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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 bright subject.
❍ Do not use the camcorder in dusty or sandy places. Dust or sand getting \
inside the
cassette or camcorder may cause damage. Dust and sand can also damage th\
e lens.
Attach the lens cap after use.
❍ The camcorder is not waterproof. Water, mud or salt getting inside the cassette or
camcorder may cause damage.
❍ Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment.
❍ Do not disassemble the camcorder. If the camcorder does not function properly,
consult qualified service personnel.
❍ Handle the camcorder with care. Do not subject the camcorder to shocks o\
r
vibration as this may cause damage.
❍ Avoid sudden changes in temperature. Moving the camcorder rapidly between\
 hot
and cold temperatures may cause condensation to form on its internal sur\
faces.
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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 86˚F (30˚C).
❍ After storage, check the functions of your camcorder to make sure that t\
he
camcorder is still working properly.
Cleaning
Camcorder Body and Lens
❍Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body and lens. Never use ch\
emically
treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner.
LCD Screen
❍Clean the LCD screen using a commercially available cleaning cloth for g\
lasses.
❍ Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature
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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 quality, we recommend cleaning the video heads
frequently with the Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a
commercially available dry cleaning cassette.
❍ Do not use wet type cleaning cassettes as this may damage the camcorder.
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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.
When condensation is detected:
❍The camcorder stops operating and the warning message “CONDENSATION HAS
BEEN DETECTED” appears for approx. 4 seconds and  hstarts flashing. 
❍ If a cassette is loaded, the warning message “REMOVE THE CASSETTE”\
 appears and
v starts flashing. Remove the cassette immediately and leave the cassette
compartment open. Leaving the cassette in the camcorder may damage the t\
ape. 
❍ A cassette cannot be loaded when condensation is detected.
Resuming use:
❍It takes about 1 hour until the water droplets evaporate. After the cond\
ensation
warning stops flashing, wait for 1 more hour before resuming use.
When the camcorder is moved from an
air-conditioned room to a warm, humid
place
When the camcorder is moved from a
cold place to a warm room
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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, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Can\
ada,
Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Greenland,
Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nicaragua,
Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Luc\
ia, Saint Vincent
and the Grenadines, Surinam, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, USA, Venezuela, Virgin
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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.
Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the 
battery pack.
Attach the battery pack 
correctly.
Replace or charge the 
battery pack.
Turn on the camcorder.
Replace or charge the 
battery pack.
Open the cassette 
compartment cover fully.
Replace or charge the 
battery pack.
Consult a Canon Service 
Center.
Replace or charge the 
battery pack.Camcorder will not turn 
on.
The camcorder switches 
off by itself.
Cassette compartment 
will not open.
Cassette compartment 
stopped during loading/ 
unloading.
LCD/viewfinder switches 
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Camcorder is not turned on.
Cassette is not loaded.
Battery pack is exhausted.
Condensation is detected.
Camcorder stopped 
operating to protect the 
tape.
Camcorder and wireless 
controller are not set to the 
same remote sensor mode.
Batteries of the wireless 
controller are exhausted. Turn on the camcorder.
Load a cassette.
Replace or charge the 
battery pack.
See reference page.
Unload and reload the 
cassette.
Change the remote sensor 
modes.
Replace the batteries.
Buttons will not work.
k
 flashes on the 
screen.
h  flashes on the screen.
“Remove the cassette”
appears on the screen.
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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 cause a vertical light 
bar (smear) to appear. This is 
not a malfunction.
When recording near loud 
sound (such as fireworks, 
drums or concerts), sound 
may become distorted or 
may not be recorded in the 
actual sound level. This is 
not a malfunction.
Viewfinder is not adjusted.
Set the camcorder to 
CAMERA mode.
Set the time zone, date and 
time, or replace the backup 
battery and reset the date 
and time.
Turn on the power.
Load a cassette.
Rewind the tape or replace 
the cassette.
Replace the tape or change 
the position of the protect 
switch.
Set the camcorder to 
CAMERA mode.
Focus manually.
Adjust the viewfinder with 
the diopter adjustment lever.
Clean the lens.
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Adjust the viewfinder with 
the diopter adjustment lever.
Image will not appear 
on the screen.
“Set the time zone, date 
and time” appears on 
the screen.
Pressing the start/stop 
button will not start 
recording.
Camcorder will not 
focus.
A vertical light bar 
appears on the screen.
Sound is distorted or 
recorded in a lower 
volume than the actual 
volume.
Viewfinder picture is 
blurred.
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Camcorder is turned off, or is 
not set to PLAY (VCR) mode.
Cassette is not loaded.
Tape reached the end (
flashes on the screen).
[AV/PHONES] is set to 
[PHONES H] in the menu.
[AV / DV OUT] is set to 
[ON].
TV/VIDEO selector on the TV 
is not set to VIDEO.
Video heads are dirty.
You attempted to play back 
or dub copyright protected 
tape.
Speaker volume is turned 
off. Set the camcorder to PLAY 
(VCR) mode.
Load a cassette.
Rewind the tape.
Set [AV/PHONES] to [AV] in 
the menu.
Set [AV 
/ DV OUT] to [OFF].
Set the selector to VIDEO.
Clean the video heads.
Stop playback/dubbing.
Adjust the volume with the 
selector dial.
Pressing the playback 
button does not start 
playback.
Image will not appear 
on the TV screen.
Tape is running, but 
image will not appear 
on the TV screen.
No sound from the built-
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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.
Replace the memory card or 
erase images.
Format the memory card.
Insert a memory card.
Set [FILE NUMBERS] to 
[RESET] and insert a new 
memory card.
Change the position of the 
protect switch.
Set the camcorder to CARD 
PLAY (VCR) mode.
Insert a memory card.
Cancel the protection.
Change the position of the 
protect switch.
Turn off the camcorder. 
Remove and reinsert the 
memory card. Format the 
memory card if flashing 
persists.
Memory card cannot be 
inserted.
Memory card cannot be 
recorded.
Memory card cannot be 
played back.
Image cannot be erased.
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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 S-video Cable
Digital DeviceBP-500 Series 
Battery Pack
CB-570
Car Battery Cable
Computer
SC-A50 Soft 
Carrying Case Commercially available 
DV Cable
BP-500 Series 
Battery Pack
STV-250N 
Stereo Video Cable
WD-30.5 Wide-
converter
WA-30.5 Wide 
Attachment
FS-30.5U
Filter Set
TL-30.5 Tele-
converter
SD Memory Card
VL-3  Video LightDM-50 Directional
Stereo Microphone
SS-800 Shoulder Strap WS-20 Wrist Strap
ZR70 MC
ZR70 MC
ZR70 MC
ZR70 MCZR65 MC
ZR60
ZR70 MCZR65 MC

* Charging with the CA-920 Compact Power Adapter or CH-910 Dual Battery
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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
optional CB-570 Car Battery Cable to charge BP-
500 series battery packs. 
CB-570 Car Battery Cable
Use the car battery cable with the CG-570
Battery Charger to charge battery packs on the
move. The car battery cable plugs into your
car’s cigarette lighter and runs off a 12-24 V DC
negative ground battery.
TL-30.5 Tele-converter
This tele-converter lens increases the focal
length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1.9.
• The image stabilizer is not as effective when
the tele-converter is attached.
• The image quality may be degraded at the telephoto side.
• The minimum focusing distance with the Tele-converter is 13.1 ft (4 m); 1.6 in. (4 cm) on maximum wide angle.

Battery Pack Charging Time
BP-508 (ZR65 MC/ZR60) 55 min.
BP-512 (ZR70 MC/Optional) 95 min.
BP-511 (Optional) 95 min.
BP-522 (Optional) 140 min.
BP-535 (Optional)  205 min.

BP-512 BP-522 BP-535  
						

							
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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., BP-930: 120 min., BP-945: 170 m\
in.
• BP-900 series battery packs are charged with the CA-920 Compact Power Ad\
apter
(optional).
VL-3 Video Light
This video light enables you to record brightly
in color even in dark places. It attaches to the
camcorder’s advanced accessory shoe for cable-
free operation.
DM-50 Directional Stereo
Microphone
This highly sensitive, super-directional
microphone attaches to the camcorder’s
advanced accessory shoe. It can be used as
directional microphone (monaural) or stereo
microphone.
WS-20 Wrist Strap
Use this for extra additional protection for
active shooting.

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