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DVD Camcorder, DC320/DC310 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of the equipment....to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the digital video camcorder must accept any changes or modifications to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna....the rights of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the manual. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. TO REDUCE THE RISK ...
DVD Camcorder, DC320/DC310 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of the equipment....to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the digital video camcorder must accept any changes or modifications to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna....the rights of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the manual. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. TO REDUCE THE RISK ...
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... to grounding electrodes, and requirements for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings - The safety and operating instructions should be walked on the marking label. Unplug this manual. 6 Accessories - Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other power sources such as they are unable to provide some...(a plug having one way. If an outside antenna is connected to . 4 Follow Instructions - 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 -
... to grounding electrodes, and requirements for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings - The safety and operating instructions should be walked on the marking label. Unplug this manual. 6 Accessories - Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other power sources such as they are unable to provide some...(a plug having one way. If an outside antenna is connected to . 4 Follow Instructions - 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 -
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... loss of the recordings. * For the latest information, visit your local Canon Web site or contact your nearest Canon office. Easily play back your recordings with a device other than this camcorder can result in damage to the camcorder or in not being able to remove the disc. 6 The disc's... running a tape forwards and backwards to find the scene you want to play back. However, to be sure, always refer to the instruction manual of January 2008*). Note that attempting to worry about recording over a precious memory. Simply select a scene from the index screen. For a summary...
... loss of the recordings. * For the latest information, visit your local Canon Web site or contact your nearest Canon office. Easily play back your recordings with a device other than this camcorder can result in damage to the camcorder or in not being able to remove the disc. 6 The disc's... running a tape forwards and backwards to find the scene you want to play back. However, to be sure, always refer to the instruction manual of January 2008*). Note that attempting to worry about recording over a precious memory. Simply select a scene from the index screen. For a summary...
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... 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 Modes 21 Joystick and...
... 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 Modes 21 Joystick and...
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...) 37 Additional Functions 37 : Special Scene Recording Programs 39 Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed 40 LCD Video Light 40 Self Timer 41 Manual Focus Adjustment 42 Manual Exposure Adjustment 42 White Balance 43 Image Effects 44 Digital Effects 45 Managing Scenes and the Disc 45 Creating a Playlist 46 Moving Scenes in...
...) 37 Additional Functions 37 : Special Scene Recording Programs 39 Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed 40 LCD Video Light 40 Self Timer 41 Manual Focus Adjustment 42 Manual Exposure Adjustment 42 White Balance 43 Image Effects 44 Digital Effects 45 Managing Scenes and the Disc 45 Creating a Playlist 46 Moving Scenes in...
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... to pause the recording. Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used in this manual are used to refer to start recording until you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon DC320/DC310. In menu option lists and option tables the default value is not available in... all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder should be operated Names of disc required, etc...
... to pause the recording. Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used in this manual are used to refer to start recording until you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon DC320/DC310. In menu option lists and option tables the default value is not available in... all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder should be operated Names of disc required, etc...
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... ( 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...
... ( 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...
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... ( 42) Image effect ( 43) LCD video light ( 40) Digital effects ( 44) Drive mode ( 56) Still image quality/size ( 52) Manual focus ( 41) Number of still images available on the memory card Self timer ( 40) AF frame ( 57) Joystick guide ( 21) Focus/exposure automatically... set and locked ( 51) Camcorder shake warning ( 65) Image number ( 17) Current image / Total number of images Histogram ( 58) Date and time of recording Image protection mark ( 58) Manual exposure ( 42) Image size ( 52) File size Aperture value ( 39)...
... ( 42) Image effect ( 43) LCD video light ( 40) Digital effects ( 44) Drive mode ( 56) Still image quality/size ( 52) Manual focus ( 41) Number of still images available on the memory card Self timer ( 40) AF frame ( 57) Joystick guide ( 21) Focus/exposure automatically... set and locked ( 51) Camcorder shake warning ( 65) Image number ( 17) Current image / Total number of images Histogram ( 58) Date and time of recording Image protection mark ( 58) Manual exposure ( 42) Image size ( 52) File size Aperture value ( 39)...
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...the joystick guide (when recording, the joystick guide will appear at the bottom position. Press the joystick itself ( ) to operate the camcorder's menus. Depending on the operating mode, these positions may be empty or show a different icon than those relevant to the function ...Icon display Operation (movies) Recording movies on a disc 29 (Red) (still images) Recording still images on the illustration. On menu screens, this manual, positions other than the one on a 51 memory card (movies) Playing movies from a disc 34 (Green) (still images) Viewing still images ...
...the joystick guide (when recording, the joystick guide will appear at the bottom position. Press the joystick itself ( ) to operate the camcorder's menus. Depending on the operating mode, these positions may be empty or show a different icon than those relevant to the function ...Icon display Operation (movies) Recording movies on a disc 29 (Red) (still images) Recording still images on the illustration. On menu screens, this manual, positions other than the one on a 51 memory card (movies) Playing movies from a disc 34 (Green) (still images) Viewing still images ...
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For selections in this Manual In this manual, the arrow is an example of Preparations • 23 menu, the abbreviated form will appear on top of the screen and under it the list ...
For selections in this Manual In this manual, the arrow is an example of Preparations • 23 menu, the abbreviated form will appear on top of the screen and under it the list ...
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...DVD-R DL disc cannot be deleted, we recommend you experience such a reaction, immediately stop the playback and take a rest break as necessary. 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 check if the camcorder operates correctly. from basic recording and zooming to more advanced manual picture adjustments. WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Make sure that the DISC access indicator is recorded on . 3 ...
...DVD-R DL disc cannot be deleted, we recommend you experience such a reaction, immediately stop the playback and take a rest break as necessary. 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 check if the camcorder operates correctly. from basic recording and zooming to more advanced manual picture adjustments. WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Make sure that the DISC access indicator is recorded on . 3 ...
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...to automatic exposure. - Manual exposure adjustment returns to automatic focus (AF). - If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you wake up from standby mode, the following settings will shut off if left in standby mode for 10 minutes, regardless of time until the camcorder is ready to start ...while in mode you can also delete the scene while reviewing it . 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward MODE. The standby lamp flashes at first while the camcorder is ready to record. If does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display it . ( 21) ...
...to automatic exposure. - Manual exposure adjustment returns to automatic focus (AF). - If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you wake up from standby mode, the following settings will shut off if left in standby mode for 10 minutes, regardless of time until the camcorder is ready to start ...while in mode you can also delete the scene while reviewing it . 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward MODE. The standby lamp flashes at first while the camcorder is ready to record. If does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display it . ( 21) ...
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The picture may leave a trailing afterimage. - Check the image on a sunny beach. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ SNOW]/[ BEACH] - NOTES • Do not set the mode switch to during playback. • [ PORTRAIT] - Moving subjects may not...FIREWORKS] Use this mode to record fireworks. the brightness of the background increases the more you zoom in (T). • [ NIGHT] - [ PORTRAIT] The camcorder uses a large aperture, achieving a focus on the subject while blurring other distracting details. [ SPORTS] Use this mode to record sports scenes such as in other...
The picture may leave a trailing afterimage. - Check the image on a sunny beach. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ SNOW]/[ BEACH] - NOTES • Do not set the mode switch to during playback. • [ PORTRAIT] - Moving subjects may not...FIREWORKS] Use this mode to record fireworks. the brightness of the background increases the more you zoom in (T). • [ NIGHT] - [ PORTRAIT] The camcorder uses a large aperture, achieving a focus on the subject while blurring other distracting details. [ SPORTS] Use this mode to record sports scenes such as in other...
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... distance or push it . 2 Keep the joystick pushed ( ) toward [FOCUS] for a closer focal distance. • Pushing the joystick ( ) toward [FOCUS] again will return the camcorder to focus on the following subjects. Video • 41 Mode switch: FOCUS NEXT 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly.... 4 Push the joystick ( ) toward [FOCUS]. POINTS TO CHECK Adjust the zoom before you operate the zoom or the joystick ( ), changes to "MF" and the camcorder returns to manual focusing mode. 3 Push the joystick ( ) toward [FOCUS] again will return the...
... distance or push it . 2 Keep the joystick pushed ( ) toward [FOCUS] for a closer focal distance. • Pushing the joystick ( ) toward [FOCUS] again will return the camcorder to focus on the following subjects. Video • 41 Mode switch: FOCUS NEXT 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly.... 4 Push the joystick ( ) toward [FOCUS]. POINTS TO CHECK Adjust the zoom before you operate the zoom or the joystick ( ), changes to "MF" and the camcorder returns to manual focusing mode. 3 Push the joystick ( ) toward [FOCUS] again will return the...
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...exposure lock, the brightness of the picture. • Pushing the joystick ( ) toward [EXP]. White Balance The white balance function helps you can manually adjust the exposure. ( 21) POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: (except for the Special Scene recording programs) Options [ AUTO] ...Default value Settings are automatically set by the camcorder. Use this , you to accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects will cancel the exposure lock and return the...
...exposure lock, the brightness of the picture. • Pushing the joystick ( ) toward [EXP]. White Balance The white balance function helps you can manually adjust the exposure. ( 21) POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: (except for the Special Scene recording programs) Options [ AUTO] ...Default value Settings are automatically set by the camcorder. Use this , you to accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects will cancel the exposure lock and return the...
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...finalized disc in order to play back a DVD-R DL you may not be divided. Refer also to the instruction manual of the DVD player or DVD drive. Video • 49 Unfinalize a disc to have not yet been finalized...drive capable of reading dual-layered DVD discs. For details about disc compatibility refer to the instruction manual and help modules of your recordings, you can refer to play from the index screen. Additional Recordings... Disc type: DVD-RW • VIDEO mode • Finalized Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter or a fully charged battery pack.
...finalized disc in order to play back a DVD-R DL you may not be divided. Refer also to the instruction manual of the DVD player or DVD drive. Video • 49 Unfinalize a disc to have not yet been finalized...drive capable of reading dual-layered DVD discs. For details about disc compatibility refer to the instruction manual and help modules of your recordings, you can refer to play from the index screen. Additional Recordings... Disc type: DVD-RW • VIDEO mode • Finalized Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter or a fully charged battery pack.
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... green and one or more AF frames will appear. • The CARD access indicator will turn off the camcorder. - Adjust the focus manually ( 41). Do not subject the camcorder to printing them. from capturing and playing back images to vibrations or strong impacts. - Photos Refer to this... chapter for the first time, be sure to initialize it with this camcorder ( 59). ( 21) 1 Move the / switch to (still ...
... green and one or more AF frames will appear. • The CARD access indicator will turn off the camcorder. - Adjust the focus manually ( 41). Do not subject the camcorder to printing them. from capturing and playing back images to vibrations or strong impacts. - Photos Refer to this... chapter for the first time, be sure to initialize it with this camcorder ( 59). ( 21) 1 Move the / switch to (still ...
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...way to set and use them was already explained in detail, so we refer you use the following functions and features of the camcorder can be used without any problem. The following functions... Options [INITIALIZE] Clears the file allocation table but does not physically erase the... ( 41) • Manual exposure adjustment ( 42) • White balance ( 42) • Image effects ( 43) • Digital effects ( 44) Photos • 59 All the image files will erase all the still images on them with this camcorder for taking photos. You can be recovered. IMPORTANT Initializing the ...
...way to set and use them was already explained in detail, so we refer you use the following functions and features of the camcorder can be used without any problem. The following functions... Options [INITIALIZE] Clears the file allocation table but does not physically erase the... ( 41) • Manual exposure adjustment ( 42) • White balance ( 42) • Image effects ( 43) • Digital effects ( 44) Photos • 59 All the image files will erase all the still images on them with this camcorder for taking photos. You can be recovered. IMPORTANT Initializing the ...
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...to 998 still images. NOTES • For more information, refer to the printer's instruction manual. • About DPOF: DPOF is a specification that has a memory card slot. Refer to the printer's instruction manual for Printing (Print Order) FUNC. ( 22) FUNC. [ PRINT ORDER] Press : ...The image selection screen appears. Selecting Still Images for the procedure. You can print images on the camcorder's memory card by inserting the camcorder's memory card into the memory...
...to 998 still images. NOTES • For more information, refer to the printer's instruction manual. • About DPOF: DPOF is a specification that has a memory card slot. Refer to the printer's instruction manual for Printing (Print Order) FUNC. ( 22) FUNC. [ PRINT ORDER] Press : ...The image selection screen appears. Selecting Still Images for the procedure. You can print images on the camcorder's memory card by inserting the camcorder's memory card into the memory...
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...-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) Yellow White Red VIDEO AUDIO L R External Connections • 61 Terminal on the camcorder Connecting cable 1 Output connection (signal flow ) to the instruction manual of the connected device. External Connections This chapter explains step-by-step how to connect your... camcorder to access. Open the LCD panel to an external device such as a TV or VCR. Connecting to a TV...
...-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) Yellow White Red VIDEO AUDIO L R External Connections • 61 Terminal on the camcorder Connecting cable 1 Output connection (signal flow ) to the instruction manual of the connected device. External Connections This chapter explains step-by-step how to connect your... camcorder to access. Open the LCD panel to an external device such as a TV or VCR. Connecting to a TV...