Canon ZR500 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Basic Functions
Recording
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When the camcorder shuts off automatically, the record review and record search
functions will not work. To resume normal operation turn the switch to
and then back to CAMERA.
Screen Displays during Recording
Time Code
Indicates the recording time in hours,
minutes and seconds.
Remaining tape
Indicates the remaining time of the tape
in minutes. “ ” moves during
recording. “ END” flashes when the
tape reaches the end.
When the time left is less than 15
seconds, the remaining tape time may
not appear.
Depending on the type of the tape, the
indication may not be displayed
correctly.
Remaining battery charge
The battery symbol indicates the charge
status of the battery pack.
” starts flashing in red when the
battery pack is empty.
When you attach an empty battery
pack, the power may turn off without
displaying “ ”.
The actual battery charge may not be
indicated accurately depending on the
conditions under which the battery
pack and the camcorder are used.
Recording reminder
The camcorder counts from 1 to 10
seconds when you start recording. This
is helpful to avoid scenes that are too
short.
When “ ” flashes
” flashes in red when the lithium
button battery is not installed, or when it
needs replacing.