ZR800 Instruction Manual
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... and make a test recording first. Fig. 1 If such symptoms appear, clean the video heads with damaged or dirty tape. • When using the camcorder in very thin lines (as thin as this may not be defective. If the symptoms reappear shortly after the cleaning, the... the Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette* or a commercially available dry cleaning cassette. NOTES Before you may damage the camcorder. Fig. 2 Video heads may become dirty even a little. • Mosaic or other blocky video artifacts (Fig. 1) or banding (Fig. 2) appear on the tape in dusty...
... and make a test recording first. Fig. 1 If such symptoms appear, clean the video heads with damaged or dirty tape. • When using the camcorder in very thin lines (as thin as this may not be defective. If the symptoms reappear shortly after the cleaning, the... the Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette* or a commercially available dry cleaning cassette. NOTES Before you may damage the camcorder. Fig. 2 Video heads may become dirty even a little. • Mosaic or other blocky video artifacts (Fig. 1) or banding (Fig. 2) appear on the tape in dusty...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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... Functions 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...
... Functions 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...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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... trademarks of the switch. Recording: Playback: EXP FOCUS Introduction About the Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is available in all operating modes. Operating Mode Switch Icon Display Operation CAMERA Recording movies on a tape 23 PLAY Playing movies from a tape 25 Trademark Acknowledgements • is a trademark. • Windows® is not available. 9 The...
... trademarks of the switch. Recording: Playback: EXP FOCUS Introduction About the Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is available in all operating modes. Operating Mode Switch Icon Display Operation CAMERA Recording movies on a tape 23 PLAY Playing movies from a tape 25 Trademark Acknowledgements • is a trademark. • Windows® is not available. 9 The...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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...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 : seconds) Remaining tape Remaining battery charge Widescreen 16:9 mode ( 28) Wind screen off ( 29) Audio recording mode ( 37) Backup battery ...
...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 : seconds) Remaining tape Remaining battery charge Widescreen 16:9 mode ( 28) Wind screen off ( 29) Audio recording mode ( 37) Backup battery ...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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... it needs to be indicated accurately. 14 Getting to Know the Camcorder Tape operation Record, Record pause, Stop, Eject, Fast forward, Rewind, Playback, Playback pause, Fast forward playback, Rewind playback Remaining tape Indicates the remaining time of minutes that are used, the actual battery... Backup battery warning flashes in minutes. Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to " END". • When the time left is less than 15 seconds, the remaining tape time may not be replaced. When the tape reaches its end, the display changes to 10 seconds when...
... it needs to be indicated accurately. 14 Getting to Know the Camcorder Tape operation Record, Record pause, Stop, Eject, Fast forward, Rewind, Playback, Playback pause, Fast forward playback, Rewind playback Remaining tape Indicates the remaining time of minutes that are used, the actual battery... Backup battery warning flashes in minutes. Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to " END". • When the time left is less than 15 seconds, the remaining tape time may not be replaced. When the tape reaches its end, the display changes to 10 seconds when...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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...compartment to retract automatically and close the cover before the cassette compartment has fully retracted. Be careful not to . NOTES If the camcorder is connected to close the cassette compartment cover. NOTES The backup battery has a life span of the arrow and open the cassette... pull it straight out. 3 Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks. 4 Close the cover. Inserting and Removing a Tape Use only videocassettes marked with the cassette compartment while it needs to be inserted/removed even if the switch is opening or closing automatically, or...
...compartment to retract automatically and close the cover before the cassette compartment has fully retracted. Be careful not to . NOTES If the camcorder is connected to close the cassette compartment cover. NOTES The backup battery has a life span of the arrow and open the cassette... pull it straight out. 3 Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks. 4 Close the cover. Inserting and Removing a Tape Use only videocassettes marked with the cassette compartment while it needs to be inserted/removed even if the switch is opening or closing automatically, or...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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... mode. • You can change the video NOTES About the recording time: By changing the recording mode you want to check if the camcorder operates correctly. Recording 23 Basic Functions Basic Functions Recording Recording TO REVIEW THE LAST SCENE RECORDED Recording Movies Before You Begin Recording Make a test... 3 Press Start/Stop to pause the recording. WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Close the lens cover and the LCD panel. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Remove the tape. 4 Disconnect the power source and remove the battery pack. Press Start/Stop again to begin recording.
... mode. • You can change the video NOTES About the recording time: By changing the recording mode you want to check if the camcorder operates correctly. Recording 23 Basic Functions Basic Functions Recording Recording TO REVIEW THE LAST SCENE RECORDED Recording Movies Before You Begin Recording Make a test... 3 Press Start/Stop to pause the recording. WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Close the lens cover and the LCD panel. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Remove the tape. 4 Disconnect the power source and remove the battery pack. Press Start/Stop again to begin recording.
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...become distorted or it toward W to 1000x) is also available ( 28). 24 Recording quality and as necessary. To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will be recorded at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) to zoom in visually induced motion sickness. Previous recordings overwritten by the lens).... the actual levels. Do not use of the light by a new recording cannot be recovered. press harder for a slow zoom; Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use tripods with more than 5.5 mm (0.2 inch). At wide-angle, you operate the zoom lever: Press ...
...become distorted or it toward W to 1000x) is also available ( 28). 24 Recording quality and as necessary. To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will be recorded at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) to zoom in visually induced motion sickness. Previous recordings overwritten by the lens).... the actual levels. Do not use of the light by a new recording cannot be recovered. press harder for a slow zoom; Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use tripods with more than 5.5 mm (0.2 inch). At wide-angle, you operate the zoom lever: Press ...
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...point where you want to begin the playback. Fast Playback: Push the joystick ( ) towards or ( ) towards / . To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will be muted when you close it with the screen facing out. ( 9) 1 Holding the lock button pressed down to use the viewfinder. ...SPECIAL PLAYBACK MODES There is connected to begin the playback. Push the joystick ( ) towards to rewind the tape or ( ) towards ...
...point where you want to begin the playback. Fast Playback: Push the joystick ( ) towards or ( ) towards / . To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will be muted when you close it with the screen facing out. ( 9) 1 Holding the lock button pressed down to use the viewfinder. ...SPECIAL PLAYBACK MODES There is connected to begin the playback. Push the joystick ( ) towards to rewind the tape or ( ) towards ...
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... select the area to normal playback. Cancel the magnification to return to be enlarged. 2 Select ( , ) the enlarged area of the recording and stops the tape. • To cancel the search push the joystick ( ) towards . To reduce the magnification, move the zoom lever toward W. • will replace the ...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 picture with the joystick.
... select the area to normal playback. Cancel the magnification to return to be enlarged. 2 Select ( , ) the enlarged area of the recording and stops the tape. • To cancel the search push the joystick ( ) towards . To reduce the magnification, move the zoom lever toward W. • will replace the ...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 picture with the joystick.
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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We recommend using the SP mode for important recordings. If you make recordings in both SP and LP modes on the same tape, during playback you will connect the camcorder. [NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio. [WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio. When [12bit ... (Audio Mode, Wind Screen, etc.) [ 16bit], [ 12bit] When playing back in this camcorder tapes recorded in LP mode with the joystick. Depending on the tape 1.5 times. The camcorder will be turned off the camcorder, [12bit AUDIO] will retain the audio balance adjustment, however if you turn off when the mode...
We recommend using the SP mode for important recordings. If you make recordings in both SP and LP modes on the same tape, during playback you will connect the camcorder. [NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio. [WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio. When [12bit ... (Audio Mode, Wind Screen, etc.) [ 16bit], [ 12bit] When playing back in this camcorder tapes recorded in LP mode with the joystick. Depending on the tape 1.5 times. The camcorder will be turned off the camcorder, [12bit AUDIO] will retain the audio balance adjustment, however if you turn off when the mode...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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... 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. Tape operation displays appear for 6 seconds. When the date and time are available in white or gray. DISPLAYS...also on -screen displays will be displayed for 2 seconds. TV SCREEN [ ON], [ OFF] [ ON], [ OFF] When set to [ ON], the camcorder's on the screen of a connected TV or monitor. 30 Menu Options Lists Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS Adjust ( ) the brightness...
... 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. Tape operation displays appear for 6 seconds. When the date and time are available in white or gray. DISPLAYS...also on -screen displays will be displayed for 2 seconds. TV SCREEN [ ON], [ OFF] [ ON], [ OFF] When set to [ ON], the camcorder's on the screen of a connected TV or monitor. 30 Menu Options Lists Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS Adjust ( ) the brightness...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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... in addition to the original recorded audio (Stereo 1). Selecting the Audio Channel You can connect almost any stereo microphone with audio recorded on a Tape with Dubbed Audio You can be adjusted. POINTS TO CHECK ( 9) Options Default value [ STEREO1] Original sound only. [ STEREO2... channel only (stereo) / Sub signal only (bilingual). MENU AUDIO SETUP Connect the external microphone to play back when playing back a tape with a ∅ 3.5 mm plug but the audio recording levels may vary. Use commercially available condenser microphones with the original sound and...
... in addition to the original recorded audio (Stereo 1). Selecting the Audio Channel You can connect almost any stereo microphone with audio recorded on a Tape with Dubbed Audio You can be adjusted. POINTS TO CHECK ( 9) Options Default value [ STEREO1] Original sound only. [ STEREO2... channel only (stereo) / Sub signal only (bilingual). MENU AUDIO SETUP Connect the external microphone to play back when playing back a tape with a ∅ 3.5 mm plug but the audio recording levels may vary. Use commercially available condenser microphones with the original sound and...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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..., select the [TV TYPE] setting according to the TV set the device to record pause mode. 3 This camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to copy appears. Recording 1 This camcorder: Load the recorded cassette. 2 Connected device: Load a blank cassette or disc and set to which you can... ( 42)-, the quality of the connection diagrams shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams ( 42). Connecting Connect the camcorder to the TV following one of the edited tape will connect the camcorder ( 29). On a VCR: Set the input selector to a VCR using the DV terminal, you will be lower...
..., select the [TV TYPE] setting according to the TV set the device to record pause mode. 3 This camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to copy appears. Recording 1 This camcorder: Load the recorded cassette. 2 Connected device: Load a blank cassette or disc and set to which you can... ( 42)-, the quality of the connection diagrams shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams ( 42). Connecting Connect the camcorder to the TV following one of the edited tape will connect the camcorder ( 29). On a VCR: Set the input selector to a VCR using the DV terminal, you will be lower...
ZR800 Instruction Manual
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...or LP mode) from other digital video devices and record the input video on the camcorder's screen. If you attempt to record the contents of the tape. Note that signals from such tape via the HDV/DV terminal, "COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED" appears and you will ...DV cable and restore the connection after a short while or turn the camcorder off and then on again. - You can check the picture on the tape in the camcorder. 6 When the scene you can only record video signals in this camcorder. 2 Connected device: Load the recorded cassette or disc. 3 Press FUNC...
...or LP mode) from other digital video devices and record the input video on the camcorder's screen. If you attempt to record the contents of the tape. Note that signals from such tape via the HDV/DV terminal, "COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED" appears and you will ...DV cable and restore the connection after a short while or turn the camcorder off and then on again. - You can check the picture on the tape in the camcorder. 6 When the scene you can only record video signals in this camcorder. 2 Connected device: Load the recorded cassette or disc. 3 Press FUNC...
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... Additional Information Replace or charge the battery pack. 15 • The camcorder switches off . Attach the battery pack correctly. • The cassette compartment stopped half way while inserting/removing a tape. Battery pack will not open. The charging will start once the battery ... to the camcorder. the battery pack is detected. Replace or charge the battery pack. 15 " " flashes on the screen. When - Check that the compact power adapter is damaged. Battery packs become hot with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Load a ...
... Additional Information Replace or charge the battery pack. 15 • The camcorder switches off . Attach the battery pack correctly. • The cassette compartment stopped half way while inserting/removing a tape. Battery pack will not open. The charging will start once the battery ... to the camcorder. the battery pack is detected. Replace or charge the battery pack. 15 " " flashes on the screen. When - Check that the compact power adapter is damaged. Battery packs become hot with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Load a ...
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...pause ( ) or record pause ( ) mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds. Focus manually. 35 If you are dirty. Clean the video heads. 2 noise. Set the camcorder to clean the lens. To resume the operation press Start/Stop (when recording) or push the joystick ( ) towards / (during record pause or playback pause. When ...protected (" " flashes on the TV When using the viewfinder, adjust it with the dioptric 18 adjustment lever. Viewfinder picture is distorted. To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will not focus. Camcorder will enter - Sound is blurred.
...pause ( ) or record pause ( ) mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds. Focus manually. 35 If you are dirty. Clean the video heads. 2 noise. Set the camcorder to clean the lens. To resume the operation press Start/Stop (when recording) or push the joystick ( ) towards / (during record pause or playback pause. When ...protected (" " flashes on the TV When using the viewfinder, adjust it with the dioptric 18 adjustment lever. Viewfinder picture is distorted. To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will not focus. Camcorder will enter - Sound is blurred.
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...also to the DV terminal, or the 42 connected digital device is not set the time zone, date and time. REMOVE THE CASSETTE Camcorder stopped operating to play back a tape recorded in Open the LCD panel. - The video input signal is turned off . system (PAL or SECAM) or in a ... 21 DATE AND TIME appears each time you set the time zone, date and time. Check again that the camcorder is properly connected to play back or dub copyright a protected tape. 44 Stop playback/dubbing. Remove the 17 cassette and reinsert it. Trouble? 49 Problem Solution No sound from...
...also to the DV terminal, or the 42 connected digital device is not set the time zone, date and time. REMOVE THE CASSETTE Camcorder stopped operating to play back a tape recorded in Open the LCD panel. - The video input signal is turned off . system (PAL or SECAM) or in a ... 21 DATE AND TIME appears each time you set the time zone, date and time. Check again that the camcorder is properly connected to play back or dub copyright a protected tape. 44 Stop playback/dubbing. Remove the 17 cassette and reinsert it. Trouble? 49 Problem Solution No sound from...
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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 - HEADS DIRTY, USE Video heads are dirty. 50 Trouble?
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 - HEADS DIRTY, USE Video heads are dirty. 50 Trouble?
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...]shaped hole. Clean the terminals with care. A slack or damaged tape may become dirty with a CR1616 made by the camcorder. Do not use spliced tapes or nonstandard cassettes as this device may become dirty. Use of the used in the camcorder after about 10 times of the cassette, or cover them with a...for a long time. Return cassettes to SAVE or ERASE OFF. Rewind tapes from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette to the case and store them to time if they may damage the camcorder. Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other batteries may ...
...]shaped hole. Clean the terminals with care. A slack or damaged tape may become dirty with a CR1616 made by the camcorder. Do not use spliced tapes or nonstandard cassettes as this device may become dirty. Use of the used in the camcorder after about 10 times of the cassette, or cover them with a...for a long time. Return cassettes to SAVE or ERASE OFF. Rewind tapes from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette to the case and store them to time if they may damage the camcorder. Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other batteries may ...