Digital Video Solution Disk Instruction Manual
Installing the software Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer Downloading the Still Image to a Computer

Contents

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 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 Using the VL-3 Video Light (optional)..74 Using the DM-50 Microphone (optional)..75

Mastering the Basics

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

~ Preparations. ~

Introduction Powering Your Camcorder..13 Loading a Cassette..18
~ When Making Manual Adjustments.~
Ajusting AE Shift.76 Setting the Shutter Speed.77 Adjusting Focus Manually..79 Setting the White Balance.80

~ Basic Recording. ~

Basic Recording..20 Zooming..25 Using the LCD Screen..27

~ 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

~ Basic Playback. ~

Playing Back a Cassette.30 Connections for Playback on a TV Screen..34 Tips for Making Better Videos.37

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 the Full Range of Features

~ General. ~

Searching and Reviewing While Recording..39 Using the Menus..40 Using the Wireless Controller.49 Adjusting the Selectable Color Light-up Buttons..52

~ For Recording.~

Setting the Date and Time.53 Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette.56

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

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 DC terminal. s Likewise, do not connect the power adapter to an unspecified product. You can find detailed notes for using the batteries in the otes on Using the N Batteries( 133). These notes include charging and recording times and how to install the backup battery.
CA-560 Compact Power Adapter
Specifications Power supply Power consumption Rated output Operating temperature range Dimensions Weight
10040 V AC, 50/60 Hz W 9.5 V, 2.7 A DC 32F04F (0C 1 40C) 2 1/1/1/8 in (104 mm) 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.
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 Mastering the Basics

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 car cigarette s lighter
To cars 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).

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
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. 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 SP 80 min. Extended recording SP LP 2 SP 3 SP 1.5 SP (160 min.) (240 min.) (120 min.) LP
In SP and LP modes, image data is compressed twice as much as in SP and LP modes when being recorded to a tape.
You can add sound (audio dubbing) or images (AV insert) to a tape that has t been recorded in a mode other than SP mode. If you plan to use either of these functions later, record in SP mode.

PLAY (VCR)

VCR SET UP

REC MODESP

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. 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.

Adjusting the Selectable Color Light-up Buttons
The clear buttons above the LCD panel light up when the camcorder power is s 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

BUTTONLIGHTON
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

LIGHT COLORTURQUOISE

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
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

T.ZONE/DSTN.Y.

1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM. 2. Select T.ZONE/DST.
The time zone display appears on the screen. Your camcorder time zone is factory-preset to New York. If you are at s another time zone, select your time zone first and daylight saving time (DST) setting if necessary.
3. 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 C next to the area.

4. Close the menu.

No. Time zone LONDON PARIS CAIRO MOSCOW DUBAI KARACHI DACCA BANGKOK H. KONG (Hong Kong) TOKYO SYDNEY SOLOMON
No. Time zone WELLGTN (Wellington) SAMOA HONOLU. (Honolulu) ANCHOR. (Anchorage) L.A. (Los Angeles) DENVER CHICAGO N.Y. (New York) CARACAS RIO (Rio de Janeiro) FERNAN. (Fernando de Noronha) AZORES
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 clock will automatically s change to display the correct time for your destination. The camcorder automatically accounts for the number of days in a month and leap year.

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

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

Manual focus

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.
Notes: You cannot adjust the focus without the e mark before M.FOCUS in the display. Push the FOCUS button so that e 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
The camcorders auto white balance system compensates for a wide range of lighting conditions. Although slight variations are unavoidable, colors will appear natural in virtually every situation. In some cases, you will get better results by setting the white balance yourself, or using one of the two preset modes: T Indoor Mode Under halogen or studio/video lighting Subject is of one dominant color Close ups U Outdoor mode In daylight, especially for closeups and where the subject is of one dominant color

WHITE BAL.AUTO

Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. Select WHITE BAL. a) For the indoor, outdoor or auto settings, press the selector dial in to choose the setting.
T/U 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 SETW.

Make sure to continue pointing the camcorder at the white object until you have finished setting the white balance. The W 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 neccessary) 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)
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.

DATA CODE MENU

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.

1. Connect the camcorder and the other digital device.
Connect the Canon CV-150F DV cable (optional) with the sides of the plugs marked with the arrows facing as shown above.
2. Prepare the other device.
Turn on the power and load a recorded cassette.
DV IN appears in the display.
4. Load a blank cassette.
Dubbing 1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the REC PAUSE button on the wireless controller.
The camcorder enters record pause mode.
3. Start playback on the other digital device while you monitor the picture. 4. Press the pause button.

Recording starts.

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

Recording stops.

6. 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. You cannot use a cassette recorded in SP or LP mode with the camcorder for DV dubbing with another digital device not equipped with that mode. You cannot record in SP or LP mode from a tape recorded in SP or LP mode. Likewise, you cannot record in SP or 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, OPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS C RESTRICTEDappears 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 OPYRIGHT C PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTEDappears in the display; you cannot record the contents of the tape.
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-in)
You can record a video played on your VCR or analog camcorder (for digital camcorders, see p. 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.

OUTPUT

S-150 S-video Cable (optional)
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.
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 Screenon 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 camcorders POWER switch to PLAY (VCR), and move the camcorders TAPE/CARD switch to TAPE. 4. Load a blank cassette.
S-video and AV IN/OUT terminals work as input terminals. The camcorder enters record pause mode.
3. Start playback on the other device or turn on the TV to see the desired program while you monitor the picture. 4. Press the pause button.
Note: You can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD.
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 camcorder DV terminal works exclusively as an output terminal. s 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 HONESthrough the menu, it will P automatically be set to V and PHONESwill disappear from the display. A , 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.
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Turning the analog-digital converter on

VCR.SET UP

DV OUTOFF
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 camcorder DV terminal. s 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.

1. Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it.
F 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.
F disappears from the display. The combined images are recorded onto the cassette for approximately 6 seconds ( 8 seconds in the SP or 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
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.
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.
All the still images on the cassette after that point will be copied onto the memory card. If you want to copy all the images on a cassette, rewind the cassette to the beginning.
2. Open the menu and select CARD OPER. ]. 3. Select COPY[
CANCEL and EXECUTE settings appear.

4. Select EXECUTE.

Select CANCEL to stop copying. Cassette and card information appear in the display and copying starts. ] appears in the display. NOW COPYING [ The camcorder automatically performs the Photo Search function to locate still images and copying starts. The currently copying image appears in the display. 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.
5. Press the stop button when your desired images have finished copying.
Copying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette
Copies multiple still images from the memory card to a cassette. The still imagesdata codes will reflect the date and time the copies are made. The SP and LP recording modes are not available when copying memory card images to a cassette.

CARD OPER. COPY[ ]

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.
1. Locate the point on the cassette where you want to start copying and set it to stop.
2. Select the first image you want to copy by using the CARD +/ buttons.
Still images on the memory card including and after that image will be copied onto the cassette. If you want to copy all the still images on the memory card, select the first image.
3. Open the menu and select CARD OPER. ]. 4. Select COPY [

5. Select EXECUTE.

Select CANCEL to stop copying. Cassette and card information appear in the display and copying starts. ] appears in the display. NOW COPYING [ Each image is copied for about 6 seconds on the cassette. Copying stops when all the images have been copied or the tape is full.
6. Press the 7 button when your desired images have finished copying.

Formatting a Memory Card

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.

FORMAT

Make sure a memory card is inserted into the camcorder.
1. Open the menu and select CARD OPER. 2. Select FORMAT.

3. Select EXECUTE.

Select CANCEL to cancel formatting. FORMAT THIS CARD? NO YES appears to confirm.
Formatting starts. If you select NO, you return to step 3.
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 instrucion manual. Refer also to your PC manual.

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 DETECTEDis displayed for approximately four seconds. Then, the power indicator flashes and the h mark flashes in the display. If there is a cassette in the camcorder, it stops automatically and REMOVE THE CASSETTEis displayed for approximately 4 seconds and then v 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. 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 pack power is exhausted. s 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).

IFC-300PCU USB Cable

Personal Computer
Stereo Microphone (commercially available)
SC-1000 Soft Carrying Case
SC-A50 Soft Carrying Case

Optional Accessories

Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center. BP-500 Series Battery Packs 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. 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 car cigarette lighter socket and runs off a s 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.

BP-512 BP-522 BP-535

FS-30.5U Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters to help you take control of difficult lighting conditions.
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-min. BP-min. BP-min. Charge the BP-900 Series battery packs with the CA-910 Compact Power Adapter (optional). 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 m terminal of a Canon camcorder, it is possible to control functions such as the start and stop of recording and the zoom and focusing functions while the camcorder is mounted on a tripod, without touching the camcorder body itself. WS-20 Wrist Strap Provides an extra measure of protection for active shooting.

Use the list below to quickly navigate the camcorder menu. Functions are listed s alphabetically.
First make sure the camera is set to. Then select it from this submenu and set.
CAM.SET UP DISP.SET UP VCR SET UP VCR SET UP VCR SET UP VCR SET UP SYSTEM DISP.SET UP SYSTEM SYSTEM DISP.SET UP CARD MIX CARD OPER. CARD OPER. * DISP.SET UP DISP.SET UP

Function

16:9 effect 6-sec. Date Audio dub Audio mode AV/headphones AV DV out Beep Brightness Button light Button light color Card access display Card mix Copy - card to cassette Copy - cassette to card Data code Date/time display Date/time select Date/time set Demo mode Digital Zoom
DISP.SET UP SYSTEM DISP.SET UP CAM.SET UP
* Only the date and time appear in the data code when using a memory card.
First make sure the camera is set to.
Then select it from this submenu and set.
DISP.SET UP CARD OPER. CARD OPER. CARD SET UP CARD OPER. CAM.SET UP DISP.SET UP CARD MIX CARD MIX VCR SET UP CARD OPER. CARD OPER. CARD SET UP VCR SET UP SYSTEM CARD SET UP CAM.SET UP SYSTEM DISP.SET UP CAM.SET UP VCR SET UP
Displays Erase Erase all print mark File numbers Format Image stabilizer Mirror mode Mix level Mix type Output channel Print mark Protect Quality Record mode Remote sensor mode Shutter sound Shutter speed
Time zone/DST TV screen White balance Wind screen

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 directerd 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 CUSAs 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.