Brand: CANON
Category: Camera
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for ZR40
Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:31 a.m.
Warranty Information
Canon ZR40 Digital Video Camcorder Limited Warranty covers defects in material or workmanship for one year (3 months for video heads).
Getting Started:
Ensure power source is attached, lens cap removed, grip belt fastened, and display (viewfinder/LCD) is chosen. To record, press the POWER switch to CAMERA. The camcorder enters record pause mode. Press the start/stop button to begin recording, and again to pause. To finish, turn the POWER switch to OFF and disconnect the power source. Ensure the correct recording mode (SP/LP) is selected. 16:9 wide screen recording is also available. Confirmation beeps indicate operations and warnings, and can be turned on/off.
Ensure power source is attached, lens cap removed, grip belt fastened, and display (viewfinder/LCD) is chosen. To record, press the POWER switch to CAMERA. The camcorder enters record pause mode. Press the start/stop button to begin recording, and again to pause. To finish, turn the POWER switch to OFF and disconnect the power source. Ensure the correct recording mode (SP/LP) is selected. 16:9 wide screen recording is also available. Confirmation beeps indicate operations and warnings, and can be turned on/off.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Caution Phrase | Meaning | Refer to Page |
|---|---|---|
| SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME | Appears each time you turn the power on, until you set the time zone, date and time. | 46 |
| CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK | Appears when the battery pack is exhausted. | 95 |
| TAPE END | Appears when the tape has reached the end. | 78, 79, 81 |
| THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION | Appears when trying to do audio dubbing or AV insert on a tape recorded in LP mode. | 83, 86 |
| CHECK THE DV INPUT | Appears when DV cable is disconnected or digital equipment power is off during DV dubbing. | 100 |
| CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED | Appears as a warning to protect the cassette and when condensation is detected. Remove cassette. | 100 |
| HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE | Appears immediately after starting recording, indicating dirty video heads. | 99 |