Canon ZR800 instruction manual Recording Movies, Camera

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Recording

Recording Movies

Before You Begin Recording

Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. If necessary, clean the video heads ( 2).

( 9)

1Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover.

2Holding the lock button pressed

down, set the switch to

CAMERA.

3Press Start/Stop to begin recording. Press Start/Stop again to pause the recording.

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TO REVIEW THE LAST SCENE RECORDED

 

 

EXP

 

 

 

 

FOCUS

 

1

Set the mode switch to .

Basic

2

If the joystick guide does not appear

 

3

on screen, press (

) to display it.

 

Push the joystick (

) momentarily

Functions

 

and return to record pause mode.

 

towards

and release it.

 

• The camcorder will play back a few seconds of the last recording made

• You can also hold the joystick pressed ( ) towards or ( ) towards to play back the tape (reverse or forward respectively) to locate the point where you want to start recording.

WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING

1Close the lens cover and the LCD panel.

2Turn off the camcorder.

3Remove the tape.

4Disconnect the power source and remove the battery pack.

NOTES

About the recording time: By changing the recording mode you can change the video

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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 ConnectionsAbout the Joystick and the Joystick Guide About this ManualConventions Used in the Manual Trademark Acknowledgements Operating Mode Switch Icon Display OperationAbout the Operating Modes Receive information on new products and promotions Supplied AccessoriesOnline product registration for U.S.A. Customers only Protect your productGrip belt Components GuideLeft side view Right Side View Front view OPEN/EJECT Back view Top view Bottom viewCondensation warning Shutter speed Screen DisplaysRecording Playback Recording reminder Remaining battery chargeBackup battery warning Remaining tapeCharging, 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 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 AMCamera RecordingRecording Movies To zoom in telephoto Zooming35x Optical Zoom 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 Changing the Shutter Speed and Special Scene Programs Recording ProgramShutter speed guidelines 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 Track on a Tape with Dubbed Audio Audio Playback ModesSelecting the Audio Channel Data Code Self TimerOther Functions 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 ComputerEquipment and System Requirements Connecting Start the computer Set the camcorder to modeTransferring Video Recordings 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 PauseEditing Message Explanation/SolutionList of Messages 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 CassetteStorage Maintenance/OthersCleaning the Camcorder Condensation may form in the following cases CondensationPlayback on a TV Screen Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources System Diagram Availability differs from area to area CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs CB-2LW Battery ChargerSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Shoulder StrapWS-20 Wrist Strap Product Codes Provided AccessoriesOptional Accessories 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