Canon ZR30MC ZR20/25MC/30MC Brochure - Page 4

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Loaded with features Extended Recording Function (ZR30 MC only) In addition to the SP mode, the ZR30 MC 's Extended Recording Function lets you choose from three more recording modes: Long Play (LP), giving 1.5 times the standard recording time; and two more modes giving two and three times SP*. When image data is recorded to a tape in the 2x and 3x SP modes, it is compressed twice as much as in SP and LP modes. In the 3x SP mode, record for up to 4 hours on an 80 minute cassette tape. The ZR25 MC and ZR20 can record in the SP and LP modes. *When recording in double or triple length recording mode, image quality will not be as high as SP or LP mode. Program Auto Exposure Ensures great video results even in challenging shooting conditions. Select the program that matches your scene and the camcorder adjusts internal controls for perfect video every time. Choose from Easy Recording, Auto, Sports, Portrait, Spotlight, Sand & Snow and Low Light. Sand & Snow Portrait Sports Spotlight Low Light Selectable Color Light-up Buttons (ZR30 MC only) The clear buttons above the LCD panel light up, adding a touch of fun while also making it possible to play back cassettes when in dark surroundings. Choose the color in which they light up: blue, turquoise, or green. Press one of the buttons and they simultaneously flash in the three-color sequence. You can also select to turn them off, or set them to power save mode, where they only light up when one of them is pressed. AE Shift Gives you control over how dark or light the camcorder sets the auto exposure level. Manual Controls In addition to being fully automatic, the camcorders offer manual control over focus, white balance and shutter speed. Digital Effects The camcorders include a selection of digital effects for a more appealing look and greater imaging variety. 1 Faders Use the various faders to start or end scenes with a fade to or from black. Choose between Fade Trigger, Vertical Wipe, Horizontal Wipe and Mosaic fades*. *During playback only. 2 Effects Give variety to your images during recording by adding Art, Black and White, Sepia or Mosaic effects. 3 Multi-image Screen (ZR30 MC only) Divides your display screen into four, nine or sixteen pictures with the Image Capture feature. You can choose the speed at which the images are captured: Manual, Slow, Moderate, or Fast. Sepia Art •Built-in Speaker •Photo Search/Date Search •Time Code/Data Code •Superb Playback Function •Composite and S-Video Input/Output •Self-Timer •Confirming/Warning Beeps •Zero Set Memory •World Clock •16:9 Wide Screen TV Effect •Remote Control •Record Search & Review •LANC Terminal*** MULTI I MAGE SCREEN Pictures simulated

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Digital Effects
The camcorders include a
selection of digital effects for a
more appealing look and greater
imaging variety.
1 Faders
Use the various faders to start or end scenes
with a fade to or from black. Choose between
Fade Trigger, Vertical Wipe, Horizontal
Wipe and Mosaic fades*.
*During playback only.
2 Effects
Give variety to your images during
recording by adding Art, Black and White,
Sepia or Mosaic effects.
3 Multi-image Screen (ZR30
MC
only)
Divides your display screen into four,
nine or sixteen pictures with the
Image Capture feature. You can
choose the speed at which the
images are captured: Manual, Slow,
Moderate, or Fast.
Spotlight
Program Auto Exposure
Ensures great video results even in
challenging shooting conditions. Select the
program
that matches your scene and the
camcorder adjusts internal
controls for perfect video every
time. Choose from Easy
Recording, Auto, Sports, Portrait,
Spotlight, Sand & Snow and
Low Light.
Sand & Snow
Low Light
Portrait
Sports
Sepia
Art
M
ULTI
I
MAGE
S
CREEN
•Built-in Speaker
•Photo Search/Date Search
•Time Code/Data Code
•Superb Playback Function
•Composite and S-Video Input/Output
•Self-Timer
•Confirming/Warning Beeps
•Zero Set Memory
•World Clock
•16:9 Wide Screen
TV Effect
•Remote Control
•Record Search & Review
•LANC
Terminal***
Pictures simulated
AE Shift
Gives you control over how dark or light the camcorder sets the
auto exposure level.
Manual Controls
In addition to being fully automatic, the camcorders offer manual
control over focus, white balance and shutter speed.
Selectable Color Light-up Buttons
(ZR30
MC
only)
The clear buttons above the LCD panel light up, adding a touch
of fun while also making it possible to play back cassettes when
in dark surroundings. Choose the color in which they light up:
blue, turquoise, or green. Press one of the
buttons and they simultaneously flash in
the three-color sequence. You can also
select to turn them off, or set them to
power save mode, where they only light
up when one of them is pressed.
Loaded with features
Extended Recording Function
(ZR30
MC
only)
In addition to the SP mode, the ZR30
MC
’s Extended Recording
Function lets you choose from three more recording modes: Long
Play (LP), giving 1.5 times the standard recording time; and two
more modes giving two and three times SP*. When image data is
recorded to a tape in the 2x and 3x SP modes, it is compressed
twice as much as in SP and LP modes. In the 3x SP mode,
record for up to 4 hours on an 80 minute cassette tape.
The ZR25
MC
and ZR20 can record in the SP and LP modes.
*When recording in double or triple length recording mode, image quality will not be as high as
SP or LP mode.