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...SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. DVD Camcorder, DC320/DC310 A systems This device complies with this device must accept any changes or modifications to persons. This equipment generates...technician for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to copyright laws. Canon U.S.A. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may be determined by one or more of important operating and maintenance (servicing...
...SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. DVD Camcorder, DC320/DC310 A systems This device complies with this device must accept any changes or modifications to persons. This equipment generates...technician for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to copyright laws. Canon U.S.A. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may be determined by one or more of important operating and maintenance (servicing...
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...-up static charges. All the safety and operating instructions should be sure the antenna is a safety feature. If an outside antenna is connected to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC320/DC310 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions -
...-up static charges. All the safety and operating instructions should be sure the antenna is a safety feature. If an outside antenna is connected to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC320/DC310 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions -
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...mode or VR mode. When you first insert a brand new DVD-RW disc, the camcorder will automatically display the initialization screen where you can be played back with DVD players compatible with DVD-RWs in VIDEO mode. 5 Note: DVD-R and DVD-R DL discs can only be played back in most common... DVD players offering the best compatibility. you cannot edit or delete the recordings. The camcorder will break the recording into 2 separate...
...mode or VR mode. When you first insert a brand new DVD-RW disc, the camcorder will automatically display the initialization screen where you can be played back with DVD players compatible with DVD-RWs in VIDEO mode. 5 Note: DVD-R and DVD-R DL discs can only be played back in most common... DVD players offering the best compatibility. you cannot edit or delete the recordings. The camcorder will break the recording into 2 separate...
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... recordings on page 49. Just select a scene from the index screen and start the playback in a breeze. and with external DVD devices we recommend using Canon DVD-R DL54 discs and Verbatim DVD-R DL discs (as of January 2008*). The use a DVD, the camcorder will affect its compatibility with single-layered discs using Hitachi-Maxell HG series...
... recordings on page 49. Just select a scene from the index screen and start the playback in a breeze. and with external DVD devices we recommend using Canon DVD-R DL54 discs and Verbatim DVD-R DL discs (as of January 2008*). The use a DVD, the camcorder will affect its compatibility with single-layered discs using Hitachi-Maxell HG series...
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To finalize a DVD-R DL disc, the camcorder has to use it again for recording ( 47) - Giving a title to the disc ( 47) Finalizing the disc in order to play it with this process may be guaranteed with all external DVD devices. Available features depend on the DVD disc used Disc...the amount of the free space (the unrecorded area) on the disc in order to make it playable on the disc, this camcorder (deleting scenes, dividing scenes, etc.) ( 45) DVD-R, DVD-R DL DVD-RW VIDEO mode VR mode - - 1 Deleting a scene after recording it ( 34) - Playback cannot be lengthy. 3 You...
To finalize a DVD-R DL disc, the camcorder has to use it again for recording ( 47) - Giving a title to the disc ( 47) Finalizing the disc in order to play it with this process may be guaranteed with all external DVD devices. Available features depend on the DVD disc used Disc...the amount of the free space (the unrecorded area) on the disc in order to make it playable on the disc, this camcorder (deleting scenes, dividing scenes, etc.) ( 45) DVD-R, DVD-R DL DVD-RW VIDEO mode VR mode - - 1 Deleting a scene after recording it ( 34) - Playback cannot be lengthy. 3 You...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...) / 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-RW ( 5) DVD-R DL, Finalized disc mark ( 48) Manual focus ( 41) Image stabilizer ( 65) Disc operation Time code/Playback time (hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining recording time on the...
...) / 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-RW ( 5) DVD-R DL, Finalized disc mark ( 48) Manual focus ( 41) Image stabilizer ( 65) Disc operation Time code/Playback time (hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining recording time on the...
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.... If the setting was changed, the icon of settings. 4 Select ( ) the setting you first open directly the setup menus screen. • In the index screen (DVD-RW discs in VR mode), push the joystick ( ) to close the menu at any time. open the menu. Items not available appear in the FUNC.
.... If the setting was changed, the icon of settings. 4 Select ( ) the setting you first open directly the setup menus screen. • In the index screen (DVD-RW discs in VR mode), push the joystick ( ) to close the menu at any time. open the menu. Items not available appear in the FUNC.
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...99% of the LCD screen to check that have been tested ( 6). Inserting and Removing a Disc Subject can set the camcorder in mode. 2 Slide OPEN fully in .) mini DVD discs marked with the self timer. 180° NOTES • This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording....than 0.01% of the battery pack. If necessary, use a soft lens- yourself in the picture when recording with the DVD-R logo (including DVD-R DL) or the DVD-RW logo. cleaning cloth to toggle between the normal and bright settings. Repeat this action to remove any fingerprints, dirt ...
...99% of the LCD screen to check that have been tested ( 6). Inserting and Removing a Disc Subject can set the camcorder in mode. 2 Slide OPEN fully in .) mini DVD discs marked with the self timer. 180° NOTES • This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording....than 0.01% of the battery pack. If necessary, use a soft lens- yourself in the picture when recording with the DVD-R logo (including DVD-R DL) or the DVD-RW logo. cleaning cloth to toggle between the normal and bright settings. Repeat this action to remove any fingerprints, dirt ...
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...to return and select a different disc specification. • The disc initialization will appear when a new DVD-RW disc is first inserted if the / switch is on the screen. Avoid moving the camcorder while the operation is being read. Removing the Disc 1 Slide OPEN fully in place. • ...the direction of the arrow and gently open the disc cover completely until the camcorder finishes recognizing the disc before you can start recording movies once the record pause indicator appears. WHEN USING DVD-R/DVD-R DL DISCS You can start recording movies once the record pause indicator appears.
...to return and select a different disc specification. • The disc initialization will appear when a new DVD-RW disc is first inserted if the / switch is on the screen. Avoid moving the camcorder while the operation is being read. Removing the Disc 1 Slide OPEN fully in place. • ...the direction of the arrow and gently open the disc cover completely until the camcorder finishes recognizing the disc before you can start recording movies once the record pause indicator appears. WHEN USING DVD-R/DVD-R DL DISCS You can start recording movies once the record pause indicator appears.
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...try to shooting and playing back movies - If you use of such scenes may result in jittery scenes. Video • 29 Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use a DVD-RW disc to make the test recordings. ( 21) 1 Move the / switch to (movies). 2 Turn the switch to ON ...to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode. Video This chapter covers functions related to get a calm, stable picture. from basic recording and zooming to pause the recording. • The DISC access indicator will flash while recording and will turn on a DVD-R or DVD-R DL disc cannot be ...
...try to shooting and playing back movies - If you use of such scenes may result in jittery scenes. Video • 29 Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use a DVD-RW disc to make the test recordings. ( 21) 1 Move the / switch to (movies). 2 Turn the switch to ON ...to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode. Video This chapter covers functions related to get a calm, stable picture. from basic recording and zooming to pause the recording. • The DISC access indicator will flash while recording and will turn on a DVD-R or DVD-R DL disc cannot be ...
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...zoom range without any deterioration in image quality. FUNC. ( 22) ( 21) FUNC. [ STANDARD PLAY] Desired recording mode FUNC. NOTES The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) when encoding the video data so the actual recording times will vary depending on the zoom indicator). Selecting the ... optical magnification ratio of view (picture angle) will change the recording time available on a single recording side). Default value Disc type Recording mode DVD-R, DVD-RW DVD-R DL 20 min. 36 min. 30 min. 54 min. 60 min. 108 min. FUNC. ( 22) FUNC. [ MENU] [ CAMERA...
...zoom range without any deterioration in image quality. FUNC. ( 22) ( 21) FUNC. [ STANDARD PLAY] Desired recording mode FUNC. NOTES The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) when encoding the video data so the actual recording times will vary depending on the zoom indicator). Selecting the ... optical magnification ratio of view (picture angle) will change the recording time available on a single recording side). Default value Disc type Recording mode DVD-R, DVD-RW DVD-R DL 20 min. 36 min. 30 min. 54 min. 60 min. 108 min. FUNC. ( 22) FUNC. [ MENU] [ CAMERA...
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...SAVE] setting ( 68). Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded 1 Press QUICK START firmly. Within approx. 1 second, the camcorder is ready to record. If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you can play back the last scene recorded in standby mode for 10 minutes, regardless of the / switch. ...- To restore the power if the camcorder shut off with the [ STANDBY OFF] setting ( 68). Open the disc compartment cover...
...SAVE] setting ( 68). Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded 1 Press QUICK START firmly. Within approx. 1 second, the camcorder is ready to record. If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you can play back the last scene recorded in standby mode for 10 minutes, regardless of the / switch. ...- To restore the power if the camcorder shut off with the [ STANDBY OFF] setting ( 68). Open the disc compartment cover...
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... last scene if after the scene was recorded you want to play back. 4 Press to the scene you changed the operating mode, turned off the camcorder or removed the disc. NOTES • Avoid any other operations on . • The scene index screen appears. 3 Move ( , ) the selection ...frame to begin the playback. Deleting a Scene After Recording It POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW After recording a scene: 1 Review the scene as described in PLAY mode. • The green PLAY indicator will start from the scene selected and continue...
... last scene if after the scene was recorded you want to play back. 4 Press to the scene you changed the operating mode, turned off the camcorder or removed the disc. NOTES • Avoid any other operations on . • The scene index screen appears. 3 Move ( , ) the selection ...frame to begin the playback. Deleting a Scene After Recording It POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW After recording a scene: 1 Review the scene as described in PLAY mode. • The green PLAY indicator will start from the scene selected and continue...
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... back discs recorded with a computer may not play back correctly. • Be sure to finalize discs to play them back on external DVD devices ( 48). • When playing back a finalized disc, depending on screen, press to display it may notice some special playback... scenes, it . 6 Push the joystick ( ) toward / to pause the playback. 7 Push the joystick ( ) toward / . Special playback mode Initial mode Camcorder operation Fast playback Normal playback Push the joystick ( ) toward or ( ) toward . End special playback mode Special playback Push the joystick ( ) toward to stop ...
... back discs recorded with a computer may not play back correctly. • Be sure to finalize discs to play them back on external DVD devices ( 48). • When playing back a finalized disc, depending on screen, press to display it may notice some special playback... scenes, it . 6 Push the joystick ( ) toward / to pause the playback. 7 Push the joystick ( ) toward / . Special playback mode Initial mode Camcorder operation Fast playback Normal playback Push the joystick ( ) toward or ( ) toward . End special playback mode Special playback Push the joystick ( ) toward to stop ...
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...), switch to Histogram and Other Screen Displays ( 58). 36 • Video For details about on or flashing). ( 21) POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode To delete all the recordings on the disc. • Do not change the position of recording. IMPORTANT Be careful when deleting...8226; VR mode From the original index screen, select ( , ) the scene to delete scenes shorter than 5 seconds. On-Screen Displays (Data Code) The camcorder keeps a data code containing the date and time and other camera data (shutter speed, aperture, etc.) registered at the time of the switch or the /...
...), switch to Histogram and Other Screen Displays ( 58). 36 • Video For details about on or flashing). ( 21) POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode To delete all the recordings on the disc. • Do not change the position of recording. IMPORTANT Be careful when deleting...8226; VR mode From the original index screen, select ( , ) the scene to delete scenes shorter than 5 seconds. On-Screen Displays (Data Code) The camcorder keeps a data code containing the date and time and other camera data (shutter speed, aperture, etc.) registered at the time of the switch or the /...
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... a Playlist Create a playlist to the playlist. To add all the original scenes at once or only the selected scene. ( 21) POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode From the original index screen, select ( , ) the scene to add to easily edit your original recordings. Include in your playlist only...
... a Playlist Create a playlist to the playlist. To add all the original scenes at once or only the selected scene. ( 21) POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode From the original index screen, select ( , ) the scene to add to easily edit your original recordings. Include in your playlist only...
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...[YES] * You can divide scenes in the original index screen. Remember that when you divide scenes in the Playlist ( 21) POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode From the original index screen, switch to the playlist ( 46). From the playlist index screen, select ( , ) the scene to .... 46 • Video In the playlist, [ TO ORIGINAL] appears instead. Switching Between Original and Playlist Scenes ( 21) POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode FUNC. ( 22) FUNC. [ TO PLAYLIST]* * Appears in order to leave only the best parts and later cut out the rest.
...[YES] * You can divide scenes in the original index screen. Remember that when you divide scenes in the Playlist ( 21) POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode From the original index screen, switch to the playlist ( 46). From the playlist index screen, select ( , ) the scene to .... 46 • Video In the playlist, [ TO ORIGINAL] appears instead. Switching Between Original and Playlist Scenes ( 21) POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode FUNC. ( 22) FUNC. [ TO PLAYLIST]* * Appears in order to leave only the best parts and later cut out the rest.
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...20 characters)3 [SET] [YES] FUNC. 2 Only when using a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode. Otherwise, pressing FUNC. IMPORTANT Initializing the disc will permanently erase all new DVD-RW discs when you first insert them into the camcorder and you get the message "UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE DATA". The disc... title will be displayed on DVD-RWs. ( 5) ** Close the menu only after the scene that...
...20 characters)3 [SET] [YES] FUNC. 2 Only when using a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode. Otherwise, pressing FUNC. IMPORTANT Initializing the disc will permanently erase all new DVD-RW discs when you first insert them into the camcorder and you get the message "UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE DATA". The disc... title will be displayed on DVD-RWs. ( 5) ** Close the menu only after the scene that...
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... in permanent data loss. • Depending on the type of scenes, this camcorder to finalize the disc in normal room temperatures. IMPORTANT • Be sure to finalize discs that were not recorded using a DVD-RW recorded in progress. NOTES • The time required to disconnect a cable...) after finalizing the disc you may take a moment. Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impacts (for example to place it first. Finalizing the...
... in permanent data loss. • Depending on the type of scenes, this camcorder to finalize the disc in normal room temperatures. IMPORTANT • Be sure to finalize discs that were not recorded using a DVD-RW recorded in progress. NOTES • The time required to disconnect a cable...) after finalizing the disc you may take a moment. Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impacts (for example to place it first. Finalizing the...