Playing Back a Cassette | Canon ZR30MC specification

Playing Back a Cassette

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TAPE

POWER

CAMERA

OFF

PLAY(VCR)

E

You can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camcorder also

plays back the sound track via the built-in speaker ( 30).

•When you play back a tape, you can also close the LCD panel with its screen side facing up.

•When you’re using the viewfinder to view playback, close the LCD panel.

To play back your recordings on a TV, see p. 31.

To use the wireless controller, see p. 45.

Note:

•To avoid accidental recording, make sure that you slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole (the switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF).

1.Attach a power source and turn the POWER switch to PLAY (VCR).

•The power indicator lights up green.

2.Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to TAPE.

3.Load the cassette.

4.Press the e (play) button to start playback.

•To end playback, press the 3 (stop) button.

•To wind the tape forwards, stop playback and press the 1 (fast forward) button.

•To wind the tape backwards, stop playback and press the ` (rewind) button.

•If the playback picture is rough (mosaic-like noise), clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette.

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Canon ZR30MC instruction manual Playing Back a Cassette, Attach a power source and turn the Power switch to Play VCR

Contents

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 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 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 Changing the recording mode Recording times this example uses an 80-minute tapeAbout SP and LP modes Confirmation/Warning beeps Widescreen TV recording Zooming 10⋅ optical zoom200 ⋅ digital zoom Using the LCD Screen Opening and closing 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 ⋅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 CAM. Menu Using the Menus 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 When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode ModeOFF B Sensor off If your wireless controller isn’t working Adjusting the Selectable Color Light-up Buttons Turning the buttons offChanging 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/DST 16 17 18 11 12 Setting the clock Open the menu and select System Select D/TIME SETDate 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 Searching and Reviewing While Recording Record searchRecord 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 Portrait Easy RecordingAuto Sports Spotlight Sand & SnowLow Light 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 Selecting the audio mode Audio RecordingExternal microphone 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 Using the DM-50 Microphone optional Set the camcorder to Tape Camera modeSet 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 Adjusting Focus Manually Focus lockManual 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 Prepare the TV and VCR Editing to a VCRPreparations Connect the camcorder to the VCR Load a blank cassette Dubbing to/from a Cassette with Digital Video EquipmentConnect the camcorder and the other digital device Prepare the other device 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 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 Press 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 Choose the output Setting the Audio Mix Selecting audio output channels Connecting to a PC Memory Card Introduction You can do the following with a memoryCard Inserting and removing the memory card Close the coverSelecting the recording image quality Fine File numbers 100 Recording Still Images to a Memory Card 101Press the Photo button halfway and hold it 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 Slide Show Index Screen106 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 109 110 Card Chroma Card chroma keyCard LUMI. Card luminance key 111 CAM. Chroma Camera chroma keyMix level 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 Formatting 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 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 Installing the backup battery Treat the battery pack with care124 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 Troubleshooting 129Recording/Playback 130 131 Memory card operations? There’s no sound coming from the speaker during playback 132 Miscellaneous? The image cannot be erased 133 134 Optional Accessories 135 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 CAM. Menu 139 Memory Card Displays 140 Time Code 141 Refer to p.18 142 Memory card caution phrases 143 Specifications BP-512 Battery Pack144 145 Index 146 147 148 Menu at a Glance 149 150 Canon ZR30 MC Digital Video Camcorder Limited Warranty 151 Canada