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Important Usage Instructions ....................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS ..................................3
Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............7
Introducing the ZR30 MC..........................8
Finding Your Way Around the ZR30 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
Adjusting the Selectable Color
Light-up Buttons ................................48
~ For Recording ...~
Setting the Date and Time........................49
Taking Still Pictures to a Cassette............52
Searching and Reviewing While
Recording ............................................54
Using the Various Recording
Programs..............................................55
Using Digital Effects................................59
Using the Multi-Image Screen ................64
Audio Recording ......................................66
Setting the Self-Timer ..............................68
Using the VL-3 Video Light
(optional) ............................................70
Using the DM-50 Microphone
(optional) ............................................71
~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~
Using AE Shift ........................................72
Setting the Shutter Speed ........................73
Adjusting Focus Manually ......................75
Setting the White Balance........................76
~ For Playback ...~
Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data
(Data Code) ........................................78
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/
Date Search)........................................81
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position ........82
Editing to a VCR......................................83
Dubbing to/from a Cassette with Digital
Video Equipment ................................84
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog
Camcorder (Analog Line-in) ..............86
Recording Over Existing Scenes
(AV Insert Editing)..............................88
Audio Dubbing ........................................91
Setting the Audio Mix..............................94
Connecting to a PC ..................................96
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Contents
Introduction
Editing
Using the Full Range of
Features
Mastering the Basics
Contents, cont.
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