Canon ZR45 MC, ZR50 MC manual Contents

Contents

		Introduction
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		Important Usage Instructions ....................		2
		IMPORTANT SAFETY
		INSTRUCTIONS	..................................	3
		Operating Step and Reference Guide ........		5
		Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............		8
		Introducing the ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC ........		9
		Mastering the Basics
		Finding Your Way Around
		the ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC ....................		10
		~ Preparations ... ~
		Powering Your Camcorder ......................		13
	Introduction	Loading a Cassette ..................................		18
		~ Basic Recording ...	~
		Basic Recording ......................................		20
		Zooming ..................................................		25
		Using the LCD Screen ............................		27
		~ Basic Playback ...	~
		Playing Back a Cassette ..........................		30
		Connections for Playback on a
		TV Screen............................................		34
		Tips for Making Better Videos ................		37
		Using the Full Range of
		Features
		~ General ... ~
		Searching and Reviewing While
		Recording ............................................		39
		Using the Menus ......................................		40
		Using the Wireless Controller ..................		49
		Adjusting the Selectable Color
		Light-up Buttons	................................	52
		~ For Recording ...	~
		Setting the Date and Time ........................		53
		Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette............		56

Turning the Image Stabilizer Off ............	58
Using the Various Recording
Programs..............................................	59
Using Digital Effects ................................	63
Using the Multi-Image Screen ................	68
Audio Recording ......................................	70
Setting the Self-Timer ..............................	72
Using the VL-3 Video Light
(optional) ............................................	74
Using the DM-50 Microphone
(optional) ............................................	75
~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~
Ajusting AE Shift ....................................	76
Setting the Shutter Speed ........................	77
Adjusting Focus Manually ......................	79
Setting the White Balance ........................	80
~ For Playback ...~
Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data
(Data Code) ........................................	82
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/
Date Search) ........................................	85
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position ........	86
Editing
Editing to a VCR ......................................	87
Dubbing to/from a Cassette with Digital
Video Equipment ................................	88
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog
Camcorder (Analog Line-in) ..............	90
Digitally outputting analog video
and audio signals
(Analog-Digital Converter) ................	92
Recording Over Existing Scenes
(AV Insert Editing) ..............................	94
Audio Dubbing ........................................	97
Setting the Audio Mix ............................	100
Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable..102

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