Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image | Canon ZR30 MC

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Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image

Record images input through the DV in terminal onto the memory card as still images.

•The still image’s data code will reflect the date and time it is recorded to the memory card.

: Signal flow

CARD

TAPE

POWER

CAMERA

OFF

PLAY(VCR)

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Using a Memory Card

Preparations

1.Connect the camcorder to the other digital device.

•Connect the Canon CV-150F DV cable (optional) with the sides of the plugs marked with the arrows facing as shown above.

2.Prepare the other device.

•Turn on the power and load a recorded cassette.

3.Load a memory card. Turn the camcorder’s POWER switch to PLAY (VCR).

4.Move the TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE.

•DV IN appears in the display.

•If you have a cassette inserted, make sure it is in stop mode.

Recording

1.Start playback on the other device.

2.When the image you want to record appears in the display, press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it.

•The image appears as a still image in the display.

•The number of images that can still be recorded on the memory card appears in the display.

3.Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the image to the memory card.

Note:

•If you record an image onto a memory card that was originally recorded in the 16:9 mode for widescreen TV’s, the image will appear to be vertically “squashed” (compressed).

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Canon ZR30 MC Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image, 104, Connect the camcorder to the other digital device

Contents

Mode d’emploi Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Lightning For added protection of this Contents Contents, Thank you for Choosing a Canon Getting started Introducing the ZR30 MC Finding Your Way Around the ZR30 MC Mastering the Basics M E R a DV IN/OUT Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack Powering Your CamcorderConnecting the camcorder to an AC outlet 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 Load or unload the cassette Loading a CassetteLoading and unloading Cassette memory Protecting tapes from accidental erasureHandling cassettes Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to Tape Basic RecordingBefore you start recording To record When you have finished recording Slide the program selector to About SP and LP modes Changing the recording modeRecording times this example uses an 80-minute tape Widescreen TV recording Confirmation/Warning beeps 200 ⋅ digital zoom Zooming10⋅ optical zoom Changing the angle of the LCD screen Using the LCD ScreenOpening and closing the LCD screen Adjusting the LCD screen You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen Allowing the subject to monitor recording Attach a power source and turn the Power switch to Play VCR Playing Back a Cassette Other playback modes Special playback Slow Reverse Playback Reverse PlaybackForward ⋅2 Playback Reverse ⋅2 Playback Using the headphones Built-in speaker Switching the AV/headphone terminal Connections for Playback on a TV Screen If your TV or VCR has an S S1 -video input terminal If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals Video Using a tripod Tips for Making Better VideosHolding the camcorder Composition Picture angle Camcorder moves Turning the Image Stabilizer Off Using the Menus Camera menuVCR menu Card camera menu Selecting from the Menus Press the Menu button List of Menus VCR set up submenu Display set up submenuCAM. MENU, System submenu Card set up submenu Card operations submenu Camera set up submenu VCR MENU, Play Menu To card operations submenu Play MENU, Using the Wireless Controller Inserting batteries When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode OFF B Sensor off If your wireless controller isn’t working Changing the color of the buttons Adjusting the Selectable Color Light-up ButtonsTurning the buttons off Setting the Date and Time Setting the time zone/daylight saving timeOpen the menu and select System Select T.ZONE/DST Close the menu 16 17 18 11 12 Date and time display Setting the clockOpen the menu and select System Select D/TIME SET Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette Press the Photo button halfway down and hold it Press the Photo button fully down to take the still picture Record review Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord search Using the Various Recording Programs Availability of functions in each recording program Setting the program AE mode Press the start/stop button to begin recording Easy Recording AutoSports Portrait Low Light SpotlightSand & Snow Using Digital Effects Availability of digital effects by mode Faders Mosaic Fade M. Fade Effects Select the desired setting Operating fadersSelect Fader Press the Digital Effects button to close the menu Operating effects Select Effect Using the Multi-Image Screen Operating the multi-image screen Push the ON/OFF button External microphone Selecting the audio modeAudio Recording Wind screen Press the start/stop button to end recording Setting the Self-TimerPress the start/stop button Using the Full Range of Features Using the VL-3 Video Light optional Set the microphone’s directivity switch Using the DM-50 Microphone optionalSet the camcorder to Tape Camera mode Using AE Shift Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level Setting the Shutter Speed Concerning shooting in fluorescent lighting Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds Recommended shutter speeds when shooting Manual focus Adjusting Focus ManuallyFocus lock Setting the White Balance Using the Full Range of Features Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data Data Code Selecting date/time Setting the data code Date Six-second auto date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Editing to a VCR PreparationsConnect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the TV and VCR Load a blank cassette Connect the camcorder and the other digital devicePrepare the other device Stop playback on the other device Copyright signalDubbing 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 Insert start point Move the camcorder’s TAPE/CARD switch to Tape Tape in the camcorderPlayback tape Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TV Stop playback on the VCR Press the AV Insert buttonTo stop inserting, press the Stop button on the camcorder To connect an external microphone Audio DubbingTo connect other audio equipment VCR SET UP Audio DUB.AUDIO Press Audio DUB Setting the Audio Mix Choose the output Selecting audio output channels Connecting to a PC Memory Card Introduction Card Selecting the recording image quality Inserting and removing the memory cardClose the cover Fine 100 File numbers Press the Photo button halfway and hold it Recording Still Images to a Memory Card101 102 Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image 103 Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image 104Connect the camcorder to the other digital device Recording Viewing Still Images Single Image105 There are 3 ways to view still images 106 Slide ShowIndex Screen Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect 107Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Protect Move the mark to the image you want to protect Erasing Still Images 108Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Image Erase Select Single 109 Select ALL Card LUMI. Card luminance key 110Card Chroma Card chroma key Mix level 111CAM. Chroma Camera chroma key Select MIX Level Adjust the mix level 112Press the card MIX button Press the start/stop button to start and stop recording Copying Still Images from a Cassette 113Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Select Execute Copying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark 115Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Print Mark Move to the image you want to mark Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Format Formatting a Memory Card116 117 Other Information and PrecautionsMemory card operating precautions Card chroma key 118Sample images Card luminance key Camera chroma key MultiMediaCard MMC-8M Specifications Capacity Interface119 Adjust the viewfinder Preparing the Camcorder120 Prepare the lens cap 121 Attach the shoulder strap 122 Charging and recording times How much power is left? When to rechargeTaking care of the battery pack 123 124 Installing the backup batteryTreat the battery pack with care Maintenance 125 Maintenance 126Storage Viewfinder Using the camcorder abroad Power sources127 Video heads What happens when condensation is detected 128Condensation Protecting the camcorder from condensation Recording/Playback Troubleshooting129 130 ? There’s no sound coming from the speaker during playback 131Memory card operations ? The image cannot be erased 132Miscellaneous 133 Optional Accessories 134 VL-3 Video Light 135FS-30.5U Filter Set SC-A50 Soft Carrying Case 136SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case Turning off the LCD screen displays Screen Displays137 138 139 Play Menu 140 Memory Card Displays 141 Time Code 142 Refer to p.18 143 Memory card caution phrases 144 SpecificationsBP-512 Battery Pack Index 145 146 147 Menu at a Glance 148 149 Canon ZR30 MC Digital Video Camcorder Limited Warranty 150 Canada 151