Canon ZR70MC, ZR65MC, ZR60 Instruction Manual

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Components Guide
ZR70 MC/ZR65 MC/ZR60

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D ATA
CODE
MIX/
SLIDE
SHOW DIGITAL
EFFECTS ON/OFF
REC (record) SEARCH – button (p. 35) /
     Record review button (p. 35) / 
    (rewind) button (p. 37) / 
CARD– button* (p. 111)
REC SEARCH + button (p. 35) /
        (fast forward) button (p. 37) /
CARD
+ button* (p. 111)
FOCUS button (p. 75) / 
        (play/pause) button (p. 37)
AE SHIFT button (p. 77) / 
    (stop) button (p. 37) / 
     (index screen) button* (p. 112)
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LCD panel...

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TAPECARD

OFF(V C R)PLAY
PLAYCAMERA
POW
ER
POWERCAMERA
OFF 
PLAY(VCR)
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Diopter adjustment 
lever (p. 20)
Viewfinder protect 
cover (p. 142) PHOTO button (p. 55, 104)
Advanced accessory 
shoe (p. 73)
             Accessory 
shoe (p. 150)
Zoom lever (p. 30)
Built-in speaker 
(p. 39)
TAPE/CARD switch* 
(p. 8)
Grip belt (p. 20)
Strap mount (p. 21)
Cassette compartment 
cover (p. 22)
Cassette compartment 
(p. 22)
Viewfinder (p. 20)
Strap mount (p. 21) Start/stop button 
(p. 28)
POWER...

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SDV
AV
MIC
Bottom view
Terminal cover : Assist lamp 
  (White LED) 
  (p. 59)
Remote sensor  (p. 24)
Stereo microphone (p. 71)
S-video IN/OUT 
terminal (p. 41)
DV IN/OUT terminal 
(p. 87)
Terminal cover
OPEN/EJECT switch (p. 22)
Tripod socket (p. 36)
USB terminal * 
(p. 129)
AV IN/OUT terminal 
(p. 41) /     (phones) 
terminal (p. 39) MIC terminal (p. 71)
and                  only.*ZR70 MCZR65 MC
ZR70 MC  

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WT
WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-
D79
START
/STOP PHOTO ZOOM
SELF T. D.EFFECT.
ON/OFFSET
MENU
TV SCREEN
REW
PAUSE
AV INSERT AV  DV
REMOTE SET
SLOW2
PLAY
STOPFFZERO SET MEMORY
REC
PAUSE 12bit
AUDIO OUTSEARCH SELECTDATA CODE
AUDIO DUB.
INDEXSLIDE SHOWCARD
WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL -
D80
SELF T.
PHOTO
D.EFFECT.ON/OFF
WTZOOM
SETMENUTV SCREEN
REW
PAUSE
AV INSERT AV  DV
REMOTE SET
SLOW2
PLAY
STOPFF
SEARCH SELECTZERO SET MEMORY
REC
PAUSE 12bit
AUDIO OUTDATA CODE
AUDIO DUB.
START
/STOP
PHOTO button (p....

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Using a Household Power Source
You can operate the camcorder from a household power source using the sup\
plied
power adapter. The power adapter converts current from a power outlet (100-240 V
AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by the camcorder.
1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF.
2. Connect the power cord to thepower adapter.
3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
4. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.
5. After use, disconnect the power adapter...

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Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack
Charge the battery pack with the supplied power adapter before you use t\
he
camcorder for the first time and subsequently when the message “CHANG\
E THE
BATTERY PACK” appears.
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.
• Align the end of the battery pack with the line on the camcorder, press lightly and slide
it in the...

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Charging, Recording and Playback Time
Below times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recordin\
g or
playback conditions.
Charging Time
• Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 41º F and 104º F (5º C and 40º C).
• A lithium ion battery pack can be charged at any charge state. Unlike co\
nventionalbattery packs, you do not need to completely use or discharge it before charging.
Recording Time
* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such...

How much power is left?
The battery symbols indicate the charge status of the battery
pack.
When the battery pack is empty, “CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK”
appears for 4 seconds and  starts flashing. 
The battery charge indicators are not constant – they vary
according to the condition under which battery pack and
camcorder are used.
Battery Pack Handling Precautions
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...

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Installing the Backup Battery
The backup battery allows the camcorder to retain date, time and other c\
amcorder
settings while the power source is disconnected. Power the camcorder fro\
m a
household power source or with a battery pack when replacing the backup \
battery.
1. Open the backup battery cover.
2. Insert the lithium battery with the + side facing outward.
3. Close the cover.
WARNING!
• The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn haza\
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Preparing the Camcorder
Adjusting the Viewfinder (Diopter Adjustment)
1. Turn on the camcorder and keep the
LCD panel closed to adjust the
viewfinder.
2. Adjust the diopter adjustment lever.
Do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as it may melt (due to
concentration of light by the lens). Adjust the angle of the viewfinder\
 to prevent
sunlight from entering.
Attaching the Lens Cap
1. Attach the cord to the lens cap.
2. Pass the grip belt through the loop on the...