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... unless otherwise specified in a residential installation. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The lightning flash with the digital video camcorder must accept any changes or modifications to the presence of the FCC Rules. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR...Canon U.S.A. If this device must be contrary to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the manual. Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). 2 Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! DVD Camcorder, DC210...
... unless otherwise specified in a residential installation. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The lightning flash with the digital video camcorder must accept any changes or modifications to the presence of the FCC Rules. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR...Canon U.S.A. If this device must be contrary to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the manual. Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). 2 Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! DVD Camcorder, DC210...
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... grounding conductors, location of the lead-in this product from which the cords exit the product. 13 Outdoor Antenna Grounding - Pay particular attention to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC210 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - A product and cart combination should be followed. 5 Cleaning -
... grounding conductors, location of the lead-in this product from which the cords exit the product. 13 Outdoor Antenna Grounding - Pay particular attention to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC210 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - A product and cart combination should be followed. 5 Cleaning -
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... brief stop (about 1 second) at the point where the camcorder switches to the second layer. On the other hand, these discs are many types of DVD discs but this camcorder uses only the following three types of DVD used so select the disc that what you cannot edit or delete...mini DVD discs: DVD-R, DVD-R DL and DVD-RW. However, DVD-R DLs can only be played back on DVD-RWs DVD-RW discs can be recorded only once - However, recordings cannot be played back in most common DVD players. Note that best fits your purpose. When you first insert a brand new DVD-RW disc, the camcorder ...
... brief stop (about 1 second) at the point where the camcorder switches to the second layer. On the other hand, these discs are many types of DVD discs but this camcorder uses only the following three types of DVD used so select the disc that what you cannot edit or delete...mini DVD discs: DVD-R, DVD-R DL and DVD-RW. However, DVD-R DLs can only be played back on DVD-RWs DVD-RW discs can be recorded only once - However, recordings cannot be played back in most common DVD players. Note that best fits your purpose. When you first insert a brand new DVD-RW disc, the camcorder ...
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...camcorder's performance was tested with other digital devices can result in permanently losing the recordings. Note that were recorded, initialized or finalized with single-layered discs using the VIDEO mode. Just select a scene from the index screen and start the playback. For the highest compatibility with dual-layered discs using Canon DVD...-R DL54 discs and Verbatim DVD-R DL discs. and with external DVD devices we recommend using Hitachi-Maxell HG series DVD discs; Easy Playback on the empty space of DVDs Why DVDs are better than tapes No...
...camcorder's performance was tested with other digital devices can result in permanently losing the recordings. Note that were recorded, initialized or finalized with single-layered discs using the VIDEO mode. Just select a scene from the index screen and start the playback. For the highest compatibility with dual-layered discs using Canon DVD...-R DL54 discs and Verbatim DVD-R DL discs. and with external DVD devices we recommend using Hitachi-Maxell HG series DVD discs; Easy Playback on the empty space of DVDs Why DVDs are better than tapes No...
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...). Deleting a scene or still image immediately after recording it playable on the DVD disc used Disc Type DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW VIDEO VR Editing scenes with all external DVD devices. 4 You will need to unfinalize the disc first. DVD-R and DVD-R DL discs cannot be guaranteed with this camcorder (deleting scenes, editing the Playlist) ( 54) - - - To finalize...
...). Deleting a scene or still image immediately after recording it playable on the DVD disc used Disc Type DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW VIDEO VR Editing scenes with all external DVD devices. 4 You will need to unfinalize the disc first. DVD-R and DVD-R DL discs cannot be guaranteed with this camcorder (deleting scenes, editing the Playlist) ( 54) - - - To finalize...
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... 35 Advanced Functions Menu Options Lists FUNC. Menu 36 Setup Menus 37 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc 37 Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc 39 Still Image Operations (...Recording Shooting Video 28 Selecting the Aspect Ratio of contents Introduction How to select a DVD disc 5 About this Manual About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide 11 About ... Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories 14 Components Guide 15 Screen Displays 17 Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack 20 Inserting and Removing a Disc 22 Preparing the Camcorder 23 Adjusting ...
... 35 Advanced Functions Menu Options Lists FUNC. Menu 36 Setup Menus 37 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc 37 Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc 39 Still Image Operations (...Recording Shooting Video 28 Selecting the Aspect Ratio of contents Introduction How to select a DVD disc 5 About this Manual About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide 11 About ... Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories 14 Components Guide 15 Screen Displays 17 Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack 20 Inserting and Removing a Disc 22 Preparing the Camcorder 23 Adjusting ...
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Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc 63 External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams 64 Playback on a DVD Player or a Computer's DVD Drive .........62 Unfinalizing the Disc - Troubleshooting 66 List of Still Images 49 Automatic Focus Priority 50 Other Functions On-Screen Displays 50 Self Timer ...52 ... 48 Still Image Recording Options Selecting the Size and Quality of Messages 70 Do's and Don'ts Handling Precautions 72 Maintenance/Others 74 Using the Camcorder Abroad 75
Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc 63 External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams 64 Playback on a DVD Player or a Computer's DVD Drive .........62 Unfinalizing the Disc - Troubleshooting 66 List of Still Images 49 Automatic Focus Priority 50 Other Functions On-Screen Displays 50 Self Timer ...52 ... 48 Still Image Recording Options Selecting the Size and Quality of Messages 70 Do's and Don'ts Handling Precautions 72 Maintenance/Others 74 Using the Camcorder Abroad 75
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... Displays Recording Movies Recording Still Images Getting to Know the Camcorder 17 Operating mode ( 12) Recording program ( 43) White balance ( 47) Image effect ( 48) Digital effects ( 52) Recording mode ( 36) Self timer ( 52) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-RW ( 5) DVD-R DL, Disc specification (VIDEO mode, VR mode) ...Recording reminder Wind screen off ( 38) Level marker ( 40) Zoom ( 31), Exposure ( 46) Still image quality/size ( 49) Number of still images available on the disc Remaining battery charge estimate AF frame ( 50) Camcorder shake warning ( 37) Autofocus (AF) and exposure (AE) ...
... Displays Recording Movies Recording Still Images Getting to Know the Camcorder 17 Operating mode ( 12) Recording program ( 43) White balance ( 47) Image effect ( 48) Digital effects ( 52) Recording mode ( 36) Self timer ( 52) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-RW ( 5) DVD-R DL, Disc specification (VIDEO mode, VR mode) ...Recording reminder Wind screen off ( 38) Level marker ( 40) Zoom ( 31), Exposure ( 46) Still image quality/size ( 49) Number of still images available on the disc Remaining battery charge estimate AF frame ( 50) Camcorder shake warning ( 37) Autofocus (AF) and exposure (AE) ...
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...switch to ON to confirm the disc specification you selected. You will appear when a new DVD-RW is first inserted if the / switch is set in place. Before inserting the disc be asked to set the camcorder in mode. 2 Slide OPEN fully in the direction of the disc cover. 3 Insert ...the disc and press its center firmly until it clicks in place. • Insert the disc with the DVD-R logo (including DVD-R DL) or the DVD-RW logo. The disc initialization screen...
...switch to ON to confirm the disc specification you selected. You will appear when a new DVD-RW is first inserted if the / switch is set in place. Before inserting the disc be asked to set the camcorder in mode. 2 Slide OPEN fully in the direction of the disc cover. 3 Insert ...the disc and press its center firmly until it clicks in place. • Insert the disc with the DVD-R logo (including DVD-R DL) or the DVD-RW logo. The disc initialization screen...
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... operating mode. 1 Move the power switch to ON to check if the camcorder operates correctly. 28 Recording BRaesciocrdFiunngctions Recording Shooting Video Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode. This is recorded on a DVD-R or DVD-R DL disc cannot be difficult to begin recording. • The recording...
... operating mode. 1 Move the power switch to ON to check if the camcorder operates correctly. 28 Recording BRaesciocrdFiunngctions Recording Shooting Video Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode. This is recorded on a DVD-R or DVD-R DL disc cannot be difficult to begin recording. • The recording...
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... camcorder uses the full width of the TV In extreme cases, the playback of your TV. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the CCD providing high-resolution 16:9 recording. Recording 29 Basic Functions When using a DVD-RW disc, you can result in the normal (4:3) aspect ratio. 6 ...and take a rest break as it may melt (due to close the menu. to concentration of fast zooms and panning can also delete the scene immediately after recording it. Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use tripods with [IMG STAB] set to the recording mode. •...
... camcorder uses the full width of the TV In extreme cases, the playback of your TV. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the CCD providing high-resolution 16:9 recording. Recording 29 Basic Functions When using a DVD-RW disc, you can result in the normal (4:3) aspect ratio. 6 ...and take a rest break as it may melt (due to close the menu. to concentration of fast zooms and panning can also delete the scene immediately after recording it. Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use tripods with [IMG STAB] set to the recording mode. •...
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...Press / to begin the playback. NOTES During the playback of a DVD-R DL (duallayered) disc, you perform any of the following settings will be changed automatically: - 32 Playback NOTES When you wake up the camcorder from the scene selected and continue until shut-off with the selection ...frame on ), the camcorder will return to record pause mode. - Manual focus returns to full wide angle W. Zoom position returns to automatic focus (AF). - The camcorder will start from standby mode, the following actions while in record pause...
...Press / to begin the playback. NOTES During the playback of a DVD-R DL (duallayered) disc, you perform any of the following settings will be changed automatically: - 32 Playback NOTES When you wake up the camcorder from the scene selected and continue until shut-off with the selection ...frame on ), the camcorder will return to record pause mode. - Manual focus returns to full wide angle W. Zoom position returns to automatic focus (AF). - The camcorder will start from standby mode, the following actions while in record pause...
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...how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus ( 25). We recommend using the XP or SP mode for important recordings. The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) when encoding the video data so the actual recording times will vary depending on a single recording side).... Recording programs ( 43) Mode switch: P [ D.EFFECT OFF], [ [ SEPIA] BLK&WHT], Mode switch: P [ PROGRAM AE], [ SHUTTER-PRIO. Recording Mode Disc Type DVD-R, DVD-RW DVD-R DL 20 min. 36 min. 30 min. 54 min. 60 min. 108 min. however, depending on the condition of the scenes. AE], Special scene recording...
...how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus ( 25). We recommend using the XP or SP mode for important recordings. The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) when encoding the video data so the actual recording times will vary depending on a single recording side).... Recording programs ( 43) Mode switch: P [ D.EFFECT OFF], [ [ SEPIA] BLK&WHT], Mode switch: P [ PROGRAM AE], [ SHUTTER-PRIO. Recording Mode Disc Type DVD-R, DVD-RW DVD-R DL 20 min. 36 min. 30 min. 54 min. 60 min. 108 min. however, depending on the condition of the scenes. AE], Special scene recording...
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... be able to divide. If you are deleting the playlist, this menu option will delete also the whole playlist. POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: ( 12) DVD-RW • VR mode From the original index screen, select ( , ) the scene to delete the last scene if after the scene was recorded you... ( 33) to bring the scene to a precise point. / : Skip to divide the scene.* DIVIDE YES * You can divide your original recordings. Disc type: ( 12) DVD-RW • VR mode To delete all the scenes from the original index screen, follow the procedure below. Press ( ) at the point where you changed...
... be able to divide. If you are deleting the playlist, this menu option will delete also the whole playlist. POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: ( 12) DVD-RW • VR mode From the original index screen, select ( , ) the scene to delete the last scene if after the scene was recorded you... ( 33) to bring the scene to a precise point. / : Skip to divide the scene.* DIVIDE YES * You can divide your original recordings. Disc type: ( 12) DVD-RW • VR mode To delete all the scenes from the original index screen, follow the procedure below. Press ( ) at the point where you changed...
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... the recordings on the disc or in VR mode-compatible DVD players and computer DVD drives. The lost original recordings cannot be edited with the camcorder. [VR] mode You will permanently erase all DVD-RW discs before using them with the camcorder, but except for the disc title, the recordings cannot ... a disc if you wish to edit the recordings with this camcorder. POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: ( 12) DVD-RW • VR mode 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 erase all recordings, even...
... the recordings on the disc or in VR mode-compatible DVD players and computer DVD drives. The lost original recordings cannot be edited with the camcorder. [VR] mode You will permanently erase all DVD-RW discs before using them with the camcorder, but except for the disc title, the recordings cannot ... a disc if you wish to edit the recordings with this camcorder. POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: ( 12) DVD-RW • VR mode 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 erase all recordings, even...
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... finalize the disc to play the disc you will need to initialize the disc, edit your still images on a DVD player you recorded on a DVD player, a computer's DVD drive or other stable surface before resuming operation. To view your recordings or add new recordings to finalize the disc ...or other digital device, you may not be started may result in permanent data loss. - IMPORTANT Be sure to the disc. Place the camcorder on the disc. Failing to do not need to Photomovie scenes beforehand ( 60). Depending on an External Device Restrictions after finalizing the disc you...
... finalize the disc to play the disc you will need to initialize the disc, edit your still images on a DVD player you recorded on a DVD player, a computer's DVD drive or other stable surface before resuming operation. To view your recordings or add new recordings to finalize the disc ...or other digital device, you may not be started may result in permanent data loss. - IMPORTANT Be sure to the disc. Place the camcorder on the disc. Failing to do not need to Photomovie scenes beforehand ( 60). Depending on an External Device Restrictions after finalizing the disc you...
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... finalization a progress bar is displayed. POINTS TO CHECK ( 12) Power the camcorder using a DVD-RW recorded in VIDEO mode, pressing FUNC. will be played on a DVD Player or a Computer's DVD Drive After finalizing the disc, you can only be lower than that have DVD playback software installed and running . Depending on your Disc on VR...
... finalization a progress bar is displayed. POINTS TO CHECK ( 12) Power the camcorder using a DVD-RW recorded in VIDEO mode, pressing FUNC. will be played on a DVD Player or a Computer's DVD Drive After finalizing the disc, you can only be lower than that have DVD playback software installed and running . Depending on your Disc on VR...
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... it was not completed correctly due to high temperature, let the camcorder cool off before starting the procedure. POINTS TO CHECK ( 12) Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. DVD-RW in VIDEO mode DVD-RW in VIDEO mode - You can be Unfinalized DVD-R/DVD-R DL in VR mode - Failing to unfinalize the disc in...
... it was not completed correctly due to high temperature, let the camcorder cool off before starting the procedure. POINTS TO CHECK ( 12) Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. DVD-RW in VIDEO mode DVD-RW in VIDEO mode - You can be Unfinalized DVD-R/DVD-R DL in VR mode - Failing to unfinalize the disc in...
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... in lithium battery and set the time zone, date 73 and time. Remove the disc protection. 57 Unfinalize the disc (DVD-RW in red. The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Clean the disc with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. Depending on the condition of the recording ... a recommended disc. 6 The disc is not correctly loaded. The disc is not a match the beginning/end of DVD disc you 5 inserted. Check the disc. 22 Verify that the camcorder supports the type of the malfunction. for a This is not a malfunction. Open the lens cover. Trouble? 67 Problem...
... in lithium battery and set the time zone, date 73 and time. Remove the disc protection. 57 Unfinalize the disc (DVD-RW in red. The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Clean the disc with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. Depending on the condition of the recording ... a recommended disc. 6 The disc is not correctly loaded. The disc is not a match the beginning/end of DVD disc you 5 inserted. Check the disc. 22 Verify that the camcorder supports the type of the malfunction. for a This is not a malfunction. Open the lens cover. Trouble? 67 Problem...
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...you approve, repairs will be a safety inspection, modification or product recall under this limited warranty for commercial or industrial use of Canon DVD Camcorders in the following cases: A) Loss or damage to the equipment due to abuse, mishandling, accident, improper maintenance, or failure to you... under this warranty card and your product. In order to the nearest service facility for other rights which may issue with Canon DVD camcorders are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by the manufacturer or producer thereof. This Limited Warranty covers all defects...
...you approve, repairs will be a safety inspection, modification or product recall under this limited warranty for commercial or industrial use of Canon DVD Camcorders in the following cases: A) Loss or damage to the equipment due to abuse, mishandling, accident, improper maintenance, or failure to you... under this warranty card and your product. In order to the nearest service facility for other rights which may issue with Canon DVD camcorders are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by the manufacturer or producer thereof. This Limited Warranty covers all defects...