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PUB. DIM-857A
PUB. DIM-857A
U.S.A. CANON U.S.A., INC. NEW JERSEY OFFICE
DVD Camcorder
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Instruction Manual
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Introduction Important Usage Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. DVD Camcorder, DC320/DC310 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word 10 Power Sources — The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only “product” refers to the Canon DVD from the type of power source indicated Camcorder DC320/DC310 A and all its on the marking label. If you are not sure accessories. of the type of power supply to your home, 1 Read Instructions — All the safety and consult your product dealer or local operating instructions should be read power company. Regarding
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18 Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER Fig. 1 this product from the wall outlet and all NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service ANTENNA personnel under the following conditions: LEAD IN WIRE a. When the power-supply cord or plug is GROUND ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT damaged. CLAMP (NEC SECTION 810-20) b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or ELECTRIC GROUNDING CONDUCTORS objects have fallen
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How to Select a DVD Disc There are many types of DVD discs but this camcorder uses only the following three types of 8 cm mini DVD discs: DVD-R, DVD-R DL and DVD-RW. Read the differences between them and select the disc that best fits your needs. DVD-R Best for Compatibility DVD-Rs can be recorded only once – you cannot edit or delete the recordings. On the other hand, these discs are comparatively cheaper. DVD-R DL Best for Recording Time Dual-layered discs allow writing up to 80% more data
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Advantages of Using DVDs No need to worry about recording over a tape. When you use a DVD, the camcorder will automatically record on the empty space of the disc. So you don't have to worry about mistakenly recording over a precious memory. Just select a scene from the index screen. You don't need to bother running a tape forwards and backwards to find the scene you want to play back. Simply select a scene from the index screen and start the playback in a breeze. Easily play back your record
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Available features depend on the DVD disc used Disc type DVD-RW DVD-R, DVD-R DL VIDEO VR Disc specifications mode mode Editing scenes with this camcorder (deleting 1 –– scenes, dividing scenes, etc.) ( 45) Deleting a scene after recording it ( 34) – Initializing the disc in order to use it again for – recording ( 47) Giving a title to the disc ( 47) Finalizing the disc in order to play it with an external 2 DVD device ( 48) Adding recordings to a disc already finalized 3 – ( 49) 1 Only
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Table of contents Introduction ____________________________________ 5 How to Select a DVD Disc 6 Advantages of Using DVDs 11 About this Manual 12 Getting to Know the Camcorder 12 Supplied Accessories 13 Components Guide 15 Screen Displays Preparations ____________________________________ 18 Getting Started 18 Charging the Battery Pack 19 Preparing the Accessories 20 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 20 Power Switch 21 Operating Modes 21 Joystick and Joystick Guide 22 Using the Menus 24 First Time
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34 Basic Playback 34 Playing Back the Video 36 Deleting Scenes 36 On-Screen Displays (Data Code) 37 Additional Functions 37 : Special Scene Recording Programs 39 Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed 40 LCD Video Light 40 Self Timer 41 Manual Focus Adjustment 42 Manual Exposure Adjustment 42 White Balance 43 Image Effects 44 Digital Effects 45 Managing Scenes and the Disc 45 Creating a Playlist 46 Moving Scenes in the Playlist 46 Dividing Scenes 47 Initializing the Disc 47 Disc Playback
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60 Printing Photos 60 Printing Photos 60 Print Orders External Connections _____________________________ 61 Connecting to a TV or VCR 61 Connection Diagram 62 Playback on a TV Screen 62 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Additional Information ____________________________ 63 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 63 FUNC. Menu 63 Setup menus 65 Camera Setup (Advanced Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) 66 Disc Operations (Initialization, Finalization etc.) 67 Still Image Operations (Card Ini
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About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC320/DC310. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 70). Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that apply if the function described is not avail
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Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power NB-2LH Battery Pack Adapter (incl. power cord) STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow • Red • White plugs Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only. Register your product online at www.registercanon.com Protect your product We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Canon product on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. Receive inf
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Components Guide Left side view Lens cover switch ( 29, 51) ( open, closed) AV terminal ( 61) CARD access indicator ( 51) Speaker switch ( 20) Lock button DISC access indicator ( 29) / CHARGE indicator ( 18) Mode switch ( 30) Easy recording Recording programs Disc compartment cover ( 26) Grip belt ( 19) Strap mount ( 84) Right side view Stereo microphone Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for example FUNC. ). Front view Introducti
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Back view Joystick ( 21) FUNC. button ( 22, 63) DISP. button ( 36, 58) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 30) Viewfinder ( 30) QUICK START button and standby lamp ( 32) PLAY mode indicator (green) ( 21) CAMERA mode indicator (red) ( 21) OPEN (disc cover) switch ( 26) Start/Stop button ( 29) DC IN terminal ( 19) Serial number/ Top view Battery attachment unit ( 18) RESET button ( 70) LCD screen ( 25) Zoom lever ( 31) / (movies/still images) switch ( 21) Tripod socket ( 20) Memory card slot (open the
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Screen Displays Recording movies Operating mode ( 21) / Disc specification ( 5) Recording program ( 37, 39) White balance ( 42) Image effect ( 43) LCD video light ( 40) Digital effects ( 44) Recording mode ( 31) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW ( 5) Finalized disc mark ( 48) Manual focus ( 41) Playing movies Image stabilizer ( 65) (during playback) Disc operation Time code/Playback time (hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining recording time on the disc Remaining battery charge ( 17) Wind s
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Recording still images Zoom ( 31), Exposure ( 42) Recording program ( 37, 39) White balance ( 42) Image effect ( 43) LCD video light ( 40) Digital effects ( 44) Drive mode ( 56) Still image quality/size ( 52) Manual focus ( 41) Number of still images available on the Viewing still images memory card Self timer ( 40) AF frame ( 57) Joystick guide ( 21) Focus/exposure automatically set and locked ( 51) Camcorder shake warning ( 65) Image number ( 17) Current image / Total number of images Hi
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Disc operation Number of still images available on the card Record, Record pause, displayed in red: No card Playback, Playback pause, in green: 6 or more images Fast playback, in yellow: 1 to 5 images Fast reverse playback, in red: No more images can be recorded Slow playback, • When viewing the still images, the display will Slow reverse playback always be in green. • Depending on the recording conditions, the Remaining recording time number of available still images displayed may Wh
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Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder. Getting Started CHARGE Getting Started indicator DC IN terminal Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a full battery pack, refer to the tables on page 82. 3
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ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED NOTES • The CHARGE indicator also serves as a 1 Disconnect the compact power rough estimate of the charge status. adapter from the camcorder. Continuously on: Battery pack fully 2 Unplug the power cord from the charged. power outlet and the compact Two quick flashes at 1-second intervals: power adapter. Battery pack at least 50% charged. If the indicator flashes quickly but not exactly in this pattern, refer to TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK Trouble
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Basic Operation of the Camcorder WHEN YOU MOUNT THE CAMCORDER ON A Basic Operation of the TRIPOD Camcorder Do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as it may melt (due to Power Switch concentration of the light by the lens). Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.). Doing Lock button so may damage the camcorder. In addition to turning the camcorder on and off, the switch also toggles the camcorder’s operating mode. To turn on the camcorder: H
