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Canon ZR25 MC Using AE Shift, Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level

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Using AE Shift

By controlling the level of the automatic exposure (AE) function, you can lighten or darken the image slightly. This allows you to compensate for backlit, overexposed scenes.

AE SHIFT

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TAPE + CAMERA , CARD + CAMERA

Make sure the program selector is set to Q.

1.Press the selector dial in and select any recording program other than Spotlight or Sand & Snow from the program menu.

2.Press the AE SHIFT button.

•eAE appears light blue.

3.Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level.

•Levels are from –2 to +2, in 0.25 intervals (excluding –1.75 and +1.75).

•The higher the setting, the brighter the image.

Notes:

•You cannot adjust the exposure without the e mark before AE in the display. Push the AE SHIFT button so that e appears before AE. Then you can adjust the exposure manually.

•You cannot adjust the AE Shift when the camcorder is set to [ (Easy Recording), the Spotlight recording program or the Sand & Snow recording program.

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Canon ZR25 MC instruction manual Using AE Shift, Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level

Contents

Mode d’emploi Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Example of Antenna Grounding AS Contents Contents, Getting started Thank you for Choosing a Canon10⋅ Lens and 40⋅ Card 200⋅ Tape Digital Zoom Ieee 1394 DV TerminalMemory Card Image StabilizerMastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the ZR25 MCM E R a DV IN/OUT 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 and unloading Loading a CassetteLoad or unload the cassette Handling cassettes Protecting tapes from accidental erasureCassette memory To record Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to TapeBasic Recording Before you start recordingSlide the program selector to When you have finished recordingChanging the recording mode SP/LP Confirmation/Warning beeps Widescreen TV recording10⋅ optical zoom Zooming200 ⋅ digital zoom Opening and closing the LCD screen Using 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 ⋅2 Playback Slow Reverse PlaybackReverse Playback Forward ⋅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 terminalsComposition Using a tripodTips for Making Better Videos Holding the camcorderCamcorder moves Picture angleTurning the Image Stabilizer Off CAM. Menu Using the MenusPress the Menu button Selecting from the MenusList of Menus System submenu VCR set up submenuDisplay set up submenu CAM. MENU,Card 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 ControllerMode When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor ModeOFF B Sensor off If your wireless controller isn’t working Close the menu Setting the Date and TimeSetting the time zone/daylight saving time Open the menu and select System Select T.ZONE/DST16 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 to a CassettePress the Photo button fully down to take the still picture Record search Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord review Availability of functions in each recording program Using the Various Recording ProgramsPress the start/stop button to begin recording Setting the program AE modePortrait Easy RecordingAuto SportsSand & Snow SpotlightLow Light Availability of digital effects by mode Using Digital EffectsMosaic Fade M. Fade FadersEffects Press the Digital Effects button to close the menu Select the desired settingOperating faders Select FaderSelect Effect Operating effectsAudio 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 ShiftConcerning shooting in fluorescent lighting Setting the Shutter SpeedRecommended shutter speeds when shooting Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speedsFocus lock Adjusting Focus ManuallyManual 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 Prepare the TV and VCR Editing to a VCRPreparations Connect the camcorder to the VCRPrepare the other device Connect the camcorder and the other digital deviceLoad 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 Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TV Move the camcorder’s TAPE/CARD switch to TapeTape in the camcorder Playback tapeTo 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 MixSelecting audio output channels Connecting to a PC You can do the following with a memory Memory Card IntroductionCard Close the cover Inserting and removing the memory cardSelecting 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 Connect the camcorder to the other digital device Recording from Another DV Device as a Still ImageRecording There are 3 ways to view still images Viewing Still Images100 Single ImageIndex Screen Slide Show101 Move the mark to the image you want to protect Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect102 Open the menu and select Card Oper Select ProtectSelect Single Erasing Still Images103 Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Image EraseSelect ALL 104Card Chroma Card chroma key 105Card LUMI. Card luminance key CAM. Chroma Camera chroma key 106Mix level Press the start/stop button to start and stop recording Select MIX Level Adjust the mix level107 Press the card MIX buttonSelect Execute Copying Still Images from a Cassette108 Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy109 Copying Memory Card Still Images to a CassetteMove to the image you want to mark Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark110 Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Print Mark111 Formatting a Memory CardOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Format Memory card operating precautions Other Information and Precautions112 Sample images 113Card chroma key 114 MultiMediaCard MMC-8M Specifications Capacity InterfaceCard luminance key Camera chroma key Prepare the lens cap Adjust the viewfinderPreparing the Camcorder 115Attach the shoulder strap 116Charging and recording times 117118 How much power is left?When to recharge Taking care of the battery packTreat the battery pack with care Installing the backup battery119 120 MaintenanceViewfinder Maintenance121 StorageVideo heads Using the camcorder abroadPower sources 122Protecting the camcorder from condensation What happens when condensation is detected123 Condensation124 TroubleshootingRecording/Playback 125 Memory card operations 126? There’s no sound coming from Speaker during playback Miscellaneous 127? The image cannot be erased 128 129 Optional Accessories130 VL-10Li Battery Video LightFS-30.5U Filter Set SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case 131SC-A50 Soft Carrying Case 132 Screen DisplaysTurning off the LCD screen displays 133 CAM. Menu 134Memory Card Displays 135Time Code 136Refer to p.18 137Memory card caution phrases 138BP-512 Battery Pack Specifications139 140 Index141 142 143 Menu at a Glance144 145 Canon ZR25 MC Digital Video Camcorder Limited Warranty146 Canada