Canon DC301- Manuals

5 Available features depend on the DVD disc used 1 Only scenes in the playlist can be divided. 2 Disc finalization is the processing of the free space (the unrecorded area) on the disc in order to make it playable on external DVD devices ( 45 ). Playback cannot be guaranteed with all external DVD de...

6 • Table of contents Table of contents Introduction ____________________________________ 3 How to Select a DVD Disc 4 Advantages of Using DVDs 9 About this Manual 10 Getting to Know the Camcorder 10 Supplied Accessories 11 Components Guide 13 Screen Displays Preparations ___________________________...

8 • Table of contents 57 Printing Photos 57 Printing Photos 57 Print Orders External Connections _____________________________ 58 Connecting to a TV or VCR 58 Connection Diagrams 59 Playback on a TV Screen 59 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Additional Information ______________...

Introduction • 9 Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC320/DC311/DC310/DC301. 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 ( 67). Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT...

10 • Introduction Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) NB-2LH Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow • Red • White plugs D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 10 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM

Introduction • 11 Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “ button ” frame (for example ). Components Guide Left side view Front view Right side view Lens cover switch ( 26, 48) ( open, closed ) AV terminal ( 58) CARD access indicator ( 48) Speaker switch ( 18) L...

12 • Introduction Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “ button ” frame (for example ). Back view Top view Bottom view Joystick ( 18) FUNC. button ( 19, 60) DISP. button ( 33, 55) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 27) Viewfinder ( 27) QUICK START button and standby ...

Introduction • 13 Screen Displays Recording movies Playing movies (during playback) Operating mode ( 18) / Disc specification ( 3) Recording program ( 34, 36) White balance ( 39) Image effect ( 40) LCD video light ( 37) Digital effects ( 41) Recording mode ( 28) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW ( 3...

14 • Introduction Recording still images Viewing still images Zoom ( 28), Exposure ( 39) Recording program ( 34, 36) White balance ( 39) Image effect ( 40) LCD video light ( 37) Digital effects ( 41) Drive mode ( 53) Still image quality/size ( 49) Manual focus ( 38) Number of still images available ...

16 • Preparations 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 Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power ad...

Preparations • 17 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder. 2 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the compact power adapter. Press to release the battery pack. Slide the battery pack down and then pull it out. IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disco...

18 • Preparations Basic Operation of the Camcorder Power Switch In addition to turning the camcorder on and off, the switch also toggles the camcorder’s operating mode. To turn on the camcorder: Hold the lock button pressed down and turn the switch to ON. To change the operating mode: From the ON po...

Preparations • 19 The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode and the camcorder’s settings. Press to display/hide the joystick guide (when recording, the joystick guide will appear only when the mode switch is set to ). In the illustrations of this manual, positions...

20 • Preparations You can press to close the menu at any time. Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 1 Press . In the index screen (VIDEO mode) and still image index screen, the setup menus will open. Skip to step 3. 2 Select ( ) the icon and press to open the setup menus. • You can also hold pre...

Preparations • 21 First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. The [DATE/TIME] screen will appear automatically when the camcorder’s clock is not set. When the [DATE/TIME] screen appears, the year will be display...

22 • Preparations Changing the Time Zone Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is Paris. [ MENU] [ DATE/TIME SETUP] [T.ZONE/DST] Desired time zone* * To adjust for daylight saving time, select the area name marked with a . World Time Zones Once you have set the time zone, ...

Preparations • 23 yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer. NOTES About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may...

24 • Preparations Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it will not get in the way of the disc cover. 3 Insert the disc and press its center firmly until it clicks in place. • Insert the disc with the recording side facing down (single sided discs – label side facing out). • Be careful not to...

Preparations • 25 • Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it will not get in the way of the disc cover. • It may take a moment after sliding for the disc cover to open. 2 Grab the edge of the disc and gently pull it out. Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the disc or the pick up...

26 • Video Video This chapter covers functions related to shooting and playing back movies - from basic recording and zooming to more advanced manual picture adjustments. Basic Recording Shooting Video 1 Move the / switch to (movies). 2 Turn the switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode. The ...

28 • Video Selecting the Recording Mode Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the disc. Select XP or SP mode for better movie quality; select LP mode for longer recording times.The following table gives approximate recording times with a brand new DVD disc (on a sin...

Video • 29 NOTES • The zoom range of the advanced zoom will change depending on the aspect ratio of the scene ( 63). • The advanced zoom cannot be selected if [WIDESCREEN] is set to [ OFF]. Selecting the Zoom Speed Options  Default value [ MENU] [ CAMERA SETUP] [ZOOM SPEED] Desired option NOTES The...

30 • Video again the camcorder is ready to start recording within approx. 1 second*, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities. * The exact time required until the camcorder is ready to start recording may vary depending on the shooting conditions. 1 Press firmly. The standby lamp fl...

Video • 31 Deleting a Scene After Recording It POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW After recording a scene: 1 Review the scene as described in the previous section. 2 While reviewing the scene, select ( ) and press . 3 Select ( ) [YES] and press . NOTES • Avoid any other operations on the camcorder wh...

Video • 33 Deleting Scenes If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping. Deleting a Single Scene POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode From the original index screen, select ( , ) the scene to delete. To delete a scene only in the playlist,...

34 • Video Repeatedly press to turn the on-screen displays on/off in the following sequence: • All displays on• All displays off 1 • All displays on• Data code 2 only • All displays off 1 However, the markers and the icons and will still appear on the screen. 2 Data code: Time, date and camera data ...

36 • Video Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed Use the automatic exposure (AE) program to use functions like the white balance or image effects, or give priority to the shutter speed.Use faster shutter speeds to record subjects moving quickly. Use slower shutter speeds to add motion blur,...

Video • 37 image, but the image quality may be lower, and the autofocus may not work well. - The image may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds. LCD Video Light You can use the LCD video light to record in completely dark places. For a brighter picture, we recommend keeping a distance of ...

38 • Video Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces• Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects• Through wet windows• Night scenes POINTS TO CHECK Adjust the zoom before you sta...

Video • 39 Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). To correct this, you can manually adjust the exposure. POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: (except for the [ FIREWORKS] re...

40 • Video [ AUTO] Desired option* * When you select [ SET], do not press and continue instead with the following procedure. 1 Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in until it fills the whole screen and press . When the adjustment is completed, stops flashing and stays on. The camcorder retai...

Video • 41 Digital Effects POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: : [ BLK&WHT], [ SEPIA] only. Options  Default value NOTES • When you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the sound will fade in or out. When you apply an effect, the sound will be recorded normally. • The camcorder retains the las...

42 • Video : Push the joystick ( ) toward while recording or in record pause mode. : Push the joystick ( ) toward and then press to record the still image. Managing Scenes and the Disc Creating a Playlist Create a playlist to easily edit your movies. Include in your playlist only the scenes you pref...

Video • 43 Switching Between Original and Playlist Scenes POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode [ TO PLAYLIST]* * Appears in the original index screen. In the playlist, [ TO ORIGINAL] appears instead. Moving Scenes in the Playlist POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode From the original i...

44 • Video NOTES • Very short scenes (shorter than 2 seconds) cannot be divided. • The new scene will be added to the playlist after the scene that was divided. Initializing the Disc You need to initialize all new DVD-RW discs when you first insert them into the camcorder and you may have to initial...

Video • 45 Finalizing the Disc To play the disc you recorded on a DVD player, a computer’s DVD drive or other digital device, you need to finalize it first . You do not need to finalize the disc to play back your recordings with the camcorder connected to the TV. POINTS TO CHECK Power the camcorder ...

46 • Video Disc Playback on External Devices After finalizing the disc with your recordings, you can play it on DVD players compatible with the type of disc used (DVD-R, DVD-R DL or DVD-RW). You cannot play back discs on an external DVD device if the discs have not yet been finalized. For a summary,...

48 • Photos Photos Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from capturing and playing back images to printing them. Basic Recording Taking Photos 1 Move the / switch to (still images). 2 Turn the switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode. The red CAMERA indicator will turn on. ...

Photos • 49 Selecting Photo Size and Quality Still images are recorded on the memory card using JPEG compression. As a general rule select a larger image size for higher quality. Select the [ LW 1152x648] size for photos with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Options Image size options and the approximate nu...

50 • Photos Erasing the Last Photo Just Recorded You can erase the still image recorded last while reviewing it within the time set for the [REVIEW] option (or immediately after recording it, if [REVIEW] is set to [ OFF]). While reviewing the image immediately after recording: 1 Push the joystick ( ...

Photos • 51 Push the joystick ( ) and hold it pressed down to run quickly through the still images. 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press to display it. 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward . 3 Select ( ) [ JUMP 10 IMAGES] or [ JUMP 100 IMAGES]. 4 Jump ( ) the number of images selected ...

52 • Photos Magnifying Photos during Playback During playback, still images can be magnified up to 5 times. 1 Move the zoom lever toward T . • The image is magnified by 2 times and a frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area. • To further enlarge the image, move the zoom lever towa...

Photos • 53 Additional Functions Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing (Drive Mode) Take a series of pictures of a moving subject or record the same picture in 3 levels of exposure in order to choose later the picture you like the best. POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: (except for the [ FIREWORKS]...

54 • Photos Press and hold it pressed down. Once the focus is automatically adjusted, will turn green. A series of still images will be recorded as long as you hold the button pressed. Press . Once the focus is automatically adjusted, will turn green. Three still images in different exposures will b...

Photos • 55 Histogram and Other Screen Displays When viewing still images you can display the histogram and the icons of all the functions used at the time of recording. Use the histogram as a reference to verify the correct exposure of the still image.The area to the right of the histogram represen...

56 • Photos Initializing the Memory Card Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time, or to erase all the still images on them. Options [ MENU] [ STILL IMG OPER.] [INITIALIZE CARD] Select the card initialization method [YES]* * Press to cancel the complete initia...

Photos • 57 Printing Photos Printing Photos You can print images on the camcorder’s memory card by inserting it into the memory card slot of a printer compatible with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format). You can mark in advance the still images you want to print and set the desired number of copies as...

58 • External Connections External Connections This chapter explains step-by-step how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV or VCR. Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams Turn off all the devices when making the connection and refer also to the instruction manual of the...

External Connections • 59 Playback on a TV Screen This section explains how to play back the disc or still images with this camcorder by connecting it to a TV. To play back the disc with another DVD device refer to Disc Playback on an External Device ( 44). POINTS TO CHECK Before connecting the camc...

60 • Additional Information Additional Information This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages, handling and maintenance tips, and other information. Appendix: Menu Options Lists Menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the...

Additional Information • 61 FUNC. Menu (cont.) 1 Option available only when the mode switch is set to . 2 Option available only in the original index screen with DVD-RW discs in VR mode. 3 Option available only in the playlist index screen with DVD-RW discs in VR mode. 4 Option available only in the...

62 • Additional Information Camera Setup (Advanced Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) CAMERA SETUP 1 Option available only when the recording program is set to or (only in the [ PROGRAM AE] recording program). 2 Option available only when the mode switch is set to . 3 [ ADVANCED] when [WIDESCREEN] is set...

Additional Information • 63 • The image stabilizer may not work well on subjects with low contrast, with a recurring, repetitive pattern or without vertical lines. • The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to . • We recommend setting the image stabilizer to [ OFF] when ...

64 • Additional Information Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, etc.) STILL IMG OPER. Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) DISPLAY SETUP [BRIGHTNESS]: Adjust ( ) the brightness of the LCD display with the joystick. • Changing the brightness of the LCD display does not affect that ...

Additional Information • 65 System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc.) SYSTEM SETUP [SPEAKER VOL.]: Adjust ( ) the volume of the playback. [BEEP]: A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder, the self- timer countdown, etc. It also serves as a warning beep under unusual conditions. [P...

66 • Additional Information Date/Time Setup DATE/TIME SETUP [DATE FORMAT]: Changes the date format for on-screen displays. Menu item Setting options CAMERA PLAY [T.ZONE/DST] List of world time zones. z z z z 22 [DATE/TIME] – z z z z 21 [DATE FORMAT] [Y.M.D (2008.1.1 AM 12:00)], [M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2008 ...

Additional Information • 67 Trouble? If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Power Source • The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself. • The disc compartment cover will not open. • The LCD...

70 • Additional Information Cannot edit my recordings or add recordings to the disc with the DVD device. - It may not be possible to edit or add recordings with an external DVD recorder on a disc recorded with this camcorder. Memory Card Operation Memory card cannot be inserted. - Memory card is not...

Additional Information • 73 Do’s and Don’ts Camcorder • Do not touch the pick up lens.• Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing. The data may not be correctly recorded on the disc, and the recording may be permanently lost. • Do ...

74 • Additional Information precautions at the same time for all battery packs. • Although the battery pack’s operating temperature range is from 0 °C to 40 °C, the optimal range is from 10 °C to 30 °C. At cold temperatures, performance will temporarily decline. Warm it in your pocket before use. • ...

Additional Information • 75 Memory Card • We recommend saving backups of memory card images on your computer by using a memory card reader/writer or inserting the memory card in your computer’s memory card slot. Image data may be corrupted or lost due to memory card defects or exposure to static ele...

76 • Additional Information Storage If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a place free of dust, in low humidity, and at temperatures not higher than 30 °C. Cleaning Camcorder Body • Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloth...

Additional Information • 77 The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the location and weather conditions. As a general rule, wait for 2 hours before resuming use of the camcorder. Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use the compact power adapter t...

78 • Additional Information General Information System Diagram System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) NB-2LH, BP-2L13, BP-2L14, BP-2L24H Battery Pack CB-2LWE Battery Charger CA-570 Compact Power Adapter SC-2000Soft Carrying Case WS-20Wrist Strap MultiMedia Card Computer Card adapter...

Additional Information • 79 Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs, select one of the following models: NB-2LH, BP-2L13, BP-2L14 or BP-2L24H*. * Attaching the BP-2L24H battery pack will make using the viewfinder more difficult. CB-2LWE Battery Charger Use the battery charger to charge the b...

Additional Information • 81 CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger Use the car battery charger to charge battery packs while you are on the go. The car battery cable plugs into your car's cigarette lighter and runs off a 12-24 V DC negative ground battery. Shoulder Strap You can attach a shoulder strap for mor...

82 • Additional Information DC320/DC311/DC310/DC301 Specifications System Disc Recording System DVD-VIDEO (all disc types)DVD-VR (only with DVD-RW discs)Video Compression: MPEG-2Audio Compression: Dolby Digital 2ch Television System CCIR standard (625 lines, 50 fields) PAL color signal Compatible Me...

84 • Additional Information CA-570 Compact Power Adapter NB-2LH Battery Pack Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice. Terminals AV Terminal ∅ 3.5 mm minijack, output only Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced Audio: -10 dBV (47 kohms load/3 k...

Additional Information • 85 A Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . . .77AEB* - Auto exposure bracketing . . . . .53Aspect ratio of a connected TV (TV Type) . . . . . .65of movies (Widescreen) . . . . . . . . . .63 Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Autofocus (AF): AF frame (...

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5 Available features depend on the DVD disc used 1 Only scenes in the playlist can be divided. 2 Disc finalization is the processing of the free space (the unrecorded area) on the disc in order to make it playable on external DVD devices ( 45 ). Playback cannot be guaranteed with all external DVD de...

6 • Table of contents Table of contents Introduction ____________________________________ 3 How to Select a DVD Disc 4 Advantages of Using DVDs 9 About this Manual 10 Getting to Know the Camcorder 10 Supplied Accessories 11 Components Guide 13 Screen Displays Preparations ___________________________...

8 • Table of contents 57 Printing Photos 57 Printing Photos 57 Print Orders External Connections _____________________________ 58 Connecting to a TV or VCR 58 Connection Diagrams 59 Playback on a TV Screen 59 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Additional Information ______________...

Introduction • 9 Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC320/DC311/DC310/DC301. 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 ( 67). Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT...

10 • Introduction Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) NB-2LH Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow • Red • White plugs D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 10 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM

Introduction • 11 Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “ button ” frame (for example ). Components Guide Left side view Front view Right side view Lens cover switch ( 26, 48) ( open, closed ) AV terminal ( 58) CARD access indicator ( 48) Speaker switch ( 18) L...

12 • Introduction Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “ button ” frame (for example ). Back view Top view Bottom view Joystick ( 18) FUNC. button ( 19, 60) DISP. button ( 33, 55) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 27) Viewfinder ( 27) QUICK START button and standby ...

Introduction • 13 Screen Displays Recording movies Playing movies (during playback) Operating mode ( 18) / Disc specification ( 3) Recording program ( 34, 36) White balance ( 39) Image effect ( 40) LCD video light ( 37) Digital effects ( 41) Recording mode ( 28) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW ( 3...

14 • Introduction Recording still images Viewing still images Zoom ( 28), Exposure ( 39) Recording program ( 34, 36) White balance ( 39) Image effect ( 40) LCD video light ( 37) Digital effects ( 41) Drive mode ( 53) Still image quality/size ( 49) Manual focus ( 38) Number of still images available ...

16 • Preparations 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 Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power ad...

Preparations • 17 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder. 2 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the compact power adapter. Press to release the battery pack. Slide the battery pack down and then pull it out. IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disco...

18 • Preparations Basic Operation of the Camcorder Power Switch In addition to turning the camcorder on and off, the switch also toggles the camcorder’s operating mode. To turn on the camcorder: Hold the lock button pressed down and turn the switch to ON. To change the operating mode: From the ON po...

Preparations • 19 The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode and the camcorder’s settings. Press to display/hide the joystick guide (when recording, the joystick guide will appear only when the mode switch is set to ). In the illustrations of this manual, positions...

20 • Preparations You can press to close the menu at any time. Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 1 Press . In the index screen (VIDEO mode) and still image index screen, the setup menus will open. Skip to step 3. 2 Select ( ) the icon and press to open the setup menus. • You can also hold pre...

Preparations • 21 First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. The [DATE/TIME] screen will appear automatically when the camcorder’s clock is not set. When the [DATE/TIME] screen appears, the year will be display...

22 • Preparations Changing the Time Zone Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is Paris. [ MENU] [ DATE/TIME SETUP] [T.ZONE/DST] Desired time zone* * To adjust for daylight saving time, select the area name marked with a . World Time Zones Once you have set the time zone, ...

Preparations • 23 yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer. NOTES About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may...

24 • Preparations Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it will not get in the way of the disc cover. 3 Insert the disc and press its center firmly until it clicks in place. • Insert the disc with the recording side facing down (single sided discs – label side facing out). • Be careful not to...

Preparations • 25 • Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it will not get in the way of the disc cover. • It may take a moment after sliding for the disc cover to open. 2 Grab the edge of the disc and gently pull it out. Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the disc or the pick up...

26 • Video Video This chapter covers functions related to shooting and playing back movies - from basic recording and zooming to more advanced manual picture adjustments. Basic Recording Shooting Video 1 Move the / switch to (movies). 2 Turn the switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode. The ...

28 • Video Selecting the Recording Mode Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the disc. Select XP or SP mode for better movie quality; select LP mode for longer recording times.The following table gives approximate recording times with a brand new DVD disc (on a sin...

Video • 29 NOTES • The zoom range of the advanced zoom will change depending on the aspect ratio of the scene ( 63). • The advanced zoom cannot be selected if [WIDESCREEN] is set to [ OFF]. Selecting the Zoom Speed Options  Default value [ MENU] [ CAMERA SETUP] [ZOOM SPEED] Desired option NOTES The...

30 • Video again the camcorder is ready to start recording within approx. 1 second*, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities. * The exact time required until the camcorder is ready to start recording may vary depending on the shooting conditions. 1 Press firmly. The standby lamp fl...

Video • 31 Deleting a Scene After Recording It POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW After recording a scene: 1 Review the scene as described in the previous section. 2 While reviewing the scene, select ( ) and press . 3 Select ( ) [YES] and press . NOTES • Avoid any other operations on the camcorder wh...

Video • 33 Deleting Scenes If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping. Deleting a Single Scene POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode From the original index screen, select ( , ) the scene to delete. To delete a scene only in the playlist,...

34 • Video Repeatedly press to turn the on-screen displays on/off in the following sequence: • All displays on• All displays off 1 • All displays on• Data code 2 only • All displays off 1 However, the markers and the icons and will still appear on the screen. 2 Data code: Time, date and camera data ...

36 • Video Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed Use the automatic exposure (AE) program to use functions like the white balance or image effects, or give priority to the shutter speed.Use faster shutter speeds to record subjects moving quickly. Use slower shutter speeds to add motion blur,...

Video • 37 image, but the image quality may be lower, and the autofocus may not work well. - The image may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds. LCD Video Light You can use the LCD video light to record in completely dark places. For a brighter picture, we recommend keeping a distance of ...

38 • Video Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces• Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects• Through wet windows• Night scenes POINTS TO CHECK Adjust the zoom before you sta...

Video • 39 Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). To correct this, you can manually adjust the exposure. POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: (except for the [ FIREWORKS] re...

40 • Video [ AUTO] Desired option* * When you select [ SET], do not press and continue instead with the following procedure. 1 Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in until it fills the whole screen and press . When the adjustment is completed, stops flashing and stays on. The camcorder retai...

Video • 41 Digital Effects POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: : [ BLK&WHT], [ SEPIA] only. Options  Default value NOTES • When you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the sound will fade in or out. When you apply an effect, the sound will be recorded normally. • The camcorder retains the las...

42 • Video : Push the joystick ( ) toward while recording or in record pause mode. : Push the joystick ( ) toward and then press to record the still image. Managing Scenes and the Disc Creating a Playlist Create a playlist to easily edit your movies. Include in your playlist only the scenes you pref...

Video • 43 Switching Between Original and Playlist Scenes POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode [ TO PLAYLIST]* * Appears in the original index screen. In the playlist, [ TO ORIGINAL] appears instead. Moving Scenes in the Playlist POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode From the original i...

44 • Video NOTES • Very short scenes (shorter than 2 seconds) cannot be divided. • The new scene will be added to the playlist after the scene that was divided. Initializing the Disc You need to initialize all new DVD-RW discs when you first insert them into the camcorder and you may have to initial...

Video • 45 Finalizing the Disc To play the disc you recorded on a DVD player, a computer’s DVD drive or other digital device, you need to finalize it first . You do not need to finalize the disc to play back your recordings with the camcorder connected to the TV. POINTS TO CHECK Power the camcorder ...

46 • Video Disc Playback on External Devices After finalizing the disc with your recordings, you can play it on DVD players compatible with the type of disc used (DVD-R, DVD-R DL or DVD-RW). You cannot play back discs on an external DVD device if the discs have not yet been finalized. For a summary,...

48 • Photos Photos Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from capturing and playing back images to printing them. Basic Recording Taking Photos 1 Move the / switch to (still images). 2 Turn the switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode. The red CAMERA indicator will turn on. ...

Photos • 49 Selecting Photo Size and Quality Still images are recorded on the memory card using JPEG compression. As a general rule select a larger image size for higher quality. Select the [ LW 1152x648] size for photos with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Options Image size options and the approximate nu...

50 • Photos Erasing the Last Photo Just Recorded You can erase the still image recorded last while reviewing it within the time set for the [REVIEW] option (or immediately after recording it, if [REVIEW] is set to [ OFF]). While reviewing the image immediately after recording: 1 Push the joystick ( ...

Photos • 51 Push the joystick ( ) and hold it pressed down to run quickly through the still images. 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press to display it. 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward . 3 Select ( ) [ JUMP 10 IMAGES] or [ JUMP 100 IMAGES]. 4 Jump ( ) the number of images selected ...

52 • Photos Magnifying Photos during Playback During playback, still images can be magnified up to 5 times. 1 Move the zoom lever toward T . • The image is magnified by 2 times and a frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area. • To further enlarge the image, move the zoom lever towa...

Photos • 53 Additional Functions Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing (Drive Mode) Take a series of pictures of a moving subject or record the same picture in 3 levels of exposure in order to choose later the picture you like the best. POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: (except for the [ FIREWORKS]...

54 • Photos Press and hold it pressed down. Once the focus is automatically adjusted, will turn green. A series of still images will be recorded as long as you hold the button pressed. Press . Once the focus is automatically adjusted, will turn green. Three still images in different exposures will b...

Photos • 55 Histogram and Other Screen Displays When viewing still images you can display the histogram and the icons of all the functions used at the time of recording. Use the histogram as a reference to verify the correct exposure of the still image.The area to the right of the histogram represen...

56 • Photos Initializing the Memory Card Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time, or to erase all the still images on them. Options [ MENU] [ STILL IMG OPER.] [INITIALIZE CARD] Select the card initialization method [YES]* * Press to cancel the complete initia...

Photos • 57 Printing Photos Printing Photos You can print images on the camcorder’s memory card by inserting it into the memory card slot of a printer compatible with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format). You can mark in advance the still images you want to print and set the desired number of copies as...

58 • External Connections External Connections This chapter explains step-by-step how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV or VCR. Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams Turn off all the devices when making the connection and refer also to the instruction manual of the...

External Connections • 59 Playback on a TV Screen This section explains how to play back the disc or still images with this camcorder by connecting it to a TV. To play back the disc with another DVD device refer to Disc Playback on an External Device ( 44). POINTS TO CHECK Before connecting the camc...

60 • Additional Information Additional Information This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages, handling and maintenance tips, and other information. Appendix: Menu Options Lists Menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the...

Additional Information • 61 FUNC. Menu (cont.) 1 Option available only when the mode switch is set to . 2 Option available only in the original index screen with DVD-RW discs in VR mode. 3 Option available only in the playlist index screen with DVD-RW discs in VR mode. 4 Option available only in the...

62 • Additional Information Camera Setup (Advanced Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) CAMERA SETUP 1 Option available only when the recording program is set to or (only in the [ PROGRAM AE] recording program). 2 Option available only when the mode switch is set to . 3 [ ADVANCED] when [WIDESCREEN] is set...

Additional Information • 63 • The image stabilizer may not work well on subjects with low contrast, with a recurring, repetitive pattern or without vertical lines. • The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to . • We recommend setting the image stabilizer to [ OFF] when ...

64 • Additional Information Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, etc.) STILL IMG OPER. Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) DISPLAY SETUP [BRIGHTNESS]: Adjust ( ) the brightness of the LCD display with the joystick. • Changing the brightness of the LCD display does not affect that ...

Additional Information • 65 System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc.) SYSTEM SETUP [SPEAKER VOL.]: Adjust ( ) the volume of the playback. [BEEP]: A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder, the self- timer countdown, etc. It also serves as a warning beep under unusual conditions. [P...

66 • Additional Information Date/Time Setup DATE/TIME SETUP [DATE FORMAT]: Changes the date format for on-screen displays. Menu item Setting options CAMERA PLAY [T.ZONE/DST] List of world time zones. z z z z 22 [DATE/TIME] – z z z z 21 [DATE FORMAT] [Y.M.D (2008.1.1 AM 12:00)], [M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2008 ...

Additional Information • 67 Trouble? If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Power Source • The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself. • The disc compartment cover will not open. • The LCD...

70 • Additional Information Cannot edit my recordings or add recordings to the disc with the DVD device. - It may not be possible to edit or add recordings with an external DVD recorder on a disc recorded with this camcorder. Memory Card Operation Memory card cannot be inserted. - Memory card is not...

Additional Information • 73 Do’s and Don’ts Camcorder • Do not touch the pick up lens.• Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing. The data may not be correctly recorded on the disc, and the recording may be permanently lost. • Do ...

74 • Additional Information precautions at the same time for all battery packs. • Although the battery pack’s operating temperature range is from 0 °C to 40 °C, the optimal range is from 10 °C to 30 °C. At cold temperatures, performance will temporarily decline. Warm it in your pocket before use. • ...

Additional Information • 75 Memory Card • We recommend saving backups of memory card images on your computer by using a memory card reader/writer or inserting the memory card in your computer’s memory card slot. Image data may be corrupted or lost due to memory card defects or exposure to static ele...

76 • Additional Information Storage If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a place free of dust, in low humidity, and at temperatures not higher than 30 °C. Cleaning Camcorder Body • Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloth...

Additional Information • 77 The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the location and weather conditions. As a general rule, wait for 2 hours before resuming use of the camcorder. Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use the compact power adapter t...

78 • Additional Information General Information System Diagram System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) NB-2LH, BP-2L13, BP-2L14, BP-2L24H Battery Pack CB-2LWE Battery Charger CA-570 Compact Power Adapter SC-2000Soft Carrying Case WS-20Wrist Strap MultiMedia Card Computer Card adapter...

Additional Information • 79 Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs, select one of the following models: NB-2LH, BP-2L13, BP-2L14 or BP-2L24H*. * Attaching the BP-2L24H battery pack will make using the viewfinder more difficult. CB-2LWE Battery Charger Use the battery charger to charge the b...

Additional Information • 81 CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger Use the car battery charger to charge battery packs while you are on the go. The car battery cable plugs into your car's cigarette lighter and runs off a 12-24 V DC negative ground battery. Shoulder Strap You can attach a shoulder strap for mor...

82 • Additional Information DC320/DC311/DC310/DC301 Specifications System Disc Recording System DVD-VIDEO (all disc types)DVD-VR (only with DVD-RW discs)Video Compression: MPEG-2Audio Compression: Dolby Digital 2ch Television System CCIR standard (625 lines, 50 fields) PAL color signal Compatible Me...

84 • Additional Information CA-570 Compact Power Adapter NB-2LH Battery Pack Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice. Terminals AV Terminal ∅ 3.5 mm minijack, output only Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced Audio: -10 dBV (47 kohms load/3 k...

Additional Information • 85 A Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . . .77AEB* - Auto exposure bracketing . . . . .53Aspect ratio of a connected TV (TV Type) . . . . . .65of movies (Widescreen) . . . . . . . . . .63 Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Autofocus (AF): AF frame (...

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