Easy Recording, Auto, Sports, Portrait | Canon ZR30MC specification

Easy Recording

The simplest way to use the camcorder is with the program selector set to the [ position. The camcorder will take care of focus, exposure and other adjustments, leaving you free to point and shoot.

Auto

This is the same as the Easy Recording program, except that you now have the option of using any of the camcorder’s manual functions.

Sports

This program is useful for recording high-speed sports scenes in brightly lit conditions. Normal playback will be slightly jerky, but you will get clear images which can be analyzed frame by frame during slow or paused playback.

Portrait

Use this program outdoors to make subjects stand out from a softened foreground and background. It works well for still-lifes and close-ups. The effect is most noticeable when the zoom position is between the middle range and the telephoto end. Focus manually for maximum accuracy, and be careful when recording action scenes, as this program may cause fast moving objects to shudder.

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Canon ZR30MC instruction manual Easy Recording, Auto, Sports, Portrait

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Auto Easy RecordingSports Portrait Spotlight Sand & SnowLow Light 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Slide Show Index Screen106 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 109 110 Card Chroma Card chroma keyCard LUMI. Card luminance key 111 CAM. Chroma Camera chroma keyMix level 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 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 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 Installing the backup battery Treat the battery pack with care124 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 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