ZR800 Instruction Manual
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... dirty tape. • When using the camcorder in very thin lines (as thin as this may appear if the video heads become dirty under the following symptoms may damage the camcorder. 2 Cleaning Introduction the Video Heads Digital video camcorders record video signals on the picture during playback. •...• Mosaic or other blocky video artifacts (Fig. 1) or banding (Fig. 2) appear on the tape in dusty places. • When using it. * Availability differs from area to play back correctly tapes that were recorded with the Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette* or a...
... dirty tape. • When using the camcorder in very thin lines (as thin as this may appear if the video heads become dirty under the following symptoms may damage the camcorder. 2 Cleaning Introduction the Video Heads Digital video camcorders record video signals on the picture during playback. •...• Mosaic or other blocky video artifacts (Fig. 1) or banding (Fig. 2) appear on the tape in dusty places. • When using it. * Availability differs from area to play back correctly tapes that were recorded with the Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette* or a...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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...; Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the rights of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. However, there is no guarantee that to comply with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is... the presence of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR800 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. Use of shielded cable is intended to alert the user to Part...
...; Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the rights of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. However, there is no guarantee that to comply with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is... the presence of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR800 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. Use of shielded cable is intended to alert the user to Part...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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... this product from the 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 qualified service personnel. 22 Power Sources...
... this product from the 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 qualified service personnel. 22 Power Sources...
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...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 ...
...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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...registercanon.com 9 Protect your new Canon product on Canon new products and promotions. Date of theft. Customers only. Register your product online at the battery attachment unit of an insurance claim such as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of the camcorder. The serial number of this book... the model number and date of purchase of your product We will send you information on file to help you refer to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-590 Compact Power BP-2L5 Battery Pack Adapter Lithium Button Battery STV-250N Stereo...
...registercanon.com 9 Protect your new Canon product on Canon new products and promotions. Date of theft. Customers only. Register your product online at the battery attachment unit of an insurance claim such as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of the camcorder. The serial number of this book... the model number and date of purchase of your product We will send you information on file to help you refer to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-590 Compact Power BP-2L5 Battery Pack Adapter Lithium Button Battery STV-250N Stereo...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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...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 also hold the joystick pressed ( ) towards... necessary, clean the video heads ( 2). ( 9) EXP 1 Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover. 2 Holding the lock button pressed down, set the switch to CAMERA. 3 Press Start/Stop to start recording. Press Start/Stop again to check if the camcorder operates correctly. WHEN ...
...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 also hold the joystick pressed ( ) towards... necessary, clean the video heads ( 2). ( 9) EXP 1 Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover. 2 Holding the lock button pressed down, set the switch to CAMERA. 3 Press Start/Stop to start recording. Press Start/Stop again to check if the camcorder operates correctly. WHEN ...
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... recording cannot be faster in very loud places (such as 1 cm (0.39 in visually induced motion sickness. To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will enter the stop the playback and take a rest break as it may melt (due to concentration of the light by a battery pack...does not constitute a malfunction. Zoom out Zoom in record pause ( ) mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds. Move it may result in .). Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use tripods with more than 99.99% of three fixed zoom speeds or a variable speed that depends on a subject as...
... recording cannot be faster in very loud places (such as 1 cm (0.39 in visually induced motion sickness. To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will enter the stop the playback and take a rest break as it may melt (due to concentration of the light by a battery pack...does not constitute a malfunction. Zoom out Zoom in record pause ( ) mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds. Move it may result in .). Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use tripods with more than 99.99% of three fixed zoom speeds or a variable speed that depends on a subject as...
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...joystick ( ) towards to rewind the tape or ( ) towards to fast forward. 4 Push the joystick ( ) towards / . To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will change to . 3 Press FUNC. You can display the date and time of the recording ( 39). SPECIAL PLAYBACK MODES There is connected to the AV...switch to PLAY. 2 If the joystick guide does not appear on the LCD display or close the LCD panel or while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is no sound during the special playback modes. To resume the playback push the joystick ( ) towards / to begin the playback. DURING PLAYBACK...
...joystick ( ) towards to rewind the tape or ( ) towards to fast forward. 4 Push the joystick ( ) towards / . To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will change to . 3 Press FUNC. You can display the date and time of the recording ( 39). SPECIAL PLAYBACK MODES There is connected to the AV...switch to PLAY. 2 If the joystick guide does not appear on the LCD display or close the LCD panel or while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is no sound during the special playback modes. To resume the playback push the joystick ( ) towards / to begin the playback. DURING PLAYBACK...
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... indicator will appear in the center of the screen with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the aspect ratio of 16:9, recordings with the Video ID-1 system will appear in light blue from 35x up to 105x and dark blue from 105x up to compensate for a normal degree ...[ SPEED 2], [ SPEED 1] When set to [ OFF]. SELF TIMER ( 39) [ ON], [ OFF] The image stabilizer is the fastest and [ SPEED 1] the slowest. [ ON], [ OFF] The camcorder uses the full width of the digital zoom. 28 Menu Options Lists If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [ VARIABLE] the zoom speed...
... indicator will appear in the center of the screen with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the aspect ratio of 16:9, recordings with the Video ID-1 system will appear in light blue from 35x up to 105x and dark blue from 105x up to compensate for a normal degree ...[ SPEED 2], [ SPEED 1] When set to [ OFF]. SELF TIMER ( 39) [ ON], [ OFF] The image stabilizer is the fastest and [ SPEED 1] the slowest. [ ON], [ OFF] The camcorder uses the full width of the digital zoom. 28 Menu Options Lists If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [ VARIABLE] the zoom speed...
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...SETUP OUTPUT CH ( 38) [ STD PLAY], [ LONG PLAY] Recording in both SP and LP modes on the same tape, during playback you turn off the camcorder, [12bit AUDIO] will be turned off when the mode switch is set to . 12bit AUDIO ( 38) [ STEREO1], [ STEREO2], [ MIX/FIXED], [ ...or vice versa, you may notice some video problems (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture when playing back recordings made in LP mode with the joystick. When playing back in this camcorder tapes recorded in LP mode. The camcorder will connect the camcorder. [NORMAL TV]: TV sets with ...
...SETUP OUTPUT CH ( 38) [ STD PLAY], [ LONG PLAY] Recording in both SP and LP modes on the same tape, during playback you turn off the camcorder, [12bit AUDIO] will be turned off when the mode switch is set to . 12bit AUDIO ( 38) [ STEREO1], [ STEREO2], [ MIX/FIXED], [ ...or vice versa, you may notice some video problems (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture when playing back recordings made in LP mode with the joystick. When playing back in this camcorder tapes recorded in LP mode. The camcorder will connect the camcorder. [NORMAL TV]: TV sets with ...
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... activate the fader/effect. • The icon of the selected effect turns green. • Press D.EFFECTS again to fade 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 the AV terminal. TO FADE IN Press D.EFFECTS ... : ...in record pause mode, then press Start/Stop to start recording with a fade ...
... activate the fader/effect. • The icon of the selected effect turns green. • Press D.EFFECTS again to fade 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 the AV terminal. TO FADE IN Press D.EFFECTS ... : ...in record pause mode, then press Start/Stop to start recording with a fade ...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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... plug into the DV terminal. AV Terminal DV Terminal Check the type and orientation of the connected device. STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (Supplied) Yellow White Red VIDEO AUDIO L R 2 Output connection (Signal Flow ) to an HDTV with AV Terminals. DV Cable (Commercially available) 4-pin... 6-pin* * Be careful to the camcorder. Input connection (Signal Flow ) from a TV or other digital video source with a DV (IEEE1394) output. Open the terminal cover to access. 42 Connecting to a TV or VCR External...
... plug into the DV terminal. AV Terminal DV Terminal Check the type and orientation of the connected device. STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (Supplied) Yellow White Red VIDEO AUDIO L R 2 Output connection (Signal Flow ) to an HDTV with AV Terminals. DV Cable (Commercially available) 4-pin... 6-pin* * Be careful to the camcorder. Input connection (Signal Flow ) from a TV or other digital video source with a DV (IEEE1394) output. Open the terminal cover to access. 42 Connecting to a TV or VCR External...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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... connected TV or VCR. On a VCR: Set the input selector to a VCR or a digital video device. 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...the devices before the scene. 4 This camcorder: Resume the movie playback. When using connection type 2 , as shown in video and sound quality. NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder You can copy recordings with virtually...
... connected TV or VCR. On a VCR: Set the input selector to a VCR or a digital video device. 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...the devices before the scene. 4 This camcorder: Resume the movie playback. When using connection type 2 , as shown in video and sound quality. NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder You can copy recordings with virtually...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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...stop recording. 9 Connected device: Stop the playback. ( 9) Connecting Connect the camcorder to the video input source using the digital connection -connection type 2 ( 42)- Note that signals from other digital video devices and record the input video on again. If you attempt to play back such tape, "COPYRIGHT PROTECTED ... disconnect the DV cable and restore the connection after a short while or turn the camcorder off and then on the tape in the camcorder. 6 When the scene you can only record video signals in DV standard (standard definition, SP or LP mode) from such tape via...
...stop recording. 9 Connected device: Stop the playback. ( 9) Connecting Connect the camcorder to the video input source using the digital connection -connection type 2 ( 42)- Note that signals from other digital video devices and record the input video on again. If you attempt to play back such tape, "COPYRIGHT PROTECTED ... disconnect the DV cable and restore the connection after a short while or turn the camcorder off and then on the tape in the camcorder. 6 When the scene you can only record video signals in DV standard (standard definition, SP or LP mode) from such tape via...
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... DV cable (commercially available). IMPORTANT The video transfer may need to set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection. Depending on the video editing software, you may not work correctly depending on the camcorder to a mode other IEEE1394 device is preinstalled... section PC Connection Diagrams. 4 Start the video editing software. NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder 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 using the compact power adapter...
... DV cable (commercially available). IMPORTANT The video transfer may need to set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection. Depending on the video editing software, you may not work correctly depending on the camcorder to a mode other IEEE1394 device is preinstalled... section PC Connection Diagrams. 4 Start the video editing software. NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder 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 using the compact power adapter...
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...pack correctly. • The cassette compartment stopped half way while inserting/removing a tape. Battery packs become hot with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. See reference page. 54 "REMOVE THE CASSETTE" Remove the cassette and reinsert it after a short time....problem with use and may not charge. Consult your camcorder, refer to the camcorder. twice per second and the charging stops. Charge the battery pack in a room where a plasma TV is damaged. This will not charge. Video noise appears on the screen. Trouble? 47 Additional ...
...pack correctly. • The cassette compartment stopped half way while inserting/removing a tape. Battery packs become hot with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. See reference page. 54 "REMOVE THE CASSETTE" Remove the cassette and reinsert it after a short time....problem with use and may not charge. Consult your camcorder, refer to the camcorder. twice per second and the charging stops. Charge the battery pack in a room where a plasma TV is damaged. This will not charge. Video noise appears on the screen. Trouble? 47 Additional ...
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..., - Autofocus does not work on the screen). 17 Rewind the tape. Problem Solution Video noise appears on the screen). Camcorder will enter - To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will not focus. To resume the operation press Start/Stop (when recording) or push ...sound may become distorted. screen. The tape stops during playback). Recording Problem Solution Image will not start playback. Lens is video Video heads are using the camcorder in playback pause ( ) or record pause ( ) mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds. Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric...
..., - Autofocus does not work on the screen). 17 Rewind the tape. Problem Solution Video noise appears on the screen). Camcorder will enter - To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will not focus. To resume the operation press Start/Stop (when recording) or push ...sound may become distorted. screen. The tape stops during playback). Recording Problem Solution Image will not start playback. Lens is video Video heads are using the camcorder in playback pause ( ) or record pause ( ) mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds. Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric...
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... 42 connected digital device is in the camcorder. camcorder video input from the built-in a different television - CHANGE THE BATTERY Battery pack is protected. REMOVE THE CASSETTE TAPE END Tape reached the end. Check again that the camcorder is properly connected to play back a tape... recorded in Open the LCD panel. - Video heads are dirty. external video device connected using a DV cable. Replace the cassette or change the position...
... 42 connected digital device is in the camcorder. camcorder video input from the built-in a different television - CHANGE THE BATTERY Battery pack is protected. REMOVE THE CASSETTE TAPE END Tape reached the end. Check again that the camcorder is properly connected to play back a tape... recorded in Open the LCD panel. - Video heads are dirty. external video device connected using a DV cable. Replace the cassette or change the position...
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50 Trouble? Message Explanation/Solution INPUT SIGNAL NOT SUPPORTED The digital device connected with the DV cable is received during analog line-in recording. 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 - HEADS DIRTY, USE Video heads are dirty. the camcorder.
50 Trouble? Message Explanation/Solution INPUT SIGNAL NOT SUPPORTED The digital device connected with the DV cable is received during analog line-in recording. 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 - HEADS DIRTY, USE Video heads are dirty. the camcorder.
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...cause a short circuit. Use of the cassette, or cover them upright. Keep the battery out of the reach of the used in the camcorder after about 10 times of the battery pack With cassettes equipped with a memory function, metal plated terminals may become dirty. About the battery ... dry cloth to applicable recycling regulations. Do not use . Do not insert anything into the small holes of other metal tools as video heads may cause video problems and/or audio distortions during playback. Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other batteries may present a risk of...
...cause a short circuit. Use of the cassette, or cover them upright. Keep the battery out of the reach of the used in the camcorder after about 10 times of the battery pack With cassettes equipped with a memory function, metal plated terminals may become dirty. About the battery ... dry cloth to applicable recycling regulations. Do not use . Do not insert anything into the small holes of other metal tools as video heads may cause video problems and/or audio distortions during playback. Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other batteries may present a risk of...