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... OR MOISTURE. DVD Camcorder, DC320/DC310 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant...
... OR MOISTURE. DVD Camcorder, DC320/DC310 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant...
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... you follow the operating instructions. When replacement parts are required, be used replacement parts that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. This will need for further information. When replacement of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to rain or water. PART H) 14 Lightning - Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for service. 19 Replacement Parts -
... you follow the operating instructions. When replacement parts are required, be used replacement parts that are covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. This will need for further information. When replacement of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to rain or water. PART H) 14 Lightning - Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for service. 19 Replacement Parts -
DC310/DC320 Instruction Manual
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... camcorder uses only the following three types of 8 cm mini DVD discs: DVD-R, DVD-R DL and DVD-RW. The camcorder will break the recording into 2 separate scenes. Layer 2 Layer 1 Scene 2 Scene 1 Recording surface DVD-RW Best for Compatibility DVD-Rs can be edited or deleted. VIDEO mode: Once finalized, discs recorded in VIDEO mode. 5 How to Select a DVD Disc There are comparatively cheaper. DVD-R Best for Reusability Recordings made on DVD-RWs DVD-RW discs can select the disc specification for Recording Time...
... camcorder uses only the following three types of 8 cm mini DVD discs: DVD-R, DVD-R DL and DVD-RW. The camcorder will break the recording into 2 separate scenes. Layer 2 Layer 1 Scene 2 Scene 1 Recording surface DVD-RW Best for Compatibility DVD-Rs can be edited or deleted. VIDEO mode: Once finalized, discs recorded in VIDEO mode. 5 How to Select a DVD Disc There are comparatively cheaper. DVD-R Best for Reusability Recordings made on DVD-RWs DVD-RW discs can select the disc specification for Recording Time...
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... 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 Changing the Time Zone 25 Getting Ready to Start Recording 25 Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD screen 26 Inserting and Removing a Disc 28 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Video 29 Basic Recording 29 Shooting Video 31 Selecting the Recording Mode 31 Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom 32 Quick Start Function 33 Reviewing...
... 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 Changing the Time Zone 25 Getting Ready to Start Recording 25 Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD screen 26 Inserting and Removing a Disc 28 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Video 29 Basic Recording 29 Shooting Video 31 Selecting the Recording Mode 31 Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom 32 Quick Start Function 33 Reviewing...
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... in all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder should be operated Names of disc required, etc.). • : Reference page number. • : Text that applies only to the model(s) shown in the icon. • The following terms are used in this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon DC320/DC310. Buttons and switches to be set, the type of buttons and switches other...
... in all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder should be operated Names of disc required, etc.). • : Reference page number. • : Text that applies only to the model(s) shown in the icon. • The following terms are used in this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon DC320/DC310. Buttons and switches to be set, the type of buttons and switches other...
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...Displays Recording movies Playing movies (during playback) Operating mode ( 21) / 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 Remaining battery charge ( 17) Wind screen off ( 65) Recording reminder Level marker ( 67) Scene number Joystick guide ( 21) Data code...
...Displays Recording movies Playing movies (during playback) Operating mode ( 21) / 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 Remaining battery charge ( 17) Wind screen off ( 65) Recording reminder Level marker ( 67) Scene number Joystick guide ( 21) Data code...
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..., or may turn off without displaying . • Depending on the conditions under the folder "DCIM\101CANON". Disc operation Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast reverse playback, Slow playback, Slow reverse playback Remaining recording time When there is writing on the memory card. This is "IMG_0107.JPG", stored under which the camcorder and the battery pack are too short. For example, the file name of still images available on the memory card. Remaining battery charge estimate...
..., or may turn off without displaying . • Depending on the conditions under the folder "DCIM\101CANON". Disc operation Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast reverse playback, Slow playback, Slow reverse playback Remaining recording time When there is writing on the memory card. This is "IMG_0107.JPG", stored under which the camcorder and the battery pack are too short. For example, the file name of still images available on the memory card. Remaining battery charge estimate...
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... set the camcorder in mode. 2 Slide OPEN fully in the direction of the pixels operating to Discs that the recording surface is clean. Inserting the Disc ( 21) Hold DISP. Before inserting the disc be sure to set the brightness of the LCD screen to normal or bright. pressed down for more than 99.99% of the arrow and gently open the disc cover completely until it stops...
... set the camcorder in mode. 2 Slide OPEN fully in the direction of the pixels operating to Discs that the recording surface is clean. Inserting the Disc ( 21) Hold DISP. Before inserting the disc be sure to set the brightness of the LCD screen to normal or bright. pressed down for more than 99.99% of the arrow and gently open the disc cover completely until it stops...
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... a recording, important file allocation data is not correctly inserted. However, SDHC devices (including this camcorder. 2 Open the memory card slot cover. 3 Insert the memory card straight all memory cards before the disc cover opens. TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD First push the memory card once to initialize all the way into the memory card slot. 4 Close the cover. Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is updated on a table. NOTES • Compatibility with...
... a recording, important file allocation data is not correctly inserted. However, SDHC devices (including this camcorder. 2 Open the memory card slot cover. 3 Insert the memory card straight all memory cards before the disc cover opens. TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD First push the memory card once to initialize all the way into the memory card slot. 4 Close the cover. Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is updated on a table. NOTES • Compatibility with...
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... shooting and playing back movies - The red CAMERA indicator will stay on briefly after pausing while the scene is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the lens cover and the LCD panel. 4 Remove the disc. 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 begin recording. • The recording starts; Video • 29 Video This chapter covers functions...
... shooting and playing back movies - The red CAMERA indicator will stay on briefly after pausing while the scene is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the lens cover and the LCD panel. 4 Remove the disc. 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 begin recording. • The recording starts; Video • 29 Video This chapter covers functions...
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...), sound may become distorted or it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. The time between turning on or flashing. Do not open the disc cover and do so may result in very loud places (such as necessary with the dioptric adjustment lever. * The LCD screen and the viewfinder can set the shutter speed you to and the camcorder shutting off the camcorder. - About the mode switch and recording...
...), sound may become distorted or it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. The time between turning on or flashing. Do not open the disc cover and do so may result in very loud places (such as necessary with the dioptric adjustment lever. * The LCD screen and the viewfinder can set the shutter speed you to and the camcorder shutting off the camcorder. - About the mode switch and recording...
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... the digital zoom the image is selected, the camcorder will deteriorate the more you zoom in . Selecting the Zoom Type Options Default value [OPTICAL] (37x) The zoom range is available.) You can also change the recording time available on the disc. FUNC. ( 22) FUNC. [ MENU] [ CAMERA SETUP] [ZOOM TYPE] Desired option FUNC. select LP mode for better movie quality; NOTES The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) when encoding the video data...
... the digital zoom the image is selected, the camcorder will deteriorate the more you zoom in . Selecting the Zoom Type Options Default value [OPTICAL] (37x) The zoom range is available.) You can also change the recording time available on the disc. FUNC. ( 22) FUNC. [ MENU] [ CAMERA SETUP] [ZOOM TYPE] Desired option FUNC. select LP mode for better movie quality; NOTES The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) when encoding the video data...
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... brief stops in video or sound playback between scenes. • This camcorder can play 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 the number of a scene: FUNC. [ SPEAKER VOL.] Adjust ( ) the volume FUNC. • The sound from the built-in the playback picture. Special playback mode Initial mode Camcorder operation Fast playback Normal playback...
... brief stops in video or sound playback between scenes. • This camcorder can play 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 the number of a scene: FUNC. [ SPEAKER VOL.] Adjust ( ) the volume FUNC. • The sound from the built-in the playback picture. Special playback mode Initial mode Camcorder operation Fast playback Normal playback...
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... the camcorder to printing them. from capturing and playing back images to vibrations or strong impacts. - Adjust the focus manually ( 41). Failing to set the camcorder in permanent data loss. - Basic Recording Basic Recording Taking Photos Before using a memory card for the first time, be sure to initialize it with this chapter for autofocus, turns yellow. IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the card access display ( ) appears on screen, and when the CARD access indicator...
... the camcorder to printing them. from capturing and playing back images to vibrations or strong impacts. - Adjust the focus manually ( 41). Failing to set the camcorder in permanent data loss. - Basic Recording Basic Recording Taking Photos Before using a memory card for the first time, be sure to initialize it with this chapter for autofocus, turns yellow. IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the card access display ( ) appears on screen, and when the CARD access indicator...
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...; Quick Start ( 32) • Zoom ( 31) • Special Scene recording programs ( 37) • Flexible recording programs ( 39) • LCD video light ( 40) • Self timer ( 40) • Manual focus ( 41) • Manual exposure adjustment ( 42) • White balance ( 42) • Image effects ( 43) • Digital effects ( 44) Photos • 59 The way to set and use them . Options [INITIALIZE] Clears the file allocation table but does not physically erase the...
...; Quick Start ( 32) • Zoom ( 31) • Special Scene recording programs ( 37) • Flexible recording programs ( 39) • LCD video light ( 40) • Self timer ( 40) • Manual focus ( 41) • Manual exposure adjustment ( 42) • White balance ( 42) • Image effects ( 43) • Digital effects ( 44) Photos • 59 The way to set and use them . Options [INITIALIZE] Clears the file allocation table but does not physically erase the...
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Troubleshooting If you connect a faulty power adapter or battery pack, the CHARGE indicator flashes approx. Consult a Canon Service Center. - (two quick flashes at 1-second intervals) Battery pack at 2-second intervals). - twice per second and the charging stops. - Load a disc ( 26). If the problem still persists, disconnect the power source and press the RESET button with use . appears on the camcorder. - Replace or charge the battery pack ( 19). Replace or charge the battery pack ( 18). - Attach the battery pack correctly...
Troubleshooting If you connect a faulty power adapter or battery pack, the CHARGE indicator flashes approx. Consult a Canon Service Center. - (two quick flashes at 1-second intervals) Battery pack at 2-second intervals). - twice per second and the charging stops. - Load a disc ( 26). If the problem still persists, disconnect the power source and press the RESET button with use . appears on the camcorder. - Replace or charge the battery pack ( 19). Replace or charge the battery pack ( 18). - Attach the battery pack correctly...
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... resuming use . • During playback there is video noise and the sound is fully charged. You may not be deleted in a DVD-R/ DVD-R DL disc or a DVD-RW disc recorded in speaker. - You cannot edit or delete scenes on the TV screen. - No sound from the built-in VIDEO mode. You attempted to play with this camcorder, discs recorded or edited with another digital device. - Clean the disc with a soft lens-cleaning cloth ( 77). - Refer to mode ( 34...
... resuming use . • During playback there is video noise and the sound is fully charged. You may not be deleted in a DVD-R/ DVD-R DL disc or a DVD-RW disc recorded in speaker. - You cannot edit or delete scenes on the TV screen. - No sound from the built-in VIDEO mode. You attempted to play with this camcorder, discs recorded or edited with another digital device. - Clean the disc with a soft lens-cleaning cloth ( 77). - Refer to mode ( 34...
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... built-in rechargeable lithium battery to static electricity. Canon makes no warranties for 24 hours with the switch set to dust or dirt. • Check the direction before inserting the memory card. however, it is not correctly oriented may be corrupted or lost data. • Do not turn off the camcorder, disconnect the power source or remove the memory card while the CARD access indicator is recharged...
... built-in rechargeable lithium battery to static electricity. Canon makes no warranties for 24 hours with the switch set to dust or dirt. • Check the direction before inserting the memory card. however, it is not correctly oriented may be corrupted or lost data. • Do not turn off the camcorder, disconnect the power source or remove the memory card while the CARD access indicator is recharged...
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... battery 78 C Compact power adapter 18 Condensation 79 Connections to a TV/VCR 61 Continuous shooting 56 D Data code 36 Date and time 24 Date format 69 Daylight saving time 25 Time zone 25 Digital effects 44 Disc title 47 Disc types (DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW). . . . . .5 Discs that have been tested 6 Drive mode 56 E EASY (recording program 30 F Finalizing the disc 48 Fireworks (recording program 38 Focus priority 57 FUNC. menu 22, 63 G Grip belt 19 I Image effects 43 Image jump 53 Image...
... battery 78 C Compact power adapter 18 Condensation 79 Connections to a TV/VCR 61 Continuous shooting 56 D Data code 36 Date and time 24 Date format 69 Daylight saving time 25 Time zone 25 Digital effects 44 Disc title 47 Disc types (DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW). . . . . .5 Discs that have been tested 6 Drive mode 56 E EASY (recording program 30 F Finalizing the disc 48 Fireworks (recording program 38 Focus priority 57 FUNC. menu 22, 63 G Grip belt 19 I Image effects 43 Image jump 53 Image...
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... RESET 70 Reviewing Movies (Record review 33 Still images (Review 65 Still image quality 52 Still image size 52 Sunset (recording program 38 T Telephoto 32 Tripod 20 Troubleshooting 70 Tv (recording program 39 V VIDEO mode (disc specification 5 Viewfinder 30 Volume 35 VR mode (disc specification 5 W White balance 42 Wide angle 32 Widescreen 16:9 66 Wind screen 66 X XP mode 31 Z Zoom Advanced zoom 31 Zoom speed 32 Zoom type 31 S Scene editing 45 Screen icons 15 SD/SDHC card 28 Self timer 40 Serial number...
... RESET 70 Reviewing Movies (Record review 33 Still images (Review 65 Still image quality 52 Still image size 52 Sunset (recording program 38 T Telephoto 32 Tripod 20 Troubleshooting 70 Tv (recording program 39 V VIDEO mode (disc specification 5 Viewfinder 30 Volume 35 VR mode (disc specification 5 W White balance 42 Wide angle 32 Widescreen 16:9 66 Wind screen 66 X XP mode 31 Z Zoom Advanced zoom 31 Zoom speed 32 Zoom type 31 S Scene editing 45 Screen icons 15 SD/SDHC card 28 Self timer 40 Serial number...
