You can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD | Canon ZR40

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Dubbing

1.Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode.

2.Press the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller.

•S-video and AV IN/OUT terminals work as input terminals.

•The camcorder enters record pause mode.

3.Start playback on the other device or turn on the TV to see the desired program while you monitor the picture.

4.Press the pause button.

•Recording starts.

5.When you get to the point where you want to stop recording, press the stop button or the pause button.

•Recording stops.

6.Stop playback on the other device.

Note:

• You can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD.

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Canon ZR40 instruction manual You can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD

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 started Introducing the ZR40 Finding Your Way Around the ZR40 Mastering the Basics 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 Remove the battery pack after use CA-560 Compact Power Adapter 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 When you have finished recording Load a cassette Slide the program selector to Changing the recording mode Wide screen TV recording Confirmation/Warning beeps 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 Adjusting the LCD screen About 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 Other playback modes Special playback Reverse ⋅2 Playback Reverse PlaybackForward ⋅2 Playback Using the headphones Built-in speaker Switching the AV/headphone terminal Connections for Playback on a TV Screen If your TV or VCR has an S S1 -video input terminal If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals Video Using a tripod Tips for Making Better VideosHolding the camcorder Composition Picture angle Camcorder moves Record review Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord search Using the Menus Selecting from the Menus Press the Menu button List of Menus Camera set up submenu VCR set up submenuDisplay set up submenu System submenu VCR Menu Using the Wireless Controller Inserting batteries When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode If your wireless controller isn’t working Setting the Date and Time Setting the time zone/daylight saving 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 Taking Still Pictures Press the Photo button halfway down and hold it Press 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 program Setting the program AE mode Easy Recording AutoSports Portrait Night Sand & SnowLow Light Availability of digital effects in Playvcr playback modes Using Digital EffectsAvailability of digital effects in Camera mode Faders Mosaic Fade M. Fade Effects Select the desired setting Operating fadersSelect Fader Press the Digital Effects button to close the menu Operating effects Select Effect 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 Setting the Shutter Speed Concerning shooting in fluorescent lighting Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds Recommended shutter speeds when shooting Manual focus Adjusting Focus ManuallyFocus lock Setting the White Balance Using the Full Range of Features Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data Data Code Selecting date/time Setting the data code Date/Time Camera data 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 Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder Analog Line-in Connect the camcorder to the VCR Prepare the device 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 Setting the Audio Mix Choose the output Selecting audio output channels Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable Adjust the viewfinder Preparing the CamcorderPrepare 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 Installing the backup battery Treat the battery pack with care Maintenance Maintenance StorageViewfinder Camcorder body and lens Using the camcorder abroad Power sourcesVideo heads TV playback What happens when condensation is detected 100Condensation Protecting the camcorder from condensation Recording/Playback Troubleshooting101 102 ? The camcorder won’t focus 103 Miscellaneous ZR40 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area 104 Optional Accessories 105 VL-10Li Battery Video Light 106SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case SC-A50 Soft Carrying Case Accessories or products bearing the same mark 107 Turning off the LCD screen displays Screen Displays108 109 110 CAM. Menu 111 Wson Time Code 112 Refer to p.18 113 Specifications BP-508 Battery Pack114 ZR40 Index 115 116 117 Menu at a Glance 118 119 Canon ZR40 Digital Video Camcorder Limited Warranty 120 Canada 121