Canon zr10 instruction manual Six-second auto date

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Six-second auto date

The six-second auto date appears for six seconds to mark the changeover of a day if the tape was being recorded at 12:00 midnight. It also appears for six seconds when you start playback and have the data code turned off. The six-second auto date will adjust for any time zone changes you have indicated.

6SEC. DATE•••OFF

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You can turn the six-second auto date on:

1.Turn the POWER switch to VCR.

2.Open the menu and select 6SEC.DATE.

3.Select ON and close the menu.

When 6SEC.DATE is turned on but DISPLAYS ( 103) is turned off, the six- second auto date will still appear for six seconds.

Range of Features

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Contents Mode d’emploi Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Lightning For added protection of this Contents Thank you for Choosing a Canon Getting startedIntroducing the ZR10 Finding Your Way Around the ZR10 Quick Overview2ZR10E07-33 3/10/00 1819 Page 9 1,1 2ZR10E07-33 3/10/00 1819 Page 10 1,1 Connecting the camera to an AC outlet Powering Your CamcorderProvide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack Attaching and charging the battery packs Set the Power switch to OFF Attach the battery to the cameraCA-560 Compact Power Adapter Using the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit optional Operate the camera with power from your car battery Loading and unloading Loading a CassetteLoad or unload the cassette Handling cassettes Protecting tapes from accidental erasureCassette Memory To record Basic RecordingBefore you start recording Load a cassetteWhen you have finished recording Slide the program selector toChanging the recording mode SP/LP Widescreen TV recordingConfirmation/Warning beeps 10⋅ optical zoom Zooming40⋅ /200⋅ digital zoom Open the LCD screen Using the LCD ScreenChanging the angle of the LCD screen Adjusting the LCD screen About the LCD ScreenAllowing the subject to monitor recording Built-in speaker and headphone terminal Playing Back a Cassette Attach a power source and turn the Power switch to VCRLoad the cassette Press the e play button to start playback Fast forward playback Other playback modesPlayback pause Rewind playbackSpecial playback Connections for Playback on a TV Screen If your TV or VCR has an S S1 -video input terminalIf your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals VideoHolding the camera Using a tripodTips for Making Better Videos CompositionPicture angle Camera movesTurning the Image Stabilizer Off Selecting from the Menus VCR menu Press the Menu button to close the menu3ZR10E34-72 3/9/00 756 PM Page 37 1,1 Using the Wireless Controller Inserting batteriesChoose Offb and close the menu Setting the remote sensor modeChoose a 1 or a 2 and close the menu If your wireless controller isn’t working Set the camera to record pause mode Setting the Date and TimeSetting the time zone/daylight saving time Press the Menu button3ZR10E34-72 3/9/00 756 PM Page 42 1,1 Setting the clock Date and time displayTaking Still Pictures Press the Photo button halfway down and hold itPress the Photo button fully down to take the still picture Transferring Still Pictures to a PC with the FR-100 optional Record search Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord review Using the Various Recording Programs Availability of functions in each recording programSetting the program AE mode Press the start/stop button to begin recordingSports Easy RecordingAuto PortraitSand & Snow SpotlightLow Light Using Digital Effects Availability of digital effects in Camera modeAvailability of digital effects in VCR playback modes Effects FadersVertical Wipe Wipe FadersFade Trigger FADE-T Horizontal Wipe WipeBlack and White BLK & WHT EffectsArt ART Sepia SepiaTurn the selector dial If you’re in VCR mode Fade in- Press the e play buttonOperating faders Press the Digital Effects buttonOperating effects Audio Recording Selecting the audio modeExternal microphone Wind screen Press the start/stop button Setting the Self-TimerPress the start/stop button to end recording 3ZR10E34-72 3/9/00 756 PM Page 61 1,1 Exposure adjustment Adjusting Exposure ManuallyExposure lock Shutter speed Close the menuRecommended shutter speeds when shooting Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speedsConcerning shooting in fluorescent lighting Focus lock Adjusting Focus ManuallyManual focus Setting the White Balance 3ZR10E34-72 3/9/00 756 PM Page 67 1,1 Displaying Date, Time and Camera Data Data Code Press the Data Code button on the wireless controllerSelecting date/time Setting the data code Select Data Code from the VCR menuSix-second auto date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Connect the camera to the VCR Editing to a VCRPreparations Prepare the TV and VCRConnect the camera and the other digital device Dubbing with Digital Video EquipmentPrepare the other device Dubbing Copyright signalStop playback on the other device Recording from a VCR,TV or Analog Camcorder Analog Line-in You can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD Recording Over Existing Scenes A/V Insert Editing Insert start pointPlayback tape Tape in the cameraConnect the camera to the VCR/TV Prepare the TV and VCR To stop inserting, press the Stop button on the camera Press the A/V Insert buttonStop playback on the VCR To connect other audio equipment Audio DubbingTo connect an external microphone Press Audio DUB 4ZR10E73-85 3/9/00 759 PM Page 83 1,1 Setting the Audio Mix Turn the Power switch to VCR Choose the outputSelecting audio output channels Prepare the lens cap Adjust the viewfinderPreparing the Camera Fasten the grip beltAttach the shoulder strap How much power is left? Charging and recording timesKeep the terminals clean When to rechargeTaking care of the battery pack Storing the battery packInstalling the backup battery Treat the battery pack with careMaintenance Viewfinder MaintenanceStorage Camera body and lensPower sources Using the camera abroadTV playback Protecting the camera from condensation What happens when condensation is detectedCondensation What you should doTroubleshooting Recording/PlaybackRecording/Playback Contd Cause and/or what to do about itMiscellaneous ZR10 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area CR-560 Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit Optional AccessoriesBP-500 Series Battery Packs SR-30.5/46 Step-up RingWD-46 Wide-converter VL-10Li Battery Video Light100 FS-46 Filter SetWS-20 Wrist Strap 101SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case 102 SC-A50 Soft Carrying Case103 Screen DisplaysTurning off the LCD screen displays 104 105 Time Code 106Recording reminder 107 Refer to p.17108 SpecificationsBP-511 Battery Pack ZR10Index 109110 Canon ZR10 Digital Video Camcorder Limited Warranty 111Canada 112Canon INC