Canon ZR960 Camcorder User Manual


 
Introduction • 9
Thank you for purchasing the Canon ZR960. Please read this manual carefully before
you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail
to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 50).
Conventions Used in this Manual
IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.
NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that apply if the function described is not
available in all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder
should be set, etc.).
: Reference page number.
“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.
The terms “photo” and “still image” are used interchangeably with the same
meaning.
The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.
About this Manual
: Special Scene Recording Programs
Recording in a very bright ski resort or
capturing the full colors of a sunset or a
fireworks display becomes as easy as
selecting a Special Scene recording
program. For details about the available
options, refer to the sidebar on
page 33.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch:
OGRAM AE]
Desired recording program
NOTES
·
Do not set the mode switch to
during the actual recording of a scene;
the brightness of the picture may
change abruptly.
switch:
FUNC.
FUNC.
PR [
Brackets [ ] are used to refer to menu options and other
displays, exactly as they appear on the screen.
Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick
are indicated within a “button” frame.
For example .
FUNC.
The camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the
switch. In this manual, indicates that a
function is available and indicates that the
function is not available.
In this manual, the arrow is used
to abbreviate menu selections. For a
detailed explanation refer to Using
the Menus (18).
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