Canon 310, DC311, DC301 Basic Operation of the Camcorder, Power Switch, Operating Modes

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Basic Operation of the Camcorder

Power Switch

Lock button

In addition to turning the camcorder on

and off, the switch also toggles the camcorder’s operating mode.

To turn on the camcorder: Hold the lock button pressed down and turn the switch to ON.

To change the operating mode: From the ON

position, turn the switch momentarily toward MODE and release it. This action will toggle the operating mode between recording (CAMERA - red indicator) and playback (PLAY - green indicator).

Operating Modes

The camcorder’s operating mode is

determined by the switch and the

position of the / switch. In this

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.

Joystick and Joystick Guide

Use the joystick to operate the camcorder's menus.

Push the joystick up, down, left or right

( , ) to select an item or change settings.

Press the joystick itself ( ) to save the settings or confirm an action. On menu screens, this is indicated by the icon .

Operating mode

Operating mode

/

Icon display

Operation

 

indicator

switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recording movies

26

 

 

(movies)

 

on a disc

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Red)

 

 

Recording still

 

 

(still images)

 

images on a

48

 

 

 

memory card

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Playing movies

31

 

 

(movies)

 

from a disc

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Green)

 

 

Viewing still images

50

 

 

 

from a memory card

 

 

(still images)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18 • Preparations

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents PAL Important Usage Instructions Class 1 Laser ProductHow to Select a DVD Disc Disc specification on DVD-RWsNo need to worry about recording over a tape Just select a scene from the index screenEasily play back your recordings on a DVD player DVD-R, DVD-R DL DVD-RW Video Available features depend on the DVD disc usedDisc type Disc specifications ModeTable of contents Managing Scenes and the Disc Basic PlaybackAdditional Functions Disc Playback on an External DeviceAppendix Menu Options Lists Connecting to a TV or VCRPrinting Photos Trouble?About this Manual Conventions Used in this ManualIntroduction Supplied Accessories Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front viewBack view Top view Bottom view Screen Displays Recording moviesPlaying movies during playback Recording still images Viewing still images Record PlaybackEND will be displayed and the recording will stop Charging the Battery Pack Getting StartedTo Remove the Battery Pack Preparing the AccessoriesDisconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder When YOU Mount the Camcorder on a TripodOperating Modes Power SwitchBasic Operation of the Camcorder Joystick and Joystick GuideMenu items not available will appear grayed out Using the MenusPress FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu NextPress Func Select the icon and press To open the setup menusDisplay Setup Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this ManualChanging the Language First Time SettingsSetting the Date and Time OptionsOpening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD screen Getting Ready to Start RecordingChanging the Time Zone LCD Backlight Turn the switch to on to set the camcorder in modeInserting and Removing a Disc Hold DISP. pressed down for more than 2 secondsWhen Using DVD-RWDISCS Close the disc coverRemoving the Disc Close the cover Grab the edge of the disc and gently pull it outTurn off the camcorder Open the memory card slot cover Inserting and Removing a Memory CardBasic Recording Red Camera indicator will turn onMove the / switch to movies Shooting VideoUsing the viewfinder Operations for 5 minutes 65. ToZooming Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom Selecting the Recording ModeCamera Setup Selecting the Zoom TypeQuick Start Function Menu Camera Setup Zoom Speed Desired optionUsing the Zoom Selecting the Zoom SpeedWithin approx second, the camcorder is ready to record Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene RecordedPress Quick Start firmly Push the joystick towardDeleting a Scene After Recording It Basic PlaybackPlaying Back the Video Disc type DVD-RW After recording a sceneDuring the playback of a scene Speaker VOL Adjust the volumeTo Adjust the Volume Camcorder operationDeleting a Single Scene Deleting ScenesOn-Screen Displays Data Code Deleting All ScenesSpecial Scene Recording Programs Mode switchAdditional Functions All displays on All displays off1 Data code2 onlyUse this mode to record spotlit scenes Use this mode to record in dimly lit placesUse this mode to record sunsets in vibrant colors Use this mode to record fireworksProgram AE Desired option Mode switch OptionsFlexible Recording Changing the Shutter Speed To SET the Shutter SpeedLCD Video Light Self TimerActivate the self timer LCD Light OFFPush the joystick toward Next to save the focus adjustment Manual Focus AdjustmentAdjust the focus as necessary Push the joystick toward FocusAdjust the brightness of the image as required Manual Exposure AdjustmentMode switch except for Fireworks recording program White BalancePress FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu Image EffectsOptions Setting Digital EffectsApplying Adding Scenes to the Playlist Managing Scenes and the DiscCreating a Playlist ADD to PlaylistDividing Scenes Switching Between Original and Playlist ScenesMoving Scenes in the Playlist To PlaylistChanging the Disc Title Disc Playback on an External DeviceInitializing the Disc Disc Operations Disc TitleYES Finalizing the DiscMenu Disc Operations Finalize PressOn a DVD Player Disc Playback on External DevicesInsert the finalized disc in the DVD drive Recordings on a Finalized DiscDisc Operations Unfinalize YES Press when the confirmation screen appearsVR mode Discs that can be unfinalizedTaking Photos Move the / switch to still imagesMove the lens cover switch down To to open the lens cover PhotosSelecting Photo Size and Quality Approximate number of still images on a memory cardErasing the Last Photo Just Recorded Green Play indicator will turn onViewing Photos OFF While reviewing the image immediately after recordingSlideshow Start You can press again to hide the joystick guideSlideshow To RUN Through the Still ImagesMove the zoom lever toward T Magnifying Photos during PlaybackErasing Photos Still IMG Oper Erase ALL Images YESSingle Desired option SINGLEAutomatic Focus Priority Mode switch at The focus priority cannot be turned offMenu Camera Setup Focus PRI. Desired option Press Start/Stop and hold it pressed downProtect Press Protect The image selection screen appears Protecting PhotosHistogram and Other Screen Displays To Select the ON-SCREEN DisplaysInitialize Card Select the card initialization method YES Initializing the Memory CardStill IMG Oper InitializeSelecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Printing PhotosPrint Orders Still IMG Oper Erase ALL ORD YESExternal Connections Connecting to a TV or VCRConnection Diagrams AV TerminalPlayback on a TV Screen Copying your Recordings to an External Video RecorderAdditional Information Menu item Setting optionsAppendix Menu Options Lists Camera PlayMove Divide Delete Size LW 1152x648, L 640x480 1024x768, S QualitySuper FINE, Fine Normal To Playlist To Original Speaker VOL Slideshow Protect Print Order CopiesCamera OFFSec AutoDEL.ALL MOVIES3 Disc Info Initialize DISC1 VIDEO, VR, Cancel FinalizeUNFINALIZE2 DEL.PLAYLIST4Erase ALL ORD Initialize Card INITIALIZE, COMPL.INIT., CancelDemo Mode OFF Brightness TV ScreenContinuous System Setup10 min Wide TVDATE/TIME Date Format DATE/TIME SetupZONE/DST Y 1.JAN.2008 1200 AMTroubleshooting Power SourceRecording/Playback Recording Cannot open the disc cover to remove the discPlayback/Editing Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD DeviceMemory Card Operation List of Messages in alphabetical orderCannot USE Disc USE of a Recommended Disc is Advised Unable to Recognize the Data Treat the battery pack with care Handling PrecautionsBattery Pack CamcorderAbout the battery terminal cover Mini DVD DiscFor 24 hours with the switch set to Additional Information Memory CardStorage Maintenance/OthersCleaning CondensationUsing the Camcorder Abroad Trademark AcknowledgementsResuming USE System Diagram Availability differs from area to area ScartBattery pack → Charging conditions ↓ Optional AccessoriesUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended NB-2LHNB-2LH Page Specifications DC320/DC311/DC310/DC301System Recording Media Power/Others CA-570 Compact Power AdapterNB-2LH Battery Pack TerminalsIndex Only Additional InformationQuick Start function Recording XP mode ZoomRecording program Playback ReviewingCanon Europa N.V
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