Canon ZR70MC, ZR65MC, ZR60 Instruction Manual

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Copyright Signal
Certain software tapes are copyright protected. If you attempt to play b\
ack such tape,
“COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED” appears and you will not be able
to view the contents of the tape. If you attempt to record from such tap\
e via the DV
terminal, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED” appears and you\
 will not
be able to record the contents of the tape.
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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 sig\
nals via the DV
terminal. The DV terminal serves as output terminal only. ❍Headphones cannot be used during analog-digital conversion. 
❍ Unload the tape from the camcorder.
❍ Turn off all devices before starting the connections.
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Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter
Press the AV \DV button on the wireless controller.
OR
Open the menu and select [VCR SET UP]. Select [AV  \DV OUT], set it to
[ON] and close the menu.
❍ For normal use, set [AV  \DV OUT] to [OFF] (so that “AV  \DV” does not
appear on the screen). If it is set to [ON], digital signals cannot be input via the
camcorder’s DV terminal.
❍ Depending on the software and the specifications of your computer, you may
not be able to transfer converted signals via...

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Replacing Existing Scenes (AV Insert)
You can insert and replace images/audio on the tape of the camcorder with\
images/audio from other video devices connected via AV terminal or DV terminal.❍Make sure that “ H” is not displayed on the screen. If “ H” is displayed, change
the setting ( 39).
❍ You cannot insert from a TV program when the synchronized signals are
distorted.
Camcorder:
❍ Use only tapes recorded in SP mode.
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Example: AV Insert from a VCR
1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR.
SeePlaying Back on a TV Screen ( 41).
2. VCR: Load a recorded cassette. Locate the scene you wish to insert and
pause playback shortly before the scene.
3. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a recorded cassette.
Make sure the tape-protect switch is set to allow recording.
4. Locate the scene you wish to replace and pause playback shortly before the scene.
You can use the playback buttons on the camcorder or the...

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Audio Dubbing
You can add sound from audio devices (AUDIO IN) or with the built-in or\
 an external
microphone (MIC. IN).❍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, 16-bit or 12-bit 4-channel sound. In above case, create a copy in SP
mode 12-bit audio sound using the analog line-in function.
❍ Do not connect/disconnect any cable to/from the camcorder while dubbing.
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Using a Microphone
❍When using the built-in microphone: do not connect any cables to the
microphone terminal or the accessory shoe.
❍ When using an external microphone: Connect it to the microphone terminal.
❍ When using the DM-50 Microphone: Do not connect any cables to
the microphone terminal.
❍ When you connect a TV via the S-video terminal, you can check the pictur\
e on
the TV screen and the sound with headphones connected to the camcorder.
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7. Press the STOP 3button on the wireless controller
to stop dubbing. 
Audio device: Stop playback.
Set the zero set memory at the end of the scene you wish to dub audio. The
camcorder will automatically stop audio dubbing at that point.
Playing Back the Added Sound
You can select to play back Stereo 1 (original sound), Stereo 2 (added\
 sound), or adjust
the balance of both sounds.
1. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SET UP]. Select [12bit AUDIO OUT],select a setting and close the menu.
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Connecting to a Computer Using a DV (IEEE1394) Cable
You can transfer recordings to a computer equipped with a DV (IEEE1394)\
 terminal or
IEEE1394 capture board (optional software required).❍Do not disconnect the DV cable, or turn off the camcorder or computer while
data is being transferred to the computer.
❍ Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the
specifications/settings of your computer.
❍ We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source...

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Using a Memory Card

ZR65 MC

ZR70 MC

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Inserting and Removing the Memory Card
The chapter Using a Memory Card ( 100-133) refers to functions of the ZR70 MC
and ZR65 MC only.
You can use  SD Memory Cards or a
commercially available MultiMediaCards with
this camcorder. The SD Memory Card has a
protect switch for prevent accidental erasure.
❍This camcorder is compatible with SD Memory Cards or MultiMediaCards only.
Do not use any other types of memory cards.
❍ Turn off the camcorder before...