Canon ZR70MC, ZR65MC, ZR60 Instruction Manual
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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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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.
4. Turn the selector dial...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/60313/w64_CanonZR60_d-76.png "Page 77
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E
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.
4. Turn the selector dial...")
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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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E
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.
❍ The...")
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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.
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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...")
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ForT(Indoor) or U(Outdoor) Setting:
1. Set the program selector to Q.
2. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SET UP].
3. Select [WHITE BAL.].
4. Select T(indoor) or U(outdoor).
T orUappears.
5. Close the menu.
For Custom White Balance:
1. Set the program selector to Q.
2. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SET UP].
3. Select [WHITE BAL].
4. Point the camcorder at a white object (such as a sheet of paper), zoom in until it fills the whole screen and select [SET W]....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/60313/w64_CanonZR60_d-80.png "Page 81
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ForT(Indoor) or U(Outdoor) Setting:
1. Set the program selector to Q.
2. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SET UP].
3. Select [WHITE BAL.].
4. Select T(indoor) or U(outdoor).
T orUappears.
5. Close the menu.
For Custom White Balance:
1. Set the program selector to Q.
2. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SET UP].
3. Select [WHITE BAL].
4. Point the camcorder at a white object (such as a sheet of paper), zoom in until it fills the whole screen and select [SET W]....")
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Displaying the Data Code
Once date and time are set, the camcorder maintains a data code containi\
ng
recording date and time and other camera data such as shutter speed and \
exposure
(f-stop). (ZR70 MC/ZR65 MC: Only date and time appear when playing ba\
ck a memory
card).❍The data code display turns off when you turn the camcorder off.
❍ The data code may not be displayed if a recording made with this camcorder is
played back on a different digital...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/60313/w64_CanonZR60_d-82.png "Page 83
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Displaying the Data Code
Once date and time are set, the camcorder maintains a data code containi\
ng
recording date and time and other camera data such as shutter speed and \
exposure
(f-stop). (ZR70 MC/ZR65 MC: Only date and time appear when playing ba\
ck a memory
card).❍The data code display turns off when you turn the camcorder off.
❍ The data code may not be displayed if a recording made with this camcorder is
played back on a different digital...")
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Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination
Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SET UP]. Select [D/TIME SEL.], set it to
[DATE] or [TIME] and close the menu.
Selecting the Data Code Display Combination
Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SET UP]. Select [DATA CODE], set it to
[DATE/TIME], [CAMERA DATA] or [CAM. & D/T] and close the menu.
Displaying the Data Code
Press the DATA CODE button.
Only date and time appear in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode.
Six-Second Auto Date
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Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination
Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SET UP]. Select [D/TIME SEL.], set it to
[DATE] or [TIME] and close the menu.
Selecting the Data Code Display Combination
Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SET UP]. Select [DATA CODE], set it to
[DATE/TIME], [CAMERA DATA] or [CAM. & D/T] and close the menu.
Displaying the Data Code
Press the DATA CODE button.
Only date and time appear in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode.
Six-Second Auto Date
Date and...")
81 Using the Full Range of Features ForT(Indoor) or U(Outdoor) Setting: 1. Set the program selector to Q. 2. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SET UP]. 3. Select [WHITE BAL.]. 4. Select T(indoor) or U(outdoor). T orUappears. 5. Close the menu. For Custom White Balance: 1. Set the program selector to Q. 2. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SET UP]. 3. Select [WHITE BAL]. 4. Point the camcorder at a white object (such as a sheet of paper), zoom in until it fills the whole screen and select [SET W]. •W flashes and stops flashing when settings is complete. • Depending on the light source, Wmay keep flashing. The result will still be better than with the auto setting. 5. Close the menu. CARD PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA PLAY (VCR)CAMERA EWHITE BAL.••AUTO CAMERA SET UP( 44)
82 Using the Full Range of Features E Magnifying the Image The playback image can be magnified by 2 times. 1. Move the zoom lever toward T. • The image is magnified by 2 times. • A frame appears indicating the position of the enlarged part. 2. Move the image. • Turn the selector dial to move the image to the right and left, or up and down. Pressing the selector dial switches between the directions. • To cancel the magnification, move the zoom lever toward W. Movies played back from a memory card cannot be magnified. ZR70 MC CARD PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CAMERA
83 Using the Full Range of Features E Displaying the Data Code Once date and time are set, the camcorder maintains a data code containi\ ng recording date and time and other camera data such as shutter speed and \ exposure (f-stop). (ZR70 MC/ZR65 MC: Only date and time appear when playing ba\ ck a memory card).❍The data code display turns off when you turn the camcorder off. ❍ The data code may not be displayed if a recording made with this camcorder is played back on a different digital camcorder. ❍ The data code cannot be displayed in frame advance/reverse playback. Camera data may not appear in some special playback modes. ❍ When the TV screen displays are hidden ( 134), the displays still appear on the LCD screen. If you turn on the data code, displays other than the data code will disappear from the LCD screen. Available Data Code Combinations (in PLAY (VCR) mode): Date/Time Camera data Date/Time & Camera data Time Date & Time Date DATA CODE (tape only) D/TIME SEL. F1.8 1/250 F1.8 1/250 JAN. 1,2003 12:00:00 PM 12:00 PM JAN. 1,2003 F1.8 1/250F1.8 1/250 JAN. 1,2003 F1.8 1/250 12:00:00 PM F1.8 1/250 12:00 PM JAN. 1,2003 DATA CODE button MENU button Selector dial Controller buttons MENU button DATA CODE button
84 Using the Full Range of Features Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SET UP]. Select [D/TIME SEL.], set it to [DATE] or [TIME] and close the menu. Selecting the Data Code Display Combination Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SET UP]. Select [DATA CODE], set it to [DATE/TIME], [CAMERA DATA] or [CAM. & D/T] and close the menu. Displaying the Data Code Press the DATA CODE button. Only date and time appear in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode. Six-Second Auto Date Date and time appear for 6 seconds when you begin playback, or to indica\ te that date or time zone has changed. Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SET UP]. Select [6SEC.DATE], set it to [ON] and close the menu. CARD PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CAMERA CARD PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR) CAMERA CARD PLAY (VCR)CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR) CAMERA CARD PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR) CAMERA E D/TIME SEL.•DATE & TIMEDISPLAY SET UP DATA CODE•••DATE/TIMEDISPLAY SET UP 6SEC.DATE•••OFFDISPLAY SET UP ( 44) ( 44) ( 44)
85 Using the Full Range of Features E Photo Search/Date Search You can search for a still image recorded anywhere on the tape with the photo search function, or locate the change of the date/time zone with the date search function. 1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose betweenphoto search and date search. “PHOTO SEARCH” or “DATE SEARCH” appears. 2. Press the +or- button to begin searching. • Press the +button to search forward and the -button to search backward. • Press more than once to search for further still images or date changes (up to 10 times). • Press the +or- button to change the search direction. • Press the 3(stop) button stop searching. ❍Photo search: A still image recorded very close to the point you start the search may not be detected. ❍ Date search: A recording of longer than a minute per date/area is required. ❍ Date search: Playback may start slightly before or after the date change. ❍ Date search may not function if the data code is not correctly displayed. CARD PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CAMERA REW PLAY STOPFFZERO SETMEMORY 12bit AUDIO OUTSEARCH SELECTDATA CODEINDEXSLIDE SHOWCARD REW PLAY STOPFFZERO SETMEMORY 12bit AUDIO OUTSEARCH SELECTDATA CODEINDEXSLIDE SHOWCARD SEARCH SELECT button Search buttons STOP 3button
86 Using the Full Range of Features E Returning to a Pre-marked Position If you wish to return to a particular scene later, mark the point with the zero set memory and the tape will stop at that point when you rewind/fast forward the tape. 1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button at the point you wish to return to later. • “0:00:00 ” appears. • To cancel, press the ZERO SET MEMORY button again. 2. When you have finished playback, fast forward or rewind the tape. • “RTN 1” or “ `RTN” appears. • The tape stops automatically at “0:00:00”. • The tape counter changes to time code. ❍ Time code and tape counter display may not match accurately. ❍ The zero set memory may not function correctly when blank sections exist on the tape. ❍ If you remove the tape, the zero set memory is canceled and the counter display shows the time code. CARD PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA PLAY (VCR)CAMERA REW PLAY STOPFFZERO SETMEMORY 12bit AUDIO OUTSEARCH SELECTDATA CODEINDEXSLIDE SHOWCARD ZERO SET MEMORY button REW `button PLAY ebutton FF 1 button STOP 3button
87 Editing E Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a di\ gital video device. If you connect a digital video device, you can copy recordings w\ ith virtually no generation loss in image and sound quality.When connecting a VCR: ❍Make sure that “ H” is not displayed on the screen. If “ H” is displayed, change the setting ( 39). ❍ The quality of the edited tape will be slightly lower than that of the o\ riginal. When connecting a digital video device: ❍ You can connect only one device to the camcorder with the DV cable. ❍ Blank sections may be recorded as anomalous picture. ❍ If the picture does not appear, reconnect the DV cable or turn the camcorder off and back on again. Example: Recording to a VCR 1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR. See Playing Back on a TV Screen ( 41). 2. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a recorded cassette. 3. Connected device: Load a blank cassette and set the device to record pause mode. 4. Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause playback shortly before the scene. 5. Play back the tape. 6. Connected device: Begin recording when the scene you wish to copy appears. Stop recording when copying is complete. 7. Stop playback. CARD CAMERA CARD CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CAMERA
88 Editing Connecting a Digital Video Device Refer also to the instruction manual of the digital video device. E Side with an arrowCommercially available DV cable Signal flow
89 Editing E Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder) You can record videos or TV programs from a VCR or analog camcorder on th\ e tape in the camcorder.❍Anomalous signals sent from the connected device may be recorded as anomalous picture (although it may not appear so on the screen), or it may not be recorded at all. ❍ You cannot record from tapes with copyright protective signals. ❍ Headphones cannot be used during analog line-in recording. If the AV/headphones terminal set to [PHONES H], it will automatically switch to [AV]. 1. Connect the camcorder to the analog video device. See Playing Back on a TV Screen ( 41). 2. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a blank cassette. 3. Connected device: Load the recorded cassette. 4. Press the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller. In record pause mode and during recording, you can check the picture on the screen. 5. Connected device: Play back the tape. 6. Press the PAUSE abutton on the wireless controller when the scene you wish to record appears. 7. Press the STOP 3button on the wireless controller to stop recording. • Press the PAUSE abutton on the wireless controller to pause recording. • Press the PAUSE abutton again to restart recording. 8. Connected device: Stop playback. CARD CAMERA CARD CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CAMERA WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL - D79 AV INSERT AV DVREMOTE SETREC PAUSE REW PAUSE AV INSERT AV DVREMOTE SETSLOW2 PLAY STOPFFZERO SETMEMORY 12bit AUDIO OUT AUDIO DUB. REW PAUSE AV INSERT AV DVREMOTE SETSLOW2 PLAY STOPFFZERO SETMEMORY 12bit AUDIO OUT AUDIO DUB.
90 Editing E Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing) You can record from other digital video devices equipped with a DV termin\ al with virtually no loss in picture and sound quality. ❍When recording from digital video devices, make sure that “AV \DV” is not displayed on the screen. If “AV \DV” is displayed, change the setting ( 93). ❍ Anomalous signals sent from the connected device may be recorded as anomalous picture (although it may not appear so on the screen), or it may not be recorded at all. ❍ Copyright protected signals cannot be recorded. ❍ Blank sections may be recorded as anomalous picture. ❍ If the picture does not appear, reconnect the DV cable or turn the camcorder off and back on again. ❍ You can connect only one device with the DV cable. ❍ You can use the camcorder for playback and recording without reconnecting the DV cable. 1. Connect the camcorder to the digital video device. See Connecting a Digital Video Device ( 88). 2. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a blank cassette. “DV IN” appears. 3. Connected device: Load the recorded cassette. 4. Press the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller. In record pause mode and during recording, you can check the picture on the screen 5. Connected Device: Play back the tape. 6. Press the PAUSE abutton on the wireless controller when the scene you wish to record appears. 7. Press the STOP 3button on the wireless controller to stop recording. • Press the PAUSE abutton on the wireless controller to pause recording. • Press the PAUSE abutton again to restart recording. 8. Connected Device: Stop playback. CARD CAMERA CARD CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CAMERA WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL - D79 AV INSERT AV DVREMOTE SETREC PAUSE REW PAUSE AV INSERT AV DVREMOTE SETSLOW2 PLAY STOPFFZERO SETMEMORY 12bit AUDIO OUT AUDIO DUB. REW PAUSE AV INSERT AV DVREMOTE SETSLOW2 PLAY STOPFFZERO SETMEMORY 12bit AUDIO OUT AUDIO DUB.