Canon zr60 service manual

Not all appliances and electronics have Tech Sheets or Fast Track publications. Training Manuals generally contain more in-depth servicing information and circuit explanations. Not all appliances and electronics have Training Manuals. Supplements usually address changes in circuitry. You can organize and edit images on your computer using the supplied software. You can personalize your camcorder by customizing the start-up image and camcorder sounds.

The DV terminal allows high-quality transfer with virtually no deterioration in quality of images. Windows XP Users can use the supplied software to perform videoconference and file transfer over the Internet. FOCUS button p. MENU button p. DC IN terminal p.

Easy recording. Viewfinder p. Strap mount p. Grip belt p. Connect the power cord to the power adapter. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. Basics the. After use, disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect it from the adapter.

If the adapter is used close to a TV, it may cause picture interference. Move the adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable. You may hear some noise from the power adapter during use. This is not a malfunction. Mastering the Basics. Connect the power cord to the adapter. When charging is complete, disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder. Remove the battery pack after use. Do not disconnect and reconnect the power cord while charging a battery pack. The battery pack may also not be charged correctly.

Remove the battery pack and attach it back to the camcorder. Unlike conventional battery packs, you do not need to completely use or discharge it before charging. Actual time may be shorter. Mastering Basics the. Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on. Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use. Contact to metallic. Since storing a charged battery pack for a long time about 1 year can shorten its.

If you do. At cold. Warm it in your pocket before. Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially. The backup battery allows the camcorder to retain date, time and other camcorder. Power the camcorder from a household power source or with a battery pack when replacing the backup battery.

Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion. Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short circuit. Keep the battery out of reach of children. If it is swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately. The battery case may break and the battery fluids may damage stomach and intestines.

Do not disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion. The backup battery has a life span of about a year. E Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment. Turn on the camcorder and keep the LCD panel closed to adjust the viewfinder. Do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as it may melt due to concentration of light by the lens. Adjust the angle of the viewfinder to prevent sunlight from entering. Attach the cord to the lens cap.

Pass the grip belt through the loop on the cord. Hook the lens cap on the grip belt while you are recording, and place it over the lens when you have finished. The WA The wide attachment is for use at maximum wide-angle. Do not look directly at the sun or other strong light sources through the wide attachment. It could damage your eyesight. When recording in wide angle with the wide attachment, the outer periphery of the image may become curved.

If dust accumulates on the wide attachment or on the camcorder lens, clean both lenses gently with a blower brush. The wide attachment may obstruct the remote sensor the range of the wireless controller narrows , or may cause a shadow to appear on the picture when recording with a video light or the assist lamp White LED.

Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically or attempt to close the cover until the cassette compartment has fully retracted.

If you wish to record on that cassette, slide the tab. Rewind tapes after use. If the tape becomes slack and damaged, it may cause picture and sound distortion. Mastering Basicsthe. Handle cassettes with care. Do not drop or subject them to severe impact as this. You can operate the camcorder with the supplied wireless controller from a distance of up to 16 feet 5 m. The wireless controller may not work properly in bright places, such as outdoors under direct sunlight, or when used too close to the camcorder.

Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time. Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder. Install the. Press the MENU button to open the menu. Turn the selector dial to select [T. Select your time zone and daylight saving time DST setting if necessary.

Turn the selector dial to select the setting option that represents your time zone. To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone with the U next to the area. Press the MENU button to close the menu. Once you have set time zone, date and time, you do not need to reset the clock each time you travel to another time zone. Just set the time zone to the one of your destination, and the camcorder automatically adjusts the clock.

To change a part of the date or time, press the selector dial at step 4, and move to the part you wish to change. You can display time zone, date and time in the lower left corner of the screen the time zone disappears after 4 seconds. The 4-second display will no longer appear when you turn the power on. The date and time display will not be superimposed on your recordings. Turn the selector dial to select [ON].

Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. Before you make important recordings, clean the video heads Open the LCD panel To use the viewfinder, keep the LCD panel closed or rotate it so that the screen faces in the same direction of the lens Wait until the tape counter came to a complete stop before you begin recording.

Disconnect the power source. When recording outdoors or through a window, do not leave LCD screen, viewfinder or lens exposed to direct sunlight as it may cause damage. Turn the power off if you do not intend to use the camcorder for a longer time. The camcorder will shut off after 5 minutes when left in record pause mode to protect tape and video heads. When you do not remove the cassette, you can record the next scene without producing any noise or blank sections between the recordings even if you turn the camcorder off.

About the built-in microphone: When recording near loud sounds such as fireworks, drums or concerts , sound may become distorted or may be. For extra recording time, see Changing the Recording Mode. The camcorder automatically switches between optical zooming and digital zooming. Image resolution is slightly lower with the digital zoom. Zoom in T. Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out wideangle. Move it toward T to zoom in telephoto. Press harder for a faster zoom. However, you cannot control the zoom speed.

Select [D. ZOOM] and press the selector dial. Keep at least 3. At wide-angle, you can focus on a subject as close as 0. A zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds.

You can rotate the LCD panel so that the screen faces in the same direction as the lens. When recording outdoors or through a window, do not leave the LCD screen, viewfinder or lens exposed to direct sunlight as it may cause damage. Less than 0. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.

Bright light or reflected light may cause a vertical light bar to appear on the screen. Bright light may make it difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, use the viewfinder instead. Turn the selector dial and adjust the level. Turn the selector dial up to make the screen brighter and down to make it darker. Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect that of the viewfinder or the recordings.

The viewfinder switches on allowing you to use the viewfinder while the subject can monitor the screen. Turn the selector dial to select [OFF]. In record pause mode, this function allows you to review the last few seconds of your. The camcorder rewinds the tape, plays back the last few seconds, and returns to record pause mode.

In record pause mode, this function allows you to play back the tape forward or reverse to locate the point where you wish to begin recording.

Noise may appear on the screen when you play back the tape in reverse. There will be no sound during Record Review and Record Search. E For maximum stability, grip the camcorder in your right hand and keep your right elbow pressed against your body. If necessary, support the camcorder with your left hand. Be careful that your fingers do not touch the microphone or lens. When using a tripod, do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as it may melt due to concentration of the light by the lens.

When you use the LCD screen for playback, the camcorder plays back the sound via. The built-in speaker is monaural. Use headphones for stereo sound or when using the viewfinder for playback. To fast forward the tape, press the 1 button. To stop playback, press the 3 button. If the playback picture is distorted, clean the video heads using a Canon Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head-cleaning cassette. To use the viewfinder, close the LCD panel.

The built-in speaker does not sound. Use headphones when using the viewfinder For displaying the date and time during playback, see Displaying the Data Code The camcorder goes into stop mode after 5 minutes in playback pause mode.

Plays back the tape at 9. Press and hold the button during normal playback or fast forward. Plays back frame-by-frame. Press the button repeatedly during playback pause. Press the e play button to return to normal playback. Plays back in reverse at normal speed.

Press the button during normal playback. Press the e play button return to normal playback. The camcorder goes into stop mode after 5 minutes in reverse playback pause. The VLLi is a watt video light for both indoor and outdoor use.

It accepts a Lithium-Ion battery pack for power and is attached to the camera's accessory shoe. The VL is a watt video light for both indoor and outdoor use. Actual prices are determined by individual dealers and may vary. My Canon. Products Home. Network Cameras Software Solutions. Security Solutions. Find Supplies and Accessories About Counterfeits. Promotions Home.

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Get Product Support. Register Your Product. Support miniDV Camcorders. Available Colors :. Where To Buy. ZR60 Designed for point and shoot simplicity, Canon's new ZR series camcorders allow everyone to get great results without any effort at all. Canon is known world-wide for its lenses. The zoom technology found in the lens of a ZR60 camcorder is the same as Canon uses in its broadcast TV lenses, found in the majority of broadcast cameras.

The 18X zoom range will more than take care of all your picture-taking needs, whether they are wide-angle shots of all the family at the reunion, or close-up sports action at full telephoto. Add in the high-resolution capability of DV, and you have high quality video at your fingertips. Image Stabilizer. Canon's image stabilization system corrects camera shake -- caused by an unsteady hand, for example.

This image stabilization system makes for smoother and steadier video even with hand-held shots, at full telephoto, and with shots taken from a moving car. Color Viewfinder and 2. The ZR60 offers both a 0. For those who prefer the larger screen for composing their videos, the fold-out screen makes it easy.

It twists and can be flipped so you can shoot your video from any angle without having to look in the viewfinder. The screen also is great for playback and review of your video immediately after you've captured a scene. Programmed Auto Exposure. The ZR60 offers the versatility to meet every exposure challenge, as well as ease of use when you're happy to let the camera make all the choices.

Amazingly sophisticated circuitry delivers proper exposure automatically under almost any lighting condition. But you also can easily adjust the exposure in any one of several creative ways to meet your specific need.

Selecting a different exposure mode lets you control how you want the video to look. The camera's sophisticated control system automatically handles proper exposure and focus, simply leaving you to zoom.

This means you don't have to worry about anything except being there to capture the moment on video. This also is handy when you want to get into the video; just pass the camera over to someone else and be assured they'll get great video they can't change the settings. If a family member has never handled a camcorder before, you can assure them everything is under control. This is Easy Recording with options. So if you want to let things run automatically, no problem.

But if something should arise, you can easily make adjustments. For example, you suddenly see a child peering through a picket fence; the autofocusing system may have a bit of difficulty but you can easily adjust the focus for a perfect picture. The camera's sophisticated electronics takes care of ensuring proper exposure with automatic adjustment of the aperture. Capture the swing of a golf club, baseball bat or tennis racket -- crystal clear -- when using Sports Mode.