Canon ZR830 Mini DV Digital Camcorder - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

You can download a user manual here. Your problem, however, does not seem to be related to the camera, but to the SD card. Take the card out and look along the edge for a small 'switch'. This switch will have a 'locked' and an 'unlocked' position. Make sure it is 'unlocked'. If you still get the advisory, try another SD card. (Sometimes those little 'switches' fail.)

there is a little switch on the side up and try then it will work

you have to record the video to an sd card and then download it to your computer thats the only way

Cemera

You need one of these http://www.pixmania.ie/ie/uk/5845787/art/noname/recorder-easy-usb-video-g.html

This is usually caused by a defective CCD image sensor and can be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired qualified service technician.

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This is usually caused by a failed component in the power circuit within the camera and can usually be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired qualified service technician.

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This is usually caused by an oxidized or defective Audio/Video drum. Try running a cleaning tape through the camera. If this does not solve the problem the camera will need to be repaired qualified service technician.

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Hi,

You cannot see review pictures though the viewfinder (peephole) or the lcd (screen)?

Let me know,so that we could proceed.

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This is usually caused by a defective CCD image sensor and can be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired qualified service technician.

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This can be caused by several problems including the transmission gear in the tape mechanism not engaging properly or a defective clutch in the take-up spool and can usually be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired by a qualified service technician.

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This is usually caused by an oxidized or defective Audio/Video drum. Try running a cleaning tape through the camera. If this does not solve the problem the camera will need to be repaired qualified service technician.

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You can get it here.

According to Microsoft, the ZR90 is compatible with Vista 32 and 64 bit:

https://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/Details.aspx?type=Hardware&p=ZR90&v=Canon&uid=ZR90&pf=3&pi=7&c=Cameras%20%26%20Photo&sc=Camcorders&os=32-bit

Try clicking on "free download required" on the above page; it's probably the driver update.

If there is no problem when you play back on a different camera or computer, then the fault concerns LCD ribbon cable or lcd controller circuit on main pcb.

If the recorded image is also distorted on computer and different camcorder, then you have a faulty ccd sensor.
Also wiring problem and pcb fault sometimes can cause ditorted picture, in that case the problem is usually a kind of dirturbance and does not happen all the time.

Regards.

Firewire cards are quite cheap, under $20, replace the card. If you still have problems then it is most likely with the camcorder.

Take it to a service provider - seems to be something wrong with the loading drive system.

This sounds like the iris is stuck almost closed. You can try gently tapping the side to attempt to release the iris. If that fils to resolve the problem, the unit should be brought to a servicer to rebuild the optical block.

Dan

Some of those av cords are wired for use on Apple computers and the leads into the mini jack are either reversed or they don't line up properly. The best way to get it fixed is to bring the camera into Radio Shack and test the correct cable that you need. You can order one from Canon usa website as well.

To get the USB connection to work requires software to run it. Pinnacle Studio works well with that.

You need software to recognize it. Do you have video editing software in your computer?