Operating instructions

Table of Contents

Introduction

Reference Guide ................................................................................... 5

Thank You for Choosing a Canon ............................................................. 9

introducing the ZR70 MCFZR65MOZR60 ..................................................................10

Components Guide ......................................................................................................11

Mastering the Basics

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Preparations

Using a Household Power Source ........................................................... 15

Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack ................................................................16

installing the Backup Battery ......................................................................................19

Preparing the Camcorder ............................................................................................20

Loading a Cassette ........................................................................................................22

Using the Wireless Controller ......................................................................................24

Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time ......................................................................25

BasicRecording

Recording Movies on a Tape ......................................................................................28

Zooming ........................................................................................................................30

Using the LCD Screen....................................................................................................32

Searching and Reviewing when Recording ..............................................................35

Tips for Making Better Videos ....................................................................................36

Basic Playback

Playing Back a Tape ......................................................................................................37

Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................................41

Using the Full Range of Features

General

Menus and Settings ............................................................................... 44

Changing the Remote Sensor Mode ..................................................... 49

Customizing the Camcorder ........................................................................................50

Setting the Light-up Buttons ........................................................................51

Other Camcorder Settings ..........................................................................................52

Recording

Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP).................................................... 54

Recording Still Images on a Tape ................................................................................55

Using the Recording Programs ....................................................................................57

Using Digital Effects......................................................................................................61

Using the Multi-Image Screen ....................................................................................67

Turning Off the image Stabilizer ................................................................................69

Recording With the Self-Timer ....................................................................................70

Audio Recording ..........................................................................................................71

Using the VL-3 Video Light (Optional) ........................................................73

Using the DM-50 Microphone (Optional) ....................................................74

Manual Adjustments

Adjusting the FocusManually ....................................................................................75