Canon ZR20 instruction manual Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder Analog Line-in

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Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-in)

You can record a video played on your VCR or analog camcorder (for digital camcorders, see p. 75) or a TV program onto a tape in the ZR20, if the TV or other device has audio/video outputs.

•If an anomalous signal is sent from the TV or VCR, the images recorded on the tape may also be anomalous (although it may not appear so on the TV image), not recorded at all, or COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED may appear in the display.

•You are unable to dub tapes recorded with the copyright protective signal.

	REC	REC	FOCUS	AE SHIFT
	SEARCH	SEARCH

REC PAUSE	: Signal flow
(LINE-IN)

E

	DV
	S
	IN/OUT IN/OUT
	S-150 S-video Cable
AV	STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
IN/OUT	STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

OUTPUT

S(S1)-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

L

R

MIC

You cannot use headphones while doing analog line-in recording. If you have the AV/headphones terminal set to headphones, it will automatically switch to AV for analog line-in recording. PHONES disappears from the display.

Preparations

1.Connect the camcorder to the VCR, TV or other camcorder.

2.Prepare the device. (Example connecting to the VCR)

•Set the TV/Video selector on the television to Video. For further details, see “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” on p. 30.

•Turn on the VCR. Load your recorded cassette, and put the VCR in playback pause mode.

•See your TV and VCR instruction manuals for details.

3.Turn the camcorder’s POWER switch to PLAY (VCR).

4.Load a blank cassette.

Editing

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Contents Mode d’emploi Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Lightning For added protection of this Contents For quick reference Thank you for Choosing a CanonGetting started Introducing the ZR20 Mastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the ZR20M E R a Mastering the Basics Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack Powering Your CamcorderConnecting the camcorder to an AC outlet 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 a Cassette Make sure that you have attached a power sourceLoading and unloading Load or unload the cassetteCassette memory Protecting tapes from accidental erasureHandling cassettes Before you start recording Basic RecordingTo record Load a cassetteSlide the program selector to When you have finished recordingChanging the recording mode SP/LP Confirmation/Warning beeps Widescreen TV recording10⋅ optical zoom ZoomingChanging the angle of the LCD screen Using the LCD ScreenOpening and closing the LCD screen About the LCD Screen Adjusting the LCD screenAllowing the subject to monitor recording Load the cassette Press the e play button to start playback Attach a power source and turn the Power switch to Play VCRPlaying Back a Cassette Special playback Other playback modesReverse Playback Slow Reverse PlaybackForward ⋅2 Playback Reverse ⋅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 terminalsTips for Making Better Videos Using a tripodHolding the camcorder CompositionCamcorder moves Picture angleTurning the Image Stabilizer Off Camera set up submenu Using the MenusVCR set up submenu List of MenusSystem 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 Setting the time zone/daylight saving time Setting the Date and TimeOpen the menu and select System Select T.ZONE/DST Close the menu16 17 18 11 12 Date and time display Setting the clockOpen the menu and select System Select D/TIME SET 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 Record review Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord search Availability of functions in each recording program Using the Various Recording ProgramsPress the start/stop button to begin recording Setting the program AE modeAuto Easy RecordingSports PortraitLow Light SpotlightSand & Snow Availability of digital effects in Playvcr playback modes Using Digital EffectsAvailability of digital effects in Camera mode Mosaic Fade M. Fade FadersEffects Operating faders Select the desired settingSelect Fader Press the Digital Effects button to close the menuSelect Effect Operating effectsExternal microphone Selecting the audio modeAudio Recording Wind screen Press the start/stop button to end recording Setting the Self-TimerPress the start/stop button 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 speedsManual focus Adjusting Focus ManuallyFocus lock 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 Preparations Editing to a VCRConnect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the TV and VCRConnect the camcorder and the other digital device Turn the camcorder’s Power switch to Play VCRPrepare the other device Load a blank cassetteStop playback on the other device Copyright signalDubbing 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 Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TV Tape in the camcorderPlayback tape Stop playback on the VCR Press the AV Insert buttonTo stop inserting, press the Stop button on the camcorder To connect an external microphone Audio DubbingTo connect other audio equipment VCR SET UP Audio DUB.AUDIO Press Audio DUB Choose the output Setting the Audio MixSelecting audio output channels Connecting to a PC Preparing the Camcorder Adjust the viewfinderPrepare the lens cap Fasten the grip beltAttach the shoulder strap Charging and recording times Taking care of the battery pack How much power is left?When to recharge Treat the battery pack with care Installing the backup batteryMaintenance Storage MaintenanceViewfinder Camcorder body and lensPower sources Using the camcorder abroadVideo heads TV playbackCondensation What happens when condensation is detectedProtecting the camcorder from condensation What you should doRecording/Playback TroubleshootingShiny car ? There’s no sound coming from the speaker during playback Miscellaneous100 BP-500 Series Battery Packs Optional AccessoriesCR-560 Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit TL-30.5 Tele-converterFS-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 ZR20 SpecificationsBP-512 Battery Pack 111 Index112 113 Canada