What is red blinking light on Cannon ZR45MC screen? Will it show up on DV tape?

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Red light blinking won't accept tape

If a tape "hung" up and it won't accept one you have a loading issue.

The unit may use a belt to drive the tray or a geared mechanism.

In any case someone needs to open the unit up to "see" what is happening. Most of these a tape can be inserted with power off and manually cycled into the unit to see the issue---we usually use a old cassette with the tape inside removed to avoid issues.

If you cannot do that consider looking for a shop who will (some no longer work on this type of equipment.)

Dec 05, 2012 • JVC BR-DV3000U DV/Mini DV VCR

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My canon zr45mc will sometimes not rewind mini dv tapes and an "eject cassette" message will appear over and over - sometimes my tapes have been eaten. I thought it needed a cleaning so I bought one of...

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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Sep 13, 2010 • Canon ZR45MC Mini DV Digital Camcorder

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Canon zr45mc chews tapes and cleaner cassette.

This happens because the "Pinch Rollers" are faulty. They will most likely have to be replaced. The ONLY thing that can be done, due to the delicate and complex nature of any DVR, they MUST be returned to a Canon, authorised, service center. Then ask for a "Quote" before proceeding with any repair.

Apr 28, 2010 • Canon ZR45MC Mini DV Digital Camcorder

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When I load my cassette into the camcorder the tape gets all tangled up inside the camcorder.

here http://www.generalmanual.com/Camcorders/Canon-ZR45MC-Digital-Camcorder.htm
you can download (under "download now" near the bottom of the page) the manuals help you.

Sep 10, 2009 • Canon ZR45MC Mini DV Digital Camcorder

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Have Canon ZR45. IN CARD POSITION comes on the

Take it off card position switch on the right hand side and switch it to tape

Apr 10, 2009 • Canon ZR45MC Mini DV Digital Camcorder

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Warning signs and definition

Try to run cleaning tape.

Nov 10, 2008 • Canon ZR45MC Mini DV Digital Camcorder

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Recording from the Mini DV to VHS Tape

Mini dv is a digital recording and VHS is analogue so they are incompatible. Does your camera have an analogue output? That is a lead that ends with something like RCA plugs or a Scart plug. Then you can feed the signal into a VHS recorder.

Aug 23, 2008 • Canon ZR45MC Mini DV Digital Camcorder

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Canon ZR45MC Mini DV Digital... Problem

THE TAPE TRANSPORT IS OUTTA BALANCE. THESE GO ON TACKS AND IT IS OFF ONE.. VERY EXPENSIVE. AND VERY HARD TO DO. I AM SORRY

Jan 08, 2008 • Canon ZR45MC Mini DV Digital Camcorder

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Sony dcr-trv6 beeps and shows c:31:30 on display

need manuel for cannon camcorder zr45mc

Aug 06, 2007 • Sony Handycam DCR-TRV6 Mini DV Digital...

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Cannon MD101 Wont eject Tape /No Power

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Hello, I just bought a canon zr45 today off a friend without the owners manual. I had the same problem. It is flashing because it needs a new 3 volt lithium battery. This is a back up battery. It is located underneath the regular battery pack. Take the regular battery pack off and you will see where it goes. I changed mine and it doesn't do it anymore. It shouldn't show up on your recordings. It didn't on mine. Also, you can download an owners manual for free off the internet. Just key in canon zr45 owners manual and you will see links that will take you there. I hope this helps.

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