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it is left unattended and unused for long

periods of time, disconnect it from the wall

 

outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

15. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16. Objects and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product.

17. Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

18.Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a.When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b.If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into, the product.

c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d.If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

e.If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f.When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. This indicates a need for service.

19.Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

20.Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating order.

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When replacement of power supply is required, please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA-570.

The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. For areas where 120 V AC power is not used, you will need a special plug adapter. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information.

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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 useCharging, Recording and Playback Time Charging TimeRecording Time Playback TimeHow much power is left? Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsInstalling the Backup Battery Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment Preparing the CamcorderAttaching the Lens Cap 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 Searching and Reviewing when Recording Record ReviewRecord Search 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 Record Pause Mode Press the Photo button halfway Recording Still Images on the TapePress the Photo button fully During Recording Press the Photo button fullyFull Range Features Using Using the Recording Programs Availability of Functions in Each ModeEasy Recording Program 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 Recording With the Self-Timer Press the self-timer buttonWhen recording movies Press the start/stop button When recording still images Press the Photo buttonChanging the Audio Mode Audio RecordingRecording with an External Microphone 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 Adjusting the Focus Manually Set the program selector to Q Adjust the zoomTurn the selector dial to adjust the focus 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 CodeSelecting the Date/Time Display Combination Selecting the Data Code Display CombinationDisplaying the Data Code 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 Press the AV Insert button on the wireless controller Example AV Insert from a VCRVCR Play back the tape 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 UsersInserting and Removing the Memory Card Inserting the CardRemoving 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 deviceWhen Recording in Stitch Assist Mode Set the camcorder to Card Camera mode Press the buttonSelect the program AE mode and zoom on the subject 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 Set the camcorder to Card Play VCR mode Playing Back a Memory CardSingle Image Display 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 Images Erasing a Single ImageErasing a Single Image/All Images 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 Setting the Print Style PrintingSelecting the Number of Copies 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 recordingCopying Still Images Copying Still Images from Tape to Memory CardOpen the menu and select Card Operations Select Copy b \ 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 Press the TV Screen button on the wireless controller Screen DisplaysLCD Screen Displays TV Screen DisplaysScreen Displays during Basic Recording/Playback REWCamera Mode Play VCR Mode Photo search 12bit audio outScreen Displays during Advanced Recording/Playback 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 Maintenance Camcorder Handling PrecautionsCleaning StorageViewfinder Video HeadsHow to avoid condensation When condensation is detectedCondensation 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 VCROptional Accessories BP-500 Series Battery PacksCG-570 Battery Charger CB-570 Car Battery CableVL-10Li Battery Video Light WD-30.5 Wide-converterFS-30.5U Filter Set ZR70 MC VL-3 Video LightProvided Accessories Optional AccessoriesSC-1000 Soft Carrying Case 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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ZR70 MC specifications

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.

The Canon ZR70 MC stands out with its impressive performance and user-centric design. It features a 1.5-inch LCD screen that provides clear viewing, making it easy to frame shots and review recordings. This model is equipped with a powerful 20x optical zoom lens, allowing users to capture distant subjects with clarity. Additionally, the ZR70 MC employs Canon's advanced DIGIC DV image processing technology, which enhances video quality by improving color reproduction and clarity.

The ZR65 MC, while slightly more compact, does not compromise on quality. It has a 16x optical zoom lens and boasts a 1.6-megapixel CCD sensor, ensuring sharp and vibrant images. The camcorder also includes a variety of shooting modes, including Night Mode and Discreet Mode for low-light situations. The intuitive touchscreen interface simplifies navigation through the camcorder’s settings, making it accessible for users of all skill levels.

The ZR60 represents a more budget-friendly option in this lineup, yet it retains many of the key features that made its predecessors popular. It also includes a 20x optical zoom and a compact design, making it an ideal choice for on-the-go videographers. The ZR60 is equipped with a 1.2-megapixel CCD sensor and supports various recording formats, ensuring flexibility in video capturing.

All three models support Mini DV tape recording, ensuring high-quality video playback. They feature built-in digital effects such as titling and scene transitions, allowing users to add creative touches to their projects. The ZR series is also recognized for its solid battery life, enabling extended shooting sessions without interruption.

In summary, the Canon ZR70 MC, ZR65 MC, and ZR60 camcorders seamlessly blend advanced technology with practical features. Whether capturing family moments, travel adventures, or professional projects, these camcorders have carved a niche for their reliability and ease of use, making them enduring choices in the world of digital video recording.