Canon ZR30MC instruction manual Contents

Contents

Introduction

Important Usage Instructions	2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS	3
Thank you for Choosing a Canon	7
Introducing the ZR30 MC	8

Mastering the Basics

Finding Your Way Around the ZR30 MC	..9
~ Preparations ... ~
Powering Your Camcorder	12
Loading a Cassette	17
~ Basic Recording ... ~
Basic Recording	19
Zooming	23

Using the LCD Screen		24
~ Basic Playback ...	~
Playing Back a Cassette		27
Connections for Playback on a
TV Screen		31
Tips for Making Better Videos		34
Using the Full Range of
Features
~ General ... ~
Turning the Image Stabilizer Off		36
Using the Menus		37
Using the Wireless Controller		45
Adjusting the Selectable Color
Light-up Buttons	................................	48
~ For Recording ...	~
Setting the Date and Time		49
Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette		52

Searching and Reviewing While
Recording	54		E
Using the Various Recording
Programs	55
Using Digital Effects	59
Using the Multi-Image Screen	64
Audio Recording	66
Setting the Self-Timer	68
Using the VL-3 Video Light
(optional)	70
Using the DM-50 Microphone
(optional)	71
~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...	~
Using AE Shift	72	Introduction
Setting the Shutter Speed	73
Adjusting Focus Manually	75
Setting the White Balance	76
~ For Playback ...~
Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data
(Data Code)	78
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/
Date Search)	81
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position	82
Editing
Editing to a VCR	83
Dubbing to/from a Cassette with Digital
Video Equipment	84
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog
Camcorder (Analog Line-in)	86
Recording Over Existing Scenes
(AV Insert Editing)	88
Audio Dubbing	91
Setting the Audio Mix	94
Connecting to a PC	96

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