Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ZR30 MC Canon
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Introduction 2 E W ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Important Usage Instructions Digital Video Camcorder , ZR30 MC and Compact Power Adapter , CA-560 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Introduction 3 E IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR30 MC and all its accessories. 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
Introduction 4 E 14. Lightning — For added protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, disconnect it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
Important Usage Instructions ....................2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................3 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............7 Introducing the ZR30 MC ..........................8 Finding Y our W ay Around the ZR30 MC .
In addition to the contents and index please refer to: • Finding Y our W ay Around the ZR30 MC ( 9) • Screen displays ( 137) • T roubleshooting — in case you run into any problems ( 129) • M.
T o get started we suggest that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first, before moving on to use its full range of features. Introduction 7 E Thank you for Choosing a Canon Y our camcor.
Lets you record vivid, virtually blur- free still images of moving subjects onto a memory card. Introduction 8 E Stabilizes your recordings even in long telephoto shots. Introducing the ZR30 MC Using a DV cable, connect the ZR30 MC to a PC equipped with a DV terminal and transfer your original images to your PC.
9 E Mastering the Basics Finding Y our W ay Around the ZR30 MC Easy Recording Program AE Program selector (p. 55) DC IN 9.5V CHARGE MENU button (p. 38) LCD screen (p. 24) FOCUS button (p. 75)/ (play/pause) button (p. 27) AE SHIFT button (p. 72)/ (stop) button (p.
10 E Mastering the Basics TAPE/CARD switch (p. 19) POWER indicator (p. 19) Viewfinder (p. 120, 126) Viewfinder protect cover (p. 126) POWER switch (p. 19) Viewfinder focusing lever (p. 120) Grip belt (p. 120) Advanced accessory shoe (p. 70, 71) Zoom controller (p.
11 E Mastering the Basics SET REW PLA Y FF ST ART /STOP PHOTO SELF TIMER MENU TV SCREEN DATA CODE – CARD + AUDIO MONITOR REC P AUSE SEARCH SELECT SLIDESHOW ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP MIX BALANCE ST -1 ST -2 ON/OFF D.EFFECTS SET ZOOM WT AV INSERT P AUSE SLOW REMOTE SET +/ – / × 2 WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL - D77 IN/OUT MIC AV × 2 button (p.
12 E Mastering the Basics Powering Y our Camcorder Before operating your camcorder , you will need to use the power adapter to: Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack Notes: • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camcorder .
13 E Mastering the Basics Attaching and charging the battery packs Y our battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory . It should have enough power for you to check that your camcorder is working properly . However , you must charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power the camcorder for more than a few minutes.
14 E Mastering the Basics 5. When charging is complete, disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder . Unplug the power cable fr om the AC outlet, then disconnect it from the adapter . 6. Remove the battery pack after use. • Rotate the viewfinder upwards.
15 E Mastering the Basics CHARGE The Compact Power Adapter CA-560 included with the camcorder can be used along with the CR-560 Kit for 3 different ways to power the camcorder or char ge battery packs: 1. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery .
16 E Mastering the Basics 3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household AC outlet. 1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Compact Power Adapter CHARGE 2.
17 E Mastering the Basics Loading a Cassette 1. Make sure that you have attached a power source. 2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT 5 switch (on the bottom of the camcorder) to release the cassette compartment cover . • Pull the cover fully open (while holding the button) and wait a couple of seconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically .
18 E Mastering the Basics Protecting tapes from accidental erasure T o protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole.
19 E Mastering the Basics Basic Recording Have you completed the following steps? • Attached a power source ( 12). • Removed the lens cap ( 120) and fastened the shoulder strap ( 121).
20 E Mastering the Basics 4. Slide the program selector to [ . • This selects the camcorder ’ s Easy Recording program. It allows you to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments ( 57). 5. Press and r elease the start/stop button once to begin recording.
21 E Mastering the Basics Choose from 4 recording modes: SP (standard play), 1.5 × SP , 2 × SP or 3 × SP . • Only SP and LP modes are available when the camcorder is set to CARD PLA Y (VCR) mode.
22 E Mastering the Basics Confirmation/W arning beeps The camcorder ’ s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in the illustrations. Beeps sound upon certain camcorder operations such.
23 E Mastering the Basics 200 × digital zoom Card 40 × Magnifies the camcorder ’ s zoom range by up to 20 × (up to 4 × when using a memory card).
24 E Mastering the Basics Using the LCD Screen Slide the LCD panel OPEN button and open the panel by pulling it away from the camcorder . This automatically switches the LCD screen on and the viewfinder off. When you close the LCD panel, press the upper corner until it clicks closed.
25 E Mastering the Basics Notes: • A void touching the LCD screen when moving the LCD panel. • Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD panel or the viewfinder .
26 E Mastering the Basics REC REC PAUSE EJECT • These and all other indicators appear normally in the viewfinder . Allowing the subject to monitor recording When you turn the LCD panel so that it faces the same direction as the lens, you can watch yourself during recording or let your subject monitor recording.
27 E Mastering the Basics Playing Back a Cassette Y ou can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camcorder also plays back the sound track via the built-in speaker ( 30). • When you play back a tape, you can also close the LCD panel with its screen side facing up.
28 E Mastering the Basics Frame Advance T o play back frame by frame, press the +/ ae button repeatedly during playback pause. Press and hold to play back continuous frame advance. Frame Reverse T o play back in reverse frame by frame, press the – / 4a button repeatedly during playback pause.
29 E Mastering the Basics Slow Reverse Playback T o play back in reverse at about 1/5 normal speed, press the – / 4a button and then the SLOW M button during normal playback. Press the PLA Y e button to return to normal playback. • The camcorder automatically returns to × 1 reverse playback after about 30 seconds of slow playback.
30 E Mastering the Basics Built-in speaker The camcorder has a built-in speaker so you can review the sound track alongside the picture during tape playback. The built-in speaker is monaural. Adjust the speaker volume by turning the selector dial. • T urn the selector dial up to increase the volume, and down to lower the volume.
31 E Mastering the Basics AV/PHONES•••AV VCR SET UP Connections for Playback on a TV Screen Y ou can connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR in order to play back your recordings. Y ou will need to attach a power source to the camcorder ( 12). Power off all devices before starting the connections.
32 E Mastering the Basics When connecting for playback on a TV screen, make sure the A V/headphone terminal is switched to A V . If PHONES appears in the display , switch the terminal. • Use the S-150 S-video Cable to connect the S-video terminals. Use the STV -250N Stereo V ideo Cable to connect the AUDIO terminals.
33 E Mastering the Basics If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals VIDEO INPUT AUDIO L R IN/OUT MIC AV When connecting for playback on a TV screen, make sure the A V/headphone terminal is switched to A V . If PHONES appears in the display , switch the terminal.
34 E Mastering the Basics Tips for Making Better V ideos Composition The most important element in the scene does not have to be in the center . For a more interesting picture, try to position your subject so it is slightly to one side. Leave some space on the side of the frame that the subject is facing or moving towards.
35 E Mastering the Basics Picture angle Camcorder moves Close-up Instead of zooming while recording, try to choose your picture angle before you begin. A good way to tell a story with video is to begin with a long shot that establishes the situation, and then move in with medium shots and close-ups to show the details.
36 E Using the Full Range of Features T urning the Image Stabilizer Off MENU W ith most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recording. However , the ZR30 MC’ s image stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings even at high magnification.
37 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the Menus Many of the camcorder ’ s advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the display . There are 4 main menus: CAM. MENU Camera menu ( 39) VCR MENU VCR menu ( 40) C.CAM. MENU Card camera menu ( 42) C.
38 E Using the Full Range of Features Selecting from the Menus 1. T urn the POWER switch and the T APE/CARD switch to the desired settings. 2. Press the MENU button to open the menu. • One of the main menus appears, according to the settings of the T APE/CARD switch and the POWER switch.
39 E Using the Full Range of Features CAM.MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE CARD MIX CAM.SET UP VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 1 3 5 2 4 6 CARD MIX 100-0001 43/50 MIX TYPE••••CARD CHROMA MIX LEV.
CAM. MENU, cont. 40 E Using the Full Range of Features VCR MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE VCR SET UP CARD SET UP CARD OPER. DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 1 3 5 2 4 6 DISP.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS•• MIRROR••••••ON TV SCREEN•••ON D/T DISPLAY•OFF RETURN – + !4 !6 !8 !5 !7 SYSTEM SEL.
41 E Using the Full Range of Features VCR SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE REC MODE••••SP OUTPUT CH•••L/R AUDIO DUB.••AUDIO IN WIND SCREEN•––– AUDIO MODE••12bit AV/PHONES•••AV RETURN q e t u w r y CARD OPER. SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE COPY RETURN [ ] !1 !2 1 VCR set up submenu q Record mode .
CAM.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE SHUTTER•••••AUTO D.ZOOM••••••40 × IMAGE S. •ON WHITE BAL.••AUTO RETURN q e t w r CARD SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE QUALITY•••••FINE FILE NOS.•••CONTINUOUS RETURN y i u VCR MENU, cont.
43 E Using the Full Range of Features VCR SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE AV/PHONES•••AV RETURN o DISP.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS•• MIRROR••••••ON TV SCREEN•••ON D/T DISPLAY•OFF RETURN – + !0 !2 !4 !1 !3 3 VCR set up submenu o A V or headphones .
44 E Using the Full Range of Features SYSTEM SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE WL.REMOTE••• 1 BUTTONLIGHT•ON LIGHT COLOR•BLUE BEEP••••••••ON RETURN !4 !6 !8 !5 !7 DISP.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS•• DISPLAYS••••ON D/TIME SEL.
45 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the Wireless Controller The supplied wireless controller can operate the camcorder from a distance of up to 16 feet (5 m).
46 E Using the Full Range of Features T o prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby , there are 2 remote sensor modes and an off setting. The wireless controller and the camcorder have to be set to the same mode in order to be compatible.
47 E Using the Full Range of Features If your wir eless controller isn’t working: Make sure the camcorder and the wireless controller are both set to the same mode. Check the mode the camcorder is set to by pushing any button other than the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller .
MENU 48 E Using the Full Range of Features The clear buttons above the LCD panel light up when the camcorder ’ s power is on, or only when one of the buttons is pressed, making it possible to play back cassettes when in dark surroundings. Y ou can also change the color in which they light up to blue, turquoise (greenish blue) or green.
49 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the Date and Time The date and/or time display forms part of the data code. Y ou can choose to display or hide it during playback ( 78). Set the date and time display when you first start using your camcorder .
50 E Using the Full Range of Features Time zone LONDON PARIS CAIRO MOSCOW DUBAI KARACHI DACCA BANGKOK H. KONG (Hong Kong) TOKYO SYDNEY SOLOMON WELLGTN (Wellington) SAMOA HONOLU (Honolulu) ANCHOR (Anchorage) L.A. (Los Angeles) DENVER CHICAGO N.Y. (New York) CARACAS RIO (Rio de Janeiro) FERNAN.
51 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM. 2. Select D/TIME SET . • The year display starts to flash. 3. T urn the selector dial up and down to change the year . Press the dial in to move to another part of the display .
52 E Using the Full Range of Features T aking Still Pictures to a Cassette Y ou can record still pictures like a photograph. The camcorder records the picture and sound to tape for several seconds.
53 E Using the Full Range of Features • If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus ( 130), the camcorder may not be able to focus, and F may continue to flash white in the display . Continue to hold the PHOTO button halfway down, then press the FOCUS button and adjust the focus manually with the selector dial.
54 E Using the Full Range of Features Searching and Reviewing While Recording When the camcorder is in record pause mode, you can use record review to play back the last few seconds of your recording and then return automatically to record pause mode.
55 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the V arious Recording Programs P The camcorder provides you with a choice of 7 recording programs. They use different combinations of camcorder settings in order to adjust the exposure and other functions to match the recording situation.
56 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the program AE mode 1. Slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode. 2. Press the selector dial in to display the program menu. 3. T urn the selector dial to move the arr ow up or down the display . 4.
57 E Using the Full Range of Features Portrait Use this program outdoors to make subjects stand out from a softened foreground and background. It works well for still-lifes and close-ups. The ef fect is most noticeable when the zoom position is between the middle range and the telephoto end.
58 E Using the Full Range of Features Use this program in places where the background is so bright that the subject appears underexposed in the display — a sunny beach or ski resort, for example. Y ou may notice some shudder when recording moving subjects.
59 E Using the Full Range of Features Using Digital Effects • The types of digital effects you are able to use depends on the setting of the T APE/CARD switch, the POWER switch and the recording program. Use the camcorder ’ s digital effects for more interesting productions.
60 E Using the Full Range of Features Fade T rigger (F ADE-T) V ertical Wipe (WIPE ) Horizontal Wipe (WIPE ) When you start recording, the picture begins as a thin vertical line in the center of the screen which gradually expands sideways until it fills the whole of the screen.
61 E Using the Full Range of Features Effects Art (ART) Adds a paint- like effect, called solarization, to the image. Sepia (SEPIA) Makes a monochrome image with a brownish tint. Black and White (BLK & WHT) Makes the image black and white. Mosaic (MOSAIC) Blurs the image by enlarging the size of some pixels.
62 E Using the Full Range of Features Digital effects can be set with the controls on the body of the camcorder or the wireless controller . Pressing the ▲ / ▼ buttons on the wireless controller correspond to turning the selector dial up and down, and pressing the SET button corresponds to pressing the selector dial in.
63 E Using the Full Range of Features Sound records/plays back normally . When operating effects in T APE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q . 1. Press the DIGIT AL EFFECTS button to open the digital effects menu. • D.
64 E Using the Full Range of Features Operating the multi-image screen When operating the multi-image screen in T APE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q . In T APE PLA Y (VCR) mode, you can only operate the multi-image screen in the following playback modes: When M.
65 E Using the Full Range of Features 8. Press the DIGIT AL EFFECTS button to close the menu. • The digital effects menu disappears. • MUL TI-S flashes in the display . 9. Push the ON/OFF button. • MUL TI-S stops flashing. • Manual: As you press the ON/OFF button, scenes will be captured one after another the indicated number of times.
66 E Using the Full Range of Features Audio Recording T o switch to the 16 - bit mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select AUDIO MODE, set it to “16 bit” and close the menu. •“ 16 bit ” is shown in the display for approximately 4 seconds.
67 E Using the Full Range of Features T o turn it on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select WIND SCREEN, set it to ON and close the menu. • WS O is shown in the display when you turn the wind screen on. Notes: • The wind screen can be used for audio dubbing with the built-in microphone as well as recording.
68 E Using the Full Range of Features This is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recording movies or still photographs. 1. Press the self-timer button on the body of the camcorder or the SELF TIMER button on the wireless controller .
69 E Using the Full Range of Features Notes: • T o cancel the self-timer before the countdown has begun, press the SELF TIMER button. • T o cancel the self-timer once the countdown has begun, press the SELF TIMER button, start/stop if you ’ re shooting movies, or PHOT O if you ’ re taking a still image.
70 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the VL-3 Video Light (optional) 1. Slide the V ideo Light onto the accessory shoe and tighten with the shoe lock. • Slide in the direction of the arrow on the bottom of the V ideo Light until it clicks securely into place.
71 E Using the Full Range of Features The highly sensitive Directional Stereo Microphone DM-50 has been designed exclusively for camcorders equipped with an advanced accessory shoe . It is powered by the camcorder ’ s power supply . Use during cassette recording or audio dubbing ( 91).
72 E Using the Full Range of Features Using AE Shift By controlling the level of the automatic exposure (AE) function, you can lighten or darken the image slightly . This allows you to compensate for backlit, overexposed scenes. P AE SHIFT Make sure the program selector is set to Q .
73 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode. 2. Press the selector dial in and choose AUTO fr om the program menu. 3. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP . 4. Select SHUTTER. 5. Press the selector dial in to select the desired shutter speed.
74 E Using the Full Range of Features Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds • When shooting with a shutter speed of 1/1000 or higher , do not shoot the sun directly .
75 E Using the Full Range of Features Adjusting Focus Manually REC SEARCH FOCUS AE SHIFT REC SEARCH Manual focus Use the selector dial to set the focus. • T urn the selector dial downward to move the focus farther away . • T urn the selector dial upwards to bring the focus nearer .
76 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the White Balance 1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode. 2. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP . 3. Select WHITE BAL. 4. a) For the indoor , outdoor or auto settings, press the selector dial in to choose the setting.
77 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the white balance manually will probably work better than auto white balance when shooting: Subjects with one dominant color , such as sky , sea or forest.
78 E Using the Full Range of Features D ATA CODE CAMERA OFF PLAY(VCR) POWER MENU During T APE PLA Y (VCR) mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden while the camcorder is in play , slow or still mode. Camcorder data may be displayed as “– – –” during fast forward, rewind, reverse playback, forward and reverse × 2 playback.
79 E Using the Full Range of Features Y ou can also choose to display camcorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) in cassette data codes. T o change, open the menu and select DISP .SET UP . Then select DA T A CODE, set it to DA TE/TIME, CAMERA DA T A or CAM.
80 E Using the Full Range of Features Six-second auto date The 6-second auto date appears for 6 seconds to mark the changeover of a day if the tape was being recorded at 12:00 midnight. It also appears for 6 seconds when you start playback and have the data code turned off.
81 E Using the Full Range of Features Searching the T ape (Photo Search/Date Search) This allows you to move quickly through still pictures recorded anywhere on a tape (photo search) or between different days or areas of recording (date search) on a tape.
82 E Using the Full Range of Features Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Use the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback. 1. Press the ZERO SET MEMOR Y button on the wireless contr oller during playback at a point you want to return to later .
83 E Editing Editing to a VCR 1. Find a point on your r ecorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy . 2. Start to play it back while you monitor the pictur e on the TV . 3. Start recording on the VCR as soon as the section you want to copy appears on the screen.
84 E Editing REW PLA Y FF REC P AUSE SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP AV INSERT P AUSE SLOW + / – / × 2 REC P AUSE (LINE-IN) REC SEARCH FOCUS AE SHIFT REC SEARCH Digital video equipment fitted with the DV terminal lets you edit, copy and transfer data digitally , with virtually no generation loss in image and sound quality .
85 E Editing Copyright signal Certain pre-recorded software tapes are copyright protected. If you try to play back such a cassette, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLA YBACK IS RESTRICTED” appears in the display for a few seconds and then the camcorder displays a blank blue screen; you cannot view the contents of the cassette.
86 E Editing OUTPUT VIDEO S(S1)-VIDEO AUDIO L R REC P AUSE (LINE-IN) REC SEARCH FOCUS AE SHIFT REC SEARCH S DV IN/OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT MIC AV Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-in) Y ou can record a video played on your VCR or analog camcorder (for digital camcorders, see p.
87 E Editing 1. Find a point on your r ecorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the REC P AUSE button. • S-video and A V IN/OUT terminals work as input terminals. • The camcorder enters record pause mode.
88 E Editing Recording Over Existing Scenes (A V Insert Editing) OUTPUT VIDEO S(S1)-VIDEO AUDIO L R S DV IN/OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT MIC AV Y ou can insert new scenes from your VCR or other camcorder onto your pre- recorded tape using the ZR30 MC’ s analog line-in or DV in terminals.
89 E Editing TV : Y ou cannot insert A V from a TV program with anomalous synchronized signals, such as when the program itself received poor signals. The tape in the camcorder: When using the ZR30 MC’ s A V insert function, only record to tapes recorded in SP mode with continuously recorded time codes.
90 E Editing 1. On the VCR, locate a point 3 seconds befor e the scene to be inserted. Set the VCR to playback pause mode. 2. On the camcorder , press PLA Y and locate the r ecording start point.
91 E Editing Audio Dubbing OUTPUT AUDIO L R IN/OUT MIC AV Y ou can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape from audio products (AUDIO IN) or with the internal or external microphone (MIC.
92 E Editing 1. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP . 2. Select AUDIO DUB. 3. Select AUDIO IN or MIC. IN and close the menu. AUDIO DUB.••AUDIO IN VCR SET UP ( 37) REW PLA Y FF REMOTE SET SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB.
93 E Editing 4. Locate the point where you want to start audio dubbing, then pr ess the P AUSE button. • Y ou can use the playback buttons on the body of the camcorder or the special playback functions on the wireless controller in the same way as in playback mode.
94 E Editing Setting the Audio Mix AUDIO MONITOR MIX BALANCE ST-1 ST -2 CAMERA OFF PLAY(VCR) POWER When you play back a tape that was recorded in 12-bit mode, you can set the audio output to play: stereo 1 (the original sound), stereo 2 (any new sound, dubbed to the tape after recording), or mix the balance between the two.
95 E Editing When you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channels, you can change the output channels of that sound. + 1. Load a tape recorded with multiple-channel audio. 2. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select OUTPUT CH, set it to the desired setting and close the menu.
96 E Editing By using a DV cable and connecting the camcorder to a PC equipped with a DV terminal conforming to IEEE 1394/DV compatible capture board, you can transfer images taken with the camcorder to your PC. • While connected, it is recommended that you power your camcorder from a household power socket using the power adapter .
97 E Using a Memory Card The camcorder can take, store and manage still images on 2 types of memory cards: the MultiMediaCard (supplied with the camcorder) or an SD Memory Card (commercially available). The MultiMediaCard is an ultra-small, ultra-light media that can record still images.
98 E Using a Memory Card Selecting the recording image quality Select the quality of a still image to be recorded. QUALITY•••••FINE CARD SET UP ( 37) T o change the image quality to standard, open the menu and select CARD SET UP . Then select QUALITY , set it to ST ANDARD and close the menu.
99 E Using a Memory Card FINE Approx. 124 KB ...save high quality images, print out, etc. Approx. 60 images Image quality Necessary memory per image Use when you want to... Number of images per 8MB MMC* ST ANDARD Approx. 70 KB Approx. 105 images * These figures are approximate.
100 E Using a Memory Card File numbers 1 CONTINUOUS Numbering is continuous between cards, so that the first file number assigned on a new memory card is 1 more than the last file number assigned on the previous memory card.
101 E Using a Memory Card Recording Still Images to a Memory Card 3 4 1 2 POWER CARD T APE CAMERA OFF PLAY(VCR) The camcorder ’ s Progressive Photo function lets you take vivid, virtually blur- free still images of moving subjects onto a memory card.
102 E Using a Memory Card Notes: • T o use the self-timer ( 68), press the button before step 3, and then press the PHOTO button fully down. • The wireless controller ’ s PHOTO button has no half-way setting. Press the button fully and the camcorder immediately takes the image.
103 E Using a Memory Card Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image REC SEARCH FOCUS AE SHIFT REC SEARCH 1 2 3 Record an image from a cassette onto a memory card. T o automatically record multiple still images from a cassette to a memory card, refer to “Copying Still Images from a Cassette” on p.
104 E Using a Memory Card Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image CAMERA CAMERA OFF PLAY(VCR) POWER CARD T APE 1. Connect the camcorder to the other digital device. • Connect the Canon CV -150F DV cable (optional) with the sides of the plugs marked with the arrows facing as shown above.
105 E Using a Memory Card Viewing Still Images CARD SLIDE SHOW CARD INDEX SCREEN CAMERA CAMERA OFF OFF PLAY(VCR) POWER DIGITAL EFFECTS SLIDE SHOW /MIX ON/OFF MENU CARD T APE Play back and view still images recorded on a memory card. (For details on connecting to a TV , see “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” on p.
106 E Using a Memory Card 2 2 Slide Show With an image in the display , press the SLIDE SHOW button. • The images play back one after the other for 5 seconds each. T o stop the slide show , press the SLIDE SHOW button. • The slide show starts or stops each time you press the SLIDE SHOW button.
107 E Using a Memory Card Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect) CARD SLIDE SHOW CARD SLIDE SHOW /MIX Select important images and protect them from accidental erasure. If a memory card is formatted, however , all images, including protected images, will be permanently erased ( 1 16).
108 E Using a Memory Card Erasing Still Images CARD SLIDE SHOW CARD SLIDE SHOW /MIX Erase images singly or all at once. • Y ou cannot erase protected images. Cancel image protection ( 107) first in order to erase an image. • Erase images with caution.
109 E Using a Memory Card 4. Select ALL. • ERASE ALL IMAGES? [EXCEPT FOR IMAGES] NO YES appears in the display . 5. Select YES. • All images except the protected ones are erased.
110 E Using a Memory Card Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette (Card Mix) Liven up your productions by superimposing one image on top of the other .
111 E Using a Memory Card CAM. CHROMA (Camera chroma key) Superimpose the currently recording image on top of a still image, which becomes its background. Shoot the subject of the currently recording image against a blue background, such as a blue curtain.
112 E Using a Memory Card 4. Select the desired setting. • Y our currently recording image is combined with the pre-recorded still image. 5. Select MIX LEVEL. 6. Adjust the mix level. • T urning the selector dial upwards adjusts to the right and turning downwards adjusts to the left.
113 E Using a Memory Card Copying Still Images from a Cassette FOCUS AE SHIFT Copies multiple still images from a tape to the memory card, using the Photo Search function. • The still images ’ data codes will reflect the date and time the copies are made.
114 E Using a Memory Card Copying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette CARD SLIDE SHOW /MIX FOCUS AE SHIFT Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it and a cassette that has enough recordable space have been inserted into the camcorder .
115 E Using a Memory Card Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark) An image on a memory card must be marked before it can be printed. The camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format. Images can be automatically printed on a DPOF-supporting Canon printer .
116 E Using a Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card Format new memory cards, if you get the message CARD ERROR, or to permanently and quickly erase all the images on a memory card, including protected images (this includes the pre-recorded card mix sample images).
117 E Using a Memory Card Other Information and Precautions The camcorder formats memory cards in DCF (Design rule for Camera File system). Images recorded on a memory card with this camcorder can be .
118 E Using a Memory Card • Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high temperature or high humidity . • Moving a memory card rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation to form on it, leading to malfunctions.
119 E Using a Memory Card Card luminance key Camera chroma key MultiMediaCard MMC-8M Specifications Capacity 8 MB Interface MultiMediaCard standard Operating temperature range 32°F– 140°F (0°C – 40°C) Dimensions 32 × 24 × 1.4 mm W eight 1.5 g W eight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted.
120 E Additional Information Preparing the Camcorder • Set the camcorder to T APE CAMERA mode. Extend the viewfinder straight out, then adjust the viewfinder focusing lever to suit your eyesight. • Rotate the viewfinder to an angle that allows you to view comfortably .
121 E Additional Information Be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight, or it will melt. (The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens.) Adjust the angle of the viewfinder to prevent sunlight from entering. • For extra security and portability , attach the shoulder strap before using the camcorder .
122 E Additional Information Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times • These times vary — the safest policy is always to have 2 or 3 times as many battery packs as you think you will need. • Y ou will get more recording time if you turn the camcorder off between shots, instead of leaving it in record pause mode.
123 E Additional Information T aking care of the battery pack BD Always attach the terminal cover . • Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals, as this can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. Attach the terminal cover whenever the battery pack is not being used.
124 E Additional Information DANGER! T reat the battery pack with car e. • Keep it away from fire (or it might explode). • Do not expose the battery pack to temperatures greater than 140°F (60°C). Do not leave it near a heater , or inside a car in hot weather , for example.
125 E Additional Information Maintenance A void high temperatures and high humidity . • Do not leave the camcorder inside a car in hot weather , for example. • Be careful of heat radiating from video lighting equipment. • Do not take the camcorder into a humid room.
126 E Additional Information V iewfinder • Clean the viewfinder screen. Rotate the viewfinder upwards. Remove the viewfinder protect cover and clean by inserting a cotton swab. When finished, return it flush with the camcorder . • The viewfinder screen scratches easily .
127 E Additional Information Power sources • Y ou can use the compact power adapter to operate your camcorder and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supply is between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use.
128 E Additional Information Condensation Condensation may form on the camcorder when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place. Using the camcorder while condensation is present can damage both the tape and the camcorder .
129 E Additional Information T roubleshooting Cause and/or what to do about it • The camcorder is not set to the appropriate mode ( 19, 27). • The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention ( 17-18). • The cassette has reached the end.
130 E Additional Information Note: • Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will often get better results using manual focus ( 75). Focus on something which is about the same distance away , lock the focus, and then point the camcorder at your original, hard-to-focus subject.
131 E Additional Information • The speaker has been turned off with the selector dial ( 30). • Headphones are being used. ? There’ s no sound coming from the speaker during playback. Memory card operations Cause and/or what to do about it • It is not turned the right way ( 98).
132 E Additional Information Miscellaneous Cause and/or what to do about it • The remote sensor mode is set to OFF B in the menu ( 46). • The remote sensor modes of the wireless controller and the camcorder itself are different ( 46). • The batteries are dead or not inserted.
133 E Additional Information The ZR30 MC System Diagram (A vailability differs from area to area) VL-3 Video Light DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone MMC-8M MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card PC Card R.
134 E Additional Information Optional Accessories Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. Y ou can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center .
135 E Additional Information FS-30.5U Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters to help you take control of difficult lighting conditions. VL-3 V ideo Light Attach the V ideo Light to a camcorder when recording in dark rooms.
136 E Additional Information SC-A50 Soft Carrying Case This lightweight bag keeps the camcorder within easy reach without weighing you down or getting in the way . Genuine leather . This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark.
137 E Additional Information Screen Displays T o display the date and time, press the DA T A CODE button. See also p. 78. Press the wireless controller ’ s TV SCREEN button or turn TV SCREEN on through the menu to see the other displays on the TV screen.
138 E Additional Information Fast forward ( 27) Rewind ( 27) Fast forward playback ( 28) Rewind playback ( 28) Frame advance playback ( 28) Frame reverse playback ( 28) Playback pause (forward and rev.
139 E Additional Information Zero set memory ( 82) Audio mode ( 66) Data code ( 78) Photo mode ( 52) • Setting the AF/AE. F mark flashes white • AF/AE locked. F mark lights up green • T imer Recording programs ( 55). Accessory is attached to advanced accessory shoe ( 70, 71) AE Shift ( 72) Manual focus is selected ( 75).
140 E Additional Information AUDIO IN MIC.IN DV IN Audio output ( 94) Mix balance ( 94) Audio input ( 92) Microphone input DV input ( 84, 104) Condensation warning ( 128) ST–1 ST–2 No memory card is inserted ( 98). Image quality ( 98): Standard Fine Folder number-File number ( 100).
141 E Additional Information Recording reminder When you start recording, the camcorder counts from 0SEC to 10SEC. Shots which are shorter than ten seconds may be difficult to edit later .
142 E Additional Information Appears as a warning to protect the cassette and also when condensation is detected. Remove the cassette as soon as possible after the camcorder has displayed the caution.
143 E Additional Information Appears immediately after you start recording, and the video heads are badly contaminated. Make sure to clean the video heads when this caution appears. An error has occurred with the memory card. The camcorder cannot record or play back.
144 E Additional Information Specifications ZR30 MC Power Supply (rated): 7.4 V DC Power Consumption (while r ecording with the AF turned on): 3.7 W (Using viewfinder), 4.
145 E Additional Information Index 16:9, 22 Å Abroad, Using the Camcorder , 127 Accessories, 7, 134 Adapter , AC, 12-14, 16 AE Programs, 55 AE Shift, 72 Analog line-in, 86 Art, 61 Audio Dubbing, 91 A.
146 E Additional Information Ï Fade T rigger , 60 Faders, 60 Fast Forward, 27 Feedback, 33 File Numbers, 100 Finding Y our W ay Around the ZR30 MC, 9 Focusing, 75 Formatting a Memory Card, 1 16 Ó He.
147 E Additional Information Í S1 video input terminal, 32 Sample images, 1 18 Sand & Snow , 58 Screen Displays, 137 SD Memory Card, 97, 1 17 Self-T imer , 68 Sepia, 61 Shutter Speed, 73 Slide Sh.
148 E Additional Information Menu at a Glance Use the list below to quickly navigate the camcorder ’ s menu. Functions are listed alphabetically . Function First make sure the camera is set to... Then select it from this submenu and set. 16:9 effect CAM.
149 E Additional Information Function First make sure the camera is set to... Then select it from this submenu and set. Mirror mode Mix level Mix type Output channel Print mark Protect Quality Record mode Remote sensor mode Shutter speed Time zone/DST TV screen White balance Wind screen Zoom Image stabilizer DISP.
150 E Additional Information U.S.A. CANON ® ZR30 MC DIGIT AL VIDEO CAMCORDER LIMITED W ARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. ( “ CUSA ” ) with respect to each Canon ZR30 MC Digital V ideo Camcorder ( “ DV Camcorder ” ) purchased and used in the United States.
151 E Additional Information CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGIT AL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED W ARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc.
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