Canon ZR70MC, ZR65MC, ZR60 Instruction Manual

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Audio Recording 
Changing the Audio Mode
You can record sound in two audio modes—16-bit and 12-bit. The 12-bit \
mode records
sound on two channels (stereo 1), leaving 2 channels free (stereo 2)\
 for adding new
sound later. Select the 16-bit mode for higher sound quality. 
Open the menu and select [AUDIO SET UP]. Select [AUDIO MODE], set it to
[16bit] and close the menu.
“16 bit” appears for approximately 4 seconds.
For adding new sound, see Audio Dubbing( 96)....

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❍Low sound may be reduced together with the wind noise. We recommend
turning off the wind screen for normal recordings.
❍ The wind screen function cannot be turned on/off during recording. 
❍ The wind screen function can also be used for audio dubbing (when [AUDIO
DUB.] is set to [MIC. IN] in the [AUDIO SET UP] submenu).
❍ The wind screen function cannot be used when an external microphone is
connected to the MIC terminal (ZR70 MC: or when the DM-50 Microphone is...

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Using the VL-3 Video Light (Optional)
This video light enables you to record brightly in color even in dark pl\
aces. This VL-3
Video Light attaches to the camcorder’s  advanced accessory shoe for cable-free
operation and is powered by the camcorder’s power supply.
Refer also to the VL-3 Video Light instruction manual.❍Always turn off the camcorder before attaching/removing the video light.
❍ Do not touch or place flammable material or plastic close to the lamp...

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Using the DM-50 Microphone (Optional)
The high sensitive Directional Stereo Microphone DM-50 attaches to the
advanced accessory shoe for cable-free operation and is powered by the c\
amcorder’s
power supply. Use it for recording or dubbing audio.
Refer also to the DM-50 Microphone instruction manual.
❍Always turn the camcorder off before attaching/removing the microphone.
❍ Do not connect any microphone to the MIC terminal when the DM-50
Microphone is connected.
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Adjusting the Focus Manually
Some subjects may not be suitable for autofocus. In such case, focus man\
ually.
Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects:
1. Set the program selector to Q.
2. Adjust the zoom.
When you operate the zoom after adjusting the focus, the
subject may not stay in focus. Adjust the zoom before the focus.
3. Press the FOCUS button.
“MF” appears in light blue.
4. Turn the selector dial to adjust the focus.
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5. Press the FOCUS button to return to autofocus.
The setting resets to autofocus when you switch the program selector to  [.
Infinity Focus
Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mou\
ntains or
fireworks.
Press the focus button more than 3 seconds in step 3.
“MF ∞” appears. When you operate the zoom or turn the selector dial when “MF  ∞” is
displayed in light blue, “ ∞” disappears and the camcorder changes to manual focus.
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Adjusting the AE Shift
You can adjust the AE (auto exposure) function to lighten or darken the\
 image. This
allows you to compensate for backlit or overexposed scenes. Available Levels: –2 to +2,
in 0.25 intervals (excluding –1.75 and +1.75).
1. Set the program selector to Q.
2. Set the program AE mode to  Auto,  Sports,  Portrait,  Low Light or  Low Light Plus (ZR70 MC) mode.
3. Press the AE SHIFT button.
“AE ±0” appears in light blue.
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Setting the Shutter Speed
In the  Auto mode, you can adjust the shutter speed manually to make stable shot\
s
of fast moving subjects.
1. Set the program selector to  Q.
2. Set the program AE mode to the  (AUTO) mode.
3. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SET UP].
4. Select [SHUTTER].
5. Select the shutter speed and press the selector dial.
6. Close the menu.
❍ Do not point the camcorder directly at the sun when the shutter speed is set to
1/1000 or higher.
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❍Guidelines for Recording with High Shutter Speeds:
- Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis: 1/2000 
- Moving objects such as cars or roller coasters: 1/1000,
1/500 or 1/250
- Indoor sports such as basketball: 1/100
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Setting the White Balance
The camcorder’s auto white balance system adjusts the colors to appear natural for
different lighting conditions. However, you can use the preset modes to reproduce
colors more accurately, or set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting.
❍When the program selector is set to  [, white balance is preset to [AUTO].
Indoor, outdoor and custom white balance cannot be selected.
❍ The camcorder retains the setting even if you turn it...