Canon ZR400 15

Charging, Recording and Playback Times

Below times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording or playback conditions.

Battery Pack			NB-2LH	NB-2L	BP-2L12	BP-2L14
Charging Time			130 min.	115 min.	205 min.	235 min.

Max. Recording Time

	Viewfinder		115 min.	95 min.	200 min.	245 min.
	LCD	normal	85 min.	70 min.	150 min.	190 min.

		bright	80 min.	65 min.	135 min.	175 min.

Typical RecordingTime*
	Viewfinder		65 min.	55 min.	120 min.	150 min.

	LCD	normal	50 min.	40 min.	90 min.	110 min.

		bright	45 min.	35 min.	80 min.	100 min.
Playback Time			100 min.	80 min.	175 min.	220 min.

*Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off. Actual time may be shorter.

We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), the CHARGE indicator flashes rapidly and charging stops.

A lithium ion battery pack can be charged at any charge state. Unlike conventional battery packs, you do not need to completely use or discharge it before charging.

We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need.

To conserve battery power, turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in record pause mode.

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Preparations

Functions Basic

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Contents

(QJOLVK , SRUWDQW8VDJH,QVWUXFWLRQV IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Page Using this Manual Table of contents Editing Using a Memory Card Direct Printing Transferring Images Additional Information Checking Supplied Accessories Components Guide Page Page Wireless Controller WL-D85 Preparingreparationsthe Power Supply Using a Household Power Source 2. Connect the power cord to the power adapter 3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet 4. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal Page Loading/Unloading a Cassette Installing the Backup Battery Preparing the Camcorder Mounting the Wide Attachment Screw the wide attachment fully into the lens filter thread Using the Wireless Controller Adjusting the LCD Screen Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time 7.Press the MENU button to close the menu and to start the clock Displaying Date and Time during Recording Recording Movies on a Tape Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen DISPLAY SETUP/ LCD MIRROR•••ON 3. Turn the SET dial to select [LCD MIRROR] and press the SET dial 4. Turn the SET dial to select [OFF] 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu Screen Displays during Recording Reviewing and Searching when Recording Record Review Press and release the (record review) button Record Search Press and hold the REC SEARCH + button (forward) or Zooming 56x/280x Digital Zoom D.ZOOM•••••••OFF 2.Turn the SET dial to select [CAMERA SETUP] and 3. Turn the SET dial to select [D.ZOOM] and press the SET dial 4.Turn the SET dial to select a setting option Tips for Making Better Videos Holding the Camcorder For More Stability Lighting Playing Back a Tape Special Playback Modes /(Playback Pause) (Fast Forward Playback) / (Rewind Playback) –/(Reverse Playback) +/(Frame Advance) / –/(Frame Reverse) Adjusting the Volume Playing Back on a TV Screen Selecting the Audio Output Channel AUDIO SETUP OUTPUT CH••••L/R 2.Turn the SET dial to select [AUDIO SETUP] and 3. Turn the SET dial to select [OUTPUT CH] and press the SET dial Menus and Settings Menu and Default Settings CAMERA MENU Page PLAY (VCR) MENU Page CARD CAMERA MENU Page CARD PLAY MENU UsingRecordingthe Recording Programs Auto Sports Portrait Spotlight Availability of Functions in Each Mode: Selecting the Easy Recording Program Set the program selector to EASY Selecting the Program AE Mode 1.Set the program selector to 2.Press the SET dial 3. Select a mode and press the SET dial Using the Night Modes Skin Detail Function Adjusting the AE Shift Adjusting the Focus Manually Infinity Focus Press the FOCUS button more than 2 seconds after step 2 in Setting the White Balance Page Setting the Shutter Speed Auto Slow Shutter CAMERA SETUPA.SL SHUTTER•ON Using the Self-Timer Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) Audio Recording Using Digital Effects Faders (62) Effects Multi-ImageScreen (64) Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes: Selecting a Fader 1. Open the menu and select [D.EFFECT SETUP] 2. Select [D.E.SELECT] and set it to [FADER] 3. Select [FADER TYPE], select a setting option and close the menu Selecting an Effect 1.Open the menu and select [D.EFFECT SETUP] 2.Select [D.E.SELECT] and set it to [EFFECT] 3.Select [EFFECT TYPE], select a setting option and close the menu Using the Multi-ImageScreen 2. Select [D.E.SELECT] and set it to [MULTI-S] 3. Select [M.S.SPEED] and select the transition speed 4.Select [M.S.SPLIT], select the number of sequences and close the menu 5.Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF button Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) Magnifying the Image Displaying the Data Code Displaying the Data Code Press the DATA CODE button Six-SecondAuto Date 6SEC.DATE••••OFF End Search Returning to a Pre-markedPosition Date Search Customizing the Camcorder Changing the Display Language Other Camcorder Settings Turning Off the Image Stabilizer CAMERA SETUPIMG STAB •••ON Demonstration Mode DEMO MODE••••ON Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device Page Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder) Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing) Copyright Signal Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-DigitalConverter) Page Audio Dubbing 5.Press the AUDIO DUB. button on the wireless controller 6.Press the PAUSE button on the wireless controller to begin dubbing 7.Press the STOP button on the wireless controller to stop dubbing Playing Back the Added Sound AUDIO SETUP12bit AUDIO•••STEREO1 Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer InsertingUsing a Memory Cardand Removing a Memory Card Selecting the Image Quality/Size Changing the Movie Size CARD SETUPMOVIE SIZE•••320x240 File Numbers Recording Still Images on a Memory Card Recording a Still Image on a Memory Card While Recording Movies on a Tape CAMERA SETUPSTILL I.REC••OFF Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [STILL I.REC], set it to 2.While you are recording a movie, press the PHOTO button Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder Press the PHOTO button halfway when the scene you wish to record appears Recording from Other Video Devices 1.Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode Screen Displays during Still Image Recording Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording Recording Movies on a Memory Card 3.Press the start/stop button when the scene you wish to record appears 4.Press the start/stop button to stop recording Screen Displays during Movie Recording Selecting the Focusing Point Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) 5.Record the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first image 6. Press the button after the last image Playing Back a Memory Card Slide Show 1. Press the SLIDE SHOW button 2. Press the SLIDE SHOW button to stop the slide show Index Screen 1.Move the zoom lever toward W Protecting Images Erasing Images Combining Images (Card Mix) Card Chroma Key (CARD CHROMA) Card Luminance Key (CARD LUMI.) Camera Chroma Key (CAM. CHROMA) Card Animation (C. ANIMATION) 6.Select [MIX TYPE] 7. Select the mix type matching the sample image you have selected 8.To adjust the mix level, select [MIX LEVEL] and adjust it with the SET dial 9.Close the menu 10.Press the CARD MIX button Sample Images Card Chroma Key Card Luminance Key Camera Chroma Key Card Animation Formatting a Memory Card Creating a Start-upImage PrintingDirect rintingStill Images Printing with the(Print/Share) Button 1. Select the still image you wish to print with the CARD +/– button 2.Press the (print/share) button Printing after Selecting the Print Settings 1. Press the SET dial 3.Turn the SET dial to select [PRINT] and press the SET dial Selecting the Print Settings Paper Settings Including the Date in the Print Setting the Print Effect (Image Optimize) 3.Turn the SET dial to select the paper size and press the SET dial 4.Turn the SET dial to select (BORDERS) and press the SET dial 5.Turn the SET dial to select a borders option and press the SET dial [STYLE] and press the SET dial Selecting the Image Style Selecting the Borders Printing with Print Order Settings Erasing All Print Orders CARD OPERATIONSPRINT ORDERS ALL ERASE 2.Select [PRINT ORDERS ALL ERASE] 3.Select [YES] Printing Transferringransferring ImagesMemory Card Images to a Computer Direct Transfer 2. Press the button Transferring a Selected Image 1.Turn the SET dial to select [ SELECT & TRANSFER] 2.Press the button 3.Select the image you wish to transfer with the CARD+/– button Selecting Images for Transfer (Transfer Order) Screen Displays Screen Displays during Recording/Playback CAMERA Mode (see also 27) PLAY (VCR) Mode CARD CAMERA Mode (see also 97) CARD PLAY Mode List of Messages Direct Print Related Messages Page Maintenance/Others Viewfinder Video Heads Condensation Condensation may form in the following cases: How to avoid condensation: When condensation is detected: Resuming use: Battery Pack Handling Precautions About the battery terminal cover Lithium Button Battery Handling Precautions Cassette Handling Precautions Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Memory Card Handling Precautions Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources Playback on a TV Screen Troubleshooting Page Editing Memory Card Operation System Diagram Optional Accessories WS-20Wrist Strap Shoulder Strap SC-1000/SC-2000Soft Carrying Case SC-A50Soft Carrying Case Specifications CA-570Compact Power Adapter NB-2LHBattery Pack MMC-16MMultiMediaCard Item Codes Index Page CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES CANADA