Brand: CANON
Category: Camera
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for ZR25 MC
Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:26 a.m.
Warranty Information
Canon USA provides a 1-year limited warranty on parts and labor for the ZR25 MC, with a 3-month warranty on video heads.
Getting Started: Master basic operations before exploring advanced features.
Basic Recording: Ensure power source, attach strap, choose display (viewfinder/LCD). Set POWER to CAMERA. Load cassette. Slide program selector to Easy Recording. Press START/STOP to begin, press again to pause.
Powering: Use AC adapter or battery pack. Connect adapter to camcorder and AC outlet. Charge battery pack fully before use.
Loading Cassette: Slide OPEN/EJECT. Open cover, insert cassette gently, press PUSH to close.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Caution Phrase | Meaning | Remedy/Further Information |
| SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME | Appears when powering on until settings are complete. | Set Time Zone, Date and Time (p. 48). |
| CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK | Battery pack is exhausted. | Refer to p. 80 or p. 81 for details. |
| TAPE END | The tape has reached its end. | Refer to p. 18. |
| THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION | Tape protection is active. | CHECK THE CASSETTE [REC MODE] (p. 83, 86). |
| CHECK THE DV INPUT | DV cable not properly connected. | Refer to p. 123. |
| CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED | Condensation detected. | CHECK THE CASSETTE [BLANK] (p. 83, 86). Remove cassette. |
| REMOVE THE CASSETTE | Warning to protect cassette or condensation detected. | Remove cassette as soon as possible. |
| COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED | Content is copy-protected. | Refer to p. 80 or p. 81. |
| COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED | Dubbing is restricted due to copyright. | Refer to p. 80 or p. 81. |