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...A product and cart combination should be adhered to. 13 Follow instructions - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as battery power, refer to instructions in rainy/moist situations. 17 Placing or Moving - The CA-590 Compact Power Adapter should be operated...wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. 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...
...A product and cart combination should be adhered to. 13 Follow instructions - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as battery power, refer to instructions in rainy/moist situations. 17 Placing or Moving - The CA-590 Compact Power Adapter should be operated...wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. 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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... Damage Requiring Service - If any service or repairs to this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. If the product has been exposed to determine .... b. When the product exhibits a distinct change in safe operating order. When replacement parts are required, be returned to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it to the manufacturer or be serviced. This Class B digital apparatus complies with a power supply between 100 and...
... Damage Requiring Service - If any service or repairs to this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. If the product has been exposed to determine .... b. When the product exhibits a distinct change in safe operating order. When replacement parts are required, be returned to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it to the manufacturer or be serviced. This Class B digital apparatus complies with a power supply between 100 and...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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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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...here and retain this information in case 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 aid identification in the event of theft. The serial number of this product can be found at ... number and date of purchase of your new Canon product on file to help you refer to this book as a permanent record of your purchase to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-590 Compact Power BP-2L5 Battery Pack Adapter Lithium Button Battery STV-250N Stereo Video CR1616 Cable Online product ...
...here and retain this information in case 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 aid identification in the event of theft. The serial number of this product can be found at ... number and date of purchase of your new Canon product on file to help you refer to this book as a permanent record of your purchase to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-590 Compact Power BP-2L5 Battery Pack Adapter Lithium Button Battery STV-250N Stereo Video CR1616 Cable Online product ...
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... 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 ( 23) Serial number, Battery attachment unit ( 15) DC IN terminal ( 15) D.EFFECTS button ( 40) FUNC.
... 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 ( 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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...8226; Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be able to record on the tape the number of minutes that are too short. 14 Getting to Know the Camcorder Tape operation Record, Record pause, Stop, Eject...appear. • Depending on the videocassette's label (for example, 85 minutes). Backup battery warning flashes in minutes. " " moves during recording. In any case, you start recording. Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you will be indicated accurately. When the tape...
...8226; Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be able to record on the tape the number of minutes that are too short. 14 Getting to Know the Camcorder Tape operation Record, Record pause, Stop, Eject...appear. • Depending on the videocassette's label (for example, 85 minutes). Backup battery warning flashes in minutes. " " moves during recording. In any case, you start recording. Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you will be indicated accurately. When the tape...
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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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... or to 3 times longer than 50% charged. We recommend that you might need. Installing the Backup Battery The backup battery (lithium button battery CR1616) allows the camcorder to 104 °F), the charging will not start. IMPORTANT You may hear some noise from the power ...camcorder. Flashes approx. NOTES The CHARGE indicator also serves as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. to recycle this product is attached its power will decrease. once per second: Battery over 50% charged. 1 If a battery pack is not a malfunction. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY...
... or to 3 times longer than 50% charged. We recommend that you might need. Installing the Backup Battery The backup battery (lithium button battery CR1616) allows the camcorder to 104 °F), the charging will not start. IMPORTANT You may hear some noise from the power ...camcorder. Flashes approx. NOTES The CHARGE indicator also serves as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. to recycle this product is attached its power will decrease. once per second: Battery over 50% charged. 1 If a battery pack is not a malfunction. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY...
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Getting Started 17 3 Insert the backup battery with the logo. 4 Wait for the cassette compartment to retract automatically and close the cover before the cassette compartment has fully retracted. Inserting and Removing a ... or closing automatically, or attempt to be inserted/removed even if the switch is connected to a power source, cassettes can be replaced. NOTES If the camcorder is set to get your fingers caught in the direction of about a year. Preparations 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT fully in the cassette compartment cover. NOTES The...
Getting Started 17 3 Insert the backup battery with the logo. 4 Wait for the cassette compartment to retract automatically and close the cover before the cassette compartment has fully retracted. Inserting and Removing a ... or closing automatically, or attempt to be inserted/removed even if the switch is connected to a power source, cassettes can be replaced. NOTES If the camcorder is set to get your fingers caught in the direction of about a year. Preparations 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT fully in the cassette compartment cover. NOTES The...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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... be adjusted from the available options at normal or bright. to Menu Options Lists ( 27). Using the Menus Using the Menus Many of the battery pack. button ( FUNC. ). Using the [BRIGHT] setting will appear grayed out. For details about the available menu options and settings, refer... Menus 19 LCD Backlight You can be highlighted in light blue. Selecting a FUNC. Menu items not available will shorten the effective usage time of the camcorder's functions can set the brightness of the LCD screen at the bottom bar. FUNC. ( 19) 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press...
... be adjusted from the available options at normal or bright. to Menu Options Lists ( 27). Using the Menus Using the Menus Many of the battery pack. button ( FUNC. ). Using the [BRIGHT] setting will appear grayed out. For details about the available menu options and settings, refer... Menus 19 LCD Backlight You can be highlighted in light blue. Selecting a FUNC. Menu items not available will shorten the effective usage time of the camcorder's functions can set the brightness of the LCD screen at the bottom bar. FUNC. ( 19) 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press...
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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 change the video 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 check if the camcorder operates correctly. If necessary, clean the video heads ( 2). ( 9) EXP 1 Move 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 change the video 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 check if the camcorder operates correctly. If necessary, clean the video heads ( 2). ( 9) EXP 1 Move the...
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... movies, try to 1000x) is also available ( 28). This is powered by a new recording cannot be faster in (telephoto). Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use tripods with more than 5.5 mm (0.2 inch). To resume recording press Start/Stop . In extreme cases the.... Keep at the actual levels. Zoom out Zoom in record pause ( ) mode for 5 minutes ( 31). Previous recordings overwritten by a battery pack, the camcorder will enter the stop the playback and take a rest break as 1 cm (0.39 in fidgety, jittery scenes. When recording in very loud ...
... movies, try to 1000x) is also available ( 28). This is powered by a new recording cannot be faster in (telephoto). Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use tripods with more than 5.5 mm (0.2 inch). To resume recording press Start/Stop . In extreme cases the.... Keep at the actual levels. Zoom out Zoom in record pause ( ) mode for 5 minutes ( 31). Previous recordings overwritten by a battery pack, the camcorder will enter the stop the playback and take a rest break as 1 cm (0.39 in fidgety, jittery scenes. When recording in very loud ...
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... It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, it will automatically shut off if left without loading a recording media for more than 5 minutes. POWER SAVE [ ON], [ OFF] In order to save power when the camcorder is powered with the power adapter if you purchased the camcorder. Approximately 30 seconds before the...
... It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, it will automatically shut off if left without loading a recording media for more than 5 minutes. POWER SAVE [ ON], [ OFF] In order to save power when the camcorder is powered with the power adapter if you purchased the camcorder. Approximately 30 seconds before the...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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... exhausted. the screen. Replace or charge the battery pack. 15 " " flashes on . When using the camcorder in temperatures between the camcorder and the plasma TV. Troubleshooting If you connect a faulty power adapter or battery pack, the CHARGE indicator flashes approx. Battery packs become hot with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Recording...
... exhausted. the screen. Replace or charge the battery pack. 15 " " flashes on . When using the camcorder in temperatures between the camcorder and the plasma TV. Troubleshooting If you connect a faulty power adapter or battery pack, the CHARGE indicator flashes approx. Battery packs become hot with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Recording...
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...recording) or push the joystick ( ) towards / (during record pause or playback pause. Recording Problem Solution Image will not focus. Replace the backup lithium battery and set the time zone, date 16 and time. Load a cassette. 17 Tape reached the end (" END" appears on the screen). Adjust the ... lever. Problem Solution Video noise appears on the screen). 17 Rewind the tape. The tape stops during playback). Lens is located, - Set the camcorder to . 25 Tape reached the end (" END" appears on the TV When using the viewfinder, adjust it with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. ...
...recording) or push the joystick ( ) towards / (during record pause or playback pause. Recording Problem Solution Image will not focus. Replace the backup lithium battery and set the time zone, date 16 and time. Load a cassette. 17 Tape reached the end (" END" appears on the screen). Adjust the ... lever. Problem Solution Video noise appears on the screen). 17 Rewind the tape. The tape stops during playback). Lens is located, - Set the camcorder to . 25 Tape reached the end (" END" appears on the TV When using the viewfinder, adjust it with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. ...
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... This message 21 DATE AND TIME appears each time you set the time zone, date and time. CHANGE THE BATTERY Battery pack is protected. REMOVE THE CASSETTE Camcorder stopped operating to VIDEO. Remove the 54 BEEN DETECTED cassette. Image will TV/VIDEO selector on the TV screen.... selector to protect the tape. external video device connected using a DV cable. Replace or charge the battery pack. 15 PACK ...
... This message 21 DATE AND TIME appears each time you set the time zone, date and time. CHANGE THE BATTERY Battery pack is protected. REMOVE THE CASSETTE Camcorder stopped operating to VIDEO. Remove the 54 BEEN DETECTED cassette. Image will TV/VIDEO selector on the TV screen.... selector to protect the tape. external video device connected using a DV cable. Replace or charge the battery pack. 15 PACK ...
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...will temporarily decline. Additional Information 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 leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures (like the inside a car in hot weather. •...60 °C (140 °F). Treat the battery pack with care. If you have more than one battery pack, perform these precautions at strong light sources. Do not disassemble the camcorder. DANGER! Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not waterproof - Warm it near strong...
...will temporarily decline. Additional Information 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 leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures (like the inside a car in hot weather. •...60 °C (140 °F). Treat the battery pack with care. If you have more than one battery pack, perform these precautions at strong light sources. Do not disassemble the camcorder. DANGER! Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not waterproof - Warm it near strong...
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...tab on the cassette to differentiate between charged and uncharged battery packs. Do not use spliced tapes or nonstandard cassettes as this may become dirty. Do not insert anything into the small holes of the used in the camcorder after about 10 times of children. Do not pick ...up the battery using tweezers or other batteries may damage the camcorder. Clean the terminals with cellophane tape. Terminal cover attached Charged Uncharged REC SAVE REC...
...tab on the cassette to differentiate between charged and uncharged battery packs. Do not use spliced tapes or nonstandard cassettes as this may become dirty. Do not insert anything into the small holes of the used in the camcorder after about 10 times of children. Do not pick ...up the battery using tweezers or other batteries may damage the camcorder. Clean the terminals with cellophane tape. Terminal cover attached Charged Uncharged REC SAVE REC...
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.... Never use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner. Do not disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in water to use the camcorder for details. Wipe it in low humidity, and at temperatures not higher than 30 °C (86 °F). Remove...cause internal damage. Maintenance/Others Cleaning the Camcorder Camcorder Body Use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder. For California, USA only: Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material - Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to clean the camcorder body. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/...
.... Never use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner. Do not disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in water to use the camcorder for details. Wipe it in low humidity, and at temperatures not higher than 30 °C (86 °F). Remove...cause internal damage. Maintenance/Others Cleaning the Camcorder Camcorder Body Use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder. For California, USA only: Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material - Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to clean the camcorder body. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/...