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Canon ZR80 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 PUB.DIM-618 Canon English Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual Camescope video numerique Manuel d'instruction i Fran(;ais Videocamara digital Manual de Instrucciones Espafiol Z-_ 90/Z_ 851Z_ _ oo,,o.o b" Mini ll"lL_r Digitoa' BUBBLEJET °'"_° PictBridge...

  • Page 2: Important Usage Instructions

    Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 1I042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    In these safety instructions the word "product" Power Sources The CA-570 Compact refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder Power Adapter should be operated only ZR90/ZR85/ZR80 A and all its accessories. from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the...
  • Page 4 Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind are specified by Canon or that have the onto the product. same characteristics as the original part.

  • Page 5: Using This Manual

    ::::Function cannot be used in this mode. Trademark Acknowledgements • Canon and Bubble Jet are registered trademarks of Canon Inc. • _i',l]_'ris a trademark. • ._'_P is a trademark. • Window€ _ is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and!or other countries.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Important Usage Instructions ............... Important Safety Instructions ............... Using this Manual ....................Checking Supplied Accessories ............. Components Guide ................Basic Functions Preparations Preparing the Power Supply ..............Loading/Unloading a Cassette ............. Installing the Backup Battery ................Preparing the Camcorder ..............
  • Page 7 Other Functions Customizing the Camcorder ..............Changing the Display Language ............Changing the Remote Sensor Mode ......... Other Camcorder Settings ..............Editing Recording toaVCR o rDigital Video Device ..........Recording from Analog Video Devices 0v'CR, TV or Camcorder) ......Recording from Digital...

  • Page 8: Checking Supplied Accessories

    Checking Supplied Accessories Lens Cap and Lens Lithium Button SS-900 Shoulder Strap BP-508 Battery Pack Cap Cord Battery CR1616 STV-250N Stereo CA-570 Compact Video Cable Power Adapter (incl. power cord) WbD82 Wireless IFC-300PCU USB Cable AA (R6) Batteries SDC-8M SD Memory Controller Card (containing sample images)

  • Page 9: Components Guide

    Components Guide ZRgO!ZRSS!ZRSO REC SEARCH + button (_28) / ....FOCUS button (_352) / I_1_ (fast forward) button _334)/ _/11 (play/pause) button (ED33) CARD + button* (1_106) RECSEARCH- button (12_28)/_ ..NIGHT MODE button ([_I349) / [_J (record review) button (E:_28) / 414 (rewind) button (11333) / •...
  • Page 10 ..D optr c adjustment _/i' I ..(1_18) PHOTO button (_29, |_x__k._<<<<<<<<<_i/_ Serial number Accessory shoe (I::D 145) Lvlew,lnder protect _/_'%_ ....Zoonl I ..(E_ 30) Viewfinder (_:] 18) ..........TAPE/CARD switch * nq 5 • Strap ..t (m19) ....
  • Page 11 Assist lamp (White LED)** (Q:]49) Remote sensor*(l_ Stereo microphone (_60) (E_337) AVtermna 36 J (1:_]80, 91) (phones) terminal (_3S, Bottom view USB terminal*(C_118, 120) ....Tripod socket (m32) * ZR90/ZR85 only. ** ZR90 only,...
  • Page 12 WL-D82 Wireless Controller ':_: Zoom buttons (rn30) REMOTE SET button (m 77) _2_' Select buttons (1:_ 39) Transmitter _3_ PHOTO button (1:_29, 96) MENU button (E[339) :4_ START/STOP button (1:1324, 101) _2(_ SET button (12_39) _ SELF T. button (1:_ 58) _2!) CARD -/+ buttons ([:[3106) 6_ D.

  • Page 13: Preparing The Power Supply

    Preparing Power Supply ASta_hi,,ng the Battery Pack 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF. 2. Move the viewfinder upward. 3. Attach the battery 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.
  • Page 14 Using a Household Power Source 1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF. 2. Connect the power cord to the power adapter. 3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 4. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. O Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter.
  • Page 15 • 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•...

  • Page 16: Loading/Unloading A Cassette

    Loading/Unloading a Cassette Use only videocassettes marked with the _'_ logo. 1. Slide and hold the OPEN/EJECT switch and open the cassette Tape protecliin tab_,_f_l_ compartment cover. The cassette compartment opens automatically. 2. Load/unload the cassette. • Load the cassette with the window facing the grip belt.

  • Page 17: Installing The Backup Battery

    Installing Backup Battery The backup battery allows the camcorder to retain date, time 21) and other camcorder settings while the power source is disconnected. Power the camcorder from a household power source when replacing the backup battery to retain the settings. 1.

  • Page 18: Preparing The Camcorder

    Preparing 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 the Lens Cap........1. Attach the cord to the lens cap. 2.
  • Page 19 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 is for use at maximum wide-angle. Screw the wide attachment fully into...

  • Page 20: Using The Wireless Controller

    Using the Wireless Controller Point it at the camcorder's remote sensor when you press the buttons. Inserting Batteries The wireless controller operates with two AA (R6) batteries. 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Insert the batteries following the + and - markings. Replace both batteries.

  • Page 21: Setting Tile Time Zone, Date And Time

    Setting Time Zone, Date 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 ZQnel D ay!gb S_vi_g!ira MENU([_3 SYSTEM )_ T.ZONE,' DST...N.Y. 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.
  • Page 22 Press the MENU button to close the menu and to start the clock. Time zone No. Time zone LONDON WELLGTN (Wellington) PARIS SAMOA CAIRO lib] HONOLU. (Honolulu) MOSCOW _61 ANCHOR. (Anchorage) DUBAI L.A. (Los Angeles) KARACHI [isJ DENVER DACCA 191 CHICAGO BANGKOK N.Y.
  • Page 23 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... MENU DLSPLAY S ETU P ;<_) _[D,_T DISPLAY..OFF (_[_] 39)

  • Page 24: Recording

    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.
  • Page 25 ) Wait until the tape counter stops completely before you start recording. )When you donot r emove the cassette, you can record the next scene without producing any n oise orblank sections between the recordings even ifyou turn the camcorder off.
  • Page 26 2.Turn the 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 [OFF]. 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
  • Page 27 S¢_ DJ_p! _y d u _J n g Reco rding ..............C_) Remaining battery charge The battery symbol indicates the charge status of the battery pack. • _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.
  • Page 28 Searcbing=andRe_iewing=wben Retarding ............. REC SEARCH - button/ _ (record review) button /÷ _//_/ ........R EC SEARCH + button Record 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.

  • Page 29: Recording Still Images On A Tape

    Recording Still Images on a Tape PHOTO bu_on I ilZ!!:!! ! iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 1. _ Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [PHOTO REC], confirm that [TAPE E_] is selected and close the menu. 2. Press the PHOTO button halfway. •...

  • Page 30: Zooming

    Zooming The camcorder automatically switches between optical zooming and digital zooming. Image resolution is slightly lower with the digital zoom. Zoom in Zoom out Zoom lever 22x optical zoom 20x optical zoom 18× optical zoom Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wide- angle).
  • Page 31 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 CAMERA SETUP D,ZOOM ..88X 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 2. Turn the SET dial to select [CAMERA SETUP] and press the SET dial.

  • Page 32: Tips For Making Better Videos

    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.

  • Page 33: Playback

    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. • _...
  • Page 34 ........_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.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting 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 "_"...

  • Page 36: Playing Back On A Tv Screen

    Playing Back on a TV Screen The AV terminal also serves as headphones terminal. When "(,_" is displayed on the screen, change the setting following the procedure below. MENU VCR SETUP ]_) AV,.PHONESf_ . .AV ([_] 39) Open the menu and select [VCR SETUP].
  • Page 37 Refer also t othe TV orVCR i nstruction manual. INPUT Signal flow/ _,_ _ _IDEO] S-150 Swideo Cable (optional)I V I_' O A lo s,gna, ;_N) StereoVideo Cable ' ..i 1. Turn off all devices before starting the connections. 2.
  • Page 38 You can select the output channels when p laying back atape with audio r ecorded two channels. MENU(LT_.I [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.

  • Page 39: Menus And Settings

    Menus 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.
  • Page 40 Default settings are shown inboldface. CAMERA MENU Submenu Menu Item Setting Options CARD CHROMA, CARD LUML, _CARD MIX* TYPE CAM. CHROMA, C. ANIMATION ANIMAT. TYPE CORNER, STRAIGHT, RANDOM LEVEL CAMERA SETUP SHUTTER AUTO, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 D. ZOOM ZR90 ZR85 ZR80...
  • Page 41 Menu Item Subrnenu Setting Options MY CAMERA S-UP IMAGE** ON, OFF S-UP SOUND ZR90/ZR85: OFF, DEFAULT, MY SOUND1, MY SOUND2 SHTR SOUND* ZR80: OPER. SOUND OFF, PATTERN1, PA]qERN2, PATTERN3 SELF-T SOUND * ZR90/ZR85 only. ** ZR80 only.
  • Page 42 PLAY (VCR) MENU Submenu Menu Item Setting Options VCR SETUP REC MODE SP, LP AV, PHONES _? AV/PHONES ON, OFF AV _ DV OUT AUDIO SETUP OUTPUT L/R, L/L, R/R AUDIO IN, MIC. IN AUDIO DUB.* WIND SCREEN* ON, OFF AUDIO MODE 16bit, 12bit...
  • Page 43 Menu Item Submenu Setting Options MY CAMERA S-UP IMAGE** ON, OFF S-UP SOUND ZR90/ZR85: OFF, DEFAULT, SOUNDI, SOUND2 SHTR SOUND* ZR80: OPER. SOUND OFF, PATTERN1, PATFERN2, PATTERN3 SELF-T SOUND * ZR90/ZR85 only. ** ZR80 only.
  • Page 44 CARD CAMERA MENU Submenu Menu Item Settinq Options CAMERA SETUP SHUTTER AUTO, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250 ZR90 ZR85 D.ZOOM OFF, 88× OFF, 80× WHITE BAL. AUTO, SET _, INDOOR _:, OUTDOOR _,: ON, OFF FOCUS PRI. NIGHT MODE NIGHT, [] NIGHT+, _ S.NIGHT SOFT, NORMAL SKIN DETAIL...
  • Page 45 WL REMOTE i(@1, (i,@2, OFF (i,@ BEEP ON, OFF T.ZONE/DST See list of time zones D/TIME SET MY CAMERA CREATE START-UP IMAGE SEL, S-UP IMG NO IMAGE, CANON LOGO, IMAGE1, IMAGE2 S-UP SOUND OFF, DEFAULT, SOUND1, SOUND2 SHTR SOUND OPER, SOUND...

  • Page 46: Recording

    Using Recording Programs E_y Recording _Qg_m The camcorder adjusts focus, exposure and other settings automatically, allowing you to just point and shoot. The camcorder adjusts focus, exposure and other settings automatically. However, you have the option of adjusting settings manually. Use this mode to record sports scenes (such as tennis or golf) or moving objects (such as roller coasters).
  • Page 47 Program selector Availability of Functions in Each Mode: NQQ_'_8 Recording Program Digital Zoom Image Stabilizer Focus White Balance Shutter Speed AE Shift Digital Effects 16:9 Card Mix* "11 A: Auto setting ©:Available x: Not available Can be used only in CAMERA mode. * ZR90/ZR85 only.
  • Page 48 !!, i 1. Set the program selector to []. 2. Press the SET dial. A list of tile program AE modes appears. 3. Select a mode and press the SET dial. The symbol of tile mode appears on the upper left corner of the screen.

  • Page 49: Using The Night Modes

    Using Night Modes NIGHT Allows you to record in dark places where lights cannot used, without sacrificing color. NIGHT+ The assist lamp (white LED) lights up and stays on. SUPER NIGHT Allows you to record in very dark places. The assist lamp (white LED) lights up automatically...

  • Page 50: Skin Detail Function

    Skin Detail Function The camcorder detects skin tones and adjusts the picture for a more smooth and natural appearance of the skin area. I,>LsK i N MENU([_I3 CAMERA SETUP DETAIL..NORMAL Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [SKIN DETAIL], set it to [SOFT] and close the menu.

  • Page 51: Adjusting The Ae Shift

    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). // ......

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Focus Manually

    Adjusting Focus Manually Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually. Subjects with Reflective surfaces low contrast or Fast Moving Subjects Through dirty or wet windows without vertical lines FOCUS butto_ __ ......Zoom lever ....
  • Page 53 _)The s etting resets toautofocus when y ou switch the program selector toEZ3. :) Readjust the focus when y ou have turned off t he camcorder. :!,,n:{ini,$y E,Q¢,u_ Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks.

  • Page 54: Setting The White Balance

    Setting White Balance You can use the preset modes to reproduce colors more accurately, or set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting. AUTO Auto white balance Custom white balance setting INDOOR _6_ Use this mode for recording under changing lighting...
  • Page 55 ) 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.

  • Page 56: Setting The Shutter Speed

    Setting Shutter Speed You can adjust the shutter speed manually to make stable shots of fast moving subjects. ii:_i_i _ii'_ ,_ _:i?_/_:i]!:_i_ ])_ SHUTTER ..AUTO MENU([_j ICAMERA SETUP 1. Set the program selector to _. 2. Set the program AE mode to the [_ (Auto) mode.
  • Page 57 In Easy Recording mode and when [SHUTTER] is set to [AUTO] in Auto mode, camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/30. This allows you to record brightFy pFaces with insufficient Nghting. However, you can set the camcorder not to use the sFow shutter speed of 1/30.

  • Page 58: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self.Timer The self-timer can be used for recording movies and still images. PHOTO button ... 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).

  • Page 59: (Sp/Lp)

    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. Ae ..To change to LP mode, open menu select [VCR SETUP]. Select [REC MODEl, set it to [LPI and close menu.

  • Page 60: Audio Recording

    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 sound laten Select the 16-bit mode for higher sound quality. MENU AUDIO SETUP _)[AUDIO MODE,,.12bit...
  • Page 61 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 procedure below. Open the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [AV/PHONES _, ], set it to ]PHONES ,_, ] and close the menu.

  • Page 62: Using Digital Effects

    Using Digital Effects Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black. Fade Trigger (FADE-T) The image gradually fades The image gradually fades out. The image begins as a vertical line in the Wipe (WIPE) center and expands sideways until it fills...
  • Page 63 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. The image appears in zigzag from the Zigzag (ZIGZAG) top of the screen. Black stripes appear in zigzag...
  • Page 64 Add flavor toyour recordings. Art (ART) Black and White (BLK Sepia (SEPIA) a WriT) The image becomes like a The image becomes monochrome with a paint (solarization). Tile image becomes black brownish tint. and white. Ball (BALL) Mosaic (MOSAIC) Cube (CUBE) The image is blurred The image becomes a The image...
  • Page 65 Availability of Digital Effects by Operating Modes: CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD PLAY Movies Still Images CARD CAMERA Faders Effects Multi-image screen O: Available X: Not available * : Black and White only. In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to _. 1.
  • Page 66 Se ecting an Effect In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to _. 1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button. DIGITAL EFFECTS [D.EFFECTS ri_], [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.

  • Page 67: Playback

    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 _.
  • Page 68 lO.Press the start/stop button to begin recording. The multi-image screen is recorded on the tape. O Turn off the digital effect when you do not use it. Pressthe DIGITAL EFFECTS button to open the menu. Select [D.EFFECTS ri_] and press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button. :) The camcorder retains the setting even if you turn it off or change the program AE mode.

  • Page 69: Magnifying The Image

    Magnifying Image The playback image can be magnified up to 5 times. Zoom lever ....CZ!:! ¸ii!i 1. Move the zoom lever toward • The image is magnified by 2 times. • A frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area. •...

  • Page 70: Displaying The Data Code

    Displaying Data Code The camcorder maintains a data code containing recording date and time and other camera data such as shutter speed and exposure (f-stop). When play back a tape, you can display the data code and select the data code combination you wish to display.
  • Page 71 Di_p!_ying th_ D_ta Cod_ 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.

  • Page 72: End Search

    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 ilii ! In stop mode, 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.

  • Page 73: Returning To A Pre-Marked Position

    Returning to a Pre.marked Position If you wish to return to a particular scene later, mark the point with the zero set _]o_ REW,4 button memory and the tape will stop at that point PLAY• button ..when you rewind/fast forward the tape. ZERO SET '_ This function is operated with the wireless...

  • Page 74: Photo Search/Date Search

    Photo Search/Date Search You can search for a still image recorded ..S EARCH SELECTbutton anywhere on the tape with the photo search function, or locate the change of the .._ /1_ (search) buttons date/time zone with the date search function. This function is operated with...

  • Page 75: 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; MY CAMERA S-UP SEL,S-UP IMG.CANON LOGO IMAGE...ON S-UP SOUND...DEFAULT S-UP SOUND...PATTERNI SHTR SOUND...DEFAULT OPER,SOUND...PATTERNI...
  • Page 76 Changing 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, open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/_ ].

  • Page 77: The Remote

    Changing the Remote Sensor Mode Two remote sensor modes and an off setting are available to prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby. MENU SYSTEM )') WL, REMOTE .._©1 Open the menu and select [SYSTEM]. Select [WL.
  • Page 78 Other Camcorder Settings You will hear a beep upon camcorder operations such as power on/off, start/stop, self- timer 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.
  • Page 79 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 CAMERA SETUP )) IMG STAB((1))...0N...

  • Page 80: Recording Toavcr O Rdigital Video Device

    Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device. If you connect a digital video device, you can copy recordings with virtually generation loss in image and sound quality.
  • Page 81 OWhen connecting aVCR, the quality ofthe edited tape w ill b eslightly lower than t hat o fthe original. OWhen connecting adigital video d evice: - Ifthe picture does not a ppear, reconnect the DV cable orturn the camcorder off a nd back onagain. - Proper operation cannot be guaranteed...
  • Page 82 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 video device. See Playing Back on a TV ScTeen(_ 36).

  • Page 83: Recording From Digital Video Devices (Dv Dubbing)

    Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing) You can record from other digital video devices equipped with a DV terminal with virtually no loss in picture and sound quality. 1. Connect the camcorder to the digital video device. See dbnnectffTg a Digital V_eo Oewce (C_J 80). 2.

  • Page 84: Converting Analog Signals Into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)

    Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog.Digital Converter) By connecting the camcorder to a VCR or 8mm video camcorder, you can convert analog video/audio signals to digital signals and output the digital signals via the DV terminal. The DV terminal serves as output terminal only.
  • Page 85 Turning On the Aria og Digi_a ,,,,,,,Conve_ MENU VCR SETUP ))/AV,,_DV OUT..([._._l 39) Open the menu and select [VCR SETUP]. Select [AV._DV 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).

  • Page 86: Replacing Existing Scenes (Av Insert)

    Replacing Existing Scenes (AV Insert) You can insert and replace images and audio on the tape of the camcorder with images and audio from other video devices connected via AV terminal or DV terminal. This function is operated with the wireless controller.
  • Page 87 6.Connected device: Play back t hetape. 7.Press thePAUSE II button onthewireless controller when thescene y ouwishtoinsert a ppears. 8. Press the STOP • button on the wireless controller to stop inserting. Pressthe PAUSEII button on the wireless controller to pause inserting.

  • Page 88: Audio Dubbing

    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...
  • Page 89 7.Press the STOP mm button 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.
  • Page 90 OThe c amcorder resets to[STEREO 1]when y ou turn the camcorder off. However, the mix balance ismemorized by the camcorder. :bYou c an also p ress the 12bit AUDIO OUT b utton onthe wireless controller select the audio output. However, the mix balance can only b e adjusted inthe...

  • Page 91: Connecting To A Computer Using A Dv (Ieee1394) Cable

    Connecting to a Computer Using a DV (IEEE1394) Cable You can transfer recordings to a computer equipped with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal IEEE1394 capture board. Optional software is required for transferring recordings from the tape to a computer. Refer to the instruction manual of the software.

  • Page 92: Inserting And Removing A Memory Card

    Inserting and Removing a Memory Card You can use ._'_ SD Memory Cards or Terminals commercially available MultiMediaCards with this camcorder. The SD Memory Card has a protect switch to prevent accidental erasure. 1. Turn off the camcorder. 2. Open the cover. 3.

  • Page 93: Selecting The Image Quality/Size

    Selecting Image Quality/Size Changing the Sti! Image Qua! ty You can choose between Superfine, Fine and Normal. MENU CARD SETUP ))/IMG QUALITY..FINE ([_[_ 39) Open the menu and select [CARD SETUP]. Select [IMG QUALITY], set it to [SUPER FINE] or [NORMAL] and close the menu.
  • Page 94 You can choose between 320 x 240 pixels and 160 x 120 pixels. MENU([_3 CARD SETUP 1_ MOVIE SIZE...320x240 Open menu select [CARD SETUP]. Select [MOVIE SIZE], set it to [160×120] close menu. :b Movies are recorded in ttqe Motion JPEG format.

  • Page 95: File Numbers

    File Numbers Images are automatically assigned file numbers from 0101 to 9900 and stored folders containing up to 100 images. Folders are assigned numbers from 101 to 998. (The sample images on the supplied memory card are saved in the [100canon] folder.) You can choose...

  • Page 96: Recording Still Images On A Memory Card

    Recording Still Images on a Memory Card You can record still images with the camcorder, from a tape in the camcorder or from devices connected via the DV terminal or AV terminal. You can also record a still image on the memory card while you record a movie...
  • Page 97 ) To use t he self--timer (L._ 58), press the @(seJf4imer) button before step 2 and press the PHOTO button fully. }When the subject istoo bright (overexposed), use t he optional FS 30.5U ND filter a When theFocus=Priority mode i sset t o[ON]: When you press the PHOTO button fully before @ and focusing frame turn...

  • Page 98: Still Images On A Memory Card

    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.
  • Page 99 When r ecording from a tape in the camcorder or other video devices: 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.

  • Page 100: Reviewing A Still Image Right After Recording

    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 CAMERA SETUP _>/REVI EW ..2sec ([_] 39) Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP].

  • Page 101: Recording Motion Jpeg Movies On A Memory Card

    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.
  • Page 102 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.

  • Page 103: Selecting The Focusing Point

    Selecting Focusing Point The subject you wish to record is not always in the center of the screen. In the Focus- Priority 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).

  • Page 104: Recording Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist Mode)

    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.
  • Page 105 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.

  • Page 106: Playing Back A Memory Card

    Playing Back a Memory Card You can display a single image, 6 at one time (index screen C]_] 107), or one after another (slide show 107). Use the Card Jump function to quickly locate an image without displaying them one by one (_ 108).
  • Page 107 ':)Images not r ecorded with this camcorder, uploaded from acomputer (except the sample images [_ 113), edited on acomputer and images wt]ose file names have been changed may n ot b e played back correctly. ODo not t urn off t he camcorder, change the position ofthe TAPE/CARD switch,...
  • Page 108 Card Jump Eu_ c_ion You can locate images without displaying them one by one. The number in the upper right of the screen indicates the image number of the current image by the total number of images. Press and hold the CARD + or CARD - button. When you release the button, the image of the displayed image number appears.

  • Page 109: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images You can protect important images from accidental erasure when displaying a single image or index screen. If a memory card is formatted, all still images and movies, even protected ones, will be erased permanently. Z) The sample images recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card are already protected.

  • Page 110: Erasing Images

    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.

  • Page 111: Combining Images (Card Mix)

    Combining Images (Card Mix) You can produce effects possible with just a tape with the Card Mix function. Choose one of the sample images provided on the supplied SD Memory Card (such as picture frames, backgrounds and animations) and combine it with live video recording.
  • Page 112 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.
  • Page 113 5.Select themixtypematching thesample i mage y ouhave selected. • 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.
  • Page 114 Camera Chroma Key Card A nimation 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. 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.

  • Page 115: Copying Still Images

    Copying Still Images You can copy still images from tape to memory card, or from memory card to tape. All still images from the selected still image onward will be copied. CQpy ing 5S J !! !ma g e rQm Tap to M em o ry Ca_d Insert a memory card with enough remaining capacity, and load a recorded cassette.
  • Page 116 ¢ Qp y Jn g 5 ti !! !m _ ge f _ _ m M em o_y ¢ _ _d t 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 CARD OPERATIONS 1_) COPY[_]]...

  • Page 117: Formatting A Memory Card

    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.

  • Page 118: Connecting To A Computer Using A Ust3 Cable

    Connecting to a Computer Using a USB Cable You can download images from the memory card to a computer using the supplied USBcable. "PC CONNECT _ " appears to indicate that the camcorder is connected to the computer via USBcable. :b Do not disconnect the USBcable, open the memory card cover, remove the memory card, change the position of the TAPE/CARDswitch or turn off ttqe camcorder and computer while data is being transferred to the computer...

  • Page 119: Creating A Start-Up Image

    Creating a Start.up Image You can create 2 start-up images using still images on the memory card. MENU(LT.3 MY CAMERA _ CREATE START-UP IMAGE 1. Select a still image with the CARD +/- buttons. 2. Open the menu and select [MY CAMERA]. 3.

  • Page 120: Printing Still Images

    PictBridge compliant CP Printer _" Bubble Jet Direct compatible Printer Kil_ PictBridge compliant Bubble Jet Printer _" PictBridge PictBridge compliant non-Canon Printer _" PictBridge Connecting the Printer to the Camcorder ............ Printer with direct print function 1. Turn off the camcorder...
  • Page 121 If an error occurs during the printing process, an error message appears ([_F.3 133). - Canon printer: With most errors, printing resumes automatically after you correct the error. If the error persists, press the SETdial to cancel printing. Refer also to the printer manual for details.
  • Page 122 OWhen y ou have f inished printing: 1.Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer. 2.Turn o ff t he camcorder. Amaximum of99 copies can beselected forone still i mage. 1. In the print setting menu, turn the SET dial to select (COPIES) and press the SET dial.

  • Page 123: Selecting The Print Settings (Paper/Style)

    Selecting the Print Settings (Paper/Style) Check which print setting menu your camcorder displays and move to the respective section. The print setting options vary depending on the printer. Setting the Print Style1."(_ 123) Setting the Print Style 2." (_ 125) :on that appears when...
  • Page 124 2.Turn the 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.
  • Page 125 2. Turn the SETdial to select a date print option and pressthe SET dial. Setting Print Style _21' Paper Size CARD #1", CARD #2", CARD #3", LTR, A4 For details on paper type, refer to the Bubble Jet Printer User Guide. Borders Borderless Prints right...

  • Page 126: Printing With Print Order Settings

    Printing with Print Order Settings You can select still images for printing 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.

  • Page 127: With Print Order Settings

    Erasing All Print Orders MENU(_j 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.

  • Page 128: Screen Displays

    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 DISPLAY SETUP _ )_) DISPLAYS ..Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/_]. Select [DISPLAYS], set it to [OFF <PLAYBK>] and close the menu.
  • Page 129 CAMERA Mode Image stabilizer <m 79) ....Recording reminder (_ 27)/ Zoom (_ 30) Self-timer countdown (t_ 58)/ Photo recording timer (_ 29) Skin detail (_ 50) ........Recording mode (m 59) AE shift (_51) Tape operation Program AE (m46) "--'_""""' Shutter speed _56)
  • Page 130 CARD CAMERA Mode ....Still image quality <m93) Stitch assist (m 104) Remaining card capacity for still images (m99) "Still image size (_93) size (_94) Focusing frame g card capacity (_ 103) for movies (_ 102) CARD PLAY Mode Protect mark (_ 109) Slide show (m File number (m95) Current...

  • Page 131: List Of Messages

    List of Messages Message Explanation [3_J SETTHE TIME ZONE, You have not set the time zone, date and time. This message DATE AND TIME appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time zone, date and time. CHANGE THE Battery pack is exhausted.
  • Page 132 MemQ_y Card Re!a_ed Messoges Message Explanation NO CARD Memory card not is inserted into the camcorder. THE CARD IS SET FOR SD Memory Card is set for erasure prevention. Replace the ERASURE PREVENTION card or change the position of the protect switch.
  • Page 133 Message Explanation PAPER ERROR There is a problem with the paper+ Wrong paper size is inserted, or the ink cannot be used with the selected paper. NO PAPER Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper. PAPER JAM The paper jammed during printing.

  • Page 134: Maintenance/Others

    Maintenance/Others Ca,m,_o_de,,_,,,,,,,Mand!ing P_e,,_ utJo_ ..........i> Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel or viewfinder. i> Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures, such as a sun- heated car, and high humidity. i_ Do not use the camcorder in places subject to magnetic or electric...
  • Page 135 To maintain the best picture quality, we recommend cleaning the video heads frequently with the Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available dry cleaning cassette. Do not use wet...
  • Page 136 Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperature may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its internal surfaces. Stop using camcorder if condensation is detected. Continued use may damage the camcorden Condensation may form in the following cases: When the camcorder is moved from an When the camcorder is moved from a...
  • Page 137 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 140 °F (60 °C). Do leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather.
  • Page 138 O We recommend saving backups of memory card images on your computer's hard drive or other external memory device. Image data may be corrupted or lost due to memory card defects or exposure to static electricity. Canon Inc. makes no warranties for corrupted or lost data.
  • Page 139 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.

  • Page 140: Troubleshooting

    Cassette compartment Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the stopped during loading/ battery pack. unloading. The camcorder Consult a Canon Service malfunctions. Center. LCD/viewfinder switches Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the on and off. battery pack. Recording/Playback Buttons will not work.
  • Page 141 Recording Problem Cause Solution Set the camcorder Image will not appear Camcorder is not set to on the screen. CAMERA mode. CAMERA mode. "Set the time zone, date Time zone, date and time Set the time zone, date and and time" appears on are not set, or the backup time, or replace the backup...
  • Page 142 Playback Camcorder is turned off, or is Set the camcorder to PLAY Pressing the playback button does not start not set to PLAY (VCR) mode. (VCR) mode. playback. Cassette is not loaded. Load a cassette. Tape reached the end (_1 END Rewind the tape.

  • Page 143: System Diagram

    System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) CG-580 Battery Charger WS-20 Wrist Strap "7-1 WA-30,5 Wide Attachment BP_500 Series Battery Pack CG_570 SS-900 Shoulder Strap Battery Charger WD-30.5/ WD-H30,5 Video Cassette Wide-converter MiniDV CA-570 Compact • Power Adapter WL-D82 Wireless TL-30,5/ Controller TL-H30.5...

  • Page 144: Accessories

    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 Centen Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed...
  • Page 145 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.

  • Page 146: Optional Accessories

    This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. Provided Accessories...

  • Page 147: Specifications

    Specifications ZR9OZZRSSZZRSO 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 ch); 12 bit (32 kHz/4 ch) Television System EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal Image Sensor 1/6-inch CCD, approx.
  • Page 148 Input/Output Terminals AV Terminal 03.5 mm minijack Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced Audio output: -10 d BV (47 kohm load)/3 kohms or less Audio input: -10 dBV/40 kohms or more DV Terminal Special 4-pin connector (IEEE 1394 compliant) Headphone Terminal 03.5 mm stereo mini-jack USB Terminal (ZR90/ZR85) mini-B...

  • Page 149: Index

    Index 12bit audio ....DV dubbing ....DV terminal ....80, 91 16:9 widescreen ....6-second auto date .... Easy recording ....Effects ...... Abroad, using camcorder... End search ....Accessories ....8, 144 AE shift ..... Erasing stillimages ... Analog line-in ....
  • Page 150 My Camera settings ... Speaker ..... Sports mode ....Spotlight mode ....Night mode ....Still image quality ..... Night+ mode ....Still image size ....Stitch Assist mode .... Super Night mode ..... Operating Mode ....Output channel ....Tape protection ....
  • Page 151 CUSA shall have no responsibility under this limited _t arranty use of Canon DV Camcorders in conjunction with incompatible peripheral equipment incompatible softwale In order to obtain \_arranty service, contact...
  • Page 152 Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged parts or, at Canon Canada's option, comparable rebuilt parts for a period of one year from date of original purchase, except Video...
  • Page 154 15955 Akon Parkway, kvine, CA 92618 USA CANON U.S.A., INC. HONOLULU OFFICE 210 Wald Avenue, 5uite 200, Honolulu, Hi 96814 USA • If you have any questions, call the Canon U.S.A. Information Center toll-free at 1-800-828-4040 (U.S.A. only). CANADA CANON CANADA INC.

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