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...: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with this equipment in the manual. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital video camcorder must accept ... accordance with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. However, ... (OR BACK). The lightning flash with Part 15 of the equipment. DVD Camcorder, DC420 A/DC410 A systems This device complies with arrowhead symbol, within the product's enclosure, that interference will ...
...: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with this equipment in the manual. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital video camcorder must accept ... accordance with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. However, ... (OR BACK). The lightning flash with Part 15 of the equipment. DVD Camcorder, DC420 A/DC410 A systems This device complies with arrowhead symbol, within the product's enclosure, that interference will ...
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... or Moving - All warnings on the marking label. 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... hazardous. 19 Avoid magnetic or electric fields - A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Unplug this manual. 23 Polarization - Do not use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for your obsolete outlet. They may be operated ...
... or Moving - All warnings on the marking label. 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... hazardous. 19 Avoid magnetic or electric fields - A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Unplug this manual. 23 Polarization - Do not use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for your obsolete outlet. They may be operated ...
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... the type of disc that is best for your needs, complete the rest of the preparations ( 18) to get your camcorder ready to the instruction manual of the external device and make sure it is compatible before you play it easy recording movies in advanced functions ( 36). FINALIZE Playback on external...
... the type of disc that is best for your needs, complete the rest of the preparations ( 18) to get your camcorder ready to the instruction manual of the external device and make sure it is compatible before you play it easy recording movies in advanced functions ( 36). FINALIZE Playback on external...
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Table of contents Introduction 5 How to Select a DVD Disc 6 Enjoying your 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 20 ...
Table of contents Introduction 5 How to Select a DVD Disc 6 Enjoying your 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 20 ...
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... 36 Additional Functions 36 : Special Scene Recording Programs 38 Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed 39 LCD Video Light 39 Self Timer 40 Manual Exposure Adjustment 40 Manual Focus Adjustment 41 White Balance 42 Image Effects 42 Digital Effects 43 On-Screen Displays and Data Code 44 Using an External Microphone 45...
... 36 Additional Functions 36 : Special Scene Recording Programs 38 Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed 39 LCD Video Light 39 Self Timer 40 Manual Exposure Adjustment 40 Manual Focus Adjustment 41 White Balance 42 Image Effects 42 Digital Effects 43 On-Screen Displays and Data Code 44 Using an External Microphone 45...
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... this manual: ...button" frame. For example [ON], [OFF]. In this manual, indicates that a function is available and indicates that apply ... Note that unless indicated otherwise, screenshots and illustrations in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. ...manual are used to menu options as selecting a Special Scene recording program. Names of the / switch. In this manual...displayed on screen. Conventions Used in this manual refer to display the Special Scene (...manual carefully before you for future reference. Additional Functions : ...
... this manual: ...button" frame. For example [ON], [OFF]. In this manual, indicates that a function is available and indicates that apply ... Note that unless indicated otherwise, screenshots and illustrations in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. ...manual are used to menu options as selecting a Special Scene recording program. Names of the / switch. In this manual...displayed on screen. Conventions Used in this manual refer to display the Special Scene (...manual carefully before you for future reference. Additional Functions : ...
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... ( 36, 38) White balance ( 41) Image effects ( 42) LCD video light ( 39) Digital effects ( 42) Recording mode ( 30) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-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...
... ( 36, 38) White balance ( 41) Image effects ( 42) LCD video light ( 39) Digital effects ( 42) Recording mode ( 30) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-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...
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... program ( 36, 38) White balance ( 41) Image effects ( 42) LCD video light ( 39) Digital effects ( 42) Drive mode ( 56) Still image quality/size ( 52) Manual focus ( 40) Number of still images available on the memory card Self timer ( 39) AF frame ( 69) Joystick guide ( 21) Focus/exposure automatically set and... shake warning ( 68) Image number ( 17, 71) Current image / Total number of images Histogram ( 56) Date and time of recording Image protection mark ( 57) Manual exposure ( 40) Image size ( 52) File size Aperture value Shutter speed ( 38) 16 • Introduction
... program ( 36, 38) White balance ( 41) Image effects ( 42) LCD video light ( 39) Digital effects ( 42) Drive mode ( 56) Still image quality/size ( 52) Manual focus ( 40) Number of still images available on the memory card Self timer ( 39) AF frame ( 69) Joystick guide ( 21) Focus/exposure automatically set and... shake warning ( 68) Image number ( 17, 71) Current image / Total number of images Histogram ( 56) Date and time of recording Image protection mark ( 57) Manual exposure ( 40) Image size ( 52) File size Aperture value Shutter speed ( 38) 16 • Introduction
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... made on the disc. Basic Recording Basic Recording Shooting Video Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to shooting movies, including recording, playback, advanced manual adjustments and playlist and scene operations. The green CAMERA indicator will stay on . 3 Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover...
... made on the disc. Basic Recording Basic Recording Shooting Video Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to shooting movies, including recording, playback, advanced manual adjustments and playlist and scene operations. The green CAMERA indicator will stay on . 3 Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover...
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In such case, change the operating mode. IMPORTANT NOTES • About the Power Save mode: If [POWER SAVE] is set the shutter speed manually, or enjoy the flexibility to change other settings. Do not change the brightness of the recording programs. The Special Scene recording programs ( 36) offer a convenient ...
In such case, change the operating mode. IMPORTANT NOTES • About the Power Save mode: If [POWER SAVE] is set the shutter speed manually, or enjoy the flexibility to change other settings. Do not change the brightness of the recording programs. The Special Scene recording programs ( 36) offer a convenient ...
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... using XP or SP mode for longer recording times. FUNC. [ STANDARD PLAY 6 Mbps] Desired recording mode FUNC. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the TV manually. • To play back on a TV with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change it to encode video so the actual recording times will change the zoom speed...
... using XP or SP mode for longer recording times. FUNC. [ STANDARD PLAY 6 Mbps] Desired recording mode FUNC. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the TV manually. • To play back on a TV with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change it to encode video so the actual recording times will change the zoom speed...
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.... • Do not set the mode switch to display the Special Scene (SCN) recording programs Desired recording program FUNC. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ SNOW]/[ BEACH] - To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Check the image on page 37. ( 21) POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: FUNC. [ PROGRAM...
.... • Do not set the mode switch to display the Special Scene (SCN) recording programs Desired recording program FUNC. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ SNOW]/[ BEACH] - To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Check the image on page 37. ( 21) POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: FUNC. [ PROGRAM...
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... 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward [EXP] again to return the camcorder to display it . 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward [FOCUS]. Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may not work well on the following subjects...and press . • The exposure adjustment indicator will change to display the joystick guide. To correct this, you start the procedure. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). EXP NEXT 1 Press to white and the exposure will be locked. ...
... 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward [EXP] again to return the camcorder to display it . 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward [FOCUS]. Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may not work well on the following subjects...and press . • The exposure adjustment indicator will change to display the joystick guide. To correct this, you start the procedure. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). EXP NEXT 1 Press to white and the exposure will be locked. ...
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... ( ) toward [FOCUS] again to return the camcorder to autofocus. • If you operate the zoom or joystick ( ), changes to "MF" and the camcorder returns to manual focus. [ DAYLIGHT] For recording outdoors on a bright day. [ TUNGSTEN] For recording under tungsten and tungsten type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. [ SET] Use the custom white balance...
... ( ) toward [FOCUS] again to return the camcorder to autofocus. • If you operate the zoom or joystick ( ), changes to "MF" and the camcorder returns to manual focus. [ DAYLIGHT] For recording outdoors on a bright day. [ TUNGSTEN] For recording under tungsten and tungsten type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. [ SET] Use the custom white balance...
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You cannot play back. Refer to the instruction manual of the DVD player or DVD drive to have DVD playback software installed and running. Unfinalize a disc to play from the index screen. Video • ... the disc first. 2 Only scenes in the DVD player. 3 Select the scene you must have not yet been finalized. Also, in order to the instruction manual of the disc you need to play back discs on the disc even after disc finalization Additional recordings Editing recordings DVD-R/DVD-R DL in VR...
You cannot play back. Refer to the instruction manual of the DVD player or DVD drive to have DVD playback software installed and running. Unfinalize a disc to play from the index screen. Video • ... the disc first. 2 Only scenes in the DVD player. 3 Select the scene you must have not yet been finalized. Also, in order to the instruction manual of the disc you need to play back discs on the disc even after disc finalization Additional recordings Editing recordings DVD-R/DVD-R DL in VR...
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... or turn on. 3 Move the lens cover switch down to to vibrations or strong impacts. - NOTES If the subject is being recorded. Adjust the focus manually ( 40). The green CAMERA indicator will flash as the still image is not suitable for details on or flashing.
... or turn on. 3 Move the lens cover switch down to to vibrations or strong impacts. - NOTES If the subject is being recorded. Adjust the focus manually ( 40). The green CAMERA indicator will flash as the still image is not suitable for details on or flashing.
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...to set and use the following functions and features of the camcorder can be used either for shooting video or for taking photos. Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the CP, DS and ES series and PIXMA printers marked with DPOF* (Digital Print Order Format). You... Special Scene recording programs ( 36) • Flexible recording programs ( 38) • LCD video light ( 39) • Self timer ( 39) • Manual exposure adjustment ( 40) • Manual focus ( 40) • White balance ( 41) • Image effects ( 42) • Digital effects ( 42) Printing Photos from the Memory Card You ...
...to set and use the following functions and features of the camcorder can be used either for shooting video or for taking photos. Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the CP, DS and ES series and PIXMA printers marked with DPOF* (Digital Print Order Format). You... Special Scene recording programs ( 36) • Flexible recording programs ( 38) • LCD video light ( 39) • Self timer ( 39) • Manual exposure adjustment ( 40) • Manual focus ( 40) • White balance ( 41) • Image effects ( 42) • Digital effects ( 42) Printing Photos from the Memory Card You ...
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...• We recommend powering the camcorder using the supplied USB cable. • Connection 2 . NOTES • will appear for more . Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS printers: You can select the number of the following available page layouts. [BORDERLESS]: The still image is not correctly connected to.... 2 Turn on the printer. 3 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the compact power adapter. • Refer also to the printer's instruction manual. • Connection to a PictBridge-compatible printer will not be slightly cropped at the edges to fit the paper. [2-UP], [4-UP], [8-UP], ...
...• We recommend powering the camcorder using the supplied USB cable. • Connection 2 . NOTES • will appear for more . Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS printers: You can select the number of the following available page layouts. [BORDERLESS]: The still image is not correctly connected to.... 2 Turn on the printer. 3 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the compact power adapter. • Refer also to the printer's instruction manual. • Connection to a PictBridge-compatible printer will not be slightly cropped at the edges to fit the paper. [2-UP], [4-UP], [8-UP], ...
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to the printer's instruction manual. Use the following table as a guideline for the... and • Printing starts. Printing after Changing the Print Settings 1 Press guide. The print settings menu appears. When using Canon printers you can also use the special sticker sheets. 2 With the [8-UP] setting, you can print the same still image ...multiple times on the [ PAPER SIZE] setting. [ PAPER SIZE]→ [CREDITCARD] [9 x 13 cm] [10 x 14.8 cm] [A4] Canon printer ↓ PIXMA SELPHY DS - - 2, 4, 9 or 161 4 SELPHY CP/ES 2, 4 or 82 2 or 4 2 or 4 - 1 You ...
to the printer's instruction manual. Use the following table as a guideline for the... and • Printing starts. Printing after Changing the Print Settings 1 Press guide. The print settings menu appears. When using Canon printers you can also use the special sticker sheets. 2 With the [8-UP] setting, you can print the same still image ...multiple times on the [ PAPER SIZE] setting. [ PAPER SIZE]→ [CREDITCARD] [9 x 13 cm] [10 x 14.8 cm] [A4] Canon printer ↓ PIXMA SELPHY DS - - 2, 4, 9 or 161 4 SELPHY CP/ES 2, 4 or 82 2 or 4 2 or 4 - 1 You ...
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... and set the print order. The number of the / switch. Photos • 61 IMPORTANT • You may not be able to printer's instruction manual for the correct procedure. - Do not disconnect the USB cable. - Insert the memory card into the memory card slot of the following precautions while printing... can easily print out the print orders in advance the still images you solved the problem, select [CONTINUE] and press to the printer's instruction manual. • Canon's PictBridge-compatible printers: If printing does not resume automatically after a short while.
... and set the print order. The number of the / switch. Photos • 61 IMPORTANT • You may not be able to printer's instruction manual for the correct procedure. - Do not disconnect the USB cable. - Insert the memory card into the memory card slot of the following precautions while printing... can easily print out the print orders in advance the still images you solved the problem, select [CONTINUE] and press to the printer's instruction manual. • Canon's PictBridge-compatible printers: If printing does not resume automatically after a short while.