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Canon ZR30 MC Adjusting the Selectable Color Light-up Buttons, Turning the buttons off

Models: ZR30 MC

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Adjusting the Selectable Color Light-up Buttons

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The clear buttons above the LCD panel light up when the camcorder’s power is on, or only when one of the buttons is pressed, making it possible to play back cassettes when in dark surroundings. You can also change the color in which they light up to blue, turquoise (greenish blue) or green.

Using the Full Range of Features

Turning the buttons off

TAPE + CAMERA , TAPE + (VCR)PLAY , CARD + CAMERA , CARD + (VCR)PLAY

SYSTEMBUTTONLIGHT•ON

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To change the setting, open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select BUTTONLIGHT and set it to PUSH ON or OFF and close the menu.

•ON: The buttons remain lit in the indicated color. While one of the buttons is pressed, all the buttons simultaneously change colors in the 3-color sequence. When the button is released, they return to the original color after a few seconds.

•PUSH ON: Buttons light up only while one of them is pressed. Then, all the buttons simultaneously change colors in the 3-color sequence. When the button is released, they turn off again after a few seconds.

•OFF: Buttons do not light up.

Changing the color of the buttons

TAPE + CAMERA , TAPE + (VCR)PLAY , CARD + CAMERA , CARD + (VCR)PLAY

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SYSTEM

LIGHT COLOR•BLUE

To change the color from blue, open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select LIGHT COLOR, set it to TURQUOISE or GREEN and close the menu.

Note:

• You cannot change LIGHT COLOR when BUTTONLIGHT is set to PUSH ON

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Canon ZR30 MC Adjusting the Selectable Color Light-up Buttons, Turning the buttons off, Changing the color of the buttons

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 startedIntroducing the ZR30 MC Finding Your Way Around the ZR30 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 Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to Tape Basic RecordingBefore you start recording To recordWhen you have finished recording Slide the program selector toChanging the recording mode Recording times this example uses an 80-minute tapeAbout SP and LP modes 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 playbackSlow Reverse Playback Reverse PlaybackForward ⋅2 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 VideoUsing a tripod Tips for Making Better VideosHolding the camcorder CompositionPicture angle Camcorder movesTurning the Image Stabilizer Off Using the Menus Camera menuVCR menu Card camera menuSelecting from the Menus Press the Menu buttonList of Menus VCR set up submenu Display set up submenuCAM. MENU, System submenuCard set up submenu Card operations submenuCamera set up submenu VCR MENU,Play Menu To card operations submenuPlay MENU, Using the Wireless Controller Inserting batteriesWhen Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode OFF B Sensor offIf your wireless controller isn’t working Adjusting the Selectable Color Light-up Buttons Turning the buttons offChanging the color of the buttons Setting the Date and Time Setting the time zone/daylight saving timeOpen the menu and select System Select T.ZONE/DST 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 recordingEasy Recording AutoSports PortraitSpotlight Sand & SnowLow Light Using Digital Effects Availability of digital effects by modeFaders Mosaic Fade M. FadeEffects Select the desired setting Operating fadersSelect Fader Press the Digital Effects button to close the menuOperating effects Select EffectUsing the Multi-Image Screen Operating the multi-image screenPush the ON/OFF button Selecting 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 the VL-3 Video Light optional Using the DM-50 Microphone optional Set the camcorder to Tape Camera modeSet the microphone’s directivity switch 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 DateSix-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 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 Insert start pointMove the camcorder’s TAPE/CARD switch to Tape Tape in the camcorderPlayback tape 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 CardInserting and removing the memory card Close the coverSelecting the recording image quality Fine 100 File numbersRecording Still Images to a Memory Card 101Press the Photo button halfway and hold it 102 Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image 103Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image 104Connect the camcorder to the other digital device RecordingViewing Still Images Single Image105 There are 3 ways to view still imagesSlide Show Index Screen106 Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect 107Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Protect Move the mark to the image you want to protectErasing Still Images 108Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Image Erase Select Single109 Select ALL110 Card Chroma Card chroma keyCard LUMI. Card luminance key 111 CAM. Chroma Camera chroma keyMix level Select MIX Level Adjust the mix level 112Press the card MIX button Press the start/stop button to start and stop recordingCopying Still Images from a Cassette 113Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Select ExecuteCopying 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 markFormatting a Memory Card 116Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Format Other Information and Precautions Memory card operating precautions117 118 Sample imagesCard chroma key MultiMediaCard MMC-8M Specifications Capacity Interface 119Card luminance key Camera chroma key Adjust the viewfinder Preparing the Camcorder120 Prepare the lens cap121 Attach the shoulder strap122 Charging and recording timesHow much power is left? When to rechargeTaking care of the battery pack 123Installing the backup battery Treat the battery pack with care124 Maintenance 125Maintenance 126Storage ViewfinderUsing the camcorder abroad Power sources127 Video headsWhat happens when condensation is detected 128Condensation Protecting the camcorder from condensationTroubleshooting 129Recording/Playback 130 131 Memory card operations? There’s no sound coming from the speaker during playback 132 Miscellaneous? The image cannot be erased 133 Optional Accessories 134135 FS-30.5U Filter SetVL-3 Video Light 136 SC-1000 Soft Carrying CaseSC-A50 Soft Carrying Case Screen Displays 137Turning off the LCD screen displays 138 139 Play Menu140 Memory Card Displays141 Time Code142 Refer to p.18143 Memory card caution phrasesSpecifications BP-512 Battery Pack144 Index 145146 147 Menu at a Glance 148149 Canon ZR30 MC Digital Video Camcorder Limited Warranty 150Canada 151