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Canon ZR40 instruction manual 117

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Tape Protection, 18 Telephoto, 24 Temperature, 14, 94, 96, 114 Time Code, 111

Time Zone, 46

Tips for Making Better Videos, 36 Tripod, 36

Troubleshooting, 101 TV, 34, 108

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VCR, 33

Videocassettes, 17

Video Heads, 99

Video ID-1 system, 35

Video Light, 106

Viewfinder, 92, 98

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White Balance, 69

Wide-angle, 24

Wide screen TV, 22

Wind Screen, 62

Wireless Controller, 43

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Zero Set Memory, 75

Zooming, 24

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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 CanonIntroducing the ZR40 Mastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the ZR40OFF Playvcr Terminal cover Lanc terminal p 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 Remove the battery pack after useUsing 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 Before you start recordingTo record Load a cassette Slide the program selector to When you have finished recordingChanging the recording mode Confirmation/Warning beeps Wide screen TV recordingDemonstration mode Zooming 18⋅ optical zoom72⋅/360⋅ digital zoom Mastering the Basics Using the LCD Screen Opening and closing the LCD screenChanging the angle of the LCD screen About the LCD Screen Adjusting the LCD screenAllowing the subject to monitor recording Attach a power source and turn the Power switch to Play VCR Playing Back a CassetteLoad the cassette Press the e play button to start playback Special playback Other playback modesReverse Playback Forward ⋅2 PlaybackReverse ⋅2 Playback Built-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 angleSearching and Reviewing While Recording Record searchRecord review Selecting from the Menus Using the MenusList of Menus Press the Menu buttonVCR set up submenu Camera set up submenuDisplay set up submenu System submenuVCR Menu Inserting batteries Using the Wireless ControllerWhen 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 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 PicturesPress 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 ProgramsSetting the program AE mode Auto Easy RecordingSports PortraitSand & Snow Low LightNight Using Digital Effects Availability of digital effects in Camera modeAvailability of digital effects in Playvcr playback modes Mosaic Fade M. Fade FadersEffects Operating faders Select the desired settingSelect Fader Press the Digital Effects button to close the menuSelect Effect Operating effectsSelecting the audio mode Audio RecordingExternal microphone Wind screen Setting the Self-Timer Press the start/stop buttonPress the start/stop button to end recording Using the Full Range of Features Ajusting AE Shift Press the AE Shift buttonTurn the selector dial to choose your desired level Concerning 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/Time Camera data Setting the data codeSix-second auto date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Editing to a VCR PreparationsLanc terminal Connect the camcorder and the other digital device Prepare the other deviceLoad a blank cassette Copyright signal DubbingStop playback on the other device Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the device Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder Analog Line-inYou 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 Tape in the camcorder Playback tapeConnect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the VCR and TV Press 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 Using a DV Cable Preparing the Camcorder Adjust the viewfinderPrepare the lens cap Fasten the grip beltAttach the shoulder strap Charging and recording times How much power is left? When to rechargeTaking care of the battery pack Treat the battery pack with care Installing the backup batteryMaintenance Storage MaintenanceViewfinder Camcorder body and lensPower sources Using the camcorder abroadVideo heads TV playback100 What happens when condensation is detectedCondensation Protecting the camcorder from condensationTroubleshooting 101Recording/Playback ? The camcorder won’t focus 102Miscellaneous 103104 ZR40 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area105 Optional Accessories106 VL-10Li Battery Video LightSC-1000 Soft Carrying Case SC-A50 Soft Carrying Case107 Accessories or products bearing the same markScreen Displays 108Turning off the LCD screen displays 109 CAM. Menu 110Wson Time Code 111Refer to p.18 112113 BP-508 Battery Pack Specifications114 ZR40115 Index116 117 118 Menu at a Glance119 120 Canon ZR40 Digital Video Camcorder Limited Warranty121 Canada