Canon ZR45 MC User Manual

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER
Instruction Manual
CAMESCOPE ET LECTEUR VIDEO NUMERIQUES
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VIDEOCAMARA Y GRABADORA DIGITAL
Manual de Instrucciones
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This instruction book explains the use of the ZR50 MC and ZR45 MC camcorders. Please note
that illustrations and explanations in this instruction book refer mainly to the ZR50 MC model.
Ce mode d’emploi explique l’utilisation des camescopes ZR50 MC et ZR45 MC. Veuillez noter que
des illustrations et les explications de ce mode d’emploi renvoient essentiellement au modèle
ZR50 MC.
Este manual de instrucciones explica el uso de las videocámaras ZR50 MC y ZR45 MC. Por favor
tenga en cuanta que las instrucciones y las explicaciones de este manual de instrucciones
corresponden principalmente al modelo ZR50 MC.

Canon ZR45 MC Specifications

General

Brand	Canon
Model	ZR45 MC
Category	Camcorder
Language	English

Summary

Important Usage Instructions

Important Warning

Covers crucial safety warnings and cautions for operating the camcorder safely.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Finding Your Way Around the ZR50 MC/ZR45 MC

Powering Your Camcorder

Attaching and charging the battery packs

Detailed steps for attaching and charging the camcorder's battery packs.

Loading a Cassette

Protecting tapes from accidental erasure

Instructions on how to use the write-protect tab on cassettes.

Basic Recording

Changing the recording mode

How to select different recording modes like SP, LP, 1.5x SP, 2x SP, 3x SP.

Confirmation/Warning beeps

Zooming

Using the LCD Screen

Opening and closing the LCD screen

Changing the angle of the LCD screen

Adjusting the LCD screen

Allowing the subject to monitor recording

Playing Back a Cassette

Other playback modes

Special playback

Connections for Playback on a TV Screen

Switching the AV/headphone terminal

Searching and Reviewing While Recording

Record search

How to search tape forwards or backwards to find recording points.

Record review

How to review the last few seconds of recorded footage.

Using the Menus

Selecting from the Menus

Step-by-step guide to navigating and selecting menu options.

Using the Wireless Controller

Inserting batteries

Adjusting the Selectable Color Light-up Buttons

Setting the Date and Time

Setting the time zone/daylight saving time

How to set the camcorder's time zone and daylight saving time.

Setting the clock

Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette

Turning the Image Stabilizer Off

Using the Various Recording Programs

Setting the program AE mode

How to select and set specific automatic exposure programs.

Using Digital Effects

Faders

Effects

Multi-image Screen

Using the Multi-Image Screen

Audio Recording

Selecting the audio mode

How to choose between 16-bit and 12-bit audio recording modes.

External microphone

Setting the Self-Timer

Ajusting AE Shift

Setting the Shutter Speed

Adjusting Focus Manually

Focus lock

Manual focus

Setting the White Balance

Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data (Data Code)

Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search)

Returning to a Pre-Marked Position

Editing to a VCR

Editing

Procedure for editing recordings by copying segments to a VCR.

Dubbing to/from a Cassette with Digital Video Equipment

Dubbing

Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-in)

Preparations

Digitally outputting analog video and audio signals (Analog-Digital Converter)

Turning the analog-digital converter on

Recording Over Existing Scenes (AV Insert Editing)

Preparations

Editing

Audio Dubbing

To connect other audio equipment

To connect an external microphone

Setting the Audio Mix

Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable

Memory Card Introduction

Inserting and removing the memory card

Selecting the recording image quality

How to choose image quality settings like FINE or STANDARD.

File numbers

Recording Still Images to a Memory Card

Recording an Image from a Cassette as a Still Image

Recording from Another DV Device as a Still Image

Viewing Still Images

Single Image

Settings of the Still Image Recorded to a Memory Card

Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect )

How to protect important images from accidental deletion.

Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark )

How to mark images for printing using DPOF format.

Erasing Still Images

File Operation (FILE OPER.)

Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect)

Marking a Still Image for Printing (Print Mark)

Erasing all print marks

To erase all images on the memory card at once

Combining Images and Recording Them to a Cassette (Card Mix)

CAM. CHROMA (Camera chroma key)

Copying Still Images from a Cassette

Copying Memory Card Still Images to a Cassette

Formatting a Memory Card

Utilizing memory card still images on a PC

Other Information and Precautions

Memory card operating precautions

Important precautions for handling and using memory cards.

Preparing the Camcorder

Adjust the viewfinder

Prepare the lens cap

Fasten the grip belt

Notes on Using the Batteries

Charging and recording times

Installing the backup battery

Taking care of the battery pack

Maintenance

Cautions

General cautions regarding temperature, light, fields, and water exposure.

Storage

Cleaning and Care

Instructions for cleaning the viewfinder, LCD screen, and camcorder body.

Condensation

Troubleshooting

Recording/Playback

Common problems and solutions related to recording and playback.

Memory card operations

Troubleshooting for issues related to memory card insertion and usage.

Miscellaneous

Solutions for common issues with wireless controller, power, and general malfunctions.

Screen Displays

Caution phrases

Memory card caution phrases

Common error messages and cautions related to memory card usage.

Menu at a Glance