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... be defective. NOTES Before you may be able to area. The following conditions: • When using the camcorder in humid or hot places. • When using cassettes with the Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette* or a commercially available dry cleaning cassette. Stop using the video heads... after use wet type cleaning cassettes as 1/8 of the width of a hair). 2 Cleaning Introduction the Video Heads Digital video camcorders record video signals on the picture during playback. • Sound becomes distorted, or there is no sound during playback. • The message ...
... be defective. NOTES Before you may be able to area. The following conditions: • When using the camcorder in humid or hot places. • When using cassettes with the Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette* or a commercially available dry cleaning cassette. Stop using the video heads... after use wet type cleaning cassettes as 1/8 of the width of a hair). 2 Cleaning Introduction the Video Heads Digital video camcorders record video signals on the picture during playback. • Sound becomes distorted, or there is no sound during playback. • The message ...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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...may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point, within the product's enclosure, ... within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the equipment unless otherwise specified in a particular installation. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR800 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or...
...may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point, within the product's enclosure, ... within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the equipment unless otherwise specified in a particular installation. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR800 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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... safety and operating instructions should be read before cleaning. 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 your home, consult your product dealer...
... safety and operating instructions should be read before cleaning. 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 your home, consult your product dealer...
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...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. 6 Table of the Last Scene 26 Magnifying the Playback Image...
...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. 6 Table of the Last Scene 26 Magnifying the Playback Image...
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... Transferring Video Recordings 46 Additional Information Trouble? 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
... Transferring Video Recordings 46 Additional Information Trouble? 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
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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... ( ) the icon and press ( ) to the camcorder's operation. 8 About this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Conventions Used in the camcorder's menus. Please read this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon ZR800. On menu screens, this is not available in ...boldface indicate the default setting (for on the region where you to About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide The mini joystick allows you purchased the camcorder. to the Troubleshooting...
... ( ) the icon and press ( ) to the camcorder's operation. 8 About this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Conventions Used in the camcorder's menus. Please read this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon ZR800. On menu screens, this is not available in ...boldface indicate the default setting (for on the region where you to About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide The mini joystick allows you purchased the camcorder. to the Troubleshooting...
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Recording: Playback: EXP FOCUS Introduction About the Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is not available. In the manual, indicates that a function is available in the operating mode shown and indicates that the function is determined ...
Recording: Playback: EXP FOCUS Introduction About the Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is not available. In the manual, indicates that a function is available in the operating mode shown and indicates that the function is determined ...
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.... Register your product online at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this ...promotions Upon your request, we will send you information on file to help you refer to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-590 Compact Power BP-2L5 Battery Pack Adapter Lithium Button Battery STV-250N Stereo Video ... Dealer Phone No.: The serial number of this information in case of theft. 10 Getting to Know the Camcorder Getting to this product can be found at www.registercanon.com 9 Protect your product We will keep the ...
.... Register your product online at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this ...promotions Upon your request, we will send you information on file to help you refer to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-590 Compact Power BP-2L5 Battery Pack Adapter Lithium Button Battery STV-250N Stereo Video ... Dealer Phone No.: The serial number of this information in case of theft. 10 Getting to Know the Camcorder Getting to this product can be found at www.registercanon.com 9 Protect your product We will keep the ...
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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. ). Introduction Front view
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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 ( ...
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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...• When the time left is helpful to avoid scenes that appears on the videocassette's label (for example, 85 minutes). Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you will be able to record on the tape the number of minutes that are used, the actual... 15 seconds, the remaining tape time may not appear. • Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are too short. 14 Getting to Know the Camcorder Tape operation Record, Record pause, Stop, Eject, Fast forward, Rewind, Playback, Playback pause, Fast forward playback...
...• When the time left is helpful to avoid scenes that appears on the videocassette's label (for example, 85 minutes). Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you will be able to record on the tape the number of minutes that are used, the actual... 15 seconds, the remaining tape time may not appear. • Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are too short. 14 Getting to Know the Camcorder Tape operation Record, Record pause, Stop, Eject, Fast forward, Rewind, Playback, Playback pause, Fast forward playback...
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...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 conditions. Charge...
...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 conditions. Charge...
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...aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. Installing the Backup Battery The backup battery (lithium button battery CR1616) allows the camcorder to recycle this camcorder. 16 Getting Started • The CHARGE indicator starts flashing. TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK Press BATT. Flashes approx. once ...and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to 104 °F), the charging will decrease. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for use the compact power adapter without attaching a battery pack. • When the compact power adapter is connected, even if...
...aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. Installing the Backup Battery The backup battery (lithium button battery CR1616) allows the camcorder to recycle this camcorder. 16 Getting Started • The CHARGE indicator starts flashing. TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK Press BATT. Flashes approx. once ...and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to 104 °F), the charging will decrease. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for use the compact power adapter without attaching a battery pack. • When the compact power adapter is connected, even if...
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... red to inform you that it is set to retract automatically and close the cover before the cassette compartment has fully retracted. NOTES If the camcorder is connected to close the cassette compartment cover. Inserting and Removing a Tape Use only videocassettes marked with the cassette compartment while it needs to be...
... red to inform you that it is set to retract automatically and close the cover before the cassette compartment has fully retracted. NOTES If the camcorder is connected to close the cassette compartment cover. Inserting and Removing a Tape Use only videocassettes marked with the cassette compartment while it needs to be...
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You 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). Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your ... yourself when recording with the self timer. Keep the LCD panel closed to open the lens cover. 3 Adjust the viewfinder. 18 Getting Started Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.
You 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). Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your ... yourself when recording with the self timer. Keep the LCD panel closed to open the lens cover. 3 Adjust the viewfinder. 18 Getting Started Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.
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... 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon of the function you want to open after pressing the FUNC. 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 Option NOTES This setting does not affect the brightness of the...
... 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon of the function you want to open after pressing the FUNC. 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 Option NOTES This setting does not affect the brightness of the...
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.... Time Zones Once you have set the time zone, date and time, you do not need to reset the clock every time you purchased the camcorder.
.... Time Zones Once you have set the time zone, date and time, you do not need to reset the clock every time you purchased the camcorder.
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... the 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 ( ) towards.... 4 Disconnect the power source and remove the battery pack. NOTES About the recording time: By changing the recording mode you want to check if the camcorder operates correctly. If necessary, clean the video heads ( 2). ( 9) EXP 1 Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover. ...
... the 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 ( ) towards.... 4 Disconnect the power source and remove the battery pack. NOTES About the recording time: By changing the recording mode you want to check if the camcorder operates correctly. If necessary, clean the video heads ( 2). ( 9) EXP 1 Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover. ...
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...recording, search for 5 minutes ( 31). When using extremely highprecision manufacturing techniques, with fastening screws longer than 5.5 mm (0.2 inch). Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use tripods with more than 0.01% of the last recording ( 26). In extreme cases the playback of... out Zoom in 35x Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward T to concentration of the light by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off and then on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Keep at the actual levels. Doing...
...recording, search for 5 minutes ( 31). When using extremely highprecision manufacturing techniques, with fastening screws longer than 5.5 mm (0.2 inch). Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use tripods with more than 0.01% of the last recording ( 26). In extreme cases the playback of... out Zoom in 35x Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward T to concentration of the light by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off and then on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Keep at the actual levels. Doing...