Canon ZR70 MC Recording from Other Video Devices, Connect the camcorder to the video device

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Recording from Other Video Devices

You can record images from devices connected via the S-video terminal or AV terminal (analog line-in function), or via the DV terminal as still images on a memory card.

When recording via the AV terminal, make sure that “AV \ DV” is displayed on the screen. When recording via the DV terminal, make sure that “AV \ DV” is

not displayed. Change the setting as necessary ( 93).

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY (VCR)

Using a Memory Card

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1.Connect the camcorder to the video device.

•S-video/AV terminal: See Playing Back on a TV Screen ( 41).

•DV terminal: See Connecting a Digital Video Device ( 88).

2.Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode.

If a cassette is loaded, make sure the tape is stopped.

3.Connected device: Load a recorded cassette and play back the tape.

4.Press the PHOTO button halfway when the scene you wish to record appears.

•The still image, remaining image capacity and other information appear.

•When you press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller, recording starts immediately.

5.Press the PHOTO button fully.

•The card access indicator flashes.

•The still image shown on the screen will be recorded on the memory card.

❍A still image recorded from an image in 16:9 format will be vertically compressed.

❍The data code of the still image will reflect the date and time it has been recorded on the memory card.

❍There will be no shutter sound in PLAY (VCR) mode.

❍The image size of a still image recorded from other video devices will be 640 ⋅ 480.

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Contents Digital Video Camcorder Camescope vidéo numérique Videocámara digitalImportant Usage Instructions Copyright WarningImportant Safety Instructions Lightning For added protection of this Reference Guide Trademark AcknowledgementsTable of Contents Editing ZR70 MC ZR65 MC Using a Memory CardAdditional Information Conventions Used in This Manual Other Symbols and ReferencesOperating Modes Checking Supplied Accessories Thank You for Choosing a CanonAdvanced Accessory Shoe ZR70 MC Introducing the ZR70 MC/ZR65 MC/ZR60Components Guide ZR70 MC/ZR65 MC/ZR60M E R a MIC Wireless Controller ZR60 WL-D80Using a Household Power Source Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack Remove the battery pack after useRecording Time Charging, Recording and Playback TimeCharging Time Playback TimeHow much power is left? Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsInstalling the Backup Battery Attaching the Lens Cap Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter AdjustmentPreparing the Camcorder Fastening the Grip BeltZR70 MC Mounting the Wide Attachment Attaching the Shoulder StrapScrew the wide attachment fully into the lens filter thread Loading a Cassette Loading and UnloadingCassette Handling Precautions Protecting Tapes from Accidental ErasureUsing the Wireless Controller Inserting BatteriesSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimePress the Menu button to close the menu Setting the Date and Time Press the Menu button to open the menuDisplaying Date and Time during Recording Recording Movies on a Tape Recording Programs Optical Zoom ZoomingDigital Zoom Press the Menu button to close the menu Rotate the LCD panel and choose the angle of the screen Using the LCD ScreenClose the LCD panel after use Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD ScreenDisplay SET UP LCD Mirroron Record Search Searching and Reviewing when RecordingRecord Review Press and release the c record review buttonTips for Making Better Videos Holding the CamcorderPlaying Back a Tape Press the ` button to rewind the tapeSpecial Playback Modes Playing Back with the Built-in Speaker/Headphones Switching the AV/Headphones TerminalAdjusting the Volume Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with S S1-Video Input TerminalTVs with Audio/Video Terminals Selecting the Audio Output Channel Selecting Menus and Settings Menus and SettingsSet the camcorder to the correct operating mode Menu and Default Settings Camera Menu CAM. MenuPlay VCR Menu VCR Menu SP, LPZR70 MC ZR65 MC Card Camera Menu C. CAM. Menu ZR70 MC ZR65 MC Card Play VCR Menu C.PLAY Menu Changing the Remote Sensor Mode Changing the Remote Sensor ModeTurning the Remote Sensor Off Select a setting option and close the menu Changing the My Camera SettingsCustomizing the Camcorder Selecting the Light-up Setting ZR70 MC Setting the Light-up ButtonsSelecting the Color of the Buttons Beep Other Camcorder SettingsRecording in 169 Wide Screen TV Recording Demonstration Mode Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP Press the Photo button fully Record Pause Mode Press the Photo button halfwayRecording Still Images on the Tape During Recording Press the Photo button fullyFull Range Features Using Easy Recording Program Using the Recording ProgramsAvailability of Functions in Each Mode Program AE ModesSpotlight Night Selecting the Program AE Mode Select a mode and press the selector dialUsing Digital Effects Availability of Digital Effects by Operating ModesFaders Jump JumpPuzzle Puzzle Selecting a Fader Fade in In record pause mode, press the ON/OFFEffects Mirror MirrorSelecting an Effect ZR70 MC ZR65 MC Selecting an Effect in Card Camera ModePress the ON/OFF button Using the Multi-Image Screen Capturing Press the ON/OFF button Press the start/stop button begin recordingTurning Off the Image Stabilizer When recording movies Press the start/stop button Recording With the Self-TimerPress the self-timer button When recording still images Press the Photo buttonRecording with an External Microphone Changing the Audio ModeAudio Recording Wind ScreenFull Range Features Using ZR70 MC Using the VL-3 Video Light Optional Tighten the fastening screwSet the camcorder to Camera or Card Camera mode ZR70 MC Using the DM-50 Microphone OptionalSet the microphone’s directivity switch Turn the selector dial to adjust the focus Adjusting the Focus ManuallySet the program selector to Q Adjust the zoom Press the Focus buttonPress the Focus button to return to autofocus Infinity FocusPress the focus button more than 3 seconds in step Adjusting the AE Shift Turn the selector dial to adjust the AE shift levelSetting the Shutter Speed Close the menuUsing the Full Range of Features Setting the White Balance Or U appears Move the zoom lever toward T Magnifying the ImageMove the image Available Data Code Combinations in Play VCR mode Displaying the Data CodeDisplaying the Data Code Selecting the Date/Time Display CombinationSelecting the Data Code Display Combination Six-Second Auto DatePhoto Search/Date Search Press the + or button to begin searchingReturning to a Pre-marked Position Example Recording to a VCR Connect the camcorder to the VCRConnecting a Digital Video Device Connected device Play back the tape Connect the camcorder to the analog video deviceConnected device Stop playback Set the camcorder to Play VCR mode and load a blank cassette Connect the camcorder to the digital video deviceCopyright Signal Connecting the Devices Press the AV \ DV button on the wireless controller Turning On the Analog-Digital ConverterReplacing Existing Scenes AV Insert VCR Play back the tape Press the AV Insert button on the wireless controllerExample AV Insert from a VCR VCR Stop playbackConnecting an Audio Device Audio DubbingUsing a Microphone DubbingPlaying Back the Added Sound Connecting to a Computer Using a DV IEEE1394 Cable DV Network Solution Disk Windows XP UsersRemoving the Card Inserting and Removing the Memory CardInserting the Card Turn off the camcorderChanging the Still Image Quality Selecting the Image Quality/SizeChanging the Still Image Size ZR70 MC Changing the Movie Size File Numbers103 Recording Still Images on a Memory Card Set the camcorder to Card Camera modeRecording with the Camcorder Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder Recording from Other Video Devices Connect the camcorder to the video deviceSelect the program AE mode and zoom on the subject When Recording in Stitch Assist ModeSet the camcorder to Card Camera mode Press the button Select the direction with the Card +/- buttonUsing a Memory Card ZR70 MC Recording Motion Jpeg Movies on a Memory Card Press the start/stop to stop recording Single Image Display Set the camcorder to Card Play VCR modePlaying Back a Memory Card Press the CARD+/- button to move between imagesIndex Screen Slide ShowCard Jump Function Protecting during Single Image Display Protecting ImagesProtecting during Index Screen Display Erasing a Single Image/All Images Erasing ImagesErasing a Single Image Select YESSelecting in Single Image Display Selecting in Index Screen DisplayErasing All Print Orders Connect the camcorder to the printer using the cable Connecting the Printer to the CamcorderPrinting with the Direct Print Function Selecting the Number of Copies Setting the Print StylePrinting Set the number of copies and the print styleSelecting the paper size Print setting menu, select OK and press the selector dial Printing with Print Order SettingsSet the print style Card Mix Effects Combining Images Card MixCard Chroma Key Card Chroma Camera Chroma Key CAM. Chroma Card Luminance Key Card LumiCard Animation C. Animation Select the mix type matching the image you have selected Selecting the Card Mix EffectActivating the Card Mix Effect Press the Card MIX button Recording with the Card Mix Effect Press the start/stop button to end recordingOpen the menu and select Card Operations Select Copy b \ Copying Still ImagesCopying Still Images from Tape to Memory Card Select ExecuteCopying Still Images from Memory Card to Tape Open the menu and select Card Operations Select Copy \ bFormatting a Memory Card Open the menu and select Card Operations Select FormatConnecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable Creating a Start-up Image Setting the Still Image as Start-up ImageOpen the menu Select MY Camera Select Create START-UP Image Memory Card Handling Precautions Memory Card InformationSample Images 133 LCD Screen Displays Press the TV Screen button on the wireless controllerScreen Displays TV Screen DisplaysScreen Displays during Basic Recording/Playback REWScreen Displays during Advanced Recording/Playback Camera ModePlay VCR Mode Photo search 12bit audio out Date searchStill image size List of Messages Message ExplanationCard Error ZR70 MC ZR65 MC Memory Card Related MessagesZR70 MC ZR65 MC Direct Print Related Messages Cleaning MaintenanceCamcorder Handling Precautions StorageViewfinder Video HeadsCondensation How to avoid condensationWhen condensation is detected Condensation may form in the following casesPower Sources Using the Camcorder AbroadPlayback on a TV Screen Troubleshooting Power SourceRecording ZR70 MC ZR65 MC Memory Card Operation System Diagram Availability differs from area to area VCRCG-570 Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBP-500 Series Battery Packs CB-570 Car Battery CableFS-30.5U Filter Set VL-10Li Battery Video LightWD-30.5 Wide-converter ZR70 MC VL-3 Video LightSC-1000 Soft Carrying Case Provided AccessoriesOptional Accessories SC-A50 Soft Carrying CaseSpecifications 152 *1 ZR70 MC/ZR65 MC only *2 ZR70 MC onlyBP-512/BP-508 Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power AdapterSDC-8M SD Memory Card Index Wide screen Wireless controller Zero set memory Zooming 155 156 Canada Canon INC
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The Canon ZR70 MC, ZR65 MC, and ZR60 are compact camcorders that marked a significant era in digital video recording. Designed for both novice and experienced videographers, these camcorders offered a blend of portability, advanced features, and user-friendly interfaces.

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