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❍When you turn the POWER switch to OFF while the camcorder is recording the still image, it will not turn off until recording is complete.

❍Record still images under sufficient lighting condition (in which you can identify the subject on the screen).

❍If a subject is unsuitable for autofocus, F continues to flash. Keep the PHOTO button pressed halfway and adjust the focus with the selector dial.

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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 Additional Information ZR70 MC ZR65 MC Using a Memory CardEditing Operating Modes Other Symbols and ReferencesConventions Used in This Manual 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 BeltScrew the wide attachment fully into the lens filter thread Attaching the Shoulder StrapZR70 MC Mounting the Wide Attachment Loading a Cassette Loading and UnloadingCassette Handling Precautions Protecting Tapes from Accidental ErasureUsing the Wireless Controller Inserting BatteriesPress the Menu button to close the menu Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time 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 Digital Zoom ZoomingOptical Zoom Press the Menu button to close the menu Close the LCD panel after use Using the LCD ScreenRotate the LCD panel and choose the angle of the screen 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 Set the camcorder to the correct operating mode Menus and SettingsSelecting Menus and Settings 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 Turning the Remote Sensor Off Changing the Remote Sensor ModeChanging the Remote Sensor Mode Customizing the Camcorder Changing the My Camera SettingsSelect a setting option and close the menu Selecting the Color of the Buttons ZR70 MC Setting the Light-up ButtonsSelecting the Light-up Setting Recording in 169 Wide Screen TV Recording Other Camcorder SettingsBeep 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 MirrorPress the ON/OFF button ZR70 MC ZR65 MC Selecting an Effect in Card Camera ModeSelecting an Effect 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 microphone’s directivity switch ZR70 MC Using the DM-50 Microphone OptionalSet the camcorder to Camera or Card Camera mode 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 more than 3 seconds in step Infinity FocusPress the Focus button to return to autofocus 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 image Magnifying the ImageMove the zoom lever toward T 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 Stop playback Connect the camcorder to the analog video deviceConnected device Play back the tape 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 Size Selecting the Image Quality/SizeChanging the Still Image Quality ZR70 MC Changing the Movie Size File Numbers103 Recording with the Camcorder Set the camcorder to Card Camera modeRecording Still Images on a Memory Card 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 Index Screen Display Protecting ImagesProtecting during Single Image 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 Printing with the Direct Print Function Connecting the Printer to the CamcorderConnect the camcorder to the printer using the cable Setting the Print Style PrintingSelecting the Number of Copies Set the number of copies and the print styleSelecting the paper size Set the print style Printing with Print Order SettingsPrint setting menu, select OK and press the selector dial Card Chroma Key Card Chroma Combining Images Card MixCard Mix Effects Card Animation C. Animation Card Luminance Key Card LumiCamera Chroma Key CAM. Chroma Activating the Card Mix Effect Press the Card MIX button Selecting the Card Mix EffectSelect the mix type matching the image you have selected 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 Open the menu Select MY Camera Select Create START-UP Image Setting the Still Image as Start-up ImageCreating a 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 casesPlayback on a TV Screen Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources 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 onlySDC-8M SD Memory Card CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-512/BP-508 Battery Pack 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.

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.

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