Page 2 - Introduction; Important Usage Instructions
Introduction 2 E WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Important Usage Instructions Digital Video Camcorder, ZR20 and Compact Power Adapter, CA-560 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followi...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction 3 E IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word“product” refers to the Canon Digital VideoCamcorder ZR20 and all its accessories. 1. Read Instructions — All the safety andoperating instructions should be readbefore the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions ...
Page 5 - Contents
Important Usage Instructions ....................2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................3 Thank you for Choosing a Canon ..............6Introducing the ZR20 ................................7 Finding Your Way Around the ZR20 ........8 ~ Preparations ... ~ Powering Your Camco...
Page 6 - Thank you for Choosing a Canon; Getting started
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...
Page 7 - Introducing the ZR20; From wide-angle to 10
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...
Page 8 - Finding Your Way Around the ZR20
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...
Page 11 - Powering Your Camcorder; Provide power from an AC outlet; or; Charge a battery pack; move the adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable.; Connecting the camcorder to an AC outlet; Connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.
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 ...
Page 12 - Attaching and charging the battery packs
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...
Page 13 - When charging is complete, disconnect the power adapter from the; 0). These notes include charging and recording times and how; CA-560 Compact Power Adapter
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...
Page 14 - Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs with power from your car; car’s cigarette; Time required for full charge
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...
Page 15 - Charge the BP-500 Series battery packs from a household AC; Operate the camcorder with power from your car battery.; car’s
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...
Page 16 - Loading a Cassette; Make sure that you have attached a power source.; Loading and unloading
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 ...
Page 17 - Protecting tapes from accidental erasure; mark flashes in the display.; Cassette memory; damage the camcorder.; Handling cassettes
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...
Page 18 - Basic Recording; • Removed the lens cap (; Before you start recording; • If you haven’t set the date and time display, SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE
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 ...
Page 19 - Slide the program selector to; simply point and shoot without making any manual adjustments (; Press and release the start/stop button once to begin recording.; the upper right corner until it clicks securely closed.; When you have finished recording
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, ...
Page 20 - during playback and the time code may not be written correctly.
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...
Page 21 - Confirmation/Warning beeps; in the
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...
Page 22 - digital zoom; Zooming; optical zoom
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...
Page 23 - Using the LCD Screen; Opening and closing the LCD screen
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...
Page 24 - it flat against the side of the camcorder.; Adjusting the LCD screen; You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.; About the LCD Screen
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...
Page 25 - • These and all other indicators appear normally in the viewfinder.; Allowing the subject to monitor recording; • You can choose the display style,
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...
Page 26 - Playing Back a Cassette; Attach a power source and turn the POWER switch to PLAY; • The power indicator lights up green.
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...
Page 27 - ae; Special playback; Other playback modes
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...
Page 29 - Using the headphones; of the AV/headphones terminal through the menu (
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...
Page 30 - Connections for Playback on a TV Screen; Power off all devices before starting the connections.; Switching the AV/headphone terminal
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...
Page 31 - AUDIO terminal
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 ...
Page 32 - white plug to the white audio terminal; television to VIDEO.
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...
Page 33 - Tips for Making Better Videos; Composition; • Make sure that the fastening screw of the tripod is no; Holding the camcorder
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 ...
Page 34 - Picture angle
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...
Page 35 - Turning the Image Stabilizer Off; • The
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...
Page 36 - VCR set up submenu; Camera set up submenu; List of Menus; Using the Full; Using the Menus
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 .................
Page 37 - Display set up submenu; VCR MENU
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•...
Page 38 - System submenu; Return; Selecting from the Menus; • The submenu appears.; Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to the desired function.; • The function and its settings only appear.
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 ...
Page 39 - Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to the desired setting.; the function will be set if you skip to step 11.; Turn the selector dial and move the arrow to; • You return to the main menu.
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...
Page 40 - Using the Wireless Controller; Inserting batteries
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...
Page 41 - When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders (Remote Sensor Mode); To turn the remote sensor off:; Open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select WL.REMOTE, set it to OFF; appears in the display.; Open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select WL.REMOTE, set it to; • The selected mode will appear on the display for 4 seconds.; Press and hold the REMOTE SET button on the wireless controller.; OFF
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...
Page 42 - If your wireless controller isn’t working:
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 ...
Page 43 - Setting the Date and Time; Setting the time zone/daylight saving time; • If you are now in daylight saving time, select the time zone with the
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...
Page 45 - • The year display starts to flash.; Turn the selector dial up and down to change the year. Press the; and time again from the start.; Setting the clock; Date and time display
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 ...
Page 46 - Taking Still Pictures; 8) and transfer to a PC for image; Press the PHOTO button halfway down and hold it:; flashes white in the display as the camcorder adjusts 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...
Page 47 - Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still picture.
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...
Page 48 - Play back your cassette in the camera and search for the image you; DV cable
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...
Page 49 - Searching and Reviewing While Recording; to record pause mode.; Record search; • The + button plays the recording forwards and the – button plays it
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...
Page 50 - Using the Various Recording Programs; the program selector to the; Availability of functions in each recording program
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...
Page 51 - Setting the program AE mode; • The program will appear in the display.
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...
Page 52 - Portrait; Easy Recording; Auto
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...
Page 53 - Spotlight; Low Light
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...
Page 54 - Using Digital Effects; Availability of digital effects in PLAY(VCR) playback modes
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...
Page 55 - Horizontal Wipe (WIPE; Faders; When you end
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 ...
Page 56 - Effects; Black and White
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...
Page 57 - buttons on the wireless controller; Operating faders; • You return to the digital effects menu.; Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to close the menu.; • The name of your selected fader flashes in the display.
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...
Page 58 - Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS button to open the digital effects; Select effect; Operating effects; If you’re in CAMERA mode:
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...
Page 59 - Audio Recording; To switch to the 16; • “16 bit” is shown in the display for approximately 4 seconds.; Selecting the audio mode; External microphone
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...
Page 60 - • WS; Wind screen; terminal to headphones (
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...
Page 61 - self-timer button on the body of the camcorder; the SELF TIMER button on the wireless controller.; Setting the Self-Timer
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 ...
Page 62 - • To cancel the self-timer before the countdown has begun, press the
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...
Page 63 - Using AE Shift; than Spotlight or Sand & Snow from the program menu.
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...
Page 64 - Make sure the camcorder is set to the; Concerning shooting in fluorescent lighting; When the camcorder is set to; slower; Setting the Shutter Speed
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...
Page 65 - Guidelines for shooting using high shutter speeds
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...
Page 66 - Adjusting Focus Manually; Manual focus; Focus lock
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...
Page 67 - Setting the White Balance; appears in the display when you set the white balance to; b) To set the white balance yourself, point the camcorder at a white; you have finished setting the white balance.
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...
Page 68 - Subjects with one dominant color, such as sky, sea or forest
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...
Page 69 - Press the DATA CODE button on the wireless controller.; • Press it once to display, once more to hide it.
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 ×...
Page 70 - Setting the data code; Camera data; • The data code will read “– – –” in the following situations:; Possible data code combinations:
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 ...
Page 71 - • When 6SEC.DATE is turned on but DISPLAYS (
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...
Page 72 - Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose between photo/date
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...
Page 73 - Returning to a Pre-Marked Position; Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button on the wireless controller; RTN
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...
Page 74 - Editing; Editing to a VCR; Preparations
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...
Page 75 - Dubbing to/from a Cassette with Digital Video Equipment; Connect the camcorder and the other digital device.; marked with the arrows facing as shown above.
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...
Page 76 - Copyright signal; • The camcorder enters record pause mode.; Start playback on the other digital device while you monitor the; images on the tape that is being recorded to.; Dubbing
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 ...
Page 77 - “Connections for Playback on a TV Screen” on p. 30.
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 ...
Page 78 - you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode.; • You can monitor the picture in the viewfinder or LCD.
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...
Page 79 - Recording Over Existing Scenes (AV Insert Editing); Make sure the AV/headphone terminal is set to AV through the menu (
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 ...
Page 80 - The tape in the camcorder:; Turn the camcorder’s POWER switch to PLAY (VCR) and load a; Example recording from a VCR
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...
Page 82 - Audio Dubbing; To connect other audio equipment:; • Make sure the AV/headphone terminal is set to AV through the menu (; To connect an external microphone:
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...
Page 83 - any cables to the MIC terminal.
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/...
Page 84 - Locate the point where you want to start audio dubbing, then press
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...
Page 85 - Setting the Audio Mix; • To simply choose STEREO1, STEREO2 or MIX/FIXED, make sure your
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 ...
Page 86 - Open the menu and select VCR SET UP. Then select OUTPUT CH,; Selecting audio output channels
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 ...
Page 87 - household power socket using the power adapter.; Connecting to a PC
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...
Page 88 - Preparing the Camcorder; Adjust the viewfinder
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...
Page 89 - • For extra security and portability, attach; Attach the shoulder strap
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...
Page 90 - Notes on Using the Batteries; Charging and recording times
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...
Page 91 - Taking care of the battery pack; Always attach the terminal cover.; • Do not allow any metal objects to; Keep the terminals clean.; When to recharge; • “CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK”; How much power is left?
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...
Page 92 - Treat the battery pack with care.; Installing the backup battery; mark flashes in the
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 ...
Page 93 - Maintenance; form on the lens and internal parts (; Cautions
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. • ...
Page 94 - Viewfinder
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...
Page 95 - Power sources; Using the camcorder abroad; Video heads; • When mosaic-like noise appears on the playback picture,
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...
Page 96 - Condensation; Protecting the camcorder from condensation; When a cold room is heated rapidly
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...
Page 97 - Troubleshooting; Cause and/or what to do about it
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...
Page 99 - Miscellaneous; Problem
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...
Page 100 - The ZR20 System Diagram
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...
Page 101 - Optional Accessories; BP-500 Series Battery Packs; Extra batteries for use with the ZR20.
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...
Page 102 - VL-10Li Battery Video Light; • Charge the BP-900 Series battery packs; Zoom Remote Controller ZR-1000; terminal of a Canon camcorder, it
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...
Page 103 - SC-A50 Soft Carrying Case; FR-100 Floppy Disk Still Image Recorder
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...
Page 104 - Screen Displays; For instructions on how to hook the camcorder up to your TV, see p. 30.; Turning off the LCD screen displays; indicates a flashing display.
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...
Page 107 - Recording reminder; Speaker
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...
Page 108 - Caution phrases
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...
Page 110 - Specifications
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,...
Page 111 - Index; Audio Recording and Playback,
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...
Page 112 - Optional Accessories, 101
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...
Page 113 - CANON
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...
Page 114 - CANADA
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...
