Canon DC301 User manual

The information on this manual is verified as of February 2008.

PUB. DIE-304A

DVD Camcorder

Instruction Manual

PAL

Canon Europa N.V.

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Introduction

Important Usage Instructions

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR

BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING

INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION:

DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable

to disconnect the plug in case of an accident.

While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth, and do

not place it in confined narrow spaces. Heat may build up, the plastic case may deform and it

could result in electric shock or fire.

CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.

Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CA-570 may damage the

camcorder.

This product has been classified under IEC60825-1:1993 and EN60825-1:1994.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

European Union (and EEA) only.

This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your household

waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. This

product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized

one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection

site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of

this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health

due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same

time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective

usage of natural resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste

equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved WEEE

scheme or your household waste disposal service. For more information regarding return and

recycling of WEEE products, please visit

www.canon-europe.com/environment.

(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)

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How to Select a DVD Disc

There are many types of DVD discs but this camcorder uses only the following three

types of 8 cm mini DVD discs: DVD-R, DVD-R DL and DVD-RW. Read the differences

between them and select the disc that best fits your needs.

DVD-Rs can be recorded only once – you cannot edit or delete the recordings. On the

other hand, these discs are comparatively cheaper.

Dual-layered discs allow writing up to 80% more data (approx. 2.6 GB) on a single

recording side. However, you cannot edit or delete the recordings.

Dual-layered discs have two recording layers. The

camcorder will record on layer 1 and then continue to

layer 2. During the playback of a recording spanning

both layers, you may notice a brief stop (about 1

second) at the point where the camcorder switches to

the second layer. The switch to layer 2 will break the

recording into 2 separate scenes.

Recordings made on a DVD-RW disc can be edited or deleted. Also, the disc can be

initialized. Initializing a DVD-RW disc clears all the recordings and restores the free

space on the disc to its initial value so you can use the same disc again.

DVD-R Best for Compatibility

DVD-R DL Best for Recording Time

DVD-RW Best for Reusability

Scene 2

Scene 1

Layer 2

Layer 1

Recording surface

Disc specification on DVD-RWs

DVD-RW discs can be recorded using either one of two disc specifications: VIDEO mode

or VR mode. When you first insert a brand new DVD-RW disc, the camcorder will

automatically display the initialization screen where you can select the disc specification

for the disc.

VIDEO mode: Once finalized, discs recorded in VIDEO mode can be played back in most

common DVD players offering the best compatibility. However, recordings cannot be

edited (deleted, rearranged, etc.).

VR mode: You can easily edit the recordings. However, discs recorded in VR mode can

only be played back with DVD players compatible with DVD-RWs in VR mode.

Note: DVD-R and DVD-R DL discs can only be recorded in VIDEO mode.

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Advantages of Using DVDs

No need to worry about recording over a tape.

When you use a DVD, the camcorder will automatically record on the empty

space of the disc. So you don't have to worry about mistakenly recording over a

precious memory.

Just select a scene from the index screen.

You don't need to bother running a tape forwards and backwards to find the

scene you want to play back. Simply select a scene from the index screen and

start the playback in a breeze.

Easily play back your recordings on a DVD player.

After your finalize your DVD ( 45), you can play it on a DVD player and share

your recordings with friends and family.

Playback on external devices

Make sure to finalize discs ( 45) before you play them back on external

DVD devices. The disc's type will affect its compatibility with external devices.

For a summary, you can refer to the sidebar on page 46. However, to be sure,

always refer to the instruction manual of the external device and make sure it

is compatible before inserting the disc.

For the highest compatibility with external DVD devices we recommend

using VIDEO mode.

Discs that have been tested

The camcorder's performance was tested with single-layered discs using

Hitachi-Maxell HG series DVD discs; and with dual-layered discs using Canon

DVD-R DL54 discs and Verbatim DVD-R DL discs (as of January 2008*). For

further details, contact directly the manufacturer's customer support center.

Note that attempting to record or play with this camcorder DVD discs that

were recorded, initialized or finalized with a device other than this camcorder

can result in damage to the camcorder or in the permanent loss of the

recordings.

* For the latest information, visit your local Canon Web site or contact your nearest

Canon office. The use of DVD-R DL discs that have not been tested by Canon may

result in incorrect recording/playback or in not being able to remove the disc.

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Available features depend on the DVD disc used

1Only scenes in the playlist can be divided.

2Disc finalization is the processing of the free space (the unrecorded area) on the disc in

order to make it playable on external DVD devices ( 45). Playback cannot be

guaranteed with all external DVD devices. To finalize a DVD-R DL 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.

3You will need to unfinalize the disc first.

Disc type

DVD-R, DVD-R DL

DVD-RW

Disc specifications VIDEO

mode

Editing scenes with this camcorder (deleting

scenes, dividing scenes, etc.) ( 42) ––

Deleting a scene after recording it ( 31) –

Initializing the disc in order to use it again for

recording ( 44) –

Giving a title to the disc ( 44)

Finalizing the disc in order to play it with an external

DVD device ( 45)2

Adding recordings to a disc already finalized

( 46) –

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6 • Table of contents

Table of contents

Introduction ____________________________________

3 How to Select a DVD Disc

4 Advantages of Using DVDs

9 About this Manual

10 Getting to Know the Camcorder

10 Supplied Accessories

11 Components Guide

13 Screen Displays

Preparations ____________________________________

16 Getting Started

16 Charging the Battery Pack

17 Preparing the Accessories

18 Basic Operation of the Camcorder

18 Power Switch

18 Operating Modes

18 Joystick and Joystick Guide

19 Using the Menus

21 First Time Settings

21 Setting the Date and Time

21 Changing the Language

22 Changing the Time Zone

22 Getting Ready to Start Recording

22 Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD screen

23 Inserting and Removing a Disc

25 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

Video _________________________________________

26 Basic Recording

26 Shooting Video

28 Selecting the Recording Mode

28 Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom

29 Quick Start Function

30 Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded

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31 Basic Playback

31 Playing Back the Video

33 Deleting Scenes

33 On-Screen Displays (Data Code)

34 Additional Functions

34 : Special Scene Recording Programs

36 Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed

37 LCD Video Light

37 Self Timer

38 Manual Focus Adjustment

39 Manual Exposure Adjustment

39 White Balance

40 Image Effects

41 Digital Effects

42 Managing Scenes and the Disc

42 Creating a Playlist

43 Moving Scenes in the Playlist

43 Dividing Scenes

44 Initializing the Disc

44 Disc Playback on an External Device

44 Changing the Disc Title

45 Finalizing the Disc

46 Disc Playback on External Devices

46 Unfinalizing the Disc - Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc

Photos ________________________________________

48 Basic Recording

48 Taking Photos

49 Selecting Photo Size and Quality

50 Erasing the Last Photo Just Recorded

50 Basic Playback

50 Viewing Photos

52 Magnifying Photos during Playback

52 Erasing Photos

53 Additional Functions

53 Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing (Drive

Mode)

54 Automatic Focus Priority

55 Histogram and Other Screen Displays

55 Protecting Photos

56 Initializing the Memory Card

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8 • Table of contents

57 Printing Photos

57 Print Orders

External Connections _____________________________

58 Connecting to a TV or VCR

58 Connection Diagrams

59 Playback on a TV Screen

59 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder

Additional Information ____________________________

60 Appendix: Menu Options Lists

60 FUNC. Menu

60 Setup menus

62 Camera Setup (Advanced Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)

63 Disc Operations (Initialization, Finalization etc.)

64 Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, etc.)

64 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)

65 System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc.)

66 Date/Time Setup

67 Trouble?

67 Troubleshooting

70 List of Messages

73 Do’s and Don’ts

73 Handling Precautions

77 Using the Camcorder Abroad

78 General Information

78 System Diagram

79 Optional Accessories

82 Specifications

85 Index

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Introduction • 9

Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC320/DC311/DC310/DC301. 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 Troubleshooting (67).

Conventions Used in this Manual

• IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s 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.

• : Text that applies only to the model(s) shown in the icon.

• The following terms are used in this manual:

“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.

“Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you press to start

recording until you press again to pause the recording.

The terms “photo” and “still image” are used interchangeably with the same

meaning.

• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.

• Note that unless indicated otherwise, screenshots and illustrations in this manual

refer to the model.

About this Manual

Start/Stop

Changing the Language

Options Default value

[ ]

[ DISPLAY SETUP]

[LANGUAGE ]

Desired language

[][MAGYAR] []

[DEUTSCH] [MELAYU] []

[][POLSKI] []

[ENGLISH]

[][]

[ESPAÑOL] [TÜRKÇE] []

[FRANÇAIS]

[][]

[ITALIANO] [][]

FUNC.

(29)

ROMAN

FUNC.

Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick

are indicated within a “button”frame.

For example .

FUNC.

Buttons and switches to be operated

Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menu

options as they are displayed on screen. In menu option

lists and option tables the default value is shown in

boldface.

For example [ON], [OFF].

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10 • Introduction

Getting to Know the Camcorder

Supplied Accessories

CA-570 Compact Power

Adapter (incl. power cord) NB-2LH Battery Pack

STV-250N Stereo Video

Cable

Yellow • Red • White plugs

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