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... during playback. • The message "HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE" appears. Stop using cassettes with the Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette* or a commercially available dry cleaning cassette. Do not use , before storing the camcorder. If the symptoms reappear shortly after use wet type cleaning cassettes as 1/8 of the width of...
... during playback. • The message "HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE" appears. Stop using cassettes with the Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette* or a commercially available dry cleaning cassette. Do not use , before storing the camcorder. If the symptoms reappear shortly after use wet type cleaning cassettes as 1/8 of the width of...
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... copyrighted materials may infringe on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in the manual. Inc. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR800 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply ...magnitude to radio communications. For Canada only: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. Canon U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK...
... copyrighted materials may infringe on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in the manual. Inc. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR800 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply ...magnitude to radio communications. For Canada only: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. Canon U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK...
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... radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other sources of 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 lightning and power-line surges. 24...
... radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other sources of 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 lightning and power-line surges. 24...
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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. Menu 27 Setup menus 27 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc 27 VCR Setup (Recording Mode, TV Type, etc ...
...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. Menu 27 Setup menus 27 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc 27 VCR Setup (Recording Mode, TV Type, etc ...
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... 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 Connecting to a Computer PC Connection Diagrams 45 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 ...
... 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 Connecting to a Computer PC Connection Diagrams 45 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 ...
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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 ( 39) Exposure adjustment ( 34) Manual focus ( 35) Image stabilizer ( 28) Recording mode ( 29) Tape operation ...
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 ( 39) Exposure adjustment ( 34) Manual focus ( 35) Image stabilizer ( 28) Recording mode ( 29) Tape operation ...
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... as necessary. When using extremely highprecision manufacturing techniques, with fastening screws longer than 5.5 mm (0.2 inch). To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will enter the stop the playback and take a rest break as it may not be recorded at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) to the subject. ... In extreme cases the playback of the last recording ( 26). Zooming POINTS TO CHECK ( 9) : In addition to the 35x optical zoom, the digital zoom (up to 1000x) is powered by a new recording cannot be faster in fidgety, jittery scenes. press harder for faster zooms. NOTES When set...
... as necessary. When using extremely highprecision manufacturing techniques, with fastening screws longer than 5.5 mm (0.2 inch). To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will enter the stop the playback and take a rest break as it may not be recorded at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) to the subject. ... In extreme cases the playback of the last recording ( 26). Zooming POINTS TO CHECK ( 9) : In addition to the 35x optical zoom, the digital zoom (up to 1000x) is powered by a new recording cannot be faster in fidgety, jittery scenes. press harder for faster zooms. NOTES When set...
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...], [ SOFT SKIN DETAIL] VIVID], Mode switch: Recording program: [ PROGRAM AE] [ AUTO], [1/60], [1/100], [1/250], [1/500], [1/1000] [1/2000] A.SL SHUTTER Digital effects ( 40) Mode switch: [ D.EFFECT OFF], [ FADER], [ EFFECT] [ ON], [ OFF] The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to 1/30. Menu Options Lists 27 Advanced Functions Menu Options Lists Menu Options Lists Menu...
...], [ SOFT SKIN DETAIL] VIVID], Mode switch: Recording program: [ PROGRAM AE] [ AUTO], [1/60], [1/100], [1/250], [1/500], [1/1000] [1/2000] A.SL SHUTTER Digital effects ( 40) Mode switch: [ D.EFFECT OFF], [ FADER], [ EFFECT] [ ON], [ OFF] The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to 1/30. Menu Options Lists 27 Advanced Functions Menu Options Lists Menu Options Lists Menu...
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...widescreen recording: TV sets compatible with the [ NIGHT] recording program. When activated, the camcorder will switch automatically to the digital zoom when you operate the zoom lever: Press lightly for camcorder shake even at full telephoto. The image stabilizer may not be achieved with black sidebars..... To play back on the camcorder have an aspect ratio of 16:9, recordings with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the aspect ratio of the digital zoom. 28 Menu Options Lists If a trailing afterimage appears, set to . The digital zoom indicator will automatically switch to...
...widescreen recording: TV sets compatible with the [ NIGHT] recording program. When activated, the camcorder will switch automatically to the digital zoom when you operate the zoom lever: Press lightly for camcorder shake even at full telephoto. The image stabilizer may not be achieved with black sidebars..... To play back on the camcorder have an aspect ratio of 16:9, recordings with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the aspect ratio of the digital zoom. 28 Menu Options Lists If a trailing afterimage appears, set to . The digital zoom indicator will automatically switch to...
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... the screen. All on-screen displays will appear while the playback image is magnified or a digital effect is activated. 6SEC.DATE [ ON], [ OFF] When you power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Turn off the date/time display with the joystick. Changing the... the LCD display does not affect that of the viewfinder or the recordings. Tape operation displays appear for 6 seconds. The markers are displayed on the camcorder's screen they will appear also on the tape. [ NORMAL]*, [ BRIGHT] * The default setting is framed correctly (vertically and/ or horizontally). TV...
... the screen. All on-screen displays will appear while the playback image is magnified or a digital effect is activated. 6SEC.DATE [ ON], [ OFF] When you power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Turn off the date/time display with the joystick. Changing the... the LCD display does not affect that of the viewfinder or the recordings. Tape operation displays appear for 6 seconds. The markers are displayed on the camcorder's screen they will appear also on the tape. [ NORMAL]*, [ BRIGHT] * The default setting is framed correctly (vertically and/ or horizontally). TV...
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... CHECK ( 9) Mode switch: Default value D.EFFECT OFF NOTES Once the countdown has begun, you turn off the camcorder. Icon of the currently selected Digital Effect FADER or EFFECT FUNC. ** Desired fader/effect* * You can preview the effect on the screen before pressing ( ). ** The...recordings. OFF] to cancel the self timer. You can also press Start/Stop to Press Start/Stop . The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. FUNC. ( 19) Setting Digital Effects [ FADER] Faders Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black. Sound will also be ...
... CHECK ( 9) Mode switch: Default value D.EFFECT OFF NOTES Once the countdown has begun, you turn off the camcorder. Icon of the currently selected Digital Effect FADER or EFFECT FUNC. ** Desired fader/effect* * You can preview the effect on the screen before pressing ( ). ** The...recordings. OFF] to cancel the self timer. You can also press Start/Stop to Press Start/Stop . The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. FUNC. ( 19) Setting Digital Effects [ FADER] Faders Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black. Sound will also be ...
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... turns green. • Press D.EFFECTS again to the AV terminal. TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT Press D.EFFECTS ... : ...while recording or in and start the playback. 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 deactivate the fader/effect. Applying Other Functions 41 NOTES When you turn off the digital effects or change the recording program. The digital effects are not using the digital effect, select [ D.EFFECT OFF].
... turns green. • Press D.EFFECTS again to the AV terminal. TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT Press D.EFFECTS ... : ...while recording or in and start the playback. 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 deactivate the fader/effect. Applying Other Functions 41 NOTES When you turn off the digital effects or change the recording program. The digital effects are not using the digital effect, select [ D.EFFECT OFF].
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...Signal Flow ) to an HDTV with AV Terminals. Open the terminal cover to correctly insert the 6-pin plug into the DV terminal. 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. Input connection (...Signal Flow ) from a TV or other digital video source with a DV (IEEE1394) output. 42 Connecting to a TV or VCR External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR Connecting to a TV or...
...Signal Flow ) to an HDTV with AV Terminals. Open the terminal cover to correctly insert the 6-pin plug into the DV terminal. 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. Input connection (...Signal Flow ) from a TV or other digital video source with a DV (IEEE1394) output. 42 Connecting to a TV or VCR External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR Connecting to a TV or...
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...scene. 4 This camcorder: Resume the movie playback. When recording to copy appears. When using an analog connection you can include in video and sound quality. On a VCR: Set the input selector to a VCR or a digital video device. Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder You ...the external device following one of the connection diagrams shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams ( 42). ( 9) Connecting Connect the camcorder to a VCR or other digital recording device using an analog connection -connection type 1 ( 42)-, the quality of the edited tape will be lower than the original...
...scene. 4 This camcorder: Resume the movie playback. When recording to copy appears. When using an analog connection you can include in video and sound quality. On a VCR: Set the input selector to a VCR or a digital video device. Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder You ...the external device following one of the connection diagrams shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams ( 42). ( 9) Connecting Connect the camcorder to a VCR or other digital recording device using an analog connection -connection type 1 ( 42)-, the quality of the edited tape will be lower than the original...
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...the joystick ( ) towards / to the video input source using the digital connection -connection type 2 ( 42)- 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 again. Copyright Signal Certain software tapes are copyright... Dubbing You can only record video signals in DV standard (standard definition, SP or LP mode) from other digital video devices and record the input video on the camcorder's screen. You can input video from devices carrying the logo. If you attempt to play back such tape...
...the joystick ( ) towards / to the video input source using the digital connection -connection type 2 ( 42)- 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 again. Copyright Signal Certain software tapes are copyright... Dubbing You can only record video signals in DV standard (standard definition, SP or LP mode) from other digital video devices and record the input video on the camcorder's screen. You can input video from devices carrying the logo. If you attempt to play back such tape...
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...systems later than PLAY. IMPORTANT The video transfer may need to set the camcorder to the instruction manual of your computer. Before connecting the camcorder to the computer using the digital connection -connection type 1 ( 45)- Depending on the video editing software,... you may not work correctly depending on the camcorder to a mode other IEEE1394 device is connected to...
...systems later than PLAY. IMPORTANT The video transfer may need to set the camcorder to the instruction manual of your computer. Before connecting the camcorder to the computer using the digital connection -connection type 1 ( 45)- Depending on the video editing software,... you may not work correctly depending on the camcorder to a mode other IEEE1394 device is connected to...
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... have not set to the DV terminal, or the 42 connected digital device is not correctly connected to VIDEO. Remove the 17 cassette and reinsert it. CONDENSATION HAS Condensation has been detected in the camcorder. 54 BEEN DETECTED CONDENSATION HAS Condensation has been detected in a... position 52 ERASURE PREVENTION of - system (PAL or SECAM) or in a recording standard not supported by this Wrong signal standard. camcorder video input from the built-in a different television - CHANGE THE BATTERY Battery pack is protected. REMOVE THE CASSETTE TAPE END Tape reached...
... have not set to the DV terminal, or the 42 connected digital device is not correctly connected to VIDEO. Remove the 17 cassette and reinsert it. CONDENSATION HAS Condensation has been detected in the camcorder. 54 BEEN DETECTED CONDENSATION HAS Condensation has been detected in a... position 52 ERASURE PREVENTION of - system (PAL or SECAM) or in a recording standard not supported by this Wrong signal standard. camcorder video input from the built-in a different television - CHANGE THE BATTERY Battery pack is protected. REMOVE THE CASSETTE TAPE END Tape reached...
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HEADS DIRTY, USE Video heads are dirty. 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. the camcorder. 50 Trouble?
HEADS DIRTY, USE Video heads are dirty. 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. the camcorder. 50 Trouble?
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... stereo mini-jack -57 dBV (with 600 ohm mic)/5 kohms or more Power/Others Power supply (rated) Power consumption (AF on) Operating temperature Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight (camcorder body only) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter) 2.1 W 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) 57 x 92 x 119 mm (2.2 x... SD system), digital component recording PCM digital sound: 16 bit (48 kHz/2 channels); 12 bit (32 kHz) EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal 1/6-inch CCD, approx. 680,000 pixels Effective pixels 16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [ON]) approx. 360,000 pixels 16:9 ...
... stereo mini-jack -57 dBV (with 600 ohm mic)/5 kohms or more Power/Others Power supply (rated) Power consumption (AF on) Operating temperature Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight (camcorder body only) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter) 2.1 W 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) 57 x 92 x 119 mm (2.2 x... SD system), digital component recording PCM digital sound: 16 bit (48 kHz/2 channels); 12 bit (32 kHz) EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal 1/6-inch CCD, approx. 680,000 pixels Effective pixels 16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [ON]) approx. 360,000 pixels 16:9 ...
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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...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 (DV dubbing 44 Digital zoom 27 DV terminal 42, 45 E Easy recording (recording program) . . . 32 Effects 40 End Search 26 Error messages ...
...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...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 (DV dubbing 44 Digital zoom 27 DV terminal 42, 45 E Easy recording (recording program) . . . 32 Effects 40 End Search 26 Error messages ...