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...the width of a hair). Fig. 1 If such symptoms appear, clean the video heads with damaged or dirty tape. • When using the camcorder in humid or hot places. • When using it. * Availability differs from area to play back correctly tapes that were recorded with dirty ...video heads. Stop using cassettes with the Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette* or a commercially available dry cleaning cassette. Do not use , before storing the camcorder. We also recommend cleaning the video heads after the cleaning, the videocassette may...
...the width of a hair). Fig. 1 If such symptoms appear, clean the video heads with damaged or dirty tape. • When using the camcorder in humid or hot places. • When using it. * Availability differs from area to play back correctly tapes that were recorded with dirty ...video heads. Stop using cassettes with the Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette* or a commercially available dry cleaning cassette. Do not use , before storing the camcorder. We also recommend cleaning the video heads after the cleaning, the videocassette may...
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Digital Video Camcorder, ZR800 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of the equipment. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO ..., USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. Use of shielded cable is no guarantee that may infringe on a circuit different from that may cause undesired operation. Canon U.S.A. This equipment generates, uses and can be contrary to comply with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause...
Digital Video Camcorder, ZR800 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of the equipment. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO ..., USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. Use of shielded cable is no guarantee that may infringe on a circuit different from that may cause undesired operation. Canon U.S.A. This equipment generates, uses and can be contrary to comply with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause...
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4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "apparatus" or "product" refers to 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 lightning and power-line surges. 24 Overloading - ...
4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "apparatus" or "product" refers to 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 lightning and power-line surges. 24 Overloading - ...
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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...
... 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...
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Troubleshooting 47 List of Messages 49 Do's and Don'ts Handling Precautions 51 Maintenance/Others 53 Using the Camcorder Abroad 55 General Information System Diagram 56 Optional Accessories 57 Product Codes 59 Specifications 60 Index...62 Introduction 7 Image Effects 37 Audio Recording and Playback ...
Troubleshooting 47 List of Messages 49 Do's and Don'ts Handling Precautions 51 Maintenance/Others 53 Using the Camcorder Abroad 55 General Information System Diagram 56 Optional Accessories 57 Product Codes 59 Specifications 60 Index...62 Introduction 7 Image Effects 37 Audio Recording and Playback ...
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...page number. The photos included in the camcorder's menus. The list of the camcorder's operations and to make selections and changes in the manual are other than the joystick indicated within a "button" frame (for purchasing the Canon ZR800. Please read this manual carefully before ...be operated Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on the region where you to the camcorder's operation. Language Set B English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Korean. Default value DISPLAY SETUP/ LANGUAGE ENGLISH FUNC. ...
...page number. The photos included in the camcorder's menus. The list of the camcorder's operations and to make selections and changes in the manual are other than the joystick indicated within a "button" frame (for purchasing the Canon ZR800. Please read this manual carefully before ...be operated Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on the region where you to the camcorder's operation. Language Set B English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Korean. Default value DISPLAY SETUP/ LANGUAGE ENGLISH FUNC. ...
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... mode. 9 The functions assigned to the joystick change according to remind you of the switch. Recording: Playback: EXP FOCUS Introduction About the Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is available in the United States and other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OS are given, the function is not available. Operating Mode...
... mode. 9 The functions assigned to the joystick change according to remind you of the switch. Recording: Playback: EXP FOCUS Introduction About the Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is available in the United States and other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OS are given, the function is not available. Operating Mode...
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... at www.registercanon.com 9 Protect your new Canon product on file to help you information on new products and promotions Upon your request, we will keep the model number and date of purchase of your product We will send you refer to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-590 Compact Power BP... book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. 9 Receive information on Canon new products and promotions. 10 Getting to Know the Camcorder Getting to this information in case of theft.
... at www.registercanon.com 9 Protect your new Canon product on file to help you information on new products and promotions Upon your request, we will keep the model number and date of purchase of your product We will send you refer to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-590 Compact Power BP... book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. 9 Receive information on Canon new products and promotions. 10 Getting to Know the Camcorder Getting to this information in case of theft.
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Introduction Front view Components Guide Left side view Right Side View Getting to Know the Camcorder 11 Lens cover switch ( 23) ( open, closed) CHARGE indicator ( 15) Speaker AV terminal ( 42) MIC (microphone) terminal ( 38) DV terminal ( 42, 45) Terminal cover Grip belt ( 18) Strap mount ( 58) Lock button switch ( 9) Stereo microphone Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a "button" frame (for example FUNC. ).
Introduction Front view Components Guide Left side view Right Side View Getting to Know the Camcorder 11 Lens cover switch ( 23) ( open, closed) CHARGE indicator ( 15) Speaker AV terminal ( 42) MIC (microphone) terminal ( 38) DV terminal ( 42, 45) Terminal cover Grip belt ( 18) Strap mount ( 58) Lock button switch ( 9) Stereo microphone Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a "button" frame (for example FUNC. ).
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... ( 24) Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a "button" frame (for example FUNC. ). Bottom view 12 Getting to Know the Camcorder Back view Top view Viewfinder ( 18) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 18) BATT. (battery release) switch ( 15) LCD screen ( 18) Backup battery compartment ( 16) Start/stop button...
... ( 24) Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a "button" frame (for example FUNC. ). Bottom view 12 Getting to Know the Camcorder Back view Top view Viewfinder ( 18) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 18) BATT. (battery release) switch ( 15) LCD screen ( 18) Backup battery compartment ( 16) Start/stop button...
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Screen Displays Recording Playback Getting to Know the Camcorder 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 ( ...
Screen Displays Recording Playback Getting to Know the Camcorder 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 ( ...
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..., the remaining time displayed may not be able to record on the videocassette's label (for example, 85 minutes). 14 Getting to Know the Camcorder Tape operation Record, Record pause, Stop, Eject, Fast forward, Rewind, Playback, Playback pause, Fast forward playback, Rewind playback Remaining tape Indicates... the remaining time of minutes that are used, the actual battery charge may not be replaced. Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to avoid scenes that appears on the tape the number of the tape in red when the lithium button battery ...
..., the remaining time displayed may not be able to record on the videocassette's label (for example, 85 minutes). 14 Getting to Know the Camcorder Tape operation Record, Record pause, Stop, Eject, Fast forward, Rewind, Playback, Playback pause, Fast forward playback, Rewind playback Remaining tape Indicates... the remaining time of minutes that are used, the actual battery charge may not be replaced. Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to avoid scenes that appears on the tape the number of the tape in red when the lithium button battery ...
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...using the compact power adapter. 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. CHARGE indicator DC IN terminal Remove the battery terminal ...cover before use. 1 Turn off . 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 conditions. Charge the...
...using the compact power adapter. 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. CHARGE indicator DC IN terminal Remove the battery terminal ...cover before use. 1 Turn off . 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 conditions. Charge the...
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...the effective usage time of the battery charge status. U.S.A. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that you might need. Connect a power source to the camcorder when replacing the backup battery to 3 times longer than 50% charged...the supplied compact power adapter to release the battery pack. Installing the Backup Battery The backup battery (lithium button battery CR1616) allows the camcorder to 104 °F), the charging will stay on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. Flashes approx. once per second: Battery...
...the effective usage time of the battery charge status. U.S.A. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that you might need. Connect a power source to the camcorder when replacing the backup battery to 3 times longer than 50% charged...the supplied compact power adapter to release the battery pack. Installing the Backup Battery The backup battery (lithium button battery CR1616) allows the camcorder to 104 °F), the charging will stay on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. Flashes approx. once per second: Battery...
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... the backup battery with the window facing the grip belt. flashes in red to inform you that it clicks. 4 Close the cover. NOTES If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be replaced. Preparations 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT fully in the cassette compartment cover. NOTES The backup battery has a life...
... the backup battery with the window facing the grip belt. flashes in red to inform you that it clicks. 4 Close the cover. NOTES If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be replaced. Preparations 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT fully in the cassette compartment cover. NOTES The backup battery has a life...
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... grip belt so that you use the viewfinder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever as necessary. 4 Fasten the grip belt. 18 Getting Started Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. Rotating the panel 180 degrees is also useful if you wish.../stop button with the self timer. You can monitor the LCD screen Subject can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward. 180° 1 Turn on the camcorder. 2 Move the lens cover switch down to to use the viewfinder).
... grip belt so that you use the viewfinder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever as necessary. 4 Fasten the grip belt. 18 Getting Started Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. Rotating the panel 180 degrees is also useful if you wish.../stop button with the self timer. You can monitor the LCD screen Subject can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward. 180° 1 Turn on the camcorder. 2 Move the lens cover switch down to to use the viewfinder).
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... This setting does not affect the brightness of the battery pack. to Menu Options Lists ( 27). Using the Menus Using the Menus Many of the camcorder's functions can set the brightness of the LCD screen at the bottom bar. Menu items not available will be adjusted from the available options at...
... This setting does not affect the brightness of the battery pack. to Menu Options Lists ( 27). Using the Menus Using the Menus Many of the camcorder's functions can set the brightness of the LCD screen at the bottom bar. Menu items not available will be adjusted from the available options at...
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... setting appears. The default setting is New York or Singapore, depending on the region of available languages depends on the region where you purchased the camcorder. First Time Settings 21 Preparations First Time Settings First Time Settings Changing the Language The language for daylight saving time, select the time zone with...
... setting appears. The default setting is New York or Singapore, depending on the region of available languages depends on the region where you purchased the camcorder. First Time Settings 21 Preparations First Time Settings First Time Settings Changing the Language The language for daylight saving time, select the time zone with...
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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. If necessary,... guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it . • The camcorder will play back the tape (reverse or forward respectively) to locate the point where you want to check if the... camcorder operates correctly. NOTES About the recording time: By changing the recording mode you can also hold the ...
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. If necessary,... guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it . • The camcorder will play back the tape (reverse or forward respectively) to locate the point where you want to check if the... camcorder operates correctly. NOTES About the recording time: By changing the recording mode you can also hold the ...
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...zoom lever: Press gently for faster zooms. NOTES When set to zoom out (wide-angle). About the Power Save mode: To save power when the camcorder is powered by a new recording cannot be faster in 35x Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward T to specification. Zooming POINTS TO CHECK ( 9)...rest break as it toward W to [VARIABLE], the zoom speed will automatically shut off and then on again. To restore the power, turn the camcorder off if left in visually induced motion sickness. 24 Recording quality and as 1 cm (0.39 in (telephoto). You can select one of the last...
...zoom lever: Press gently for faster zooms. NOTES When set to zoom out (wide-angle). About the Power Save mode: To save power when the camcorder is powered by a new recording cannot be faster in 35x Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward T to specification. Zooming POINTS TO CHECK ( 9)...rest break as it toward W to [VARIABLE], the zoom speed will automatically shut off and then on again. To restore the power, turn the camcorder off if left in visually induced motion sickness. 24 Recording quality and as 1 cm (0.39 in (telephoto). You can select one of the last...