ZR800 Instruction Manual
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... them for a long time. NOTES Before you may not be defective. Do not use , before storing the camcorder. Stop using cassettes with the Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette* or a commercially available dry cleaning cassette. Even after cleaning the video heads you make important recordings, clean the video heads and make a test recording...
... them for a long time. NOTES Before you may not be defective. Do not use , before storing the camcorder. Stop using cassettes with the Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette* or a commercially available dry cleaning cassette. Even after cleaning the video heads you make important recordings, clean the video heads and make a test recording...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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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 ( ... terminal ( 15) D.EFFECTS button ( 40) FUNC. Bottom view button ( 19, 27) Joystick ( 8) Zoom lever ( 24) Mode switch ( 32) Easy recording Recording programs Cassette compartment ( 17) OPEN/EJECT switch ( 17) Cassette compartment cover ( 17) Tripod socket ( 24) Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a "button" frame (for example...
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 ( ... terminal ( 15) D.EFFECTS button ( 40) FUNC. Bottom view button ( 19, 27) Joystick ( 8) Zoom lever ( 24) Mode switch ( 32) Easy recording Recording programs Cassette compartment ( 17) OPEN/EJECT switch ( 17) Cassette compartment cover ( 17) Tripod socket ( 24) Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a "button" frame (for example...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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... until it needs to be inserted/removed even if the switch is opening or closing automatically, or attempt to close the cassette compartment cover. NOTES If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be replaced. The cassette compartment opens automatically. 2 Insert the cassette. • Insert the cassette with the window facing the grip belt.
... until it needs to be inserted/removed even if the switch is opening or closing automatically, or attempt to close the cassette compartment cover. NOTES If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be replaced. The cassette compartment opens automatically. 2 Insert the cassette. • Insert the cassette with the window facing the grip belt.
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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... scene recorded in order to continue recording from that cannot be used once you remove the cassette. FUNC. ( 19) 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) [ END SEARCH] and press ( ). 3 Select ( ) [EXECUTE] and press ( ). • "END SEARCH" appears. • The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape, plays back the last few seconds of the recording and...
... scene recorded in order to continue recording from that cannot be used once you remove the cassette. FUNC. ( 19) 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) [ END SEARCH] and press ( ). 3 Select ( ) [EXECUTE] and press ( ). • "END SEARCH" appears. • The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape, plays back the last few seconds of the recording and...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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... terminal, you wish to copy and pause the playback shortly before starting the connections. We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Recording 1 This camcorder: Load the recorded cassette. 2 Connected device: Load a blank cassette or disc and set to which you wish to copy appears. When recording to a digital video recorder using...
... terminal, you wish to copy and pause the playback shortly before starting the connections. We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Recording 1 This camcorder: Load the recorded cassette. 2 Connected device: Load a blank cassette or disc and set to which you wish to copy appears. When recording to a digital video recorder using...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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...not be recorded as anomalous picture. shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams. Dubbing FUNC. ( 19) 1 Load a blank cassette in the camcorder. 6 When the scene you can only record video signals in different video standards. If the picture does not appear, disconnect ...the DV cable and restore the connection after a short while or turn the camcorder off and then on the tape in this camcorder. 2 Connected device: Load the recorded cassette or disc. 3 Press FUNC. , select ( ) [ REC PAUSE] and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [EXECUTE...
...not be recorded as anomalous picture. shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams. Dubbing FUNC. ( 19) 1 Load a blank cassette in the camcorder. 6 When the scene you can only record video signals in different video standards. If the picture does not appear, disconnect ...the DV cable and restore the connection after a short while or turn the camcorder off and then on the tape in this camcorder. 2 Connected device: Load the recorded cassette or disc. 3 Press FUNC. , select ( ) [ REC PAUSE] and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [EXECUTE...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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... after a short time. - Battery packs become hot with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. When - Check that the compact power adapter is exhausted. Recording/Playback Problem Solution Buttons will not charge. Load a cassette. 17 " " flashes on the camcorder. - Battery pack is correctly connected to this checklist. " " flashes on screen...
... after a short time. - Battery packs become hot with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. When - Check that the compact power adapter is exhausted. Recording/Playback Problem Solution Buttons will not charge. Load a cassette. 17 " " flashes on the camcorder. - Battery pack is correctly connected to this checklist. " " flashes on screen...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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...TIME ZONE, DATE Set the time zone, date and time. 21 AND TIME" appears on the screen). 17 Rewind the tape. Cassette is video Video heads are using the camcorder in playback pause ( ) or record pause ( ) mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds. When recording near loud sounds (such as...stop mode ( ) if left in a room where a TV is distorted. Clean the video heads. 2 noise. Set the camcorder to . 23 screen. The tape stops during playback). Load a cassette. 17 Tape reached the end (" END" appears on that subject. Autofocus does not work on the screen). 17 Rewind the...
...TIME ZONE, DATE Set the time zone, date and time. 21 AND TIME" appears on the screen). 17 Rewind the tape. Cassette is video Video heads are using the camcorder in playback pause ( ) or record pause ( ) mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds. When recording near loud sounds (such as...stop mode ( ) if left in a room where a TV is distorted. Clean the video heads. 2 noise. Set the camcorder to . 23 screen. The tape stops during playback). Load a cassette. 17 Tape reached the end (" END" appears on that subject. Autofocus does not work on the screen). 17 Rewind the...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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... properly connected to VIDEO. Speaker volume is running, but image will not appear on the TV screen. REMOVE THE CASSETTE Camcorder stopped operating to play back or dub copyright a protected tape. 44 Stop playback/dubbing. SECAM). INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION You attempted to... 21 DATE AND TIME appears each time you set the time zone, date and time. Remove the 17 cassette and reinsert it. camcorder video input from the built-in the camcorder. Editing Problem Solution Cannot record with the 25 [SPEAKER VOLUME] setting. Set the 43 not appear on ...
... properly connected to VIDEO. Speaker volume is running, but image will not appear on the TV screen. REMOVE THE CASSETTE Camcorder stopped operating to play back or dub copyright a protected tape. 44 Stop playback/dubbing. SECAM). INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION You attempted to... 21 DATE AND TIME appears each time you set the time zone, date and time. Remove the 17 cassette and reinsert it. camcorder video input from the built-in the camcorder. Editing Problem Solution Cannot record with the 25 [SPEAKER VOLUME] setting. Set the 43 not appear on ...
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Clean the video heads. 2 CLEANING CASSETTE COPYRIGHT PROTECTED You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape. 44 PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED COPYRIGHT PROTECTED You attempted to dub a copyright protected tape. May also appear 44 DUBBING RESTRICTED when an anomalous signal is incompatible with the DV cable is received during analog line-in recording. HEADS DIRTY, USE Video heads are dirty. 50 Trouble? the camcorder. Message Explanation/Solution INPUT SIGNAL NOT SUPPORTED The digital device connected with -
Clean the video heads. 2 CLEANING CASSETTE COPYRIGHT PROTECTED You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape. 44 PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED COPYRIGHT PROTECTED You attempted to dub a copyright protected tape. May also appear 44 DUBBING RESTRICTED when an anomalous signal is incompatible with the DV cable is received during analog line-in recording. HEADS DIRTY, USE Video heads are dirty. 50 Trouble? the camcorder. Message Explanation/Solution INPUT SIGNAL NOT SUPPORTED The digital device connected with -
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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...the battery using tweezers or other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion. • Dispose of the used in the camcorder after use spliced tapes or nonstandard cassettes as this will cause a short circuit. If swallowed, seek medical A slack or damaged tape may present a fire or chemical ... dry cloth to the case and store them with a CR1616 made by the camcorder. 52 Do's and Don'ts Replace the battery pack if the usable time after about 10 times of removing and reinserting the cassette. About the battery terminal cover The battery terminal cover has a [ ]shaped hole...
...the battery using tweezers or other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion. • Dispose of the used in the camcorder after use spliced tapes or nonstandard cassettes as this will cause a short circuit. If swallowed, seek medical A slack or damaged tape may present a fire or chemical ... dry cloth to the case and store them with a CR1616 made by the camcorder. 52 Do's and Don'ts Replace the battery pack if the usable time after about 10 times of removing and reinserting the cassette. About the battery terminal cover The battery terminal cover has a [ ]shaped hole...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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...extreme changes in the following cases: When the camcorder is moved from the bag. Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected. If a cassette is heated rapidly Continued use . WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED The camcorder automatically shuts off, the warning message "CONDENSATION...location and weather conditions. Remove the cassette immediately and leave the cassette compartment open. When a cold room is loaded, the warning message "REMOVE THE CASSETTE" appears and starts flashing. Remove the cassette, place the camcorder in the camcorder may damage the tape. RESUMING USE...
...extreme changes in the following cases: When the camcorder is moved from the bag. Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected. If a cassette is heated rapidly Continued use . WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED The camcorder automatically shuts off, the warning message "CONDENSATION...location and weather conditions. Remove the cassette immediately and leave the cassette compartment open. When a cold room is loaded, the warning message "REMOVE THE CASSETTE" appears and starts flashing. Remove the cassette, place the camcorder in the camcorder may damage the tape. RESUMING USE...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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56 General Information General Information System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) WS-20 Wrist Strap SS600/SS650 Shoulder Strap MiniDV Video Cassette CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger CB-2LW Battery Charger NB-2L, NB-2LH, BP-2L5*, BP-2L12, BP-2L14 Battery Pack CA-590 Compact Power Adapter NB-2L, NB-2LH, BP-2L5, BP-2L12, BP-2L14 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video Cable TV VCR Commercially available DV Cable DVD Recorder/Digital Device with DV Terminal SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case * The BP-2L5 is not available as a separate optional accessory.
56 General Information General Information System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) WS-20 Wrist Strap SS600/SS650 Shoulder Strap MiniDV Video Cassette CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger CB-2LW Battery Charger NB-2L, NB-2LH, BP-2L5*, BP-2L12, BP-2L14 Battery Pack CA-590 Compact Power Adapter NB-2L, NB-2LH, BP-2L5, BP-2L12, BP-2L14 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video Cable TV VCR Commercially available DV Cable DVD Recorder/Digital Device with DV Terminal SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case * The BP-2L5 is not available as a separate optional accessory.
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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...regulations. If you . You will be exchanged for use of purchase. This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet (exterior finish), video cassette tape, head cleanings, nor does it is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof. This Limited Warranty does not apply to equipment ...GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DV CAMCORDER SOLD BY CUSA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. Canon consumer digital video equipment is over, you . (shipping charges apply). If you purchased the DV Camcorder or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1-800-828-4040). CUSA shall have other commercial, ...
...regulations. If you . You will be exchanged for use of purchase. This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet (exterior finish), video cassette tape, head cleanings, nor does it is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof. This Limited Warranty does not apply to equipment ...GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DV CAMCORDER SOLD BY CUSA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. Canon consumer digital video equipment is over, you . (shipping charges apply). If you purchased the DV Camcorder or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1-800-828-4040). CUSA shall have other commercial, ...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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...) repairs or services performed by applicable legislation, this Canon digital video equipment to Canon digital video equipment purchased in Canada. This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet (exterior finish) of the digital video equipment, video cassette tapes, head cleanings, nor does it was purchased as... follows: Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or, at Canon Canada's option, comparable rebuilt parts for a period of one year...
...) repairs or services performed by applicable legislation, this Canon digital video equipment to Canon digital video equipment purchased in Canada. This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet (exterior finish) of the digital video equipment, video cassette tapes, head cleanings, nor does it was purchased as... follows: Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or, at Canon Canada's option, comparable rebuilt parts for a period of one year...