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Canon DC311, 310, DC301 instruction manual Preparations, Getting Started, Charging the Battery Pack

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Preparations

Preparations

This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder.

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use.

For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a full battery pack, refer to the tables on page 79.

BATT. switch

1Turn off the camcorder.

2Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.

Press the battery pack lightly and slide it up until it clicks.

CHARGE indicator

DC IN terminal

3Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter.

4Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

5Connect 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, the power of the battery pack will not be consumed.

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Canon DC311 Preparations, Getting Started, Charging the Battery Pack, Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter

Contents

Instruction Manual DVD CamcorderImportant Usage Instructions CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTHow to Select a DVD Disc Disc specification on DVD-RWsDVD-R DVD-R DLAdvantages of Using DVDs No need to worry about recording over a tapeJust select a scene from the index screen Easily play back your recordings on a DVD playerAvailable features depend on the DVD disc used Table of contents 21 First Time SettingsIntroduction PreparationsPhotos 31 Basic Playback34 Additional Functions 42 Managing Scenes and the Disc58 Connecting to a TV or VCR External ConnectionsAdditional Information 57 Printing PhotosAbout this Manual Conventions Used in this ManualSupplied Accessories 10 IntroductionComponents Guide Left side view Right side view Front viewBack view Top view Bottom view 12 IntroductionScreen Displays Playing movies during playbackRecording still images Viewing still images 14 IntroductionWhen viewing the still images, the display will always be in green RecordPlayback Fast playback Fast reverse playback Slow playbackCharging the Battery Pack 1 Turn off the camcorder 2 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder3 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter 4 Plug the power cord into a power outletPreparing the Accessories Fasten the grip beltPower Switch Basic Operation of the CamcorderOperating Modes Joystick and Joystick GuideUsing the Menus 4 Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menuOptions Lists Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option 1 Press2 Select the icon and press to open the setup menus 4 Select the setting you want to change and press5 Select the desired option and press to save the setting 1 Press FUNCFirst Time Settings Setting the Date and TimeChanging the Language 1 Change the year and move to the monthOpening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD screen 1 Open the date and time setup screenMove the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover Getting Ready to Start Recording1 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 secondsWHEN USING DVD-R/DVD-R DL DISCS 4 Close the disc covera DVD Disc Removing the Disc2 Grab the edge of the disc and gently pull it out 3 Close the disc cover1 Turn off the camcorder 2 Open the memory card slot cover3 Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover 1 Move the / switch to movies1 Make sure that the DISC access indicator is off VideoAbout the mode switch and recording programs Set the mode switch to to select one of the recording programsUsing the viewfinder conditions. Conversely, with flexible recording programs 36 youZooming Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom Selecting the Recording ModeSelecting the Zoom Type Using the Zoom Quick Start FunctionSelecting the Zoom Speed WIDESCREEN set to ONReviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded 1 Press QUICK START firmly1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press to display itBasic Playback Playing Back the VideoDeleting a Scene After Recording It POINTS TO CHECK5 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press to display it 6 Push the joystick towardto pause the playback TO ADJUST THE VOLUMEDeleting Scenes On-Screen Displays Data CodeDeleting a Single Scene Deleting All ScenesSpecial Scene Recording Programs Additional FunctionsPOINTS TO CHECK PORTRAIT SPORTSNIGHT SNOW2 Adjust the shutter speed to the desired value Flexible Recording Changing the Shutter Speed1 If the joystick guide appears on the screen, press to hide it POINTS TO CHECKSelf Timer 1 Activate the self timerLCD Video Light 2 Press FUNC. to close the menuManual Focus Adjustment 3 Adjust the focus as necessary4 Push the joystick toward NEXT to save the focus adjustment 3 Push the joystick toward NEXT to save the focus adjustmentManual Exposure Adjustment 3 Adjust the brightness of the image as requiredWhite Balance 2 Push the joystick toward EXP2 Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu Image EffectsPOINTS TO CHECK FUNCSetting Digital EffectsOptions ApplyingManaging Scenes and the Disc Creating a PlaylistAdding Scenes to the Playlist to Deleting ScenesSwitching Between Original and Playlist Scenes Moving Scenes in the PlaylistDividing Scenes POINTS TO CHECKDisc Playback on an External Device Initializing the DiscChanging the Disc Title POINTS TO CHECKPOINTS TO CHECK Finalizing the DiscFUNC Disc Playback on External Devices 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player2 Insert the finalized disc in the DVD player 3 Select the scene you want to play from the index screenPress when the confirmation screen appears DISC OPERATIONS UNFINALIZE YESVideo FUNC1 Move the / switch to still images PhotosTaking Photos 3 Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens coverSelecting Photo Size and Quality for higher quality. Select theLW 1152x648 size for photos with an aspect ratio of OptionsViewing Photos Erasing the Last Photo Just Recorded1 Push the joystick toward 2 Select ERASE and press 3 Use the joystick to move between images Image Jump Functionappear on screen, press to display it 2 Push the joystick toward 3 Select JUMP 10 IMAGES or JUMP 100 IMAGES4 Jump the number of images selected and press SlideshowMagnifying Photos during Playback Erasing Photos1 Move the zoom lever toward T Erasing a Single ImageContinuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Drive Mode Additional FunctionsPOINTS TO CHECK SINGLEPress Start/Stop and hold it pressed down Automatic Focus PriorityPOINTS TO CHECK Protecting Photos Histogram and Other Screen Displays1 Select the still image you want to protect 2 Press to protect the still imageINITIALIZE Initializing the Memory CardCOMPL.INIT Erases all data completely Printing Photos Printing PhotosPrint Orders Selecting Still Images for Printing Print OrderConnection Diagrams Connecting to a TV or VCRExternal Connections Connecting Connection DiagramsPlayback on a TV Screen Copying your Recordings to an External Video RecorderAdditional Information Appendix Menu Options ListsSetting options Menu itemSetting options FUNC. Menu contAdditional Information Menu itemSetting options Menu itemCAMERA AUTOSetting options Menu itemCAMERA PLAYSetting options Setting optionsMenu item PLAYSetting options Menu itemCAMERA PLAYSetting options Menu itemCAMERA PLAYPower Source TroubleshootingRecording/Playback Recording 68 Additional InformationPlayback/Editing Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD DeviceMemory Card Operation 70 Additional InformationCANNOT USE DISC USE OF A RECOMMENDED DISC IS ADVISED TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH CANNOT RECORD TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH CANNOT REMOVE DISCUNABLE TO RECOVER DATA 72 Additional InformationBattery Pack Handling PrecautionsCamcorder Mini DVD Disc About the battery terminal coverAlways remove the disc from the camcorder after you finish recording Memory Card Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryMaintenance/Others CleaningStorage CondensationTrademark Acknowledgements Using the Camcorder AbroadRESUMING USE System Diagram Availability differs from area to area 78 Additional InformationOptional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended80 Additional Information CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger Shoulder StrapYou can attach a shoulder strap for more security and portability WS-20 Wrist StrapSpecifications DC320/DC311/DC310/DC301Memory Card NB-2LH Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power Adapter84 Additional Information Index only Additional Information86 Additional Information Canon Europa N.V Canon Latin America, IncDIE-304 CANON INC