Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data Data Code | Canon ZR25 MC

Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data (Data Code)

A data code, containing the date and time the recording was made and other camcorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) is automatically recorded on a special data section of the tape.

• Only the date and time appear in the data code when using a memory card.

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POWER	CODE
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CAMERA
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PLAY(VCR)

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During TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden while the camcorder is in play, slow or still mode.

Camcorder data may be displayed as “– – –” during fast forward, rewind, reverse playback, forward and reverse ⋅2 playback.

Press the DATA CODE button on the wireless controller. When using a cassette, press it while the camcorder is in play, slow or still mode.

• Press it once to display, once more to hide it.

Selecting date/time

Select whether you want the date, the time, or both to show up on your data code

display ( 74).

+ PLAY , + PLAY

TAPE (VCR) CARD (VCR)

Using the Full Range of Features

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DISP.SET UP

D/TIME SEL.•DATE & TIME

To change the date and time combination, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select D/TIME SEL., set it to DATE, TIME or DATE & TIME and close the menu.

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Canon ZR25 MC instruction manual Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data Data Code, Selecting date/time

Contents

Mode d’emploi Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Example of Antenna Grounding AS Contents Contents, Getting started Thank you for Choosing a Canon Memory Card Ieee 1394 DV TerminalImage Stabilizer 10⋅ Lens and 40⋅ Card 200⋅ Tape Digital Zoom Mastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the ZR25 MC M 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 Basic Recording Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to TapeBefore you start recording To record 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 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 screen Allowing the subject to monitor recording Playing Back a Cassette Attach a power source and turn the Power switch to Play VCR 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 CAM. Menu Using the Menus Press the Menu button Selecting from the Menus List of Menus Display set up submenu VCR set up submenuCAM. MENU, System submenu Card operations submenu Card set up submenu VCR MENU, Camera set up submenu To card operations submenu Play Menu Play MENU, 4Wireless controller 5Beep 6Return Inserting batteries Using the Wireless Controller Mode When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor 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 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 to a Cassette Press 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 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 by mode Using Digital Effects 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 Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data Data Code Date/Time 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 Prepare 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 Tape in the camcorder Move the camcorder’s TAPE/CARD switch to TapePlayback tape Connect 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 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 numbers Press the Photo button halfway and hold it Recording Still Images to a Memory Card Fine 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 100 Viewing Still ImagesSingle Image There are 3 ways to view still images Index Screen Slide Show101 102 Preventing Accidental Erasure ProtectOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Protect Move the mark to the image you want to protect 103 Erasing Still ImagesOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Image Erase Select Single Select ALL 104 Card Chroma Card chroma key 105Card LUMI. Card luminance key CAM. Chroma Camera chroma key 106Mix level 107 Select MIX Level Adjust the mix levelPress the card MIX button Press the start/stop button to start and stop recording 108 Copying Still Images from a CassetteOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Select Execute 109 Copying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette 110 Marking a Still Image for Printing Print MarkOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Print Mark Move to the image you want to mark 111 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 Preparing the Camcorder Adjust the viewfinder115 Prepare the lens cap Attach the shoulder strap 116 Charging and recording times 117 When to recharge How much power is left?Taking care of the battery pack 118 Treat the battery pack with care Installing the backup battery119 120 Maintenance 121 MaintenanceStorage Viewfinder Power sources Using the camcorder abroad122 Video heads 123 What happens when condensation is detectedCondensation Protecting the camcorder from condensation 124 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 Accessories 130 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 134 Memory Card Displays 135 Time Code 136 Refer to p.18 137 Memory card caution phrases 138 BP-512 Battery Pack Specifications139 140 Index 141 142 143 Menu at a Glance 144 145 Canon ZR25 MC Digital Video Camcorder Limited Warranty 146 Canada