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  • Page 1 Manual de Instrucciones CANON U.S.A., INC. HONOLULU OFFICE 210 Ward Avenue, Suite 200, Honolulu, HI 96814 USA G If you have any questions, call the Canon U.S.A. Information Center toll-free at 1-800-828-4040 (U.S.A. only). CANADA CANON CANADA INC. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1P7 CANON CANADA INC.

  • Page 2: Important Usage Instructions

    If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    10. Power Sources — The CA-560 Compact “product” refers to the Canon Digital Video Power Adapter should be operated only Camcorder ZR40 A and all its accessories. from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure 1.
  • Page 4 17. Servicing — Do not attempt to service Canon or that have the same this product yourself as opening or characteristics as the original part. removing covers may expose you to Unauthorized substitutions may result in dangerous voltage or other hazards.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Setting the White Balance ......69 Mastering the Basics ~ For Playback ...~ Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data Finding Your Way Around the ZR40 ..9 (Data Code) ........71 ~ Preparations ... ~ Searching the Tape (Photo Search/ Powering Your Camcorder ......12 Date Search) ........74...
  • Page 6 In addition to the contents and index Symbols used in this instruction manual: please refer to: : Reference page numbers • Finding Your Way Around the ZR40 : Functions that can be operated from the body of the camcorder • Screen displays (...

  • Page 7: Thank You For Choosing A Canon

    Thank you for Choosing a Canon First, we’d like to thank you for Your camcorder is supplied with the purchasing this Canon camcorder. Its following accessories: advanced technology makes it very WL-D74 Wireless Two AA batteries WL-D74 Wireless Two AA batteries easy to use —...

  • Page 8: Introducing The Zr40

    Introducing the ZR40 Compact and Stylish 2.5” LCD Screen The ZR40 is small and light. Many A 2.5” LCD screen various functions are condensed into makes it easy for you to its compact body. Also, the slim and shoot colorful, well stylish design makes it easy to carry composed video.

  • Page 9: Finding Your Way Around The Zr40

    Finding Your Way Around the ZR40 – REC (record) SEARCH button(p. 38)/ REC SEARCH button (p. 38)/ Record review button (p. 38)/ (fast forward) button (p. 29) (rewind) button (p. 29) FOCUS button (p. 68)/ (play/pause) button (p. 29) AE SHIFT button (p. 65)/ (stop) button (p.
  • Page 10 Viewfinder focusing lever (p. 92) PHOTO button (p. 49) Viewfinder protect cover (p. 98) Accessory shoe (p. 86) Zoom controller (p. 24) Speaker (p. 32) Viewfinder (p. 92, 98) Strap attachment bar (p. 93) POWER indicator (p. 19) Start/Stop button (p. 20) Grip belt (p.
  • Page 11 Terminal cover Remote sensor (p. 43) Stereo microphone (p. 86) Terminal cover S-video IN/OUT terminal (p. 34, 79) DV IN/OUT terminal (p. 77, 81, 91) u (LANC) terminal (p. 76) AV (audio/video) IN/OUT DC IN Bottom view terminal (p. 33, 79, 81)/ 9.5V CHARGE (phones) terminal (p.

  • Page 12: Powering Your Camcorder

    Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to: Provide power from an AC outlet 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.
  • Page 13 Attaching and charging the battery packs DC IN 9.5V CHARGE CHARGE indicator Your 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.
  • Page 14 Subject to change without notice. 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-560 or equivalent. The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. For areas where 120 V AC power is not used, you will need a special plug adapter.
  • Page 15 Using the Charge Adapter CR-560 Kit (optional) 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 charge battery packs: 1. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery. 2.
  • Page 16 2. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery. Camcorder + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable → car’s cigarette lighter To car’s cigarette lighter 3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household AC outlet.

  • Page 17: Loading A Cassette

    Loading a Cassette Only use videocassettes marked with the D logo.* Loading and unloading 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. •...

  • Page 18: Cassette Memory

    Protecting tapes from accidental erasure SAVE SAVE To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole. (This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF.) If you load this cassette and put the camcorder in record pause mode ( 19), “THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION”...

  • Page 19: Basic Recording

    Basic Recording 4, 5 Before you start 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).
  • Page 20 Notes: • To check that the camcorder is recording correctly, make a test recording first. • Before making important recordings, clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette.
  • Page 21 Changing the recording mode You can record and play back a tape in SP (standard play) and LP (long play) modes. LP extends tape usage by 1.5 times. You can’t add sound (audio dubbing) or images (AV insert) to a tape that has been recorded in a mode other than SP mode.
  • Page 22 16:9 (Wide screen TV recording) Produces images in the 16:9 format for playback on wide screen TVs. CAMERA CAM.SET UP 16:9••••••••OFF To switch 16:9 to ON, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. Then select 16:9, set it to ON and close the menu. Notes: •...

  • Page 23: Demonstration Mode

    Demonstration mode You can see a demonstration of the camcorder’s main features. To see the demonstration, do either of the following: • With 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 CAMERA DISP.SET UP DEMO MODE••••ON...

  • Page 24: Zooming

    Zooming Zoom in Zoom out 18× optical zoom The camcorder’s zoom lens allows you to choose the best picture angle for each scene: • Move the zoom control towards W to zoom out to wide-angle. • Move it towards T to zoom in to telephoto. You can also control the speed of zooming: •...
  • Page 25 Notes: • When zooming, as a rule, keep at least 3 ft 3 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 in (1 cm). •...

  • Page 26: Using The Lcd Screen

    Using the LCD Screen Opening and closing 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. To close the LCD panel, press the upper right corner until it clicks securely closed.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Lcd Screen

    • Make sure you open the LCD panel at 90°, before attempting to rotate it. • Always rotate the LCD panel vertically into place, before closing it or pushing it flat against the side of the camcorder. • Always fully close the LCD panel until it clicks securely. •...
  • Page 28 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 when the panel is in this position.

  • Page 29: Playing Back A Cassette

    • To wind the tape backwards, stop playback and press the ` (rewind) button. • If the playback picture is rough (mosaic-like noise), clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
  • Page 30 Other playback modes Playback pause Press the a (pause) button. To resume normal playback, press it again, or press the e (play) button. The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode after about 5 minutes’ playback pause. Fast forward playback To play back the recording at about 9.5 times normal speed, press and hold the 1 (fast forward) button during normal playback or press and hold the 1 (fast forward) button during normal fast forward.
  • Page 31 Reverse Playback To play back in reverse at normal speed, press the –/4a button during normal forward playback. Press the PLAY e button to return to normal forward playback. • The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode after about 2 minutes of paused reverse playback.
  • Page 32 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. •...

  • Page 33: Connections For Playback On A Tv Screen

    Connections for Playback on a TV Screen You can connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR in order to play back your recordings. You 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.
  • Page 34 If your TV (or VCR) has an S (S1) -video input terminal For higher picture quality, we recommend playing back recordings on a TV with an S (S1) terminal. If you connect the camcorder to a TV with an S1 terminal, recordings made in the 16:9 mode for wide screen TVs will automatically play back in wide screen mode on the TV screen.
  • Page 35 If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals INPUT VIDEO STV-250N Stereo Video Cable AUDIO • Connect the camcorder using the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable. Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L (left). Connect the red plug to the red audio terminal R (right).

  • Page 36: Tips For Making Better Videos

    Tips for Making Better Videos Holding the camcorder 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. With practice, you will be able to operate the controls by touch, without taking your eye off the action.
  • Page 37 Picture angle Instead of zooming while recording, try Long shot 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 Medium shot in with medium shots and close-ups to show the details.

  • Page 38: Searching And Reviewing While Recording

    Searching and Reviewing While Recording Record search When the camcorder is in record pause mode, you can use record search to play the tape forwards or backwards to SEARCH SEARCH find the point where you want to start or resume recording. This is useful when you want to add a new scene to a previously used cassette.

  • Page 39: Using The Menus

    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 VCR MENU VCR menu CAM. MENU CAMERA CAM.MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE CAM.SET UP VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN...

  • Page 40: List Of Menus

    6. Press the selector dial in to select. • The function and its settings only appear. 7. Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to the desired setting. • If you are setting a function other than the white balance or shutter speed, the function will be set if you skip to step 11.

  • Page 41: White Balance

    1 Camera set up submenu q Shutter speed......CAM.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE w Digital zoom ......SHUTTER•••••AUTO × D.ZOOM••••••72 e Image stabilizer..... IMAGE S . ••ON 16:9••••••••OFF r 16:9 effect ......WHITE BAL.••AUTO RETURN t White balance ....... y Return 2 VCR set up submenu VCR SET UP SEL.SETSET...
  • Page 42 2 2 VCR MENU PLAY Set the POWER switch to (VCR) There are 3 submenus within the VCR MENU. 1 To VCR set up submenu VCR MENU SEL.SETSET 2 To display set up submenu MENUCLOSE VCR SET UP 3 To system submenu DISP.SET UP SYSTEM 4 Close main menu...

  • Page 43: Using The Wireless Controller

    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: 1 6 f...
  • Page 44 When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders (Remote Sensor Mode) To prevent interference from other ZOOM 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...
  • Page 45 If your wireless 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 seconds.

  • Page 46: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time MENU MENU The date and/or time display forms part of the data code. You 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).
  • Page 47 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 10 11 12 13 Time zone Time zone LONDON WELLGTN (Wellington) PARIS SAMOA CAIRO HONOLU. (Honolulu) MOSCOW ANCHOR. (Anchorage) DUBAI L.A. (Los Angeles) KARACHI DENVER CHICAGO DACCA BANGKOK N.Y.

  • Page 48: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock After you set the date and time, the date/time and home time zone will be displayed for about 4 seconds each time you turn the power on. CAMERA SYSTEM D/TIME SET••JAN. 1,2002 12:00 AM 1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM. 2.

  • Page 49: Taking Still Pictures

    Taking Still Pictures PHOTO You 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 ( 74).
  • Page 50 2. Press the PHOTO 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. •...

  • Page 51: Turning The Image Stabilizer Off

    Turning the Image Stabilizer Off MENU MENU With 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. CAMERA IMAGE S .

  • Page 52: Using The Various Recording Programs

    Using the Various Recording Programs 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 Recording program. Slide the program selector to the [ position.
  • Page 53 Setting the program AE mode CAMERA 1. Slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode. 2. Press the selector dial in to display the program menu. 3. Turn the selector dial to move the arrow up or down the display. 4.

  • Page 54: Easy Recording

    Easy Recording The simplest way to use the camcorder is with the program selector set to the [ position. The camcorder will take care of focus, exposure and other adjustments, leaving you free to point and shoot. Auto This is the same as the Easy Recording program, AUTO except that you now have the option of using any of the camcorder’s manual functions.
  • Page 55 Sand & Snow Use this program in places where the SAND&SNOW background is so bright that the subject appears underexposed in the display — a sunny beach or ski resort, for example. You may notice some shudder when recording moving subjects. Low Light This program allows you to record in dimly lit LOW LIGHT...

  • Page 56: Using Digital Effects

    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, Vertical Wipe, Horizontal Wipe, Mosaic Fade* • Effects: Add flavor to your recordings ( 58).
  • Page 57 Faders Fade Trigger (FADE-T) When you start recording, the scene gradually fades in from a black screen. When you stop recording, it gradually fades out. Vertical Wipe (WIPE When you start recording, the picture begins as a thin vertical line in the center of the screen which gradually expands sideways...
  • Page 58 Effects Sepia (SEPIA) Mosaic Makes a (MOSAIC) monochrome Blurs the image by image with a enlarging the size brownish tint. of some pixels. Black and White Art (ART) (BLK & WHT) Adds a paint- like effect, Makes the called image black and solarization, to white.
  • Page 59 Digital effects can be set with the controls on the body of the camcorder or the wireless controller. Pressing the L/M 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.
  • Page 60 6. If you’re in CAMERA mode: Fade in- Press the start/stop button. Fade out- Press the start/stop button. If you’re in PLAY (VCR) mode: e (play) Fade in- Press the button. Fade out- Press the (pause) button. Operating effects Sound records/plays back normally. When operating effects in CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is set to Q .

  • Page 61: Audio Recording

    • For details of playing back a tape that has new sound on stereo 2, see p. 89. • When you record to the ZR40 from a camcorder with DV terminal outputs, the audio mode becomes automatically set to 12 bit.

  • Page 62: Vcr Set Up Submenu

    Wind screen The camcorder has an automatic wind screen to prevent wind noise from interfering with the sound track. Make sure it’s off when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible. Use the wind screen when recording in windy places such as the beach or near buildings.

  • Page 63: Setting The Self-Timer

    Setting the Self-Timer For stills DATA DATA CODE CODE START /STOP PHOTO For movies 2, 3 SELF MENU TIMER This is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recording movies or still photographs. CAMERA 1. Press the self-timer button on the body of the camcorder the SELF TIMER button on the wireless controller.
  • Page 64 Notes: • To cancel the self-timer before the countdown has begun, press the SELF TIMER button. • To cancel the self-timer once the countdown has begun, press the SELF TIMER button. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...

  • Page 65: Ajusting Ae Shift

    Ajusting AE Shift 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. AE SHIFT CAMERA Make sure the program selector is set to Q. 1.

  • Page 66: Setting The Shutter Speed

    Setting the Shutter Speed Set the shutter speed manually to take stable shots of quickly moving subjects. CAMERA CAM.SET UP SHUTTER•••••AUTO 1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode. 2. Press the selector dial in and choose AUTO from the program menu.
  • Page 67 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 1/2000 or 1/4000 (or 1/8000 to freeze golf or tennis the action even more clearly)

  • Page 68: Adjusting Focus Manually

    Adjusting Focus Manually The camcorder can focus automatically. All you have to do is point it, and whatever is in the center of the display will usually be in sharp focus. If it does not seem to be focusing well, it may be because the subject is not suitable for autofocus. You can use the manual focusing function for more control over focusing.

  • Page 69: Setting The White Balance

    Setting the White Balance The camcorder’s auto white balance system compensates for a wide range of lighting conditions. Although slight variations are unavoidable, colors will appear natural in virtually every situation. In some cases, you will get better results by setting the white balance yourself, or using one of the two preset modes: T Indoor Mode...
  • Page 70 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: •...

  • Page 71: Displaying Date, Time And Camcorder Data (Data Code)

    Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data (Data Code) A data code, containing the date and time the recording was made and other camcorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) is automatically recorded on a special data section of the tape. DATA CODE DATA...
  • Page 72 – If the tape was recorded on a camcorder without a data code function. – If noise or tape damage prevents the data code from being read. • If a recording made on ZR40 is played back on a different DV camcorder, the data code may not be displayed correctly.
  • Page 73 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 indicated.

  • Page 74: Searching The Tape (Photo Search/Date Search)

    Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search) SEARCH SELECT PAUSE ZERO SET PLAY MEMORY AUDIO – / STOP DUB. × 2 PAUSE SLOW INSERT 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.

  • Page 75: Returning To A Pre-Marked Position

    Returning to a Pre-Marked Position SEARCH PAUSE SELECT ZERO SET PLAY MEMORY AUDIO STOP – / DUB. × 2 PAUSE SLOW INSERT Use the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback. PLAY CAMERA (VCR)

  • Page 76: Editing

    Editing to a VCR By connecting the camcorder to a VCR, you can edit your recordings in order to remove unwanted scenes — or combine different shots to create your own video productions. Preparations 1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR. •...

  • Page 77: Dubbing To/From A Cassette With Digital Video Equipment

    Example dubbing to the camcorder 1. Connect the camcorder and the other digital device. • Connect the Canon CV-150F DV cable (optional) with the sides of the plugs marked with the arrows facing as shown above. 2. Prepare the other device.
  • Page 78 Dubbing 1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller. • The camcorder enters record pause mode. 3.

  • Page 79: Recording From A Vcr, Tv Or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-In)

    Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-in) You can record a video played on your VCR or analog camcorder (for digital camcorders, see p. 77) or a TV program onto a tape in the ZR40, if the TV or other device has audio/video outputs.
  • Page 80 Dubbing 1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller. • S-video and AV IN/OUT terminals work as input terminals. •...

  • Page 81: Digitally Outputting Analog Video And Audio Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)

    Digitally outputting analog video and audio signals (Analog-Digital Converter) 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.
  • Page 82 Turning the analog-digital converter on PLAY (VCR) VCR SET UP DV OUT•••OFF To turn the analog-digital converter on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select AV \ \ DV OUT, set it to ON and close the menu.

  • Page 83: Recording Over Existing Scenes (Av Insert Editing)

    Recording Over Existing Scenes (AV Insert Editing) You 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.
  • Page 84 Preparations The tape in the camcorder: When using the ZR40’s AV 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, recording will stop. The playback tape: Use only tapes without non-recorded portions.
  • Page 85 Editing 1. On the VCR, locate a point 3 seconds before the scene to be inserted. Set the VCR to playback pause mode. 2. On the camcorder, press PLAY and locate the recording start point. Set the camcorder to playback pause mode. •...

  • Page 86: Audio Dubbing

    SP mode with 12-bit sound, we recommend dubbing your original tape onto a blank tape using the ZR40’s analog line-in function, then dubbing audio onto the new tape. Make absolutely sure to set the audio mode of the new tape to 12-bit and the recording mode to SP.
  • Page 87 Notes: • When you add sound using the built-in microphone make sure not to connect any cables to the MIC terminal. • To use your TV to monitor video, connect the S-video terminal ( 34) or the AV terminal (use only the video plug) to your TV. You can monitor the sound with headphones only when using the S-video terminal ( 33).
  • Page 88 • There may be a loss of sound quality if you add sound to a tape recorded on a camcorder other than the ZR40. • After adding sound 3 or more times to the same place on a tape, there may be some loss in sound quality.

  • Page 89: Setting The Audio Mix

    Setting the Audio Mix AUDIO BALANCE MONITOR ST-1 ST-2 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. •...
  • Page 90 Selecting audio output channels When you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channels, you can change the output channels of that sound. PLAY (VCR) VCR SET UP OUTPUT CH•••L/R 1. Load a tape recorded with multiple-channel audio. 2.

  • Page 91: Connecting To A Pc Using A Dv Cable

    Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable 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. •...

  • Page 92: Preparing The Camcorder

    Preparing the Camcorder Adjust the viewfinder • Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. Extend the viewfinder straight out, then adjust the viewfinder focusing lever to suit your eyesight. • Rotate the viewfinder to an angle that allows you to view comfortably. Store the camcorder with the viewfinder flush with the body of the camcorder.

  • Page 93: Attach The Shoulder Strap

    Attach the shoulder strap • 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. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...

  • Page 94: Notes On Using The Batteries

    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. • You will get more recording time if you turn the camcorder off between shots, instead of leaving it in record pause mode.
  • Page 95 How much power is left? The indicator in the display shows you approximately how much charge the battery pack has left: 100% ↓ Notes: ↓ • When the power is completely ↓ exhausted, “CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK” appears in the ↓...

  • Page 96: Installing The Backup Battery

    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.

  • Page 97: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cautions Avoid 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. Avoid sudden changes in temperature.
  • Page 98 Storage If you do not intend to use the camcorder for some time, store it in an area which is free of dust and moisture, and where the temperature is no higher than 86°F (30°C). After storage, check each part and function of your camcorder to make sure everything is still working properly.

  • Page 99: Using The Camcorder Abroad

    • You 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.
  • Page 100 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 you take the camcorder from a cold When a cold room is heated rapidly place to a warm room When the camcorder is left in a humid...

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Refer to this checklist first if you have any problems with your camcorder. Possible explanations are given for each problem on the list — turn to the page numbers in parentheses for more information. Make sure that the camcorder is properly connected if you are using it with a TV or VCR.
  • Page 102 ? The camcorder won’t focus. • The camcorder is on manual focus 68). • The viewfinder lens needs adjusting 92). • The lens is dirty ( 98). Note: • Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will often get better results using manual focus ( 68).
  • Page 103 • AV/PHONES is not set to AV in the ? There’s no picture on the TV menu ( 33). screen. • AV \ DV OUT (Analog-digital converter) is not set to OFF in the menu ( 82). ? There’s no picture on the TV •...

  • Page 104: The Zr40 System Diagram

    The ZR40 System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) WS-20 Wrist Strap SS-800 Shoulder Strap WD-30.5 Wide- converter MiniDV WL-D74 Video Wireless Cassette Controller BP-500 Series TL-30.5 Tele- Battery Pack CR-560 Charge Adapter/ converter Car Battery Cable Kit FS-30.5U...

  • Page 105: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center. BP-500 Series Battery Packs BP-522 BP-535 BP-512 The battery pack BP-508 is not available as an option.
  • Page 106 (optional). 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.
  • Page 107 This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. Provided accessories: Optional accessories: WL-D74 Wireless Controller D83-0522-000 CR-560 Charge Adapter/ CA-560 Compact Power Car Battery Cable Kit...

  • Page 108: Screen Displays

    Screen Displays To display the date and time, press the DATA CODE button. See also p. 71. Press the wireless controller’s TV SCREEN SCREEN button or turn TV SCREEN on through the DATA menu to see the other displays on the TV CODE screen.
  • Page 109 Shows how much Fast forward ( battery power remains 95). Rewind ( The battery pack is exhausted ( 95). Fast forward playback Rewind playback No cassette is loaded, or it is set for erasure Frame advance prevention playback ( 17, 18). Frame reverse Remaining tape playback (...

  • Page 110: Data Code

    Recording programs Zoom display ( 24): 52). Optical zoom AUTO SPORTS PORTRAIT Optical plus 72× SPOTLIGHT digital zoom SAND&SNOW Optical plus LOW LIGHT 360× digital zoom NIGHT Zoom in AE Shift ( AE +2.0 Zoom out Manual focus is selected ( 68).

  • Page 111: Time Code

    The wind screen is Time Code WSON turned on ( 62). 0:12:34:12 Volume level 32): Speaker This records counter information, including hour, minute, second, and SPEAKER – frame number on a special data code Headphones area on the tape itself. It is reset PHONES –...

  • Page 112: Rec Mode

    Caution phrases Appears as a warning The camcorder displays various to protect the cassette caution phrases — they appear for 4 and also when REMOVE THE CASSETTE seconds before disappearing. condensation is detected. Remove the Appears each time cassette as soon as you turn the power possible after the SET THE TIME ZONE,...
  • Page 113 Appears immediately after you start HEADS DIRTY, recording, and the USE CLEANING CASSETTE video heads are badly contaminated. Make sure to clean the video heads when this caution appears. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...

  • Page 114: Specifications

    Errors and omissions excepted. Recommended illumination: Subject to change without notice. More than 100 lx Filter diameter: 30.5 mm Canon is a trademark of Canon Inc. Viewfinder: 0.44 in, TFT color LCD, approx. 113,000 pixels Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...

  • Page 115: Index

    Battery Pack, 13, 15-16, 94 Headphones, 33 Beep, 22 È Ç Image Stabilizer, 51 Cables, 7, 34 Introducing the ZR40, 8 Cassettes, 17 Charging the Battery Pack, 13, 15-16, 94 Choosing a Recording Program, 52 Cleaning the Camcorder, 98 Clock, 48...
  • Page 116 Ò Â LANC, 76 Recharging the Battery Pack, 95 LCD Screen, 26 Recording, 19 Lens Cap, 92 Recording Programs, 52 Loading Cassettes, 17 Record Pause Mode, 19 Low Light, 55 Record Review, 38 LP Mode, 21 Record Search, 38 Remote Control, 43 ˜...
  • Page 117 Ê Tape Protection, 18 Telephoto, 24 Temperature, 14, 94, 96, 114 Time Code, 111 Time Zone, 46 Tips for Making Better Videos, 36 Tripod, 36 Troubleshooting, 101 TV, 34, 108 ◊ VCR, 33 Videocassettes, 17 Video Heads, 99 Video ID-1 system, 35 Video Light, 106 Viewfinder, 92, 98 „...

  • Page 118: Menu At A Glance

    Menu at a Glance Use the list below to quickly navigate the camcorder’s menu. Functions are listed alphabetically. First make sure the camera is set to... Then select it from this Function submenu and set. PLAY CAMERA (VCR) 16:9 effect CAM.SET UP 6-sec.
  • Page 119 First make sure the camera is set to... Then select it from this Function submenu and set. PLAY CAMERA (VCR) Shutter speed CAM.SET UP Time zone/DST SYSTEM TV screen DISP.SET UP White balance CAM.SET UP Wind screen VCR SET UP Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
  • Page 120 ® ZR40 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“CUSA”) with respect to each Canon ZR40 Digital Video Camcorder (“DV Camcorder”) purchased and used in the United States. Each Canon DV Camcorder, when delivered to you in new condition in its original container, is warranted against defective material or workmanship as follows: for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase (three (3) months in the case of the video head part), defective parts or DV Camcorders returned to a CUSA factory service center (“CUSA Center”) or...
  • Page 121 Ship your Canon digital video equipment in its original carton, box or equivalent, properly packed, fully insured with shipping charges prepaid, together with a copy of your bill of sale or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem to any of the Canon Service Facilities in Canada.

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