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Canon DC410, DC420 Preparations, Charging the Battery Pack, 5Charging will start when the, 2Plug the power cord into a power outlet, 4Attach the battery pack to the camcorder

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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 pages 87-88.

DC IN terminal

3Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

CHARGE indicator (red)

4Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.

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

5Charging will start when the

switch is turned to (CHARGE). The red CHARGE indicator starts flashing. The indicator goes out when charging is completed.

1Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter.

2Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

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Contents

DC410 DC420 Page IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Fig How to Select a DVD Disc Enjoying your DVDs Enjoy Shooting Video (28) Finalize the Disc (48) Play back your finalized disc on your DVD player (49) Approved discs Table of contents 12Getting to Know the Camcorder 18 Getting Started 20Basic Operation of the Camcorder 23 First Time Settings 33 Basic Playback 36 Additional Functions 45Editing the Playlist and Disc Operations 47Disc Playback on an External Device 51Basic Recording 58Printing Photos 63Terminals on the Camcorder 66Appendix: Menu Options Lists 73Trouble 80 Do’s and Don’ts Conventions Used in this Manual Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only www.registercanon.com Protect your product Receive information on new products and promotions Left side view Right side view Front view Back view Top view Bottom view Page Page Page Preparations Charging the Battery Pack TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK 1Slide BATT.in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down 2Slide the battery pack down and then pull it out IMPORTANT NOTES Preparing the Accessories Power Switch Joystick and Joystick Guide Using the Menus 2Select () the icon of the function you want change from the left side column 3Select () the desired setting from the available options at the bottom bar 4Press FUNC.to save the settings and close the menu Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 1 Press FUNC Setting the Date and Time Changing the Language Changing the Time Zone Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD screen Inserting and Removing a Disc WHEN USING DVD-R/DVD-RDL DISCS DVD-RW 1Slide DISC COVERfully toward 2Grab the edge of the disc and gently pull it out 3Close the disc cover 1Turn off the camcorder 2Open the memory card slot cover Video Shooting Video Using the viewfinder •About the Power Save mode: If [POWER Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom Selecting the Zoom Type [OPTICAL] (37x) [ADVANCED] (Advanced Zoom) [DIGITAL] (2000x) [WIDESCREEN] set to [ ON] (16:9) Quick Start Function Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded Playing Back the Video TO ADJUST THE VOLUME Special playback modes Deleting Scenes : Special Scene Recording Programs [ PORTRAIT] [NIGHT] [BEACH] [ SPOTLIGHT] [ SPORTS] Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed LCD Video Light LCD Self Timer Manual Exposure Adjustment Manual Focus Adjustment White Balance Image Effects Digital Effects On-ScreenDisplays and Data Code Using an External Microphone Creating a Playlist Deleting Scenes from the Playlist Dividing Scenes in the Playlist Initializing the Disc Changing the Disc Title Finalizing the Disc Disc Playback on External Devices DVD 3Start the disc's unfinalization ([OK] appears), press Photos Taking Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality Viewing Photos Magnifying Photos during Playback Erasing Photos Slideshow Histogram Display Protecting Photos Initializing the Memory Card Printing Photos from the Memory Card Direct Print Selecting the Print Settings Printing after Changing the Print Settings 2Push the joystick () toward . The print settings menu appears 3In the print settings menu, select (, ) the setting you want to change and press Print Orders 3Set () the number of copies desired and press 1Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable 2Open the print menu 3Select (, ) [PRINT] and External Connections Connection Diagrams Playback on a TV Screen Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Additional Information Setting options [L 1152x864] [L 1024x768] [ FINE] [A.SL SHUTTER]: [IMG STAB]: [FOCUS PRI.]: [REVIEW]: [WIND SCREEN]: [DISC INFO]: DATE & TIME] OFF] [BRIGHTNESS]: [TV SCREEN]: [DATA CODE]: [DEMO MODE]: 10 min] CONTINUOUS] WIDE TV] [SPEAKER VOL.]: [FIRMWARE]: [M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2009 12:00 AM)] [DATE FORMAT]: Power Source Playback Indicators and Onscreen Displays Picture and Sound Memory Card and Accessories List of Messages Page Direct Print Related Messages Page Camcorder Battery Pack Mini DVD Disc Memory Card Built-inRechargeable Lithium Battery Cleaning Condensation Using the Camcorder Abroad Americas: Asia: Oceania: Trademark Acknowledgements System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Page Page Product Codes DC420/DC410 Page CA-570Compact Power Adapter NB-2LHBattery Pack Page Page U.S.A CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY