Using the VL-3 Video Light optional | Canon ZR30MC manual

Using the VL-3 Video Light (optional)

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When recording in dark rooms, attach the Video Light to the camcorder’s advanced accessory shoe. The Video Light is powered by the same power source as the camcorder.

Also refer to the VL-3 Video Light instructions.

Turn the camcorder’s power off before attaching/removing the Video Light.

Using the Full Range of Features

1.Slide the Video Light onto the accessory shoe and tighten with the shoe lock.

•Slide in the direction of the arrow on the bottom of the Video Light until it clicks securely into place.

•Make sure that the light does not come disconnected when turning the shoe lock.

2.Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode or CARD CAMERA mode.

3.Turn the Video Light’s power switch to AUTO or ON.

•C (Connection) appears in the display.

•ON: The Video Light stays on.

•AUTO: The Video Light turns on/off automatically according to the level of brightness of the shooting conditions.

•When the Video Light is set to AUTO, it will not turn itself on/off while the camcorder is recording a still picture, even if the brightness of the surroundings changes.

Caution:

•Be careful not to touch the bulb or the surrounding area during or immediately after use; it becomes very hot. Keep the Video Light away from flammable or plastic materials.

•Do not look directly at the bulb while the Video Light is on.

•Never carry the camcorder holding the Video Light.

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Canon ZR30MC instruction manual Using the VL-3 Video Light optional

Contents

Mode d’emploi Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Example of Antenna Grounding AS Contents Contents, Thank you for Choosing a Canon Getting started Introducing the ZR30 MC Finding Your Way Around the ZR30 MC Mastering the Basics 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 Before you start recording Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to TapeBasic Recording To record When you have finished recording Slide the program selector to Recording times this example uses an 80-minute tape Changing the recording modeAbout SP and LP modes Widescreen TV recording Confirmation/Warning beeps 10⋅ optical zoom Zooming200 ⋅ digital zoom Opening and closing the LCD screen Using the LCD ScreenChanging the angle of the LCD screen Adjusting the LCD screen You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen Allowing the subject to monitor recording Attach a power source and turn the Power switch to Play VCR Playing Back a Cassette Other playback modes Special playback Forward ⋅2 Playback Slow Reverse PlaybackReverse Playback Reverse ⋅2 Playback Using the headphones Built-in speaker Switching the AV/headphone terminal Connections for Playback on a TV Screen If your TV or VCR has an S S1 -video input terminal If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals Video Holding the camcorder Using a tripodTips for Making Better Videos Composition Picture angle Camcorder moves Turning the Image Stabilizer Off Using the Menus CAM. Menu Selecting from the Menus Press the Menu button List of Menus CAM. MENU, VCR set up submenuDisplay set up submenu System submenu Card set up submenu Card operations submenu Camera set up submenu VCR MENU, Play Menu To card operations submenu Play MENU, Using the Wireless Controller Inserting batteries 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 Open the menu and select System Select T.ZONE/DST Setting the Date and TimeSetting the time zone/daylight saving time Close the menu 16 17 18 11 12 Open the menu and select System Select D/TIME SET Setting the clockDate and time display Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette Press the Photo button halfway down and hold it Press the Photo button fully down to take the still picture Record search Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord review Using the Various Recording Programs Availability of functions in each recording program Setting the program AE mode Press the start/stop button to begin recording Sports Easy RecordingAuto Portrait Sand & Snow SpotlightLow Light Using Digital Effects Availability of digital effects by mode Faders Mosaic Fade M. Fade Effects Select Fader Select the desired settingOperating faders Press the Digital Effects button to close the menu Operating effects Select Effect Using the Multi-Image Screen Operating the multi-image screen Push the ON/OFF button Audio Recording Selecting the audio modeExternal microphone Wind screen Setting the Self-Timer Press the start/stop button to end recording 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 Using AE Shift Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level Setting the Shutter Speed Concerning shooting in fluorescent lighting Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds Recommended shutter speeds when shooting Focus lock Adjusting Focus ManuallyManual focus Setting the White Balance Using the Full Range of Features Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data Data Code Selecting date/time Setting the data code Date Six-second auto date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Connect the camcorder to the VCR Editing to a VCRPreparations Prepare the TV and VCR Prepare the other device Dubbing to/from a Cassette with Digital Video EquipmentConnect the camcorder and the other digital device Load a blank cassette 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 Recording Over Existing Scenes AV Insert Editing Insert start point Playback tape Move the camcorder’s TAPE/CARD switch to TapeTape in the camcorder Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TV 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 Setting the Audio Mix Choose the output 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 100 File numbers 101 Recording Still Images to a Memory CardPress the Photo button halfway and hold it 102 Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image 103 Connect the camcorder to the other digital device Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image104 Recording 105 Viewing Still ImagesSingle Image There are 3 ways to view still images Index Screen Slide Show106 Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Protect Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect107 Move the mark to the image you want to protect Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Image Erase Erasing Still Images108 Select Single 109 Select ALL Card Chroma Card chroma key 110Card LUMI. Card luminance key CAM. Chroma Camera chroma key 111Mix level Press the card MIX button Select MIX Level Adjust the mix level112 Press the start/stop button to start and stop recording Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Copying Still Images from a Cassette113 Select Execute Copying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Print Mark Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark115 Move to the image you want to 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 120 Adjust the viewfinderPreparing the Camcorder Prepare the lens cap 121 Attach the shoulder strap 122 Charging and recording times Taking care of the battery pack How much power is left?When to recharge 123 Treat the battery pack with care Installing the backup battery124 Maintenance 125 Storage Maintenance126 Viewfinder 127 Using the camcorder abroadPower sources Video heads Condensation What happens when condensation is detected128 Protecting the camcorder from 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 Optional Accessories 134 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 138 139 CAM. Menu 140 Memory Card Displays 141 Time Code 142 Refer to p.18 143 Memory card caution phrases BP-512 Battery Pack Specifications144 Index 145 146 147 Menu at a Glance 148 149 Canon ZR30 MC Digital Video Camcorder Limited Warranty 150 Canada 151