Brand: CANON
Category: Camera
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for ZR50MC/ZR45MC
Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:29 a.m.
Warranty Information
1-year limited warranty for parts and labor in the US, with specific exclusions.
Getting Started: Master basic operations before exploring advanced features.
Powering Up: Use the AC adapter for instant power or charge the battery pack.
Loading Cassette: Slide the OPEN/EJECT switch, gently insert the cassette, and close the compartment.
Basic Recording: Press the POWER switch to CAMERA, ensure TAPE/CARD is set to TAPE, slide program selector, then press START/STOP to record.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Caution Phrase | Meaning | 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. | 53 |
| CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK | Appears when the battery pack is exhausted. | 134 |
| TAPE END | Appears when the tape has reached the end. | - |
| REMOVE THE CASSETTE | Appears as a warning to protect the cassette and also when condensation is detected. | 89 |
| CARD ERROR | An error has occurred with the memory card. The camcorder cannot record or play back. | 104 |
| NO CARD | A memory card has not been inserted into the camcorder. | 104 |
| HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE | Appears immediately after you start recording, and the video heads are badly contaminated. | 139 |