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...a circuit different from that to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR800 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation....this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B ...including interference that interference will not occur in the manual. WARNING! Canon U.S.A. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. 3 Introduction Important Usage Instructions...
...a circuit different from that to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR800 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation....this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B ...including interference that interference will not occur in the manual. WARNING! Canon U.S.A. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. 3 Introduction Important Usage Instructions...
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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 ... and Playback Audio Recording Mode 37 Audio Playback Modes 38 Other Functions Data Code ...39 Self Timer ...39 Digital Effects 40 External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams 42 Playback on a TV Screen 43 Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder 43 Digital Video Dubbing 44...
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 ... and Playback Audio Recording Mode 37 Audio Playback Modes 38 Other Functions Data Code ...39 Self Timer ...39 Digital Effects 40 External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams 42 Playback on a TV Screen 43 Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder 43 Digital Video Dubbing 44...
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... Recording 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. CHARGE indicator DC IN terminal Remove the battery terminal cover before use. 1 Turn off ...the battery pack before attaching the battery Preparations BATT. 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. ...
... Recording 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. CHARGE indicator DC IN terminal Remove the battery terminal cover before use. 1 Turn off ...the battery pack before attaching the battery Preparations BATT. 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. ...
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..., the effective usage time of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to voltage converters for use with this camcorder. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for overseas travels or special power...during use the compact power adapter without attaching a battery pack. • When the compact power adapter is connected, even if a battery is recyclable. Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to recycle this product is attached its power will vary depending on : Battery fully ...
..., the effective usage time of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to voltage converters for use with this camcorder. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for overseas travels or special power...during use the compact power adapter without attaching a battery pack. • When the compact power adapter is connected, even if a battery is recyclable. Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to recycle this product is attached its power will vary depending on : Battery fully ...
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... not 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 logo. 4 Wait for...
... not 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 logo. 4 Wait for...
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... forward. 4 Push the joystick ( ) towards to use the viewfinder. to rewind/fast forward the tape while continuing the playback. SPECIAL PLAYBACK MODES There is connected to the AV terminal. • If you turn the LCD panel and close it . 3 Locate the point where you want to begin the playback. During.... NOTES You can also turn off the volume completely, the icon will change to . 3 Press FUNC. To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will be muted when you close the LCD panel or while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is no sound during the special playback modes...
... forward. 4 Push the joystick ( ) towards to use the viewfinder. to rewind/fast forward the tape while continuing the playback. SPECIAL PLAYBACK MODES There is connected to the AV terminal. • If you turn the LCD panel and close it . 3 Locate the point where you want to begin the playback. During.... NOTES You can also turn off the volume completely, the icon will change to . 3 Press FUNC. To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will be muted when you close the LCD panel or while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is no sound during the special playback modes...
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...TV TYPE [ L/R], [ L/L], [ R/R] WIND SCREEN Mode switch: [ AUTO], [ OFF ] The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of the tape (long usage, imperfections, etc.) you may stop briefly. The camcorder will retain the audio balance adjustment, however if you turn off when the mode switch is set...playback you may notice some video problems in LP mode with other devices or vice versa, you will be turned off the camcorder, [12bit AUDIO] will connect the camcorder. [NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio. [WIDE TV]: TV sets with the joystick. Menu Options Lists 29 ...
...TV TYPE [ L/R], [ L/L], [ R/R] WIND SCREEN Mode switch: [ AUTO], [ OFF ] The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of the tape (long usage, imperfections, etc.) you may stop briefly. The camcorder will retain the audio balance adjustment, however if you turn off when the mode switch is set...playback you may notice some video problems in LP mode with other devices or vice versa, you will be turned off the camcorder, [12bit AUDIO] will connect the camcorder. [NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio. [WIDE TV]: TV sets with the joystick. Menu Options Lists 29 ...
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... regardless of a connected TV or monitor. BACKLIGHT ( 19) MARKERS [ OFF], [ LEVEL(WHT)], [ LEVEL(GRY)], [ GRID(WHT)], [ GRID(GRY)] You can hide the on-screen displays to [ ON], the camcorder's on -screen displays will appear while the playback image is magnified or a digital effect is framed correctly (...vertically and/ or horizontally). The markers are displayed on the camcorder's screen they will not affect the recordings on the full screen. TV SCREEN [ ON], [ OFF] [ ON], [ OFF] When set to...
... regardless of a connected TV or monitor. BACKLIGHT ( 19) MARKERS [ OFF], [ LEVEL(WHT)], [ LEVEL(GRY)], [ GRID(WHT)], [ GRID(GRY)] You can hide the on-screen displays to [ ON], the camcorder's on -screen displays will appear while the playback image is magnified or a digital effect is framed correctly (...vertically and/ or horizontally). The markers are displayed on the camcorder's screen they will not affect the recordings on the full screen. TV SCREEN [ ON], [ OFF] [ ON], [ OFF] When set to...
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... Playback TO USE AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE [ R/R] Right channel only (stereo) / Sub signal only (bilingual). FUNC. ( 19) FUNC. MENU AUDIO SETUP Connect the external microphone to play back when playing back a tape with Dubbed Audio You can be adjusted. Audio Playback Modes OUTPUT CH FUNC. POINTS TO...[ STEREO2] Dubbed audio only. [ MIX/FIXED] Mixed audio with a ∅ 3.5 mm plug but the audio recording levels may vary. You can connect almost any stereo microphone with the original sound and the dubbed audio at the same level. [ MIX/VAR.] Mixed audio where the balance between the...
... Playback TO USE AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE [ R/R] Right channel only (stereo) / Sub signal only (bilingual). FUNC. ( 19) FUNC. MENU AUDIO SETUP Connect the external microphone to play back when playing back a tape with Dubbed Audio You can be adjusted. Audio Playback Modes OUTPUT CH FUNC. POINTS TO...[ STEREO2] Dubbed audio only. [ MIX/FIXED] Mixed audio with a ∅ 3.5 mm plug but the audio recording levels may vary. You can connect almost any stereo microphone with the original sound and the dubbed audio at the same level. [ MIX/VAR.] Mixed audio where the balance between the...
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... the joystick ( ) towards / to the AV terminal. Applying Other Functions 41 NOTES When you turn off the digital effects or change the recording program. The camcorder retains the setting last used even if you are not available when [TV TYPE] is set to [NORMAL TV] and the stereo video cable is... connected to fade in and start recording with a fade in. : ...in record pause mode, then press Start/Stop to start the playback. TO FADE IN Press D....
... the joystick ( ) towards / to the AV terminal. Applying Other Functions 41 NOTES When you turn off the digital effects or change the recording program. The camcorder retains the setting last used even if you are not available when [TV TYPE] is set to [NORMAL TV] and the stereo video cable is... connected to fade in and start recording with a fade in. : ...in record pause mode, then press Start/Stop to start the playback. TO FADE IN Press D....
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Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the Connected Device 1 Output connection (Signal Flow ) to a TV or VCR with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal. Open the terminal cover to correctly insert the 6-pin plug into the DV terminal. DV ... refer also to the instruction manual of the terminal and make sure you connect the DV cable properly. Inserting it in the wrong direction can result in damage to the camcorder. Input connection (Signal Flow ) from a TV or other digital video source with a DV (IEEE1394) output. AV Terminal DV Terminal Check the type...
Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the Connected Device 1 Output connection (Signal Flow ) to a TV or VCR with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal. Open the terminal cover to correctly insert the 6-pin plug into the DV terminal. DV ... refer also to the instruction manual of the terminal and make sure you connect the DV cable properly. Inserting it in the wrong direction can result in damage to the camcorder. Input connection (Signal Flow ) from a TV or other digital video source with a DV (IEEE1394) output. AV Terminal DV Terminal Check the type...
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... can include in the previous section Connection Diagrams ( 42). ( 9) Connecting Connect the camcorder to a VCR or other digital recording device using connection type 1 , or to VIDEO. When using an analog connection you will connect the camcorder ( 29). Stop recording when copying is complete. 6 This camcorder: Stop playback. Recording 1 This camcorder: Load the recorded cassette. 2 Connected device: Load a blank cassette or disc...
... can include in the previous section Connection Diagrams ( 42). ( 9) Connecting Connect the camcorder to a VCR or other digital recording device using connection type 1 , or to VIDEO. When using an analog connection you will connect the camcorder ( 29). Stop recording when copying is complete. 6 This camcorder: Stop playback. Recording 1 This camcorder: Load the recorded cassette. 2 Connected device: Load a blank cassette or disc...
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...pause, push the joystick ( ) towards / again to resume recording. 8 Push the joystick ( ) towards to stop recording. 9 Connected device: Stop the playback. ( 9) Connecting Connect the camcorder to view the contents of the tape. You can input video from such tape via the HDV/DV terminal, "COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING ...be recorded as anomalous picture. 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 different video standards. If you attempt to record from other digital video...
...pause, push the joystick ( ) towards / again to resume recording. 8 Push the joystick ( ) towards to stop recording. 9 Connected device: Stop the playback. ( 9) Connecting Connect the camcorder to view the contents of the tape. You can input video from such tape via the HDV/DV terminal, "COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING ...be recorded as anomalous picture. 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 different video standards. If you attempt to record from other digital video...
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... to correctly insert the 6-pin plug into the DV terminal. Terminal on the Connected Device ) to a computer with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal or a DV Cable (Commercially available) 4-pin 6-pin* * Be careful to the camcorder. External Connections Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Computer PC Connection Diagrams Connecting to a Computer 45 DV Terminal Check the type and orientation of the...
... to correctly insert the 6-pin plug into the DV terminal. Terminal on the Connected Device ) to a computer with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal or a DV Cable (Commercially available) 4-pin 6-pin* * Be careful to the camcorder. External Connections Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Computer PC Connection Diagrams Connecting to a Computer 45 DV Terminal Check the type and orientation of the...
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Video Editing Software. After a short while, turn off the camcorder and the computer. Refer to the instruction manual of the editing software. Connecting 1 Start the computer. 2 Set the camcorder to mode. 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the DV terminal. Refer to the ...You can transfer recordings to a computer using the digital connection -connection type 1 ( 45)- Equipment and System Requirements A computer equipped with an IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or an IEEE1394 (DV) capturing board. NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using a DV cable, make sure that no other...
Video Editing Software. After a short while, turn off the camcorder and the computer. Refer to the instruction manual of the editing software. Connecting 1 Start the computer. 2 Set the camcorder to mode. 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the DV terminal. Refer to the ...You can transfer recordings to a computer using the digital connection -connection type 1 ( 45)- Equipment and System Requirements A computer equipped with an IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or an IEEE1394 (DV) capturing board. NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using a DV cable, make sure that no other...
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... the battery pack and the backup battery). When using the camcorder in temperatures between the camcorder and the plasma TV. Consult your camcorder, refer to the camcorder. Battery packs become hot with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Check that the compact ... Battery pack will not turn on the screen. twice per second and the charging stops. Condensation is exhausted. The battery pack is correctly connected to this checklist. Turn on the screen. Charge the battery pack in a room where a plasma TV is below 40 °C ...
... the battery pack and the backup battery). When using the camcorder in temperatures between the camcorder and the plasma TV. Consult your camcorder, refer to the camcorder. Battery packs become hot with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Check that the compact ... Battery pack will not turn on the screen. twice per second and the charging stops. Condensation is exhausted. The battery pack is correctly connected to this checklist. Turn on the screen. Charge the battery pack in a room where a plasma TV is below 40 °C ...
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... end. Trouble? 49 Problem Solution No sound from an the connected device. external video device connected using a DV cable. Remove the 17 cassette and reinsert it. system (PAL or SECAM) or in the camcorder. selector to protect the tape. Clean the video heads. 2...television system (PAL or - CHECK THE INPUT The DV cable is turned off . CONDENSATION HAS Condensation has been detected in the camcorder. 54 BEEN DETECTED CONDENSATION HAS Condensation has been detected in a recording standard not supported by this Wrong signal standard. Remove the...
... end. Trouble? 49 Problem Solution No sound from an the connected device. external video device connected using a DV cable. Remove the 17 cassette and reinsert it. system (PAL or SECAM) or in the camcorder. selector to protect the tape. Clean the video heads. 2...television system (PAL or - CHECK THE INPUT The DV cable is turned off . CONDENSATION HAS Condensation has been detected in the camcorder. 54 BEEN DETECTED CONDENSATION HAS Condensation has been detected in a recording standard not supported by this Wrong signal standard. Remove the...
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50 Trouble? HEADS DIRTY, USE Video heads are dirty. the camcorder. 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. Message Explanation/Solution INPUT SIGNAL NOT SUPPORTED The digital device connected with -
50 Trouble? HEADS DIRTY, USE Video heads are dirty. the camcorder. 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. Message Explanation/Solution INPUT SIGNAL NOT SUPPORTED The digital device connected with -
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...14 Remaining tape indicator 14 S Screen displays 13 Screen markers 30 62 General Information Index 6-second auto date 30 A Abroad, using the camcorder 55 Audio mode 37 Audio output channel 38 Auto slow shutter 27 AV terminal 42 B Backup battery 16 Battery pack, charging 15 Battery pack..., remaining charge 14 Beach (recording program 32 Beep 31 C Compact power adapter 15 Condensation 54 Connection to a computer 45 Connection to a TV/VCR 42 D Data code 39 Date and time 22 Daylight saving time 21 Digital effects 40 Digital video input ...
...14 Remaining tape indicator 14 S Screen displays 13 Screen markers 30 62 General Information Index 6-second auto date 30 A Abroad, using the camcorder 55 Audio mode 37 Audio output channel 38 Auto slow shutter 27 AV terminal 42 B Backup battery 16 Battery pack, charging 15 Battery pack..., remaining charge 14 Beach (recording program 32 Beep 31 C Compact power adapter 15 Condensation 54 Connection to a computer 45 Connection to a TV/VCR 42 D Data code 39 Date and time 22 Daylight saving time 21 Digital effects 40 Digital video input ...