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...or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in the manual. If this device must accept any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in accordance ...on a circuit different from that may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR800 A systems This device complies with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the...made, you could be of sufficient magnitude to persons. Canon U.S.A. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
...or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in the manual. If this device must accept any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in accordance ...on a circuit different from that may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Digital Video Camcorder, ZR800 A systems This device complies with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the...made, you could be of sufficient magnitude to persons. Canon U.S.A. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
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... in rainy/moist situations. 17 Placing or Moving - All operating and maintenance instructions should be read before cleaning. Unplug this manual. 15 Avoid magnetic or electric fields - Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. A product and cart combination should be ...retained for long periods of time. 10 Read instructions - Refer all servicing to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR800 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these safety instructions the word "apparatus" or "product" refers...
... in rainy/moist situations. 17 Placing or Moving - All operating and maintenance instructions should be read before cleaning. Unplug this manual. 15 Avoid magnetic or electric fields - Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. A product and cart combination should be ...retained for long periods of time. 10 Read instructions - Refer all servicing to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR800 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these safety instructions the word "apparatus" or "product" refers...
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... Programs 32 : Changing the Shutter Speed and Special Scene Programs 33 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment 34 Manual Focus Adjustment 35 White Balance 36 Menu Option 19 Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 20 First Time Settings ...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 ...
... Programs 32 : Changing the Shutter Speed and Special Scene Programs 33 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment 34 Manual Focus Adjustment 35 White Balance 36 Menu Option 19 Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 20 First Time Settings ...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 ...
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... etc.). : Reference page number. POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that complement the basic operating procedures. Menu options in the Manual IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. Language Set A English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Japanese. to ...to make selections and changes in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. 8 About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Please read this manual carefully before you for purchasing the Canon ZR800. "Screen" refers to open...
... etc.). : Reference page number. POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that complement the basic operating procedures. Menu options in the Manual IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. Language Set A English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Japanese. to ...to make selections and changes in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. 8 About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Please read this manual carefully before you for purchasing the Canon ZR800. "Screen" refers to open...
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...in the United States and other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OS are given, the function is not available. In the manual, indicates that a function is available in the operating mode shown and indicates that the function is available in all operating modes. .... • Windows® is determined by the position of the switch. Recording: Playback: EXP FOCUS Introduction About the Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Other names and products not...
...in the United States and other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OS are given, the function is not available. In the manual, indicates that a function is available in the operating mode shown and indicates that the function is available in all operating modes. .... • Windows® is determined by the position of the switch. Recording: Playback: EXP FOCUS Introduction About the Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Other names and products not...
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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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...zoom when you operate the zoom lever: Press lightly for camcorder shake even at full telephoto. IMG STAB D.ZOOM [ OFF], [ 105X], [ 1000X] Determines the operation of the TV manually. To play back on the camcorder have an aspect ratio of the CCD providing high-resolution 16...:9 recording. The digital zoom indicator will switch automatically to 1000x. When activated, the camcorder will appear in the center of the screen with...
...zoom when you operate the zoom lever: Press lightly for camcorder shake even at full telephoto. IMG STAB D.ZOOM [ OFF], [ 105X], [ 1000X] Determines the operation of the TV manually. To play back on the camcorder have an aspect ratio of the CCD providing high-resolution 16...:9 recording. The digital zoom indicator will switch automatically to 1000x. When activated, the camcorder will appear in the center of the screen with...
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...operate the zoom during exposure lock, the brightness of the picture. • Pushing the joystick ( ) towards [EXP] again will return the camcorder to automatic exposure. 4 Push the joystick ( ) towards [EXP]. • [EXP] on the joystick guide changes to light blue and ... (except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording program). Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may become overexposed on the screen....
...operate the zoom during exposure lock, the brightness of the picture. • Pushing the joystick ( ) towards [EXP] again will return the camcorder to automatic exposure. 4 Push the joystick ( ) towards [EXP]. • [EXP] on the joystick guide changes to light blue and ... (except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording program). Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may become overexposed on the screen....
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... it ( ) towards for more than 2 seconds. • appears. • Pushing the joystick ( ) towards [FOCUS] again will return the camcorder to autofocus. • Operating the zoom or the joystick ( ) will return the camcorder to manual focus adjustment. 3 Push the joystick ( ) towards [BACK] to . Reflective surfaces Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines Fast...
... it ( ) towards for more than 2 seconds. • appears. • Pushing the joystick ( ) towards [FOCUS] again will return the camcorder to autofocus. • Operating the zoom or the joystick ( ) will return the camcorder to manual focus adjustment. 3 Push the joystick ( ) towards [BACK] to . Reflective surfaces Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines Fast...
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... a DV (IEEE1394) output. STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (Supplied) Yellow White Red VIDEO AUDIO L R 2 Output connection (Signal Flow ) to the camcorder. Input connection (Signal Flow ) from a TV or other digital video source with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal. Open the terminal cover to the instruction... manual of the terminal and make sure you connect the DV cable properly. 42 Connecting to a TV or VCR External Connections Connecting to a...
... a DV (IEEE1394) output. STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (Supplied) Yellow White Red VIDEO AUDIO L R 2 Output connection (Signal Flow ) to the camcorder. Input connection (Signal Flow ) from a TV or other digital video source with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal. Open the terminal cover to the instruction... manual of the terminal and make sure you connect the DV cable properly. 42 Connecting to a TV or VCR External Connections Connecting to a...
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...IMPORTANT The video transfer may not work correctly depending on the video editing software, you may need to set the camcorder to the instruction manual of the computer. Depending on the software and the specifications/settings of the editing software. A DV cable (... connection -connection type 1 ( 45)- Connecting 1 Start the computer. 2 Set the camcorder to mode. 3 Connect the camcorder to a computer using the compact power adapter. If the computer freezes while the camcorder is preinstalled on the camcorder to the instruction manual of your computer.
...IMPORTANT The video transfer may not work correctly depending on the video editing software, you may need to set the camcorder to the instruction manual of the computer. Depending on the software and the specifications/settings of the editing software. A DV cable (... connection -connection type 1 ( 45)- Connecting 1 Start the computer. 2 Set the camcorder to mode. 3 Connect the camcorder to a computer using the compact power adapter. If the computer freezes while the camcorder is preinstalled on the camcorder to the instruction manual of your computer.
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... the tape or replace the cassette. Load a cassette. 17 Tape reached the end (" END" appears on the screen. Cassette is dirty. Focus manually. 35 If you are dirty. Clean the lens with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. 53 Never use tissue paper to . 25 Tape reached the end...the playback button Load a cassette. 17 does not start /stop mode ( ) if left in a room where a TV is video Video heads are using the camcorder in playback pause ( ) or record pause ( ) mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds. 48 Trouble? Recording Problem Solution Image will enter - concerts), sound may ...
... the tape or replace the cassette. Load a cassette. 17 Tape reached the end (" END" appears on the screen. Cassette is dirty. Focus manually. 35 If you are dirty. Clean the lens with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. 53 Never use tissue paper to . 25 Tape reached the end...the playback button Load a cassette. 17 does not start /stop mode ( ) if left in a room where a TV is video Video heads are using the camcorder in playback pause ( ) or record pause ( ) mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds. 48 Trouble? Recording Problem Solution Image will enter - concerts), sound may ...
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...Wrong signal standard. CHECK THE INPUT The DV cable is not correctly connected to the instruction manual of the protect switch. CONDENSATION HAS Condensation has been detected in the camcorder. 54 BEEN DETECTED CONDENSATION HAS Condensation has been detected in Open the LCD panel. -...You attempted to play back a tape recorded in a different television system (PAL or - selector to protect the tape. REMOVE THE CASSETTE Camcorder stopped operating to VIDEO. Clean the video heads. 2 You attempted to play back or dub copyright a protected tape. 44 Stop playback/dubbing...
...Wrong signal standard. CHECK THE INPUT The DV cable is not correctly connected to the instruction manual of the protect switch. CONDENSATION HAS Condensation has been detected in the camcorder. 54 BEEN DETECTED CONDENSATION HAS Condensation has been detected in Open the LCD panel. -...You attempted to play back a tape recorded in a different television system (PAL or - selector to protect the tape. REMOVE THE CASSETTE Camcorder stopped operating to VIDEO. Clean the video heads. 2 You attempted to play back or dub copyright a protected tape. 44 Stop playback/dubbing...
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... 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 ...[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 - ...
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...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 (... 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...
...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 (... 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...