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...fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. The product should be cleaned only as battery power, refer to instructions in rainy/moist situations. 17 Placing or Moving - Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause...result in a fire or electric shock. 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 ...
...fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. The product should be cleaned only as battery power, refer to instructions in rainy/moist situations. 17 Placing or Moving - Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause...result in a fire or electric shock. 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 ...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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...When the plug is required, please return it to be discarded. b. The Mains plug is not intended to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it should be returned to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. Should the product cease to...instructions. 5 25 Damage Requiring Service - c. d. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for service. 26 Replacement Parts - If any service or repairs to this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to the manufacturer or be serviced. When the...
...When the plug is required, please return it to be discarded. b. The Mains plug is not intended to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it should be returned to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. Should the product cease to...instructions. 5 25 Damage Requiring Service - c. d. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for service. 26 Replacement Parts - If any service or repairs to this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to the manufacturer or be serviced. When the...
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... 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.
... 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.
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... No.: Date of an insurance claim such as a permanent record of your new Canon product on file to this information in case of the camcorder. The serial number of this book as loss or theft. 9 Receive information on Canon new products and promotions. Register your product online at the battery attachment unit of theft.
... No.: Date of an insurance claim such as a permanent record of your new Canon product on file to this information in case of the camcorder. The serial number of this book as loss or theft. 9 Receive information on Canon new products and promotions. Register your product online at the battery attachment unit of theft.
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... are indicated within a "button" frame (for example FUNC. ). 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 ( 23) Serial number, Battery attachment unit ( 15) DC IN terminal ( 15) D.EFFECTS button ( 40) FUNC.
... are indicated within a "button" frame (for example FUNC. ). 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 ( 23) Serial number, Battery attachment unit ( 15) DC IN terminal ( 15) D.EFFECTS button ( 40) FUNC.
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...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 ( 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...
...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 ( 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...
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... remaining tape time may turn off without displaying " ". • Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are too short. " " moves during recording. In any case, you start recording. Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you will be able to avoid scenes that appears on...
... remaining tape time may turn off without displaying " ". • Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are too short. " " moves during recording. In any case, you start recording. Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you will be able to avoid scenes that appears on...
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...and Playback Times The times given in the table below are approximate and vary depending on /off the camcorder. 2 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. Battery Pack Charging Time Maximum Recording Times Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL] LCD [BRIGHT] Typical Recording Times* Viewfinder LCD... 155 min. 320 min. * Approximate times for recording with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. 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, ...
...and Playback Times The times given in the table below are approximate and vary depending on /off the camcorder. 2 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. Battery Pack Charging Time Maximum Recording Times Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL] LCD [BRIGHT] Typical Recording Times* Viewfinder LCD... 155 min. 320 min. * Approximate times for recording with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. 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, ...
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...We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Flashes approx. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for use . twice per second: Battery less than you think you might need. Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or... to retain the date, time ( 21) and other camcorder settings while the power source is not a malfunction....
...We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Flashes approx. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for use . twice per second: Battery less than you think you might need. Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or... to retain the date, time ( 21) and other camcorder settings while the power source is not a malfunction....
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Getting Started 17 3 Insert the backup battery with the + side facing out. • To remove a cassette pull it straight out. 3 Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it needs to be ... not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is set to close the cassette compartment cover. NOTES If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be replaced. NOTES The backup battery has a life span of the arrow and open the cassette compartment cover. Preparations 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT fully in the...
Getting Started 17 3 Insert the backup battery with the + side facing out. • To remove a cassette pull it straight out. 3 Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it needs to be ... not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is set to close the cassette compartment cover. NOTES If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be replaced. NOTES The backup battery has a life span of the arrow and open the cassette compartment cover. Preparations 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT fully in the...
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... details about the available menu options and settings, refer to close the menu. Using the Menus Using the Menus Many of the camcorder's functions can set the brightness of the battery pack. FUNC. ( 19) 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to change from the left side column. 3 Select ( ) the desired setting...
... details about the available menu options and settings, refer to close the menu. Using the Menus Using the Menus Many of the camcorder's functions can set the brightness of the battery pack. FUNC. ( 19) 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to change from the left side column. 3 Select ( ) the desired setting...
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... joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 3 Push the joystick ( ) momentarily towards and release it. • The camcorder will play back a few seconds of the last recording made and return to record pause mode. • You can also hold the joystick pressed ( ) ...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. Recording 23 Basic Functions Basic Functions Recording Recording TO REVIEW THE LAST SCENE RECORDED Recording Movies Before ...
... joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 3 Push the joystick ( ) momentarily towards and release it. • The camcorder will play back a few seconds of the last recording made and return to record pause mode. • You can also hold the joystick pressed ( ) ...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. Recording 23 Basic Functions Basic Functions Recording Recording TO REVIEW THE LAST SCENE RECORDED Recording Movies Before ...
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...fidgety, jittery scenes. At wide-angle, you operate the zoom lever: Press gently for a slow zoom; Previous recordings overwritten by a battery pack, the camcorder will enter the stop the playback and take a rest break as a result, also the available recording time ( 29). When recording ... for 5 minutes ( 31). In extreme cases the playback of fast zooms and panning can also change the zoom speed ( 28). Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use tripods with more than 5.5 mm (0.2 inch). 24 Recording quality and as necessary. Before you experience such ...
...fidgety, jittery scenes. At wide-angle, you operate the zoom lever: Press gently for a slow zoom; Previous recordings overwritten by a battery pack, the camcorder will enter the stop the playback and take a rest break as a result, also the available recording time ( 29). When recording ... for 5 minutes ( 31). In extreme cases the playback of fast zooms and panning can also change the zoom speed ( 28). Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use tripods with more than 5.5 mm (0.2 inch). 24 Recording quality and as necessary. Before you experience such ...
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...], [ESPAÑOL], [FRANÇAIS], [ITALIANO], [POLSKI], [ ], [ ], [ ] Language Set B: [ENGLISH], [ ], [ ], [ ] DEMO MODE [ ON], [ OFF] The demonstration mode displays the camcorder's main features. It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, it started, press any operation for more than 5 minutes. POWER SAVE [ ON], [ OFF] In order to save power when...
...], [ESPAÑOL], [FRANÇAIS], [ITALIANO], [POLSKI], [ ], [ ], [ ] Language Set B: [ENGLISH], [ ], [ ], [ ] DEMO MODE [ ON], [ OFF] The demonstration mode displays the camcorder's main features. It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, it started, press any operation for more than 5 minutes. POWER SAVE [ ON], [ OFF] In order to save power when...
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... Source Problem Solution • Camcorder will not charge. Battery pack will not turn on and off by itself. • The cassette compartment cover will not open. Battery packs become hot with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem ...Check that the compact power adapter is - Condensation is exhausted. Use a different battery pack. - When using the camcorder in temperatures between the camcorder and the plasma TV. Attach the battery pack correctly. • The cassette compartment stopped half way while inserting/removing a ...
... Source Problem Solution • Camcorder will not charge. Battery pack will not turn on and off by itself. • The cassette compartment cover will not open. Battery packs become hot with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem ...Check that the compact power adapter is - Condensation is exhausted. Use a different battery pack. - When using the camcorder in temperatures between the camcorder and the plasma TV. Attach the battery pack correctly. • The cassette compartment stopped half way while inserting/removing a ...
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Replace the backup lithium battery and set the time zone, date 16 and time. Autofocus does not work on the screen. When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks or - .... Pressing the playback button Load a cassette. 17 does not start /stop mode ( ) if left in a room where a TV is dirty. the stop button Set the camcorder to . 23 screen. Change the 52 position of the TV. screen. To protect the tape and video heads, the...
Replace the backup lithium battery and set the time zone, date 16 and time. Autofocus does not work on the screen. When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks or - .... Pressing the playback button Load a cassette. 17 does not start /stop mode ( ) if left in a room where a TV is dirty. the stop button Set the camcorder to . 23 screen. Change the 52 position of the TV. screen. To protect the tape and video heads, the...
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... TAPE END Tape reached the end. system (PAL or SECAM) or in Open the LCD panel. - Adjust the volume with this camcorder. camcorder video input from the built-in a recording standard not supported by this Wrong signal standard. Remove the 17 cassette and reinsert it. CHECK... is running, but image will not appear on the TV screen. Replace or charge the battery pack. 15 PACK THE TAPE IS SET FOR Cassette is in the camcorder. REMOVE THE CASSETTE Camcorder stopped operating to VIDEO. Video heads are dirty. Refer also to the instruction manual of ...
... TAPE END Tape reached the end. system (PAL or SECAM) or in Open the LCD panel. - Adjust the volume with this camcorder. camcorder video input from the built-in a recording standard not supported by this Wrong signal standard. Remove the 17 cassette and reinsert it. CHECK... is running, but image will not appear on the TV screen. Replace or charge the battery pack. 15 PACK THE TAPE IS SET FOR Cassette is in the camcorder. REMOVE THE CASSETTE Camcorder stopped operating to VIDEO. Video heads are dirty. Refer also to the instruction manual of ...
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...If any of a car under direct sunlight), or high humidity. Handle the camcorder with a soft cloth. Treat the battery pack with metallic objects may damage the camcorder and/or the lens. Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not waterproof - Dirty terminals may cause damage. Wipe the terminals with... weather. • Do not try to ensure a full charge. Do's and Don'ts 51 Do's and Don'ts Handling Precautions Battery Pack Camcorder Do not carry the camcorder by lighting equipment. Do not use . Do not point the lens or viewfinder at a bright subject. Do not leave the...
...If any of a car under direct sunlight), or high humidity. Handle the camcorder with a soft cloth. Treat the battery pack with metallic objects may damage the camcorder and/or the lens. Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not waterproof - Dirty terminals may cause damage. Wipe the terminals with... weather. • Do not try to ensure a full charge. Do's and Don'ts 51 Do's and Don'ts Handling Precautions Battery Pack Camcorder Do not carry the camcorder by lighting equipment. Do not use . Do not point the lens or viewfinder at a bright subject. Do not leave the...
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... proper contact. Use of other metal tools as video heads may damage the camcorder. Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to the case and store them upright. Keep the battery out of the reach of children. Rewind tapes from accidental erasure, slide the...from Accidental Erasure To protect your recordings from time to differentiate between charged and uncharged battery packs. Handle cassettes with a CR1616 made by the camcorder. Lithium Button Battery WARNING! • The battery used battery according to severe impact as they are stored for a long time. Clean the...
... proper contact. Use of other metal tools as video heads may damage the camcorder. Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to the case and store them upright. Keep the battery out of the reach of children. Rewind tapes from accidental erasure, slide the...from Accidental Erasure To protect your recordings from time to differentiate between charged and uncharged battery packs. Handle cassettes with a CR1616 made by the camcorder. Lithium Button Battery WARNING! • The battery used battery according to severe impact as they are stored for a long time. Clean the...
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... paper. Remove any dust or dirt particles using a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth. Condensation may apply. Do not disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in water to use the camcorder for details. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate for a long time, store it with a soft dry cloth. Lens and Viewfinder If...
... paper. Remove any dust or dirt particles using a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth. Condensation may apply. Do not disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in water to use the camcorder for details. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate for a long time, store it with a soft dry cloth. Lens and Viewfinder If...