Black bars on zr300

Its service manual would include such instructions but I have no access to such. Rather, I can provide links to the user manual. Unfortunately, that user manual does not even mention fuses. You might check with Cannon to see if they will download a service manual to you. Otherwise, here is a manual to a similar Cannon product which does include instructions to fuse removal. Of course, it is unlikely the same fuses are used by both. Perhaps the fuses have ID numbers or that information can be supplied by Cannon support. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1681414/Canon-Mvx200-E.html?page=239

https://www.manualshelf.com/manual/canon/zr300/zr300-zr200-instruction-manual/page-137.html

This is usually caused by a defective component in the tape detection circuitry 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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Different camcorders have different recording formats. Some ar HD, some are 16x9, etc.

A camera that isn't designed for a particular pre-recorded format cannot playback that recording.

Rick

http://www.fixya.com/support/t985270-cassette_loading_problem_in_canon_zr200

I "smacked" my ZR300 as instructed on this site and it worked. Good luck!

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Hi bpgo,

Please visit Canon's Vista support page for the ZR300 by clicking here: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=DownloadDetailTabAct&fcategoryid=326&modelid=11003&default_os=windows_vista. The site states the driver is either included in the operating system or is not supported. However, it includes upgrades to the software used with the camcorder for Vista. These upgrades may allow you to use your camcorder if you are having trouble with compatibility.

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Jason,
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Hi guys,

Thank you very much for this solution posting. Really it worked. I was about to buy another one instead of fixing the problem. Because you know how the pain is, to send it factory and getting it repaired.

Once again Thank you.

There is a fix for this which was posted for either the ZR 200 or 400. They call it the "Fonzie" fix. Just hit the camcorder with your fist on the side where the tape goes in (with the door closed). Hit it lightly once, try inserting the tape. Repeat this process with increasing force each time until this works.

Surprisingly, this worked for me. Obviously, there must be something loose for this type of solution to work. I actually had it working once, then it acted up again. I tried the same solution and it's working again. No problems for several days now.

You will likely have to order this through Canon.

Try to use the manufacturer warranty it usually is for 1 year, call the tech support and ask them where can you send it for this warranty. Pack it well and use some kind of traceable method UPS or FedEx keep copy's and names of the procedure it may take up to a month for you the get it back. Good luck!

hi sir just two things to do first 1- restore to factory setings from the menu and check if it is solved 2- if not just try to see does the knub is in its reguler state if yes so you need to replace it