Canon ZR25 MC Camcorder User Manual


 
Important Usage Instructions ....................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS ..................................3
Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............7
Introducing the ZR25 MC..........................8
Finding Your Way Around the ZR25 MC..9
~ Preparations ... ~
Powering Your Camcorder ......................12
Loading a Cassette ..................................17
~ Basic Recording ... ~
Basic Recording ......................................19
Zooming ..................................................23
Using the LCD Screen ............................24
~ Basic Playback ... ~
Playing Back a Cassette ..........................27
Connections for Playback on a
TV Screen............................................31
Tips for Making Better Videos ................34
~ General ... ~
Turning the Image Stabilizer Off ............36
Using the Menus ......................................37
Using the Wireless Controller ..................45
~ For Recording ...~
Setting the Date and Time........................48
Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette............51
Searching and Reviewing While
Recording ............................................53
Using the Various Recording
Programs..............................................54
Using Digital Effects................................58
Audio Recording ......................................63
Setting the Self-Timer ..............................65
~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~
Using AE Shift ........................................67
Setting the Shutter Speed ........................68
Adjusting Focus Manually ......................70
Setting the White Balance........................71
~ For Playback ...~
Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data
(Data Code) ........................................73
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/
Date Search) ........................................76
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position ........77
Editing to a VCR......................................78
Dubbing to/from a Cassette with Digital
Video Equipment ................................79
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog
Camcorder (Analog Line-in) ..............81
Recording Over Existing Scenes
(AV Insert Editing)..............................83
Audio Dubbing ........................................86
Setting the Audio Mix ..............................89
Connecting to a PC ..................................91
Introduction
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Contents
Introduction
Editing
Using the Full Range of
Features
Mastering the Basics
Contents, cont.