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Canon ZR25 MC instruction manual Optional Accessories, 129

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Optional Accessories

Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center.

BP-500 Series Battery Packs	BP-511	BP-522 BP-535

Extra batteries for use with the ZR25 MC.

CR-560 Charge Adapter/Car Battery

Cable Kit

Connect the car battery cable to power your camcorder or recharge battery packs on the move. The car battery cable plugs into your car’s cigarette lighter socket and runs off a 12-24 V DC negative ground battery.

Also, when used with the CA-560 Compact Power Adapter, this charge adapter can charge the BP-500 series lithium ion battery packs from an AC outlet.

TL-30.5 Tele-converter

This tele-converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1.9.

•The image stabilizer is not as effective as usual when the tele-converter is attached.

WD-30.5 Wide-converter

This lens decreases focal length by a factor of 0.7, giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views.

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Contents

Mode d’emploi Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Example of Antenna Grounding AS Contents Contents, Getting started Thank you for Choosing a CanonMemory Card Ieee 1394 DV TerminalImage Stabilizer 10⋅ Lens and 40⋅ Card 200⋅ Tape Digital ZoomMastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the ZR25 MCM E R a DV IN/OUT Powering Your Camcorder Connecting the camcorder to an AC outletProvide 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 Loading and unloadingLoad or unload the cassette Protecting tapes from accidental erasure Handling cassettesCassette memory Basic Recording Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to TapeBefore you start recording To recordSlide the program selector to When you have finished recordingChanging the recording mode SP/LP Confirmation/Warning beeps Widescreen TV recordingZooming 10⋅ optical zoom200 ⋅ digital zoom Using the LCD Screen Opening and closing the LCD screenChanging the angle of the LCD screen You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen Adjusting the LCD screenAllowing the subject to monitor recording Playing Back a Cassette Attach a power source and turn the Power switch to Play VCRSpecial playback Other playback modesReverse Playback Slow Reverse PlaybackForward ⋅2 Playback Reverse ⋅2 PlaybackBuilt-in speaker Using the headphonesConnections for Playback on a TV Screen Switching the AV/headphone terminalIf your TV or VCR has an S S1 -video input terminal Video If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminalsTips for Making Better Videos Using a tripodHolding the camcorder CompositionCamcorder moves Picture angleTurning the Image Stabilizer Off CAM. Menu Using the MenusPress the Menu button Selecting from the MenusList of Menus Display set up submenu VCR set up submenuCAM. MENU, System submenuCard operations submenu Card set up submenuVCR MENU, Camera set up submenuTo card operations submenu Play MenuPlay MENU, 4Wireless controller 5Beep 6ReturnInserting batteries Using the Wireless ControllerWhen Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode ModeOFF B Sensor off 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 menu16 17 18 11 12 Setting the clock Open the menu and select System Select D/TIME SETDate and time display Press the Photo button halfway down and hold it Taking Still Pictures to a CassettePress the Photo button fully down to take the still picture Searching and Reviewing While Recording Record searchRecord review Availability of functions in each recording program Using the Various Recording ProgramsPress the start/stop button to begin recording Setting the program AE modeAuto Easy RecordingSports PortraitSpotlight Sand & SnowLow Light Availability of digital effects by mode Using Digital EffectsMosaic Fade M. Fade FadersEffects Operating faders Select the desired settingSelect Fader Press the Digital Effects button to close the menuSelect Effect Operating effectsSelecting the audio mode Audio RecordingExternal microphone Wind screen Setting the Self-Timer Press the start/stop buttonPress the start/stop button to end recording Using the Full Range of Features Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level Using AE ShiftConcerning shooting in fluorescent lighting Setting the Shutter SpeedRecommended shutter speeds when shooting Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speedsAdjusting Focus Manually Focus lockManual focus Setting the White Balance Using the Full Range of Features Selecting date/time Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data Data CodeDate/Time Setting the data codeSix-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 VCRConnect the camcorder and the other digital device Prepare the other deviceLoad a blank cassette Copyright signal DubbingStop 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 Tape in the camcorder Move the camcorder’s TAPE/CARD switch to TapePlayback tape Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TVPress the AV Insert button To stop inserting, press the Stop button on the camcorderStop playback on the VCR Audio Dubbing To connect other audio equipmentTo connect an external microphone VCR SET UP Audio DUB.AUDIO Press Audio DUB Choose the output Setting the Audio MixSelecting audio output channels Connecting to a PC Memory Card Introduction You can do the following with a memoryCard Inserting and removing the memory card Close the coverSelecting the recording image quality Fine Continuous File numbersPress the Photo button halfway and hold it Recording Still Images to a Memory CardFine Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image Connect the camcorder to the other digital deviceRecording 100 Viewing Still ImagesSingle Image There are 3 ways to view still imagesSlide Show Index Screen101 102 Preventing Accidental Erasure ProtectOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Protect Move the mark to the image you want to protect103 Erasing Still ImagesOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Image Erase Select SingleSelect ALL 104105 Card Chroma Card chroma keyCard LUMI. Card luminance key 106 CAM. Chroma Camera chroma keyMix level 107 Select MIX Level Adjust the mix levelPress the card MIX button Press the start/stop button to start and stop recording108 Copying Still Images from a CassetteOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Select Execute109 Copying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette110 Marking a Still Image for Printing Print MarkOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Print Mark Move to the image you want to markFormatting a Memory Card 111Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Format Other Information and Precautions Memory card operating precautions112 113 Sample imagesCard chroma key MultiMediaCard MMC-8M Specifications Capacity Interface 114Card luminance key Camera chroma key Preparing the Camcorder Adjust the viewfinder115 Prepare the lens capAttach the shoulder strap 116Charging and recording times 117When to recharge How much power is left?Taking care of the battery pack 118Installing the backup battery Treat the battery pack with care119 120 Maintenance121 MaintenanceStorage ViewfinderPower sources Using the camcorder abroad122 Video heads123 What happens when condensation is detectedCondensation Protecting the camcorder from condensationTroubleshooting 124Recording/Playback 125 126 Memory card operations? There’s no sound coming from Speaker during playback 127 Miscellaneous? The image cannot be erased 128 129 Optional AccessoriesVL-10Li Battery Video Light 130FS-30.5U Filter Set 131 SC-1000 Soft Carrying CaseSC-A50 Soft Carrying Case Screen Displays 132Turning off the LCD screen displays 133 CAM. Menu 134Memory Card Displays 135Time Code 136Refer to p.18 137Memory card caution phrases 138Specifications BP-512 Battery Pack139 140 Index141 142 143 Menu at a Glance144 145 Canon ZR25 MC Digital Video Camcorder Limited Warranty146 Canada