Canon ZR20 instruction manual Attaching and charging the battery packs

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Attaching and charging the battery packs

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Charge indicator

Mastering the Basics

Your battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory. It should have enough power for you to check that your camcorder is working properly. However, you must charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power the camcorder for more than a few minutes.

Always turn the camcorder off and raise the viewfinder before connecting/removing the battery.

1.Set the POWER switch to OFF.

2.Attach the battery to the camcorder.

•Remove the battery pack’s terminal cover.

•Rotate the viewfinder upwards.

•With the triangle on the battery 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 indicator flashes red to show that charging is in progress. Single flashes mean that the battery pack is less than 75% charged. Double flashes mean that it is more than 75% charged. The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is fully charged. If the indicator blinks rapidly and continuously (twice a second), the battery pack may be defective.

•The battery pack will also charge when the POWER switch is turned to positions other than OFF. The CHARGE indicator may both flash or stay lit.

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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 startedFor quick reference Introducing the ZR20 Finding Your Way Around the ZR20 Mastering the BasicsM E R a Mastering the Basics Powering Your Camcorder Connecting the camcorder to an AC outletProvide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack Attaching and charging the battery packs CA-560 Compact Power Adapter Using the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit optional Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery Make sure that you have attached a power source Loading a CassetteLoading and unloading Load or unload the cassetteProtecting tapes from accidental erasure Handling cassettesCassette memory Basic Recording Before you start recordingTo record Load a cassetteWhen you have finished recording Slide the program selector toChanging the recording mode SP/LP Widescreen TV recording Confirmation/Warning beepsZooming 10⋅ optical zoomUsing the LCD Screen Opening and closing the LCD screenChanging the angle of the LCD screen Adjusting the LCD screen About the LCD ScreenAllowing the subject to monitor recording Attach a power source and turn the Power switch to Play VCR Playing Back a CassetteLoad the cassette Press the e play button to start playback Other playback modes Special playbackSlow Reverse Playback Reverse PlaybackForward ⋅2 Playback Reverse ⋅2 PlaybackUsing the headphones Built-in speakerSwitching the AV/headphone terminal Connections for Playback on a TV ScreenIf your TV or VCR has an S S1 -video input terminal If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals VideoUsing a tripod Tips for Making Better VideosHolding the camcorder CompositionPicture angle Camcorder movesTurning the Image Stabilizer Off Using the Menus Camera set up submenuVCR set up submenu List of MenusDisplay set up submenu System submenuVCR MENU, Selecting from the MenusPress the Menu button Using the Wireless Controller Inserting batteriesWhen Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode If your wireless controller isn’t working Setting the Date and Time Setting the time zone/daylight saving timeOpen the menu and select System Select T.ZONE/DST Close the menu16 17 18 11 12 Setting the clock Open the menu and select System Select D/TIME SETDate and time display Taking Still Pictures Press the Photo button halfway down and hold itPress the Photo button fully down to take the still picture Using the Floppy Disk Still Image Recorder FR-100 optional Searching and Reviewing While Recording Record searchRecord review Using the Various Recording Programs Availability of functions in each recording programSetting the program AE mode Press the start/stop button to begin recordingEasy Recording AutoSports PortraitSpotlight Sand & SnowLow Light Using Digital Effects Availability of digital effects in Camera modeAvailability of digital effects in Playvcr playback modes Faders Mosaic Fade M. FadeEffects Select the desired setting Operating fadersSelect Fader Press the Digital Effects button to close the menuOperating effects Select EffectSelecting the audio mode Audio RecordingExternal microphone Wind screen Setting the Self-Timer Press the start/stop buttonPress the start/stop button to end recording Using the Full Range of Features Using AE Shift Turn the selector dial to choose your desired levelSetting the Shutter Speed Concerning shooting in fluorescent lightingGuidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds Recommended shutter speeds when shootingAdjusting Focus Manually Focus lockManual focus Setting the White Balance Using the Full Range of Features Press the Data Code button on the wireless controller Selecting date/timeSetting the data code Date/Time Camera dataSix-second auto date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Editing to a VCR PreparationsConnect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the TV and VCRTurn the camcorder’s Power switch to Play VCR Connect the camcorder and the other digital devicePrepare the other device Load a blank cassetteCopyright signal DubbingStop 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 AV Insert Editing Tape in the camcorder Playback tapeConnect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TV Press the AV Insert button To stop inserting, press the Stop button on the camcorderStop playback on the VCR Audio Dubbing To connect other audio equipmentTo connect an external microphone VCR SET UP Audio DUB.AUDIO Press Audio DUB Setting the Audio Mix Choose the outputSelecting audio output channels Connecting to a PC Adjust the viewfinder Preparing the CamcorderPrepare the lens cap Fasten the grip beltAttach the shoulder strap Charging and recording times How much power is left? When to rechargeTaking care of the battery pack Installing the backup battery Treat the battery pack with careMaintenance Maintenance StorageViewfinder Camcorder body and lensUsing the camcorder abroad Power sourcesVideo heads TV playbackWhat happens when condensation is detected CondensationProtecting the camcorder from condensation What you should doTroubleshooting Recording/PlaybackShiny car Miscellaneous ? There’s no sound coming from the speaker during playback100 Optional Accessories BP-500 Series Battery PacksCR-560 Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit TL-30.5 Tele-converterVL-10Li Battery Video Light FS-30.5U Filter SetSC-1000 Soft Carrying Case SC-A50 Soft Carrying CaseScreen Displays Turning off the LCD screen displays105 106 107 108 109 Specifications BP-512 Battery PackZR20 Index 111112 113 Canada