DVD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
Caméscope DVD
Manuel d’instruction
Cámara DVD
Manual de Instrucciones
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Please read also the following instruction manual
(electronic version on PDF file). For further details refer to
the installation guide.
Veuillez lire aussi le manuel d’instruction suivant (version
électronique sur fichier PDF). Pour d’autres détails référezvous au guide d’installation.
Lea también el siguiente manual de instrucciones (versión
electrónica en archivo PDF). Para mayores detalles,
refiérase a la guía de instalación.
• Digital Video Software
Digital Video Software
Instruction Manual
Manuel d’instruction
Manual de Instrucciones
This instruction manual explains how to install the software, connect the camcorder to a
computer, and download still images from a disc or a memory card to a computer.
Ce manuel d’instruction explique comment installer le logiciel, connecter le caméscope à
l’ordinateur et transférer des photos à partir d’un disque ou d’une carte mémoire sur un
ordinateur.
En este manual de instrucciones se explica cómo instalar el software, conectar la
videocámara a un ordenador, y descargar imágenes fijas de un disco o una tarjeta de
memoria a un ordenador.
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Introduction
Important Usage Instructions
WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
COPYRIGHT WARNING:
Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights
of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
DVD Camcorder, DC22 A systems
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital video camcorder must be used with this equipment in
order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.
If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Canon U.S.A. Inc.
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
Tel No. (516)328-5600
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
mportant Warning
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure, that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying
the product.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In these safety instructions the word “product”
refers to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC22 A
and all its accessories.
1 Read Instructions — All the safety and
operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.
2 Retain Instructions — The safety and
operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.
3 Heed Warnings — All warnings on the
product and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4 Follow Instructions — All operating and
maintenance instructions should be
followed.
5 Cleaning — Unplug this product from the
wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners. The product
should be cleaned only as recommended
in this manual.
6 Accessories — Do not use accessories not
recommended in this manual as they may
be hazardous.
7 Avoid magnetic or electric fields — Do not
use the camera close to TV transmitters,
portable communication devices or other
sources of electric or magnetic radiation.
They may cause picture interference, or
permanently damage the camera.
8 Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric
shock — Do not use this product near
water or in rainy/moist situations.
9 Placing or Moving — Do not place on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or
table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the
product.
A product and cart
combination should be
moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.
10 Power Sources — The CA-570 Compact
Power Adapter should be operated only
from the type of power source indicated on
the marking label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply to your home, consult
your product dealer or local power
company. Regarding other power sources
such as battery power, refer to instructions
in this manual.
11 Polarization — The CA-570 Compact
Power Adapter is equipped with a
polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other).
The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If
the plug still fails to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
12 Power Cord Protection — Power cords
should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them. Pay particular
attention to plugs and the point from which
the cords exit the product.
13 Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an
outside antenna is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna is grounded
so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI / NFPA No. 70—1984,
provides information with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna
discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode. See figure 1.
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Introduction
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Fig. 1
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS
PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
GROUND
CLAMP
NEC - NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE
UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
14 Lightning — For added protection of this
product during a lightning storm, or when it
is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, disconnect it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will
prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
15 Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets
and extension cords as this can result in a
risk of fire or electric shock.
16 Objects and Liquid Entry — Never push
objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts
that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto
the product.
17 Servicing — Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
18 Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect
this product from the wall outlet and all
power sources including battery, and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or
objects have fallen into, the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain
or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally
even if you follow the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operation
instructions. Improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and
will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the
product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance. This indicates a
need for service.
19 Replacement Parts — When replacement
parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts that
are specified by Canon or that have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock or other hazards.
20 Safety Check — Upon completion of any
service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the product is in safe
operating order.
When replacement of the power supply is required, please return it to the responsible nearest
Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA-570.
The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. For areas where
120 V AC power is not used, you will need a special plug adapter. Contact your nearest Canon
Service Center for further information.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
The Advantages of DVDs
RECORDING
With a DVD you just press the recording start/
stop button and the camcorder will find the empty
space on the disc ( 30). Don’t waste time fast
forwarding and rewinding a tape to find from
where to start a new recording.
Never worry about mistakenly
recording over a precious memory!
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PLAYING
Just select a scene from the index
screen!
Just insert your finalized* disc into a DVD player
and immediately find the scene you want to play
back from the index ( 33). No need to play
the disc from the beginning or to run a tape
forward and back to find the scene you want to see.
* Disc finalization is the processing of the free space (the unrecorded area) on the
disc in order to make it playable on external DVD devices ( 71).
SHARING YOUR VIDEOS
With the supplied software MyDVD for Canon**
you can easily create copies of your DVDs to
share with family and friends and transfer your
recordings to a computer for further editing.
** Windows 2000/Me/XP systems only. The
software is not compatible with Macintosh
systems.
For inquiries regarding Roxio MyDVD for Canon, please contact directly the
customer support centers of Sonic Solutions ( 78).
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An Introduction to DVDs
DVD discs are available in various types and two sizes (12 cm and 8 cm discs). This
camcorder uses the following types of commercially available 8 cm mini DVD discs:
DVD-R (one disc supplied with the camcorder), DVD-R DL
Choose the Disc Type...
*
or DVD-RW discs.
DVD-R
Discs can be recorded
only once. Recordings
cannot be edited or
deleted.
DVD-R DL
Discs can be recorded
only once. Recordings
cannot be edited or
deleted.
...and the Disc Specification
VIDEO Mode
(only)
Once finalized, DVD-R
discs recorded in VIDEO
mode can be played back
in most common DVD
players.
VIDEO Mode
(only)
DVD-R DL* discs can
only be played back with
DVD players capable of
reading dual-layered
DVD discs.
*
DVD-RW
Discs can be initialized or
recordings can be
deleted to allow the discs
to be recorded over
numerous times.
VIDEO Mode
Once finalized, discs
recorded in VIDEO mode
can be played back in
most common DVD
players. However, in
VIDEO mode recordings
cannot be edited.
or
* DL - Dual Layered.
**VR - Video Recording.
• Attempting to record or play with this camcorder DVD discs that were recorded,
initialized or finalized with other digital devices can result in lost data.
VR** Mode
You can easily edit the
recordings. However,
DVD-RW discs can only
be played back with DVD
players compatible with
VR** mode.
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DVD-R
•
Available disc specifications:
•
Reusability: Disc can be used only once. Recordings cannot be edited or deleted.
•
Finalization:
•
Compatibility:
DVD-R discs recorded in VIDEO mode offer the best compatibility with external
DVD devices.
Once finalized, additional recordings cannot be made.
A finalized DVD-R can be played back on most DVD devices.
VIDEO mode only.
DVD-R DL
Dual-layered discs allow writing up to 80% more data (2.6 GB) on a single
recording side according to DVD Forum specifications. Dual layered discs have two
recording layers on a single recording side. The camcorder will record on the first
layer until it is full and then continue on the second layer (as a separate scene).
•
Available disc specifications:
•
Reusability: Disc can be used only once. Recordings cannot be edited or deleted.
•
Finalization:
dual layered disc the camcorder has to process both layers. Therefore, and
depending on the amount of free space on the disc, this process may be lengthy.
•
Compatibility:
compatible with dual layered discs.
• During the playback of a recording spanning
both layers, you may notice a brief stop at the
point where the camcorder switches from Layer 1
to Layer 2.
Once finalized, additional recordings cannot be made. To finalize a
A finalized DVD-R DL can only be played back on DVD devices
VIDEO mode only.
Best for Compatibility
Best for Recording Time
Layer 2
Layer 1
DVD-R DL
Scene 2
Scene 1
Recording surface
DVD-RW
•
Available disc specifications:
[VIDEO]: Offers a higher compatibility with external DVD devices. However, correct
playback cannot be guaranteed with all external DVD devices.
[VR]
: Offers easy editing of the recordings with the camcorder.
Reusability:
•
it multiple times or to change the disc specification. Note that initializing a disc will
erase all the recordings on the disc.
•
Finalization:
made. The way to do it depends on the disc specification used.
[VIDEO]
[VR]
: You can record additional scenes even without unfinalizing the disc.
•
Compatibility:
[VIDEO]
devices.
[VR]
: A DVD-RW in VR mode can only be played back on DVD devices
compatible with VR mode.
Recordings can be deleted or the disc can be initialized in order to use
Even after a DVD-RW disc is finalized, additional recordings can be
: You will need to unfinalize the disc first.
The compatibility of the disc depends on the disc specification used.
: A finalized DVD-RW in VIDEO mode can be played back on most DVD
Best for Reusability
VIDEO mode or VR mode.
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Differences in Available
Features Depending on the Disc
The camcorder’s features and functions available will differ depending on the type
of disc you use and the disc specification selected when initializing it.
Disc Type/Specification DVD-R
DVD-R DL
DVD-RW
Feature VIDEO mode VIDEO mode VR mode
Editing scenes with this camcorder
(deleting scenes, editing the Playlist)
Deleting a scene or still image
immediately after recording it
Initializing the disc in order to use it
again for recording
Giving a title to the disc 66
Finalizing the disc in order to play it
with a DVD player
Adding recordings to a disc already
finalized
Copying still images 68
Converting still images into
Photomovie scenes
– –
–
–
–
1
2
63
64
67
65
71
72
68
Editing scenes on a computer 77
1
Playback cannot be guaranteed with all external DVD devices.
2
You will need to unfinalize the disc first.
•
Recommended Discs:
The camcorder’s performance was tested with single-layered
discs using the supplied discs and Hitachi-Maxell HG series DVD discs; and with
dual-layered discs using Canon DVD-R DL54 discs and Verbatim DVD-R DL discs.
For further details, contact directly the manufacturer’s customer support center.
• For the highest compatibility with external DVD devices we recommend using the
VIDEO mode.
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Table of contents
Introduction
The Advantages of DVDs ................................................................................5
An Introduction to DVDs ..................................................................................6
Differences in Available Features Depending on the Disc...............................8
About this Manual
About the Multi Selector ................................................................................13
About the Operating Modes...........................................................................13
Getting to Know the Camcorder
Supplied Accessories ....................................................................................14
Components Guide........................................................................................15
Screen Displays.............................................................................................18
Preparations
Getting Started
Preparing the Power Supply..........................................................................21
Preparing the Camcorder ..............................................................................22
The Wireless Controller.................................................................................23
Adjusting the LCD Screen .............................................................................23
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card.......................................................24
Inserting and Removing a Disc......................................................................25
Using the Menus
Selecting a MENU Option..............................................................................27
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option ...................................................................27
First Time Settings
Changing the Language ................................................................................28
Changing the Time Zone ...............................................................................28
Setting the Date and Time.............................................................................29
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Basic Functions
Recording
Recording Movies..........................................................................................30
Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3).....31
Recording Still Images...................................................................................31
Selecting the Media for the Still Images ........................................................32
Zooming.........................................................................................................33
Playback
Playing Back Movies .....................................................................................33
Special Playback Modes................................................................................34
Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................35
Viewing Still Images.......................................................................................35
Magnifying the Still Image..............................................................................36
Selecting the Recording Data Display ...........................................................37
Advanced Functions
Menu Options Lists
MENU Options...............................................................................................38
Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) ..........................38
Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc.) ......................................39
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Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, Disc-Card Copy, etc.)....... 40
Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) ...............................41
System Setup (Volume, Beep, Media Select , etc.)....................... 42
Date/Time Setup................................................................................. 43
FUNC. Menu Options.................................................................................... 43
Recording Programs
Using the Recording Programs..................................................................... 46
Selecting the Recording Program ................................................................. 47
Programmed Auto Exposure...................................................................... 47
Shutter-Priority AE ................................................................................... 48
Aperture-Priority AE................................................................................. 48
Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color
Manual Exposure Adjustment ....................................................................... 49
Light Metering Mode ..................................................................................... 50
Automatic Focus Modes ............................................................................... 50
Manual Focus Adjustment ............................................................................ 50
White Balance............................................................................................... 51
Image Effects ................................................................................................ 52
Still Image Recording Options
Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images............................................... 53
Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies........................................... 54
Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing ........................................... 55
Creating Panoramic Images ......................................................................... 56
Other Recording Options
Self Timer...................................................................................................... 57
LED Light ...................................................................................................... 58
Flash ............................................................................................................. 58
Digital Effects ................................................................................................ 59
Editing Functions
Editing the Scenes
Adding Scenes to the Playlist ....................................................................... 63
Moving Scenes in the Playlist ....................................................................... 63
Deleting Scenes............................................................................................ 63
Dividing a Scene ........................................................................................... 65
Disc Options
Protecting the Disc........................................................................................ 65
Initializing the Disc ........................................................................................ 65
Changing the Disc Title................................................................................. 66
Still Image Options
Erasing Still Images ...................................................................................... 67
Copying Still Images ..................................................................................... 68
Converting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes ......................................... 68
Protecting Still Images on the Memory Card................................................. 69
Initializing the Memory Card ......................................................................... 70
Playing Back the Disc on an External Device
Finalizing the Disc......................................................................................... 71
Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer’s DVD Drive......... 72
Unfinalizing the Disc - Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc................ 72
External Connections
Connecting to a TV or VCR
Connection Diagrams ....................................................................................74
Selecting the Type of TV ...............................................................................75
Playback on a TV Screen ..............................................................................75
Recording to a VCR.......................................................................................75
Video Input Recording ...................................................................................75
Connecting to a Computer
PC Connection Diagrams ..............................................................................77
Transferring Recordings – MyDVD for Canon...............................................77
Transferring Still Images – Direct Transfer ....................................................82
Transfer Order Settings .................................................................................84
Connecting to a Printer
Printing Still Images – Direct Print .................................................................85
Print Settings .................................................................................................86
Trimming Settings..........................................................................................87
Print Order Settings.......................................................................................88
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Introduction
Additional Information
Trouble?
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................90
List of Messages............................................................................................94
Do’s and Don’ts
Handling Precautions ....................................................................................99
Maintenance/Others ....................................................................................102
Using the Camcorder Abroad......................................................................103
General Information
System Diagram .........................................................................................104
Optional Accessories...................................................................................105
Product Codes.............................................................................................106
Specifications...............................................................................................107
Index............................................................................................................109
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About this Manual
About this Manual
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC22. Please read this manual carefully before
you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to
operate correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting table ( 90).
Conventions Used in the Manual
IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder operation.
NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that apply if the function described is not
available in all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder should be
set, the type of disc required, etc.).
: Reference page number.
“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.
The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.
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First Time Settings
First Time Settings
Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menu options as
they are displayed on screen. Menu options in boldface indicate the
default setting (for example [ON], [OFF]).
Menu item shown at its default position
Buttons and switches to be operated
Names of buttons and switches other than the multi selector are
indicated within a
“button” frame (for example ).
MENU
First Time Settings
Changing the Language
Options
[DEUTSCH] [ ]
[ENGLISH] []
[ESPAÑOL] [ ]
[FRANÇAIS] [ ]
[ITALIANO] [ ]
[POLSKI] [ ]
DISPLAYSETUP
LANGUAGE
MENU
( 27)
MENU
1 Press .
2 Select ( ) [DISPLAY SETUP] and
press ( ).
3 Select ( ) [LANGUAGE ] and
press ( ).
4 Select ( , ) the desired
option and press ( ).
MENU
5 Press to close the menu.
NOTES
If you changed the language by mistake,
follow the mark next to the menu item to
change the setting.
The displays and that appear on
screen while changing the print and direct
transfer settings will not change regardless of
the language selected.
ENGLISH
Changing the Time Zone
Default value
MENU
( 27)
1 Press .
2 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP]
and press ( ).
3 Select ( ) [T.ZONE/DST] and
press ( ).
The time zone setting appears. The
default setting is New York.
4 Select ( ) your time zone and
press ( ).
To adjust for daylight saving time,
select the time zone with the mark
next to the area.
Time Zones
Once you have set the time zone, date
and time, you do not need to reset the
clock every time you travel to another
time zone. Select the time zone referring
to the date and time displayed on the
screen.
Time Zones and Difference from GMT/UTC
London GMT/UTC
Paris +1
Cairo +2
Moscow +3
Dubai +4
Karachi +5
Dacca +6
Bangkok +7
Singapore +8
Tokyo +9
DATE/TIMESETUP
T.ZO NE / DS T
MENU
NEW YORK
Default value
Trademark Acknowledgements
• miniSD™ is a trademark of SD Card Association.
•Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United
States and other countries.
• is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
• ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY
MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO
INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A
LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO,
WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE
300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206.
About this Manual
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About the Multi Selector
Use the multi selector to select options in a menu and change
settings.
Push the multi selector like a joystick up, down, left or right ( / /
/ ) to select an item. In most places, press the multi selector
itself ( ) to make a selection or change a setting.
The display that appears in some menu screens refers to
pressing the multi selector ( ).
About the Power Switch
In addition to turning the camcorder on and off, the power switch also
toggles the camcorder’s operating mode.
To turn on the camcorder:
the power switch down to ON.
To change the operating mode:
power switch momentarily towards MODE and release it. This action
will toggle the operating mode between recording (CAMERA - red
indicator) and playback (PLAY - green indicator).
Hold the lock button pressed down and move
From the ON position, slide down the
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Introduction
Lock
button
About the Operating Modes
The camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the positions of the power switch and the
/ switch. In the manual, indicates that a function is available in the operating
mode shown and indicates that the function is not available. When no operating mode
icons are given, the function is available in all operating modes.
Operating Mode
Operating
Mode Indicator
CAMERA
(Red)
PLAY
(Green)
1
1
1
Functions available only for still images recorded on the disc will be marked with and
and functions available only for still images recorded on the memory card will be marked with
2
and instead.
Depending on whether you choose to save the still images on the disc or memory card.
CAMERA
(Red)
PLAY
(Green)
/
Switch
(Movies)
(Still
images)
Icon Display Operation
Recording movies
on the disc
Playing movies
from the disc
Recording still images
or 2
on the memory card or
disc
Viewing still images from
or
2
the memory card or disc
30
33
31
35
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Getting to Know the Camcorder
Getting to Know the Cam corder
Supplied Accessories
CA-570 Compact
Power Adapter
(incl. power cord)
MTC-100 Multi Cable IFC-400PCU
Roxio MyDVD for
Canon Software
CD-ROM
BP-208 Battery Pack WL-D86 Wireless
USB Cable
Controller
Blank DVD-R Disc
(8 cm Mini DVD)
Lithium Button Battery
CR2025 for Wireless
Controller
DIGITAL VIDEO
SOLUTION DISK
Software CD-ROM*
* Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF file.
The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the
camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as a
permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.
Date of Purchase: Model Name: DC22 A
Purchased From: Serial No.:
Dealer Address:
Dealer Phone No.:
Getting to Know the Camcorder
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Components Guide
eft side view
ight Side View
Speaker ( 35)
FUNC. button ( 27)
MENU button ( 27)
WIDE SCR (widescreen) button ( 31) /
PLAYLIST button ( 63)
Memory card slot ( 24)
AV terminal ( 74)
Terminal cover
USB terminal ( 77)
(print/share) button
( 80, 82, 85)
BATT. (battery release) switch ( 21)
RESET button ( 90)
Battery attachment unit ( 21)
Serial number
Disc compartment cover ( 25)
Grip belt ( 22)
DC IN terminal ( 21)
Flash ( 58)
Remote sensor ( 23)
LED light ( 58)
Stereo microphone
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ront view
Names of buttons and switches other than the multi
selector are indicated within a
example ).
MENU
“button” frame (for
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ack view
op view
ottom view
Multi selector ( 13)/
: EXP (exposure) ( 49)/
DISP. (display) ( 37)
: FOCUS ( 50)
CAMERA mode indicator (red) ( 13)
CARD access indicator ( 31) /
CHARGE indicator ( 21)
LCD screen ( 23)
(record review) button ( 31) /
(flash) button ( 58) /
(fast reverse) button ( 34) /
Index screen – button ( 33)
DRIVE MODE button ( 55) /
(fast forward) button ( 34) /
Index screen + button ( 33)
D.EFFECTS button ( 59) /
/ (play/pause) button ( 33)
LIGHT button ( 58) /
(stop) button ( 33)
Viewfinder ( 22)
Mode switch ( 46)
Dioptric adjustment lever ( 22)
DISC access indicator ( 30, 31)
Start/stop button ( 30)
PLAY mode indicator (green) ( 13)
Power switch ( 13)
/ (movies/still images) switch ( 13)
Grip belt ( 22)
Zoom lever ( 33)
PHOTO button ( 31)
Tripod socket ( 31)
OPEN (disc cover) switch ( 25)
Strap mount
Names of buttons and switches other than the multi
selector are indicated within a
example ).
MENU
“button” frame (for
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Wireless Controller WL-D86
START/STOP button ( 30)
FUNC. button ( 27)
MENU button ( 27)
PLAYLIST button ( 63)
Navigation buttons ( / / / )
PREV./NEXT buttons:
Scene skip ( 34)/
Index screen page up/down ( 33)
Reverse SEARCH button ( 34) /
Reverse SLOW button ( 34)
PLAY button ( 33)
PAUSE button ( 33)
STOP button ( 33)
PHOTO button ( 31)
Zoom buttons ( 33)
SET button
Forward SEARCH button ( 34) /
Forward SLOW button ( 34)
DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 37)
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Getting to Know the Camcorder
Screen Displays
Recording Movies
Recording Still Images
Operating mode ( 13)
Recording program ( 46)
White balance ( 51)
Image effect ( 52)
Digital effects ( 59)
Recording mode ( 44)
Still image quality/size ( 53)
Self timer ( 57)
Disc type DVD-R, DVD-R DL,
DVD-RW ( 6)
Disc specification
(VIDEO mode, VR mode) ( 6)
Finalized disc mark ( 71)
Recording reminder
Manual focus ( 50)
Image stabilizer ( 38)
Disc operation
Time code (hours : minutes : seconds)
Remaining recording time on disc ( 30)
Widescreen mode ( 31)
Wind screen ( 39)
Remote sensor mode ( 23)
LED light ( 58)
Level marker ( 41)
Zoom ( 33), Exposure ( 49)
Metering mode ( 50)
Drive mode ( 55)
Number of still images available
on the card, on the disc
Remaining battery charge
AF frame ( 50)
Camcorder shake warning ( 38)
Flash ( 58)
AF/AE locked during still image recording
(31)
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Recording reminder
The camcorder counts from 1 to 10
seconds when you start recording. This is
helpful to avoid scenes that are too short.
Disc operation
Record, Record pause,
Playback, Playback pause,
Fast playback,
Fast reverse playback,
Slow playback,
Slow reverse playback,
Frame advance,
Frame reverse
Remaining recording time
When there is no more disc space
available, “ END” will be displayed and
the recording will stop.
Number of still images available on the
card/disc
flashing in red: No card
in green: 6 or more images
in yellow: 1 to 5 images
in red: No more images can be
recorded
• When viewing the still images, the
display will always be in green.
• will be displayed instead of for
still images on the disc.
• Depending on the recording conditions,
the number of still images available
displayed may not decrease even after a
recording has been made, or may
decrease by 2 still images at once.
Card/Disc Access Display
“ ” is displayed next to the number of
images available while the camcorder is
writing on the memory card or disc.
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Remaining battery charge
• When “ ” starts flashing in red replace
the battery pack with a fully charged one.
• When you attach an empty battery pack,
the power may turn off without displaying
“”.
• Depending on the conditions under
which the camcorder and the battery pack
are used, the actual battery charge may
not be indicated accurately.
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Playing Movies (Index Screen)
Playing Movies (During Playback)
Current scene number
Total number of scenes ( 33)
Date and time of recording
Disc operation
Playback time (hours : minutes : seconds)
Scene number
Data code ( 37)
Viewing Still Images
Image number ( 42)
Current image / Number of images
recorded on the card,
recorded on the disc
Still image size
Data code ( 37)
Image protection mark ( 69)
Preparations
Getting Started
Getting Started
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Getting Started
Preparing the Power Supply
The camcorder can be powered with a
battery pack or directly using the compact
power adapter. Charge the battery pack
before use.
CHARGE indicator
Remove the battery terminal
cover ( 100) before
attaching the battery
BATT. switch
1 Turn off the camcorder.
2 Attach the battery pack to the
camcorder.
• Open the LCD panel.
• Slide in the connector end of the
battery in the direction of the arrow and
press it gently until it clicks.
DC IN terminal
3 Connect the power cord to the
compact power adapter.
4 Plug the power cord into a power
outlet.
5 Connect the compact power adapter
to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.
• The CHARGE indicator starts
flashing. The indicator will stay on
when the charging is completed.
• You can also use the compact power
adapter without attaching a battery
pack.
• When the compact power adapter is
connected, even if a battery is
attached its power will not be
consumed.
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Recording Mode
Viewfinder 70 min. 40 min.
XP
LCD [BRIGHT] 70 min. 40 min.
Viewfinder 80 min. 45 min.
SP
LCD [BRIGHT] 75 min. 45 min.
Viewfinder 90 min. 45 min.
LP
LCD [BRIGHT] 85 min. 45 min.
* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power
on/off.
Maximum
Recording Time
Typical
Recording Time*
Playback Time
90 min.LCD [NORMAL] 70 min. 40 min.
100 min.LCD [NORMAL] 80 min. 45 min.
110 min.LCD [NORMAL] 85 min. 45 min.
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NCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED
1 Disconnect the compact power
adapter from the camcorder.
2 Unplug the power cord from the
power outlet and the compact
power adapter.
TO
REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK
Slide down to release the
BATT.
battery pack, and pull out the battery
pack holding it from the ridge on its
bottom part.
Charging, Recording and Playback Times
with the BP-208 Battery Pack
The charging time of the BP-208 battery
pack is 155 min.
The recording and playback times given
in the table on the previous page are
approximate and vary according to the
charging, recording or playback
conditions.
IMPORTANT
Turn off the camcorder before connecting or
disconnecting the compact power adapter. After
you turn off the power switch to important
file allocation data is updated on the disc. Be
sure to wait until the LCD display is completely
off.
You may hear some noise from the compact
power adapter during use. This is not a
malfunction.
We recommend charging the battery pack in
temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F
and 86 °F). Outside the temperature range of
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), the charging will
not start.
Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN
terminal or to the compact power adapter any
electrical equipment that is not expressly
recommended for use with this camcorder.
To prevent equipment breakdowns and
excessive heating, do not connect the supplied
compact power adapter to voltage converters for
overseas travels or special power sources such
as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters,
etc.
NOTES
If you connect a faulty power adapter or
battery pack, the CHARGE indicator flashes
rapidly (approx. twice per second) and the
charging stops.
The CHARGE indicator also serves as a
rough estimate of the battery charge status.
Continuously on: Battery fully charged.
Flashes approx. twice per second: Battery over
50% charged.
Flashes approx. once per second: Battery less
than 50% charged.
The charging time will vary depending on the
surrounding temperature and the battery pack’s
initial charge condition.
In cold places, the effective usage time of the
battery will decrease.
We recommend that you prepare battery
packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you
might need.
U.S.A. and Canada only:
lithium ion/polymer battery that
powers this product is
recyclable. Please call 1-800-8BATTERY for information on
how to recycle this battery.
The
Preparing the Camcorder
1 Turn on the camcorder.
The lens cover will open automatically.
2 Adjust the viewfinder.
Keep the LCD panel closed to use the
viewfinder and adjust the dioptric
adjustment lever as necessary.
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3 Fasten the grip belt.
Adjust the grip belt so that you can
reach the zoom lever with your index
finger, and the start/stop button with
your thumb.
The Wireless Controller
Inserting the Battery
CR2025)
(Lithium Button Battery
Ta b
1 Press the tab in the direction of the
arrow and pull out the battery
holder.
2 Place the lithium button battery with
the + side facing up.
3 Insert the battery holder.
NOTES
The wireless controller may not work properly
when the remote sensor is situated under
strong light sources or direct sunlight.
If the wireless controller does not work, check
that [WL.REMOTE] is not set to [OFF ]
(42).
When the camcorder cannot be operated with
the wireless controller, or when it can only be
operated at a very close range, replace the
battery.
Adjusting the LCD Screen
Rotating the LCD Panel
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.
• You can rotate the panel 90 degrees
downward.
• You can rotate the panel 180 degrees
toward the lens (allowing the subject to
monitor the LCD screen while you use the
viewfinder). Rotating the panel 180
degrees is also useful if you wish to
include yourself when recording with the
self timer.
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Using the Wireless Controller
Point the controller at the camcorder’s
remote sensor when you press the
buttons.
180°
90°
Subject can monitor the LCD screen
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LCD Backlight
You can switch the brightness of the LCD
screen to [NORMAL] or [BRIGHT].
MENU
( 27)
1 Turn on the camcorder.
2 Press .
MENU
3 Select ( ) [DISPLAY SETUP] and
press ( ).
4 Select ( ) [BACKLIGHT] and
press ( ).
5 Select ( ) the desired option and
press ( ).
6 Press to close the menu.
MENU
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
Only miniSD cards can be used with this
camcorder.
NOTES
This setting does not affect the brightness of
the recording or the viewfinder screen.
Using the [BRIGHT] setting will shorten the
effective usage time of the battery.
1 Turn off the camcorder.
2 Open the memory card slot cover.
3 Insert the memory card straight all
the way into the memory card slot.
4 Close the cover.
Do not force the cover closed if the
memory card is not correctly inserted.
TO
REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD
First push the memory card once to
release it, and then pull the card out.
IMPORTANT
Make sure to initialize all memory cards before
using them with this camcorder ( 70).
NOTES
Performance cannot be guaranteed for all
miniSD cards.
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Inserting and Removing a Disc
Use only 8 cm (3 in.) mini DVD discs
marked with the DVD-R logo
(including DVD-R DL) or the DVD-RW
logo. Refer also to Recommended
discs (8).
Before inserting the disc be sure to check
that the recording surface is clean. If
necessary, use a soft lens-cleaning cloth to
remove any fingerprints, dirt buildup or
smudges from the disc surface.
Inserting the Disc
POINTS TO CHECK
( 13)
4 Close the disc cover.
Do not force the cover closed if the
disc is not correctly inserted and firmly
set in place.
W
HEN USING
You can start recording movies once the
record pause indication appears.
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HEN USING A
DVD-R/DVD-R DL
DVD-RW
DISCS
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Pick up lens
1 Move the power switch to ON to set
the camcorder in mode.
2 Slide fully in the direction of
OPEN
the arrow and gently open the disc
cover completely until it stops.
Retract the grip belt under the
camcorder so it will not get in the way
of the disc cover.
3 Insert the disc and press its center
firmly until it clicks in place.
• Insert the disc with the recording side
facing down (single sided discs – label
side facing out).
• Be careful not to touch the recording
surface of the disc or the pick up lens.
You need to initialize new discs before
you can start recording. The disc
initialization screen will appear when a
new DVD-RW is first inserted. It will not
appear when inserting a disc already
initialized. In that case, you can start
recording once the record pause
indication appears.
Select ( ) the desired disc
specification and press ( ). For a
comparison between the [VIDEO] and
[VR] specifications, see An
Introduction to DVDs (6).
You will be asked to confirm the disc
specification you selected. Select ( )
[YES] and press ( ) to continue, or
select [NO] and press ( ) to return
and select a different disc
specification.
A confirmation message will appear
on the screen. Select ( ) [YES] and
press ( ) to start the disc
initialization.
• The disc initialization will take
approximately one minute. Avoid
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moving the camcorder while the
operation is in progress.
• You can start recording movies once
the record pause indication
appears.
IMPORTANT
The process of recognizing a disc may take a
moment. The display will move while the
disc is being read. Wait until the camcorder
finishes recognizing the disc before you start
recording.
Removing the Disc
IMPORTANT
When you slide after making a
recording, important file allocation data is
updated on the disc before the disc cover
opens. While the DISC access indicator is on or
flashing do not subject the camcorder to shocks
such as forcefully laying it on a table.
OPEN
1 Move the power switch to ON.
2 Slide fully in the direction of
the arrow and gently open the disc
cover completely until it stops.
• Do not subject the camcorder to
strong impacts while the DISC access
indicator is on or flashing.
• Retract the grip belt under the
camcorder so it will not get in the way
of the disc cover.
• It may take a moment after sliding
OPEN
OPEN
for the disc cover to open.
3 Grab the edge of the disc and gently
pull it out.
Be careful not to touch the recording
surface of the disc or the pick up lens.
4 Close the disc cover.
Using the Menus
Using the Menus
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Using the Menus
Many of the camcorder’s functions can be
adjusted from the menus that open after
pressing the MENU button ( ) and
the FUNC. button ( ).
For details about the available menu
options and settings, refer to Options
Lists - MENU/FUNC. ( 38).
FUNC.
Selecting a MENU Option
MENU
( 27)
1 Press .
MENU
2 Select ( ) the desired menu from
the left side column and press ( ).
The title of the selected menu appears
on top of the screen and under it the
list of settings.
3 Select ( ) the setting you want to
change and press ( ).
• The orange selection bar indicates
the menu setting currently selected.
Items not available appear in black.
• To return to the menu selection
screen, select ( ) [RETURN] and
press ( ).
4 Select ( ) the desired option and
press ( ) to save the setting.
5 Press .
You can press to close the
menu at any time.
MENU
MENU
MENU
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option
FUNC.
(27)
1 Press .
FUNC.
2 Select ( ) the icon of the function
you want change from the left side
column.
Menu items not available will appear
grayed out.
3 Select ( ) the desired setting
from the available options at the
bottom bar.
• The selected option will be
highlighted in light blue.
• With some settings, you will need to
make further selections ( , )
and/or press ( ). Follow the
additional operation guides that will
appear on the screen (such as the
icon, small arrows, etc.).
4 Press to save the settings
and close the menu.
You can press to close the
menu at any time.
FUNC.
FUNC.
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First Time Settings
First Time Settings
First Time Settings
Changing the Language
Options
[DEUTSCH] [ ]
[ENGLISH]
[ESPAÑOL] [ ]
[FRANÇAIS] [ ]
[ITALIANO] [ ]
[POLSKI] [ ]
[]
DISPLAY SETUP
LANGUAGE
MENU
( 27)
1 Press .
MENU
ENGLISH
2 Select ( ) [DISPLAY SETUP] and
press ( ).
3 Select ( ) [LANGUAGE ] and
press ( ).
4 Select ( , ) the desired
option and press ( ).
5 Press to close the menu.
MENU
Default value
Changing the Time Zone
Default value
DATE/TIME SETUP
T.Z ON E/ DS T
MENU
( 27)
1 Press .
MENU
NEW YORK
2 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP]
and press ( ).
3 Select ( ) [T.ZONE/DST] and
press ( ).
The time zone setting appears. The
default setting is New York.
4 Select ( ) your time zone and
press ( ).
To adjust for daylight saving time,
select the time zone with the mark
next to the area.
Time Zones
Once you have set the time zone, date
and time, you do not need to reset the
clock every time you travel to another
time zone. Select the time zone referring
to the date and time displayed on the
screen.
Time Zones and Difference from GMT/UTC
NOTES
If you changed the language by mistake,
follow the mark next to the menu item to
change the setting.
The displays and that appear on
screen while changing the print and direct
transfer settings will not change regardless of
the language selected.
London GMT/UTC
Paris +1
Cairo +2
Moscow +3
Dubai +4
Karachi +5
Dacca +6
Bangkok +7
Singapore +8
Tokyo +9
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Sydney +10
Solomon +11
Wellington [WELLINGTN] +12
Samoa -11
Honolulu -10
Anchorage -9
Los Angeles [L.A.] -8
Denver -7
Chicago -6
New York
Caracas -4
Rio de Janeiro [RIO] -3
Fernando de Noronha [FERNANDO]
Azores -1
-5
-2
• If you do not need to change all
settings, move ( ) to a specific
setting you want to change.
5 Press to close the menu and
MENU
start the clock.
IMPORTANT
When you do not use the camcorder for about
3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium
battery may discharge completely and the date
and time setting may be lost. In such case,
connect the compact power adapter to the
camcorder, recharge the built-in lithium battery
( 101) and set the time zone, date and time
again.
You can also change the date format ( 43).
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Setting the Date and Time
DATE/TIME SETUP
DATE/TIME
MENU
( 27)
1 Press .
MENU
JAN. 1, 2006 12:00 AM
2 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP]
and press ( ).
3 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME] and press
().
The month is displayed in orange.
4 Select ( ) the month and move
( ) to the day setting.
• The next part of the date/time is
displayed in orange.
• Set the day, year, hours and minutes
in the same way.
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Basic Function sRecording
Recording
Recording Movies
Before You Begin Recording
Make a test recording first to check if the
camcorder operates correctly. Since
recordings made on a DVD-R or DVD-R
DL disc cannot be deleted, we recommend
you use a DVD-RW disc to make the test
recordings.
(13)
1 Move the power switch to ON to set
the camcorder in CAMERA mode.
The red CAMERA indicator will turn
on.
2 Move the / switch to the
(Movies) position.
3 Press to begin recording.
• The recording starts; press
again to pause the recording.
• The DISC access indicator will flash
while recording and will stay on briefly
after pausing while the scene is
recorded on the disc.
Start/Stop
Start/Stop
3 Disconnect the power source and
remove the battery pack.
4
Close the LCD panel
IMPORTANT
Avoid the following actions while the DISC
access indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do
so may result in permanent data loss.
- Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or
strong impacts.
- Do not open the disc cover and do not remove
the disc.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off
the camcorder.
- Do not change the operating mode.
NOTES
About the recording time
recording mode you can change the recording
time available on the disc ( 44).
When recording in bright places it may be
difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case,
use the viewfinder instead.
When recording in very loud places (such as
fireworks shows or concerts), sound may
become distorted or it may not be recorded at
the actual levels. This is not a malfunction.
About the Power Save mode
power when the camcorder is powered by a
battery pack, the camcorder will automatically
shut off if left without any operations for 5
minutes ( 42). To restore the power, slide the
power switch towards MODE and release it, or
move the power switch to and back to
ON.
About the LCD and viewfinder screen
screens are produced using extremely highprecision manufacturing techniques, with more
than 99.99% of the pixels operating to
specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels
may occasionally misfire or appear as black,
red, blue or green dots. This has no effect on
the recorded image and does not constitute a
malfunction.
.
: By changing the
: In order to save
: The
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HEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING
1
Remove the disc.
2 Turn off the camcorder.
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