Canon ZR70MC, ZR65MC, ZR60 Instruction Manual

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Setting the Light-up Buttons
The buttons above the LCD panel light up
when the camcorder’s power is on, or when
you press a button. This is helpful if, for
example, you wish to play back a tape in dark
places.
You can select the color of the light-up
buttons from green, orange, blue, yellow,
turquoise and purple.
Selecting the Light-up Setting
Open the menu and select [SYSTEM]. Select [BUTTONLIGHT], set it to
[PUSH ON] or [OFF] and close the menu.
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Other Camcorder Settings
Beep
You will hear a beep upon camcorder operations such as power on/off, start/stop, self-
timer countdown, automatic shut-off, and unusual conditions of the camcorder. The
beep will not be recorded.
If you turn off the beep, all camcorder sounds including the ones of the My Camera
settings will be turned off.
To turn the beep off, open the menu and select [SYSTEM]. Select [BEEP],
set it to [OFF] and close the menu. 
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Demonstration Mode
The demonstration mode displays the camcorder’s main features. It starts
automatically when you leave the camcorder turned on without loading a c\
assette
(ZR70 MC/ZR65 MC: and without inserting a memory card) for more than 5\
 minutes.
You can also start the demonstration mode through the menu.
With no cassette (ZR70 MC/ZR65 MC: and memory card) inserted, open the
menu and select [DISPLAY SET UP]. Select [DEMO MODE], set it to [OFF]
and close the...

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Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)
You can choose from SP (standard play) and LP (long play). LP extends\
 the tape usage
by 1.5 times.
❍Tapes recorded in LP mode cannot be used for audio dubbing ( 96) or AV
insert ( 94).
❍ Depending on the nature and usage condition of the tape, picture and sound
recorded in LP mode may be distorted. We recommend using the SP mode for
important recordings.
❍ We recommend recording in SP mode if you plan to transfer the images to...

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Recording Still Images on the Tape
You can record still images on the tape. Starting your recording with a s\
till image
allows you to easily locate the beginning of the recording with the Phot\
o Search
function ( 85). 
In Record Pause Mode
1. Press the PHOTO button halfway.
• Autofocus: Fflashes in white and turns green when focus is
adjusted.
• Manual focus:  Fflashes in green. Adjust the focus with the
selector dial.
• Exposure is locked.
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❍When you turn the POWER switch to OFF while the camcorder is recording the
still image, it will not turn off until recording is complete.
❍ Record still images under sufficient lighting condition (in which you can identify
the subject on the screen).
❍ If a subject is unsuitable for autofocus,  Fcontinues to flash. Keep the PHOTO
button pressed halfway and adjust the focus with the selector dial.
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Using the Recording Programs
The camcorder is equipped with the Easy Recording program and several pr\
ogram AE
modes. The availability of functions differs depending on the selected mode.
Availability of Functions in Each Mode:
A: Auto settingh: Available     ×: Not available
*1 ZR70 MC only.
*2 The image stabilizer cannot be used in CARD CAMERA mode.
*3 ZR70 MC and ZR65 MC only. 
*4 Available effects depend upon the program AE mode.
Easy Recording Program
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Sports
Use this mode to record sports scenes (such as tennis or golf),
moving objects (such as roller coasters) or when recording from a
moving car. 
❍This mode is set at a high shutter speed and should therefore be used in sufficient
light.
❍ This mode is mainly intended for frame-by-frame or slow playback. The pi\
cture may
not appear smooth when played back in normal speed.
Portrait
Use this mode to give accent to your subject by blurring the
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Night
Use this mode to record in dark places. The shutter speed is
adjusted automatically. It is useful when recording in places with
changing light conditions (such as in amusement parks). 
❍Night mode cannot be used in CARD CAMERA
mode.
❍ Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.
❍ Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.
❍ White points may appear on the screen.
❍ Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust t\
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Selecting the Program AE Mode
1. Slide the program selector to  Q(program AE).
2. Press the selector dial.
A list of the program AE modes appears.
3. Select a mode and press the selector dial.
The symbol of the mode appears on the upper left corner of the
screen.  (Auto) disappears after 4 seconds. ❍Do not change the mode during recording as the brightness of the image may
change abruptly.
❍ The setting resets to the Auto mode when you switch the program selector to
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