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...for a long time. We also recommend cleaning the video heads after cleaning the video heads you make important recordings, clean the video heads and make a test recording first. 2 Cleaning Introduction the Video Heads Digital video camcorders record video signals on the picture during playback. • Sound ... may damage the camcorder. If the symptoms reappear shortly after the cleaning, the videocassette may appear if the video heads become dirty under the following symptoms may be able to area. Stop using cassettes with the Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette*...
...for a long time. We also recommend cleaning the video heads after cleaning the video heads you make important recordings, clean the video heads and make a test recording first. 2 Cleaning Introduction the Video Heads Digital video camcorders record video signals on the picture during playback. • Sound ... may damage the camcorder. If the symptoms reappear shortly after the cleaning, the videocassette may appear if the video heads become dirty under the following symptoms may be able to area. Stop using cassettes with the Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette*...
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... must accept any changes or modifications to Part 15 of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR800 A systems This device complies with class B limits in the... literature accompanying the product. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. ...
... must accept any changes or modifications to Part 15 of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR800 A systems This device complies with class B limits in the... literature accompanying the product. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. ...
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... yourself as recommended in a risk of fire or 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 Overloading...
... yourself as recommended in a risk of fire or 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 Overloading...
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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 ... 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 Connecting to a Computer PC Connection Diagrams 45 Transferring...
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 ... 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 Connecting to a Computer PC Connection Diagrams 45 Transferring...
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...zoom out (wide-angle). When recording in record pause ( ) mode for 5 minutes ( 31). To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will be recovered. To restore the power, turn the camcorder off if left in very loud places (such as it toward W to zoom in .). This has no effect on again.... 24 Recording quality and as necessary. Zooming POINTS TO CHECK ( 9) : In addition to the 35x optical zoom, the digital zoom (up to get a calm...
...zoom out (wide-angle). When recording in record pause ( ) mode for 5 minutes ( 31). To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will be recovered. To restore the power, turn the camcorder off if left in very loud places (such as it toward W to zoom in .). This has no effect on again.... 24 Recording quality and as necessary. Zooming POINTS TO CHECK ( 9) : In addition to the 35x optical zoom, the digital zoom (up to get a calm...
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... be used with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the aspect ratio of the digital zoom. press harder for camcorder shake even at full telephoto. Playing back a widescreen recording: TV sets compatible with black sidebars. The digital zoom indicator will appear in the center of the CCD providing high-resolution 16... optical zoom range. The image stabilizer is the fastest and [ SPEED 1] the slowest. [ ON], [ OFF] The camcorder uses the full width of the screen with the Video ID-1 system will deteriorate the more you zoom in light blue from 35x up to 105x and dark blue from 105x...
... be used with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the aspect ratio of the digital zoom. press harder for camcorder shake even at full telephoto. Playing back a widescreen recording: TV sets compatible with black sidebars. The digital zoom indicator will appear in the center of the CCD providing high-resolution 16... optical zoom range. The image stabilizer is the fastest and [ SPEED 1] the slowest. [ ON], [ OFF] The camcorder uses the full width of the screen with the Video ID-1 system will deteriorate the more you zoom in light blue from 35x up to 105x and dark blue from 105x...
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...mode, then push 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 out and pause the playback. Advanced Functions 1 Press D.EFFECTS to activate the fader/effect. •...
...mode, then push 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 out and pause the playback. Advanced Functions 1 Press D.EFFECTS to activate the fader/effect. •...
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... manual of the terminal and make sure you connect the DV cable properly. STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (Supplied) Yellow White Red VIDEO AUDIO L R 2 Output connection (Signal Flow ) to the camcorder. Inserting it in the wrong direction can result in damage to an HDTV with a DV ...terminal cover to correctly insert the 6-pin plug into the DV terminal. Input connection (Signal Flow ) from a TV or other digital video source with AV Terminals. 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...
... manual of the terminal and make sure you connect the DV cable properly. STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (Supplied) Yellow White Red VIDEO AUDIO L R 2 Output connection (Signal Flow ) to the camcorder. Inserting it in the wrong direction can result in damage to an HDTV with a DV ...terminal cover to correctly insert the 6-pin plug into the DV terminal. Input connection (Signal Flow ) from a TV or other digital video source with AV Terminals. 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...
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... quality of the connection diagrams shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams ( 42). ( 9) Connecting Connect the camcorder to a VCR or other analog device using connection type 1 , or to a digital video recorder using connection type 2 , as shown in video and sound quality. On a TV: Set the input selector to the external device following one of...
... quality of the connection diagrams shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams ( 42). ( 9) Connecting Connect the camcorder to a VCR or other analog device using connection type 1 , or to a digital video recorder using connection type 2 , as shown in video and sound quality. On a TV: Set the input selector to the external device following one of...
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... the scene you wish to record appears, push the joystick ( ) towards / to record from other digital video devices and record the input video on the camcorder's screen. If you attempt to pause the recording. If the picture does not appear, disconnect the DV cable and restore the connection after a short while ...
... the scene you wish to record appears, push the joystick ( ) towards / to record from other digital video devices and record the input video on the camcorder's screen. If you attempt to pause the recording. If the picture does not appear, disconnect the DV cable and restore the connection after a short while ...
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46 Connecting to a Computer Transferring Video Recordings You can transfer recordings to the 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...systems later than Windows 98 Second Edition and Mac operating systems later than PLAY. IMPORTANT The video transfer may need to set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection. Before connecting the camcorder to the computer using a DV cable, make sure that no other IEEE1394 device is ...
46 Connecting to a Computer Transferring Video Recordings You can transfer recordings to the 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...systems later than Windows 98 Second Edition and Mac operating systems later than PLAY. IMPORTANT The video transfer may need to set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection. Before connecting the camcorder to the computer using a DV cable, make sure that no other IEEE1394 device is ...
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... and time. Additional Information List of the protect switch. REMOVE THE CASSETTE Camcorder stopped operating to VIDEO. CHECK THE INPUT The DV cable is not correctly connected to VIDEO. Adjust the volume with this camcorder. CHANGE THE BATTERY Battery pack is turned off . SECAM). Refer also...21 DATE AND TIME appears each time you set to the DV terminal, or the 42 connected digital device is exhausted. speaker. Remove the 17 cassette and reinsert it. camcorder video input from the built-in a different television - REMOVE THE CASSETTE TAPE END Tape reached the ...
... and time. Additional Information List of the protect switch. REMOVE THE CASSETTE Camcorder stopped operating to VIDEO. CHECK THE INPUT The DV cable is not correctly connected to VIDEO. Adjust the volume with this camcorder. CHANGE THE BATTERY Battery pack is turned off . SECAM). Refer also...21 DATE AND TIME appears each time you set to the DV terminal, or the 42 connected digital device is exhausted. speaker. Remove the 17 cassette and reinsert it. camcorder video input from the built-in a different television - REMOVE THE CASSETTE TAPE END Tape reached the ...
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the camcorder. HEADS DIRTY, USE Video heads are dirty. 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. 50 Trouble? Message Explanation/Solution INPUT SIGNAL NOT SUPPORTED The digital device connected with -
the camcorder. HEADS DIRTY, USE Video heads are dirty. 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. 50 Trouble? Message Explanation/Solution INPUT SIGNAL NOT SUPPORTED The digital device connected with -
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...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 ... the grip belt 375 g (13.2 oz.) 60 General Information Specifications ZR800 System Video Recording System Audio Recording System Television System Image Sensor Compatible Tapes Tape Speed Maximum Recording...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...
...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 ... the grip belt 375 g (13.2 oz.) 60 General Information Specifications ZR800 System Video Recording System Audio Recording System Television System Image Sensor Compatible Tapes Tape Speed Maximum Recording...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...
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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 ... 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 (DV dubbing 44 Digital zoom 27 DV terminal 42, 45 E Easy recording (recording program) . . . 32 Effects 40 End Search 26 Error messages 49 F Faders 40 Fireworks...
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 ... 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 (DV dubbing 44 Digital zoom 27 DV terminal 42, 45 E Easy recording (recording program) . . . 32 Effects 40 End Search 26 Error messages 49 F Faders 40 Fireworks...
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..., we will be provided free of charge. CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES The warranty set forward below is warranted under this warranty, you must pre-pay the shipping charges, and you purchased the DV Camcorder or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1-800-828-4040). with such sales. C) If defects...
..., we will be provided free of charge. CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES The warranty set forward below is warranted under this warranty, you must pre-pay the shipping charges, and you purchased the DV Camcorder or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1-800-828-4040). with such sales. C) If defects...