Canon ZR960 NOTES, Copyright Signal

NOTES

We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter.

Copyright Signal

Certain software tapes are copyright protected. If you attempt to play back such tape, [COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED] appears and you will not be able to view the contents of the tape. If you attempt to record from such tape via the DV terminal,

[COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED] appears and you will not be able to record the contents of the tape.

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Contents

Mini NTSC Cleaning the Video Heads Video heads may become dirty under the following conditions: NOTES Important Usage Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Page Introduction 10Getting to Know the Camcorder Preparations 15 Getting Started 18Basic Operation of the Camcorder Additional Information 45 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 50Trouble 53 Do’s and Don’ts 58General Information About this Manual Conventions Used in this Manual Supplied Accessories Online product registration for USA Customers only www.registercanon.com Names of Parts Back view Top view Bottom view Screen Displays Page Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK 1 Slide BATT.in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down 2 Slide the battery pack down and • USA and Canada only: The Installing the Backup Battery Basic Operation of the Camcorder Joystick and Joystick Guide Using the Menus First Time Settings Changing the Language Changing the Time Zone Getting Ready to Start Recording Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen Setting the Date and Time Inserting and Removing a Tape 3Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks Video Basic Recording Shooting Video •About the Power Save mode: If [POWER Changing the Aspect Ratio of the Recordings (Widescreen / 4:3) Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom Quick Start Function Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded Basic Playback Playing Back Video Locating the End of the Last Scene On-ScreenDisplays (Data Code) Advanced Functions [PROGRAM AE] [ SPORTS] [SNOW] [SUNSET] [ FIREWORKS] Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed LCD Video Light Self Timer Manual Focus Adjustment Manual Exposure Adjustment White Balance Image Effects Digital Effects Using an External Microphone Audio Playback Modes External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams Playback on a TV Screen Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Digital Video Dubbing Copyright Signal Connecting to a Computer PC Connection Diagram Transferring Video Recordings Additional Information Appendix: Menu Options Lists ON] VARIABLE] [A.SL SHUTTER]: [IMG STAB]: CAMERA [TV TYPE]: AUTO] L/R] [WIND SCREEN]: [MIX BALANCE]: Language Set A: [ENGLISH] Language Set B: [BRIGHTNESS]: [TV SCREEN]: 10 min] [BEEP]: [POWER SAVE]: [QUICK START]: [M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2009 12:00 AM)] Troubleshooting Editing List of Messages Handling Precautions Camcorder Battery Pack Cassette Lithium Button Battery Maintenance/Others Cleaning Condensation Using the Camcorder Abroad Americas: Asia: Oceania: Trademark Acknowledgements System Diagram Optional Accessories Page Page Product Codes Specifications ZR960 CA-590Compact Power Adapter BP-2L5Battery Pack Index Page U.S.A CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY