Canon ZR 40 Manual de Instruções

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10EMasteringthe BasicsZoom controller (p. 24)PHOTO button (p. 49)Speaker (p. 32)POWER indicator(p. 19)Grip belt (p. 92) Cassette compartment (p. 17)Ca

100EAdditionalInformationCondensationCondensation may form on the camcorder when it is moved from a cold place to awarm place. Using the camcorder whi

101EAdditionalInformationTroubleshootingCause and/or what to do about it• The camcorder is not set to theappropriate mode ( 19, 29).• The cassette is

102EAdditionalInformationNote:• Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will oftenget better results using manual focus

103EAdditionalInformationMiscellaneousCause and/or what to do about it• The remote sensor mode is set toOFFB in the menu ( 44).• The remote sensor mod

104EAdditionalInformationThe ZR40 System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)BP-900 Series Battery PackVL-10LiBatteryVideo LightStereo Mic

105EAdditionalInformationFS-30.5U Filter SetNeutral density and MC protector filters tohelp you take control of difficult lightingconditions.Optional

106EAdditionalInformationZoom Remote Controller ZR-1000When this product is plugged into theLANC m terminal of a Canon camcorder, itis possible to con

107EAdditionalInformationProvided accessories:WL-D74 Wireless Controller D83-0522-000CA-560 Compact PowerAdapter 3171A007ABBP-508 Battery Pack D85-136

108EAdditionalInformationScreen DisplaysTo display the date and time, press the DATACODE button. See also p. 71.Press the wireless controller’s TV SCR

109EAdditionalInformationFast forward ( 29)Rewind ( 29)Fast forward playback( 30)Rewind playback ( 30)Frame advanceplayback ( 30)Frame reverseplayback

11EMasteringthe Basics SETSDVAVMICDC IN9.5VCHARGEBottom viewREWPLAYFFSTART/STOPPHOTOSELFTIMERMENUTVSCREENDATACODED.EFFECTSAUDIOMONITORRECPAUSESEARCHSE

110EAdditionalInformationRecording programs( 52).AE Shift ( 65)Manual focus isselected ( 68).Shutter speed ( 66)White balance is ( 69)Set WIndoor TOut

111EAdditionalInformationRecording reminderWhen you start recording, thecamcorder counts from 0SEC to10SEC. Shots which are shorter thanten seconds ma

112EAdditionalInformationAppears as a warningto protect the cassetteand also whencondensation isdetected. Remove thecassette as soon aspossible after

113EAdditionalInformationAppears immediatelyafter you startrecording, and thevideo heads are badlycontaminated. Makesure to clean the videoheads when

114EAdditionalInformationSpecificationsZR40Power Supply (rated): 7.4 V DCPower Consumption (while recordingwith the AF turned on):3.1 W (Using viewfin

115EAdditionalInformationIndex16:9, 22ÅAbroad, Using the Camcorder, 99Accessories, 7, 105Adapter, AC, 12-14, 16AE Programs, 52AE Shift, 65Analog-digit

116EAdditionalInformationÒLANC, 76LCD Screen, 26Lens Cap, 92Loading Cassettes, 17Low Light, 55LP Mode, 21˜Maintenance, 97Making Better Videos, 36Manua

117EAdditionalInformationÊTape Protection, 18Telephoto, 24Temperature, 14, 94, 96, 114Time Code, 111Time Zone, 46Tips for Making Better Videos, 36Trip

118EAdditionalInformationMenu at a GlanceUse the list below to quickly navigate the camcorder’s menu. Functions are listedalphabetically.Digital ZoomC

119EAdditionalInformationShutter speedTime zone/DSTTV screenWhite balanceWind screenSYSTEMCAM.SET UPDISP.SET UPCAM.SET UPVCR SET UPFunctionThen select

12EMasteringthe BasicsPowering Your CamcorderBefore operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to: Provide power from an AC outl

120EAdditionalInformationU.S.A.CANON®ZR40 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER LIMITED WARRANTYThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc.

121EAdditionalInformationCANADACANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITEDWARRANTYThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc

13EMasteringthe BasicsAttaching and charging the battery packsYour battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory. It should haveenough

14EMasteringthe Basics6. Remove the battery pack after use.• Rotate the viewfinder upwards.• Press and hold the BATT. RELEASE button while you slide t

15EMasteringthe BasicsCHARGEThe Compact Power Adapter CA-560 included with the camcorder can be usedalong with the CR-560 Kit for 3 different ways to

16EMasteringthe Basics3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household ACoutlet.1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Compact Power Adap

17EMasteringthe BasicsLoading a Cassette1. Make sure that you have attached a power source.2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT 5 switch (on the bottom of thecam

18EMasteringthe BasicsProtecting tapes from accidental erasureTo protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette sothat

19EMasteringthe BasicsBasic RecordingHave you completed the following steps?• Attached a power source ( 12).• Removed the lens cap ( 92).• Fasten the

Introduction2EWARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.Important Usage InstructionsDigital

20EMasteringthe Basics2. Load a cassette ( 17).3. Slide the program selector to [.• This selects the camcorder’s Easy Recording program. It allows you

21EMasteringthe BasicsYou can record and play back a tape in SP (standard play) and LP (long play)modes. LP extends tape usage by 1.5 times.Changing t

22EMasteringthe BasicsConfirmation/Warning beepsThe camcorder’s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in theillustrations. Beeps sound

23EMasteringthe BasicsDemonstration modeYou can see a demonstration of the camcorder’s main features. To see thedemonstration, do either of the follow

24EMasteringthe BasicsTo change the digital zoom, open the menu and select CAM.SET UP.Then select D.ZOOM, set it to OFF or 360× and close the menu.D.Z

25EMasteringthe BasicsNotes:• When zooming, as a rule, keep at least 3 ft 33/8 in (1 m) between you and yoursubject. However when the zoom is at the w

26EMasteringthe BasicsUsing the LCD ScreenSlide the LCD panel OPEN button andopen the panel by pulling it away fromthe camcorder. This automaticallysw

27EMasteringthe BasicsAdjusting the LCD screenYou can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.Open the menu and select DISP.SET UP from the menu. Then

28EMasteringthe Basics REC REC PAUSE EJECT• These and all other indicators appear normally in the viewfinder.Allowing the subject to monitor rec

29EMasteringthe BasicsPlaying Back a CassetteYou can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camcorder alsoplays back the sound trac

Introduction3EIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIn these safety instructions the word“product” refers to the Canon Digital VideoCamcorder ZR40 A and all it

30EMasteringthe BasicsFrame AdvanceTo play back frame by frame, press the+/ ae button repeatedly duringplayback pause.Press and hold to play back cont

31EMasteringthe BasicsReverse PlaybackTo play back in reverse at normal speed, press the –/4a button during normalforward playback. Press the PLAY e b

32EMasteringthe BasicsBuilt-in speakerThe camcorder has a built-in speaker so you can review the sound track alongsidethe picture when you’re using th

33EMasteringthe BasicsConnections for Playback on a TV ScreenYou can connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR in order to play back yourrecordings. You wi

34EMasteringthe Basics• Use the optional S-150 S-video Cable to connect the S-video terminals. Use the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to connect the AUDI

35EMasteringthe BasicsIf your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminalsVIDEOINPUTAUDIOLRAVMIC• Connect the camcorder using the STV-250N Stereo Video

36EMasteringthe BasicsTips for Making Better VideosCompositionThe most important element in the scene does not have tobe in the center. For a more int

37EMasteringthe BasicsPicture angleCamcorder movesClose-upInstead of zooming while recording, tryto choose your picture angle before youbegin. A good

38EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSearching and Reviewing While RecordingWhen the camcorder is in record pause mode, you can use record review to pla

39EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesUsing the MenusMany of the camcorder’s advanced functions are selected from menus whichappear in the display. There

Introduction4E14. Lightning — For added protection of thisproduct during a lightning storm, or whenit is left unattended and unused for longperiods of

CAM.MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE CAM.SET UP VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 135241 To camera set up submenu2 To VCR set up su

41EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesCAM.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE SHUTTER•••••AUTO D.ZOOM••••••72× IMAGE S. ••ON 16:9••••••••OFF W

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

43EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesUsing the Wireless ControllerThe supplied wireless controller canoperate the camcorder from a distanceof up to 16 f

44EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesTo prevent interference from otherCanon wireless controllers being used nearby, there are 2 remote sensormodes and

45EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesIf your wireless controller isn’t working:Make sure the camcorder and the wireless controller are both set to the s

46EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSetting the Date and TimeThe date and/or time display forms part of the data code. You can choose todisplay or hide

47EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesTime zoneLONDONPARISCAIROMOSCOWDUBAIKARACHIDACCABANGKOKH. KONG (Hong Kong)TOKYOSYDNEYSOLOMONWELLGTN (Wellington)SAM

48EUsing the Full Range of Features1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM.2. Select D/TIME SET.• The year display starts to flash.3. Turn the selector dia

49EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesTaking Still PicturesYou can record still pictures like a photograph. The camcorder records the pictureand sound to

Introduction5EImportant Usage Instructions ...2IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS ...3Thank you for Choosing

50EUsing the Full Range of Features2. Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still picture.• The camcorder takes the image immediately, and the

51EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesTurning the Image Stabilizer OffMENUMENUWith most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeabled

52EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesUsing the Various Recording ProgramsPPThe camcorder provides you with a choice of 8 recording programs. They usedif

53EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSetting the program AE mode1. Slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode.2. Press the selector dial in to di

54EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesPortraitUse this program outdoors to make subjectsstand out from a softened foreground andbackground. It works well

55EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesUse this program in places where thebackground is so bright that the subject appearsunderexposed in the display — a

56EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesUsing Digital EffectsUse the camcorder’s digital effects for more interesting productions.• Faders: Start or end sc

57EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesFade Trigger (FADE-T)Vertical Wipe (WIPE )Horizontal Wipe (WIPE )When you start recording, the picturebegins as a t

58EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesEffectsArt (ART)Adds a paint-like effect,calledsolarization, tothe image.Sepia (SEPIA)Makes amonochromeimage with a

59EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesDigital effects can be set with the controls on the body of the camcorder or thewireless controller. Pressing the ▲

Introduction6EIn addition to the contents and indexplease refer to:• Finding Your Way Around the ZR40(9)• Screen displays ( 108)• Troubleshooting — in

60EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSound records/plays back normally.When operating effects in CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is settoQ.1

61EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesAudio RecordingTo switch to the 16-bit mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP.Then select AUDIO MODE, set it to

62EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesTo turn it on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then selectWIND SCREEN, set it to ON and close the menu.•WSO is

63EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesThis is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recordingmovies or still photographs.1. Press

64EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesNotes:• To cancel the self-timer before the countdown has begun, press the SELFTIMER button.• To cancel the self-t

65EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesBy controlling the level of the automatic exposure (AE) function, you can lightenor darken the image slightly. This

66EUsing the Full Range of Features1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode.2. Press the selector dial in and choose AUTO from the

67EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesGuidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds• When shooting with a shutter speed of 1/1000 or higher, do not s

68EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesAdjusting Focus ManuallyFOCUSManual focusUse the selector dial to set the focus.• Turn the selector dial downward t

69EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSetting the White Balance1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode.2. Open the menu and select C

Introduction7ETo get started we suggest that youmaster the basic operations of thecamcorder first, before moving on touse its full range of features.T

70EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSetting the white balance manually will probably work betterthan auto white balance when shooting:Subjects with one

71EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesDATACODEPOWERCAMERACAMERAPLAY(VCR)OFFMENUMENUDATACODEDuring PLAY (VCR) mode, the data code can be displayed or hidd

72EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesYou can also choose to display camcorder data (shutter speed and exposuresettings) in cassette data codes.To change

73EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSix-second auto dateThe 6-second auto date appears for 6 seconds to mark the changeover of a day ifthe tape was bei

74EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesSearching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search)This allows you to move quickly through still pictures recorded anywhe

75EUsing the Full Range of FeaturesReturning to a Pre-Marked PositionUse the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape that you want to return tof

76EEditingEditing to a VCR1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the sectionyou want to copy.2. Start to play it back while you mon

77EEditingREWPLAYFFRECPAUSESEARCHSELECTZERO SETMEMORYAUDIODUB.STOPAVINSERTPAUSESLOW+ /– /×2RECSEARCHRECSEARCHFOCUSAE SHIFTDigital video equipment fitt

78EEditingCopyright signalCertain pre-recorded software tapes are copyright protected. If you try to playback such a cassette, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PL

79EEditingOUTPUTVIDEOS(S1)-VIDEOAUDIOLRRECSEARCHRECSEARCHREWPLAYRECPAUSESEARCHSELECTZERO SETMEMORYAUDIODUB.STOPAVINSERTPAUSESLOW– /FOCUSAE SHIFTSAVMIC

Introduction8EIntroducing the ZR40Using a DV cable,connect the camcorder toa PC equipped with a DVterminal and transfer youroriginal images andsound t

80EEditing1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the sectionyou want to copy and set it to playback pause mode.2. Press the REC PAU

81EEditingConnecting the camcorder to your VCR or 8 mm video camcorder allowsconversion of recorded analog video and audio signals to digital signals

82EEditingTurning the analog-digital converter onAV DV OUT•••OFFVCR SET UP( 39)PLAY(VCR)To turn the analog-digital converter on, open the menu and se

83EEditingRecording Over Existing Scenes (AV Insert Editing)OUTPUTVIDEOS(S1)-VIDEOAUDIOLRSAVMICYou can insert new scenes from your VCR or other camcor

84EEditingTV:You cannot insert AV from a TV program with anomalous synchronized signals,such as when the program itself received poor signals.The tape

85EEditing1. On the VCR, locate a point 3 seconds before the scene to beinserted. Set the VCR to playback pause mode.2. On the camcorder, press PLAY a

86EEditingAudio DubbingOUTPUTAUDIOLRAVMICYou can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape from audioproducts (AUDIO IN) or with the inte

87EEditing1. 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 wa

88EEditing5. Press AUDIO DUB.• AUDIO DUB. and appear on the display.6. Press the PAUSE button (and start play on the other audio deviceif AUDIO IN).•

89EEditingSetting the Audio MixAUDIOMONITORMIXBALANCEST-1ST-2POWERCAMERAPLAY(VCR)OFFWhen you play back a tape that was recorded in 12-bit mode, you ca

9EMasteringthe BasicsFinding Your Way Around the ZR40PEasy Recording Program AE PDATACODEON/OFFMENUDIGITALEFFECTSREC (record) SEARCH –button(p. 38)/

90EEditingWhen you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channels,you can change the output channels of that sound.1. Load a tape

91EEditingBy using a DV cable and connecting the camcorder to a PC equipped with a DVterminal conforming to IEEE 1394/DV compatible capture board, you

92EAdditionalInformationBe careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight, or it willmelt. (The light is concentrated by the viewfinde

93EAdditionalInformation• For extra security and portability, attachthe shoulder strap before using thecamcorder.• Pass the ends through the attachmen

94EAdditionalInformationNotes on Using the BatteriesCharging and recording times• These times vary — the safest policy is always to have 2 or 3 times

95EAdditionalInformationTaking care of the battery packBDAlways attach the terminal cover.• Do not allow any metal objects totouch the terminals, as t

96EAdditionalInformationInstalling the backup batteryOpen the backup battery cover on the batteryattachment unit, and insert the CR2025 lithiumbattery

97EAdditionalInformationMaintenanceAvoid high temperatures and high humidity.• Do not leave the camcorder inside a car in hot weather, for example.• B

98EAdditionalInformationViewfinder• Clean the viewfinder screen. Rotate theviewfinder upwards. Remove theviewfinder protect cover and clean byinsertin

99EAdditionalInformationPower sources• You can use the compact power adapter to operate your camcorder and chargebattery packs in any country where th