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...the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to persons. DVD Camcorder, DC320/DC310 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may infringe on , the user ... to the equipment unless otherwise specified in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A. Do not make any interference received, including interference that to comply with arrowhead symbol,...which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be determined by...
...the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to persons. DVD Camcorder, DC320/DC310 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may infringe on , the user ... to the equipment unless otherwise specified in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A. Do not make any interference received, including interference that to comply with arrowhead symbol,...which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be determined by...
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...the product is grounded so as they are unable to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other power sources such as recommended in this manual. 11 Polarization - They may cause the product and cart combination to grounding electrodes, and requirements for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings ...magnetic radiation. The product may be walked on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. If you are not likely to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC320/DC310 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA No. 70- 1984...
...the product is grounded so as they are unable to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other power sources such as recommended in this manual. 11 Polarization - They may cause the product and cart combination to grounding electrodes, and requirements for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings ...magnetic radiation. The product may be walked on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. If you are not likely to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC320/DC310 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA No. 70- 1984...
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...in the permanent loss of the recordings. * For the latest information, visit your local Canon Web site or contact your recordings on a DVD player. However, to be sure, always refer to the instruction manual of the external device and make sure it on a DVD player and share your DVD...over a precious memory. Playback on external DVD devices. For a summary, you play back your nearest Canon office. The use a DVD, the camcorder will affect its compatibility with dual-layered discs using Canon DVD-R DL54 discs and Verbatim DVD-R DL discs (as of DVD-R DL discs that have to ...
...in the permanent loss of the recordings. * For the latest information, visit your local Canon Web site or contact your recordings on a DVD player. However, to be sure, always refer to the instruction manual of the external device and make sure it on a DVD player and share your DVD...over a precious memory. Playback on external DVD devices. For a summary, you play back your nearest Canon office. The use a DVD, the camcorder will affect its compatibility with dual-layered discs using Canon DVD-R DL54 discs and Verbatim DVD-R DL discs (as of DVD-R DL discs that have to ...
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... a DVD Disc 6 Advantages of Using DVDs 11 About this Manual 12 Getting to Know the Camcorder 12 Supplied Accessories 13 Components Guide 15 Screen Displays Preparations 18 Getting Started 18 Charging the Battery Pack 19 Preparing the Accessories 20 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 20 Power Switch 21 Operating Modes 21 Joystick and...
... a DVD Disc 6 Advantages of Using DVDs 11 About this Manual 12 Getting to Know the Camcorder 12 Supplied Accessories 13 Components Guide 15 Screen Displays Preparations 18 Getting Started 18 Charging the Battery Pack 19 Preparing the Accessories 20 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 20 Power Switch 21 Operating Modes 21 Joystick and...
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...ÇAIS] [ ][ ] [ITALIANO] [ ][ ] FUNC. ( 29) FUNC. [ MENU ] [ DISPLAY SETUP] [LANGUAGE ] Desired language FUNC. Introduction • 11 Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon DC320/DC310. In menu option lists and option tables the default value is not available in all operating modes (the...
...ÇAIS] [ ][ ] [ITALIANO] [ ][ ] FUNC. ( 29) FUNC. [ MENU ] [ DISPLAY SETUP] [LANGUAGE ] Desired language FUNC. Introduction • 11 Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon DC320/DC310. In menu option lists and option tables the default value is not available in all operating modes (the...
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... ( 42) Image effect ( 43) LCD video light ( 40) Digital effects ( 44) Drive mode ( 56) Still image quality/size ( 52) Manual focus ( 41) Number of still images available on the memory card Self timer ( 40) AF frame ( 57) Joystick guide ( 21) Focus/exposure automatically... set and locked ( 51) Camcorder shake warning ( 65) Image number ( 17) Current image / Total number of images Histogram ( 58) Date and time of recording Image protection mark ( 58) Manual exposure ( 42) Image size ( 52) File size Aperture value ( 39)...
... ( 42) Image effect ( 43) LCD video light ( 40) Digital effects ( 44) Drive mode ( 56) Still image quality/size ( 52) Manual focus ( 41) Number of still images available on the memory card Self timer ( 40) AF frame ( 57) Joystick guide ( 21) Focus/exposure automatically... set and locked ( 51) Camcorder shake warning ( 65) Image number ( 17) Current image / Total number of images Histogram ( 58) Date and time of recording Image protection mark ( 58) Manual exposure ( 42) Image size ( 52) File size Aperture value ( 39)...
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...of the guide. In the illustrations of the / switch. On menu screens, this is indicated by the switch and the position of this manual, indicates that the function is not available. Operating mode Operating mode indicator / switch Icon display Operation (movies) Recording movies on a disc 29...mode shown and indicates that a function is available in all operating modes. Joystick and Joystick Guide Use the joystick to operate the camcorder's menus. Depending on the operating mode, these positions may be empty or show a different icon than those relevant to save ...
...of the guide. In the illustrations of the / switch. On menu screens, this is indicated by the switch and the position of this manual, indicates that the function is not available. Operating mode Operating mode indicator / switch Icon display Operation (movies) Recording movies on a disc 29...mode shown and indicates that a function is available in all operating modes. Joystick and Joystick Guide Use the joystick to operate the camcorder's menus. Depending on the operating mode, these positions may be empty or show a different icon than those relevant to save ...
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...IMPORTANT • When recording movies, try to more advanced manual picture adjustments. from basic recording and zooming to get a.... • The recording starts; press Start/Stop again to shooting and playing back movies - 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 visually induced motion sickness. Video This chapter covers functions related to pause the recording. • The DISC ...
...IMPORTANT • When recording movies, try to more advanced manual picture adjustments. from basic recording and zooming to get a.... • The recording starts; press Start/Stop again to shooting and playing back movies - 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 visually induced motion sickness. Video This chapter covers functions related to pause the recording. • The DISC ...
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.... The standby lamp flashes at first while the camcorder is preparing and then stays on when it . Open the disc compartment cover. - Within approx. 1 second, the camcorder is ready to resume recording, press QUICK START again. Manual focus returns to the recording mode. If does ...not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward . • The camcorder plays back the last scene (but without sound)...
.... The standby lamp flashes at first while the camcorder is preparing and then stays on when it . Open the disc compartment cover. - Within approx. 1 second, the camcorder is ready to resume recording, press QUICK START again. Manual focus returns to the recording mode. If does ...not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward . • The camcorder plays back the last scene (but without sound)...
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...modes. Autofocus may leave a trailing afterimage. - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ SNOW]/[ BEACH] - The subject may change abruptly. • [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/ [ BEACH]/[ SNOW] - [ PORTRAIT] The camcorder uses a large aperture, achieving a focus on the subject while blurring other distracting details... vibrant colors. [ SPOTLIGHT] Use this mode to record spotlit scenes. [ SNOW] Use this mode to record fireworks. To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. the brightness of the picture may become overexposed on a sunny beach. It prevents the subject...
...modes. Autofocus may leave a trailing afterimage. - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ SNOW]/[ BEACH] - The subject may change abruptly. • [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/ [ BEACH]/[ SNOW] - [ PORTRAIT] The camcorder uses a large aperture, achieving a focus on the subject while blurring other distracting details... vibrant colors. [ SPOTLIGHT] Use this mode to record spotlit scenes. [ SNOW] Use this mode to record fireworks. To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. the brightness of the picture may become overexposed on a sunny beach. It prevents the subject...
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... closer focal distance. • Pushing the joystick ( ) toward [FOCUS] again will return the camcorder to autofocus. • If you operate the zoom or the joystick ( ), changes to "MF" and the camcorder returns to manual focusing mode. 3 Push the joystick ( ) toward [FOCUS]. "MF" appears. 3 Adjust (... ) the focus as mountains or fireworks. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the joystick guide, repeatedly...
... closer focal distance. • Pushing the joystick ( ) toward [FOCUS] again will return the camcorder to autofocus. • If you operate the zoom or the joystick ( ), changes to "MF" and the camcorder returns to manual focusing mode. 3 Push the joystick ( ) toward [FOCUS]. "MF" appears. 3 Adjust (... ) the focus as mountains or fireworks. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the joystick guide, repeatedly...
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... correct this setting for the Special Scene recording programs) Options [ AUTO] Default value Settings are automatically set by the camcorder. The exposure adjustment indicator and the neutral value "±0" appear on the screen. 3 Adjust ( ) the brightness of the image as...except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording program). Use this , you operate the zoom during exposure lock, the brightness of the image may change. Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under colored lighting. 42 • Video If [EXP] ...
... correct this setting for the Special Scene recording programs) Options [ AUTO] Default value Settings are automatically set by the camcorder. The exposure adjustment indicator and the neutral value "±0" appear on the screen. 3 Adjust ( ) the brightness of the image as...except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording program). Use this , you operate the zoom during exposure lock, the brightness of the image may change. Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under colored lighting. 42 • Video If [EXP] ...
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Refer also to the instruction manual and help modules of the DVD player or DVD drive. DVD-RW in VR mode can be able to...DL in order to play it was finalized. ( 21) POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW • VIDEO mode • Finalized Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter or a fully charged battery pack. Unfinalizing the disc - - Unfinalizing the Disc - Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc ...external DVD device if the discs have DVD playback software installed and running. Unfinalize a disc to the instruction manual of your DVD playback software.
Refer also to the instruction manual and help modules of the DVD player or DVD drive. DVD-RW in VR mode can be able to...DL in order to play it was finalized. ( 21) POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW • VIDEO mode • Finalized Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter or a fully charged battery pack. Unfinalizing the disc - - Unfinalizing the Disc - Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc ...external DVD device if the discs have DVD playback software installed and running. Unfinalize a disc to the instruction manual of your DVD playback software.
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... still image is automatically adjusted, will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear. • The CARD access indicator will turn off the camcorder. - Do not open the lens cover. 4 Press Start/Stop . • Once the focus is being recorded. Photos • 51 IMPORTANT Observe ...disconnect the power source or turn on. 3 Move the lens cover switch down to to do not remove the memory card. - Adjust the focus manually ( 41). NOTES If the subject is on shooting photos - from capturing and playing back images to vibrations or strong impacts. - Do not ...
... still image is automatically adjusted, will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear. • The CARD access indicator will turn off the camcorder. - Do not open the lens cover. 4 Press Start/Stop . • Once the focus is being recorded. Photos • 51 IMPORTANT Observe ...disconnect the power source or turn on. 3 Move the lens cover switch down to to do not remove the memory card. - Adjust the focus manually ( 41). NOTES If the subject is on shooting photos - from capturing and playing back images to vibrations or strong impacts. - Do not ...
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...the file allocation table but does not physically erase the stored data. [COMPL.INIT.] Erases all the still images on them with this camcorder for taking photos. The original still images cannot be used either for shooting video or for the first time, or to erase all... ( 41) • Manual exposure adjustment ( 42) • White balance ( 42) • Image effects ( 43) • Digital effects ( 44) Photos • 59 The following functions... The way to set and use the following functions and features of the camcorder can be recovered. Initializing the Memory Card Initialize ...
...the file allocation table but does not physically erase the stored data. [COMPL.INIT.] Erases all the still images on them with this camcorder for taking photos. The original still images cannot be used either for shooting video or for the first time, or to erase all... ( 41) • Manual exposure adjustment ( 42) • White balance ( 42) • Image effects ( 43) • Digital effects ( 44) Photos • 59 The following functions... The way to set and use the following functions and features of the camcorder can be recovered. Initializing the Memory Card Initialize ...
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... Photos Printing Photos You can print images on the camcorder's memory card by inserting the camcorder's memory card into the memory card slot of copies as a print order. NOTES • For more information, refer to the printer's instruction manual. • About DPOF: DPOF is a specification ...twice to be printed. To cancel the print order, set the desired number of copies to 0. 4 Repeat steps 1-3 to the printer's instruction manual for Printing (Print Order) FUNC. ( 22) FUNC. [ PRINT ORDER] Press : The image selection screen appears. Refer to mark additional images...
... Photos Printing Photos You can print images on the camcorder's memory card by inserting the camcorder's memory card into the memory card slot of copies as a print order. NOTES • For more information, refer to the printer's instruction manual. • About DPOF: DPOF is a specification ...twice to be printed. To cancel the print order, set the desired number of copies to 0. 4 Repeat steps 1-3 to the printer's instruction manual for Printing (Print Order) FUNC. ( 22) FUNC. [ PRINT ORDER] Press : The image selection screen appears. Refer to mark additional images...
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...from the built-in speaker will be muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the instruction manual of the connected device. Terminal on the camcorder Connecting cable 1 Output connection (signal flow ) to access. Connection Diagram Turn off all the devices when ...making the connection and refer also to the camcorder. External Connections This chapter explains step-by-step how to connect your camcorder to an external device...
...from the built-in speaker will be muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the instruction manual of the connected device. Terminal on the camcorder Connecting cable 1 Output connection (signal flow ) to access. Connection Diagram Turn off all the devices when ...making the connection and refer also to the camcorder. External Connections This chapter explains step-by-step how to connect your camcorder to an external device...
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... also to the instruction manual of the movies ( 34) or still images ( 53). Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder You can change the displays by repeatedly pressing DISP. ( 36). 62 • External Connections NOTES • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter.... • By default, the on-screen displays will be muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is complete. 5 This camcorder: Stop playback. Stop recording when copying is connected to copy and pause playback shortly before starting the connections. • Sound from the...
... also to the instruction manual of the movies ( 34) or still images ( 53). Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder You can change the displays by repeatedly pressing DISP. ( 36). 62 • External Connections NOTES • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter.... • By default, the on-screen displays will be muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is complete. 5 This camcorder: Stop playback. Stop recording when copying is connected to copy and pause playback shortly before starting the connections. • Sound from the...
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... total recorded time is set to . • We recommend setting the image stabilizer to [ OFF] when using a tripod. [WIDESCREEN]: The camcorder uses the full width of the image sensor providing highresolution 16:9 recordings. • Since the screens on a TV with DVD-RW discs in surroundings... with the Video ID-1 system will be suppressed along with the sound of the TV manually. Otherwise, change the [TV TYPE] setting accordingly ( 68). [WIND SCREEN]: The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors. • The wind screen cannot...
... total recorded time is set to . • We recommend setting the image stabilizer to [ OFF] when using a tripod. [WIDESCREEN]: The camcorder uses the full width of the image sensor providing highresolution 16:9 recordings. • Since the screens on a TV with DVD-RW discs in surroundings... with the Video ID-1 system will be suppressed along with the sound of the TV manually. Otherwise, change the [TV TYPE] setting accordingly ( 68). [WIND SCREEN]: The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors. • The wind screen cannot...
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... resuming use . The disc is not a malfunction. This is activated from time to appear. Set the camcorder to mode ( 29). - The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Even after starting recording. - The scene is distorted. - Focus manually ( 41). - Clean the lens with a soft lens-cleaning cloth ( 77). Sound is being recorded on the...
... resuming use . The disc is not a malfunction. This is activated from time to appear. Set the camcorder to mode ( 29). - The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Even after starting recording. - The scene is distorted. - Focus manually ( 41). - Clean the lens with a soft lens-cleaning cloth ( 77). Sound is being recorded on the...