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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 , ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC systems 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 ZR50 MC A/ZR45 MC A 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.
Introduction 5 E Operating Step and Reference Guide Digital Video Camcorder ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC Instruction Manual Mastering the Basics Using the Full Range of Features Editing Using the memory card Digit.
Introduction 6 E Important Usage Instructions ....................2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................3 Operating Step and Reference Guide ........5 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............8 Introducing the ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC .
Introduction 7 E In addition to the contents and index please refer to: • Finding Y our W ay Around the ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC ( 10) • Screen displays ( 149) • T roubleshooting — in case you run into.
Introduction 8 E 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 9 E Introducing the ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC Using a DV cable, connect the camcorder to a PC equipped with a DV terminal and transfer your original images and sound to your PC. IEEE 1394 DV T erminal Just press the photo button to capture still pictures.
10 E Mastering the Basics Finding Y our W ay Around the ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC P Easy Recording Program AE P DATA CODE ON/OFF MENU MIX DIGITAL EFFECTS REC (record) SEARCH – button(p. 39)/ Record review button (p. 39)/ (rewind) button (p. 30)/ CARD – button (p.
11 E Mastering the Basics 1230000 TAPE/CARD switch (p. 20) Advanced accessory shoe (p. 74, 75) Accessory shoe (p. 97) Zoom controller (p. 25) PHOTO button (p. 56, 107) Speaker (p. 33) POWER indicator (p. 20) Grip belt (p. 131) Cassette compartment (p.
12 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 S DV AV MIC DC IN 9.
13 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 .
14 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.
15 E Mastering the Basics 6. Remove the battery pack after use. • Rotate the viewfinder upwards. • Press and hold the BA TT . RELEASE button while you slide the battery up. Notes: • Never connect an unspecified product to the camcorder ’ s DC terminal.
16 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 .
17 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.
18 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 .
19 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.
20 E Mastering the Basics Basic Recording Have you completed the following steps? • Attached a power source ( 13). • Removed the lens cap ( 131). • Fasten the grip belt ( 131).
21 E Mastering the Basics 3. Load a cassette ( 18). 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 ( 61). 5. Press and r elease the start/stop button once to begin recording.
22 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. Y ou can record and play back a tape in SP (standard play) and LP (long play) modes.
23 E Mastering the Basics 16:9 (Wide screen TV recording) Produces images in the 16:9 format for playback on wide screen TVs. T o switch 16:9 to ON, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP . Then select 16:9, set it to ON and close the menu. Notes: •“ 16:9” is shown in the display when you switch the 16:9 mode on.
24 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.
25 E Mastering the Basics 88 ×/ 440 × digital zoom (card 88 × )/ 72 ×/ 360 × digital zoom (card 72 × ) Magnifies the camcorder ’ s zoom range by up to 20 × in T APE CAMERA mode.
26 E Mastering the Basics T o change the digital zoom, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP . Then select D.ZOOM, set it to OFF or 360 × and close the menu. Notes: • When zooming, as a rule, keep at least 3 ft 3 3 / 8 in (1 m) between you and your subject.
27 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. T o close the LCD panel, press the upper right corner until it clicks securely closed.
28 E Mastering the Basics Adjusting the LCD screen Y ou can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Open the menu and select DISP .SET UP from the menu. Then select BRIGHTNESS, adjust the level with the selector dial and close the menu. A bar showing the level appears in the display .
29 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.
30 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 ( 33). • When you play back a tape, you can also close the LCD panel with its screen side facing up.
31 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.
32 E Mastering the Basics Reverse Playback T o play back in reverse at normal speed, press the – / 4a button during normal forward playback. Press the PLA Y e button to return to normal forward playback. • The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode after about 2 minutes of paused reverse playback.
33 E Mastering the Basics Built-in speaker The camcorder has a built-in speaker so you can review the sound track alongside the picture when you’ re using the LCD screen to play back a tape. The built-in speaker is monaural. Adjust the speaker volume by turning the selector dial.
34 E Mastering the Basics 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 ( 13). Power off all devices before starting the connections.
35 E Mastering the Basics • Use the optional S-150 S-video Cable to connect the S-video terminals. Use the STV -250N Stereo V ideo Cable to connect the AUDIO terminals. Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal L (left). Connect the red plug to the red AUDIO terminal R (right).
36 E Mastering the Basics If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals VIDEO INPUT AUDIO L R AV MIC • Connect the camcorder using the STV -250N Stereo V ideo Cable. Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L (left). Connect the red plug to the red audio terminal R (right).
37 E Mastering the Basics T ips for Making Better Videos 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.
38 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.
39 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.
40 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 ( 42) VCR MENU VCR menu ( 43) C.CAM. MENU Card camera menu ( 45) C.
41 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.
42 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 101-0143 43/50 MIX TYPE••••CARD CHROMA MIX LEV.
43 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 CARD ACCESS•ON DEMO MODE•••ON RETURN –+ !4 !6 !8 @0 !5 !7 !9 SYSTEM SEL.
44 E Using the Full Range of Features VCR MENU, cont. 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 AV DV OUT•••OFF RETURN q e t u w r y i CARD OPER.
45 E Using the Full Range of Features CAM.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE SHUTTER•••••AUTO D.ZOOM••••••88 × IMAGE S . ••ON WHITE BAL.••AUTO RETURN q e t w r CARD SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE QUALITY•••••FINE FILE NOS.
46 E Using the Full Range of Features DISP.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS•• MIRROR••••••ON TV SCREEN•••ON D/T DISPLAY•OFF CARD ACCESS•ON DEMO MODE•••ON RETURN –+ !1 !3 !5 !7 !2 !4 !6 3 VCR set up submenu !0 A V or headphones .
47 E Using the Full Range of Features 1 -1 Card operations submenu (when playing back a single image) q Copy from card to cassette . 125 w Erase all print marks ........... 1 18 e Image erase ......................... 119 r Format ....................
48 E Using the Full Range of Features 4 System submenu !7 Light-up buttons ........ 52 !8 Button light color ...... 52 !9 W ireless controller ................ 50 @0 Beep ...................................... 24 @1 Return SYSTEM SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BUTTONLIGHT•ON LIGHT COLOR•YELLOW WL.
49 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).
50 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.
51 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 .
52 E Using the Full Range of Features MENU MENU 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.
53 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the Date and T ime The date and/or time display forms part of the data code. Y ou can choose to display or hide it during playback ( 82). Set the date and time display when you first start using your camcorder .
54 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.
55 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 .
56 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. The exposure is automatically adjusted. Copy still photos automatically to a memory card ( 124) for transfer to a PC for image enhancement and printout.
57 E Using the Full Range of Features • If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus ( 142), 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 adjust the focus manually with the selector dial.
58 E Using the Full Range of Features T urning the Image Stabilizer Off MENU MENU W ith most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recording. However , the ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC’ s image stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings even at high magnification.
59 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the V arious Recording Programs P P The camcorder provides you with a choice of 8 recording programs. They use different combinations of camcorder settings in order to adjust the exposure and other functions to match the recording situation.
60 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.
61 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.
62 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.
63 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 ef fects for more interesting productions.
64 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.
65 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.
66 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.
67 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.
68 E Using the Full Range of Features 4 images 9 images 16 images 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 .
69 E Using the Full Range of Features 7. Select the desired setting. • Y ou return to the digital effects menu. 8. Press the DIGIT AL EFFECTS button to close the menu. • The digital effects menu disappears. • MUL TI-S flashes in the display . 9.
70 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.
71 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. •W S O is shown in the display when you turn the wind screen on.
72 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 .
73 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.
74 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the VL-3 V ideo 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.
75 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 ( 97).
76 E Using the Full Range of Features Ajusting 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 P AE SHIFT Make sure the program selector is set to Q .
77 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 from the pr ogram 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.
78 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 .
79 E Using the Full Range of Features Adjusting Focus Manually FOCUS SLIDE SHOW 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 .
80 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.
81 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.
82 E Using the Full Range of Features D ATA CODE POWER CAMERA CAMERA PLAY(VCR) OFF OFF MENU MENU DATA CODE 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.
83 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.
84 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.
85 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.
86 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 .
87 E Editing Editing to a VCR 1. Find a point on your r ecorded cassette slightly befor e 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.
88 E Editing REW PLA Y FF REC P AUSE SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP AV INSERT P AUSE SLOW + / – / × 2 REC SEARCH REC SEARCH FOCUS AE SHIFT SLIDE SHOW 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 .
89 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.
90 E Editing OUTPUT VIDEO S(S1)-VIDEO AUDIO L R REC SEARCH REC SEARCH FOCUS AE SHIFT SLIDE SHOW REW PLA Y REC P AUSE SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB.
91 E Editing 1. Find a point on your r ecorded cassette slightly befor e the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the REC P AUSE button on the wireless contr oller . • S-video and A V IN/OUT terminals work as input terminals.
92 E Editing Connecting the camcorder to your VCR or 8 mm video camera allows conversion of recorded analog video and audio signals to digital signals in an instant. The digital signals can be output to the other equipment with a DV terminal. The camcorder ’ s DV terminal works exclusively as an output terminal.
93 E Editing T urning the analog-digital converter on AV DV OUT•••OFF VCR.SET UP ( 40) + PLA Y (VCR) T APE T o turn the analog-digital converter on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select A V DV OUT , set it to ON and close the menu.
94 E Editing Recording Over Existing Scenes (A V Insert Editing) OUTPUT VIDEO S(S1)-VIDEO AUDIO L R S AV MIC Y ou can insert new scenes from your VCR or other camcorder onto your pre- recorded tape using the ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC’ s analog line-in or DV in terminals.
95 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 ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC’ s A V insert function, only record to tapes recorded in SP mode.
96 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.
97 E Editing Audio Dubbing OUTPUT AUDIO L R AV MIC 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. IN). The original sound will not be erased. For best results, add sound to tapes that have been recorded with this camcorder in SP mode with 12-bit sound.
98 E Editing 1. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP . 2. Select AUDIO DUB. AUDIO DUB.••AUDIO IN VCR SET UP ( 40) REW PLA Y FF REMOTE SET SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB.
99 E Editing 3. Select AUDIO IN or MIC. IN and close the menu. 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.
100 E Editing Setting the Audio Mix AUDIO MONITOR MIX BALANCE ST-1 ST -2 POWER CAMERA PLAY(VCR) OFF 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.
101 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.
102 E Editing T o transfer still images from a memory card to your PC by using a USB cable, see p. 127. 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.
103 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.
104 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 ( 40) T o change the image quality , open the menu and select CARD SET UP . Then select QUALITY , set it to ST ANDARD and close the menu.
105 E Using a Memory Card Notes: • Depending on the image you are recording, sometimes there will be no difference in image quality between settings. • Images are compressed and recorded in the JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format. • The number of pixels is 640 × 480 (VGA) in both FINE and ST ANDARD modes.
106 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.
107 E Using a Memory Card Recording Still Images to a Memory Card 4 4 PHO TO 2 1 POWER CAMERA CAMERA PLAY(VCR) OFF CARD T APE CARD T APE PHO TO 3 3 The camcorder is equipped with a mechanical shutter so that you can record vivid still images onto a memory card (Progressive Photo function).
108 E Using a Memory Card 4. Press the PHOT O button fully down to record the still pictur e. • F disappears from the display . The shutter sound sounds and simultaneously the display appears to close for an instant as if it were a shutter releasing.
109 E Using a Memory Card 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.124. • The still image’ s data code will reflect the date and time it is recorded to the memory card.
110 E Using a Memory Card Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image POWER CAMERA CAMERA PLAY(VCR) OFF CARD TAPE CARD TAPE PHOT O PHOT O 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.
111 E Using a Memory Card V iewing Still Images CARD SLIDE SHOW REC SEARCH REC SEARCH FOCUS AE SHIFT SLIDE SHOW CARD T APE CARD T APE POWER POWER CAMERA PLAY(VCR) OFF 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.
112 E Using a Memory Card 2 Card Jump Function Y ou can jump from the current image to the desired image of unadjacent image number without displaying the images one by one. The numbers shown in the upper right in CARD PLA Y (VCR) mode indicate the image number of the current still image / total number of still images on the memory card.
113 E Using a Memory Card Settings of the Still Image Recorded to a Memory Card Immediately after you have recorded a still image to a memory card, you can check the image without switching the operation mode by the POWER switch.
114 E Using a Memory Card CARD PHOTO REVIEW + CAMERA CARD 1. During/after r ecoding a still image, press the CARD - button to open the CARD PHOTO REVIEW menu. • If you press the button after recording a still image, the last image recorded appears in the display .
115 E Using a Memory Card 1. With an image in the display , press the selector dial in to open the FILE OPER. menu. • PROTECT , PRINT MARK , and IMAGE ERASE settings appear . • If you select | RETURN, the menu disappears from the display . 2. Select PROTECT and press the selector dial in.
116 E Using a Memory Card Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect) CARD SLIDE SHOW REC SEARCH REC SEARCH This section describes how to protect the still image from the Card Operation submenu when displaying an index screen in CARD PLA Y (VCR) mode (including the way to cancel the setting).
117 E Using a Memory Card Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark) This section describes how to mark the still image for printing from Card Operation submenu in CARD PLA Y (VCR) mode (including the way to cancel the setting). – When displaying an index screen, you can mark the image for printing.
118 E Using a Memory Card Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it has been inserted into the camcorder . 1. With an image in the display , open the menu and select CARD OPER. 2. Select PRINT MARKS ALL ERASE. • ERASE ALL PRINT MARKS ? YES NO appears in the display .
119 E Using a Memory Card Erasing Still Images CARD SLIDE SHOW REC SEARCH REC SEARCH This section describes how to erase the still image from the Card Operation submenu when playing back a single image in CARD PLA Y (VCR) mode. (SINGLE or ALL) Y ou can also erase a still image through CARD PHOTO REVIEW ( 114) or File Operation menu ( 1 15).
120 E Using a Memory Card 1. Open the menu and select CARD OPER. 2. Select IMAGE ERASE. • CANCEL, SINGLE and ALL settings appear . • T o cancel erasing, select CANCEL and close the menu. 3. Select ALL. • ERASE ALL IMAGES? [EXCEPT FOR IMAGES] NO YES appears in the display .
121 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 .
122 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.
123 E Using a Memory Card 4. Select MIX TYPE. • CARD CHROMA, CARD LUMI., CAM. CHROMA settings appear . 5. Select the desired setting. • Y our currently recording image is combined with the pre-recorded still image. 6. Select MIX LEVEL. 7. Adjust the mix level.
124 E Using a Memory Card Copying Still Images from a Cassette REC SEARCH REC SEARCH 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.
125 E Using a Memory Card Copying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette REC SEARCH REC SEARCH FOCUS AE SHIFT SLIDE SHOW 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 .
126 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).
127 E Using a Memory Card Utilizing memory card still images on a PC Y ou can download still images from a memory card to a PC connected to the camcorder via the USB interface. By using the software provided, you can organize, store and print out still images.
128 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 als.
129 E Using a Memory Card • Do not disassemble memory cards. • Do not bend or drop memory cards, or expose them to strong vibrations or external shocks. • Do not get memory cards wet. • Do not remove the memory card’ s label or affix other labels.
130 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.
131 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. Preparing the Camcorder • Set the camcorder to T APE CAMERA mode.
132 E Additional Information • For extra security and portability , attach the shoulder strap before using the camcorder . • Pass the ends through the attachment bars and adjust the length as shown.
133 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.
134 E Additional Information Playback time (using the LCD screen) BP-512 (optional) 2 hr . 20 min. BP-51 1 (optional) 2 hr . 20 min. BP-522 (optional) 4 hr . 55 min. BP-535 (optional) 7 hr . 50 min. BP-508 1 hr . 15 min. When to recharge Y ou can recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it is convenient.
135 E Additional Information Installing the backup battery Open the backup battery cover on the battery attachment unit, and insert the CR2025 lithium battery with the + side facing outwards. Click the cover back into place. This backup battery allows the camcorder to remember the date and time and other settings when main power source is removed.
136 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.
137 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.
138 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 .
139 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.
140 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 .
141 E Additional Information T roubleshooting Cause and/or what to do about it • The camcorder is not set to the appropriate mode ( 20, 30). • The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention ( 18-19). • The cassette has reached the end.
142 E Additional Information Note: • Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will often get better results using manual focus ( 79). 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.
143 E Additional Information • A V/PHONES is not set to A V in the menu ( 34). •A V DV OUT (Analog-digital converter) is not set to OFF in the menu ( 93). • The video heads need cleaning ( 139). • The TV/VIDEO selector on the TV isn’ t set to VIDEO ( 35-36).
144 E Additional Information Miscellaneous Cause and/or what to do about it • The remote sensor mode is set to OFF B in the menu ( 50). • The remote sensor modes of the wireless controller and the camcorder itself are different ( 50). • The batteries are dead or not inserted.
145 E Additional Information The ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC System Diagram (A vailability differs from area to area) VL-3 Video Light DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card USB Card.
146 E Additional Information FS-30.5U Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters to help you take control of difficult lighting conditions. 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.
147 E Additional Information VL-3 V ideo Light Attach the V ideo Light to a camcorder when recording in dark rooms. When on its automatic setting, the V ideo Light turns on/off automatically according to the brightness level of shooting conditions.
148 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.
149 E Additional Information Screen Displays T o display the date and time, press the DA T A CODE button. See also p. 82. 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.
150 E Additional Information Fast forward ( 30) Rewind ( 30) Fast forward playback ( 31) Rewind playback ( 31) Frame advance playback ( 31) Frame reverse playback ( 31) Playback pause (forward and rev.
151 E Additional Information The remote sensor is turned off ( 50). Self-timer countdown ( 72) Zero set memory ( 86) Audio mode ( 70) Data code ( 82) Photo mode ( 56) • Setting the AF/AE. F mark flashes white • AF/AE locked. F mark lights up green • T imer Recording programs ( 59).
152 E Additional Information AV DV AUDIO IN MIC.IN DV IN Mix balance ( 100) Audio input ( 98) Microphone input DV input ( 88, 110) Analog-Digital converter ( 92) Condensation warning ( 140) ST–1 ST–2 No memory card is inserted ( 104). Image quality ( 104): Standard Fine Folder number-File number ( 106).
153 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 .
154 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.
155 E Additional Information An error has occurred with the memory card. The camcorder cannot record or play back. A temporary card error is also possible. If CARD ERROR disappears after 4 seconds and flashes red, turn the camcorder ’ s power off and back on again, and remove and reinsert the card.
156 E Additional Information Specifications ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC Power Supply (rated): 7.4 V DC Power Consumption (while r ecording with the AF turned on): 3.
157 E Additional Information S-video terminal input/output: 1 Vp-p (Y signal), 0.286 Vp-p (C signal) MIC terminal input: ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack, – 57 dBV (with 600 ohm mic)/ at least 5 kohms LANC u terminal: ø 2.
158 E Additional Information Index 16:9, 23 Å Abroad, Using the Camcorder , 139 Accessories, 8, 146 Adapter , AC, 13-15, 17 AE Programs, 59 AE Shift, 76 Analog-digital converter , 92 Analog line-in, .
159 E Additional Information Ò LANC, 87 LCD Screen, 27 Lens Cap, 131 Light-up Buttons, 52 Loading Cassettes, 18 Low Light, 62 LP Mode, 22 ˜ Maintenance, 137 Making Better V ideos, 37 Manual Focus, 7.
160 E Additional Information Ê T ape Protection, 19 T elephoto, 25 T emperature, 15, 130, 133, 136, 157 T ime Code, 153 T ime Zone, 53 T ips for Making Better V ideos, 37 T ripod, 37 T roubleshooting.
161 E Additional Information Menu at a Glance Use the list below to quickly navigate the camcorder ’ s menu. Functions are listed alphabetically . Digital Zoom CAM.SET UP Function First make sure the camera is set to... Then select it from this submenu and set.
162 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 Quality Record mode Remote sensor mode Shutter speed Time zone/DST TV screen White balance Wind screen DISP.
163 E Additional Information U.S.A. CANON ® ZR50 MC/ZR45 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 ZR50 MC/ ZR45 MC Digital V ideo Camcorder (“DV Camcorder”) purchased and used in the United States.
164 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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