I have a Canon ZR85 mini dv camcorder. I am having a problem with the sound not recording. I have no problem with the picture.

You require a firewire cable and an application that can capture the footqge such as Windows Movie Maker.

Just a guess, but is there a card inserted to record the images? Also, does the card have space available on it? Maybe it's full and just not telling you that.
Also, try the Canon support website to see if others are having the same problem and have found a solution.

It is known problem of ccd imager chip failure in Canon ZR85 camera and ccd imager chip will be replaced to fix the issue.
Local camera repair shop will help you to replace ccd imager chip because solder work is involve.
Thanks.

I had the same problem and canon fixed it no charge,there was a recall on this check out the link and follow the instructions
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=PgComSmModDisplayAct&fcategoryid=227&modelid=9739&keycode=2112&id=48266

If its Canon ZR85 camcorder then it has known ccd imager problem and Canon will repair it free of cost.
Click Canon CCD Imager Advisory for details.

If your camcorder is Canon ZR85 then it has bad ccd imager problem and that part will be replaced to see live view in camera mode for recording.
Canon offers Free of Cost repair for ZR85 model.
Click Canon CCD Imager Support for details.

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=PgComSmModDisplayAct&fcategoryid=225&modelid=13390&keycode=2112&id=29819

I also have a Canon ZR-- left of the lens and the built-in microphones, there is a small panel that opens to reveal several ports. The middle yellow one is the AV In/Out. You can plug in the cable that came with your camera. One end looks like a microphone plug, the other has 3 RCA type plugs- red, white and yellow. These get plugged into your VCR's OUT plugs on the back of the VCR. Place a tape in the camcorder, open the LCD panel and push the REC PAUSE button. On the VCR, press the Play button. When the tape reaches the point you want to begin recording, press the camcorder's Play/Pause button. When you want to stop recording, press the Stop button on the camcorder.
This is also detailed on page 82 of your manual, manuals are available online at Canon.com. Your specific manual is at: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=174&modelid=9739#DownloadDetailAct
Hope this helps.

hi
have a look here for more info Support - Digital Camcorder - ZR85 - Mac OS X Compatibility - Canon USA Consumer Products on the help you require.


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call canon tech support. my zr85 had the same problem and they fixed it free of charge. there is a recall on all cameras that have this problem. good luck.