Recording Over Existing Scenes AV Insert Editing | Canon ZR40

Recording Over Existing Scenes (AV Insert Editing)

You can insert new scenes from your VCR or other camcorder onto your pre- recorded tape using the ZR40’s analog line-in or DV in terminals. Original video and audio will be replaced with the new video and audio.

Scene to be inserted

The playback tape

E

Insert start point

Insert end point

Before inserting

The tape in the camcorder

After inserting

The tape in the camcorder

The video and audio of the new scene replace that of the old.

S

: Signal flow

S-150 S-video Cable (optional)

AV

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

OUTPUT

S(S1)-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

L

R

Editing

MIC

Make sure the AV/headphone terminal is set to AV through the menu ( 33). If PHONES appears in the display, switch the terminal.

REC	SEARCH
PAUSE	SELECT
ZERO SET	REW	PLAY	FF
MEMORY
AUDIO	– /	STOP	+ /
DUB.

AV PAUSE SLOW ⋅ 2

INSERT

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Side with arrow

CV-150F DV Cable (optional)

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Canon ZR40 instruction manual Recording Over Existing Scenes AV Insert Editing

Contents

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 Composition Using a tripodTips for Making Better Videos Holding the camcorder 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 System submenu Camera set up submenuVCR set up submenu Display set up 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 Close the menu Setting the Date and TimeSetting the time zone/daylight saving time Open the menu and select System Select T.ZONE/DST 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 Portrait Easy RecordingAuto Sports 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 Press the Digital Effects button to close the menu Select the desired settingOperating faders Select Fader 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 Fasten the grip belt Adjust the viewfinderPreparing the Camcorder Prepare the lens cap 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 Camcorder body and lens MaintenanceStorage Viewfinder TV playback Using the camcorder abroadPower sources Video heads Protecting the camcorder from condensation What happens when condensation is detected100 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 SC-A50 Soft Carrying Case VL-10Li Battery Video Light106 SC-1000 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 ZR40 SpecificationsBP-508 Battery Pack 114 115 Index 116 117 118 Menu at a Glance 119 120 Canon ZR40 Digital Video Camcorder Limited Warranty 121 Canada