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Canon ZR25 MC instruction manual Using the Full Range of Features

Models: ZR25 MC

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Notes:

•To cancel the self-timer before the countdown has begun, press the SELF TIMER button.

•To cancel the self-timer once the countdown has begun, press the SELF TIMER button, start/stop if you’re shooting movies, or PHOTO if you’re taking a still image.

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Canon ZR25 MC instruction manual Using the Full Range of Features

Contents

Mode d’emploi Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Example of Antenna Grounding AS Contents Contents, Thank you for Choosing a Canon Getting startedImage Stabilizer Ieee 1394 DV TerminalMemory Card 10⋅ Lens and 40⋅ Card 200⋅ Tape Digital ZoomFinding Your Way Around the ZR25 MC Mastering the BasicsM 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 Before you start recording Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to TapeBasic Recording To recordWhen you have finished recording Slide the program selector toChanging the recording mode SP/LP Widescreen TV recording Confirmation/Warning beepsZooming 10⋅ optical zoom200 ⋅ digital zoom Using the LCD Screen Opening and closing the LCD screenChanging the angle of the LCD screen Adjusting the LCD screen You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screenAllowing the subject to monitor recording Attach a power source and turn the Power switch to Play VCR Playing Back a CassetteOther playback modes Special playbackForward ⋅2 Playback Slow Reverse PlaybackReverse Playback Reverse ⋅2 PlaybackUsing the headphones Built-in speakerSwitching the AV/headphone terminal Connections for Playback on a TV ScreenIf your TV or VCR has an S S1 -video input terminal If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals VideoHolding the camcorder Using a tripodTips for Making Better Videos CompositionPicture angle Camcorder movesTurning the Image Stabilizer Off Using the Menus CAM. MenuSelecting from the Menus Press the Menu buttonList of Menus CAM. MENU, VCR set up submenuDisplay set up submenu System submenuCard set up submenu Card operations submenuCamera set up submenu VCR MENU,Play Menu To card operations submenu4Wireless controller 5Beep 6Return Play MENU,Using the Wireless Controller Inserting batteriesWhen Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode ModeOFF B Sensor off If your wireless controller isn’t working Open the menu and select System Select T.ZONE/DST Setting the Date and TimeSetting the time zone/daylight saving time Close the menu16 17 18 11 12 Setting the clock Open the menu and select System Select D/TIME SETDate and time display Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette Press the Photo button halfway down and hold itPress the Photo button fully down to take the still picture Searching and Reviewing While Recording Record searchRecord review Using the Various Recording Programs Availability of functions in each recording programSetting the program AE mode Press the start/stop button to begin recordingSports Easy RecordingAuto PortraitSpotlight Sand & SnowLow Light Using Digital Effects Availability of digital effects by modeFaders Mosaic Fade M. FadeEffects Select Fader Select the desired settingOperating faders Press the Digital Effects button to close the menuOperating effects Select EffectSelecting 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 Using AE Shift Turn the selector dial to choose your desired levelSetting the Shutter Speed Concerning shooting in fluorescent lightingGuidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds Recommended shutter speeds when shootingAdjusting Focus Manually Focus lockManual focus Setting the White Balance Using the Full Range of Features Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data Data Code Selecting date/timeSetting the data code Date/TimeSix-second auto date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Connect the camcorder to the VCR Editing to a VCRPreparations 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 Playback tape Move the camcorder’s TAPE/CARD switch to TapeTape in the camcorder 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 Setting the Audio Mix Choose the outputSelecting 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 File numbers ContinuousRecording Still Images to a Memory Card Press the Photo button halfway and hold itFine 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 Single Image Viewing Still Images100 There are 3 ways to view still imagesSlide Show Index Screen101 Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Protect Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect102 Move the mark to the image you want to protectOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Image Erase Erasing Still Images103 Select Single104 Select ALL105 Card Chroma Card chroma keyCard LUMI. Card luminance key 106 CAM. Chroma Camera chroma keyMix level Press the card MIX button Select MIX Level Adjust the mix level107 Press the start/stop button to start and stop recordingOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Copying Still Images from a Cassette108 Select ExecuteCopying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette 109Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Print Mark Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark110 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 115 Adjust the viewfinderPreparing the Camcorder Prepare the lens cap116 Attach the shoulder strap117 Charging and recording timesTaking care of the battery pack How much power is left?When to recharge 118Installing the backup battery Treat the battery pack with care119 Maintenance 120Storage Maintenance121 Viewfinder122 Using the camcorder abroadPower sources Video headsCondensation What happens when condensation is detected123 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 Optional Accessories 129VL-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 133 134 CAM. Menu135 Memory Card Displays136 Time Code137 Refer to p.18138 Memory card caution phrasesSpecifications BP-512 Battery Pack139 Index 140141 142 Menu at a Glance 143144 Canon ZR25 MC Digital Video Camcorder Limited Warranty 145Canada 146