Canon ZR40 instruction manual Contents

Contents
Introduction
Important Usage Instructions	2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS	3
Thank you for Choosing a Canon	7
Introducing the ZR40	8

Setting the Self-Timer	63
~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...	~
Ajusting AE Shift	65
Setting the Shutter Speed	66
Adjusting Focus Manually	68
Setting the White Balance	69

E

Mastering the Basics

Finding Your Way Around the ZR40	........9
~ Preparations ... ~
Powering Your Camcorder	12
Loading a Cassette	17
~ Basic Recording ... ~
Basic Recording	19
Zooming	24

Using the LCD Screen	26
~ Basic Playback ... ~
Playing Back a Cassette	29
Connections for Playback on a
TV Screen	33
Tips for Making Better Videos	36

Using the Full Range of Features

~ General ... ~

Searching and Reviewing While

Recording	38
Using the Menus	39
Using the Wireless Controller	43
~ For Recording ...~
Setting the Date and Time	46
Taking Still Pictures	49
Turning the Image Stabilizer Off	51
Using the Various Recording
Programs	52
Using Digital Effects	56
Audio Recording	61

~ For Playback ...~
Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data
(Data Code)	71
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/
Date Search)	74
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position	75
Editing
Editing to a VCR	76
Dubbing to/from a Cassette with Digital
Video Equipment	77
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog
Camcorder (Analog Line-in)	79
Digitally outputting analog video
and audio signals
(Analog-Digital Converter)	81
Recording Over Existing Scenes
(AV Insert Editing)	83
Audio Dubbing	86
Setting the Audio Mix	89
Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable....	91
Additional Information
Preparing the Camcorder	92
Notes on Using the Batteries	94
Maintenance	97
Troubleshooting	101
The ZR40 System Diagram	104
Optional Accessories	105
Screen Displays	108
Specifications	114
Index	115
Menu at a Glance	118

Introduction

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