Canon ZR800 Power or antenna cables of the TV Tape stops during record, Pause or playback pause

48 Trouble?

Problem				Solution
Video noise appears on the TV	When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located,					–
screen.	keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the
	power or antenna cables of the TV.
The tape stops during record	To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will enter					–
pause or playback pause.	the stop mode (			) if left in playback pause (	) or record
	pause (	) mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds. To resume the
	operation press		Start/Stop (when recording) or push the joystick
	( ) towards /			(during playback).
Recording

Problem		Solution
Image will not appear on the	Set the camcorder to		.	23
screen.
“SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE	Set the time zone, date and time.			21
AND TIME” appears on the	Replace the backup lithium battery and set the time zone, date			16
screen.
	and time.
Pressing the start/stop button	Set the camcorder to		.	23
will not start recording.
	Load a cassette.			17
	Tape reached the end (“	END” appears on the screen).		17
	Rewind the tape or replace the cassette.
	Cassette is protected (“	” flashes on the screen). Change the		52
	position of the protect switch.
Camcorder will not focus.	Autofocus does not work on that subject. Focus manually.			35
	If you are using the viewfinder, adjust it with the dioptric			18
	adjustment lever.
	Lens is dirty. Clean the lens with a soft lens-cleaning cloth.			53
	Never use tissue paper to clean the lens.
Sound is distorted.	When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks or			–
	concerts), sound may become distorted.
Viewfinder picture is blurred.	Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever.			18
Playback

Problem		Solution
During playback there is video	Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads.			2
noise.
Pressing the playback button	Load a cassette.			17
does not start playback.
	Set the camcorder to		.	25
	Tape reached the end (“	END” appears on the screen).		17
	Rewind the tape.