20 Most Recent Canon ZR70MC Mini DV Digital Camcorder - Page 3 Questions & Answers

I believe there is a recall and or update for the ZR 70 contact canon tech support about this

Look for a camcorder that has streaming usb as it's usb feature. Many of them do.

windows 7 is not compatible with any other windows software like XP or 2000, so that is the problem, that is what stinks about windows 7, older devices like yours haven't had the 7 software released to make them work on windows 7 operating system.

Your eject mechanism is off.

With a Canon ZR70MC camcorder, you can record video onto miniDV tape, or onto the SDmemory card in Card Camera mode.

To access video on the miniDV tape, you will use the DV cable (IEEE 1394 aka FireWire). Connecting this cable to your windows computer will allow you to transfer high quality video using the software supplied on the digital video solutions disc, or just about any other windows video editing software.

To access videos stored on the SD memory card, remove the card and place it in a card reader connected to your computer, or attach a usb cord to the camera and the computer. Video stored on the memory card is limited to 10 second clips @ 320x240 resolution.

No. Windows Media Player can handle most (not all) types of video files. After you have downloaded it (it will go into My Documents->My Videos folder) right click on the file and select Play With and specify Windows Media Player. If WMP is not listed then then browse for it in Play With window. and select it when you see it in the list. If by chance it does not play the file, the note the extension of the file and go to www.google.com and type free .extension name players in the search window and search for the free SW that can play that extension file. If any probs, then contactme again.

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what mode is the camera in?

Firewire 4 to firewire 6...

Service Notice: CCD Image Sensor Advisory (Updated 10/31/2006)

This Service Notice will update Canon U.S.A., Inc.'s previous CCD Image Sensor Advisory, dated October 6, 2005.
It has come to our attention that the vendor-supplied CCD image sensor used in certain Canon digital cameras and digital video camcorders may cause the following malfunction: When the product is used in recording or playback mode, the LCD screen and/or electronic viewfinder may exhibit either a distorted image or no image at all. While reports of this malfunction have been rare in the United States, we have determined that it may occur if the product is exposed to hot and humid environments.
Notice of Additional Affected Products:
As a result of our continuing investigation of this malfunction, we have determined that the 11 models listed below, in addition to the 16 models listed in our Service Notice concerning this malfunction, dated October 6, 2005, may be affected.
Affected products:
- Camcorders: ZR60, ZR65 MC, ZR70 MC, ZR80, ZR85, ZR90, ELURA 40 MC, ELURA 50
- Digital Cameras A60, A70, A75, A300, A310, S230, SD100, SD110, A40(*), A80(*), A85(*), A95(*), S1 IS(*), S60(*), S200(*), S330(*), S400(*), S410(*), S500(*)
*Models added as of Oct.31, 2006
Malfunction:
It has been confirmed that the connecting parts of the internal wiring of the CCD used in affected products may become disconnected, especially if the affected products are stored or used in high-temperature and high-humidity environments. If this occurs, the signal is not output from the CCD normally in Shooting Mode, which may cause a distorted image or the absence of an image. This malfunction can be confirmed on the LCD monitor screen during shooting. The same malfunction also appears on the recorded image.
Canon's Response:
Effective immediately, and regardless of warranty status, Canon will repair, free of charge, the products listed above exhibiting the above-mentioned malfunction if Canon determines that the malfunction is caused by the CCD image sensor. Canon will also cover the cost of shipping and handling in connection with this repair.
U.S. residents are kindly directed to contact the Canon Customer Support Center for further assistance at 1-800-828-4040. Support hours are Monday thru Friday - 8:00 AM to 12:00 midnight; and Saturday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (all times EST). Alternatively, if electronic support is preferred, please send your email to [email protected]
This information is for residents of the United States of America and Puerto Rico only. If you do not reside in the USA or Puerto Rico, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by this issue, and appreciate your understanding in this matter. Thank you for your support and patronage of Canon products.

Get a firewire cable, then use capture software like Windows Moviemaker (included free with XP).

I do not know MACs, but a standard 4-pin to 6-pin firewire (IEEE1394) is needed. On Windows XP, plug it in, run Windows Movemaker and you are good to go. By the way, a "DV cable" is a firewire cable.

If your MAC cannot "see" your camcorder, try another firewire device to see if your MAC is the culprit, or drag your camcorder and firewire cable to a friend's PC running Windows XP and see if it works.

How to convert .TOD/.MOD to avi, mp4, wmv, flv, mov, mkv , 3gp and other video formats?

You just bought a brand new camcorder, let’s say, JVC GZ-HD7, or other ones likewise that the extension file format is TOD. I am pretty sure they have brought you a lot fun as a family used digital product, many great valuable moments like wedding, family get-together, celebration parties, opening ceremony and many other interesting things just recorded in there…as for professional use, it is simply a must in their work, some even made their name by living on it.

Whether to the new users or to the Pros who have possessed for a long time, they all find a same problem with the TOD format. The problem is to find software programs that support the .TOD file that it uses. Many ways have been brought up and tried; some had tried to spend time on the phone with a tech support rep at JVC, some just tried the complicated and expensive Adobe Premier. What a suffering!

Don't fret folks; your camcorder is well worth it. TOD converter takes all your troubles and worries away promptly. It enables you to convert .TOD video format to many other popular ones like avi, mp4, wmv, flv, mov, mkv, 3gp, 3g2, dv, mpg, rm, rmvb, swf. So that you can enjoy your converted TOD video on PC with various media player, or you can just enjoy them on your portable devices like blackberry, PSP, Gphone, iPod, Creative Zen, etc. I have to say TOD converter is quite simple yet very powerful; the conversion can be done with just few mouse clicks. TOD converter is never something that is mystery. Just following the Tutorial below to learn How to convert .TOD to avi, mp4, wmv, flv, mov, mkv , 3gp and other formats.

Tutorial

Step by step on How to convert .TOD to avi, mp4, wmv, flv, mov, mkv , 3gp and other formats?


Step1 Turn on your pc. Download and install TOD converter

Click here to download and install it by running iOrgsoftTODconverter.exe


Step 2: Turn on your camcorder and connect it to pc. Transfer the .TOD file onto PC.

Run TOD converter; select the .TOD file you want to convert by clicking the Add or File button to load TOD info. Click the profile button to define the output video format.


Step 3: click the Edit button to set detailed info for the desired video.

A. Click the Trim button to set the length/range of the video that need to be converted.
You can choose a part of a TOD or the whole one to convert

B. Click the Effect button to tune the saturation, contrast, brightness values and make sure are the one you preferred, preview the change on the screen.

C. Click the Crop button to cut the unnecessary part or black part of the movie.


Step 4: Convert video

After all settings is done. You are ready to start conversion. This step will take you a while to carry out the conversion process, the time vary with different parameters you set.


You want to watch the converted video on your portable devices? Fine, you need a USB cable to transfer the converted video. Just drag and put…done.

How to convert .MOD file to mpg, avi, wmv and others?

If you got a JVC camcorder, or Panasonic camcorder or Canon MOD camcorder, you would have probably encountered such issue--- what to do with the MOD/TOD files----the God forsaken video format? And you want to convert the recorded .MOD file type to mpeg, avi, mkv, flv, mp4, wmv or whatever more common, so that you can put them on Youtube, Myspace, Google video and Hulu later on to share the camcorder video with your friends or more people? And there is another headache thing is that most major video editing suites seem to unwillingly accept the MOD/TOD format. Even windows video maker, I have to say it's too complicated to use

Someone successfully made it simply by changing the extension from .mod to mpg, but for most people, they just failed only to find there is no audio after the extension is changed, or the changed one doesn’t allow you to import these files into Windows movie maker, not to mention upload some video to Youtube.com or Facebook.

any alternativs? There is a very simple program that convert .mod NOT ONLY to mpg but many others like avi, mkv, flv, mp4, wmv, rm, rmvd, mov, dv, mg2 and swf. MOD converter is the one shoot all the trouble. This excellent mod conversion tool is not just a converter but also a video editing tool. From now on, with the MOD converter, you can enjoy your mod video on many media player, even on portable devices like blackberry, Gphone, PSP, Creative Zen,etc.

Things will be easier if you take a moment to finish reading the Step by Step on how to convert .mod to mpg, avi, wmv and others

Step by Step

How to convert .mod to mpg, avi, wmv and others?

Step1 Turn on your pc. Download and install MOD converter

Click here to download and install it by running iOrgsoftTODconverter.exe


Step 2: Turn on your camcorder and connect it to pc. Import the .MOD file onto PC.

Run MOD converter; select the .MOD file you want to convert by clicking the Add or File button to load MOD info. Click the profile button to define the output video format.


Step 3: click the Edit button to set detailed info for the desired video.

A. Click the Trim button to set the length/range of the video that need to be converted.

You can choose a part of a MOD or the whole one to convert

B. Click the Effect button to tune the saturation, contrast, brightness values and make sure are the one you preferred, preview the change on the screen.

C. Click the Crop button to cut the unnecessary part or black part of the movie.

D. Select .AVI or .MPG and select the directory that you’d like your file stored to.

Step 4: Convert video

After all settings is done. You are ready to start conversion. This step will take you a while to carry out the conversion process, the time vary with different parameters you set.


Wait a minute, if your exported camcorder video is in a .tod extention file style , it doesn't matter, we have TOD converter .

ooks like MS requires some special download to be compatiable...
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/Details.aspx?type=Hardware&p=ZR70MC&v=Canon&uid=ZR70MC&pf=2&pi=5&c=cameras%20%26%20photo&sc=camcorders&os=32-bit

Hope this helps..
Thanks,
David

First you need to install the drivers cd and plug the Cam to PC using USB cable provided with it.

This is a manufacturing default that Canon will fix for free regardless of the status/age of your warranty.  Get their 1-800 number and call them.  They'll tell you where the nearest Canon service centre is.  You just take your camera there and they will fix free of charge.

the cassette is the problem ...replace it ...

use DV cable (sold separately) and not the usb cable.