Canon ZR800 instruction manual Table of contents

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Table of contents

Introduction

About this Manual	8
Getting to Know the Camcorder
Supplied Accessories	10
Components Guide	11
Screen Displays	13
Preparations
Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack	15
Installing the Backup Battery	16
Inserting and Removing a Tape	17
Preparing the Camcorder	18
Adjusting the LCD Screen	18
Using the Menus
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option	19
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus	20
First Time Settings
Changing the Language	21
Changing the Time Zone	21
Setting the Date and Time	22
Basic Functions
Recording
Recording Movies	23
Zooming	24
Playback
Playing Back Movies	25
Locating the End of the Last Scene	26
Magnifying the Playback Image	26
Advanced Functions
Menu Options Lists
FUNC. Menu	27
Setup menus	27
Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)	27
VCR Setup (Recording Mode, TV Type, etc.)	29
Audio Setup (Audio Mode, Wind Screen, etc.)	29
Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)	30
System Setup (Beep, etc.)	31
Date/Time Setup	31
Recording Programs
Using the Recording Programs	32
: Changing the Shutter Speed and Special Scene Programs	33
Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color
Manual Exposure Adjustment	34
Manual Focus Adjustment	35
White Balance	36

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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