Using the DM-50 Microphone optional | Canon ZR30 MC instruction

Using the DM-50 Microphone (optional)

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The highly sensitive Directional Stereo Microphone DM-50 has been designed

exclusively for camcorders equipped with an advanced accessory shoe . It is powered by the camcorder’s power supply. Use during cassette recording or audio dubbing ( 91).

Refer to the DM-50’s instructions for further details.

Turn the camcorder’s power off before attaching/removing the microphone.

1.Slide the microphone onto the accessory shoe and tighten with the shoe lock.

•Slide in the direction of the arrow on the bottom of the microphone until it clicks securely into place.

•Make sure that the microphone does not come disconnected when turning the shoe lock.

2.Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode.

•C (Connection) appears in the display.

3.Set the microphone’s directivity switch.

SHOTGUN: Clearly picks up sound arriving from the front of the microphone (monaural).

STEREO1: Picks up sound arriving from the front of, as well as sound surrounding the microphone.

STEREO2: Picks up sound surrounding the microphone in a wider range than STEREO 1.

Notes:

•Never carry the camcorder holding the microphone.

•Do not use any other external microphones while the DM-50 is connected to the advanced accessory shoe.

Using the Full Range of Features

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Canon ZR30 MC instruction manual Using the DM-50 Microphone optional, Set the camcorder to Tape Camera mode

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 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 To record Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to TapeBasic Recording Before you start recording Slide the program selector to When you have finished recording About SP and LP modes Changing the recording modeRecording times this example uses an 80-minute tape Confirmation/Warning beeps Widescreen TV recording 200 ⋅ digital zoom Zooming10⋅ optical zoom Changing the angle of the LCD screen Using the LCD ScreenOpening and closing 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 ⋅2 Playback Slow Reverse PlaybackReverse Playback Forward ⋅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 Composition Using a tripodTips for Making Better Videos Holding the camcorder Camcorder moves Picture angle Turning the Image Stabilizer Off Card camera menu Using the MenusCamera menu VCR menu Press the Menu button Selecting from the Menus List of Menus System submenu VCR set up submenuDisplay set up submenu CAM. MENU, 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 Changing the color of the buttons Adjusting the Selectable Color Light-up ButtonsTurning the buttons off Close the menu Setting the Date and TimeSetting the time zone/daylight saving time Open the menu and select System Select T.ZONE/DST 16 17 18 11 12 Date and time display Setting the clockOpen the menu and select System Select D/TIME SET 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 review Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord search 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 Portrait Easy RecordingAuto Sports Low Light SpotlightSand & Snow Availability of digital effects by mode Using Digital Effects Mosaic Fade M. Fade Faders Effects Press the Digital Effects button to close the menu Select the desired settingOperating faders Select Fader Select Effect Operating effects Operating the multi-image screen Using 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 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 Manual focus Adjusting Focus ManuallyFocus lock 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 Prepare the TV and VCR Editing to a VCRPreparations Connect the camcorder to the 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 Insert start point Recording Over Existing Scenes AV Insert Editing Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TV Move the camcorder’s TAPE/CARD switch to TapeTape in the camcorder Playback tape 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 Choose the output Setting the Audio Mix Selecting audio output channels Connecting to a PC Card Memory Card Introduction Selecting the recording image quality Inserting and removing the memory cardClose the cover Fine File numbers 100 Press the Photo button halfway and hold it Recording Still Images to a Memory Card101 102 103 Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image Recording Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image104 Connect the camcorder to the other digital device There are 3 ways to view still images Viewing Still ImagesSingle Image 105 106 Slide ShowIndex Screen Move the mark to the image you want to protect Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect107 Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Protect Select Single Erasing Still Images108 Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Image Erase Select ALL 109 Card LUMI. Card luminance key 110Card Chroma Card chroma key Mix level 111CAM. Chroma Camera chroma key Press the start/stop button to start and stop recording Select MIX Level Adjust the mix level112 Press the card MIX button Select Execute Copying Still Images from a Cassette113 Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Copying 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 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 Prepare the lens cap Adjust the viewfinderPreparing the Camcorder 120 Attach the shoulder strap 121 Charging and recording times 122 123 How much power is left?When to recharge Taking care of the battery pack 124 Installing the backup batteryTreat the battery pack with care 125 Maintenance Viewfinder Maintenance126 Storage Video heads Using the camcorder abroadPower sources 127 Protecting the camcorder from condensation What happens when condensation is detected128 Condensation Recording/Playback Troubleshooting129 130 ? There’s no sound coming from the speaker during playback 131Memory card operations ? The image cannot be erased 132Miscellaneous 133 134 Optional Accessories 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 Play Menu 139 Memory Card Displays 140 Time Code 141 Refer to p.18 142 Memory card caution phrases 143 144 SpecificationsBP-512 Battery Pack 145 Index 146 147 148 Menu at a Glance 149 150 Canon ZR30 MC Digital Video Camcorder Limited Warranty 151 Canada