Optional Accessories, Battery Packs | Canon DC230, DC220, DC50

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Optional Accessories

Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling:

1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center.

Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.

This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.

Battery Packs

When you need extra battery packs, select one of the following models:

BP-208 or BP-214. BP-208 only.

CG-300 Battery Charger

Use the battery charger for charging the battery packs. It plugs directly into a power outlet without a cable.

Battery Pack	Charging Time
BP-208	105 min.
BP-214	160 min.

Charging time varies according to the charging condition.

TL-H37 Tele-converter

This Tele-converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1.5.

•The image stabilizer is not as effective when the Tele-converter is attached.

•The minimum focusing distance with the TL-H37 is 2.3 m (7.5 ft.); 2.3 cm (0.91 in.) at maximum wide angle.

•When the Tele-converter is attached, a shadow may appear in the picture when you record with flash or assist lamp.

Additional Information

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Canon DC230, DC220, DC50 Optional Accessories, Battery Packs, CG-300 Battery Charger, TL-H37 Tele-converter

Contents

Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’instructionDVD Camcorder Caméscope DVD Cámara DVD Important Usage Instructions Introduction Important Safety Instructions Example of Antenna Grounding AS Dual-layered discs have two recording layers. The camcorder Camcorder switches to the second layerWill record on Layer 1 and then continue to Layer 2. During Playback of a recording spanning both layers, you may Easily edit your recordings on a computer No need to worry about recording over a tapeJust select a scene from the index screen Disc Type DVD-RWVideo Copying still images between the disc and the memory card Table of contents Playing Back the Disc on an External Device Editing Functions Additional Information External Connections Conventions Used in the Manual About this ManualAbout this Manual Introduction About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide To ON. To change the operating mode From the on About the Power SwitchAbout the Operating Modes Operation Trademark Acknowledgements Receive information on new products and promotions Supplied AccessoriesGetting to Know the Camcorder Left side view Right Side View Front view Components Guide Back view Top view Bottom view Introduction Front view Components GuideLeft side view Right Side View Back view Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D86 Recording Movies Recording Still Images Screen Displays Remaining recording time Card/Disc access displayRecording reminder Number of still images available on the card/disc Viewing Still Images Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Charging the Battery PackGetting Started Getting Started Might need Battery for information on how to recycle this battery Times Battery PackCharging Time When Using DVD-R/DVD-R DL Discs Camcorder in modeInserting and Removing a Disc Inserting the Disc Close the disc cover Preparations Removing the DiscGrab the edge of the disc and gently pull it out Turn off the camcorder Open the memory card slot cover Preparing the CamcorderClose the cover Turn on the camcorder Wireless Controller Inserting the BatteryOtherwise, replace the battery Fasten the grip belt Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees Adjusting the LCD ScreenYou can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward LCD Backlight 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 JAN , 2007 1200 AM Shooting Video RecordingRecording Before You Begin Recording Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Camera Setup WidescreenPush the joystick toward ON Recording Record movies in the normal 43 aspect ratio Taking Photos Card Selecting the Media for the PhotosMedia SEL Zooming Standby lamp goes on to signalQuick Start Function Firmly Playback Green Play indicator will turn onPlaying Back the Video Playback Press / again to pause the playback Push the joystick toward or To adjust the volumeFast Playback Slow Playback Use the joystick to move between images Displaying the PhotosSlideshow Index Screen Move the zoom lever toward W Jump the number of images selected Magnifying Photos during PlaybackMove the zoom lever toward T Select Jump 10 Images or Jump 100 Images FUNC. Menu Menu Options ListsProgram AE Evaluative Standard PLAY, Long Play High Quality2592x1944, M1 2048x1536, S 1024x768, S 640x480 Quality Camera Setup Setup MenusCANCEL, Start VARIABLE, Speed 3, Speed 2, Speed Mode switch P On , OFFOFF Auto ONAiAFSec Disc Operations Still IMG Oper VIDEO, VR, CancelINITIALIZE, COMPL.INIT., Cancel OFF Display SetupLevelwht Levelgry Gridwht Gridgry RESET, Continuous System SetupHigh Volume LINE-IN Mode DATE/TIME SetupNormal TV, Wide TV Press to enter the video input screen Using the Recording Programs SHUTTER-PRIO.AE Recording ProgramDesired option Available Aperture Values Shutter speed guidelinesIcon of the currently selected FUNC. Recording Program Adjusting the Picture Exposure, Focus and Color Manual Exposure AdjustmentMode switch P except for Fireworks recording program Adjust the brightness of the image as required Readjust the focus when you have turned off the camcorder Manual Focus AdjustmentPush the joystick toward Focus Infinity Focus Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu When the adjustment is completedProcedure below White Balance Image Effects Press and select the custom setting optionsAdjust each setting as desired and then press Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images Still Image Recording OptionsStill Image Recording Options Image Size ↓ Still I. REC OFF Capturing a Still Image while Recording MoviesRecording option While you are recording a movie, press Photo Camera Setup Focus PRI Light Metering ModeONAiAF Mode switch P*, Auto Automatic Focus Priority Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Light Metering Mode On-Screen Displays Other FunctionsOther Functions Turning the On-Screen Displays On/Off Flash Display Setup Data CodeSelecting the Data Code Reading the Histogram Display Appears on the screen Mini Video Light Digital Effects Self TimerCamera Setup Self Timer Applying SettingDigital Effect Adding Scenes to the Playlist Managing ScenesCreating a Playlist Deleting Scenes Moving Scenes in the PlaylistDeleting a Single Scene On screen, press Deleting All Scenes Dividing a SceneSelect YES and press Protecting the Disc Managing the DiscInitializing the Disc Disc Operations Disc Protect Menu Changing the Disc TitleDisc Operations Disc Initialize Video YES Disc Operations Disc Title Erasing Photos Managing PhotosStill IMG Oper Erase ALL Images Converting Photos into Photomovie Scenes Copying PhotosCopying a Single Image FUNC. Execute FUNC. Convert to Scene FUNC. Execute Converting a Single ImageConverting All Images Disc Operations Photomovie Still IMG Oper Card Initialize COMPL.INIT Initializing the Memory Card 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 Playback on a TV Screen This camcorder Change the recording settings as necessary LINE-IN ModeVideo Input Recording Press to display the video input screen PC Connection Diagrams Connecting to a ComputerTransferring Recordings Using Windows Explorer Transferring Recordings MyDVD for Canon Transferring Recordings Using MyDVD for Canon Operating System System RequirementsMinimum Hardware Software Requirements Completing the User Registration Serial number will already be filled One-Touch Dubbing Windows XP only Connecting the Camcorder Insert the source disc into the camcorder Click on the Make a Backup DVD option in the New Project tab Transferring Still Images Direct Transfer Install the supplied Digital Video SoftwareSet the camcorder to mode Set the auto-launch setting Open the LCD panel Print/share button To cancel the transfer, select Cancel and press or pressTransferring Images Selecting Still Images to Transfer Transfer Order Transfer OrdersFUNC. Transfer Order Press FUNC. twice to close the External menu Connections Connecting to a Printer Connecting to a PrinterPrinting Still Images Direct Print Erasing All Transfer Orders Printing with the Print/ Share Button Selecting the Print SettingsSelect the still image you wish to print Press External Or 16-UP1 Selphy DSSelphy CP Or 8-UP2 Or 4-UP To Cancel the Printing Print settings menu Select , Trimming and press Trimming SettingsPrint Orders Change the size of the trimming frame Erasing All Print Orders To cancel the print order, set the number of copies toPrinting the Still Images Marked with Print Orders Print Power Source TroubleshootingProblem Solution Trouble? SET the Time ZONE, Date Additional Information Playback/Editing Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD Device Memory Card Operation List of MessagesPrinting Message Explanation Disc Cannot Record Temperature TOOCheck the Disc Reached the Maximum Disc Access Failure Access ErrorCamcorder Unable to Recover Power Source Direct Print Related Messages Message Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsTreat the battery pack with care Camcorder Memory Card Mini DVD Disc Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button Battery Cleaning Maintenance/OthersStorage Condensation Playback on a TV Screen Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources General Information System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Battery Packs Optional AccessoriesCG-300 Battery Charger Charging time varies according to the charging condition FS-H37U Filter Set WD-H37C Wide-converterShoulder Strap WS-20 Wrist Strap Optional Accessories Provided AccessoriesProduct Codes IFC-300PCU USB Cable D82-0710-001 System SpecificationsDC50/DC220/DC230 Input/Output Terminals Power/Others BP-208 Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power Adapter Aspect ratio 9 Point AiAF Autofocus Index XP mode 121 Canada Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment Limited Warranty Canon INC Canon U.S.A., INC. 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