Canon ZR800 1 2, 3, 4, 5, 1 2, 3

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color

Advanced Functions

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Manual Focus Adjustment

Autofocus may not work well on the

following subjects. In such case, focus

manually.

Reflective surfaces

Subjects with low contrast or

without vertical lines

Fast moving subjects

Through wet windows

Night scenes

POINTS TO CHECK

Mode switch:

1Adjust the zoom.

2If the joystick guide does not appear

on screen, press ( ) to display it.

3Push the joystick ( ) towards

[FOCUS] to activate the manual

focus.

[FOCUS] on the joystick guide will be

displayed in light blue and “MF”

appears on the screen.

4Adjust ( ) the focus as

necessary.

• Push the joystick ( ) towards for

a farther focal distance or push it ( )

towards for a closer focal distance.

• Pushing the joystick ( ) towards

[FOCUS] again will return the

camcorder to autofocus.

5Push the joystick ( ) towards

[BACK] to save the focus

adjustment.

NOTES

The camcorder will automatically return to

autofocus when you set the mode switch to .

Infinity Focus

Use this function when you wish to focus

on faraway subjects such as mountains or

fireworks.

1Adjust the zoom.

2Keep the joystick pushed ( )

towards [FOCUS] for more than 2

seconds.

• appears.

• Pushing the joystick ( ) towards

[FOCUS] again will return the

camcorder to autofocus.

• Operating the zoom or the joystick

( ) will return the camcorder to

manual focus adjustment.

3Push the joystick ( ) towards

[BACK] to save the focus

adjustment.

(9)

BACK

FOCUS

BACK

FOCUS

Contents

Main Cleaning the Video Heads Important Usage Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 25 26 27 Table of contents Introduction Preparations Basic Functions Advanced Functions External Connections Additional Information Conventions Used in the Manual About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide About this Manual About the Operating Modes Trademark Acknowledgements EXP FOCUS Supplied Accessories Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only. Register your product online at www.registercanon.com 9 Protect your product 9 Receive information on new products and promotions Components Guide Getting to Know the Camcorder Back view Top vie w Bottom view Screen Displays Page Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack 1 2 3 Getting Started Getting Started O 1 2 Installing the Backup Battery 1 3 4 Inserting and Removing a Tape 1 2 3 4 Getting Started Preparing the Camcorder 1 2 3 4 Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Using the Menus Using the Menus 4 Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 2 3 4 5 6 First Time Settings Changing the Language First Time Settings Page Recording W Recording Recording Zooming 35x Optical Zoom Playback M Playback Locating the End of the Last Scene 1 2 3 Magnifying the Playback Image 1 2 Menu Options Lists Page Menu Options Lists VCR SETUP AUDIO SETUP Menu Options Lists DISPLAY SETUP Menu Options Lists SYSTEM SETUP DATE/TIME SETUP Recording Programs Using the Recording Programs Easy Recording Recording Programs : Changing the Shutter Speed and Special Scene Programs [ PROGRAM AE] Shutter speed guidelines djusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Manual Focus Adjustment 1 2 3 4 5 Infinity Focus 1 2 3 djusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color White Balance 1 2 Audio Recording and Playback Image Effects Audio Recording and Playback udio Recording and Playback Audio Playback Modes Selecting the Audio Channel Selecting the Audio Track on a Tape with Dubbed Audio Other Functions Data Code Other Functions Other Functions Digital Effects [ FADER] Faders [ EFFECT] Effects Setting 1 Connection Diagrams Connecting to a TV or VCR Connecting to a TV or VCR External Connections Playback on a TV Screen 1 2 Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Computer Transferring Video Recordings Equipment and System Requirements 1 2 3 4 Trouble? Recording/Playback Troubleshooting Page Trouble? List of Messages Editing Message Explanation/Solution Camcorder Battery Pack Handling Precautions Dos and Donts About the battery terminal cover Cassette Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Lithium Button Battery Dos and Donts Maintenance/Others Cleaning the Camcorder Camcorder Body Lens and Viewfinder LCD Screen Condensation Dos and Donts Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources Playback on a TV Screen System Diagram * The BP-2L5 is not available as a separate optional accessory. (Availability differs from area to area) Optional Accessories Page Product Codes ZR800 Specifications System Input/Output Terminals Power/Others CA-590 Compact Power Adapter BP-2L5 Battery Pack Index Page U.S.A. CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY CANON INC.