User manual CANON ZR100

[. . . ] PUB. DIM-661 English English Français Español Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual Camescope numérique Manuel d'instruction Videocámara digital Manual de Instrucciones Mini Digital Video Cassette NTSC Important Usage Instructions Introduction WARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR100 systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. [. . . ] Fade in: In playback pause mode, press the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF button and begin playback by pressing the / button. Fade out: During playback, press the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF button and pause playback by pressing the / button. The fader can be activated/deactivated by pressing the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF button. Selecting an Effect In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to CAMERA PLAY (VCR) . 1. Select [EFFECT TYPE], select a setting option and close the menu. The name of the selected effect flashes. 4. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF button. · The name of the selected effect stops flashing. · The effect can be activated/deactivated by pressing the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF button. 55 Using the Multi-Image Screen You can operate the multi-image screen only in the following playback modes: · When [M. S. SPEED] is set to [MANUAL]: Playback pause, slow forward/reverse playback · When [M. S. SPEED] is set to [FAST], [MODERATE] or [SLOW]: Playback pause In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to . CAMERA PLAY (VCR) 1. Select [M. S. SPEED] and select the transition speed. Following transition speeds can be selected: fast (every 4 frames), moderate (every 6 frames*), slow (every 8 frames*). * In Low Light mode: moderate (every 8 frames), slow (every 12 frames). 4. Select [M. S. SPLIT], select the number of sequences and close the menu. "MULTI-S" flashes. 5. Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF button. · MANUAL: Images will be captured each time you press the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF button. The blue frame indicating the next sequence disappears after the last image. Pressing the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF button for more than 1 second cancels the images one after another. · FAST, MODERATE, SLOW: The set number of images will be captured at the set speed. To cancel the multi-image screen, press the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF button. 6. Press the start/stop button to begin recording. The multi-image screen is recorded on the tape. The camcorder retains the setting even if you turn it off or change the program AE mode. Digital effects cannot be used in the following cases: - When the program selector is set to EASY. About the multi-image screen: The multi-image screen cannot be used in the following cases: - In the Night mode. In PLAY (VCR) mode: Pressing any tape operation button (such as play or pause) cancels the multi-image screen. 56 Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) The camcorder uses the full width of the CCD providing high-resolution 16:9 recording. E WIDESCREEN button CAMERA PLAY (VCR) Press the WIDESCREEN button. ·" " appears. · The LCD screen switches to the "letterbox" display. The multi-image screen cannot be used when the widescreen mode is selected. If you play back a widescreen recording on a normal TV, the image appears horizontally squeezed. If you connect the camcorder to a TV with Video ID-1 system, recordings made in the widescreen mode will be automatically played back in widescreen mode. Advanced Functions Recording 57 Magnifying the Image Playback The playback image can be magnified up to 5 times. Zoom lever SET dial CAMERA PLAY (VCR) 1. [. . . ] Labour: For a period of one year from the date of original purchase, labour will be provided free of charge by our Canon Service Facilities in Canada. This limited warranty covers all defects except where: (a) The loss or damage to the product results from: i) accident, natural disaster, mishandling, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions contained in the instruction manual; ii) the use of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with this Canon product that do not conform to Canon specifications or that cause abnormally frequent service problems; iii) repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility; iv) defective batteries or any exposure to water, sand or dirt; v) shipping (claim must be presented to the shipper); (b) Any serial number on the video equipment is altered or removed. (c) The digital video equipment is used for commercial, professional or industrial purposes. This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet (exterior finish) of the digital video equipment, video cassette tapes, head cleanings, nor does it apply to digital video equipment purchased outside Canada. [. . . ]