Canon ZR70MC, ZR65MC, ZR60 Instruction Manual

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Maintenance
Camcorder Handling Precautions
❍ Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel or viewfinder.
❍ Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures, such \
as a sun-
heated car, and high humidity.
❍ Do not use the camcorder in places subject to magnetic or electric field\
s such as
near the TV transmitters or portable communication devices.
❍ Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources. Do not leav\
e the
camcorder pointed at a...

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❍ At cold temperatures, the screen may be darker than usual. This is not a\
malfunction. The screen returns to normal when the camcorder warms up.
Viewfinder
❍Rotate the viewfinder upward. Remove the protect cover
and clean the glass with a cotton swab. Reattach the
protect cover when finished.
❍ Be careful not to scratch the glass when cleaning.
Video Heads
❍When the playback picture becomes distorted, the video heads need to be \
cleaned.
❍ To maintain the best picture...

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Condensation
Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperature may cause
condensation (water droplets) to form on its internal surfaces. Stop u\
sing the
camcorder if condensation is detected. Continued use may damage the camc\
order.
Condensation may form in the following cases:

How to avoid condensation:
❍ Unload the cassette, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and \
let it adjust
to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag.
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Using the Camcorder Abroad
Power Sources
You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to cha\
rge
battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC,\
 50/60 Hz.
Consult the Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for ov\
erseas use.
Playback on a TV Screen
You can only play back your recordings on TVs with NTSC system. The NTSC \
system is
used in the following countries/areas: 
American Samoa, Antigua, Aruba,...

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Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer
or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.
Power Source
Recording/Playback

Problem Cause Solution
Battery pack is exhausted.
Battery pack is not correctly 
attached.
Battery pack is exhausted.
Power save function has 
been activated.
Battery pack is exhausted.
Cassette compartment cover 
is not fully open.
Battery pack is exhausted.
The camcorder 
malfunctions....

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Recording
Playback
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Problem Cause Solution
Camcorder is not set to 
CAMERA mode.
Time zone, date and time 
are not set, or the backup 
battery is exhausted.
Camcorder is turned off.
Cassette is not loaded.
Tape reached the end (
flashes on the screen).
Cassette is protected ( v
flashes on the screen).
Camcorder is set to a mode 
other than the CAMERA mode.
Autofocus does not work on 
that subject.
Viewfinder is not adjusted.
Lens is dirty.
Bright light in a dark scene 
may...

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Memory Card Operation
ZR65 MC
ZR70 MC

Problem Cause Solution
Memory card was not facing 
the correct direction.
Memory card is full.
Memory card is not 
formatted.
Memory card is not inserted.
File number reached 
maximum value.
SD Memory Card is 
protected.
Camcorder is not set to 
CARD PLAY (VCR) mode.
Memory card is not inserted.
Image is protected.
SD memory card is 
protected.
Card error occurred. Turn the memory card over 
and reinsert it.
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System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)

MultiMediaCard
IFC-300PCU
USB Cable
Bubble Jet Printer 
with direct print 
function
PC Card Adapter
USB Reader/Writer
FD Adapter
BP-900 Series 
Battery Pack*
VL-10Li
Battery 
Video Light
Stereo Microphone 
(commercially
available)              WL-D80 
Wireless Controller WL-D79 Wireless 
Controller
MiniDV
Video
Cassette CG-570
Battery Charger
CA-570 Compact 
Power Adapter
TV
VCR
SC-1000 Soft 
Carrying Case S-150...

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Optional Accessories
Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accesso\
ries. You can also
obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-82\
8-4040,
Canon U.S.A. Information Center.
BP-500 Series Battery Packs
When you need extra battery packs, select from
the following: BP-511, BP-512, BP-522 or BP-535.
CG-570 Battery Charger
The battery charger can be used with the
supplied CA-570 Compact Power Adapter or the
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WD-30.5 Wide-converter
This lens decreases focal length by a factor of
0.7, giving you a wide perspective for indoor
shots or panoramic views.
FS-30.5U Filter Set
Neutral density and MC protector filters help
you to control difficult lighting conditions.
VL-10Li Battery Video Light
This compact yet powerful video light can be
used for both indoor and outdoor shooting.
The video light is powered by BP-900 series
battery packs. 
• Approximate usage time: BP-915: 60 min.,...