Canon ZR800 1, 2, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Connecting to a TV or VCR

External Connections

43

Playback on a TV Screen

The quality of the playback picture will

vary depending on the connected TV and

the type of connection used.

Before making the connections, select the

[TV TYPE] setting according to the TV set

to which you will connect the camcorder

(29).

Connecting

Connect the camcorder to the TV

following one of the connection diagrams

shown in the previous section Connection

Diagrams ( 42).

Playback

1Turn on the camcorder and the

connected TV or VCR.

On a TV: Set the input selector to

VIDEO. On a VCR: Set the input

selector to LINE (IN).

2Start the playback of the movies

( 25).

NOTES

Turn off all the devices before starting the

connections.

We recommend powering the camcorder

using the compact power adapter.

Recording to a VCR or Digital Video

Recorder

You can copy your recordings by

connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a

digital video device. When recording to a

digital video recorder using the DV

terminal, you can copy recordings with

virtually no generation loss in video and

sound quality.

Connect the camcorder to the external

device following one of the connection

diagrams shown in the previous section

Connection Diagrams (42).

Connecting

Connect the camcorder to a VCR or other

analog device using connection type ,

or to a DVD recorder or other digital

recording device using connection type

, as shown in the previous section

Connection Diagrams ( 42).

Recording

1This camcorder: Load the recorded

cassette.

2Connected device: Load a blank

cassette or disc and set the device

to record pause mode.

3This camcorder: Locate the scene

you wish to copy and pause the

playback shortly before the scene.

4This camcorder: Resume the movie

playback.

When using an analog connection you

can include in the copy also the date/

time of the original recording ( 39).

5Connected device: Begin recording

when the scene you wish to copy

appears. Stop recording when

copying is complete.

6This camcorder: Stop playback.

NOTES

We recommend powering the camcorder

using the compact power adapter.

When recording to a VCR using an analog

connection –connection type ( 42)–, the

quality of the edited tape will be lower than the

original.

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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.