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USER MANUAL ZR45MC CANON

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Mini DV Digital Video Cassette

ZR50MC/ZR45MC

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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 Camcorder, ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC systems

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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 protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

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CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Important Warning

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user 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 SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR50 MC A/ZR45 MC A and all its accessories.

1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions — All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual.

6. Accessories — Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous.

7. Avoid magnetic or electric fields — Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation. They may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera.

8. Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric shock — Do not use this product near water or in rainy/moist situations.

9. Placing or Moving — Do not place on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing

serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

1. Power Sources — The CA-560 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. Regarding other power sources such as battery power, refer to instructions in this manual.

2. Polarization — The CA-560 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

3. Power Cord Protection — Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product.

4. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the antenna is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA No. 70—1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure 1.

FIG. 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTEJNA GROUNDING AS FOR NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN KARE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 815-36) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMP'S POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

1. Lightning — For added protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, disconnect it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
2. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
3. Objects and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product.
4. Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

18. Damage Requiring Service —

Disconnect 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 water.
d. If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. This indicates a need for service.

1. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

2. Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating order.

Operating Step and Reference Guide

Your camcorder is supplied with two manuals: the “Digital Video Camcorder ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC Instruction Manual” and the “Digital Video Solution Disk Instruction Manual”.

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Digital Video Camcorder ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC Instruction Manual

Mastering the Basics

Using the Full Range of Features

Editing

Using the memory card

Digital Video Solution Disk Instruction Manual

Installing the software

Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer

Downloading the Still Image to a Computer

Contents

Introduction

Important Usage Instructions ......2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....3

Operating Step and Reference Guide .....5

Thank you for Choosing a Canon......8

Introducing the ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC .....9

Mastering the Basics

Finding Your Way Around the ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC ....10

\~ Preparations ... \~ Powering Your Camcorder .....13

Loading a Cassette 18

\~ Basic Recording ... \~ Basic Recording ....20

Zooming 25

Using the LCD Screen 27

\~ Basic Playback ... \~ Playing Back a Cassette ....30

Connections for Playback on a TV Screen....34

Tips for Making Better Videos ....37

Using the Full Range of Features

\~ General ... \~ Searching and Reviewing While Recording ....39

Using the Menus 40

Using the Wireless Controller....49

ZR50MC Adjusting the Selectable Color Light-up Buttons ....52

\~ For Recording ...\~ Setting the Date and Time....53

Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette......56

Turning the Image Stabilizer Off ....58

Using the Various Recording Programs....59

Using Digital Effects....63

Using the Multi-Image Screen 68

Audio Recording 70

Setting the Self-Timer 72

ZR50MC Using the VL-3 Video Light (optional) 74

ZR50MC Using the DM-50 Microphone (optional) 75

\~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...\~ Ajusting AE Shift ....76

Setting the Shutter Speed 77

Adjusting Focus Manually 79

Setting the White Balance....80

\~ For Playback ...\~

Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data (Data Code) 82

Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search) 85

Returning to a Pre-Marked Position .....86

Editing

Editing to a VCR 87

Dubbing to/from a Cassette with Digital Video Equipment 88

Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-in) .....90

Digitally outputting analog video and audio signals (Analog-Digital Converter) .....92

Recording Over Existing Scenes (AV Insert Editing)....94

Audio Dubbing 97

Setting the Audio Mix 100

Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable..102

Using a Memory Card

Memory Card Introduction .....103

Recording Still Images to a Memory Card ....107

Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image ....109

Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image ....110

Viewing Still Images ....111

Settings of the Still Image Recorded to a Memory Card ....113

Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect)....116

Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark)....117

Erasing Still Images ....119

Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette (Card Mix) ....121

Copying Still Images from a Cassette....124

Copying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette 125

Formatting a Memory Card....126

Utilizing memory card still images on a PC 127

Other Information and Precautions .....128

Additional Information

Preparing the Camcorder....131

Notes on Using the Batteries....133

Maintenance 137

Troubleshooting....141

The ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC System Diagram....145

Optional Accessories....146

Screen Displays....149

Specifications 156

Index 158

Menu at a Glance 161

For quick reference

In addition to the contents and index please refer to:

• Finding Your Way Around the ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC (10)
• Screen displays ( 149)
- Troubleshooting — in case you run into any problems ( 141)
- Menu at a Glance (161)

Symbols used in this instruction manual:

☐: Reference page numbers
: Functions that can be operated from the body of the camcorder
: Functions that can be operated from the wireless controller
: Supplementary notes for camcorder operation
♪ : Operation confirmation beeps (□□24)
• Capital letters are used to refer to settings displayed in the menus and buttons labeled on the camcorder itself, e.g. Press the MENU button.
- The illustrated screens are for the ZR50 MC.

The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom of the camcorder. No others have the same serial number as yours. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model Name ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC

Serial No.

Thank you for Choosing a Canon

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First, we'd like to thank you for purchasing this Canon camcorder. Its advanced technology makes it very easy to use — you will soon be making high-quality videos which will give you pleasure for years to come.

To get the most out of your new camcorder, we recommend that you read this manual thoroughly — there are many sophisticated features which will add to your recording enjoyment.

Getting started

To get started we suggest that you master the basic operations of the camcorder first, before moving on to use its full range of features.

Your camcorder is supplied with the following accessories:

WL-D77 Wireless Controller	Two AA batteries
SS-800 Shoulder Strap	Lens cap and lens cap cord
ZR50MC BP-512ZR45MC BP-508Battery Pack	CA-560 Compact Power Adapter (including AC power cable)
Lithium button battery	STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
MMC-8MMultiMediaCard (with pre-recorded sample images)	Soft case for MultiMediaCard
Digital Video Solution Disk Software CD-ROM*	IFC-300PCU USB cable*

* Required when you want to use your PC to utilize images on a memory card recorded with the camcorder. For details, see the software instruction manual.

Introducing the ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC

ZR50MC 22× Lens and 440× Digital Zoom

ZR45MC 18× Lens and 360× Digital Zoom

USB Terminal

Allows high speed transfer of memory card data to PCs mounting the USB terminal. By using the software provided, you can process and organize still images on your PC.

Night Mode

In dark places, automatically adjusts to the optimum shutter speed according to the brightness of the subject for shooting brightly in color.

IEEE 1394 DV Terminal

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Using a DV cable, connect the camcorder to a PC equipped with a DV terminal and transfer your original images and sound to your PC.

Memory Card

Record, manage and store still images on a MultiMediaCard or an SD Memory Card. Recorded images can be immediately checked by the press of a single button, allowing you to erase them or set protection. Combine still images recorded on the card with your original movies or still images. Also great for easy transfer of still images to a PC.

Still Photos

Just press the photo button to capture still pictures. You can record vivid still images onto a memory card with the incorporated mechanical shutter. (Progressive Photo)

2.5" LCD Screen

Extended Recording Time Function

Record for 1.5×, 2× or 3× longer than when in SP mode – up to 4 hours on an 80 minute tape. (ZR45MC 1,5× only)

Image Stabilizer

Stabilizes your recordings even in long telephoto shots.

ZR50 MC ..S" Advanced Accessory Shoe

Allows the Canon Video Light VL-3 or the Directional Stereo Microphone DM-50 (both optional) to be easily attached and powered by the camcorder's own power source.

Digital Effects

Advanced digital technology allows you to add special effects during recording or playback. Display 4, 9 or 16 still images at once with the multi-image screen.

ZR50MC Selectable Color Light-up Buttons

Analog Line-in Recording

Connect to a VCR or analog camcorder and record onto a DV tape in the camcorder.

Audio Dubbing/AV Insert Editing

Finding Your Way Around the ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC

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Mastering

the Basics

REC (record) SEARCH - button(p. 39)/ Record review button (p. 39)/ ◀(rewind) button (p. 30)/ CARD - button (p. 111) LCD screen (p. 27) REC SEARCH + button (p. 39)/ ▶(fast forward) button (p. 30)/ CARD + button (p. 111) FOCUS button (p. 79)/ ▶/II (play/pause) button (p. 30)/ SLIDE SHOW button (p. 112) AE SHIFT button (p. 76)/ ■(stop) button (p. 30)/ Index screen button (p. 112) LCD panel OPEN button (p. 27) BATT. (battery) RELEASE button (p. 15) Memory card compartment cover (p. 104) Backup battery cover (p. 135) Battery attachment unit (p. 14) Strap attachment bar (p. 132) Selector dial (p. 33, 41) Card access indicator (p. 104) Self-timer button (p. 72)/ DATA CODE button (p. 82) Card MIX button (p. 123) DIGITAL EFFECTS button (p. 66) MIX DATA CODE □P DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF MENU Program selector (p. 59) Program AE Easy Recording Digital effects ON/OFF button (p. 66) MENU button (p. 41)

Viewfinder focusing lever (p. 131) Viewfinder protect cover (p. 138) PHOTO button (p. 56, 107) ZR50 MC Advanced accessory shoe (p. 74, 75) ZR45 MC Accessory shoe (p. 97) Zoom controller (p. 25) Speaker (p. 33) TAPE/CARD switch (p. 20) Serial number (Body No.) Viewfinder (p. 131, 138) Strap attachment bar (p. 132) Start/Stop button (p. 21) POWER switch (p. 20) POWER indicator (p. 20) Grip belt (p. 131) CAMERA OFF PLAY(VCR) Cassette compartment cover (p. 18) Cassette compartment (p. 18)

the Basics
Mastering

Terminal cover Remote sensor (p. 49) Stereo microphone (p. 97) Terminal cover Canon LANC) terminal (p. 87) USB terminal (p. 127) AV (audio/video) IN/OUT terminal (p. 34, 90, 92)/ (phones) terminal (p. 34) CHARGE indicator (p. 14) DC IN terminal (p. 13) MIC terminal (p. 70, 97) S-video IN/OUT terminal (p. 35, 90) DV IN/OUT terminal (p. 88, 92, 102, 110) Bottom view OPEN/EJECT switch (p. 18) Tripod socket (p. 37) PHOTO button (p. 56, 107) START/STOP button (p. 21) MENU button (p. 41) SELF TIMER button (p. 72) TV SCREEN button (p. 149) DATA CODE button (p. 82) D.EFFECTS (Digital effects) button (p. 66) AUDIO MONITOR button (p. 100) REC PAUSE button (p. 89, 91) ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 86) CARD -/+ buttons (p. 111) AUDIO DUB. button (p. 99) AV INSERT button (p. 96) REMOTE SET button (p. 50) Transmitter Zoom buttons (p. 25) Controller buttons (p. 41) SET button (p. 41) Digital effects ON/OFF button (p. 66) MIX BALANCE buttons (p. 100) SLIDE SHOW button (p. 112) Search buttons (p. 85) SEARCH SELECT button (p. 85) FF ▶▶ button (p. 30) PLAY ▶▶ button (p. 30) +/-||▶ button (p. 31) × 2 button (p. 32) STOP ■ button (p. 30) SLOW ▶▶ button (p. 31) REW ◀◀ button (p. 30) - /◀|| button (p. 31) PAUSE || button (p. 31)

Powering Your Camcorder

Before operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to:

Provide power from an AC outlet

or

Charge a battery pack

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Notes:

• The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camcorder.
• If the adapter is used next to a TV, it may cause bars to appear on the TV — move the adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable.

Connecting the camcorder to an AC outlet

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Use the power adapter to provide your camcorder with instant power from an AC outlet. Always turn the camcorder off before connecting/removing the power source.

1. Set the POWER switch to OFF.
2. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal.
3. Connect the power cable to the power adapter.
4. Plug the power cable into an AC outlet.
5. Disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder after use. Unplug the power cable from the AC outlet, then disconnect it from the adapter.

Attaching and charging the battery packs

1 POWER CAMERA OFF RUN(IVOR) 2 3 DC IN 9.5V CHARGE 4 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.

Always turn the camcorder off before connecting/removing the battery.

1. Set the POWER switch to OFF.

2. Attach the battery to the camcorder.

• Remove the battery packs terminal cover.
• Rotate the viewfinder upwards.
• With the triangle on the battery pack pointing downwards, align the edge of the battery pack with the line on the camcorder, press lightly and slide the battery down until it clicks into place.

3. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder.

4. Connect the power cable to the adapter and plug it into an AC outlet.

• The charge indicator flashes red to show that charging is in progress. Single flashes mean that the battery pack is less than 50% charged. Double flashes mean that it is more than 50% charged. The indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is fully charged. If the indicator blinks rapidly and continuously (twice a second), the battery pack may be defective.
• The battery pack will also charge when the POWER switch is turned to positions other than OFF. The CHARGE indicator may flash.

5. When charging is complete, disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder. Unplug the power cable from the AC outlet, then disconnect it from the adapter.

6. Remove the battery pack after use.

• Rotate the viewfinder upwards.
• Press and hold the BATT. RELEASE button while you slide the battery up.

Notes:

• Never connect an unspecified product to the camcorder's DC terminal.
  Likewise, do not connect the power adapter to an unspecified product.
• You can find detailed notes for using the batteries in the Notes on Using the Batteries' (☐33). These notes include charging and recording times and how to install the backup battery.

CA-560 Compact Power Adapter

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Specifications

Power supply	100240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption	34 W
Rated output	9.5 V, 2.7 A DC
Operating temperature range	32^ ± 04^ ( 0^ 40^ )
Dimensions	2^1/_4 × 1^1/_8 × 4^1/_8 in ( 57 × 28 × 104 mm)
Weight	6^3/_8 oz (180 g) (without power cable)

Weight and dimensions are approximate.

Errors and omissions excepted.

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. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information.

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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. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery.
3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household AC outlet.

The Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560 includes the following:

Charge Adapter

Car Battery Cable

DC Cable

1. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery.

1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable→ cars cigarette lighter

To car's cigarette lighter

- Fast charging for the high-capacity BP-522 and BP-535 (both optional). Fifteen minutes of charging gives 70 minutes of recording (using the viewfinder).

	Time required for full charge from car battery or household outlet
BP-508	1 hr. 20 min.
BP-512 1 hr. 20 min.
BP-511 (optional)	1 hr. 20 min.
BP-522 (optional)	1 hr. 40 min.
BP-535 (optional)	2 hr. 30 min.

2. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery.

Camcorder + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable → cars cigarette lighter

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To car's cigarette lighter

3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household AC outlet.

1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Compact Power Adapter

Diagram showing cable installation and connection between a device with labeled components, including a close-up of the device's internal structure.

- Fast charging for the high-capacity BP-522 and BP-535 (both optional). Fifteen minutes of charging gives 70 minutes of recording (using the viewfinder).

Note:

- For full details of how to use the CR-560, refer to its instruction manual.

Loading a Cassette

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Only use videocassettes marked with the MiniD ^V logo.*

Loading and unloading

1. Make sure that you have attached a power source.

2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT ▲ switch (on the bottom of the camcorder) to release the cassette compartment cover.

3. Pull the cover fully open (while holding the button) and wait a couple of seconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically.

4. The confirmation beep sounds when the cassette cover fully opens.

5. Load or unload the cassette.

6. Insert the cassette gently with the window facing the grip belt, and the REC/SAVE tab up.

7. Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out.

8. Press the PUSH mark on the compartment until it clicks, and wait for it to close.

9. Click the cover back into place.

* MiniDV is a trade mark.

Notes:

• Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically, and do not attempt to close the cover until the cassette compartment has fully retracted.
• After loading a cassette, use record search (☐39) to find the point where you want to start recording.
• Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover.
• Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use — return it to its case and store it in a cool, clean, dry place.
• When you turn the camcorder's power on, ☐ flashes in the display until you load a cassette.
• With some types of tapes, the remaining tape display may not give an accurate reading (150).

Protecting tapes from accidental erasure

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    A["Device"] -->|REC SAVE| B["Output Device"]
    C["Input Device"] -->|REC SAVE| D["Output Device"]

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 (☐20), THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION is displayed for approx. 4 seconds and then the ☑ mark flashes in the display.

If you want to record on the cassette again, slide the tab back so the hole is closed.

Handling cassettes

• To protect the tape heads, transfer cassettes directly from the tape case to the camcorder — do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape itself.
• Do not use cassettes where the tape has been damaged or spliced — they may damage the camcorder.
• Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette or cover them with cellophane tape.
• Handle cassettes with care — dropping them or exposing them to external shocks may cause internal damage.
• Store cassettes in the provided case, first rewinding them to the start of the tape and then storing them upright.
• A cassette with metal plated terminals may become dirty with use, affecting information transfer. Therefore, after using a tape about 10 times, be sure to clean the terminals with a cotton swab.

Cassette memory

You are unable to use the cassette memory function with this camcorder.

4 CARD TAPE 2 1 POWER CAMERA OFF PLAY(ON) 5, 6 POWER CAMERA OFF PLAY(ON)

Before you start recording

Have you completed the following steps?

• Attached a power source (☐ 13).
• Removed the lens cap (131).
• Fasten the grip belt (131).
• Chosen the display: viewfinder (131) or LCD screen (27).

Notes:

• When you're using the viewfinder, fully close the LCD or rotate the LCD so that it faces the same direction as the lens (☐27).
• When using the viewfinder with the BP-522 or BP-535 Battery Pack (both optional) attached, extend the viewfinder and rotate it to a comfortable angle.

You may also want to install the backup battery (☐ 135) in order to set the date and time display (☐ 53).

To record

1. Press the small button on the POWER switch and hold, turn the POWER switch to CAMERA.

2. The camcorder automatically sets to record pause mode. PAUSE appears in the display.

3. If you haven't set the date and time display, SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME appears in the display. For setting the time zone, see p. 53. For setting the date and time, see p. 55.
   • The camcorder power indicator lights up.
   • The confirmation beep sounds.

4. The camcorder will turn itself off if you leave it in record pause mode for more than about 5 minutes. To return to record pause mode, turn the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.

5. Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to TAPE.

- For still image recording to a memory card, see p. 107.

3. Load a cassette (18).

4. Slide the program selector to □.

- This selects the camcorders' Easy Recording program. It allows you to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments (☐61).

5. Press and release the start/stop button once to begin recording.

- For still image recording to a cassette, see p. 56.

6. Press and release the start/stop button again to pause recording.

• The camcorder returns to record pause mode and PAUSE reappears in the display.
• You can stop and restart recording as often as you like by pressing the start/stop button.

Note:

• After loading a cassette, start recording when the tape counter has stopped.

When you have finished recording

• Replace the lens cap.
• Return the viewfinder to its retracted position.
• Return the LCD screen flush to the camcorder body.
• Unload the cassette.
• Turn the POWER switch to OFF.
• Disconnect the power source.

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.
- To close the LCD panel, rotate it vertically until the screen faces you, then press the upper right corner until it clicks securely closed.
- You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker when recording.
- For tips on how to make better videos, see p. 37.
- For extra recording time, set REC MODE to any mode other than SP (☐22).

Changing the recording mode

ZR50MC

Choose from 4 recording modes: SP (standard play), 1.5× SP, 2× SP or 3× SP.

- Only SP and LP modes are available when the camcorder is set to CARD PLAY (VCR) mode.

ZR45MC

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.

Recording times (this example uses an 80-minute tape)

	Standard recording	Extended recording
	SP	LP	E SP	E LP
ZR50MC	80 min.	1.5× SP(120 min.)	2× SP(160 min.)	3× SP(240 min.)
ZR45MC			-	-

In ESP and ELP modes, image data is compressed twice as much as in SP and LP modes when being recorded to a tape.

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. If you plan to use either of these functions later, record in SP mode.

TAPE + CAMERA , TAPE + PLAY (VCR) , CARD + PLAY (VCR) MENU ( 40) ►VCR SET UP ►REC MODE···SP

ZR50MC

To change the recording mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select REC MODE, set it to LP, SP or LP and close the menu.

ZR45MC

To change to LP mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select REC MODE, set it to LP and close the menu.

Notes:

About all 3 extended recording modes

- When recording and playing back tapes in one of the extended recording modes, the nature of the tape and usage conditions may affect recording, mosaic-like noise may appear in the image and the sound may be distorted during playback. For important recordings, therefore, set the camcorder to SP mode.

- We recommend recording in SP mode when you plan to transfer images taken with the camcorder to your PC.

• If you record in more than one mode on the same tape, the picture may become distorted during playback and the time code may not be written correctly.
• A tape recorded in LP mode on other digital equipment may produce the mosaic-like noise and the sound may become distorted when playing back on this camcorder.
• A tape recorded in LP or ELP mode on this camcorder may produce the mosaic-like noise and the sound may become distorted when playing back on other digital equipment.

ZR50MC About ESP and ELP modes

• The image quality of recordings done in E SP or E LP modes will be lower than that of those done in SP or LP modes.
• A cassette recorded in ESP or ELP mode cannot be played back on a camcorder not equipped with that mode.
• The recording mode might not appear in the display correctly if you switch to E SP or E LP while the camcorder is connected to another digital video device.
• When the recording mode is changed to E SP or E LP, the camcorder modifies the image for appropriate recording in that mode.
• You might not be able to do DV dubbing correctly with the camcorder set to E SP or E LP mode.
• You cannot transfer images recorded in E SP or E LP mode to a PC (as of January 2002).

16:9 (Wide screen TV recording)

Produces images in the 16:9 format for playback on wide screen TVs.

Illustration of a girl playing badminton with a racket and star symbol (no text or symbols)

(□40)

▶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:

• '16:9' is shown in the display when you switch the 16:9 mode on.
- You cannot use the 16:9 mode with the Easy Recording program.
- You cannot use the multi-image screen when setting the 16:9 mode on.
- If you play back a recording made for 16:9 on a normal TV screen, the image will appear to be vertically “squashed” (compressed).
- If you connect the camcorder to a TV with an S1 terminal or the Video ID-1 system, recordings made in the 16:9 mode for wide screen TVs will automatically play back in wide screen mode on the TV screen.

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Confirmation/Warning beeps

The camcorder's short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ♪ in the illustrations. Beeps sound upon certain camcorder operations such as when you turn the camcorder on, during the self-timer countdown, right before the camcorder's automatic shut-off, and also upon any unusual condition of the camcorder. Beeps are not recorded on the tape.

graph LR
    A["TAPE"] --> B["CAMERA"]
    B --> C["TAPE"]
    C --> D["PLAY (VCR)"]
    D --> E["CARD"]
    E --> F["CAMERA"]
    F --> G["CARD"]
    G --> H["PLAY (VCR)"]
    I["MENU ( 40) "] --> J["SYSTEM"]
    K["BEEP"] --> L["ON"]

To turn the beep off, open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select BEEP, set it to OFF and close the menu.

Demonstration mode

You can see a demonstration of the camcorders' main features. To see the demonstration, do either of the following:

• With no cassette or memory card inserted, turn the DEMO MODE on in the TAPE CAMERA menu or CARD CAMERA menu and close the menu.
• Leave the camcorder with no cassette or memory card inserted for five minutes after turning it on.

MENU

( 40)

▶DISP.SET UP

▶DEMO MODE···ON

To turn the demonstration mode off, open the menu and select DISP. SET UP. Then select DEMO MODE, set it to OFF and close the menu.

Note:

- To cancel the demo mode once it has begun: push any button, turn off the power, load a cassette or insert a memory card.

Zooming

Canon Zoom in W Zoom out T

ZR50 MC 22× optical zoom/ ZR45 MC 18× optical zoom

The camcorders 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:

- Move the control slightly to zoom slowly.

- Move it farther to zoom more quickly. (The farther you move the zoom control, the faster the zoom speed.)

The T and W buttons on the wireless controller adjust the picture angle, but not the zoom speed.

ZR50 MC 88×/440× digital zoom (card 88×)/ZR45 MC 72×/360× digital zoom (card 72×)

ZR50MC

Magnifies the camcorders zoom range by up to 20 × in TAPE CAMERA mode. The zoom control continues to work as usual. You can freely zoom in and out between 1× and 440× magnification — the camcorder automatically switches between optical zooming (up to 22×) and digital zooming (22× to 88× or 22× to 440×).

MENU

( 40)

▶CAM.SET UP ▶D.ZOOM······88×

To change the digital zoom, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. Then select D.ZOOM, set it to OFF or 440× and close the menu.

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ZR45MC

Magnifies the camcorders zoom range by up to 20 × in TAPE CAMERA mode. The zoom control continues to work as usual. You can freely zoom in and out between 1× and 360× magnification — the camcorder automatically switches between optical zooming (up to 18×) and digital zooming (18× to 72× or 18× to 360×).

MENU

( 40)

▶CAM.SET UP

▶D.ZOOM·····72×

To change the digital zoom, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. Then select D.ZOOM, set it to OFF or 360× and close the menu.

Notes:

• When zooming, as a rule, keep at least 3 ft 3^3/8 in (1 m) between you and your subject. However when the zoom is at the wide-angle position, you can focus on a subject as close as 3^3/8 in (1 cm).
• Image resolution is slightly lower when the magnification is greater than 22 × / 18 × .
• You cannot use digital zoom in the Night recording program.
• You cannot use digital zoom when the multi-image screen is set. The display becomes “.”
• The zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds. When the digital zoom is set to 88 × / 72 × , the zoom indicator extends (light blue). When the digital zoom is set to 440 × / 360 × zoom, the zoom indicator extends again (a darker blue).

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. When you close the LCD panel, the LCD screen automatically switches off and the viewfinder switches back on.

Diagram of a mechanical device with an open panel and directional arrow indicating movement (no text or symbols)

Technical illustration of a mechanical device with no visible text or symbols

Changing the angle of the LCD screen

You can choose the angle of the screen that suits you best by opening and rotating the screen, also you can rotate the LCD screen so that faces in the direction of the lens (☐29).

180° 90° 90°

Illustration of a digital camera with an arrow indicating left-side motion (no text or symbols)

You can also push the panel flat against the camcorder until it is flush with the side, with the screen facing outwards.

Notes:

• Avoid touching the LCD screen when moving the LCD panel.
• Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD panel or the viewfinder.

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• 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.
• Be careful not to leave the LCD, viewfinder or lens exposed to direct sunlight outdoors or in a window. Doing so could cause damage.
• Bright light falling on the LCD screen may cause glare that makes it difficult for you to view the image. In this case, switch to using the viewfinder. You are also able to adjust the brightness of the screen (see 'Adjusting the LCD screen' below).

Adjusting the LCD screen

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

TAPE + CAMERA, TAPE + PLAY (VCR), CARD + CAMERA, CARD + PLAY (VCR) MENU ( 40) ▶DISP.SET UP ▶BRIGHTNESS···+

Open the menu and select DISP.SET UP from the menu. Then select BRIGHTNESS, adjust the level with the selector dial and close the menu.

A bar showing the level appears in the display.

• Turn the selector dial up to make the display brighter.
• Turn the selector dial down to make the display darker.

Notes:

• The camcorder will remember your brightness setting even after you turn it off.
• The brightness of the LCD does not affect that of the recorded images or the viewfinder.

About the LCD Screen

The LCD screen built into this camcorder is a high precision product. However, small black dots or bright points of light (red, blue or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction of the LCD screen and they are not recorded on the tape. (Effective dots: more than 99.99%)

Allowing the subject to monitor recording

E

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. (Adjusting the viewfinder, 131)

- You can choose the display style, reversed (mirror on) or not (mirror off). The recording itself is unaffected regardless of which one you choose.

Diagram of a digital camera module with an open lid and directional arrows indicating motion (no text or symbols)

TAPE + CAMERA, CARD + CAMERA

MENU ( 40) ▶ DISP.SET UP ▶ MIRROR ..... ON

To turn the mirror mode off, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select MIRROR, set it to OFF and close the menu.

The indicators that appear in the LCD display when MIRROR is turned on:

graph TD
    A["CARD CAMERA mode"] --> B["No card"]
    A --> C["Recording to a memory card"]
    D["TAPE CAMERA mode"] --> E["REC"]
    D --> F["REC PAUSE"]
    D --> G["EJECT"]
    H["Self-timer (72)"] --> I["Self-timer icon"]
    J["CARD CAMERA mode"] --> K["Recording to a memory card"]

• These and all other indicators appear normally in the viewfinder.

Playing Back a Cassette

E

- REC SEARCH REC + SEARCH FOCUS SLIDE SHOW AE SHIFT CARD TAPE POWER CAMERA OFF PLAY(OR) ■

You can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camcorder also plays back the sound track via the built-in speaker (☐33).

• When you play back a tape, you can also close the LCD panel with its screen side facing up.
• When you're using the viewfinder to view playback, close the LCD panel.

To play back your recordings on a TV, see p. 34.

To use the wireless controller, see p. 49.

Note:

- To avoid accidental recording, make sure that you slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole (the switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF).

1. Attach a power source and turn the POWER switch to PLAY (VCR).

• The power indicator lights up.

1. Make sure the TAPE/CARD switch is set to TAPE.

2. Load the cassette.

3. Press the ▶ (play) button to start playback.

• To end playback, press the ■ (stop) button.
- To wind the tape forwards, stop playback and press the ▶▶ (fast forward) button.
- 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.

Other playback modes

E

Playback pause

Press the ▪ (pause) button. To resume normal playback, press it again, or press the ▶ (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 ▶▶ (fast forward) button during normal playback or press and hold the ▶▶ (fast forward) button during normal fast forward.

Rewind playback

For reverse playback at about 9.5 times normal speed, press and hold the ◀◀ (rewind) button during normal playback or press and hold the ◀◀ (rewind) button during normal rewind.

Special playback

Frame Advance

To play back frame by frame, press the +/- ▶ button repeatedly during playback pause.

Press and hold to play back continuous frame advance.

Cable NEW PLAY FF - STOP +/ PAUSE SLOW ×2

Frame Reverse

To play back in reverse frame by frame, press the / ◀ button repeatedly during playback pause.

Press and hold to play back continuous frame reverse.

Slow Forward Playback

To play back at about 1/3 normal speed, press the SLOW ▶ button during normal playback.

Press the PLAY ▶ button to return to normal playback.

Slow Reverse Playback

To play back in reverse at about 1/3 normal speed, press the / - ◀ button and then the SLOW ▶ button during normal playback.

Press the PLAY ▶ button to return to normal playback.

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Reverse Playback

To play back in reverse at normal speed, press the / ◀ button during normal forward playback.

Press the PLAY ▶ button to return to normal forward playback.

- The camcorder automatically goes into stop mode after about 2 minutes of paused reverse playback.

Forward ×2 Playback

Press the ×2 button during normal playback.

Press the PLAY ▶ button to return to normal playback.

Reverse ×2 Playback

Press the button and then the ×2 button during normal playback.

Press the PLAY ▶ button to return to normal playback.

Notes:

• Mosaic-like noise appears on the screen during some of the special playback modes.
• There's no audio during special playback.

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.

Canon RPM PUSH

Adjust the speaker volume by turning the selector dial.

• Turn the selector dial up to increase the volume, and down to lower the volume.
• A bar appears in the display to indicate the current volume. It disappears in 4 seconds.
• You can turn off the volume completely by turning the selector dial down until OFF appears.

Notes:

• Sometimes audio may sound distorted when the volume is turned up high. If this happens, turn down the volume.
• The speaker turns off when the camcorder is set to any mode other than TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode.

Using the headphones

• You can also use the headphones to monitor the sound track. Change the setting of the AV/headphones terminal through the menu (☐34).
• You can adjust the headphone volume separately from the built-in speaker, either during TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode or TAPE CAMERA mode. The volume level is the same regardless of mode.
• The levels you adjust for the built-in speaker and headphones are memorized separately. The camcorder remembers your levels even if you turn the camcorder off and back on again.
  • The speaker turns off when you use headphones.

Connections for Playback on a TV Screen

E

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 (☐ 13). Power off all devices before starting the connections.

See your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details.

Switching the AV/headphone terminal

Canon AV MIC

Through the menu, the camcorders AV/headphone terminal can be switched to function as either the AV terminal or the headphone terminal.

TAPE + CAMERA , TAPE + PLAY (VCR) , CARD + CAMERA , CARD + PLAY (VCR)

MENU

( 40)

Open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select AV/PHONES and set it to AV or PHONES and close the menu.

- When the terminal is switched to PHONES, PHONES appears in the display.

Using the headphones

- Make sure you switch the AV/headphones terminal to PHONES before using headphones. If the AV/headphones terminal is not switched to PHONES before you use the headphones, noise will come out from the headphones.

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.

graph LR
    A["Canon"] -->|S-150 S-video Cable| B["INPUT"]
    C["AV"] -->|STV-250N Stereo Video Cable| B
    D["MIC"] -->|STV-250N Stereo Video Cable| B
    B --> E["Computer"]

• Use the optional S-150 S-video Cable to connect the S-video terminals. Use the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to connect the AUDIO terminals. Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal L (left). Connect the red plug to the red AUDIO terminal R (right). Do not connect the yellow plug.
• If you are connecting the camcorder to a TV, set the TV/VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO.
• If you are connecting the camcorder to a VCR, set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals

graph LR
    A["Canon"] --> B["AV Q MIC"]
    B --> C["STV-250N Stereo Video Cable"]
    C --> D["OUTPUT"]
    D --> E["VIDEO"]
    D --> F["AUDIO"]
    D --> G["L"]
    D --> H["R"]
    E --> I["Computer"]

• 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). Connect the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal VIDEO.
• If you are connecting the camcorder to a TV, set the TV/VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO.
• If you are connecting the camcorder to a VCR, set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.

Notes:

• If you are going to use the TV as a monitor while you are shooting, remember to keep the TV volume turned down as long as the camcorders audio terminals are connected. If the sound from the TV speakers is picked up by the microphone, an unpleasant high-pitched squeal, called feedback, may be produced.
• For TVs having the Video ID-1 system: If you connect the camera to the TV's S terminal or video in terminal, recordings made in the 16:9 mode for wide screen TVs will automatically play back in wide screen mode on the TV screen.

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.

Simple line drawing of a person holding a basket (no text or symbols)

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Using a tripod

To prevent any unwanted movement, you can mount the camcorder on a tripod, (or any flat surface at a suitable height) and operate it with the wireless controller.

• When you are using a tripod, be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight or it may melt. (The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens.)
• Make sure that the fastening screw of the tripod is no longer than 14 inch (5.5 mm), or it will damage the camcorder.

Illustration of a person using a surveying instrument on a tripod (no text or symbols)

Composition

The most important element in the scene does not have to be in the center. For a more interesting picture, try to position your subject so it is slightly to one side. Leave some space on the side of the frame that the subject is facing or moving towards.

Don't cut off the top of the subjects' head, and don't cut people off at the neck, hips or knees (move a little bit above or below).

Watch out for distracting objects in the background.

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Picture angle

Instead of zooming while recording, try to choose your picture angle before you begin. A good way to tell a story with video is to begin with a long shot that establishes the situation, and then move in with medium shots and close-ups to show the details. Remember to change your viewpoint for each shot.

Remember that any camcorder movement or change in picture angle should have a definite purpose. Avoid unnecessary or half-hearted movements.

Long shot

Medium shot

Close-up

Camcorder moves

Mastering the Basics

Use pans to record a landscape or follow a moving subject. Decide the area you want to cover and stand facing the end of your panning angle. Without moving your feet, turn your waist to the starting position. Start recording, and after a few seconds begin to turn slowly from the waist. Hold the final image for a few seconds before you stop recording.

Tilt the camcorder up to exaggerate the height of the subject. Tilt down from the top of a building, for example, as an introduction to subjects at the bottom.

Pan

Tilt

Cartoon illustration of a person using a device to interact with a large wall, showing motion arrows (no text or symbols)

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 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. By using record search, you can ensure a smooth, noise-free join between the new scene and the old one.

REC SEARCH + REC + SEARCH

TAPE + CAMERA

1. Press and hold the REC SEARCH + or - button on the camcorder while you check the picture in the display.

- The + button plays the recording forwards and the -button plays it backwards.

1. Release the button when you find the point where you want to start recording.

• The camcorder returns to record pause mode.

Record review

When the camcorder is in record pause mode, you can use record review to play back the last few seconds of your recording and then return automatically to record pause mode. You can quickly make sure that a scene has recorded properly and then go on to shoot the next scene, without producing any noise in the picture.

TAPE + CAMERA

1. Press and release the ☑ (record review) button while you check the picture in the display.

- The camcorder rewinds the tape, plays back the last few seconds, and returns to record pause mode.

Note:

- Noise may appear on the screen when you play the tape backwards.

Using the Menus

Many of the camcorder's advanced functions are selected from menus which appear in the display.

There are 4 main menus:

CAM. MENU Camera menu (☐42)

VCR MENU VCR menu (☐43)

C.CAM. MENU Card camera menu (☐45)

C.PLAY MENU Card play menu (☐46)

● CAM. MENU TAPE + CAMERA

CAM.MENU ▲▼SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE ►CARD MIX CAM.SET UP VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM ←RETURN

• 

● VCR MENU TAPE + PLAY (VCR)

VCR MENU ▼SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE ►VCR SET UP CARD SET UP CARD OPER. DISP.SET UP SYSTEM ←RETURN

• 

Selecting from the Menus

2, 11 MENU 3-10 PUSH TV SCREEN MENU SET

1. Turn the POWER switch and the TAPE/CARD switch to the desired settings.
2. Press the MENU button to open the menu.

- One of the main menus appears, according to the settings of the TAPE/CARD switch and the POWER switch.

1. Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to the desired submenu.
2. Press the selector dial in to select.

• The submenu appears.

1. Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to the desired function.
2. Press the selector dial in to select.

• The function and its settings only appear.

1. Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to the desired setting.

2. 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.

3. Press the selector dial in to select.

4. The function is set and you return to the submenu.

5. Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to ← RETURN.

6. Press the selector dial in to select.

- You return to the main menu.

1. Press the MENU button.

• The main menu disappears.

Notes:

• Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu.
• Selecting RETURN takes you back one menu, or closes the main menu.
• Items that are unavailable, due to the tape or card situation or the settings of other menu items, appear in purple.
• You may often find it convenient to use the wireless controller to move around the menus. Press its MENU button to open/close the menu and use the arrow keys in place of turning the selector dial. Push the SET button to select.

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• Pressing the start/stop button or the PHOTO button will close the menu and start recording.
• You can display the menus on a connected TV screen by turning TV SCREEN (149) on through the menu or using the wireless controller's TV SCREEN button. See p. 34 for TV hookup instructions.

List of Menus

Turn to the appropriate page for a detailed explanation of each function.

● CAM. MENU

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA and the TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE. There are 5 submenus within the CAM. MENU.

① To card mix submenu
② To camera set up submenu
③ To VCR set up submenu
4 To display set up submenu
⑤ To system submenu
6 Close main menu

1 Card mix submenu

① Mix type.... 123
② Mix level.... 123

CAM. MENU ▲▼SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE →CARD MIX CAM.SET UP VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM ←RETURN ① ② ③ ④ ⑤

CARD MIX 101-0143 MIX TYPE....CARD CHROMA MIX LEVEL...+

② Camera set up submenu

③ Shutter speed.... 77
④ Digital zoom 25
⑤ Image stabilizer.... 58
⑥ 16:9 effect....23
⑦ White balance 80
⑧ Return

CAM.SET UP ▲SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE ▶SHUTTER....AUTO D.ZOOM....88× IMAGE S.(<<)ON 16:9....OFF WHITE BAL..AUTO ◆RETURN

③ VCR set up submenu

⑨ Record mode.... 22
⑩ Wind screen 71
⑪ Audio mode 70
⑫ AV or headphones...... 34
⑬ Return

VCR SET UP ▲SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE ▶REC MODE··· SP WIND SCREEN·OFF AUDIO MODE···12bit AV/PHONES···AV ◆RETURN

4 Display set up submenu

⑭ Brightness 28
⑮ Mirror mode....29
⑯ TV screen....149
⑰ Date/time display.... 55
⑱ Card access display...... 105
⑲ Demo mode.... 24
⑳ Return

DISP.SET UP ▲SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE 14 BRIGHTNESS... MIRROR...ON TV SCREEN...ON D/T DISPLAY-OFF CARD ACCESS-ON DEMO MODE...ON RETURN

⑤ System submenu

②1 ZR50MC Light-up buttons...... 52
②2 ZR50MC Button light color ..... 52
②3 Wireless controller.... 50
②4 Beep 24
②5 Time zone/Daylight saving time.... 53
②6 Date/time set.... 55
⑳ Return

SYSTEM ▲▼SEL.SETSET MENU CLOSE 21 →BUTTONLIGHT·ON LIGHT COLOR·TURQUOISE— 23 WL.REMOTE···MD1 BEEP·······ON— 25 T.ZONE/DST···— D/TIME SET···—,— 27 ←RETURN ——:———

VCR MENU

Set the POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and the TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE. There are 5 submenus within the VCR MENU.

① To VCR set up submenu
② To card set up submenu
③ To card operations submenu
4 To display set up submenu
⑤ To system submenu
6 Close main menu

VCR MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE VCR SET UP CARD SET UP CARD OPER. DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN

VCR MENU, cont.

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① VCR set up submenu

① Record mode.... 22
② Output channel.... 101
③ Audio dubbing....98
④ Wind screen 71
⑤ Audio mode 70
⑥ AV or headphones.... 34
⑦ Analog-digital converter...... 93
⑧ Return

VCR SET UP ▲SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE ▶REC MODE··· SP OUTPUT CH···L/R AUDIO DUB···AUDIO IN WIND SCREEN··· AUDIO MODE···12bit AV/PHONES···AV AV→DV OUT···OFF →RETURN

② Card set up submenu

⑨ Image quality 104
⑩ File numbers ...... 106
⑪ Return

CARD SET UP ▲SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE QUALITY....FINE FILE NOS....CONTINUOUS RETURN

③ Card operations submenu

⑫ Copy from cassette to card. 124
⑬ Return

CARD OPER. ▲SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE COPY[ [F] → [ ] ] ←RETURN 12 13

④ Display set up submenu

⑭ Brightness 28
⑮ Displays 149
⑯ 6-second auto date ..... 84
⑰ Data code 83
⑱ Date/time select 82
⑲ Card access display...... 105
⑳ Return

DISP.SET UP ▲SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS... DISPLAYS...ON 6SEC.DATE...OFF DATA CODE...DATE/TIME D/TIME SEL...DATE & TIME CARD ACCESS ON RETURN

⑤ System submenu

②1 ZR50MC Light-up buttons...... 52
②2 ZR50MC Button light color ..... 52
②3 Wireless controller.... 50
②4 Beep 24
⑳ Return

SYSTEM ▲▼SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE →BUTTONLIGHT·ON LIGHT COLOR·GREEN WL.REMOTE···1 BEEP·······ON →RETURN

C. CAM. MENU

Set the POWER switch to CAMERA and the TAPE/CARD switch to CARD. There are 5 submenus within the C. CAM. MENU.

① To camera set up submenu
② To card set up submenu
③ To VCR set up submenu
4 To display set up submenu
⑤ To system submenu
6 Close main menu

C.CAM MENU ▲SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE ① CAM.SET UP ③ CARD SET UP ④ VCR SET UP ⑤ DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN

① Camera set up submenu

① Shutter speed.... 77
② Digital zoom 25
③ Image stabilizer.... 58
④ White balance 80
⑤ Return

CAM.SET UP ▲SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE SHUTTER . . . . AUTO D.ZOOM. . . . . 88× IMAGE S.(_) .ON WHITE BAL. . AUTO RETURN

② Card set up submenu

⑥ Image quality 104
⑦ File numbers ...... 106
⑧ Shutter sound....106
⑨ Return

CARD SET UP ▲SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE QUALITY....FINE FILE NOS....CONTINUOUS SHTR SOUND..ON RETURN

C. CAM. MENU, cont.

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③ VCR set up submenu

⑩ AV or headphones.... 34

VCR SET UP ▲SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE AV / PHONES • • AV ←RETURN

4 Display set up submenu

⑪ Brightness 28
⑫ Mirror mode.... 29
⑬ TV screen....149
⑭ Date/time display 55
⑮ Card access display...... 105
⑯ Demo mode.... 24
⑰ Return

DISP.SET UP ▲SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS... MIRROR...ON TV SCREEN...ON D/T DISPLAY-OFF CARD ACCESS ON DEMO MODE...ON RETURN

⑤ System submenu

⑱ ZR50MC Light-up buttons ..... 52
⑲ ZR50MC Button light color ..... 52
⑳ Wireless controller.... 50
②1 Beep 24
②2 Time zone/Daylight saving time 53
②3 Date/time set.... 55
⑳ Return

SYSTEM ▲SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE 18►BUTTONLIGHT·ON 20LIGHT COLOR·BLUE 22WL.REMOTE···(19)1 22BEEP·······ON 22T.ZONE/DST···- 24D/TIME SET···,- ←RETURN --:-- -- 19 21 23

C. PLAY MENU

Set the POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and the TAPE/CARD switch to CARD. There are 4 submenus within the C. PLAY MENU.

① To card operations submenu
② To VCR set up submenu
③ To display set up submenu
4 To system submenu
⑤ Close main menu

C.PLAY MENU ▼SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE CARD OPER. VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN

1-1 Card operations submenu (when playing back a single image)

① Copy from card to cassette. 125
② Erase all print marks.... 118
③ Image erase 119
④ Format....126
⑤ Return

CARD OPER. ▲SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE ▶COPY[□→□] PRINT MARKS ➕ALL ERASE IMAGE ERASE FORMAT ◆RETURN

1-2 Card operations submenu (when displaying an index screen)

⑥ To image protect ..... 116
⑦ To print mark 117
⑧ Return

CARD OPER. ▲SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE →PROTECTOR →PRINT MARK →RETURN

② VCR set up submenu

⑨ Record mode.... 22
⑩ AV or headphones.... 34
⑪ Return

VCR SET UP ▲SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE ▶REC MODE....SP AV/PHONES...AV ◆RETURN

③ Display set up submenu

⑫ Brightness 28
⑬ Displays .... 149
⑭ Date/time select 82
⑮ Card access display...... 105
⑯ Return

DISP.SET UP ▲SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS··· DISPLAYS···ON D/TIME SEL.·DATE & TIME CARD ACCESS.ON RETURN

C. PLAY MENU, cont.

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4 System submenu

⑰ ZR50MC Light-up buttons ..... 52
⑱ ZR50MC Button light color ..... 52
⑲ Wireless controller.... 50
⑳ Beep 24
②1 Return

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 camcorders' remote sensor while you press the buttons.

There are some functions that cannot be operated without the wireless controller:

• Special playback (☐31)
• Photo/date search ( 85)
• Zero set memory (☐86)
• Audio mix ( 100)
- Dubbing from a digital video equipment (☐88)
• Analog Line-in (☐90)
- AV insert ( 94)
• Audio dubbing ( 97)

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Inserting batteries

Insert two AA batteries, following the and markings. Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the batteries.

Diagram of a device with an open lid and internal components, showing a downward arrow indicating a process (no text or symbols present)

Range of Features

Using the Full

Notes:

• When using the wireless controller in brightly lit places or outdoors, the effective range will be less.
• The camcorder may have difficulty picking up the remote control signals at extremely close range.
• Do not leave the controller exposed to direct sunlight, or in hot or humid places.
• When the batteries run out, replace them both together.
• If the wireless controller doesn't work, see p. 51.

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When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders (Remote Sensor Mode)

To prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby, there are 2 remote sensor modes and an off setting. The wireless controller and the camcorder have to be set to the same mode in order to be compatible.

REMOTE SET Cosen ZOOM W T

The wireless controller and the camcorder have been preset to mode 1. If you change the mode on the camcorder, be sure to change the mode on the wireless controller to the same mode.

TAPE + CAMERA , TAPE + PLAY (VCR) , CARD + CAMERA , CARD + PLAY (VCR) MENU ( 40 ) ▶ SYSTEM ▶ WL REMOTE · · · 1 OFF 1 : Mode 1 2 : Mode 2 OFF 1 : Sensor off

To turn the remote sensor off:

Open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select WL.REMOTE, set it to OFF ( ) and close the menu.

• ( ) appears in the display.

To change the mode...

...on the camcorder:

Open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select WL.REMOTE, set it to 1 or 2 and close the menu.

- The selected mode will appear on the display for 4 seconds.

...on the wireless controller:

Press and hold the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller.

Simultaneously press the ZOOM W button for mode 1 or the ZOOM T button for mode 2. Continue to press simultaneously for over 2 seconds.

- Be sure to set the wireless controller to the same mode as the camcorder.

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 camcorders mode appears in purple for about 4 seconds. Set the wireless controllers mode accordingly by pressing the aforementioned button combinations. If the wireless controller still doesn't work, change the batteries.

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Notes:

• The mode the camcorder is set to also appears for 4 seconds when you turn the power on.
• When you replace the batteries, the wireless controller returns to mode 1. Change the mode again if necessary.

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ZR50 MC Adjusting the Selectable Color Light-up Buttons

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MENU PUSH

The clear buttons above the LCD panel light up when the camcorder's power is on, or only when one of the buttons is pressed, making it possible to play back cassettes when in dark surroundings. You can also change the color in which they light up to green, orange, blue, yellow, turquoise (greenish blue) or purple.

Turning the buttons off

TAPE + CAMERA, TAPE + PLAY (VCR), CARD + CAMERA, CARD + PLAY (VCR)

MENU

(□40)

graph LR
    A["SYSTEM"] --> B["BUTTONLIGHT·ON"]

To change the setting, open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select BUTTONLIGHT and set it to PUSH ON or OFF and close the menu.

• ON: The buttons remain lit in the indicated color. When one of the buttons is pressed, all the buttons simultaneously change color. When the button is released, they return to the original color.
• PUSH ON: Buttons light up only while one of them is pressed. All the buttons simultaneously lights up in the indicated color. When the button is released, they turn off again after a few seconds.
  • OFF: Buttons do not light up.

Changing the color of the buttons

TAPE + CAMERA , TAPE + PLAY (VCR) , CARD + CAMERA , CARD + PLAY (VCR)

MENU

( 40)

graph LR
    A[">SYSTEM"] --> B[">LIGHT COLOR·TURQUOISE"]

To change the color, open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select LIGHT COLOR, set it to the desired color and close the menu.

Note:

- You cannot change LIGHT COLOR when BUTTONLIGHT is set to OFF.

Setting the Date and Time

MENU PUSH

The date and/or time display forms part of the data code. You can choose to display or hide it during playback (☐82).

Set the date and time display when you first start using your camcorder. Install the backup battery before you begin (☐ 135).

- Before you start setting the date and time, select your home time zone from the menu.

Setting the time zone/daylight saving time

TAPE + CAMERA , CARD + CAMERA MENU ( □ 40) ► SYSTEM ►T.ZONE/DST··N.Y.

1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM.

2. Select T.ZONE/DST.

• The time zone display appears on the screen.
- Your camcorders' time zone is factory-preset to New York. If you are at another time zone, select your time zone first and daylight saving time (DST) setting if necessary.

1. Move up or down the list of time zones with the selector dial. Select the option that represents your time zone.

- If you are now in daylight saving time, select the time zone with the daylight saving time mark ✗ next to the area.

1. Close the menu.

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World map with numbered regions and a numerical scale below, likely representing geographic or regional data points.

No.	Time zone	No.	Time zone
1	LONDON	13	WELLGTN (Wellington)
2	PARIS	14	SAMOA
3	CAIRO	15	HONOLU. (Honolulu)
4	MOSCOW	16	ANCHOR. (Anchorage)
5	DUBAI	17	L.A. (Los Angeles)
6	KARACHI	18	DENVER
7	DACCA	19	CHICAGO
8	BANGKOK	20	N.Y. (New York)
9	H. KONG (Hong Kong)	21	CARACAS
10	TOKYO	22	RIO (Rio de Janeiro)
11	SYDNEY	23	FERNAN. (Fernando de Noronha)
12	SOLOMON	24	AZORES

Using the Full Range of Features

Notes:

- After you have selected your time zone and set the date and time, when you travel to another time zone, there is no need to reset the date and time. Just set the time zone to your destination and the camcorder's clock will automatically change to display the correct time for your destination.

- The camcorder automatically accounts for the number of days in a month and leap year.

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.

MENU

( 40)

▶ SYSTEM

▶D/TIME SET··JAN. 1,2002 12:00 AM

1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM.
2. Select D/TIME SET.

• The year display starts to flash.

1. Turn the selector dial up and down to change the year. Press the dial in to move to another part of the display.
2. Once you move from the year, the next part of the display starts flashing.
3. Set the month, day, hours, and minutes in the same way.
4. Press the MENU button when finished, and to start the clock.

Notes:

• To make a change to part of the date and time, press the selector dial in at step 3 to move to the part to be changed. Turn the dial to make the change, then close the menu.
  • The date can be set to any year between 2002 and 2030.
• If you press the MENU button in the middle of setting the date and time, you leave the menu, and the clock starts.
• If you press the selector dial in after setting the minutes you can set the date and time again from the start.

Date and time display

You can choose to display or hide the date and time display during recording. When the date and time display is set to ON, the date and time show in the lower left-hand corner of the display but the time zone disappears in about 4 seconds. The large, 4-second display will no longer appear when you turn on the power. It is not automatically superimposed on your recordings.

MENU

( 40)

▶ DISP.SET UP

▶D/T DISPLAY·OFF

To turn it on, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select D/T DISPLAY, set it to ON and close the menu.

Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette

To take still images on a memory card, see p. 107.

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Technical diagram showing mechanical assembly with labeled parts and directional arrows indicating motion or assembly steps

PHOTO Cane

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.

Copy still photos automatically to a memory card (☐124) for transfer to a PC for image enhancement and printout. Also, starting your shooting with a still photo makes it easy to find the beginning again later with the Photo Search function (☐85).

You can take a still picture at any time during regular video recording, or you can put the camcorder into record pause mode first, then take a still picture.

TAPE + CAMERA

During record mode

Press the PHOTO button fully down and the still picture will be taken immediately.

• The camcorder takes the image immediately, and then records the photo to the tape for approximately 6 seconds (ZR50MC 8 seconds in E SP or E LP recording mode). During this time the camcorder also records the sound, and the display shows the still picture.
• A counter display appears, and counts up as the camcorder records the picture.
• The camcorder returns to record pause mode.

During record pause mode

1. Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it:

• PHOTO'flashes at the bottom right of display.
• Exposure is locked.
• During autofocus ● flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camcorder is ready to take the still picture.

- If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus (42), the camcorder may not be able to focus, and may continue to flash white in the display. Continue to hold the PHOTO button halfway down, then adjust the focus manually with the selector dial.

- If you are using manual focus (☐79), the ⚙ mark starts as a continuous green mark. Focus with the selector dial.

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.

- A counter display appears, and counts up as the camcorder records the picture. ● disappears from the display.

- The camcorder returns to record pause mode.

Notes:

- The camcorder automatically returns to record pause mode after recording a still image for approximately 6 seconds*. If you turn the POWER switch to OFF during that time, the camcorder will respond only after recording is complete.

- The wireless controllers' PHOTO button has no half-way setting. Press the button fully and the camcorder immediately takes the photo."

- Only take photos'where it is bright enough to see the image in the display.

* ZR50MC 8 seconds in ESP or ELP recording mode.

Turning the Image Stabilizer Off

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MENU

With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeable during telephoto recording. However, the ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC's image stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings even at high magnification.

TAPE + CAMERA, CARD + CAMERA

MENU

( 40)

▶ CAM. SET UP

▶ IMAGE S. (■) · · ON

To turn the image stabilizer off, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. Then select IMAGE S. (☑), set it to OFF and close the menu.

• The (☐) mark disappears from the display when the stabilizer is off.
• The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the program selector is set to the □ (Easy Recording) position.

Notes:

• Keep the image stabilizer turned off when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod.
• The image stabilizer is designed to deal with a normal degree of camcorder shake.
• The image stabilizer is not as effective as usual during the Low Light and Night mode.

Using the Various Recording Programs

Diagram of a digital camera with labeled control buttons and directional arrows indicating action buttons

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.
• For normal shooting conditions, slide the program selector to ☐ (program AE) mode. Open the program menu and select AUTO (☐60).
• For various other recording conditions, the camcorder has 6 more specialized AE (auto exposure) programs.

Availability of functions in each recording program

Position of program selector
Recording Program	☐(Easy Recording)	Auto	Sports	Portrait	Spotlight	Sand & Snow	Low Light	Night
Digital Zoom	○	○						×
Shutter speed	A	○	A
Focus		○
White balance		○
AE shift		○		×		○	×
Image stabilizer (ON/OFF)	ON	○
Digital effects	×	○						○*
16:9	×	○
Card mix	×	○

○ : Available ✗ : Not available A : Automatic function only
* You cannot use the multi-image screen in the Night recording program.

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Setting the program AE mode

1. Slide the program selector to ☐ (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. Press the selector dial in to select the desired program.

• The program will appear in the display.

Notes:

• The name of your selected recording program appears constantly on the left of the display, with the exception of Auto, which is displayed and then disappears after 4 seconds.
• Avoid changing programs during recording as the brightness of the image may change suddenly.
• If you switch the camcorder from the □ program to the P program, the camcorder returns to the Auto program.
• When recording in dark places a bright light in the scene may cause a vertical light bar (smear) to appear. This is a normal feature of camcorders.

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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, except that you now have the option of using any of the camcorders manual functions.

Sports

This program is useful for recording high-speed sports scenes in brightly lit conditions. Normal playback will be slightly jerky, but you will get clear images which can be analyzed frame by frame during slow or paused playback.

Portrait

Use this program outdoors to make subjects stand out from a softened foreground and background. It works well for still-lifes and close-ups. The effect is most noticeable when the zoom position is between the middle range and the telephoto end. Focus manually for maximum accuracy, and be careful when recording action scenes, as this program may cause fast moving objects to shudder.

Spotlight

This program is designed for recording spotlit scenes, such as on a stage. The exposure is automatically adjusted for glare-free recordings of subjects lit by a concentrated light source.

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Sand & Snow

Use this program in places where the background is so bright that the subject appears underexposed in the display — a sunny beach or ski resort, for example. You may notice some shudder when recording moving subjects.

Low Light

This program allows you to record in dimly lit places. The shutter speed is fixed at a slow speed. It is generally best used for close-ups of slow or stationary subjects, as moving subjects may leave a trailing after-image. However, you can take advantage of this to create special effects, by rapid zooming or by panning along with a moving subject. Picture quality will not be as good as in normal lighting conditions, and autofocus may not work as well as usual.

Night

This program automatically adjusts the shutter speed according to the brightness of the subject even in dark places (night time, etc.) to shoot subjects brightly in color. It is useful for shooting subjects in dark places where lighting cannot be used and for shooting night scenes. When you record in very dark places:

• Moving subjects may leave a trailing after-image.
• Though subjects can be shot brightly, picture quality may not be as good as in normal lighting.
• White points may appear in the display.
• Autofocus may not work as well as usual (in this case, adjust the focus manually).

You cannot use the Night recording program in CARD CAMERA mode.

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 (☐64). Fade Trigger, Vertical Wipe, Horizontal Wipe, Mosaic Fade*
• Effects: Add flavor to your recordings (☐65). Art, Black and White, Sepia, Mosaic**
• Multi-image Screen: Divides the display to show 4, 9 or 16 still photos. Has 4 transition speed options: fast, moderate, slow and manual (☐68).

* Available during TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode only
** Available during TAPE CAMERA or TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode only

Availability of digital effects by mode

- The types of digital effects you are able to use depends on the setting of the TAPE/CARD switch, the POWER switch and the recording program.

Notes:

• When you do not want to use digital effects, press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button and select D.EFFECT OFF from the digital effects menu. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to close the menu.
• The camcorder remembers your chosen digital effect setting until you change it.
• Digital effects can be selected but not operated on a blank blue screen (appears in TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode). The display continues to flash.
• Digital effects operated during TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode are not recorded onto the original tape.
• Digital effects can be added to another tape when dubbing using the AV out terminal (TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode), but not the DV out terminal.
• You cannot operate digital effects while photo/date searching.
• If you slide the program selector to □ (Easy Recording) while the digital effect display is flashing, it will disappear from the display and reappear when you return to P(program AE) mode.
• The digital effect display will flash for 2 seconds after setting, even if DISPLAYS is set to OFF in the menu.

Faders

Fade Trigger (FADE-T)

When you start recording, the scene gradually fades in from a black screen.

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Vertical Wipe (WIPE II)

When you start recording, the picture begins as a thin vertical line in the

center of the screen which gradually expands sideways until it fills the whole of the screen.

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Horizontal Wipe (WIPE=)

When you start recording, the picture begins as a thin horizontal line in the

center of the screen which gradually expands upwards and downwards until it fills the whole screen.

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Mosaic Fade (M. FADE)\*

Blurs the image by enlarging the size of some pixels. The image appears as increasingly large squares of color as it fades out, and smaller squares when it fades in.

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*Available during TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode only.

Effects

Sepia (SEPIA)

Makes a monochrome image with a brownish tint.

Art (ART)

Adds a paint-like effect, called solarization, to the image.

Black and White (BLK & WHT)

Makes the image black and white.

Mosaic (MOSAIC)*

Blurs the image by enlarging the size of some pixels.

*Available during TAPE CAMERA or TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode only

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Digital effects can be set with the controls on the body of the camcorder or the wireless controller. Pressing the ▲/▼ buttons on the wireless controller correspond to turning the selector dial up and down, and pressing the SET button corresponds to pressing the selector dial in.

DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF MENU SET DEFFECTS ON/OFF

Operating faders

Sound and image fade together.

When operating faders in TAPE CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is set to ☐.

Select fader

1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to open the digital effects menu.

• D.EFFECT OFF, FADER, EFFECT and MULTI-S appear.

1. Select FADER.

- FADE-T, WIPE II, WIPE = settings appear. M.FADE also appears in TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode.

1. Select the desired setting.

- You return to the digital effects menu.

1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to close the menu.

- The name of your selected fader flashes in the display.

Fader on/off

1. Press the ON/OFF button.

• The name of your selection stops flashing.

• Each time you press the ON/OFF button, the chosen fader is activated (display lights continuously) or deactivated (display flashes).

1. If you're in TAPE CAMERA mode:

Fade in- Press the start/stop button.

Fade out- Press the start/stop button.

If you're in TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode:

Fade in- Press the ▶ (play) button.

Fade out- Press the Ⅱ (pause) button.

Operating effects

Sound records/plays back normally.

When operating effects in TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is set to ☐.

TAPE + CAMERA , TAPE + PLAY (VCR) , CARD + CAMERA

Select effect

1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to open the digital effects menu.

• D.EFFECT OFF, FADER, EFFECT and MULTI-S appear.

1. Select EFFECT.

• ART, BLK&WHT, SEPIA, MOSAIC settings appear.

1. Select the desired setting.

- You return to the digital effects menu.

1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to close the menu.

- The menu disappears and the name of your selected setting flashes in the display.

Effect on/off

1. If you're in TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, press the ▶ (play) button.

2. Press the ON/OFF button.

- The name of your selection stops flashing and takes effect on the display.

• Each time you press the ON/OFF button, the chosen effect is activated or deactivated.

Using the Multi-Image Screen

Divides your display image into 4, 9 or 16 smaller images with the Image Capture feature. With this feature, the camcorder captures the current scene being shot or replayed. Choose the transition speed — manual, fast (every 4 frames), moderate (every 6 frames*) or slow (every 8 frames*) — at which to capture a moving subject, such as a person playing tennis or golf. Sound is recorded normally. * In Low Light mode: moderate (every 8 frames), slow (every 12 frames)

Four-panel illustration showing a person in a batting stance, with no text or symbols present.

4 images

Grid of nine illustrated figures showing various actions or movements, possibly playing badminton or batting, with some holding sticks.

9 images

Grid of 16 identical illustrations of a person holding a rifle, arranged in 3 rows and 4 columns.

16 images

Operating the multi-image screen

When operating the multi-image screen in TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is set to ☐. When operating the multi-image screen in TAPE CAMERA or CARD CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is set to ☐ and set to any program other than the Night recording program.

In TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, you can only operate the multi-image screen in the following playback modes:

When M.S.SPEED is set to MANUAL: Still picture playback, slow forward/reverse playback

When M.S.SPEED is set to FAST, MODERATE or SLOW: Still picture playback

TAPE + CAMERA , TAPE + PLAY (VCR) , CARD + CAMERA

Select multi-image screen

1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to open the digital effects menu.

• D.EFFECT OFF, FADER, EFFECT and MULTI-S appear.

1. Select MULTI-S.

• M.S. SPEED and M.S. SPLIT settings appear.

1. Select M.S. SPEED.

- MANUAL, FAST, MODERATE and SLOW settings appear.

1. Select the desired setting.

- You return to the digital effects menu.

1. Select MULTI-S again.

• M.S. SPEED and M.S. SPLIT settings appear.

1. Select M.S.SPLIT.

• 4, 9, 16 settings appear.

7. Select the desired setting.

- You return to the digital effects menu.

8. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to close the menu.

• The digital effects menu disappears.
- MULTI-S flashes in the display.

Multi-image screen on/off

9. Push the ON/OFF button.

• MULTI-S stops flashing.
• Manual: As you press the ON/OFF button, scenes will be captured one after another the indicated number of times. If you push and hold the ON/OFF button for more than a second, the last image captured will be erased.
• The currently recording image is framed in blue. The frame disappears after the last image is captured.
  • Automatic: The camcorder will capture the indicated number of images at the indicated speed.

10. If you're in TAPE CAMERA mode, push the start/stop button to begin recording.

• The multi-image screen is recorded to the tape.

If you're in CARD CAMERA mode, press the PHOTO button to record the multi-image screen to the memory card.

Notes:

• You can operate the multi-image screen from record or record pause mode.
• After all the images have been captured, press the ON/OFF button quickly to cancel the multi-image screen.
• If you are operating the multi-image screen in TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode and you stop or pause the tape, or press any other playback button or the date/photo search buttons, the multi-image screen will be canceled. (This does not apply with the MANUAL multi-image speed.)
• You cannot use digital zoom or the 16:9 mode when the multi-image screen is set. The display becomes “-” .
• You cannot use the multi-image screen in the Night recording program.

Audio Recording

Selecting the audio mode

The camcorder can record sound on a tape in two audio modes — 16-bit and 12-bit. The 16-bit mode produces the higher sound quality (slightly superior to CD) while the 12-bit mode records on two channels (stereo 1), leaving 2 channels free (stereo 2) for you to add new sound at a later date.

TAPE + CAMERA, TAPE + PLAY (VCR) MENU ( 40) ▶VCR SET UP ▶AUDIO MODE··12bit

To switch to the 16-bit mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select AUDIO MODE, set it to "16 bit" and close the menu.

- “16 bit” is shown in the display for approximately 4 seconds.

Notes:

• For details on adding new sound, see p. 97.
• For details of playing back a tape that has new sound on stereo 2, see p. 100.
• When you record to the ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC from a camcorder with DV terminal outputs, the audio mode becomes automatically set to 12 bit.
• ZR50MC When the recording mode is set to E SP or E LP mode, the audio mode becomes automatically set to 12 bit (1 channel only).
• In TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, the audio mode takes effect when doing analog line-in recording or AV insert. When you do DV in recording, the setting automatically changes to that of the digital device connected to the camcorder.

External microphone

Diagram of a Canon digital camera with attached lens and cable (no text or symbols)

For greater creative control over audio recording, you can connect an external microphone to the camcorder via the MIC terminal. When using the MIC terminal, use a microphone with a built-in power supply (condenser microphone). It is possible to connect almost any stereo microphone with a plug diameter of 18 inch (3.5 mm), however, their audio levels will be different from that of the built-in microphone.

Notes:

• ZR50MC For details on using the optional DM-50 microphone, see p. 75.
• Be careful when using long microphones as they may extend into the frame.

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.

TAPE + CAMERA, TAPE + PLAY (VCR) MENU ( 40) ▶VCR SET UP ▷WIND SCREEN··OFF

To turn it on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select WIND SCREEN, set it to ON and close the menu.

- WS ON is shown in the display when you turn the wind screen on.

Notes:

• The wind screen can be used for audio dubbing with the built-in microphone in TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode as well as recording (when AUDIO DUB. is set to MIC. IN in VCR SET UP submenu).
• The wind screen does not operate when an external microphone is connected to the MIC terminal.
• ZR50MC The wind screen does not operate when the optional DM-50 microphone is connected to the advanced accessory shoe.

1 DATA CODE For stills 2 For movies 2,3 POWER CAMERA OFF PLAYFOR START STOP PHOTO SELF TIMER MENU

This is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recording movies or still photographs.

1. Press the ⚙ self-timer button on the body of the camcorder or

the SELF TIMER button on the wireless controller.

• SELF-T appears in the display.
  • To have the subject monitor recording, rotate the LCD panel 180° (☐29).

For movies

1. Press the start/stop button.

2. The camcorder starts to record after a 10-second countdown period (or after 2 seconds when you use the wireless controller). The time remaining counts down in the display (e.g. "5 SEC").

3. SELF-T disappears from the display when recording begins.

4. Press the start/stop button to end recording.

For stills

1. Press a PHOTO button on the camcorder body or the wireless controller.

2. The camcorder automatically adjusts the focus 2 seconds before the countdown is complete. The Ⓧ mark flashes white then turns green after the focus and exposure are set. If you are using the wireless controller, the Ⓧ mark starts flashing immediately after you press the PHOTO button.

3. The camcorder takes the picture for approximately 6 seconds (ZR50MC 8 seconds in E SP or E LP recording mode).
4. If you're in TAPE CAMERA mode, the camcorder returns to record pause mode after recording to a tape. If you're in CARD CAMERA mode, the currently recording image appears after recording onto a memory card.

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.

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Range of Features

Using the Full

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ZR50 MC Using the VL-3 Video Light (optional)

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Diagram showing three-step camera setup with labeled components: camera, lens, and camera module.

When recording in dark rooms, attach the Video Light to the camcorder's "S" advanced accessory shoe. The Video Light is powered by the same power source as the camcorder.

Also refer to the VL-3 Video Light instructions.

Turn the camcorder's power off before attaching/removing the Video Light.

1. Slide the Video Light onto the accessory shoe and tighten with the shoe lock.

2. Slide in the direction of the arrow on the bottom of the Video Light until it clicks securely into place.

3. Make sure that the light does not come disconnected when turning the shoe lock.

4. Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode or CARD CAMERA mode.

5. Turn the Video Light's power switch to AUTO or ON.

• C (Connection) appears in the display.

• ON: The Video Light stays on.

- AUTO: The Video Light turns on/off automatically according to the level of brightness of the shooting conditions.

Caution:

• Be careful not to touch the bulb or the surrounding area during or immediately after use; it becomes very hot. Keep the Video Light away from flammable or plastic materials.
• Do not look directly at the bulb while the Video Light is on.
• Never carry the camcorder holding the Video Light.

ZR50 MC Using the DM-50 Microphone (optional)

Diagram illustrating camera lens adjustment steps with labeled components and directional arrows

The highly sensitive Directional Stereo Microphone DM-50 has been designed exclusively for camcorders equipped with an advanced accessory shoe .S". It is powered by the camcorder's power supply. Use during cassette recording or audio dubbing ( 97).

Refer to the DM-50's instructions for further details.

Turn the camcorder's power off before attaching/removing the microphone.

1. Slide the microphone onto the accessory shoe and tighten with the shoe lock.

2. Slide in the direction of the arrow on the bottom of the microphone until it clicks securely into place.

3. Make sure that the microphone does not come disconnected when turning the shoe lock.

4. Set the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode.

• C (Connection) appears in the display.

1. Set the microphone's directivity switch.

SHOTGUN: Clearly picks up sound arriving from the front of the microphone (monaural).

STEREO1: Picks up sound arriving from the front of, as well as sound surrounding the microphone.

STEREO2: Picks up sound surrounding the microphone in a wider range than STEREO 1.

Notes:

• Never carry the camcorder holding the microphone.
• The DM-50 will not pick up any sound if another microphone is attached to the camcorder's microphone terminal.

Ajusting AE Shift

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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

TAPE + CAMERA, CARD + CAMERA

Make sure the program selector is set to P.

1. Press the selector dial in and select any recording program other than Spotlight, Sand & Snow or Night from the program menu.
2. Press the AE SHIFT button.

- AE appears light blue.

1. Turn the selector dial to choose your desired level.

2. Levels are from -2 to +2, in 0.25 intervals (excluding -1.75 and +1.75).
   • The higher the setting, the brighter the image.

Notes:

• You cannot adjust the exposure without the ▶ mark before AE in the display. Push the AE SHIFT button so that ▶ appears before AE. Then you can adjust the exposure manually.
• You cannot adjust the AE Shift when the camcorder is set to □ (Easy Recording), the Spotlight, Sand & Snow or Night recording program.

Setting the Shutter Speed

Set the shutter speed manually to take stable shots of quickly moving subjects.

TAPE + CAMERA , CARD + CAMERA MENU ( □ 40) ►CAM. SET UP ►SHUTTER....AUTO

1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the P (program AE) mode.
2. Press the selector dial in and choose AUTO from the program menu.
3. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP.
4. Select SHUTTER.
5. Press the selector dial in to select the desired shutter speed.

• Only shutter speeds up to 1/250 are available when using a memory card.

6. Close the menu.

Concerning shooting in fluorescent lighting

When the camcorder is set to ☐ (Easy Recording) or the Auto recording program in TAPE CAMERA mode, it automatically detects the flicker of fluorescent lighting and adjusts the shutter speed to compensate. However, if the brightness of the LCD or viewfinder display starts to flicker, make sure the camcorder is set to the Auto or Night recording program and select the 1/100 shutter speed.

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Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds

- When shooting with a shutter speed of 1/1000 or higher, do not shoot the sun directly.

Recommended shutter speeds when shooting:

• People doing outdoor sports such as golf or tennis
- Moving cars or trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters
• People doing indoor sports such as basketball

1/2000 or 1/4000 (or 1/8000 to freeze the action even more clearly)

1/1000, 1/500 or 1/250

1/100

Notes:

• You are unable to set the shutter speed in any recording program other than AUTO.
• The image may not appear smooth when a high shutter speed is set.
• The camcorder returns to the auto shutter setting when you slide the program selector to □ (Easy Recording), or change the recording program.
• If you set the shutter speed to 1/500 or above in TAPE CAMERA mode and then switch the camcorder to CARD CAMERA mode, the shutter speed will automatically change to 1/250.

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.

Focus lock

TAPE + CAMERA

CARD + CAMERA

Press the FOCUS button to turn off autofocus. The focus remains locked at the point set by autofocus.

(▶M.FOCUS appears in the display.) You can now adjust the focus manually with the selector dial. Press the FOCUS button again when you want to return to autofocus.

- If you zoom in on your subject after turning off autofocus, it may not stay in focus. It is generally best to adjust the zoom first, and then the focus.

FOCUS SLIDE SHOW ▶ / □

Manual focus

TAPE + CAMERA ,

CARD + CAMERA

Use the selector dial to set the focus.

• Turn the selector dial downward to move the focus farther away.
• Turn the selector dial upwards to bring the focus nearer.

FOCUS SLIDESHOW ►/II PUSH

Notes:

• You cannot adjust the focus without the ▶ mark before M.FOCUS in the display. Push the FOCUS button so that ▶ appears before M.FOCUS. Then you can adjust the focus manually.
• The manual focus setting is canceled if you select the □ (Easy Recording) program.
• When you are using the □ (Easy Recording) program, autofocus cannot be turned off.
• See “Troubleshooting” on p. 141 for a list of subjects which may not be suitable for autofocus.

Setting the White Balance

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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:

Indoor Mode

• Under halogen or studio/video lighting
- Subject is of one dominant color
- Close ups

Outdoor mode

- In daylight, especially for close-ups and where the subject is of one dominant color

Diagram of a Canon camera module with no visible text or symbols

MENU

( 40)

▶CAM.SET UP ▶WHITE BAL.…AUTO

1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the P (program AE) mode.
2. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP.

3. Select WHITE BAL.

4. a) For the indoor, outdoor or auto settings, press the selector dial in to choose the setting.

- 🐎/✿ appears in the display when you set the white balance to indoor/outdoor mode.

b) To set the white balance yourself, point the camcorder at a white object (such as a sheet of paper) and zoom in until it fills the display. Then press the selector dial in to select SET ■.

• Make sure to continue pointing the camcorder at the white object until you have finished setting the white balance.
  • The □ display flashes then remains lit.
• Depending on the light source, the flashing may at times continue. The result will remain better than with the auto setting and you can continue recording.

5. Close the menu.

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:

• Turn the digital zoom off (if necessary) to set a more accurate white balance.
• If you have set the white balance and lighting conditions change, reset the white balance.
• Try to record with light from a single source. Correct white balance cannot be obtained for two types of lighting at once.
• You cannot set the white balance or choose the indoor/outdoor mode when the program selector is set to the □ (Easy Recording) program.
• The white balance returns to the AUTO setting when you slide the program selector to □ (Easy Recording).
• When you turn the camcorder on, the white balance returns to AUTO. If you then switch the white balance to SET, the camcorder will remember your last setting.
• During normal outdoor shooting, setting to AUTO may provide better results.

Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data (Data Code)

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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.

- Only the date and time appear in the data code when using a memory card.

MENU DATA CODE POWER CAMERA OFF PLAYCASE DATA CODE Camera

During TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden while the camcorder is in play, slow or still mode.

Camcorder data may be displayed as “-” during fast forward, rewind, reverse playback, forward and reverse ×2 playback.

Press the DATA CODE button. When using a cassette, press it while the camcorder is in play, slow or still mode.

- Press it once to display, once more to hide it.

Selecting date/time

Select whether you want the date, the time, or both to show up on your data code display.

TAPE + PLAY (VCR) , CARD + PLAY (VCR) MENU ( 40) ▶ DISP.SET UP ▶ D/TIME SEL.·DATE & TIME

To change the date and time combination, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select D/TIME SEL., set it to DATE, TIME or DATE & TIME and close the menu.

Setting the data code

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You can also choose to display camcorder data (shutter speed and exposure settings) in cassette data codes.

MENU

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▶ DISP.SET UP

▶DATA CODE···DATE/TIME

To change, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select DATA CODE, set it to DATE/TIME, CAMERA DATA or CAM. & D/T and close the menu.

Possible data code combinations for cassettes:

DATA CODE(cassette only)D/TIME SEL.	Date/Time	Camera data	Date/Time & Camera data
Date	JAN. 1,2002	F111/250	F111/250JAN. 1,2002
Time	12:00:00 AM	F111/250	F111/25012:00:00 AM
Date & Time	12:00 AMJAN. 1,2002	F111/250	F111/25012:00 AMJAN. 1,2002

Notes:

- The data code will read “-” in the following situations:

– During playback of a blank section of tape.
- If the tape was recorded before entering the date and time in the camcorder's memory.
- 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 ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC is played back on a different DV camcorder, the data code may not be displayed correctly.

- The data code will appear in the display even if DISPLAYS (☐149) has been set to OFF through the menu.

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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.

TAPE + PLAY (VCR)

MENU

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▶ DISP.SET UP

▶6SEC. DATE...OFF

To turn the 6-second auto date on, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select 6SEC. DATE, set it to ON and close the menu.

Note:

- When 6SEC.DATE is turned on but DISPLAYS (☐149) is turned off, the 6-second auto date will still appear for 6 seconds.

Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search)

POWER CAMERA OFF PLAYTOR Canon

ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB AV INSERT REMOTE SET SUPPORT SELECT REW PLAY FF STOP + /I> PAUSE SLOW ×2

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.

TAPE + PLAY (VCR)

1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose between photo/date search.

- PHOTO SEARCH or DATE SEARCH is shown in the display for 4 seconds.

1. Press the ◀◀ and ▶▶ buttons to move backwards or forwards through the still pictures or between different days of recording.

2. Press once to move to the start of the previous/next still picture or day on the tape.

3. You can press more than once to move to the corresponding still picture or day (up to a maximum of 10 times), e.g. press the ▶▶ button 5 times to move forward 5 still pictures or days.
4. PHOTO SEARCH/DATE SEARCH appears in the middle of the display alongside the ◀◀ or ▶▶ mark and number to search through. You can change direction easily by pressing the button for the opposite direction.

Notes:

• Press ■ (stop) to stop mid-search.
• If you begin a search very close to the start of a recorded still picture during photo search, the camcorder may skip straight past it.
• When you have set the area for the World Clock, date search also looks for the change in date based on the adjusted time.
• A date/area cannot be identified if the total recording time on that day/area was less than 1 minute.
• Date search playback may start just before or after the beginning of the located section.
• If the data code is not displayed correctly you will not be able to operate the date search correctly.

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POWER CAMERA OFF PLAYER ZERO SET MEMORY REVIEW I AVIO DUE REW PLAY FF AV INSERT - /- STOP + /+ REMOTE SET PAUSE SLOW ×2

Use the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback.

TAPE + CAMERA, TAPE + PLAY (VCR)

1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button on the wireless controller during playback at a point you want to return to later.

2. The time code is replaced by a tape counter that is set to zero with the M indication.

3. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button once more to cancel the zero set memory.

4. When you have finished playback, fast forward or rewind the tape. The tape stops automatically when it reaches the zero set position.

5. RTN▶▶ or ◀◀RTN appears in the display.

6. The tape counter with M indication disappears from the display and the time code reappears.

Notes:

• The zero set memory may not function correctly where there is a break between recordings on the tape.
• You can also use zero set memory to mark a position on a tape in TAPE CAMERA mode. When you then play back the tape, pressing rewind will take you back to the pre-marked position.
• If you remove the tape while the zero set memory is set, the memory is canceled and the tape counter reverts to time code.
• The camcorder remembers your setting even if you turn it off and back on again or move the program selector.

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.

- See Connections for Playback on a TV Screen'on p. 34.

1. Prepare the TV and VCR.

2. Turn on the TV and set the TV/VIDEO selector to VIDEO.

3. Turn on the VCR, and set its input selector to LINE. Load a blank cassette, and put the VCR in record pause mode.
   • See your TV and VCR instruction manuals for details.

4. Turn the camcorder's POWER switch to PLAY (VCR), and move the camcorder's TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE.

- Make sure the AV/headphone terminal is set to AV through the menu (☐34). If PHONES appears in the display, switch the terminal.

1. Load your recorded cassette.

Editing

1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy.
2. Start to play it back while you monitor the picture on the TV.
3. Start recording on the VCR as soon as the section you want to copy appears on the screen.
4. Pause the VCR at the end of the section you want to copy, then stop playback on the camcorder.
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 until your edited recording is complete.

Note:

- The quality of the edited tape will be slightly lower than that of the original.

(LANC) terminal

The ⬆ terminal allows you to connect the camcorder to equipment. Some buttons on editing equipment may operate differently from those on the camcorder.

Canon

Notes:

• (LANC) is a trademark. It stands for Local Application Control Bus System.
- We cannot guarantee the results when connecting to equipment not bearing the LANC ⬆ symbol.

Dubbing to/from a Cassette with Digital Video Equipment

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Digital video equipment fitted with the DV terminal lets you edit, copy and transfer data digitally, with virtually no generation loss in image and sound quality. The DV terminal is for both line-in and line-out, since a single DV cable can handle data in both directions.

• If a digital VCR is connected and an anomalous signal is sent from the VCR, the images recorded on the tape may also be anomalous (although it may not appear so on the TV image), or not recorded at all.
• You are unable to dub tapes recorded with the copyright protective signal.

graph TD
    A["Camera"] -->|Side with arrow| B["Remote Display"]
    B -->|Side with arrow| C["Display"]
    C -->|Signal flow: - REC SEARCH, REC + SEARCH, FOCUS SLIDE SHOW, AE SHIFT| D["Display"]
    D --> E["Rec Pulse"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333

Preparations

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.

1. Prepare the other device.

- Turn on the power and load a recorded cassette.

1. Turn the camcorder's POWER switch to PLAY (VCR), and move the camcorder's TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE.

• DV IN appears in the display.

1. Load a blank cassette.

Dubbing

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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.

1. Start playback on the other digital device while you monitor the picture.
2. Press the pause button.

- Recording starts.

1. When you get to the point where you want to stop recording, press the stop button or the pause button.

- Recording stops.

1. Stop playback on the other device.

Notes:

• Blanks between recordings on the playback tape are recorded as anomalous images on the tape that is being recorded to.
• ZR50MC You cannot use a cassette recorded in E SP or E LP mode with the camcorder for DV dubbing with another digital device not equipped with that mode.
• ZR50MC You cannot record in SP or LP mode from a tape recorded in E SP or E LP mode. Likewise, you cannot record in E SP or E LP mode from a tape recorded in SP or LP mode.
• When dubbing to a cassette with digital video equipment, be sure to set AV DV OUT to OFF in the menu.

Copyright signal

Certain pre-recorded software tapes are copyright protected. If you try to play back such a cassette, COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED'appears in the display for a few seconds and then the camcorder displays a blank blue screen; you cannot view the contents of the cassette. If you try to record from such a tape via the digital cable COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED'appears in the display; you cannot record the contents of the tape.

Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-in)

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You can record a video played on your VCR or analog camcorder (for digital camcorders, see p. 88) or a TV program onto a tape in the ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC, if the TV or other device has audio/video outputs.

• If an anomalous signal is sent from the TV or VCR, the images recorded on the tape may also be anomalous (although it may not appear so on the TV image), not recorded at all, or COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED may appear in the display.
• You are unable to dub tapes recorded with the copyright protective signal.

graph TD
    A["Canon"] -->|REC + RESEARCH → REC → FOCUS → AE SHIFT| B["S-150 S-video Cable (optional)"]
    B --> C["OUTPUT"]
    C --> D["STV-250N Stereo Video Cable"]
    D --> E["STV-250N Stereo Video Cable"]
    E --> F["Output"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333

You cannot use headphones while doing analog line-in recording. If you have the AV/headphones terminal set to headphones, it will automatically switch to AV for analog line-in recording. PHONES disappears from the display.

Preparations

Example recording from a VCR

1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR.

2. Prepare the device.

• Set the TV/Video selector on the television to Video. For further details, see Connections for Playback on a TV Screen' on p. 34.
• Turn on the VCR. Load your recorded cassette, and put the VCR in playback pause mode.
  • See your TV and VCR instruction manuals for details.

3. Turn the camcorder's POWER switch to PLAY (VCR), and move the camcorder's TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE.

4. Load a blank cassette.

Dubbing

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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.

3. S-video and AV IN/OUT terminals work as input terminals.
   • The camcorder enters record pause mode.

4. Start playback on the other device or turn on the TV to see the desired program while you monitor the picture.

5. Press the pause button.

- Recording starts.

1. When you get to the point where you want to stop recording, press the stop button or the pause button.
2. Recording stops.
3. Stop playback on the other device.

Note:

- You can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD.

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Digitally outputting analog video and audio signals (Analog-Digital Converter)

Connecting the camcorder to your VCR or 8 mm video camera allows conversion of recorded analog video and audio signals to digital signals in an instant. The digital signals can be output to the other equipment with a DV terminal. The camcorders DV terminal works exclusively as an output terminal.

• There may be cases where analog-digital converter cannot be done properly, depending on the signals output from the connected equipment.
  For example: Signals that include the copyright protective signal, or anomalous signals such as ones that include ghost signals, etc.
• You cannot use your headphones during digital conversion. Even if the AV/headphone terminal is set to PHONES' through the menu, it will automatically be set to 'AV,' and PHONES' will disappear from the display.
• You are recommended to use power from a household wall outlet with an AC power adapter.
• Do not operate with a cassette inserted to the camcorder.
• Turn off the power of all equipment before performing connections.
• Refer also to the instruction manuals of the other equipment connected.

Editing

graph LR
    A["Canon"] -->|S-150 S-video Cable (optional)| B["OUTPUT"]
    C["DV"] -->|Side with arrow| D["Computer"]
    E["AV"] --> F["STV-250N Stereo Video Cable"]
    F --> G["Output"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#ccf,stroke:#333

Turning the analog-digital converter on

MENU

( 40)

▶ VCR.SET UP

▶ AV → 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.

Caution:

• For normal use, set AV DV OUT to OFF through the menu. If it is set to ON, you cannot input digital signals through the camcorders DV terminal.
• If you attempt to perform analog-digital conversion with a cassette inserted to the camcorder, the converted signals may not be output to the connected digital video equipment.
• When connecting to a PC equipped with a DV terminal, you may not be able to transfer converted signals to your PC, depending on the software you are using, and the specifications of your PC and its settings.

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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 ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC's analog line-in or DV in terminals. Original video and audio will be replaced with the new video and audio.

graph TD
    A["The playback tape"] --> B["Insert start point"]
    B --> C["Insert end point"]
    D["Before inserting: The tape in the camcorder"] --> E["Insert start point"]
    E --> F["Insert end point"]
    G["After inserting: The tape in the camcorder"] --> H["Insert start point"]
    H --> I["Insert end point"]

The video and audio of the new scene replace that of the old.

Editing

graph LR
    A["Canon"] --> B["AV"]
    B --> C["MIC"]
    C --> D["STV-250N Stereo Video Cable"]
    D --> E["OUTPUT"]
    E --> F["Computer"]
    G["S-150 S-video Cable (optional)"] --> E
    H["Signal flow"] --> E
    I["Audio"] --> E
    J["L"] --> E
    K["R"] --> E

Make sure the AV/headphone terminal is set to AV through the menu (☐34). If PHONES appears in the display, switch the terminal.

Canon Side with arrow Side with arrow ARM/AR ALURO DUB AV INSERT REMOTE SET CAN AUTO SET RUN/ARRY ROLL/PLAY PLAY/FF STOP/TF PULSE/LOW/√2

Preparations

The tape in the camcorder:

When using the ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC's AV insert function, only record to tapes recorded in SP mode.

If there are non-recorded portions or portions recorded in a mode other than SP mode on the tape, recording will stop.

The playback tape:

Use only tapes without non-recorded portions.

If there are non-recorded portions or changes in the recording mode, you may not be able to insert AV correctly.

You cannot insert AV in the following cases:

• The playback tape has been poorly recorded.

- During special playback: fast forward playback, rewind playback or slow playback etc. (analog only).

TV:

You cannot insert AV from a TV program with anomalous synchronized signals, such as when the program itself received poor signals.

Example recording from a VCR

1. Connect the camcorder to the VCR.

2. Prepare the VCR and TV.

• Set the TV/Video selector on the television to Video. For further details, see Connections for Playback on a TV Screen"on p. 34.
• Turn on the VCR and load a recorded cassette.
  • See your TV and VCR instruction manuals for details.

3. Turn the camcorder's POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and load a recorded cassette.

- Make sure the REC/SAVE tab on the cassette has been slid to REC (closed position).

4. Move the camcorder's TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE.

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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.

- You can use the playback buttons on the body of the camcorder or the special playback functions on the wireless controller in the same way as in playback mode.

1. Press the AV INSERT button.

• AV INSERT and ●II appear in the display.

1. Play back the cassette in the VCR.

2. To start inserting, press the PAUSE button on the camcorder.

- ●II changes to ●.

1. To stop inserting, press the STOP button on the camcorder.

2. Inserting stops and AV INSERT disappears from the display. The camcorder returns to stop mode.

3. If instead of pressing STOP you press PAUSE, the camcorder returns to the AV insert pause mode.

4. If you set the zero set memory at the position on the tape where you want to stop inserting, every time you return to that point, the camcorder will cancel its AV inserting and enter stop mode.

5. Stop playback on the VCR.

Audio Dubbing

You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape from audio products (AUDIO IN) or with the internal or external microphone (MIC. IN). The original sound will not be erased. For best results, add sound to tapes that have been recorded with this camcorder in SP mode with 12-bit sound. If there are non-recorded portions on the tape, or portions recorded in a mode other than SP mode, or with 16-bit or 12-bit, 4-channel sound, dubbing will stop. If your tape hasn't been recorded in SP mode with 12-bit sound, we recommend dubbing your original tape onto a blank tape using the ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC'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.

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To connect other audio equipment:

graph LR
    A["Canon"] --> B["AV"]
    B --> C["MIC"]
    C --> D["STV-250N Stereo Video Cable"]
    D --> E["OUTPUT"]
    E --> F["An audio device (i. e. CD player)"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ffc,stroke:#333

Make sure the AV/headphone terminal is set to AV through the menu (☐34). If PHONES appears in the display, switch the terminal.

Notes:

• Do not use the yellow video terminal.
• The AV terminal doesn't put out any video, so connect the S-video terminals and check your TV, or check the LCD or the viewfinder as you add new sound. Always check the new sound with the speaker.

To connect an external microphone:

Diagram of a Canon camera module with cable and sensor, no text or symbols present

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Notes:

• ZR50MC When using an external microphone Connect it to the microphone terminal.
  When using the DM-50 microphone → Make sure nothing is connected
  When using the built-in microphone → Make sure nothing is connected to either the microphone terminal or the accessory shoe.

- ZR45MC 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 (☐35) 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 (☐34).

Preparations

Turn the camcorders POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and move the camcorders TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE. Load a recorded cassette.

- Make sure the REC/SAVE tab on the cassette has been slid to REC (closed position).

Dubbing

Editing

POWER CAMERA OFF PLANNER Canon

AUDIO MEMORY AUDIO DUB AVI INSERT REMOTE SET REVIEW PLAY PF STOP + / HD PAUSE SLOW × 2

Do not connect/disconnect any cables to/from the camcorder when dubbing audio or preparing to dub audio.

MENU

(40)

▶VCR SET UP

▶AUDIO DUB...AUDIO IN

1. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP.
2. Select AUDIO DUB.

3. Select AUDIO IN or MIC. IN and close the menu.

4. Locate the point where you want to start audio dubbing, then press the PAUSE button.

• You can use the playback buttons on the body of the camcorder or the special playback functions on the wireless controller in the same way as in playback mode.
• The camcorder becomes set to playback pause mode.

5. Press AUDIO DUB.

• AUDIO DUB. and 📄 appear on the display.
- ZR50MC If you have the DM-50 microphone (optional) attached, C (Connection) appears in the display.

6. Press the PAUSE button (and start play on the other audio device if AUDIO IN).

• Audio dubbing starts.
- If MIC. IN, direct your voice into the microphone.
• Ⅱ changes to ●.

7. When you get to the point where you want to stop dubbing, press the STOP button (and then stop play on the other audio device if AUDIO IN).

• Audio dubbing stops and AUDIO DUB. disappears from the display.
  • The camcorder returns to stop mode.
• You can also set zero set memory (☐86) at the place you want to stop audio dubbing, then every time you return to that position, audio dubbing will cancel.
• If instead of pressing STOP you press PAUSE, the camcorder will return to the playback pause mode.

Notes:

• You cannot use the DV terminal while adding sound.
• You might want to adjust the audio mix (100) when playing back a tape with added sound.
• There may be a loss of sound quality if you add sound to a tape recorded on a camcorder other than the ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC.
  • After adding sound 3 or more times to the same place on a tape, there may be some loss in sound quality.

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CAMBR POWER CAMBR OFF PLANNOR AUDIO MONITOR MIX BALANCE 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.

- Audio from the 16-bit mode only contains stereo 1 sound and so you cannot/do not need to select the audio mix. The same is true for the 12-bit stereo 1 mode, unless new sound has been added post-recording.

TAPE + PLAY (VCR)

Choose the output.

• Press AUDIO MONITOR on the wireless controller.
• Starting with the last selected setting, 4 settings appear as you push the button:

-STEREO1 for just stereo 1.
-STEREO2 for just stereo 2.
-MIX/FIXED for an equal mix of stereo 1 and 2.
-MIX/VARI. (mix variable) for when you want to mix the balance between stereo 1 and 2.

• To simply choose STEREO1, STEREO2 or MIX/FIXED, make sure your choice appears on the display.
• If you choose MIX/VARI., you can go on to mix the balance.
• Use the ST-1/ST-2 keys to mix the balance. A bar showing the mix appears on the screen for 4 seconds.

Note:

- When you have chosen the output, STEREO1, STEREO2, MIX/FIXED or MIX/VARI. is shown in the top left of the display for a few seconds. If you turn the power off the output is set to STEREO1.

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.

MENU

( 40)

graph LR
    A["▶VCR SET UP"] --> B["▶OUTPUT CH...L/R"]

1. Load a tape recorded with multiple-channel audio.
2. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select OUTPUT CH, set it to the desired setting and close the menu.

• Refer to the following list.

OUTPUT CH setting	Played back sound
	Tape recorded with stereo sound	Tape recorded on multiple channels
L/R	L+R channels	main + sub
L/L	L channel only	main only
R/R	R channel only	sub only

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To transfer still images from a memory card to your PC by using a USB cable, see p. 127.

By using a DV cable and connecting the camcorder to a PC equipped with a DV terminal conforming to IEEE 1394/DV compatible capture board, you can transfer images taken with the camcorder to your PC.

• While connected, it is recommended that you power your camcorder from a household power socket using the power adapter.
• Turn off the power of both the camcorder and the PC before connecting.
• Optional software necessary.

DV DV Cable (commercially available)

Notes:

• Operation may not work correctly, depending on the software you are using, and the specifications of your PC and its settings.
  • See your PC instruction manual for details.

Memory Card Introduction

The camcorder can take, store and manage still images on 2 types of memory cards: the MultiMediaCard (supplied with the camcorder) or an SD Memory Card (commercially available). The MultiMediaCard is an ultra-small, ultra-light media that can record still images. About the same size as a MultiMediaCard, the SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card has the protect switch to protect your recording from accidental erasure, and fits into the same slot as the MultiMediaCard.

You can do the following with a memory card:

• Record still images (107)
• View still images 3 ways: Single (☐111), Slide show (☐112), Index screen (☐112)
- Select the quality of images recorded on the card ( 104)

- Protect important images against accidental erasure, print mark and erase still images (113-120)

- Create interesting effects by combining images (121)

- Record a still image from a cassette (109)

- Copy multiple still images automatically to and from a cassette (124, 125)

- Utilize memory card still images on a PC (☐127)

MultiMediaCard MMC-8M Front Canon Back Terminals

You can use most of the camcorders functions when recording to a memory card, such as the various recording programs (☐59), self-timer (☐72), shutter speed (☐77), white balance (☐80) and other manual adjustments. Available functions are marked with the CARD + CAMERA or CARD + PLAY (VCR) icons.

- If you use memory cards other than the supplied one, make sure to format them with the camcorder (☐ 126).

Important

• Inserting or removing the memory card without first setting the POWER switch to OFF can result in data damage.
• This camcorder uses only MultiMediaCards or SD Memory Cards(SD*). You cannot use any other types of memory cards.

Inserting and removing the memory card

MultiMedia <...

Card access indicator CARD

1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF.

- When removing the memory card, make sure the card access indicator is off.

1. Open the memory card compartment cover in the direction of the arrow.

2. Insert or remove the memory card.

3. Push the memory card all the way in.

4. Remove the memory card by pushing the card in and letting it spring out.

Do not attempt to pull the memory card out without first pushing it in.

1. Close the cover.

- When inserting the memory card, do not attempt to close the cover forcefully without the memory card properly inserted.

Notes:

• When you set the camcorder to CARD PLAY (VCR) mode, the last image recorded appears. If there are no images recorded on the memory card, NO IMAGES appears in the display.
• Do not touch the memory card terminals.

Selecting the recording image quality

Select the quality of a still image to be recorded.

MENU ( 40 ) ► CARD SET UP ► QUALITY·····FINE

To change the image quality, open the menu and select CARD SET UP. Then select QUALITY, set it to STANDARD and close the menu.

Notes:

• Depending on the image you are recording, sometimes there will be no difference in image quality between settings.
• Images are compressed and recorded in the JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format.
• The number of pixels is 640 × 480 (VGA) in both FINE and STANDARD modes.

Image quality	Necessary memory per image	Number of images per 8MB MMC*	Use when you want to...
FINE	Approx. 124 KB	Approx. 60 images	...save high quality images, print out, etc.
STANDARD	Approx. 70 KB	Approx. 105 images	...attach images to Emails, include them in your own home page, etc.

* These figures are approximate. The actual number you will be able to record varies depending on the images. Remember that the sample images already recorded on the supplied MultiMediaCard are included in the total number.
- The number of images that can still be recorded on a memory card may sometimes decrease by 2 images at once.
• Refer to p. 152 for the memory card displays.

Card access display

The operating states of the memory card are shown in the center of the display.

TAPE + CAMERA, TAPE + PLAY (VCR), CARD + CAMERA, CARD + PLAY (VCR) MENU ( 40) ▶DISP.SET UP ▶CARD ACCESS·ON

To turn the card access display off, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select CARD ACCESS, set it to OFF and close the menu.

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File numbers

The images you take are automatically assigned file numbers from 0101-9900 and stored in folders of 100 images each. Each folder is numbered from 101 to 998 and recorded on the memory card. Sample images have been pre-recorded on the supplied MultiMediaCard, entering folder number 100 (folder name is '100canon').

Set the image file numbers so that they reset each time a new memory card is inserted, or so that they count up continuously.

① CONTINUOUS

Numbering is continuous between cards, so that the first file number assigned on a new memory card is 1 more than the last file number assigned on the previous memory card. When the file numbers are set to CONTINUOUS, each image taken is assigned a different number, avoiding duplication of numbers. This is convenient when you want to manage your images on a PC. We recommend keeping the file numbers set to CONTINUOUS.

graph TD
    A["Three images are recorded on the card."] --> B["101"]
    A --> C["101-0101"]
    A --> D["101-0102"]
    A --> E["101-0103"]
    B --> F["101"]
    C --> G["101-0104"]
    D --> H["101"]
    E --> I["101-0101"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#cfc,stroke:#333

② RESET

Each time you insert a new memory card, the file number resets to its default value (101-0101). If the card already contains files, the next available number is assigned.

TAPE + PLAY (VCR) , CARD + CAMERA MENU ( □ 40) ►CARD SET UP ►►FILE NOS.···CONTINUOUS

To change the file numbering, open the menu and select CARD SET UP. Then select FILE NOS., set it to RESET and close the menu.

Turn off the shutter sound CARD + CAMERA

Makes the sound of a shutter being released when a still image is recorded to a memory card.

MENU ( 40 )

To turn the shutter sound off, open the menu and select CARD SET UP. Then select SHTR SOUND, set it to OFF and close the menu.

Recording Still Images to a Memory Card

2 CARD TAPE 1 POWER CAMBRAN OFF PLAYER 3 4

The camcorder is equipped with a mechanical shutter so that you can record vivid still images onto a memory card (Progressive Photo function). You can also record onto a memory card images from a tape in the camcorder, or images input through the DV in terminal.

• Moving pictures cannot be recorded onto a memory card.
• Images input through the AV in terminal cannot be recorded onto a memory card.
  • Memory cards cannot record audio.
• If you are using an SD Memory Card, make sure the protect switch is set to allow recording.

Make sure a memory card that has enough memory available is inserted into the camcorder.

SD Memory Card

Front Back Protect switch

While the card access indicator flashes, do not disconnect the power source. Doing so could result in data damage.

1. Press the small green button on the POWER switch and hold, turn the POWER switch to CAMERA.

2. Move the TAPE/CARD switch to CARD.

• The number of images that can still be recorded on the memory card, and other information appear in the display.
• The camcorder will turn itself off if you are using a battery and do not operate the camcorder for more than about 5 minutes. Set the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.

3. Press the PHOTO button halfway and hold it.

• Exposure is locked.
• During autofocus ● flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjust the focus and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camcorder is ready to take the still image.

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4. Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the still picture.

• disappears from the display. The shutter sound sounds and simultaneously the display appears to close for an instant as if it were a shutter releasing.
• The card access indicator flashes and the card access display appears in the display. (see The indicators that appear in the LCD display when MIRROR is turned on'on page 29).

Notes:

• To use the self-timer (☐72), press the ⚙ button before step 3, and then press the PHOTO button fully down.
• The wireless controller's PHOTO button has no half-way setting. Press the button fully and the camcorder immediately takes the image.
• When the POWER switch is set to CAMERA and the TAPE/CARD switch is moved from TAPE to CARD, the camcorder modifies the image for appropriate recording onto a memory card.

The indicators that appear in the display when recording to a memory card:

Image stabilizer ( 58) Image quality ( 104) FINE 50 Number of images that can still be recorded on the memory card ( 105) CARD Backup battery ( 135) Remaining battery power ( 134)

Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image

1 FOCUS SLIDE SHOW ►/II 2 3

Record an image from a cassette onto a memory card. To automatically record multiple still images from a cassette to a memory card, refer to Copying Still Images from a Cassette"on p.124.

- The still images data code will reflect the date and time it is recorded to the memory card.

graph TD
    A["Cassette"] --> B["Press the PHOTO button fully down"]
    C["Memory card"] --> D["Press the PHOTO button fully down"]

1. Play back the cassette.
2. When the image you want to record appears in the display, press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it.

- The tape is set to playback pause mode and the number of images that can still be recorded on the memory card appears in the display.

1. Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the image to the memory card.

• The card access indicator flashes.

Notes:

• You can also set the cassette to playback pause mode in step 1 and record the image with only 1 full press of the PHOTO button.
• If you record an image onto a memory card that was originally recorded in the 16:9 mode for wide screen TVs, the image will appear to be vertically “squashed” (compressed).
• The shutter sound doesn't sound in TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode.

Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image

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Record images input through the DV in terminal onto the memory card as still images.

- The still images data code will reflect the date and time it is recorded to the memory card.

CARD Tape CAMERA OFF LCD/VR Canon Side with arrow ← : Signal flow Side with arrow

Preparations

1. Connect the camcorder to 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.

1. Prepare the other device.

- Turn on the power and load a recorded cassette.

1. Load a memory card. Turn the camcorder's POWER switch to PLAY (VCR).

2. Move the TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE.

• DV IN appears in the display.

- If you have a cassette inserted, make sure it is in stop mode.

Recording

1. Start playback on the other device.

2. When the image you want to record appears in the display, press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it.

• The image appears as a still image in the display.

- The number of images that can still be recorded on the memory card appears in the display.

1. Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the image to the memory card.

• The card access indicator flashes.

Notes:

- If you record an image onto a memory card that was originally recorded in the 16:9 mode for wide screen TVs, the image will appear to be vertically “squashed”(compressed).

- The shutter sound doesn't sound in TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode.

REC SEARCH REC + SEARCH FOCUS SLIDE SHOW AE SHIFT CARD TAPE POWER CAMERA OFF PLAY/CREY - CARD + SLIDE SHOW

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Play back and view still images recorded on a memory card. (For details on connecting to a TV, see Connections for Playback on a TV Screen' on p. 34)

- The camcorder may not be able to copy or play, etc., images recorded on a non-Canon camcorder.

Do not change the data recorded on a memory card.

- You may not be able to play back the following still images correctly on this camcorder:

• Still images that have not been recorded with this camcorder but downloaded from a PC (excluding the sample images on p. 129-130)
• Still images that have been recorded with this camcorder but have subsequently been enhanced on a PC
• Still images whose image file names have been changed on a PC

There are 3 ways to view still images:

• Single image
• Slide show: One after the other automatically in order of recording
• Index screen: Six images at once

When the camcorder is in playback pause mode, you can use card jump function to move quickly through still images recorded anywhere on a memory card to find a still image you want to view (Card Jump function).

Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it is inserted into the camcorder.

While the card access indicator flashes, do not disconnect the power source.

Doing so could result in data damage.

- Single Image

1. Turn the POWER switch to PLAY (VCR).

2. Move the TAPE/CARD switch to CARD.

- The last image recorded appears in the display.

3. Search for the desired still image by pressing the CARD +/- buttons.

• Press + to view the next image and -to view the previous image.
• Pressing + at the last image will take you to the first image. Pressing -at the first image will take you to the last image.

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- Card Jump Function

You can jump from the current image to the desired image of unadjacent image number without displaying the images one by one.

The numbers shown in the upper right in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode indicate the image number of the current still image / total number of still images on the memory card.

$$ \boxed {\text { CARD }} + \boxed {\text { PLAY (VCR) }} $$

With an image in the display, press and hold the CARD +/- button.

• Press the + button to jump through the images forwards and press the -button to jump backwards.
  • The image number moves forwards or backwards.
• When you release the button, the still image, to which the currently shown number is assigned, appears in the display.

- Slide Show

$$ \boxed {\text { CARD }} + \boxed {\text { PLAY (VCR) }} $$

With an image in the display, press the SLIDE SHOW button.

• The images are played back one after another.
To stop the slide show, press the SLIDE SHOW button.
- The slide show starts or stops each time you press the SLIDE SHOW button.

- Index Screen

Up to 6 images appear at once so you can search quickly for an image.

$$ \text { CARD } + \text { PLAY (VCR) } $$

INDEX 101-0143 43/50 ▲SEL. INDEXEND

1. With an image in the display, press the ☒ index screen button.

- Up to 6 images appear in the display.

2. Move the Ⓞ mark to the image you want to view.

• Turn the selector dial downwards to go to the previous image and upwards to go to the next image.
• Turning the dial upwards at the last image will take you to the next index screen. Turning the dial downwards at the first image will take you to the previous index screen.
• Jump to the next/previous index screen with the CARD +/-buttons.

3. Press the ☐ index screen button.

• The image you have marked fills the whole display.

Settings of the Still Image Recorded to a Memory Card

REC SEARCH PUSH

Immediately after you have recorded a still image to a memory card, you can check the image without switching the operation mode by the POWER switch. (CARD PHOTO REVIEW)

You can also easily erase unwanted images while viewing still images recorded to memory card, protect images from accidental erasure, or mark an image for printing. (File Operation)

- Card Photo Review is set in CARD CAMERA mode and File Operation is set in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode.

● Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect O_m )

Select important images and protect them from accidental erasure.

• If a memory card is formatted, however, all images, including protected images, will be permanently erased.
• The pre-recorded sample images provided on the supplied MultiMediaCard are already protected.

There are 3 ways to protect a still image (including the ways to cancel the setting).

1. CARD + CAMERA → CARD PHOTO REVIEW menu ( 114)
2. CARD + PLAY (VCR) → File Operation menu SINGLE (115)
3. CARD + PLAY (VCR) → Card Operations submenu INDEX (116)

● Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark ▶)

An image on a memory card must be marked before it can be printed. The camcorder supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print format. Images can be automatically printed on a DPOF-supporting Canon printer. Up to 50 images per memory card can be print marked.

There are 3 ways to mark a still image for printing (including the ways to cancel the setting).

To mark an image for printing or erase print marks one at a time

1. CARD File PLAY (VCR) ration menu (115)

SINGLE

1. CARD CarPlay (VCR) erations submenu (117)

To erase all print marks

1. CARD CarPlay (VCR) erations submenu (118)

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●Erasing Still Images

Erase images singly or all at once.

• You cannot erase protected images. Cancel image protection first in order to erase an image.
• Erase images with caution. Once an image has been erased it cannot be restored.

There are 3 ways to erase a single image.

To erase images one at a time

1. CARD + CAMERA → CARD PHOTO REVIEW menu (☐ 114)

2. CARD + PLAY (VCR) → File Operation menu SINGLE (115)

To erase images one at a time or erase all images on the memory card at once

1. CARD + PLAY (VCR) → Card Operations submenu SINGLE (119)

SINGLE: When playing back an image in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode

INDEX: When displaying an index screen in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode

CARD PHOTO REVIEW

CARD + CAMERA

1. During/after recoding a still image, press the CARD - button to open the CARD PHOTO REVIEW menu.

2. If you press the button after recording a still image, the last image recorded appears in the display.

3. If you press the button while recording a still image, the menu appears immediately.
4. PROTECT O _m , IMAGE ERASE settings appear.
5. If you select ←RETURN, the still image disappears.

To protect an image

1. Select PROTECT _ and press the selector dial in.

2. The On protect mark appears on the image.

3. Now you are unable to erase this image.
4. Press the selector dial again to cancel it.
5. If you select ←RETURN, the still image disappears.

To erase an image

1. Select IMAGE ERASE and press the selector dial in.

- ERASE THIS IMAGE? NO YES appears in the display.

1. Select YES and press the selector dial in.

• The image is erased.

File Operation (FILE OPER.)

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1. With an image in the display, press the selector dial in to open the FILE OPER. menu.

2. PROTECT ON, PRINT MARK ☑, and IMAGE ERASE settings appear.

3. If you select ←RETURN, the menu disappears from the display.

To protect an image

1. Select PROTECT _ and press the selector dial in.

• The 0n protect mark appears on the image.
- Now you are unable to erase this image.
- Press the selector dial again to cancel it.
- If you select RETURN, the menu disappears from the display.
- To cancel image protection, select PROTECT On and press the selector dial in. On disappears and now you can erase this image.

To mark a image for Printing (Print Mark)

1. Select PRINT MARK ▶ and press the selector dial in.

• The ▶ print mark appears on the image.
- Press the selector dial again to cancel it.
- If you select RETURN, the menu disappears from the display.
- To cancel a print mark, select PRINT MARK ▶ and press the selector dial in. ▶ disappears.

To erase the image

1. Select IMAGE ERASE and press the selector dial in.

• ERASE THIS IMAGE? NO YES appears in the display.
- If you select ←RETURN, the menu disappears from the display.

1. Select YES and press the selector dial in.

• The image is erased.
• One image before the erased image appears.

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REC SEARCH REC + SEARCH PUSH CARD + SLIDE SHOW

This section describes how to protect the still image from the Card Operation submenu when displaying an index screen in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode (including the way to cancel the setting).

You can also protect a still image through CARD PHOTO REVIEW (☐ 114) or File Operation menu (☐ 115).

Protecting an image while viewing an index screen

CARD + PLAY (VCR)

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Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it is inserted into the camcorder.

1. With an image in the display, press the ☐ index screen button.

2. Up to 6 images appear in the display.

3. Move the 📋 mark to the image that you want to protect (Index Screen 112).

4. Open the menu and select CARD OPER.

5. Select PROTECT ☐.
6. Press the selector dial in.

- The O_ protect mark appears on the image.

- Now you are unable to erase this image.

- Press the selector dial again to cancel it.

1. Close the menu.

Note:

- To cancel image protection, move the mark to the protected image and press the selector dial in. The protect mark disappears.

Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark)

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This section describes how to mark the still image for printing from Card Operation submenu in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode (including the way to cancel the setting).

-When displaying an index screen, you can mark the image for printing.

-When playing back a single image, you can erase all print marks.

You can also mark a still image for printing through File Operation menu (☐115).

Marking an image for printing while viewing an index screen

MENU

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▶ CARD OPER.

→PRINT MARK

Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it has been inserted into the camcorder.

1. With an image in the display, press the ☒ index screen button.

2. Up to 6 images appear in the display.

3. Move the ☐ mark to the image that you want to mark an image for printing (Index Screen ☐ 112).

4. Open the menu and select CARD OPER.

5. Select → PRINT MARK ▶.

6. Press the selector dial in.

• The ▶ print mark appears next to the image.
- Press the selector dial again to cancel it.

1. Close the menu.

Notes:

• To cancel a print mark, move 📋 to the print-marked image and press the selector dial in. The ▶ print mark disappears.
• If there are a large number of images recorded on the memory card, it may take time for a print mark to appear on an image.

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Erasing all print marks

MENU

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▶ CARD OPER.

▶ PRINT MARKS ➤ ALL ERASE

Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it has been inserted into the camcorder.

1. With an image in the display, open the menu and select CARD OPER.
2. Select PRINT MARKS ▶ ALL ERASE.

- ERASE ALL PRINT MARKS ▶? YES NO appears in the display.

1. Select YES.

• The ▶ print mark disappears from the image.

1. Close the menu.

- REC SEARCH REC + SEARCH PUSH - CARD + SLIDE SHOW

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This section describes how to erase the still image from the Card Operation submenu when playing back a single image in CARD PLAY (VCR) mode. (SINGLE or ALL)

You can also erase a still image through CARD PHOTO REVIEW (☐ 114) or File Operation menu (☐ 115).

CARD + PLAY (VCR)

MENU

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▶ CARD OPER.

▶ IMAGE ERASE

Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it is inserted into the camcorder.

To erase images one at a time

1. Select the image you want to erase.

2. Use the index screen (112) or card jump function (112) if necessary and make sure the image you want to erase fills the display.

3. If you use the index screen, press the ☑ index screen button after selecting the image. The image you selected fills the whole display.

4. Open the menu and select CARD OPER.

5. Select IMAGE ERASE.

6. CANCEL, SINGLE and ALL settings appear.

7. To cancel erasing, select CANCEL and close the menu.

8. Select SINGLE.

- ERASE THIS IMAGE? NO YES appears in the display.

1. Select YES.

2. The image erases and the previous image appears for erasing.

3. To erase another single image, move to that image with the CARD +/- buttons, and select YES.
4. If the image you are trying to erase is a protected image, YES appears in purple and is unselectable.

5. If you select NO, you return to step 4.

6. Close the menu.

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To erase all images on the memory card at once

1. Open the menu and select CARD OPER.
2. Select IMAGE ERASE.

- CANCEL, SINGLE and ALL settings appear.

- To cancel erasing, select CANCEL and close the menu.

1. Select ALL.

- ERASE ALL IMAGES? [EXCEPT FOR ON IMAGES] NO YES appears in the display.

1. Select YES.

2. All images except the protected ones are erased.

3. If you select NO, you return to step 2.

4. Close the menu.

Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette (Card Mix)

Liven up your productions by superimposing one image on top of the other.

Combine 2 still images or a still image and a moving image. Choose a still image from the memory card, either one of the pre-recorded sample images (☐129) or one you have recorded yourself, then combine it with the currently recording image, moving or still.

Select from 3 types of Card Mix effects:

CARD CHROMA (Card chroma key)

The currently recording image appears in place of the blue area of a pre-recorded still image such as a picture frame. When recording your own still image for overlapping, make sure to record the area in which you want the new image to appear blue, with a blue curtain as a background, for example. Adjust the mix level in the blue area of the pre-recorded image.

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CARD LUMI. (Card luminance key)

The currently recording image appears in place of the light area of a still picture such as a handwritten illustration or title. Make your own by drawing or writing on a white piece of paper. Adjust the mix level in the light area of the still image.

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CAM. CHROMA (Camera chroma key)

Superimpose the currently recording image on top of a still image, which becomes its background. Shoot the subject of the currently recording image against a blue background, such as a blue curtain. The original still image will appear in place of the blue area. Adjust the mix level in the blue area.

Image being recorded by the camcorder + Still image

Mix level

The mix level bar appears. Adjust the mix level using the -and + at the ends of the bar as guides.

- REC SEARCH ←→ REC + SEARCH PUSH

TAPE + CAMERA

MENU ( 40) ▶CARD MIX ▶MIX TYPE···CARD CHROMA ▶MIX LEVEL···

Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it and a cassette have been inserted into the camcorder.

Select

1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the P (program AE) mode.
2. You cannot use Card Mix in the Night recording program.
3. Open the menu and select CARD MIX.
4. Press the CARD +/- buttons to select the still image to be combined.

4. Select MIX TYPE.

• CARD CHROMA, CARD LUMI., CAM. CHROMA settings appear.

5. Select the desired setting.

- Your currently recording image is combined with the pre-recorded still image.

6. Select MIX LEVEL.

7. Adjust the mix level.

- Turning the selector dial upwards adjusts to the right and turning downwards adjusts to the left.

8. Close the menu.

• CARD MIX flashes in the display.

On/Off

9. Press the card MIX button.

• CARD MIX stops flashing.
- Your currently recording image is combined with the pre-recorded still image.
• Each time you press the card MIX button, your selection is activated (display lights continuously) or deactivated (display flashes).

For movies

1. Press the start/stop button to start and stop recording.

- The combined images are recorded onto the cassette.

For stills

1. Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it.

- flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts the focus and it is displayed continuously as a green mark when the camcorder is ready to take the image.

2. Press the PHOTO button fully down to record the image to the cassette.

• disappears from the display.
- The combined images are recorded onto the cassette for approximately 6 seconds (ZR50MC 8 seconds in the E SP or E LP recording mode).

Notes:

• If you change the position of the POWER switch, select your still image for Card Mix again.
• When setting Card Mix, you must carry out steps 1 to 5.

Copying Still Images from a Cassette

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REC SEARCH REC + SEARCH PUSH

Copies multiple still images from a tape to the memory card, using the Photo Search function.

- The still images' data codes will reflect the date and time the copies are made.

TAPE

PLAY (VCR)

MENU

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▶ CARD OPER.

▶ COPY [ ]

Make sure a memory card that has enough memory available and a recorded cassette have been inserted into the camcorder.

1. Locate the first still image on the cassette that you want to copy and stop the cassette at a point before that image.

2. All the still images on the cassette after that point will be copied onto the memory card.

3. If you want to copy all the images on a cassette, rewind the cassette to the beginning.

4. Open the menu and select CARD OPER.

5. Select COPY[→].

• CANCEL and EXECUTE settings appear.

1. Select EXECUTE.

2. Select CANCEL to stop copying.

3. Cassette and card information appear in the display and copying starts.
4. NOW COPYING [☐→☐] appears in the display.
5. The camcorder automatically performs the Photo Search function to locate still images and copying starts. The currently copying image appears in the display.

6. Copying stops when the cassette is finished or the memory card is full. When the memory card is full, CARD FULL will appear in the display.

7. Press the stop button when your desired images have finished copying.

Copying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette

- REC SEARCH GO ←◀ REC + SEARCH → FOCUS SLIDE SHOW ▶/■ AE SHIFT ■ PUSH

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Copies multiple still images from the memory card to a cassette.

• The still images' data codes will reflect the date and time the copies are made.
• ZR50MC The ESP and ELP recording modes are not available when copying memory card images to a cassette.

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Make sure a memory card that has images recorded on it and a cassette that has enough recordable space have been inserted into the camcorder.

TAPE + PLAY (VCR)

1. Locate the point on the cassette where you want to start copying and set it to stop.

CARD + PLAY (VCR)

1. Select the first image you want to copy by using the CARD +/- buttons.

2. Still images on the memory card including and after that image will be copied onto the cassette.

3. If you want to copy all the still images on the memory card, select the first image.

4. Open the menu and select CARD OPER.

5. Select COPY [☐→☐].

- CANCEL and EXECUTE settings appear.

1. Select EXECUTE.

2. Select CANCEL to stop copying.

3. Cassette and card information appear in the display and copying starts.
4. NOW COPYING [☐→☐] appears in the display.
   • Each image is copied for about 6 seconds on the cassette.

5. Copying stops when all the images have been copied or the tape is full.

6. Press the ■button when your desired images have finished copying.

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Diagram of a digital video camera with an inset showing the mode shift (no text or symbols present)

Format new memory cards, if you get the message CARD ERROR, or to permanently and quickly erase all the images on a memory card, including protected images (this includes the pre-recorded card mix sample images).

The MultiMediaCard supplied with this camcorder has already been formatted for you.

• Be cautious when formatting recorded memory cards. All images will be permanently erased.
• If you use memory cards other than the supplied one, make sure to format them with the camcorder, not a PC or other device.

CARD + PLAY (VCR)

MENU

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▶ CARD OPER.

▶FORMAT

Make sure a memory card is inserted into the camcorder.

1. Open the menu and select CARD OPER.
2. Select FORMAT.

- CANCEL and EXECUTE settings appear.

1. Select EXECUTE.

2. Select CANCEL to cancel formatting.
   • FORMAT THIS CARD? NO YES appears to confirm.

3. Select YES.

4. Formatting starts.
   • If you select NO, you return to step 3.

5. Close the menu.

Utilizing memory card still images on a PC

You can download still images from a memory card to a PC connected to the camcorder via the USB interface. By using the software provided, you can organize, store and print out still images. When printing still images, you can add titles and frames to them.

Use the USB cable and the Canon Digital Video Solution Disk software provided with the camcorder.

• For details on how to connect the camcorder to a PC and install and operate the software, refer to the Canon Digital Video Solution Disk instruction manual.
  • Refer also to your PC manual.

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1. Install the software.
2. Connect the camcorder and the PC with an USB cable.
3. Turn the camcorder's POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and move the TAPE/CARD switch to CARD.

- PC CONNECT [USB]"appears in the display to indicate that USB connection is being performed.

1. Install the USB driver.
2. Start the software and download still images from the memory card to the computer.

Caution:

• The connection may not work properly depending on the specifications and settings of the software and PC.
• The image files on your memory card and the image files you have stored (downloaded) to the hard disk drive of your computer are your valuable, original image files. If you wish to use image files on your computer, be sure to make copies of them first, and use the copied file, retaining the original.

Notes:

While performing USB connection:

• The buttons, excluding the POWER switch, on the camcorder cannot be used.
• Even if BUTTONLIGHT is set to ON through the menu, buttons do not light up.

Other Information and Precautions

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The camcorder formats memory cards in DCF (Design rule for Camera File system).

Images recorded on a memory card with this camcorder can also be transferred to a PC with the use of the following products made for MultiMediaCards or SD Memory Cards:

PC Card Adapter: Holds a memory card then inserts into the PC card slot found on most types of laptop PCs.

USB Card Reader: Connects to a PC, then accepts a memory card.

FD Adapter: Holds a memory card then inserts into a PCs floppy disk drive.

Memory Cards confirmed to operate with this camcorder (as of January 2002)

MultiMediaCard—

SanDisk: 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB

SD Memory Card—

Panasonic: 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB

SanDisk: 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB

• However, we cannot guarantee that all of these memory cards work properly.

If you mistakenly erase the card mix sample images provided on the MultiMediaCard, they can be downloaded from the following home page:*

http://www.canondv.com

* If you are unable to connect the camcorder to a PC using a USB cable, you will need a PC Card Adapter or USB Card Reader to be able to download to a memory card.

Memory card operating precautions

• If you purchase additional memory cards, format them with the camcorder, not a PC or other device. There have been cases where memory cards formatted with a PC or other device do not function properly.
• We recommend saving backups of memory card images on your PCs hard drive or other external memory device. Image data may be damaged or lost due to a defect in a memory card, or if a memory card is exposed to static electricity. Contents of a memory card cannot be compensated for should data become damaged or lost.
• Do not remove the power source or the memory card while the card access indicator flashes.

• Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields.

• Do not disassemble memory cards.

• Do not bend or drop memory cards, or expose them to strong vibrations or external shocks.
• Do not get memory cards wet.
• Do not remove the memory cards label or affix other labels. Affix labels to the memory cards case.
• Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high temperature or high humidity.
• Moving a memory card rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation to form on it, leading to malfunctions. Avoid this problem by placing the memory card in a plastic bag and letting it slowly adjust to temperature changes before removing it from the bag. If condensation should occur, maintain the memory card at a constant temperature and let the moisture evaporate naturally.
• Do not touch the memory cards terminals or let dust or dirt come in contact with the terminals. Store and carry memory cards in their case to protect the terminal area.
• There is only one correct way to insert memory cards into the camcorder. Do not forcefully insert the memory cards backwards or upside down. This could damage the memory card or the camcorder.

Sample images

- The following are the sample images that have been pre-recorded on the included MultiMediaCard. There are a total of 15 images: 8 Card chroma key images, 5 Card luminance key images and 2 Camera chroma key images.

Card chroma key

Abstract grayscale illustration with curved shapes and star-like patterns (no text or symbols)

Abstract grayscale illustration of two symmetrical figures with dotted patterns (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a lightning bolt with smoke clouds around it (no text or symbols)

Simple line drawing of a megaphone emitting sound waves (no text or symbols)

Simple line drawing of a pendant with a circular detail (no text or symbols)

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Plain gray rectangular frame with white border (no text or symbols)

Decorative frame with ornate border and central blank space (no text or symbols)

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Card luminance key

Simple line drawing of a heart shape with a ribbon at the base (no text or symbols)

Two stylized lightbulbs with glowing stems, no text or symbols present

Blank white rectangular image with no visible text, symbols, or markings

Simple line drawing of a rectangular frame with leaf-like border (no text or symbols)

Decorative border frame with airplane, airplane, tank, and people (no text or symbols)

Camera chroma key

Black and white abstract image with soft gradients and scattered bright spots (no text or symbols)

Aerial view of clouds with no visible text or symbols

- The pre-recorded sample images on the MultiMediaCard included with this camcorder are intended solely for the personal enjoyment gained from combining them with personal videos taken with this camcorder. Do not use the pre-recorded sample images for any other purpose.

MultiMediaCard MMC-8M Specifications

Capacity	8 MB
Interface	MultiMediaCard standard
Operating temperature range	32°F-140°F (0°C-40°C)
Dimensions	32 × 24 × 1.4 mm
Weight	1.5 g

Weight and dimensions are approximate

Errors and omissions excepted.

Subject to change without notice.

PhotoEssentials - Royalty Free Stock Photography

The PhotoEssentials suite of royalty-free images on CD-ROM features premium quality assignment photography and is ideally suited for use in advertising, brochures, reports, multimedia, websites, books, packaging and more.

For more information, please visit their website www.photoessentials.com

Preparing the Camcorder

Adjust the viewfinder

• Set the camcorder to TAPE 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.
• To view with the viewfinder, make sure the LCD panel is either turned so that the subject can monitor viewing, or totally closed with the screen facing inwards.

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Be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight, or it will melt. (The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens.) Adjust the angle of the viewfinder to prevent sunlight from entering.

Prepare the lens cap

• Attach the cord to the lens cap, and pass the grip belt through the loop on the cord.
• Hook the lens cap on to the grip belt while you are recording, and place it over the lens when you have finished.

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Fasten the grip belt

- Release the Velcro fastening and hold the camcorder with your right hand while you adjust the belt with your left. Your index finger should reach the zoom control and photo button, and your thumb should reach the start/stop button comfortably.

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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.

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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.

ZR50 MC	Time needed for full recharge	Maximum recording time
		Using viewfinder	Using LCD screen
BP-512	1 hr. 20 min.	2 hr. 45 min.	2 hr. 15 min.
BP-511 (optional)	1 hr. 20 min.	2 hr. 45 min.	2 hr. 15 min.
BP-522 (optional)	2 hr. 15 min.	5 hr. 50 min.	4 hr. 40 min.
BP-535 (optional)	3 hr. 15 min.	9 hr. 15 min.	7 hr. 25 min.

ZR45MC	Time needed for full recharge	Maximum recording time
		Using viewfinder	Using LCD screen
BP-508	1 hr.	1 hr. 30 min.	1 hr. 15 min.
BP-512 (optional)	1 hr. 20 min.	2 hr. 45 min.	2 hr. 15 min.
BP-511 (optional)	1 hr. 20 min.	2 hr. 45 min.	2 hr. 15 min.
BP-522 (optional)	2 hr. 15 min.	5 hr. 50 min.	4 hr. 45 min.
BP-535 (optional)	3 hr. 15 min.	9 hr. 15 min.	7 hr. 40 min.

• You can use the battery pack between 32° and 104°F (0° to 40°C), but it works best between 50° and 86°F (10° to 30°C). Operating time will be shorter than usual at low temperatures like a ski ground. For better operating results, the battery pack can be warmed in your pocket or someplace and then used.
• If the battery pack starts to give you much less operating time than usual (at normal temperatures), it has reached the end of its life and must be replaced.

Note:

• These figures show how long you can view playback with the LCD, after attaching a fully-charged battery pack. Playback time will be shortened at low temperatures.

ZR50MC	Playback time (using the LCD screen)
BP-512	2 hr. 15 min.
BP-511 (optional)	2 hr. 15 min.
BP-522 (optional)	4 hr. 45 min.
BP-535 (optional) 7 hr. 40 min.

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ZR45 MC	Playback time (using the LCD screen)
BP-508	1 hr. 15 min.
BP-512 (optional)	2 hr. 20 min.
BP-511 (optional)	2 hr. 20 min.
BP-522 (optional)	4 hr. 55 min.
BP-535 (optional)	7 hr. 50 min.

How much power is left?

The indicator in the display shows you approximately how much charge the battery pack has left:

Notes:

• When the power is completely exhausted, CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK'appears in the display for 4 seconds and the empty battery mark starts to flash. The power indicator light also flashes.
• The indicator is not constant — different levels will be shown when you subject the battery pack and camcorder to different conditions.

100% 75% 50% 25% CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK 0%

When to recharge

You can recharge a lithium ion battery pack whenever it is convenient. Unlike a conventional battery pack, it does not have to be fully discharged first. However, as the battery pack will naturally discharge itself over time, it is best to charge it the same day you plan to use it, or the day before.

Taking care of the battery pack

Always attach the terminal cover.

- Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals, as this can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. Attach the terminal cover whenever the battery pack is not being used.

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Keep the terminals clean.

- The camcorder adapter or battery pack will not work properly if the terminal are dirty. Attach the terminal cover whenever the battery pack is not being used.

Storing the battery pack

- If you do not use a battery pack for a period of more than a few months any remaining charge may cause damage to the battery pack, and reduce usage time. To prevent damage therefore, aim to use a battery packs complete charge before storage. See the optional battery packs instructions for further details.

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. It has a life span of about a year.

When it needs replacing (or if it has not been installed), the ⏻ mark flashes in the display. Remove the old battery by pushing up then

releasing and lifting out. Make sure to attach a power source to the camcorder first, so it will remember your chosen settings when you change the battery.

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DANGER!

Treat the battery pack with care.

• Keep it away from fire (or it might explode).
• Do not expose the battery pack to temperatures greater than 140^ (60°C). Do not leave it near a heater, or inside a car in hot weather, for example.
• Do not try to disassemble or modify it.
• Do not drop or knock it.
• Do not get it wet.

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°C) or incinerate.
• Replace the battery with a Sony, Hitachi Maxell, Sanyo or Panasonic CR2025, or Duracell DL2025. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Cautions:

• Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools — this will cause a short circuit.
• Wipe the battery with a clean, dry cloth to ensure proper contact.
• Keep the battery pack out of reach of children — if it is swallowed, contact a physician immediately, as the battery case may break down and the battery fluids damage the stomach and intestines.
• Do not disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in water, to avoid the risk of explosion.

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.

- If you take the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, condensation may form on the lens and internal parts (☐ 140).

Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources.

• Never point it at the sun, and do not leave it aimed at a bright subject.
• Be especially careful when leaving the camcorder on a tripod.

Avoid magnetic or electric fields.

- Do not use the camcorder close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation. They may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camcorder.

Do not expose the camcorder to water.

• Cover the camcorder when you are recording in rain or mist.
- There is a risk of electric shock if water gets inside the camcorder — contact qualified service personnel as soon as possible.

Protect the lens.

- Sand and dust can damage the lens — be especially careful on windy days.

Handle the camcorder gently.

• Vibration or shock can cause damage.
- Do not use the viewfinder or LCD panel as a carrying handle.

Do not disassemble the camcorder.

- This is very dangerous as there is a risk of electric shock — if the camcorder does not function properly, take it to qualified service personnel.

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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.

Note:

• These cautions also apply to accessories such as battery packs and cassettes.

Maintenance

Viewfinder

• Clean the viewfinder screen. Rotate the viewfinder upwards. Remove the viewfinder protect cover and clean by inserting a cotton swab. When finished, return it flush with the camcorder.
• The viewfinder screen scratches easily. Take care when cleaning.

LCD

• Clean the LCD screen using a commercially available cleaning cloth for glasses.
• Where there is a big change in temperature, moisture may form on the surface of the screen. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth.
• At low temperatures the display may appear to be much darker than usual. This is not a fault, and as the screen warms up the display will return to normal.

Camcorder body and lens

- Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body or lens. Never use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner.

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Video heads

- When mosaic-like noise appears on the playback picture, the video heads may be dirty. When the video heads are badly contaminated, the camcorder may show a blank blue screen or a warning.

- For the best picture possible, after using the camcorder for approximately 20 hours, clean the video heads using Canon's DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette. If the 'noise' remains, repeat the cleaning (up to maximum of 5 times).

- Do not use a wet-type cleaning cassette, as this can cause damage.

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Using the camcorder abroad

Power sources

- 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.

TV playback

- Although you can always play back your recordings on the LCD screen, your camcorder can only be connected to TVs which use its NTSC system. This TV system is used in the following countries: American Samoa, Bahama, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Greenland, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Surinam, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, USA, Venezuela.

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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:

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When you take the camcorder from a cold place to a warm room

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When a cold room is heated rapidly

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When the camcorder is left in a humid room

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When the camcorder is taken from an air-conditioned room to a warm, humid place

Protecting the camcorder from condensation

- Before you take the camcorder to a warm or humid place where condensation is likely to be a problem, unload the cassette and put the camcorder in a plastic bag. Wait until the camcorder reaches room temperature before you take it out of the bag.

What happens when condensation is detected

• CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED'is displayed for approximately four seconds. Then, the power indicator flashes and the ▲ mark flashes in the display. If there is a cassette in the camcorder, it stops automatically and REMOVE THE CASSETTE'is displayed for approximately 4 seconds and then ◇ flashes in the display. If you have the beep turned on, it will sound.
• The camcorder may not detect the condensation immediately — the condensation warning may not start flashing for 10 to 15 minutes.
• You cannot load a cassette when condensation is detected.

What you should do

• Remove the cassette, leave the cassette compartment open, and turn the camcorder off.
• Leave it in a dry place until the condensation evaporates. After the condensation warning stops flashing, wait at least another hour before trying to use the camcorder.

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. Consult your dealer or service outlet if problems persist.

Recording/Playback

Problem

? Nothing happens when I press the buttons.

? The camcorder turned itself off.

? The cassette compartment stopped mid-operation while loading/unloading a cassette.

? The start/stop button doesn't work.

? There's no picture in the display.

There's a blank blue screen in the display.

Cause and/or what to do about it

• The camcorder is not set to the appropriate mode (☐20, 30).
• The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention (☐ 18-19).
  • The cassette has reached the end.
• The power source is not properly connected, or the battery pack is exhausted or not properly attached (☐ 13-17, 134).
• The function cannot be used in that recording program (☐ 59).

- The camcorder was in record pause mode for more than about 5 minutes (☐20, 107, 153).

- The battery pack is exhausted (14-17, 134).

- The battery packs power is exhausted. Recharge or change to a new battery pack (☐14-17).

- The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention (☐ 18-19).

• The cassette has reached the end.

- The camcorder is not set to the appropriate mode (☐20, 30).

- You are attempting to play back or record copyright protected material (☐89).

• The video heads are badly contaminated (139).

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?The camcorder won't focus.

• The camcorder is on manual focus (79).
• The viewfinder lens needs adjusting (131).
  • The lens is dirty (☐ 138).

Note:

- Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will often get better results using manual focus (79). Focus on something which is about the same distance away, lock the focus, and then point the camcorder at your original, hard-to-focus subject.

Horizontal stripes

Many subjects at different distances

Behind glass

Without much contrast (e.g. a white wall)

Reflective surfaces (e.g. shiny car surfaces)

Fast moving objects

Dark subjects

Night scenes

Recording/Playback (Cont.)

Problem

? Some/all of the digital effects don't work.
? The ▶ (play) button doesn't work.

? There's a bright stripe on the screen.

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The playback picture is rough (with mosaic-like noise).

Cause and/or what to do about it

• There are a number of restrictions on using the digital effects. (63-67).
• The camcorder is not set to TAPE PLAY (VCR) mode (☐30).
  • The cassette is not loaded (☐ 18).
  • The cassette has reached the end.
• When recording in dark places a bright light in the scene may cause a vertical light bar (Smear) to appear. This is a normal feature of camcorders.

• The video heads need cleaning (139).

?There's no picture on the TV screen.

- AV/PHONES is not set to AV in the menu ( 34).

- AV DV OUT (Analog-digital converter) is not set to OFF in the menu (☐93).

There's no picture on the TV screen, even though the tape is moving.

- The video heads need cleaning (139).

- The TV/VIDEO selector on the TV isn't set to VIDEO ( 35-36).

There's no sound coming from the speaker during playback.

- The speaker has been turned off with the selector dial (☐33).

• Headphones are being used.

Memory card operations

Problem

? The memory card will not insert.

? The □ mark flashes red in the display even though a memory card has been inserted.

? Nothing happens when I press the buttons.

Cause and/or what to do about it

- It is not turned the right way (☐104). Turn it the right way and try inserting again.

- Turn the camcorder's power off and back on again and remove and reinsert the card. If the mark continues to flash, format the memory card.

- The camcorder is not set to CARD CAMERA or CARD PLAY (VCR) mode (107, 111).

- The memory card is not inserted (104).

- You are using an SD Memory Card and it is set for erasure prevention. Change the position of the protect switch.

- The memory card is full. Erase images (☐114) or insert a new memory card.

- The power source is not properly connected, or the battery pack is exhausted or not properly attached (13-17, 134).

- The function cannot be used in that recording program (59).

?The PHOTO button doesn't work.

- The memory card is not loaded (104).

- You are using an SD Memory Card and it is set for erasure prevention. Change the position of the protect switch.

- The memory card is full. Erase images (114) or insert a new memory card.

- You have reached the maximum file number. Set the file numbering to RESET through the menu (☐106) and insert a new memory card.

- You are using an unformatted memory card. Format the card (☐ 126).

? The image cannot be erased.

• The image is protected (☐ 113).

- You are using an SD Memory Card and it is set for erasure prevention. Change the position of the protect switch.

Miscellaneous

Problem

? The wireless controller doesn't work.

? The power indicator is flashing.

? The camcorder malfunctions.

The DV cable is connected correctly, but there's nothing in the display.

?The camcorder becomes warm during use.

Cause and/or what to do about it

- The remote sensor mode is set to OFF(☐) in the menu (☐50).

- The remote sensor modes of the wireless controller and the camcorder itself are different (☐50).

• The batteries are dead or not inserted.

- Check the screen displays (149).

- External interference may cause the camcorder's microprocessor to malfunction temporarily. If random letters appear in the display or if normal operation is interrupted, remove and then replace the power source.

- Remove the cable and then reconnect it or turn the power off and back on again.

• This is not a malfunction.

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Information
Additional

Optional Accessories

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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

The battery pack BP-508 is not available as an option. When you need extra battery packs, select from the following: BP-511, BP-512, BP-522 and BP-535.

BP-512

BP-522

BP-535

CR-560 Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit

Connect the car battery cable to power your camcorder or recharge battery packs on the move. The car battery cable plugs into your cars cigarette lighter socket and runs off a 12-24 V DC negative ground battery. Also, when used with the CA-560 Compact Power Adapter, this charge adapter can charge the BP-500 series lithium ion battery packs from an AC outlet.

TL-30.5 Tele-converter

This tele-converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1.9. • The image stabilizer is not as effective as usual when the tele-converter is attached. • With the TL-30.5 Tele-converter, the image quality may be degraded at the telephoto side.

WD-30.5 Wide-converter

This lens decreases focal length by a factor of 0.7, giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views.

FS-30.5U Filter Set

Neutral density and MC protector filters to help you take control of difficult lighting conditions.

ZR50MC VL-3 Video Light

Attach the Video Light to a camcorder when recording in dark rooms. When on its automatic setting, the Video Light turns on/off automatically according to the brightness level of shooting conditions.

VL-10Li Battery Video Light

This compact yet powerful video light can be used for both indoor and outdoor shooting.

• Use the BP-900 Series battery packs to power the light. Approximate usage times are as follows: BP-915 60 min. BP-930 120 min. BP-945 170 min.
• Charge the BP-900 Series battery packs with the CA-910 Compact Power Adapter (optional).

ZR50 MC DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone

This highly sensitive, super-directional microphone attaches to a camcorder's advanced accessory shoe. It is a highly sensitive microphone that can be switched between functioning as a directional microphone (monaural) or a stereo microphone that also clearly picks up sounds arriving from the front of the microphone, for full recorded sound.

Zoom Remote Controller ZR-1000

When this product is plugged into the LANC ⬆ 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.

WS-20 Wrist Strap

Provides an extra measure of protection for active shooting.

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SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case

A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories.

SC-A50 Soft Carrying Case

This lightweight bag keeps the camcorder within easy reach without weighing you down or getting in the way. Genuine leather.

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:

WL-D77 Wireless Controller	D83-0582-000
CA-560 Compact Power Adapter	3171A007AB
BP-512 Battery Pack	6760A002AA
BP-508 Battery Pack	D85-1360-000
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable	3067A002AA(D82-0590-201
SS-800 Shoulder Strap	D81-1420-000
Lens cap	D52-0100-000

Optional accessories:

CR-560 Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit	3172A002AA(D82-0680-201)
BP-511 Battery Pack	3055A002AA(D85-1112-201)
BP-522 Battery Pack	3174A002AA(D85-1122-201)
BP-535 Battery Pack	6741A002AA
SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case	3083A001AA(D81-1200-201)
SC-A50 Soft Carrying Case	D81-1302-201
WD-30.5 Wide-converter	6739A001AA
TL-30.5 Tele-converter	6740A001AA
FS-30.5U Filter Set	6738A001AA
VL-3 Video Light	3175A002AA(D86-0121-201)
VL-10Li Battery Video Light	3140A002AA(D86-0081-201)
JR 7.2V 10WF Halogen Bulb	3141A002AA(D86-0090-201)
DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone	3176A002AA(D84-0120-201)
ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller	3089A002AA(D83-0540-201)
WS-20 Wrist Strap	3118A002AA(D81-0190-202)
DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette	3134A002AA(D36-0032-201)

Screen Displays

To display the date and time, press the DATA CODE button. See also p. 82.

Press the wireless controller's TV SCREEN button or turn TV SCREEN on through the menu to see the other displays on the TV screen. (The displays appear white on-screen.) They will not be added to any recordings you make with the camcorder.

TV SCREEN DATA CODE Canne

MENU ( 40) ►DISP. SET UP ►TV SCREEN...ON

To turn TV SCREEN off, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select TV SCREEN, set it to OFF and close the menu.

For instructions on how to hook the camcorder up to your TV, see p. 34.

Turning off the LCD screen displays

You can turn off the displays to give you a clear screen for playback.

MENU ( 40) ▶DISP.SET UP ▶DISPLAYS...ON

To turn the displays off, open the menu and select DISP. SET UP. Then select DISPLAYS, set it to OFF and close the menu.

• If you turn the displays off, the LCD screen will be completely blank (including connected TV screen), but the camcorder will continue to show warning/caution displays when necessary, and the data code appears in the display if it is set to ON.
• When operating the camcorder, the displays appear for 2 seconds. However, the displays do not disappear when displaying an index screen.

indicates a flashing display.

Record pause mode (20)

Recording (2D)

The backup battery is not properly installed, or needs replacing (135).

Shows how much battery power remains ( 134). The battery pack is exhausted ( 134). No cassette is loaded, or it is set for erasure prevention ( 18, 19). Remaining tape (Green: more than five minutes. Yellow: less than five minutes. Red: final few seconds.) ...finally, it tells you when you have completely run out of tape. The camcorder is ejecting the tape ( 18). The safety mechanism is activated. Unload the cassette and turn the camcorder off. Turn it on again and reload the cassette. Recording mode ( 22) Playback is stopped ( 30). Normal playback ( 30) Fast forward ( 30) Rewind ( 30) Fast forward playback ( 31) Rewind playback ( 31) Frame advance playback ( 31) Frame reverse playback ( 31) Playback pause (forward and reverse) ( 31) Slow playback (forward and reverse) ( 31) ×2 playback (forward and reverse) ( 32) ×1 playback (forward and reverse) ( 30, 32) Photo Search ( 85) Date Search ( 85) Zero set memory (forward and reverse) ( 86) AV Insert Editing ( 94) Audio Dubbing ( 97) FF▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶▶> Additional Information

Zoom display (25): Optical zoom

Optical plus 88×/72× digital zoom

Optical plus 440×/360× digital zoom

Zoom in

Zoom out

The image stabilizer is turned on ( 58).

CAM. MENU ( 42)

VCR MENU ( 43)

C. CAM. MENU ( 45)

C. PLAY MENU ( 46)

CARD PHOTO REVIEW MENU (114)

FILE OPER. MENU ( 115)

The remote sensor is turned off ( 50).

Self-timer countdown ( 72)

Zero set memory ( 86)

Audio mode ( 70)

Data code ( 82)

Photo mode ( 56)

- Setting the AF/AE. mark flashes white

• AF/AE locked. mark lights up green

- Timer

Recording programs ( 59).

ZR50MC Accessory is attached to advanced accessory shoe ( 74, 75)

AE Shift ( 76)

Manual focus is selected ( 79).

Shutter speed (77)

White balance is ( 80) Set Indoor Outdoor The 16:9 mode: the display flashes when the effect is being selected, and appears steadily when it is activated ( 23). Digital effects. The display flashes when the function is being selected and appears steadily when it is activated ( 63). The wind screen is turned on ( 71). Volume level ( 33): Speaker Headphones The AV/headphone terminal is switched to headphones ( 34) Audio output ( 100) Stereo1 STEREO2 MIX/FIXED MIX/VARI. Mix balance ( 00) Audio input ( 98) Microphone input DV input ( 88, 110) Analog-Digital converter ( 92) Condensation warning ( 140) Memory Card Displays No memory card is inserted ( 104). Image quality ( 104): Standard Fine Folder number-File number ( 106). Slide show in progress( 112). Recording to a memory card ( 108). Additional Information

The number of still images that can still be recorded on the memory card (105).

(Green: 6 or more images.

Yellow: Between 1 and 5 images Red: No more images)

Accessing a memory card (111).

Current still image/Total number of still images on the memory card (111).

Protect mark (113).

Card mix ( 121).

Print mark (113).

Data code ( 82).

Formatting a memory card (126).

Erasing still images (119).

Connecting to a PC (127).

Time Code

This records counter information, including hour, minute, second, and frame number on a special data code area on the tape itself. It is reset automatically when a new tape is loaded. In TAPE CAMERA mode, the frame number doesn't appear in the display.

Recording reminder

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    A["0 sec"] --> B["1.0 sec"]

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

"AUTO POWER OFF"

AUTO POWER OFF

- The camcorder will turn itself off if you leave it in record pause mode for more than about 5 minutes. This display appears 20 seconds (approx.) before the camcorder turns off.

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Caution phrases

The camcorder displays various caution phrases — they appear for 4 seconds before disappearing.

Appears each time you turn the power on, until you set the time zone, date and time ( 53).

SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME

Appears as a warning to protect the cassette and also when condensation is detected. Remove the cassette as soon as possible after the camcorder has displayed the caution.

REMOVE THE CASSETTE

Appears when the battery pack is exhausted ( 134).

Appears when the tape has reached the end.

TAPE END

Refer to p. 89, p. 90 or p. 92

COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED

Refer to p.19

THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION

Appears when you try to do audio dubbing or AV insert on a tape recorded in any mode other than SP mode (☐ 94, 97).

CHECK THE CASSETTE [REC MODE]

Appears when, during DV dubbing, the DV cable is disconnected or the power of the digital equipment connected to the camcorder is turned off.

CHECK THE DV INPUT

Appears when you try to do audio dubbing on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio or 12-bit, 4-channel mode (☐ 97).

CHECK THE CASSETTE [AUDIO MODE]

Refer to p. 140

Appears when the camcorder detects a blank section of a tape during audio dubbing or AV insert (☐ 94, 97).

CHECK THE CASSETTE [BLANK]

CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED

Appears immediately after you start recording, and the video heads are badly contaminated. Make sure to clean the video heads when this caution appears. (139)

HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE

Memory card caution phrases

An error has occurred with the memory card. The camcorder cannot record or play back. A temporary card error is also possible. If

CARD ERROR disappears after 4 seconds and ☐ flashes red, turn the camcorders power off and back on again, and remove and reinsert the card. If ☐ flashes green, recording or playing back is possible.

There is no more remaining memory on the memory card. Change the card or erase images.

You have reached the maximum file or folder number. ( 106)

The image has been recorded in an incompatible JPEG format or other format that the camcorder cannot play back, or the image data has been damaged.

CARD ERROR

CARD FULL

NAMING ERROR

UNIDENTIFIABLE IMAGE

Appears if you have tried to mark 51 or more images for printing, or if a mark file cannot be edited. ( 113)

A memory card has not been inserted into the camcorder. ( 104)

There are no images recorded on the memory card.

You are using an SD Memory Card and it is set for erasure prevention. Change the position of the protect switch.

Appears when you press the start/stop button in CARD CAMERA mode. The image isnt recorded on the cassette or memory card.

PRINT MARK ERROR

NO CARD

NO IMAGES

THE CARD IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION

IN CARD POSITION

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Specifications

ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC

Power Supply (rated): 7.4 V DC

Power Consumption (while recording with the AF turned on):

ZR50MC 3.3 W (Using viewfinder), 4.1 W (Using LCD screen)

ZR45 MC 3.3 W (Using viewfinder), 4 W (Using LCD screen)

Television system: EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal

Video recording system:

ZR50MC 3 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system (Consumer digital VCR SD/SDL system)

Digital component recording

ZR45MC 2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system (Consumer digital VCR SD system)

Digital component recording

Audio recording system:

PCM digital sound: 16 bit (48kHz/2ch), 12 bit (32kHz/4ch)

ZR50MC E SP and E LP: 12 bit only (32kHz/2ch)

Image sensor: 1/6'CCD (charge coupled device), approx. 460,000 pixels (approx. 290,000 effective pixels)

Tape format: Videocassettes bearing the Mini D' mark.

Tape speed:

SP: 34 ips (18.81 mm/s), LP: 12 ips (12.56 mm/s),

ZR50 MC E SP: 38 ips (9.41 mm/s), E LP: 14 ips (6.28 mm/s)

Maximum recording time (with an 80 min. cassette):

SP: 80 min., LP: 120 min.,

ZR50MC ESP: 160 min., ELP: 240 min.

Fast forward/rewind time:

Approx. 2 min. 20 sec. (with a 60 min. cassette)

Lens:

ZR50 MC F/1.63.6, 22 × power zoom, f=2.861.6 mm (equivalent to 48–1056 mm in 35 mm format)

ZR45MC F/1.6–2.9, 18 × power zoom, f=2.8–50.4 mm (equivalent to 48–864 mm in 35 mm format)

Focusing system: TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible

Minimum focusing distance: 3ft 3 ^3 /8 in (1 m) (3/8 in (1 cm) on maximum wide angle)

Maximum shutter speed: 1/8,000 sec. (1/250 sec. when using a memory card)

Minimum illumination: 0.5 lx (using the Night program in TAPE CAMERA mode)

Recommended illumination: More than 100 lx

Filter diameter: 30.5 mm

Viewfinder: 0.44 in, TFT color LCD, approx. 113,000 pixels

LCD screen: 2.5 in measured diagonally, TFT color, approx. 112,000 pixels

Microphone: Stereo electret condenser microphone

Recording media: MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card

Number of recording pixels: 640 × 480 pixels

Image format: Design rule for Camera File system (DCF), Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliant (only images marked for printing)

File format: JPEG (compression mode: Fine/Standard)

Estimated MultiMediaCard MMC-8M capacities (approx.)*: Fine 60 images/Standard 105 images

* The actual number you can record varies depending on the images. Remember that the sample images recorded on the supplied MultiMediaCard are included in the total number.

USB terminal: mini-B

DV terminal input/output:

Special 4-pin connector (conforms to IEEE1394)

AV/headphone terminal: .5 mm minijack

Audio input: 40dBV/ at least 40 kohms, (L, R), unbalanced

output: -10dBV (47 kohm load)/less than 3 kohms, unbalanced

Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced

S-video terminal input/output:

1 Vp-p (Y signal), 0.286 Vp-p (C signal)

MIC terminal input: 8.5 mm stereo minijack, -57 dBV (with 600 ohm mic)/at least 5 kohms

LANC ℰ terminal: φ2.5 mm mini minijack

Operating temperature range: 32404 °F (040 °C)

Dimensions: 2^1/4 × 3^7/8 × 5^5/_8 in (58 × 99 × 144 mm)

Weight: 1 lb 2^3/_4 oz (530 g)

BP-512/BP-508 Battery Pack

Battery type: Rechargeable lithium ion battery

Rated voltage: 7.4 V DC

Operating temperature: 32^ -104°F ( 0^ -40°C)

Battery capacity: BP-512 1100 mAh

BP-508 800 mAh

Dimensions: 1^1/2 × 7/8 × 2^1/_8 in (38 × 21 × 55 mm)

Weight: BP-512 2 ^1/2 oz (70 g)

BP-508 2 ^1/4 oz (65 g)

Weight and dimensions are approximate

Errors and omissions excepted.

Subject to change without notice.

Canon is a trademark of Canon Inc.

Index

E

16:9, 23

A

Abroad, Using the Camcorder, 139

Accessories, 8, 146

Adapter, AC, 13-15, 17

AE Programs, 59

AE Shift, 76

Analog-digital converter, 92

Analog line-in, 90

Audio Dubbing, 97

Audio Mix, 100

Audio Mode, 70

Audio Output, 100

Audio Recording and Playback, 70, 100

Audio/Video Terminal, 34

Auto, 61

Autofocus, 79

AV Insert, 94

B

Backup Battery, 135

Basic Recording, 20

Battery Charger, 16-17

Battery Pack, 14, 16-17, 133

Beep, 24

Buttons, light-up, 52

C

Cables, 8, 35

Cassettes, 18

Charging the Battery Pack, 14, 16-17, 133

Choosing a Recording Program, 59

Cleaning the Camcorder, 138

Clock, 55

Combining Images, 121

Condensation, 140

Connecting to a PC, 102, 127

Connection to TV or VCR, 34

Copying from Cassette to Memory Card, 124

Copying from Memory Card to Cassette, 125

D

Data Code, 82

Date and Time, 55

Date Search, 85

Demo mode, 24

Digital Effects, 63

Digital Zoom, 25

DV Dubbing, 88

E

Easy Recording, 61

Editing to a VCR, 87

Effects, 65

Erasing Still Images from a Memory Card, 114

Extended Recording Time Function, 22

External Microphone, 70, 97

F

Faders, 64

Fast Forward, 30

Feedback, 36

File Numbers, 106

Finding Your Way Around the ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC, 10

Focusing, 79

Formatting a Memory Card, 126

H

Head Cleaning, 139

Headphones, 34

I

Image Quality, 104

Image Stabilizer, 58

Index Screen, 112

Introducing the ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC, 9

L

LANC, 87

LCD Screen, 27

Lens Cap, 131

Light-up Buttons, 52

Loading Cassettes, 18

Low Light, 62

LP Mode, 22

M

Maintenance, 137

Making Better Videos, 37

Manual Focus, 79

Memory Card Introduction, 103

Menus, 40

Microphone, 70, 75, 97

Monitor Recording, 29

Multi-Image Screen, 68

N

Night, 62

0

Optional Accessories, 146

P

Pause, Record, 20

PC Connection, 102, 127

Photo Search, 85

Playback, 30

Playback Connection, 34

Playback Pause, 31

Portrait, 61

Power Adapter, 13-15, 17

Powering Your Camcorder, 13

Pre-Marked Position, 86

Preparing the Camcorder, 131

Preventing Accidental Erasure, 113

Print Mark, 113

Problems, 141

Progressive Photo, 107

Protect, 113

R

Recharging the Battery Pack, 134

Recording, 20, 107

Recording from Cassette to Memory Card, 109

Recording from DV Device to Memory Card, 110

Recording Programs, 59

Record Pause Mode, 20

Record Review, 39

Record Search, 39

Remote Control, 49

Remote Sensor, 49-50

Rewind, 30

S

S1 video terminal, 35

Sample images, 129

Sand & Snow, 62

Screen Displays, 149

SD Memory Card, 103, 107, 128

Self-Timer, 72

Shutter Sound, 106

Shutter Speed, 77

Slide Show, 112

Speaker, 33

Specifications, 15, 130, 156

SP Mode, 22

Sports, 61

Spotlight, 61

Still Picture, 56, 107

Storage, 138

S-video, 35

System Diagram, 145

E

T

Tape Protection, 19

Telephoto, 25

Temperature, 15, 130, 133, 136, 157

Time Code, 153

Time Zone, 53

Tips for Making Better Videos, 37

Tripod, 37

Troubleshooting, 141

TV, 35, 149

V

VCR, 34

Videocassettes, 18

Video Heads, 139

Video ID-1 system, 36

Video Light, 74, 147

Viewfinder, 131, 138

Viewing Still Images, 111

W

White Balance, 80

Wide-angle, 25

Wide screen TV, 23

Wind Screen, 71

Wireless Controller, 49

Z

Zero Set Memory, 86

Zooming, 25

Menu at a Glance

Use the list below to quickly navigate the camcorder's menu. Functions are listed alphabetically.

Function	First make sure the camera is set to...					Then select it from this submenu and set.
	TAPE+ CAMERA	TAPE+ PLAY (VCR)	CARD+ CAMERA	CARD+ PLAY (VCR)
16:9 effect	○					CAM.SET UP
6-sec. Date		○				DISP.SET UP
Audio dub		○				VCR SET UP
Audio mode	○	○				VCR SET UP
AV/headphones	○	○	○	○		VCR SET UP
AV → DV out		○				VCR SET UP
Beep	○	○	○	○		SYSTEM
Brightness	○	○	○	○		DISP.SET UP
Button light ZR50MC	○	○	○	○		SYSTEM
Button light color ZR50MC	○	○	○	○		SYSTEM
Card access display	○	○	○	○		DISP.SET UP
Card mix	○					→ CARD MIX
Copy - card to cassette					○	CARD OPER.
Copy - cassette to card		○				CARD OPER.
Data code		○			○*	DISP.SET UP
Date/time display	○		○			DISP.SET UP
Date/time select		○			○	DISP.SET UP
Date/time set	○		○			SYSTEM
Demo mode	○		○			DISP.SET UP
Digital Zoom	○		○			CAM.SET UP

* Only the date and time appear in the data code when using a memory card.

Function	First make sure the camera is set to...					Then select it from this submenu and set.
	TAPE+ CAMERA	TAPE+ PLAY (VCR)	CARD+ CAMERA	CARD+ PLAY (VCR)
Displays		○		○		DISP.SET UP
Erase				○		CARD OPER.
Erase all print mark				○		CARD OPER.
File numbers		○	○			CARD SET UP
Format				○		CARD OPER.
Image stabilizer	○		○			CAM.SET UP
Mirror mode	○		○			DISP.SET UP
Mix level	○					→ CARD MIX
Mix type	○					→ CARD MIX
Output channel		○				VCR SET UP
Print mark				○		CARD OPER.
Protect				○		CARD OPER.
Quality		○	○			CARD SET UP
Record mode	○	○		○		VCR SET UP
Remote sensor mode	○	○	○	○		SYSTEM
Shutter sound			○			CARD SET UP
Shutter speed	○		○			CAM.SET UP
Time zone/DST	○		○			SYSTEM
TV screen	○		○			DISP.SET UP
White balance	○		○			CAM.SET UP
Wind screen	○	○				VCR SET UP

U.S.A.

CANON® ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC 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 ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC 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 an authorized DV Camcorder service facility ("Service Facility"), and proven to be defective upon inspection, will be repaired or exchanged for new or comparable rebuilt parts or DV Camcorders. The warranty period for repaired or replacement parts or DV Camcorders shall begin upon shipment of the same, but shall in no event exceed the original warranty period of the defective part or DV Camcorder.

Non-Canon brand peripheral equipment and software which may be distributed with Canon DV Camcorders are sold "AS IS", without warranty of any kind by CUSA, including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The sole warranty with respect to such non-Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof.

CUSA shall have no responsibility under this limited warranty for use of Canon DV Camcorders in conjunction with incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software.

In order to obtain warranty service, contact the authorized Canon retail dealer from whom you purchased the DV Camcorder or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1-800-828-4040 (which is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (E.S.T.), Monday through Friday, excluding holidays). Have your unit serial number and your date of purchase available when you make the call to expedite service. In either case you will be directed to ship the DV Camcorder, postage prepaid, to the CUSA Center or Service Facility nearest to you. You must include a copy of the proof of purchase (bill of sale) and a complete explanation of the problem. DV Camcorders covered by this limited warranty will be repaired and returned to you without charge by the CUSA Center or the Service Facility. Repairs not under warranty will be at such cost as the CUSA Center or Service Facility may from time to time generally establish.

This limited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the DV Camcorder, and does not apply in the following cases:

(a) Loss of or damage to the DV Camcorder due to abuse, mishandling, improper packaging by you, alteration, accident, leaking batteries, exterior nicks, scratches or dents, electrical current fluctuations, failure to follow operating instructions, maintenance and environmental instructions prescribed in CUSA's instruction manual, or service performed by other than a CUSA Center or Service Facility.
(b) Use of parts or supplies (other than those sold by CUSA) which cause damage to the DV Camcorder or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems.
(c) If any DV Camcorder has had its serial number or dating altered or removed.

This limited warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the DV Camcorder, which are sold "AS IS", without warranty of any kind by CUSA.

NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, APPLIES TO THE DV CAMCORDER AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THE DV CAMCORDER SHALL BIND CUSA. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU) CUSA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS, EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE, STORAGE CHARGES, LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DV CAMCORDER, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF CUSA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CUSA BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DV CAMCORDER SOLD BY CUSA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DV CAMCORDER NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CUSA. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.) THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF ANY DV CAMCORDER, OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT, AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.

This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Canon U.S.A., Inc.

One Canon Plaza

Lake Success, New York 11042

CANADA

E

CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY

The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. ("Canon Canada") with respect to Canon digital video equipment purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for this Canon digital video equipment to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required.

Canon consumer video digital equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective materials or workmanship as follows:

Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or, at Canon Canada's option, comparable rebuilt parts for a period of one year from the date of original purchase, except Video Heads which will be exchanged for a period of 3 months from the date of purchase. Labour: For a period of one year from the date of original purchase, labour will be provided free of charge by our Canon Service Facilities in Canada.

This limited warranty covers all defects except where:

(a) The loss or damage to the product results from:

i) accident, natural disaster, mishandling, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions contained in the instruction manual;

ii) the use of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with this Canon product that do not conform to Canon specifications or that cause abnormally frequent service problems;

iii) repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility:

iv) defective batteries or any exposure to water, sand or dirt;

v) shipping (claim must be presented to the shipper);

(b) Any serial number on the video equipment is altered or removed.

(c) The digital video equipment is used for commercial, professional or industrial purposes.

This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet (exterior finish) of the digital video equipment, video cassette tapes, head cleanings, nor does it apply to digital video equipment purchased outside Canada.

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE

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.

LIMITATIONS

Except as otherwise required by applicable legislation, this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations, express or implied, statutory or otherwise, relative to this Canon product, including implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Canon Canada assumes no liability for special, consequential or incidental damages or loss that may arise, whether on account of negligence or otherwise, from the use, misuse or inability to use this Canon product (including loss of profit, revenue, video tapes or enjoyment) or from failure to conform to any express or implied warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations. Any recovery under this limited warranty shall not exceed the purchase price of the product. Canon Canada does not assume or authorize any other person to assume for Canon Canada any other liability with respect to this Canon product.

This warranty does not extend to any person other than the original purchaser of this Canon product or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift and states your exclusive remedy.

NOTICE TO CONSUMER

If you plan to take important videos or if the product has not been used for some time, please check all functions with the instruction book before using it.