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In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR90/ZR85/ZR80 A and all its accessories. 1. Read Instructions -- All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings -- All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4.
Fig. 1 B_ 18. Damage Requiring Service -- Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into, the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or wateE "'_ d. If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions.
Using Thank this you for purchasing carefully before Change _ the Canon ZR90/ZR85/ZR80. you use the camcorder the display Sym bol 9 Manual language before a n d Re_e r e nce and retain you begin Used i : Precautions related to the camcorder :b _ : Additional :b [_] : Reference page number. topics that complement Please read this manual it for future (_ ! hi M a n u aI............................................ operation.
Table of Contents Introduction Important Important Basic Usage Instructions Safety Instructions ............................................................... ............................................................... Using this Manual .................................................................................................. Checking Accessories Supplied Components Functions Preparations Preparing Guide ..........................................................................
Other Functions Customizing theCamcorder ................................................................ 75 Changing theDisplay Language ............................................................ 76 Changing theRemote Sensor Mode ......................................... 77 Other Camcorder Settings ................................................................. 78 Editing Recording toaVCR orDigital Video Device ................................................
Checking Supplied Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord Lithium Button Battery CR1616 CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) STV-250N Stereo Video Cable WbD82 Wireless Controller Two Accessories AA (R6) Batteries SS-900 Shoulder Strap BP-508 SDC-8M SD Memory Card (containing sample images) IFC-300PCU Battery Pack USB Cable 0 DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows For Macintosh WA-30.
Components Guide ZRgO!ZRSS!ZRSO E REC SEARCH + button (_28) / ................... I_1_ (fast forward) button _334)/ CARD + button* (1_106) f RECSEARCH- button (12_28)/_ [_J (record review) button (E:_28) / 414 (rewind) button (11333) / CARD - button* (El3106) FOCUS button (_352) / _/11 (play/pause) button .......
.......... D optr I_ _/i' |_x__k._<<<<<<<<<_i/_ / | I .... c adjustment (1_18) / Serial number , Lvlew,lnder protect _/_'%_ Viewfinder _ PHOTO button Accessory (_29, 96) shoe (I::D 145) .............. Zoonl I .... (E_ 30) ................... TAPE/CARD switch * nq 5 (_:] 18) ............................. • Strap ....... t (m19) ............... _tar_stopbutton i :,'""_ ...... 1 _ory card 7!{ ...... Grip belt 1_118 "........
o Q. Assist lamp (Q:]49) (White Remote sensor*(l_ Stereo microphone LED)** o 20) (_60) (E_337) AVtermna 36 J (phones) (_3S, (1:_]80, 91) terminal 61) Bottom USB terminal*(C_118, view 120) ............... Tripod socket (m32) * ZR90/ZR85 only.
_ WL-D82 Wireless Controller \ ':_: Zoom buttons _2_' Select (rn30) buttons (1:_ 39) _3_ PHOTO button (1:_29, 96) :4_ START/STOP _' button (1:1324, 101) _ SELF T. button (1:_ 58) 6_ D.
Preparing the Power Supply ASta_hi,,ng the Battery Pack 1. Turn the POWER switch 2. Move the viewfinder 3. Attach the battery E to OFF. @ 0 upward. pack to the camcorder. • Remove the terminal cover of the battery pack. • Presslightly and slide it in the direction of the arrow until it dicks. 1. Connect adapter. the power cord to the 2. Plug the power cord _ _ into a power D¢ IN terminal _" outlet. 3. Connect the camcorder's power adapter to the DC IN terminal.
Using a Household Power Source 1. Turn the POWER switch 2. Connect power the power to OFF. cord to the adapter. 3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 4. Connect the power camcorder's adapter to the DC IN terminal. O Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter. O If the adapter is used close to a TV, it may cause picture interference. Move the adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable.
• Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 41 °F and 104 °F (B °C and 40 °C). • A lithium ion battery pack can be charged at any charge state• Unlike conventional battery packs, you do not need to completely use or discharge it before charging• • We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need. • To conserve battery charge, turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in record pause mode.
Loading/Unloading a Cassette Use only videocassettes marked with the _'_ logo. 1. Slide and hold the OPEN/EJECT switch and open the cassette compartment Tape cover. protecliin tab_,_f_l_ 0 The cassette compartment opens automatically. 2. Load/unload the cassette. • Load the cassette with the window facing the grip belt. • Unload the cassette by pulling it straight out. 3. Press the _ compartment mark on the cassette until it clicks. 4.
Installing The backup camcorder the battery settings a household allows while power Backup the camcorder the power source when replacing battery cover. 2. Insert the battery with + side facing to retain source 1. Open the backup Hthiurn Battery date, time is disconnected. the backup 21) and other the camcorder battery 0 the (_J Power to retain from the settings. @ 0 outward. +@©@3. Cmose the cover. £ WARNING! The battery used in this device mistreated.
Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the _iewfinder (Dioptr ¢ Adjustment) 1. Turn on the camcorder and keep the LCD panel closed. 2. Pull out the viewfinder. 3. Adjust the diopter adjustment lever. A_aching 1. Attach the Lens Cap.................................... the cord to the lens cap. 2. Pass the grip belt through with the metal fitting the loop on the cord. Pressthe buttons on the lens cap when attaching/removing it.
Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap. SS-900 Shoulder_ The WA-30.5 Wide Attachment gives you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views (0.6×). The wide attachment Screw the wide attachment the lens filter thread. is for use at maximum wide-angle. fully into ) Do not look directly at the sun or other strong light sources through the wide attachment. It could damage your eyesight. O If you zoom to telephoto, the picture will not be in focus.
Using Point it at the camcorder's sensor when Inserting the Wireless Controller remote you press the buttons. Batteries The wireless controller operates with two AA (R6) batteries. 1. Open the battery 2. Insert cover. the batteries following the + and - markings. Replace both batteries. 3. Close the battery cover. 0 Camcorder and wireless controller are equipped with 2 remote sensor modes (_ 77).
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or when you have replaced the backup battery. S_tti_g_b MENU([_3 39) m ZQnelD ay!gb S_vi_g!ira SYSTEM 1. Press the MENU button )_ T.ZONE,' DST...N.Y. to open the menu. 2. Turn the SET dial to select [SYSTEM] and press the SET dial. _L 3. Turn the SET dial to select [T.ZONE/DST] _R and press the SET dial. The time zone setting appears (seetable on the next page).
7.Press the start MENU 22 to close the menu and to No Time zone No. Time zone [l LONDON _ WELLGTN 2 PARIS _1 SAMOA i31 CAIRO lib] HONOLU. [4 MOSCOW _61 ANCHOR. [5 DUBAI _ L.A. (Los Angeles) [6] KARACHI [isJ DENVER [7] DACCA 191 CHICAGO [8i BANGKOK _ N.Y. (New York) [9" H. KONG (Hong Kong) 2i] CARACAS [10 TOKYO _ RIO (Rio de Janeiro) SYDNEY 23j FERNAN. SOLOMON 24J AZORES _2 r_ button the clock.
D i_p!ay in g D _ _ _ d Ti _ d _ i ng Re€Q_d i ng You can display the date and time in the lower left corner of the screen. I MENU (_[_] 39) DLSPLAY S ETU P ;<_) 1. Press the MENU button _[D,_T .......... DISPLAY..OFF to open the menu. 2. Turn the SET dial to select [DISPLAY SETUP/_ ] and press the SET dial. 3. Turn the SET dial to select [D/T DISPLAY] and press the SET dial. 4. Turn the SET dial to select [ON]. 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Recording Movies on a Tape Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. Before you make important recordings, clean the video heads ([_[3 135). E_¢Qrding ................................................................................................................ 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. • _ Set the POWERswitch to CAMERA and the TAPE/CARD switch to • _ Set the POWERswitch to CAMERA. 3.
) Waituntil thetapecounter stops completely before youstart recording. )Whenyoudonotremove thecassette, youcanrecord thenextscene without producing anynoise orblank sections between therecordings even ifyouturn thecamcorder off. 0 Bright lightmay make itdifficult touse theLCD screen. Insuch case, usethe viewfinder instead. 0 You canrotate theLCD panel. Make sure toopen theLCD panel at90degrees before rotating it.
2.Turnthe SET dial to select [DISPLAY SETUP/_ ] and press the SET dial. 3. Turn the SET dial to select [LCD MIRROR] and press the SET dial. 4. Turn the SET dial to select 5. Press the MENU button [OFF]. to close the menu. When [LCD MIRROR] is set to [ON], only tape (ZR90/ZR85: or card) operation and self-timer displays appear on the LCD screen (all displays appear on the viewfinder screen). Adjusting the B_ightness_ the LCD Screen MENU([_j 39) DISPLAY SETUP_) 1.
S¢_ DJ_p! _y d u _Jn g Reco rding .................................................................. C_) Remaining battery charge The battery symbol indicates the charge status of the battery pack. Indicates the recording time in hours, #0 Time code minutes and seconds. {2_ Remaining tape • _X3starts flashing in red when the battery pack is empty. • When you attach an empty battery pack, the power may turn off without displaying _3.
Searcbing=andRe_iewing=wben Retarding ..... ................................................ RECSEARCH- button/ _ (record review) button / /÷ _//_/ Record ......................................REC SEARCH + button Review In record pause mode, this function allows you to review the last few seconds of your recording to check if it has been recorded properly. Press and release the _3 (record review) button.
Recording Still Images on a Tape PHOTO bu_on Z! 1. _ I ilZ!!:!! ! iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [PHOTO REC], confirm is selected and close the 2. Press the PHOTO button that [TAPE E_] menu. halfway. rb 8 _ • 0 appears in green. If it does not appear in green, adjust the focus with tlqe SETdial. • Exposure is locked. • _ When you press the PHOTObutton on the wireless controller, recording starts immediately. 3. Press the PHOTO button fully.
Zooming The camcorder automatically switches between optical zooming and digital zooming. Image resolution is slightly lower with the digital zoom. Zoom in W ' ' T Zoom out Zoom 22x optical zoom Move the zoom angle). Move 20x optical zoom lever toward it toward W to zoom 3" to zoom lever 18× optical zoom out (wide- in (telephoto). Pressthe zoom lever slightly for a slow zoom• Pressharder for a faster zoom, r_ 3O _ You cain also use ttne T and W buttons on the wireless controller.
Digita! Zoom 88×/440× digital zoom 80×/40¢€1 zoom 72×/360× digital zoom (88x in CARDCAMERA mode) (80x n CARD CAMERAmode) i}}212}} 1 MENU(cz3 39) CAMERA SETUP 1. Press the MENU button D,ZOOM ....... 88X to open the menu. 2. Turn the SET dial to select [CAMERA SETUP] and press the SET dial. eb 3. Turn the SET dial to select [D.ZOOM] and press the 8 SET dial. 4. Turn the SET dial to select a setting S. Press the MENU button option. to close the menu.
Tips for Making Better Videos For maximum stability, grip the camcorder in your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body. If necessary, support the camcorder with your left hand. Be careful that your fingers do not touch the microphone or lens. Lean against Lie on your When recording recommend at your a wall elbow outdoors, recording with Put the camcorder on a table Use a tripod we the sun back.
Playing Back a Tape If the playback picture is distorted, clean the video heads using a Canon Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head-cleaning cassette ([:_ 135). 1. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode. • _ Set the POWERswitch to PLAY(VCR)and the TAPE/CARDswitch to • _ Set the POWERswitch to PLAY (VCR). 2. Open the LCD panel. You can also close the LCD panel with the screen facing outward. 3. Press the 414 button to rewind ......... • the tape. 4.
.................................. _14 (rewind) button .................. I_1_ (fast forward) button i',/ __ .'StO " button <_',_...................................... I_/11 (play/pause) button 1_/11 (Playback Pause) To pause playback, press the I_/11 button during normal playback. I_1_ (Fast Forward Playback) / 41_1(Rewind Playback) Plays back the tape at 9.5 times normal speed (forward or reverse). Pressand hold the button during normal playback or fast forward.
Adjusting the Volume When you use the LCD screen for playback, the camcorder plays back the sound via built-in speaker. The built-in speaker does not sound when you close the LCD panel. h°n rata Wbe_ U_ing Headpho_ The headphones terminal also serves as AV terminal. Headphones can only be used when "_" is displayed on the screen. If not, change the setting following the procedure below. MENU(_[:3 39) VCR SETUP Open the menu and select 1_>AV,,PHONES,_ . .AV [VCR SETUP].
Playing Back on a TV Screen The AV terminal also serves as headphones terminal. When "(,_" is displayed on the screen, change the setting following MENU ([_] 39) the procedure below. VCR SETUP ]_) AV,.PHONESf_ . .AV ] Open the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [AV/PHONES O], set it to [AV] and close the menu. !Ys wi_h AudioL_id_o Terminals Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual. Signal flow C_ STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) 1. Turn off all devices before starting 2.
Refer also totheTVorVCR instruction manual. . Signal flow/ _,_ INPUT _ _IDEO] S-150 Swideo Cable (optional)IVI_' O A lo s,gna, t, ;_N) StereoVideo Cable _ _ ' ..... i 1. Turn off all devices before starting 2. Connect the S-150 S-video 3. Connect the STV-250N Stereo terminal and the audio the connections. Cable (optional) Video terminals to the S-video terminals. Cable to the camcorder's AV of the TV/VCR.
Youcanselect theoutput channels when playing back atapewithaudio recorded on twochannels. MENU(LT_.I 39) [AUDIO SETUP ]_ OUTPUT CH .... L,_R 1. Pressthe MENU button to open the menu. 2. Turn the SET dial to select [AUDIO % SETUP] and press the SET dial. 3. Turn the SET dial to select [OUTPUT CH] and press the SET dial. 4. Turn the SET dial to select a setting option. • L/R: Stereo: L+R channels, Bilingual: Main+Sub. • L/L: Stereo: L channel, Bilingual: Main.
Menus and Settings Many of the camcorder's advanced functions are selected from menus that appear on the screen. ? SETdial .............. 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. % 2. Turn the SET dial to select a submenu and press the SET dial. 3. Turn the SET dial to select a menu E_ item and press the SET dial. 4. Turn the SET dial to select a setting 5. Press the MENU button option. to close the menu.
Default settings areshown inboldface. CAMERA MENU Submenu _CARD MIX* Menu MIX ANIMAT. MIX CAMERA SETUP Item TYPE TYPE Setting Options CARD CHROMA, CARD LUML, CAM. CHROMA, C. ANIMATION CORNER, STRAIGHT, RANDOM LEVEL SHUTTER AUTO, 1/60, 1/2000 ZR90 D. ZOOM 1/100, SETUP/ 4O ZR90 57 ON, OFF 79 ON, OFF WHITE BAL. AUTO, NIGHT MODE** _NIGHT, DETAIL SOFT, REC* 78 SET _, iNDOOR _INIGHT+, _5_, OUTDOOR _ ;0: S.
Subrnenu MY CAMERA Menu Item S-UP IMAGE** S-UP SOUND SHTR SOUND* OPER. SOUND Setting Options CL3 75 ON, OFF ZR90/ZR85: OFF, DEFAULT, MY SOUND1, MY SOUND2 ZR80: OFF, PATTERN1, PA]qERN2, 75 PATTERN3 SELF-T SOUND * ZR90/ZR85 only. ** ZR80 only.
PLAY (VCR) MENU Submenu Menu VCR SETUP Item REC MODE AV/PHONES AV _ AUDIO SETUP DV OUTPUT CH DUB.* WIND SCREEN* 12bit SETUP* OUT AUDIO AUDIO CARD _? MODE AUDIO MIX BALANCE IMG QUALITY MOVIE SIZE AV, PHONES _? 35 ON, OFF 84 L/R, L/L, R/R 38 AUDIO IN, MIC. IN 88 ON, OFF 60 60 16bit, 12bit STEREO1, STEREO2,MIX/FIXED, SUPER FINE, FINE, 320 × 240, COPY CANCEL, DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS 94 95 15 26 128 DISPLAYS ON, OFF 128 6SEC.
Submenu MY CAMERA Menu Item S-UP IMAGE** ON, OFF S-UP SOUND ZR90/ZR85: Setting OFF, DEFAULT, Options EL] 75 75 MY SOUNDI, MY SOUND2 SHTR SOUND* ZR80: OPER. SOUND OFF, PATTERN1, PATFERN2, PATTERN3 SELF-T SOUND * ZR90/ZR85 only. ** ZR80 only.
CARD CAMERA Submenu CAMERA SETUP Menu SHUTTER Item ZR90 ZR85 OFF, 88× OFF, 80× AUTO, SET _, INDOOR _:, OUTDOOR _,: 31 FOCUS PRI.
CARD PLAY MENU ............... .................................. ........................................................................................ Setting Optidns ........................................................ _ .....
Using the Recording Programs E_y Recording _Qg_m The camcorder adjusts focus, exposure and other settings automatically, The camcorder automatically. settings allowing you to just point and shoot. adjusts However, focus, exposure and other you have the option settings of adjusting the manually. Use this mode to record sports scenes (such as tennis or golf) or moving objects (such as roller coasters). Use this mode to give accent to your subject by blurring the background or foreground.
Program selector Availability of Functions in Each Mode: Recording Digital Image NQQ_'_8 Program Zoom Stabilizer ON A O Balance A O Speed A Focus White Shutter AE Shift Digital O O x Effects A 0 x 0 x 16:9 x Card Mix* A: Auto setting "11 ©:Available x: Not available o Can be used only in CAMERA mode. * ZR90/ZR85 only. i_i__:i_i:i_:_:_:i!:i_i!_i ........................ iil_ ! ! ii Set the program selector to E3. E3 appears.
!!, i 1. Set the program 2. Press the selector i to []. ! ,io SET dial. A list of tile program AE modes appears. _1_ 3. Select a mode and press the SET dial. The symbol of tile mode appears on the upper left corner of the screen. :) The setting resets to tile Auto mode when you change tile position of tile program selector. :) Do not change the mode during recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly. O Sports/Portrait mode: The picture may not appear smooth when played back.
Using the Night NIGHT I_ Modes Allows you to record in dark places where lights cannot used, without sacrificing color. The assist lamp (white LED) lights up and stays on. NIGHT+ SUPER NIGHT be Allows you to record in very dark places. The assist lamp (white LED) lights up automatically responding to the surround ng br ghtness. ............... NIGHT MODE button "_ _ MENU button SETdial MENU ([_1 39) Program,,[::3selector_ / CAMERA SETUP _ NIGHT MODE...[_NIGHT+ # _R 1.
Skin Detail Function The camcorder detects skin tones and adjusts the picture for a more smooth and natural appearance of the skin area. i! MENU([_I3 39) CAMERA SETUP Open the menu and select [CAMERA I,>LsK i N DETAIL..NORMAL SETUP]. Select [SKIN DETAIL], set it to [SOFT] and close the menu.
Adjusting the AE Shift You can adjust the AE (auto exposure) function to lighten or darken the image. This allows you to compensate for backlit or overexposed scenes. Available Levels: -2 to +2, in 0.25 intervals (excluding -1.75 and +1.75). // ............................ AESHIFTbutton / 7 ? SETdial 1. Set the program 2. Set the program Light selector to _. AE mode to _ @ Auto, [] Sports, _ Portrait or _ 8 g. Low mode. 3. Press the AE SHIFT button.
Adjusting the Focus Manually Autofocus may not work well on the following Subjects with Reflective surfaces low contrast or without vertical lines subjects. In such case, focus manually. Fast Moving Subjects FOCUSbutto___ Through dirty or wet windows .......................... Zoom lever .............. Program selector ........................................... SETdial ii 1. Set the program 2. Adjust selector i!ii to _. the zoom.
_)The setting resets toautofocus when youswitch theprogram selector toEZ3. :) Readjust thefocus when youhave turned offthecamcorder. :!,,n:{ini,$y E,Q¢,u_ Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks. Press the FOCUS button more than 2 seconds after step 2 in Adjusting the Focus Manually. "MF _" appears. When you operate ttqe zoom or turn the SETdial, "_" camcorder changes to manual focus.
Setting the You can use the preset white balance modes to obtain Auto SET Custom _6_ white colors more balance or set a custom setting Use this mode for recording ÷ accurately, setting. balance white lights or sodium OUTDOOR Balance to reproduce the optimal AUTO INDOOR White Use this mode under changing lighting condition, video lamps. for recording night scenes, fireworks, sunrise or sunset. Zoom lever White sheet or paper MENU button Program selector SETdial ........
) Use the auto setting for normal outdoor scenes. )When the program selector is set to D, white balance is preset to [AUTO]. O The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it off. ZRg0/zR85: However, it resets to [AUTO] when you change the position of the TAPE/CARDswitch. OWhen you have set the custom white balance: - Depending on the light source, "s," may keep flashing. The result will still be better than with the auto setting.
Setting the Shutter You can adjust the shutter speed manually Speed to make stable shots of fast moving subjects. ii:_i_i _ii'_ ,__:i?_/_:i]!:_i_ MENU([_j 39) ICAMERA ])_ SHUTTER...... SETUP 1. Set the program selector 2. Set the program AE mode to the AUTO to _. [_ (Auto) 3. Open the menu and select ]CAMERA mode. SETUP]. 4. Select [SHUTTER]. 5. Select the shutter CAMERA Mode speed and press the SET dial.
In Easy Recording camcorder pFaces with the to [OFF] r_ and when speeds down insufficient sFow shutter Open mode uses shutter Nghting. [SHUTTER] is set to [AUTO] to 1/30. This allows However, in Auto you to record you can set the camcorder mode, brightFy the in not to use the speed of 1/30. menu and and dose the semect [CAMERA SETUP[. Semect [A.SL SHUTTER], set it menu. when set to ION], moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.
Using the Self.Timer The self-timer can be used for recording movies and still images. PHOTO button ) W ........... a button ...................................................................... 1. Press the @ (self-timer) button. " @ ' appears. /D_ODE 2. Press the start/stop button. • The camcorder starts recording after a 1()-second countdown (ZR90/ZR85:2 seconds when using the wireless controller). The count down appears on the screen.
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) You can choose between SP (standard play) and LP (long play). LPextends the tape usage by 1.5 times. L To change MODEl, Ae ..... to LP mode, open set it to [LPI and close O _ dubbing the the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [REC menu.
Audio Recording You can record sound in two audio modes--16-bit and 12-bit. The 12-bit mode records sound on two channels (stereo 1), leaving 2 channels free (stereo 2) for adding new r sound laten Select the 16-bit mode for higher sound quality. MENU
Using Headph Recordi The headphones terminal also serves as AV terminal. Headphones can only be used when "_" is displayed on the screen. If not, change the setting following the procedure below. Open the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [AV/PHONES _, ], set it to ]PHONES ,_, ] and close the menu. Adjusting the Headphone Volume M'-°LA00'0 sE'0p< Open the menu volume with and select [AUDIO v0L00E ..... SETUP]. Select [ ,_,_VOLUME], the SET dial and close the adjust the menu.
Using Digital Begin or end scenes with Effects a fade Fade Trigger (FADE-T) Wipe (WIPE) to or from black. The image gradually fades in. The image gradually fades out. The image begins as a vertical line in the center and expands sideways until it fills the whole screen. The image is wiped off from the sides of )iiiii!!i!i!i!i!il !!iii! the screen. Corner Wipe (CORNER) The image appears from the corners until it fills the whole screen.
Puzzle (PUZZLE) The image appears in 16 pieces. The pieces move around until the puzzle is solved. The image is divided into 16 pieces. The pieces move around and disappear. Zigzag (ZIGZAG) The image appears in zigzag from the top of the screen. Black stripes appear in zigzag from the bottom of the screen until they cover the whole Beam (BEAM) image. The screen turns yellow, that becomes thinner forms a beam and the image appears.
Addflavor toyourrecordings. Art (ART) Black and White The image becomes like a paint (solarization). a WriT) Mosaic (MOSAIC) Tile image becomes black and white. Ball (BALL) The image is blurred The image becomes through enlarging the size ball. of some pixels. Wave (WAVE) Both ends of the image sway in waves. moving one time. Sound 4 Sequences 64 subjects Sepia (SEPIA) The image becomes monochrome with a brownish tint. Cube (CUBE) like a The image becomes a cube and rotates.
Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes: CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY Faders C} X C} X X Effects C} O O O* X Multi-image screen 0 0 0 X X Movies O: Available Still Images X: Not available * : Black and White only. In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to _. 1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button. [D.EFFECTSri_], [FADER],[EFFECT]and [MULTI-S]appear. DIGITAL EFFECTS 2. Select [FADER]. 3. Select the fader option. E_ 4. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button.
Se ecting an Effect In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to _. 1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button. DIGITAL EFFECTS [D.EFFECTSri_], [FADER],[EFFECT]and [MULTI-S] appear. 2. Select [EFFECT]. 3. Select the effect. 4. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button. DIGITAL EFFECTS The name of the selected effect flashes. 5. Press the ON/OFF button. ON/OFF • The name of the selected effect stops flashing. • The effect can be activated/deactivated by pressing the ON/OFF button.
Us ng the MHIti; mage Screen You can operate the multi-image screen only in the following playback modes: - When [S.SPEED]is set to [MANUAL]: Playback pause, slow forward/reverse playback - When [S.SPEED] is set to [FAST], [MOD.] or [SLOW]: Playback pause In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to _. 1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button. [D.EFFECTSrill, DIGITAL EFFECTS [FADER],[EFFECT]and [MULTI-S]appear. 2. Select [MULTI-S]. II 3. Select [S.SPEED]. [S.SPEED] and [S.SPLIT]appears.
lO.Press the start/stop button to begin recording. The multi-image screen is recorded on the tape. m O Turn off the digital effect when you do not use it. Pressthe DIGITAL EFFECTSbutton to open the menu. Select [D.EFFECTSri_] and press the DIGITAL EFFECTSbutton. :) The camcorder retains the setting even if you turn it off or change the program AE mode. :) Digital effects cannot be used when the program selector is set to D. :) Digital effects cannot be used during DV dubbing and photo/date search.
Magnifying The playback the Image image can be magnified up to 5 times. Zoom lever ................ CZ!:! ¸ii!i 1. Move the zoom I lever toward T. • The image is magnified by 2 times. • A frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area. • To further enlarge the image, move the zoom lever toward T. To shrink the image below 2 times magnification, move the zoom lever toward W. 2. Selected the magnified area with E_ the SET dial.
Displaying The camcorder camera data the maintains a data such as shutter you can display the data Data Code code containing speed and exposure code and select the data recording (f-stop). date When and time and other you code combination play back a tape, you wish to display. .......DATA CODE button SETdial ......... Selecting the Date/Time Open to the [DATE] menu or and [TIME] select and Display CQmbinati_n [DISPLAY close the SETUP/_J_ ]. Select .........................
Di_p!_ying th_ D_ta Cod_ ! ii l iii Press the DATA CODE button. ,) The data code display turns off when you turn the camcorder off. O _Only date and time appear in CARD PLAY mode. Six,Second AUtQ Da_ Date and time appear for 6 seconds when you begin playback, or to indicate that date or time zone has changed. MENU(_ 39) DISPLAY SETUP,(_) _) 6SEC.DATE .... Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/_ OFF ]. Select [6SEC.DATE], set it to [ON] and close the menu.
End Search When you have played back a tape, you can use this function to locate the end of the last recorded scene. END SEARCH bu_on ! ! In stop mode, ilii ! press the END SEARCH button. • "END SEARCH" appears. • The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape, plays back the last few seconds of the recording and stops the tape. • Pressingthe button again cancels the search. :9 End search cannot be used once you unload the cassette.
Returning to a Pre.marked If you wish to return to a particular scene A later, mark the point with the zero set _]o_ memory and the tape will stop at that point REW,4 button ..... when you rewind/fast forward the tape. This function controller. Position PLAY• button ZERO SET '_ MEMORY button _]oo c ........ STOP• button is operated with the wireless I C:!!!:!! ! Ciiiiiiii!!i!i!ii! !! 1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY you wish to return button at the point to later. • "0:00:00 I_1, appears.
Photo Search/Date You can search for a still image Search recorded .......SEARCH SELECTbutton anywhere function, on the tape with the photo or locate the change date/time zone with This function search of the ......._/1_ is operated with the wireless controllen !!: (search) buttons the date search function. ..... STOP • button .............................. iii l!!iii 1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button photo to choose between search and date search.
Customizing the Camcorder You can personalize your camcorder by customizing the start-up image and the sound it makes for start-up, shutter*, operation and self-timer (collectively called the My Camera settings). * ZR90/ZR85 only. MENU(cc; 39) MY CAMERA )_ SEL,S-UP S-UP IMG.CANON LOGO SOUND...DEFAULT S-UP SHTR SOUND...DEFAULT OPER,. SOUND. SELF-T S-UP IMAGE...ON SOUND...PATTERNI OPER,SOUND...PATTERNI © m DE FAULT . SELF-T SOUND.PATTERNI _R SOUND.DEFAULT o 1. Open the menu 2.
Changing the Display Language The language used in the camcorder displays and menu items can be changed to German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese or Japanese. ([_] 39) To change the display language, SETUP/_ ]. Select ]LANGUAGE open the menu and select [DISPLAY _ ], select a language and close the menu. If you have mistakenly changed the language, follow the <_ mark next to the menu item to change the setting.
Changing Two remote from other sensor modes Canon MENU ([_ 39) wireless the Remote and an off setting controllers being SYSTEM Open the menu REMOTE], are available Sensor Mode to prevent )') WL, REMOTE.... and select set it to [OFF 1,_] [SYSTEM]. interference used nearby. _©1 Select [WL. and close the menu. "(,::Q_" appears. Changing tb_ RemQte Senso[ Mode SYSTEM MENU (_ 39) 1. On the camcorder, [SYSTEM]. )) WL, REMOTE.... open the menu Select [WL.
Other Camcorder Settings You will hear a beep upon camcorder operations such as power on/off, start/stop, selftimer countdown, and unusual conditions of the camcorden If you turn off the beep, all camcorder sounds including the ones of the My Camera settings will be turned off. __1__ To turn the beep off, open the menu and select [SYSTEM]. Select [BEEP], set it to [OFF] and close the menu. Recording i_ !6:9 (_ides¢_ee_ !_ Recording)................ .....................
Turning Q,ff _b_ !,m_g_ 5_abi!i_,_ The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto. The image stabilizer tries to compensate horizontal movements, therefore, we recommend turning off the image stabilizer when you mount the camcorder on a tripod. MENU(_.3 39) CAMERA SETUP Open the menu and select to [OFF] and close the )) IMG STAB((1))...0N [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [IMG STAB/(ill))], set it menu. (ill!) disappears.
Recording to a VCR or Digital You can copy your device. recordings If you connect generation by connecting a digital loss in image video and sound the camcorder Video Device to a VCR or a digital device, you can copy recordings with video virtually no quality. ¢onnec _1_Connecting a VCR See Playing Back on a TV Screen (_ ;2' Connecting a Digital Video 36). Device Refer also to the instruction manual of the digital video device.
OWhen connecting aVCR, thequality oftheedited tape willbeslightly lower than thatoftheoriginal. OWhen connecting adigital video device: - Ifthepicture does notappear, reconnect theDVcable orturnthecamcorder offandback onagain. - Proper operation cannot beguaranteed foralldigital video devices equipped withaDVterminal. Ifoperation does notwork, use theS-video orAV terminal. _z.
Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder) You can record videos or TV programs from a VCR or analog camcorder on the tape in the camcorder. 1. Connect the camcorder to the analog See Playing Back on a TV ScTeen(_ 2. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode 3. Connected Load the device: video device. 36). recorded and load a blank cassette. cassette. 4. Press the REC PAUSE button. In record pause mode and during recording, you can check the picture on the screen. 5.
Recording from Digital Devices (DV Dubbing) Video You can record from other digital video devices equipped with a DV terminal with virtually no loss in picture and sound quality. I 1. Connect the camcorder to the digital video device. See dbnnectffTg a Digital V_eo Oewce (C_J 80). 2. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a blank cassette. Make sure that [AV_I,DV OUT] is set to [OFF](L.T_85). 3. Connected device: Load the recorded cassette. 4. Press the REC PAUSE button.
Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog.Digital Converter) By connecting analog the camcorder video/audio terminal. The DV terminal Turn off all devices camcorder. to a VCR or 8mm signals to digital before signals serves as output starting manual a VCR with camcorder, terminal the connections. Refer also to the instruction You can also connect video and output <_ signals via the DV only.
Turning MENU ([._._l 39) On the Aria og Digi_a ,,,,,,,Conve_ VCR SETUP Open the menu and select ))/AV,,_DV OUT.... L [VCR SETUP]. Select [AV._DV OFF OUT], set it to [ON] and close the menu. O Headphones cannot be used during analog-digital conversion. ) Depending on the signal sent from the connected device, the conversion from analog to digital signals might not work properly (e.g., signals that include copyright protective signals or anomalous signals such as ghost signals).
Replacing You can insert images and replace and audio This function from is operated images other with Existing Scenes (AV Insert) and audio video devices the wireless on the tape of the camcorder connected via AV terminal with or DV terminal. controller. Scene to be inserted Playback tape I Insert start Insertend Tape in the camcorder before inserting Tape in the camcorder after inserting Inserted scene !! i!!C, i i!! !i!!]iL,, iiii ...................... II!I1!'!I:II!L'!I:!! ....
6.Connected device: Playbackthetape. 7.Press thePAUSE II buttononthewireless controller whenthescene youwishtoinsertappears. 8. Press the STOP • button on the wireless controller to stop inserting. Pressthe PAUSEII button on the wireless controller to pause inserting. 9. Connected device: Stop playback. O You cannot insert from a TV program when the synchronized signals are distorted. Connected device: )AV insert may not work correctly if the tape has a blank section or changes in the recording mode.
Audio Dubbing You can add sound from audio devices (AUDIO IN) or with the built-in microphone (MIC. IN). This function is operated with the wireless controller. Connecting ............................................................................ Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device. (e.g. CD player) Audio device STV-250N Stereo Video Cable _"_[_ (supplied) D_bbi,ng MENU ([_.1 39) AUDIO SETUP 1. Set the camcorder _.)[AUDIODUB,...
7.Press theSTOP mmbutton on the wireless controler to stop dubbing, Au@o device: Stop playback, O Use only tapes recorded in SP mode 12-bit audio sound with this camcorder, Audio dubbing will stop if the tape has a blank section or a section recorded in LP mode or 16bit mode. O You cannot use the DV terminal for audio dubbing. O If you add sound to a tape not recorded with this camcorder, sound quality may decrease O Sound quality may decrease when you add sound to the same scene for more than 3 times.
OThecamcorder resets to[STEREO 1]when youturnthecamcorder off. However, themixbalance ismemorized bythecamcorder. :bYou canalso press the12bit AUDIO OUT button onthewireless controller to select theaudio output. However, themixbalance canonly beadjusted inthe menu.
Connecting to a Computer Using a DV (IEEE1394) Cable You can transfer recordings IEEE1394 capture from the tape board. to a computer Optional to a computer. equipped software with is required Refer to the instruction a DV (IEEE1394) terminal for transferring manual or recordings of the software.
Inserting and You can use ._'_ SD Memory commercially available this camcorder. protect switch Removing Cards or MultiMediaCards The SD Memory to prevent a Memory Card Terminals with Card has a accidental erasure. 1. Turn off the camcorder. _{_ _11 2. Open the cover. 3. Insert the memory into the memory card all the way card slot. _ _L_II_I _ 4. Close the cover. Do not close the cover forcefully witi_out having the card correctly inserted.
Selecting Changing the Image Quality/Size the Sti! Image Qua! ty You can choose between Superfine, Fine and Normal. MENU ([_[_ 39) CARD SETUP ))/IMG QUALITY..FINE L Open the menu and select [SUPER FINE] or [NORMAL] [CARD SETUP]. Select [IMG QUALITY], set it to and close the menu. You can choose between 1024 x 768 pixels and 640 x 480 pixels. MENU(LT.j 39) CARD SETUP Open the menu and select _ IUAGE SIZE...1024×768 [CARD SETUP].
You can choose MENU([_3 39) Open the [160×120] 94 between 320 x 240 pixels and 160 x 120 pixels. CARD SETUP menu and and close 1_ MOVIE select the [CARD SETUP]. Select [MOVIE menu. :b Movies are recorded in ttqe Motion :b Maximum time on a 8MB SD Memory recording SIZE...320x240 JPEG format. Card: Image Size Max. Recording Time (8 MB) 320 x 240 approx. 20 sec. 250 KB/sec. 160 x 120 approx. 120 KB/sec. 50 sec.
File Numbers Images are automatically folders containing (The sample images You can choose number assigned file numbers up to 100 images. on the supplied to use consecutive each time the file numbers a different from 0101 to 9900 and stored Folders are assigned memory card are saved in the file numbers memory numbers (CONTINUOUS) card is inserted from in 101 to 998. [100canon] folder.) or to reset the file (RESET). We recommend setting to CONTINUOUS.
Recording You can record devices image Still still images connected Images with the camcorder, via the DV terminal on the memory on a Memory card while from or AV terminal. you record a movie a tape Card in the camcorder You can also record or from a still on the tape. PHOTO button Card access indicator ii! k _\ _'_'/_ _ !!i 1. Set the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode. A white focusing frame appears in the center of the screen.
) Touse theself--timer (L._58),press the@(seJf4imer) button before step 2 andpress thePHOTO button fully. }Whenthesubject istoobright (overexposed), use theoptional FS30.5U ND filter a When theFocus=Priority mode issetto[ON]: When youpress thePHOTO button fullybefore @andfocusing frame turn green, itmay takeupto2*seconds until focus isadjusted and thestillimage canberecorded tothememory card. * Upto4seconds intheLow Light andtheNight modes.
R_Qrding ,_mm _,Tag_ in _he Cam_de_ !! ,!!!i,i]] 1. Play back the tape. 2. Press the PHOTO button halfway when the scene you wish to record appears. • The camcorder pauses playback. The remaining image capacity and other information appear. • When you press the PHOTObutton on the wireless controller, recording starts immediately. 3. Press the PHOTO button fully. • The card access indicator flashes.
When recording fromatape in the camcorder or other video devices: )A still image recorded from an image in 16:9 format will be vertically compressed. O The data code of the still image will reflect the date and time it has been recorded on the memory card. O The size of the still image will be 640 x 480.
Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording You can select to display a still image for 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 seconds after it has been recorded. MENU ([_] 39) CAMERA SETUP Open the menu setting option and select [CAMERA _>/REVI EW....... 2sec SETUP]. Select ]REVIEW], select a and close the menu. 0 A still image is displayed as long as you hold the PHOTO button after recording.
Recording Motion JPEG Movies on a Memory Card You can record Motion JPEG movies with the camcorder, from a tape in the camcorder or from devices connected via the DV terminal or the AV terminal. The sound of a movie recorded on a memory card will be monaural. 1. Press the start/stop button to begin recording. • You can keep recording until "CARD FULL" appears (max. 60 minutes). • With MultiMediaCards, the recording time is limited to 10 sec. in 320 x 240 pixels and 30 sec. in 160 x 120 pixels. 2.
R cording roo O_b _ide D _i_es You can record movies from devices connected via the S-video terminal or AV terminal (analog line-in function), or via the DV terminal on a memory card. For connecting instructions, refer to page 36 and 80. 1. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode. • If a cassette is loaded, make sure the tape is stopped. • When recording via the AV terminal, make sure that "AV _i_DV" is displayed on the screen. When recording via the DV terminal, make sure that "AV .
Selecting the Focusing Point The subject you wish to record is not always in the center of the screen. In the FocusPriority mode, you can choose from one of three focusing points to automatically put the subject you wish into sharp focus. When the program selector is set to []]3,the Focus-Priority becomes set to ON (only the center focusing point is available). I 1. Set the program selector to _. 2. Turn the SET dial to display all focusing frames.
Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode) You can shoot a series of overlapping images and merge them into one large _anoramic scene using the supplied software (PhotoStitch) on a computer. ......... PHOTO bu_on C_I button When Recording in Stitch Assist Mode: PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portion of adjoining images and merges them. Try to include a distinctive item (landmark, etc.) in the overlapping portion. 1. Press the d_ button. RECPAUSE 2.
5. Record the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first image. • Minor discrepancies in the overlapped area can be corrected with the software. • You can retake an image by pressing the CARD +/- button to return to the previous image. • A maximum of 26 images can be recorded. 6. Press the _ button after the last image. For details on how to merge these images, refer to the Digital Video 5oftware Instruction Manual.
Playing You can display Back a single another (slide show without displaying _ them a Memory image, 6 at one time (index 107). Use the Card Jump one by one (_ Card screen function C]_] 107), or one after to quickly locate an image 108). CARDbutto. _ -, CARD+ button! .,u,o, ............................. i'iiiii ii ¸I!!ii! 1. Set the camcorder 2. Press the CARD +/- to CARD PLAY mode. button 3. To play back a movie, to move between images. press the 1)/11 button.
':)Images notrimages ecorded this camcorder, uploaded from acomputer (except thesample [_with 113), edited onacomputer and images wt]ose file names have been changed may notbeplayed back correctly. ODonotturnoffthecamcorder, change theposition oftheTAPE/CARD switch, disconnect thepower source, open thememory card cover orremove the memory card while thecard access indicator isflashing. Doing socould result indata damage.
Card Jump Eu_ c_ion You can locate right images without of the screen indicates number displaying the image them number one by one. The number of the current of images. Press and hold the CARD + or CARD - button. When you release the button, the image of the displayed image number appears.
Protecting Images You can protect important images from accidental erasure when displaying a single image or index screen. If a memory is formatted, all still images and movies, even protected ones, will be erasedcard permanently. Z) The sample images recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card are already protected. ]) Movies can only be protected when the first scene is displayed as a still image. 1. Select the image you wish to protect. 2. Press the SET dial to open the FILE OPERATION menu.
Erasing Images You can erase images singly or all at once. Be careful when erasing images. Erased images cannot be recovered. O Protected images cannot be erased. O Movies can only be erased when the first scene is displayed as a still image. Erasing a _ ng!e!mage 1. Select the image you wish to erase. 2. Press the SET dial to open the FILE OPERATION menu.
Combining You can produce effects Images (Card not just a tape Choose one of the sample picture frames, possible with images backgrounds provided and animations) Mix) with on the supplied and combine the Card Mix function. SD Memory it with the Card (such as live video recording. Combines frames with your recordings. The live video recording will appear in place of the blue area of the card mix image. Mix level adjustment: blue area of the still image.
Card Animatio Combines animations with your recordings. You can choose from 3 types of card animation effects. • Corner: Animation appears on the upper left and the lower right corner of the screen. • Straight: Animation appears on the top and bottom of the screen and moves to the right and left. • Random: Animation moves randomly in the display. Mix level adjustment: blue area of the card animation Livevideo recording image.
5.Select themixtypematching thesample image youhaveselected. • The screen shows the combined image. • When you have selected [C. ANIMATION], select [ANIMA]] TYPE] and select between [CORNER],[STRAIGHT] and [RANDOM]. 6. To adjust the mix level, select ]MIX LEVEL] and adjust it with the SET dial. 7. Close the menu. "CARD MIX" flashes. 8. Press the CARD MIX button. • "CARD MIX" stops flashing. • The combined image appears. ) Card mix cannot be used when [PHOTO REd:]is set to ]CARD r--El].
Camera Chroma Key Card Animation The sample images recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card are intended only for the personal use with this camcorder. Do not use these sample images for other purposes. m If you have mistakenly erased the sample images on the supplied SD Memory Card, they can be downloaded from the homepage http://www.canondv.com.
Copying Still You can copy still images still images Images from from the selected tape to memory still image CQpy ing 5SJ!! !ma g e onward rQm Tap card, or from will memory card to tape. All be copied. to M em o ry Ca_d Insert a memory card with enough remaining capacity, and load a recorded cassette. MENU(c[3 39) CARD OPERATIONS )) COPY[[_],_] I.Locate the still image you wish to copy on the tape and stop the tape shortly before the still image.
¢ Qp y Jn g 5 ti !! !m _ ge f __ m M em o_y ¢ _ _d t Tap Load a cassette with enough free space, and insert a recorded memory card. Make sure that the protect tab on the cassette is set to allow recording. MENU ([_ 39) CARD OPERATIONS 1_) COPY[_]] ] 1. Select the first still image you wish CARD +/- to copy with the buttons. (_(_/(_ To copy all still images from the memory card, select the first still image. 2. Open the menu and select 3. Select [COPY [C_ ._ _] [CARD OPERATIONS]. ].
Formatting a Memory Card Format new memory cards, or when you get the message "CARD ERROR". You can also format a memory card to erase all data recorded on it. O Formatting a memory card erases all data, including protected images. ) Images erased by formatting cannot be recovered. ) If you use a memory card other than the supplied one, format it with the camcorder. MENU CARD OPERATIONS (LT.._ 39) 1. Open the menu /)) FORMAT J and select [CARD OPERATIONS]. 2. Select [FORMAT].
Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable You can download USBcable. images from the memory card to a computer using the supplied "PC CONNECT _ " appears to indicate that the camcorder is connected to the computer via USBcable.
Creating a Start.up Image You can create 2 start-up images using still images on the memory card. MENU(LT.3 39) MY CAMERA 1. Select a still image 2. Open the menu with _ CREATE START-UP IMAGE the CARD +/- buttons. and select [MY CAMERA]. 3. Select [CREATE START-UP IMAGE]. [SETTHISAS START-UPIMAGE?], [YES]and [NO] appears. 4. Select [YES]. [SAVEAS MY IMAGE1], [MY IMAGE2] and [CANCEL] appears. 5. Select [MY IMAGE1]. [OVERWRITEMY IMAGE1 ?], [NO] and [YES] appears. 6. Select [YES].
Printing Still Images You can print still images by connecting the camcorder to a printer with Direct Print function. You can also use the print order settings for direct printing (_ 126).
ORefer totheinstruction manual ofeach printer forinformation onwhich interface cable touse withthecamcorder. OWerecommend powering thecamcorder from ahousehold power source. ORefer also totheinstruction manual oftherespective printer. OTheprint setting menu may differ slightly depending ontheconnected printer. 1. During still image playback, select the still image you wish to print and press the SET dial. • The print setting menu appears. • Depending on the printer, the message "BUSY.
OWhen youhave finished printing: 1.Disconnect thecable from thecamcorder andprinter. 2.Turn offthecamcorder. Amaximum of99copies canbeselected foronestillimage. 1. In the print setting menu, turn the SET dial to select (COPIES) and press the SET dial. 2. Turn the SET dial to select the number press the SET dial.
Selecting Check which section. the print The print setting setting Print menu your options Settings camcorder displays vary depending on the (Paper/Style) and move to the respective printer. Setting the Print Style1."(_ 123) Setting the Print Style 2.
2.Turnthe SET dial to select the paper size and press the SET dial. 3. Turn the SET dial to select the paper type and press the SET dial. 4. Turn the SET dial to select a layout option and press the SET dial. This function uses the camcorder's recording information to optimize the image data, yielding high quality prints. 1. In the print setting (print effect) menu, turn the SET dial to select and press the SET dial. 2. Turn the SET dial to select a setting and press the SET dial.
2. Turn the SETdial to select a date print option and pressthe SET dial. Setting the Print Style Paper Size _21' CARD #1", CARD #2", CARD #3", For details on paper type, LTR, A4 refer to the Bubble Jet Printer User Guide. Borders Borderless Prints right to the edges of the page. Bordered Prints with a border. * Recommended 1. In the print [STYLE] and paper setting press 2. Make sure that size menu, the turn the SET dial to select SET dial.
Printing with Print You can select still images for printing Order Settings and set the number of copies. These print order settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards and can be used for printing on DPOFcompatible printers (L_[3 120). A maximum of 200 still images can be selected. !e__i_ g 5_J!! !m _ g e _q _ _Jn _Jn g (_ _Jn 1. Select the still image you wish to print. 2. Press the SET dial to open the FILE OPERATION 3. Select [_ _d r) menu. PRINT ORDER].
Erasing All Print Orders MENU(_j 39) CARD OPERATIONS _,_ _PRINT ORDERS ALL ERASE 1. Open the menu and select [CARD OPERATIONS]. 2. Select [_ PRINT ORDERS ALL ERASE]. "ERASEALL i'_ PRINTORDERS?", [NO] and [YES]appears, 3. Semect [YES], All "_ " disappear. 4. Cmose the menu. MENU _ 39) ,_., PRI NT 1. Connect the printer to the camcorder 2. Open the menu and select [_ (/._ 120). PRINT]. • The print setting menu appears.
Screen Displays Hiding She Displays on the LCD Screen ............................ You can hide the displays on tile LCD screen to have a clear screen for playback. MENU(_3 39) DISPLAY SETUP _ )_) DISPLAYS ..... Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/_]. [OFF ] and close the menu. ON Select [DISPLAYS], set it to • Warning messagesstill appear, and the data code appears if turned on. • Tape operation displays appear for 2 seconds. • _ Displayscannot be hidden on the index screen.
CAMERA Mode Image stabilizer
CARD CAMERA Mode ...................
List of Messages Message Explanation [3_J SETTHE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME You have not set the time zone, date and time. This message appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time zone, date and time. 21 CHANGE THE BATFERY PACK Battery pack is exhausted. _ack. 13 THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION Cassette is protected. Replace the cassette or change the )osition of the protect switch. REMOVE THE CASSETTE Camcorder stopped operating and reload the cassette.
_ MemQ_y Card Re!a_ed Messoges Message THE CARD IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION SD Memory Card is set for erasure prevention. Replace the card or change the position of the protect switch. NO IMAGES No images are recorded CARD ERROR A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record or play back the image. The error may be temporary. If the message disappears after 4 seconds and r-dflashes red, turn the camcorder off, remove the card and reinsert the card.
Message PAPER ERROR Explanation There is a problem with the paper+ Wrong paper size is inserted, or the ink cannot the selected paper. NO PAPER Paper is not correctly PAPER JAM The paper jammed PAPER HAS BEEN CHANGED Paper size has been changed of printing. MEDIA TYPE ERROR You attempted to use a paper size/type supported by the printer. INK ERROR There is a problem NO INK The ink cartridge is not inserted LOW INK LEVEL The ink cartridge needs to be replaced soon.
Maintenance/Others Ca,m,_o_de,,_,,,,,,,Mand!ing P_e,,_ utJo_ .............................................. i> Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel i> Do not in places subject leave the camcorder heated car, and high near the TV transmitters point the camcorder i_ Do not at a bright use the camcorder cassette Attach or camcorder O The camcorder camcorder i_ Be careful of heat sources. Do not leave the inside Dust and sand can also damage the the lens. use.
:3Atcold temperatures, thescreen maybedarker thanusual. This isnota malfunction. Thescreen returns tonormal when thecamcorder warms up. Viewfinder i) Move the viewfinder upward. and clean the glass with protect 0 Video i_ When :) cover when Be careful the protect swab. Reattach the glass when cleaning. cover the finished.
Condensation Moving the camcorder condensation camcorder (water rapidly between droplets) if condensation hot and cold temperature to form on its internal is detected. Continued surfaces.
DANGER! Treat the battery pack • Keep it away from • Do not expose not with the battery or inside • Do not try to disassemble or knock explode). pack to temperature leave it near a heater • Do not drop care, fire (or it might higher than 140 °F (60 °C). Do a car in hot weather. or modify it. it. • Do not get it wet.
Cassette Hand! ng _recautions O Rewind tapes after use. If the tape becomes slack and damaged, it may cause picture and sound distortion. O Return cassettes in the case and store them upright. O Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use. O Do not use spliced tapes or nonstandard cassettes as they may damage the camcorder. :b Do not use tapes that have been jammed as video heads may become dirty. :b Do not insert anything into the small holes of the cassette, or cover them with cellophane tape.
0 Moving amemory card rapidly between hotandcold temperatures may cause condensation toformonitsexternal andinternal surfaces. Ifcondensation forms on thecard, putitaside until thedroplets have evaporated completely. :) Donottouch orexpose theterminals todustordirt. :) Check the direction before inserting the memory card. Forcing a memory card backwards into the slot may damage the memory card or the camcorder. :) Do not remove the label from the memory card, or affix other labels on the memory card.
Troubleshooting If you have a problem or a Canon Power with Service Center your camcorder, if the problem refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer persists. Source Problem Camcorder Cause will not turn Solution 13 Battery pack is not correctly attached. Attach the battery correctly. 13 Battery Replace or charge the battery pack. Turn on the camcorder. pack is exhausted. on. The camcorder off by itself. switches pack is exhausted. Power save function been activated.
Recording Problem Cause Solution Image will not appear on the screen. Camcorder is not set to CAMERA mode. Set the camcorder CAMERA mode. "Set the time zone, date and time" appears on the screen, Time zone, date and time are not set, or the backup battery is exhausted. Set the time zone, date and time, or replace the backup battery and reset the date and time. 21 Pressing the start/stop button will not start recording. Camcorder Turn on the power. Load a cassette. 24 Cassette is not loaded.
Playback Pressing the playback button does not start playback. Camcorder is turned off, or is Set the camcorder not set to PLAY (VCR) mode. (VCR) mode. Cassette is not loaded. Load a cassette. to PLAY 16 33 Tape reached the end (_1 END Rewind the tape. flashes on the screen). Image will not appear on the TV screen. Tape is running, but image will not appear on the TV screen. No sound from the builtin speaker. Memor [AV/PHONES_] is set to [PHONES_] in the menu. Set [AV/PHONES_] the menu.
System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) _ WS-20 Wrist CG-580 Battery Charger Pack CG_570 Battery Charger Strap I "7-1 WA-30,5 Wide Attachment SS-900 D Shoulder WD-30.5/ WD-H30,5 Wide-converter D Strap BP_500 Series Battery __ Video Cassette MiniDV CA-570 Compact • Power Adapter TL-30,5/ TL-H30.
Optional Accessories Call or visit your obtain Canon local retailer/dealer Use of genuine This product accidents Canon warranty accessories to perform (e.g., a leakage and/or Series although Battery following: charger Battery Compact explosion arising used with of non-genuine Canon and/or Canon pack). Please note that out of the malfunction such repairs of non-genuine on a chargeable basis. the BP-522 or BP-535. a power BP-500 series battery outlet without a cable.
TL-30.5/TL-H30.5 Tele-converter This Tele-converter lens increases the focal f_//_'\ length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1.9 (TL-30.5) or 1.7 (TL-H30.5). • The image stabilizer is not as effective when the Tele-converter is attached. • The minimum focusing distance with the TL-30.5 is 13.1 ft. (4 m); 1.6 in. (4 cm) at maximum wide angle. With the TL-H30.5, it is 9.8 ft (3 m); 1.2 in. (3 cm) at maximum wide angle.
SC-10001SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments accessories. and plenty of space for SC-AS0 Soft Carrying This lightweight within Case bag keeps the camcorder easy reach without weighing you down or getting in the way. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark.
Specifications ZR9OZZRSSZZRSO System Video Recording System 2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system (consumer digital VCR SD system), digital component recording Audio PCM digital sound: 16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch); 12 bit (32 kHz/4 ch) Recording System Television System EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal Image Sensor 1/6-inch CCD, approx. 680,000 pixels Effective pixels: tape approx. 340,000 pixels card approx.
Input/Output Terminals AV Terminal 03.5 mm minijack Video: Audio output: Audio input: DV Terminal 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced -10 d BV (47 kohm load)/3 kohms or less -10 dBV/40 kohms or more Special 4-pin connector (IEEE 1394 compliant) Headphone Terminal 03.5 mm stereo mini-jack USB Terminal (ZR90/ZR85) mini-B S-video Terminal (ZR90) 1 Vp-p/75 ohms (Y signal), 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms (C signal) Power/Others Power supply (rated) Power consumption Operating 7.
Index 12bit audio .................. 16:9 widescreen 6-second auto 89 .............. date ............ 78 71 DV dubbing .................. DV terminal ............... 83 80, 91 D Abroad, using the camcorder... Accessories ................ AE shift ..................... Analog line-in ................ 139 8, 144 51 Easy recording ................ Effects ...................... End search ................... Erasing stillimages 46 64 72 ...........
My Camera settings ........... 75 Speaker Sports Night mode Night+ .................. mode 49 ................. 49 5 38 W Photo search Playback ................. - Memory 74 card ....... 106 Playback - Tape ............... Playback pause ............... Portrait mode ................ 33 34 46 Power adapter ............... Print order .................. 13 126 Program AE .................. Protect ..................... 46 109 Record Record review search ................ .......
Iu.S.A.J CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT THE UNITED STATES The warranty set for\\ard below is given by Canon USA, Inc with respect United States The limited \t arranty is only effective upon presentaBon Canon consumer digital video equipment is warranted under normal, materials follows: or workmanship as Parts: Defective parts will date of original purchase, the date of pul_hase Labor: service be exchanged except for new parts for a defective For a period of ONE YEAR centers or des
I CANADA CANON The limited equFpment I CONSUMER warranty pulchased DIGITAL VIDEO set forth below is given in Canada This limited by Canon \_arranty EQUIPMENT Canada Inc ("Canon is only effective upon LIMITED WARRANTY Canada") with respect to Canon digital video presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for this Canon digita] video equiprr ent to a Canon Service Fad]ity whell t_pairs are required Canon consumer video digital equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, pers
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