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... - Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC50/ DC220/DC230 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - Do not defeat the safety purpose of electric shock - All warnings on or pinched... electric or magnetic radiation. A product and cart combination should be sure the antenna is a safety feature. This is grounded so as battery power, refer to be hazardous. 7 Avoid magnetic or electric fields - The product should be routed so that they may cause picture ...
... - Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC50/ DC220/DC230 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - Do not defeat the safety purpose of electric shock - All warnings on or pinched... electric or magnetic radiation. A product and cart combination should be sure the antenna is a safety feature. This is grounded so as battery power, refer to be hazardous. 7 Avoid magnetic or electric fields - The product should be routed so that they may cause picture ...
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... the Joystick Guide 11 About the Power Switch 12 About the Operating Modes 12 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories 14 Components Guide 15 Components Guide 17 Screen Displays 20 Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack 23 Inserting and Removing a Disc 26 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 28 Preparing the...
... the Joystick Guide 11 About the Power Switch 12 About the Operating Modes 12 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories 14 Components Guide 15 Components Guide 17 Screen Displays 20 Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack 23 Inserting and Removing a Disc 26 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 28 Preparing the...
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... Upon your new Canon product on file to this information in case of theft. Date of Purchase: Model Name: DC50/DC220/DC230 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: Customers only. power cord) WL-D86 Wireless Controller Lithium Button Battery CR2025 for Wireless...instruction manual on Canon new products and promotions. 14 Getting to Know the Camcorder Getting to aid identification in the event of an insurance claim such as a permanent record of your purchase to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power BP-208 Battery Pack Adapter (...
... Upon your new Canon product on file to this information in case of theft. Date of Purchase: Model Name: DC50/DC220/DC230 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: Customers only. power cord) WL-D86 Wireless Controller Lithium Button Battery CR2025 for Wireless...instruction manual on Canon new products and promotions. 14 Getting to Know the Camcorder Getting to aid identification in the event of an insurance claim such as a permanent record of your purchase to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power BP-208 Battery Pack Adapter (...
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...Camcorder 15 Components Guide Left side view Right Side View FUNC. button ( 31, 43) DISP. button ( 63) QUICK START button and standby lamp ( 38) CARD access indicator ( 36) Memory card slot ( 28) AV terminal ( 80) Memory card slot cover/Terminal cover USB terminal ( 83) (print/share) button ( 87, 89, 93) BATT. (battery... release) switch ( 23) RESET button ( 98) Serial number Battery attachment unit ( 23) Disc compartment cover ( 26) Grip belt ( 28) DC IN terminal ( 23) Flash ( 64) ...
...Camcorder 15 Components Guide Left side view Right Side View FUNC. button ( 31, 43) DISP. button ( 63) QUICK START button and standby lamp ( 38) CARD access indicator ( 36) Memory card slot ( 28) AV terminal ( 80) Memory card slot cover/Terminal cover USB terminal ( 83) (print/share) button ( 87, 89, 93) BATT. (battery... release) switch ( 23) RESET button ( 98) Serial number Battery attachment unit ( 23) Disc compartment cover ( 26) Grip belt ( 28) DC IN terminal ( 23) Flash ( 64) ...
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...) CARD access indicator ( 36) Memory card slot ( 28) AV terminal ( 80) Memory card slot cover/Terminal cover USB terminal ( 83) BATT. (battery release) switch ( 23) RESET button ( 98) Serial number Battery attachment unit ( 23) Lens cover switch ( 34, 36) ( open, closed) Disc compartment cover ( 26) Grip belt ( 28) DC IN terminal ( 23... buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a "button" frame (for example FUNC. ). button ( 63) FUNC. Front view Introduction Getting to Know the Camcorder 17 Left side view Right Side View Components Guide DISP.
...) CARD access indicator ( 36) Memory card slot ( 28) AV terminal ( 80) Memory card slot cover/Terminal cover USB terminal ( 83) BATT. (battery release) switch ( 23) RESET button ( 98) Serial number Battery attachment unit ( 23) Lens cover switch ( 34, 36) ( open, closed) Disc compartment cover ( 26) Grip belt ( 28) DC IN terminal ( 23... buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a "button" frame (for example FUNC. ). button ( 63) FUNC. Front view Introduction Getting to Know the Camcorder 17 Left side view Right Side View Components Guide DISP.
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20 Getting to Know the Camcorder Screen Displays Recording Movies Recording Still Images Operating mode ( 12) Recording program ( 52) White balance ( 57) Image effect ( 58) Digital effects ( 66) Recording mode ( 44) ... mode** ( 62) Still image quality/size ( 59) Image stabilizer (still images)* ( 46) Number of still images available on the memory card, on the disc Remaining battery charge estimate AF frame ( 61) Camcorder shake warning ( 45) Flash* ( 64) Autofocus (AF) and exposure (AE) locked ( 36) * only. ** only.
20 Getting to Know the Camcorder Screen Displays Recording Movies Recording Still Images Operating mode ( 12) Recording program ( 52) White balance ( 57) Image effect ( 58) Digital effects ( 66) Recording mode ( 44) ... mode** ( 62) Still image quality/size ( 59) Image stabilizer (still images)* ( 46) Number of still images available on the memory card, on the disc Remaining battery charge estimate AF frame ( 61) Camcorder shake warning ( 45) Flash* ( 64) Autofocus (AF) and exposure (AE) locked ( 36) * only. ** only.
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..., the power may turn off without displaying " ". • Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are too short. Number of still images available on the card/disc flashing in red: No card in green: 6 or more images ...disc. This is helpful to avoid scenes that are used, the actual battery charge may decrease by 2 still images at once. Remaining battery charge estimate • When " " starts flashing in green. • will stop. Getting to Know the Camcorder 21 Introduction Disc operation Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast ...
..., the power may turn off without displaying " ". • Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are too short. Number of still images available on the card/disc flashing in red: No card in green: 6 or more images ...disc. This is helpful to avoid scenes that are used, the actual battery charge may decrease by 2 still images at once. Remaining battery charge estimate • When " " starts flashing in green. • will stop. Getting to Know the Camcorder 21 Introduction Disc operation Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast ...
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...the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. • The CHG (charge) indicator starts flashing. Charge the battery pack before use the compact power adapter without attaching a battery pack. • When the compact power adapter is connected, even if a battery is attached its power will not ...The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed. • You can be consumed. ONCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder. 2 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the compact power adapter. switch BATT. Getting...
...the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. • The CHG (charge) indicator starts flashing. Charge the battery pack before use the compact power adapter without attaching a battery pack. • When the compact power adapter is connected, even if a battery is attached its power will not ...The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed. • You can be consumed. ONCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder. 2 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the compact power adapter. switch BATT. Getting...
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... data is updated on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. and Canada only: The lithium ion/polymer battery that is completely off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that powers this...This is recyclable. Flashes approx. once per second: Battery over 50% charged. The charging time will decrease. Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to release the battery pack, and pull out the battery pack holding it from the compact power adapter during use...
... data is updated on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. and Canada only: The lithium ion/polymer battery that is completely off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that powers this...This is recyclable. Flashes approx. once per second: Battery over 50% charged. The charging time will decrease. Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to release the battery pack, and pull out the battery pack holding it from the compact power adapter during use...
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...If the wireless controller does not work properly when the remote sensor is not set to [OFF ] ( 50). Otherwise, replace the battery. Point the controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the start/stop button with the + side facing up.... 3 Insert the battery holder. NOTES The wireless controller may not work , check that you press the buttons. Adjust the grip belt so...
...If the wireless controller does not work properly when the remote sensor is not set to [OFF ] ( 50). Otherwise, replace the battery. Point the controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the start/stop button with the + side facing up.... 3 Insert the battery holder. NOTES The wireless controller may not work , check that you press the buttons. Adjust the grip belt so...
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.... 3 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP] and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME] and press ( ). IMPORTANT When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in lithium battery ( 109) and set the date and time and ( ) to move between the fields of the date and time. 6 Press ( ) to set the... FUNC. ( 31) 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to close the menu. In such case, recharge the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be displayed in orange and indicated with up/down arrows. 5 Push the joystick ( ) to start...
.... 3 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP] and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME] and press ( ). IMPORTANT When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in lithium battery ( 109) and set the date and time and ( ) to move between the fields of the date and time. 6 Press ( ) to set the... FUNC. ( 31) 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to close the menu. In such case, recharge the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be displayed in orange and indicated with up/down arrows. 5 Push the joystick ( ) to start...
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... ( ). 5 Select ( ) a setting option and press ( ). Recording 35 Basic Functions About the Power Save mode: To save power when the camcorder is powered by the lens). To restore the power, slide the power switch toward [NEXT] to display the joystick guide in the illustration above. 1 Press... of the pixels operating to display it ( 69). Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use tripods with more than 0.01% of the light by a battery pack, the camcorder will appear. • The camcorder plays back the last scene (but without any operations for ...
... ( ). 5 Select ( ) a setting option and press ( ). Recording 35 Basic Functions About the Power Save mode: To save power when the camcorder is powered by the lens). To restore the power, slide the power switch toward [NEXT] to display the joystick guide in the illustration above. 1 Press... of the pixels operating to display it ( 69). Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use tripods with more than 0.01% of the light by a battery pack, the camcorder will appear. • The camcorder plays back the last scene (but without any operations for ...
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...; Sometimes the standby lamp will turn on. 2 Move the / switch to resume recording, press QUICK START again. You can save energy when using a battery pack. If you perform any of the [POWER SAVE] setting ( 50). The scene index screen appears with the [ STANDBY OFF] setting ( 50). ...Playback 39 Basic Functions - Using this mode you can also use the buttons on the first scene. The camcorder will be changed automatically: - Manual exposure adjustment returns to full wide angle W. Slide the power switch toward MODE and release it , or move...
...; Sometimes the standby lamp will turn on. 2 Move the / switch to resume recording, press QUICK START again. You can save energy when using a battery pack. If you perform any of the [POWER SAVE] setting ( 50). The scene index screen appears with the [ STANDBY OFF] setting ( 50). ...Playback 39 Basic Functions - Using this mode you can also use the buttons on the first scene. The camcorder will be changed automatically: - Manual exposure adjustment returns to full wide angle W. Slide the power switch toward MODE and release it , or move...
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...media you insert a new memory card or disc. [ CONTINUOUS]: Image numbers will be assigned a number one higher than that of the last image on the camcorder, the selftimer countdown, etc. 50 Menu Options Lists System Setup (Volume, Beep, Media Select , etc.) SYSTEM SETUP MEDIA SEL. [ CARD], [ DISC...NOS. We recommend using the [ CONTINUOUS] setting. It also serves as a warning beep under unusual conditions. The setting is powered by a battery pack, it will appear. Images are numbered from 101-0101 every time you insert already contains an image with a larger number, a new image...
...media you insert a new memory card or disc. [ CONTINUOUS]: Image numbers will be assigned a number one higher than that of the last image on the camcorder, the selftimer countdown, etc. 50 Menu Options Lists System Setup (Volume, Beep, Media Select , etc.) SYSTEM SETUP MEDIA SEL. [ CARD], [ DISC...NOS. We recommend using the [ CONTINUOUS] setting. It also serves as a warning beep under unusual conditions. The setting is powered by a battery pack, it will appear. Images are numbered from 101-0101 every time you insert already contains an image with a larger number, a new image...
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... disc first. Playing Back the Disc on an External Device Restrictions after the finalization process started may not be started if the camcorder is in permanent data loss. NOTES The time required to complete the operation will need to convert them to Photomovie scenes beforehand ...following actions while the operation is powered only with the battery pack. Unfinalizing the Disc - - Do not finalize with this camcorder discs that were not recorded using the compact power adapter. Do not move the camcorder. - Always power the camcorder using it first. You do so can interrupt the...
... disc first. Playing Back the Disc on an External Device Restrictions after the finalization process started may not be started if the camcorder is in permanent data loss. NOTES The time required to complete the operation will need to convert them to Photomovie scenes beforehand ...following actions while the operation is powered only with the battery pack. Unfinalizing the Disc - - Do not finalize with this camcorder discs that were not recorded using the compact power adapter. Do not move the camcorder. - Always power the camcorder using it first. You do so can interrupt the...
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... the compact power adapter. Discs that were finalized using this camcorder can be unfinalized with the battery pack. Failing to the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu. Do not move the camcorder. - Close the menu only after the screen display returns to do so can record additional scenes even without ... on a Finalized Disc Unfinalize a disc to disconnect the AV cable) after the unfinalization process started if the camcorder is powered only with it. Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impacts (for example to place it on a table or to allow recording additional movies on ...
... the compact power adapter. Discs that were finalized using this camcorder can be unfinalized with the battery pack. Failing to the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu. Do not move the camcorder. - Close the menu only after the screen display returns to do so can record additional scenes even without ... on a Finalized Disc Unfinalize a disc to disconnect the AV cable) after the unfinalization process started if the camcorder is powered only with it. Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impacts (for example to place it on a table or to allow recording additional movies on ...
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... will not open. Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. the battery pack is faulty. Consult your camcorder, refer to [ON]. 50 The battery of the wireless controller is damaged. twice per the battery pack is outside the charging temperature range, the CHG (charge) indicator will...
... will not open. Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. the battery pack is faulty. Consult your camcorder, refer to [ON]. 50 The battery of the wireless controller is damaged. twice per the battery pack is outside the charging temperature range, the CHG (charge) indicator will...
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... is dirty. Depending on the disc. Turn the camcorder off and let it cool down before resuming use . Delete some space or 69 replace the disc. Remove the disc protection. 71 Unfinalize the disc (DVD-RW in lithium battery and set the time zone, date 109 and time...faintly heard. • Occasionally the operation sound can be heard. The camcorder vibrates. This is 34 the disc access indicator does not a malfunction. 36 not go off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming operation. Consult a Canon Service Center. - "SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE Set the time...
... is dirty. Depending on the disc. Turn the camcorder off and let it cool down before resuming use . Delete some space or 69 replace the disc. Remove the disc protection. 71 Unfinalize the disc (DVD-RW in lithium battery and set the time zone, date 109 and time...faintly heard. • Occasionally the operation sound can be heard. The camcorder vibrates. This is 34 the disc access indicator does not a malfunction. 36 not go off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming operation. Consult a Canon Service Center. - "SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE Set the time...
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...card. Image cannot be recorded. Card error occurred. UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE The disc may not be recognized by this camcorder if it or if the remaining battery charge is being recognized after first inserting it was - Memory Card Operation Problem Solution Memory card cannot be played .... 28 back. Memory card cannot be inserted. Initialize the memory card if flashing persists. Replace or charge the battery pack. 23 PACK CANNOT ENTER THE The camcorder cannot enter the Quick Start standby mode while 38 STANDBY MODE NOW the disc is too low. or SECAM)....
...card. Image cannot be recorded. Card error occurred. UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE The disc may not be recognized by this camcorder if it or if the remaining battery charge is being recognized after first inserting it was - Memory Card Operation Problem Solution Memory card cannot be played .... 28 back. Memory card cannot be inserted. Initialize the memory card if flashing persists. Replace or charge the battery pack. 23 PACK CANNOT ENTER THE The camcorder cannot enter the Quick Start standby mode while 38 STANDBY MODE NOW the disc is too low. or SECAM)....
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... disc and 26 reinserting it cool down before resuming use . Additional Information Trouble? 103 Message Explanation • TEMPERATURE TOO The camcorder has exceeded its - supported (not DVD-R/RW). This message can also appear if condensation has formed. This message can also ... that was finalized with the disc. HIGH CANNOT RECORD Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery and • TEMPERATURE TOO let the camcorder cool down before resuming use . Delete some space or replace 69 the disc. scenes. CANNOT READ...
... disc and 26 reinserting it cool down before resuming use . Additional Information Trouble? 103 Message Explanation • TEMPERATURE TOO The camcorder has exceeded its - supported (not DVD-R/RW). This message can also appear if condensation has formed. This message can also ... that was finalized with the disc. HIGH CANNOT RECORD Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery and • TEMPERATURE TOO let the camcorder cool down before resuming use . Delete some space or replace 69 the disc. scenes. CANNOT READ...