Brand: CANON
Category: Camera
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for ZR70 MC, ZR65 MC and ZR60
Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:30 a.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2003
Warranty Information
One-year limited warranty for defective materials or workmanship in the US.
Mastering the Basics
- Preparations: Learn to attach and charge the battery pack, install the backup battery, prepare the camcorder, load a cassette, use the wireless controller, and set the time zone, date, and time.
- Basic Recording: Understand how to record movies, zoom, use the LCD screen, review footage during recording, and get tips for better videos.
- Basic Playback: Learn to play back tapes and on a TV screen.
- Using the Full Range of Features: Explore menus and settings, customize the camcorder, adjust focus manually, and manage various recording and audio settings.
Components Guide
Familiarize yourself with the various buttons and controls on the camcorder body and the wireless controller.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Image will not appear on the screen. | Camcorder is not set to CAMERA mode. | Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. |
| "Set the time zone, date and time" appears on the screen. | Time zone, date and time are not set, or the backup battery is exhausted. | Set the time zone, date and time, or replace the backup battery and reset the date and time. |
| Pressing the start/stop button will not start recording. | Camcorder is turned off. | Turn on the power. |
| Cassette is not loaded. | Load a cassette. | |
| Tape reached the end (END flashes on the screen). | Rewind the tape or replace the cassette. | |
| Camcorder will not focus. | Camcorder is set to a mode other than the CAMERA mode. | Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. |
| Autofocus does not work on that subject. | Focus manually. | |
| Viewfinder picture is blurred. | Viewfinder is not adjusted. | Adjust the viewfinder with the diopter adjustment lever. |