Canon ZR930 User manual

MiniDV Cam: Canon ZR930
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Quick Start Guide Index:
p. 2) “AV” Settings; Load DV Tape
p. 3) Record Video
p. 4) Play Video—in Camera; on TV
p. 5) Recharge Battery; AC Power
p. 6) MiniDV to PC—User Transfer
Only
For other ZR930 features, ask AV Services—you may check out
the ZR930 manual.
AV Services: [phone], Rosenau 233
Mon.–Fri., 8:00 AM –5:00 PM
p. 2)
“AV Default” Settings; Load MiniDV Tape
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MiniDV cam “AV Default” settings for Canon ZR930:
A) EASY (autofocus/exposure); B) Tape speed: SP (Standard); C)
Screen width: Normal/TV; D) Battery record time: ≈50 minutes
w./full charge); E) Auto Power Off: 5 min.; F) Zoom speed: medium.
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Load the miniDV tape; use only tapes labeled with →
1. A) Slide the OPEN/EJECT button, and, as shown, B) tilt the cassette
compartment cover out. The cassette compartment will pop up.
(Note that for this action, you must have battery or AC power.);
2. Gently slide the miniDV tape into the cassette compartment, as shown;
3. Close the cassette compartment only by pushing it closed as shown—
the “push spot” is labeled PUSH. (The cassette compartment will then
retract, loading the tape.) Manually close the cover.
p. 3) Record Video
1. Turn ZR930 on: Hold green “unlock” button on POWER switch
and rotate POWER switch clockwise to CAMERA;
2. Open the lens cover by sliding down the lens cover switch;
3. Open the LCD panel 90° (or, leave closed to use the viewfinder);
4. Aim camera; focus is automatic. For added stability, use a tripod;
5. Start recording—press white start/stop button. Audio level sets
automatically;
6. Stop recording—press the white start/stop button again;
7. If finished, close panel and lens cover; turn POWER OFF.
p. 4)
Play Videotape—in Camera…
1. Turn ZR930 on: Hold green “unlock” button on POWER switch
and rotate POWER switch counterclockwise to PLAY;
2. Open the LCD panel 90°;
3. Joystick image should appear on viewscreen. (If not, press Joystick.)
Use Joystick to Play►, Stop■, PauseII, Rewind◄◄,and Fast
Forward tape ►►, as per image on screen.
or on a TV Set
4. Follow steps 1–3 to
set up Cam for play;
5. Connect AV Cable
miniplug to Cam, as
shown;
6. Connect
yellow/white/red
“RCA” plugs to TV;
7. Use Joystick to
control playback.
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Start/stop button
POWER
switch
Opened
Joystick
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p. 5) Recharging the Battery; Running on AC Power
Note: The ZR930 has a rechargeable lithium ion battery. A full charge lasts
approximately 50 minutes.
1. The DC IN power/charging socket for the ZR930 is on the lower
back right of the camera body, next to the battery;
2a. To charge the battery, plug the power cord in to DC IN and an AC
outlet. (The camcorder should be turned OFF.)
2b. To run the camcorder on AC power, plug the power cord in to DC
IN and an AC outlet. You may use the CAMERA and/or PLAY
settings. (The battery may stay on the camcorder, but won’t charge.);
3. When charging the battery, the CHARGE light will stop flashing at
full battery charge.
p. 6) MiniDV to PC Video Transfer—User Transfer Only
Note: MiniDV video to PC transfers are beyond the scope of equipment and
services offered by AV Services. Video transfer requires user-supplied
hardware and software.
●Hardware you will need:
1. DV Cable, 4-pin or 6-pin, depending on your computer;
2. A computer equipped with a DV (IEEE 1394) terminal or a DV
capture board.
●Software you will need:
1. Video editing software for your Windows or Macintosh computer;
2. The appropriate software driver installed on your computer.
●Plus, operating instructions for your specific system setup.
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