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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER
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Instruction Manual
CANON INC.
CAMESCOPE ET LECTEUR VIDEO NUMERIQUES
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U.S.A. CANON U.S.A., INC. NEW JERSEY OFFICE
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1_ZR20_E(02-07) 3/12/01 13:48 Page 2 Important Usage Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE E THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR20 and Compact Power Adapter,
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Introduction 1_ZR20_E(02-07) 3/12/01 13:48 Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word 10. Power Sources — The CA-560 Compact “product” refers to the Canon Digital Video Power Adapter should be operated only E Camcorder ZR20 and all its accessories. from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and of the type of power supply to your operating instructions should be read home, consult your
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1_ZR20_E(02-07) 3/12/01 13:48 Page 4 19. Damage Requiring Service — EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Fig. 1 Disconnect this product from the wall E outlet and all power sources including ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE battery, and refer servicing to qualified GROUND service personnel under the following CLAMP conditions: ANTENNA DISCHARGE a. When the power-supply cord or plug is UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) damaged. ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS b. If
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Introduction 1_ZR20_E(02-07) 3/12/01 13:48 Page 5 Contents Using the Various Recording Programs ..50 Introduction Using Digital Effects................................54 E Important Usage Instructions ....................2 Audio Recording ......................................59 IMPORTANT SAFETY Setting the Self-Timer ..............................61 INSTRUCTIONS ..................................3 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............6 ~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~ Introducin
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1_ZR20_E(02-07) 3/12/01 13:48 Page 6 Thank you for Choosing a Canon First, we’d like to thank you for Your camcorder is supplied with the purchasing this Canon camcorder. Its following accessories: E advanced technology makes it very WL-D74 Wireless Two AA batteries easy to use — you will soon be making Controller high-quality videos which will give you pleasure for years to come. To get the most out of your new camcorder, we recommend that you read this manual thoroughly — there SS-700 Shoul
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Introduction 1_ZR20_E(02-07) 3/12/01 13:48 Page 7 Introducing the ZR20 Compact and Stylish 10× Lens and E 40×/200× Digital Zoom The ZR20 is small and light. Many various functions are condensed into From wide-angle to 10× its compact body. Also, the slim and telephoto—with stylish design makes it easy to carry unparalleled optical and use and shooting videos a pleasure. quality. The digital zoom magnifies this up to 200× for even more dramatic results. IEEE 1394 DV Terminal Using a DV cable,
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2_ZR20_E(08-34) 3/12/01 13:49 Page 8 Finding Your Way Around the ZR20 E + Record review button (p. 49)/ REC SEARCH button (p. 49)/ – REC (record) SEARCH button(p. 49)/ (fast forward) button (p. 26) (rewind) button (p. 26) FOCUS button (p. 66)/ (play/pause) button (p. 26) AE SHIFT button (p. 63)/ (stop) button (p. 26) BATT. (battery) RELEASE button (p. 13) LCD screen (p. 23) Backup battery cover (p. 92) Battery attachment unit (p. 12) LCD panel OPEN button (p. 23)
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Mastering the Basics 2_ZR20_E(08-34) 3/12/01 13:49 Page 9 E Viewfinder focusing lever (p. 88) Viewfinder protect cover (p. 94) PHOTO button (p. 46) Accessory shoe Zoom controller (p. 22) Speaker (p. 29) Viewfinder (p. 88, 94) Strap attachment bar (p. 89) POWER indicator (p. 18) Start/Stop button (p. 19) Grip belt (p. 88) POWER switch (p. 18) CAMERA • OFF • } PLAY(VCR) • Cassette compartment cover (p. 16) Cassette compartment (p. 16) 9 CAMERA OFF PLAY(VCR)
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2_ZR20_E(08-34) 3/12/01 13:49 Page 10 E Terminal cover Remote sensor (p. 40) Stereo microphone (p. 82) Terminal cover S-video IN/OUT terminal (p. 31) DV IN/OUT DV terminal (p. 75, 79) u (LANC) terminal (p. 74) S IN/OUT IN/OUT AV IN/OUT Bottom view AV (audio/video) IN/OUT terminal (p. 30)/ MIC H (phones) terminal (p. 30) OPEN/EJECT MIC terminal (p. 59, 82) switch (p. 16) Tripod socket (p. 33) PHOTO button (p. 46) Transmitter START/STOP button (p. 19) Zoom buttons (p. 22) MENU button (p. 38
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Mastering the Basics 2_ZR20_E(08-34) 3/12/01 13:49 Page 11 Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to: E Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack Notes: • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camcorder. • If the adapter is used next to a TV, it may cause bars to appear on the TV — move the adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable.
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2_ZR20_E(08-34) 3/12/01 13:49 Page 12 Attaching and charging the battery packs E 1 DC IN 9.5V CHARGE 2 4 3 Charge indicator Your battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory. It should have enough power for you to check that your camcorder is working properly. However, you must charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power the camcorder for more than a few minutes. Always turn the camcorder off and raise the viewfinder before connecting/removing the battery. 1. Set th
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Mastering the Basics 2_ZR20_E(08-34) 3/12/01 13:49 Page 13 5. When charging is complete, disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder. Unplug the power cable from the AC outlet, then E disconnect it from the adapter. 6. Remove the battery pack after use. • Rotate the viewfinder upwards. • Press and hold the BATT. RELEASE button while you slide the battery up. Notes: • Never connect an unspecified product to the camcorder’s DC terminal. Likewise, do not connect the power adapter to an unsp
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2_ZR20_E(08-34) 3/12/01 13:49 Page 14 Using the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit (optional) E The Compact Power Adapter CA-560 included with the camcorder can be used along with the CR-560 Kit for 3 different ways to power the camcorder or charge battery packs: 1. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery. 2. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery. 3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household AC outlet. The Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable
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Mastering the Basics 2_ZR20_E(08-34) 3/12/01 13:49 Page 15 2. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery. Camcorder + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable → car’s E cigarette lighter To car’s cigarette lighter 3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household AC outlet. 1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Compact Power Adapter CHARGE • Fast charging for the high-capacity BP-522 and BP-535 (both optional). Fifteen minutes of charging gives 60 minutes of re
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PUSH 2_ZR20_E(08-34) 3/12/01 13:49 Page 16 Loading a Cassette E OPEN/EJECT Only use videocassettes marked with the D logo.* Loading and unloading 1. Make sure that you have attached a power source. 2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT 5 switch (on the bottom of the camcorder) to release the cassette compartment cover. • Pull the cover fully open (while holding the button) and wait a couple of seconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically. • The confirmation beep sounds when the cassette cov
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Mastering the Basics 2_ZR20_E(08-34) 3/12/01 13:49 Page 17 Protecting tapes from accidental erasure E REC SAVE REC SAVE To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole. (This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF.) If you load this cassette and put the camcorder in record pause mode ( 18), “THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION” is displayed for approx. 4 seconds and then the v mark flashes in the display. If you wa
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2_ZR20_E(08-34) 3/12/01 13:49 Page 18 Basic Recording 3 1 E P 4, 5 Before you start recording Have you completed the following steps? • Attached a power source ( 12). • Removed the lens cap ( 88) and fastened the shoulder strap ( 89). • Chosen the display: viewfinder ( 88) or LCD screen ( 23) Notes: • When you’re using the viewfinder, fully close the LCD or rotate the LCD so that it faces the same direction as the lens ( 23). • When using the viewfinder with the BP-522 or BP-535 Battery Pack
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Mastering the Basics 2_ZR20_E(08-34) 3/12/01 13:49 Page 19 3. Slide the program selector to [. • This selects the camcorder’s Easy Recording program. It allows you to E simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments ( 52). 4. Press and release the start/stop button once to begin recording. • For still image recording, see p. 46. 5. Press and release the start/stop button again to pause recording. • The camcorder returns to record pause mode and PAUSE reappears in the display.
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2_ZR20_E(08-34) 3/12/01 13:49 Page 20 Changing the recording mode (SP/LP) E You can record and play back a tape in SP (standard play) and LP (long play) modes. LP extends tape usage by 1.5 times. You can’t add sound (audio dubbing) or images (AV insert) to a tape that has been recorded in LP mode. If you plan to use either of these functions later, record in SP mode. PLAY CAMERA (VCR) , VCR SET UP REC MODE••••SP ( 36) To change to LP mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select REC
