User manual CANON ZR500 Instruction Manual

[. . . ] PUB. DIM-735 English Instruction Manual English Caméscope numérique Digital Video Camcorder Manuel d'instruction Français Videocámara digital Manual de Instrucciones Español 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, ZR500 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. [. . . ] button Start/stop button MENU ( 33) SELF TIMER OFF 1. menu and select ( ) the self timer icon. 2. Set ( ) it to [SELF TIMER ON] and close the menu. Press the start/stop button. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. To cancel the self timer, select ( ) [SELF TIMER OFF] in step 2 above. Once the countdown has begun, you can also press the start/stop button to cancel the self-timer. The self-timer will be canceled when you turn off the camcorder. Advanced Functions Recording 47 Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) You can choose between SP (standard play) and LP (long play). LP extends the tape usage by 1. 5 times. MENU ( 33) VCR SETUP REC MODE STD PLAY 1. menu, select ( ) the icon and press ( ). Select ( ) the [VCR SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, select ( ) the [REC MODE] option and press ( ). Set ( ) it to [STD PLAY] or [LONG PLAY] and press ( ) to save the changes, then close the menu. Depending on the nature and usage condition of the tape, picture and sound recorded in LP mode may be distorted. We recommend using the SP mode for important recordings. If you record in both SP and LP modes on the same tape, the playback picture may become distorted and the time code may not be written correctly. If you play back a tape that has been recorded in LP mode with another digital device on this camcorder, or vice versa, picture and sound may become distorted. 48 Audio Recording Changing the Audio Mode You can record sound in two audio modes--16-bit and 12-bit. The 12-bit mode records sound on two channels (stereo 1), leaving 2 channels free (stereo 2) for adding new sound later with another editing device. Select the 16-bit mode for higher sound quality. E MENU ( 33) AUDIO SETUP AUDIO MODE 12bit 1. menu, select ( ) the icon and press ( ). Select ( ) the [AUDIO SETUP] menu and press ( ). Then, select ( ) the [AUDIO MODE] option and press ( ). Set ( ) it to [16bit] or [12bit] and press ( ) to save the changes, then close the menu. The selected audio mode is displayed for approximately 4 seconds. Wind Screen The camcorder reduces the wind noise automatically (only when recording audio with the built-in microphone). However, you can turn off the wind screen when recording indoors, or when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible. Advanced Functions Recording MENU ( 33) AUDIO SETUP WIND SCREEN AUTO 1. [. . . ] 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. TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Canon digital video equipment in its original carton, box or equivalent, properly packed, fully insured with shipping charges prepaid, together with a copy of your bill of sale or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem to any of the Canon Service Facilities in Canada. LIMITATIONS Except as otherwise required by applicable legislation, this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations, express or implied, statutory or otherwise, relative to this Canon product, including implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Canon Canada assumes no liability for special, consequential or incidental damages or loss that may arise, whether on account of negligence or otherwise, from the use, misuse or inability to use this Canon product (including loss of profit, revenue, video tapes or enjoyment) or from failure to conform to any express or implied warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations. [. . . ]