Canon ZR40 manual

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Introduction 2 E W ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Important Usage Instructions Digital Video Camcorder , ZR40 systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and[...]

Introduction 3 E IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR40 A and all its accessories. 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instruct[...]

Introduction 4 E 14. Lightning — For added protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, disconnect it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 15. Overloading — Do not overload wall o[...]

Introduction 5 E Important Usage Instructions ....................2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................3 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............7 Introducing the ZR40 ................................8 Finding Y our W ay Around the ZR40 ........9 ~ Preparations ... ~ Powering Y our Camcorder .....................[...]

Introduction 6 E In addition to the contents and index please refer to: • Finding Y our W ay Around the ZR40 (9 ) • Screen displays ( 108) • T roubleshooting — in case you run into any problems ( 101) • Menu at a Glance ( 1 18) Symbols used in this instruction manual: : Reference page numbers : Functions that can be operated from the body[...]

Introduction 7 E T o get started we suggest that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first, before moving on to use its full range of features. Thank you for Choosing a Canon Y our camcorder is supplied with the following accessories: WL-D74 Wireless Controller T wo AA batteries SS-600 Shoulder Strap Lens cap and lens cap cord S-150 S-[...]

Introduction 8 E Introducing the ZR40 Using a DV cable, connect the camcorder to a PC equipped with a DV terminal and transfer your original images and sound to your PC. IEEE 1394 DV T erminal Just press the photo button to capture still pictures. Still Photos 2.5” LCD Screen Audio Dubbing/A V Insert Editing Analog Line-in Recording Connect to a [...]

9 E Mastering the Basics Finding Y our W ay Around the ZR40 P Easy Recording Program AE P DATA CODE ON/OFF MENU DIGITAL EFFECTS REC (record) SEARCH – button(p. 38)/ Record review button (p. 38)/ (rewind) button (p. 29) REC SEARCH + button (p. 38)/ (fast forward) button (p. 29) FOCUS button (p. 68)/ (play/pause) button (p. 29) AE SHIFT button (p. [...]

10 E Mastering the Basics Zoom controller (p. 24) PHOTO button (p. 49) Speaker (p. 32) POWER indicator (p. 19) Grip belt (p. 92) Cassette compartment (p. 17) Cassette compartment cover (p. 17) Viewfinder focusing lever (p. 92) Viewfinder protect cover (p. 98) Viewfinder (p. 92, 98) POWER switch (p. 19) Start/Stop button (p. 20) Strap attachment bar[...]

11 E Mastering the Basics SET S DV AV MIC DC IN 9.5V CHARGE Bottom view REW PLA Y FF ST ART /STOP PHOTO SELF TIMER MENU TV SCREEN DATA CODE D.EFFECTS AUDIO MONITOR REC P AUSE SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP MIX BALANCE ST -1 ST -2 ON/OFF SET ZOOM WT AV INSERT P AUSE SLOW REMOTE SET +/ – / × 2 WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL - D74 × 2 butto[...]

12 E Mastering the Basics Powering Y our Camcorder Before operating your camcorder , you will need to use the power adapter to: Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack Notes: • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camcorder . • If the adapter [...]

13 E Mastering the Basics Attaching and charging the battery packs Y our battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory . It should have enough power for you to check that your camcorder is working properly . However , you must charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power the camcorder for more than a few minutes. Always tur[...]

14 E Mastering the Basics 6. Remove the battery pack after use. • Rotate the viewfinder upwards. • Press and hold the BA TT . RELEASE button while you slide the battery up. Notes: • Never connect an unspecified product to the camcorder ’ s DC terminal. Likewise, do not connect the power adapter to an unspecified product. • Y ou can find d[...]

15 E Mastering the Basics CHARGE The Compact Power Adapter CA-560 included with the camcorder can be used along with the CR-560 Kit for 3 different ways to power the camcorder or char ge battery packs: 1. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery . 2. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery . 3. Charge t[...]

16 E Mastering the Basics 3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household AC outlet. 1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Compact Power Adapter CHARGE 2. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery . Camcorder + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable → car ’ s cigarette lighter • Fast charging for the high-ca[...]

17 E Mastering the Basics Loading a Cassette 1. Make sure that you have attached a power source. 2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT 5 switch (on the bottom of the camcorder) to release the cassette compartment cover . • Pull the cover fully open (while holding the button) and wait a couple of seconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically . ?[...]

18 E Mastering the Basics Protecting tapes from accidental erasure T o protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole. (This switch position is usually labeled SA VE or ERASE OFF .) If you load this cassette and put the camcorder in record pause mode ( 19), “THE T APE IS SET FOR ERASURE P[...]

19 E Mastering the Basics Basic Recording Have you completed the following steps? • Attached a power source ( 12). • Removed the lens cap ( 92). • Fasten the grip belt ( 92). • Chosen the display: viewfinder ( 92) or LCD screen ( 26). Notes: • When you’re using the viewfinder , fully close the LCD or rotate the LCD so that it faces the [...]

20 E Mastering the Basics 2. Load a cassette ( 17). 3. Slide the program selector to [ . • This selects the camcorder ’ s Easy Recording program. It allows you to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments ( 54). 4. Press and r elease the start/stop button once to begin recording. • For still image recording to a cassette, s[...]

21 E Mastering the Basics Y ou can record and play back a tape in SP (standard play) and LP (long play) modes. LP extends tape usage by 1.5 times. Changing the recording mode REC MODE••••SP VCR SET UP ( 39) Notes: • When recording and playing back tapes in LP mode, the nature of the tape and usage conditions may affect recording, mosaic-l[...]

22 E Mastering the Basics Confirmation/W arning beeps The camcorder ’ s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in the illustrations. Beeps sound upon certain camcorder operations such as when you turn the camcorder on, during the self-timer countdown, right before the camcorder ’ s automatic shut-off, and also upon any unusual co[...]

23 E Mastering the Basics Demonstration mode Y ou can see a demonstration of the camcorder ’ s main features. T o see the demonstration, do either of the following: • W ith no cassette inserted, turn the DEMO MODE on in the CAMERA menu and close the menu. • Leave the camcorder with no cassette inserted for five minutes after turning it on. CA[...]

24 E Mastering the Basics T o change the digital zoom, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP . Then select D.ZOOM, set it to OFF or 360 × and close the menu. D.ZOOM•••••• 72 × CAM.SET UP ( 39) CAMERA Magnifies the camcorder ’ s zoom range by up to 20 × in CAMERA mode. The zoom control continues to work as usual. Y ou can freely zoom [...]

25 E Mastering the Basics Notes: • When zooming, as a rule, keep at least 3 ft 3 3 / 8 in (1 m) between you and your subject. However when the zoom is at the wide-angle position, you can focus on a subject as close as 3 / 8 in (1 cm). • Image resolution is slightly lower when the magnification is greater than 18 × . • Y ou cannot use digital[...]

26 E Mastering the Basics Using the LCD Screen Slide the LCD panel OPEN button and open the panel by pulling it away from the camcorder . This automatically switches the LCD screen on and the viewfinder off. T o close the LCD panel, press the upper right corner until it clicks securely closed. When you close the LCD panel, the LCD screen automatica[...]

27 E Mastering the Basics Adjusting the LCD screen Y ou can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Open the menu and select DISP .SET UP from the menu. Then select BRIGHTNESS, adjust the level with the selector dial and close the menu. A bar showing the level appears in the display . • T urn the selector dial up to make the display brighter . ?[...]

28 E Mastering the Basics REC REC PAUSE EJECT • These and all other indicators appear normally in the viewfinder . Allowing the subject to monitor recording When you turn the LCD panel so that it faces the same direction as the lens, you can watch yourself during recording or let your subject monitor recording. The viewfinder is also activated wh[...]

29 E Mastering the Basics Playing Back a Cassette Y ou can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camcorder also plays back the sound track via the built-in speaker ( 32). • When you play back a tape, you can also close the LCD panel with its screen side facing up. • When you’re using the viewfinder to view playback, close [...]

30 E Mastering the Basics Frame Advance T o play back frame by frame, press the +/ ae button repeatedly during playback pause. Press and hold to play back continuous frame advance. Frame Reverse T o play back in reverse frame by frame, press the –/ 4a button repeatedly during playback pause. Press and hold to play back continuous frame reverse. S[...]

31 E Mastering the Basics Reverse Playback T o play back in reverse at normal speed, press the –/ 4a button during normal forward playback. Press the PLA Y e button to return to normal forward playback. • The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode after about 2 minutes of paused reverse playback. Forward × 2 Playback Press the × 2 button[...]

32 E Mastering the Basics Built-in speaker The camcorder has a built-in speaker so you can review the sound track alongside the picture when you’re using the LCD screen to play back a tape. The built-in speaker is monaural. Adjust the speaker volume by turning the selector dial. • T urn the selector dial up to increase the volume, and down to l[...]

33 E Mastering the Basics Connections for Playback on a TV Screen Y ou can connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR in order to play back your recordings. Y ou will need to attach a power source to the camcorder ( 12). Power off all devices before starting the connections. See your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details. AV/PHONES•••AV [...]

34 E Mastering the Basics • Use the optional S-150 S-video Cable to connect the S-video terminals. Use the STV -250N Stereo V ideo Cable to connect the AUDIO terminals. Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal L (left). Connect the red plug to the red AUDIO terminal R (right). Do not connect the yellow plug. • If you are connecting th[...]

35 E Mastering the Basics If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals VIDEO INPUT AUDIO L R AV MIC • Connect the camcorder using the STV -250N Stereo V ideo Cable. Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L (left). Connect the red plug to the red audio terminal R (right). Connect the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal VIDE[...]

36 E Mastering the Basics Tips for Making Better V ideos Composition The most important element in the scene does not have to be in the center . For a more interesting picture, try to position your subject so it is slightly to one side. Leave some space on the side of the frame that the subject is facing or moving towards. For maximum stability , g[...]

37 E Mastering the Basics Picture angle Camcorder moves Close-up Instead of zooming while recording, try to choose your picture angle before you begin. A good way to tell a story with video is to begin with a long shot that establishes the situation, and then move in with medium shots and close-ups to show the details. Remember to change your viewp[...]

38 E Using the Full Range of Features Searching and Reviewing While Recording When the camcorder is in record pause mode, you can use record review to play back the last few seconds of your recording and then return automatically to record pause mode. Y ou can quickly make sure that a scene has recorded properly and then go on to shoot the next sce[...]

39 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the Menus Many of the camcorder ’ s advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the display . There are 2 main menus: CAM. MENU Camera menu ( 40) VCR MENU VCR menu ( 42) 2 CAM. MENU CAMERA CAM.MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE CAM.SET UP VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 2 VCR MENU PLA Y (VCR)[...]

CAM.MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE CAM.SET UP VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 1 3 5 2 4 1 T o camera set up submenu 2 T o VCR set up submenu 3 T o display set up submenu 4 T o system submenu 5 Close main menu 2 2 CAM. MENU Set the POWER switch to . There are 4 submenus within the CAM. MENU. CAMERA List of Menus T urn to the appropriate page for a d[...]

41 E Using the Full Range of Features CAM.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE SHUTTER•••••AUTO D.ZOOM••••••72 × IMAGE S . ••ON 16:9••••••••OFF WHITE BAL.••AUTO RETURN q e t w r y 1 Camera set up submenu q Shutter speed......................... 66 w Digital zoom ......................... 24 e Image stabilizer..[...]

VCR SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE REC MODE•••• SP OUTPUT CH•••L/R AUDIO DUB.••AUDIO IN WIND SCREEN•––– AUDIO MODE••12bit AV/PHONES•••AV AV DV OUT•••OFF RETURN q e t u w r y i 1 VCR set up submenu q Record mode ......................... 21 w Output channel ...................... 90 e Audio dubbing ............[...]

43 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the Wireless Controller The supplied wireless controller can operate the camcorder from a distance of up to 16 feet (5 m). Point it at the camcorder ’ s remote sensor while you press the buttons. There are some functions that cannot be operated without the wireless controller: • Special playback ( 30)[...]

44 E Using the Full Range of Features T o prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby , there are 2 remote sensor modes and an off setting. The wireless controller and the camcorder have to be set to the same mode in order to be compatible. When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders (Remote Sensor Mode) T o turn the remot[...]

45 E Using the Full Range of Features If your wir eless controller isn’t working: Make sure the camcorder and the wireless controller are both set to the same mode. Check the mode the camcorder is set to by pushing any button other than the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller . The camcorder’ s mode appears in purple for about 4 second[...]

46 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the Date and Time The date and/or time display forms part of the data code. Y ou can choose to display or hide it during playback ( 71). Set the date and time display when you first start using your camcorder . Install the backup battery before you begin ( 96). • Before you start setting the date and [...]

47 E Using the Full Range of Features Time zone LONDON PARIS CAIRO MOSCOW DUBAI KARACHI DACCA BANGKOK H. KONG (Hong Kong) TOKYO SYDNEY SOLOMON WELLGTN (Wellington) SAMOA HONOLU. (Honolulu) ANCHOR. (Anchorage) L.A. (Los Angeles) DENVER CHICAGO N.Y. (New York) CARACAS RIO (Rio de Janeiro) FERNAN. (Fernando de Noronha) AZORES No. Time zone No. Notes: [...]

48 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM. 2. Select D/TIME SET . • The year display starts to flash. 3. T urn the selector dial up and down to change the year . Press the dial in to move to another part of the display . • Once you move from the year , the next part of the display starts flashing. 4. Set the month[...]

49 E Using the Full Range of Features T aking Still Pictures Y ou can record still pictures like a photograph. The camcorder records the picture and sound to tape for several seconds. The exposure is automatically adjusted. Also, starting your shooting with a still photo makes it easy to find the beginning again later with the Photo Search function[...]

50 E Using the Full Range of Features 2. Press the PHOT O button fully down to take the still picture. • The camcorder takes the image immediately , and then records the “photo” to the tape for approximately 6 seconds. During this time the camcorder also records the sound, and the display shows the still picture. • A counter display appears[...]

51 E Using the Full Range of Features T urning the Image Stabilizer Off MENU MENU W ith most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recording. However , the ZR40’ s image stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings even at high magnification. T o turn the image stabilizer off, open the menu and sel[...]

52 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the V arious Recording Programs P P The camcorder provides you with a choice of 8 recording programs. They use different combinations of camcorder settings in order to adjust the exposure and other functions to match the recording situation. • For simple point-and-shoot operation, select the Easy Record[...]

53 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the program AE mode 1. Slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode. 2. Press the selector dial in to display the program menu. 3. T urn the selector dial to move the arr ow up or down the display . 4. Press the selector dial in to select the desired pr ogram. • The program will appear in the dis[...]

54 E Using the Full Range of Features Portrait Use this program outdoors to make subjects stand out from a softened foreground and background. It works well for still-lifes and close-ups. The ef fect is most noticeable when the zoom position is between the middle range and the telephoto end. Focus manually for maximum accuracy , and be careful when[...]

55 E Using the Full Range of Features Use this program in places where the background is so bright that the subject appears underexposed in the display — a sunny beach or ski resort, for example. Y ou may notice some shudder when recording moving subjects. Sand & Snow SAND&SNOW Low Light This program allows you to record in dimly lit plac[...]

56 E Using the Full Range of Features Using Digital Effects Use the camcorder ’ s digital effects for more interesting productions. • Faders: Start or end scenes on a tape with a fade to or from black ( 57). Fade Trigger , V ertical W ipe, Horizontal W ipe, Mosaic Fade* • Effects: Add flavor to your recordings ( 58). Art, Black and White, Sep[...]

57 E Using the Full Range of Features Fade T rigger (F ADE-T) V ertical Wipe (WIPE ) Horizontal Wipe (WIPE ) When you start recording, the picture begins as a thin vertical line in the center of the screen which gradually expands sideways until it fills the whole of the screen. When you end a scene, the image is wiped from both sides of the screen.[...]

58 E Using the Full Range of Features Effects Art (ART) Adds a paint- like effect, called solarization, to the image. Sepia (SEPIA) Makes a monochrome image with a brownish tint. Black and White (BLK & WHT) Makes the image black and white. Mosaic (MOSAIC) Blurs the image by enlarging the size of some pixels. 3_ZR40_E(38-75) 2/5/02 17:28 Page 58[...]

59 E Using the Full Range of Features Digital effects can be set with the controls on the body of the camcorder or the wireless controller . Pressing the ▲ / ▼ buttons on the wireless controller correspond to turning the selector dial up and down, and pressing the SET button corresponds to pressing the selector dial in. SET D.EFFECTS ON/OFF MEN[...]

60 E Using the Full Range of Features Sound records/plays back normally . When operating effects in CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q . 1. Press the DIGIT AL EFFECTS button to open the digital effects menu. • D.EFFECT | , F ADER and EFFECT appear . 2. Select EFFECT . • AR T , BLK&WHT , SEPIA, MOSAIC settings appear . 3[...]

61 E Using the Full Range of Features Audio Recording T o switch to the 16 - bit mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select AUDIO MODE, set it to “16 bit” and close the menu. •“ 16 bit ” is shown in the display for approximately 4 seconds. Notes: • For details on adding new sound, see p. 86. • For details of playing back [...]

62 E Using the Full Range of Features T o turn it on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select WIND SCREEN, set it to ON and close the menu. • WS O is shown in the display when you turn the wind screen on. Notes: • The wind screen can be used for audio dubbing with the built-in microphone in PLA Y (VCR) mode as well as recording (when [...]

63 E Using the Full Range of Features This is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recording movies or still photographs. 1. Press the self-timer button on the body of the camcorder or the SELF TIMER button on the wireless controller . • SELF-T appears in the display . • T o have the subject monitor recording, rotate the[...]

64 E Using the Full Range of Features Notes: • T o cancel the self-timer before the countdown has begun, press the SELF TIMER button. • T o cancel the self-timer once the countdown has begun, press the SELF TIMER button. 3_ZR40_E(38-75) 2/5/02 17:28 Page 64[...]

65 E Using the Full Range of Features By controlling the level of the automatic exposure (AE) function, you can lighten or darken the image slightly . This allows you to compensate for backlit, overexposed scenes. P P AE SHIFT Make sure the program selector is set to Q . 1. Press the selector dial in and select any recording pr ogram other than Spo[...]

66 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode. 2. Press the selector dial in and choose AUTO fr om the program menu. 3. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP . 4. Select SHUTTER. 5. Press the selector dial in to select the desired shutter speed. 6. Close the menu. Concerning shooting in fluorescent[...]

67 E Using the Full Range of Features Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds • When shooting with a shutter speed of 1/1000 or higher , do not shoot the sun directly . Recommended shutter speeds when shooting: • People doing outdoor sports such as golf or tennis • Moving cars or trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as rolle[...]

68 E Using the Full Range of Features Adjusting Focus Manually FOCUS Manual focus Use the selector dial to set the focus. • T urn the selector dial downward to move the focus farther away . • T urn the selector dial upwards to bring the focus nearer . Notes: • Y ou cannot adjust the focus without the e mark before M.FOCUS in the display . Pus[...]

69 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the White Balance 1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode. 2. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP . 3. Select WHITE BAL. 4. a) For the indoor , outdoor or auto settings, press the selector dial in to choose the setting. • T / U appears in the display when you set the white balance[...]

70 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the white balance manually will probably work better than auto white balance when shooting: Subjects with one dominant color , such as sky , sea or forest Close-ups In rapidly changing lighting conditions In places lit by certain types of fluorescent or mercury vapor lights Notes: • T urn the digital [...]

71 E Using the Full Range of Features D ATA CODE POWER CAMERA CAMERA PLAY(VCR) OFF MENU MENU DATA CODE During PLA Y (VCR) mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden while the camcorder is in play , slow or still mode. Camcorder data may be displayed as “– – –” during fast forward, rewind, reverse playback, forward and reverse × 2 pla[...]

72 E Using the Full Range of Features Y ou can also choose to display camcorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) in cassette data codes. T o change, open the menu and select DISP .SET UP . Then select DA T A CODE, set it to DA TE/TIME, CAMERA DA T A or CAM. & D/T and close the menu. DATA CODE•••DATE/TIME DISP.SET UP ( 39) Settin[...]

73 E Using the Full Range of Features Six-second auto date The 6-second auto date appears for 6 seconds to mark the changeover of a day if the tape was being recorded at 12:00 midnight. It also appears for 6 seconds when you start playback and have the data code turned off. The 6-second auto date will adjust for any time zone changes you have indic[...]

74 E Using the Full Range of Features Searching the T ape (Photo Search/Date Search) This allows you to move quickly through still pictures recorded anywhere on a tape (photo search) or between different days or areas of recording (date search) on a tape. 1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose between photo/date search. • PHOTO SEARCH or DA [...]

75 E Using the Full Range of Features Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Use the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback. 1. Press the ZERO SET MEMOR Y button on the wireless contr oller during playback at a point you want to return to later . • The time code is replaced by a tape counter that i[...]

76 E Editing Editing to a VCR 1. Find a point on your r ecorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy . 2. Start to play it back while you monitor the pictur e on the TV . 3. Start recording on the VCR as soon as the section you want to copy appears on the screen. 4. Pause the VCR at the end of the section you want to copy , then st[...]

77 E Editing REW PLA Y FF REC P AUSE SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP AV INSERT P AUSE SLOW + / – / × 2 REC SEARCH REC SEARCH FOCUS AE SHIFT Digital video equipment fitted with the DV terminal lets you edit, copy and transfer data digitally , with virtually no generation loss in image and sound quality . The DV terminal is for both [...]

78 E Editing Copyright signal Certain pre-recorded software tapes are copyright protected. If you try to play back such a cassette, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLA YBACK IS RESTRICTED” appears in the display for a few seconds and then the camcorder displays a blank blue screen; you cannot view the contents of the cassette. If you try to record from su[...]

79 E Editing OUTPUT VIDEO S(S1)-VIDEO AUDIO L R REC SEARCH REC SEARCH REW PLA Y REC P AUSE SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP AV INSERT P A USE SLOW – / FOCUS AE SHIFT S AV MIC Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-in) Y ou can record a video played on your VCR or analog camcorder (for digital camcorders, see p. 77)[...]

80 E Editing 1. Find a point on your r ecorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the REC P AUSE button on the wireless contr oller . • S-video and A V IN/OUT terminals work as input terminals. • The camcorder enters record pause mode. 3. Start playback on the other device or turn o[...]

81 E Editing Connecting the camcorder to your VCR or 8 mm video camcorder allows conversion of recorded analog video and audio signals to digital signals in an instant. The digital signals can be output to the other equipment with a DV terminal. The camcorder’ s DV terminal works exclusively as an output terminal. • There may be cases where ana[...]

82 E Editing T urning the analog-digital converter on AV DV OUT•••OFF VCR SET UP ( 39) PLA Y (VCR) T o turn the analog-digital converter on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select A V DV OUT , set it to ON and close the menu. Caution: • For normal use, set A V DV OUT to OFF through the menu. If it is set to ON, you cannot[...]

83 E Editing Recording Over Existing Scenes (A V Insert Editing) OUTPUT VIDEO S(S1)-VIDEO AUDIO L R S AV MIC Y ou can insert new scenes from your VCR or other camcorder onto your pre- recorded tape using the ZR40’ s analog line-in or DV in terminals. Original video and audio will be replaced with the new video and audio. REW PLA Y FF REC P AUSE S[...]

84 E Editing TV : Y ou cannot insert A V from a TV program with anomalous synchronized signals, such as when the program itself received poor signals. The tape in the camcorder: When using the ZR40’ s A V insert function, only record to tapes recorded in SP mode. If there are non-recorded portions or portions recorded in LP mode on the tape, reco[...]

85 E Editing 1. On the VCR, locate a point 3 seconds befor e the scene to be inserted. Set the VCR to playback pause mode. 2. On the camcorder , press PLA Y and locate the r ecording start point. Set the camcorder to playback pause mode. • Y ou can use the playback buttons on the body of the camcorder or the special playback functions on the wire[...]

86 E Editing Audio Dubbing OUTPUT AUDIO L R AV MIC Y ou can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape from audio products (AUDIO IN) or with the internal or external microphone (MIC. IN). The original sound will not be erased. For best results, add sound to tapes that have been recorded with this camcorder in SP mode with 12-bit sound.[...]

87 E Editing 1. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP . 2. Select AUDIO DUB. 3. Select AUDIO IN or MIC. IN and close the menu. 4. Locate the point where you want to start audio dubbing, then pr ess the P AUSE button. • Y ou can use the playback buttons on the body of the camcorder or the special playback functions on the wireless controller in the [...]

88 E Editing 5. Press AUDIO DUB. • AUDIO DUB. and appear on the display . 6. Press the P AUSE button (and start play on the other audio device if AUDIO IN). • Audio dubbing starts. • If MIC. IN, direct your voice into the microphone. • changes to . 7. When you get to the point where you want to stop dubbing, pr ess the STOP button (and then[...]

89 E Editing Setting the Audio Mix AUDIO MONITOR MIX BALANCE ST -1 ST -2 POWER CAMERA PLAY(VCR) OFF When you play back a tape that was recorded in 12-bit mode, you can set the audio output to play: stereo 1 (the original sound), stereo 2 (any new sound, dubbed to the tape after recording), or mix the balance between the two. • Audio from the 16-b[...]

90 E Editing When you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channels, you can change the output channels of that sound. 1. Load a tape recorded with multiple-channel audio. 2. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP . Then select OUTPUT CH, set it to the desired setting and close the menu. • Refer to the following list. PLA Y (VC[...]

91 E Editing By using a DV cable and connecting the camcorder to a PC equipped with a DV terminal conforming to IEEE 1394/DV compatible capture board, you can transfer images taken with the camcorder to your PC. • While connected, it is recommended that you power your camcorder from a household power socket using the power adapter . • T urn off[...]

92 E Additional Information Be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight, or it will melt. (The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens.) Adjust the angle of the viewfinder to prevent sunlight from entering. Preparing the Camcorder • Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. Extend the viewfinder straight out, then adjust the vi[...]

93 E Additional Information • For extra security and portability , attach the shoulder strap before using the camcorder . • Pass the ends through the attachment bars and adjust the length as shown. Attach the shoulder strap 5_ZR40_E(92-121) 2/5/02 17:30 Page 93[...]

94 E Additional Information Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times • These times vary — the safest policy is always to have 2 or 3 times as many battery packs as you think you will need. • Y ou will get more recording time if you turn the camcorder off between shots, instead of leaving it in record pause mode. • Y ou can [...]

95 E Additional Information T aking care of the battery pack BD Always attach the terminal cover . • Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals, as this can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. Attach the terminal cover whenever the battery pack is not being used. Keep the terminals clean. • The camcorder adapter or bat[...]

96 E Additional Information Installing the backup battery Open the backup battery cover on the battery attachment unit, and insert the CR2025 lithium battery with the + side facing outwards. Click the cover back into place. This backup battery allows the camcorder to remember the date and time and other settings when main power source is removed. I[...]

97 E Additional Information Maintenance A void high temperatures and high humidity . • Do not leave the camcorder inside a car in hot weather , for example. • Be careful of heat radiating from video lighting equipment. • Do not take the camcorder into a humid room. A void sudden changes in temperature. • If you take the camcorder from a col[...]

98 E Additional Information V iewfinder • Clean the viewfinder screen. Rotate the viewfinder upwards. Remove the viewfinder protect cover and clean by inserting a cotton swab. When finished, return it flush with the camcorder . • The viewfinder screen scratches easily . T ake care when cleaning. LCD • Clean the LCD screen using a commercially[...]

99 E Additional Information Power sources • Y ou can use the compact power adapter to operate your camcorder and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supply is between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Contact your Canon dealer for information about plug adapters for overseas use. TV playback • Although you can always play back y[...]

100 E Additional Information Condensation Condensation may form on the camcorder when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place. Using the camcorder while condensation is present can damage both the tape and the camcorder . Condensation may become a problem: When the camcorder is taken from an air- conditioned room to a warm, humid place Protec[...]

101 E Additional Information T roubleshooting Cause and/or what to do about it • The camcorder is not set to the appropriate mode ( 19, 29). • The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention ( 17-18). • The cassette has reached the end. • The power source is not properly connected, or the battery pack is exhausted or not properl[...]

102 E Additional Information Note: • Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will often get better results using manual focus ( 68). Focus on something which is about the same distance away , lock the focus, and then point the camcorder at your original, hard-to-focus subject. Horizontal stripes Many subjects at dif[...]

103 E Additional Information Miscellaneous Cause and/or what to do about it • The remote sensor mode is set to OFF B in the menu ( 44). • The remote sensor modes of the wireless controller and the camcorder itself are different ( 44). • The batteries are dead or not inserted. • Check the screen displays ( 108). • External interference may[...]

104 E Additional Information The ZR40 System Diagram (A vailability differs from area to area) BP-900 Series Battery Pack VL-10Li Battery Video Light Stereo Microphone (commercially available) SS-800 Shoulder Strap WS-20 Wrist Strap WL-D74 Wireless Controller MiniDV Video Cassette CR-560 Charge Adapter/ Car Battery Cable Kit CA-560 Compact Power Ad[...]

105 E Additional Information FS-30.5U Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters to help you take control of difficult lighting conditions. Optional Accessories Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. Y ou can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.[...]

106 E Additional Information Zoom Remote Controller ZR-1000 When this product is plugged into the LANC m terminal of a Canon camcorder , it is possible to control functions such as the start and stop of recording and the zoom and focusing functions while the camcorder is mounted on a tripod, without touching the camcorder body itself. VL-10Li Batte[...]

107 E Additional Information Provided accessories: WL-D74 W ireless Controller D83-0522-000 CA-560 Compact Power Adapter 3171A007AB BP-508 Battery Pack D85-1360-000 STV -250N Stereo V ideo Cable 3067A002AA (D82-0590-201) SS-800 Shoulder Strap D81-1420-000 Lens cap D52-0100-000 Optional accessories: CR-560 Charge Adapter/ Car Battery Cable Kit 3172A[...]

108 E Additional Information Screen Displays T o display the date and time, press the DA T A CODE button. See also p. 71. Press the wireless controller ’ s TV SCREEN button or turn TV SCREEN on through the menu to see the other displays on the TV screen. (The displays appear white on-screen.) They will not be added to any recordings you make with[...]

109 E Additional Information Fast forward ( 29) Rewind ( 29) Fast forward playback ( 30) Rewind playback ( 30) Frame advance playback ( 30) Frame reverse playback ( 30) Playback pause (forward and reverse) ( 30) Slow playback (forward and reverse) ( 30) × 2 playback (forward and reverse) ( 31) × 1 playback (forward and reverse) ( 29, 31) Photo Se[...]

110 E Additional Information Recording programs ( 52). AE Shift ( 65) Manual focus is selected ( 68). Shutter speed ( 66) White balance is ( 69) Set W Indoor T Outdoor U The 16:9 mode: the display flashes when the effect is being selected, and appears steadily when it is activated ( 22). Digital effects. The display flashes when the function is bei[...]

111 E Additional Information Recording reminder When you start recording, the camcorder counts from 0SEC to 10SEC. Shots which are shorter than ten seconds may be difficult to edit later . On the other hand, if you are not planning to edit the recording, remember that a shot which does not contain action should generally last no longer than 10 seco[...]

112 E Additional Information Appears as a warning to protect the cassette and also when condensation is detected. Remove the cassette as soon as possible after the camcorder has displayed the caution. Refer to p. 78 Refer to p. 78, p. 79 or p. 81 Appears when you try to do audio dubbing or A V insert on a tape recorded in LP mode ( 83, 86). Appears[...]

113 E Additional Information Appears immediately after you start recording, and the video heads are badly contaminated. Make sure to clean the video heads when this caution appears. ( 99) HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE 5_ZR40_E(92-121) 2/5/02 17:30 Page 113[...]

114 E Additional Information Specifications ZR40 Power Supply (rated): 7.4 V DC Power Consumption (while r ecording with the AF turned on): 3.1 W (Using viewfinder), 3.9 W (Using LCD screen) T elevision system: EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal V ideo recording system: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system (Consumer digital[...]

115 E Additional Information Index 16:9, 22 Å Abroad, Using the Camcorder , 99 Accessories, 7, 105 Adapter , AC, 12-14, 16 AE Programs, 52 AE Shift, 65 Analog-digital converter , 81 Analog line-in, 79 Audio Dubbing, 86 Audio Mix, 89 Audio Mode, 61 Audio Output, 89 Audio Recording and Playback, 61, 89 Audio/V ideo T erminal, 33 Auto, 54 Autofocus, [...]

116 E Additional Information Ò LANC, 76 LCD Screen, 26 Lens Cap, 92 Loading Cassettes, 17 Low Light, 55 LP Mode, 21 ˜ Maintenance, 97 Making Better V ideos, 36 Manual Focus, 68 Menus, 39 Microphone, 61, 86 Monitor Recording, 28 ˆ Night, 55 Ø Optional Accessories, 105 ∏ Pause, Record, 19 PC Connection, 91 Photo Search, 74 Playback, 29 Playback[...]

117 E Additional Information Ê T ape Protection, 18 T elephoto, 24 T emperature, 14, 94, 96, 1 14 T ime Code, 1 1 1 T ime Zone, 46 T ips for Making Better V ideos, 36 T ripod, 36 T roubleshooting, 101 TV , 34, 108 ◊ VCR, 33 V ideocassettes, 17 V ideo Heads, 99 V ideo ID-1 system, 35 V ideo Light, 106 V iewfinder, 92, 98 „ White Balance, 69 W i[...]

118 E Additional Information Menu at a Glance Use the list below to quickly navigate the camcorder ’ s menu. Functions are listed alphabetically . Digital Zoom CAM.SET UP Function Then select it from this submenu and set. 16:9 effect CAM.SET UP 6-sec. Date DISP.SET UP Audio dub VCR SET UP Audio mode VCR SET UP AV/headphones VCR SET UP AV → DV o[...]

119 E Additional Information Shutter speed Time zone/DST TV screen White balance Wind screen SYSTEM CAM.SET UP DISP.SET UP CAM.SET UP VCR SET UP Function Then select it from this submenu and set. First make sure the camera is set to... CAMERA PLA Y (VCR) 5_ZR40_E(92-121) 2/5/02 17:30 Page 119[...]

120 E Additional Information U.S.A. CANON ® ZR40 DIGIT AL VIDEO CAMCORDER LIMITED W ARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. ( “ CUSA ” ) with respect to each Canon ZR40 Digital V ideo Camcorder ( “ DV Camcorder ” ) purchased and used in the United States. Each Canon DV Camcorder , when delivered to you i[...]

121 E Additional Information CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGIT AL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED W ARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) with respect to Canon digital video equipment purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchas[...]