149 | Canon ZR30MC guide

		First make sure the	Then select it
	Function	camera is set to...	Then select it
		camera is set to...	from this
			from this
			submenu and set.
	Image stabilizer		CAM.SET UP
	Mirror mode		DISP.SET UP
	Mix level		CARD MIX
	Mix type		CARD MIX
	Output channel		VCR SET UP
	Print mark		CARD OPER.
	Protect		CARD OPER.
	Quality		CARD SET UP
	Record mode		VCR SET UP
	Remote sensor mode		SYSTEM
	Shutter speed		CAM.SET UP
	Time zone/DST		SYSTEM
	TV screen		DISP.SET UP
	White balance		CAM.SET UP
	Wind screen		VCR SET UP
	Zoom		CAM.SET UP

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Mode d’emploi Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Example of Antenna Grounding AS 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 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 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 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 CAM. Menu Using the Menus 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 ModeMode 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 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 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 Auto Easy RecordingSports Portrait Low Light SpotlightSand & Snow 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 External microphone Selecting the audio modeAudio Recording Wind screen Press the start/stop button to end recording Setting the Self-Timer 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 Preparations Editing to a VCRConnect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the TV and VCR Connect the camcorder and the other digital device Dubbing to/from a Cassette with Digital Video EquipmentPrepare the other device Load a blank cassette 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 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 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 IntroductionYou can do the following with a memory 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 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 106 Slide ShowIndex Screen 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 LUMI. Card luminance key 110Card Chroma Card chroma key Mix level 111CAM. Chroma Camera chroma key 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 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 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 123 124 Installing the backup batteryTreat the battery pack with care 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 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 CAM. 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