Canon ZR800 instruction manual Maintenance/Others, Cleaning the Camcorder, Storage

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assistance immediately. The battery case may break and the battery fluids may cause internal damage.

Do not disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion.

For California, USA only: Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate for details.

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Maintenance/Others

Cleaning the Camcorder

Camcorder Body

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner.

Lens and Viewfinder

If the lens surface is dirty, the autofocus may not work properly.

Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower brush.

Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to

 

gently wipe the lens or viewfinder. Never

 

use tissue paper.

 

LCD Screen

 

Clean the LCD screen using a clean,

 

soft lens-cleaning cloth.

 

Condensation may form on the surface

 

of the screen when the temperature

 

changes suddenly. Wipe it with a soft dry

Additional

cloth.

 

 

 

 

Storage

 

Information

If you do not intend to use the

 

camcorder for a long time, store it in a

 

place free of dust, in low humidity, and at

 

temperatures not higher than 30 °C

 

(86 °F).

 

 

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’instructionDigital Video Camcorder Caméscope Numérique Videocámara digitalVideo 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 Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only Supplied AccessoriesProtect your product Receive information on new products and promotionsGrip belt Components GuideLeft side view Right Side View Front view OPEN/EJECT Back view Top view Bottom viewCondensation warning Shutter speed Screen DisplaysRecording Playback Backup battery warning Remaining battery chargeRemaining tape 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 Even if the switch is set to Insert the backup battery with the + side facing outInserting and Removing a Tape Insert the cassetteAdjust the viewfinder Adjusting the LCD ScreenPreparing the Camcorder Turn on the camcorderSelecting a FUNC. Menu Option Using the MenusPress FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu Selecting an Option from the Setup MenusSelect the setting you want to change and press Select the desired option and press to save the settingDATE/TIME Setup First Time SettingsChanging the Language Changing the Time ZoneSelect DATE/TIME Setup and press Select DATE/TIME and press Setting the Date and TimeDATE/TIME JAN , 2007 1200 AM Press to start the clock Press FUNC. to close the menuCamera RecordingRecording Movies To zoom in telephoto Zooming35x Optical Zoom Playback Press Func Select Speaker Volume and adjust the volumePlaying Back Movies Push the joystick towards / to begin the playbackLocating the End of the Last Scene Magnifying the Playback ImageMove the zoom lever toward T Select , the enlarged area of the picture with the joystickMenu Options Lists Setup menusFUNC. Menu Program AEStabilizer to OFF when using a tripod Audio Setup VCR SetupSTEREO1 Advanced FunctionsNORMAL*, Bright Display SetupHigh Volume System SetupLanguage Set a Language Set BUsing the Recording Programs Changing the Shutter Speed and Special Scene Programs Recording ProgramShutter speed guidelines Push the joystick towards Back to save the exposure setting Adjust the brightness of the image as requiredTo avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod Push the joystick towards EXPAdjust the zoom Manual Focus AdjustmentAdjust the focus as necessary Push the joystick towards Back to save the focus adjustmentWhite Balance Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menuOptions White BalanceAudio Recording Playback Audio Recording ModeImage Effects Image EffectSelecting the Audio Track on a Tape with Dubbed Audio Audio Playback ModesSelecting the Audio Channel Data Code Self TimerOther Functions Effect Effects Digital EffectsFader Faders Digital EffectPress D.EFFECTS Press D.EFFECTS to activate the fader/effectConnection Diagrams Connecting to a TV or VCRAV Terminal DV Terminal Yellow White STV-250N Stereo Video Cable SuppliedRedRecording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder Playback on a TV ScreenDigital Video Dubbing Copyright SignalDubbing Load a blank cassette in this camcorderPC Connection Diagrams Connecting to a ComputerEquipment and System Requirements Connecting Start the computer Set the camcorder to modeTransferring Video Recordings Power Source TroubleshootingProblem Solution Recording/PlaybackPause or playback pause Power or antenna cables of the TV Tape stops during recordIf left in playback pause Or record Pause Towards During playbackEditing Message Explanation/SolutionList of Messages You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsTreat the battery pack with care CamcorderAbout the battery terminal cover Lithium Button BatteryCassette Protecting Tapes from Accidental ErasureStorage 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 Battery Packs Optional AccessoriesCB-2LW Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery ChargerSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Shoulder StrapWS-20 Wrist Strap Product Codes Provided AccessoriesOptional Accessories Power/Others SpecificationsZR800 SystemBP-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