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... apparatus. 10 Only use this manual. 18 Accessories - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC420 A/DC410 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to qualified... - A polarized plug has two blades with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one wider than the other power sources such as battery power, refer to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 13 Read Instructions - The 2-prong polarized plug ...
... apparatus. 10 Only use this manual. 18 Accessories - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC420 A/DC410 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to qualified... - A polarized plug has two blades with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one wider than the other power sources such as battery power, refer to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 13 Read Instructions - The 2-prong polarized plug ...
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... the product has been exposed to qualified service personnel. 30 Damage Requiring Service - Adjust only those controls that are specified by Canon or that have fallen into this product through openings as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or...CODE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. Refer all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to determine that produce heat. If any kind onto the product. 29 Servicing - Improper adjustment of antenna discharge ...
... the product has been exposed to qualified service personnel. 30 Damage Requiring Service - Adjust only those controls that are specified by Canon or that have fallen into this product through openings as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or...CODE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. Refer all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to determine that produce heat. If any kind onto the product. 29 Servicing - Improper adjustment of antenna discharge ...
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... 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 20 Preparing the Accessories 20 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 20 Power Switch 21 Joystick and Joystick Guide 21 Using the Menus 23 First...
... 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 20 Preparing the Accessories 20 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 20 Power Switch 21 Joystick and Joystick Guide 21 Using the Menus 23 First...
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...of your request, we will send you refer to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. Receive information on Canon new products and promotions. Date of the camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as loss or theft.... Getting to this information in case of theft. Register your product online at the battery attachment unit of Purchase: Model Name: DC420 A/DC410 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: 12 • Introduction power cord) NB-2LH...
...of your request, we will send you refer to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. Receive information on Canon new products and promotions. Date of the camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as loss or theft.... Getting to this information in case of theft. Register your product online at the battery attachment unit of Purchase: Model Name: DC420 A/DC410 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: 12 • Introduction power cord) NB-2LH...
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Back view Top view Bottom view Joystick ( 21) FUNC. button ( 22, 66) DISP. button ( 43) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 29) Viewfinder ( 29) VIEWFINDER button ( 29) DISC COVER switch ( 25) PLAY indicator (green) ( 21) CAMERA indicator (green) ( 21)/ CHARGE indicator (red) ( 18) Start/Stop button ( 28) LCD screen ( 24) Battery attachment unit ( 18)/ Serial number DC IN terminal ( 18) Zoom lever ( 30) / (movies/still images) switch ( 21) Memory card slot (open the cover to access) ( 27) Memory card slot cover BATT. (battery release) switch ( 18) Tripod socket ( 80) 14 • Introduction
Back view Top view Bottom view Joystick ( 21) FUNC. button ( 22, 66) DISP. button ( 43) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 29) Viewfinder ( 29) VIEWFINDER button ( 29) DISC COVER switch ( 25) PLAY indicator (green) ( 21) CAMERA indicator (green) ( 21)/ CHARGE indicator (red) ( 18) Start/Stop button ( 28) LCD screen ( 24) Battery attachment unit ( 18)/ Serial number DC IN terminal ( 18) Zoom lever ( 30) / (movies/still images) switch ( 21) Memory card slot (open the cover to access) ( 27) Memory card slot cover BATT. (battery release) switch ( 18) Tripod socket ( 80) 14 • Introduction
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...-RW ( 5) DVD-R DL, Manual focus ( 40) Image stabilizer ( 68) Disc operation Time code/Playback time (hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining recording time on the disc Remaining battery charge ( 17) Wind screen off ( 69) Recording reminder Level marker ( 70) Finalized disc mark ( 48) Scene number Joystick guide ( 21) Data code ( 43) Speaker volume...
...-RW ( 5) DVD-R DL, Manual focus ( 40) Image stabilizer ( 68) Disc operation Time code/Playback time (hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining recording time on the disc Remaining battery charge ( 17) Wind screen off ( 69) Recording reminder Level marker ( 70) Finalized disc mark ( 48) Scene number Joystick guide ( 21) Data code ( 43) Speaker volume...
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...number The image number indicates the name and location of the file on the memory card. Remaining battery charge estimate 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% • When is displayed in red, the battery pack is helpful to the number of images available while the camcorder is "IMG_0107.JPG", stored ...under which the camcorder and the battery pack are too short. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one. • Depending on the conditions under the folder "DCIM\101CANON". Number of still images...
...number The image number indicates the name and location of the file on the memory card. Remaining battery charge estimate 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% • When is displayed in red, the battery pack is helpful to the number of images available while the camcorder is "IMG_0107.JPG", stored ...under which the camcorder and the battery pack are too short. Replace the battery pack with a fully charged one. • Depending on the conditions under the folder "DCIM\101CANON". Number of still images...
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...is turned to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Press the battery pack lightly and slide it up until it clicks. 5 Charging will start when the switch is completed....the power cord to help you learn more about your camcorder. The red CHARGE indicator starts flashing. Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a full battery pack, refer to the camcorder. Getting Started Getting Started 3 Connect the compact power adapter to (CHARGE). Charge ...
...is turned to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Press the battery pack lightly and slide it up until it clicks. 5 Charging will start when the switch is completed....the power cord to help you learn more about your camcorder. The red CHARGE indicator starts flashing. Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a full battery pack, refer to the camcorder. Getting Started Getting Started 3 Connect the compact power adapter to (CHARGE). Charge ...
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... to ensure a full charge. • We recommend that you might need. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that is not expressly recommended for information on how to recycle this pattern, refer to , important file allocation data is recyclable. One flash... at least 50% charged. TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK BATT. Be sure to discharge naturally. Two quick flashes at 1-second intervals: Battery pack at 1-second intervals: Battery pack less than you think you prepare battery packs to last 2 to voltage converters for overseas travels ...
... to ensure a full charge. • We recommend that you might need. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that is not expressly recommended for information on how to recycle this pattern, refer to , important file allocation data is recyclable. One flash... at least 50% charged. TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK BATT. Be sure to discharge naturally. Two quick flashes at 1-second intervals: Battery pack at 1-second intervals: Battery pack less than you think you prepare battery packs to last 2 to voltage converters for overseas travels ...
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... setup). Preparations • 23 In subsequent screen displays the date and time will appear as month-day-year (for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be displayed in orange and indicated with up/down arrows. 1 Change ( ) the year and move.... If the camcorder's clock is not set the time zone, date and time again. • The date appears in a year-month-day format only in battery ( 83) and set , the [DATE/TIME] screen will appear automatically when the camcorder is turned on.
... setup). Preparations • 23 In subsequent screen displays the date and time will appear as month-day-year (for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be displayed in orange and indicated with up/down arrows. 1 Change ( ) the year and move.... If the camcorder's clock is not set the time zone, date and time again. • The date appears in a year-month-day format only in battery ( 83) and set , the [DATE/TIME] screen will appear automatically when the camcorder is turned on.
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... LCD screen NOTES About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 0.01% of the battery pack. pressed down for more than 99.99% of the LCD screen to normal or bright. If necessary, use the viewfinder. - This has no effect...
... LCD screen NOTES About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 0.01% of the battery pack. pressed down for more than 99.99% of the LCD screen to normal or bright. If necessary, use the viewfinder. - This has no effect...
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... the LCD screen. The time between turning on or flashing. To restore the power, turn the switch toward MODE and release it is powered by a battery pack and is on the camcorder and being able to just point the camcorder and start recording. - Observe the following may result in permanent data...
... the LCD screen. The time between turning on or flashing. To restore the power, turn the switch toward MODE and release it is powered by a battery pack and is on the camcorder and being able to just point the camcorder and start recording. - Observe the following may result in permanent data...
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... panel. • The CAMERA indicator turns back green and the camcorder is ready to record. • You can also press VIEWFINDER to resume recording using a battery pack. Quick Start Function When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel, the camcorder is ready to start recording in approximately 1 second*, ensuring...
... panel. • The CAMERA indicator turns back green and the camcorder is ready to record. • You can also press VIEWFINDER to resume recording using a battery pack. Quick Start Function When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel, the camcorder is ready to start recording in approximately 1 second*, ensuring...
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... process is completed ([OK] appears), press and wait until the [ DISC OPERATIONS] menu is only necessary when using the compact power adapter or a fully charged battery pack. 2 Set the camcorder to close the menu. Depending on the number of disc and the disc specification, after the finalization process started may result...
... process is completed ([OK] appears), press and wait until the [ DISC OPERATIONS] menu is only necessary when using the compact power adapter or a fully charged battery pack. 2 Set the camcorder to close the menu. Depending on the number of disc and the disc specification, after the finalization process started may result...
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... finalized. ( 21) POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW • VIDEO mode • Finalized 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter or a fully charged battery pack. Video • 49 Initializing the disc - Also, in VR mode can be played back only on VR modecompatible DVD players. • Depending on your...
... finalized. ( 21) POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW • VIDEO mode • Finalized 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter or a fully charged battery pack. Video • 49 Initializing the disc - Also, in VR mode can be played back only on VR modecompatible DVD players. • Depending on your...
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...] [ OFF], [ 10 min], [ 20 min], [ 30 min] [ RESET], [ CONTINUOUS] [ NORMAL TV], [ WIDE TV] - - -z-- zz - - - -z- -- zzzz- - - - zzzz- It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, it will automatically shut off if left without loading a disc or memory card for 5 minutes. • Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off...
...] [ OFF], [ 10 min], [ 20 min], [ 30 min] [ RESET], [ CONTINUOUS] [ NORMAL TV], [ WIDE TV] - - -z-- zz - - - -z- -- zzzz- - - - zzzz- It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, it will automatically shut off if left without loading a disc or memory card for 5 minutes. • Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off...
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...40 °C (104 °F). - Consult your camcorder, refer to the camcorder? ( 18) Recording Did you think is damaged. Charge the battery pack in green? Recording Pressing Start/Stop will start of the camcorder may have a problem with this section. The point where Start/Stop was ...pressed does not match the beginning/end of solutions - Use a disc whose performance has been tested with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Was the disc or memory card correctly inserted into the ...
...40 °C (104 °F). - Consult your camcorder, refer to the camcorder? ( 18) Recording Did you think is damaged. Charge the battery pack in green? Recording Pressing Start/Stop will start of the camcorder may have a problem with this section. The point where Start/Stop was ...pressed does not match the beginning/end of solutions - Use a disc whose performance has been tested with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Was the disc or memory card correctly inserted into the ...
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...a DVD-RW disc recorded in red. - Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use . - Replace or charge the battery pack ( 18). appears on the subject. A memory card error occurred. The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Turn off the camcorder and ...using another digital device. The still image is dirty. Remove the protection ( 57). Battery pack is not a malfunction. Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use a fully charged battery pack. Initialize the memory card ( 57) if the display does not change back to...
...a DVD-RW disc recorded in red. - Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use . - Replace or charge the battery pack ( 18). appears on the subject. A memory card error occurred. The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Turn off the camcorder and ...using another digital device. The still image is dirty. Remove the protection ( 57). Battery pack is not a malfunction. Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use a fully charged battery pack. Initialize the memory card ( 57) if the display does not change back to...
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...problem still persists, disconnect the power source and press the RESET button with the dioptric adjustment lever ( 29). Consult a Canon Service Center. Charge the battery pack in temperatures between the camcorder and devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields (plasma TVs, cellular phones, etc.). This ...is blurred. - Sound is distorted or is recorded at 0.5-second intervals) Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is being recorded on screen. - The scene is faulty. Viewfinder picture is not a malfunction. The camcorder has exceeded its...
...problem still persists, disconnect the power source and press the RESET button with the dioptric adjustment lever ( 29). Consult a Canon Service Center. Charge the battery pack in temperatures between the camcorder and devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields (plasma TVs, cellular phones, etc.). This ...is blurred. - Sound is distorted or is recorded at 0.5-second intervals) Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is being recorded on screen. - The scene is faulty. Viewfinder picture is not a malfunction. The camcorder has exceeded its...
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... is a brief stop between scenes during playback. Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. The memory card was inserted or if the remaining battery charge is no image on again and restore the connection. Turn the memory card over and insert it on the computer. The folder and file...
... is a brief stop between scenes during playback. Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. The memory card was inserted or if the remaining battery charge is no image on again and restore the connection. Turn the memory card over and insert it on the computer. The folder and file...