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Finding Your Way Around the ZR40

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REC (record) SEARCH – button(p. 38)/	REC SEARCH + button (p. 38)/
Record review button (p. 38)/	(fast forward) button (p. 29)
(rewind) button (p. 29)
	FOCUS button (p. 68)/
	(play/pause) button (p. 29)
	AE SHIFT button (p. 65)/
	(stop) button (p. 29)
	LCD panel OPEN button (p. 26)
	BATT. (battery) RELEASE
	button (p. 14)
LCD screen (p. 26)
	Backup battery
	cover (p. 96)
	Battery attachment
	unit (p. 13)

Mastering the Basics

Self-timer button (p. 63)/

DATA CODE button (p. 71)

DIGITAL EFFECTS	DATA	P
DIGITAL EFFECTS	CODE
button (p. 59)
DIGITAL	ON/OFF	MENU
EFFECTS

Digital effects ON/OFF button (p. 59)

Strap attachment bar (p. 93)

Selector dial (p. 32, 39)

Program selector (p. 52)

PProgram AE

Easy Recording

MENU button (p. 39)

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Canon instruction manual Finding Your Way Around the ZR40, Mastering the Basics

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 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 use Using 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 recording Changing the recording mode Confirmation/Warning beeps Wide screen TV recording Demonstration 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 screen Allowing 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 modes Reverse Playback Forward ⋅2 PlaybackReverse ⋅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 Searching and Reviewing While Recording Record searchRecord review 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 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 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 Sand & Snow Low LightNight Using Digital Effects Availability of digital effects in Camera modeAvailability of digital effects in Playvcr playback modes 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 Selecting 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 Speed Recommended shutter speeds when shooting Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds Adjusting 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 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 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-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 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 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 How much power is left? When to rechargeTaking care of the battery pack 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 Troubleshooting 101Recording/Playback ? 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 Screen Displays 108Turning off the LCD screen displays 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