Canon ZR20 Taking Still Pictures, Press the Photo button halfway down and hold it

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Taking Still Pictures

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PHOTO

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Using the Full Range of Features

You can record still pictures like a photograph. The camcorder records the picture and sound to tape for several seconds. The exposure is automatically adjusted. Take still photos that you can record onto a floppy disk with the optional Floppy Disk Still Image Recorder FR-100 ( 48) and transfer to a PC for image enhancement and printout. Also, starting your shooting with a still photo makes it easy to find the beginning again later with the Photo Search function ( 72).

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 still picture.

CAMERA

During record mode

Press the PHOTO button fully down and the still picture will be taken immediately.

The camcorder takes the image immediately, and then records the “photo” to the tape for approximately 6 seconds. During this time the camcorder also records the sound, and the display shows the still picture.

A counter display appears, and counts up as the camcorder records the picture.

The camcorder returns to record pause mode.

During record pause mode

1.Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it:

“PHOTO” flashes at the bottom right of display.

Exposure is locked.

During autofocus F flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camcorder is ready to take the still picture.

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Contents Mode d’emploi Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Lightning For added protection of this Contents Getting started Thank you for Choosing a CanonFor quick reference Introducing the ZR20 Finding Your Way Around the ZR20 Mastering the BasicsM E R a Mastering the Basics Connecting the camcorder to an AC outlet Powering Your CamcorderProvide 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 Loading and unloading Make sure that you have attached a power sourceLoading a Cassette Load or unload the cassetteHandling 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 recording Confirmation/Warning beepsZooming 10⋅ optical zoomOpening and closing 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 Playing Back a Cassette Attach a power source and turn the Power switch to Play VCRLoad the cassette Press the e play button to start playback Other playback modes Special playbackForward ⋅2 Playback Slow Reverse PlaybackReverse 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 VideoHolding the camcorder Using a tripodTips for Making Better Videos CompositionPicture angle Camcorder movesTurning the Image Stabilizer Off VCR set up submenu Using the MenusCamera 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 Open the menu and select System Select T.ZONE/DST Setting the Date and TimeSetting the time zone/daylight saving time Close the menu16 17 18 11 12 Open the menu and select System Select D/TIME SET Setting the clockDate 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 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 Availability of digital effects in Camera mode Using Digital EffectsAvailability of digital effects in Playvcr playback modes Faders Mosaic Fade M. FadeEffects Select Fader Select the desired settingOperating faders Press the Digital Effects button to close the menuOperating effects Select EffectAudio Recording Selecting the audio modeExternal microphone Wind screen Press the start/stop button Setting the Self-TimerPress 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 shootingFocus lock Adjusting Focus ManuallyManual 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 Connect the camcorder to the VCR Editing to a VCRPreparations Prepare the TV and VCRPrepare the other device Turn the camcorder’s Power switch to Play VCRConnect the camcorder and the other digital device Load a blank cassetteDubbing 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 AV Insert Editing Playback tape Tape in the camcorderConnect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TV To stop inserting, press the Stop button on the camcorder Press the AV Insert buttonStop playback on the VCR To connect other audio equipment Audio DubbingTo 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 Prepare the lens cap Adjust the viewfinderPreparing the Camcorder Fasten the grip beltAttach the shoulder strap Charging and recording times When to recharge How much power is left?Taking care of the battery pack Installing the backup battery Treat the battery pack with careMaintenance Viewfinder MaintenanceStorage Camcorder body and lensVideo heads Using the camcorder abroadPower sources TV playbackProtecting the camcorder from condensation What happens when condensation is detectedCondensation What you should doTroubleshooting Recording/PlaybackShiny car Miscellaneous ? There’s no sound coming from the speaker during playback100 CR-560 Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit Optional AccessoriesBP-500 Series Battery Packs 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 BP-512 Battery Pack SpecificationsZR20 Index 111112 113 Canada