Canon ZR800 Preparing the Camcorder, Adjusting the LCD Screen, Turn on the camcorder

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18 Getting Started

Preparing the Camcorder

1Turn on the camcorder.

2Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover.

3Adjust the viewfinder.

Keep the LCD panel closed to use the viewfinder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever as necessary.

4Fasten the grip belt.

Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the start/stop button with your thumb.

Adjusting the LCD Screen

Rotating the LCD Panel

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward.

180°

90°

You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens (allowing the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder). Rotating the panel 180 degrees is also useful if you wish to include yourself when recording with the self timer.

Subject can monitor the LCD screen

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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 this Manual Conventions Used in the ManualAbout the Joystick and the Joystick Guide Operating Mode Switch Icon Display Operation About the Operating ModesTrademark Acknowledgements Protect your product Supplied AccessoriesOnline product registration for U.S.A. Customers only 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 tape Remaining battery chargeBackup battery warning 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 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 menuRecording Recording MoviesCamera Zooming 35x Optical ZoomTo zoom in telephoto 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 Recording Program Shutter speed guidelinesChanging the Shutter Speed and Special Scene Programs 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 EffectAudio Playback Modes Selecting the Audio ChannelSelecting the Audio Track on a Tape with Dubbed Audio Self Timer Other FunctionsData Code 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 DiagramsConnecting Start the computer Set the camcorder to mode Transferring Video RecordingsEquipment and System Requirements 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 playbackMessage Explanation/Solution List of MessagesEditing 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 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 CB-2LW Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs CBC-NB2 Car Battery ChargerShoulder Strap WS-20 Wrist StrapSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Provided Accessories Optional AccessoriesProduct Codes 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