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Canon ZR40 instruction manual 106, VL-10Li Battery Video Light, SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case

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VL-10Li Battery Video Light

This compact yet powerful video light can be used for both indoor and outdoor shooting.

•Use the BP-900 Series battery packs to power the light. Approximate usage times are as follows:

BP-915 60 min. BP-930 120 min. BP-945 170 min.

•Charge the BP-900 Series battery packs with the CA-910 Compact Power Adapter (optional).

Zoom Remote Controller ZR-1000 When this product is plugged into the LANC m terminal of a Canon camcorder, it is possible to control functions such as the start and stop of recording and the zoom and focusing functions while the camcorder is mounted on a tripod, without touching the camcorder body itself.

WS-20 Wrist Strap

Provides an extra measure of protection for active shooting.

SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case

A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories.

SC-A50 Soft Carrying Case

This lightweight bag keeps the camcorder within easy reach without weighing you down or getting in the way. Genuine leather.

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Canon ZR40 instruction manual 106, VL-10Li Battery Video Light, SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case, SC-A50 Soft Carrying Case

Contents

Mode d’emploi Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Lightning For added protection of this Contents For quick reference Thank you for Choosing a Canon Getting startedIntroducing the ZR40 Finding Your Way Around the ZR40 Mastering the BasicsOFF Playvcr Terminal cover Lanc terminal p 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 Remove the battery pack after use CA-560 Compact Power AdapterUsing 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 Basic RecordingTo record When you have finished recording Load a cassette Slide the program selector toChanging the recording mode Wide screen TV recording Confirmation/Warning beepsDemonstration mode 18⋅ optical zoom Zooming72⋅/360⋅ digital zoom Mastering the Basics Opening and closing the LCD screen Using the LCD ScreenChanging the angle of the LCD screen Adjusting the LCD screen About the LCD ScreenAllowing the subject to monitor recording Playing Back a Cassette Attach a power source and turn the Power switch to Play VCRLoad the cassette Press the e play button to start playback Other playback modes Special playbackForward ⋅2 Playback Reverse PlaybackReverse ⋅2 Playback Using the headphones Built-in speakerSwitching the AV/headphone terminal Connections for Playback on a TV ScreenIf your TV or VCR has an S S1 -video input terminal If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals VideoHolding the camcorder Using a tripodTips for Making Better Videos CompositionPicture angle Camcorder movesRecord search Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord review Using the Menus Selecting from the MenusPress the Menu button List of MenusDisplay set up submenu Camera set up submenuVCR set up submenu System submenuVCR Menu Using the Wireless Controller Inserting batteriesWhen Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode If your wireless controller isn’t working Open the menu and select System Select T.ZONE/DST Setting the Date and TimeSetting the time zone/daylight saving time Close the menu16 17 18 11 12 Open the menu and select System Select D/TIME SET Setting the clockDate and time display Taking Still Pictures Press the Photo button halfway down and hold itPress the Photo button fully down to take the still picture Turning the Image Stabilizer Off Using the Various Recording Programs Availability of functions in each recording programSetting the program AE mode Sports Easy RecordingAuto PortraitLow Light Sand & SnowNight Availability of digital effects in Camera mode Using Digital EffectsAvailability of digital effects in Playvcr playback modes Faders Mosaic Fade M. FadeEffects Select Fader Select the desired settingOperating faders Press the Digital Effects button to close the menuOperating effects Select EffectAudio Recording Selecting the audio modeExternal microphone Wind screen Press the start/stop button Setting the Self-TimerPress the start/stop button to end recording Using the Full Range of Features Press the AE Shift button Ajusting AE ShiftTurn the selector dial to choose your desired level Setting the Shutter Speed Concerning shooting in fluorescent lightingGuidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds Recommended shutter speeds when shootingFocus 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/timeSetting the data code Date/Time Camera dataSix-second auto date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Preparations Editing to a VCRLanc terminal Prepare the other device Connect the camcorder and the other digital deviceLoad a blank cassette Dubbing Copyright signalStop playback on the other device Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder Analog Line-in Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the deviceYou can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD Signal flow Video Cable optional STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Turning the analog-digital converter on Recording Over Existing Scenes AV Insert Editing Playback tape Tape in the camcorderConnect 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 outputSelecting audio output channels Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable Prepare the lens cap Adjust the viewfinderPreparing the Camcorder Fasten the grip beltAttach the shoulder strap Charging and recording times When to recharge How much power is left?Taking care of the battery pack Installing the backup battery Treat the battery pack with careMaintenance Viewfinder MaintenanceStorage Camcorder body and lensVideo heads Using the camcorder abroadPower sources TV playbackCondensation What happens when condensation is detected100 Protecting the camcorder from condensation101 TroubleshootingRecording/Playback 102 ? The camcorder won’t focus103 MiscellaneousZR40 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area 104Optional Accessories 105SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case VL-10Li Battery Video Light106 SC-A50 Soft Carrying CaseAccessories or products bearing the same mark 107108 Screen DisplaysTurning off the LCD screen displays 109 110 CAM. Menu111 Wson Time Code112 Refer to p.18113 114 SpecificationsBP-508 Battery Pack ZR40Index 115116 117 Menu at a Glance 118119 Canon ZR40 Digital Video Camcorder Limited Warranty 120Canada 121