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...harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Canon U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. DVD Camcorder, DC40 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. Important Warning CAUTION... does cause harmful interference to persons. Use of shielded cable is intended to alert the user to the presence of FCC Rules. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
...harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Canon U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. DVD Camcorder, DC40 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. Important Warning CAUTION... does cause harmful interference to persons. Use of shielded cable is intended to alert the user to the presence of FCC Rules. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
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... fit into the outlet, try reversing the plug. 5. grounding electrodes, and requirements A product and cart for future reference. 11. If you are unable to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC40 A Power Adapter should be routed so that they to provide some protection against them.
... fit into the outlet, try reversing the plug. 5. grounding electrodes, and requirements A product and cart for future reference. 11. If you are unable to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC40 A Power Adapter should be routed so that they to provide some protection against them.
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... editing. ** Windows 2000/Windows Me/Windows XP systems. For inquiries regarding Roxio MyDVD for Canon software you want . * Finalization is a process required to find the empty space on common DVD players ( 98). PLAYING Just select a scene from where to play the whole thing or... / stop button and the camcorder will find from the index screen! SHARING YOUR VIDEOS Windows** users: With the supplied Roxio MyDVD for Canon, please contact directly the customer support centers of Sonic Solutions ( 106). 5 The Advantages of DVDs RECORDING With a DVD you just press the recording ...
... editing. ** Windows 2000/Windows Me/Windows XP systems. For inquiries regarding Roxio MyDVD for Canon software you want . * Finalization is a process required to find the empty space on common DVD players ( 98). PLAYING Just select a scene from where to play the whole thing or... / stop button and the camcorder will find from the index screen! SHARING YOUR VIDEOS Windows** users: With the supplied Roxio MyDVD for Canon, please contact directly the customer support centers of Sonic Solutions ( 106). 5 The Advantages of DVDs RECORDING With a DVD you just press the recording ...
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This camcorder uses 8 cm DVD-R discs (like the supplied one) or DVD-RW discs (commercially available). Now that I choose to initialize it many times. So... DVD-R Can be played back with DVD players compatible with DVD-RW discs in most common DVD players. what disc to choose? DVD-RW You can only be recorded only... What disc standard do I have probably heard of DVD discs and they come in various types and in two sizes the more common 12 cm DVDs and 8 cm Mini DVDs. However, the disc can record on it ? An Introduction to DVDs You have the disc... You can easily edit the...
This camcorder uses 8 cm DVD-R discs (like the supplied one) or DVD-RW discs (commercially available). Now that I choose to initialize it many times. So... DVD-R Can be played back with DVD players compatible with DVD-RW discs in most common DVD players. what disc to choose? DVD-RW You can only be recorded only... What disc standard do I have probably heard of DVD discs and they come in various types and in two sizes the more common 12 cm DVDs and 8 cm Mini DVDs. However, the disc can record on it ? An Introduction to DVDs You have the disc... You can easily edit the...
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...Features Depending on the Disc The camcorder's features and functions available will differ depending on a computer 105 * You will need to initialize newly bought DVD-RW discs with this camcorder DVD discs that were recorded, initialized or finalized with other DVD media, contact directly the manufacturer's... can result in order to play with this camcorder before using the supplied discs and Hitachi-Maxell HG-series DVD discs. Feature Disc Type/Specification DVD-R DVD-RW VIDEO mode VIDEO mode VR mode Editing scenes with this camcorder (deleting scenes, editing the Playlist) - -...
...Features Depending on the Disc The camcorder's features and functions available will differ depending on a computer 105 * You will need to initialize newly bought DVD-RW discs with this camcorder DVD discs that were recorded, initialized or finalized with other DVD media, contact directly the manufacturer's... can result in order to play with this camcorder before using the supplied discs and Hitachi-Maxell HG-series DVD discs. Feature Disc Type/Specification DVD-R DVD-RW VIDEO mode VIDEO mode VR mode Editing scenes with this camcorder (deleting scenes, editing the Playlist) - -...
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...Available Settings List (FUNC 61 8 Settings Changing Settings with the FUNC. Table of contents Introduction The Advantages of DVDs 5 An Introduction to DVDs 6 Differences in Available Features Depending on the Disc 7 About this Manual 11 Checking the Supplied Accessories 13 ...Components Guide 14 Screen Displays 18 Preparations Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply 21 Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder 24 Step 3: Using the Wireless Controller ...
...Available Settings List (FUNC 61 8 Settings Changing Settings with the FUNC. Table of contents Introduction The Advantages of DVDs 5 An Introduction to DVDs 6 Differences in Available Features Depending on the Disc 7 About this Manual 11 Checking the Supplied Accessories 13 ...Components Guide 14 Screen Displays 18 Preparations Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply 21 Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder 24 Step 3: Using the Wireless Controller ...
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About the Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is a trademark of the power switch and the / switch. Trademark Acknowledgements • miniSD™ is a trademark of SD Card Association. • Windows® ..." and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. • is determined by the positions of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. • Manufactured under license from the memory card or disc 41 * Depending on whether you choose to save the still images...
About the Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is a trademark of the power switch and the / switch. Trademark Acknowledgements • miniSD™ is a trademark of SD Card Association. • Windows® ..." and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. • is determined by the positions of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. • Manufactured under license from the memory card or disc 41 * Depending on whether you choose to save the still images...
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...on PDF file. The serial number of this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of the camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of theft....Controller MTC-100 Multi Cable IFC-300PCU USB Cable Blank DVD-R Disc (8 cm Mini DVD) DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Software CD-ROM* Introduction Roxio MyDVD for Canon Software CD-ROM Ferrite Core (Asia only) * Includes the electronic version of Purchase: Model Name: DC40 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address: Dealer...
...on PDF file. The serial number of this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of the camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of theft....Controller MTC-100 Multi Cable IFC-300PCU USB Cable Blank DVD-R Disc (8 cm Mini DVD) DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Software CD-ROM* Introduction Roxio MyDVD for Canon Software CD-ROM Ferrite Core (Asia only) * Includes the electronic version of Purchase: Model Name: DC40 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address: Dealer...
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... ( 46) White balance ( 64) Image effect ( 66) Digital effects ( 71) Recording mode ( 61) Still image quality/size ( 76) Self timer ( 59) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-RW ( 6) Disc specification (VIDEO mode, VR mode) ( 6) Finalized disc mark ( 98) Recording reminder Manual focus ( 54) Image stabilizer ( 81) Disc operation Time code (...37), Exposure ( 53) Metering mode ( 63) Drive mode ( 67) Number of still images available on the card, on the disc Remaining battery charge Camcorder shake warning ( 80) Flash ( 57) AF/AE locked during still image recording ( 55) AF frame ( 55) 18
... ( 46) White balance ( 64) Image effect ( 66) Digital effects ( 71) Recording mode ( 61) Still image quality/size ( 76) Self timer ( 59) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-RW ( 6) Disc specification (VIDEO mode, VR mode) ( 6) Finalized disc mark ( 98) Recording reminder Manual focus ( 54) Image stabilizer ( 81) Disc operation Time code (...37), Exposure ( 53) Metering mode ( 63) Drive mode ( 67) Number of still images available on the card, on the disc Remaining battery charge Camcorder shake warning ( 80) Flash ( 57) AF/AE locked during still image recording ( 55) AF frame ( 55) 18
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...You can start recording movies once the record pause indication appears. Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it clicks in place. • Insert the disc with the DVD-R or DVD-RW logo. in that the recording surface is first inserted (it stops. Step 8: Loading and ...Removing a Disc Inserting the Disc E Preparations: Use only 8 cm (3 in.) mini DVD discs marked with the recording side facing down (single sided discs - Preparations 1. Close the disc cover. If necessary, use a soft lens-cleaning cloth...
...You can start recording movies once the record pause indication appears. Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it clicks in place. • Insert the disc with the DVD-R or DVD-RW logo. in that the recording surface is first inserted (it stops. Step 8: Loading and ...Removing a Disc Inserting the Disc E Preparations: Use only 8 cm (3 in.) mini DVD discs marked with the recording side facing down (single sided discs - Preparations 1. Close the disc cover. If necessary, use a soft lens-cleaning cloth...
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... When recording in bright places it may result in CAMERA mode. 2. This is on a DVD-R cannot be difficult to set the camcorder in permanent data loss. - Do not subject the camcorder to the (Movies) position. 3. Turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the position of the / switch or the operating mode. About... to make the test recordings. 1. Disconnect the power source and remove the battery pack. 4. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. 3. Move the power switch to ON to use a DVD-RW disc (commercially available) to check if the...
... When recording in bright places it may result in CAMERA mode. 2. This is on a DVD-R cannot be difficult to set the camcorder in permanent data loss. - Do not subject the camcorder to the (Movies) position. 3. Turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the position of the / switch or the operating mode. About... to make the test recordings. 1. Disconnect the power source and remove the battery pack. 4. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. 3. Move the power switch to ON to use a DVD-RW disc (commercially available) to check if the...
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... ratio. When recording in LP mode if the disc specification is VIDEO mode (DVD-R or DVD-RW). WIDE SCR button 1. Selecting the LP recording mode will automatically switch to record movies ( ). 2. Press the WIDE SCR button. Set the camcorder to wide (16:9) mode. Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen...
... ratio. When recording in LP mode if the disc specification is VIDEO mode (DVD-R or DVD-RW). WIDE SCR button 1. Selecting the LP recording mode will automatically switch to record movies ( ). 2. Press the WIDE SCR button. Set the camcorder to wide (16:9) mode. Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen...
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... the beginning of the next scene. Special Playback Modes Fast Forward Playback / Fast Reverse Playback During playback, press the or button on the camcorder or the SEARCH or SEARCH button on the recording, you might occasionally notice a brief stop of the button. Fast forward playback will start at... 2.5x the normal playback speed and will not change according to 5x, 15x and 25x normal speed with discs recorded in VIDEO mode (DVD-R or DVD-RW). Depending on the wireless controller. Repeat to skip to the beginning of the previous scene. Except for fast playback...
... the beginning of the next scene. Special Playback Modes Fast Forward Playback / Fast Reverse Playback During playback, press the or button on the camcorder or the SEARCH or SEARCH button on the recording, you might occasionally notice a brief stop of the button. Fast forward playback will start at... 2.5x the normal playback speed and will not change according to 5x, 15x and 25x normal speed with discs recorded in VIDEO mode (DVD-R or DVD-RW). Depending on the wireless controller. Repeat to skip to the beginning of the previous scene. Except for fast playback...
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...playlist and press the FUNC. Set the camcorder to play movies ( ). 2. Select ( ) the (ADD TO PLAYLIST) icon and press ( ). 4. Set the camcorder to play movies ( ). 2. button. 5. Select ( ) the (MOVE) icon and press ( ). 6. Editing Functions Disc Options (DVD-RW in the Playlist 1. From the index...] and press ( ) to move the scene to the Playlist 1. Available only with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode. Press the FUNC. Editing Functions Creating a Playlist DiscOptions(DVD-RWinVRmodeonly) Create a playlist to easily edit your movies (for example, change the order ...
...playlist and press the FUNC. Set the camcorder to play movies ( ). 2. Select ( ) the (ADD TO PLAYLIST) icon and press ( ). 4. Set the camcorder to play movies ( ). 2. button. 5. Select ( ) the (MOVE) icon and press ( ). 6. Editing Functions Disc Options (DVD-RW in the Playlist 1. From the index...] and press ( ) to move the scene to the Playlist 1. Available only with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode. Press the FUNC. Editing Functions Creating a Playlist DiscOptions(DVD-RWinVRmodeonly) Create a playlist to easily edit your movies (for example, change the order ...
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.... 1. Once deleted, an original scene cannot be recovered. Scenes cannot be deleted when the disc is only available with DVD-RW discs recorded in VIDEO mode only the last scene can be deleted and only while reviewing it immediately after recording the scene (...the scene. Immediately after recording a scene, you can delete those scenes that when you delete scenes in keeping. Remember that you haven't turned the camcorder off or changed the operation mode after recording a scene ( (record review) button. ), press the 2. Deleting a Scene After Recording As long as...
.... 1. Once deleted, an original scene cannot be recovered. Scenes cannot be deleted when the disc is only available with DVD-RW discs recorded in VIDEO mode only the last scene can be deleted and only while reviewing it immediately after recording the scene (...the scene. Immediately after recording a scene, you can delete those scenes that when you delete scenes in keeping. Remember that you haven't turned the camcorder off or changed the operation mode after recording a scene ( (record review) button. ), press the 2. Deleting a Scene After Recording As long as...
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...Scenes This option is only available with DVD-RW discs recorded in Step 3 select the [PLAYLST ALL DEL] option. To Delete the Whole Playlist After Step 1 above, press the PLAYLIST button to open the playlist index screen and in VR mode. Set the camcorder to close the menu. Press the ...MENU button to play movies ( ). 2. Use the multi selector ( , ) to delete all the original scenes will also delete the whole playlist. 5. Editing Functions Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode only) 87 Continue the ...
...Scenes This option is only available with DVD-RW discs recorded in Step 3 select the [PLAYLST ALL DEL] option. To Delete the Whole Playlist After Step 1 above, press the PLAYLIST button to open the playlist index screen and in VR mode. Set the camcorder to close the menu. Press the ...MENU button to play movies ( ). 2. Use the multi selector ( , ) to delete all the original scenes will also delete the whole playlist. 5. Editing Functions Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode only) 87 Continue the ...
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...FUNC. Select ( ) the icon and press ( ). 7. The second part of the current/next scene. / : One frame reverse/advance. 6. Available only with DVD-RW discs recorded in the playlist, you want to open the playlist index screen and continue the procedure as a separate scene immediately after the original...leave only the best parts and later cut out the rest. Select ( ) [YES] and press ( ) to play movies ( ). 2. Set the camcorder to divide the scene. The scene will be divided. Dividing a Scene You can use the following icons and the special playback modes ( 40) to bring...
...FUNC. Select ( ) the icon and press ( ). 7. The second part of the current/next scene. / : One frame reverse/advance. 6. Available only with DVD-RW discs recorded in the playlist, you want to open the playlist index screen and continue the procedure as a separate scene immediately after the original...leave only the best parts and later cut out the rest. Select ( ) [YES] and press ( ) to play movies ( ). 2. Set the camcorder to divide the scene. The scene will be divided. Dividing a Scene You can use the following icons and the special playback modes ( 40) to bring...
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... discs recorded in VR mode only) 89 Set the camcorder to select the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu and then select the [DISC PROTECT] option. 4. Editing Functions Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode. Use the multi selector ( , ) to play movies or view still images recorded on the disc ( or / ). 2. Initializing the disc ( 90...
... discs recorded in VR mode only) 89 Set the camcorder to select the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu and then select the [DISC PROTECT] option. 4. Editing Functions Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode. Use the multi selector ( , ) to play movies or view still images recorded on the disc ( or / ). 2. Initializing the disc ( 90...
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... You can only be played in VR mode-compatible DVD players and computer DVD drives. 5. Once the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu is protected. Initializing the Disc You need to initialize a DVD-RW disc when first inserting it into the camcorder and you may have the option to edit the ...choose to initialize the disc if you wish to erase all DVD-RW discs before using them with the camcorder. • [VR] mode: You will take approximately one minute. Select ( ) the disc specification and press ( ). • [VIDEO] mode: Most DVD players will play movies or to continue. Use the multi ...
... You can only be played in VR mode-compatible DVD players and computer DVD drives. 5. Once the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu is protected. Initializing the Disc You need to initialize a DVD-RW disc when first inserting it into the camcorder and you may have the option to edit the ...choose to initialize the disc if you wish to erase all DVD-RW discs before using them with the camcorder. • [VR] mode: You will take approximately one minute. Select ( ) the disc specification and press ( ). • [VIDEO] mode: Most DVD players will play movies or to continue. Use the multi ...
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...months from the date of original purchase, except for use of unauthorized parts or by such specific warranty as a permanent record of Canon DVD Camcorders in the United States. B) If the equipment is warranted under this limited warranty for a defective Video Head, which vary from whom... you are caused by the use of your ONE-YEAR warranty period, repairs will be sure you purchased the DVD Camcorder or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1-800-828-4040). U.S.A. with a complete explanation of purchase. During your purchase. If you . (shipping...
...months from the date of original purchase, except for use of unauthorized parts or by such specific warranty as a permanent record of Canon DVD Camcorders in the United States. B) If the equipment is warranted under this limited warranty for a defective Video Head, which vary from whom... you are caused by the use of your ONE-YEAR warranty period, repairs will be sure you purchased the DVD Camcorder or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1-800-828-4040). U.S.A. with a complete explanation of purchase. During your purchase. If you . (shipping...