Canon Zr950 A Users Manual
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- Cleaning the Video Heads
- Important Usage Instructions
- Digital Video Camcorder, ZR950 A systems
- This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may no...
- Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the ...
- Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
- Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.
- If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
- Canon U.S.A. Inc.
- One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
- Tel No. (516)328-5600
- Important Safety InstructIons
- 1 Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
- 2 Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
- 3 Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
- 4 Follow Instructions - All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.
- 5 Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual.
- 6 Accessories - Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous.
- 7 Avoid magnetic or electric fields - Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation. They may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera.
- 8 Water and Moisture - Hazard of electric shock - Do not use this product near water or in rainy/moist situations.
- 9 Placing or Moving - Do not place on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.
- 10 Power Sources - The CA-590 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marki...
- 11 Power Cord Protection - Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product.
- 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the antenna is grounded so as to provi...
- 13 Lightning - For added protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long ...
- 14 Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
- 15 Objects and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous volt...
- 16 Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
- 17 Damage Requiring Service - Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
- 18 Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are s...
- 19 Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating order.
- Important Safety InstructIons
- When replacement of the power supply is required, please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA-590.
- The adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. For areas where 120 V AC power is not used, you will need a special plug adapter. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information.
- The adapter is not intended to be serviced. Should the product cease to function in its intended manner, it should be returned to the manufacturer or be discarded.
- This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
- The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accident.
- We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Canon product on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft.
- Upon your request, we will send you information on Canon new products and promotions.
- The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.
- Date of Purchase: Model Name: ZR950 A
- Purchased From: Serial No.:
- Dealer Address:
- Dealer Phone No.:
- Note that some playback and search modes are only available when using the wireless controller.
- Record, Record pause, Stop, Eject, Fast forward, Rewind, Playback, Playback pause, Reverse playback pause, x1 Playback (normal s...
- Indicates the remaining time of the tape in minutes. moves during recording. When the tape reaches its end, the display changes to “END”.
- The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording. This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short.
- flashing in red: No card
- in green: 6 or more images
- in yellow: 1 to 5 images
- in red: No more images can be recorded
- is displayed next to the number of images available while the camcorder is writing on the memory card.
- The image number indicates the name and location of the file on the memory card. For example, the file name of image 101-0107 is “IMG_0107.JPG”, stored under the folder “DCIM\101CANON”.
- Recording movies on a tape
- Recording still images on a memory card
- Playing movies from a tape
- Playing back still images from a memory card
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- Operating Modes
- Joystick and Joystick Guide
- Using the Menus
- Changing the Language
- Changing the Time Zone
- Setting the Date and Time
- Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen
- Inserting and Removing a Tape
- Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
- To remove the memory card
- Shooting Video
- When you have finished recording
- Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom
- 52
- [OPTICAL] (37x)
- The zoom range is limited to the optical magnification ratio of the lens.
- [ADVANCED]t (Advanced Zoom)
- In addition to the optical zoom range, the camcorder processes the image digitally to obtain a larger zoom range without any det...
- [DIGITAL] (2000x)
- When this option is selected, the camcorder will switch to digital zoom (light blue area on the zoom indicator) when you zoom in...
- [WIDESCREEN] set to [ ON] (16:9)
- 48x*
- [WIDESCREEN] set to [ OFF] (4:3)
- 55x
- [ VARIABLE]t
- The variable zoom speed depends on how you operate the zoom lever: Press gently for slower zooms; press harder for faster zooms. With this option, the zoom speed will be faster in record pause mode.
- [ SPEED 1], [ SPEED 2], [ SPEED 3]
- Constant zoom speeds. [ SPEED 3] is the fastest, and [ SPEED 1] is the slowest.
- Fast playback
- : Push the joystick () toward or () toward and hold it down.
- Reverse playback
- 1 frame reverse/advance
- Frame-by-frame playback
- Slow playback
- Double speed playback
- Return to normal playback
- : Push the joystick () toward /.
- [ OFF]t
- No data code display.
- [ DATE], [ TIME]
- Displays the date or time when the scene or still image was recorded.
- [ DATE & TIME]
- Displays both the date and time of the recording.
- 1/60
- To record under most ordinary conditions.
- 1/100
- To record indoor sports scenes.
- 1/250, 1/500*, 1/1000*
- To record from within a moving car or train or to shoot fast-moving subjects such as roller coasters.
- 1/2000*
- To record outdoor sports scenes on sunny days.
- [ 16bit]
- Records audio at the highest quality.
- [ 12bit]t
- Records audio on 2 channels (Stereo 1) leaving 2 free channels (Stereo 2) you can use for audio dubbing.
- With this camcorder you can dub audio only using the microphone ( 66).
- [ L/R]t
- Left and right channels (stereo) / Main and sub signals (bilingual).
- [ L/L]
- Left channel only (stereo) / Main signal only (bilingual).
- [ R/R]
- Right channel only (stereo) / Sub signal only (bilingual).
- [ STEREO1]t
- Original sound only.
- [ STEREO2]
- Dubbed audio only.
- [ MIX/FIXED]
- Mixed audio with the original sound and the dubbed audio at the same level.
- [ MIX/VAR.]
- Mixed audio where the balance between the original sound () and the dubbed audio () can be adjusted.
- Manual Focus Adjustment
- Manual Exposure Adjustment
- White Balance
- [AUTO]t
- Settings are automatically set by the camcorder. Use this setting for outdoor scenes.
- [DAYLIGHT]
- For recording outdoors on a bright day.
- [TUNGSTEN]
- For recording under tungsten and tungsten type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.
- [SET]
- Use the custom white balance setting to make white objects appear white under colored lighting.
- [IMAGE EFFECT OFF]t
- Records with no image enhancing effects.
- [VIVID]
- Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation.
- [NEUTRAL]
- Tones down the contrast and color saturation.
- [SOFT SKIN DETAIL]
- Softens the details in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance. To obtain the best effect, use this setting when recording a close-up of a person. Note that areas similar to the skin color may lack in detail.
- [ D.EFFECT OFF]t
- Select this setting when you do not intend to use the digital effects.
- [ FADE-T] (fade trigger), [ WIPE]
- Select one of the faders to begin or end a scene with a fade from or to a black screen.
- [ BLK&WHT]
- Records images in black and white.
- [ SEPIA]
- Records images in sepia tones for an “old” look.
- [ ART], [ MOSAIC]
- Select one of these digital effects to add “flavor” to your recordings.
- Memory card
- Image quality* Æ
- Image size Ø
- L 1152x864 t
- S 640x480
- L 1152x864
- To print photos up to L size (9 x 13 cm, 3.5 x 5 in.) or postcard size (10 x 14.8 cm, 4 x 6 in.).
- S 640x480
- To send images as e-mail attachments or to post on the Web.
- Erasing or Protecting a Photo Right After Recording It
- To erase the photo
- To protect the photo
- Viewing Photos
- Magnifying Photos during Playback
- Erasing Photos
- Automatic Focus Priority
- [ ON:AiAF]t
- (Mode switch: *,)
- Depending on the shooting conditions, one or more AF frames out of the nine frames available are automatically selected and the focus is fixed on them.
- [ ON:CENTER] (Mode switch: *)
- A single focusing frame appears in the center of the screen and the focus is automatically fixed on it. This is convenient for making sure the focus is exactly where you want it.
- [ OFF] (Mode switch: )
- Select this option if you wish to record a still image as soon as you press .
- . Quick Start ( 34)
- . Zoom ( 33)
- . Special Scene recording programs ( 40)
- . Flexible recording ( 42)
- . LCD video light ( 43)
- . Self timer ( 43)
- . Manual focus ( 45)
- . Manual exposure adjustment ( 46)
- . White balance ( 47)
- . Image effects ( 48)
- . Digital effects ( 48)
- [PAPER]
- [PAPER SIZE]: Available paper sizes vary depending on the printer model.
- [PAPER TYPE]: Select [PHOTO], [FAST PHOTO], [PLAIN] or [DEFAULT].
- [PAGE LAYOUT]: Select [DEFAULT] or one of the following available page layouts.
- [BORDERED]: Prints the whole image area almost exactly as the recorded still image.
- [BORDERLESS]: Enlarges the center portion of the still image to fit the width/height ratio of the selected paper size. The top, bottom and sides of the still image may be slightly trimmed out.
- [2-UP], [4-UP], [8-UP], [9-UP], [16-UP]: Refer to the sidebar on page 58.
- [] Date print
- Select [ON], [OFF] or [DEFAULT].
- [] Print Effect
- The print effect can be used with printers compatible with the Image Optimize function to achieve higher quality prints. Select [ON], [OFF] or [DEFAULT].
- Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS printers: You can also select [VIVID], [NR] and [VIVID+NR].
- [] Number of Copies
- Select 1-99 copies.
- PIXMA SELPHY DS
- SELPHY CP
- SELPHY ES
- AV Terminal
- Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder.
- DV Terminal
- Check the type and orientation of the terminal and make sure you connect the DV cable properly.
- Output connection (signal flow ) to a TV or VCR with AV Terminals.
- Output connection (signal flow ) to a high-definition TV with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal.
- Input connection (signal flow ) from a TV or other digital video source with a DV (IEEE1394) output.
- Playback on a TV Screen
- Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder
- Connecting
- Recording
- 1 This camcorder: Load the recorded cassette.
- 2 Connected device: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the device to record pause mode.
- 3 This camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause the playback shortly before the scene.
- 4 This camcorder: Resume the movie playback.
- 5 Connected device: Begin recording when the scene you wish to copy appears. Stop recording when copying is complete.
- 6 This camcorder: Stop playback.
- Digital Video Dubbing
- Connecting
- Dubbing
- 1 Load a blank tape in the camcorder and load the recorded (source) tape or disc in the connected device.
- 2 Set the camcorder in record pause mode.
- 3 Connected device: Start the playback.
- 4 When the scene you wish to record appears, push the joystick () toward / to begin recording.
- 5 While recording, push the joystick () toward / to record pause.
- 6 Push the joystick () toward to stop recording.
- 7 Connected device: Stop the playback.
- Copyright Signal
- Audio Dubbing
- To select the audio track for playback
- DV Terminal
- Check the type and orientation of the terminal and make sure you connect the DV cable properly.
- USB Terminal
- Use the USB connection to print still images and transfer them to a computer.
- Output connection (signal flow ) to a computer with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal or a DV capture board.
- Output connection (signal flow ) to a PC or PictBridge compatible printer with a USB port.
- [ALL IMAGES]
- Transfers all still images.
- [NEW IMAGES]
- Transfers only those still images that have not yet been transferred to the computer.
- [TRANSFER ORDERS]
- Transfers still images marked with transfer orders ( 71).
- [SELECT & TRANSFER]
- Select the still image(s) to transfer.
- [WALLPAPER]
- Select a still image still image and set it as your computer’s desktop background.
- Recording programs1
- [PROGRAM AE],[PORTRAIT], [SPORTS], [NIGHT], [SNOW], [BEACH], [SUNSET], [SPOTLIGHT], [FIREWORKS]
- White balance1
- [AUTO], [DAYLIGHT], [TUNGSTEN], [SET]
- Image effects1
- [IMAGE EFFECT OFF], [VIVID], [NEUTRAL], [SOFT SKIN DETAIL]
- LCD video light
- [ LCD LIGHT OFF], [ LCD LIGHT ON]
- Digital effects
- [ D.EFFECT OFF], [ FADE-T], [ WIPE], [ BLK&WHT], [ SEPIA], [ ART], [ MOSAIC]
- [ D.EFFECT OFF], [ BLK&WHT]
- Still image size/quality
- Size: [L 1152x864], [S 640x480]
- Quality: [SUPER FINE], [FINE], [NORMAL]
- [SPEAKER VOLUME]
- [REC PAUSE]
- Press () to enter the record pause mode.
- [END SEARCH]
- Press () to search.
- [SLIDESHOW]
- Press () to start.
- [IMAGE ERASE]
- [CANCEL], [ERASE]
- Still image protection
- [ PROTECT OFF], [ PROTECT ON]
- [PRINT ORDER]
- [0] - [99] COPIES
- Transfer order
- [ TRANS.ORDER OFF], [ TRANS.ORDER ON]
- [SHUTTER]1
- [ AUTO], [1/60], [1/100], [1/250], [1/500], [1/1000], [1/2000]
- [ AUTO], [1/60], [1/100], [1/250]
- [A.SL SHUTTER]2
- [ ON], [ OFF]
- [ZOOM TYPE]
- [ OPTICAL], [ ADVANCED]4, [ DIGITAL]
- [ZOOM SPEED]
- [ VARIABLE], [ SPEED 3], [ SPEED 2], [ SPEED 1]
- [FOCUS PRI.]3
- [ ON:AiAF], [ ON:CENTER], [ OFF]
- [REVIEW]
- [ OFF], [ 2sec], [ 4sec], [ 6sec], [ 8sec], [ 10sec]
- [IMG STAB]3
- [ ON], [ OFF]
- [WIDESCREEN]
- [ ON], [ OFF]
- [SELF TIMER]
- [ ON], [ OFF]
- [REC MODE]
- [ STD PLAY], [ LONG PLAY]
- [TV TYPE]
- [ NORMAL TV], [ WIDE TV]
- [OUTPUT CH]
- [ L/R], [ L/L], [ R/R]
- [WIND SCREEN]
- [ AUTO], [ OFF]
- [12bit AUDIO]
- [ STEREO1], [ STEREO2], [ MIX/FIXED], [ MIX/VAR.]
- [MIX BALANCE]
- [AUDIO MODE]
- [16bit], [12bit]
- [ERASE ALL PRINT ORD]
- [NO], [YES]
- [ERASE ALL TRANS.ORD]
- [NO], [YES]
- [ERASE ALL IMAGES]
- [NO], [YES]
- [INITIALIZE]
- [NO], [YES]
- [BRIGHTNESS]
- [BACKLIGHT]
- [ NORMAL]1, [ BRIGHT]
- [TV SCREEN]
- [ON], [OFF]
- [ON], [OFF]
- [MARKERS]
- [ OFF], [ LEVEL], [ GRID]
- [DISPLAYS]
- [ON], [OFF<PLAYBK>]
- [6SEC.DATE]
- [ON], [OFF]
- [DATA CODE]
- [OFF], [DATE], [TIME], [DATE & TIME]
- [LANGUAGE]2
- Language Set A:
- [], [ENGLISH], [], [], [], [], [], [], []
- Language Set B:
- [ENGLISH], [], [], []
- [DEMO MODE]
- [ON], [OFF]
- [WL.REMOTE]
- [ON], [OFF ]
- [BEEP]
- [HIGH VOLUME], [LOW VOLUME], [OFF]
- [POWER SAVE]
- [ON], [OFF]
- [FILE NOS.]
- [ RESET], [ CONTINUOUS]
- [FIRMWARE]
- -
- [T.ZONE DST]
- List of world time zones.
- [DATE/TIME]
- -
- [DATE FORMAT]
- [Y.M.D (2008.1.1 AM 12:00)], [M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2008 12:00 AM)], [D.M.Y (1.JAN.2008 12:00 AM)]
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- Power Source
- Recording/Playback
- Recording
- Playback
- Memory Card Operation
- Printing
- Editing
- List of Messages (in alphabetical order)
- Direct Print Related Messages
- Camcorder
- Battery Pack
- Cassette
- Memory Card
- Lithium Button Battery
- Storage
- Cleaning
- Condensation
- To avoid condensation
- When condensation is detected
- Resuming use
- Using the Camcorder Abroad
- Trademark Acknowledgements
- Battery Pack Æ
- BP-2L5
- NB-2LH
- BP-2L14
- Charging Conditions Ø
- Using the camcorder
- Using the CB-2LW Battery Charger
- Battery Pack
- BP-2L14
- Maximum Recording Time
- Typical Recording Time*
- Playback Time