Using the Menus, Camera menu, VCR menu | Canon ZR30 MC specification

Using the Menus

Many of the camcorder’s advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the display.

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There are 4 main menus:

CAM. MENU			Camera menu
VCR MENU			VCR menu
C.CAM. MENU			Card camera menu
C.PLAY MENU			Card play menu
2 CAM. MENU					TAPE + CAMERA
CAM.MENU				SEL.				SET
CAM.MENU				SEL.		SET		SET
					MENU
					MENU		CLOSE
	CARD MIX
	CAM.SET UP
	VCR SET UP								CARD
	DISP.SET UP

	SYSTEM	TAPE
	RETURN	TAPE
	RETURN

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POWER

CAMERA

OFF

PLAY(VCR)

2 VCR MENU

TAPE

+ (VCR)PLAY

VCR MENU

SEL.

SET

SET

MENU

CLOSE

VCR SET UP

CARD SET UP

CARD OPER.

CARD

DISP.SET UP

SYSTEM

TAPE

RETURN

2 C. CAM. MENU

CARD + CAMERA

C.CAM.MENU

SEL.

SET

SET

MENU

CLOSE

CAM.SET UP

CARD SET UP

VCR SET UP

CARD

DISP.SET UP

	SYSTEM	TAPE
	RETURN	TAPE
	RETURN

POWER

CAMERA

OFF

PLAY(VCR)

POWER

CAMERA

OFF

PLAY(VCR)

Using the Full Range of Features

2 C. PLAY MENU CARD + (VCR)PLAY

C.PLAY MENU SEL.SETSET

MENUCLOSE

CARD OPER.

VCR SET UP

DISP.SET UPCARD

SYSTEM

RETURNTAPE

POWER

CAMERA

OFF

PLAY(VCR)

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Canon ZR30 MC instruction manual Using the Menus, Camera menu, VCR menu, Card camera menu, Card play menu

Contents

Mode d’emploi Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Lightning For added protection of this Contents Contents, Getting started Thank you for Choosing a Canon Introducing the ZR30 MC Mastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the ZR30 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 Recording times this example uses an 80-minute tape Changing the recording modeAbout SP and LP modes 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 Camera menu Using the MenusVCR menu Card camera menu 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, Inserting batteries Using the Wireless Controller OFF B Sensor off When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode If your wireless controller isn’t working Turning the buttons off Adjusting the Selectable Color Light-up ButtonsChanging the color of the buttons 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 Operating the multi-image screen Using the Multi-Image Screen Push the ON/OFF button 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 Using the VL-3 Video Light optional Set the camcorder to Tape Camera mode Using the DM-50 Microphone optionalSet the microphone’s directivity switch 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 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 Insert start point 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 Card Memory Card Introduction Close the cover Inserting and removing the memory cardSelecting the recording image quality Fine File numbers 100 101 Recording Still Images to a Memory CardPress the Photo button halfway and hold it 102 103 Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image 104 Recording from Another DV Device as a Still ImageConnect the camcorder to the other digital device Recording Single Image Viewing Still Images105 There are 3 ways to view still images Index Screen Slide Show106 107 Preventing Accidental Erasure ProtectOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Protect Move the mark to the image you want to protect 108 Erasing Still ImagesOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Image Erase Select Single Select ALL 109 Card Chroma Card chroma key 110Card LUMI. Card luminance key CAM. Chroma Camera chroma key 111Mix level 112 Select MIX Level Adjust the mix levelPress the card MIX button Press the start/stop button to start and stop recording 113 Copying Still Images from a CassetteOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Select Execute Copying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette 115 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 116 Formatting a Memory CardOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Format Memory card operating precautions Other Information and Precautions117 Sample images 118Card chroma key 119 MultiMediaCard MMC-8M Specifications Capacity InterfaceCard luminance key Camera chroma key Preparing the Camcorder Adjust the viewfinder120 Prepare the lens cap Attach the shoulder strap 121 Charging and recording times 122 When to recharge How much power is left?Taking care of the battery pack 123 Treat the battery pack with care Installing the backup battery124 125 Maintenance 126 MaintenanceStorage Viewfinder Power sources Using the camcorder abroad127 Video heads 128 What happens when condensation is detectedCondensation Protecting the camcorder from condensation 129 TroubleshootingRecording/Playback 130 Memory card operations 131? There’s no sound coming from the speaker during playback Miscellaneous 132? The image cannot be erased 133 134 Optional Accessories FS-30.5U Filter Set 135VL-3 Video Light SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case 136SC-A50 Soft Carrying Case 137 Screen DisplaysTurning off the LCD screen displays 138 Play Menu 139 Memory Card Displays 140 Time Code 141 Refer to p.18 142 Memory card caution phrases 143 BP-512 Battery Pack Specifications144 145 Index 146 147 148 Menu at a Glance 149 150 Canon ZR30 MC Digital Video Camcorder Limited Warranty 151 Canada