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The ZR20 System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)

Additional

Information

WD-30.5 Wide-	WL-D74	MiniDV
converter	Wireless	Video
	Controller	Cassette
TL-30.5 Tele-
converter
FS-30.5U
Filter Set

ZR-1000 Zoom

Remote Controller

	BP-900 Series	VL-10Li
	Battery Pack	VL-10Li
	Battery Pack	Battery
		Battery
		Video Light

Stereo Microphone (commercially available)

SC-1000 Soft	SC-A50 Soft
Carrying Case	Carrying Case

WS-20 Wrist Strap

SS-700 Shoulder Strap

BP-500 Series

Battery Pack

CR-560 Charge Adapter/

Car Battery Cable Kit

CA-560 Compact

Power Adapter

	BP-500 Series
	Battery Pack
S-150 S-video Cable
	TV
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
	VCR
CV-150F DV Cable	Digital Device
	Digital Device

FR-100 Floppy Disk	Personal Computer
Still Image Recorder

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Contents

Mode d’emploi Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Lightning For added protection of this Contents Getting started Thank you for Choosing a CanonFor quick reference Introducing the ZR20 Finding Your Way Around the ZR20 Mastering the Basics M E R a Mastering the Basics Connecting the camcorder to an AC outlet Powering Your CamcorderProvide 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 Make sure that you have attached a power source Loading a CassetteLoading and unloading Load or unload the cassette Handling cassettes Protecting tapes from accidental erasureCassette memory Basic Recording Before you start recordingTo record Load a cassette When you have finished recording Slide the program selector to Changing the recording mode SP/LP Widescreen TV recording Confirmation/Warning beeps Zooming 10⋅ optical zoom Opening and closing the LCD screen Using the LCD ScreenChanging the angle of the LCD screen Adjusting the LCD screen About the LCD Screen Allowing the subject to monitor recording Playing Back a Cassette Attach a power source and turn the Power switch to Play VCRLoad the cassette Press the e play button to start playback Other playback modes Special playback Slow Reverse Playback Reverse PlaybackForward ⋅2 Playback Reverse ⋅2 Playback Using the headphones Built-in speaker Switching the AV/headphone terminal Connections for Playback on a TV Screen If your TV or VCR has an S S1 -video input terminal If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals Video Using a tripod Tips for Making Better VideosHolding the camcorder Composition Picture angle Camcorder moves Turning the Image Stabilizer Off Using the Menus Camera set up submenuVCR set up submenu List of Menus Display set up submenu System submenu VCR MENU, Selecting from the Menus Press the Menu button Using the Wireless Controller Inserting batteries When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode If your wireless controller isn’t working Setting the Date and Time Setting the time zone/daylight saving timeOpen the menu and select System Select T.ZONE/DST Close the menu 16 17 18 11 12 Open the menu and select System Select D/TIME SET Setting the clockDate and time display Taking Still Pictures Press the Photo button halfway down and hold it Press the Photo button fully down to take the still picture Using the Floppy Disk Still Image Recorder FR-100 optional Record search Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord review Using the Various Recording Programs Availability of functions in each recording program Setting the program AE mode Press the start/stop button to begin recording Easy Recording AutoSports Portrait Sand & Snow SpotlightLow Light Availability of digital effects in Camera mode Using Digital EffectsAvailability of digital effects in Playvcr playback modes Faders Mosaic Fade M. Fade Effects Select the desired setting Operating fadersSelect Fader Press the Digital Effects button to close the menu Operating effects Select Effect Audio Recording Selecting the audio modeExternal microphone Wind screen Press the start/stop button Setting the Self-TimerPress the start/stop button to end recording Using the Full Range of Features Using AE Shift Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level Setting the Shutter Speed Concerning shooting in fluorescent lighting Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds Recommended shutter speeds when shooting Focus lock Adjusting Focus ManuallyManual focus Setting the White Balance Using the Full Range of Features Press the Data Code button on the wireless controller Selecting date/time Setting the data code Date/Time Camera data Six-second auto date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Editing to a VCR PreparationsConnect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the TV and VCR Turn the camcorder’s Power switch to Play VCR Connect the camcorder and the other digital devicePrepare the other device Load a blank cassette Dubbing Copyright signalStop 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 Playback tape Tape in the camcorderConnect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TV To stop inserting, press the Stop button on the camcorder Press the AV Insert buttonStop playback on the VCR To connect other audio equipment Audio DubbingTo connect an external microphone VCR SET UP Audio DUB.AUDIO Press Audio DUB Setting the Audio Mix Choose the output Selecting audio output channels Connecting to a PC Adjust the viewfinder Preparing the CamcorderPrepare the lens cap Fasten the grip belt Attach the shoulder strap Charging and recording times When to recharge How much power is left?Taking care of the battery pack Installing the backup battery Treat the battery pack with care Maintenance Maintenance StorageViewfinder Camcorder body and lens Using the camcorder abroad Power sourcesVideo heads TV playback What happens when condensation is detected CondensationProtecting the camcorder from condensation What you should do Troubleshooting Recording/Playback Shiny car Miscellaneous ? There’s no sound coming from the speaker during playback 100 Optional Accessories BP-500 Series Battery PacksCR-560 Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit TL-30.5 Tele-converter VL-10Li Battery Video Light FS-30.5U Filter Set SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case SC-A50 Soft Carrying Case Screen Displays Turning off the LCD screen displays 105 106 107 108 109 BP-512 Battery Pack SpecificationsZR20 Index 111 112 113 Canada