Brand: CANON
Category: Camera
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for ZR700 / ZR600
Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:26 a.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Warranty Information
This limited warranty covers defective materials or workmanship for one year for parts and labor.
Setting Up Your Camcorder
- Power: Attach the battery pack or connect the AC adapter. Turn the POWER switch ON.
- Time Zone, Date, Time: Set these to ensure accurate recording information.
- Loading Cassette: Slide the OPEN/EJECT switch and insert a MiniDV cassette.
- Grip Belt: Adjust for comfortable handling.
- LCD Screen: Rotate and adjust backlight for optimal viewing.
- Wireless Controller: Insert battery and point at the camcorder's remote sensor.
- Modes: Use the POWER and TAPE/CARD switches to select CAMERA or PLAY mode.
Recording
- Movies: In CAMERA mode, press the START/STOP button to begin and end recording. Use the zoom lever for magnification.
- Still Images: Press the PHOTO button.
Playback
- In PLAY mode, use the PLAY button to playback cassettes or memory cards. Use the joystick for navigation and control.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Cause | Solution | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Image will not appear on the screen. | Camcorder is not set to CAMERA mode. | Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. | 23 |
| "SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME" appears on the screen. | Time zone, date and time are not set. | Set the time zone, date and time. | 21 |
| "SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME" appears on the screen. | Backup battery is exhausted. | Replace the backup battery and reset the time zone, date and time. | 16 |
| "SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME" appears on the screen. | Backup battery is inserted the wrong way. | Insert the backup battery with the + side facing outward and set the time zone, date and time. | 16 |
| Pressing the start/stop button will not start recording. | Camcorder is turned off. | Turn on the power. | 23 |
| Pressing the start/stop button will not start recording. | Cassette is not loaded. | Load a cassette. | 17 |
| Pressing the start/stop button will not start recording. | Tape reached the end ("END" flashes on the screen). | Rewind the tape or replace the cassette. | 17 |
| Pressing the start/stop button will not start recording. | Cassette is protected ("" flashes on the screen). | Change the position of the protect switch. | 116 |
| Pressing the start/stop button will not start recording. | Camcorder is set to a mode other than the CAMERA mode. | Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. | 23 |
| Camcorder will not focus. | Autofocus does not work on that subject. | Focus manually. | 46 |
| Camcorder will not focus. | Viewfinder is not adjusted. | Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever. | 18 |
| Camcorder will not focus. | Lens is dirty. | Clean the lens. | 112 |
| A vertical light bar appears on the screen. | Bright light in a dark scene may cause a vertical light bar (smear) to appear. This is not a malfunction. | - | |
| Viewfinder picture is blurred. | Viewfinder is not adjusted. | Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever. | 18 |
| Sound is distorted or recorded in a lower volume than the actual volume. | When recording near loud sound (such as fireworks, drums or concerts), sound may become distorted or may not be recorded in the actual sound level. This is not a malfunction. | - |