Canon ZR70MC, ZR65MC, ZR60 Instruction Manual

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Attaching the Shoulder Strap
For extra security and portability, attach the shoulder strap before using the
camcorder. 
Pass the ends through the strap mount
and adjust the length of the strap.
Mounting the Wide Attachment
The WA-30.5 Wide Attachment gives you a wide perspective for indoor shots or
panoramic views (0.6×). The wide attachment is for use at maximum wide-angle.
Screw the wide attachment fully into
the lens filter thread.
❍ If you zoom to telephoto, the picture...

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Loading a Cassette
Use only videocassettes marked with the  Dlogo.
Loading and Unloading
1. Slide and hold the OPEN/EJECT
switch and open the cassette
compartment cover.
The cassette compartment opens
automatically. 
2. Load/unload the cassette.
• Load the cassette with the window facing
the grip belt and the REC/SAVE tab facing
upward. 
• Unload the cassette by pulling it straight out.
3. Press the  Pmark on the cassette
compartment until it clicks.
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Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure
To protect your recordings from accidental
erasure, slide the tab on the cassette to the
left. (This switch position is usually labeled
SAVE or ERASE OFF.) 
If you load a protected cassette in CAMERA
mode, the message “THE TAPE IS SET FOR
ERASURE PREVENTION” appears for approx. 4
seconds and vstarts flashing. If you wish to record on that cassette, slide the tab
back to the right.
Cassette Handling Precautions
❍ Rewind tapes after use. If...

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Using the Wireless Controller
You can operate the camcorder with the
supplied wireless controller from a distance of
up to 16 feet (5 m). Point it at the camcorder’s
remote sensor when you press the buttons.
Following functions cannot be operated
without the wireless controller:
• Some special playback modes ( 38)
• Photo/date search ( 85)
• Zero set memory ( 86)
• Analog line-in ( 89)
• DV dubbing ( 90)
• AV Insert ( 94)
• Audio dubbing ( 96)
❍The wireless controller may not...

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Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time
Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcord\
er. Install the
backup battery before you begin ( 19).
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.
2. Turn the selector dial to select [SYSTEM] and pressthe selector dial.
3. Turn the selector dial to select [T.ZONE/DST] and press the selector dial.
• The time zone setting appears.
• The default setting is New York. Select...

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❍ Once you have set time zone, date and time, you do not need to reset the
clock each time you travel to another time zone. Just set the time zone \
to the
one of your destination, and the camcorder automatically adjusts the clock.
❍ Days per month and leap years will be automatically adjusted.
Setting the Date and Time
1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.

CARD PLAY (VCR)
CARD CAMERA
PLAY (VCR)CAMERA
D/TIME SET•• •JAN. 1,2003
             12:00 PMSYSTEM  
MENU
1
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2. Turn the selector dial to select [SYSTEM] and pressthe selector dial.
3. Turn the selector dial to select [D/TIME SET] and press the selector dial.
The year display starts to flash.
4. Turn the selector dial to select the year, and press the selector dial.
• The next part of the display starts flashing.
• Set the month, day, hours and minutes in the same way.
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu and tostart the clock.
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Recording Movies on a Tape
You can use the LCD screen or the viewfinder when recording. 
Before You Begin Recording
Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly\
. Before you
make important recordings, clean the video heads ( 142).
Preparations
Connect a power source. Load a cassette.
Recording
1. Remove the lens cap.
2. Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode.
If you have not set the time zone, date and
time, “SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME”
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When You Have Finished Recording
1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF. 
2. Close the LCD panel.
3. Replace the lens cap.
4. Unload the cassette.
5. Disconnect the power source.
When recording outdoors or through a window, do not leave LCD screen,
viewfinder or lens exposed to direct sunlight as it may cause damage.
❍Turn the power off if you do not intend to use the camcorder for a longer
time.
❍ The camcorder will shut off after 5 minutes when left in record pause mode to
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Zooming
The camcorder’s zoom lens allows you to choose the best picture angle for your
recordings. The camcorder automatically switches between optical zooming\
 and
digital zooming. Image resolution is slightly lower with the digital zoo\
m. 
Optical Zoom 
Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wide-
angle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto).
• Press the zoom lever slightly for a slow zoom. Press harder for a
faster zoom.
• You can also use the T and W buttons on the...