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Introduction Important Usage Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR700/ZR600 systems This device complies with Part 15 of
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Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “product” 10. Power Sources — The CA-570 Compact E Power Adapter should be operated only refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder from the type of power source indicated ZR700/ZR600 A and all its accessories. on the marking label. If you are not sure of 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and the type of power supply to your home, operating instructions should be read consult your product dealer or loca
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18.Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING Fig. 1 AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer ANTENNA LEAD servicing to qualified service personnel IN WIRE under the following conditions: GROUND a. When the power-supply cord or plug is LAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE damaged. UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into, the product. ELECTRIC SER
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Introduction Using this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon ZR700/ZR600. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder E fail to operate correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting table ( 118). Change the display language before you begin ( 66). Symbols and References Used in This Manual : Precautions related to the camcorder operation. : Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. : Referenc
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About the Operating Modes The operating modes are determined by the position of the switch and the TAPE/ CARD switch. Operating TAPE/CARD Icon Operation Modes Switch Switch Display Recording movies on a CAMERA 23 tape (TAPE) Playing movies from a PLAY 30 tape Recording still images or 84, CAMERA movies on a card 88 (CARD) Playing movies or viewing PLAY 91 still images from a card : Function can be used in this mode. : Function cannot be used in this mode. Trademark Acknowledgments • is a
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Introduction Table of contents Introduction E Using this Manual............................................................................................5 Checking the Supplied Accessories ................................................................9 Components Guide........................................................................................10 Basic Functions Preparations Preparing the Power Supply..........................................................................14 Load
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Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing) ....................................73 Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) ..........................................................................74 Audio Dubbing...............................................................................................76 Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer ..............................................79 Using a Memory Card Inserting and Removing a Memory Car
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Introduction Checking the Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact NB-2LH BP-2L5 Lithium Button Battery E Power Adapter Battery Pack Battery Pack CR1616 (incl. power cord) WL-D85 Wireless Lithium Button Battery STV-250N Stereo IFC-300PCU USB Controller CR2025 for Wireless Video Cable Cable Controller DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as
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Components Guide ZR700/ZR600 Left side view Right side view Lens cover switch ( 23, 84 ) switch ( 6) ( open, closed) Grip belt ( 18) LCD BACKLIGHT button ( 20) Terminal cover Speaker ( 32) AV terminal ( 33, 72, 74, 76) CHARGE indicator ( 14) / USB terminal ( 96, 102) CARD access indicator ( 84, 88) DV terminal ( 70, 73, 74, 79) Memory card slot ( 80) 10
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Introduction Front view E Rear view Remote sensor ( 19) D.EFFECTS button ( 56 )/ White LED light (assist lamp) P.SET button ( 96 ) ( 52) WIDE SCR button ( 60) / Stereo microphone DATA CODE button ( 62) Viewfinder ( 18) LIGHT button ( 52) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 18) Backup battery compartment ( 16) BATT. (battery release) button ( 14) Start/stop button ( 23, 88) LCD screen ( 20) Battery attachment unit ( 14) / Joystick ( 5) Serial number FUNC. button ( 36) DC IN terminal ( 14) 11
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Top view Bottom view TAPE/CARD switch ( 6) Cassette compartment ( 17) Program selector ( 41) Cassette compartment cover ( 17) Easy recording OPEN/EJECT switch ( 17) Recording programs Tripod socket ( 29) Zoom lever ( 27) PHOTO button ( 84) 12
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Introduction Wireless Controller WL-D85 E START/ STOP PHOTO ZOOM CARD DATE SEARCH REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE SLOW ZERO SET AUDIO DUB. MEMORY TV SCREEN - WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL D85 START/STOP button ( 23, 88) PHOTO button ( 84) CARD –/+ buttons ( 91) Zoom buttons ( 27) DATE SEARCH / buttons ( 65) PLAY button ( 30) REW button ( 30) FF button ( 30) –/ button ( 31) STOP button ( 30) PAUSE button ( 31) +/ button ( 31) SLOW button ( 31) button ( 31) AUDIO DUB. button ( 76) TV SCREEN button ( 106) Z
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Basic Functions Preparations Preparing the Power Supply Attaching the Battery Pack 1. Turn the switch to . 2. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. • Remove the terminal cover of the battery pack. • Press lightly and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. Charging the Battery Pack 1. Connect the power cord to the CHARGE indicator adapter. 2. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 3. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal. The CHAR
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Basic Functions Preparations Using a Household Power Source Connect to a household power source to use the camcorder without worrying about the battery power. You can keep the battery pack attached; the battery power will not be E consumed. 1. Turn the switch to . 2. Connect the power cord to the power adapter. 3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 4. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal. Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adap
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Charging, Recording and Playback Times The following times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording or playback conditions. Battery Pack BP-2L5 NB-2L NB-2LH BP-2L12 BP-2L14 Charging Time 95 min. 110 min. 125 min. 195 min. 220 min. Max. Recording Time Viewfinder 90 min. 105 min. 125 min. 220 min. 270 min. LCD normal 85 min. 100 min. 120 min. 215 min. 260 min. bright 80 min. 90 min. 110 min. 200 min. 240 min. Typical RecordingTime* Viewfinder 50 min. 55 min. 65 min. 120 min.
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Basic Functions Preparations Loading/Unloading a Cassette Use only videocassettes marked with the logo. E 1. Slide the OPEN/EJECT switch Tape protection tab and open the cassette compartment cover. The cassette compartment opens automatically. 2. Load/unload the cassette. • Load the cassette with the window facing the grip belt. • Unload the cassette by pulling it straight out. 3. Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks. 4. Wait for the cassette compartment to retra
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Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment) 1. Turn on the camcorder and keep the LCD panel closed. 2. Adjust the dioptric adjustment lever. Fastening the Grip Belt Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the start/stop button with your thumb. 18
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Basic Functions Preparations Using the Wireless Controller Point it at the camcorder’s remote sensor when you press the buttons. E Inserting the Battery The wireless controller operates with a lithium button battery CR2025. 1. Pull out the battery holder. 2. Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up. 3. Insert the battery holder. The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is subjected to strong light sources or direct sunlight. If the wireless cont
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Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Screen Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • You can rotate the panel by 90 degrees outward. • You can rotate the panel by 180 degrees inward. LCD Backlight LCD BACKLIGHT button You can switch the brightness of the LCD screen between normal and bright by pressing the LCD BACKLIGHT button. This is useful for outdoor recordings. Press the LCD BACKLIGHT button. This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewfinder screen. When usi
