Canon ZR800 Remaining tape, Remaining battery charge, Backup battery warning, Recording reminder

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14Getting 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 the tape in minutes. “” moves during recording. When the tape reaches its end, the display changes to “END”.

•When the time left is less than 15 seconds, the remaining tape time may not appear.

•Depending on the type of tape, the remaining time displayed may not be correct. In any case, you will be able to record on the tape the number of minutes that appears on the videocassette’s label (for example, 85 minutes).

Remaining battery charge

•When “” starts flashing in red replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.

•When you attach an empty battery pack, the power may turn off without displaying “”.

•Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately.

Backup battery warning

flashes in red when the lithium button battery is not installed, or when it needs to be replaced.

Recording reminder

The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording. This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short.

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Contents Digital Video Camcorder Caméscope Numérique Manuel d’instructionManual de Instrucciones 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 the Joystick and the Joystick Guide About this ManualConventions Used in the Manual Trademark Acknowledgements Operating Mode Switch Icon Display OperationAbout the Operating Modes Protect your product Supplied AccessoriesOnline product registration for U.S.A. Customers only Receive information on new products and promotionsGrip belt Components GuideLeft side view Right Side View Front view Back view Top view Bottom view OPEN/EJECTCondensation warning Shutter speed Screen DisplaysRecording Playback Remaining tape Remaining battery chargeBackup battery warning Recording reminderCharging, Recording and Playback Times Charging the Battery PackGetting Started Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Installing the Backup BatteryUnplug the compact power adapter from the power outlet Inserting and Removing a Tape Insert the backup battery with the + side facing outEven if the switch is set to Insert the cassettePreparing the Camcorder Adjusting the LCD ScreenAdjust the viewfinder Turn on the camcorderUsing the Menus Selecting a FUNC. Menu OptionSelect the setting you want to change and press Selecting an Option from the Setup MenusPress FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu Select the desired option and press to save the settingChanging the Language First Time SettingsDATE/TIME Setup Changing the Time ZoneDATE/TIME JAN , 2007 1200 AM Setting the Date and TimeSelect DATE/TIME Setup and press Select DATE/TIME and press Press to start the clock Press FUNC. to close the menuCamera RecordingRecording Movies To zoom in telephoto Zooming35x Optical Zoom Playing Back Movies Press Func Select Speaker Volume and adjust the volumePlayback Push the joystick towards / to begin the playbackMove the zoom lever toward T Magnifying the Playback ImageLocating the End of the Last Scene Select , the enlarged area of the picture with the joystickFUNC. Menu Setup menusMenu Options Lists Program AEStabilizer to OFF when using a tripod STEREO1 VCR SetupAudio Setup Advanced FunctionsDisplay Setup NORMAL*, BrightLanguage Set a System SetupHigh Volume Language Set BUsing the Recording Programs Changing the Shutter Speed and Special Scene Programs Recording ProgramShutter speed guidelines To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod Adjust the brightness of the image as requiredPush the joystick towards Back to save the exposure setting Push the joystick towards EXPAdjust the focus as necessary Manual Focus AdjustmentAdjust the zoom Push the joystick towards Back to save the focus adjustmentOptions Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menuWhite Balance White BalanceImage Effects Audio Recording ModeAudio Recording Playback Image EffectSelecting the Audio Track on a Tape with Dubbed Audio Audio Playback ModesSelecting the Audio Channel Data Code Self TimerOther Functions Fader Faders Digital EffectsEffect Effects Digital EffectPress D.EFFECTS to activate the fader/effect Press D.EFFECTSAV Terminal DV Terminal Connecting to a TV or VCRConnection Diagrams Yellow White STV-250N Stereo Video Cable SuppliedRedPlayback on a TV Screen Recording to a VCR or Digital Video RecorderDubbing Copyright SignalDigital Video Dubbing Load a blank cassette in this camcorderConnecting to a Computer PC Connection DiagramsEquipment and System Requirements Connecting Start the computer Set the camcorder to modeTransferring Video Recordings Problem Solution TroubleshootingPower Source Recording/PlaybackIf left in playback pause Or record Pause Power or antenna cables of the TV Tape stops during recordPause or playback pause Towards During playbackEditing Message Explanation/SolutionList of Messages You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape Treat the battery pack with care Handling PrecautionsBattery Pack CamcorderCassette Lithium Button BatteryAbout the battery terminal cover Protecting Tapes from Accidental ErasureStorage Maintenance/OthersCleaning the Camcorder Condensation Condensation may form in the following casesPlayback on a TV Screen Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources System Diagram Availability differs from area to area CB-2LW Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs CBC-NB2 Car Battery ChargerSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Shoulder StrapWS-20 Wrist Strap Product Codes Provided AccessoriesOptional Accessories ZR800 SpecificationsPower/Others 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