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Even without a disc loaded, when closing the disc compartment cover a motor sound can be heard.

-The camcorder is checking if a disc is loaded or not. This is not a malfunction.

Cannot open the disc cover to remove the disc.

-Turn off the camcorder, disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack. Restore the power supply and try again.

-The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use.

The disc cannot be recognized.

-The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a

soft lens-cleaning cloth ( 74). If the problem persists replace the disc.

-The disc is not correctly loaded. Check

the disc ( 23).

-Verify that the camcorder supports the

type of DVD disc you inserted ( 3).

The camcorder vibrates.

-Depending on the condition of the disc, the camcorder might vibrate occasionally. This is not a malfunction.

•The disc’s rotation can be faintly heard.

•Occasionally the operation sound can be heard.

-The disc is activated from time to time. This is not a malfunction.

•After using the camcorder for a long time, it becomes hot.

• lights up in red.

-This is not a malfunction. Turn the camcorder off and let it cool for a while before resuming operation.

Recording

Image will not appear on the screen.

-Set the camcorder to

mode ( 26).

-Open the lens cover.

Pressing Start/Stop will not start recording.

-Set the camcorder to

mode ( 26).

-Load a disc that has been tested

( 4).

-The disc is full (“ END” appears on the screen). Delete some recordings (DVD-RW in VR mode) to free some

space ( 33) or replace the disc.

-The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use.

-Unfinalize ( 46) the disc (DVD-RW in VIDEO mode).

Even after stopping recording, the disc access indicator does not go off.

-The scene is being recorded on the disc. This is not a malfunction.

The point where Start/Stop was pressed does not match the beginning/end of the recording.

-There is a slight interval between pressing Start/Stop and the actual start of the recording on the disc. This is not a malfunction.

The recording suddenly stops shortly after starting recording.

-The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a

soft lens-cleaning cloth ( 74). If the problem persists replace the disc.

-The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use.

Camcorder will not focus.

-Autofocus does not work on that

subject. Focus manually ( 38).

-If you are using the viewfinder, adjust it with the dioptric adjustment lever

( 27).

-Lens is dirty. Clean the lens with a soft

lens-cleaning cloth ( 74). Never use tissue paper to clean the lens.

Sound is distorted.

-When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks or concerts), sound may become distorted.

A vertical light bar appears on the screen.

-Bright light in a dark scene may cause a vertical light bar (smear) to appear. This is not a malfunction.

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Contents PAL Important Usage Instructions Class 1 Laser ProductHow to Select a DVD Disc Disc specification on DVD-RWsEasily play back your recordings on a DVD player No need to worry about recording over a tapeJust select a scene from the index screen Available features depend on the DVD disc used Disc type Disc specificationsDVD-R, DVD-R DL DVD-RW Video ModeTable of contents Basic Playback Additional FunctionsManaging Scenes and the Disc Disc Playback on an External DeviceConnecting to a TV or VCR Printing PhotosAppendix Menu Options Lists Trouble?Introduction About this ManualConventions Used in this Manual Supplied Accessories Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front viewBack view Top view Bottom view Playing movies during playback Screen DisplaysRecording movies Recording still images Viewing still images END will be displayed and the recording will stop RecordPlayback Charging the Battery Pack Getting StartedPreparing the Accessories Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorderTo Remove the Battery Pack When YOU Mount the Camcorder on a TripodPower Switch Basic Operation of the CamcorderOperating Modes Joystick and Joystick GuideUsing the Menus Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menuMenu items not available will appear grayed out NextSelect the icon and press To open the setup menus Display SetupPress Func Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this ManualFirst Time Settings Setting the Date and TimeChanging the Language OptionsChanging the Time Zone Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD screenGetting Ready to Start Recording Turn the switch to on to set the camcorder in mode Inserting and Removing a DiscLCD Backlight Hold DISP. pressed down for more than 2 secondsRemoving the Disc When Using DVD-RWDISCSClose the disc cover Grab the edge of the disc and gently pull it out Turn off the camcorder Open the memory card slot coverClose the cover Inserting and Removing a Memory CardRed Camera indicator will turn on Move the / switch to moviesBasic Recording Shooting VideoUsing the viewfinder Operations for 5 minutes 65. ToSelecting the Recording Mode Camera SetupZooming Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom Selecting the Zoom TypeMenu Camera Setup Zoom Speed Desired option Using the ZoomQuick Start Function Selecting the Zoom SpeedReviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded Press Quick Start firmlyWithin approx second, the camcorder is ready to record Push the joystick towardBasic Playback Playing Back the VideoDeleting a Scene After Recording It Disc type DVD-RW After recording a sceneSpeaker VOL Adjust the volume To Adjust the VolumeDuring the playback of a scene Camcorder operationDeleting Scenes On-Screen Displays Data CodeDeleting a Single Scene Deleting All ScenesMode switch Additional FunctionsSpecial Scene Recording Programs All displays on All displays off1 Data code2 onlyUse this mode to record in dimly lit places Use this mode to record sunsets in vibrant colorsUse this mode to record spotlit scenes Use this mode to record fireworksMode switch Options Flexible Recording Changing the Shutter SpeedProgram AE Desired option To SET the Shutter SpeedSelf Timer Activate the self timerLCD Video Light LCD Light OFFManual Focus Adjustment Adjust the focus as necessaryPush the joystick toward Next to save the focus adjustment Push the joystick toward FocusManual Exposure Adjustment Mode switch except for Fireworks recording programAdjust the brightness of the image as required White BalanceOptions Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menuImage Effects Applying SettingDigital Effects Managing Scenes and the Disc Creating a PlaylistAdding Scenes to the Playlist ADD to PlaylistSwitching Between Original and Playlist Scenes Moving Scenes in the PlaylistDividing Scenes To PlaylistDisc Playback on an External Device Initializing the DiscChanging the Disc Title Disc Operations Disc TitleFinalizing the Disc Menu Disc Operations FinalizeYES PressDisc Playback on External Devices Insert the finalized disc in the DVD driveOn a DVD Player Recordings on a Finalized DiscPress when the confirmation screen appears VR modeDisc Operations Unfinalize YES Discs that can be unfinalizedMove the / switch to still images Move the lens cover switch down To to open the lens coverTaking Photos PhotosSelecting Photo Size and Quality Approximate number of still images on a memory cardGreen Play indicator will turn on Viewing PhotosErasing the Last Photo Just Recorded OFF While reviewing the image immediately after recordingYou can press again to hide the joystick guide SlideshowSlideshow Start To RUN Through the Still ImagesMagnifying Photos during Playback Erasing PhotosMove the zoom lever toward T Still IMG Oper Erase ALL Images YESSingle Desired option SINGLEMode switch at The focus priority cannot be turned off Menu Camera Setup Focus PRI. Desired optionAutomatic Focus Priority Press Start/Stop and hold it pressed downProtecting Photos Histogram and Other Screen DisplaysProtect Press Protect The image selection screen appears To Select the ON-SCREEN DisplaysInitializing the Memory Card Still IMG OperInitialize Card Select the card initialization method YES InitializePrinting Photos Print OrdersSelecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Still IMG Oper Erase ALL ORD YESConnecting to a TV or VCR Connection DiagramsExternal Connections AV TerminalPlayback on a TV Screen Copying your Recordings to an External Video RecorderMenu item Setting options Appendix Menu Options ListsAdditional Information Camera PlaySize LW 1152x648, L 640x480 1024x768, S Quality Super FINE, Fine Normal To Playlist To OriginalMove Divide Delete Speaker VOL Slideshow Protect Print Order CopiesOFF SecCamera AutoDisc Info Initialize DISC1 VIDEO, VR, Cancel Finalize UNFINALIZE2DEL.ALL MOVIES3 DEL.PLAYLIST4Initialize Card INITIALIZE, COMPL.INIT., Cancel Demo Mode OFFErase ALL ORD Brightness TV ScreenSystem Setup 10 minContinuous Wide TVDATE/TIME Setup ZONE/DSTDATE/TIME Date Format Y 1.JAN.2008 1200 AMRecording/Playback TroubleshootingPower Source 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 Handling Precautions Battery PackTreat the battery pack with care CamcorderAbout the battery terminal cover Mini DVD DiscFor 24 hours with the switch set to Additional Information Memory CardMaintenance/Others CleaningStorage CondensationResuming USE Using the Camcorder AbroadTrademark Acknowledgements System Diagram Availability differs from area to area ScartOptional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedBattery pack → Charging conditions ↓ NB-2LHNB-2LH Page System SpecificationsDC320/DC311/DC310/DC301 Recording Media CA-570 Compact Power Adapter NB-2LH Battery PackPower/Others TerminalsIndex Only Additional InformationXP mode Zoom Recording program PlaybackQuick Start function Recording ReviewingCanon Europa N.V
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