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...interference, and (2) this device must be contrary to copyright laws. DVD Camcorder, DC320/DC310 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of copyright owners and be used with Class B limits in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a ... to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC rules. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the limits for help. Canon U.S.A. WARNING! Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT....
...interference, and (2) this device must be contrary to copyright laws. DVD Camcorder, DC320/DC310 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of copyright owners and be used with Class B limits in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a ... to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC rules. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the limits for help. Canon U.S.A. WARNING! Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT....
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...instructions should be cleaned only as to the product. Unplug this product near water or in this manual. 11 Polarization - Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. All operating and maintenance instructions should be routed so that they may cause the product and cart combination to ...dealer or local power company. Do not place on the marking label. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC320/DC310 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter should be read before cleaning. Regarding other )....
...instructions should be cleaned only as to the product. Unplug this product near water or in this manual. 11 Polarization - Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. All operating and maintenance instructions should be routed so that they may cause the product and cart combination to ...dealer or local power company. Do not place on the marking label. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC320/DC310 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter should be read before cleaning. Regarding other )....
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...SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - When the power-supply cord or plug is not used with Canadian ICES-003. 4 Upon completion of fire or electric shock. 16 Objects and Liquid Entry - Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for service. 19 Replacement Parts - This will often require ...may result in a risk of any kind into , the product. Disconnect this can be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to qualified service personnel. 18 Damage Requiring Service ...
...SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - When the power-supply cord or plug is not used with Canadian ICES-003. 4 Upon completion of fire or electric shock. 16 Objects and Liquid Entry - Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for service. 19 Replacement Parts - This will often require ...may result in a risk of any kind into , the product. Disconnect this can be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to qualified service personnel. 18 Damage Requiring Service ...
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...best compatibility. How to Select a DVD Disc There are comparatively cheaper. you may notice a brief stop (about 1 second) at the point where the camcorder switches to layer 2. Also, the disc can only be recorded only once - However, recordings cannot be initialized. However, discs recorded in VR mode....best fits your needs. DVD-R Best for the disc. On the other hand, these discs are many types of DVD discs but this camcorder uses only the following three types of two disc specifications: VIDEO mode or VR mode. DVD-R DL Best for Reusability Recordings made on a DVD...
...best compatibility. How to Select a DVD Disc There are comparatively cheaper. you may notice a brief stop (about 1 second) at the point where the camcorder switches to layer 2. Also, the disc can only be recorded only once - However, recordings cannot be initialized. However, discs recorded in VR mode....best fits your needs. DVD-R Best for the disc. On the other hand, these discs are many types of DVD discs but this camcorder uses only the following three types of two disc specifications: VIDEO mode or VR mode. DVD-R DL Best for Reusability Recordings made on a DVD...
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...disc. 6 and with dual-layered discs using Canon DVD-R DL54 discs and Verbatim DVD-R DL discs (as of the external device and make sure it on a DVD player. Note that attempting to record or play with a device other than this camcorder DVD discs that have not been tested ...by Canon may result in incorrect recording/playback or in a breeze. The use a DVD, the camcorder will affect its compatibility with friends and family. After your finalize your recordings ...
...disc. 6 and with dual-layered discs using Canon DVD-R DL54 discs and Verbatim DVD-R DL discs (as of the external device and make sure it on a DVD player. Note that attempting to record or play with a device other than this camcorder DVD discs that have not been tested ...by Canon may result in incorrect recording/playback or in a breeze. The use a DVD, the camcorder will affect its compatibility with friends and family. After your finalize your recordings ...
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... on the amount of the free space (the unrecorded area) on external DVD devices ( 48). Available features depend on the DVD disc used Disc type Disc specifications Editing scenes with this process may be divided. 2 Disc finalization is the processing of free space 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 ...
... on the amount of the free space (the unrecorded area) on external DVD devices ( 48). Available features depend on the DVD disc used Disc type Disc specifications Editing scenes with this process may be divided. 2 Disc finalization is the processing of free space 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 ...
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... 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 Joystick Guide 22 Using the Menus 24 First Time Settings 24 Setting the Date and Time 24 Changing the Language 25...
... 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 Joystick Guide 22 Using the Menus 24 First Time Settings 24 Setting the Date and Time 24 Changing the Language 25...
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... (Volume, Beep, etc.) 69 Date/Time Setup 70 Trouble? 70 Troubleshooting 73 List of Messages 76 Do's and Don'ts 76 Handling Precautions 80 Using the Camcorder Abroad 81 General Information 81 System Diagram 82 Optional Accessories 85 Product Codes 86 Specifications 89 Index 10 • Table of contents 60 Printing Photos...
... (Volume, Beep, etc.) 69 Date/Time Setup 70 Trouble? 70 Troubleshooting 73 List of Messages 76 Do's and Don'ts 76 Handling Precautions 80 Using the Camcorder Abroad 81 General Information 81 System Diagram 82 Optional Accessories 85 Product Codes 86 Specifications 89 Index 10 • Table of contents 60 Printing Photos...
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... screen. Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used interchangeably with the same meaning. • The photos included in this manual refer to the LCD and the viewfinder screen. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the model...; The following terms are indicated within a "button" frame. Please read this manual carefully before you press again to start recording until you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon DC320/DC310. For example [ON], [OFF]. Changing the Language Options Default value [ ] [MAGYAR] [ ] [DEUTSCH] [MELAYU] [ ] [...
... screen. Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used interchangeably with the same meaning. • The photos included in this manual refer to the LCD and the viewfinder screen. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the model...; The following terms are indicated within a "button" frame. Please read this manual carefully before you press again to start recording until you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon DC320/DC310. For example [ON], [OFF]. Changing the Language Options Default value [ ] [MAGYAR] [ ] [DEUTSCH] [MELAYU] [ ] [...
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...• When is displayed in green. • Depending on the conditions under the folder "DCIM\101CANON". Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to avoid scenes that are used, the actual battery charge may decrease by 2 still images at once. Image number The image number indicates the name and ...location of images available while the camcorder is writing on the memory card. This is helpful to 10 seconds when you...
...• When is displayed in green. • Depending on the conditions under the folder "DCIM\101CANON". Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to avoid scenes that are used, the actual battery charge may decrease by 2 still images at once. Image number The image number indicates the name and ...location of images available while the camcorder is writing on the memory card. This is helpful to 10 seconds when you...
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... powered with a full battery pack, refer to help you learn more about your camcorder. Getting Started Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack CHARGE indicator DC IN terminal The camcorder can also use . switch 1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. • The CHARGE indicator starts flashing. Charge the battery pack...
... powered with a full battery pack, refer to help you learn more about your camcorder. Getting Started Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack CHARGE indicator DC IN terminal The camcorder can also use . switch 1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. • The CHARGE indicator starts flashing. Charge the battery pack...
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... estimate of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), the charging will not start. • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to release the battery pack. ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the... camcorder. 2 Unplug the power cord from the compact power adapter during use with your index finger, and the Start/Stop button with this camcorder. • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the ...
... estimate of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), the charging will not start. • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to release the battery pack. ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the... camcorder. 2 Unplug the power cord from the compact power adapter during use with your index finger, and the Start/Stop button with this camcorder. • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the ...
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... switch momentarily toward MODE and release it may damage the camcorder. red indicator) and playback (PLAY - Basic Operation of the Camcorder Basic Operation of the light by the lens). Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.). WHEN YOU MOUNT THE CAMCORDER ON A TRIPOD Do not leave the viewfinder exposed to...
... switch momentarily toward MODE and release it may damage the camcorder. red indicator) and playback (PLAY - Basic Operation of the Camcorder Basic Operation of the light by the lens). Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.). WHEN YOU MOUNT THE CAMCORDER ON A TRIPOD Do not leave the viewfinder exposed to...
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Joystick and Joystick Guide Use the joystick to save the settings or confirm an action. Depending on the operating mode, these positions may be empty or show a different icon than ... the position of the guide. Push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to the operation mode and the camcorder's settings. Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is determined by the icon . Press the joystick itself ( ) to operate the camcorder's menus. In the illustrations of this manual, positions other than the one on a 51 memory card...
Joystick and Joystick Guide Use the joystick to save the settings or confirm an action. Depending on the operating mode, these positions may be empty or show a different icon than ... the position of the guide. Push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to the operation mode and the camcorder's settings. Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is determined by the icon . Press the joystick itself ( ) to operate the camcorder's menus. In the illustrations of this manual, positions other than the one on a 51 memory card...
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... be adjusted from the menus that will appear grayed out. 3 Select ( ) the desired setting from the Setup Menus 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon of the camcorder's functions can be highlighted in light blue. For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to make further selections and/or press . Follow... pressing the FUNC. In the index screen (VIDEO mode) and still image index screen, the setup menus will need to the Menu Options Lists ( 63). Using the Menus Many of the function you will open the setup menus. • You can also hold FUNC.
... be adjusted from the menus that will appear grayed out. 3 Select ( ) the desired setting from the Setup Menus 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon of the camcorder's functions can be highlighted in light blue. For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to make further selections and/or press . Follow... pressing the FUNC. In the index screen (VIDEO mode) and still image index screen, the setup menus will need to the Menu Options Lists ( 63). Using the Menus Many of the function you will open the setup menus. • You can also hold FUNC.
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... the left side column when you want to change and press . • The orange selection bar indicates the menu setting currently selected. Below is used to save the setting. 6 Press FUNC. . FUNC. [ MENU] [ DISPLAY SETUP] [LANGUAGE ] Desired language FUNC. menu, the abbreviated form... will appear instead. If the setting was changed, the icon of changing a setting using the setup menus. You can press FUNC. the currently selected option will always show the initial default value. FUNC. [ IMAGE EFFECT OFF] Desired image...
... the left side column when you want to change and press . • The orange selection bar indicates the menu setting currently selected. Below is used to save the setting. 6 Press FUNC. . FUNC. [ MENU] [ DISPLAY SETUP] [LANGUAGE ] Desired language FUNC. menu, the abbreviated form... will appear instead. If the setting was changed, the icon of changing a setting using the setup menus. You can press FUNC. the currently selected option will always show the initial default value. FUNC. [ IMAGE EFFECT OFF] Desired image...
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...The display that appears in the first setup screen. You will appear as month-day-year (for NOTES • If you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in the same way. 3 Move ( ) the cursor to the [OK] button and press to start... using it. Changing the Language Options Default value [ ] [MAGYAR] [ ] [DEUTSCH] [MELAYU] [ ] [ ] [POLSKI] [ ] [ENGLISH] [ ROMANA ] [ ] [ESPAÑOL] [TÜRKÇE] [ ] [FRANÇAIS] [ ][ ] [...
...The display that appears in the first setup screen. You will appear as month-day-year (for NOTES • If you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in the same way. 3 Move ( ) the cursor to the [OK] button and press to start... using it. Changing the Language Options Default value [ ] [MAGYAR] [ ] [DEUTSCH] [MELAYU] [ ] [ ] [POLSKI] [ ] [ENGLISH] [ ROMANA ] [ ] [ESPAÑOL] [TÜRKÇE] [ ] [FRANÇAIS] [ ][ ] [...
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... zone. World Time Zones Once you have set the time zone, date and time, you do not need to reset the clock every time you use the viewfinder and the LCD screen simultaneously. The default setting is the only case where you wish to include Preparations • 25 You can rotate... the panel 90 degrees downward. 180° 90° You can use the viewfinder). Select the time zone to match the local time at your destination and press . • Refer to the changing date and time displayed...
... zone. World Time Zones Once you have set the time zone, date and time, you do not need to reset the clock every time you use the viewfinder and the LCD screen simultaneously. The default setting is the only case where you wish to include Preparations • 25 You can rotate... the panel 90 degrees downward. 180° 90° You can use the viewfinder). Select the time zone to match the local time at your destination and press . • Refer to the changing date and time displayed...
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...Disc ( 21) Hold DISP. Less than 0.01% of the pixels operating to normal or bright. Inserting and Removing a Disc Subject can set the camcorder in mode. 2 Slide OPEN fully in the direction of the arrow and gently open the disc cover completely until it stops. 26 • Preparations ... recording surface is clean. LCD Backlight You can monitor the LCD screen 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 may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue...
...Disc ( 21) Hold DISP. Less than 0.01% of the pixels operating to normal or bright. Inserting and Removing a Disc Subject can set the camcorder in mode. 2 Slide OPEN fully in the direction of the arrow and gently open the disc cover completely until it stops. 26 • Preparations ... recording surface is clean. LCD Backlight You can monitor the LCD screen 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 may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue...
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...set in place. Select ( ) [YES] and press to start recording. Wait until the camcorder finishes recognizing the disc before you start recording movies once the record pause indicator appears. WHEN USING DVD-RW DISCS You need to initialize new discs before you can start recording. Removing the ...process of recognizing a disc may take approximately one minute. Select ( ) the desired disc specification and press . 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 stops. •...
...set in place. Select ( ) [YES] and press to start recording. Wait until the camcorder finishes recognizing the disc before you start recording movies once the record pause indicator appears. WHEN USING DVD-RW DISCS You need to initialize new discs before you can start recording. Removing the ...process of recognizing a disc may take approximately one minute. Select ( ) the desired disc specification and press . 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 stops. •...