Canon ZR800 Instruction Manual
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
Mini Digital Video Cassette Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual Caméscope Numérique Manuel d’instruction Videocámara digital Manual de Instrucciones PUB.DIM-788 English English Français Español NTSC... -
Page 2: Cleaning The Video Heads
• The message “HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears. If such symptoms appear, clean the video heads with the Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette* or a commercially available dry cleaning cassette. If the symptoms reappear shortly after the cleaning, the videocassette may be defective. -
Page 3: Important Usage Instructions
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 Important Warning... - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “apparatus” or “product” refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR800 A and all its accessories. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water.
- Page 5 The adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. For areas where 120 V AC power is not used, you will need a special plug adapter. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
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 ... - Page 7 PC Connection Diagrams ...45 Transferring Video Recordings ...46 Additional Information Trouble? Troubleshooting ...47 List of Messages...49 Do’s and Don’ts Handling Precautions ...51 Maintenance/Others ...53 Using the Camcorder Abroad ...55 General Information System Diagram ...56 Optional Accessories...57 Product Codes...59 Specifications...60 Index...62...
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Page 8: About This Manual
About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon ZR800. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting table ( Conventions Used in the Manual IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation. - Page 9 Playback: FOCUS About the Operating Modes The camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the position of the manual, indicates that a function is available in the operating mode shown and indicates that the function is not available. When no operating mode icons are given, the function is available in all operating modes.
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Page 10: Getting To Know The Camcorder
Register your product online at Protect your product We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Canon product on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. -
Page 11: Components Guide
Components Guide Left side view Right Side View Front view Getting to Know the Camcorder Lens cover switch ( open, closed) CHARGE indicator ( Speaker AV terminal ( MIC (microphone) terminal ( DV terminal ( 42, 45) Terminal cover Grip belt (... - Page 12 Getting to Know the Camcorder Back view Top view Bottom view Viewfinder ( Dioptric adjustment lever ( BATT. (battery release) switch ( LCD screen ( Backup battery compartment ( Start/stop button ( Serial number, Battery attachment unit DC IN terminal ( D.EFFECTS button (...
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Page 13: Screen Displays
Screen Displays Recording Playback Getting to Know the Camcorder Zoom ( 24), Exposure Recording program ( White balance ( Image effect ( Digital effects ( Condensation warning ( Shutter speed ( Self timer ( Exposure adjustment ( Manual focus (... - Page 14 “ ”. • Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately. Backup battery warning flashes in red when the lithium button battery is not installed, or when it needs to be replaced.
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Page 15: Getting Started
Preparations Getting Started Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use. Remove the battery terminal cover before attaching the battery BATT. -
Page 16: Installing The Backup Battery
86 °F). Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), the charging will not start. Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder. -
Page 17: Inserting And Removing A Tape
Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover. NOTES If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be inserted/removed even if the switch is set to... -
Page 18: Preparing The Camcorder
Getting Started Preparing the Camcorder Turn on the camcorder. Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover. Adjust the viewfinder. Keep the LCD panel closed to use the viewfinder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever as necessary. -
Page 19: Using The Menus
Using the Menus Using the Menus Using the Menus Many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC. button ( For details about the available menu... -
Page 20: Selecting An Option From The Setup Menus
Using the Menus Press to save the settings FUNC. and close the menu. • You can press to close the FUNC. menu at any time. • With 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... -
Page 21: First Time Settings
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. Language Set A English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Japanese. Language Set B English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Korean. -
Page 22: Setting The Date And Time
First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time DATE/TIME SETUP DATE/TIME JAN. 1, 2007 12:00 AM FUNC. Press FUNC. Select ( ) the icon and press ) to open the setup menus. Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP] and press ( Select ( ) [DATE/TIME] and press Blinking arrows will be displayed... -
Page 23: Recording
( Push the joystick ( towards and release it. • The camcorder will play back a few seconds of the last recording made and return to record pause mode. • You can also hold the joystick pressed (... -
Page 24: Zooming
This is not a malfunction. About the Power Save mode: To save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off if left without any operations for 5 minutes 31). -
Page 25: Playback
(blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture. To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will enter the stop mode ( playback pause ( seconds. To resume the playback push the joystick (... -
Page 26: Locating The End Of The Last Scene
END SEARCH] and press ( Select ( ) [EXECUTE] and press • “END SEARCH” appears. • The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape, plays back the last few seconds of the recording and stops the tape. • To cancel the search push the... -
Page 27: Menu Options Lists
Recording program: [ AUTO], [1/60], [1/100], [1/250], [1/500], [1/1000] [1/2000] VIVID], A.SL SHUTTER ON], [ The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting. FADER], The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/30. - Page 28 We recommend setting the image stabilizer to [ tripod. WIDESCREEN ON], [ The camcorder uses the full width of the CCD providing high-resolution 16:9 recording. Since the displays on the camcorder have an aspect ratio of 16:9, recordings with a 4:3 aspect ratio will appear in the center of the screen with black sidebars.
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Page 29: Vcr Setup (Recording Mode, Tv Type, Etc.)
When [12bit AUDIO] is set to [ VAR.], adjust ( ) the sound balance with the joystick. The camcorder will retain the audio balance adjustment, however if you turn off the camcorder, [12bit AUDIO] will be reset to [ STEREO1]. AUDIO MODE 16bit], [ 12bit]... -
Page 30: Display Setup (Lcd Brightness, Language, Etc.)
Changing the brightness of the LCD display does not affect that of the viewfinder or the recordings. BACKLIGHT NORMAL]*, [ BRIGHT] * The default setting is [ when you power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. TV SCREEN ON], [ OFF] ON], [ OFF] When set to [ ON], the camcorder’s... -
Page 31: System Setup (Beep, Etc.)
SYSTEM SETUP BEEP HIGH VOLUME], LOW VOLUME], [ A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder, the self- timer countdown, etc. It also serves as a warning beep under unusual conditions. POWER SAVE ON], [ In order to save power when the... -
Page 32: Recording Programs
Recording Programs Using the Recording Programs Recording Programs The camcorder adjusts the focus, exposure and other settings automatically, allowing you to just point and shoot. : Recording Programs ( PROGRAM AE] The camcorder sets the aperture and shutter speed. PORTRAIT]... -
Page 33: Changing The Shutter Speed And Special Scene Programs
: Changing the Shutter Speed and Special Scene Programs 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: FUNC. Icon of the currently selected FUNC. -
Page 34: Adjusting The Picture: Exposure, Focus And Color
- The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on the screen. FIREWORKS] To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Adjusting the Picture: Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Exposure, Focus and Color... -
Page 35: Manual Focus Adjustment
Push the joystick ( [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. -
Page 36: White Balance
( When the adjustment is completed, stops flashing and stays on. The camcorder retains the custom setting even if you turn off the camcorder. Press FUNC. close the menu. NOTES... -
Page 37: Image Effects
Desired option FUNC. BOUT THE WIND SCREEN When using the built-in microphone, the camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind, but you can turn the wind screen off when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible ( 29). -
Page 38: Audio Playback Modes
Audio Recording and Playback O USE AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE Connect the external microphone to the MIC terminal. Use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply and a cable no longer than 3 m. You can connect almost any stereo microphone with a 3.5 mm plug but the ∅... -
Page 39: Other Functions
DATE & TIME] Displays both the date and time of the recording. FUNC. MENU FUNC. DISPLAY SETUP/ DATA CODE Desired option FUNC. Self Timer POINTS TO CHECK Set the camcorder in record pause mode. Default value... -
Page 40: Digital Effects
FUNC. • appears. • Set [SELF TIMER] to [ cancel the self timer. Start/Stop Press The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. The countdown appears on the screen. NOTES Once the countdown has begun, you can also press Start/Stop to cancel the self timer. - Page 41 When you are not using the digital effect, select [ D.EFFECT OFF]. The camcorder retains the setting last used even if you turn off the digital effects or change the recording program. The digital effects are not available when [TV TYPE] is set to [NORMAL TV] and the stereo video cable is connected to the AV terminal.
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Page 42: Connecting To A Tv Or Vcr
(IEEE1394) output. (Commercially available) * Be careful to correctly insert the 6-pin plug into the DV terminal. Inserting it in the wrong direction can result in damage to the camcorder. Connecting to a TV or VCR AV Terminal DV Terminal... -
Page 43: Playback On A Tv Screen
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... -
Page 44: Digital Video Dubbing
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. You can only record video signals in DV standard (standard definition, SP or LP mode) -
Page 45: Connecting To A Computer
Output connection (Signal Flow DV capture board. * Be careful to correctly insert the 6-pin plug into the DV terminal. Inserting it in the wrong direction can result in damage to the camcorder. Connecting to a Computer DV Terminal Check the type and orientation... -
Page 46: Transferring Video Recordings
If the computer freezes while the camcorder is connected to it, disconnect the DV cable and turn off the camcorder and the computer. After a short while, turn them on again, set the camcorder to connection. -
Page 47: Additional Information Trouble
” flashes on the screen. “REMOVE THE CASSETTE” appears on the screen. Video noise appears on screen. When using the camcorder in a room where a plasma TV is Solution Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. - Page 48 Pressing the playback button does not start playback. Solution 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. To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will enter...
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Page 49: List Of Messages
Open the LCD panel. Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume with the [SPEAKER VOLUME] setting. Check again that the camcorder is properly connected to the TV. TV/VIDEO selector on the TV is not set to VIDEO. Set the selector to VIDEO. - Page 50 Trouble? Message INPUT SIGNAL NOT The digital device connected with the DV cable is incompatible with SUPPORTED the camcorder. HEADS DIRTY, USE Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads. CLEANING CASSETTE COPYRIGHT PROTECTED You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape.
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Page 51: Do's And Don'ts
Handling Precautions Do’s and Don’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. - Page 52 10 times of removing and reinserting the cassette. The memory function is not supported by the camcorder. Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure To protect your recordings from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette to SAVE or ERASE OFF.
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Page 53: Maintenance/Others
Wipe it with a soft dry cloth. Storage If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a place free of dust, in low humidity, and at temperatures not higher than 30 °C (86 °F). - Page 54 When the camcorder is moved from a cold place to a warm room When the camcorder is left in a humid room When a cold room is heated rapidly O AVOID CONDENSATION Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature.
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Page 55: Using The Camcorder Abroad
100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult the Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use. Playback on a TV Screen... -
Page 56: General Information
General Information System Diagram General Information (Availability differs from area to area) WS-20 Wrist Strap SS600/SS650 Shoulder Strap MiniDV Video Cassette SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case * The BP-2L5 is not available as a separate optional accessory. CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger NB-2L, NB-2LH, BP-2L5*, BP-2L12, BP-2L14 Battery Pack... -
Page 57: Optional Accessories
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). - Page 58 SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark.
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Page 59: Product Codes
Product Codes Provided Accessories CA-590 Compact Power Adapter STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Optional Accessories BP-2L12 Battery Pack BP-2L14 Battery Pack NB-2L Battery Pack CB-2LW Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger WS-20 Wrist Strap SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case DVM-CL DV Cleaning Cassette General Information D85-1671-000 3067A002AA (D82-0590-201) -
Page 60: Specifications
General Information Specifications ZR800 System Video Recording System Audio Recording System Television System Image Sensor Compatible Tapes Tape Speed Maximum Recording Time (60 min. tape) LCD Screen Viewfinder Microphone Lens Lens Configuration AF system Minimum Focusing Distance White Balance Minimum Illumination... - Page 61 CA-590 Compact Power Adapter Power input Rated output Operating temperature Dimensions Weight BP-2L5 Battery Pack Battery type Rated voltage Operating temperature Battery capacity Dimensions Weight Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice. 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.14 – 0.08 A 8.4 V DC, 0.6 A 0 –...
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Page 62: Index
6-second auto date ....30 Abroad, using the camcorder ..55 Audio mode ..... . 37 Audio output channel . - Page 63 Selecting the on-screen displays ..39 Self timer ..... . . 39 Serial number ....11 Setup menus .
- Page 64 THE UNITED STATES The warranty set forward below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. with respect to equipment purchased in the United States. The limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase.
- Page 65 Video Heads which will be exchanged for a period of 3 months from the date of purchase. Labour: For a period of one year from the date of original purchase, labour will be provided free of charge by our Canon Service Facilities in Canada.
- Page 66 15955 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA CANON U.S.A., INC. HONOLULU OFFICE 210 Ward Avenue, Suite 200, Honolulu, Hl 96814 USA If you have any questions, call the Canon U.S.A. Information Center toll-free at 1-800-828-4040 (U.S.A. only). CANADA CANON CANADA INC. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1P7 CANON CANADA INC.