Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR20- Manuals

Introduction 6 E In addition to the contents and indexplease refer to:• Finding Your Way Around the ZR20 ( 8) • Screen displays ( 104) • Troubleshooting — in case you run into any problems ( 97) Symbols used in this instructionmanual: : Reference page numbers: Functions that can be operated from the...

Introduction 7 E Stabilizes yourrecordings even in longtelephoto shots. Introducing the ZR20 Using a DV cable,connect the ZR20 to a PCequipped with a DVterminal and transfer youroriginal images to yourPC. IEEE 1394 DV Terminal Just press the photobutton to capture stillpictures. Still Photos Image S...

8 E Mastering the Basics Finding Your Way Around the ZR20 Easy Recording Program AE Program selector (p. 50) DC IN 9.5V CHARGE MENU button (p. 38) LCD screen (p. 23) FOCUS button (p. 66)/ (play/pause) button (p. 26) AE SHIFT button (p. 63)/ (stop) button (p. 26) BATT. (battery) RELEASE button (p. 13...

11 E Mastering the Basics Powering Your Camcorder Before operating your camcorder, you will need to use the power adapter to: Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack Notes: • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current ...

12 E Mastering the Basics Attaching and charging the battery packs Your battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory. It should haveenough power for you to check that your camcorder is working properly.However, you must charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power thecamcor...

13 E Mastering the Basics 5. When charging is complete, disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder. Unplug the power cable from the AC outlet, thendisconnect it from the adapter. 6. Remove the battery pack after use. • Rotate the viewfinder upwards.• Press and hold the BATT. RELEASE button whil...

14 E Mastering the Basics CHARGE The Compact Power Adapter CA-560 included with the camcorder can be usedalong with the CR-560 Kit for 3 different ways to power the camcorder or chargebattery packs:1. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from your car battery.2. Operate the camcorder wi...

15 E Mastering the Basics 3. Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household AC outlet. 1 or 2 battery pack(s) + Charge Adapter + Compact Power Adapter CHARGE 2. Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery. Camcorder + DC Cable + Charge Adapter + Car Battery Cable → car’s cigarett...

16 E Mastering the Basics Loading a Cassette 1. Make sure that you have attached a power source. 2. Slide the OPEN / EJECT 5 switch (on the bottom of the camcorder) to release the cassette compartment cover. • Pull the cover fully open (while holding the button) and wait a couple of seconds for the ...

17 E Mastering the Basics Protecting tapes from accidental erasure To protect your recording from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette sothat it exposes the hole. (This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASEOFF.)If you load this cassette and put the camcorder in record pause m...

18 E Mastering the Basics Basic Recording Have you completed the following steps?• Attached a power source ( 12). • Removed the lens cap ( 88) and fastened the shoulder strap ( 89). • Chosen the display: viewfinder ( 88) or LCD screen ( 23) Notes: • When you’re using the viewfinder, fully close the ...

19 E Mastering the Basics 3. Slide the program selector to [ . • This selects the camcorder’s Easy Recording program. It allows you to simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments ( 52). 4. Press and release the start/stop button once to begin recording. • For still image recording, ...

20 E Mastering the Basics You can record and play back a tape in SP (standard play) and LP (long play)modes. LP extends tape usage by 1.5 times. Changing the recording mode (SP/LP) REC MODE••••SP VCR SET UP ( 36) You can’t add sound (audio dubbing) or images (AV insert) to a tape that hasbeen record...

21 E Mastering the Basics Confirmation/Warning beeps The camcorder’s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in the illustrations. Beeps sound upon certain camcorder operations such as when youturn the camcorder on, during the self-timer countdown, right before thecamcorder’s automatic...

22 E Mastering the Basics 40 × /200 × digital zoom Magnifies the camcorder’s zoom range by up to 20 × . The zoom control continues to work as usual. You can freely zoom in and outbetween 1 × and 200 × magnification — the camcorder automatically switches between optical zooming (up to 10 × ) and digi...

23 E Mastering the Basics Using the LCD Screen Slide the LCD panel OPEN button andopen the panel by pulling it away fromthe camcorder. This automaticallyswitches the LCD screen on and theviewfinder off. When you close theLCD panel, press the upper corneruntil it clicks closed. The LCD screenautomati...

24 E Mastering the Basics Notes: • Avoid touching the LCD screen when moving the LCD panel.• Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD panel or the viewfinder.• Make sure you open the LCD panel at 90°, before attempting to rotate it.• Always rotate the LCD panel vertically into place, before closing it o...

25 E Mastering the Basics REC REC PAUSE EJECT • These and all other indicators appear normally in the viewfinder. Allowing the subject to monitor recording When you turn the LCD panel so that itfaces the same direction as the lens,you can watch yourself duringrecording or let your subject monitorrec...

26 E Mastering the Basics Playing Back a Cassette You can use the LCD screen for instant, on-the-spot playback. The camcorder alsoplays back the sound track via the built-in speaker ( 29). • When you play back a tape, you can also close the LCD panel with its screen side facing up. • When you’re usi...

27 E Mastering the Basics Frame Advance To play back frame by frame, press the+/ ae button repeatedly during playback pause.Press and hold to play back continuousframe advance. Frame Reverse To play back in reverse frame by frame,press the –/ 4a button repeatedly during playback pause.Press and hold...

29 E Mastering the Basics Built-in speaker The camcorder has a built-in speaker so you can review the sound track alongsidethe picture during tape playback. The built-in speaker is monaural. Adjust the speaker volume by turning the selector dial.• Turn the selector dial up to increase the volume, an...

30 E Mastering the Basics AV/PHONES•••AV VCR SET UP Connections for Playback on a TV Screen You can connect the camcorder to a TV or VCR in order to play back yourrecordings. You will need to attach a power source to the camcorder ( 11). Power off all devices before starting the connections. See you...

31 E Mastering the Basics When connecting for playback on a TV screen, make sure the AV/headphoneterminal is switched to AV. If PHONES appears in the display, switch the terminal.• Use the S-150 S-video Cable to connect the S-video terminals. Use the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to connect the AUDIO ...

32 E Mastering the Basics If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals VIDEO INPUT AUDIO L R IN/OUT MIC AV When connecting for playback on a TV screen, make sure the AV/headphoneterminal is switched to AV. If PHONES appears in the display, switch the terminal.• Connect the camcorder using the...

33 E Mastering the Basics Tips for Making Better Videos Composition The most important element in the scene does not have tobe in the center. For a more interesting picture, try toposition your subject so it is slightly to one side. Leavesome space on the side of the frame that the subject isfacing ...

34 E Mastering the Basics Picture angle Camcorder moves Close-up Instead of zooming while recording, tryto choose your picture angle before youbegin. A good way to tell a story withvideo is to begin with a long shot thatestablishes the situation, and then movein with medium shots and close-ups tosho...

35 E Using the Full Range of Features Turning the Image Stabilizer Off MENU With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be noticeableduring telephoto recording. However, the ZR20’s image stabilizer allows you toobtain steady recordings even at high magnification. To turn the image s...

VCR SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE REC MODE••••SP WIND SCREEN•OFF AUDIO MODE••12bit AV/PHONES•••AV RETURN u o !1 i !0 2 VCR set up submenu u Record mode ......................... 20 i Wind screen .......................... 60 o Audio mode .......................... 59 !0 AV or headphones .................

37 E Using the Full Range of Features VCR MENU SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE VCR SET UP DISP.SET UP SYSTEM RETURN 1 3 2 4 DISP.SET UP SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE BRIGHTNESS•• MIRROR••••••ON TV SCREEN•••ON D/T DISPLAY•OFF RETURN – + !2 !4 !6 !3 !5 SYSTEM SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE WL.REMOTE••• 1 BEEP••••••••ON T.ZONE/DST•...

38 E Using the Full Range of Features VCR MENU, cont. SYSTEM SEL.SETSET MENUCLOSE WL.REMOTE••• 1 BEEP••••••••ON RETURN !4 !6 !5 2 Display set up submenu i Brightness ............................. 24 o Displays .............................. 104 !0 6-second auto date ................ 71 !1 Data code ...

39 E Using the Full Range of Features 7. Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to the desired setting. • If you are setting a function other than the white balance or shutter speed, the function will be set if you skip to step 11. 8. Press the selector dial in to select. • The function is set an...

40 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the Wireless Controller The supplied wireless controller canoperate the camcorder from a distanceof up to 16 feet (5 m). Point it at thecamcorder’s remote sensor while youpress the buttons. There are some functions that cannot beoperated without the wirele...

41 E Using the Full Range of Features To prevent interference from otherCanon wireless controllers being used nearby, there are 2 remote sensormodes and an off setting. The wirelesscontroller and the camcorder have to beset to the same mode in order to becompatible. When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcord...

42 E Using the Full Range of Features If your wireless controller isn’t working: Make sure the camcorder and the wireless controller are both set to the samemode. Check the mode the camcorder is set to by pushing any button other thanthe REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller. The camcorder’s ...

43 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the Date and Time The date and/or time display forms part of the data code. You can choose todisplay or hide it during playback ( 69). Set the date and time display when you first start using your camcorder. Install thebackup battery before you begin ( 9...

45 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Open the menu and select SYSTEM. 2. Select D/TIME SET. • The year display starts to flash. 3. Turn the selector dial up and down to change the year. Press the dial in to move to another part of the display. • Once you move from the year, the next part of the ...

46 E Using the Full Range of Features Taking Still Pictures You can record still pictures like a photograph. The camcorder records the pictureand sound to tape for several seconds. The exposure is automatically adjusted.Take still photos that you can record onto a floppy disk with the optional Flopp...

47 E Using the Full Range of Features • If the subject is unsuitable for autofocus ( 98), the camcorder may not be able to focus, and F may continue to flash white in the display. Continue to hold the PHOTO button halfway down, then press the FOCUS button andadjust the focus manually with the select...

48 E Using the Full Range of Features The FR-100 captures images taken with the camera, compressing them in JPEGformat and recording them as still images onto a floppy disk. 1. Connect the power sources for the camera and the FR-100. 2. Turn the camera’s POWER switch to PLAY (VCR), and connect the c...

49 E Using the Full Range of Features Searching and Reviewing While Recording When the camcorder is in record pause mode, you can use record review to playback the last few seconds of your recording and then return automatically torecord pause mode. You can quickly make sure that a scene has recorde...

50 E Using the Full Range of Features Using the Various Recording Programs P The camcorder provides you with a choice of 7 recording programs. They usedifferent combinations of camcorder settings in order to adjust the exposure andother functions to match the recording situation.• For simple point-a...

51 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the program AE mode 1. Slide the program selector to Q (program AE) mode. 2. Press the selector dial in to display the program menu. 3. Turn the selector dial to move the arrow up or down the display. 4. Press the selector dial in to select the desired p...

52 E Using the Full Range of Features Portrait Use this program outdoors to make subjectsstand out from a softened foreground andbackground. It works well for still-lifes andclose-ups. The effect is most noticeable whenthe zoom position is between the middle rangeand the telephoto end. Focus manuall...

53 E Using the Full Range of Features Use this program in places where thebackground is so bright that the subject appearsunderexposed in the display — a sunny beach orski resort, for example. You may notice someshudder when recording moving subjects. Sand & Snow Spotlight This program is design...

54 E Using the Full Range of Features Using Digital Effects Use the camcorder’s digital effects for more interesting productions. • Faders: Start or end scenes on a tape with a fade to or from black( 55). Fade Trigger, Vertical Wipe, Horizontal Wipe, Mosaic Fade* • Effects: Add flavor to your record...

55 E Using the Full Range of Features Fade Trigger (FADE-T) Vertical Wipe (WIPE ) Horizontal Wipe (WIPE ) When you start recording, the picturebegins as a thin vertical line in thecenter of the screen which gradually expands sideways until it fills the whole of the screen. When you end a scene, the ...

56 E Using the Full Range of Features Effects Art (ART) Adds a paint-like effect,calledsolarization, tothe image. Sepia (SEPIA) Makes amonochromeimage with abrownish tint. Black and White (BLK & WHT) Makes theimage black andwhite. Mosaic (MOSAIC) Blurs the image byenlarging the sizeof some pixel...

57 E Using the Full Range of Features Digital effects can be set with the controls on the body of the camcorder or thewireless controller. Pressing the ▲ / ▼ buttons on the wireless controller correspond to turning the selector dial up and down, and pressing the SET buttoncorresponds to pressing the...

58 E Using the Full Range of Features Sound records/plays back normally.When operating effects in CAMERA mode, make sure the program selector is setto Q . 1. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to open the digital effects menu. • D.EFFECT | , FADER and EFFECT appear. 2. Select EFFECT. • ART, BLK&WH...

59 E Using the Full Range of Features Audio Recording To switch to the 16 - bit mode, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select AUDIO MODE, set it to “16 bit” and close the menu. • “16 bit” is shown in the display for approximately 4 seconds. Notes: • For details on adding new sound, see p. 8...

60 E Using the Full Range of Features To turn it on, open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select WINDSCREEN, set it to ON and close the menu. • WS O is shown in the display when you turn the wind screen on. Notes: • The wind screen can be used for audio dubbing with the built-in microphone as w...

61 E Using the Full Range of Features This is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recordingmovies or still photographs. 1. Press the self-timer button on the body of the camcorder or the SELF TIMER button on the wireless controller. • SELF-T appears in the display.• To have ...

62 E Using the Full Range of Features Notes: • To cancel the self-timer before the countdown has begun, press the SELF TIMER button. • To cancel the self-timer once the countdown has begun, press the SELF TIMER button, start/stop if you’re shooting movies, or PHOTO if you’re takinga still image. 3_Z...

63 E Using the Full Range of Features Using AE Shift By controlling the level of the automatic exposure (AE) function, you can lightenor darken the image slightly. This allows you to compensate for backlit,overexposed scenes. P AE SHIFT Make sure the program selector is set to Q . 1. Press the selec...

64 E Using the Full Range of Features 1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode. 2. Press the selector dial in and choose AUTO from the program menu. 3. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. 4. Select SHUTTER. 5. Press the selector dial in to select the desired shutter speed. 6. Cl...

65 E Using the Full Range of Features Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds • When shooting with a shutter speed of 1/1000 or higher, do not shoot the sun directly. Recommended shutter speeds when shooting: • People doing outdoor sports such as golf or tennis • Moving cars or trains or o...

66 E Using the Full Range of Features Adjusting Focus Manually REC SEARCH FOCUS AE SHIFT REC SEARCH Manual focus Use the selector dial to set the focus. • Turn the selector dial downward to move the focus farther away. • Turn the selector dial upwards to bring the focus nearer. Notes: • You cannot a...

67 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the White Balance 1. Make sure the camcorder is set to the Q (program AE) mode. 2. Open the menu and select CAM.SET UP. 3. Select WHITE BAL. 4. a) For the indoor, outdoor or auto settings, press the selector dial in to choose the setting. • T / U appears...

68 E Using the Full Range of Features Setting the white balance manually will probably work betterthan auto white balance when shooting: Subjects with one dominant color, such as sky, sea or forest Close-ups In rapidly changing lighting conditions In places lit by certain types of fluorescent or mer...

69 E Using the Full Range of Features DATA CODE CAMERA OFF PLAY(VCR) MENU During PLAY (VCR) mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden while thecamcorder is in play, slow or still mode. Camcorder data may be displayed as “– – –” during fast forward, rewind, reverseplayback, forward and reverse ×...

70 E Using the Full Range of Features You can also choose which type of data code to display — either the date/time,camera data or both. To change, open the menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select DATACODE, set it to DATE/TIME, CAMERA DATA or CAM. & D/T and closethe menu. DATA CODE•••DATE/TIME ...

71 E Using the Full Range of Features Six-second auto date The 6-second auto date appears for 6 seconds to mark the changeover of a day ifthe tape was being recorded at 12:00 midnight. It also appears for 6 seconds whenyou start playback and have the data code turned off. The 6-second auto date will...

72 E Using the Full Range of Features Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search) This allows you to move quickly through still pictures recorded anywhere on atape (photo search) or between different days or areas of recording (date search)on a tape. 1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose bet...

73 E Using the Full Range of Features Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Use the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape that you want to return tofollowing playback. 1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button on the wireless controller during playback at a point you want to return to later. • The ti...

74 E Editing Editing to a VCR 1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy. 2. Start to play it back while you monitor the picture on the TV. 3. Start recording on the VCR as soon as the section you want to copy appears on the screen. 4. Pause the VCR at the...

75 E Editing REW PLAY FF REC PAUSE SEARCH SELECT ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. STOP A/V INSERT PAUSE SLOW + / – / × 2 REC PAUSE (LINE-IN) REC SEARCH FOCUS AE SHIFT REC SEARCH Digital video equipment fitted with the DV terminal lets you edit, copy andtransfer data digitally, with virtually no generation...

76 E Editing Copyright signal Certain pre-recorded software tapes are copyright protected. If you try to playback such a cassette, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK ISRESTRICTED” appears in the display for a few seconds and then the camcorderdisplays a blank blue screen; you cannot view the contents of ...

77 E Editing OUTPUT VIDEO S(S1)-VIDEO AUDIO L R REC PAUSE (LINE-IN) REC SEARCH FOCUS AE SHIFT REC SEARCH S DV IN/OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT MIC AV Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder (Analog Line-in) You can record a video played on your VCR or analog camcorder (for digitalcamcorders, see p. 75) or ...

78 E Editing 1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the REC PAUSE button. • S-video and AV IN/OUT terminals work as input terminals.• The camcorder enters record pause mode. 3. Start playback on the other dev...

79 E Editing Recording Over Existing Scenes (AV Insert Editing) OUTPUT VIDEO S(S1)-VIDEO AUDIO L R S DV IN/OUT IN/OUT IN/OUT MIC AV You can insert new scenes from your VCR or other camcorder onto your pre-recorded tape using the ZR20’s analog line-in or DV in terminals. Original videoand audio will ...

80 E Editing TV: You cannot insert AV from a TV program with anomalous synchronized signals,such as when the program itself received poor signals. The tape in the camcorder: When using the ZR20’s AV insert function, only record to tapes recorded in SPmode with continuously recorded time codes.If the...

82 E Editing Audio Dubbing OUTPUT AUDIO L R IN/OUT MIC AV You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape from audioproducts (AUDIO IN) or with the internal or external microphone (MIC. IN). Theoriginal sound will not be erased. For best results, add sound to tapes that havebeen recor...

83 E Editing 1. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP. 2. Select AUDIO DUB. 3. Select AUDIO IN or MIC. IN and close the menu. AUDIO DUB.••AUDIO IN VCR SET UP ( 36) CAMERA OFF PLAY(VCR) REW PLAY FF SEARCH SELECT REC PAUSE STOP PAUSE SLOW × 2 + / – / ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. A/V INSERT Do not connect/...

84 E Editing 4. Locate the point where you want to start audio dubbing, then press the PAUSE button. • You can use the playback buttons on the body of the camcorder or the special playback functions on the wireless controller in the same way as in playbackmode. • The camcorder becomes set to playbac...

85 E Editing Setting the Audio Mix AUDIO MONITOR MIX BALANCE ST-1 ST-2 CAMERA OFF PLAY(VCR) When you play back a tape that was recorded in 12-bit mode, you can set theaudio output to play: stereo 1 (the original sound), stereo 2 (any new sound,dubbed to the tape after recording), or mix the balance ...

86 E Editing When you play back a tape whose audio has been recorded on multiple channels,you can change the output channels of that sound. 1. Load a tape recorded with multiple-channel audio. 2. Open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select OUTPUT CH, set it to the desired setting and close the ...

87 E Editing By using a DV cable and connecting the camcorder to a PC equipped with a DVterminal conforming to IEEE 1394/DV compatible capture board, you can transferimages taken with the camcorder to your PC.• While connected, it is recommended that you power your camcorder from a household power s...

88 E Additional Information Preparing the Camcorder • Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. Extend the viewfinder straight out, thenadjust the viewfinder focusing lever tosuit your eyesight. • Rotate the viewfinder to an angle that allows you to view comfortably. Storethe camcorder with the viewfinder f...

89 E Additional Information Be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight, or it willmelt. (The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens.) Adjust the angle of theviewfinder to prevent sunlight from entering. • For extra security and portability, attach the shoulder strap befo...

90 E Additional Information Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times • These times vary — the safest policy is always to have 2 or 3 times as many battery packs as you think you will need. • You will get more recording time if you turn the camcorder off between shots, instead of lea...

91 E Additional Information Taking care of the battery pack B D Always attach the terminal cover. • Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals, as this can causea short circuit and damage the batterypack. Attach the terminal coverwhenever the battery pack is notbeing used. Keep the termin...

92 E Additional Information DANGER! Treat the battery pack with care. • Keep it away from fire (or it might explode).• Do not expose the battery pack to temperatures greater than 140°F (60°C). Do not leave it near a heater, or inside a car in hot weather, for example. • Do not try to disassemble or ...

93 E Additional Information Maintenance Avoid high temperatures and high humidity. • Do not leave the camcorder inside a car in hot weather, for example.• Be careful of heat radiating from video lighting equipment.• Do not take the camcorder into a humid room. Avoid sudden changes in temperature. • ...

94 E Additional Information Viewfinder • Clean the viewfinder screen. Rotate the viewfinder upwards. Remove theviewfinder protect cover and clean byinserting a cotton swab. When finished,return it flush with the camcorder. • The viewfinder screen scratches easily. Take care when cleaning. LCD • Clea...

95 E Additional Information Power sources • You can use the compact power adapter to operate your camcorder and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supply is between 100 and240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Contact your Canon dealer for information about plugadapters for overseas use. TV pla...

96 E Additional Information Condensation Condensation may form on the camcorder when it is moved from a cold place to awarm place. Using the camcorder while condensation is present can damage boththe tape and the camcorder. Condensation may become a problem: When the camcorder is taken from an air-c...

97 E Additional Information Troubleshooting Cause and/or what to do about it • The camcorder is not set to the appropriate mode ( 18, 26). • The cassette is not loaded or is set for erasure prevention ( 16-17). • The cassette has reached the end.• The power source is not properly connected, or the b...

99 E Additional Information Miscellaneous Cause and/or what to do about it • The remote sensor mode is set to OFF B in the menu ( 41). • The remote sensor modes of the wireless controller and the camcorderitself are different ( 41). • The batteries are dead or not inserted. • Check the screen displa...

100 E Additional Information The ZR20 System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) BP-900 Series Battery Pack VL-10Li Battery Video Light Stereo Microphone (commercially available) WL-D74Wireless Controller MiniDVVideo Cassette CR-560 Charge Adapter/ Car Battery Cable Kit CA-560 Compact P...

101 E Additional Information Optional Accessories Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories.You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center. CR-560 Charge Adapter/Car BatteryCable Kit Conn...

102 E Additional Information FS-30.5U Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters tohelp you take control of difficult lightingconditions. VL-10Li Battery Video Light This compact yet powerful video light canbe used for both indoor and outdoorshooting.• Use the BP-900 Series battery packs to...

103 E Additional Information SC-A50 Soft Carrying Case This lightweight bag keeps the camcorderwithin easy reach without weighing youdown or getting in the way. Genuineleather. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When youuse Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brandaccessorie...

104 E Additional Information Screen Displays To display the date and time, press theDATA CODE button. See also p. 69. Press the wireless controller’s TVSCREEN button or turn TV SCREEN onthrough the menu to see the other displayson the TV screen. (The displays appearwhite on-screen.) They will not be...

107 E Additional Information Recording reminder When you start recording, thecamcorder counts from 0SEC to10SEC. Shots which are shorter thanten seconds may be difficult to editlater. On the other hand, if you are notplanning to edit the recording,remember that a shot which does notcontain action sh...

108 E Additional Information Appears as a warningto protect the cassetteand also whencondensation isdetected. Remove thecassette as soon aspossible after thecamcorder hasdisplayed the caution. Refer to p. 76 Refer to p. 76 or p. 77 Appears when you tryto do audio dubbingor AV insert on a taperecorde...

110 E Additional Information Specifications ZR20 Power Supply (rated): 7.4 V DC Power Consumption (while recording with the AF turned on): 3.3 W (Using viewfinder),4.2 W (Using LCD screen) Television system: EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSCcolor signal Video recording system: 2 rotary heads,...

111 E Additional Information Index 16:9, 21 Å Abroad, Using the Camcorder, 95Accessories, 7, 101Adapter, AC, 11-13, 15AE Programs, 50AE Shift, 63Analog line-in, 77Art, 56Audio Dubbing, 82Audio Mix, 85Audio Mode, 59Audio Output, 86 Audio Recording and Playback, 29, 56, 85 Audio/Video Terminal, 30Auto...

112 E Additional Information Microphone, 59, 82Monitor Recording, 25Mosaic, 56Mosaic Fade, 55 Ø Optional Accessories, 101 ∏ Pause, Record, 18PC Connection, 87Photo Search, 72Playback, 26Playback Connection, 30Playback Pause, 27Portrait, 52Power Adapter, 11-13, 15Powering Your Camcorder, 11Pre-Marked...

113 E Additional Information U.S.A. CANON ® ZR20 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“CUSA”) with respect to each Canon ZR20 DigitalVideo Camcorder (“DV Camcorder”) purchased and used in the United States. Each Canon DV Camcor...

114 E Additional Information CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITEDWARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) with respect to Canon digital video equipmentpurchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation o...