User manual CANON ZR

[. . . ] Important Usage Instructions E 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, ZR 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. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ] You may notice some shudder when recording moving subjects. SAND&SNOW Low Light This program allows you to record in dimly lit places. It is generally best used for close-ups of slow or stationary subjects, as moving subjects may leave a trailing after-image. However, you can take advantage of this to create special effects, by rapid zooming or by panning along with a moving subject. Picture quality will not be as good as in normal lighting conditions, and autofocus may not work as well as usual. · The camera sets the image stabilizer off while the Low Light program is selected. LOW LIGHT 39 Using the Full Range of Features Using the Digital Effects E Fade Trigger When you start recording, the scene gradually fades in from a black screen. When you stop recording, it gradually fades out. Wipe When you start recording, the picture begins as a thin vertical line in the center of the screen which gradually expands sideways until it fills the whole of the screen. When you end a scene, the image is wiped from both sides of the screen. Scroll When you start recording the picture appears from the right hand side of the screen and expands sideways until it fills the whole screen. When you end a scene, the image is wiped back off. Art Using the Full Range of Features Adds a paint-like effect, called solarization, to the image. Black and White Records the image in black and white. 40 Sepia Records a monochrome image with a sepia tint. E Strobe This effect converts on-screen action to a series of still images, giving an effect similar to slow-motion. 41 Using the Full Range of Features E Selecting the effect 1. Put the camera in record pause mode, with the POWER switch set to the P position. EFFECT option from the camera menu and choose one of the digital effects from list. · When you close the menu, the name of the digital effect that you have chosen flashes in the display. · To turn digital effects off completely, choose the EFFECT ON (OFF) option (the flashing display disappears). Turning your chosen effect on/off Using the Full Range of Features You can turn your chosen digital effect on or off, both before and during recording, from the program menu (p. Press in the select dial to open the program menu. Press in the select dial to close the program menu. · The name of your chosen digital effect is shown constantly in the display when it is turned on, and flashes when turned off. To turn digital effects of completely choose EFFECT OFF (ON) for the D. EFFECT option at the camera menu. 42 Reactivating the Fade, Scroll and Wipe Effects You need to activate the fade trigger, scroll and wipe effects each time you wish to use them. · When you start or stop recording, the scene will begin or end with the effect. · The display will start to flash again. If you wish to activate it for use once more, turn the effect on at the program menu. You can turn it off before you use it at the program menu. Notes: · You cannot use digital effects when the camera is set to the [ (Easy Recording) program. · You cannot use the Fade Trigger, Scroll and Wipe effects when the MOVIE/ PHOTO switch is set to PHOTO. · When you activate the Fade, Scroll or Wipe effect at the beginning of recording a scene, the camera first clears the screen and then applies the effect. · The camera remembers your chosen effect until you change it, but when you switch the POWER switch to [ (Easy Recording) the digital effect is deactivated and its name flashes purple in the display for a few seconds and then disappears. [. . . ] (b) Use of parts or supplies (other than those sold by CUSA) which cause damage to the DV Camcorder or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems. (c) If any DV Camcorder has had its serial number or dating altered or removed. This limited warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the DV Camcorder, which are sold "AS IS", without warranty of any kind by CUSA. NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, APPLIES TO THE DV CAMCORDER AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THE DV CAMCORDER SHALL BIND CUSA. [. . . ]