To protect your recordings from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette to the left. (This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF.) If you load a protected cassette in CAMERA mode, the message THE TAPE IS SET FOR

REC SAVE REC SAVE

ERASURE PREVENTION appears for approx. 4 seconds and v starts flashing. If you wish to record on that cassette, slide the tab back to the right.
Cassette Handling Precautions
Rewind tapes after use. If the tape becomes slack and damaged, it may cause picture and sound distortion. Return cassettes in the case and store them upright. Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use. Do not use cassettes with spliced tapes or nonstandard cassettes as they may damage the camcorder. Do not insert anything into the small holes of the cassette, or cover them with cellophane tape. Handle cassettes with care. Do not drop or subject them to severe impact as this may damage the cassettes. Rewind tapes from time to time if they are stored for a long time. With cassettes equipped with a memory function, metal plated terminals may become dirty with use and the cassettes memory function may not work properly. Clean the terminals with a cotton swab after about 10 times of loading/unloading.
Using the Wireless Controller
You can operate the camcorder with the supplied wireless controller from a distance of up to 16 feet (5 m). Point it at the camcorders remote sensor when you press the buttons. Following functions cannot be operated without the wireless controller: Some special playback modes ( Photo/date search ( Zero set memory ( 85) 86) 38)
Analog line-in ( 89) DV dubbing ( 90)
AV Insert ( 94) Audio dubbing (
The wireless controller may not work properly in bright places, such as outdoors under direct sunlight, or when used too close to the camcorder. The operable range of the wireless controller may shorten when the camcorders remote sensor is exposed to strong light. When the batteries run out, replace both at the same time.

Inserting Batteries

The wireless controller operates with two AA batteries.
1. Open the battery cover. 2. Insert the batteries following the + and markings. 3. Close the battery cover.
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time
Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder. Install the backup battery before you begin ( 19).
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
CAMERA SYSTEM PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA T.ZONE/DSTN.Y. CARD PLAY (VCR)
1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.
2. Turn the selector dial to select [SYSTEM] and press the selector dial. 3. Turn the selector dial to select [T.ZONE/DST] and press the selector dial.

Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wideangle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto).
Press the zoom lever slightly for a slow zoom. Press harder for a faster zoom. You can also use the T and W buttons on the wireless controller. However, you cannot control the zoom speed.

Digital Zoom

ZR70 MC 88/440 digital zoom
ZR65 MC 80/400 digital zoom

PLAY (VCR)

ZR60 72/360 digital zoom

CARD PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

CAMERA SET UP

D.ZOOM88
2. Turn the selector dial to select [CAMERA SET UP] and press the selector dial. 3. Select [D.ZOOM] and press the selector dial. 4. Select a setting option.
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Keep at least 3.28 ft. (1m) to the subject. At wide-angle, you can focus on a subject as close as 0.39 in. (1cm). A zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds. It extends in light blue when the digital zoom is set to 88/80/72, and extends further in dark blue when set to 440/400/360. Digital zoom cannot be used in the Night mode and Super Night (ZR70 MC) mode. Digital zoom cannot be used when the multi-image screen is selected. ZR70 MC ZR65 MC Because the image stabilizer cannot be used in CARD CAMERA mode, we recommend mounting the camcorder on a tripod at large magnifications.

Using the LCD Screen

1. Push the OPEN button at the LCD panel and open the LCD panel.
The LCD screen switches on and the viewfinder switches off.
2. Rotate the LCD panel and choose the angle of the screen.
You can rotate the LCD panel so that the screen faces in the same direction as the lens ( 33), or push it flat against the camcorder with the screen facing outward.
3. Close the LCD panel after use.
Close the LCD panel firmly until it clicks. The LCD screen switches off and the

viewfinder switches on.

Make sure to open the LCD panel at 90 degrees before rotating it. Rotate the LCD panel in the vertical position before closing the LCD panel. When recording outdoors or through a window, do not leave the LCD screen, viewfinder or lens exposed to direct sunlight as it may cause damage. Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD panel or the viewfinder. About the LCD Screen: The LCD screen is produced with extremely highprecision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Bright light or reflected light may cause a vertical light bar to appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction. Bright light may make it difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, use the viewfinder instead.
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen
CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA BRIGHTNESS CARD PLAY (VCR)

Playing Back on a TV Screen
You can connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR to play back your recordings on a TV screen. Make sure that H is not displayed on the screen. If H is displayed, change the setting ( 39). When you use the TV as a monitor during recording, keep the TV volume turned down as long as the camcorders audio terminals are connected. An unpleasant high-pitched squeal, called feedback, may be produced if sound from the TV speakers is picked up by the microphone. For high picture quality, we recommend using a TV with an S (S1) terminal. TVs with S1-terminal or Video ID-1 system: Recordings made in the 16:9 mode ( 52) will be automatically played back in wide screen mode.
TVs with S (S1)-Video Input Terminal
Refer also to the TV or VCR instruction manual.
INPUT Signal flow S-150 S-video Cable (optional)

S(S1)-VIDEO

VIDEO AUDIO
Signal flow STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied)
1. Turn off all devices before starting the connections. 2. Connect the S-150 S-video Cable (optional) to the S-video terminals.
3. Connect the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to the camcorders AV terminal and the audio terminals of the TV/VCR.
Connect the white plug to the white AUDIO terminal L (left), and the red plug to the red AUDIO terminal R (right). Do not connect the yellow plug.
4. If connecting to a TV, set the input selector to VIDEO. If connecting to a VCR, set the input selector to LINE.
TVs with Audio/Video Terminals
1. Turn off all devices before starting the connections. 2. Connect the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to the camcorders AV terminal and the audio/video terminals on the TV/VCR.
Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L (left), the red plug to the red audio terminal R (right) and the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal VIDEO.
3. If connecting to a TV, set the input selector to VIDEO. If connecting to a VCR, set the input selector to LINE.
Selecting the Audio Output Channel
You can select the output channels when playing back a tape with audio recorded on two channels.

AUDIO SET UP

OUTPUT CHL/R
2. Turn the selector dial to select [AUDIO SET UP] and press the selector dial. 3. Turn the selector dial to select [OUTPUT CH] and press the selector dial. 4. Turn the selector dial to select a setting option.
L/R: Stereo: L+R channels, Bilingual: Main+Sub. L/L: Stereo: L channel, Bilingual: Main. R/R:Stereo: R channel, Bilingual: Sub.
The setting resets to the L/R setting when you turn the camcorder off.

Menus and Settings

Many of the camcorders advanced functions are selected from menus that appear on the screen.
Selecting Menus and Settings
1. Set the camcorder to the correct operating mode.

ZR70 MC/ZR65 MC:

2. Press the MENU button to open the menu.
3. Turn the selector dial to select a submenu and press the selector dial. 4. Turn the selector dial to select a menu item and press the selector dial. 5. Turn the selector dial to select a setting option. 6. Press the MENU button to close the menu.

DEMO MODEON

With no cassette (ZR70 MC/ZR65 MC: and memory card) inserted, open the menu and select [DISPLAY SET UP]. Select [DEMO MODE], set it to [OFF] and close the menu.
To cancel the demo mode, press any button, turn off the camcorder, load a cassette (ZR70 MC/ZR65 MC: or insert a memory card).
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)
You can choose from SP (standard play) and LP (long play). LP extends the tape usage by 1.5 times. Tapes recorded in LP mode cannot be used for audio dubbing ( 96) or AV insert ( 94). Depending on the nature and usage condition of the tape, picture and sound recorded in LP mode may be distorted. We recommend using the SP mode for important recordings. We recommend recording in SP mode if you plan to transfer the images to a computer. If you record in both SP and LP modes on the same tape, the playback picture may become distorted and the time code may not be written correctly. If you play back a tape that has been recorded in LP mode with another digital device on this camcorder, or vice versa, picture and sound may become distorted.

VCR SET UP

REC MODESP
To change to LP mode, open the menu and select [VCR SET UP]. Select [REC MODE], set it to [LP] and close the menu.
Recording Still Images on the Tape
You can record still images on the tape. Starting your recording with a still image allows you to easily locate the beginning of the recording with the Photo Search function ( 85).
PHOTO button PHOTO button
In Record Pause Mode 1. Press the PHOTO button halfway.
Autofocus: F flashes in white and turns green when focus is adjusted. Manual focus: F flashes in green. Adjust the focus with the selector dial. Exposure is locked. When you press the PHOTO button on the wireless controller, recording starts immediately.

PH O OT

2. Press the PHOTO button fully.
F disappears. The camcorder records the still image for approx. 6 seconds. During this time, the camcorder displays the still image and keeps recording the sound. The camcorder returns to record pause mode.
During Recording 1. Press the PHOTO button fully.
The camcorder records the still image for approx. 6 seconds. During this time, the camcorder displays the still image and keeps recording the sound The camcorder returns to record pause mode.

1. In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to Q.
2. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button.
[D.EFFECTS |], [FADER], [EFFECT] and [MULTI-S] appear.

DIGITAL EFFECTS

3. Select [FADER]. 4. Select the fader option. 5. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button.
The name of the selected fader flashes. CAMERA mode:
6. Fade in: In record pause mode, press the ON/OFF button and begin recording by pressing the start/stop button. Fade out: During recording, press the ON/OFF button and pause recording by pressing the start/stop button.
The fader can be activated/deactivated by pressing the ON/OFF button. PLAY (VCR) mode:

ON/OFF

6. Fade in: In playback pause mode, press the ON/OFF button and begin playback by pressing the e/a button. Fade out: During playback, press the ON/OFF button and pause playback by pressing the e/a button.
The fader can be activated/deactivated by pressing the ON/OFF button.
ZR70 MC ZR65 MC Faders cannot be selected when Card Mix is activated.

Effects

Art (ART)
The image becomes like a paint (solarization).
Black and White (BLK & WHT)
The image becomes black and white.

Sepia (SEPIA)

The image becomes monochrome with a brownish tint.

Mosaic (MOSAIC)

The image is blurred through enlarging the size of some pixels.

Ball (BALL)

The image becomes like a ball.

Cube (CUBE)

The image becomes a cube and rotates.

Wave (WAVE)

Both ends of the image sway in waves.

Color Masking (COLOR M.)

The image becomes a rhombus surrounded by a masking frame that changes the colors.

Mirror (MIRROR)

Creates a symmetrical image as if there would be a mirror in the center of the screen.
ZR70 MC ZR65 MC Only Black and White can be used in CARD CAMERA mode.

Selecting an Effect

1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button.
[D.EFFECTS OFF], [FADER], [EFFECT] and [MULTI-S] appear.
2. Select [EFFECT]. 3. Select the effect.
4. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button.
The name of the selected effect flashes.
5. Press the ON/OFF button.
The name of the selected effect stops flashing. The effect can be activated/deactivated by pressing the ON/OFF

button.

IMAGE S.

Open the menu and select [CAMERA SET UP]. Select [IMAGE S. i], set it to [OFF] and close the menu.
i disappears. We recommend turning off the image stabilizer when you mount the camcorder on a tripod. The image stabilizer is designed to compensate a normal degree of camcorder shake. ZR70 MC ZR65 MC The image stabilizer cannot be used in CARD CAMERA mode. The image stabilizer might not be as effective in Low Light, Night and Super Night (ZR70 MC) mode.
Recording With the Self-Timer
PHOTO button (self-timer) button Start/stop button SELF T. button PHOTO button Start/stop button

1. Press the

appears.

(self-timer) button.

DATA CODE
When recording movies 2. Press the start/stop button.
The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown (2
seconds when using the wireless controller). The count down appears on the screen.
3. Press the start/stop button to stop recording.
The camcorder returns to record pause mode
When recording still images 2. Press the PHOTO button.
The camcorder adjusts the focus 2 seconds before recording begins. F flashes in white and turns green when focus and exposure are adjusted. The camcorder records the still image for approx. 6 seconds
and returns to record pause mode (ZR70 MC/ZR65 MC: In CARD CAMERA mode, it displays the still image when recording is complete). To cancel the self-timer, press the (self-timer) button, start/stop button (when recording movies) or PHOTO button (when recording still images). The self-timer will be canceled when you turn off the camcorder. 70

Audio Recording

Changing the Audio Mode
You can record sound in two audio modes16-bit and 12-bit. The 12-bit mode records sound on two channels (stereo 1), leaving 2 channels free (stereo 2) for adding new sound later. Select the 16-bit mode for higher sound quality.

AUDIO MODE12bit

Open the menu and select [AUDIO SET UP]. Select [AUDIO MODE], set it to [16bit] and close the menu.
16 bit appears for approximately 4 seconds. For adding new sound, see Audio Dubbing ( 96).
Recording with an External Microphone
You can use an external microphone for recording. Almost all stereo microphones with a plug diameter of 0.14 inch (3.5 mm) can be connected to the MIC terminal. Use a microphone with a built-in power supply (condenser microphone). The audio level differs from that of the built-in microphone. Be careful with long microphones as they may appear in the picture. 74). ZR70 MC See also Using the DM-50 Microphone (

1. Set the program selector to Q. 2. Set the program AE mode to the 4. Select [SHUTTER]. 5. Select the shutter speed and press the selector dial.
CAMERA Mode AUTO 1/60 1/100 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000
ZR70 MC , ZR65 MC CARD CAMERA Mode

(AUTO) mode.

3. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SET UP].

AUTO 1/60 1/100 1/250

6. Close the menu.
Do not point the camcorder directly at the sun when the shutter speed is set to 1/1000 or higher. The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds. The setting resets to the auto setting when you switch the program selector to [, or change the program AE mode. ZR70 MC ZR65 MC If the shutter speed is set to 1/500 or higher in CAMERA mode and you switch to CARD CAMERA mode, it automatically changes to 1/250. Recording under fluorescent lights: When the camcorder is set to [ (Easy Recording) or when the program AE mode is set to Auto, Night or Super Night (ZR70 MC) mode, it automatically detects the flicker of fluorescent lighting and adjusts the shutter speed accordingly. However, if the brightness of the screen starts to flicker, select Auto mode and set the shutter speed to 1/100.
Guidelines for Recording with High Shutter Speeds: - Outdoor sports such as golf or tennis: 1/2000
- Moving objects such as cars or roller coasters: 1/1000, 1/500 or 1/250 - Indoor sports such as basketball: 1/100
Setting the White Balance
The camcorders auto white balance system adjusts the colors to appear natural for different lighting conditions. However, you can use the preset modes to reproduce colors more accurately, or set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting.

Zoom lever

White sheet or paper Program selector Selector dial
When the program selector is set to [, white balance is preset to [AUTO]. Indoor, outdoor and custom white balance cannot be selected. The camcorder retains the setting even if you turn it off. When you have set the custom white balance: - Reset the white balance when the lighting condition changes. - Turn off the digital zoom. Setting the white balance manually may provide better results in the following cases. - Changing lighting conditions - Close-ups - Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest) - Under mercury lamps or certain types of fluorescent lights Use the T Indoor or U Outdoor mode in the following cases: T Indoor: - Changing lighting condition - Under video light - Under sodium lamps U Outdoor Mode - For night scenes or fireworks - Sunrise or sunset * Use the auto setting for normal outdoor scenes.

CARD CAMERA WHITE BAL.AUTO
For T (Indoor) or U (Outdoor) Setting: 1. Set the program selector to Q. 2. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SET UP]. 3. Select [WHITE BAL.]. 4. Select T (indoor) or U (outdoor).

T or U appears.

5. Close the menu. For Custom White Balance: 1. Set the program selector to Q. 2. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SET UP]. 3. Select [WHITE BAL]. 4. Point the camcorder at a white object (such as a sheet of paper), zoom in until it fills the whole screen and select [SET W].
W flashes and stops flashing when settings is complete. Depending on the light source, W may keep flashing. The result will still be better than with the auto setting.

5. Close the menu.

Magnifying the Image
The playback image can be magnified by 2 times.
1. Move the zoom lever toward T.
The image is magnified by 2 times. A frame appears indicating the position of the enlarged part.

2. Move the image.

Turn the selector dial to move the image to the right and left, or up and down. Pressing the selector dial switches between the directions. To cancel the magnification, move the zoom lever toward W.
ZR70 MC Movies played back from a memory card cannot be magnified.

Displaying the Data Code

Once date and time are set, the camcorder maintains a data code containing recording date and time and other camera data such as shutter speed and exposure (f-stop). (ZR70 MC/ZR65 MC: Only date and time appear when playing back a memory card).
DATA CODE button Controller buttons MENU button DATA CODE button MENU button Selector dial
The data code display turns off when you turn the camcorder off. The data code may not be displayed if a recording made with this camcorder is played back on a different digital camcorder. The data code cannot be displayed in frame advance/reverse playback. Camera data may not appear in some special playback modes. When the TV screen displays are hidden ( 134), the displays still appear on the LCD screen. If you turn on the data code, displays other than the data code will disappear from the LCD screen.
Available Data Code Combinations (in PLAY (VCR) mode):
DATA CODE (tape only) D/TIME SEL.

Date/Time

Camera data
Date/Time & Camera data

F1.8 1/250 JAN. 1,2003

JAN. 1,2003

F1.8 1/250

12:00:00 PM
F1.8 1/250 12:00:00 PM F1.8 1/250 12:00 PM JAN. 1,2003

Date & Time

12:00 PM JAN. 1,2003
Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination
DISPLAY SET UP D/TIME SEL.DATE & TIME
Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SET UP]. Select [D/TIME SEL.], set it to [DATE] or [TIME] and close the menu.

Connecting the Devices

This illustration shows how to connect using a S-video cable. You can also connect the yellow plug of the stereo video cable to the VIDEO terminal. Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device.

OUTPUT

Signal flow
S-150 S-video Cable (optional) Editing

VIDEO L

Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter
Press the AV \ DV button on the wireless controller. OR

VCR SET UP AV DV OUTOFF

Open the menu and select [VCR SET UP]. Select [AV \ DV OUT], set it to [ON] and close the menu.
For normal use, set [AV \ DV OUT] to [OFF] (so that AV \ DV does not appear on the screen). If it is set to [ON], digital signals cannot be input via the camcorders DV terminal. Depending on the software and the specifications of your computer, you may not be able to transfer converted signals via the DV terminal.
Replacing Existing Scenes (AV Insert)
You can insert and replace images/audio on the tape of the camcorder with images/audio from other video devices connected via AV terminal or DV terminal.

Scene to be inserted

Playback tape
Insert start Tape in the camcorder before inserting

Insert end

Tape in the camcorder after inserting Inserted scene
Make sure that H is not displayed on the screen. If H is displayed, change the setting ( 39). You cannot insert from a TV program when the synchronized signals are distorted. Camcorder: Use only tapes recorded in SP mode. AV insert will stop if the camcorder detects a blank section or a section not recorded in SP mode on the tape. Connected device: Use only tapes without blank sections. AV insert may not work correctly if the tape has a blank section or changes in the recording mode. AV insert cannot be performed when the quality of the recording is poor, or during special playback such as fast forward, rewind, playback pause, slow playback etc.
Example: AV Insert from a VCR
2. VCR: Load a recorded cassette. Locate the scene you wish to insert and pause playback shortly before the scene. 3. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR) mode and load a recorded cassette.
Make sure the tape-protect switch is set to allow recording.
4. Locate the scene you wish to replace and pause playback shortly before the scene.
You can use the playback buttons on the camcorder or the special playback buttons on the wireless controller.
5. Press the AV INSERT button on the wireless controller.

AV INSERT and 2a appear.

12bit AUDIO OUT AUDIO DUB. PAUSE

STOP SLOW 2

6. VCR: Play back the tape. 7. Press the PAUSE a button on the wireless controller when the scene you wish to insert appears.

Audio device: Begin playback. Microphone: Direct your voice to the microphone.
7. Press the STOP 3 button on the wireless controller to stop dubbing.
Audio device: Stop playback.
Set the zero set memory at the end of the scene you wish to dub audio. The camcorder will automatically stop audio dubbing at that point.
Playing Back the Added Sound
You can select to play back Stereo 1 (original sound), Stereo 2 (added sound), or adjust the balance of both sounds.

12bit AUDIO OUT button

12bit AUDIOSTEREO1
1. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SET UP]. Select [12bit AUDIO OUT], select a setting and close the menu.
STEREO 1: Plays back the original sound. STEREO 2: Plays back the added sound. MIX/FIXED: Plays back stereo 1 and stereo 2 in the same level. MIX/VARI.: Plays back stereo 1 and stereo 2. The mix balance can be adjusted.
2. If you have selected [MIX/VARI.], adjust the mix level: Open the menu and select [AUDIO SET UP]. Select [MIX BALANCE], adjust the balance with the selector dial and close the menu.
Turn the selector dial down to increase the volume of Stereo 1 and up to increase the volume of Stereo 2. The camcorder resets to [STEREO 1] when you turn the camcorder off. However, the mix balance is memorized by the camcorder. You can also press the 12bit AUDIO OUT button on the wireless controller to select the audio output. However, the mix balance can only be adjusted in the menu. 98
Connecting to a Computer Using a DV (IEEE1394) Cable
You can transfer recordings to a computer equipped with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal or IEEE1394 capture board (optional software required).
IEEE1394 (DV) terminal DV IN/OUT terminal Commercially available DV cable
Do not disconnect the DV cable, or turn off the camcorder or computer while data is being transferred to the computer. Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications/settings of your computer. We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power source while it is connected to the computer. Refer also to the instruction manual of the computer. Optional software required. Refer also to the instruction manual of the software. ZR70 MC ZR65 MC For transferring recordings from a memory card to the computer using a USB cable, see p. 129.
DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK (Windows XP Users)
Windows XP users can use the software on the supplied DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK to perform videoconference and file transfer over the Internet, or upload files from the computer to the memory card and use the camcorder as card reader/writer. The available functions depend upon the camcorder model and the networking environment. For details, refer to the DV NETWORK SOLUTION DISK Software Instruction Manual.

Live video recording Card mix image
Camera Chroma Key (CAM. CHROMA)
Combines backgrounds with your recordings. Record your subject in front of a blue curtain, and the subject not blue will be superimposed on the card mix image. Mix level adjustment: blue area of the live video recording.
Card Animation (C. ANIMATION)
Combines animations with your recordings. You can choose from 3 types of card animation effects. Corner: Animation appears on the upper left and the lower right corner of the screen. Straight: Animation appears on the top and bottom of the screen and moves to the right and left. Random: Animation moves randomly in the display. Mix level adjustment: blue area of the card animation image.
Selecting the Card Mix Effect
CARD MIX MIX TYPECARD CHROMA MIX LEVEL
2. Open the menu and select [\ CARD MIX].
The card mix menu appears.
3. Select the image you wish to combine with the CARD +/ button. 4. Select [MIX TYPE].
[CARD CHROMA], [CARD LUMI.], [CAM. CHROMA] and [C. ANIMATION] appears.
5. Select the mix type matching the image you have selected (
The screen shows the combined image. When you have selected [C. ANIMATION], select [ANIMAT. TYPE] and select between [CORNER], [STRAIGHT] and [RANDOM].
6. To adjust the mix level, select [MIX LEVEL] and adjust it with the selector dial. 7. Close the menu.

CARD MIX flashes.

Activating the Card Mix Effect 1. Press the CARD MIX button.
CARD MIX stops flashing. The combined image appears. You can activate and deactivate the card mix effect by pressing the CARD MIX button.
Recording with the Card Mix Effect

Movie:

1. Press the start/stop button to begin recording.
The combined image is recorded on the tape.
2. Press the start/stop button to end recording.

Still Image:

1. Press the PHOTO button halfway.
F flashes in white and turns green when focus is adjusted.
The camcorder records the still image on the tape for approx. 6 seconds. During this time, the camcorder displays the still image and keeps recording the sound. The camcorder returns to record pause mode.

At cold temperatures, the screen may be darker than usual. This is not a malfunction. The screen returns to normal when the camcorder warms up.

Viewfinder

Rotate the viewfinder upward. Remove the protect cover and clean the glass with a cotton swab. Reattach the protect cover when finished. Be careful not to scratch the glass when cleaning.

Video Heads

When the playback picture becomes distorted, the video heads need to be cleaned. To maintain the best picture quality, we recommend cleaning the video heads frequently with the Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available dry cleaning cassette. Do not use wet type cleaning cassettes as this may damage the camcorder.

Condensation

Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperature may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its internal surfaces. Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected. Continued use may damage the camcorder.
Condensation may form in the following cases:
When the camcorder is moved from an air-conditioned room to a warm, humid place When the camcorder is moved from a cold place to a warm room
When the camcorder is left in a humid room
When a cold room is heated rapidly
How to avoid condensation:
Unload the cassette, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag.
When condensation is detected:
The camcorder stops operating and the warning message CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED appears for approx. 4 seconds and h starts flashing. If a cassette is loaded, the warning message REMOVE THE CASSETTE appears and v starts flashing. Remove the cassette immediately and leave the cassette compartment open. Leaving the cassette in the camcorder may damage the tape. A cassette cannot be loaded when condensation is detected.

Resuming use:

It takes about 1 hour until the water droplets evaporate. After the condensation warning stops flashing, wait for 1 more hour before resuming use.
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HowTo:

Preparation/Orientation

CanonZR950

Tobemostefficient,acamerarunsonbatterypower,andbatteriesneedtobecharged.
Makesurebatteryisinplace. LookforthesmallportlabeledDCIN/8.4V.
Plugthesmallendintotheportlabeled DCIN8.4V. Plugtheotherendintoanyoutlet.
Allow2+hoursforcamerabatteryto fullycharge.Redlightwillflashwhile batteryischarging.Twoquickflashes at1secondintervals:batterypackis atleast50%charged.Onequickflash at1secondintervals:batterypackis lessthan50%charged.Batterylight willbecontinuouslyonandthengo offwhenbatterypackisfullycharged.
TheZR60utilizesminiDVtapestorecordvideo.Generallythetapesrecord60minutesof video,withpossibly90minuteswhensettoLP,longplay.Toloadthetape,lookatcamera fromthebottom.MoveswitchlabeledOPEN/EJECTfoldopencassettecompartmentcover.
Thecassettecompartmentwillautomatically open,readytoreceiveatape.SlideaminiDV tapeintopositionandgentlyclosewhereindi cated.Foldcovershut. Removelenscoverandcameraisreadytobe poweredon.
Powerthecameraonbypressingthegreenbutton andturningthedialtoCamera.Findandpressthe grayswitchonthesideofthecameralabeledOPEN andflipopentheLCDscreen.Checkthecameras status.

ImageStabilizer

SP(StandardPlay) LP(LongPlay)
Pausedor Playing TimeCode

EASYor ProgramMode

Hours:Minutes:Seconds
TapeRemaining BatteryIndicator WirelessController 1,2,orOFF.
Current TimeandDate TimeZone

AudioRecording Mode

Onlyseenforthe first3seconds
Whenyouarereadytoshootyourvideo,thereare2maincontrols,theStart/Stopbut tonandtheWT(Zoom).SimplypresstheStart/Stopbutton,focusonyoursubjectusing theLCDviewfinderandtheWTbuttontochangethedistancefromthescene.Inbright sunshine,theLCDscreenmaybedifficulttosee.Optionally,youmayclosetheLCDscreen andusethetraditionalviewfinder,whichisalsoadjustableforyourcomfort.Whenyouare readytopauseorquit,pressStart/Stopbuttonsoncemore. Forafulldescriptionofthemenusandsettingsforthiscamera,goto: anonZR60 C Forsomegood,basicinformationonmakingahomevideo,followthislink: http://www.wikihow.com/MakeaHomeVideo ViewYourVideo Thereare2simplewaystoviewyourvideo.Thefirstisonthecameraitself.
PressthegreenbuttonandturndialtoPLAY(VCR).Thescreeninthecenterappears.Push theRECSEARCH,or+torewindoradvancethetape.Stopitatanypointbypushingthe AESHIFT(withthesquareiconbelowthewords).TodisplayvideoonLCD,pushtheFOCUS (Play/Pause)button. 4
ToviewplaybackonaTVorVCRattachedtoaTV,findthefindthecablewithasinglecon nectionononeendand3,colorcodedRCAconnectionsontheother.Totheleftofthelens asyoulookatthefrontofthecamera,findthecoverandportlabeledAV.Connectthesingle endhere.Connecttheother3totheappropriatelycolorportsofyourTVorVCR,yellowfor video,redandwhiteforstereoaudio.
Followthesamestepsonpage4forrewindingandplayingyourvideo.Ifitdoesnotappear ontheTV,pleasecheckthevideosourcemenuontheTVandchoosethecorrectdevice.Of tenthechoiceisbetweenVideo1,2.or3orTV,DVD,andAUX.
TransferVideoforEditing Tocopyyourvideotoacomputerforediting,werecommendusingtheMacoperatingsystem foundonalloftheiMACsintheComputerLabonthelowerleveloftheLibraryandonFloor 1M.TheapplicationiMovieisveryadeptatmakinghomevideos,eithertoburntoDVDor publishtotheweb.

SwitchtoMac IfyourchosencomputerisloggedintoWindows,clickStart,Shutdown,andchooseRestart. Achoiceofoperatingsystemswillbepresented;chooseMacOSX. ChooseWheelockUsers.
Achoiceofoperatingsystemswillbepresented; ChooseMacOSX.ChooseWheelockUsers.
Fromthemenubaratthetopofthepage,choose Go,andthenApplicationsfromthedropdownmenu. LookforiMovieanddoubleclick.
TheiMovieprojectwindow appears.
Connectthecamera andtransferthevideo byfindingtheFirewier 800cableincludedin thecamerabag.Flip openthecoverlabeled SandDV.Lookforthe portlabeledDVbehind thecover. Connectthesmallendofthecable tothecamerawhereindicated. Connectthelargeendofthecable tothefirewireportonthebackof theiMAC.Thecamerawillac knowledgetheconnectionwiththe appearanceofDVINontheLCD screen.
WithiMovieopen,thewindow(below,left)willappear. YoumayselecttheAutomaticoptionwhichwillrewindthe tapeandimportallofthefootage,orclicktoselectManual. UsetheRECSEARCH/+torewindorfastforwardtothe beginningofthevideoclipyouwanttoimport.
Chooseanamefortheimport;bydefaultiMoviewillchoosethecurrentdate. ThenclickImport. *IMPORTANT*Videoimporttakesplaceinrealtime.Ifyouhaveanhourofvideoyouwant toimport,thecameraplaysitforiMovietoimportitwilltakeanhour.Itisimportantto planforthistimeinmakingyourproject.
Yourvideoevents,therepositoryofyourrawvideofootage,isrepresentedbythumbnails, timeslicesofvideowhichcanbemanipulatedintoaproject.Pleasenotethattherawvideo storesonlyonaparticularcomputer.Ifyouwanttomoveitforuseonothercomputers,follow thesesteps:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1097.WhenthevideoisintegratedintoaProject, thatprojectcanalsobesavedtoanexternalUSBkeyorburnedtoaDVD.Theapplicationin cludesextensivepromptsandhelpfilestocompleteyourvideoproject.Hereisalinktothe manualforiMovie08: http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/iMovie_08_Getting_Started.pdf.