Canon ZR30MC ZR20/25MC/30MC Brochure - Page 3

Within everyone's reach Analog Line-in Send an analog video signal from your TV, VCR or camcorder into the ZR30 MC , ZR25 MC or ZR20 and record it onto DV. It's great for making copies or preserving precious originals. Advanced Accessory Shoe (ZR30 MC only) Simply slide on an accessory, and the shoe transmits power directly from the ZR30 MC . Choose to attach Canon's DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone*, the world's first stereo shotgun mic with high sensitivity and superdirectional pick up. Use when recording or dubbing audio. Or, attach the VL-3 Video Light*, which can either stay on continuously or turn on/off automatically in response to changes in the brightness of the shooting situation. *Optional Microphone Terminal All three models contain a microphone terminal, allowing any standard microphone to be attached. Lithium Ion Power Lithium ion battery packs can be recharged at any time, so you will always be prepared for peak shooting performance, and never caught without power unexpectedly. Cut down on charging time with the highcapacity BP-522 and BP-535 battery packs'* quick charging feature. When charged with the CR-560 charger kit*, the BP-522 and BP-535 give 60 minutes of recording** after only 15 minutes' charging. * Optional ** Using the viewfinder Flexible LCD View Screen and Color Viewfinder The 2.5" view screen makes it easier to compose sensational shots from any angle. It swivels and flips for maximum handling comfort and flexibility. It also tucks neatly away when bright shooting conditions make the eyecup viewfinder the preferred way to shoot. AV Insert and Audio Dubbing Use this feature to insert new scenes of video from your VCR or other camcorder on to a tape recorded in the SP mode. Using a recording made in the 12 bit audio mode you can also add stereo sound from another audio source or through the internal microphone or an external microphone. PCM Digital Sound The camcorders offer two digital audio modes to enhance the playback experience. The 16 bit mode produces the higher, CD equivalent, two-channel sound quality while the 12 bit mode records on two of four channels leaving two other channels free to dub extra sound at a later date.