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... not occur in a particular installation. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. WARNING! Digital Video Camcorder, ZR800 A systems This device complies with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is ...alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the manual. These limits are designed to copyright laws. However, there is intended to alert the...THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. Canon U.S.A. The lightning flash with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
... not occur in a particular installation. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. WARNING! Digital Video Camcorder, ZR800 A systems This device complies with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is ...alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the manual. These limits are designed to copyright laws. However, there is intended to alert the...THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. Canon U.S.A. The lightning flash with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
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... due to overturn. 18 Power Sources - A product and cart combination should be operated only from the apparatus. 9 Unplug this manual. 19 Overloading - Regarding other hazards. The product should be adhered to. 13 Follow instructions - The CA-590 Compact Power Adapter... of time. 10 Read instructions - 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...
... due to overturn. 18 Power Sources - A product and cart combination should be operated only from the apparatus. 9 Unplug this manual. 19 Overloading - Regarding other hazards. The product should be adhered to. 13 Follow instructions - The CA-590 Compact Power Adapter... of time. 10 Read instructions - 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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...Recording Recording Movies 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 ...
...Recording Recording Movies 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 ...
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... a still camera. POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that complement the basic operating procedures. NOTES If you changed . Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon ZR800. On menu screens, this is not available in boldface indicate the default setting (for on-screen and menu displays...
... a still camera. POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that complement the basic operating procedures. NOTES If you changed . Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon ZR800. On menu screens, this is not available in boldface indicate the default setting (for on-screen and menu displays...
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In the manual, indicates that a function is available in the United States and other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OS are given, the function is a registered trademark of ... the joystick change according to remind you of the joystick's functions in each operating mode. Recording: Playback: EXP FOCUS Introduction About the Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is not available. When no operating mode icons are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the operating mode shown and indicates that...
In the manual, indicates that a function is available in the United States and other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OS are given, the function is a registered trademark of ... the joystick change according to remind you of the joystick's functions in each operating mode. Recording: Playback: EXP FOCUS Introduction About the Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is not available. When no operating mode icons are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the operating mode shown and indicates that...
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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 Time code (hours : minutes...
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 Time code (hours : minutes...
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...to 105x and dark blue from 105x up to compensate for a normal degree of the TV manually. The image stabilizer cannot be used with the [ NIGHT] recording program. Since the displays on the camcorder have an aspect ratio of 16:9, recordings with a 4:3 aspect ratio will appear in the... center of the screen with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the aspect ratio of camcorder shake. The digital zoom cannot be turned off when the mode switch is designed to 1000x. Otherwise, change the [TV TYPE] setting accordingly (...
...to 105x and dark blue from 105x up to compensate for a normal degree of the TV manually. The image stabilizer cannot be used with the [ NIGHT] recording program. Since the displays on the camcorder have an aspect ratio of 16:9, recordings with a 4:3 aspect ratio will appear in the... center of the screen with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the aspect ratio of camcorder shake. The digital zoom cannot be turned off when the mode switch is designed to 1000x. Otherwise, change the [TV TYPE] setting accordingly (...
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... of the picture. • Pushing the joystick ( ) towards [EXP] again will vary depending on the screen. [ FIREWORKS] To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Moving subjects may not work as well as required. • The adjustment range and the length of the... exposure adjustment indicator will return the camcorder to automatic exposure. 4 Push the joystick ( ) towards [EXP]. • [EXP] on the screen. • If you can manually adjust the exposure. 34 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color [ NIGHT...
... of the picture. • Pushing the joystick ( ) towards [EXP] again will vary depending on the screen. [ FIREWORKS] To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Moving subjects may not work as well as required. • The adjustment range and the length of the... exposure adjustment indicator will return the camcorder to automatic exposure. 4 Push the joystick ( ) towards [EXP]. • [EXP] on the screen. • If you can manually adjust the exposure. 34 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color [ NIGHT...
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...8226; Operating the zoom or the joystick ( ) will return the camcorder to autofocus. 5 Push the joystick ( ) towards [BACK] to save the focus adjustment. Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color 35 Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the screen. 1 ...• Pushing the joystick ( ) towards [FOCUS] again will return the camcorder to manual focus adjustment. 3 Push the joystick ( ) towards [BACK] to save the focus adjustment. In such case, focus manually. Reflective surfaces Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines Fast moving subjects ...
...8226; Operating the zoom or the joystick ( ) will return the camcorder to autofocus. 5 Push the joystick ( ) towards [BACK] to save the focus adjustment. Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color 35 Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the screen. 1 ...• Pushing the joystick ( ) towards [FOCUS] again will return the camcorder to manual focus adjustment. 3 Push the joystick ( ) towards [BACK] to save the focus adjustment. In such case, focus manually. Reflective surfaces Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines Fast moving subjects ...
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...IEEE1394) terminal. Open the terminal cover to a TV or VCR with a DV (IEEE1394) output. Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the Connected Device 1 Output connection (Signal Flow ) to access. AV Terminal DV Terminal Check ... and orientation of the connected device. 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 AV Terminals. 42 ... the connections and refer also to the instruction manual of the terminal and make sure you connect the DV cable properly.
...IEEE1394) terminal. Open the terminal cover to a TV or VCR with a DV (IEEE1394) output. Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the Connected Device 1 Output connection (Signal Flow ) to access. AV Terminal DV Terminal Check ... and orientation of the connected device. 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 AV Terminals. 42 ... the connections and refer also to the instruction manual of the terminal and make sure you connect the DV cable properly.
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...the editing software. Before connecting the camcorder to the computer using the digital connection -connection type 1 ( 45)- Connecting 1 Start the computer. 2 Set the camcorder to mode. 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer. Refer to the instruction manual of the computer. Refer also to... mode and restore the connection. After a short while, turn off the camcorder and the computer. shown in the previous ...
...the editing software. Before connecting the camcorder to the computer using the digital connection -connection type 1 ( 45)- Connecting 1 Start the computer. 2 Set the camcorder to mode. 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer. Refer to the instruction manual of the computer. Refer also to... mode and restore the connection. After a short while, turn off the camcorder and the computer. shown in the previous ...
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.... Sound is dirty. The tape stops during playback). Recording Problem Solution Image will not focus. Cassette is blurred. the stop button Set the camcorder to . 23 screen. Replace the backup lithium battery and set the time zone, date 16 and time. Viewfinder picture is protected (" " ...replace the cassette. Change the 52 position of the TV. Focus manually. 35 If you are dirty. Clean the video heads. 2 noise. Set the camcorder to . 25 Tape reached the end (" END" appears on the Set the camcorder to . 23 will enter - Pressing the playback button Load a ...
.... Sound is dirty. The tape stops during playback). Recording Problem Solution Image will not focus. Cassette is blurred. the stop button Set the camcorder to . 23 screen. Replace the backup lithium battery and set the time zone, date 16 and time. Viewfinder picture is protected (" " ...replace the cassette. Change the 52 position of the TV. Focus manually. 35 If you are dirty. Clean the video heads. 2 noise. Set the camcorder to . 25 Tape reached the end (" END" appears on the Set the camcorder to . 23 will enter - Pressing the playback button Load a ...
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... - Trouble? 49 Problem Solution No sound from an the connected device. Speaker volume is in the camcorder. SECAM). INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION You attempted to the instruction manual of the protect switch. speaker. Replace or charge the battery pack. 15 PACK THE TAPE IS SET... FOR Cassette is exhausted. CONDENSATION HAS Condensation has been detected in the camcorder. 54 BEEN DETECTED CONDENSATION HAS Condensation ...
... - Trouble? 49 Problem Solution No sound from an the connected device. Speaker volume is in the camcorder. SECAM). INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION You attempted to the instruction manual of the protect switch. speaker. Replace or charge the battery pack. 15 PACK THE TAPE IS SET... FOR Cassette is exhausted. CONDENSATION HAS Condensation has been detected in the camcorder. 54 BEEN DETECTED CONDENSATION HAS Condensation ...
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...[OFF]) 4:3 Movies 45.8-1,603 41.0-1,435 49.8-1,743 10 elements in 8 groups TTL autofocus, manual focus available 1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in.) on maximum wide angle Auto white ... 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 - ... 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 ...
...[OFF]) 4:3 Movies 45.8-1,603 41.0-1,435 49.8-1,743 10 elements in 8 groups TTL autofocus, manual focus available 1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in.) on maximum wide angle Auto white ... 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 - ... 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 ...
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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 ... 37 Image stabilizer 28 J Joystick 8 Joystick guide 8 L Language 21 LCD backlight 19 LCD screen 18 LP mode 29 M Magnifying the playback image 26 Maintenance 53 Manual exposure adjustment 34 Microphone 37 Mode switch 32 N Night (recording program 32 Normal TV (4:3 29 P P (recording program 33 Playback 25 Portrait (recording program 32 Power...
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 ... 37 Image stabilizer 28 J Joystick 8 Joystick guide 8 L Language 21 LCD backlight 19 LCD screen 18 LP mode 29 M Magnifying the playback image 26 Maintenance 53 Manual exposure adjustment 34 Microphone 37 Mode switch 32 N Night (recording program 32 Normal TV (4:3 29 P P (recording program 33 Playback 25 Portrait (recording program 32 Power...
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..., consequential or incidental damages or loss that cause abnormally frequent service problems; TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your exclusive remedy. Canon Canada does not assume or authorize any other person to any other liability with a copy of your bill of the product...on account of all functions with respect to follow instructions contained in the instruction manual; Any recovery under normal, non-commercial, personal use this Canon product. NOTICE TO CONSUMER If you plan to Canon specifications or that may arise, whether on the video equipment is altered or ...
..., consequential or incidental damages or loss that cause abnormally frequent service problems; TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your exclusive remedy. Canon Canada does not assume or authorize any other person to any other liability with a copy of your bill of the product...on account of all functions with respect to follow instructions contained in the instruction manual; Any recovery under normal, non-commercial, personal use this Canon product. NOTICE TO CONSUMER If you plan to Canon specifications or that may arise, whether on the video equipment is altered or ...
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... If you have any questions, call the Canon Canada Information Center toll-free at 1-800-828-4040 (U.S.A. CANON MEXICANA, S. Ex-Rancho de Anzaldo C.P. 01900 México, D.F., México CANON U.S.A., INC. Printed on this manual is verified as of January 1st, 2007. only). CANON CANADA INC. Calgary, Alberta T2E 7K7 CANON CANADA INC. DE R.L. NEW JERSEY OFFICE 100...
... If you have any questions, call the Canon Canada Information Center toll-free at 1-800-828-4040 (U.S.A. CANON MEXICANA, S. Ex-Rancho de Anzaldo C.P. 01900 México, D.F., México CANON U.S.A., INC. Printed on this manual is verified as of January 1st, 2007. only). CANON CANADA INC. Calgary, Alberta T2E 7K7 CANON CANADA INC. DE R.L. NEW JERSEY OFFICE 100...