Getting Started, Charging the Battery Pack | Canon DC211, DC201

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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.

BATT. switch

1Turn off the camcorder.

2Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.

•Open the LCD panel.

•Slide in the connector end of the battery in the direction of the arrow and press it gently until it clicks.

CHG (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 CHG (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, even if a battery is attached its power will not be consumed.

ONCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED

1Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder.

2Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the compact power adapter.

TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK

Slide down BATT. to release the battery pack, and pull out the battery pack holding it from the ridge on its bottom part.

IMPORTANT

Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After

you turn off the power switch to , important file allocation data is updated on the disc. Be sure to wait until the LCD display is completely off.

You may hear some noise from the compact power adapter during use. This is not a malfunction.

We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C. Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C, the charging will not start.

Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder.

To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied

Preparations

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Canon DC211, DC201, DC210 instruction manual Getting Started, Charging the Battery Pack, Preparations

Contents

DVD Camcorder English Important Usage Instructions Playback of a recording spanning both layers, you may Camcorder switches to the second layerIntroduction Easy Playback on a DVD player No need to worry about recording over a tapeJust select a scene from the index screen Disc Type DVD-RWVideo Converting still images into Photomovie scenes Table of contents Playing Back the Disc on an External Device Editing FunctionsExternal Connections Additional Information General Information Specifications Conventions Used in the Manual About this ManualAbout the Joystick and the Joystick Guide About this Manual About the Operating Modes About the Power SwitchOperation Bottom position. Push the joystick Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied AccessoriesTrademark Acknowledgements Left side view Right Side View Front view Components Guide Back view Top view Bottom view Recording mode Self timer Disc type Operating mode Recording program White balance Image effectScreen Displays Recording Movies Recording Still Images Disc operation Disc access displayRemaining recording time Recording reminder Viewing Still Images Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Charging the Battery PackGetting Started Getting Started Charging Time Battery PackPlayback Time When Using DVD-R/DVD-R DL Discs Camcorder in modeInserting and Removing a Disc Inserting the Disc Removing the Disc Preparing the CamcorderGrab the edge of the disc and gently pull it out Fasten the grip belt Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees Adjusting the LCD ScreenLCD Backlight Keep DISP. pressed down for more than 2 seconds Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu Using the MenusSelecting a FUNC. Menu Option Press Func Changing the Time Zone First Time SettingsChanging the Language DATE/TIME Setup Setting the Date and TimeSelect DATE/TIME Setup and press Select DATE/TIME and press DATE/TIME 1.JAN.2007 1200 AM Recording Move the lens cover switch down toShooting Video Basic Functions Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Camera SetupRecording Push the joystick toward Press Photo fully Taking Photos Quick Start Function ZoomingPress Quick Start firmly Optical zoom 35x 30x Digital zoom Playback Green Play indicator will turn onPlaying Back the Video Playback Displaying the Photos Push the joystick toward or To adjust the volumeFast Playback Slow Playback Slideshow SlideshowIndex Screen Move the zoom lever toward W Select , an image Zoom lever Joystick Magnifying Photos during PlaybackMove the zoom lever toward T FUNC. Menu Menu Options ListsProgram AE Image Effect OFF, VIVID, Neutral CANCEL, Start Setup MenusCamera Setup 1024x768, S 640x480 Quality Mode switch P On , OFF About the color of the zoom indicatorMode switch P ONAiAF, ONCENTER, OFF ON, OFF Compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shake Disc type Video mode Finalized NO, YES VIDEO, VR, CancelDisc type VR mode NO, YES Disc Operations Still IMG Oper Display Setup High Volume System SetupRESET, Continuous 10 min D 2007.1.1 AM 1200, M.D,Y JAN , 2007 1200 AM DATE/TIME SetupY 1.JAN.2007 1200 AM Changes the date format for on-screen displays Auto Using the Recording ProgramsPortrait Snow Spotlight Sports Beach Fireworks Flexible Recording Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed Desired option Picture may not appear smooth during playback Shutter speed guidelinesLast icon on the right icon Manual Focus Adjustment Manual Exposure AdjustmentAdjust the brightness of the image as required Push the joystick toward EXP Infinity Focus White BalanceFUNC. Desired option AUTO Image Effects Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images Still Image Recording OptionsStill Image Recording Options 1024x768/FINE ONAiAF Mode switch P*, Auto Camera Setup Focus PRIAutomatic Focus Priority Except for the Fireworks recording program Other Functions Display Setup Data CodeOn-Screen Displays Selecting the Data Code BLK&WHT, Sepia Self TimerCamera Setup Self Timer Pause mode SettingFUNC. ** Desired fader/effect Applying Creating a Playlist Managing ScenesAdding Scenes to the Playlist Editing Functions Deleting Scenes Moving Scenes in the PlaylistDeleting a Single Scene Deleting a Scene Just After Recording Select YES and press Dividing a SceneDeleting All Scenes Editing Protecting the Disc Managing the DiscInitializing the Disc Managing the Disc Disc Operations Disc Initialize Video YES Changing the Disc TitleDisc Operations Disc Title Enter the title Up to 20 characters Erasing Photos Managing PhotosMenu Erase ALL Images Converting a Single Image Converting Photos into Photomovie ScenesFUNC. Convert to Scene FUNC. Execute Converting All Images Recordings Disc Finalizing the DiscRestrictions after Disc Finalization Disc Operations Finalize Power the camcorder using the compact power adapterFinalizing the Disc Disc Operations Unfinalize Disc type DVD-RW Video modeDiscs that Can be Unfinalized Additional scenes even Connection Diagrams Connecting to a TV or VCRConnecting to a TV or VCR AV Terminal Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder Power Source TroubleshootingTrouble? Recording/Playback Disc cannot be ejected Not a malfunction Not go off Point where the start/stopOff the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use Faintly heard Occasionally the operation Sound can be heard Playback/Editing Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD Device Message Explanation List of Messages Onto it. Try cleaning the disc or replace it Disc could not be read. Try cleaning it or replace the discCould not recover a corrupted file Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsTreat the battery pack with care Camcorder Mini DVD Disc Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery70 Do’s and Don’ts Camcorder for about 3 months Cleaning Maintenance/OthersStorage Condensation 72 Do’s and Don’ts Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources General Information System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Battery Packs Optional AccessoriesCG-300E Battery Charger Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case WS-20 Wrist Strap System SpecificationsDC201/DC210/DC211 BP-208 Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power AdapterPower/Others Output Terminals Aspect ratio 9 Point AiAF Autofocus Index White balance Wide angle Wide TV 169 Widescreen Wind screen Quick Start function Canon INC