Canon ZR800 instruction manual Using the Menus, Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option

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LCD Backlight

You can set the brightness of the LCD screen at normal or bright.

FUNC.

( 19)

1Press FUNC. .

2Select () the icon and press ( ) to open the setup menus.

3Select () [ DISPLAY SETUP/

] and press ( ).

4Select () [BACKLIGHT] and press ( ).

5Select () the desired option and press ( ).

6Press FUNC. to close the menu.

NOTES

This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewfinder screen.

Using the [BRIGHT] setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack.

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Using the Menus

Many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC. button ( FUNC. ).

For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to Menu Options Lists ( 27).

Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option

Preparations

1

Press FUNC. .

2

Select (

) the icon of the function

 

you want to change from the left

3

side column.

Select (

) the desired setting from

 

the available options at the bottom

bar.

The selected option will be highlighted in light blue. Menu items not available will appear grayed out.

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Contents Videocámara digital Manuel d’instructionManual de Instrucciones Digital Video Camcorder Caméscope NumériqueVideo heads may become dirty under the following conditions Cleaning the Video HeadsFor Canada only IntroductionImportant Safety Instructions If the product has been exposed to rain or water Table of contents Additional Information External ConnectionsConventions Used in the Manual About this ManualAbout the Joystick and the Joystick Guide About the Operating Modes Operating Mode Switch Icon Display OperationTrademark Acknowledgements Receive information on new products and promotions Supplied AccessoriesOnline product registration for U.S.A. Customers only Protect your productLeft side view Right Side View Front view Components GuideGrip belt OPEN/EJECT Back view Top view Bottom viewRecording Playback Screen DisplaysCondensation warning Shutter speed Recording reminder Remaining battery chargeBackup battery warning Remaining tapeGetting Started Charging the Battery PackCharging, Recording and Playback Times Unplug the compact power adapter from the power outlet Installing the Backup BatteryDisconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Insert the cassette Insert the backup battery with the + side facing outEven if the switch is set to Inserting and Removing a TapeTurn on the camcorder Adjusting the LCD ScreenAdjust the viewfinder Preparing the CamcorderSelecting a FUNC. Menu Option Using the MenusSelect the desired option and press to save the setting Selecting an Option from the Setup MenusPress FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu Select the setting you want to change and pressChanging the Time Zone First Time SettingsDATE/TIME Setup Changing the LanguagePress to start the clock Press FUNC. to close the menu Setting the Date and TimeSelect DATE/TIME Setup and press Select DATE/TIME and press DATE/TIME JAN , 2007 1200 AMRecording Movies RecordingCamera 35x Optical Zoom ZoomingTo zoom in telephoto Push the joystick towards / to begin the playback Press Func Select Speaker Volume and adjust the volumePlayback Playing Back MoviesSelect , the enlarged area of the picture with the joystick Magnifying the Playback ImageLocating the End of the Last Scene Move the zoom lever toward TProgram AE Setup menusMenu Options Lists FUNC. MenuStabilizer to OFF when using a tripod Advanced Functions VCR SetupAudio Setup STEREO1NORMAL*, Bright Display SetupLanguage Set B System SetupHigh Volume Language Set aUsing the Recording Programs Shutter speed guidelines Recording ProgramChanging the Shutter Speed and Special Scene Programs Push the joystick towards EXP Adjust the brightness of the image as requiredPush the joystick towards Back to save the exposure setting To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripodPush the joystick towards Back to save the focus adjustment Manual Focus AdjustmentAdjust the zoom Adjust the focus as necessaryWhite Balance Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menuWhite Balance OptionsImage Effect Audio Recording ModeAudio Recording Playback Image EffectsSelecting the Audio Channel Audio Playback ModesSelecting the Audio Track on a Tape with Dubbed Audio Other Functions Self TimerData Code Digital Effect Digital EffectsEffect Effects Fader FadersPress D.EFFECTS Press D.EFFECTS to activate the fader/effectYellow White STV-250N Stereo Video Cable SuppliedRed Connecting to a TV or VCRConnection Diagrams AV Terminal DV TerminalRecording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder Playback on a TV ScreenLoad a blank cassette in this camcorder Copyright SignalDigital Video Dubbing DubbingPC Connection Diagrams Connecting to a ComputerTransferring Video Recordings Connecting Start the computer Set the camcorder to modeEquipment and System Requirements Recording/Playback TroubleshootingPower Source Problem SolutionTowards During playback Power or antenna cables of the TV Tape stops during recordPause or playback pause If left in playback pause Or record PauseList of Messages Message Explanation/SolutionEditing You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape Camcorder Handling PrecautionsBattery Pack Treat the battery pack with careProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Lithium Button BatteryAbout the battery terminal cover CassetteCleaning the Camcorder Maintenance/OthersStorage Condensation may form in the following cases CondensationPower Sources Using the Camcorder AbroadPlayback on a TV Screen System Diagram Availability differs from area to area CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs CB-2LW Battery ChargerWS-20 Wrist Strap Shoulder StrapSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Optional Accessories Provided AccessoriesProduct Codes System SpecificationsPower/Others ZR800BP-2L5 Battery Pack CA-590 Compact Power AdapterSecond auto date IndexZoom Zoom speed Page Canada Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment Limited WarrantyCanon INC Canon U.S.A., INC. NEW Jersey Office