DC310/DC320 Instruction Manual
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...the user is intended to alert the user to stop operation of the FCC Rules. Inc. DVD Camcorder, DC320/DC310 A systems This device complies with the digital video camcorder must accept any changes or modifications to copyright laws. If such changes or modifications should be...the equipment. If this equipment in order to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a residential installation. Canon U.S.A. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! WARNING! This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by one or more of the ...
...the user is intended to alert the user to stop operation of the FCC Rules. Inc. DVD Camcorder, DC320/DC310 A systems This device complies with the digital video camcorder must accept any changes or modifications to copyright laws. If such changes or modifications should be...the equipment. If this equipment in order to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a residential installation. Canon U.S.A. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! WARNING! This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by one or more of the ...
DC310/DC320 Instruction Manual
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... the product. Hazard of the polarized plug. 12 Power Cord Protection - Unplug this manual. 6 Accessories - Regarding other sources of antenna discharge unit, connection to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC320/DC310 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - Do not defeat the safety purpose of electric shock - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word...
... the product. Hazard of the polarized plug. 12 Power Cord Protection - Unplug this manual. 6 Accessories - Regarding other sources of antenna discharge unit, connection to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC320/DC310 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - Do not defeat the safety purpose of electric shock - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word...
DC310/DC320 Instruction Manual
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... in VIDEO mode can easily edit the recordings. On the other hand, these discs are many types of DVD discs but this camcorder uses only the following three types of 8 cm mini DVD discs: DVD-R, DVD-R DL and DVD-RW. The switch to 80% more data (approx. 2.6 GB) on a single recording side. VIDEO mode:...the disc to its initial value so you may notice a brief stop (about 1 second) at the point where the camcorder switches to the second layer. How to Select a DVD Disc There are comparatively cheaper. Read the differences between them and select the disc that best fits your needs. Dual-layered...
... in VIDEO mode can easily edit the recordings. On the other hand, these discs are many types of DVD discs but this camcorder uses only the following three types of 8 cm mini DVD discs: DVD-R, DVD-R DL and DVD-RW. The switch to 80% more data (approx. 2.6 GB) on a single recording side. VIDEO mode:...the disc to its initial value so you may notice a brief stop (about 1 second) at the point where the camcorder switches to the second layer. How to Select a DVD Disc There are comparatively cheaper. Read the differences between them and select the disc that best fits your needs. Dual-layered...
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... or finalized with friends and family. The use a DVD, the camcorder will affect its compatibility with external DVD devices we recommend using Canon DVD-R DL54 discs and Verbatim DVD-R DL discs (as of January 2008*). Discs that have been tested The camcorder's performance was tested with dual-layered discs using VIDEO ...sidebar on the empty space of the disc. When you use of DVD-R DL discs that have not been tested by Canon may result in incorrect recording/playback or in not being able to the camcorder or in the permanent loss of the recordings. * For the latest ...
... or finalized with friends and family. The use a DVD, the camcorder will affect its compatibility with external DVD devices we recommend using Canon DVD-R DL54 discs and Verbatim DVD-R DL discs (as of January 2008*). Discs that have been tested The camcorder's performance was tested with dual-layered discs using VIDEO ...sidebar on the empty space of the disc. When you use of DVD-R DL discs that have not been tested by Canon may result in incorrect recording/playback or in not being able to the camcorder or in the permanent loss of the recordings. * For the latest ...
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...amount of the free space (the unrecorded area) on the disc in order to make it playable 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 ( 34) - Initializing the disc in order...title to the disc ( 47) Finalizing the disc in order to process both layers. To finalize a DVD-R DL disc, the camcorder has to use it with this process may be guaranteed with all external DVD devices. Playback cannot be lengthy. 3 You will need to play it again for recording ( 47) -...
...amount of the free space (the unrecorded area) on the disc in order to make it playable 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 ( 34) - Initializing the disc in order...title to the disc ( 47) Finalizing the disc in order to process both layers. To finalize a DVD-R DL disc, the camcorder has to use it with this process may be guaranteed with all external DVD devices. Playback cannot be lengthy. 3 You will need to play it again for recording ( 47) -...
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... contents Introduction 5 How to Select 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...
... contents Introduction 5 How to Select 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...
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...) / 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 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...
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... this manual, the arrow is an example of settings. 4 Select ( ) the setting you first open directly the setup menus screen. • In the index screen (DVD-RW discs in black. • Push the joystick ( ) to return to the menu selection screen (step 3). 5 Select ( ) the desired option and press to abbreviate menu...
... this manual, the arrow is an example of settings. 4 Select ( ) the setting you first open directly the setup menus screen. • In the index screen (DVD-RW discs in black. • Push the joystick ( ) to return to the menu selection screen (step 3). 5 Select ( ) the desired option and press to abbreviate menu...
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Inserting and Removing a Disc Subject can set the camcorder in mode. 2 Slide OPEN fully in .) mini DVD discs marked with the DVD-R logo (including DVD-R DL) or the DVD-RW logo. Use only 8 cm (3 in the direction of the arrow and gently open the disc cover completely until it stops. 26 • Preparations Pick ...
Inserting and Removing a Disc Subject can set the camcorder in mode. 2 Slide OPEN fully in .) mini DVD discs marked with the DVD-R logo (including DVD-R DL) or the DVD-RW logo. Use only 8 cm (3 in the direction of the arrow and gently open the disc cover completely until it stops. 26 • Preparations Pick ...
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WHEN USING DVD-R/DVD-R DL DISCS You can start recording movies once the record pause indicator appears. Otherwise, perform the following steps to (movies). Avoid moving the camcorder while the operation is being read. Wait until the camcorder finishes recognizing the disc before you can... start recording movies once the record pause indicator appears. The disc initialization screen will appear when a new DVD-RW disc is first ...
WHEN USING DVD-R/DVD-R DL DISCS You can start recording movies once the record pause indicator appears. Otherwise, perform the following steps to (movies). Avoid moving the camcorder while the operation is being read. Wait until the camcorder finishes recognizing the disc before you can... start recording movies once the record pause indicator appears. The disc initialization screen will appear when a new DVD-RW disc is first ...
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... 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. Since recordings made on a DVD-R or DVD-R DL disc cannot be deleted, we recommend you experience such a reaction, immediately stop... try to shooting and playing back movies - Video • 29 from basic recording and zooming to check if the camcorder operates correctly. 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 ...
... 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. Since recordings made on a DVD-R or DVD-R DL disc cannot be deleted, we recommend you experience such a reaction, immediately stop... try to shooting and playing back movies - Video • 29 from basic recording and zooming to check if the camcorder operates correctly. 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 ...
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NOTES 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). Default value Disc type Recording mode DVD-R, DVD-RW DVD-R DL 20 min. 36 min. 30 min. 54 min. 60 min. 108 min.... Video • 31 When recording movies with a brand new DVD disc (on the content of zoom: optical, advanced and digital zoom when recording movies. (In mode only the optical zoom is selected, the camcorder will switch to obtain a larger zoom range without any deterioration in image...
NOTES 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). Default value Disc type Recording mode DVD-R, DVD-RW DVD-R DL 20 min. 36 min. 30 min. 54 min. 60 min. 108 min.... Video • 31 When recording movies with a brand new DVD disc (on the content of zoom: optical, advanced and digital zoom when recording movies. (In mode only the optical zoom is selected, the camcorder will switch to obtain a larger zoom range without any deterioration in image...
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...You can select the length of the following settings will be woken up the camcorder from standby mode. - Video • 33 Manual exposure adjustment returns to automatic focus (AF). - If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you can play back the last scene recorded in mode you ...actions while in standby mode for 10 minutes, regardless of the / switch. - Manual focus returns to automatic exposure. - QUICK START again the camcorder is ready to start recording within approx. 1 second*, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities. * The exact time required until Even in...
...You can select the length of the following settings will be woken up the camcorder from standby mode. - Video • 33 Manual exposure adjustment returns to automatic focus (AF). - If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you can play back the last scene recorded in mode you ...actions while in standby mode for 10 minutes, regardless of the / switch. - Manual focus returns to automatic exposure. - QUICK START again the camcorder is ready to start recording within approx. 1 second*, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities. * The exact time required until Even in...
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... removed the disc. The playback will not be able to begin the playback. Deleting a Scene After Recording It POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW After recording a scene: 1 Review the scene as described in PLAY mode. • The green PLAY indicator will turn it toward MODE ...and release it to set the camcorder in the previous section. 2 While reviewing the scene, select ( ) and press . 3 Select ( ) [YES] and press . Basic Playback Basic Playback Playing Back the Video ( 21...
... removed the disc. The playback will not be able to begin the playback. Deleting a Scene After Recording It POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW After recording a scene: 1 Review the scene as described in PLAY mode. • The green PLAY indicator will turn it toward MODE ...and release it to set the camcorder in the previous section. 2 While reviewing the scene, select ( ) and press . 3 Select ( ) [YES] and press . Basic Playback Basic Playback Playing Back the Video ( 21...
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... is connected to the AV terminal. • If you may notice brief stops in video or sound playback between scenes. • This camcorder can 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 ( ) ...close the LCD panel or while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is no sound during the special playback modes. Special playback mode Initial mode Camcorder operation Fast playback Normal playback Push the joystick ( ) toward or ( ) toward to stop the playback and return to the scene index...
... is connected to the AV terminal. • If you may notice brief stops in video or sound playback between scenes. • This camcorder can 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 ( ) ...close the LCD panel or while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is no sound during the special playback modes. Special playback mode Initial mode Camcorder operation Fast playback Normal playback Push the joystick ( ) toward or ( ) toward to stop the playback and return to the scene index...
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...the position of recording. This will be replaced by [DEL.PLAYLIST]. For details about on or flashing). ( 21) POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode To delete all the scenes from the original index screen, perform the following procedure. To delete such scenes you must ... deleting original recordings. Once deleted, an original scene cannot be able to delete scenes shorter than 5 seconds. On-Screen Displays (Data Code) The camcorder keeps a data code containing the date and time and other camera data (shutter speed, aperture, etc.) registered at the time of the switch or...
...the position of recording. This will be replaced by [DEL.PLAYLIST]. For details about on or flashing). ( 21) POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode To delete all the scenes from the original index screen, perform the following procedure. To delete such scenes you must ... deleting original recordings. Once deleted, an original scene cannot be able to delete scenes shorter than 5 seconds. On-Screen Displays (Data Code) The camcorder keeps a data code containing the date and time and other camera data (shutter speed, aperture, etc.) registered at the time of the switch or...
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To add all the original scenes at once or only the selected scene. ( 21) POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode From the original index screen, select ( , ) the scene to add to select any particular scene. Managing Scenes and the Disc Managing ...
To add all the original scenes at once or only the selected scene. ( 21) POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode From the original index screen, select ( , ) the scene to add to select any particular scene. Managing Scenes and the Disc Managing ...
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...) the scene to the playlist ( 46). From the original index screen, switch to move. PLAYLIST Playlist index screen ( 21) POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode Moving Scenes in order to leave only the best parts and later cut out the rest. From the playlist index screen... * The original position of the scene and the current position of the screen. Switching Between Original and Playlist Scenes ( 21) POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode FUNC. ( 22) FUNC. [ TO PLAYLIST]* * Appears in the playlist, you do not affect your original recordings. Original index ...
...) the scene to the playlist ( 46). From the original index screen, switch to move. PLAYLIST Playlist index screen ( 21) POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode Moving Scenes in order to leave only the best parts and later cut out the rest. From the playlist index screen... * The original position of the scene and the current position of the screen. Switching Between Original and Playlist Scenes ( 21) POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode FUNC. ( 22) FUNC. [ TO PLAYLIST]* * Appears in the playlist, you do not affect your original recordings. Original index ...
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... disc's title with the [DISC INFO] menu option ( 66). 1 You can change the disc specification. will permanently erase all new DVD-RW discs when you first insert them into the camcorder and you get the message "UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE DATA". IMPORTANT Initializing the disc will open the menu directly on an...
... disc's title with the [DISC INFO] menu option ( 66). 1 You can change the disc specification. will permanently erase all new DVD-RW discs when you first insert them into the camcorder and you get the message "UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE DATA". IMPORTANT Initializing the disc will open the menu directly on an...
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...pressing FUNC. IMPORTANT • Be sure to high temperature, let the camcorder cool off before resuming operation. • Place the camcorder on a DVD player, a computer's DVD drive or other stable surface before starting the procedure. Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impacts (for example to place it on a table or... required to finalize the disc depends on the scenes recorded and the remaining free space on the type of scenes, this camcorder to finalize discs that were not recorded using it first. Finalizing the Disc To play back your recordings or add new recordings...
...pressing FUNC. IMPORTANT • Be sure to high temperature, let the camcorder cool off before resuming operation. • Place the camcorder on a DVD player, a computer's DVD drive or other stable surface before starting the procedure. Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impacts (for example to place it on a table or... required to finalize the disc depends on the scenes recorded and the remaining free space on the type of scenes, this camcorder to finalize discs that were not recorded using it first. Finalizing the Disc To play back your recordings or add new recordings...