Brand: CANON
Category: Camera
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for ZR400
Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:27 a.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Warranty Information
This is a limited one-year warranty for parts and labor for the Canon Digital Video Camcorder.
- Basic Functions: Prepare the power supply, load a cassette, install backup battery, and prepare the camcorder. Learn about recording movies on tape, zooming, and tips for better videos. Playback functions include playing back a tape, adjusting volume, and playing back on a TV.
- Advanced Functions: Explore recording programs, night modes, skin detail, AE shift, manual focus, white balance, shutter speed, self-timer, and audio recording. Utilize digital effects and widescreen recording. Playback options include magnifying images, displaying data code, end search, and date search.
- Other Functions: Customize the camcorder, change display language, and adjust other camcorder settings. Learn about editing, using memory cards, and direct printing.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Memory card cannot be inserted. | Memory card was not facing the correct direction. | Turn the memory card over and reinsert it. (87) |
| Memory card cannot be recorded. | Memory card is full. | Replace the memory card or erase images. (87) |
| Memory card cannot be recorded. | Memory card is not formatted. | Format the memory card. (109) |
| Memory card cannot be recorded. | Memory card is not inserted. | Insert a memory card. (87) |
| Memory card cannot be recorded. | File number reached maximum value. | Set [FILE NUMBERS] to [RESET] and insert a new memory card. (90) |
| Memory card cannot be played back. | SD Memory Card is protected. | Change the position of the protect switch. (87) |
| Memory card cannot be played back. | Camcorder is not set to CARD PLAY mode. | Set the camcorder to CARD PLAY mode. (101) |
| Memory card cannot be played back. | Memory card is not inserted. | Insert a memory card. (87) |
| Image cannot be erased. | Image is protected. | Cancel the protection. (103) |
| Image cannot be erased. | SD memory card is protected. | Change the position of the protect switch. (87) |
| "CD flashes red. | Card error occurred. | Turn off the camcorder. Remove and reinsert the memory card. Format the memory card if flashing persists. (109) |