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Appears immediately after you start recording, and the video heads are badly contaminated. Make sure to clean the video heads when this caution appears.

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HEADS DIRTY,

USE CLEANING CASSETTE

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Mode d’emploi Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Lightning For added protection of this Contents For quick reference Getting started Thank you for Choosing a Canon Introducing the ZR40 Mastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the ZR40 OFF Playvcr Terminal cover Lanc terminal p Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack Powering Your CamcorderConnecting the camcorder to an AC outlet Attaching and charging the battery packs CA-560 Compact Power Adapter Remove the battery pack after use Using the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit optional Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery Load or unload the cassette Loading a CassetteLoading and unloading Cassette memory Protecting tapes from accidental erasureHandling cassettes To record Basic RecordingBefore you start recording Load a cassette Slide the program selector to When you have finished recording Changing the recording mode Confirmation/Warning beeps Wide screen TV recording Demonstration mode 72⋅/360⋅ digital zoom Zooming18⋅ optical zoom Mastering the Basics Changing the angle of the LCD screen Using the LCD ScreenOpening and closing the LCD screen About the LCD Screen Adjusting the LCD screen Allowing the subject to monitor recording Load the cassette Press the e play button to start playback Attach a power source and turn the Power switch to Play VCRPlaying Back a Cassette Special playback Other playback modes Reverse ⋅2 Playback Reverse PlaybackForward ⋅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 Record review Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord search Selecting from the Menus Using the Menus List of Menus Press the Menu button VCR set up submenu Camera set up submenuDisplay set up submenu System submenu VCR Menu Inserting batteries Using the Wireless Controller When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode If your wireless controller isn’t working 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 Date and time display Setting the clockOpen the menu and select System Select D/TIME SET Press the Photo button halfway down and hold it Taking Still Pictures Press the Photo button fully down to take the still picture Turning the Image Stabilizer Off Availability of functions in each recording program Using the Various Recording Programs Setting the program AE mode Auto Easy RecordingSports Portrait Night Sand & SnowLow Light Availability of digital effects in Playvcr playback modes Using Digital EffectsAvailability of digital effects in Camera mode 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 External microphone Selecting the audio modeAudio Recording Wind screen Press the start/stop button to end recording Setting the Self-TimerPress the start/stop button Using the Full Range of Features Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level Ajusting AE ShiftPress the AE Shift button Concerning shooting in fluorescent lighting Setting the Shutter Speed Recommended shutter speeds when shooting Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds Manual focus Adjusting Focus ManuallyFocus lock Setting the White Balance Using the Full Range of Features Selecting date/time Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data Data Code Date/Time Camera data Setting the data code Six-second auto date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Lanc terminal Editing to a VCRPreparations Load a blank cassette Connect the camcorder and the other digital devicePrepare the other device Stop playback on the other device Copyright signalDubbing Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the device Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder Analog Line-in You 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 Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TV Tape in the camcorderPlayback tape Stop playback on the VCR Press the AV Insert buttonTo stop inserting, press the Stop button on the camcorder To connect an external microphone Audio DubbingTo connect other audio equipment VCR SET UP Audio DUB.AUDIO Press Audio DUB Choose the output Setting the Audio Mix Selecting audio output channels Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable Preparing the Camcorder Adjust the viewfinderPrepare the lens cap Fasten the grip belt Attach the shoulder strap Charging and recording times Taking care of the battery pack How much power is left?When to recharge Treat the battery pack with care Installing the backup battery Maintenance Storage MaintenanceViewfinder Camcorder body and lens Power sources Using the camcorder abroadVideo heads TV playback 100 What happens when condensation is detectedCondensation Protecting the camcorder from condensation Recording/Playback Troubleshooting101 ? The camcorder won’t focus 102 Miscellaneous 103 104 ZR40 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area 105 Optional Accessories 106 VL-10Li Battery Video LightSC-1000 Soft Carrying Case SC-A50 Soft Carrying Case 107 Accessories or products bearing the same mark Turning off the LCD screen displays Screen Displays108 109 CAM. Menu 110 Wson Time Code 111 Refer to p.18 112 113 BP-508 Battery Pack Specifications114 ZR40 115 Index 116 117 118 Menu at a Glance 119 120 Canon ZR40 Digital Video Camcorder Limited Warranty 121 Canada