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Canon ZR30 MC instruction manual Thank you for Choosing a Canon, Getting started

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Thank you for Choosing a Canon

First, we’d like to thank you for purchasing this Canon camcorder. Its advanced technology makes it very easy to use — you will soon be making high-quality videos which will give you pleasure for years to come.

To get the most out of your new camcorder, we recommend that you read this manual thoroughly — there are many sophisticated features which will add to your recording enjoyment.

Getting started

To get started we suggest that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first, before moving on to use its full range of features.

Your camcorder is supplied with the
following accessories:	E

WL-D77 Wireless	Two AA batteries
Controller
SS-700 Shoulder Strap	Lens cap and lens cap
	cord
BP-512 Battery Pack	CA-560 Compact	Introduction
	Power Adapter	Introduction
	Power Adapter
	(including AC power
	cable)
Lithium button battery	S-150 S-video Cable
STV-250N Stereo	MMC-8M
Video Cable	MultiMediaCard
	(with pre-recorded
	sample images)
Soft case for
MultiMediaCard

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Canon ZR30 MC instruction manual Thank you for Choosing a Canon, Getting started

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 CanonIntroducing the ZR30 MC Mastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the ZR30 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 recordingRecording times this example uses an 80-minute tape Changing the recording modeAbout SP and LP modes 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 Card camera menu Using the MenusCamera menu VCR menuPress 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, Inserting batteries Using the Wireless ControllerOFF B Sensor off When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor ModeIf your wireless controller isn’t working Turning the buttons off Adjusting the Selectable Color Light-up ButtonsChanging the color of the buttons 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 effectsOperating the multi-image screen Using the Multi-Image ScreenPush 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 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 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 Insert start point Recording Over Existing Scenes AV Insert EditingConnect 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 Card Memory Card IntroductionClose the cover Inserting and removing the memory cardSelecting the recording image quality Fine File numbers 100101 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 ImageRecording Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image104 Connect the camcorder to the other digital deviceThere are 3 ways to view still images Viewing Still ImagesSingle Image 105Index Screen Slide Show106 Move the mark to the image you want to protect Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect107 Open the menu and select Card Oper Select ProtectSelect Single Erasing Still Images108 Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Image EraseSelect ALL 109Card Chroma Card chroma key 110Card LUMI. Card luminance key CAM. Chroma Camera chroma key 111Mix level Press the start/stop button to start and stop recording Select MIX Level Adjust the mix level112 Press the card MIX buttonSelect Execute Copying Still Images from a Cassette113 Open the menu and select Card Oper Select CopyCopying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette Move to the image you want to mark Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark115 Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Print Mark116 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 Prepare the lens cap Adjust the viewfinderPreparing the Camcorder 120Attach the shoulder strap 121Charging and recording times 122123 How much power is left?When to recharge Taking care of the battery packTreat the battery pack with care Installing the backup battery124 125 MaintenanceViewfinder Maintenance126 StorageVideo heads Using the camcorder abroadPower sources 127Protecting the camcorder from condensation What happens when condensation is detected128 Condensation129 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 AccessoriesFS-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 139Memory Card Displays 140Time Code 141Refer to p.18 142Memory card caution phrases 143BP-512 Battery Pack Specifications144 145 Index146 147 148 Menu at a Glance149 150 Canon ZR30 MC Digital Video Camcorder Limited Warranty151 Canada