Canon ZR800 manual

English PUB.DIM-788 NTSC English Français Esp añol Digit al V ideo Camcorde r Instruction Manual Caméscope Numér ique Manuel d’instruction Vi deocámar a digit al Manual de Instrucciones Mini Digital Video Cassette[...]

2 Introducti on Cleaning the Video Heads Digital video camcorders record video signals on the tape in very thin lines (as thin as 1/8 of the width of a hair). The follow ing symptoms may appear if the video heads become dirty even a little. • Mosaic or other blocky video artifacts (Fig. 1) or banding (Fig. 2) appear on the picture during playback[...]

Introduct ion 3 Impor tant Usage Instr uctions W ARN ING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELEC TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APP ARA TUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. For Canada only: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING . W ARN ING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE,[...]

4 In these safety instructions the word “apparatus” o r “product” refer s to the Canon Digital V ideo Camcorder ZR800 A and all it s accessori es. 1 Read these instruction s. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use thi s apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not install near [...]

Introduct ion 5 25 Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery , and refer servicing to qualified ser vice personnel under the following cond itions: a. When the plug is damaged. b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into, the product. c. If the product h[...]

6 Introd uction About this Manual ........................................................................................... 8 Getting t o Know the Ca mcorder Supplied Accessories .................................................................................... 10 Components Guide .................................................. .............[...]

7 Introduct ion Image Effects.................................. ...............................................................37 Audio Recording and Playb ack Audio Recording Mode ..................................................................................37 Audio Playback Modes ...............................................................[...]

8 Thank you for purchasing the Canon ZR800. Pl ease read this manual car efully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly , refer to the T roubleshooting table ( 47). Conv entions Used in the Manual  IMPORT ANT : Precautions related to the camcor der ’s operation.  NOTES[...]

9 Introduct ion The function s assigned to the joysti ck change ac cording t o the operati on mode. Y ou can display th e joystick gu ide to remind you of the jo ystick’ s functions in each oper ating mode. About the Operating Modes The camcorder ’ s operating mod e is determin ed by the posit ion of the switch. In the manual, indicates th at a[...]

10 Getting to Know the Camcorder Getting to Kn ow the Camcorde r Supplied Accessories CA-590 Compact Power Adapter BP-2L5 Battery Pack Lithium Button Battery CR1616 STV -250N S tereo Video Cable Online product regi stration for U.S.A. Cust omers only . Register your product on line at www .registercanon.com 9 Protect you r product We will keep the [...]

11 Getting to Know the Camcorder Introduct ion Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “ button ” frame (for example ). Components Guide Left side view F ront view Right Side View Lens cover switch ( 23) ( open, closed) CHARGE indicator ( 15) S peaker A V terminal ( 42) MIC (microphone) terminal ( 38) DV ter[...]

Getting to Know the Camcorder 12 Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “ button ” frame (for example ). Back vie w To p v i e w Bottom view Viewfi nder ( 18) Dioptric adjustmen t lever ( 18) BA TT . (battery release) switch ( 15) LCD screen ( 18) Backup battery compartment ( 16) S tart/stop butt on ( 23) S[...]

13 Getting to Know the Camcorder Introduct ion Scr een Displays Reco r ding Zoom ( 24), Exposure ( 34) Recording program ( 32) White balance ( 36) Image effe ct ( 37) Digital ef fects ( 40) Condensation warning ( 54) Shutter speed ( 33) Self timer ( 39) Exposure adjustment ( 34) Manual focus ( 35) Image stabili zer ( 28) Playback Recording mode ( 2[...]

Getting to Know the Camcorder 14 T a pe operation Record, Record pa use, S top, Eject, Fast forwar d, Rewind, Playback, Playback pause, Fast forward pl ayback, Rewind pl ayback Re maining tape Indicates th e remaining time of the t ape in minutes. “ ” moves during re cording. When the tape reache s its end, the disp lay changes to “ END”. ?[...]

Getting Start ed Prep arations 15 Preparatio ns Getting Started Charging the Batter y Pac k The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter . C harge the battery pack before use. 1 T urn off the camco rder . 2 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder . • Press the battery pack lightly and slide it down[...]

Getting Started 16 • T he CHARGE indicator starts flashing. The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed. • Y ou can also use the compact power adapter without attaching a battery pac k. • W hen the compact power adapter is connected, even if a b attery is attached its power will not be consumed. O NCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGE[...]

Getting Start ed Prep arations 17 3 Insert the backup batt ery with the + side faci ng out. 4 Close the cover . NOTES The backup battery has a life sp an of about a year . flashes in red to info rm you that it needs to be replaced. Inser ting and R emo ving a T a pe Use only videocassettes marked with the logo. 1 Slide fully in the direction of the[...]

Getting Started 18 Preparing the Camcor der 1 T urn on the camcorder. 2 Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover. 3 Adjust the viewfinder. Keep the LCD panel closed to use the viewfinder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever as necessary . 4 Fasten the grip belt. Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with you[...]

Using the Menus Prep arations 19 LCD Bac klight Y ou can set the brightness of the LCD screen at normal or bright. 1 Press . 2 Select ( ) the icon an d press ( ) to open the setup menus. 3 Select ( ) [ DISPLA Y SETUP/ ] and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [BACKLIGHT] and press ( ). 5 Select ( ) the desired option an d press ( ). 6 Press to close the menu. [...]

Using the Menus 20 4 Press to save the settings and close the menu. • Y ou can press to close the menu at any time. • W ith some settings you will need to press ( ) and make further selections. Follow the additional operation guides that will appear on the screen (such as the joystick icon , small arrows, etc.). Selecting an Option fr om the Se[...]

First Time Settings Prep arations 21 First Time Settings Changing the Language The language for on-screen and menu displays can be changed. The list of available languages depends on the region where you purchased the camcorder .  Default value 1 Press . 2 Select ( ) th e icon and press ( ) to open the setup menus. 3 Select ( ) [DISPLA Y SETUP/ [...]

First Time Se ttings 22 Setting the Date and Time 1 Press . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open t he setup menus. 3 Select ( ) [DA TE/TIME SETUP] and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [DA TE/TIME] and press () . Blinking arrows will be displayed around the first field of the date. 5 Change each field of th e date and time with the joystick’s ( ) an[...]

Recording Basic Functions 23 Basic Func tions Recording R ecording Movies 1 Move the lens cover switch d own to to open the lens cover. 2 Holding the lock butto n pressed down, set the switch to CAMERA. 3 Press to begin recording. Press again to pause the recording. T O RE VIEW THE LAST SCENE REC ORDE D 1 Set the mode switch to . 2 If the joystick [...]

Recording 24 quality and as a result, also the available recording time ( 29).  Previous recordings overwritten by a new recording cannot b e recovered. B efore you st art recording, search for the end of th e last recording ( 26).  T o protect the t ape and vide o heads, the camcorder will enter t he stop mode ( ) if left in record pause ( )[...]

Playback Basic Functions 25 Playback Playing Back M o vies Play back the tape on the LCD display or close the LCD panel to use the viewfinder . Y ou can also turn the L CD panel and close it with the screen facing out. 1 Holding the lock butto n pressed down, set the switch to PLA Y . 2 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to [...]

Playback 26 Locating the End of the Last Scene After playing back a tape, use this function to locate the end of the last scene recorded in order to continu e recording from that point. POINTS TO CHECK S top the playback before using this function. 1 Press . 2 Select ( ) [ END SEARCH] and press ( ). 3 Select ( ) [EXECUTE] and press () . • “ END[...]

Menu Options Lists Advanced Functions 27 Advanced F unctions Menu Option s Lists Menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus ( 19). FUNC. Menu Mode switch: [ PROGRAM AE] ,[ PORTRAIT], [ SPORTS], [ NIGHT], [ SNOW], [ BEACH], [ SUNSET], [ SPOTLIGHT], [ FIREWORKS] Mode switch: [ AUTO] ,[...]

Menu Options Lists 28  If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [ OFF]. [ O F F ] , [ 105X], [ 1000X] Determines the operation of the digital zoom.  When activated, the camcorder will switch automatically to the digital zoom when you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range.  With the digital zoom the image is digitally proce[...]

Menu Options Lists Advanced Functions 29 VCR Setup (Recording Mode, T V Type, etc.) V CR SETUP [S T D P L A Y ] , [ LONG PLA Y]  Recording in LP mode extends the available recording time on the tape 1.5 times.  Depending on the condition of th e tape (long usage, imperfections, etc.) you may notice some video pr oblems (blocky video artifacts[...]

Menu Options Lists 30 Display Setu p (LCD Bright ness, Language , etc.) DISPLA Y SETUP Adjust ( ) the brightness of the LCD display with the joystick.  Changing the brightness of the L CD display does not affect that of the viewfinder or the recordings. [ NORMAL ]* , [ BRIGHT] * The default setting is [ BRIGHT] when you power the camcorder using[...]

Menu Options Lists Advanced Functions 31 [O F F ] , [ DA TE], [ TIME], [ DA TE & TIME] The list of available languages depends on the region where you purchase d the camcorder . Language Set A: [DEUTSCH], [ENGLISH] , [ESP AÑOL], [FRANÇAIS], [IT ALIANO], [POLSKI], [ ], [ ], [ ] Language Set B: [ENGLISH] , [ ], [ ], [ ] [O N ] , [ O FF] The dem[...]

Recording Programs 32 Recordin g Program s Using the R ecor ding Pr og r ams Easy Recording The camcorder adjusts the focus, exposure and other settings automatically , allowing you to just point and shoot. : Recording Progr ams ( 33) [ PROGRAM AE] The camcorder sets the aperture and shutter speed. [ NIGHT] Use this mode to record in low-light cond[...]

Recording Programs Advanced Functions 33 : Changing the Shutter Speed and Special Scene Prog rams Use the automatic exposure (AE) program to set the shutter speed or select one of the special scene recording programs. POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: T O SET THE SHUTTER SPEED IN THE [ PROGRAM AE] REC ORDI NG PROGR AM Shutter speed guidelines Note that [...]

A djusting the Pic ture: Exposure, Fo cus and Color 34  [ N I G H T ] - Moving subjects may leave a traili ng afterimage. - Picture quality may not be as good as in othe r modes. - White points may appear on the screen. - Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust th e focus manually .  [ SNOW]/[ BEACH] - The subje[...]

Adjusting t he Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Advanced Functions 35 Manual F ocus 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: 1 Adjust th[...]

A djusting the Pic ture: Exposure, Fo cus and Color 36 W hite Balance The white balance function helps you accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects will always look truly white in your recordings. POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: Options  Default value * When you select [ SET], do not press and continue i[...]

Audio Recording and Playback Advanced Functions 37 Image Ef fects Y ou can use the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast to obtain different results. POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: Options  Default value Audio Rec ording and Playbac k Audio R ecor ding Mode Y ou can change the quality of the audio recording. POINTS TO CHECK Opt[...]

A udio Recording and Playback 38 T O USE AN EXT E R NA L MICROPHONE Connect the external microphone to the MIC terminal. Use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply and a cable no lon ger than 3 m. Y ou can connect almost any stereo microphone with a ∅ 3.5 mm plug but the audio recording le vels may vary . Audio P[...]

Other Functions Advanced Functions 39 * When you select [ MIX/V AR.], adjust the mix balance with the [MIX BALANCE] setting ( 29). Other Func tions Data Code The camcorder keeps a data code containing the date and time of recording. Y ou can select the data to be displayed. Options  Default value Self Timer POINTS TO CHECK Set the camcorder in r[...]

Other Functions 40 • appears. • Set [SELF TIMER] to [ OFF] to cancel the self timer . Press . The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. The countdown appears on the screen. NOTES Once the countd own has begun, you can also press to cancel the self timer . The self timer will also be canceled if you turn off the camcorder . Dig[...]

Other Functions Advanced Functions 41 Appl ying 1 Press to activate the fader/effect. • The icon of the selected effect turns green. • Press again to deactivate the fader/effect. T O F ADE I N Press ... : ...in record pause mode, then press to start recording with a fade in. : ...in playback pause mode, then push the joystick ( ) towar ds / to [...]

Connecting to a TV or VCR 42 External Co nnections Connectin g to a TV or VCR Connection Diagr ams T urn off all the devices when making the connec tions and refer also to the instruction manual of the connect ed device. Connecting to a TV or V CR Open the terminal cover to access. AV Te r m i n a l DV Ter m i n al Check the type and orientation of[...]

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 (2 9 ) . Connecting Connect the camcorder t[...]

Connecting to a TV or VCR 44  When recording to a digit al video recorder using the DV terminal –connection type (4 2 ) – : - If the picture does not appear , disconnect the DV cable and restore the connection after a short while or turn the camcorder off and then on again. - Proper operation cann ot be guaranteed f or all digital devices eq[...]

Connecting to a Computer External Connections 45 Connecting to a Computer PC Connec tion Diag rams Connecting to a Compute r DV T er minal Check the type and orientation of the terminal and make sure you connect the DV cable properly . T erminal on th e Camcorder Connecting Cable T erminal on the Connecte d Device 1 Output conn ection (Sig nal Flow[...]

Connecting to a Computer 46 T r ansfer ring Video Recordings Y ou can transfer recordings to a computer using the DV terminal. Equipment and System Requi rements  A computer equipped with an IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or an IEEE1394 (DV) capturing board.  A DV cable (commercially available).  Video Editing Software.  The appropriate driver [...]

Trouble? 47 Additional Informatio n Addition al Informat ion Trouble? If you have a problem with your camcorder , re fer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Po wer Source R ecording/Playback T r oubleshooti ng Problem Solution • Camcorder will not turn on. • The camcorder switches off by its[...]

48 Trouble? Recording Playback Video noise appears on the TV screen. When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located, keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the power or antenna cables of the TV . – The tape stops during record pause or playback pause. T o protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will enter the stop[...]

Trouble? 49 Additional Informatio n Editing List of Messages No sound from the built-in speaker . Open the LCD panel. – S peaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume with the [SPEAKER VOLUME] setting. 25 Image will not appear on the TV screen. Check again that the camcorder is properly connected to the TV . 42 T ape is running, but image will [...]

50 Trouble? INPUT SIGNAL NOT SUPPORTED The digital device connected with the DV cable is incompatible with the camcorder . – HEADS DIRTY , USE CLEANING CASSETTE Video heads are dirty . Clean the video heads. 2 COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLA YBACK IS RESTRICTED Y ou attempted to play back a copyright protected tape. 44 COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRIC[...]

Do’s and Don’ts 51 Additional Informatio n Do’s and Do n’ts Camcorder  Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel. Be careful when closing the LCD panel.  Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures (like the inside of a car under direct sunlight), or high humidity .  Do not use the camcorder near str ong ele[...]

Do’s and Don’ts 52  Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at normal temperatures. About the batter y ter minal co ver The battery terminal cover has a [ ]- shaped hole. This is useful when you wish to differentiate between charged and uncharged battery packs. Back side of the battery pack T er[...]

Do’s and Don’ts 53 Additional Informatio n 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.  F or Califor nia, USA only: Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material – special handling [...]

Do’s and Don’ts 54 Condensat ion Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its internal surfaces. S top using the camcorder if condensation is detected. Continued use may damage the camcorder . Condensati on may form in the fol lowing cases: When the camcorder is moved f ro[...]

Do’s and Don’ts 55 Additional Informatio n Using the Camc order Abr oad Po wer Sources Y ou can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult the Canon Service Cente r for information on plug adapters for over seas use. Playbac k on[...]

56 General Informatio n General Info rmation * The BP-2L5 is not available as a sep arate optional accessory . System Dia gr am (Availability differs fr om area to area) NB-2L, NB-2LH, BP-2L5, BP-2L12, BP-2L14 Battery Pack CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger STV -250N S tereo Video Cable CA-590 Compact Power Adapter Commercially available DV Cable SC-2000 [...]

General Infor mation 57 Additional Informatio n Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. Y ou can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcord er by calling: 1-800-828- 4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center . Batter y Packs When you need extra battery packs, select one of the following models: NB-2L, N[...]

58 General Informatio n Shoulder Stra p Y ou can attach a shoulder strap for more security and portability . Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap. WS-20 Wrist S trap Use this for extra additional protection for active shooting. SC-2000 Soft Car r y ing Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plent[...]

General Infor mation 59 Additional Informatio n Product Codes Provid ed Accessories CA-590 Compact Power Adapter D85-1671-000 STV -250N S ter eo Video Cable 3067A002AA (D82-0590-201) Optional Accessories BP-2L12 Bat tery Pack 787 1A002AA BP-2L14 Bat tery Pack 958 2A002AA NB-2L Batt ery Pack 7302A001A A CB-2L W Batt ery Charger 0763B001AA CBC-NB2 Ca[...]

60 General Informatio n ZR800 Specifications System Video Recording System 2 rota ry heads, helical scanning DV syst em (consumer digital VCR SD system), digital component recording Audio Recording System PCM digital s ound: 16 bit ( 48 kHz/2 channels) ; 12 bit (32 kHz) T elevision System EIA standar d (525 lines, 60 fields) NTS C color signal Imag[...]

General Infor mation 61 Additional Informatio n CA-590 Compact P ow er Adapter BP-2L5 Batter y Pac k Weight and dimensions are approximate. Er rors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice. Power input 10 0 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.14 – 0.08 A Rated output 8.4 V DC, 0. 6 A Operating temperature 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Dimen[...]

62 General Informatio n 6-second a uto date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 A Abroad, us ing the camcor der . . . . . . . . 55 Audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Audio outp ut channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Auto slow sh utter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 A V terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

General Infor mation 63 Additional Informatio n Selecting the on-scr een displa ys . . . . . 39 Self timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Serial num ber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Shoulder strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Shutter spe ed . . . . .[...]

64 CANON CONSUMER DIGIT AL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR THE UNITED ST A TES The warranty set forward bel ow is given by Canon U.S.A. , Inc. with respect to equipme nt purchased in the United S tates. The limited warranty is only effective upon p resentation of yo ur Bill of Sale or other p roof of purchase. Canon consum er digital vi deo e[...]

65 Additional Informatio n CANON CONSUMER DIGIT AL VIDEO EQUI PMENT LIMITED W ARRANTY The limited warrant y set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Cana da”) with respect to Canon digital vi deo equipment purchased in Canada. This limi ted warranty is only effecti ve upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase f[...]

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