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    .DIM-420 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER Instruction Manual CAMESCOPE ET LECTEUR VIDEO NUMERIQUES Mode d'emploi VIDEOCAMARA Y GRABADORA DIGITAL Manual de Instrucciones PUB.DIM-420 ENGLISH E Mini Digital Video Cassette This instruction book explains the use of the ZR50 MC and ZR45 MC camcorders. Please
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    ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word 10. Power Sources - The CA-560 Compact "product" refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR50 MC A/ZR45 MC A and all Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated E its accessories. on the
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    outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified GROUND service personnel under the following CLAMP conditions: ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) a. When the power-supply cord or
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    Manual". Digital Video Camcorder ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC Instruction Manual Mastering the Basics Using the Full Range of Features Editing Using the memory card Introduction Digital Video Solution Disk Instruction Manual Installing the software Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer Downloading
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    SAFETY Using Digital Effects 63 INSTRUCTIONS 3 Using the Multi-Image Screen 68 Operating Step and Reference Guide ........5 Audio Recording 70 Thank you for Choosing a Canon 8 Setting the Self-Timer 72 Introducing the ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC ........9 Using the VL-3 Video Light Mastering the
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    Images and Recording Them to a Cassette (Card Mix 121 Additional Information Preparing the Camcorder 131 Notes on Using the Batteries 133 Maintenance 137 Troubleshooting 141 The ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC System Diagram 145 Optional Accessories 146 Screen Displays 149 Specifications 156 Index 158
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    -iraeCcaorrdded sample images) Soft case for MultiMediaCard Digital Video Solution Disk Software CD-ROM* IFC-300PCU USB cable* * 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. 8
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    even in long telephoto shots. Advanced Accessory Shoe Allows the Canon Video Light VL-3 or the Directional Stereo Microphone DM50 (both optional) to be easily attached and powered by the camcorder's own power source. Digital Effects Advanced digital technology allows you to add special effects
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    Your Way Around the ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC E Mastering the Basics REC (record) SEARCH - button(p. 39)/ Record review button (p. 39)/ (rewind) button (p. 30)/ CARD - button (p. 111) LCD screen (p. 27) REC SEARCH + button (p. 39)/ (fast forward) button (p. 30)/ CARD + button (p. 111) FOCUS button (p. 79
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    ) Start/Stop button (p. 21) POWER switch (p. 20) }•CAMERA •O F F •PLAY(VCR) POWER CAMERA OFF PLAY(VCR) PHOTO button (p. 56, 107) Advanced accessory shoe (p. 74, 75) Accessory shoe (p. 97) Zoom controller (p. 25) Speaker (p. 33) TAPE/CARD switch (p. 20) CARD TAPE POWER indicator (p. 20) Grip belt
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    87) USB terminal (p. 127) AV (audio/video) IN/OUT 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) Bottom view S DV S-video
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    battery pack Notes: • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camcorder. • If 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
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    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
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    28 × 104 mm) 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
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    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
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    2. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery. Camcorder + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable → cars' E cigarette lighter To car's cigarette lighter Mastering the Basics 3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household AC outlet. 1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge
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    Make sure that you have attached a power source. 2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT 5 switch (on the bottom of the camcorder) to release the cassette compartment cover. . 3. Load or unload the cassette. • Insert the cassette gently with the window facing the grip belt, and the REC/SAVE tab up. • Remove the
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    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), T" HE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION"is displayed for approx. 4 seconds and then the v mark flashes in the display
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    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
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    OFF. • Disconnect the power source. 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
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    2× SP or 3× SP. • Only SP and LP modes are available when the camcorder is set to CARD PLAY (VCR) mode. You can record and play back a tape in SP ( mode. Mastering the Basics + , + , + TAPE CAMERA TAPE PLAY (VCR) CARD PLAY (VCR) ( 40) VCR SET UP REC MODE••••SP To change the recording
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    is connected to another digital video device. • When the recording mode is changed to SP or LP, 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 SP or LP mode. • You cannot transfer images recorded
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    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 CAMERA CARD CAMERA ( 40) DISP it has begun: push any button, turn off the power, load a cassette or insert a memory card. 24
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    speed.) The T and W buttons on the wireless controller adjust the picture angle, but not the zoom speed. 88×/440× digital zoom (card 88×)/ 72×/360× digital zoom (card 72×) Magnifies the camcorders' zoom range by up to 20 × in TAPE CAMERA mode. The zoom control continues to work as usual. You can
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    the camcorder automatically switches between optical zooming (up to 18×) and digital zooming (18× to 72× or 18× to 360×). + , + TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA for 4 seconds. When the digital zoom is set to 88×/72×, the zoom indicator extends (light blue). When the digital zoom is set to 440×/360
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    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 of the lens ( 29). You can also push the panel flat against the camcorder until it is flush with the side, with the screen facing outwards. 90°
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    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 TAPE CAMERA TAPE PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY (VCR) ( 40) DISP.
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    choose the display style, reversed (mirror on) or not (mirror off). The recording itself is unaffected regardless of which one you choose. + , + TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA Mastering the Basics ( 40) DISP.SET UP MIRROR ON To turn the mirror mode off, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then
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    ). 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 noise), clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette.
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    Other playback modes E Playback pause Press the a (pause) button. To resume normal playback, press it again, or press the e (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
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    normal speed, press the -/ 4a button during normal forward playback. Press the PLAY e button to return to normal forward playback. • The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode after about 2 minutes of paused reverse playback. Forward ×2 Playback Press the ×2 button during normal playback. Press
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    Built-in speaker E The camcorder has a built-in speaker so you can review the sound track alongside the picture when 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
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    or VCR in order to play back your E 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 Mastering the Basics AV MIC Through
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    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
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    If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals E AV MIC STV-250N Stereo Video Cable INPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R Mastering the Basics • 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
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    Mastering the Basics 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 be able to operate the
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    picture angle before you begin. A good way to tell a story with video is to begin with a long shot that establishes the situation, and then move Hold the final image for a few seconds before you stop recording. Tilt the camcorder up to exaggerate the height of the subject. Tilt down from the top of
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    previously used cassette. By using record search, you can ensure a smooth, noise-free join between the new scene and the old one. E REC SEARCH REC SEARCH Press and release the c (record review) button while you check the picture in the display. • The camcorder rewinds the tape, plays back the
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    . MENU Camera menu VCR MENU VCR menu C.CAM. MENU Card camera menu C.PLAY MENU Card play menu ( 42) ( 43) ( 45) ( 46) + 2 CAM. MENU TAPE CAMERA CAM.MENU CARD MIX CAM.SET UP VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE CARD TAPE POWER CAMERA OFF PLAY(VCR) 2 VCR MENU + TAPE PLAY
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    desired settings. 2. Press the MENU button to open the menu. • 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
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    the wireless controllers' TV SCREEN button. See p. 34 for TV hookup instructions. List of Menus Turn to the appropriate page for a detailed explanation of each function. 2 CAM. MENU Set the POWER switch to CAMERA and the TAPE/CARD switch to . TAPE There are 5 submenus within the CAM. MENU. 1 To
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    SYSTEM SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE @1 BUTTONLIGHT•ON LIGHT COLOR•TURQUOISE @2 @3 WL.REMOTE••• 1 BEEP ON @4 @5 T.ZONE/DST••--- D/TIME SET 6 --:-- -- @7 RETURN Using the Full Range of Features 2 VCR MENU Set the POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and the TAPE/CARD switch to . TAPE There are
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    AV or headphones 34 u Analog-digital converter....... 93 i Return 2 Card set up submenu o Image quality DV OUT•••OFF RETURN i CARD SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE o QUALITY FINE FILE NOS.•••CONTINUOUS !0 !1 RETURN 3 Card operations submenu !2 Copy from cassette to card . 124 !3 Return CARD
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    Beep 24 @5 Return SYSTEM SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE @1 BUTTONLIGHT•ON LIGHT COLOR•GREEN @2 @3 WL.REMOTE••• 1 BEEP ON @4 @5 RETURN Using the Full Range of Features 2 C. CAM. MENU Set the POWER switch to CAMERA and the TAPE/CARD switch to . CARD There are 5 submenus within the C. CAM. MENU
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    SYSTEM SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE !8 BUTTONLIGHT•ON LIGHT COLOR•BLUE !9 @0 WL.REMOTE••• 1 BEEP ON @1 @2 T.ZONE/DST••--- D/TIME SET 3 --:-- -- @4 RETURN 2 C. PLAY MENU Set the POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and the TAPE/CARD switch to . CARD There are 4 submenus within the C. PLAY
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    .SETSET MENUCLOSE o REC MODE••••SP AV/PHONES•••AV !0 !1 RETURN 3 Display set up submenu !2 Brightness 28 !3 Displays 149 !4 Date/time select 82 !5 Card access display 105 !6 Return DISP.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE !2 BRIGHTNESS•• - + DISPLAYS••••ON !3 !4 D/TIME SEL.•DATE & TIME
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    C. PLAY MENU, cont. E 4 System submenu !7 Light-up buttons ........ 52 !8 Button light color ...... 52 !9 Wireless controller 50 @0 Beep 24 @1 Return SYSTEM SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE !7 BUTTONLIGHT•ON LIGHT COLOR•YELLOW !8 !9 WL.REMOTE••• 1 BEEP ON @0 @1 RETURN Using the Full
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    supplied wireless controller can operate the camcorder from a distance E of up to 16 feet (5 m). Point it at the camcorders Dubbing from a digital video equipment ( 88) • Analog Line-in ( 90) • AV insert ( 94) • Audio dubbing ( 97) Inserting batteries Insert two AA batteries, following the =
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    When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders (Remote Sensor Mode) E To prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby, there are 2 remote sensor ZOOM W T modes and an off setting. The wireless controller and the camcorder have to be set to the same mode in order to be
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    button combinations. If the wireless controller still doesnt' work, change the batteries. 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
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    Features 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
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    and time display when you first start using your camcorder. Install the backup battery before you begin ( 135). • Before you start CARD CAMERA ( 40) SYSTEM T.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
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    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 correct time for your destination. • The camcorder automatically accounts for the number of days in a month and leap year. 54
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    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 CAMERA CARD CAMERA Using the Full Range of Features ( 40) SYSTEM D/TIME SET••JAN. 1,2002 12:00 AM 1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM. 2. Select
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    camcorder records the picture and sound to tape for several seconds. The exposure is automatically adjusted. Copy still photos automatically to a memory card 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
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    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
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    Image Stabilizer Off E MENU 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 CAMERA CARD CAMERA ( 40) CAM.SET UP
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    ( 60). • For various other recording conditions, the camcorder has 6 more specialized AE (auto exposure) programs. Availability & Snow Low Light Night Digital Zoom Shutter speed h h Focus A White balance AE shift h Image stabilizer (ON/OFF) ON Digital effects i 16:9 i Card mix i h
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    the program AE mode E + , + TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA 1. Slide the program selector to Q (program AE switch the camcorder from the [ program to the Q 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 ("
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    free to point and shoot. Auto This is the same as the Easy Recording program, except that you now have the option of using AUTO any of the camcorders' manual functions exposure is automatically adjusted for glare-free recordings of subjects lit by a concentrated light source. SPOTLIGHT 61
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    shudder when recording moving subjects. Low Light This program allows you to record as good as in normal lighting conditions, and autofocus may shooting subjects in dark places where lighting cannot be used and for shooting night good as in normal lighting. • White points may appear in the display
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    of the TAPE/CARD switch, the POWER switch and the recording program. Notes: • When you do not want to use digital effects, press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button and select D.EFFECT | from the digital effects menu. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to close the menu. • The camcorder remembers your chosen
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    Faders E Fade Trigger (FADE-T) When you start recording, the scene gradually fades in from a black screen. When you stop recording, it gradually fades out. Vertical Wipe (WIPE ) When you start recording, the picture begins as a thin vertical line in the center of the screen which gradually expands
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    Effects E Sepia (SEPIA) Makes a monochrome image with a brownish tint. Art (ART) Adds a paintlike effect, called solarization, to the image. Mosaic (MOSAIC)* Blurs the image by enlarging the size of some pixels. Black and White (BLK & WHT) Makes the image black and white. *Available during TAPE
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    the controls on the body of the camcorder or the E wireless controller. Pressing the ▲/▼ 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. DIGITAL ON/OFF EFFECTS MENU P SET D.EFFECTS
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    mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q. + , + , + TAPE CAMERA TAPE PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA Select effect 1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to open the digital effects menu. • D.EFFECT |, FADER, EFFECT and MULTI-S appear. 2. Select EFFECT. • ART, BLK&WHT, SEPIA, MOSAIC settings
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    . With this feature, the camcorder captures the current scene being shot or replayed. Choose the transition speed - manual, fast (every 4 frames), CAMERA TAPE PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA Select multi-image screen 1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to open the digital effects menu. • D.EFFECT
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    the last image is captured. • Automatic: The camcorder will capture the indicated number of images at the in CARD CAMERA mode, press the PHOTO button to record the multi-image screen to the memory card. does not apply with the MANUAL multi-image speed.) • You cannot use digital zoom or the 16:9
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    When you record to the ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC from a camcorder with DV terminal outputs, the audio mode becomes connect an external microphone to the camcorder via the MIC terminal. When using the MIC terminal, use a microphone with a built-in power supply (condenser microphone). It is possible to connect
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    long microphones as they may extend into the frame. Wind screen The camcorder has an automatic wind screen to prevent wind noise from interfering with is connected to the MIC terminal. • The wind screen does not operate when the optional DM-50 microphone is connected to the advanced accessory
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    when you want to include yourself in the picture when recording movies or still photographs. + , + TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA 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. • To have the subject
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    Notes: • To cancel the self-timer before the countdown has begun, press the SELF E TIMER button. • To cancel the self-timer once the countdown has begun, press the SELF TIMER button. Using the Full Range of Features 73
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    rooms, attach the Video Light to the camcorder'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
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    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 ( 97). Refer to the DM-50's instructions for further details. Turn the camcorder's power off before attaching/removing
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    Range of Features + , + TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA Make sure the program selector is menu. 2. Press the AE SHIFT button. • eAE appears light blue. 3. Turn the selector dial to choose your desired can adjust the exposure manually. • You cannot adjust the AE Shift when the camcorder is set to [ (
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    manually to take stable shots of quickly moving subjects. E + , + TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA ( 40) CAM.SET UP SHUTTER AUTO 1. Make sure the camcorder a memory card. 6. Close the menu. Using the Full Range of Features Concerning shooting in fluorescent lighting When the camcorder is set to
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    The image may not appear smooth when a high shutter speed is set. • The camcorder returns to the auto shutter setting when you slide the program selector to [ ( in TAPE CAMERA mode and then switch the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode, the shutter speed will automatically change to 1/250. Using the
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    Manual focus FOCUS SLIDE SHOW Using the Full Range of Features + , + TAPE CAMERA CARD manually. • The manual focus setting is canceled if you select the [ (Easy Recording) program. • When you are using the [ (Easy Recording) program, autofocus cannot be turned off. • See "Troubleshooting
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    /video lighting • Subject is of one dominant color • Close ups U Outdoor mode • In daylight, especially for close- ups and where the subject is of one dominant color + , + TAPE CAMERA CARD CAMERA Using the Full Range of Features ( 40) CAM.SET UP WHITE BAL.••AUTO 1. Make sure the camcorder
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    lighting conditions Using the Full Range of Features In places lit by certain types of fluorescent or mercury vapor lights Notes: • Turn the digital zoom you turn the camcorder on, the white balance returns to AUTO. If you then switch the white balance to SET, the camcorder will remember your
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    data code when using a memory card. Using the Full Range of Features MENU DATA CODE POWER CAMERA OFF PLAY(VCR) DATA CODE During TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden while the camcorder is in play, slow or still mode. Camcorder data may be displayed as "- - "- during
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    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 ( 149) has
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    Six-second auto date E The 6-second auto date appears for 6 seconds to mark the changeover of a day if the tape was being recorded 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
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    Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search) POWER CAMERA OFF PLAY(VCR) E ZERO SET SEARCH MEMORY 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
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    Returning to a Pre-Marked Position E POWER CAMERA OFF PLAY(VCR) ZERO SET SEARCH MEMORY SELECT AUDIO DUB. REW PLAY FF 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. 86
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    the TV/VIDEO selector to VIDEO. • Turn on the VCR, and set its input selector to LINE. Load a blank cassette, and put the VCR in record 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
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    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
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    cassette with digital video equipment, be sure to set AV \ DV OUT to OFF in the menu. Editing Copyright signal Certain pre-recorded software tapes are 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
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    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 E 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
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    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
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    the camcorder. • Turn off the power of all equipment before performing connections. • Refer also to the instruction manuals of the other equipment connected. : Signal flow S S-150 S-video Cable (optional) OUTPUT S(S1)-VIDEO AV MIC STV-250N Stereo Video Cable VIDEO AUDIO L R Editing DV Side
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    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
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    Editing) You can insert new scenes from your VCR or other camcorder onto your pre- E 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
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    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 C" onnections 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
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    to be inserted. Set the VCR to playback pause mode. 2. On the camcorder, press PLAY and locate the recording start point. Set the camcorder to playback pause mode. • You can use the playback buttons on the body of the camcorder or the special playback functions on the wireless controller in the same
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    been recorded with this camcorder in SP mode with 12 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: AV MIC STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
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    monitor video, connect the S-video terminal ( 35) 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 ( 34). Preparations Turn the camcorders' POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and move the camcorders' TAPE/CARD switch
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    Notes: • You cannot use the DV terminal while adding sound. • You might want to adjust the audio mix ( 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
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    Setting the Audio Mix E POWER CAMERA OFF PLAY(VCR) MIX AUDIO BALANCE MONITOR ST-1 ST-2 When you play back a tape that was recorded in 12-bit , 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 STEREO1. Editing 100
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    Selecting audio output channels E When you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channels, you can change the output channels of that sound. + TAPE PLAY (VCR) ( 40) VCR SET UP OUTPUT CH•••L/R 1. Load a tape recorded with multiple-channel audio. 2. Open the menu and select
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    of both the camcorder and the PC before connecting. • Optional software necessary. DV DV Cable (commercially available) Notes: • 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
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    types of memory cards: the MultiMediaCard (supplied with the camcorder) or an SD Memory Card E (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
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    Card access indicator 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF. • When removing the memory card, make sure the card access indicator is off. 2. Open the memory card card, do not attempt to close the cover forcefully without the memory card properly inserted. Notes: • When you set the camcorder to CARD PLAY
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    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. • Refer to p. 152 for the memory
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    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 name is 1"00canon"). Set the image file numbers so that they reset each time
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    sure the protect switch is set to allow SD Memory Card Front Back recording. Protect switch 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
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    -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
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    to playback pause mode in step 1 and record the image with only 1 full press of the PHOTO button. • If 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 s"quashed"(compressed). • The shutter sound doesnt
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    time it is recorded to the memory card. : Signal flow CARD TAPE PHOTO PHOTO POWER CAMERA OFF PLAY(VCR) Side with arrow Side with arrow Using a Memory Card Preparations 1. Connect the camcorder to the other digital device. • Connect the Canon CV-150F DV cable (optional) with the sides of the
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    POWER CAMERA OFF PLAY(VCR) E CARD SLIDE SHOW 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
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    or backwards. • When you release the button, the still image, to which the currently shown number is assigned, appears in the display. 2 Slide Show + CARD PLAY (VCR) With an image in the display, press the SLIDE SHOW button. • The images are played back one after another. To stop the slide
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    (Print Mark ) An image on a memory card must be marked before it can be printed. 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
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    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. CARD + CAMERA ➡ CARD PHOTO REVIEW menu ( 114) 2. CARD + PLAY (VCR) ➡ File Operation menu SINGLE ( 115) To erase images one at a time or erase all images on the memory
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    File Operation (FILE OPER.) E + CARD PLAY (VCR) 1. With an image in the display, press the selector dial in to open the FILE OPER. menu. • PROTECT , PRINT 3. Select YES and press the selector dial in. • The image is erased. • One image before the erased image appears. Using a Memory Card 115
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    also protect a still image through CARD PHOTO REVIEW ( 114) or File Operation menu ( 115). Protecting an image while viewing an index screen + CARD PLAY (VCR) ( 40) CARD OPER. PROTECT Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it is inserted into the camcorder. 1. With an image in
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    ( 115). Marking an image for printing while viewing an index screen + CARD PLAY (VCR) Using a Memory Card ( 40) CARD OPER. PRINT MARK 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 index screen button
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    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. • ERASE ALL PRINT MARKS ? YES NO appears in the display. 3. Select YES. • The print mark disappears from the image. 4.
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    or ALL) You can also erase a still image through CARD PHOTO REVIEW ( 114) or File Operation menu ( 115). + CARD PLAY (VCR) ( 40) CARD OPER. IMAGE ERASE Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it is inserted into the camcorder. To erase images one at a time 1. Select the image
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    To erase all images on the memory card at once E 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 are erased. • If you select NO, you return to step 2. 5. Close the menu. Using a Memory Card 120
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    the mix level in the blue area of the pre-recorded image. Image being recorded by the camcorder Still image 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
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    REC SEARCH REC SEARCH + TAPE CAMERA Using a Memory Card ( 40) CARD MIX MIX 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 Q (program AE) mode
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    press the card MIX button, your selection is activated (display lights continuously) or deactivated (display flashes). Using a Memory Card For 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.
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    will reflect the date and time the copies are made. + TAPE PLAY (VCR) ( 40) CARD OPER. COPY[ ] Make sure a memory card that has enough memory available and a recorded cassette have been inserted into the camcorder. 1. Locate the first still image on the cassette that you want to copy and
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    has images recorded on it and a cassette that has enough recordable space have been inserted into the camcorder. + TAPE PLAY (VCR) 1. Locate the point on the cassette where you want to start copying and set it to stop. + CARD PLAY (VCR) 2. Select the first image you want to copy by using the
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    . • If you use memory cards other than the supplied one, make sure to format them with the camcorder, not a PC or other device. + CARD PLAY (VCR) ( 40) CARD OPER. FORMAT Make sure a memory card is inserted into the camcorder. 1. Open the menu and select CARD OPER. 2. Select FORMAT. • CANCEL
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    software, refer to the Canon Digital Video Solution Disk instrucion manual. • Refer also to your PC manual. : 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) and move the TAPE/CARD
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    * If 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. Memory card operating precautions • If you purchase additional memory cards, format them with the camcorder, not a PC or other device
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    form on it, leading to malfunctions. Avoid this problem by placing the memory card in a plastic bag and letting it slowly adjust 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
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    Card luminance key E Camera chroma key • 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
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    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 the screen facing inwards. Be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight, or it will melt. (The light is concentrated by
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    Attach the shoulder strap E • 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. 132 Additional Information
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    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, . 3 hr. 15 min. Maximum recording time Using viewfinder Using LCD screen 2 hr. 45 min. 2 hr. 15 min. 2 hr. 45 min. 2 hr. 15 min. 5 hr. 50 min. 4 hr. 40 min.
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    PACK"appears in the 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. 100% 75% 50% 25% CHANGE THE
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    optional battery packs' instructions for further details. Installing the backup battery 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
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    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
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    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. • If you take the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, condensation may form on the lens and internal
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    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. Note: • These cautions also apply to accessories such as battery packs and cassettes
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    20 hours, clean the video heads using Canons' DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette. If the "noise"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 sources • You can use
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    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 a cold room is heated rapidly When the camcorder is left in a humid room When the camcorder is taken from an airconditioned room to a warm
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    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 E numbers in parentheses for more information. Make sure that the camcorder is properly connected if you are using it with
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    of restrictions on using the digital effects. ( 63-67). • The camcorder is not set to TAPE light in the scene may cause a vertical light bar ("smear") to appear. This is a normal feature of camcorders. Additional Information ? The playback picture is rough (with mosaic-like noise). 142 • The video
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    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 ( 114) or insert a new memory card. • The power source is not properly connected, or the battery pack is exhausted or not properly attached
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    using an SD Memory Card and it is set for erasure prevention. Change the position of the protect switch. Additional Information Miscellaneous Problem ? The wireless controller doesn't work. ? The power indicator is flashing. ? The camcorder malfunctions. ? The DV cable is connected correctly, but
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    Pack VL-10Li Battery Video Light Stereo Microphone (commercially available) CA-560 Compact Power Adapter BP-500 Series Battery Pack S-150 S-video Cable STV-250N Stereo Video Cable TV VCR CV-150F DV Cable Digital Device MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card PC Card Adapter USB Card Reader FD
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    Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. E 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
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    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
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    , we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. O ACCES Provided accessories: WL-D77 Wireless Controller D83-0582-000 CA-560 Compact Power Adapter 3171A007AB BP-512 Battery Pack 6760A002AA BP-508 Battery Pack D85-1360-000 STV-250N Stereo Video Cable 3067A002AA
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    instructions on how to hook the camcorder up to your TV, see p. 34. Turning off the LCD screen displays You can turn off the displays to give you a clear screen for playback. + , + TAPE PLAY (VCR) CARD (including connected TV screen), but the camcorder will battery is not properly
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    Additional Information Shows how much E battery power remains ( 134). The battery pack is exhausted ( 134). No cassette completely run out of tape. The camcorder is ejecting the tape ( 18). The safety mechanism is activated. Unload the cassette and turn the camcorder off. Turn it on again and
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    Photo mode ( 56) • Setting the AF/AE. F mark flashes white • AF/AE locked. F mark lights up green • Timer PHOTO 6sec Recording programs ( 59). Accessory is attached to advanced accessory shoe ( 74, 75) AE Shift ( 76) Manual focus is selected ( 79). AUTO SPORTS PORTRAIT SPOTLIGHT SAND&SNOW LOW
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    ( 100) ST-1 ST-2 Audio input ( 98) AUDIO IN Microphone input 16:9 DV input ( 88, 110) Analog-Digital converter ( 92) Condensation warning ( 140) MIC.IN DV IN AV DV Memory Card Displays No memory card is inserted ( 104). WSON Image quality ( 104): Standard STD Fine FINE Headphones
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    Red: No more images) Accessing a memory card ( 111). Current still image/Total number of still images on the memory card ( 111). Protect mark ( 113). Time 10 seconds. " AUTO POWER OFF" Erasing still images ( 119). Connecting to a PC ( 127). AUTO POWER OFF • The camcorder will turn itself off if
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    camcorder has displayed the caution. Refer to p. 89 REMOVE THE CASSETTE Appears when the battery pack is exhausted ( 134). CHANGE THE BATTERY , during DV dubbing, the DV cable is disconnected or the power of the digital equipment connected to the camcorder is turned off. CHECK THE DV INPUT Refer
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    to clean the video ( 113) heads when this caution appears. ( 139) A memory card has not been inserted into the camcorder. NO CARD Memory card caution phrases ( 104) An error has occurred with the memory card. The camcorder cannot record or play back. A CARD ERROR temporary card error is
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    156 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
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    5 kohms LANC u terminal: ø2.5 mm mini minijack Operating temperature range: 32-104 °F (04-0 °C) Dimensions: 21/4 × 37/8 × 55/8 in (58 × 99 × 144 mm) Weight: 1 lb 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
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    Basic Recording, 20 File Numbers, 106 Battery Charger, 16-17 Finding Your Way Around the Battery Pack, 14, 16-17, 133 ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC, 10 Beep, 24 Focusing, 79 Buttons, light-up, 52 Formatting a Memory Card, 126 Ç Cables, 8, 35 Cassettes, 18 Charging the Battery Pack, 14, 16-17, 133
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    Loading Cassettes, 18 Recording from DV Device to Low Light, 62 Memory Card, 110 LP Mode, 22 Recording Programs, 59 Record Pause Mode, 20 ˜ Record Review, 39 Maintenance, 137 Record Search, 39 Making Better Videos, 37 Remote Control, 49 Manual Focus, 79 Remote Sensor, 49-50 Memory
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    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
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    VCR SET UP AV/headphones AV → DV out VCR SET UP VCR SET UP Beep SYSTEM Brightness DISP.SET UP Button light SYSTEM Button light color SYSTEM Card access display Card mix DISP.SET UP CARD MIX Copy - card to cassette CARD OPER. Copy - cassette to card Data code CARD OPER. * DISP.SET UP
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    set to... Then select it from this submenu and set. DISP.SET UP CARD OPER. CARD OPER. CARD SET UP CARD OPER. CAM.SET UP DISP.SET UP CARD MIX CARD MIX VCR SET UP CARD OPER. CARD OPER. CARD SET UP VCR SET UP SYSTEM CARD SET UP CAM.SET UP SYSTEM DISP.SET UP CAM.SET UP VCR
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    CANON® ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER LIMITED WARRANTY E 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
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    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
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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER
Instruction Manual
CAMESCOPE ET LECTEUR VIDEO NUMERIQUES
Mode d’emploi
VIDEOCAMARA Y GRABADORA DIGITAL
Manual de Instrucciones
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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 modèle
ZR50 MC.
Este manual de instrucciones explica el uso de las videocámaras 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.