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    CANON INC. 2002 DY8-9120-312-000 PRINTED IN JAPAN IMPRIME AU JAPON IMPRESO EN JAPÓN PUB.DIM-424 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER Instruction Manual CAMESCOPE ET LECTEUR VIDEO NUMERIQUES Mode d'emploi VIDEOCAMARA Y GRABADORA DIGITAL Manual de Instrucciones PUB.DIM-424 ENGLISH E NTSC Mini Digital Video
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    AND TO REDUCE 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, ZR40 systems This device complies with Part 15 of
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    The CA-560 Compact "product" refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR40 A 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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    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 plug
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    (AV Insert Editing 83 Audio Dubbing 86 Setting the Audio Mix 89 Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable....91 Additional Information Preparing the Camcorder 92 Notes on Using the Batteries 94 Maintenance 97 Troubleshooting 101 The ZR40 System Diagram 104 Optional Accessories 105 Screen Displays
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    this instruction manual: please refer to: : Reference page numbers • Finding Your Way Around the ZR40 : Functions that can be operated ( 9) • Screen displays ( 108) • Troubleshooting - in case you run into any problems ( 101) • Menu at a Glance ( 118) from the body of the camcorder : Functions
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    is supplied with the purchasing this Canon camcorder. Its following accessories: E advanced technology makes it very easy to use - you will soon be making WWLL--DD7744 WWiirreelleessss CCoonnttrroolllleerr TTwwoo AAAA bbaatttteerriieess high-quality videos which will give you pleasure for
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    Terminal Using a DV cable, connect the camcorder to a PC equipped with a DV terminal and transfer your original images and sound to your PC. Still Photos Just press the photo button to capture still pictures. Image Stabilizer Stabilizes your recordings even in long telephoto shots. Digital Effects
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    button (p. 68)/ (play/pause) button (p. 29) AE SHIFT button (p. 65)/ (stop) button (p. 29) LCD panel OPEN button (p. 26) BATT. (battery) RELEASE button (p. 14) Backup battery cover (p. 96) Battery attachment unit (p. 13) Self-timer button (p. 63)/ DATA CODE button (p. 71) DIGITAL EFFECTS button
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    cover (p. 98) PHOTO button (p. 49) Accessory shoe (p. 86) Viewfinder (p. 92, 98) Strap attachment bar (p. 93) Start/Stop button (p. 20) POWER switch (p. 19) }•CAMERA •O F F •PLAY(VCR) POWER CAMERA OFF PLAY(VCR) Zoom controller (p. 24) Speaker (p. 32) POWER indicator (p. 19) Grip belt (p. 92
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    71) D.EFFECTS (Digital effects) button (p. 59) AUDIO MONITOR button (p. 89) REC PAUSE button (p. 78, 80) ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 75) AUDIO DUB. button (p. 88) AV INSERT button (p. 85) REMOTE SET button (p. 44) Bottom view S DV S-video IN/OUT terminal (p. 34, 79) DV IN/OUT terminal (p. 77, 81
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    the power source. 1. Set the POWER switch to OFF. 2. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 3. Connect the power cable to the power adapter. 4. Plug the power cable into an AC outlet. 5. Disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder after use. Unplug the power cable from
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    pack with the line on the camcorder, press lightly and slide the battery down until it clicks into place. 3. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder. 4. Connect the power cable to the adapter and plug it into an AC outlet. • The charge indicator flashes red to show that charging is in progress
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    an unspecified product to the camcorder's DC terminal. Likewise, do not connect the power adapter to an unspecified product. • You can find detailed notes for using the batteries in the "Notes on Using the Batteries" ( 94). These notes include charging and recording times and how to install 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. E Camcorder + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable → car's 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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    with the window facing the 5. Click the cover back into place. * camcorder after use - return it to its case and store it in a cool, clean, dry place. • When you turn the camcorder's power on, v flashes in the display until you load a cassette. • With some types of tapes, the remaining tape
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    seconds and then the v mark flashes in the display. If you want to record on the cassette again, slide the tab back so the hole is closed. Handling cassettes • To protect the tape heads, transfer cassettes directly from the tape case to the camcorder - do not open the tape protect cover or touch the
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    For setting the date and time, see p. 48. • The camcorder power indicator lights up. • The confirmation beep sounds. • The camcorder will turn itself off if you leave it in record pause mode for more than about 5 minutes. To return to record pause mode, turn the POWER switch to OFF and then back to
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    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 videos, see p. 36. • For extra recording time, set REC MODE to LP ( 21). 20
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    Changing the recording mode E You can record and play back a tape in SP (standard play) and LP (long play) modes. LP extends tape usage by 1.5 times. You can't add sound (audio dubbing) or images (AV insert) to a tape that has been recorded in a mode other than SP mode. If you plan to use either of
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    the 16:9 mode with the Easy Recording program. • If you play back a recording made for 16:9 on a normal TV screen, the image will appear to be vertically "squashed" (compressed). • If you connect the camcorder to a TV with an S1 terminal or the Video ID-1 system, recordings made in the 16:9 mode for
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    the menu. • Leave the camcorder with no cassette inserted for five minutes after turning it on. CAMERA ( 39) DISP.SET UP DEMO MODE••••ON To turn SET UP. Then select DEMO MODE, set it to OFF and close the menu. Note: • To cancel the demo mode once it has begun: push any button, turn off the power
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    1× and 360× magnification - the camcorder automatically switches between optical zooming (up to 18×) and digital zooming (18× to 72× or 18× to 360×). CAMERA ( 39) CAM.SET UP D.ZOOM 72× To change the digital zoom, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. Then select D.ZOOM, set it to OFF or 360× and
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    • Image resolution is slightly lower when the magnification is greater than 18×. • You cannot use digital zoom in the Night recording program. • The zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds. When the digital zoom is set to 72×, the zoom indicator extends (light blue). When the digital zoom is set to
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    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 panel, the LCD screen automatically switches off and the viewfinder switches back on. Mastering the Basics Changing the angle of the LCD screen You
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    your brightness setting even after you turn it off. • The brightness of the LCD does not affect that of the recorded images or the viewfinder. About the LCD Screen The LCD screen built into this camcorder is a high precision product. However, small black dots or bright points of light (red, blue or
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    itself is unaffected regardless of which one you choose. CAMERA Mastering the Basics ( 39) DISP.SET UP MIRROR ON To turn the mirror mode off, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select MIRROR, set it to OFF and close the menu. The indicators that appear in the LCD display when
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    E REC SEARCH REC SEARCH FOCUS AE SHIFT POWER CAMERA OFF PLAY(VCR) Mastering the Basics You can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camcorder also plays back the sound track via the built-in speaker ( 32). • When you play back a tape, you can also close the LCD panel
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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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    Reverse Playback To play back in reverse at normal speed, press the -/4a button during normal E 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
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    camcorder has a built-in speaker so you can review the sound track alongside the picture when you're using the LCD screen to play back a tape. setting of the AV/headphones terminal through the menu ( 33). • You can adjust the headphone volume separately from the built-in speaker, either during PLAY
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    a TV or VCR in order to play back your recordings. You will need to attach a power source to the camcorder ( 12). E 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
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    If you connect the camcorder to a TV with an S1 terminal, recordings made in the 16:9 mode for wide screen TVs will automatically play back in wide screen mode on the TV screen. AV MIC S S-150 S-video Cable STV-250N Stereo Video Cable INPUT S(S1)-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R Mastering the Basics • Use
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    STV-250N Stereo Video Cable. Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L (left). Connect the red plug to the red audio terminal R (right). Connect the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal VIDEO. • If you are connecting the camcorder to a TV, set the TV/VIDEO selector on the television
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    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 the neck, hips or knees (move a little bit above or below). Watch out for distracting objects in the background. 36
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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 to turn slowly from the waist. Hold the final image for a few seconds before you stop recording. Tilt the camcorder up to exaggerate the height of the subject.
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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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    of the camcorder's advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the display. E There are 2 main menus: CAM. MENU Camera menu VCR MENU VCR menu ( 40) ( 42) 2 CAM. MENU CAMERA CAM.MENU CAM.SET UP VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE POWER CAMERA OFF PLAY(VCR
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    the wireless controller's TV SCREEN button. See p. 33 for TV hookup instructions. Using the Full Range of Features List of Menus Turn to the appropriate page for a detailed explanation of each function. 2 CAM. MENU Set the POWER switch to . CAMERA There are 4 submenus within the CAM. MENU. 1 To
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    66 w Digital zoom 24 e Image stabilizer 51 r 16:9 effect 22 t White balance 69 y Return CAM.SET UP SEL.SETSET q MENUCLOSE SHUTTER AUTO D.ZOOM 72× w e IMAGE S. ••ON 16:9 OFF r t WHITE BAL.••AUTO RETURN y 2 VCR set up submenu u Record mode 21 i Wind screen 62 o Audio mode 61
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    mode 21 w Output channel 90 e Audio dubbing 87 r Wind screen 62 t Audio mode 61 y AV or headphones 33 u Analog-digital converter....... 82 i Return 2 Display set up submenu o Brightness 27 !0 Displays 108 !1 6-second auto date 73 !2 Data code 72 !3 Date/time select 71 !4 Return 3 System
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    at the camcorder's remote sensor while you press the buttons. There are some functions that cannot be operated without the wireless controller: • Special playback ( 30) 16ft • Photo/date search ( 74) • Zero set memory ( 75) • Audio mix ( 89) • Dubbing from a digital video equipment ( 77
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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 doesn't 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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    during playback ( 71). Set the date and time display when you first start using your camcorder. Install the backup battery before you begin ( 96). • Before you start setting the date and time, select your home time zone from the menu. Setting the time zone/daylight saving time CAMERA ( 39) SYSTEM
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    Full Range of Features Notes: • After you have selected your time zone and set the date and time, when you travel to another time zone, there is no need to reset the date and time. Just set the time zone to your destination and the camcorder's clock will automatically change to display the correct
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    zone will be displayed for about 4 seconds each time you turn the power on. CAMERA Using the Full Range of Features ( 39) SYSTEM D/TIME SET••JAN. 1,2002 12:00 AM 1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM. 2. Select D/TIME SET. • The year display starts to flash. 3. Turn the selector dial up and down
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    You can take a still picture at any time during regular video recording, or you can put the camcorder into record pause mode first, then take a The camcorder takes the image immediately, and then records the "photo" to the tape for approximately 6 seconds. During this time the camcorder also
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    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 controller's PHOTO button has no half-way setting. Press the button fully and the
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    is set to the [ (Easy Recording) position. Notes: • Keep the image stabilizer turned off when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod. • The image stabilizer is designed to deal with a normal degree of camcorder shake. • The image stabilizer is not as effective as usual during the Low Light and
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    The camcorder provides you with a choice of 8 recording programs. They use different combinations of camcorder settings in order Spotlight Sand & Snow Low Light Night Digital Zoom h Shutter speed h Focus A White balance AE shift Image stabilizer (ON/OFF) ON Digital effects i 16:9 i
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    Using the Full Range of Features Setting the program AE mode E CAMERA 1. 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
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    the program selector set to the [ position. The camcorder will take care of focus, exposure and other adjustments, leaving you free to point and shoot. Auto This is the same as the Easy Recording program, except that you now have the option of using any of the camcorder's manual functions. Sports
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    places (night time, etc.) to shoot subjects brightly in color. It is useful for shooting subjects in dark places where lighting cannot be used leave a trailing after- image. • Though subjects can be shot brightly, picture quality may not be as good as in normal lighting. • White points may
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    (appears in PLAY (VCR) mode). The display continues to flash. • Digital 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
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    the top and bottom of screen. Using the Full Range of Features Mosaic Fade (M. FADE)* Blurs the image by enlarging the size of some pixels. The image appears as increasingly large squares of color as it fades out, and smaller squares when it fades in. *Available during PLAY (VCR) mode only. 57
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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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    PLAY (VCR) mode. 3. Select the desired setting. • You return to the digital effects menu. 4. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to close the menu. • The name of your selected fader flashes in the display. Fader on/off 5. Press the ON/OFF button. • The name of your selection stops flashing. • Each time
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    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 appear
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    new sound, see p. 86. • For details of playing back a tape that has new sound on stereo 2, see p. 89. • When you record to the ZR40 from a camcorder with DV terminal outputs, the audio mode becomes automatically set to 12 bit. • In PLAY (VCR) mode, the audio mode takes effect when doing analog line
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    wind screen can be used for audio dubbing with the built-in microphone in PLAY (VCR) mode as well as recording (when AUDIO DUB. is set to MIC. IN in VCR SET UP submenu). • The wind screen does not operate when an external microphone is connected to the MIC terminal. Using the Full Range of Features
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    then turns green after the focus and exposure are set. If you are using the wireless controller, the F mark starts flashing immediately after you press the PHOTO button. • The camcorder takes the picture for approximately 6 seconds. • The camcorder returns to record pause mode after recording. 63
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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. 64
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    set to Q. 1. Press the selector dial in and select any recording program other than Spotlight, Sand & Snow or Night from the program menu. 2. Press the AE SHIFT button. • eAE appears light can adjust the exposure manually. • You cannot adjust the AE Shift when the camcorder is set to [ (Easy Recording),
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    dial in to select the desired shutter speed. TAPE AUTO 1/60 1/100 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 1/4000 1/8000 slower faster 6. Close the menu. Using the Full Range of Features Concerning shooting in fluorescent lighting When the camcorder is set to [ (Easy Recording), the Auto or Night recording
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    1000, 1/500 or 1/250 1/100 Notes: • You are unable to set the shutter speed in any recording program other than AUTO. • 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 [ (Easy Recording), or
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    Adjusting Focus Manually The camcorder can focus automatically. All you have to do is 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
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    in to select SETW. • Make sure to continue pointing the camcorder at the white object until you have finished setting the white balance. • The W display flashes then remains lit. • Depending on the light source, the flashing may at times continue. The result will remain better than with the auto
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    types of fluorescent or mercury vapor lights Notes: • Turn the digital zoom off (if neccessary) to set a more accurate white balance. • If you have set the white balance and lighting conditions change, reset the white balance. • Try to record with light from a single source. Correct white balance
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    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. Using the Full Range of Features MENU DATA CODE POWER CAMERA OFF PLAY(VCR) DATA CODE During PLAY (VCR) mode, the
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    before entering the date and time in the camcorder's memory. - If the tape was recorded on a camcorder without a data code function. - If noise or tape damage prevents the data code from being read. • If a recording made on ZR40 is played back on a different DV camcorder, the data code may not
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    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) ( 39) DISP.SET UP 6SEC. DATE•••OFF To turn
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    Search/Date Search) E POWER CAMERA OFF PLAY(VCR) REC SEARCH PAUSE SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY REW PLAY FF AUDIO DUB. - / STOP + / AV 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 search) or
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    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 tape while the zero set memory is set, the memory is canceled and the tape counter reverts to time code. • The camcorder remembers your setting even if you turn it off
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    your TV and VCR instruction manuals for details. 3. Turn the camcorder's POWER switch to PLAY (VCR). • Make sure the AV/headphone terminal is set to AV through the edited tape will be slightly lower than that of the original. m (LANC) terminal The m terminal allows you to connect the camcorder to
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    SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY REW PLAY FF AUDIO DUB. - / STOP + / AV INSERT PAUSE SLOW ×2 Side with arrow Side with arrow Editing Preparations Example dubbing to the camcorder 1. Connect the camcorder and the other digital device. • Connect the Canon CV-150F DV cable (optional) with
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    digital video equipment, be sure to set AV \ DV OUT to OFF in the menu. 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
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    -in) You can record a video played on your VCR or analog camcorder (for digital camcorders, see p. 77) or a TV program onto a tape in the ZR40, 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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    recorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller. • S-video and AV IN/OUT terminals work as input terminals. • The camcorder enters record pause mode. 3. Start playback on the other device or
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    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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    end point After inserting The tape in the camcorder AV MIC The video and audio of the new scene replace that of the old. S S-150 S-video Cable (optional) STV-250N Stereo Video Cable : Signal flow OUTPUT S(S1)-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R Make sure the AV/headphone terminal is set to AV through the
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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. 33. • 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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    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 way as in playback mode. 3. Press the AV INSERT button. • AV INSERT and 2a appear in the display. 4. Play back the
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    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 : Signal flow OUTPUT AUDIO L R An audio device (i. e. CD player) Make sure the AV/headphone terminal is set to AV through the
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    Dubbing POWER CAMERA OFF PLAY(VCR) REC PAUSE SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY REW PLAY FF AUDIO DUB. -/ STOP + / AV INSERT PAUSE SLOW ×2 Editing Do not connect/disconnect any cables to/from the camcorder when dubbing audio or preparing to dub audio. PLAY (VCR) ( 39) VCR SET UP AUDIO
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    You cannot use the DV terminal while adding sound. • You might want to adjust the audio mix ( 89) 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 ZR40. • After adding sound 3 or more times to the same
  • Canon ZR40 | ZR40 Instruction Manual - Page 89
    Setting the Audio Mix POWER 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), or mix the balance
  • Canon ZR40 | ZR40 Instruction Manual - Page 90
    39) VCR SET UP OUTPUT CH•••L/R 1. Load a tape recorded with multiple-channel audio. 2. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select OUTPUT CH, set it to the desired setting and close the menu. • Refer to the following list. OUTPUT CH setting L/R L/L R/R Played back sound Tape recorded with
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    the power 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
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    to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight, or it will melt. (The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens.) Adjust the angle of the viewfinder to prevent sunlight from entering. Prepare the lens cap • Attach the cord to the lens cap, and pass the grip belt through the loop on the
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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. 93 Additional Information
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    Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times E • These times vary - the safest policy is always to have 2 or 3 times as many battery packs as you think you will need. • You will get more recording time if you turn the camcorder off between shots, instead of leaving it in record pause
  • Canon ZR40 | ZR40 Instruction Manual - Page 95
    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. 75% 50% 25% CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK 0% When to recharge You
  • Canon ZR40 | ZR40 Instruction Manual - Page 96
    . Click the cover back into place. This backup battery allows the camcorder to remember the date and time and other settings when main power source is removed. It has a life span of about a year. When it needs replacing (or if it has not been installed), the y mark flashes in the display. Remove
  • Canon ZR40 | ZR40 Instruction Manual - Page 97
    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
  • Canon ZR40 | ZR40 Instruction Manual - Page 98
    time, store it in an area which is free of dust and moisture, and where the temperature is no higher than 86°F (30°C). After storage, check each part and function of your camcorder to make sure everything is still working properly. Note: • These cautions also apply to accessories such as battery
  • Canon ZR40 | ZR40 Instruction Manual - Page 99
    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 ZR40 | ZR40 Instruction Manual - Page 100
    is detected • "CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED" is displayed for approximately four seconds. Then, the power indicator flashes and the h mark flashes in the display. If there is a cassette in the camcorder, it stops automatically and "REMOVE THE CASSETTE" is displayed for approximately 4 seconds and
  • Canon ZR40 | ZR40 Instruction Manual - Page 101
    There's no picture in the display. ? There's a blank blue screen in the display. • The camcorder is not set to the appropriate mode ( 19, 29). • You are attempting to play back or record copyright protected material ( 78). • The video heads are badly contaminated ( 99). Additional Information 101
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    of restrictions on using the digital effects. ( 56-60). • The camcorder is not set to PLAY (VCR) mode ( 29). • The cassette is not loaded ( 17). • The cassette has reached the end. • When recording in dark places a bright light in the scene may cause a vertical light bar ("smear") to appear. This
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    off with speaker during playback. the selector dial ( 32). • Headphones are being used. Miscellaneous Problem ? The wireless controller doesn't work. ? The power indicator is flashing. ? The camcorder malfunctions. ? The DV cable is connected correctly, but there's nothing in the display. ? The
  • Canon ZR40 | ZR40 Instruction Manual - Page 104
    FS-30.5U Filter Set ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller BP-900 Series Battery 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
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    Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: E 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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    power the light. Approximate usage times are as follows: BP-915 60 min. BP-930 120 min. BP-945 170 min. • Charge the BP-900 Series battery packs with the CA-910 Compact Power Adapter (optional). Zoom Remote Controller ZR-1000 When this product is plugged into the LANC m terminal of a Canon camcorder
  • Canon ZR40 | ZR40 Instruction Manual - Page 107
    FS-30.5U Filter Set 6738A001AA VL-10Li Battery Video Light 3140A002AA (D86-0081-201) JR 7.2V 10WF Halogen Bulb 3141A002AA (D86-0090-201) ZR-1000 Zoom Remote 3089A002AA Controller (D83-0540-201) WS-20 Wrist Strap 3118A002AA (D81-0190-202) DVM-CL Digital Video 3134A002AA Head Cleaning
  • Canon ZR40 | ZR40 Instruction Manual - Page 108
    to OFF and close the menu. For instructions on how to hook the camcorder up to your TV, see p. 33. Turning off the LCD screen displays You can turn off the displays to give you a clear screen for playback. PLAY (VCR) ( 39) DISP.SET UP DISPLAYS••••ON Additional Information To turn the displays
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    95). The battery pack is exhausted ( 95). No cassette is loaded, or it is set for erasure prevention ( 17, 18). Remaining tape (Green: more than five minutes. Yellow: less than five minutes. Red: final few seconds.) ...finally, it tells you when you have completely run out of tape. The camcorder is
  • Canon ZR40 | ZR40 Instruction Manual - Page 110
    -timer countdown ( 63) 10sec SELF-T steadily when it is activated ( 22). Zero set memory ( 75) Audio mode ( 61) 0:00:00 M 16bit Data code ( 71) F1.8 1/250 12:00 AM JAN. 1,2002 Digital effects. The display flashes when the function is being selected and appears steadily when it is activated
  • Canon ZR40 | ZR40 Instruction Manual - Page 111
    0sec ( 89) STEREO2 MIX/FIXED MIX/VARI. 10sec Mix balance ( 89) Audio input ( 87) Microphone input DV input ( 77) Analog-Digital converter ( 81) ST-1 ST-2 AUDIO IN MIC.IN DV IN AV DV When you start recording, the camcorder counts from 0SEC to 10SEC. Shots which are shorter than ten seconds
  • Canon ZR40 | ZR40 Instruction Manual - Page 112
    18 THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION Appears when, 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 to p. 100 CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED Appears when you try to do audio dubbing or
  • Canon ZR40 | ZR40 Instruction Manual - Page 113
    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. ( 99) Additional Information 113
  • Canon ZR40 | ZR40 Instruction Manual - Page 114
    Special 4-pin connector (conforms to (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal IEEE1394) Video recording system: AV/headphone terminal: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning ø 3.5 mm minijack DV system (Consumer digital VCR SD Audio input: -10dBV/ at least 40 kohms, system) (L, R), unbalanced
  • Canon ZR40 | ZR40 Instruction Manual - Page 115
    Å Date and Time, 48 Abroad, Using the Camcorder, 99 Date Search, 74 Accessories, 7, 105 Demo mode, 23 Adapter, AC, 12-14, 16 Digital Effects, 56 AE Programs, 52 Digital Zoom, 24 AE Shift, 65 DV Dubbing, 77 Analog-digital converter, 81 Analog line-in, 79 Audio Dubbing, 86 Audio Mix, 89
  • Canon ZR40 | ZR40 Instruction Manual - Page 116
    , 12 Pre-Marked Position, 75 Preparing the Camcorder, 92 Problems, 101 Â Recharging the Battery Pack, 95 Recording, 19 Recording Programs, 52 Record Pause Mode, 19 Record Review, 38 Record Search, 38 Remote Control, 43 Remote Sensor, 43-44 Rewind, 29 Í S1 video terminal, 34 Sand & Snow, 55 Screen
  • Canon ZR40 | ZR40 Instruction Manual - Page 117
    Ê Tape Protection, 18 Telephoto, 24 Temperature, 14, 94, 96, 114 Time Code, 111 Time Zone, 46 Tips for Making Better Videos, 36 Tripod, 36 Troubleshooting, 101 TV, 34, 108 ◊ VCR, 33 Videocassettes, 17 Video Heads, 99 Video ID-1 system, 35 Video Light, 106 Viewfinder, 92, 98 „ White Balance, 69 Wide-
  • Canon ZR40 | ZR40 Instruction Manual - Page 118
    SET UP Audio mode VCR SET UP AV/headphones AV → DV out VCR SET UP VCR SET UP Beep SYSTEM Brightness DISP.SET UP Data code DISP.SET UP Date/time display DISP.SET UP Date/time select DISP.SET UP Date/time set SYSTEM Demo mode DISP.SET UP Additional Information Digital Zoom CAM.SET
  • Canon ZR40 | ZR40 Instruction Manual - Page 119
    Function Shutter speed Time zone/DST TV screen White balance Wind screen First make sure the camera is set to... Then select it from this E CAMERA PLAY (VCR) submenu and set. CAM.SET UP SYSTEM DISP.SET UP CAM.SET UP VCR SET UP Additional Information 119
  • Canon ZR40 | ZR40 Instruction Manual - Page 120
    U.S.A. CANON® ZR40 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 ZR40 Digital Video Camcorder ("DV Camcorder") purchased and used in the United States. Each Canon DV Camcorder, when delivered to
  • Canon ZR40 | ZR40 Instruction Manual - Page 121
    warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. ("Canon Canada") with respect to Canon digital video equipment purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for this Canon digital video equipment to a Canon Service
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