Thank you for Choosing a Canon, Getting started | Canon ZR30MC

Thank you for Choosing a Canon

First, we’d like to thank you for purchasing this Canon camcorder. Its advanced technology makes it very easy to use — you will soon be making high-quality videos which will give you pleasure for years to come.

To get the most out of your new camcorder, we recommend that you read this manual thoroughly — there are many sophisticated features which will add to your recording enjoyment.

Getting started

To get started we suggest that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first, before moving on to use its full range of features.

Your camcorder is supplied with the
following accessories:	E

WL-D77 Wireless	Two AA batteries
Controller
SS-700 Shoulder Strap	Lens cap and lens cap
	cord
BP-512 Battery Pack	CA-560 Compact	Introduction
	Power Adapter	Introduction
	Power Adapter
	(including AC power
	cable)
Lithium button battery	S-150 S-video Cable
STV-250N Stereo	MMC-8M
Video Cable	MultiMediaCard
	(with pre-recorded
	sample images)
Soft case for
MultiMediaCard

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Canon ZR30MC instruction manual Thank you for Choosing a Canon, Getting started

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 Connecting the camcorder to an AC outlet Powering Your CamcorderProvide 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 and unloading Loading a CassetteLoad or unload the cassette Handling cassettes Protecting tapes from accidental erasureCassette 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 Recording times this example uses an 80-minute tape Changing the recording modeAbout SP and LP modes Confirmation/Warning beeps Widescreen TV recording 10⋅ optical zoom Zooming200 ⋅ digital zoom Opening and closing the LCD screen Using 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 Mode When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor ModeOFF B Sensor off If your wireless controller isn’t working Turning the buttons off Adjusting the Selectable Color Light-up ButtonsChanging 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 Open the menu and select System Select D/TIME SET Setting the clockDate 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 Record search Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord 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 Sand & Snow SpotlightLow 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 Audio Recording Selecting the audio modeExternal 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 Set the camcorder to Tape Camera mode Using the DM-50 Microphone optionalSet 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 Focus lock Adjusting Focus ManuallyManual 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 Dubbing Copyright signalStop 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 To stop inserting, press the Stop button on the camcorder Press the AV Insert buttonStop playback on the VCR To connect other audio equipment Audio DubbingTo 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 You can do the following with a memory Memory Card IntroductionCard Close the cover Inserting and removing the memory cardSelecting the recording image quality Fine File numbers 100 101 Recording Still Images to a Memory CardPress 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 Index Screen Slide Show106 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 Chroma Card chroma key 110Card LUMI. Card luminance key CAM. Chroma Camera chroma key 111Mix 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 116 Formatting a Memory CardOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Format Memory card operating precautions Other Information and Precautions117 Sample images 118Card chroma key 119 MultiMediaCard MMC-8M Specifications Capacity InterfaceCard 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 Treat the battery pack with care Installing the backup battery124 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 129 TroubleshootingRecording/Playback 130 Memory card operations 131? There’s no sound coming from the speaker during playback Miscellaneous 132? The image cannot be erased 133 134 Optional Accessories FS-30.5U Filter Set 135VL-3 Video Light SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case 136SC-A50 Soft Carrying Case 137 Screen DisplaysTurning 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 BP-512 Battery Pack Specifications144 145 Index 146 147 148 Menu at a Glance 149 150 Canon ZR30 MC Digital Video Camcorder Limited Warranty 151 Canada