Canon ZR20 instruction manual Using AE Shift, Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level

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Using AE Shift

By controlling the level of the automatic exposure (AE) function, you can lighten or darken the image slightly. This allows you to compensate for backlit, overexposed scenes.

AE SHIFT

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Make sure the program selector is set to Q.

1.Press the selector dial in and select any recording program other than Spotlight or Sand & Snow from the program menu.

2.Press the AE SHIFT button.

•eAE appears light blue.

3.Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level.

•Levels are from –2 to +2, in 0.25 intervals (excluding –1.75 and +1.75).

•The higher the setting, the brighter the image.

Notes:

•You cannot adjust the exposure without the e mark before AE in the display. Push the AE SHIFT button so that e appears before AE. Then you can adjust the exposure manually.

•You cannot adjust the AE Shift when the camcorder is set to [ (Easy Recording), the Spotlight recording program or the Sand & Snow recording program.

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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 Mastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the ZR20M 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 Load or unload the cassette Make sure that you have attached a power sourceLoading a Cassette Loading and unloadingProtecting tapes from accidental erasure Handling cassettesCassette memory Load a cassette Basic RecordingBefore you start recording To recordSlide the program selector to When you have finished recordingChanging the recording mode SP/LP Confirmation/Warning beeps Widescreen TV recording10⋅ optical zoom ZoomingUsing the LCD Screen Opening and closing the LCD screenChanging the angle of the LCD screen About the LCD Screen Adjusting 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 Special playback Other playback modesReverse ⋅2 Playback Slow Reverse PlaybackReverse Playback Forward ⋅2 PlaybackBuilt-in speaker Using the headphonesConnections for Playback on a TV Screen Switching the AV/headphone terminalIf your TV or VCR has an S S1 -video input terminal Video If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminalsComposition Using a tripodTips for Making Better Videos Holding the camcorderCamcorder moves Picture angleTurning the Image Stabilizer Off List of Menus Using the MenusCamera set up submenu VCR set up submenuSystem submenu Display set up submenuSelecting from the Menus VCR MENU,Press the Menu button Inserting batteries Using the Wireless ControllerWhen Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode If your wireless controller isn’t working Close the menu Setting the Date and TimeSetting the time zone/daylight saving time Open the menu and select System Select T.ZONE/DST16 17 18 11 12 Setting the clock Open the menu and select System Select D/TIME SETDate and time display Press the Photo button halfway down and hold it Taking Still PicturesPress 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 Availability of functions in each recording program Using the Various Recording ProgramsPress the start/stop button to begin recording Setting the program AE modePortrait Easy RecordingAuto SportsSpotlight Sand & SnowLow Light Using Digital Effects Availability of digital effects in Camera modeAvailability of digital effects in Playvcr playback modes Mosaic Fade M. Fade FadersEffects Press the Digital Effects button to close the menu Select the desired settingOperating faders Select FaderSelect Effect Operating effectsSelecting 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 Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level Using AE ShiftConcerning shooting in fluorescent lighting Setting the Shutter SpeedRecommended shutter speeds when shooting Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speedsAdjusting Focus Manually Focus lockManual focus Setting the White Balance Using the Full Range of Features Selecting date/time Press the Data Code button on the wireless controllerDate/Time Camera data Setting the data codeSix-second auto date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Prepare the TV and VCR Editing to a VCRPreparations Connect the camcorder to the VCRLoad a blank cassette Turn the camcorder’s Power switch to Play VCRConnect the camcorder and the other digital device Prepare the other deviceCopyright 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 Choose the output Setting the Audio MixSelecting audio output channels Connecting to a PC Fasten the grip belt Adjust the viewfinderPreparing the Camcorder Prepare the lens capAttach the shoulder strap Charging and recording times How much power is left? When to rechargeTaking care of the battery pack Treat the battery pack with care Installing the backup batteryMaintenance Camcorder body and lens MaintenanceStorage ViewfinderTV playback Using the camcorder abroadPower sources Video headsWhat you should do What happens when condensation is detectedCondensation Protecting the camcorder from condensationRecording/Playback TroubleshootingShiny car ? There’s no sound coming from the speaker during playback Miscellaneous100 TL-30.5 Tele-converter Optional AccessoriesBP-500 Series Battery Packs CR-560 Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable KitFS-30.5U Filter Set VL-10Li Battery Video LightSC-A50 Soft Carrying Case SC-1000 Soft Carrying CaseTurning off the LCD screen displays Screen Displays105 106 107 108 109 Specifications BP-512 Battery PackZR20 111 Index112 113 Canada