Canon ZR20 instruction manual Adjusting Focus Manually, Focus lock, Manual focus

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Adjusting Focus Manually

The camcorder can focus automatically. All you have to do is point it, and whatever is in the center of the display will usually be in sharp focus. If it does not seem to be focusing well, it may be because the subject is not suitable for autofocus.

You can use the manual focusing function for more control over focusing.

Focus lock

CAMERA

Press the FOCUS button to turn off autofocus. The focus remains locked at the point set by autofocus. (eM.FOCUS appears in the display.) You can now adjust the focus manually with the selector dial. Press the FOCUS button again when you want to return to autofocus.

•If you zoom in on your subject after turning off autofocus, it may not stay in focus. It is generally best to adjust the zoom first, and then the focus.

	REC	REC	FOCUS	AE SHIFT
	SEARCH	SEARCH

Using the Full Range of Features

Manual focus

CAMERA

	REC	REC	FOCUS	AE SHIFT
	SEARCH	SEARCH

Use the selector dial to set the focus.

• Turn the selector dial downward to move the focus farther away.

• Turn the selector dial upwards to bring the focus nearer.

Notes:

•You cannot adjust the focus without the e mark before M.FOCUS in the display. Push the FOCUS button so that e appears before M.FOCUS. Then you can adjust the 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 p. 97 for a list of subjects which may not be suitable for autofocus.

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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 Loading and unloading Make sure that you have attached a power sourceLoading a Cassette Load or unload the cassetteProtecting tapes from accidental erasure Handling cassettesCassette 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 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 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 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 recordingSports Easy RecordingAuto 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 Fader Select the desired settingOperating faders 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 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 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 Prepare the lens cap Adjust the viewfinderPreparing the Camcorder 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 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 Specifications BP-512 Battery PackZR20 Index 111112 113 Canada