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... even if you to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. When the product exhibits a distinct change in safe operating order. 33 Heat - Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for long periods of the power supply is grounded so as this product...into , the product. d. When replacement parts are required, be sure the antenna is required, please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it from the wall outlet and all servicing to lightning and power-line surges. 27 Overloading - When replacement ...
... even if you to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. When the product exhibits a distinct change in safe operating order. 33 Heat - Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for long periods of the power supply is grounded so as this product...into , the product. d. When replacement parts are required, be sure the antenna is required, please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it from the wall outlet and all servicing to lightning and power-line surges. 27 Overloading - When replacement ...
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... the Camcorder 11 About this Manual 13 Overview 13 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 14 Components Guide 16 Screen Displays Preparations 19 Getting Started 19 Charging the Battery Pack 21 Preparing the Accessories 22 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 24 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 24 Operating...
... the Camcorder 11 About this Manual 13 Overview 13 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 14 Components Guide 16 Screen Displays Preparations 19 Getting Started 19 Charging the Battery Pack 21 Preparing the Accessories 22 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 24 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 24 Operating...
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... is located on the top surface of the battery compartment cover. 15 Back view Top view Bottom view LCD screen ( 22) ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator ( 20) Camera mode dial ( 24) Start/Stop button ( 32) (camera/play) button ( 25) PLAYLIST button ( 53)/ Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 33) (stop) button ( 36...
... is located on the top surface of the battery compartment cover. 15 Back view Top view Bottom view LCD screen ( 22) ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator ( 20) Camera mode dial ( 24) Start/Stop button ( 32) (camera/play) button ( 25) PLAYLIST button ( 53)/ Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 33) (stop) button ( 36...
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... the battery pack is displayed, in minutes, next to the icon. • When is displayed in red, replace the battery pack with a fully charged one. • When you attach an empty battery pack, the power may turn off , press BATT.INFO to 5 photos in red: No more...battery information may not be displayed. Number of photos available in red: No card in green: 6 or more photos in yellow: 1 to display the charge status of a battery pack. Introduction Memory operation Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast reverse playback, Slow playback, Slow reverse playback...
... the battery pack is displayed, in minutes, next to the icon. • When is displayed in red, replace the battery pack with a fully charged one. • When you attach an empty battery pack, the power may turn off , press BATT.INFO to 5 photos in red: No more...battery information may not be displayed. Number of photos available in red: No card in green: 6 or more photos in yellow: 1 to display the charge status of a battery pack. Introduction Memory operation Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast reverse playback, Slow playback, Slow reverse playback...
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... pack before use. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a full battery pack, refer to the tables on pages 105-106. 2 Plug the power cord into ... compartment and press gently until it clicks. 6 Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until you learn more about your camcorder. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. DC IN terminal 4 Slide the battery compartment cover away from...
... pack before use. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a full battery pack, refer to the tables on pages 105-106. 2 Plug the power cord into ... compartment and press gently until it clicks. 6 Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until you learn more about your camcorder. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. DC IN terminal 4 Slide the battery compartment cover away from...
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ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder. 2 Unplug the power cord from the lens and .... Be sure to wait until you hear a click. Preparations ON/OFF(CHG) indicator TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK 7 Charging will go out when the charging is completed. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 87). The indicator will start . •... Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), the charging will not start when the camcorder is turned off . • We recommend...
ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder. 2 Unplug the power cord from the lens and .... Be sure to wait until you hear a click. Preparations ON/OFF(CHG) indicator TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK 7 Charging will go out when the charging is completed. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 87). The indicator will start . •... Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), the charging will not start when the camcorder is turned off . • We recommend...
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...to unthread it from the rear bracket on . • If remaining battery time is recyclable. Preparing the Accessories Fasten the grip belt. Therefore, charge them on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on ...product is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to voltage converters for information on how to remove it from the handgrip and finally to recycle this battery. • ...
...to unthread it from the rear bracket on . • If remaining battery time is recyclable. Preparing the Accessories Fasten the grip belt. Therefore, charge them on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on ...product is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to voltage converters for information on how to remove it from the handgrip and finally to recycle this battery. • ...
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... . 30 The approximate available space will depend on the memory card. IMPORTANT Memory cards have front and back sides that the ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator is off the camcorder. Preparations Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with the label facing...
... . 30 The approximate available space will depend on the memory card. IMPORTANT Memory cards have front and back sides that the ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator is off the camcorder. Preparations Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with the label facing...
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...W buttons on the LCD panel, the zoom speed will return to resume recording, open the LCD panel. Additionally, when you open or when the battery charge is ready to start recording in a recording mode, close the LCD panel with the [QUICK START] setting ( 85). 35 The ON/OFF(CHG) ...on the camcorder. • You can select the length of the [POWER SAVE] setting ( 85). A beep will sound and the ON/ OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator will be constant at [ SPEED 3]. Check that the ON/OFF(CHG) indicator changes to turn on and in approximately 1 second*, allowing you wish to...
...W buttons on the LCD panel, the zoom speed will return to resume recording, open the LCD panel. Additionally, when you open or when the battery charge is ready to start recording in a recording mode, close the LCD panel with the [QUICK START] setting ( 85). 35 The ON/OFF(CHG) ...on the camcorder. • You can select the length of the [POWER SAVE] setting ( 85). A beep will sound and the ON/ OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator will be constant at [ SPEED 3]. Check that the ON/OFF(CHG) indicator changes to turn on and in approximately 1 second*, allowing you wish to...
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... demonstration mode displays the camcorder's main features. zzzz - zz - - - - - zzzz - zz - - - zz - - - zzzz - zz - - - z 73 -z-z- - - -z- [BATTERY INFO]: Displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( , mode) or playback time (, mode). [BEEP]: A beep will accompany some operations like turning on for more than 5 minutes...
... demonstration mode displays the camcorder's main features. zzzz - zz - - - - - zzzz - zz - - - zz - - - zzzz - zz - - - z 73 -z-z- - - -z- [BATTERY INFO]: Displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( , mode) or playback time (, mode). [BEEP]: A beep will accompany some operations like turning on for more than 5 minutes...
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... different battery pack. - The battery pack is damaged. The battery pack is exhausted. The camcorder cannot communicate with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Sometimes what you are playing back recordings from the compact power adapter. - CHECK THIS FIRST Power supply... Is the battery charged? Replace or charge the battery pack ( 19). - This is too cold, warm it cool down until its temperature is a malfunction of the ...
... different battery pack. - The battery pack is damaged. The battery pack is exhausted. The camcorder cannot communicate with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Sometimes what you are playing back recordings from the compact power adapter. - CHECK THIS FIRST Power supply... Is the battery charged? Replace or charge the battery pack ( 19). - This is too cold, warm it cool down until its temperature is a malfunction of the ...
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...recordings ( 72) and initialize the memory ( 31). Indicators and Onscreen Displays lights up in red. - lights up in red. - Consult a Canon Service Center. appears on the memory card. Turn off the camcorder. Remove the protection ( 63). A memory card error occurred. The ON/OFF(CHG) ...(power/charge) indicator flashes very slowly while the camcorder is faulty. When the memory contains a large number of the memory and CD-ROM. The ...
...recordings ( 72) and initialize the memory ( 31). Indicators and Onscreen Displays lights up in red. - lights up in red. - Consult a Canon Service Center. appears on the memory card. Turn off the camcorder. Remove the protection ( 63). A memory card error occurred. The ON/OFF(CHG) ...(power/charge) indicator flashes very slowly while the camcorder is faulty. When the memory contains a large number of the memory and CD-ROM. The ...
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... screen appears dim. - To turn on the memory card. - Screen displays turn it may not be recorded at lower levels. - Replace or charge the battery pack ( 19). - Sound is distorted or is recorded at the actual levels. The picture is displayed correctly but there is full. ...these devices. Set [PHOTO NOS.] to record movies, a compatible memory card must be able to the camcorder, disconnect it after a short time. Charge the battery pack in speaker. - If the problem still persists, disconnect the power source and press the RESET button with the camcorder for 2 seconds...
... screen appears dim. - To turn on the memory card. - Screen displays turn it may not be recorded at lower levels. - Replace or charge the battery pack ( 19). - Sound is distorted or is recorded at the actual levels. The picture is displayed correctly but there is full. ...these devices. Set [PHOTO NOS.] to record movies, a compatible memory card must be able to the camcorder, disconnect it after a short time. Charge the battery pack in speaker. - If the problem still persists, disconnect the power source and press the RESET button with the camcorder for 2 seconds...
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...IN THE BUILT-IN MEMORY INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE CAMCORDER - Movies cannot be a problem with a capacity of 64 MB or less. 92 Consult a Canon Service Center. / BUILT-IN MEMORY FULL - The total size of scenes to copy. INITIALIZE ONLY USING THE CAMCORDER. - There is full ([ END...memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use with the built-in memory could not be read. The camcorder cannot enter the standby mode if the remaining battery charge is a problem with this camcorder, there may indicate a problem with the...
...IN THE BUILT-IN MEMORY INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE CAMCORDER - Movies cannot be a problem with a capacity of 64 MB or less. 92 Consult a Canon Service Center. / BUILT-IN MEMORY FULL - The total size of scenes to copy. INITIALIZE ONLY USING THE CAMCORDER. - There is full ([ END...memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use with the built-in memory could not be read. The camcorder cannot enter the standby mode if the remaining battery charge is a problem with this camcorder, there may indicate a problem with the...
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... SECAM). Initialize the memory card with this camcorder ( 31). no further scenes can resume recording/playback. - There is a problem with this camcorder ( 31). Replace or charge the battery pack ( 19). CANNOT RECORD - CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK - If after the message disappears, appears in memory. There is a problem that prevents accessing the...
... SECAM). Initialize the memory card with this camcorder ( 31). no further scenes can resume recording/playback. - There is a problem with this camcorder ( 31). Replace or charge the battery pack ( 19). CANNOT RECORD - CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK - If after the message disappears, appears in memory. There is a problem that prevents accessing the...
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...humidity and high temperature. • Do not disassemble, bend, drop, or subject memory cards to shocks. • Do not get it . • Charge and discharge all your computer. Attach only with a soft cloth. Regarding batteries that do not bear the Intelligent System mark • For your safety, ...battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs, will appear and the remaining battery time will not be displayed if a fully charged battery pack is used continuously in hot weather. • Do not try to disassemble or ...
...humidity and high temperature. • Do not disassemble, bend, drop, or subject memory cards to shocks. • Do not get it . • Charge and discharge all your computer. Attach only with a soft cloth. Regarding batteries that do not bear the Intelligent System mark • For your safety, ...battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs, will appear and the remaining battery time will not be displayed if a fully charged battery pack is used continuously in hot weather. • Do not try to disassemble or ...
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...cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner. Wipe it adjust to evaporate will vary depending on the location and weather conditions. Consult a Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for 2 hours before removing it from cold to warm places • When the camcorder is ...Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use . 102 Additional Information Maintenance/Others Cleaning Camcorder Body • Use a soft, dry cloth to charge battery packs in any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower brush. • Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to ...
...cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner. Wipe it adjust to evaporate will vary depending on the location and weather conditions. Consult a Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for 2 hours before removing it from cold to warm places • When the camcorder is ...Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use . 102 Additional Information Maintenance/Others Cleaning Camcorder Body • Use a soft, dry cloth to charge battery packs in any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower brush. • Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to ...
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... such as fire, etc., caused by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Charging conditions Using the camcorder Using the CG-800 Battery Charger Charging time 140 min.* 105 min. * When the camcorder charges an exhausted battery pack for your local retailer/dealer for 60 minutes after... for the first 20 minutes, it was charged. Charging Times The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to charging conditions and initial charge of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you use and charge these battery packs with camcorders and chargers compatible...
... such as fire, etc., caused by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Charging conditions Using the camcorder Using the CG-800 Battery Charger Charging time 140 min.* 105 min. * When the camcorder charges an exhausted battery pack for your local retailer/dealer for 60 minutes after... for the first 20 minutes, it was charged. Charging Times The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to charging conditions and initial charge of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you use and charge these battery packs with camcorders and chargers compatible...
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...LP 205 min. 105 min. 290 min. * Approximate times for more security and portability. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. 106 SP 210 min. 105 min. 295 min. This mark identifies... genuine Canon video accessories. Using the built-in cold surroundings, when using the brighter screen settings, etc. LP 210 ... given in the following table are approximate and vary according to recording mode and charging, recording or playback conditions.
...LP 205 min. 105 min. 290 min. * Approximate times for more security and portability. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. 106 SP 210 min. 105 min. 295 min. This mark identifies... genuine Canon video accessories. Using the built-in cold surroundings, when using the brighter screen settings, etc. LP 210 ... given in the following table are approximate and vary according to recording mode and charging, recording or playback conditions.
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... (AF): AF frame (9-point AiAF/Center point 82 AV OUT terminal 71 B Backing up recordings 72 Backlight correction 48 Battery pack Battery information 18 Charging 19 Remaining charge indicator . . . . . .18 Beach (recording program 43 Beep 85 Built-in backup battery 101 C Calendar display 38 Condensation 102 Connections to external devices . . . . . .71 Copying...
... (AF): AF frame (9-point AiAF/Center point 82 AV OUT terminal 71 B Backing up recordings 72 Backlight correction 48 Battery pack Battery information 18 Charging 19 Remaining charge indicator . . . . . .18 Beach (recording program 43 Beep 85 Built-in backup battery 101 C Calendar display 38 Condensation 102 Connections to external devices . . . . . .71 Copying...