Canon ZR40 Instruction Manual

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Introduction5EImportant Usage Instructions ....................2IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS ..................................3Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............7Introducing the ZR40 ................................8Finding Your Way Around the ZR40 ........9~ Preparations ... ~Powering Your Camcorder ......................12Loading a Cassette ..................................17~ Basic Recording ... ~Basic Recording ......................................19Zooming ..................................................24Using the LCD Screen ............................26~ Basic Playback ... ~Playing Back a Cassette ..........................29Connections for Playback on aTV Screen............................................33Tips for Making Better Videos ................36~ General ... ~Searching and Reviewing WhileRecording ............................................38Using the Menus ......................................39Using the Wireless Controller ..................43~ For Recording ...~Setting the Date and Time........................46Taking Still Pictures ................................49Turning the Image Stabilizer Off ............51Using the Various RecordingPrograms..............................................52Using Digital Effects ................................56Audio Recording ......................................61Setting the Self-Timer ..............................63~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~Ajusting AE Shift ....................................65Setting the Shutter Speed ........................66Adjusting Focus Manually ......................68Setting the White Balance ........................69~ For Playback ...~Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data(Data Code) ........................................71Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search) ........................................74Returning to a Pre-Marked Position ........75Editing to a VCR ......................................76Dubbing to/from a Cassette with DigitalVideo Equipment ................................77Recording from a VCR, TV or AnalogCamcorder (Analog Line-in) ..............79Digitally outputting analog videoand audio signals(Analog-Digital Converter) ................81Recording Over Existing Scenes(AV Insert Editing) ..............................83Audio Dubbing ........................................86Setting the Audio Mix ..............................89Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable....91Preparing the Camcorder..........................92Notes on Using the Batteries....................94Maintenance ............................................97Troubleshooting......................................101The ZR40 System Diagram....................104Optional Accessories ..............................105Screen Displays ......................................108Specifications..........................................114Index ......................................................115Menu at a Glance....................................118ContentsIntroductionEditingUsing the Full Range ofFeaturesMastering the BasicsAdditional Information