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Question posted by bigsnakeman1 on December 24th, 2012

My Tape Will Not Go In The Camcorder

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DV Messenger Ver 1.0 Instruction Manual - Page 4

... Screen Displays ...40 DVM Panel ...40 Taskbar ...41 DV Messenger Icon Menu 42 Operating Camcorders with DV Messenger 43 In [CAMERA] Mode ...44 In [VCR] Mode ...45 In [CARD] Mode (File Transfer 47 Changing the Mode of the Camcorder 49 Ending DV Messenger 50 Ending the Communication with your Contact 50 Ending DV...
DV Messenger Ver 1.0 Instruction Manual - Page 5

...Camera Storage Subunit Version 1.0" by the IEEE1394 Trade Association. ¡ WIA stands for recording video and sound to tape. - WIA is preinstalled on a music CD player. 3 About This Manual ¡ In this manual, the operating modes of camcorders...audio CD player (music player) could damage the speakers. TAPE CAMERA mode: Mode for Windows Image Acquisition. Canon reserves the right ...
DV Messenger Ver 1.0 Instruction Manual - Page 6

... connection: your router is UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) compatible.** (Some modems are equipped with a digital video camcorder.* 3. Windows Messenger operates and its videoconference function can access the contents of the tape or memory card in your camcorder when using a router for the type of the modem.) * This software is compatible with other routers...
DV Messenger Ver 1.0 Instruction Manual - Page 9

.../C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver: Can be damaged if left in the camcorder for a long time. Please refer to your contact to the Canon homepage for a long time, heat generation may be used with camcorders with an E asterisk (*) below. File transfer: If your contact has a camcorder with the DV Messenger. Do not leave tapes in...
DV Messenger Ver 1.0 Instruction Manual - Page 22

Camera icon: You can playback still images/movies recorded on a tape on the Computer Camcorder End Computer End 4-pin: 6-pin: 22 DV Terminal on the Camcorder DV (IEEE1394) cable IEEE1394 Terminal on the computer. 1 Attach the DV cable to the computer's IEEE1394 terminal and the camcorder's DV terminal. • You do not need to turn off...
DV Messenger Ver 1.0 Instruction Manual - Page 23

... or [Scanner and Camera Wizard] or in the memory card,...and Camera Wizard]. ¡ If you select [Canon Camera Storage Device] in the camcorder....Camera Wizard]. ¡ Do not rotate the still images recorded on your Canon camcorder). 1 Insert a memory card to the camcorder...power adapter to the camcorder. 3 Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY (... turn off the camcorder or the computer. - The file...
DV Messenger Ver 1.0 Instruction Manual - Page 44

... to TAPE CAMERA mode): Click the [Remote] button on the DVM panel. To operate your contact and perform a videoconference ( 33). I The [CAMERA] Operating Buttons 12 3 45 1 Zoom W (wide angle) The subject becomes smaller. 2 Zoom T (telephoto) The subject becomes bigger. 3 Focus Mode Selects autofocus or manual focus. You can send live video recording to your contact's camcorder (when...
DV Messenger Ver 1.0 Instruction Manual - Page 49

... Tuning Wizard] before clicking [Start Camera]. 1 On the [Conversation] window, click [Stop Camera]. 2 Change the mode of the camcorder. 3 Wait until the video picture and camcorder information such as the tape counter appear in the display and click [Start Camera]. Changing the Mode of the Camcorder This section describes the procedure for camera and microphone in the [Audio Tuning...
DV Messenger Ver 1.0 Instruction Manual - Page 52

..., click [My Computer]. 3. Click [Start Camera] to TAPE). 52 Check if [Canon Camera Storage Device] appears under [Scanners and Cameras]. • If [Canon Camera Storage Device] does not appear, install the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver. ? the TAPE/CARD switch is set to restart the videoconference. ? I receive the video picture of the camcorder during videoconference. The DVM panel...
DV Messenger Ver 1.0 Instruction Manual - Page 56

... your contact, you cannot use the file transfer function. Operate the zoom lever on the camcorder to TAPE CAMERA mode, some camcorders will enter the demonstration mode after a certain time. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the respective software. ➜ If the Canon camcorder is set to cancel the demonstration. 56 Can't operate the...
ZR80 Instruction Manual - Page 6

... a Cassette 16 Installing the Backup Battery 17 Preparing the Camcorder 18 Using the Wireless Controller 20 Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time 21 Recording Recording Movies on a Tape 24 Recording Still Images on a Tape 29 Zooming ...30 Tips for Making Better Videos 32 Playback Playing Back a Tape ...33 Adjusting the Volume 35 Playing Back on...
ZR80 Instruction Manual - Page 7

... Changing the Display Language 76 Changing the Remote Sensor Mode 77 E Other Camcorder Settings 78 Editing Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device 80 Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder 82 Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing 83 Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) ........84 Replacing Existing Scenes...
ZR80 Instruction Manual - Page 30

...dial Zoom lever Optical Zoom 22× optical zoom 20× optical zoom 18× optical zoom CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY Move the zoom lever toward T to zoom out (wideangle). However, you cannot control the zoom speed. 30 Move it toward W to zoom in (telephoto). You can also use the T and W buttons on the wireless controller. Zooming The camcorder automatically...
ZR80 Instruction Manual - Page 55

... or forest) - ZR90/ZR85: However, it off the digital zoom. ❍ Custom white balance may keep flashing. Changing lighting conditions - Close-ups - Under mercury lamps or certain types of the E TAPE/CARD switch. ❍ When you turn it resets to [AUTO]. ❍ The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you...
ZR80 Instruction Manual - Page 84

... via the DV terminal. Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) By connecting the camcorder to a VCR or 8mm video camcorder, you can also connect a VCR with S (S1)-VIDEO terminal ( 37). AV Signal flow STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) VIDEO L AUDIO R DV Signal flow Commercially available DV cable 84 You can convert analog...
ZR80 Instruction Manual - Page 103

...OFF] and close the menu. 103 Turning Off the Focus-Priority Mode Turn off the camcorder, change from one of three focusing points to automatically put timing ahead of the screen... mode if you return to the optical zoom range, the focusing frame reappears. - CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY 1. In Stitch Assist mode. When using the digital zoom. When you wish to [. ❍...
ZR80 Instruction Manual - Page 107

... correctly. ❍ Do not turn off the camcorder, change the position of the TAPE/CARD switch, E disconnect the power source, open the memory card cover or remove the memory card while the card access indicator is displayed. Slide Show CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY 1. Move the zoom lever toward T. button. 3. Doing so could...
ZR80 Instruction Manual - Page 128

.... • Warning messages still appear, and the data code appears if turned on. • Tape operation displays appear for recording, you can hide the camcorder displays on the index screen. Select [TV SCREEN], set it CAMERA PLAY (VCR) CARD CAMERA CARD PLAY ( 39) DISPLAY SETUP/ TV SCREEN••••OFF Open the...
ZR80 Instruction Manual - Page 141

... the actual sound level. may become distorted or --- Adjust the viewfinder with 18 the dioptric adjustment lever. Recording Problem Cause Solution Image will not appear Camcorder is not a malfunction. CAMERA mode. CAMERA mode. Replace the tape or change 138 the position of the protect switch. This is not set to Set the...
ZR80 Instruction Manual - Page 147

...zoom ZR85: f=2.8-56 mm, F=1.6-3.2, 20x power zoom ZR80: f=2.8-50.4 mm, F=1.6-2.9, 18x power zoom...Camera File system (DCF), Exif 2.2* compliant, DPOF compliant (still images only) *This camcorder...camcorders and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camcorder.../ZR85/ZR80 E System Video Recording System...tape approx. 340,000 pixels card approx. 447,000 pixels (ZR90/ZR85...

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