Video

This chapter covers functions related to shooting and playing back movies - from basic recording and zooming to more advanced manual picture adjustments.

Basic Recording

Shooting Video

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.

The red CAMERA indicator will turn on.

3Move the lens cover switch down

to to open the lens cover.

4 Press Start/Stop to begin recording.

The recording starts; press Start/Stop 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.

WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING

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1Move the / switch to (movies).

2Turn the switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode.

1Make sure that the DISC access indicator is off.

2 Turn off the camcorder.

3Close the lens cover and the LCD panel.

4 Remove the disc.

IMPORTANT

When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture.

Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use of fast zooms and panning can result in jittery scenes. In extreme cases, the playback of such scenes may result in visually induced motion sickness. If you experience such a reaction, immediately stop the playback and take a rest break as necessary.

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Canon DC301, 310, DC311 Basic Recording, Shooting Video, Red Camera indicator will turn on, Move the / switch to movies

DC301, DC311, 310 specifications

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