User manual CANON ZR800

[. . . ] PUB. DIM-788 English Instruction Manual English Manuel d'instruction Français Manual de Instrucciones Español Videocámara digital Caméscope Numérique Digital Video Camcorder Mini Digital Video Cassette NTSC 2 Cleaning the Video Heads Introduction 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 following symptoms may appear if the video heads become dirty even a little. · Mosaic or other blocky video artifacts (Fig. 2) appear on the picture during playback. [. . . ] [ SUNSET] Use this mode to record sunsets in vibrant colors. Easy Recording [ PORTRAIT] The camcorder uses a large aperture, achieving a focus on the subject while blurring other distracting details. [ SNOW] Use this mode to record in bright ski resorts. It prevents the subject from being underexposed. [ SPOTLIGHT] Use this mode to record spotlit scenes. [ SPORTS] Use this mode to record sports scenes such as tennis or golf. [ BEACH] Use this mode to record on a sunny beach. It prevents the subject from being underexposed. [ FIREWORKS] Use this mode to record fireworks. Recording Programs 33 : 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: 9) Shutter speed guidelines 1/60 For general recordings. 1/100 For recording indoor sports scenes. 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 For recording from within a car or train, or for recording moving subjects such as roller coasters. 1/2000 For recording outdoor sports such as golf or tennis on sunny days. FUNC. ( 19) Note that on screen only the denominator is displayed ­ " 250" indicates a shutter speed of 1/250, etc. Icon of the currently selected Recording Program Desired option NOTES Do not change the position of the mode switch while recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly. [ PROGRAM AE] - When setting the shutter speed, the number displayed will flash if the value selected is not appropriate for the recording conditions. - If you use a slow shutter speed in dark places, you can obtain a brighter image, but the image quality may be lower, and the autofocus may not work well. - The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds. - Recording movies under fluorescent lights: If the screen starts to flicker, select [ PROGRAM AE] and set the shutter speed to 1/100. - The shutter speed resets to [ AUTO] when you set the mode switch to or change the recording program. [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/[ BEACH]/ [ SNOW] - The picture may not appear smooth during playback. [ PORTRAIT] - The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (T). FUNC. FUNC. Advanced Functions TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED IN THE [ PROGRAM AE] RECORDING PROGRAM FUNC. MENU CAMERA SETUP SHUTTER FUNC. Desired option 34 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color [ NIGHT] - Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage. - Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes. - White points may appear on the screen. - Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually. [ SNOW]/[ BEACH] - The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. [ FIREWORKS] To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). To correct this, you can manually adjust the exposure. [. . . ] TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Canon digital video equipment in its original carton, box or equivalent, properly packed, fully insured with shipping charges prepaid, together with a copy of your bill of sale or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem to any of the Canon Service Facilities in Canada. LIMITATIONS Except as otherwise required by applicable legislation, this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations, express or implied, statutory or otherwise, relative to this Canon product, including implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Canon Canada assumes no liability for special, consequential or incidental damages or loss that may arise, whether on account of negligence or otherwise, from the use, misuse or inability to use this Canon product (including loss of profit, revenue, video tapes or enjoyment) or from failure to conform to any express or implied warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations. Any recovery under this limited warranty shall not exceed the purchase price of the product. [. . . ]