory card including and after that image will be copied onto the cassette f you want to copy all the still images on the memory card select the first image 3 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 4 Select COPY iG CANCEL and EXECUTE settings appear 5 Select EXECUTE Select CANCEL to stop copying Cassette and card information appear in the display and copying starts NOW COPYING iICu t3 appears in the display Each image is copied for about 6 seconds on the cassette Copying stops when all the images have been copied or the tape is full 6 Press the Blbutton when your desired images have finished copying pueg fuouiejy e Bursn 125 Formatting a Memory Card Format new memory cards if you get the message CARD ERROR or to permanently and quickly erase all the images on a memory card including protected images this includes the pre recorded card mix sample images The MultiMediaCard supplied with this camcorder has already been formatted for you e Be cautious when formatting recorded memory cards All images will be permanently erased f you use memory
71. cene gradually fades in from a black screen a X stop recording it gradually fades out Vertical Wipe WIPE Il When you start recording the picture begins as a thin vertical line in the center of the screen which gradually expands sideways until it fills the whole of the screen lt ascene the image is wiped from both sides of the screen Ea ua e A S Horizontal Wipe WIPE De When you start recording the picture o E begins as a thin horizontal line in the 2 center of the screen g 5 which gradually 7 expands upwards 29 and downwards When you end S untillit fills the a scene the image is wiped whole screen from the top and bottom of screen Mosaic Fade M FADE Blurs the image by enlarging the size of some pixels The image appears as increasingly large squares of color as it fades out and smaller squares when it fades in Available during TAPE PLAY VCR mode only 64 Sepia SEPIA Makes a monochrome image with a brownish tint Mosaic MOSAIC Blurs the image by enlarging the size of some pixels Art ART Black and White Adds a paint BLK amp WHT like effect Makes the called image black and solarization to white the image Available during TAPE CAMERA or TAPE PLAY VCR mode only soJnjeoJ jo obuey ling ay Busy 65 Digital effects can be set with the controls on the body of the camcorder or the E wireless controller
72. cidental erasure and fits into the same slot as the MultiMediaCard You can do the following with a memory card MultiMediaCard MMC 8M Record still images Q 107 Front Back View still images 3 ways Single mE Terminals 111 Slide show 112 Index screen 1 112 Select the quality of images recorded on the card M 104 Protect important images against accidental erasure print mark and erase still images CL1113 120 Create interesting effects by combining images A 121 Record a still image from a cassette CL1109 Copy multiple still images automatically to and from a cassette 10124 125 Utilize memory card still images on a PC 1 127 E i You can use most of the camcorders functions when recording to a memory card such as the various recording programs TA 59 self timer 11172 shutter speed Q77 white balance LL180 and other manual adjustments Available functions are marked with the 9v or PRESE EA icons If you use memory cards other than the supplied one make sure to format them with the camcorder A 126 Important nserting or removing the memory card without first setting the POWER switch to OFF can result in data damage This camcorder uses only MultiMediaCards or SD Memory Cards S You cannot use any other types of memory cards logo is a trademark pueg fuouiejy e Bursn 103 Inserting and removing the memory ca
73. correct time for your destination The camcorder automatically accounts for the number of days in a month and leap year Setting the clock BPA After you set the date and time the date time and home time zone will be displayed for about 4 seconds each time you turn the power on TAPE fam CAMERA CARD fam CAMERA 7 MENU SYSTEM gt D TIME SET JAN 1 2002 0 40 12 00 AM 1 Open the menu and select SYSTEM 2 Select D TIME SET The year display starts to flash 3 Turn the selector dial up and down to change the year Press the dial in to move to another part of the display Once you move from the year the next part of the display starts flashing 4 Set the month day hours and minutes in the same way 5 Press the MENU button when finished and to start the clock a Notes To make a change to part of the date and time press the selector dial in at step 3 to move to the part to be changed Turn the dial to make the change then close the menu The date can be set to any year between 2002 and 2030 If you press the MENU button in the middle of setting the date and time you leave the menu and the clock starts If you press the selector dial in after setting the minutes you can set the date and time again from the start Date and time display el uu You can choose to display or hide the date and time display during recording When the date and time display is set
74. ct the camcorder to the other digital device Connect the Canon CV 150F DV cable optional with the sides of the plugs marked with the arrows facing as shown above 2 Prepare the other device Turn on the power and load a recorded cassette 3 Load a memory card Turn the camcorder s POWER switch to PLAY VCR 4 Move the TAPE CARD switch to TAPE DV IN appears in the display If you have a cassette inserted make sure it isin stop mode Vd aa N 1 Start playback on the other device 2 When the image you want to record appears in the display press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it The image appears as a still image in the display The number of images that can still be recorded on the memory card appears in the display 3 Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the image to the memory card The card access indicator flashes a Notes f you record an image onto a memory card that was originally recorded in the 16 9 mode for wide screen TVS the image will appear to be vertically Squashed compressed The shutter sound doesnt sound in TAPE PLAY VCR mode Viewing Still Images wae Play back and view still images recorded on a memory card For details on connecting to a TV see Connections for Playback on a TV Screen on p 34 The camcorder may not be able to copy or play etc images recorded on a non Canon camcorder Do not change the data recorded o
75. d color When one of the buttons is pressed all the buttons simultaneously change color When the button is released they return to the original color PUSH ON Buttons light up only while one of them is pressed All the buttons simultaneously lights up in the indicated color When the button is released they turn off again after a few seconds OFF Buttons do not light up Changing the colo uttons Laa CU AES qe Zuge MIB CARD 7 7 7 MENU SYSTEM FLIGHT COLOR TURQUOISE CL 40 To change the color open the menu and select SYSTEM Then select LIGHT COLOR set it to the desired color and close the menu a Note You cannot change LIGHT COLOR when BUTTONLIGHT is set to OFF Setting the Date and Time The date and or time display forms part of the data code You can choose to display or hide it during playback 19 82 Set the date and time display when you first start using your camcorder Install the backup battery before you begin A 135 Before you start setting the date and time select your home time zone from the menu Setting the time zone daylight savingjtime a A MENU SYSTEM 0 40 FT ZONE DST N Y 1 Open the menu and select SYSTEM 2 Select T ZONE DST The time zone display appears on the screen Your camcorders time zone is factory preset to New York If you are at another time zone select your time zone first
76. d with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC For areas where 120 V AC power is not used you will need a special plug adapter Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information 15 Mastering the Basics 16 Using the Charge Adapter CR 560 Kit optional The Compact Power Adapter CA 560 included with the camcorder can be used along with the CR 560 Kit for 3 different ways to power the camcorder or charge battery packs 1 Charge the BP 500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery 2 Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery 3 Charge the BP 500 Series battery packs from a household AC outlet The Charge Adapter Car Battery Cable Kit CR 560 includes the following Charge Adapter Car Battery Cable 1 Charge the BP 500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery 1 or 2 battery pack s Charge Adapter Car Battery Cable cars cigarette lighter ar s garette lighter Fast charging for the high capacity BP 522 and BP 535 both optional Fifteen minutes of charging gives 70 minutes of recording using the viewfinder Time required for full charge from car battery or household outlet BP 508 1 hr 20 min BP 512 1 hr 20 min BP 511 optional 1 hr 20 min BP 522 optional 1 hr 40 min BP 535 optional 2 hr 30 min 2 Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery Camcorder DC Cable Charge Adapt
77. der Using LCD screen BP 512 hr 20 min 2 hr 45 min 2 hr 15 min BP 511 optional 1 hr 20 min 2 hr 45 min 2 hr 15 min BP 522 optional 2 hr 15 min 5 hr 50 min 4 hr 40 min BP 535 optional 3 hr 15 min 9 hr 15 min 7 hr 25 min Time needed for Maximum recording time uisus full recharge Using viewfinder Using LCD screen BP 508 1 hr hr 30 min 1 hr 15 min BP 512 optional hr 20 min 2 hr 45 min 2 hr 15 min BP 511 optional 1 hr 20 min 2 hr 45 min 2 hr 15 min BP 522 optional 2 hr 15 min 5 hr 50 min 4 hr 45 min BP 535 optional 3 hr 15 min 9 hr 15 min 7 hr 40 min You can use the battery pack between 32 and 104 F 0 to 40 C but it works best between 50 and 86 F 10 to 30 C Operating time will be shorter than usual at low temperatures like a ski ground For better operating results the battery pack can be warmed in your pocket or someplace and then used Tf the battery pack starts to give you much less operating time than usual at normal temperatures it has reached the end of its life and must be replaced a Note These figures show how long you can view playback with the LCD after attaching a fully charged battery pack Playback time will be shortened at low temperatures Playback time using the LCD screen BP 512 2 hr 15 min BP 511 optional 2 hr 15 min BP 522 optional 4 hr 45 min BP 535 optional 7 hr 40 min
78. display when you set the white balance to indoor outdoor mode b To set the white balance yourself point the camcorder at a white object such as a sheet of paper and zoom in until it fills the display Then press the selector dial in to select SET Make sure to continue pointing the camcorder at the white object until you have finished setting the white balance e The display flashes then remains lit Depending on the light source the flashing may at times continue The result will remain better than with the auto setting and you can continue recording 5 Close the menu Setting the white balance manually will probably work better than auto white balance when shooting Subjects with one dominant color such as sky sea or forest Close ups e In rapidly changing lighting conditions In places lit by certain types of fluorescent or mercury vapor lights D Notes Turn the digital zoom off if neccessary to set a more accurate white balance If you have set the white balance and lighting conditions change reset the white balance Try to record with light from a single source Correct white balance cannot be obtained for two types of lighting at once You cannot set the white balance or choose the indoor outdoor mode when the program selector is set to the L Easy Recording program The white balance returns to the AUTO setting when you slide the program selector to _ Easy Recording When you turn the ca
79. e tape for approximately 6 seconds MiEIII9 8 seconds in HSP or ELP recording mode During this time the camcorder also records the sound and the display shows the still picture Acounter display appears and counts up as the camcorder records the picture The camcorder returns to record pause mode During record pause mode 1 Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it e PHOTO flashes at the bottom right of display Exposure is locked During autofocus flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camcorder is ready to take the still picture If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus A 142 the camcorder may not be able to focus and O may continue to flash white in the display Continue E to hold the PHOTO button halfway down then adjust the focus manually with the selector dial e If you are using manual focus 79 the mark starts as a continuous green mark Focus with the selector dial 2 Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still picture e The camcorder takes the image immediately and then records the Dhoto to the tape for approximately 6 seconds During this time the camcorder also records the sound and the display shows the still picture A counter display appears and counts up as the camcorder records the picture O disappears from the display The camcorder returns to record pause mode
80. e are 5 submenus within the VCR MENU To VCR set up submenu VCR MENU AYSEL SETSET To card set up submenu 0 To card operations submenu s DARE BOER o To display set up submenu DISP ESET uP o To system submenu SRETURN e Q Close main menu 43 poo u NENNEN 39 p o3 2s 0 et 9 o 25 c G ia 44 VCR MENU cont Q VCR set up submenu D Record mode 1 22 Output channel LL 101 3 Audio dubbing m98 4 Wind screen eee 171 5 Audio mode ns 170 6 AV or headphones 4 1134 7 Analog digital converter LL 93 Return Card set up submenu 9 Image quality CL 104 File numbers 11106 a Return Card operations submenu 2 Copy from cassette to card Q 124 13 Return Display set up submenu Biichiliess RN 5 Displays 6 second auto date LL 84 02 Data code d 183 Date time select LL 82 Card access display LL 105 Q9 Return VCR SET UP AYSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE Ma MODE SP OUTPUT CH L R 0O J AUDIO DUB AUDIO IN WIND SCREEN 0O 8 AUDIO MODE 12bit AV PHONES Ay AV DV OUT OFF RETURN _ 8 CARD SET UP
81. e displays appear white on screen They will not be added to any recordings you make with the camcorder TAPE CAMERA CARD H CAMERA 7 MENU gt DISP SET UP P gt TV SCREEN ON 40 To turn TV SCREEN off open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select TV SCREEN set it to OFF and close the menu For instructions on how to hook the camcorder up to your TV see p 34 Turning off the LCD screen s Q Pa You can turn off the displays to give you a clear screen for playback MENU gt DISP SET UP PDISPLAYS ON M 40 To turn the displays off open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select DISPLAYS set it to OFF lt PLAYBK gt and close the menu f you turn the displays off the LCD screen will be completely blank including connected TV screen but the camcorder will continue to show warning caution displays when necessary and the data code appears in the display if it is set toON When operating the camcorder the displays appear for 2 seconds However the displays do not disappear when displaying an index screen IX indicates a flashing display Record pause mode pause The backup battery is m 20 not properly installed or needs replacing Recording A 21 REC LL 135 uoneuuojJu jeuonippy 149 Additional Information 150 Shows how much battery power remains m 134 The battery pack is exhausted Q 134 No cassette is
82. e first still image on the cassette that you want to copy and stop the cassette at a point before that image All the still images on the cassette after that point will be copied onto the memory card f you want to copy all the images on a cassette rewind the cassette to the beginning 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 3 Select COPY CANCEL and EXECUTE settings appear 4 Select EXECUTE Select CANCEL to stop copying Cassette and card information appear in the display and copying starts NOW COPYING ies Cu appears in the display The camcorder automatically performs the Photo Search function to locate still images and copying starts The currently copying image appears in the display Copying stops when the cassette is finished or the memory card is full When the memory card is full CARD FULL will appear in the display 5 Press the stop button when your desired images have finished copying Using a Memory Card 12 A Copying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette Copies multiple still images from the memory card to a cassette The still images data codes will reflect the date and time the copies are made AH The ASP and BLP recording modes are not available when copying memory card images to a cassette MENU gt CARD OPER gt coevicao ex m 40 Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it and a
83. e is TOOcanon Set the image file numbers so that they reset each time a new memory card is inserted or so that they count up continuously CONTINUOUS Numbering is continuous between cards so that E nac the first file number assigned on a new memory card is 1 more than the last file number assigned on the previous memory card When the file numbers are set to CONTINUOUS each image taken is assigned a different number avoiding o duplication of numbers This is convenient when you want to manage your images on aPC We recommend keeping the file numbers set to CONTINUOUS RESET Each time you insert a new memory card the file number resets to its default value 101 0101 If the card already contains files the next available number is assigned TAPE vcr CARD CAMERA MENU CARD SET UP FILE NOS CONTINUOUS C Er 40 To change the file numbering open the menu and select CARD SET UP Then select FILE NOS set it to RESET and close the menu Tum off the Shutter sound CARD Makes the sound of a shutter being released when a still image is recorded to a memory card When you change the card and take a picture 101 0101 MENU gt CARD SET UP gt gt sHTR sounn on M 40 To turn the shutter sound off open the menu and select CARD SET UP Then select SHTR SOUND set it to OFF and close
84. ecording pixels 640 x 480 pixels Image format Design rule for Camera File system DCF Digital Print Order Format DPOF compliant only images marked for printing File format JPEG compression mode Fine Standard Estimated MultiMediaCard MMC 8M capacities approx Fine 60 images Standard 105 images The actual number you can record varies depending on the images Remember that the sample images recorded on the supplied MultiMediaCard are included in the total number USB terminal mini B DV terminal input output Special 4 pin connector conforms to IEEE1394 AV headphone terminal 8 5 mm minijack Audio input 40dBV at least 40 kohms L R unbalanced output 40dBV 47 kohm load less than 3 kohms unbalanced Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced S video terminal input output 1 Vp p Y signal 0 286 Vp p C signal MIC terminal input 5 mm stereo minijack 57 dBV with 600 ohm mic at least 5 kohms LANC terminal 2 5 mm mini minijack Operating temperature range 32104 F 040 C Dimensions 2 4 x 37 s x 55 s in 58 x 99 x 144 mm Weight 1 Ib 23 4 oz 530 g BP 512 BP 508 Battery Pack Battery type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Rated voltage 7 4 V DC Operating temperature 32 404 F 0 40 C Battery capacity EIZEXB 1100 mAh 800 mAh Dimensions 1 2 x 7 s x 2 s in 38 x 21 x 55 mm Weight EZAB 2 2 oz 70 g 21 4 oz 65 g Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omiss
85. een mark when the camcorder is ready to take the still image pueg Aiowey e Bursn 107 4 Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the still picture E e O disappears from the display The shutter sound sounds and simultaneously the display appears to close for an instant as if it were a shutter releasing The card access indicator flashes and the card access display appears in the display see The indicators that appear in the LCD display when MIRROR is turned on on page 29 a Notes To use the self timer 11172 press the button before step 3 and then press the PHOTO button fully down The wireless controllers PHOTO button has no half way setting Press the button fully and the camcorder immediately takes the image When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA and the TAPE CARD switch is moved from TAPE to CARD the camcorder modifies the image for appropriate recording onto a memory card The indicators that appear in the display when recording to a memory card Image stabilizer Image quality QA 104 M 58 FINE M gt gt gt gt m50 Number of images that can cal still be recorded on the A memory card 1 105 Backup battery Remaining battery power LL 135 M 134 Using a Memory Card 10 fee Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image Record an image from a cassette onto a memory card To automatically record multiple
86. efer to p 140 CONDENSAT LON HAS BEEN DETECTED Appears as a warning to protect the cassette and also when condensation is detected Remove the cassette as soon as possible after the camcorder has displayed the caution REMOVE THE CASSETTE Refer to p 89 COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK 1S RESTRICTED Refer to p 89 p 90 or p 92 Appears when you try to do audio dubbing or AV insert on a tape recorded in any mode other than SP mode A 94 97 L CASSETTE Appears when you try to do audio dubbing on a tape recorded in 16 bit audio or 12 bit 4 channel mode m 97 CHECK THE CASSETTE AUDIO MODE Appears when the camcorder detects a blank section of a tape during audio dubbing or AV insert L1 94 97 CHECK THE CASSETTE BLANK Appears immediately after you start recording and the video heads are badly contaminated Make sure to clean the video HEADS DIRTY USE CLEANING CASSETTE heads when this caution appears M 139 Memory card caution phrases An error has occurred with the memory card The camcorder cannot record or play back A temporary card error CARD ERROR is also possible If CARD ERROR disappears after 4 seconds and Cu flashes red turn the camcorders power off and back on again and remove and reinsert the card If CH flashes green recording or playing back is possible There is no more remainin
87. eing recorded to You cannot use a cassette recorded in Bl SP or H LP mode with the camcorder for DV dubbing with another digital device not equipped with that mode You cannot record in SP or LP mode from a tape recorded in SP or LP mode Likewise you cannot record in B SP or amp LP mode from a tape recorded in SP or LP mode When dubbing to a cassette with digital video equipment be sure to set AV DV OUT to OFF in the menu Copyright signal Yn n Certain pre recorded software tapes are copyright protected If you try to play back such a cassette COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED appears in the display for a few seconds and then the camcorder displays a blank blue screen you cannot view the contents of the cassette If you try to record from such a tape via the digital cable COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED 3ppears in the display you cannot record the contents of the tape Punip3 lll Editing Recording from a VCR TV or Analog Camcorder Analog Line in You can record a video played on your VCR or analog camcorder for digital camcorders see p 88 or a TV program onto a tape in the ZR50 MC ZR45 MC if the TV or other device has audio video outputs If an anomalous signal is sent from the TV or VCR the images recorded on the tape may also be anomalous although it may not appear so on the TV image not recorded at all or COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED m
88. en a high shutter speed is set The camcorder returns to the auto shutter setting when you slide the program selector to LJ Easy Recording or change the recording program f you set the shutter speed to 1 500 or above in TAPE CAMERA mode and then switch the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode the shutter speed will automatically change to 1 250 Adjusting Focus Manually The camcorder can focus automatically All you have to do is point it and whatever is in the center of the display will usually be in sharp focus If it does not seem to be focusing well it may be because the subject is not suitable for autofocus You can use the manual focusing function for more control over focusing Focus lock y TAPE fam CAMERA CARD fam CAMERA 7 Press the FOCUS button to turn off autofocus The focus remains locked at the point set by autofocus f M FOCUS appears in the display You can now adjust the focus manually with the selector dial Press the FOCUS button again when you want to return to autofocus f you zoom in on your subject after turning off autofocus it may not stay in focus It is generally best to adjust the zoom first and then the focus Manual focus TAPE fam CAMERA CARD CAMERA 7 Use the selector dial to set the focus Turn the selector dial downward to move the focus farther away Turn the selector dial upwards to bring the focus nearer soJnjeoJ jo obuey ling eu Burst
89. eo ID 1 system recordings made in the 16 9 mode for wide screen TVs will automatically play back in wide screen mode on the TV screen soiseg oui Buuejse N 23 Mastering the Basics 24 Confirmation Warning beeps The camcorder short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by in the illustrations Beeps sound upon certain camcorder operations such as when you turn the camcorder on during the self timer countdown right before the camcorders automatic shut off and also upon any unusual condition of the camcorder Beeps are not recorded on the tape 7 7 7 MENU SYSTEM PBEEPe nnne ON LL 40 To turn the beep off open the menu and select SYSTEM Then select BEEP set it to OFF and close the menu Demonstration mode P um AN J You can see a demonstration of the camcorder main features To see the demonstration do either of the following With no cassette or memory card inserted turn the DEMO MODE on in the TAPE CAMERA menu or CARD CAMERA menu and close the menu Leave the camcorder with no cassette or memory card inserted for five minutes after turning it on TAPE fag CAMERA CARD Sigg CAMERA 7 MENU gt DISP SET UP gt DEMO MODE ON ELI 40 To turn the demonstration mode off open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select DEMO MODE set it to OFF and close the menu a Note To cancel the demo mode once it h
90. er Car Battery Cable cars E cigarette lighter To car s cigarette lighter 3 Charge the BP 500 Series battery packs from a household AC outlet 1 or 2 battery pack s Charge Adapter Compact Power Adapter soiseg au Buuoejse N Fast charging for the high capacity BP 522 and BP 535 both optional Fifteen minutes of charging gives 70 minutes of recording using the viewfinder a Note For full details of how to use the CR 560 refer to its instruction manual 17 Mastering the Basics 18 Loading a Cassette Only use videocassettes marked with the PW logo Loading and unloading 1 Make sure that you have attached a power source 2 Slide the OPEN EJECT A switch on the bottom of the camcorder to release the cassette compartment cover Pull the cover fully open while holding the button and wait a couple of seconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically The confirmation beep sounds when the cassette cover fully opens Load or unload the cassette e Insert the cassette gently with the window facing the grip belt and the REC SAVE tab up Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out 4 Press the mark on the compartment until it clicks and wait for it to close 5 Click the cover back into place Oe MP TW is a trade mark A Notes Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing aut
91. erky but you will get SS clear images which can be analyzed frame by ac frame during slow or paused playback m 2 a m Porrait P p 23 ortr ga Use this program outdoors to make subjects stand out from a softened foreground and 9 background It works well for still lifes and close ups The effect is most noticeable when the zoom position is between the middle range and the telephoto end Focus manually for maximum accuracy and be careful when recording action scenes as this program may cause fast moving objects to shudder Spotlight This program is designed for recording spotlit scenes such as on a stage The exposure is automatically adjusted for glare free recordings of subjects lit by a concentrated light source SPOTLIGHT e 61 Using the Full Range of Features 62 Sand amp Snow Use this program in places where the background is so bright that the subject appears underexposed in the display a sunny beach or ski resort for example You may notice some shudder when recording moving subjects Low Light This program allows you to record in dimly lit places The shutter speed is fixed at a slow speed It is generally best used for close ups of slow or stationary subjects as moving subjects may leave a trailing after image However you can take advantage of this to create special effects by rapid zooming or by panning along with a moving subject Picture
92. euuoju jeuonippy 159 Additional Information 160 Tape Protection 19 Telephoto 25 Temperature 15 130 133 136 157 Time Code 153 Time Zone 53 Tips for Making Better Videos 37 Tripod 37 Troubleshooting 141 TV 35 149 VCR 34 Videocassettes 18 Video Heads 139 Video ID 1 system 36 Video Light 74 147 Viewfinder 131 138 Viewing Still Images 111 White Balance 80 Wide angle 25 Wide screen TV 23 Wind Screen 71 Wireless Controller 49 Zero Set Memory 86 Zooming 25 Menu at a Glance Use the list below to quickly navigate the camcorders menu Functions are listed alphabetically Function First make sure the camera is set to co PLAY 5 5 mes VCR Then select it from this submenu and set 16 9 effect CAM SET UP 6 sec Date DISP SET U Audio dub VCR SETU Audio mode AV headphones VCR SET U VCR SET U VCR SET U SYSTEM DISP SET UP Button light GEN SYSTEM Button light color GHW SYSTEM Card access display O O O O O O O O O O DISP SET UP Card mix CARD MIX Copy card to cassette CARD OPER Copy cassette to card CARD OPER Data code DISP SET UP Date time display DISP SET UP Date time select DISP SET UP Date time set SYSTEM Demo mode DISP SET UP Digital Zoom CAM SET UP Only the
93. freely zoom in and out between 1x and 360x magnification the camcorder automatically switches between optical zooming up to 18x and digital zooming 18x to 72x or 18x to 360x TAPE fam CAMERA CARD CAMERA 7 MENU gt CAM SET UP gt o zoon 72x 40 To change the digital zoom open the menu and select CAM SET UP Then select D ZOOM set it to OFF or 360x and close the menu A Notes When zooming as a rule keep at least 3 ft 3 sin 1 m between you and your subject However when the zoom is at the wide angle position you can focus on a subject as close as s in 1 cm Image resolution is slightly lower when the magnification is greater than 22x 18x You cannot use digital zoom in the Night recording program You cannot use digital zoom when the multi image screen is set The display becomes 2 The zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds When the digital zoom is set to 88x 72x the zoom indicator extends light blue When the digital zoom is set to 440x 360x zoom the zoom indicator extends again a darker blue Using the LCD Screen Opening and closing the LCD screen Slide the LCD panel OPEN button and open the panel by pulling it away from the camcorder This automatically switches the LCD screen on and the viewfinder off To close the LCD panel press the upper right corner until it clicks securely closed When you close the LCD panel the LCD screen automat
94. g memory on the memory card Change the card or erase images You have reached the maximum file or folder number C4106 NAMI The image has been recorded in an incompatible JPEG format or other format that the UNIDENTIFIABLE IMAGE camcorder cannot play back or the image data has been damaged Appears if you have tried to mark 51 or more images for printing or if a mark file cannot be edited M 113 A memory card has not been inserted into the camcorder m 104 There are no images recorded on the memory card You are using an SD Memory Card and it is set for erasure pre vention Change the position of the protect switch Appears when you press the start stop button in CARD CAMERA mode The image isnt recorded on the cassette or memory card PRINT MARK ERROR NO CARD NO IMAGES IN CARD POSITION uoneuuoju jeuonippy 155 Additional Information 156 Specifications ZR50 MC ZR45 MC Power Supply rated 7 4 V DC Power Consumption while recording with the AF turned on 3 3 W Using viewfinder 4 1 W Using LCD screen 3 3 W Using viewfinder 4 W Using LCD screen Television system EIA standard 525 lines 60 fields NTSC color signal Video recording system 3 rotary heads helical scanning DV system Consumer digital VCR SD SDL system Digital component recording 2 rotary heads helical s
95. g the Selectable Color Light up Buttons 52 For Recording Setting the Date and Time 53 Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette 56 Turning the Image Stabilizer Off 58 Using the Various Recording Programs Using Digital Effects Using the Multi Image Screen 68 Audio Recording Setting the Self Timer HWA Using the VL 3 Video Light Optional canens ene 74 WY Using the DM 50 Microphone optional etr ette 75 When Making Manual Adjustments Ajusting AE Shift i nemen 76 Setting the Shutter Speed TI Adjusting Focus Manually 79 Setting the White Balance 80 For Playback Displaying Date Time and Camcorder Data Data Code Searching the Tape Photo Search DalgiSearch CA e 85 Returning to a Pre Marked Position 86 Edito aOR eee 87 Dubbing to from a Cassette with Digital Heo Equipment sses 88 Recording from a VCR TV or Analog Camcorder Analog Line in 90 Digitally outputting analog video and audio signals Analog Digital Converter 92 Recording Over Existing Scenes AV Insert Editing 94 Audio Dubbing 3 eiit 97 Setting the Audio Mix 100 Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable 1
96. g the program AE mode C TAPE Sigg CAMERA CARD CAMERA 7 1 Slide the program selector to P program AE mode 2 Press the selector dial in to display the program menu 3 Turn the selector dial to move the arrow up or down the display 4 Press the selector dial in to select the desired program The program will appear in the display A Notes The name of your selected recording program appears constantly on the left of the display with the exception of Auto which is displayed and then disappears after 4 seconds Avoid changing programs during recording as the brightness of the image may change suddenly If you switch the camcorder from the LI program to the P program the camcorder returns to the Auto program When recording in dark places a bright light in the scene may cause a vertical light bar Smear to appear This is a normal feature of camcorders Easy Recording E The simplest way to use the camcorder is with the program selector set to the LJ position The camcorder will take care of focus exposure and other adjustments leaving you free to point and shoot Auto This is the same as the Easy Recording program except that you now have the option of using any of the camcorders manual functions Sports of T This program is useful for recording high speed sports scenes in brightly lit conditions Normal playback will be slightly j
97. ge of Features 70 Audio Recording Selecting the audio mode The camcorder can record sound on a tape in two audio modes 16 bit and 12 bit The 16 bit mode produces the higher sound quality slightly superior to CD while the 12 bit mode records on two channels stereo 1 leaving 2 channels free stereo 2 for you to add new sound at a later date TAPE CAMERA TAPE ES VER 7 MENU gt VCR SET UP p gt gt audio MODE 12bit EZ 40 To switch to the 16 bit mode open the menu and select VCR SET UP Then select AUDIO MODE set it to 16 bit and close the menu 16 bit is shown in the display for approximately 4 seconds La Notes For details on adding new sound see p 97 For details of playing back a tape that has new sound on stereo 2 see p 100 When you record to the ZR50 MC ZR45 MC from a camcorder with DV terminal outputs the audio mode becomes automatically set to 12 bit AAI When the recording mode is set to B SP or IH LP mode the audio mode becomes automatically set to 12 bit 1 channel only In TAPE PLAY VCR mode the audio mode takes effect when doing analog line in recording or AV insert When you do DV in recording the setting automatically changes to that of the digital device connected to the camcorder E icrophone For greater creative control over audio recording you can connect an external microphone to the camcorder via the MIC terminal When u
98. ge on top of a still image which becomes its background Shoot the subject of the currently recording image against a blue background such as a blue curtain The original still image will appear in place of the blue area Adjust the mix level in the blue area Image being recorded by the Still image camcorder Mix level The mix level bar appears Adjust the mix level using the and at the ends of the bar as guides TAPE t CAMERA aN F CARD MIX Prix TYPE CARD CHROMA MIX LEVEL Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it and a cassette have been inserted into the camcorder Select 1 Make sure the camcorder is set to the P program AE mode You cannot use Card Mix in the Night recording program 2 Open the menu and select CARD MIX 3 Press the CARD buttons to select the still image to be combined Using a Memory Card 12 N 4 Select MIX TYPE CARD CHROMA CARD LUMI CAM CHROMA settings appear 5 Select the desired setting Your currently recording image is combined with the pre recorded still image 6 Select MIX LEVEL 7 Adjust the mix level Turning the selector dial upwards adjusts to the right and turning downwards adjusts to the left 8 Close the menu CARD MIX flashes in the display On Off 9 Press the card MIX button CARD MIX stops flashing Your currently recording image is
99. ge screen on off 9 Push the ON OFF button MULTI S stops flashing Manual As you press the ON OFF button scenes will be captured one after another the indicated number of times If you push and hold the ON OFF button for more than a second the last image captured will be erased The currently recording image is framed in blue The frame disappears after the last image is captured Automatic The camcorder will capture the indicated number of images at the indicated speed 10 If you re in TAPE CAMERA mode push the start stop button to begin recording The multi image screen is recorded to the tape If you re in CARD CAMERA mode press the PHOTO button to record the multi image screen to the memory card D Notes S 7 You can operate the multi image screen from record or record pause mode b amp After all the images have been captured press the ON OFF button quickly to 9 Fi cancel the multi image screen EE f you are operating the multi image screen in TAPE PLAY VCR mode and DE you stop or pause the tape or press any other playback button or the date photo 3 search buttons the multi image screen will be canceled This does not apply 9 with the MANUAL multi image speed You cannot use digital zoom or the 16 9 mode when the multi image screen is set The display becomes You cannot use the multi image screen in the Night recording program 69 Using the Full Ran
100. he camcorder body Unload the cassette e Turn the POWER switch to OFF Disconnect the power source soiseg aui Buuejse N a Notes To check that the camcorder 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 To close the LCD panel rotate it vertically until the screen faces you then press the upper right corner until it clicks securely closed You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker when recording For tips on how to make better videos see p 37 For extra recording time set REC MODE to any mode other than SP 22 21 Mastering the Basics 22 Changing the recording mode Choose from 4 recording modes SP standard play 1 5x SP 2x SP or 3x SP e Only SP and LP modes are available when the camcorder is set to CARD PLAY VCR mode ZR45 MC You can record and play back a tape in SP standard play and LP long play modes LP extends tape usage by 1 5 times Recording times this example uses an 80 minute tape Standard recording Extended recording SP LP ASP ALP 2x SP 3x SP f 1 5x SP 80 min 120 min 160 min 240 min ZR45 MC In ESP and BILP modes image data is compressed twice as much as in SP and LP modes when being recorded to a tape
101. ically switches off and the viewfinder switches back on Changing the angle o soiseg oui Buuej1se N You can choose the angle of the screen that suits you best by opening and rotating the screen also you can rotate the LCD screen so that faces in the direction of the lens A29 You can also push the panel flat against the camcorder until itis flush with the side with the screen facing outwards a Notes Avoid touching the LCD screen when moving the LCD panel Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD panel or the viewfinder 27 Mastering the Basics 28 Make sure you open the LCD panel at 90 before attempting to rotate it Always rotate the LCD panel vertically into place before closing it or pushing it flat against the side of the camcorder Always fully close the LCD panel until it clicks securely Be careful not to leave the LCD viewfinder or lens exposed to direct sunlight outdoors or in a window Doing so could cause damage Bright light falling on the LCD screen may cause glare that makes it difficult for you to view the image In this case switch to using the viewfinder You are also able to adjust the brightness of the screen see Adjusting the LCD screen below Adjusting the LCD screen You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen UE LU BLUE qu UL Z5 7 7 7 MENU gt DISP SET UP gt BRIGHTNESS e s L2 40 Open the menu and
102. ice Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance This indicates a need for service 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 20 Safety Check Upon completion of any Service or repairs to this product ask the Service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating order Operating Step and Reference Guide Your camcorder is supplied with two manuals the Digital Video
103. images appear in the display e Move the Cx mark to the image that you want to protect Index Screen C1 112 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPER Select PROTECT On 4 Press the selector dial in e The Om protect mark appears on the image Now you are unable to erase this image Press the selector dial again to cancel it 5 Close the menu Oe 5j Note e To cancel image protection move the C mark to the protected image and press the selector dial in The Ow protect mark disappears Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark This section describes how to mark the still image for printing from Card Operation submenu in CARD PLAY VCR mode including the way to cancel the setting When displaying an index screen you can mark the image for printing When playing back a single image you can erase all print marks You can also mark a still image for printing through File Operation menu 115 Marking an image for printing whi PLAY carn i MENU gt CARD OPER E PRINT MARKS C C 40 Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it has been inserted into the camcorder 1 With an image in the display press the c index screen button Up to 6 images appear in the display e Move the mark to the image that you want to mark an image for printing Index Screen 11112 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPER Select PRINT MARK 4 Press the selector dial in The print ma
104. images one at a time 1 Select the image you want to erase e Use the index screen A 112 or card jump function LL 112 if necessary and make sure the image you want to erase fills the display e f you use the index screen press the m index screen button after selecting the image The image you selected fills the whole display 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 3 Select IMAGE ERASE e CANCEL SINGLE and ALL settings appear To cancel erasing select CANCEL and close the menu 4 Select SINGLE ERASE THIS IMAGE NO YES appears in the display 5 Select YES The image erases and the previous image appears for erasing e To erase another single image move to that image with the CARD buttons and select YES f the image you are trying to erase is a protected image YES appears in purple and is unselectable f you select NO you return to step 4 6 Close the menu pueg fuouiejy e Busy 119 To erase all images on the memory card at once 1 Open the menu and select CARD OPER 2 Select IMAGE ERASE CANCEL SINGLE and ALL settings appear To cancel erasing select CANCEL and close the menu 3 Select ALL ERASE ALL IMAGES EXCEPT FOR Om IMAGES NO YES appears in the display 4 Select YES All images except the protected ones are erased f you select NO you return to step 2 5 Close the menu Using a Memory Card 12 eo
105. inder at strong light sources Never point it at the sun and do not leave it aimed at a bright subject Be especially careful when leaving the camcorder on a tripod Avoid magnetic or electric fields Do not use the camcorder close to TV transmitters portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation They may cause picture interference or permanently damage the camcorder Do not expose the camcorder to water Cover the camcorder when you are recording in rain or mist There is a risk of electric shock if water gets inside the camcorder contact qualified service personnel as soon as possible Protect the lens Sand and dust can damage the lens be especially careful on windy days Handle the camcorder gently Vibration or shock can cause damage Do not use the viewfinder or LCD panel as a carrying handle Do not disassemble the camcorder This is very dangerous as there is a risk of electric shock if the camcorder does not function properly take it to qualified service personnel uoneuuoju jeuonippy 137 Additional Information 138 Storage If you do not intend to use the camcorder for some time store it in an area which is free of dust and moisture and where the temperature is no higher than 86 F 30 C After storage check each part and function of your camcorder to make sure everything is still working properly a Note These caut
106. ions also apply to accessories such as battery packs and cassettes Maintenance Viewfinder Clean the viewfinder screen Rotate the viewfinder upwards Remove the viewfinder protect cover and clean by inserting a cotton swab When finished return it flush with the camcorder The viewfinder screen scratches easily Take care when cleaning LCD Clean the LCD screen using a commercially available cleaning cloth for glasses Where there is a big change in temperature moisture may form on the surface of the screen Wipe clean with a soft dry cloth At low temperatures the display may appear to be much darker than usual This is not a fault and as the screen warms up the display will return to normal Camcorder body and lens Use a soft dry cloth to clean the camcorder body or lens Never use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner Video heads When mosaic like noise appears on the playback picture the video heads may be dirty When the video heads are badly contaminated the camcorder may show a blank blue screen or a warning For the best picture possible after using the camcorder for approximately 20 hours clean the video heads using Canon DVM CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette If the fioise remains repeat the cleaning up to maximum of 5 times Do not use a wet type cleaning cassette as this can cause damage Using the camcorder abroad Power so
107. ions excepted Subject to change without notice Canon is a trademark of Canon Inc uoneuuoju jeuonippy 157 Additional Information 158 16 9 23 Abroad Using the Camcorder 139 Accessories 8 146 Adapter AC 13 15 17 AE Programs 59 AE Shift 76 Analog digital converter 92 Analog line in 90 Audio Dubbing 97 Audio Mix 100 Audio Mode 70 Audio Output 100 Audio Recording and Playback 70 100 Audio Video Terminal 34 Auto 61 Autofocus 79 AV Insert 94 Backup Battery 135 Basic Recording 20 Battery Charger 16 17 Battery Pack 14 16 17 133 Beep 24 Buttons light up 52 Cables 8 35 Cassettes 18 Charging the Battery Pack 14 16 17 133 Choosing a Recording Program 59 Cleaning the Camcorder 138 Clock 55 Combining Images 121 Condensation 140 Connecting to a PC 102 127 Connection to TV or VCR 34 Copying from Cassette to Memory Card 124 Copying from Memory Card to Cassette 125 Data Code 82 Date and Time 55 Date Search 85 Demo mode 24 Digital Effects 63 Digital Zoom 25 DV Dubbing 88 Easy Recording 61 Editing to a VCR 87 Effects 65 Erasing Still Images from a Memory Card 114 Extended Recording Time Function 22 External Microphone 70 97 Faders 64 Fast Forward 30 Feedback 36 File Numbers 106 Finding Your Way Around the ZR50 MC ZR45 MC 10 Focusing 79 Formatting a Memory Card 126 Head Cleaning
108. is connected to either the microphone terminal or the accessory shoe Ea When you add sound using the built in microphone make sure not to connect any cables to the MIC terminal e To use your TV to monitor video connect the S video terminal L135 or the AV terminal use only the video plug to your TV You can monitor the sound with headphones only when using the S video terminal LL134 Preparations P N Turn the camcorders POWER switch to PLAY VCR andamove the camcorders TAPE CARD switch to TAPE Load a recorded cassette Make sure the REC SAVE tab on the cassette has been slid to REC closed position Dubbing Do not connect disconnect any cables to from the camcorder when dubbing audio or preparing to dub audio TAPE ES ACR MENU gt VCR SET UP FAUDIO DUB AUDIO IN M 40 1 Open the menu and select VCR SET UP 2 Select AUDIO DUB Select AUDIO IN or MIC IN and close the menu Locate the point where you want to start audio dubbing then press the PAUSE button You can use the playback buttons on the body of the camcorder or the special playback functions on the wireless controller in the same way as in playback mode The camcorder becomes set to playback pause mode Press AUDIO DUB e AUDIO DUB and SI appear on the display If you have the DM 50 microphone optional attached Connection appears in the display Press the PAUSE button and start p
109. is manual thoroughly there are many sophisticated features which will add to your recording enjoyment Getting started To get started we suggest that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first before moving on to use its full range of features Your camcorder is supplied with the following accessories WL D77 Wireless Controller Two AA batteries NS Lens cap and lens cap cord CA 560 Compact Power Adapter including AC power cable t i BP 512 UX BP 508 Battery Pack STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Lithium button battery Soft case for MultiMediaCard MMC 8M MultiMedia ard with pre recorded sample images 4 IFC 300PCU USB cable Digital Video Solution Disk Software CD ROM v Required when you want to use your PC to utilize images on a memory card recorded with the camcorder For details see the software instruction manual Introducing the ZR50 MC ZR45 MC mame 22 Lens and 440x Digital Zoom 18x Lens and 360x Digital Zoom USB Terminal Allows high speed transfer of memory card data to PCs mounting the USB terminal By using the software provided you can process and organize still images on your PC Night Mode In dark places automatically adjusts to the optimum shutter speed according to the brightness of the subject for shooting brightly in color IEEE 1394 DV Terminal Using a DV
110. isn t working Make sure the camcorder and the wireless controller are both set to the same mode Check the mode the camcorder is set to by pushing any button other than the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller The camcorder mode appears in purple for about 4 seconds Set the wireless controller mode accordingly by pressing the aforementioned button combinations If the wireless controller still doesnt work change the batteries A Notes The mode the camcorder is set to also appears for 4 seconds when you turn the power on When you replace the batteries the wireless controller returns to mode 1 Change the mode again if necessary soinjee jo obuey 51 ling ay Busy Using the Full Range of Features ZR50 MC Adjusting the Selectable Color Light up Buttons The clear buttons above the LCD panel light up when the camcorders power is on or only when one of the buttons is pressed making it possible to play back cassettes when in dark surroundings You can also change the color in which they light up to green orange blue yellow turquoise greenish blue or purple Turning the buttons off A TAPE Cn MN TAPE Jam ken Zug E CA us 7 7 7 MENU gt SYSTEM gt gt BuTTONLIGHT oN 40 To change the setting open the menu and select SYSTEM Then select BUTTONLIGHT and set it to PUSH ON or OFF and close the menu ON The buttons remain lit in the indicate
111. ive The battery pack will also charge when the POWER switch is turned to positions other than OFF The CHARGE indicator may flash 5 When charging is complete disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder Unplug the power cable from the AC outlet then disconnect it from the adapter 6 Remove the battery pack after use Rotate the viewfinder upwards E Press and hold the BATT RELEASE button while you slide the battery up a Notes Never connect an unspecified product to the camcorder DC terminal Likewise do not connect the power adapter to an unspecified product You can find detailed notes for using the batteries in the Notes on Using the Batteries 133 These notes include charging and recording times and how to install the backup battery CA 560 Compact Power Adapter soiseg oui Buuoej1se N Specifications Power supply 100240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 34W Rated output 9 5 V 2 7 ADC Operating temperature range 32 F104 F 0 C 40 C Dimensions 2 1 4x 1 1 8 x 4 l sin 57 x 28 x 104 mm Weight 6 3 8 oz 180 g without power cable Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted Subject to change without notice When replacement of power supply is required please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA 560 or equivalent The Adapter can be use
112. lay on the other audio device if AUDIO IN e Audio dubbing starts e If MIC IN direct your voice into the microphone SII changes to When you get to the point where you want to stop dubbing press the STOP button and then stop play on the other audio device if AUDIO IN Audio dubbing stops and AUDIO DUB disappears from the display The camcorder returns to stop mode e You can also set zero set memory M 86 at the place you want to stop audio dubbing then every time you return to that position audio dubbing will cancel If instead of pressing STOP you press PAUSE the camcorder will return to the playback pause mode s Notes You cannot use the DV terminal while adding sound You might want to adjust the audio mixa 100 when playing back a tape with added sound There may be a loss of sound quality if you add sound to a tape recorded on a camcorder other than the ZR50 MC ZR45 MC After adding sound 3 or more times to the same place on a tape there may be some loss in sound quality Punip3 Il S Setting the Audio Mix E When you play back a tape that was recorded in 12 bit mode you can set the audio output to play stereo the original sound stereo 2 any new sound dubbed to the tape after recording or mix the balance between the two Audio from the 16 bit mode only contains stereo 1 sound and so you cannot do not need to select the audio mix The same is true f
113. ll holes on the cassette or cover them with cellophane tape Handle cassettes with care dropping them or exposing them to external shocks may cause internal damage Store cassettes in the provided case first rewinding them to the start of the tape and then storing them upright e A cassette with metal plated terminals may become dirty with use affecting information transfer Therefore after using a tape about 10 times be sure to clean the terminals with a cotton swab Cassette memory You are unable to use the cassette memory function with this camcorder soiseg oui Buuejse N 19 Mastering the Basics 20 Basic Recording DE Before you start recording Have you completed the following steps Attached a power source A 13 e Removed the lens cap M 131 e Fasten the grip belt M 131 e Chosen the display viewfinder A 131 or LCD screen MA 27 A Notes When youie using the viewfinder fully close the LCD or rotate the LCD so that it faces the same direction as the lens 1127 When using the viewfinder with the BP 522 or BP 535 Battery Pack both optional attached extend the viewfinder and rotate it to a comfortable angle You may also want to install the backup battery 1O 135 in order to set the date and time display N 53 To ord 1 Press the small button on the POWER switch and hold turn the POWER switch to CAMERA The camcorder
114. mage to the product results from i accident natural disaster mishandling abuse neglect unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions contained in the instruction manual ii the use of accessories attachments products supplies parts or devices with this Canon product that do not conform to Canon specifications or that cause abnormally frequent service problems iii repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility iv defective batteries or any exposure to water sand or dirt v shipping claim must be presented to the shipper b Any serial number on the video equipment is altered or removed c The digital video equipment is used for commercial professional or industrial purposes This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet exterior finish of the digital video equipment video cassette tapes head cleanings nor does it apply to digital video equipment purchased outside Canada TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Canon digital video equipment in its original carton box or equivalent properly packed fully insured with shipping charges prepaid together with a copy of your bill of sale or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem to any of the Canon Service Facilities in Canada LIMITATIONS Except as otherwise required by applicable legislation this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties conditions guarantees or representations express or implied
115. mcorder on the white balance returns to AUTO If you then switch the white balance to SET the camcorder will remember your last setting During normal outdoor shooting setting to AUTO may provide better results soJnjeoJ jo obuey Inj ey Burst 81 Using the Full Range of Features 82 Displaying Date Time and Camcorder Data Data Code A data code containing the date and time the recording was made and other camcorder data shutter speed and exposure settings is automatically recorded on a special data section of the tape Only the date and time appear in the data code when using a memory card During TAPE PLAY VCR mode the data code can be displayed or hidden while the camcorder is in play slow or still mode ce Camcorder data may be displayed as during fast forward rewind reverse playback forward and reverse x2 playback Press the DATA CODE button When using a cassette press it while the camcorder is in play slow or still mode Press it once to display once more to hide it Iti Select whether you want the date the time or both to show up on your data code display PLAY PLAY Tape 9 mies QI MENU gt DISP SET UP gt gt D TIME sEL DATE amp TIME C1 40 To change the date and time combination open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select D TIME SEL set it to DATE TIME or DATE amp TIME and close the menu
116. n Turning the dial downwards at the first image will take you to the previous index screen Jump to the next previous index screen with the CARD buttons 3 Press the m index screen button The image you have marked fills the whole display AYSEL INDEXEND Settings of the Still Image Recorded to a Memory Card Immediately after you have recorded a still image to a memory card you can check the image without switching the operation mode by the POWER switch CARD PHOTO REVIEW You can also easily erase unwanted images while viewing still images recorded to memory card protect images from accidental erasure or mark an image for printing File Operation Card Photo Review is set in CARD CAMERA mode and File Operation is set in CARD PLAY VCR mode Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect On Select important images and protect them from accidental erasure f a memory card is formatted however all images including protected images will be permanently erased The pre recorded sample images provided on the supplied MultiMediaCard are already protected There are 3 ways to protect a still image including the ways to cancel the setting 1 ES CARD PHOTO REVIEW menu L1114 2 Gea File Operation menu SINGLE C11 115 3 ER Card Operations submenu 116 e Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark 5 An image on a memory card must be marked before it can be printed
117. n a memory card You may not be able to play back the following still images correctly on this camcorder Still images that have not been recorded with this camcorder but downloaded from a PC excluding the sample images on p 129 130 Still images that have been recorded with this camcorder but have subsequently been enhanced on a PC Still images whose image file names have been changed on a PC There are 3 ways to view still images Single image Slide show One after the other automatically in order of recording e Index screen Six images at once When the camcorder is in playback pause mode you can use card jump function to move quickly through still images recorded anywhere on a memory card to find a still image you want to view Card Jump function Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it is inserted into the camcorder While the card access indicator flashes do not disconnect the power source Doing so could result in data damage Single Image 1 Turn the POWER switch to PLAY VCR 2 Move the TAPE CARD switch to CARD The last image recorded appears in the display 3 Search for the desired still image by pressing the CARD buttons Press to view the next image and to view the previous image Pressing at the last image will take you to the first image Pressing at the first image will take you to the last image pueg fuouiejy e Bursn Using
118. n the CARD PHOTO REVIEW menu f you press the button after recording a still image the last image recorded appears in the display f you press the button while recording a stilll image the menu appears immediately PROTECT Om IMAGE ERASE settings appear f you select RETURN the still image disappears To protect an image 2 Select PROTECT and press the selector dial in The Om protect mark appears on the image e Now you are unable to erase this image Press the selector dial again to cancel it f you select amp RETURN the still image disappears To erase an image 2 Select IMAGE ERASE and press the selector dial in ERASE THIS IMAGE NO YES appears in the display 3 Select YES and press the selector dial in The image is erased File Operation FILE OPER E 1 With an image in the display press the selector dial in to open the FILE OPER menu e PROTECT Om PRINT MARK and IMAGE ERASE settings appear f you select amp RETURN the menu disappears from the display To protect an image 2 Select PROTECT Om and press the selector dial in The O protect mark appears on the image Now you are unable to erase this image Press the selector dial again to cancel it f you select amp RETURN the menu disappears from the display e To cancel image protection select PROTECT and press the selector dial in O disappears and now you c
119. n video equipment we recommend Canon brand R gt accessories or products bearing the samesmark 3524 9 Provided accessories Optional accessories WL D77 Wireless Controller D83 0582 000 CR 560 Charge Adapter CA 560 Compact Power Car Battery Cable Kit 3172A002AA Adapter 3171A007AB D82 0680 201 BP 512 Battery Pack 6760A002A A BP 511 Battery Pack 3055A002AA BP 508 Battery Pack D85 1360 000 D85 1112 201 STV 250N Stereo Video Cable 3067A002AA BP 522 Battery Pack 3174A002AA D82 0590 201 D85 1122 201 SS 800 Shoulder Strap D81 1420 000 BP 535 Battery Pack 6741A002AA Lens cap D52 0100 000 SC 1000 Soft Carrying Case 3083A001AA D81 1200 201 SC A50 Soft Carrying Case D81 1302 201 WD 30 5 Wide converter 6739A001AA TL 30 5 Tele converter 6740A001AA FS 30 5U Filter Set 6738A001AA VL 3 Video Light 3175A002AA D86 0121 201 VL 10Li Battery Video Light 3140A002AA D86 008 1 201 JR 7 2V 10WF Halogen Bulb 3141A002AA D86 0090 201 DM 50 Directional Stereo 3176A002AA Microphone D84 0120 201 ZR 1000 Zoom Remote 3089A002AA Controller D83 0540 201 WS 20 Wrist Strap 3118A002AA D81 0190 202 DVM CL Digital Video 3134A002AA Head Cleaning Cassette D36 0032 201 Screen Displays To display the date and time press the DATA CODE button See also p 82 E Press the wireless controllers TV SCREEN SCREEN button or turn TV SCREEN on through the DATA menu to see the other displays on the TV CODE screen Th
120. nal 4 Load your recorded cassette Editing 1 Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section 2 3 4 5 you want to copy Start to play it back while you monitor the picture on the TV Start recording on the VCR as soon as the section you want to copy appears on the screen Pause the VCR at the end of the section you want to copy then stop playback on the camcorder Repeat steps 1 to 4 until your edited recording is complete D Note The quality of the edited tape will be slightly lower than that of the original C LANC terminal The terminal allows you to connect the camcorder to equipment Some buttons on editing equipment may operate differently from those on the camcorder a Notes LANC is a trademark It stands for Local Application Control Bus System We cannot guarantee the results when connecting to equipment not bearing the LANC symbol Bunip3 Ill 87 Editing Dubbing to from a Cassette with Digital Video Equipment Digital video equipment fitted with the DV terminal lets you edit copy and transfer data digitally with virtually no generation loss in image and sound quality The DV terminal is for both line in and line out since a single DV cable can handle data in both directions If a digital VCR is connected and an anomalous signal is sent from the VCR the images recorded on the tape may also be anomalou
121. nd move the TAPE CARD switch to CARD e PC CONNECT USB appears in the display to indicate that USB connection is being performed 4 Install the USB driver 5 Start the software and download still images from the memory card to the computer Caution The connection may not work properly depending on the specifications and settings of the software and PC The image files on your memory card and the image files you have stored downloaded to the hard disk drive of your computer are your valuable original image files If you wish to use image files on your computer be sure to make copies of them first and use the copied file retaining the original a Notes While performing USB connection The buttons excluding the POWER switch on the camcorder cannot be used Even if BUTTONLIGHT is set to ON through the menu buttons do not light up pueg owanw e Busy 127 Other Information and Precautions The camcorder formats memory cards in DCF Design rule for Camera File E system Images recorded on a memory card with this camcorder can also be transferred to a PC with the use of the following products made for MultiMediaCards or SD Memory Cards PC Card Adapter Holds a memory card then inserts into the PC card slot found on most types of laptop PCs USB Card Reader Connects to a PC then accepts a memory card FD Adapter Holds a memory card then inserts into a PCS floppy disk d
122. nding Your Way Around the ZR50 MG ZR45 MC M 10 e Screen displays MA 149 Troubleshooting in case you run into any problems A 141 e Menu at a Glance QQ 161 The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom of the camcorder No others have the same serial number as yours You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft Symbols used in this instruction manual MA Reference page numbers 55 Functions that can be operated from the body of the camcorder Vj Functions that can be operated from the wireless controller j Supplementary notes for camcorder operation 2 Operation confirmation beeps 24 e Capital letters are used to refer to settings displayed in the menus and buttons labeled on the camcorder itself e g Press the MENU button The illustrated screens are for the ZR50 MC Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No Model Name ZR50 MC ZR45 MC Serial No uononpodul Introduction Thank you for Choosing a Canon First we d like to thank you for purchasing this Canon camcorder Its advanced technology makes it very easy to use you will soon be making high quality videos which will give you pleasure for years to come To get the most out of your new camcorder we recommend that you read th
123. ne 1 year from the date of original purchase three 3 months in the case of the video head part defective parts or DV Camcorders returned to a CUSA factory service center CUSA Center or an authorized DV Camcorder service facility Service Facility and proven to be defective upon inspection will be repaired or exchanged for new or comparable rebuilt parts or DV Camcorders The warranty period for repaired or replacement parts or DV Camcorders shall begin upon shipment of the same but shall in no event exceed the original warranty period of the defective part or DV Camcorder Non Canon brand peripheral equipment and software which may be distributed with Canon DV Camcorders are sold AS IS without warranty of any kind by CUSA including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose The sole warranty with respect to such non Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof CUSA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of Canon DV Camcorders in conjunction with incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software In order to obtain warranty service contact the authorized Canon retail dealer from whom you purchased the DV Camcorder or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1 800 828 4040 which is open from 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m E S T Monday through Friday excluding holidays Have your unit serial number and your date of purchase available when yo
124. nit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See figure 1 Introduction EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE TER ANTENNA LEAD IN 7 WIRE Fig 1 GROUND th CLAMP cH a ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 110 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE 3 4 GROUNDING ELECTRODE YSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 14 Lightning For added protection of this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time disconnect it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 15 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 16 Objects and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product 17 Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 18 Damage Requiring Serv
125. nr sP sET u 0 Q9 sYsTEM RETURN 1 o CAM SET UP AYSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE 0 ESAUNTER tet AUTO We ZOOM es d Qo _ IMAGE S Wi WHITE BAL 8 RETURN CARD SET UP SYSEL aS ont RETURN nnn CONT INUOUS 1 D soJnjeoJ jo obuey Inj ey Burst 45 Using the Full Range of Features 46 C CAM MENU cont VCR set up submenu AV or headphones 134 VCR SET UP AYSEL SETSET MENUCLOSE RETURN Q Display set up submenu ay Brightness cocci 1 28 2 Mirror mode m29 NESS Q 3 TV screen Cr 149 PNIS a ie Date time display 155 5 CARD ACCESS ON m 5 Card access display LL 105 2 eRETURN 7 Demo mode m24 12 Return System submenu GEMM Light up buttons LIE pou AYSEL SETSET GENT Button light color 1 52 peuttont onma P COSE 0 Wireless controller 50 di eT SOLOR n Es Beep M S m24 NUI T a 2 Time zone Daylight saving om nba iar 1153 B 3 Q3 Date time set L1 55 04 Return C PLAY MENU Set the POWER switch to fs and the TAPE CARD switch to KZS There are 4 submenus within the C PLAY MENU To card operations submenu C PLAY MENU AYSEL TER To VCR set up submenu s gt CARD OPER Teg VCR SET UP 1 0 To display set up submenu DISP SET UP o
126. ntrary to copyright laws Digital Video Camcorder ZR50 MC ZR45 MC systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required to comply wi
127. o heads need cleaning LL 139 The TV VIDEO selector on the TV isnt set to VIDEO LL B5 36 The speaker has been turned off with the selector dial LL133 Headphones are being used Memory card operations th Problem The memory card will not insert The CH mark flashes red in the display even though a memory card has been inserted Nothing happens when I press the buttons Cause and or what to do about it tis not turned the right way LL1104 Turn it the right way and try inserting again Turn the camcorders power off and back on again and remove and reinsert the card If the mark continues to flash format the memory card The camcorder is not set to CARD CAMERA or CARD PLAY VCR mode M 107 111 The memory card is not inserted 104 You are using an SD Memory Card and it is set for erasure prevention Change the position of the protect switch The memory card is full Erase images Q 114 or insert a new memory card The power source is not properly connected or the battery pack is exhausted or not properly attached LL 13 17 134 The function cannot be used in that recording program 059 uoneuuoju jeuonippy 143 Additional Information 144 The PHOTO button doesn t work The image cannot be erased The memory card is not loaded 104 You are using an SD Memory Card and it is set for erasure prevention Change the p
128. omatically and do not attempt to close the cover until the cassette compartment has fully retracted After loading a cassette use record search QA 39 to find the point where you want to start recording Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use return it to its case and store it in a cool clean dry place When you turn the camcorders power on B flashes in the display until you load a cassette With some types of tapes the remaining tape display may not give an accurate reading L1 150 Protecting tapes from accidental erasure E To protect your recording from accidental erasure slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF If you load this cassette and put the camcorder in record pause mode 20 THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION is displayed for approx 4 seconds and then the xil mark flashes in the display If you want to record on the cassette again slide the tab back so the hole is closed Handling cassettes A OB A J To protect the tape heads transfer cassettes directly from the tape case to the camcorder do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape itself Do not use cassettes where the tape has been damaged or spliced they may damage the camcorder Do not insert anything into the sma
129. on is being selected and appears steadily when it is activated Q 63 The wind screen is turned on I 71 Volume level CD 33 Speaker Headphones The AV headphone terminal is switched to headphones CD 34 Audio output m 100 STEREO1 STEREO2 MIX FIXED MIX VARI Mix balance QA 100 Audio input A 98 Microphone input DV input A 88 110 Analog Digital converter 1 92 Condensation warning M 140 Memory Card Displays No memory card is inserted Q 104 Image quality 1 104 Standard Fine Folder number File number A 106 Slide show in progress Q 112 Recording to a memory card LL 108 FINE 101 0101 SLIDE SHOW 199 E The number of still images that can still be recorded on the memory card ELI 105 Green 6 or more images Yellow Between 1 and 5 images Red No more images Accessing a memory card Q 111 Current still image Total number of still images on the memory card m 111 Protect mark M 113 Card mix 121 Print mark 113 Data code 9 82 Formatting a memory card T 126 Erasing still images mM 119 Connecting to a PC Q 127 Cu99 lt lt lt lt 19 99 9 99 v DX Hs 12 00 AM 1 2002 2 uL Time Code 0 12 34 12 This records counter information including hour minute
130. or the 12 bit stereo 1 mode unless new sound has been added post recording R3 Choose the output Press AUDIO MONITOR on the wireless controller Starting with the last selected setting 4 settings appear as you push the button STEREOI for just stereo 1 STEREO for just stereo 2 MIX FIXED for an equal mix of stereo 1 and 2 2 MIX VARI mix variable for when you want to mix the balance between 5 stereo 1 and 2 ul To simply choose STEREO1 STEREO2 or MIX FIXED make sure your choice appears on the display f you choose MIX VARI you can go on to mix the balance Use the ST 1 ST 2 keys to mix the balance A bar showing the mix appears on the screen for 4 seconds A Note e When you have chosen the output STEREOI STEREO2 MIX FIXED or MIX VARI is shown in the top left of the display for a few seconds If you turn the power off the output is set to STEREOI 10 eo Selecting audio output channels OF When you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channels you can change the output channels of that sound PLAY TAPE penny MENU VCR SET UP 40 POUTPUT CHe L R 1 Load a tape recorded with multiple channel audio 2 Open the menu and select VCR SET UP Then select OUTPUT CH set it to the desired setting and close the menu Refer to the following list OUTPUT CH setting Played back sound stereo sound
131. orded at 12 00 midnight It also appears for 6 seconds when you start playback and have the data code turned off The 6 second auto date will adjust for any time zone changes you have indicated PLAY MENU gt DISP SET UP p gt gt 6SEC DATE OFF 40 To turn the 6 second auto date on open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select 6SEC DATE set it to ON and close the menu A Note When 6SEC DATE is turned on but DISPLAY S6 149 is turned off the 6 second auto date will still appear for 6 seconds Searching the Tape Photo Search Date Search MEMORY SEF aaa pri 4H STOPE 1 This allows you to move quickly through still pictures recorded anywhere on a tape photo search or between different days or areas of recording date search on a tape ES 1 Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose between photo date search PHOTO SEARCH or DATE SEARCH is shown in the display for 4 seconds 2 Press the lt and buttons to move backwards or forwards through the still pictures or between different days of recording e Press once to move to the start of the previous next still picture or day on the tape You can press more than once to move to the corresponding still picture or day up to a maximum of 10 times e g press the gt button 5 times to move forward 5 still pictures or days PHOTO SEARCH DATE SEARCH appears in the middle of the display alongside the lt or
132. order to a VCR set the input selector on the VCR to LINE soiseg aui Buuejse N 35 Mastering the Basics 36 If your TV or VCR has audio video input terminals Connect the camcorder using the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L left Connect the red plug to the red audio terminal R right Connect the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal VIDEO If you are connecting the camcorder to a TV set the TV VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO If you are connecting the camcorder to a VCR set the input selector on the VCR to LINE A Notes e If you are going to use the TV as a monitor while you are shooting remember to keep the TV volume turned down as long as the camcorders audio terminals are connected If the sound from the TV speakers is picked up by the microphone an unpleasant high pitched squeal called feedback may be produced For TVs having the Video ID 1 system If you connect the camera to the TV S terminal or video in terminal recordings made in the 16 9 mode for wide screen TVs will automatically play back in wide screen mode on the TV screen Tips for Making Better Videos Holding the camcorder E For maximum stability grip the camcorder in your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body If necessary support the camcorder with your left hand With practice you will
133. osition of the protect switch The memory card is full Erase images A 114 or insert a new memory card You have reached the maximum file number Set the file numbering to RESET through the menu A 106 and insert a new memory card You are using an unformatted memory card Format the card 126 The image is protected Q 113 You are using an SD Memory Card and it is set for erasure prevention Change the position of the protect switch Miscellaneous of qp Th 1 Cause and or what to do about it Problem The wireless controller doesn t work The power indicator is flashing The camcorder malfunctions The DV cable is connected correctly but there s nothing in the display The camcorder becomes warm during use The remote sensor mode is set to OFF G amp in the menu 11150 The remote sensor modes of the wireless controller and the camcorder itself are different LL150 The batteries are dead or not inserted Check the screen displays A 149 External interference may cause the camcorders microprocessor to malfunction temporarily If random letters appear in the display or if normal operation is interrupted remove and then replace the power source Remove the cable and then reconnect it or turn the power off and back on again This is not a malfunction WD 30 5 Wide converter WL D77 MiniDV Wireless Video Controller Cassette T
134. oth FINE and STANDARD modes Image Necessary memory Number of images Use Sher ducam quality per image per 8MB MMC U save high quality images FINE Approx 124 KB Approx 60 images print out etc attach images to Emails STANDARD Approx 70 KB Approx 105 images include them in your own home page etc These figures are approximate The actual number you will be able to record varies depending on the images Remember that the sample images already recorded on the supplied MultiMediaCard are included in the total number The number of images that can still be recorded on a memory card may sometimes decrease by 2 images at once e Refer to p 152 for the memory card displays Card a di y The operating states of the memory card are shown in the center of the display MENU DISP SET UP gt carp access on C240 To turn the card access display off open the menu and select DISP SET UP Then select CARD ACCESS set it to OFF and close the menu pueg fuouiejy e Busy 105 Using a Memory Card 106 File numbers The images you take are automatically assigned file numbers from 0101 9900 and stored in folders of 100 images each Each folder is numbered from 101 to 998 and recorded on the memory card Sample images have been pre recorded on the supplied MultiMediaCard entering folder number 100 folder nam
135. pears in 4 seconds Youcan turn off the volume completely by turning the selector dial down until OFF appears soiseg aui Buuejse N A Notes Sometimes audio may sound distorted when the volume is turned up high If this happens turn down the volume The speaker turns off when the camcorder is set to any mode other than TAPE PLAY VCR mode Using the headphones You can also use the headphones to monitor the sound track Change the setting of the AV headphones terminal through the menu 1134 You can adjust the headphone volume separately from the built in speaker either during TAPE PLAY VCR mode or TAPE CAMERA mode The volume level 1s the same regardless of mode The levels you adjust for the built in speaker and headphones are memorized separately The camcorder remembers your levels even if you turn the camcorder off and back on again The speaker turns off when you use headphones 33 Mastering the Basics 34 Connections for Playback on a TV Screen You can connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR in order to play back your recordings You will need to attach a power source to the camcorder 13 Power off all devices before starting the connections See your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details Switching the AV headphone terminal Through the menu the camcorders AV headphone terminal can be switched to function as either the AV terminal or the
136. quality willnot be as good as in normal lighting conditions and autofocus may not work as well as usual LOW LIGHT Night PL Uu v This program automatically adjusts the shutter speed according to the brightness of the subject even in dark places night time etc to shoot subjects brightly in color It is useful for shooting subjects in dark places where lighting cannot be used and for shooting night scenes When you record in very dark places Moving subjects may leave a trailing after image Though subjects can be shot brightly picture quality may not be as good as in normal lighting White points may appear in the display Autofocus may not work as well as usual in this case adjust the focus manually You cannot use the Night recording program in CARD CAMERA mode Using Digital Effects Use the camcorders digital effects for more interesting productions Faders Start or end scenes on a tape with a fade to or from black Q64 Fade Trigger Vertical Wipe Horizontal Wipe Mosaic Fade Effects Add flavor to your recordings L165 Art Black and White Sepia Mosaic Divides the display to show 4 9 or 16 still photos Has 4 transition speed options fast moderate slow and manual 11168 Available during TAPE PLAY VCR mode only Available during TAPE CAMERA or TAPE PLAY VCR mode only Availability of digital effects by mode Multi image Screen
137. rce indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company Regarding other power sources such as battery power refer to instructions in this manual Polarization The CA 560 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2 prong plug a plug having one blade wider than the other The 2 prong polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug Power Cord Protection Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product uononpodul Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna is connected to the product be sure the antenna is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge u
138. rd D Card access indicator 1 Turn the POWER switch to OFF e When removing the memory card make sure the card access indicator is off 2 Open the memory card compartment cover in the direction of the arrow 3 Insert or remove the memory card e Push the memory card all the way in e Remove the memory card by pushing the card in and letting it spring out Do not attempt to pull the memory card out without first pushing it in 4 Close the cover When inserting the memory card do not attempt to close the cover forcefully without the memory card properly inserted a Notes When you set the camcorder to CARD PLAY VCR mode the last image recorded appears If there are no images recorded on the memory card NO IMAGES appears in the display Do not touch the memory card terminals Selecting the recording image quality Select the quality of a still image to be recorded PLAY MENU gt CARD SET UP p QUALITY FINE CL 40 To change the image quality open the menu and select CARD SET UP Then select QUALITY set it to STANDARD and close the menu Using a Memory Card 10 A E Notes Depending on the image you are recording sometimes there will be no difference in image quality between settings mages are compressed and recorded in the JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group format The number of pixels is 640 x 480 VGA in b
139. re not suitable for autofocus In these situations you will often get better results using manual focus A79 Focus on something which is about the same distance away lock the focus and then point the camcorder at your original hard to focus subject ENDE iN ie fi I Horizontal stripes Many subjects at Behind glass Without much different distances contrast e g a white wall Reflective surfaces Fast moving Dark subjects Night scenes e g shiny car objects surfaces Recordi y Problem Cause and or what to do about it Some all of the digital effects don t There are a number of restrictions on work using the digital effects LL163 67 The gt play button doesn t work The camcorder is not set to TAPE PLAY VCR mode 1130 The cassette is not loaded 1118 The cassette has reached the end When recording in dark places a bright light in the scene may cause a vertical light bar Smear to appear This is a normal feature of camcorders There s a bright stripe on the screen The playback picture is rough The video heads need cleaning with mosaic like noise 0139 There s no picture on the TV screen There s no picture on the TV screen even though the tape is moving There s no sound coming from the speaker during playback AV PHONES is not set to AV in the menu 34 AV DV OUT Analog digital converter is not set to OFF in the menu 1193 The vide
140. rive Memory Cards confirmed to operate with this camcorder as of January 2002 MultiMediaCard SanDisk 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB SD Memory Card Panasonic 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB SanDisk 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB e However we cannot guarantee that allof these memory cards work properly If you mistakenly erase the card mix sample images provided on the MultiMediaCard they can be downloaded from the following home page http www canondv com f you are unable to connect the camcorder to a PC using a USB cable you will need a PC Card Adapter or USB Card Reader to be able to download to a memory card card operati ns f you purchase additional memory cards format them with the camcorder not a PC or other device There have been cases where memory cards formatted with a PC or other device do not function properly We recommend saving backups of memory card images on your PCS hard drive or other external memory device Image data may be damaged or lost due to a defect in a memory card or if a memory card is exposed to static electricity Contents of a memory card cannot be compensated for should data become damaged or lost Do not remove the power source or the memory card while the card access indicator flashes Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields Using a Memory Card 12 Do not disassemble memory cards Do not bend or drop memory cards or expose
141. rk see p 51 49 Using the Full Range of Features 50 When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode To prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used f ZOOM nearby there are 2 remote sensor modes and an off setting The wireless controller and the camcorder have to be set to the same mode in order to be compatible The wireless controller and the camcorder have been preset to mode 1 If you change the mode on the camcorder be sure to change the mode on the wireless controller to the same mode TAPE S BLU koad Cua en CARD qe 7 7 7 C 1 Mode 1 MENU SYSTEM gt WL REMOTE G1 E 2 Mode 2 E2140 OFF D Sensor off To turn the remote sensor off Open the menu and select SYSTEM Then select WL REMOTE set it to OFF D and elose the menu amp amp appears in the display To change the mode on the camcorder Open the menu and select SYSTEM Then select WL REMOTE set it to D 1 or 2 and close the menu The selected mode will appear on the display for 4 seconds on the wireless controller Press and hold the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller Simultaneously press the ZOOM W button for mode 1 or the ZOOM T button for mode 2 Continue to press simultaneously for over 2 seconds Be sure to set the wireless controller to the same mode as the camcorder If your wireless controller
142. rk appears next to the image Press the selector dial again to cancel it 5 Close the menu wW A Notes To cancel a print mark move to the print marked image and press the selector dial in The print mark disappears f there are a large number of images recorded on the memory card it may take time for a print mark to appear on an image pueg fuouiejy e Bursn 117 Using a Memory Card fee Erasing all print marks E MENU gt CARD OPER p gt gt PRINT MARKSIS ALL ERASE CL 40 Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it has been inserted into the camcorder 1 With an image in the display open the menu and select CARD OPER 2 Select PRINT MARKS ALL ERASE e ERASE ALL PRINT MARKS A YES NO appears in the display 3 Select YES e The print mark disappears from the image 4 Close the menu Erasing Still Images m SLIDE SHOW CARD This section describes how to erase the still image from the Card Operation submenu when playing back a single image in CARD PLAY VCR mode SINGLE or ALL You can also erase a still image through CARD PHOTO REVIEW 1114 or File Operation menu 11115 PLAY ie MENU gt CARD OPER p gt gt IMAGE ERASE Q 40 Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it is inserted into the camcorder To erase
143. rted when playing back on other digital equipment About ESP and ALP modes The image quality of recordings done in BSP or ELP modes will be lower than that of those done in SP or LP modes A cassette recorded in Il SP or BLP mode cannot be played back on a camcorder not equipped with that mode The recording mode might not appear in the display correctly if you switch to IH SP or BLP while the camcorder is connected to another digital video device When the recording mode is changed to HSP or IMLP the camcorder modifies the image for appropriate recording in that mode You might not be able to do DV dubbing correctly with the camcorder set to IH SP or ALP mode You cannot transfer images recorded in ISP or HLP mode to a PC as of January 2002 16 9 Wide screen C g 6 Produces images in the 16 9 format for playback on wide screen TVs TAPE H CAMERA MENU gt CAM SET UP Ar A OFF 40 To switch 16 9 to ON open the menu and select CAM SET UP Then select 16 9 set it to ON and close the menu A Notes t6 9 is shown in the display when you switch the 16 9 mode on You cannot use the 16 9 mode with the Easy Recording program You cannot use the multi image screen when setting the 16 9 mode on If you play back a recording made for 16 9 on a normal TV screen the image will appear to be vertically Squashed compressed If you connect the camcorder to a TV with an S1 terminal or the Vid
144. s The camcorder turned itself off The cassette compartment stopped mid operation while loading unloading a cassette The start stop button doesn t work There s no picture in the display There s a blank blue screen in the display Cause and or what to do about it The camcorder is not set to the appropriate mode LL 20 30 The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention L1 18 19 The cassette has reached the end The power source is not properly connected or the battery pack is exhausted or not properly attached M13417 134 The function cannot be used in that recording program 1 59 The camcorder was in record pause mode for more than about 5 minutes L220 107 153 The battery pack is exhausted M 14 17 134 The battery packs power is exhausted Recharge or change to a new battery pack A 14 17 The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention L 18 19 The cassette has reached the end The camcorder is not set to the appropriate mode QA 20 30 You are attempting to play back or record copyright protected material LL1 89 The video heads are badly contaminated CL1139 uoneuuoju jeuonippy 141 Additional 142 Information The camcorder is on manual focus 10179 The viewfinder lens needs adjusting 131 The lens is dirty A 138 The camcorder won t focus A Note e Some subjects a
145. s although it may not appear so on the TV image or not recorded at all You are unable to dub tapes recorded with the copyright protective signal lt gt Signal flow REC xg PAUSE SEE Iaa pei ooo t3 0 O 4II STOPE Side with arrow Side with arrow Prepar MF UR a Example dubbing to the camcorder 1 Connect the camcorder and the other digital device Connect the Canon CV 150F DV cable optional with the sides of the plugs marked with the arrows facing as shown above 2 Prepare the other device Turn on the power and load a recorded cassette 3 Turn the camcorder s POWER switch to PLAY VCR and move the camcorder s TAPE CARD switch to TAPE DV IN appears in the display 4 Load a blank cassette 6 Dubbing Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode Press the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller The camcorder enters record pause mode Start playback on the other digital device while you monitor the picture Press the pause button Recording starts When you get to the point where you want to stop recording press the stop button or the pause button Recording stops Stop playback on the other device j Notes Blanks between recordings on the playback tape are recorded as anomalous images on the tape that is b
146. sing the MIC terminal use a microphone with a built in power supply condenser microphone It is possible to connect almost any stereo microphone with a plug diameter of s inch 3 5 mm however their audio levels will be different from that of the built in microphone A Notes HET For details on using the optional DM 50 microphone see p 75 Be careful when using long microphones as they may extend into the frame The camcorder has an automatic wind screen to prevent wind noise from interfering with the sound track Make sure it s off when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible Use the wind screen when recording in windy places such as the beach or near buildings TAPE Pam CAMERA TAPE RES ver 7 MENU gt VCR SET UP p gt gt WiND SCREEN orF C2 40 To turn it on open the menu and select VCR SET UP Then select WIND SCREEN set it to ON and close the menu WS Ql is shown in the display when you turn the wind screen on A Notes The wind screen can be used for audio dubbing with the built in microphone in TAPE PLAY VCR mode as well as recording when AUDIO DUB is set to MIC IN in VCR SET UP submenu e The wind screen does not operate when an external microphone is connected to the MIC terminal A The wind screen does not operate when the optional DM 50 microphone is connected to the advanced accessory shoe soJnjeoJ jo obuey ling ay Busy
147. stic materials Do not look directly at the bulb while the Video Light is on Never carry the camcorder holding the Video Light ZR50 MC Using the DM 50 Microphone optional E The highly sensitive Directional Stereo Microphone DM 50 has been designed exclusively for camcorders equipped with an advanced accessory shoe It is powered by the camcorder s power supply Use during cassette recording or audio dubbing 1197 Refer to the DM 50 s instructions for further details Turn the camcorder s power off before attaching removing the microphone 1 Slide the microphone onto the accessory shoe and tighten with the shoe lock De Slide in the direction of the arrow on the bottom of the microphone until it 3 E clicks securely into place Er e Make sure that the microphone does not come disconnected when turning oz the shoe lock T R t 2 Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode e Connection appears in the display p 3 Set the microphone s directivity switch SHOTGUN Clearly picks up sound arriving from the front of the microphone monaural STEREO Picks up sound arriving from the front of as well as sound surrounding the microphone STEREO 2 Picks up sound surrounding the microphone in a wider range than STEREO 1 A Notes Never carry the camcorder holding the microphone The DM 50 will not pick up any sound if another microphone is attached to the camcorder s microphone terminal
148. t to OFF and close the menu The indicators that appear in the LCD display when MIRROR is turned on TAPE CAMERA mode e REC ne REC PAUSE CARD CAMERA mode 4 EJECT D Nocard E3 Recording to a memory card v n T Self timer C 72 CARD CAMERA mode Recording to a memory card These and all other indicators appear normally in the viewfinder soiseg aui Buuejse N 29 Mastering the Basics 30 de You can use the LCD screen for instant on the spot playback The camcorder also plays back the sound track via the built in speaker 1933 When you play back a tape you can also close the LCD panel with its screen side facing up When youie using the viewfinder to view playback close the LCD panel To play back your recordings on a TV see p 34 To use the wireless controller see p 49 La Note To avoid accidental recording make sure that you slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole the switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF 1 Attach a power source and turn the POWER switch to PLAY VCR The power indicator lights up 2 Make sure the TAPE CARD switch is set to TAPE Load the cassette 4 Press the gt play button to start playback To end playback press the B stop button To wind the tape forwards stop playback and press the P fast forward button To wind
149. th class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success NY 11042 U S A Tel No 516 328 5600 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT Important Warning The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is N AX AY intended to alert the user to the presence RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK h of uninsulated dangerous voltage within as the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of CAUTION electric shock to persons TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC a SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR aie Scania ae point MUT equilateral triangle is intended to alert BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS the user to the presence of important INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO operating and maintenance servicing QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL instructions in the literature accompanying the product IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word product refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR50 MC A ZR45 MC A and all its accessories 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated
150. the camcorder S 150 S video Cable optional Make sure the AV headphone terminal is set to AV through the menu 1 34 If PHONES appears in the display switch the terminal Side with arrow Preparations The tape in the camcorder When using the ZR50 MC ZR45 MCs AV insert function only record to tapes recorded in SP mode If there are non recorded portions or portions recorded in a mode other than SP mode on the tape recording will stop The playback tape Use only tapes without non recorded portions If there are non recorded portions or changes in the recording mode you may not be able to insert AV correctly You cannot insert AV in the following cases The playback tape has been poorly recorded During special playback fast forward playback rewind playback or slow playback etc analog only TV You cannot insert AV froma TV program with anomalous synchronized signals such as when the program itself received poor signals Example recording from a VCR 1 Connect the camcorder to the VCR 2 Prepare the VCR and TV Set the TV Video selector on the television to Video For further details see Connections for Playback on a TV Screen on p 34 Turn on the VCR and load a recorded cassette See your TV and VCR instruction manuals for details 3 Turn the camcorder s POWER switch to PLAY VCR and load a recorded cassette
151. the screen facing inwards Be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight or it will melt The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens Adjust the angle of the viewfinder to prevent sunlight from entering Prepare the lens cap QE A Attach the cord to the lens cap and pass the grip belt through the loop on the cord Hook the lens cap on to the grip belt while you are recording and place it over the lens when you have finished Release the Velcro fastening and hold the camcorder with your right hand gt while you adjust the belt with your left iz Your index finger should reach the 29 zoom control and photo button and o 2 your thumb should reach the start stop button comfortably 131 Additional Information 132 Attach the shoulder strap For extra security and portability attach the shoulder strap before using the camcorder Pass the ends through the attachment bars and adjust the length as shown Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times These times vary the safest policy is always to have 2 or 3 times as many battery packs as you think you will need You will get more recording time if you turn the camcorder off between shots instead of leaving it in record pause mode Time needed for Maximum recording time full recharge Using viewfin
152. ttery packs select from the following BP 511 BP 512 BP 522 and BP 535 CR 560 Charge Adapter Car Battery Cable Kit Connect the car battery cable to power your camcorder or recharge battery packs on the move The car battery cable plugs into your car cigarette lighter socket and runs off a 12 24 V DC negative ground battery Also when used with the CA 560 Compact Power Adapter this charge adapter can charge the BP 500 series lithium ion battery packs from an AC outlet TL 30 5 Tele converter This tele converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1 9 The image stabilizer is not as effective as usual when the tele converter is attached With the TL 30 5 Tele converter the image quality may be degraded at the telephoto side WD 30 5 Wide converter This lens decreases focal length by a factor of 0 7 giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views FS 30 5U Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters to help you take control of difficult lighting conditions BP 512 BP 522 BP 535 XM STF VL 3 Video Light Attach the Video Light to a camcorder when recording in dark rooms When on its automatic setting the Video Light turns on off automatically according to the brightness level of shooting conditions VL 10Li Battery Video Light This compact yet powerful video light can be used for both indoor and outdoor shooting Use the BP 900 Series b
153. u make the call to expedite service In either case you will be directerd to ship the DV Camcorder postage prepaid to the CUSA Center or Service Facility nearest to you You must include a copy of the proof of purchase bill of sale and a complete explanation of the problem DV Camcorders covered by this limited warranty will be repaired and returned to you without charge by the CUSA Center or the Service Facility Repairs not under warranty will be at such cost as the CUSA Center or Service Facility may from time to time generally establish This limited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the DV Camcorder and does not apply in the following cases a Loss of or damage to the DV Camcorder due to abuse mishandling improper packaging by you alteration accident leaking batteries exterior nicks scratches or dents electrical current fluctuations failure to follow operating instructions maintenance and environmental instructions prescribed in CUSA s instruction manual or service performed by other than a CUSA Center or Service Facility b Use of parts or supplies other than those sold by CUSA which cause damage to the DV Camcorder or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems c If any DV Camcorder has had its serial number or dating altered or removed This limited warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the DV Camcorder which are sold AS IS without warranty of any kind b
154. urces You can use the compact power adapter to operate your camcorder and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supply is between 100 and 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use TV playback Although you can always play back your recordings on the LCD screen your camcorder can only be connected to TVs which use its NTSC system This TV system is used in the following countries American Samoa Bahama Barbados Bermuda Bolivia Canada Chile Columbia Costa Rica Cuba Ecuador El Salvador Guam Guatemala Greenland Haiti Honduras Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Micronesia Myanmar Nicaragua Panama Peru Philippines Puerto Rico Saint Lucia Surinam Taiwan Trinidad and Tobago USA Venezuela uoneuuoju jeuonippy 139 Additional Information 140 Condensation Condensation may form on the camcorder when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place Using the camcorder while condensation is present can damage both the tape and the camcorder Condensation may become a problem When you take the camcorder from a cold place to a warm room When the camcorder is left in a humid When the camcorder is taken from an air room conditioned room to a warm humid place Protecting the camcorder from condensation Before you take the camcorder to a warm or humid place where condensation is likely to be a problem unload the
155. urrently recording image appears after recording onto a memory card TIMER button To cancel the self timer once the countdown has begun press the O SELF TIMER button a Notes To cancel the self timer before the countdown has begun press the SELF sainjea 4 jo abuey ing ey Busy 73 Using the Full Range of Features 74 ZR50MCJUsing the VL 3 Video Light optional When recording in dark rooms attach the Video Light to the camcorder s s advanced accessory shoe The Video Light is powered by the same power source as the camcorder Also refer to the VL 3 Video Light instructions Turn the camcorder s power off before attaching removing the Video Light 1 Slide the Video Light onto the accessory shoe and tighten with the shoe lock Slide in the direction of the arrow on the bottom of the Video Light until it clicks securely into place Make sure that the light does not come disconnected when turning the shoe lock 2 Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode or CARD CAMERA mode 3 Turn the Video Light s power switch to AUTO or ON e Connection appears in the display ON The Video Light stays on AUTO The Video Light turns on off automatically according to the level of brightness of the shooting conditions Caution Be careful not to touch the bulb or the surrounding area during or immediately after use it becomes very hot Keep the Video Light away from flammable or pla
156. with a normal degree of camcorder shake The image stabilizer is not as effective as usual during the Low Light and Night mode Using the Various Recording Programs The camcorder provides you with a choice of 8 recording programs They use different combinations of camcorder settings in order to adjust the exposure and other functions to match the recording situation e For simple point and shoot operation select the Easy Recording program Slide the program selector to the LJ position e For normal shooting conditions slide the program selector to P program AE mode Open the program menu and select AUTO 1360 For various other recording conditions the camcorder has 6 more specialized AE auto exposure programs Availability of functions in each recording program m Position of program selector OB P Recording Easy Sand amp Low Program Record Auto Sports Portrait Spotlight Sno Light Night Digital Zoom O O x Shutter speed O A Focus x O White balance O AE shift O x O x Image stabilizer ON OFF O Digital effects x O O 16 9 x O Card mix x O O Available X Not available A Automatic function only You cannot use the multi image screen in the Night recording program soJnjeoJ jo obuey ling ay Busy 59 Using the Full Range of Features 60 Settin
157. y CUSA NO IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLIES TO THE DV CAMCORDER AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY STATED ABOVE AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE GIVEN BY ANY PERSON FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THE DV CAMCORDER SHALL BIND CUSA SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU CUSA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE STORAGE CHARGES LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DV CAMCORDER REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED AND EVEN IF CUSA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CUSA BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DV CAMCORDER SOLD BY CUSA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DV CAMCORDER NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CUSA SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYON
158. ye 9 o 25 c G is 48 C PLAY MENU cont System submenu 2 AEN Light up buttons C152 SYSTEM AYSEL SETSET i 2 BUTTONL IGHT ON ZRSOMC Button light color 152 ME B Wireless controller MEL RE 1 GD1 D QD BOSD cesescssssissvcsnssivveranenasoeavs eRETURN Return Using the Wireless Controller The supplied wireless controller can operate the camcorder from a distance E of up to 16 feet 5 m Point it at the camcorders remote sensor while you press the buttons There are some functions that cannot be operated without the wireless controller Special playback 1131 Photo date search 10 85 Zero set memory A 86 Audio mix QA 100 Dubbing from a digital video equipment A 88 Analog Line in L190 AV insert M94 Audio dubbing 1197 Inserting batteries m M b LR Insert two AA batteries following the and markings Be careful not to Je reverse the polarity of the batteries az oea mt 23 B ge E fn o M Notes When using the wireless controller in brightly lit places or outdoors the effective range will be less The camcorder may have difficulty picking up the remote control signals at extremely close range Do not leave the controller exposed to direct sunlight or in hot or humid places When the batteries run out replace them both together If the wireless controller doesnt wo

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