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    aqui utilizado es 70% reciclado. © CANON INC. 2001 DY8-9120-271-000 PRINTED IN JAPAN IMPRIME AU JAPON IMPRESO EN JAPÓN PUB.DIM-378 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER Instruction Manual CAMESCOPE ET LECTEUR VIDEO NUMERIQUES Mode d'emploi VIDEOCAMARA Y GRABADORA DIGITAL Manual de Instrucciones PUB.DIM-378
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    ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED 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, ZR20 and Compact Power Adapter, CA-560 This device complies
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    - The CA-560 Compact "product" refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR20 and all its accessories. Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated E 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated
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    LEAD IN WIRE Disconnect this product from the wall 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
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    77 Recording Over Existing Scenes (AV Insert Editing 79 Audio Dubbing 82 Setting the Audio Mix 85 Connecting to a PC 87 Additional Information Preparing the Camcorder 88 Notes on Using the Batteries 90 Maintenance 93 Troubleshooting 97 The ZR20 System Diagram 100 Optional Accessories 101
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    ) • 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. BP-512 Battery Pack CA-560 Compact Power Adapter (including AC power cable) Lithium button battery S-150 S-video Cable STV-250N Stereo Video Cable 6
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    and record onto a DV tape in the ZR20. Image Stabilizer Stabilizes your recordings even in long telephoto shots. Internal charging The ZR20 can charge a battery pack itself, smoothing the transition between charging and shooting, and allowing for a smaller, lighter AC power adapter. PCM Digital
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    the ZR20 E Mastering the Basics Record review button (p. 49)/ REC (record) SEARCH - button(p. 49)/ (rewind) button (p. 26) REC SEARCH + button (p. 49)/ (fast forward) button (p. 26) FOCUS button (p. 66)/ (play/pause) button (p. 26) AE SHIFT button (p. 63)/ (stop) button (p. 26) BATT. (battery
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    bar (p. 89) Start/Stop button (p. 19) POWER switch (p. 18) }•CAMERA •O F F •PLAY(VCR) CAMERA OFF PLAY(VCR) Viewfinder focusing lever (p. 88) Viewfinder protect cover (p. 94) PHOTO button (p. 46) Accessory shoe Zoom controller (p. 22) Speaker (p. 29) POWER indicator (p. 18) Grip belt (p. 88
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    Bottom view Stereo microphone (p. 82) Terminal cover S IN/OUT DV IN/OUT S-video IN/OUT terminal (p. 31) DV IN/OUT terminal (p. 75, 79) OPEN/EJECT switch (p. buttons (p. 22) Controller buttons (p. 38) SET button (p. 38) Digital effects ON/OFF button (p. 57) MIX BALANCE buttons (p. 85) Search
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    Mastering the Basics Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to: E Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack Notes: • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current
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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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    in the "Notes on Using the Batteries" ( 90). These notes include charging and recording times and how to install the backup battery. CA-560 Compact Power Adapter Mastering the Basics Specifications Power supply Power consumption Rated output Operating temperature range Dimensions Weight 100-240
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    battery packs with power from your car battery. 1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable→ car's cigarette lighter CHARGE To car's cigarette lighter • Fast charging for the high-capacity BP-522 and BP-535 (both optional). Fifteen minutes of charging gives 60 minutes of recording
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    or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Compact Power Adapter CHARGE • Fast charging for the high-capacity BP-522 and BP-535 (both optional). Fifteen minutes of charging gives 60 minutes of recording (using the viewfinder). Note: • For full details of how to use the CR-560, refer to its instruction
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    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 opens. 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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    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 ( 18), "THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION" is displayed for approx. 4 seconds and then the v mark flashes in the display. If you want to
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    You may also want to install the backup battery ( 92) in order to set the date and time display ( 43). To record 1. Press the small green button on the POWER switch and hold, turn the POWER switch to CAMERA. • The camcorder automatically sets to record pause mode. PAUSE appears in the display. • If
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    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 cassette. • To close the
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    playback. For important recordings, therefore, set the camera to SP mode. • If you record in both modes 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 mosaiclike
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    operations such as when you turn the camcorder on, during the self-timer countdown, right before the camcorder's automatic shut-off, and also upon any unusual condition of the camcorder. Beeps are not recorded on the tape. , CAMERA PLAY (VCR) ( 36) SYSTEM BEEP ON To turn the beep off
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    . You can freely zoom in and out between 1× and 200× magnification - the camcorder automatically switches between optical zooming (up to 10×) and digital zooming (10× to 200×). CAMERA ( 36) CAM.SET UP D.ZOOM 40× To change the digital zoom, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. Then select D.ZOOM
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    the LCD Screen Opening and closing the LCD screen E 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. When you close the LCD panel, press the upper corner until it clicks closed
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    or in a window. Doing so LCD screen. , CAMERA PLAY (VCR) 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
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    position. (Adjusting the viewfinder, 88) • You can choose the display style, reversed (mirror on) or not (mirror off). The recording itself is unaffected regardless of which one you choose. CAMERA Mastering the Basics ( 36) DISP.SET UP MIRROR ON To turn the mirror mode off, open the menu and
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    forward) button. • To wind the tape backwards, stop playback and press the ` (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. 26
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    . 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 speed, press and hold the 1 (fast forward) button during normal
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    speed, press the -/4a button and then the SLOW M button during normal playback. Press the PLAY e button to return to normal playback. • The camcorder automatically returns to ×1 reverse playback after about 30 seconds of slow playback. Reverse Playback To play back in reverse at normal speed, 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 during tape playback. The built-in volume separately from the built-in speaker, either during PLAY (VCR) mode or CAMERA mode. The volume level is the same regardless of mode. • The levels
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    to a TV or VCR in order to play back your E recordings. You will need to attach a power source to the camcorder ( 11). 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
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    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. DV S IN/OUT IN/OUT S-150 S-video Cable INPUT S(S1)-VIDEO AV IN/OUT STV-250N Stereo Video Cable MIC VIDEO AUDIO L R Mastering
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    in the display, switch the terminal. • Connect the camcorder using the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable. Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L Video ID-1 system: If you connect the camera to the TV's S terminal or video in terminal, recordings made in the 16:9 mode for wide screen TVs will
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    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 controls
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    E Instead of zooming while recording, try to choose your picture angle before you begin. A good way to tell a story with video is to begin with waist. 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
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    Turning the Image Stabilizer Off MENU E With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recording. However, the ZR20's image stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings even at high magnification. CAMERA ( 36) CAM.SET UP IMAGE S. •ON To turn
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    of the camcorder's advanced functions are selected from menus which E appear in the display. There are 2 main menus: CAM. MENU Camera menu VCR MENU VCR menu ( 36) ( 37) List of Menus Turn to the appropriate page for a detailed explanation of each function. 2 CAM. MENU CAMERA Set the POWER switch
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    D/TIME SET 0 --:-- -- @1 RETURN 2 VCR MENU PLAY (VCR) Set the POWER switch to PLAY(VCR). There are 3 submenus within the VCR MENU. 1 To VCR 4 Using the Full Range of Features 1 VCR set up submenu q Record mode 20 w Output channel 86 e Audio dubbing 83 r Wind screen 60 t Audio mode
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    WL.REMOTE••• 1 BEEP ON !5 !6 RETURN Using the Full Range of Features Selecting from the Menus 2,11 MENU 3-10 TV SCREEN MENU SET 1. Turn the POWER switch to the desired setting. 2. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 3. Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to the desired submenu
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    the white balance or shutter speed, E the function will be set if you skip to step 11. 8. . • Items that are unavailable, due to the tape situation or the settings of other menu items, appear start/stop button or the PHOTO button will close the menu and start recording. • You can display the menus
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    = and - markings. Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the batteries. Using the Full Range of Features 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
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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 other than the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller. The camcorder's mode appears in purple for about 4 seconds. Set the wireless controller wireless controller still doesn't work, change the batteries. Note: • The mode the camcorder is set to also appears for 4 seconds when you turn
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    date and time display when you first start using your camcorder. Install the backup battery before you begin ( 92). • Before you start CAMERA ( 36) 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 camcorder
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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 camcorder's 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. 44
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    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. CAMERA ( 36) DISP.SET UP D/T DISPLAY•OFF To turn it on, open the menu and select DISP
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    video recording, or you can put the camcorder into record pause mode first, then take a still picture. 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 "photo" to the tape
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    the display. • The camcorder returns to record pause mode. 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
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    them in JPEG E format and recording them as still images onto a floppy disk. DV IN/OUT DV cable 1. Connect the power sources for the camera and the FR-100. 2. Turn the camera's POWER switch to PLAY (VCR), and connect the camera and the FR-100 with the DV cable (supplied with the FR-100). 3. Insert
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    the next scene, without producing any noise in the picture. CAMERA 1. Press and release the c (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. Note: • Noise may appear on the screen
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    Programs E P Using the Full Range of Features The camcorder provides you with a choice of 7 recording programs. They use different combinations of camcorder settings in order to adjust the exposure and other functions to match the recording situation. • For simple point-and-shoot operation, select
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    as the brightness of the image may change suddenly. • If you 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 ("smear") to appear. This is a normal feature
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    the option of using AUTO any of the camcorder's manual functions. Using the Full Range of Features Sports This program is useful for recording high-speed sports scenes in brightly lit conditions. Normal playback will be slightly jerky, but you will get clear images which can be analyzed frame
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    record in dimly lit places. 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 quality will
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    effects operated during 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 (PLAY (VCR) mode), but not the DV out terminal. • You cannot operate digital effects while photo/date searching. • If you slide
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    line in the center of the screen which gradually expands sideways until it fills the whole of the screen. Horizontal Wipe (WIPE ) When you start recording, the picture begins as a thin horizontal line in the center of the screen which gradually expands upwards and downwards until it fills the whole
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    E Effects 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. Using the Full Range of
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    faders Sound and image fade together. When operating faders in CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q. , CAMERA PLAY (VCR) Select fader 1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to open the digital effects menu. • D.EFFECT |, FADER and EFFECT appear. 2. Select FADER. • FADE
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    Full Range of Features Operating effects Sound records/plays back normally. When operating effects in CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q. , CAMERA PLAY (VCR) Select effect 1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to open the digital effects menu. • D.EFFECT |, FADER and EFFECT
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    Notes: • For details on adding new sound, see p. 82. • For details of playing back a tape that has new sound on stereo 2, see p. 85. • When you record to the ZR20 from a camcorder with DV terminal outputs, the audio mode becomes automatically set to 12 bit. External microphone Using the Full Range
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    as they may extend into the frame. • You can monitor the sound while recording by setting the AV/headphone terminal to headphones ( 30) and attaching stereo headphones to the H terminal. Wind screen The camcorder has an automatic wind screen to prevent wind noise from interfering with the sound
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    Full Range of Features This is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recording movies or still photographs. 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
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    Using the Full Range of Features Notes: E • To cancel the self-timer before the countdown has begun, press the SELF TIMER button. • To cancel the self-timer once the countdown has begun, press the SELF TIMER button, start/stop if you're shooting movies, or PHOTO if you're taking a still image. 62
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    Range of Features CAMERA Make sure the program selector is set to Q. 1. Press the selector dial in and select any recording program other than Spotlight the exposure manually. • You cannot adjust the AE Shift when the camcorder is set to [ (Easy Recording), the Spotlight recording program or the Sand
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    Set the shutter speed manually to take stable shots of quickly moving subjects. E CAMERA ( 36) CAM.SET UP SHUTTER AUTO 1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the in fluorescent lighting When the camcorder is set to [ (Easy Recording) or the Auto recording program, it automatically detects the
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    or 1/250 1/100 Notes: • You are unable to set the shutter speed in any recording program other than AUTO. The SHUTTER display becomes set to 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
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    appears before M.FOCUS. Then you can adjust the focus 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" on p. 97 for a list of subjects which may
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    halogen or studio/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 CAMERA Using the Full Range of Features ( 36) CAM.SET UP WHITE BAL.••AUTO 1. Make sure the camcorder is set to
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    to the AUTO setting when you slide the program selector to [ (Easy Recording). • When 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 last setting. • During normal outdoor shooting, setting to AUTO may
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    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 E a special data section of the tape. MENU CAMERA OFF PLAY(VCR) DATA CODE Using the Full Range of Features During PLAY
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    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 ZR20 is played back on a different DV camcorder, the data code may not be displayed correctly. • The data code will appear in the
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    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 you have indicated. PLAY (VCR) ( 36
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    the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search) E CAMERA OFF PLAY(VCR) REC SEARCH PAUSE SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY REW PLAY FF AUDIO DUB. - / STOP + / A/V INSERT PAUSE SLOW ×2 Using the Full Range of Features This allows you to move quickly through still pictures recorded anywhere on a tape (photo
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    • 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 CAMERA mode. When you then play back the tape, pressing rewind will take you back to the pre-marked position. • If you remove the
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    VCR. • Turn on the TV and set 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). 4. Load your
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    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). • DV
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    to. • During DV dubbing you cannot add digital effects. Copyright signal 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
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    -in) You can record a video played on your VCR or analog camcorder (for digital camcorders, see p. 75) or a TV program onto a tape in the ZR20, if the TV or E 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
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    before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the REC PAUSE button. • 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
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    from your VCR or other camcorder onto your pre- recorded tape using the ZR20's analog line-in or DV in terminals. Original video E 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 Insert start point Insert
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    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. 30. • 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
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    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. 7. Stop
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    original tape onto a blank tape using the ZR20's 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: : Signal flow OUTPUT STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
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    sound with headphones only when using the S-video terminal ( 30). Preparations Turn the camcorder's POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and load a recorded cassette. • Make sure the REC/SAVE tab on the cassette has been slid to REC (closed position). Dubbing CAMERA OFF PLAY(VCR) REC SEARCH PAUSE SELECT
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    camcorder will return to the playback pause mode. Editing Notes: • You cannot use the DV terminal while adding sound. • You might want to adjust the audio mix ( 85) 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
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    CAMERA OFF PLAY(VCR) E MIX AUDIO BALANCE MONITOR ST-1 ST-2 When you play back a tape that was recorded in 12-bit mode, you can set the audio output to play: stereo 1 (the original sound), stereo 2 (any new sound, dubbed to the tape after recording have chosen the output, STEREO1, STEREO2, MIX/FIXED
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    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 L/R L/L R/R Played back sound Tape recorded with stereo sound Tape recorded on multiple channels L+R channels L channel only R channel only
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    • While connected, it is recommended that you power your camcorder from a household power socket using the power adapter. • Turn off the power of both the camcorder and the PC before connecting. • Optional software necessary. DV IN/OUT DV Cable (commercially available) Note: • Operation may not work
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    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. Fasten the grip belt • Release the Velcro fastening and hold the camcorder with your right hand
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    security and portability, attach the shoulder strap before using the camcorder. • Pass the ends through the attachment bars and adjust the length as shown. Be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight, or it will melt. (The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens.) Adjust
  • Canon ZR20 | ZR20 Instruction Manual - Page 90
    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 viewfinder Using LCD screen BP
  • Canon ZR20 | ZR20 Instruction Manual - Page 91
    mark then appears and 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. 50% 25% CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK 0% When to recharge You can recharge a lithium
  • Canon ZR20 | ZR20 Instruction Manual - Page 92
    the y 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. DANGER! Treat the battery pack with care. • Keep it away from fire
  • Canon ZR20 | ZR20 Instruction Manual - Page 93
    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
  • Canon ZR20 | ZR20 Instruction Manual - Page 94
    of your camcorder to make sure everything is still working properly. Note: • These cautions also apply to accessories such as battery packs and 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
  • Canon ZR20 | ZR20 Instruction Manual - Page 95
    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
  • Canon ZR20 | ZR20 Instruction Manual - Page 96
    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 a cold room is heated rapidly When the camcorder is left in a humid room When
  • Canon ZR20 | ZR20 Instruction Manual - Page 97
    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 buttons. ? The camcorder turned itself off. ? The cassette compartment stopped mid-operation while loading/unloading a cassette
  • Canon ZR20 | ZR20 Instruction Manual - Page 98
    the camcorder at your original, hard-to-focus subject. Horizontal stripes Many subjects at different distances Behind glass Without much contrast (e.g. a white wall) Reflective surfaces (e.g. shiny car surfaces) Fast moving objects Recording/Playback (Cont.) Problem ? Some/all of the digital
  • Canon ZR20 | ZR20 Instruction Manual - Page 99
    Miscellaneous Problem ? The wireless controller doesn't work. ? The power indicator is flashing. ? The camcorder malfunctions. ? The DV cable modes of the wireless controller and the camcorder itself are different ( 41). • The batteries are dead or not inserted. • Check the screen displays
  • Canon ZR20 | ZR20 Instruction Manual - Page 100
    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 FR-100 Floppy Disk Still Image Recorder Personal Computer Additional
  • Canon ZR20 | ZR20 Instruction Manual - Page 101
    genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: E 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center. BP-500 Series Battery Packs Extra batteries for use with the ZR20. BP-511 BP-522 BP-535 CR-560 Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit Connect the car battery cable to power your camcorder
  • Canon ZR20 | ZR20 Instruction Manual - Page 102
    • Charge the BP-900 Series battery packs with the CA-910 Compact Power Adapter (optional). Zoom Remote Controller ZR-1000 When this product is plugged into the LANC m terminal of a Canon camcorder, it is possible to control functions such as the start and stop of recording and the zoom and focusing
  • Canon ZR20 | ZR20 Instruction Manual - Page 103
    Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. Provided accessories: WL-D74 Wireless Controller D83-0522-000 CA-560 Compact Power Adapter D85-1100-003 BP-512 Battery Pack D85-1312-000 SS-700 Shoulder Strap D81-1390-000 S-150 S-video Cable D82-0330-000 STV-250N Stereo Video
  • Canon ZR20 | ZR20 Instruction Manual - Page 104
    will not be added to any recordings you make with the camcorder. TV SCREEN DATA CODE CAMERA will be completely blank, but the camcorder will continue to show warning/caution displays when necessary. indicates a flashing display. Record pause mode ( 18) Recording ( 19) PAUSE The backup battery
  • Canon ZR20 | ZR20 Instruction Manual - Page 105
    , it tells you when you have completely run out of tape. The camcorder is ejecting the tape ( 16). The safety mechanism is activated. Unload the cassette and turn the camcorder off. Turn it on again and reload the cassette. Recording mode ( 20) Playback is stopped ( 26). Normal playback ( 26) Fast
  • Canon ZR20 | ZR20 Instruction Manual - Page 106
    PHOTO Optical plus 40× W T digital zoom Optical plus 200× W T digital zoom Zoom in W T Zoom out W T The image stabilizer is turned on ( 35). • Setting the AF/AE. F mark flashes white • AF/AE locked. F mark lights up green • Timer Recording programs ( 50). 10sec AUTO SPORTS PORTRAIT
  • Canon ZR20 | ZR20 Instruction Manual - Page 107
    when a new tape is loaded. In CAMERA mode, the frame number doesn't appear in the display. PHONES Recording reminder Audio output ( 85) STEREO1 STEREO2 MIX/FIXED MIX/VARI Mix balance ( 85) ST-1 ST-2 Audio input ( 83) AUDIO IN Microphone input MIC.IN DV input ( 75) DV IN Condensation
  • Canon ZR20 | ZR20 Instruction Manual - Page 108
    PREVENTION Appears if you press the REC PAUSE button when the DV cable is not connected properly ( 75). CHECK THE DV INPUT Refer to p. 96 CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED Appears when you try to do audio dubbing or AV insert on a tape recorded in any mode other than SP mode ( 79, 82). CHECK THE
  • Canon ZR20 | ZR20 Instruction Manual - Page 109
    Appears immediately after you start recording, and the video heads are badly HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE E contaminated. Make sure to clean the video heads when this caution appears. ( 95) Additional Information 109
  • Canon ZR20 | ZR20 Instruction Manual - Page 110
    Information ZR20 E Power Supply (rated): 7.4 V DC Power Consumption (while recording with the AF turned on): 3.3 W (Using viewfinder), 4.2 W (Using LCD screen) Television system: EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal Video recording system: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system
  • Canon ZR20 | ZR20 Instruction Manual - Page 111
    Camcorder, 95 Accessories, 7, 101 Adapter, AC, 11-13, 15 AE Programs, 50 AE Shift, 63 Analog line-in, 77 Art, 56 Audio Dubbing, 82 Audio Mix, 85 Audio Mode, 59 Audio Output, 86 Audio Recording and Playback, 29, 56, 85 Audio/Video Terminal, 30 Auto, 52 Autofocus, 66, 98 AV Insert, 79 ı Backup Battery
  • Canon ZR20 | ZR20 Instruction Manual - Page 112
    Playback Pause, 27 Portrait, 52 Power Adapter, 11-13, 15 Powering Your Camcorder, 11 Pre-Marked Position, 73 Preparing the Camcorder, 88 Problems, 97 Â Recharging the Battery Pack, 90 Recording, 18 Recording Programs, 50 Record Pause Mode, 18 Record Review, 49 Record Search, 49 Remote Control, 40
  • Canon ZR20 | ZR20 Instruction Manual - Page 113
    set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. ("CUSA") with respect to each Canon ZR20 Digital E 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
  • Canon ZR20 | ZR20 Instruction Manual - Page 114
    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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