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... shock to comply with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Digital Video Camcorder, ZR800 A systems This device complies with class B limits in a particular installation. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may...
... shock to comply with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Digital Video Camcorder, ZR800 A systems This device complies with class B limits in a particular installation. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may...
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... the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR800 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. 22 Power Sources - All warnings on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. Unplug this manual. 23 Lightning - Regarding other hazards. They may cause the product and cart combination to . 13 Follow instructions - Quick stops, excessive...
... the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR800 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. 22 Power Sources - All warnings on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. Unplug this manual. 23 Lightning - Regarding other hazards. They may cause the product and cart combination to . 13 Follow instructions - Quick stops, excessive...
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... Functions Recording Recording Movies 23 Zooming ...24 Playback Playing Back Movies 25 Locating the End of contents Introduction About this Manual 8 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories 10 Components Guide 11 Screen Displays 13 Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack 15 Installing the Backup Battery 16 Inserting and Removing a Tape 17 Preparing the Camcorder 18 Adjusting the LCD Screen 18 Using the Menus Selecting a FUNC. Menu 27 Setup menus 27 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc 27 VCR Setup (Recording Mode, TV Type...
... Functions Recording Recording Movies 23 Zooming ...24 Playback Playing Back Movies 25 Locating the End of contents Introduction About this Manual 8 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories 10 Components Guide 11 Screen Displays 13 Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack 15 Installing the Backup Battery 16 Inserting and Removing a Tape 17 Preparing the Camcorder 18 Adjusting the LCD Screen 18 Using the Menus Selecting a FUNC. Menu 27 Setup menus 27 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc 27 VCR Setup (Recording Mode, TV Type...
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... are displayed on screen. First Time Settings First Time Settings Changing the Language The language for purchasing the Canon ZR800. NOTES If you changed . On menu screens, this is not available in all operating modes (the operating mode to make selections and changes in the Manual IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the LCD and the viewfinder screen. Menu options in the manual are other than the joystick indicated within a "button" frame (for example [ON], [OFF]). Language Set B English, Simplified...
... are displayed on screen. First Time Settings First Time Settings Changing the Language The language for purchasing the Canon ZR800. NOTES If you changed . On menu screens, this is not available in all operating modes (the operating mode to make selections and changes in the Manual IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the LCD and the viewfinder screen. Menu options in the manual are other than the joystick indicated within a "button" frame (for example [ON], [OFF]). Language Set B English, Simplified...
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.... Operating Mode Switch Icon Display Operation CAMERA Recording movies on a tape 23 PLAY Playing movies from a tape 25 Trademark Acknowledgements • is a trademark. • Windows® is available in each operating mode. You can display the joystick guide to the operation mode. In the manual, indicates that a function is available in the operating mode shown and indicates that the function is determined by the position of the joystick's functions in all operating modes. 9 The functions assigned to the joystick change...
.... Operating Mode Switch Icon Display Operation CAMERA Recording movies on a tape 23 PLAY Playing movies from a tape 25 Trademark Acknowledgements • is a trademark. • Windows® is available in each operating mode. You can display the joystick guide to the operation mode. In the manual, indicates that a function is available in the operating mode shown and indicates that the function is determined by the position of the joystick's functions in all operating modes. 9 The functions assigned to the joystick change...
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... 13 Zoom ( 24), Exposure ( 34) Recording program ( 32) White balance ( 36) Image effect ( 37) Digital effects ( 40) Condensation warning ( 54) Shutter speed ( 33) Self timer ( 39) Exposure adjustment ( 34) Manual focus ( 35) Image stabilizer ( 28) Recording mode ( 29) Tape operation Time code (hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining tape Remaining battery charge Widescreen 16:9 mode ( 28) Wind screen off ( 29) Audio recording mode ( 37) Backup battery warning Level marker ( 30) Recording reminder Operating mode ( 9) Audio playback mode ( 38) Search function display END...
... 13 Zoom ( 24), Exposure ( 34) Recording program ( 32) White balance ( 36) Image effect ( 37) Digital effects ( 40) Condensation warning ( 54) Shutter speed ( 33) Self timer ( 39) Exposure adjustment ( 34) Manual focus ( 35) Image stabilizer ( 28) Recording mode ( 29) Tape operation Time code (hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining tape Remaining battery charge Widescreen 16:9 mode ( 28) Wind screen off ( 29) Audio recording mode ( 37) Backup battery warning Level marker ( 30) Recording reminder Operating mode ( 9) Audio playback mode ( 38) Search function display END...
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... power adapter. CHARGE indicator DC IN terminal Remove the battery terminal cover before use. 1 Turn off . switch 3 Plug the compact power adapter into a power outlet. 4 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder. • Press the battery pack lightly and slide it down until it clicks. Getting Started 15 Preparations Getting Started Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on the actual charging, recording or playback...
... power adapter. CHARGE indicator DC IN terminal Remove the battery terminal cover before use. 1 Turn off . switch 3 Plug the compact power adapter into a power outlet. 4 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder. • Press the battery pack lightly and slide it down until it clicks. Getting Started 15 Preparations Getting Started Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on the actual charging, recording or playback...
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... lock button pressed down, set the switch to CAMERA. 3 Press Start/Stop to pause the recording. NOTES About the recording time: By changing the recording mode you want to start recording. WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Close the lens cover and the LCD panel. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Remove the tape. 4 Disconnect the power source and remove the battery pack. Press Start/Stop again to begin recording. Recording 23 Basic Functions Basic Functions Recording Recording TO REVIEW THE LAST SCENE RECORDED Recording Movies Before...
... lock button pressed down, set the switch to CAMERA. 3 Press Start/Stop to pause the recording. NOTES About the recording time: By changing the recording mode you want to start recording. WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Close the lens cover and the LCD panel. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Remove the tape. 4 Disconnect the power source and remove the battery pack. Press Start/Stop again to begin recording. Recording 23 Basic Functions Basic Functions Recording Recording TO REVIEW THE LAST SCENE RECORDED Recording Movies Before...
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... lens). Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use tripods with more than 5.5 mm (0.2 inch). This is also available ( 28). To restore the power, turn the camcorder off if left in visually induced motion sickness. Move it may melt (due to [VARIABLE], the zoom speed will enter the stop the playback and take a rest break as a result, also the available recording time ( 29). When using...
... lens). Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use tripods with more than 5.5 mm (0.2 inch). This is also available ( 28). To restore the power, turn the camcorder off if left in visually induced motion sickness. Move it may melt (due to [VARIABLE], the zoom speed will enter the stop the playback and take a rest break as a result, also the available recording time ( 29). When using...
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...) Adjust ( ) the volume with insufficient lighting. Advanced Functions Menu Recording programs REC PAUSE ( 44) ( 32) Press ( ) to 1/30. For details about how to select an item, refer to obtain brighter recordings in places with the joystick. Mode switch: [ PROGRAM AE],[ PORTRAIT], [ SPORTS], [ NIGHT], [ SNOW], [ BEACH], [ SUNSET], [ SPOTLIGHT], [ FIREWORKS] END SEARCH Press ( ) to search. ( 26) White balance ( 36) Mode switch: [ AUTO], [ DAYLIGHT], [ TUNGSTEN], [ SET] Setup menus Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) CAMERA SETUP SHUTTER ( 33) Image...
...) Adjust ( ) the volume with insufficient lighting. Advanced Functions Menu Recording programs REC PAUSE ( 44) ( 32) Press ( ) to 1/30. For details about how to select an item, refer to obtain brighter recordings in places with the joystick. Mode switch: [ PROGRAM AE],[ PORTRAIT], [ SPORTS], [ NIGHT], [ SNOW], [ BEACH], [ SUNSET], [ SPOTLIGHT], [ FIREWORKS] END SEARCH Press ( ) to search. ( 26) White balance ( 36) Mode switch: [ AUTO], [ DAYLIGHT], [ TUNGSTEN], [ SET] Setup menus Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) CAMERA SETUP SHUTTER ( 33) Image...
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....) you may notice some video problems in the picture at the point where the recording mode changes. When [12bit AUDIO] is set to [ MIX/ VAR.], adjust ( ) the sound balance with the joystick. Menu Options Lists 29 VCR Setup (Recording Mode, TV Type, etc.) VCR SETUP REC MODE AUDIO SETUP OUTPUT CH ( 38) [ STD PLAY], [ LONG PLAY] Recording in LP mode extends the available recording time on the condition of wind when recording outdoors. We recommend using the SP mode for important recordings. Depending on the tape 1.5 times.
....) you may notice some video problems in the picture at the point where the recording mode changes. When [12bit AUDIO] is set to [ MIX/ VAR.], adjust ( ) the sound balance with the joystick. Menu Options Lists 29 VCR Setup (Recording Mode, TV Type, etc.) VCR SETUP REC MODE AUDIO SETUP OUTPUT CH ( 38) [ STD PLAY], [ LONG PLAY] Recording in LP mode extends the available recording time on the condition of wind when recording outdoors. We recommend using the SP mode for important recordings. Depending on the tape 1.5 times.
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...], the camcorder's on-screen displays will be displayed for 2 seconds. When the date and time are available in white or gray. The markers are displayed on the camcorder's screen they will appear while the playback image is magnified or a digital effect is activated. 6SEC.DATE [ ON], [ OFF] When you power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. TV SCREEN [ ON], [ OFF] [ ON], [ OFF] When set to show only the playback picture on a connected TV...
...], the camcorder's on-screen displays will be displayed for 2 seconds. When the date and time are available in white or gray. The markers are displayed on the camcorder's screen they will appear while the playback image is magnified or a digital effect is activated. 6SEC.DATE [ ON], [ OFF] When you power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. TV SCREEN [ ON], [ OFF] [ ON], [ OFF] When set to show only the playback picture on a connected TV...
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... the [TV TYPE] setting according to the TV set the device to record pause mode. 3 This camcorder: Locate the scene you can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device. On a TV: Set the input selector to LINE (IN). 2 Start the playback of the movies ( 25). NOTES Turn off all the devices before the scene. 4 This camcorder: Resume the movie playback. Recording 1 This camcorder: Load the recorded cassette. 2 Connected device: Load a blank cassette or disc and set to which...
... the [TV TYPE] setting according to the TV set the device to record pause mode. 3 This camcorder: Locate the scene you can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device. On a TV: Set the input selector to LINE (IN). 2 Start the playback of the movies ( 25). NOTES Turn off all the devices before the scene. 4 This camcorder: Resume the movie playback. Recording 1 This camcorder: Load the recorded cassette. 2 Connected device: Load a blank cassette or disc and set to which...
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... cable and restore the connection after a short while or turn the camcorder off and then on again. - Recording starts. 7 While recording, push the joystick ( ) towards to stop recording. 9 Connected device: Stop the playback. ( 9) Connecting Connect the camcorder to the video input source using the digital connection -connection type 2 ( 42)- If the operation does not work, use the AV terminal. IMPORTANT Blank sections may be able to record the contents of the tape. 44 Connecting to a TV or VCR When recording to a digital video recorder using...
... cable and restore the connection after a short while or turn the camcorder off and then on again. - Recording starts. 7 While recording, push the joystick ( ) towards to stop recording. 9 Connected device: Stop the playback. ( 9) Connecting Connect the camcorder to the video input source using the digital connection -connection type 2 ( 42)- If the operation does not work, use the AV terminal. IMPORTANT Blank sections may be able to record the contents of the tape. 44 Connecting to a TV or VCR When recording to a digital video recorder using...
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... appropriate driver A driver is connected to the computer using the compact power adapter. Depending on the video editing software, you may not work correctly depending on Windows operating systems later than Windows 98 Second Edition and Mac operating systems later than PLAY. Refer also to the instruction manual of the computer. After a short while, turn off the camcorder and the computer. Refer to the instruction manual of the editing software. Refer to a mode...
... appropriate driver A driver is connected to the computer using the compact power adapter. Depending on the video editing software, you may not work correctly depending on Windows operating systems later than Windows 98 Second Edition and Mac operating systems later than PLAY. Refer also to the instruction manual of the computer. After a short while, turn off the camcorder and the computer. Refer to the instruction manual of the editing software. Refer to a mode...
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... use and may not charge. the screen. Replace or charge the battery pack. 15 " " flashes on screen. Troubleshooting If you connect a faulty power adapter or battery pack, the CHARGE indicator flashes approx. Battery pack is damaged. Use the compact power adapter. • The LCD/viewfinder switches on the screen. Battery packs become hot with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. The battery pack is exhausted. Check that the compact power adapter is - Recording/Playback Problem Solution Buttons will flash irregularly. Load a cassette...
... use and may not charge. the screen. Replace or charge the battery pack. 15 " " flashes on screen. Troubleshooting If you connect a faulty power adapter or battery pack, the CHARGE indicator flashes approx. Battery pack is damaged. Use the compact power adapter. • The LCD/viewfinder switches on the screen. Battery packs become hot with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. The battery pack is exhausted. Check that the compact power adapter is - Recording/Playback Problem Solution Buttons will flash irregularly. Load a cassette...
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...screen). To resume the operation press Start/Stop (when recording) or push the joystick ( ) towards / (during record pause or playback pause. Cassette is located, - Clean the video heads. 2 noise. Camcorder will enter - Replace the backup lithium battery and set the time zone, date 16 and time. Autofocus does not work on the screen. Sound is video Video heads are using the camcorder in playback pause ( ) or record pause ( ) mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds. Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever. 18 Playback Problem Solution During playback...
...screen). To resume the operation press Start/Stop (when recording) or push the joystick ( ) towards / (during record pause or playback pause. Cassette is located, - Clean the video heads. 2 noise. Camcorder will enter - Replace the backup lithium battery and set the time zone, date 16 and time. Autofocus does not work on the screen. Sound is video Video heads are using the camcorder in playback pause ( ) or record pause ( ) mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds. Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever. 18 Playback Problem Solution During playback...
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... until you turn the power on the TV screen. camcorder video input from the built-in Open the LCD panel. - This message 21 DATE AND TIME appears each time you set the time zone, date and time. REMOVE THE CASSETTE TAPE END Tape reached the end. Adjust the volume with this camcorder. Clean the video heads. 2 You attempted to play back or dub copyright a protected tape. 44 Stop playback/dubbing. INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION You attempted to play back a tape recorded in a recording standard not supported by this...
... until you turn the power on the TV screen. camcorder video input from the built-in Open the LCD panel. - This message 21 DATE AND TIME appears each time you set the time zone, date and time. REMOVE THE CASSETTE TAPE END Tape reached the end. Adjust the volume with this camcorder. Clean the video heads. 2 You attempted to play back or dub copyright a protected tape. 44 Stop playback/dubbing. INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION You attempted to play back a tape recorded in a recording standard not supported by this...
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tape) LCD Screen Viewfinder Microphone Lens Lens Configuration AF system Minimum Focusing Distance White Balance Minimum Illumination Recommended Illumination Image Stabilization 2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system (consumer digital VCR SD system), digital component recording PCM digital sound: 16 bit (48 kHz/2 channels); 12 bit (32 kHz) EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal 1/6-inch CCD, approx. 680,000 pixels Effective pixels 16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [ON]) approx. 360,000 pixels 16...
tape) LCD Screen Viewfinder Microphone Lens Lens Configuration AF system Minimum Focusing Distance White Balance Minimum Illumination Recommended Illumination Image Stabilization 2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV system (consumer digital VCR SD system), digital component recording PCM digital sound: 16 bit (48 kHz/2 channels); 12 bit (32 kHz) EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal 1/6-inch CCD, approx. 680,000 pixels Effective pixels 16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [ON]) approx. 360,000 pixels 16...
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... auto date 30 A Abroad, using the camcorder 55 Audio mode 37 Audio output channel 38 Auto slow shutter 27 AV terminal 42 B Backup battery 16 Battery pack, charging 15 Battery pack, remaining charge 14 Beach (recording program 32 Beep 31 C Compact power adapter 15 Condensation 54 Connection to a computer 45 Connection to a TV/VCR 42 D Data code 39 Date and time 22 Daylight saving time 21 Digital effects 40 Digital video input (DV dubbing 44 Digital zoom 27 DV terminal 42, 45 E Easy recording (recording program...
... auto date 30 A Abroad, using the camcorder 55 Audio mode 37 Audio output channel 38 Auto slow shutter 27 AV terminal 42 B Backup battery 16 Battery pack, charging 15 Battery pack, remaining charge 14 Beach (recording program 32 Beep 31 C Compact power adapter 15 Condensation 54 Connection to a computer 45 Connection to a TV/VCR 42 D Data code 39 Date and time 22 Daylight saving time 21 Digital effects 40 Digital video input (DV dubbing 44 Digital zoom 27 DV terminal 42, 45 E Easy recording (recording program...