Introduction
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E
Important Usage Instructions ................ 2
Important Safety Instructions ................ 3
Thank you for Choosing a Canon ......... 6
Introducing the ZR ................................ 7
Powering Your Camcorder .................... 8
Loading a Cassette .............................. 11
Basic Recording .................................. 13
Zooming .............................................. 16
Using the LCD Screen ........................ 17
Playing back a Cassette ....................... 19
Connections for Playback on a TV
Screen .................................................. 22
Tips for Making Better Videos ............ 26
~ General ... ~
Selecting from the Camera & VCR
Menus .................................................. 28
Turning the Image Stabilizer On/Off .. 30
Using the Wireless Controller ............. 31
~ For Recording ...~
Setting the Date and Time ................... 32
Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode) ..... 33
Searching and Reviewing While
Recording ............................................ 34
Using the Various Recording
Programs .............................................. 36
Using the Digital Effects ..................... 40
Audio Recording ................................. 44
Setting the Self-Timer ......................... 46
~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~
Adjusting Exposure Manually ............. 47
Adjusting Focus Manually .................. 49
Setting the White Balance ................... 50
~ For Playback ...~
Displaying Data Code ......................... 52
Setting the World Clock ...................... 53
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position .... 55
Searching the Tape
(Photo Search/Date Search) ................ 56
Editing to a VCR ................................. 57
Preparing the Camera .......................... 60
Notes on Using the Batteries ............... 61
Setting the Audio Mix ......................... 63
Maintenance ........................................ 64
Troubleshooting ................................... 68
The ZR System Diagram ..................... 72
Optional Accessories ........................... 73
Finding Your Way Around the ZR ....... 75
Screen Displays ................................... 78
Specifications ....................................... 82
Index .................................................... 83
Contents
Introduction
Additional Information
Using the Full Range of
Features
Mastering the Basics
The serial number of this product may be found on
the bottom of the camera. No others have the
same serial number as yours. You should record
the number and other vital information here and
retain this book as a permanent record of your
purchase to aid identification in case of theft.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model Name ZR
Serial No.
