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1_ZR10_E(02-06) 00/3/9 20:29 Page 2 (1,1) 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, ZR10 A and Compact Power A
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Introduction 1_ZR10_E(02-06) 00/3/9 20:29 Page 3 (1,1) 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 ZR10 A 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, consu
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1_ZR10_E(02-06) 00/3/9 20:29 Page 4 (1,1) 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
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Introduction 1_ZR10_E(02-06) 00/3/9 20:29 Page 5 (1,1) Contents Audio Recording ......................................58 Introduction Setting the Self-Timer ..............................60 E Important Usage Instructions ....................2 ~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................3 Adjusting Exposure Manually..................62 Adjusting Focus Manually ......................65 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............6 Settin
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1_ZR10_E(02-06) 00/3/9 20:29 Page 6 (1,1) 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 SS-600 Shoulder Strap Lens cap and lens cap
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Quick Overview 2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 7 (1,1) Introducing the ZR10 Digital Video Digital Effects E ZR10 is a next generation Advanced digital digital video camcorder technology allows you to that conforms to the add special effects during digital video D recording or playback. standard to give you outstanding picture Audio Dubbing/A/V Insert quality. Editing 2.5” LCD Screen Add new sound to original sound, or A 2.5” LCD screen replace original sound makes it easy for you to and i
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2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 8 (1,1) Finding Your Way Around the ZR10 E + Record review button (p. 47)/ REC SEARCH button (p. 47)/ – REC (record) SEARCH button(p. 47)/ (fast forward) button (p. 27) (rewind) button (p. 27) FOCUS button (p. 65)/ (play/pause) button (p. 27) Program selector (p. 48) EXP (exposure) button (p. 62)/ (stop) button (p. 27) Easy Self-timer button (p. 60)/ P Recording REC PAUSE (LINE-IN) button (p. 48) (p. 75, 77) BATT. (battery)
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Quick Overview 2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 9 (1,1) E Viewfinder focusing lever (p. 86) Viewfinder protect cover (p. 92) PHOTO button (p. 44) Accessory shoe (p. 58) Zoom controller (p. 22) Viewfinder (p. 86, 92) Speaker (p. 26) Strap attachment bar (p. 87) POWER indicator (p. 18) Start/Stop button (p. 19) Grip belt (p. 86) POWER Switch (p. 18) CAMERA • OFF • } VCR • Cassette compartment cover (p. 16) Cassette compartment (p. 16) 9 P POWER OWER CAMERA CAMERA OFF OFF VCR
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2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 10 (1,1) E Terminal cover Remote sensor (p. 38) Stereo microphone (p. 81) Terminal cover S-video IN/OUT terminal (p. 30) S MIC terminal (p. 58, 81) IN/ OUT DV IN/OUT MIC terminal (p. 74) IN/ DV OUT H (phones) terminal (p. 26) A/ V (audio/video) IN/OUT terminal (p. 30, 76) A/V OPEN/EJECT IN/ OUT switch (p. 16) u (LANC) terminal (p. 73) m Tripod socket (p. 32) PHOTO button (p. 44) Transmitter START/STOP button (p. 19) Zoom buttons (p. 22) MENU button (p.
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Quick Overview 2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 11 (1,1) Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camera, you will need to use the power adapter to: E Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camera. • 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. Connecting the
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2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 12 (1,1) Attaching and charging the battery packs E 1 DC IN 9.5V CHARGE 3 2 4 Your battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory. It should have enough power for you to check that your camera is working properly. However, you must charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power the camera for more than a few minutes. Always turn the camera off and raise the viewfinder before connecting/removing the battery. 1. Set the POWER switch to OF
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Quick Overview 2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 13 (1,1) 5. When charging is complete, disconnect the power adapter from the camera. 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. • Never connect an unspecified product to the camera’s DC terminal. Likewise, do not connect the power adapter to an unspecified produc
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2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 14 (1,1) Using the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit (optional) E The Compact Power Adapter CA-560 included with the camera can be used along with the CR-560 Kit for 3 different ways to power the camera or charge battery packs: 1. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery. 2. Operate the camera 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 Kit
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Quick Overview 2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 15 (1,1) 2. Operate the camera with power from your car battery. Camera + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable → car’s cigarette E 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 (optional). Fifteen minutes of charging gives 70 minutes of recording (using the view
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2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 16 (1,1) Loading a Cassette E OPEN/EJECT 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 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 cover fully opens. 3. Lo
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Quick Overview 2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 17 (1,1) 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 camera in record pause mode ( 18), “THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION” is displayed for approx. four seconds and then the v mark flashes in the display. The camera
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2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 18 (1,1) Basic Recording 3 P E 1 4, 5 Before you start recording Have you completed the following steps? • Attached a power source ( 11). • Removed the lens cap ( 86) and fastened the shoulder strap ( 87). • Chosen the display: viewfinder ( 86) or LCD screen ( 23) • When you’re using the viewfinder, fully close the LCD or rotate the LCD so that it faces the same direction as the lens ( 25). • When using the viewfinder with the BP-522 Battery Pack (optional)
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Quick Overview 2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 19 (1,1) 3. Slide the program selector to [. • This selects the camera’s Easy Recording program. It allows you to simply E point and shoot without making any manual adjustments ( 50). 4. Press and release the start/stop button once to begin recording. • To take still photographs, see p. 44. 5. Press and release the start/stop button again to pause recording. • The camera returns to record pause mode and PAUSE reappears in the display. • You ca
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2_ZR10_E(07-33) 3/10/00 18:19 Page 20 (1,1) 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. To switch to LP mode, select REC MODE from the camera or VCR menu, select LP and then close the menu (for instructions on how to use the menus, see p. 36). You can’t add sound (audio dubbing) or images (A/V insert) to a tape that has been recorded in LP mode. If you plan to use either of these
