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Question posted by kpa33 on July 16th, 2012

How Can I Get The Tape To Stay Down?

When I stick he tape in the camera it spits it back out.  How do I fix this problem? 

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ZR Instruction Manual - Page 1

Digital Video Camcorder, ZR This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to the presence of copyright owners and ...
ZR Instruction Manual - Page 2

... the polarized plug. 12. The product may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera. 8. The CA-600A Compact Power Adapter is grounded so as they are not sure of... future reference. The CA-600A "product" refers to replace your electrician to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder ZR and all its accessories. Retain Instructions - Heed Warnings - Do not use liquid or aerosol ...
ZR Instruction Manual - Page 4

... a TV Screen 22 Tips for Making Better Videos 26 ~ For Playback ...~ Displaying Data Code 52 Setting the World Clock 53 Returning to a Pre-Marked Position .... 55 Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search 56 Editing to aid identification in case of theft. Date of the camera. You should record the number and other...
ZR Instruction Manual - Page 6

... colorful, well composed video. Lithium ion power supply The ZR features the latest in portable power technology. 7 Image Stabilizer Stabilizes your recordings, tell the camera where you outstanding picture.... Introducing the ZR Digital Video 11× lens and 44× digital ZR is a next generation zoom E digital video camcorder that conforms to the new digital video Mini standard to...
ZR Instruction Manual - Page 11

...load this camcorder. 12 If you want to use the cassette memory function with use cassettes where the tape has been damaged or rejoined - Handling cassettes • To protect the tape heads, ...with metal plated terminals may become dirty with this cassette and put the camera in record pause mode (p. 13), "THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION" is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF...
ZR Instruction Manual - Page 14

...set the camera to page 28). (see p. 28) REC MODE••••LP Notes: • When recording and playing back tapes in LP mode, the nature of the tape and usage... conditions may affect recording, mosaic-like noise may appear in the image and the sound may be written correctly. • A tape recorded in LP mode on this camcorder...
ZR Instruction Manual - Page 18

...(mosaic-like noise), clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette. 19 To play...camera. Playing back a Cassette FOCUS EXP E OFF VCR POWER Mastering the Basics OPEN CLOSE You can use the wireless controller, see p. 22. Operate basic playback functions from the lens. • To wind the tape...
ZR Instruction Manual - Page 19

...Basics Other playback modes E Playback pause To view the video as a still picture, press down the a (pause) side of the multiswitch. The camera automatically goes into stop mode after about 9.5 times ... here again to resume normal playback. Built-in speaker Speaker The camcorder has a built-in the display temporarily to camera mode and when you use headphones (p.44). 20 Fast forward playback...
ZR Instruction Manual - Page 21

... the base. • To remove, turn the locking button clockwise to fix it to the base of the docking unit and the camera. 3. Make sure that the ZR is fitted with video, audio, microphone and editing terminals. Push the docking unit onto the camera and turn the locking button counter-clockwise and pull the docking...
ZR Instruction Manual - Page 29

...you to obtain steady recordings even at the camera menu. (see p. 28) IMAGE S. Turning the Image Stabilizer On/Off E MENU With most camcorders, even the slightest hand movements will be ...turned off when the POWER switch is automatically turned back on when you turn the image stabilizer on or off from the P setting. However, the ZR...
ZR Instruction Manual - Page 32

..." where it is displayed continuously as the camcorder adjusts the focus and exposure and it is unsuitable for 6 seconds. Notes: • While the camera records the still, you cannot turn the ...the tape for autofocus (p. 69), the camera may not be in the display. 33 The camera records the picture to tape for a few seconds). • Only take the still picture. • The camera takes...
ZR Instruction Manual - Page 43

...the Full Range of playing back a tape that has new sound on stereo 2, see p. 28) AUDIO MODE••16bit ZR can connect an external microphone to CD...VIDEO OUT headphones to the camera's terminal (this camcorder. • For details of Features 44 Audio Recording Selecting the audio mode E (see page 63. To switch to a tape using this terminal also doubles as the Audio Video...
ZR Instruction Manual - Page 51

... made on ZR is automatically recorded on a special data section of the tape. Select DATA CODE from being read "- - -" in the following situations: - When playback is in the camera's memory. ... E camera data (shutter speed and exposure settings) is played back on a different DV camcorder, the data code may change according to close the menu. If the tape was recorded on a camera without ...
ZR Instruction Manual - Page 56

...; Turn on your recordings in record pause mode. • See your own video productions. Note: • The quality of the edited tape will be slightly lower than that of Features By connecting the camera to a VCR Playback the tape on the camera. 5. Pause the VCR at the end of the section you can edit your...
ZR Instruction Manual - Page 57

... on the playback tape are not connected properly, the camera displays the caution "CHECK THE DV INPUT". • The image displayed by the camcorder that is not affected...ZR, slide the POWER switch to (for both line-in and line-out, since a single DV cable can handle data in both directions. An anomalous image may become distorted during digital dubbing. DV terminal/connections E Digital video...
ZR Instruction Manual - Page 67

... is set for more than about it with your dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Consult your camcorder. F32 F32 1/2000 • You1/a20r0e0attempting toJApN.la1y,19b9a8 ck or record ...tape has reached the end. • The battery pack is properly connected if you have any problems with a TV or VCR. Additional Information ? The camera turned itself off. • The camera...
ZR Instruction Manual - Page 69

...of the camera may cause a vertical light bar ("smear") to OFF at the DISPLAYS option of camcorders. ? There's no sound coming from the • The speaker volume is set to VIDEO (p. 22).... Problem Cause and/or what to do about it ? This is rough (with mosaic-like noise). • The video heads need cleaning (p. 65). • The TV/VIDEO selector on the TV screen, even though the tape is...
ZR Instruction Manual - Page 72

...1000 Soft Carrying Case This lightweight bag keeps the camera within easy reach without weighing you want to connect the camera to the antenna terminal of protection for active ...Optional Accessories Battery pack BP-608 For use with the ZR. It can be connected to a TV in the way. SA-1 Adapter Bracket Attaches a video light or microphone securely to be a useful accessory while ...
ZR Instruction Manual - Page 81

... zoom, Dimensions: 1 3/16 × 5/8 × 2 /13 16 in Tape speed: (118.5 × 85.5 × 55.7mm) SP: 3/4 ips (18.81 mm/s); Dimensions: 4 ...) (approx.) NTSC color signal Microphone: Stereo electret condenser Video recording system: microphone 2 rotary heads, helical scanning DV Terminal... the DU-100 Docking Unit (supplied). Specifications ZR E Power Supply (rated): 7.2 V DC ...
ZR Instruction Manual - Page 84

...ZR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof. to expedite service. Have your unit serial number and your date of the problem...Lake Success, New York 11042 Additional Information 85 CUSA shall have no event exceed the original warranty period of any DV Camcorder has had its original container, is ...

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