Canon DC411- User Manual

5 Available features depend on the DVD disc used 1 Only scenes in the playlist can be divided. 2 To finalize a DVD-R DL disc, the camcorder has to process both layers. Therefore, and depending on the amount of free space on the disc, this process may be lengthy. 3 You will need to unfinalize the dis...

6 • Table of contents Table of contents Introduction ____________________________________ 3 How to Select a DVD Disc 4 Enjoying your 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 56 Protecting Photos 56 Initializing the Memory Card 57 Printing Photos 57 Printing Photos from the Memory Card 57 Direct Print 58 Selecting the Print Settings 60 Print Orders External Connections _____________________________ 62 Terminals on the Camcorder 63 Connection Diagram...

Introduction • 9 Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC420/DC411/DC410. 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 ( 72). Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Prec...

10 • Introduction Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) NB-2LH Battery Pack IFC-300PCU USB Cable ( only) STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow • Red • White plugs Instruction Manual CD-ROM Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals

Introduction • 11 * only. ** only. Components Guide Left side view Front view Right side view RESET button ( 74) Speaker CARD access indicator ( 50) Lens cover switch ( 27, 50) ( open, closed ) MIC terminal* ( 43) AV terminal ( 62) USB terminal** ( 62) DISC access indicator ( 27) Mode switch ( 28) E...

12 • Introduction Back view Top view Bottom view Joystick ( 19) FUNC. button ( 20, 65) DISP. button ( 42) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 28) Viewfinder ( 28) VIEWFINDER button ( 28) DISC COVER switch ( 23) PLAY indicator (green) ( 19) CAMERA indicator (green) ( 19)/ CHARGE indicator (red) ( 16) Start/S...

Introduction • 13 Screen Displays Recording movies Playing movies (during playback) Operating mode ( 19) / Disc specification ( 3) Recording program ( 35, 37) White balance ( 40) Image effects ( 41) LCD video light ( 38) Digital effects ( 41) Recording mode ( 29) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW ( ...

14 • Introduction Recording still images Viewing still images Zoom ( 29), Exposure ( 39) Recording program ( 35, 37) White balance ( 40) Image effects ( 41) LCD video light ( 38) Digital effects ( 41) Drive mode ( 55) Still image quality/size ( 51) Manual focus ( 39) 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 Slide in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down. 2 Slide the battery pack down and then pull it out IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After you turn the switch to , important file allocation data is updat...

18 • Preparations Preparing the Accessories Fasten the grip belt. Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the button with your thumb. Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap. Basic O...

Preparations • 19 Joystick and Joystick Guide Use the joystick to operate the camcorder's menus. Press to display/hide the joystick guide. The functions that appear on the joystick guide will change depending on the operating mode. Using the Menus Many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted fr...

20 • Preparations Selecting an Option from the FUNC. menu Following is an example of selecting an option from the FUNC. menu in a recording mode. 1 Press . 2 Select ( ) the icon of the function you want change from the left side column. Menu items not available will appear grayed out. 3 Select ( ) t...

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. If the camcorder's clock is not set, the [DATE/TIME] screen will appear automatically when the camcorder is turned on. When the [DATE/TIME] screen ap...

22 • Preparations Changing the Time Zone In addition to your local date and time, the camcorder can keep a second clock (for example, the time at a travel destination). The default time zone is Paris. [ MENU] [ DATE/TIME SETUP] [T.ZONE/DST] Your local time zone* [ MENU] [ DATE/TIME SETUP] [T.ZONE/DS...

Preparations • 23 - To allow the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder. - To include 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 ...

24 • Preparations 3 Slide fully toward OPEN and gently open the disc cover completely until it stops. Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it will not get in the way of the disc cover. 4 Insert the disc and press its center firmly until it clicks in place. • Insert the disc with the recordin...

Preparations • 25 Removing the Disc 1 Slide fully toward OPEN and gently open the disc cover completely until it stops. • Do not subject the camcorder to strong impacts while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing. • Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it will not get in the way of the...

26 • Preparations Push the memory card once to release it. When the memory card springs out, pull it all the way out. IMPORTANT Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Be sure to...

Video • 27 Video This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including recording, playback, advanced manual adjustments and playlist and scene operations. Basic Recording Shooting Video 1 Move the / switch to (movies). 2 Turn the switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode. The gr...

28 • Video IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.- Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts. - Do not open the disc cover and do not remove the disc. - Do not disconnect th...

Video • 29 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) The camcorder offers 3 recording modes. Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the disc. Select XP mode for better movie quality; select LP mode for longer recording times.The following table gives approximate r...

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

Video • 31 Quick Start Function When you close the LCD panel with the camcorder set to a recording mode, the camcorder enters the standby mode. In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about half the power used when recording, saving energy when you are using a battery pack. Additionally, when yo...

32 • Video 1 Press to display the joystick guide. If does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display it. 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward . The camcorder plays back the last scene (but without sound) and returns to record pause mode. Deleting a Scene Af...

Video • 33 • Push the joystick ( ) toward to stop the playback and return to the scene index screen. During the playback of a scene: [ SPEAKER VOL.] Adjust ( ) the volume NOTES • Depending on the recording conditions, you may notice brief stops in video or sound playback between scenes. • This camco...

34 • Video 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. [ DELETE] [YES] Deleting All Scenes POI...

Video • 37 Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed Select the [ PROGRAM AE] recording program to use functions like the white balance or image effects, or use [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] to give priority to the shutter speed.Use faster shutter speeds to record subjects moving quickly; use slower shutt...

38 • Video • Do not set the mode switch to during the actual recording of a scene; the brightness of the picture may change abruptly. LCD Video Light You can use the brightness of the LCD screen (LCD video light) to record in completely dark places. For a brighter picture, we recommend keeping a dis...

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 • During focus lock, press and push the joystick ( ) toward [FOCUS] again to return the camcorder to autofocus. Infinity Focus Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks. Instead of step 2 in the previous procedure: Push the joystick ( ) to...

Video • 41 • In the following cases, if the colors on the screen do not look natural using the [ AUTO] setting, try using the custom white balance.- Changing lighting conditions- Close-ups- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest) - Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights ...

42 • Video Applying 1 Press to display the joystick guide. If does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display it. 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward . • The icon of the selected digital effect turns green. • Push the joystick ( ) toward again to deactivat...

Video • 43 * The following icons will appear even when all other on-screen displays are turned off: The icons and (in mode), the icon and AF frames when the autofocus is locked (in mode), screen markers (both recording modes). Using an External Microphone You can use a commercially available microph...

44 • Video Editing the Playlist and Disc Operations Creating a Playlist Create a playlist to play back only the scenes you prefer and in the order of your choice. Deleting, dividing or moving scenes in the playlist will not affect the original recordings. Adding Scenes to the Playlist You can choose...

Video • 45 Dividing Scenes in the Playlist You can divide scenes (in the playlist only) in order to leave only the best parts and later cut out the rest. Remember that when you divide scenes in the playlist, you do not affect your original recordings. POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode 1 Se...

46 • Video 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 initialize them if you get the message [UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE DATA]. You can also initialize a DVD-RW disc when you want to completely erase the disc to re...

Video • 47 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 . 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter or a fully charged battery pack. 2 Set the camcorder to mode. The green PLAY indicator w...

48 • Video Disc Playback on External Devices After finalizing the disc, 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. Refer to the instruction manual of ...

Video • 49 2 Set the camcorder to mode. The green PLAY indicator will turn on. 3 Start the disc's unfinalization. [ DISC OPERATIONS] [UNFINALIZE] [YES] • A progress bar will be displayed on the screen. 4 When the process is completed ([OK] appears), press . 5 Press to close the menu. IMPORTANT • Be ...

50 • Photos Photos Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from recording and playing back still 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 green CAMERA indicator will t...

Photos • 51 Selecting Photo Size and Quality Still images are recorded on the memory card as JPG files. As a general rule, select a larger image size for higher quality. Select the [ LW 1152x648] size for still images with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Options Image size options and the approximate numbe...

52 • Photos Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It 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 still image immediately after recording: 1 Push the j...

Photos • 53 Image Jump Function When you have recorded a large number of still images, you can jump 10 or 100 images at a time. 1 Press to display the joystick guide. 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward . 3 Select ( ) [ JUMP 10 IMAGES] or [ JUMP 100 IMAGES]. 4 Jump ( ) the number of images selected and p...

54 • Photos • To further enlarge the image, move the zoom lever toward T . To reduce the magnification to less than 2 times, move the zoom lever toward W . 2 Move ( , ) the frame to the part of the image you want to see enlarged. To cancel the magnification, move the zoom lever toward W until the fr...

Photos • 55 Additional Functions Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 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] ...

56 • Photos The area to the right of the histogram represents highlights and the left side represents shadows. A still image whose histogram skews to the right is relatively bright; while one whose histogram peaks to the left, is relatively dark. NOTES • The histogram will appear also after recordin...

Photos • 57 * Press to cancel the complete initialization while it is in progress. All the image files will be erased and the memory card can be used without any problem. IMPORTANT Initializing the memory card will permanently erase all still images, including protected ones. Lost original still ima...

58 • Photos 2 Turn on the printer. 3 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable. • Connection . Refer to Connection Diagrams ( 63). • appears and changes to . IMPORTANT • If continues to flash (for more than 1 minute) or if does not appear, the camcorder is not correctly conne...

Photos • 59 NOTES Print setting options and [DEFAULT] settings vary depending on the printer model. For details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. Printing after Changing the Print Settings 1 Press to display the joystick guide. 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward . The print settings menu appea...

60 • Photos 1 Press while printing. 2 Select ( ) [OK] and press . Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer and turn off the camcorder. If an error occurs while printing, an error message (for example, [NO PAPER]) will appear on the camcorder’s screen. Solve the problem referring to the er...

Photos • 61 3 Set ( ) the number of copies desired and press . To cancel the print order, set ( ) the number of copies to 0. 4 Repeat steps 1-3 to mark additional images with print orders or press twice to close the menu. Printing the Still Images Marked with Print Orders Using Direct Print 1 Connec...

62 • External Connections External Connections This chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR or (in the case of a only) a printer. Terminals on the Camcorder Terminals on the Camcorder AV Terminal Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted while the S...

External Connections • 63 Connection Diagrams In the following connection diagrams, the left side shows the terminals on the camcorder and the right side shows (for reference only) an example of terminals on a connected device. * Users of Windows Vista, Windows XP and Mac OS X: Your camcorder is equ...

64 • External Connections 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 ( 46). 1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV. 2 Con...

Additional Information • 65 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 in the FUNC. menu or in black in the setup menus. For detail...

66 • Additional Information 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 with D...

Additional Information • 67 Setup menus Camera Setup (Advanced Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) CAMERA SETUP 1 Option available only when the mode switch is set to or (only in the [ PROGRAM AE] recording program). 2 [ ADVANCED] when [WIDESCREEN] is set to [ OFF]. 3 Not available when [WIDESCREEN] is se...

68 • Additional Information [FOCUS PRI.]: When the focus priority is activated, the camcorder records a still image only after the focus has been adjusted automatically. You can also select which AF frames to use.[ ON:AiAF]: One or more AF frames out of the nine frames available are automatically se...

Additional Information • 69 Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, etc.) STILL IMG OPER. Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) DISPLAY SETUP [BRIGHTNESS]: Adjust ( ) the brightness of the LCD screen. • Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect the brightness of the rec...

70 • Additional Information [DEMO MODE]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder’s main features. It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the compact power adapter if you leave it turned on without loading a disc or memory card for more than 5 minutes.• To cancel the demo mo...

Additional Information • 71 [TV TYPE]: In order to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio, select the setting according to the type of television to which you will connect the camcorder.[ NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio. [ WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio. • If...

72 • Additional Information Trouble? If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Sometimes what you think is a malfunction of the camcorder may have the simplest of solutions - please read the “CHECK THIS FIRST” box before going on to the more detailed problems and solutions. C...

74 • Additional Information Even after stopping recording, the DISC access indicator does not go out. - The scene is being recorded on the disc. This is not a malfunction. The CHARGE indicator flashes rapidly. - (one flash at 0.5-second intervals) Charging has stopped because the compact power adapt...

Additional Information • 75 - Verify that the camcorder supports the type of DVD disc you inserted ( 3). Cannot insert the memory card. - The memory card was not facing the correct direction. Turn the memory card over and insert it ( 25). Cannot record on the memory card. - The memory card is full. ...

Additional Information • 77 - This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use ( 83). NO IMAGES There are no still images on the memory card. PRINT ORDER ERROR - You attempted to set more than 998 still images in the print order (...

Additional Information • 79 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 ...

80 • Additional Information Battery Pack • Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use. Contact with metallic objects may cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. • Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder. Wipe the terminals w...

Additional Information • 81 • Do not attach any labels or stickers on the disc surfaces. The disc may not rotate in a stable manner and this may cause malfunctions. • To protect the disc, return it to its case for storage. • When writing on the label side of the disc, avoid hard tip pens. Use waterp...

82 • Additional Information Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery The camcorder has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date/time and other settings. The built-in lithium battery is recharged while you use the camcorder; however, it will become totally discharged if you do not use th...

Additional Information • 83 Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its internal surfaces. Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected. Continued use may damage the camcorder. Condensation may form in the...

84 • Additional Information Trademark Acknowledgements • The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo is a trademark.• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks...

Additional Information • 85 General Information System Diagram System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) NB-2LH, BP-2L13, BP-2L14, BP-2L24H Battery Pack CB-2LWEBattery Charger CA-570 Compact Power Adapter SS-600/SS-650 Shoulder Strap VCR CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger Mini DVD discDVD-R/D...

86 • Additional Information 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...

88 • Additional Information TL-H30.5 Tele-converter This Tele-converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1.9.• The image stabilizer is not as effective when the Tele-converter is attached. • The minimum focusing distance with the TL-H30.5 attached is 3 m at full t...

90 • Additional Information DC420/DC411/DC410 Specifications System Disc Recording System DVD-VIDEO (all disc types), DVD-VR (only with DVD-RW discs)Video Compression: MPEG-2, Audio Compression: Dolby Digital 2ch Television System CCIR standard (625 lines, 50 fields) PAL color signal Compatible Medi...

92 • Additional Information CA-570 Compact Power Adapter NB-2LH Battery Pack Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted.The information in this manual is verified as of November 2008. Subject to change without notice. Power supply 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Rated output / con...

Additional Information • 93 A Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . . .83AEB - Auto exposure bracketing 1 . . . . . .55 Approved discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Aspect ratio of a connected TV (TV type) . . . . . .71of movies (Widescreen) . . . . . . . . . .29 Auto slow shutter . . ...