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Canon ZR30MC instruction manual Finding Your Way Around the ZR30 MC, Mastering the Basics

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Finding Your Way Around the ZR30 MC

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Record review button (p. 54)/

REC (record) SEARCH – button(p. 54)/ (rewind) button (p. 27)

LCD screen (p. 24)

DC IN 9.5V

REC SEARCH + button (p. 54)/ (fast forward) button (p. 27)

FOCUS button (p. 75)/ (play/pause) button (p. 27)

AE SHIFT button (p. 72)/ (stop) button (p. 27)

BATT. (battery) RELEASE button (p. 14)

Memory card compartment cover (p. 98)

Backup battery cover (p. 124)

Battery attachment unit (p. 13)

LCD panel OPEN button (p. 24)

Strap attachment bar (p. 121) Selector dial (p. 30, 38)

CHARGE indicator (p. 13)

CHARGE

Mastering the Basics

Self-timer button (p. 68)/ REC PAUSE (LINE-IN) button (p. 85, 87)

		REC PAUSE
	CARD – button (p. 105)	(LINE-IN)
	CARD – button (p. 105)			P
		CARD		P
		CARD
	DIGITAL EFFECTS button			SLIDE SHOW
	(p. 62)	INDEX SCREEN		SLIDE SHOW
	(p. 62)	INDEX SCREEN		/MIX
	Digital effects ON/OFF	DIGITAL	ON/OFF	MENU
	button (p. 62)/	EFFECTS
	button (p. 62)/
	INDEX SCREEN button
	(p. 106)

DC IN terminal (p. 12)

Program selector (p. 55)

Easy P

Recording Program

AE

SLIDE SHOW button (p. 106)/ Card MIX button (p. 112)

MENU button (p. 38)

CARD + button (p. 105)

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Canon ZR30MC instruction manual Finding Your Way Around the ZR30 MC, Mastering the Basics

Contents

Mode d’emploi Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Example of Antenna Grounding AS Contents Contents, Getting started Thank you for Choosing a CanonIntroducing the ZR30 MC Mastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the ZR30 MCM 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 recordSlide the program selector to When you have finished recordingChanging the recording mode Recording times this example uses an 80-minute tapeAbout SP and LP modes Confirmation/Warning beeps Widescreen TV recordingZooming 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 screenAllowing the subject to monitor recording Playing Back a Cassette Attach a power source and turn the Power switch to Play VCRSpecial playback Other playback modesReverse Playback Slow Reverse PlaybackForward ⋅2 Playback Reverse ⋅2 PlaybackBuilt-in speaker Using the headphonesConnections for Playback on a TV Screen Switching the AV/headphone terminalIf your TV or VCR has an S S1 -video input terminal Video If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminalsTips for Making Better Videos Using a tripodHolding the camcorder CompositionCamcorder moves Picture angleTurning the Image Stabilizer Off CAM. Menu Using the MenusPress the Menu button Selecting from the MenusList of Menus Display set up submenu VCR set up submenuCAM. MENU, System submenuCard operations submenu Card set up submenuVCR MENU, Camera set up submenuTo card operations submenu Play MenuPlay MENU, Inserting batteries Using the Wireless ControllerWhen 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 menu16 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 CassettePress 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 ProgramsPress the start/stop button to begin recording Setting the program AE modeAuto Easy RecordingSports PortraitSpotlight Sand & SnowLow Light Availability of digital effects by mode Using Digital EffectsMosaic Fade M. Fade FadersEffects Operating faders Select the desired settingSelect Fader Press the Digital Effects button to close the menuSelect Effect Operating effectsOperating the multi-image screen Using the Multi-Image ScreenPush the ON/OFF button Selecting the audio mode Audio RecordingExternal microphone Wind screen Press the start/stop button to end recording Setting the Self-TimerUsing 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 ShiftConcerning shooting in fluorescent lighting Setting the Shutter SpeedRecommended shutter speeds when shooting Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speedsAdjusting 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 CodeDate Setting the data codeSix-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 VCRConnect the camcorder and the other digital device Dubbing to/from a Cassette with Digital Video EquipmentPrepare the other device Load a blank cassetteCopyright 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 EditingTape in the camcorder Move the camcorder’s TAPE/CARD switch to TapePlayback tape Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TVPress 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 MixSelecting 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 100Recording 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 Image104 Recording from Another DV Device as a Still ImageConnect the camcorder to the other digital device RecordingSingle Image Viewing Still Images105 There are 3 ways to view still imagesSlide 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 protect108 Erasing Still ImagesOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Image Erase Select SingleSelect ALL 109110 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 recording113 Copying Still Images from a CassetteOpen the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Select ExecuteCopying 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 markFormatting 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 capAttach the shoulder strap 121Charging and recording times 122When to recharge How much power is left?Taking care of the battery pack 123Installing the backup battery Treat the battery pack with care124 125 Maintenance126 MaintenanceStorage ViewfinderPower sources Using the camcorder abroad127 Video heads128 What happens when condensation is detectedCondensation Protecting the camcorder from condensationTroubleshooting 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 Accessories135 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 139Memory Card Displays 140Time Code 141Refer to p.18 142Memory card caution phrases 143Specifications BP-512 Battery Pack144 145 Index146 147 148 Menu at a Glance149 150 Canon ZR30 MC Digital Video Camcorder Limited Warranty151 Canada