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Appears immediately after you start recording, and the video heads are badly contaminated. Make sure to clean the video heads when this caution appears.

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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 Mastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the ZR20 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 Loading a Cassette Make sure that you have attached a power sourceLoading and unloading Load or unload the cassette Handling cassettes Protecting tapes from accidental erasureCassette memory Before you start recording Basic RecordingTo record Load a cassette Slide the program selector to When you have finished recording Changing the recording mode SP/LP Confirmation/Warning beeps Widescreen TV recording 10⋅ optical zoom Zooming Opening and closing the LCD screen Using the LCD ScreenChanging the angle of the LCD screen About the LCD Screen Adjusting 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 Special playback Other playback modes Reverse Playback Slow Reverse PlaybackForward ⋅2 Playback Reverse ⋅2 Playback Built-in speaker Using the headphones Connections for Playback on a TV Screen Switching the AV/headphone terminal If your TV or VCR has an S S1 -video input terminal Video If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals Tips for Making Better Videos Using a tripodHolding the camcorder Composition Camcorder moves Picture angle Turning the Image Stabilizer Off Camera set up submenu Using the MenusVCR set up submenu List of Menus System submenu Display set up submenu Selecting from the Menus VCR MENU, Press the Menu button Inserting batteries Using the Wireless Controller When 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 menu 16 17 18 11 12 Open the menu and select System Select D/TIME SET Setting the clockDate and time display Press the Photo button halfway down and hold it Taking Still Pictures 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 Availability of functions in each recording program Using the Various Recording Programs Press the start/stop button to begin recording Setting the program AE mode Auto Easy RecordingSports Portrait Sand & Snow SpotlightLow Light Availability of digital effects in Camera mode Using Digital EffectsAvailability of digital effects in Playvcr playback modes Mosaic Fade M. Fade Faders Effects Operating faders Select the desired settingSelect Fader Press the Digital Effects button to close the menu Select Effect Operating effects 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 Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level Using AE Shift Concerning shooting in fluorescent lighting Setting the Shutter Speed Recommended shutter speeds when shooting Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds Focus lock Adjusting Focus ManuallyManual focus Setting the White Balance Using the Full Range of Features Selecting date/time Press the Data Code button on the wireless controller Date/Time Camera data Setting the data code Six-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 VCR Connect the camcorder and the other digital device Turn the camcorder’s Power switch to Play VCRPrepare 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 Choose the output Setting the Audio Mix Selecting audio output channels Connecting to a PC Preparing the Camcorder Adjust the viewfinderPrepare 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 Treat the battery pack with care Installing the backup battery Maintenance Storage MaintenanceViewfinder Camcorder body and lens Power sources Using the camcorder abroadVideo heads TV playback Condensation What happens when condensation is detectedProtecting the camcorder from condensation What you should do Recording/Playback Troubleshooting Shiny car ? There’s no sound coming from the speaker during playback Miscellaneous 100 BP-500 Series Battery Packs Optional AccessoriesCR-560 Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit TL-30.5 Tele-converter FS-30.5U Filter Set VL-10Li Battery Video Light SC-A50 Soft Carrying Case SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case Turning off the LCD screen displays Screen Displays 105 106 107 108 109 BP-512 Battery Pack SpecificationsZR20 111 Index 112 113 Canada