Canon ZR20 instruction manual Contents

Contents

Introduction		Using the Various Recording Programs	..50
		Using Digital Effects	54
Important Usage Instructions	2
		Audio Recording	59
IMPORTANT SAFETY
		Setting the Self-Timer	61
INSTRUCTIONS	3
Thank you for Choosing a Canon	6	~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...	~
Introducing the ZR20	7
		Using AE Shift	63
Mastering the Basics		Setting the Shutter Speed	64
		Adjusting Focus Manually	66
Finding Your Way Around the ZR20	8
		Setting the White Balance	67

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~ Preparations ... ~

Powering Your Camcorder	......................11
Loading a Cassette	16
~ Basic Recording ... ~
Basic Recording	18
Zooming	22

Using the LCD Screen		23
~ Basic Playback ...	~
Playing Back a Cassette		26
Connections for Playback on a
TV Screen		30
Tips for Making Better Videos		33
Using the Full Range of
Features
~ General ... ~
Turning the Image Stabilizer Off		35
Using the Menus		36
Using the Wireless Controller		40
~ For Recording ...	~
Setting the Date and Time		43
Taking Still Pictures	................................	46
Using the Floppy Disk Still Image Recorder
FR-100 (optional)		48
Searching and Reviewing While
Recording		49

~ For Playback ...~
Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data
(Data Code)	69
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/
Date Search)	72
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position	73
Editing
Editing to a VCR	74
Dubbing to/from a Cassette with Digital
Video Equipment	75
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog
Camcorder (Analog Line-in)	77
Recording Over Existing Scenes
(AV Insert Editing)	79
Audio Dubbing	82
Setting the Audio Mix	85
Connecting to a PC	87
Additional Information
Preparing the Camcorder	88
Notes on Using the Batteries	90
Maintenance	93
Troubleshooting	97
The ZR20 System Diagram	100
Optional Accessories	101
Screen Displays	104
Specifications	110
Index	111

Introduction

The serial number of this product may be found on	Date of Purchase
the bottom of the camcorder. No others have the	Dealer Purchased From
same serial number as yours. You should record	Dealer Address
the number and other vital information here and	Dealer Phone No.
retain this book as a permanent record of your	Model Name ZR20
purchase to aid identification in case of theft.	Serial No.	5