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PUB . DIM - 618 Canon Digital Video Camcorder i English Instruction Manual Camescope video numerique i Manuel d'instruction iFran ( ; ais Videocamara digital i Manual de Instrucciones Espafiol Z - _ 90 / Z _ 851Z _ 80 Mini ll " lL _ r Digitoa ' _ oo , , ob . o " t ' ( BUBBLEJET ° ' " _ ° PictBridge
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Important Usage Instructions WARNING : JE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK , DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE . WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE , USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY . COPYRIGHT WARNING : Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws . Digital Video Camcordel ] ZR90 / ZR85 / ZR80 systems o This device complies with Pa _ 15 of the FCC Rules . Operation is subject to the following two conditions : ( I ) This device may not cause harmful intelference , and ( 2 ) this device must accept any intelference received , including intelference that may cause undesired opelation . Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device , pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules . These limits are designed to provide reasonable plotection against harmful inteffelence in a residential installation . This equipment genelates , uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and , if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions , may cause harmful intelference to radio communications . Howevel ] there is no guarantee that interfelence will not occur in a particular installation . If this equipment does cause harmful inteffelence to radio ol television reception , which can be detelmined by turning the equipment off and on , the user is encouraged to tly to correct the intelference by one or more of the following measures : • Reorient ol relocate the receiving antenna . • increase the separation between the equipment and receivel . • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cilcuit diffelent from that to which the receiver is connected . • Consuk the dealer or an experienced radio _ V technician for help . Use o1 shielded cable is requiled to comply with class B limits in Subpart B o1 Part 15 o1 FCC Rules . Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual . If such changes ol modifications should be made , you could be requiled to stop operation of the equipment . Canon U . S . A . Inc . One Canon Plaza , Lake Success , NY 1I042 , U . S . A . Tel No . ( 516 ) 328 - 5600 CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK , MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT , FULLY INSERT . The lightning flash with arrowhead Important Warning symbol , within an equilateral triangle , is intended to alert the usel to the presence of uninsulated " dangerous voltage " within the product's enclosure , that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons . CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC The exclamation point , within an SHOCK , DO NOT REMOVE COVER ( OR equilateral triangle , is intended to alert the BACK ) . NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS user to the presence of important INSIDE . REFERSERVICING TO QUALIFIED operating and maintenance ( servicing ) instructions in the ] iterature accompanying SERV CE PERSONNEL . the product .
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In these safety instructions the word " product " 10 . Power Sources The CA - 570 Compact refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder Power Adapter should be operated only E ZR90 / ZR85 / ZR80 A and all its accessories . from the type of power source indicated on the marking label . If you are not sure of the 1 . Read Instructions - - All the safety and type of power supply to your home , consult operating instructions should be read your product dealer or local power before the product is operated . company . Regarding other power sources such as battery power , refer to instructions 2 . Retain Instructions The safety and in this manual . operating instructions should be retained for future reference . 11 . Polarization - - The CA - 570 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2 - 3 . Heed Warnings - - All warnings on the prong plug ( a plug having one blade wider product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to . than the other ) . The 2 - prong polarized plug will fit into the o 4 . Follow Instructions - - All operating and power outlet only one way . This is a safety maintenance instructions should be feature . If you are unable to insert the plug _ " followed . fully into the outlet , try reversing the plug . If the plug still fails to fit , contact your 5 . Cleaning - - Unplug this product from the electrician to replace your obsolete outlet . wall outlet before cleaning . Do not use Do not defeat the safety purpose of the liquid or aerosol cleaners . The product polarized plug . should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual . 12 . Power Cord Protection - - Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely 6 . Accessories Do not use accessories not to be walked on or pinched by items placed recommended in this manual as they may upon or against them . Pay particular be hazardous . attention to plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product . 7 . Avoid magnetic or electric fields - - Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters , 13 . Outdoor Antenna Grounding - - If an portable communication devices or other outside antenna is connected to the sources of electric or magnetic radiation . product , be sure the antenna is grounded They may cause picture interference , or so as to provide some protection against permanently damage the camera . voltage surges and built - up static charges . 8 . Water and Moisture Hazard of electric Section 810 of the National Electrical Code , ANSI / NFPA No . 70 1984 , provides shock Do not use this product near information with respect to proper water or in rainy / moist situations . grounding of the mast and supporting Placing or Moving - - Do not place on an structure , grounding of the leadqn wire to unstable cart , stand , tripod , bracket or an antenna discharge unit , size of table . The product may fall , causing serious grounding conductors , location of antenna injury to a child or adult , and serious discharge unit , connection to grounding damage to the product . electrodes , and requirements for the A product and cart grounding electrode . See figure 1 . combination should be moved with care . Quick stops , excessive force , and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn .
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18 . Damage Requiring Service - - Disconnect Fig . 1 B _ " ' _ this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery , and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions : a . When the power - supply cord or plug is damaged . b . If any liquid has been spilled onto , or objects have fallen into , the product . c . If the product has been exposed to rain or wateE d . If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating 14 . Lightning For added protection of this instructions . Adjust only those controls product during a lightning storm , or when that are covered by the operation it is left unattended and unused for long instructions . Improper adjustment of periods of time , disconnect it from the wall other controls may result in damage and outlet and disconnect the antenna . This will will often require extensive work by a prevent damage to the product due to qualified technician to restore the lightning and power - line surges . product to its normal operation . 15 . Overloading - - Do not overload wall outlets e . If the product has been dropped or the and extension cords as this can result in a cabinet has been damaged . risk of fire or electric shock . f . When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance . This indicates a 16 . Objects and Liquid Entry Never push need for service . objects of any kind into this product 19 . Replacement Parts When replacement through openings as they may touch parts are required , be sure the service dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock . technician has used replacement parts that Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind are specified by Canon or that have the onto the product . same characteristics as the original part . Unauthorized substitutions may result in 17 . Servicing - - Do not attempt to service this fire , electric shock or other hazards . product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous 20 . Safety Check - - Upon completion of any voltage or other hazards . Refer all servicing service or repairs to this product , ask the to qualified service personnel . service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating order . When replacement of power supply is required , please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA - 570 . can a Adapter supply power For areas where 120 V AC power is not used , you will need a special plug IThe be used with between 100 and 240 V AC . adapter . Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information . Use only CSA ! UL Certified power supply cord set , Polarized , Type SPT - 2 or heavier , minimum No . 18 AWG copper , rated 125 or 250 V , minimum , P A , minimum 6 ft ( 1.8 m ) , maximum 10 ft ( 3 m ) long .
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Using this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon ZR90 / ZR85 / ZR80 . Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference . Change the display language before you begin ( _ 76 ) . Sym bol and Re _ erence Used i ! hi M anu aI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 _ : Precautions related to the camcorder operation . : b _ : Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures . : b [ _ ] : Reference page number . : b Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller ( ZRgO ! ZR85 ) . : b [ ] are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen . o 0 " Screen " refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen . : b Please note that the illustrations mainly refer to the ZRgO . & o Setting the Time Zone _ Date and Time 5 _ tting _ h _ TJa _ _ tl _ / _ lJght 5agi _ g _ [ _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating modes ( see below ) Menu item and its default setting . I ( . = _ . _ b . . . . J , l . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I ) Button and switches to be operated _ T _ , , , tl _ SETai _ l to _ l _ t I _ ZONE / DSq _ , _ 1 _ . the _ ETd _ I Operating Mode POWER Switch CAMERA CAMERA ! ! ! ! ! _ ! _ ! ! _ ! _ ! _ ! ! ! _ ! ! _ ! _ ! ! ! ! ! ! : ! ! ! ! ! ; ! ! ! ! _ ! _ ! ! ! : _ i _ ii _ ii ; iii _ i : ! : i _ iii ! ; _ ii ! iii ; i : i _ : i _ iiii ! _ i PLAY ( VCR ) PLAY ( VCR ) ! S : _ _ d ar _ a : ZR90 / ZR85only . _ : Function can be used in this mode . : : : : Function cannot be used in this mode . Trademark Acknowledgements • Canon and Bubble Jet are registered trademarks of Canon Inc . • _ i ' , l ] _ ' risa trademark . • . _ ' _ P is a trademark . • Window € _ is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and ! or other countries . • Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer , Inc . , registered in the United States and other countries . • Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies .
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Table of Contents Introduction Important Usage Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Using this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Checking Supplied Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Components Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Basic Functions Preparations Preparing the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Loading / Unloading a Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Installing the Backup Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Preparing the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Using the Wireless Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Setting tile Time Zone , Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Recording Recording Movies on a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Recording Still Images on a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Zooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Tips for Making Better Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Playback Playing Back a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Playing Back on a TV Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Advanced Functions Menus and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Recording Using the Recording Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Using the Night Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Skin Detail Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Adjusting the AE Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Adjusting the Focus Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Setting the White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Setting the Shutter Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Using the Self - Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Changing the Recording Mode ( SP / LP ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Audio Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Using Digital Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Playback Magnifying the image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Displaying the Data Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ? 0 End Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Returning to a Pre - marked Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Photo Search / Date Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
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OtheFrunctions CustomizthineCgamcor . d . . e . . r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ChangtinhgeDisplaLyangua . . g . . e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ChangtinhgeRemoSteensMorod . e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OtheCramcorSdeetrting . . s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editing RecordtionagVCoRrDigitaVlideDoevic . . e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . . 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RecordfirnogmAnaloVgideDoevic0ev'CsR , TV or Camcorder ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Recording from Digital Video Devices ( DV Dubbing ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals ( Analog - Digital Converter ) . . . . . . . . 84 Replacing Existing Scenes ( AV Insert ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Audio Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Connecting to a Computer Using a DV ( IEEE1394 ) Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Using a Memory Card o Inserting and Removing a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Selecting the Image Quality / Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 File Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Recording Still Images on a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Recording Motion JPEG Movies on a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Selecting the Focusing Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Recording Panoramic Images ( Stitch Assist Mode ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Playing Back a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Protecting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Erasing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Combining Images ( Card Mix ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Copying Still Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Formatting a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Connecting to a Computer Using a USt3 Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Creating a Start - up Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Direct Printing Printing Still Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Selecting the Print Settings ( Paper / Style ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Printing with Print Order Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Additional Information Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 List of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Maintenance / Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 System Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
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Checking Supplied Accessories Lens Cap and Lens Lithium Button SS - 900 Shoulder Strap BP - 508 Battery Pack Cap Cord Battery CR1616 STV - 250N Stereo CA - 570 Compact Video Cable Power Adapter ( incl . power cord ) WbD82 Wireless IFC - 300PCU USB Cable Two AA ( R6 ) Batteries SDC - 8M SD Memory Controller Card ( containing sample images ) 0 DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows For Macintosh WA - 30.5 Wide Attachment © The serial number of this product can be found on the underside of the viewfinden Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft . Date of Purchase : Model Name : ZR90 / ZR85 / ZR80 A Purchased From : Serial No . : Dealer Address : Dealer Phone No . :
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Components Guide ZRgO ! ZRSS ! ZRSO E REC SEARCH + button ( _ 28 ) / . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . f FOCUS button ( _ 352 ) / I _ 1 _ ( fast forward ) button _ 334 ) / _ / 11 ( play / pause ) button ( ED33 ) CARD + button * ( 1 _ 106 ) RECSEARCH - button ( 12 _ 28 ) / _ . . . . . . . NIGHT MODE button ( [ _ I349 ) / [ _ J ( record review ) button ( E : _ 28 ) / 414 ( rewind ) button ( 11333 ) / • ( stop ) button ( 13333 ) CARD - button * ( El3106 ) OPEN button ( 13324 ) o Q . Built - in speaker ( [ : _ 335 ) BATT , RELEASE button ( 1 : _ 313 ) / LCD screen ( 1 _ 324 ) o compartment ( _ 317 ) attachment unit ( E313 ) ram selector ( [ _ g ] 47 ) Easy recording 1 Program AE Memory card slot * ( _ 92 ) ( r _ l 3 ) MENU button ( 1 _ 339 ) \ , ) _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S . . . E . . T . . . d . . i . a . . l ( _ 39 ) DIGITAL / EFFECTS ON / OFF | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C . . . H . . A . . . R . . G . . . E . . . indicator ( 1 " r113 ) / buttonDIGITAL ( I : : [ : I65 . ) . E . . . F . . F . . E . . . C . . T . { ! . ! _ S . _ . . . . . . . ) . _ ( _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Card access indicator * ( 11396 ) _ _ DIGITAL EFFECTS _ A [ SHIFT / I ON / OFF butt ° n ( t _ 65 ) ( self - timer ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ . . _ ' J ENDSEARCN button ( ED58 ) / ® / OATACCOE _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A . . E . . . . SHIFT button ( _ 351 ) / DATA CODE END SEARCH button ( _ 72 ) button ( { _ 70 ) CARD MIX button * ( 1 _ 112 ) / CARDMIX / [ : _ I / C _ I ( stitch assist ) button * ( 1 : _ 3104 ) / 5 [ IDESHOW / RECPAUSE SLIDE SHOW button * ( [ _ 107 ) / REC PAUSE button ( 1 _ 82 ) * ZR90 / ZR85 only .
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. . . . . . . . D . . optr c adjustment I _ _ / i ' I . . . . ( 1 _ 18 ) / PHOTO button ( _ 29 , 96 ) | _ x _ _ k . _ < < < < < < < < < _ i / _ Serial number , Accessory shoe ( I : : D 145 ) / Lvlewp , rlnodteecrt | _ / _ ' % _ _ . . . . . . . . . . . . Z . . oonl I . . . . ( E _ 30 ) Viewfinder ( _ : ] 18 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T . . A . . P . . . E . / CARD switch * nq 5 • 1 J Strap . . . . . . . t ( m19 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i : , ' " " _ . . . . . . _ ory card _ tar _ stopbutton 7 ! { . . . . . . Grip belt 1 _ 118 ( 1 _ 124,101 ) _ - Stra mount rrll9 I _ ower switch ( 1 : _ 5 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " . . . . . . . . P ( ) OFF Cassette compartment ( _ : 116 ) _ CAMERA PLAY ( VCR ] • . . . . . Cassette compartment cover ( 1 " _ 16 ) * ZR90 / ZR85 only , 10
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o Q . Assist lamp ( White LED ) * * ( Q : ] 49 ) o Remote sensor * ( l _ 20 ) Stereo microphone ( _ 60 ) ( E _ 337 ) ( 1 : _ ] 80 , 91 ) ( phones ) terminal ( _ 3S , 61 ) Bottom view AVtermna 36 J USB terminal * ( C _ 118 , 120 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tripod socket ( m32 ) * ZR90 / ZR85 only . * * ZR90 only , 11
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_ WL - D82 Wireless Controller \ ' : _ : Zoom buttons ( rn30 ) lg REMOTE SET button ( m 77 ) _ 2 _ ' Select buttons ( 1 : _ 39 ) _ : Transmitter _ 3 _ PHOTO button ( 1 : _ 29 , 96 ) _ : MENU button ( E [ 339 ) : 4 _ START / STOP button ( 1 : 1324 , 101 ) _ 2 ( _ SET button ( 12 _ 39 ) _ ' _ SELF T . button ( 1 : _ 58 ) _ 2 ! ) CARD - / + buttons ( [ : [ 3106 ) 6 _ D . EFFECTS button , ON / OFF button ( [ : : [ 365 ) _ SLIDE SHOW button ( _ 107 ) _ 7 _ TV SCREEN button ( 1 : _ 128 ) _ REW _ button ( m33 ) _ 24 PLAY • button ( 1 _ 33 ) 8 _ DATA CODE button ( E [ 370 ) _ 9 _ ' _ / , _ buttons ( E _ 74 ) _ 25 FF _ button ( 1 : _ 34 ) _ SEARCH SELECT button ( rn74 ) } _ - - / _ 111button ( _ : ] 34 ) _ ' ZERO SET MEMORY button ( _ : ] 73 ) _ ' STOPIIbutton ( 1 : _ 33 ) _ 12bit AUDIO OUT button ( 1 : _ 89 ) _ + / 111 _ button ( rT ] 34 ) _ AUDIO DUB . button ( m88 ) _ PAUSE II button ( 1 : _ 34 ) _ REC PAUSE button ( rn82 ) _ ? ! SLOW I _ button ( 1 : [ 334 ) _ 5 _ AV INSERT button ( IT186 ) _ ! ) x2 button ( [ : I334 ) _ AV _ DV button ( 1 : _ 84 ) 12
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Preparing the Power Supply ASta _ hi , , ng the Battery Pack E 1 . Turn the POWER switch to OFF . @ 0 2 . Move the viewfinder upward . 3 . Attach the battery pack to the camcorder . • Remove the terminal cover of the battery pack . • Presslightly and slide it in the direction of the arrow until it dicks . 1 . Connect the power cord to the _ adapter . _ 2 . Plug the power cord into a power D ¢ IN terminal _ " outlet . 3 . Connect the power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal . The CHARGE indicator starts flashing . It glows steadily when charging is complete . 4 . When charging is complete , disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder . Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect it from the adapter . 5 . Remove the battery pack after use . Pressthe BATE RELEASEbutton to remove the battery . 13
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Using a Household Power Source 1 . Turn the POWER switch to OFF . 2 . Connect the power cord to the power adapter . 3 . Plug the power cord into a power outlet . 4 . Connect the power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal . O Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter . O If the adapter is used close to a TV , it may cause picture interference . Move the adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable . : b Do not connect any products that are not expressly recommended to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to the power adapter . : b You may hear some noise from the power adapter during use . This is not a malfunction . O Do not disconnect and reconnect the power cord while charging a battery pack . The battery pack may not be charged correctly even if the CHARGE indicator glows steady . The battery pack may also not be charged correctly when a power outage occurs during charging . Remove the battery pack and attach it back to the camcorder . : b The battery pack may be defective when the CHARGE indicator flashes rapidly . O The CHARGE indicator informs you about the charge status . 0 - 50 % : Flashesonce every second More than 50 % : Flashestwice every second 100 % : Glows steadily O Charging , Recording and Playback Times Below times are approximate and vary according to the charging , recording or playback conditions . BP - 508 BP - 512 / BP - 514 BP - 522 BP - 535 BP - 511 ( Supplied ) ( Optional ) ( Optional ) ( Optional ) ( Optional ) Charging Time 110min . 120rain . 150min . 210min . 310min . Max . Recording Viewfinder 125 min . 225 min . 260 min . 455 rain . 730 rain . Time LCD 85 min . 155 min . 180 min . 320 min . 520 min . Typical Recording Viewfinder 65 min . 125 min . 145 rain . 255 min . 405 min . Time * LCD 45 min . 85 rain . 100 min . 175 min . 280 min . Playback Time 90 min . 170 min . 195 rain . 345 min . 550 min . * Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as starVstop , zooming , power on / off . Actual time may be shorter . 14
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• Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 41 ° F and 104 ° F ( B ° C and 40 ° C ) . • A lithium ion battery pack can be charged at any charge state • Unlike conventional battery packs , you do not need to completely use or discharge it before charging • • We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need . • To conserve battery charge , turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in record pause mode . ] 5
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Loading / Unloading a Cassette Use only videocassettes marked with the _ ' _ logo . 1 . Slide and hold the OPEN / EJECT switch and open the cassette Tape protecliin tab _ , _ f _ l _ 0 compartment cover . The cassette compartment opens automatically . 2 . Load / unload the cassette . • Load the cassettewith the window facing the grip belt . • Unload the cassette by pulling it straight out . 3 . Press the _ mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks . 4 . Wait for the cassette compartment to retract automatically and close the cassette compartment cover . N ; : ) Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically , or attempt to close the cover before the cassette compartment has fully retracted . : ) Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover . If the camcorder is connected to a power source , cassettes can be loaded / unloaded even if the POWERswitch is set to OFF . 16
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Installing the Backup Battery The backup battery allows the camcorder to retain date , time ( _ J 21 ) and other camcorder settings while the power source is disconnected . Power the camcorder from a household power source when replacing the backup battery to retain the settings . 1 . Open the backup battery cover . 0 @ 0 2 . Insert the Hthiurn battery with the + side facing outward . + @ © @ - 3 . Cmose the cover . £ WARNING ! The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated . Do not recharge , disassemble , heat above 212 ° F ( 100 ° © or incinerate the battery . Replace the battery with a CR1616 made by Panasonic , Hitachi Maxell , Sony , Toshiba , Varta or Renata . Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion . ( } Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other nleLa [ tools as this will cause a short circuit . ( ) Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact . 0 Keep the battery out of reach of children . If it is swallowed , seek medical assistance in / mediately . The battery case may break and the baLtery fluids may damage sLomach and intestines . ( ) Do not disasserrlb ] e , heal or immerse tile battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion . The backup battery has a life span of about a year . C _ flashes in red to infornl you that it needs to be replaced . 17
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Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the _ iewfinder ( Dioptr ¢ Adjustment ) 1 . Turn on the camcorder and keep the LCD panel closed . 2 . Pull out the viewfinder . 3 . Adjust the diopter adjustment lever . A _ aching the Lens Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . Attach the cord to the lens cap . 2 . Pass the grip belt through the loop with the metal fitting on the cord . Pressthe buttons on the lens cap when attaching / removing it . Hook the lens cap on the grip belt while you are recording , and Metal fitting place it over the lens when you have finished . E _ stening the Gr pBe t Hold the camcorder with your right hand and adjust the belt with your left . Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever and photo button with your index finger , and the start / stop button with your thumb . 18
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Pastshe ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap . SS - 900 Shoulder _ The WA - 30.5 Wide Attachment gives you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views ( 0.6 × ) . The wide attachment isfor use at maximum wide - angle . Screw the wide attachment fully into the lens filter thread . ) Do not look directly at the sun or other strong light sources through the wide attachment . It could damage your eyesight . O If you zoom to telephoto , the picture will not be in focus . O The wide attachment may obstruct the remote sensor ( the range of the wireless controller narrows ) , or may cause a shadow to appear on the picture when recording with a video light or the assist lamp ( White LED ) . O Filters cannot be used with the wide attachment . _ ) If dust accumulates on the wide attachment or on the camcorder lens , clean both lenses gently with a blower brush . _ ) Do not touch the lens to avoid smudges and fingerprints . _ ) Do not store the wide attachment in a humid place as it may mold . 19
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Using the Wireless Controller Point it at the camcorder's remote sensor when you press the buttons . Inserting Batteries The wireless controller operates with two AA ( R6 ) batteries . 1 . Open the battery cover . 2 . Insert the batteries following the + and - markings . Replace both batteries . 3 . Close the battery cover . 0 Camcorder and wireless controller are equipped with 2 remote sensor modes ( _ 77 ) . If the wireless controller does not work , check if camcorder and wireless controller are set to the same mode . : b The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is subjected to strong light sources or direct sunlight . 2O
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Setting the Time Zone , Date and Time Set the time zone , date and time when you first start using your camcorder , or when you have replaced the backup battery . S _ tti _ g _ b m ZQnelDay ! gb S _ vi _ g ! ira MENU ( 3 [ 9 _ ) 3 SYSTEM ) _ T . ZONE , ' DST . . . N . Y . 1 . Press the MENU button to open the menu . 2 . Turn the SET dial to select [ SYSTEM ] and press the SET dial . _ L _ R 3 . Turn the SET dial to select [ T . ZONE / DST ] and press the SET dial . The time zone setting appears ( seetable on the next page ) . The default setting is New York . 4 . Turn the SET dial to select the setting option that represents your time zone and press the SET dial . Toadjust for daylight saving time , select the time zone with the _ € next to the area . Se , , $ ting She Da $ : e , , , , , and ! ime MENU3 ( 9L ) _ SYSTEM _ D , , T IME SET . . . JAN . 12 : 001,2004pM 5 , Turn the SET dial to select [ D / TIME SET ] and press the SET dial , The year display starts to flash . 6 . Turn the SET dial to select the year , and press the SET dial . • The next part of the display starts flashing . • Set the month , day , hours and minutes in the same way . 21
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7 . Press the MENU button to close the menu and to start the clock . No Time zone No . Time zone [ l LONDON _ WELLGTN ( Wellington ) 2 PARIS _ 1 SAMOA i31 CAIRO lib ] HONOLU . ( Honolulu ) [ 4 MOSCOW _ 61 ANCHOR . ( Anchorage ) [ 5 DUBAI _ L . A . ( Los Angeles ) [ 6 ] KARACHI [ isJ DENVER [ 7 ] DACCA 191 CHICAGO [ 8i BANGKOK _ N . Y . ( New York ) [ 9 " H . KONG ( Hong Kong ) 2i ] CARACAS [ 10 TOKYO _ RIO ( Rio de Janeiro ) SYDNEY 23j FERNAN . ( Fernando de Noronha ) _ 2 SOLOMON 24J AZORES r _ once you have set time zone , date and time , you do not need to reset ttqe clock each time you travel to another time zone . Just set the time zone to the one of your destination , and the camcorder automatically adjusts tlqe clock . 22
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D i _ p ! ay in g D _ _ _ d Ti _ d _ ing Re € Q _ d ing You can display the date and time in the lower left corner of the screen . I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MENU DLSPLAY SETUP ; < _ ) _ [ D , _ T DISPLAY . . OFF ( _ [ _ ] 39 ) 1 . Press the MENU button to open the menu . 2 . Turn the SET dial to select [ DISPLAY SETUP / _ ] and press the SET dial . 3 . Turn the SET dial to select [ D / T DISPLAY ] and press the SET dial . 4 . Turn the SET dial to select [ ON ] . 0J _ " 5 . Press the MENU button to close the menu . _ R 23
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Recording Movies on a Tape Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly . Before you make important recordings , clean the video heads ( [ _ [ 3 135 ) . E _ ¢ Qrding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . Remove the lens cap . 2 . Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode . • _ Set the POWERswitch to CAMERA and the TAPE / CARDswitch to • _ Set the POWERswitch to CAMERA . 3 . Push the OPEN button at the LCD panel and open the LCD panel . 4 . Press the start / stop button to begin recording . Pressthe start / stop button again to pause recording . When You Have Finished Recording 1 . Turn the POWER switch to OFF . 2 . Close the LCD panel and return the viewfinder into its initial position . 3 . Replace the lens cap . 4 . Unload the cassette . 5 . Disconnect the power source . 24
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2 . Turnthe SET dial to select [ DISPLAY SETUP / _ ] and press the SET dial . 3 . Turn the SET dial to select [ LCD MIRROR ] and press the SET dial . 4 . Turn the SET dial to select [ OFF ] . 5 . Press the MENU button to close the menu . When [ LCD MIRROR ] is set to [ ON ] , only tape ( ZR90 / ZR85 : or card ) operation and self - timer displays appear on the LCD screen ( all displays appear on the viewfinder screen ) . Adjusting the B _ ightness _ the LCD Screen MENU3 ( 9 [ _ ) j DISPLAY SETUP _ ) _ BRIGHTNESS . . . . _ + 1 . Press the MENU button to open the menu . 2 . Turn the SET dial to select [ DISPLAY SETUP / _ ] and press the SET dial . 3 . Turn the SET dial to select [ BRIGHTNESS ] and press the SET dial . 4 . Turn the SET dial to adjust the brightness level . 5 . Press the MENU button to close the menu . Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect that of the viewfinder oi the recordings . 26
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S ¢ _ DJ _ p ! _ y d u _ Jng Reco rding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C _ ) Remaining battery charge J The battery symbol indicates the charge status of the battery pack . • _ X3starts flashing in red when the battery pack is empty . • When you attach an empty battery pack , the power may turn off without displaying _ 3 . • The actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately depending on the condition under which battery pack Indicates the recording time in hours , and camcorder are used . # 0 Time codeseconds . minutes and { 2 _ Remaining tape 8 _ _ ) When _ t _ flashes _ flashes in red when the lithium Indicates the remaining time of tt _ e tape in minutes . _ END flashes when ttqe button battery is not installed , or when tape reaches ttqe end . it runs out . • When the time left is lessthan 15 seconds , the remaining tape time may ( _ ) Recording reminder not appear . The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 • Depending on the type of the tape , seconds when you start recording . This the indication may not be displayed is helpful to avoid scenes that are too correctly . short . 27
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Searcbing = andRe _ iewing = wben Retarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R . . . E . . C . . S . . E . . A . . . R . . C . . . H . - . . . b . . u . . t . t . o . . n / / _ ( record review ) button / ÷ _ / / _ / . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R . EC SEARCH + button Record Review In record pause mode , this function allows you to review the last few seconds of your recording to check if it has been recorded properly . Press and release the _ 3 ( record review ) button . The camcorder rewinds the tape , plays back the last few seconds , and returns to record pause mode . Record Search In record pause mode , this function allows you to play back the tape ( forward or reverse ) to locate the point where you wish to begin recording . Press and hold the REC SEARCH + button ( forward ) or - button ( reverse ) . • Releasethe button at the point you wish to begin recording . • The camcorder returns to record pause mode . 28
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Recording Still Images on a Tape PHOTO bu _ on Z ! IilZ ! ! : ! ! ! iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ! ! i ! i ! ii ! ! ! ! i 1 . _ Open the menu and select [ CAMERA SETUP ] . Select [ PHOTO REC ] , confirm that [ TAPE E _ ] rb is selected and close the menu . 8 2 . Press the PHOTO button halfway . _ • 0 appears in green . If it does not appear in green , adjust the focus with tlqe SETdial . • Exposure is locked . • _ When you pressthe PHOTObutton on the wireless controller , recording starts immediately . 3 . Press the PHOTO button fully . _ - - - _ - _ _ • 0 disappears . • The camcorder records the still image for approx . 6 seconds . During this time , the camcorder displays tlqe still image and keeps recording the sound . • The camcorder returns to record pause mode . 0 You can also record a still image while you are recording a movie by pressing the PHOTO button fully . 0 _ Starting your recording with a still image allows you to easily locate the beginning of the recording with the Photo Search function ( _ ( _ 74 ) . 29
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Zooming The camcorder automatically switches between optical zooming and digital zooming . Image resolution isslightly lower with the digital zoom . Zoom in ' T W ' Zoom out Zoom lever 22x optical zoom 20x optical zoom 18 × optical zoom Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out ( wide - angle ) . Move it toward 3 " to zoom in ( telephoto ) . Pressthe zoom lever slightly for a slow zoom • Pressharder for a faster zoom , r _ _ You cain also use ttne T and W buttons on the wireless controller . However , you cannot control the zoom speed . 3O
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Digita ! Zoom 88 × / 440 × digital zoom 80 × / 40 ¢ € 1 zoom 72 × / 360 × digital zoom ( 88x in CARDCAMERA mode ) ( 80x n CARD CAMERAmode ) i } } 212 } } 1 MENU ( 3c9z ) 3 CAMERA SETUP D , ZOOM . . . . . . . 88X 1 . Press the MENU button to open the menu . 2 . Turn the SET dial to select [ CAMERA SETUP ] and press the SET dial . eb 8 3 . Turn the SET dial to select [ D . ZOOM ] and press the SET dial . 4 . Turn the SET dial to select a setting option . S . Press the MENU button to close the menu . 0 Digital zoom cannot be used in the Night modes . D Digital zoom cannot be used when the multi - image screen is selected . DA zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds . It extends in light blue when the digital zoom isset to 88x ( ZRgO ) , 80x ( ZR85 ) or 72x ( ZR80 ) , and extends further in dark blue when set to 440x ( ZRgO ) , 400x ( ZR85 ) or 360x ( ZR80 ) . D Keep at least 3.3 ft . ( 1 m ) to the subject . At wide - angle , you can focus on a subject as close as 0.39 in . ( 1 cm ) . 31
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Tips for Making Better Videos For maximum stability , grip the camcorder in your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body . If necessary , support the camcorder with your left hand . Be careful that your fingers do not touch the microphone or lens . Put the camcorder on a table Lean against a wall Lie on your elbow Use a tripod When recording outdoors , we recommend recording with the sun at your back . OWhen using a tripod , do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as it may melt ( due to concentration of the light by the lens ) . O Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than 0.2 inch ( 5.5 ram ) as it may damage the camcorder . 32
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Playing Back a Tape If the playback picture isdistorted , clean the video heads using a Canon Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head - cleaning cassette ( [ : _ 135 ) . 1 . Set the camcorder to PLAY ( VCR ) mode . • _ Set the POWERswitch to PLAY ( VCR ) and the TAPE / CARDswitch to • _ Set the POWERswitch to PLAY ( VCR ) . 2 . Open the LCD panel . You can also close the LCD panel with the . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . screen facing outward . 3 . Press the 414 button to rewind the tape . 4 . Press the 1 _ / 11 button to begin playback . 5 . Press the • button to stop playback . To use the viewfinder , close the LCD panel . The built - in speaker does not sound . Use headphones when using the viewfinder . OAbout the screen display : During playback , the time code gives the hours , minutes , seconds and frames . The remaining tape time may not appear when the time left is less than 15 seconds . 33
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ . . 1 . . 4 . . . . ( . r . e . . wind ) button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I . _ . 1 _ ( fast forward ) button i ' , / _ _ . ' StO " button < _ ' , _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I . _ . . / . 1 . . 1 . . . . ( . . play / pause ) button 1 _ / 11 ( Playback Pause ) To pause playback , press the I _ / 11 button during normal playback . I _ 1 _ ( Fast Forward Playback ) / 41 _ 1 ( Rewind Playback ) Playsback the tape at 9.5 times normal speed ( forward or reverse ) . Pressand hold the button during normal playback or fast forward . - / 4111 ( Reverse Playback ) Press the button on the wireless controller during normal playback . Press the II _ ( play ) button to return to normal playback . + / 111 _ ( Frame Advance ) / - / 411 ( Frame Reverse ) Playsback frame - by - frame . Press the button on the wireless controller repeatedly during playback pause . Press and hold it to play back continuous frame advance / frame reverse . SLOW I * ( Slow Forward ) / ( Slow Reverse ) Playsback at about 1 / 3 normal speed . Pressthe button on the wireless controller during normal or reverse playback . Press the II _ ( play ) button to return to normal playback . x 2 ( Forward x2 Playback ) / ( Reverse x2 Playback ) Plays back at 2 times normal speed . Press the button on the wireless controller during normal or reverse playback . Press the I1 _ ( play ) button to return to normal playback . ; b There is no sound during special playback . ; b The picture may become distorted during some special playback modes . 0 The camcorder stops the tape automatically after 5 minutes in playback pause mode to protect tape and video heads . 34
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Adjusting the Volume When you use the LCD screen for playback , the camcorder plays back the sound via built - in speaker . The built - in speaker does not sound when you close the LCD panel . hra ° nta Wbe _ U _ ing Headpho _ The headphones terminal also serves as AV terminal . Headphones can only be used when " _ " isdisplayed on the screen . If not , change the setting following the procedure below . MENU3 ( 9 _ ) [ : 3 VCR SETUP 1 _ > AV , , PHONES , _ . . AV Open the menu and select [ VCR SETUP ] . Select [ AV / PHONES , _ , ] , set it to [ PHONES , _ , ] and close the menu . : ) The built - in speaker does not sound when " _ " is displayed . _ ) Do not connect 17eadphonesunless " _ " is displayed as it produces noise . Adj , , u _ $ iB , g _ be Volume Turn the SET dial up to increase the volume , and down 1 / to lower the volume . _ L _ , * • A volume bar appears for 2 seconds . • You can turn off the volume completely by turning the SETdial down until [ OFF ] appears . Turn tlTe SETdial up to increase the volume again . 35
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Playing Back on a TV Screen The AV terminal also serves as headphones terminal . When " ( , _ " is displayed on the screen , change the setting following the procedure below . MENU VCR SETUP ] _ ) AV , . PHONESf _ . . AV ( [ _ ] 39 ) ] Open the menu and select [ VCR SETUP ] . Select [ AV / PHONES O ] , set it to [ AV ] and close the menu . ! Ys wi _ h AudioL _ id _ o Terminals Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual . Signal flow C _ STV - 250N Stereo Video Cable ( supplied ) 1 . Turn off all devices before starting the connections . 2 . Connect the STV - 250N Stereo Video Cable to the camcorder's AV terminal and the audio / video terminals on the TV / VCR . Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L ( left ) , the red plug to the red audio terminal R ( right ) and the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal VIDEO • 3 . If connecting to a TV , set the input selector to VIDEO . If connecting to a VCR , set the input selector to LINE . 36
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RefearlsototheTVorVCRinstructmioannual . . INPUT Signflaolw / _ , _ _ _ IDEO ] S - 15S0widCeaob ( loeptional ) IVI _ O ' A lo s , gt , na , ; _ N ) StereoVideo Cable _ _ ' . . . . i . 1 . Turn off all devices before starting the connections . 2 . Connect the S - 150 S - video Cable ( optional ) to the S - video terminals . 3 . Connect the STV - 250N Stereo Video Cable to the camcorder's AV terminal and the audio terminals of the TV / VCR . Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal L ( left ) , and the red plug to the red AUDIO terminal R ( right ) . Do not connect the yellow plug . 4 . If connecting to a TV , set the input selector to VIDEO . If connecting to a VCR , set the input selector to LINE . OWe recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source . ) _ For high picture quality , we recommend using a TV with an S ( $ 1 ) terminal . ) TVs with Sl - terminal or Video ID - 1 system : Recordings made in the 16 : 9 mode ( _ 78 ) will be automatically played back in widescreen mode . 37
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Youcanseletchteoutpucthannwelhsepnlayinbgacaktapewithaudiroecordoend twochannels . MENU3 ( L9T ) _ . I [ AUDIO SETUP ] _ OUTPUT CH . . . . L , _ R 1 . Pressthe MENU button to open the menu . % 2 . Turn the SET dial to select [ AUDIO SETUP ] and press the SET dial . 3 . Turn the SET dial to select [ OUTPUT CH ] and press the SET dial . 4 . Turn the SET dial to select a setting option . • L / R : Stereo : L + Rchannels , Bilingual : Main + Sub . • L / L : Stereo : L channel , Bilingual : Main . • R / R : Stereo : Rchannel , Bilingual : Sub . 5 . Press the MENU button to close the menu . r _ The setting resets to the L / R setting when you turn the camcorder off . 38
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Menus and Settings Many of the camcorder's advanced functions are selected from menus that appear on the screen . ? SETdial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . Press the MENU button to open the menu . % 2 . Turn the SET dial to select a submenu and press the SET dial . E _ 3 . Turn the SET dial to select a menu item and press the SET dial . 4 . Turn the SET dial to select a setting option . 5 . Press the MENU button to close the menu . When setting the wlfite balance or shutter speed , pressthe SET dial first before pressing the MENU button . ) Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu . ) Items that are not available appear in purple . ) _ You may find it more convenient to use the wireless controller to operate the menu . Pressthe MENU button on the wireless controller to open or close the menu . Use the select buttons in place of the SETdial and press the SETbutton in place of pressing the SETdial . 39
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Defausletttinagrseshowinnboldface . CAMERMAENU Submenu Menu Item Setting Options _ CARD MIX * MIX TYPE CARD CHROMA , CARD LUML , 11 CAM . CHROMA , C . ANIMATION ANIMAT . TYPE CORNER , STRAIGHT , RANDOM MIX LEVEL CAMERA SETUP SHUTTER AUTO , 1 / 60 , 1 / 100 , 1 / 250 , 1 / 500 , 1 / 1000 , 56 1 / 2000 D . ZOOM ZR90 ZR85 ZR80 31 OFF , 8R × , 440 × OFF , 80 × , 400 × OFF , 72x , 360 × A . SL SHUTTER 57 ON , OFF IMG STAB ( ( li _ 79 ON , OFF 16 : 9 ON , OFF 78 WHITE BAL . 54 AUTO , SET _ , iNDOOR _ 5 _ , OUTDOOR ; 0 : NIGHT MODE * * 49 _ NIGHT , _ INIGHT + , _ S . NIGHT SKIN DETAIL 5O SOFT , NORMAL PHOTO REC * 97 TAPE _ , CARD VCR SETUP REC MODE 59 SP , LP 61 AV / PHONE5 AV , PHONES AUDIO SETUP WIND SCREEN 60 ON , OFF AUDIO MODE 1Bbit , 12bit 60 _ VOLUME 61 DISPLAY SETUP / BRIGHTNESS 26 LCD MIRROR 25 ON , OFF TV SCREEN 128 ON , OFF D / T DISPLAY 23 ON , OFF DEUTSCH , ENGLISH , ESPAI _ OL , FRANCAIS , 76 LANGUAGE ( _ ) ITALIANO , PYCCKHH , _ , 137 _ : _ • DATE FORMAT 76 DEMO MODE ON , OFF 79 SYSTEM WL . REMOTE * ( t _ l , i ' , _ 2 , OFF ( ( _ 77 BEEP 78 ON , OFF T . ZONE / DST See list of time zones 21 D / TIME SET 21 * ZR90 / ZR85 only . * * ZR90 only . 4O
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Menu Item Subrnenu Setting Options CL3 MY CAMERA S - UP IMAGE * * ON , OFF 75 S - UP SOUND ZR90 / ZR85 : 75 OFF , DEFAULT , MY SOUND1 , MY SOUND2 SHTR SOUND * ZR80 : OPER . SOUND OFF , PATTERN1 , PA ] qERN2 , PATTERN3 SELF - T SOUND * ZR90 / ZR85 only . * * ZR80 only . E _ o 41
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PLAY ( VCR ) MENU Submenu Menu Item Setting Options Q3 VCR SETUP REC MODE 59 SP , LP 35 AV / PHONES _ ? AV , PHONES _ ? AV _ DV OUT ON , OFF 84 AUDIO SETUP OUTPUT CH 38 L / R , L / L , R / R AUDIO DUB . * AUDIO IN , MIC . IN 88 WIND SCREEN * 60 ON , OFF AUDIO MODE 60 16bit , 12bit 12bit AUDIO STEREO1 , STEREO2 , MIX / FIXED , MIX / VARI . 89 MIX BALANCE 89 93 CARD SETUP * IMG QUALITY SUPER FINE , FINE , NORMAL MOVIE SIZE 94 320 × 240 , 160 × 120 FILE NOS . RESET , CONTINUOUS 95 15 CARD COPY [ _ , _ ] CANCEL , EXECUTE OPERATIONS * DISPLAY SETUP / BRIGHTNESS 26 TV SCREEN ON , OFF 128 DISPLAYS 128 ON , OFF < PLAYBK > 6SEC . DATE ON , OFF 71 DATA CODE 70 DATE / TIME , CAMERA DATA , CAM . & D / T D / TIME SEL . 70 DATE , TIME , DATE & TIME LANGUAGE ( _ ) DEUTSCH , ENGLISH , ESPANOL , FRANCAIS , 76 ITALIANO , PYCCKV ; kl , _ , 13 : z _ • DATE FORMAT 76 SYSTEM WL . REMOTE * _ @ 1 , i ' , @ 2 , OFF i ( _ O 77 DEEP 78 ON , OFF T . ZONE / DST See list of time zones 21 D / TIME SET 21 * ZRg0 / ZR85 only . 42
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Menu Item Submenu Setting Options EL ] MY CAMERA S - UP IMAGE * * ON , OFF 75 S - UP SOUND 75 ZR90 / ZR85 : OFF , DEFAULT , MY SOUNDI , MY SOUND2 SHTR SOUND * ZR80 : OPER . SOUND OFF , PATTERN1 , PATFERN2 , PATTERN3 SELF - T SOUND * ZR90 / ZR85 only . * * ZR80 only . o 43
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CARD CAMERA MENU Submenu Menu Item Settinq Options CAMERA SETUP SHUTTER 56 AUTO , 1 / 60 , 1 / 100 , 1 / 250 D . ZOOM ZR90 ZR85 31 OFF , 88 × OFF , 80 × WHITE BAL . 54 AUTO , SET _ , INDOOR _ : , OUTDOOR _ , : FOCUS PRI . ON , OFF 103 NIGHT MODE 49 NIGHT , [ ] NIGHT + , _ S . NIGHT SKIN DETAIL SOFT , NORMAL 50 REVIEW 100 OFF , 2sec , 4sec , 6see , 8sec , 10sec CARD SETUP 93 IMG QUALITY SUPER FINE , FINE , NORMAL IMAGE SIZE 93 1024 × 768 , 640 × 480 MOVIE SIZE 94 320 × 240 , 160 × 120 FILE NOS . 95 RESET , CONTINUOUS VCR SETUP AV / PHONES _ AV , PHONES _ ? 61 AUDIO SETUP WIND SCREEN ON , OFF 60 VOLUME 61 DISPLAY SETUP / BRIGHTNESS 26 LCD MIRROR 25 ON , OFF TV SCREEN 128 ON , OFF D / T DISPLAY 23 ON , OFF 76 LANGUAGE ( _ ) DEUTSCH , ENGLISH , ESPANOL , FRANCAIS , ITALIANO , PYCCKNkl , _ , E ] 7 _ • DATE FORMAT 76 DEMO MODE 79 ON , OFF WL . REMOTE 77 SYSTEM i @ 1 , 1 ( @ 2 , OFF i @ BEEP 78 ON , OFF T . ZONE / DST See list of time zones 21 D / TIME SET 21 S - UP SOUND 75 MY CAMERA OFF , DEFAULT , MY SOUNDI , MY SOUND2 SHTR SOUND OPER , SOUND SELF / T SOUND 44
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CARD PLAY MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S . . . e . . t . t . in . . g . . . . . . . O . . . p . . t . i . d . . n . . s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CARD COPY [ _ , _ [ _ a ] CANCEL , EXECUTE 116 OPERATIONS I _ PRINT ORDERS NO , YES 127 _ inqle Image isplay ) ALL ERASE IMAGE ERASE CANCEL , SINGLE , ALL 110 FORMAT CANCEL , EXECUTE 117 1O9 CARD ' _ PROTECTO _ OPERATIONS Index Screen ) ' _ _ ' PRINT ORDER 126 VCR SETUP REC MODE SP , LP 59 AV / PHONES _ AV , PHONES _ 35 DISPLAY SETUP / BRIGHTNESS 26 TV SCREEN ON , OFF 128 DISPLAYS ON , OFF < PLAYBK > 128 D / TIME SEL . DATE , TIME , DATE & TIME 70 LANGUAGE DEUTSCH , ENGLISH , ESPAi _ IOL , FRANC AIS , 76 ITALIANO , PYCCKH _ , _ 5 _ , E3 _ # DATE FORMAT 76 R & SYSTEM WL REMOTE i ( @ 1 , ( i , @ 2 , OFF ( i , @ 77 g . BEEP ON , OFF 78 O T . ZONE / DST See list of time zones 21 D / TIME SET 21 MY CAMERA CREATE START - UP IMAGE 119 SEL , S - UP IMG NO IMAGE , CANON LOGO , MY IMAGE1 , 75 MY IMAGE2 S - UP SOUND 75 OFF , DEFAULT , MY SOUND1 , MY SOUND2 SHTR SOUND OPER , SOUND SELF - T SOUND _ RiNT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A . . p . . p . . e . . a . . r . . s . . . . . w . . h . . e . n connectingapri _ rwitl _ direct print f _ . . . . . . . . . 1 . . 2 . . 7 . . . . . . . . 45
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Using the Recording Programs E _ y Recording _ Qg _ m The camcorder adjusts focus , exposure and other settings automatically , allowing you to just point and shoot . The camcorder adjusts focus , exposure and other settings automatically . However , you have the option of adjusting the settings manually . Use this mode to record sports scenes ( such as tennis or golf ) or moving objects ( such as roller coasters ) . Use this mode to give accent to your subject by blurring the background or foreground . The blur effect increases the more you zoom to telephoto . Use this mode to record spotlit scenes or fireworks . Use this mode in bright places such as a sunny beach or ski resort . It prevents the subject from being underexposed . Use this mode to record in dimly lit places . 46
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Program selector Availability of Functions in Each Mode : Recording Program NQQ _ ' _ 8 O Digital Zoom O Image Stabilizer ON O Focus A White Balance A O A Shutter Speed A AE Shift x 0 x 0 Digital Effects x 16 : 9 x Card Mix * " 11 A : Auto setting © : Available x : Not available Can be used only in CAMERA mode . o * ZR90 / ZR85 only . i _ i _ _ : i _ . i . : . ii . _ i . l . _ : . _ . . : . _ . . : . i . ! . : . i _ . . i . ! . _ . . i . . ! ! ii Set the program selector to E3 . E3 appears . 47
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! ! , i i ! 1 . Set the program selector to [ ] . , io 2 . Press the SET dial . A list of tile program AE modes appears . _ 1 _ 3 . Select a mode and press the SET dial . The symbol of tile mode appears on the upper left corner of the screen . : ) The setting resetsto tile Auto mode when you change tile position of tile program selector . : ) Do not change the mode during recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly . O Sports / Portrait mode : The picture may not appear smooth when played back . O Sand & Snow mode : - The subject may become overexposed in dark surroundings . Check the image on the screen . - The picture may not appear smooth when played back . : ) Low Light mode : - Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage . - Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes . - The camcorder may have difficulty to focus automatically . 48
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Using the Night Modes NIGHT Allows you to record in dark places where lights cannot be used , without sacrificing color . I _ NIGHT + The assist lamp ( white LED ) lights up and stays on . SUPER NIGHT Allows you to record in very dark places . The assist lamp ( white LED ) lights up automatically responding to the surround ng br ghtness . . . . . . . . . . . . N . . I . G . HT MODE button " _ _ Program , , [ : : 3selector _ MENU button / SETdial MENU CAMERA SETUP _ NIGHT MODE . . . [ _ NIGHT + ( [ _ 1 39 ) # _ R 1 . Set the program selector to _ . E ' 2 . Open the menu and select [ CAMERA SETUP ] . Select [ NIGHT MODE ] , # . = o select a setting option and close the menu . 3 . Press the NIGHT MODE button . • The symbol of the selected mode appears on the screen . • Pressingthe NIGHT MODE button again resetsthe camcorder to the Auto mode . 1 . Set the program selector to _ . 2 . Press the NIGHT MODE button . • " _ " appears . • Pressingthe NIGHT MODE button again resetsthe camcorder to the Auto mode . O 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 the focus manually . O Digital zoom and multi - image screen cannot be used while a Night mode is activated . 49 O The program AE mode cannot be changed while a Night mode is activated .
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Skin Detail Function The camcorder detects skin tones and adjusts the picture for a more smooth and natural appearance of the skin area . i ! ii MENU ( 3 [ _ 9I ) 3 CAMERA SETUP I , > LsiKN DETAIL . . NORMAL Open the menu and select [ CAMERA SETUP ] . Select [ SKIN DETAIL ] , set it to [ SOFT ] and close the menu . < i ) Skin detail function cannot be used when the program selector is set to Eli . i ) To obtain the best effect , use this function when recording a person in close - up . Note that areas similar to tile skin color may lack in detail . 50
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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 ) . / / . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A . . E . . . S . . H . . . I . F . Tbutton / 7 ? SETdial 1 . Set the program selector to _ . 8 @ 2 . Set the program AE mode to _ Auto , [ ] Sports , _ Portrait or _ Low g . Light mode . 3 . Press the AE SHIFT button . " AE _ AESHIFT / _ + 0 " appears in light blue . _ ^ / / ENDSEARCH 4 . Turn the SET dial to adjust the AE shift level . • Turn the SETdial up to lighten the image and down to darken the image . • If " MF ' is displayed in light blue , AE shift cannot be adjusted . Pressthe AE SHIFTbutton again to display " AE _ + 0 ' in light blue . The camcorder retains the setting even if you turn it off or change the program AE mode . 51
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Adjusting the Focus Manually Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects . In such case , focus manually . Subjects with Reflective surfaces low contrast or Fast Moving Subjects Through dirty or wet windows without vertical lines FOCUSbutto _ _ _ . . . . . . . . . . . . . Z . . . o . . o . . m . . . l . e . . ver . . . . . . . . . P . . . r . o . gram selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S . . E . . . T . d . . i . a . . l . . . . . . . . . . . ii i ! ii 1 . Set the program selector to _ . , b 2 . Adjust the zoom . When you operate the zoom after adjusting the focus , the subject may not stay in focus . Adjust tiqe zoom before the focus . 3 . Press the FOCUS button . " MF " appears . 4 . Turn the SET dial to adjust the focus . • Turn the SETdial up or down until tl _ e image appears focused . • Pressthe FOCUS button to return to autofocus . 52
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_ ) ThseettinrgesettosautofocwuhseynouswitcthheprograsmelecttooEr Z3 . : ) Readjtuhseftocuwsheynouhavteurneodffthecamcorder . : ! , , n : { ini , $ Ey , Q ¢ , u _ Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks . Press the FOCUS button more than 2 seconds after step 2 in Adjusting the Focus Manually . " MF _ " appears . When you operate ttqe zoom or turn the SETdial , " _ " disappears and the camcorder changes to manual focus . E _ o 53
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Setting the White Balance You can use the preset modes to reproduce colors more accurately , or set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting . AUTO Auto white balance SET Custom white balance setting INDOOR _ 6 _ Use this mode for recording under changing lighting condition , video lights or sodium lamps . OUTDOOR ÷ Use this mode for recording night scenes , fireworks , sunrise or sunset . Zoom lever White sheet or paper MENU button Program selector SETdial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J . . . . . . . . . . . . MENU ( [ 3 _ 93 ) CAMERA SETUP ) , _ WHITE BAL . . . . AUT0 1 . Set the program selector to _ . 2 . For custom white balance : Point the camcorder at a white object and zoom in until it fills the whole screen . Keep the camcorder zoomed at the white object until step 4 is completed 3 . Open the menu and select [ CAMERA SETUP ] . Select [ WHITE BAL . ] , select a setting option and close the menu . When you have selected [ SET s ] : " " flashes and stops flashing when settings is complete . 4 . Close the menu . 54
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) Use the auto setting for normal outdoor scenes . ) When the program selector isset to D , white balance is preset to [ AUTO ] . O The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it off . ZRg0 / zR85 : However , it resets to [ AUTO ] when you change the position of the TAPE / CARDswitch . OWhen you have set the custom white balance : - Depending on the light source , " s , " may keep flashing . The result will still be better than with the auto setting . - Resetthe white balance when the lighting condition changes . - Turn off the digital zoom . ) Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases : - Changing lighting conditions - Close - ups - Subjects in a single color ( sky , sea or forest ) - Under mercury lamps or certain types of fluorescent lights o 55
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Setting the Shutter Speed You can adjust the shutter speed manually to make stable shots of fast moving subjects . ii : _ i _ _ iii ' , _ _ _ : i ? _ / _ : i ] ! : _ i _ MENU ( 3 [ _ 9j ) ICAMERA SETUP ] ) _ SHUTTER . . . . . . AUTO 1 . Set the program selector to _ . 2 . Set the program AE mode to the [ _ ( Auto ) mode . 3 . Open the menu and select ] CAMERA SETUP ] . 4 . Select [ SHUTTER ] . 5 . Select the shutter speed and press the SET dial . CAMERA Mode CARD CAMERA Mode AUTO AUTO 1 / 60 1 _ 0 1 / 100 1 / 100 1 / 250 1 _ 50 1 / 500 1 / 1000 1 / 2000 6 . Close the menu . O _ lf the shutter speed is set to 1 / 500 or higher in CAMERA mode and you switch to CARD CAMERA mode , it automatically changes to 1 / 250 . ] ) Do not point the camcorder directly at the sun when the shutter speed is set to 1 / 1000 or higher . ] ) The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds . ] ) Recording under fluorescent lights ( CAMERA mode ) : In Easy Recording , Auto mode or the Night modes , the camcorder automatically detects the flicker of fluorescent lighting and adjusts the shutter speed accordingly . However , if the screen starts to flicker , select AUTO mode and set the shutter speed to 1 / 100 . The setting resets to the auto setting when you switch the program selector to D , or change the program AE mode . 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 56
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In Easy Recording mode and when [ SHUTTER ] is set to [ AUTO ] in Auto mode , the camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1 / 30 . This allows you to record brightFy in pFaces with insufficient Nghting . However , you can set the camcorder not to use the sFow shutter speed of 1 / 30 . Open the menu and semect [ CAMERA SETUP [ . Semect [ A . SL SHUTTER ] , set it to [ OFF ] and dose the menu . r _ when set to ION ] , moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage . _ > = o 57
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Using the Self . Timer The self - timer can be used for recording movies and still images . PHOTO button ) . . . . . . . . . . . a button W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . Press the @ ( self - timer ) button . " @ ' appears . / D _ ODE 2 . Press the start / stop button . • The camcorder starts recording after a 1 ( ) - second countdown ( ZR90 / ZR85 : 2 seconds when using the wireless controller ) . The count down appears on the screen . • To record a still image , pressthe PHOTO button ( [ Z [ 3 29 ) . : ) To cancel the self - timer , press the @ ( self - timer ) button . Once the countdown has begun , you can also press the start / stop button ( when recording movies ) or the PHOTO button ( when recording still image ) to cancel the self - timer . : ) The self - timer will be canceled when you turn off the camcorder . 58
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Changing the Recording Mode ( SP / LP ) You can choose between SP ( standard play ) and LP ( long play ) . LPextends the tape usage by 1.5 times . L Ae . . . . . To change to LP mode , open the menu and select [ VCR SETUP ] . Select [ REC MODEl , set it to [ LPI and close the menu . O _ Tapes recorded in LP mode cannot be used for audio dubbing ( _ [ _ 88 ) or AV insert ( _ [ _ 86 ) , i _ 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 , D If you record in both SPand LP modes on the same tape , the playback picture may become distorted and the time code may not be written correctly . 0 If you play back a tape that has been recorded in LP mode with another digital device on this camcorder , or vice versa , picture and sound may become distorted . _ R E _ o 59
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Audio Recording 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 laten Select the 16 - bit mode for higher sound quality . r MENU AUDIO SETUP _ ) [ AUDIO MODE , , . 12bit < Eli39 ) Open the menu and select [ AUDIO SETUP [ . Select [ AUDIO MODE [ , set it to [ 16bit ] and close the menu . " 16bit " appears for approximately 4 seconds . Wind Screen You can reduce the wind noise when recording in windy places . * ZR90 / ZR85 onEy . MENU AUDIO SETUP ] ) > WIND SCREEN . . OFF ( [ _ J _ 3J9 ) J Open the menu and select [ AUDIO SETUP [ . Select [ WIND SCREEN ] , set it to [ ON ] and close the menu . " ws I _ ] " appears when you turn the wind screen on . : b Low sound may be reduced together with the wind noise . We recommend turning off the wind screen for normal recordings . : b _ The wind screen function can also be used for audio dubbing ( when [ AUDIO DUB . ] is set to [ MIC . IN ] in the [ AUDIO SETUP ] submenu ) . 6O