Canon ZR - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support - Page 3

Old or worn Audio Tape Head needs replacing, Head Cleaning tapes are not the best for these, they can only be used so many times and they do rub tape carbon into the tape head, best thing to do is get an ear bud cleaner -"Cotton Buds" - and dip it into metho and give the tape head a light rub with it and ear bud, should do it...if still has issue then the tape audio head is had it, but rarely do they breakdown.

Any battery will lose the ability to take a charge if left unused for over a year. Replace all the batteries, charge them fully, and re-charge them at least once a month.

There is an issue with the video record/playback circuits. If you can playback previously recorded material then the problem lies in the record area.

Unusual conditions probably refers to camera shake or lighting below the camera's range. Try using a tripod and use sufficient light - does it do this when you use the camcorder outdoors in daylight, or only indoors? If you are shooting hand held try to brace against your body or an object that will not move. These warning beeps are supposed to occur for image quality purposes, and most digital cameras warn you if you are trying to video and the operation is outside the range of conditions that the device "likes". I suspect motion or low light or a mix of both is causing your refocus and beeping. Easy mode is meant to have a range of operational conditions parameters that compensate for problems that will affect image quality, but this is a compromise setting. The camcorder is trying to balance the formula of vibration, lighting, and focus. Try to select another mode of operation - if no other mode is able to do what you want in the conditions you have to work with it is likely your inadvertent movement is the problem. If you stabilize the camera and it still beeps you probably have too dim of lighting conditions for the camera to have a good exposure. Digital cameras work similar to film cameras in that they are designed around a given set of parameters - most of which are a fixed range of lighting and minimal movement of the camera. I hope this helps you.

Clean the read write heads - if it has been stored with a tape in it, then the tape could have left a deposit on the heads.

Transfer VHS tapes to your computer

Is the battery good? A open battery will stop power up even with the AC adapter plugged in.

You may find that the battery itself needs replacing.

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Hi, no, it is different but some substitute will match for this model, consult the dealer.

Had the same problem, usually when trying to upscale video ! Try reducing size of video on laptop when using transfer software, see if that helps. With my aged laptop, problem seems to be because my laptop has an extremely slow processor chip, and it just can't keep up with the video ! The software I use, which is free, is Freemake Video Convertor, which gives you a choice of output formats and sizes.

hi, If EVF and LCD screen not giving picture, check the change over switch inside the monitor hinges clean it with contact cleaner spray, if it is OK, open and check the circuit on the mother board,

The blinking red light is normal. It tells you that the camera is plugged in and charging.

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