Canon ZR800 instruction manual Back view Top view Bottom view, Open/Eject

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12Getting to Know the Camcorder

Back view

Top view

Bottom view

Viewfinder ( 18)

Dioptric adjustment lever ( 18)

BATT. (battery release) switch ( 15)

LCD screen ( 18)

Backup battery compartment ( 16)

Start/stop button ( 23)

Serial number, Battery attachment unit ( 15)

DC IN terminal ( 15)

D.EFFECTS button ( 40)

FUNC. button ( 19, 27)

Joystick ( 8)

Zoom lever ( 24)

Mode switch ( 32)

Easy recording

Recording programs

Cassette compartment ( 17)

OPEN/EJECT	switch (	17)
Cassette compartment cover (		17)
Tripod socket (	24)

Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for example FUNC. ).

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Contents Manuel d’instruction Manual de InstruccionesDigital Video Camcorder Caméscope Numérique Videocámara digitalCleaning the Video Heads Video heads may become dirty under the following conditionsIntroduction For Canada onlyImportant Safety Instructions If the product has been exposed to rain or water Table of contents External Connections Additional InformationAbout this Manual Conventions Used in the ManualAbout the Joystick and the Joystick Guide Operating Mode Switch Icon Display Operation About the Operating ModesTrademark Acknowledgements Supplied Accessories Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers onlyProtect your product Receive information on new products and promotionsComponents Guide Left side view Right Side View Front viewGrip belt Back view Top view Bottom view OPEN/EJECTScreen Displays Recording PlaybackCondensation warning Shutter speed Remaining battery charge Backup battery warningRemaining tape Recording reminderCharging the Battery Pack Getting StartedCharging, Recording and Playback Times Installing the Backup Battery Unplug the compact power adapter from the power outletDisconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Insert the backup battery with the + side facing out Even if the switch is set toInserting and Removing a Tape Insert the cassetteAdjusting the LCD Screen Adjust the viewfinderPreparing the Camcorder Turn on the camcorderUsing the Menus Selecting a FUNC. Menu OptionSelecting an Option from the Setup Menus Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menuSelect the setting you want to change and press Select the desired option and press to save the settingFirst Time Settings DATE/TIME SetupChanging the Language Changing the Time ZoneSetting the Date and Time Select DATE/TIME Setup and press Select DATE/TIME and pressDATE/TIME JAN , 2007 1200 AM Press to start the clock Press FUNC. to close the menuRecording Recording MoviesCamera Zooming 35x Optical ZoomTo zoom in telephoto Press Func Select Speaker Volume and adjust the volume PlaybackPlaying Back Movies Push the joystick towards / to begin the playbackMagnifying the Playback Image Locating the End of the Last SceneMove the zoom lever toward T Select , the enlarged area of the picture with the joystickSetup menus Menu Options ListsFUNC. Menu Program AEStabilizer to OFF when using a tripod VCR Setup Audio SetupSTEREO1 Advanced FunctionsDisplay Setup NORMAL*, BrightSystem Setup High VolumeLanguage Set a Language Set BUsing the Recording Programs Recording Program Shutter speed guidelinesChanging the Shutter Speed and Special Scene Programs Adjust the brightness of the image as required Push the joystick towards Back to save the exposure settingTo avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod Push the joystick towards EXPManual Focus Adjustment Adjust the zoomAdjust the focus as necessary Push the joystick towards Back to save the focus adjustmentPress FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu White BalanceOptions White BalanceAudio Recording Mode Audio Recording PlaybackImage Effects Image EffectAudio Playback Modes Selecting the Audio ChannelSelecting the Audio Track on a Tape with Dubbed Audio Self Timer Other FunctionsData Code Digital Effects Effect EffectsFader Faders Digital EffectPress D.EFFECTS to activate the fader/effect Press D.EFFECTSConnecting to a TV or VCR Connection DiagramsAV Terminal DV Terminal Yellow White STV-250N Stereo Video Cable SuppliedRedPlayback on a TV Screen Recording to a VCR or Digital Video RecorderCopyright Signal Digital Video DubbingDubbing Load a blank cassette in this camcorderConnecting to a Computer PC Connection DiagramsConnecting Start the computer Set the camcorder to mode Transferring Video RecordingsEquipment and System Requirements Troubleshooting Power SourceProblem Solution Recording/PlaybackPower or antenna cables of the TV Tape stops during record Pause or playback pauseIf left in playback pause Or record Pause Towards During playbackMessage Explanation/Solution List of MessagesEditing You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape Handling Precautions Battery PackTreat the battery pack with care CamcorderLithium Button Battery About the battery terminal coverCassette Protecting Tapes from Accidental ErasureMaintenance/Others Cleaning the CamcorderStorage Condensation Condensation may form in the following casesUsing the Camcorder Abroad Power SourcesPlayback on a TV Screen System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Optional Accessories Battery PacksCB-2LW Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery ChargerShoulder Strap WS-20 Wrist StrapSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Provided Accessories Optional AccessoriesProduct Codes Specifications Power/OthersZR800 SystemCA-590 Compact Power Adapter BP-2L5 Battery PackIndex Second auto dateZoom Zoom speed Page Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment Limited Warranty CanadaCanon INC Canon U.S.A., INC. NEW Jersey Office