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Cleaning the Video Heads Introduction Digital video camcorders record video signals onto the tape in very thin lines (as thin as 1/8 the width of a hair). The following anomalies may appear if the video heads are even slightly dirty. • Mosaic or other blocky video artifacts (Fig. 1) or banding (Fig. 2) appear on the picture during playback. • Sound becomes distorted, or there is no sound during playback. • The message [HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE] appears. Fig.
Important Usage Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. For Canada only: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “apparatus” or “product” refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR960 A and all its accessories. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. This indicates a need for service. 25 Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
Table of contents Introduction ____________________________________ 9 10 10 11 13 About this Manual Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories Names of Parts Screen Displays Preparations ____________________________________ 15 15 17 17 18 18 18 19 19 20 20 20 20 21 Getting Started Y P O C Charging the Battery Pack Installing the Backup Battery Preparing the Accessories Basic Operation of the Camcorder Joystick and Joystick Guide Using the Menus First Time Settings Changing the Language
29 29 31 32 32 32 33 34 35 35 36 37 Advanced Functions : Special Scene Recording Programs Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed LCD Video Light Self Timer Manual Focus Adjustment Manual Exposure Adjustment White Balance Image Effects Digital Effects Using an External Microphone Audio Playback Modes External Connections _____________________________ 38 39 40 40 41 Y P O C Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams Playback on a TV Screen Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder
58 General Information 58 59 62 63 65 System Diagram Optional Accessories Product Codes Specifications Index Y P O C 8 • Table of contents
About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon ZR960. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 50). Conventions Used in this Manual • • • • • • • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation. NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-590 Compact Power Adapter* Lithium Button Battery (CR1616) BP-2L5 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video Cable * CA-590E including power cord, in Asia. Y P O C Online product registration for USA Customers only. Register your product online at www.registercanon.
Names of Parts Left side view Lens cover switch ( 23) ( open, closed) Speaker ( 27) CHG (charge) indicator ( 15) DV terminal ( 39, 43) MIC (microphone) terminal (red) ( AV terminal ( 39) Lock button switch Mode switch ( 24) Easy recording Recording programs Grip belt ( 17) Stereo microphone Right side view 36) Y P O C Front view Introduction • 11
Back view Top view Bottom view 12 • Introduction Joystick ( 18) FUNC. button ( 18, 45) D.EFFECTS button ( 35) Viewfinder ( 23) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 23) STANDBY indicator ( 25) VIEWFINDER button ( 23) Start/Stop button ( 23) DC IN terminal ( 15) LCD screen ( 20) Serial number/ Battery attachment unit ( 15) Backup battery compartment ( 17) Cassette compartment ( 21) OPEN/EJECT switch ( 21) Cassette compartment cover ( 21) Zoom lever ( 25) Tripod socket ( 53) BATT.
Screen Displays Recording Movies Playing Movies Zoom ( 25), Exposure ( Recording program ( 29) White balance ( 34) Image effects ( 35) LCD video light ( 32) Digital effects ( 35) Condensation warning ( 56) Shutter speed ( 31) Self timer ( 32) Manual exposure ( 33) Manual focus ( 32) Image stabilizer ( 46) Recording mode ( 46) Tape operation ( 14) Time code (hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining tape ( 14) Remaining battery charge ( 14) Wind screen off ( 47) Backup battery warning ( 17) Level marker ( 48) R
Tape operation Remaining battery charge Record, Record pause, Stop, Eject, Fast forward, Rewind, Playback, Playback pause, Fast forward playback, Rewind playback Remaining tape Indicates the remaining time of the tape in minutes. ( moves while recording.) When the tape reaches its end, the display changes to “ END”. • When the time left is less than 15 seconds, the remaining tape time may not appear. • Depending on the tape used, the remaining time displayed may not be accurate.
Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder. 1 Getting Started Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack Plug the compact power adapter into a power outlet. Depending on the region of purchase, a power cord for the compact power adapter may have been supplied as well. In that case, connect the power cord to the compact power adapter before plugging it into the power outlet.
TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK BATT. switch 1 Slide BATT. in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down. 2 Slide the battery pack down and then pull it out IMPORTANT Y P O C • We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start.
Installing the Backup Battery Preparing the Accessories The backup battery (CR1616 lithium button battery) allows the camcorder to retain the date, time ( 20) and other camcorder settings while the power source is disconnected. Connect a power source to the camcorder when replacing the backup battery to retain the settings. Fasten the grip belt. Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the Start/Stop button with your thumb.
Basic Operation of the Camcorder Basic Operation of the Camcorder Joystick and Joystick Guide Use the joystick to operate the camcorder’s menus. Selecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu Push the joystick up, down, left or right ( , ) to select an item or change settings. Y P O C Press the joystick itself ( ) to save the settings or confirm an action. On menu screens, this is indicated by the icon .
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus First Time Settings First Time Settings Changing the Language 1 2 Press FUNC. . Select ( )[ MENU] and press to open the setup menus. You can also hold FUNC. pressed down for more than 1 second to open directly the setup menus screen. The language for on-screen and menu displays can be changed. The list of available languages depends on the region where you purchased the camcorder.
Getting Ready to Start Recording Getting Ready to Start Recording Changing the Time Zone Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is New York or Singapore, depending on the region of purchase. Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen switch: FUNC. [ MENU] [ DATE/TIME SETUP] [T.ZONE/DST] Desired time zone* Before you start recording, open the lens cover. FUNC. * To adjust for daylight saving time, select the area name marked with a .
Inserting and Removing a Tape Use only videocassettes marked with the logo. Subject can monitor the LCD screen NOTES About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
3 Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks. IMPORTANT • Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically, or attempt to close the cover before the cassette compartment has fully retracted. • Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover. NOTES 4 Wait for the cassette compartment to retract automatically and close the cassette compartment cover.
Video This chapter covers functions related to shooting and playing back movies – from basic recording and zooming to more advanced manual picture adjustments. 3 Basic Recording Basic Recording Shooting Video WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING Y P O C Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. If necessary, clean the video heads ( 2). switch: Press Start/Stop to begin recording. Press Start/Stop again to pause the recording.
NOTES • About the recording time: By changing the recording mode you can change the video quality and as a result, also the available recording time ( 46). • Previous recordings overwritten by a new recording cannot be recovered. Before you start recording, search for the end of the last recording ( 28). • To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will enter the stop mode ( ) if left in record pause ( ) mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds. To resume recording press Start/Stop .
Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom The camcorder offers three types of zoom: optical, advanced and digital zoom. You can also change the zoom speed. Using the Zoom W Zoom out Zoom in T switch: Selecting the Zoom Type Options Default value [OPTICAL] (37x) The zoom range is limited to the optical magnification ratio of the lens.
second*, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities. * The actual time required varies depending on the shooting conditions. switch: 1 2 With the camcorder on, close the LCD panel. • If you are using the viewfinder and the LCD panel is closed, press VIEWFINDER to enter the standby mode. • A beep will sound and the orange STANDBY indicator will turn on to indicate the camcorder entered standby mode.
Basic Playback TO ADJUST THE VOLUME Basic Playback During the playback of a scene: FUNC. [ SPEAKER VOLUME] Adjust ( ) the volume Playing Back Video FUNC. switch: FAST PLAYBACK Press to display the joystick guide. Push the joystick ( ) toward or ( ) toward and hold it pressed down to play back while rewinding or fast forwarding the tape, respectively. During fast playback you may notice some anomalies (blocky video, artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture.
Locating the End of the Last Scene On-Screen Displays (Data Code) After playing back a tape, use this function to locate the end of the last scene recorded in order to continue recording from that point. The camcorder keeps a data code containing the date and time of recording. You can select the data to be displayed. switch: switch: Stop the playback before using this function. FUNC. [ [ TIME] Displays the date or time when the scene was recorded.
Advanced Functions Advanced Functions : Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program. For details about the available options, refer to the sidebar on page 30. - Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ SNOW]/[ BEACH] - The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places.
[ PROGRAM AE] The camcorder sets the aperture and shutter speed. [ PORTRAIT] The camcorder uses a large aperture, achieving a focus on the subject while blurring other distracting details. [ SPORTS] Use this mode to record sports scenes such as tennis or golf. [ NIGHT] Use this mode to record in low-light conditions. [ SNOW] Use this mode to record in bright ski resorts. It prevents the subject from being underexposed. [ BEACH] Use this mode to record on a sunny beach.
Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed Use the automatic exposure (AE) program to use functions like the white balance or image effects, or to select the shutter speed. Use faster shutter speeds to record subjects moving quickly. Use slower shutter speeds to add motion blur, emphasizing the feel of movement. switch: POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 To record from within a moving car or train or to shoot fast-moving subjects such as roller coasters.
LCD Video Light Self Timer You can use the brightness of the LCD screen (LCD video light) to record in completely dark places. For a brighter picture, we recommend keeping a distance of about 20 cm - 60 cm (8 in. 2 ft.) from the subject and/or using the [ NIGHT] recording program. switch: 1 Activate the self timer. FUNC. [ MENU] [ CAMERA SETUP] [SELF TIMER] [ ON 2 Press FUNC. to close the menu. appears. 3 Press Start/Stop to start recording.
• Pushing the joystick ( ) toward [FOCUS] again will return the camcorder to autofocus. • If you operate the zoom or the joystick ( ), changes back to [MF] and the camcorder returns to manual focusing mode. BACK FOCUS 1 Press guide. 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward [FOCUS] to activate the manual focus. [FOCUS] on the joystick guide will be displayed in light blue and [MF] appears on the screen. 3 4 to display the joystick Adjust ( ) the focus as necessary.
neutral value “±0” appear on the screen. 3 4 Adjust ( ) the brightness of the image as required. • The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will vary depending on the initial brightness of the picture. • Pushing the joystick ( ) toward [EXP] again will return the camcorder to automatic exposure. Push the joystick ( ) toward [BACK] to lock and save the exposure setting. If you operate the zoom during exposure lock, the brightness of the image may change.
• In the following cases, if the colors on the screen do not look natural using the [ AUTO] setting, try using the custom white balance. - Changing lighting conditions - Close-ups - Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest) - Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights Digital Effects switch: POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: Options [ Image Effects Select this setting when you do not intend to use the digital effects.
: ...while recording or in record pause mode. : ...during playback. Applying NOTES Press D.EFFECTS to activate the fader/effect. • The icon of the selected digital effect turns green. • Press D.EFFECTS again to deactivate the digital effect. TO FADE IN Press D.EFFECTS ... Y P O C : ...in record pause mode, then press Start/Stop to start recording with a fade in. : ...in playback pause mode, then push the joystick ( ) toward / to fade in and start the playback. TO FADE OUT Press D.EFFECTS ...
• When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder, [WIND SCREEN] will automatically be set to [ OFF ]. addition to the original recorded audio (Stereo 1). switch: Options Original sound only. [ Selecting the Audio Channel [ L/R] Default value Left and right channels (stereo) / Main and sub signals (bilingual). [ L/L] Left channel only (stereo) / Main signal only (bilingual). [ R/R] [ MIX/FIXED] Mixed audio with the original sound and the dubbed audio at the same level. [ MIX/VAR.
External Connections This chapter explains step-by-step how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer. Connecting to a TV or VCR Connecting to a TV or VCR AV Terminal Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder. Y P O C DV Terminal Open the LCD panel to access. 38 • External Connections Check the type and orientation of the terminal and make sure you connect the DV cable properly.
Connection Diagrams Turn off all the devices when making the connections and refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device. Terminal on the Camcorder Terminal on the Connected Device Connecting Cable 1 Output connection (signal flow ) to a TV or VCR with AV Terminals. VIDEO Yellow STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) AUDIO L White Red R Y P O C 2 Output connection (signal flow Input connection (signal flow ) to a high-definition TV with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal.
Playback on a TV Screen Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder The quality of the playback picture will vary depending on the connected TV and the type of connection used. switch: POINTS TO CHECK Before making the connections, select the [TV TYPE] setting according to the TV set to which you will connect the camcorder ( 47).
NOTES • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • When recording to a VCR using an analog connection –connection type 1 ( 39)–, the quality of the edited tape will be lower than the original. • When recording to a digital video recorder using the DV terminal –connection type 2 ( 39)–: - If the picture does not appear, disconnect the DV cable and restore the connection after a short while or turn the camcorder off and then on again.
NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Copyright Signal Certain software tapes are copyright protected. If you attempt to play back such tape, [COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED] appears and you will not be able to view the contents of the tape. If you attempt to record from such tape via the DV terminal, [COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED] appears and you will not be able to record the contents of the tape.
Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Computer DV Terminal Check the type and orientation of the terminal and make sure you connect the DV cable properly. Open the LCD panel to access Y P O C PC Connection Diagram Terminal on the Camcorder 1 Output connection (signal flow Connecting Cable Terminal on the Connected Device ) to a computer with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal or a DV capture board.
Transferring Video Recordings You can transfer recordings to a computer using the DV terminal. Equipment and System Requirements • A computer equipped with an IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or an IEEE1394 (DV) capturing board. • A DV cable (commercially available). • Video editing software. • The appropriate driver. A driver is preinstalled on Windows operating systems later than Windows 98 Second Edition and Mac operating systems later than Mac OS 9, and will be installed automatically.
Additional Information This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages, handling and maintenance tips, and other information. Appendix: Menu Options Lists Appendix: Menu Options Lists Menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus ( 18). For details about each function, see the reference page. Menu options without a reference page are explained after the tables. FUNC. Menu FUNC.
Setup menus Camera Setup (Advanced Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) CAMERA SETUP Menu item [SHUTTER]1 Setting options CAMERA z [ AUTO], [1/60], [1/100], [1/250], [1/500], [1/1000], [1/2000] 31 [A.
• If you make recordings in both SP and LP modes on the same tape, during playback you may notice some video anomalies in the picture at the point where the recording mode changes. • When playing back in this camcorder tapes recorded in LP mode with other devices or vice versa, you may notice some anomalies in the playback picture or the sound may stop briefly.
Menu item Setting options [DATA CODE] [ [ [LANGUAGE]2 Language Set A: [ ], [ENGLISH], [ [ ], [ ], [ [PORTUGUÊS], [ ], [ [ ] Language Set B: [ENGLISH], [ ], [ [DEMO MODE] [ OFF], [ DATE], [ DATE & TIME] ON], [ OFF] TIME], CAMERA PLAY – z 28 z z 19 z – – ], ], ], ], [ ] 1 The default setting is [ BRIGHT] when you power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 The list of languages available depends on the region of purchase.
System Setup (Beep, Power Save, etc.) SYSTEM SETUP Menu item [BEEP] Setting options [ [ HIGH VOLUME], LOW VOLUME], [ CAMERA PLAY z z – OFF] [POWER SAVE] [ ON], [ OFF] z – – [QUICK START] [ [ OFF], [ 10 min], 20 min], [ 30 min] z – – [BEEP]: A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder, the selftimer countdown, etc. It also serves as a warning beep under unusual conditions.
Trouble? Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Power Source Recording/Playback The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself. Buttons will not work. - Turn on the camcorder. - Load a cassette ( 21). The cassette compartment cover will not open or it stops halfway while you insert or remove a tape. The LCD/viewfinder switches on and off. - The battery pack is exhausted.
pause ( ) mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds. To resume the operation press Start/Stop (when recording) or push the joystick ( ) toward / (during playback). Recording Image will not appear on the screen. - Set the camcorder to mode ( 23). [SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME] appears on the screen. - Set the time zone, date and time ( 20). - Replace the backup lithium battery ( 17) and set the time zone, date and time. Playback does not start. - Load a cassette ( 21). - Set the camcorder to mode ( 27).
List of Messages (in alphabetical order) CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK - Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack ( 15). CHECK THE CASSETTE [INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION] - You attempted to play back a tape recorded in HD (high definition) standard. CHECK THE INPUT - The DV cable is not correctly connected to the DV terminal ( 39), or the connected digital device is turned off. CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED - Condensation has been detected in the camcorder ( 56).
Do’s and Don’ts Handling Precautions 5.5 mm Camcorder • Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel. Be careful when closing the LCD panel. • Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures (like the inside of a car under direct sunlight), or high humidity. • Do not use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as above TVs, near plasma TVs or mobile phones. • Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources. Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a bright subject.
Back side of the battery pack Battery Pack DANGER! Treat the battery pack with care. • Keep it away from fire (or it might explode). • Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 °C (140 °F). Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather. • Do not try to disassemble or modify it. • Do not drop it or subject it to shocks. • Do not get it wet. Terminal cover attached Charged Uncharged Cassette • Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use.
• With cassettes equipped with a memory function, metal plated terminals may become dirty with use. Clean the terminals with a cotton swab after about 10 times of removing and reinserting the cassette. The memory function is not supported by the camcorder. Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure To protect your recordings from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette to SAVE or ERASE OFF.
Maintenance/Others Condensation may form in the following cases: • When the camcorder is moved quickly from cold to warm places • When the camcorder is left in a humid room • When a cold room is heated rapidly Cleaning TO AVOID CONDENSATION Camcorder Body • Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner. Lens and Viewfinder Y P O C • If the lens surface is dirty, the autofocus may not work properly.
Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult the Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use. Americas: All of North America and Central America; most Caribbean islands (except in French territories like Guadeloupe and Martinique); most of South America (except in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay).
General Information System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger SS-600/SS-650 Shoulder Strap MiniDV videocassette TL-H30.5 Tele-converter NB-2LH, BP-2L5*, BP-2L13, BP-2L14 Battery Pack CB-2LW Battery Charger Y P O C CA-590 Compact Power Adapter** WD-H30.5 Wide-converter FS-30.5U Filter Set STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Commercially available DV cable SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case * The BP-2L5 is not available as a separate optional accessory.
Optional Accessories Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center. Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc.
Recording and Playback Times The recording and playback times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to recording mode and charging, recording or playback conditions. The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold surroundings, when using the brighter screen settings, etc. Battery pack BP-2L5 NB-2LH BP-2L13 BP-2L14 Viewfinder 100 min. 140 min. 250 min. 300 min. LCD screen 100 min. 135 min. 250 min. 300 min. Viewfinder 55 min.
FS-30.5U Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to control difficult lighting conditions. Shoulder Strap You can attach a shoulder strap for more security and portability. Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap. Y P O C SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories.
Product Codes Provided Accessories CA-590 Compact Power Adapter BP-2L5 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video Cable D85-1671-000 D85-1632-000 D82-0590-002 Optional Accessories NB-2LH Battery Pack BP-2L13 Battery Pack BP-2L14 Battery Pack CB-2LW Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger 9612A001AA 2069B002AA 9582A002AA 0763B001AA 7873A002AA WD-H30.5 Wide-converter TL-H30.5 Tele-converter FS-30.
Specifications ZR960 System Video Recording System 2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system (consumer digital VCR SD system), digital component recording Audio Recording System PCM digital sound: 16 bit (48 kHz/2 channels) Television System EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal Image Sensor 1/6-inch CCD, approx.
Input/Output Terminals AV Terminal ∅ 3.5 mm minijack, output only Video: 1 Vp-p/75 Ω unbalanced Audio: -10 dBV (47 kΩ load/3 kΩ or less) DV Terminal 4 pin (IEEE1394 standard); input/output MIC Terminal ∅ 3.5 mm stereo minijack –57 dBV (with 600 Ω mic)/5 Ω or more Power/Others Power supply (rated) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter) Power consumption 2.1 W (viewfinder), 2.
Index F Fireworks (recording program) . . . . . . . 30 FUNC. menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 45 6-second auto date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 G Grip belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 A Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . .57 Aspect ratio of a connected TV (TV type) . . . . . .47 of movies (Widescreen) . . . . . . . . .24 Audio output channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 AV terminal . . . . . . . . . .
R T Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Recording programs . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 31 Recording reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Remaining tape indicator . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Reviewing movies (Record review) . . . . 26 S Screen icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Self timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Setup menus . . .
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