Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR20 - Manual (Page 5)

Important Usage Instructions ....................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS ..................................3
Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............6
Introducing the ZR20 ................................7
Finding Your Way Around the ZR20 ........8
~ Preparations ... ~
Powering Your Camcorder ......................11
Loading a Cassette ..................................16
~ Basic Recording ... ~
Basic Recording ......................................18
Zooming ..................................................22
Using the LCD Screen ............................23
~ Basic Playback ... ~
Playing Back a Cassette ..........................26
Connections for Playback on a
TV Screen............................................30
Tips for Making Better Videos ................33
~ General ... ~
Turning the Image Stabilizer Off ............35
Using the Menus ......................................36
Using the Wireless Controller ..................40
~ For Recording ...~
Setting the Date and Time ........................43
Taking Still Pictures ................................46
Using the Floppy Disk Still Image Recorder
FR-100 (optional)................................48
Searching and Reviewing While
Recording ............................................49
Using the Various Recording Programs ..50
Using Digital Effects ................................54
Audio Recording ......................................59
Setting the Self-Timer ..............................61
~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~
Using AE Shift ........................................63
Setting the Shutter Speed ........................64
Adjusting Focus Manually ......................66
Setting the White Balance ........................67
~ For Playback ...~
Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data
(Data Code) ........................................69
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/
Date Search) ........................................72
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position ........73
Editing to a VCR ......................................74
Dubbing to/from a Cassette with Digital
Video Equipment ................................75
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog
Camcorder (Analog Line-in) ..............77
Recording Over Existing Scenes
(AV Insert Editing) ..............................79
Audio Dubbing ........................................82
Setting the Audio Mix ..............................85
Connecting to a PC ..................................87
Preparing the Camcorder..........................88
Notes on Using the Batteries....................90
Maintenance ............................................93
Troubleshooting........................................97
The ZR20 System Diagram....................100
Optional Accessories ..............................101
Screen Displays ......................................104
Specifications..........................................110
Index ......................................................111
Introduction
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Contents
Introduction
Editing
Using the Full Range of
Features
Mastering the Basics
Additional Information
The serial number of this product may be found on
the bottom of the camcorder. No others have the
same serial number as yours. You should record
the number and other vital information here and
retain this book as a permanent record of your
purchase to aid identification in case of theft. Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model Name ZR20
Serial No.
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