PUB. DIE-304 DVD Camcorder DIE-304 Canon Europa N.V. P.O. Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, The Netherlands Instruction Manual Canon UK Ltd. CCI Service Centre, Unit 130 Centennial Park, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3SE, England Telephone 0870-241-2161 Canon Australia Pty. Ltd. Info-Line: 131383 www.canon.com.au Canon New Zealand Ltd. Customer Care: (09) 489 0470 www.canon.co.nz Canon Singapore Pte.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 2 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Important Usage Instructions Introduction WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 3 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM How to Select a DVD Disc There are many types of DVD discs but this camcorder uses only the following three types of 8 cm mini DVD discs: DVD-R, DVD-R DL and DVD-RW. Read the differences between them and select the disc that best fits your needs. DVD-R Best for Compatibility DVD-Rs can be recorded only once – you cannot edit or delete the recordings. On the other hand, these discs are comparatively cheaper.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 4 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Advantages of Using DVDs No need to worry about recording over a tape. When you use a DVD, the camcorder will automatically record on the empty space of the disc. So you don't have to worry about mistakenly recording over a precious memory. Just select a scene from the index screen. You don't need to bother running a tape forwards and backwards to find the scene you want to play back.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 5 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Available features depend on the DVD disc used Disc type DVD-RW DVD-R, DVD-R DL VIDEO mode Disc specifications Editing scenes with this camcorder (deleting scenes, dividing scenes, etc.
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D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 8 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM 57 Printing Photos 57 57 Printing Photos Print Orders External Connections _____________________________ 58 58 59 59 Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams Playback on a TV Screen Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Additional Information ____________________________ 60 60 60 62 63 64 64 65 66 67 Appendix: Menu Options Lists FUNC. Menu Setup menus Camera Setup (Advanced Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 9 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC320/DC311/DC310/DC301. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 67). Conventions Used in this Manual • • • • • • • • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation. NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 10 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl.
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D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 12 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Back view Top view Bottom view 12 • Introduction Joystick ( 18) FUNC. button ( 19, 60) DISP.
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D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 15 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Disc operation Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast reverse playback, Slow playback, Slow reverse playback Remaining recording time When there is no more disc space available, “ END” will be displayed and the recording will stop.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 16 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM 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 Getting Started CHARGE indicator DC IN terminal 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.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 17 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder. 2 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the compact power adapter. TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK Press BATT. to release the battery pack. Slide the battery pack down and then pull it out. NOTES • The CHARGE indicator also serves as a rough estimate of the charge status. Continuously on: Battery pack fully charged.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 18 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Basic Operation of the Camcorder Basic Operation of the Camcorder Operating Modes The camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the switch and the position of the / switch. In this manual, indicates that a function is available in the operating mode shown and indicates that the function is not available. When no operating mode icons are given, the function is available in all operating modes.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 19 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode and the camcorder’s settings. Press to display/hide the joystick guide (when recording, the joystick guide will appear only when the mode switch is set to ). In the illustrations of this manual, positions other than those relevant to the function explained are marked with a striped pattern. Selecting a FUNC.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 20 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM You can press FUNC. to close the menu at any time. Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 4 Select ( ) the setting you want to change and press . • The orange selection bar indicates the menu setting currently selected. Items not available appear in black. • Push the joystick ( ) to return to the menu selection screen (step 3). 5 Select ( press ) the desired option and to save the setting. 6 Press FUNC. . You can press FUNC.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 21 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM First Time Settings First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. The [DATE/TIME] screen will appear automatically when the camcorder’s clock is not set. (for example, [1.JAN.2008 12:00 AM]). You can change the date format ( 66). • You can also change the date and time later on (not during the initial setup). To open the [DATE/TIME] screen, press FUNC.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 22 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Getting Ready to Start Recording Changing the Time Zone Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is Paris. FUNC. ( Getting Ready to Start Recording Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD screen 20) FUNC. [ MENU] [ DATE/TIME SETUP] [T.ZONE/DST] Desired time zone* Before you start recording, open the lens cover. FUNC. * To adjust for daylight saving time, select the area name marked with a .
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 23 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer. 180° NOTES • This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording. • Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack. Inserting and Removing a Disc Subject can monitor the LCD screen NOTES About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 24 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it will not get in the way of the disc cover. 3 Insert the disc and press its center firmly until it clicks in place. • Insert the disc with the recording side facing down (single sided discs – label side facing out). • Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the disc or the pick up lens. 4 Close the disc cover.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 25 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM • Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it will not get in the way of the disc cover. • It may take a moment after sliding OPEN for the disc cover to open. 2 Grab the edge of the disc and gently pull it out. Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the disc or the pick up lens. 3 Close the disc cover.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 26 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Video This chapter covers functions related to shooting and playing back movies - from basic recording and zooming to more advanced manual picture adjustments. The red CAMERA indicator will turn on. Basic Recording Basic Recording 3 Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover. 4 Press Shooting Video Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 27 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM • Observe the following precautions while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts. - Do not open the disc cover and do not remove the disc. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the operating mode.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 28 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Selecting the Recording Mode Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the disc. Select XP or SP mode for better movie quality; select LP mode for longer recording times. The following table gives approximate recording times with a brand new DVD disc (on a single recording side).
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 29 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM FUNC. NOTES • The zoom range of the advanced zoom will change depending on the aspect ratio of the scene ( 63). • The advanced zoom cannot be selected if [WIDESCREEN] is set to [ OFF]. [WIDESCREEN] set to [ FUNC. NOTES The fastest zoom speed can be achieved with the [ VARIABLE] setting.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 30 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM QUICK START again the camcorder is ready to start recording within approx. 1 second*, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities. * The exact time required until the camcorder is ready to start recording may vary depending on the shooting conditions. ( 18) shut-off with the [ STANDBY OFF] setting ( 65).
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 31 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Deleting a Scene After Recording It Basic Playback Basic Playback POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW After recording a scene: 1 Review the scene as described in the previous section. Playing Back the Video 2 While reviewing the scene, select ( ) 3 Select ( and press ( . ) [YES] and press 18) . NOTES • Avoid any other operations on the camcorder while the scene is being deleted.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 32 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM TO PAUSE/STOP PLAYBACK TO ADJUST THE VOLUME 5 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press to display it. 6 Push the joystick ( ) toward / to pause the playback. 7 Push the joystick ( ) toward to stop the playback and return to the scene index screen. NOTES • Depending on the recording conditions, you may notice brief stops in video or sound playback between scenes. • This camcorder can play back discs recorded with this camcorder.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 33 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Deleting Scenes FUNC. ( If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping. Deleting a Single Scene 20) FUNC. [ MENU] [ DISC OPERATIONS] [YES] [DEL.ALL MOVIES]* FUNC. ( 18) * When you are deleting the playlist, this menu option will be replaced by [DEL.PLAYLIST]. POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: IMPORTANT DVD-RW • VR mode From the original index screen, select ( , ) the scene to delete.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 34 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Additional Functions ( Additional Functions 18) : Special Scene Recording Programs Repeatedly press DISP. to turn the on-screen displays on/off in the following sequence: Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program. For details about the available options, refer to the sidebar on page 35.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 35 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM [ PORTRAIT] The camcorder uses a large aperture, achieving a focus on the subject while blurring other distracting details. [ BEACH] Use this mode to record on a sunny beach. It prevents the subject from being underexposed. [ SPORTS] Use this mode to record sports scenes such as tennis or golf. [ SUNSET] Use this mode to record sunsets in vibrant colors. [ NIGHT] Use this mode to record in dimly lit places.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 36 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM 1 If the joystick guide appears on the screen, press to hide it. 2 Adjust ( ) the shutter speed to the desired value. Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed Use the automatic exposure (AE) program to use functions like the white balance or image effects, or give priority to the shutter speed. Use faster shutter speeds to record subjects moving quickly. Use slower shutter speeds to add motion blur, emphasizing the feel of movement.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 37 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM image, but the image quality may be lower, and the autofocus may not work well. - The image may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds. POINTS TO CHECK : Set the camcorder to record pause mode. FUNC. ( LCD Video Light 19) 1 Activate the self timer. You can use the LCD video light to record in completely dark places.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 38 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM • Pushing the joystick ( ) toward [FOCUS] again will return the camcorder to autofocus. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows • Night scenes ( 18) 4 Push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to save the focus adjustment.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 39 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM 4 Push the joystick ( ) toward Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). To correct this, you can manually adjust the exposure. ( 18) POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: (except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording program). [NEXT] to lock and save the exposure setting.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 40 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Image Effects FUNC. ( 19) FUNC. [ AUTO] Desired option* FUNC. You can use the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast to record images with special color effects. * When you select [ SET], do not press FUNC. and continue instead with the following procedure. ( 18) POINTS TO CHECK TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 1 Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in until it fills the whole screen and press .
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 41 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Setting Digital Effects FUNC. ( ( 18) POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: :[ BLK&WHT], [ only. Options [ SEPIA] Default value 19) FUNC. [ D.EFFECT OFF] Desired option* FUNC. ** * You can preview the effect on the screen. ** The icon of the selected effect appears. Applying D.EFFECT OFF] Select this setting when you do not intend to use the digital effects.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 42 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Managing Scenes and the Disc TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT : Push the joystick ( ) toward while recording or in record pause mode. : Push the joystick ( ) toward and then press Start/Stop to record the still image. Managing Scenes and the Disc Creating a Playlist Create a playlist to easily edit your movies.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 43 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Switching Between Original and Playlist Scenes FUNC. ( ( FUNC. 18) Move ( , ) [ MOVE] the orange marker to the scene’s new position* Press [YES] POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode * The original position of the scene and the current position of the marker are displayed at the bottom of the screen. FUNC. ( 19) 19) FUNC. [ TO PLAYLIST]* Dividing Scenes * Appears in the original index screen.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 44 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Disc Playback on an External Device NOTES • Very short scenes (shorter than 2 seconds) cannot be divided. • The new scene will be added to the playlist after the scene that was divided. Initializing the Disc You need to initialize all new DVD-RW discs when you first insert them into the camcorder and you may have to initialize them if you get the message “UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE DATA”.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 45 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM IMPORTANT Finalizing the Disc To play the disc you recorded on a DVD player, a computer’s DVD drive or other digital device, you need to finalize it first. You do not need to finalize the disc to play back your recordings with the camcorder connected to the TV. ( 18) POINTS TO CHECK Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter or a fully charged battery pack. FUNC. ( 20) FUNC.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 46 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM NOTES Disc Playback on External Devices After finalizing the disc with your recordings, you can play it on DVD players compatible with the type of disc used (DVD-R, DVD-R DL or DVD-RW). You cannot play back discs on an external DVD device if the discs have not yet been finalized. For a summary, you can refer to the sidebar on page 46. For details about disc compatibility refer to the instruction manual of the DVD player or DVD drive.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 47 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM FUNC. ( 20) FUNC. DISC OPERATIONS] [ [UNFINALIZE] [YES]* Press when the confirmation screen appears FUNC. * During the disc unfinalization a progress bar is displayed. IMPORTANT • Be sure to unfinalize the disc in normal room temperatures. If the procedure was not completed correctly due to high temperature, let the camcorder cool off before resuming operation.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 48 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Photos Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from capturing and playing back images to printing them. 3 Move the lens cover switch down Basic Recording Basic Recording to to open the lens cover. 4 Press Taking Photos Before using a memory card for the first time, be sure to initialize it with this camcorder ( 56). ( 18) Start/Stop .
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 49 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Selecting Photo Size and Quality FUNC. ( Still images are recorded on the memory card using JPEG compression. As a general rule select a larger image size for higher quality. Select the [LW 1152x648] size for photos with an aspect ratio of 16:9. ( FUNC.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 50 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Basic Playback Image size Basic Playback Recommended use LW 1152x648 To print photos with a 16:9 aspect ratio. Wide-sized photo paper is required. L 1152x864 To print photos up to L size (9 x 13 cm) or postcard size (10 x 14.8 cm). S 640x480 To send images as e-mail attachments or to post on the Web.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 51 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM TO RUN THROUGH THE STILL IMAGES Push the joystick ( ) and hold it pressed down to run quickly through the still images. TO SKIP 10 OR 100 STILL IMAGES - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the position of the / switch or the operating mode. • The following may not be displayed correctly. - Images not recorded with this camcorder. - Images edited on a computer.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 52 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Erasing a Single Image Magnifying Photos during Playback ( 18) During playback, still images can be magnified up to 5 times. ( 18) 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press display it. 2 Select ( 2 Move ( , ) the frame to the part of the image you want to see enlarged. To cancel the magnification, move the zoom lever toward W until the frame disappears. ) the image you want to erase. 1 Move the zoom lever toward T.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 53 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Options Additional Functions Additional Functions [ Default value SINGLE] Records a single still image. [ CONT.SHOOT.] (Continuous Shooting), [ HISPEED CONT.SHOOT. ] (High-Speed Continuous Shooting) Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing (Drive Mode) Captures a series of still images as long as you hold Start/Stop pressed down. For the number of frames per second, refer to the sidebar on page 53.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 54 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Options CONTINUOUS SHOOTING/ HIGH-SPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING [ ON:AiAF] (Mode switch: *, Press Start/Stop and hold it pressed down. Once the focus is automatically adjusted, will turn green. A series of still images will be recorded as long as you hold the button pressed.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 55 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Histogram and Other Screen Displays Pixel Count When viewing still images you can display the histogram and the icons of all the functions used at the time of recording. Use the histogram as a reference to verify the correct exposure of the still image. The area to the right of the histogram represents highlights and the left side represents shadows.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 56 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM You can also use the following functions... Initializing the Memory Card Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time, or to erase all the still images on them. Options [INITIALIZE] Clears the file allocation table but does not physically erase the stored data. [COMPL.INIT.] Erases all data completely. ( 18) FUNC. ( 20) FUNC. [ MENU] STILL IMG OPER.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 57 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Printing Photos Printing Photos FUNC. ( 19) FUNC. [ Printing Photos PRINT ORDER] Press : The image selection screen appears. You can print images on the camcorder’s memory card by inserting it into the memory card slot of a printer compatible with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format). You can mark in advance the still images you want to print and set the desired number of copies as a print order ( 57).
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 58 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM External Connections This chapter explains step-by-step how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV or VCR. Connecting to a TV or VCR Connecting to a TV or VCR AV Terminal Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder. Open the LCD panel to access.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 59 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM • Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected TV. Playback on a TV Screen This section explains how to play back the disc or still images with this camcorder by connecting it to a TV. To play back the disc with another DVD device refer to Disc Playback on an External Device ( 44). ( Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 60 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Additional Information This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages, handling and maintenance tips, and other information. Appendix: Menu Options Lists Appendix: Menu Options Lists Menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to select an item, 19). For details about each function, see the reference refer to Using the Menus ( page. Menu options without a reference page are explained below the tables.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 61 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM FUNC. Menu (cont.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 62 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Camera Setup (Advanced Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) CAMERA SETUP Menu item [A.SL SHUTTER]1 CAMERA Setting options [ ON], [ OFF] [ZOOM TYPE] [ OPTICAL], [ ADVANCED]3, [ DIGITAL] [ OPTICAL], [ ADVANCED]4, [ DIGITAL] [ OPTICAL], [ ADVANCED]4, [ [ZOOM SPEED] [ [ VARIABLE], [ SPEED 1] SPEED 3], [ [FOCUS PRI.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 63 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM • The image stabilizer may not work well on subjects with low contrast, with a recurring, repetitive pattern or without vertical lines. • The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to . • We recommend setting the image stabilizer to [ OFF] when using a tripod. [WIDESCREEN]: The camcorder uses the full width of the image sensor providing highresolution 16:9 recordings.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 64 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, etc.) STILL IMG OPER. Menu item PLAY Setting options [NO], [YES] z 57 [ERASE ALL IMAGES] [NO], [YES] z 52 [INITIALIZE CARD] [INITIALIZE], [COMPL.INIT.], [CANCEL] z 56 [ERASE ALL ORD] Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 65 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc.) SYSTEM SETUP Menu item Setting options [SPEAKER VOL.] [BEEP] [ [ [POWER SAVE] [ [ [ [ STANDBY OFF] HIGH VOLUME], LOW VOLUME], [ ON], [ 20 min], [FILE NOS.] [ RESET], [ [TV TYPE] [ NORMAL TV], [ [FIRMWARE] – [SPEAKER VOL.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 66 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Date/Time Setup DATE/TIME SETUP Menu item Setting options CAMERA PLAY [T.ZONE/DST] List of world time zones. z z z z 22 [DATE/TIME] – z z z z 21 [DATE FORMAT] [Y.M.D (2008.1.1 AM 12:00)], [M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2008 12:00 AM)], [D.M.Y (1.JAN.2008 12:00 AM)] z z z z – [DATE FORMAT]: Changes the date format for on-screen displays.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 67 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Trouble? Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Power Source • The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself. • The disc compartment cover will not open. Camcorder is on but is unresponsive. - The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature ( appears).
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 68 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Even without a disc loaded, when closing the disc compartment cover a motor sound can be heard. - The camcorder is checking if a disc is loaded or not. This is not a malfunction. Cannot open the disc cover to remove the disc. - Turn off the camcorder, disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack. Restore the power supply and try again. - The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 69 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Viewfinder picture is blurred. - Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever ( 27). Playback/Editing Playback does not start. - Load a disc ( 23). - Set the camcorder to mode ( 31). - You may not be able to play with this camcorder, discs recorded or edited with other DVD recorders or computer DVD drives. - If using a single-sided disc, check that the disc is inserted with the label side facing up.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 70 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Cannot edit my recordings or add recordings to the disc with the DVD device. - It may not be possible to edit or add recordings with an external DVD recorder on a disc recorded with this camcorder. Memory Card Operation Memory card cannot be inserted. - Memory card is not facing the correct direction. Turn the memory card over and reinsert it ( 25). Cannot record on the memory card. - Memory card is full.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 71 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM CANNOT USE DISC USE OF A RECOMMENDED DISC IS ADVISED - The disc cannot be used. We recommend that you use a disc that has been tested ( 4). CARD ERROR - A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record or display the image. The error may be temporary. If the message disappears after 4 seconds and appears in red, turn the camcorder off, remove the card and reinsert the card. If changes to green, you can resume recording/ playback.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 72 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM • TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH CANNOT RECORD • TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH CANNOT REMOVE DISC - The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery and let the camcorder cool down before resuming use. UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE DATA - The disc may not be recognized by this camcorder if it was initialized with a different device.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 73 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Do’s and Don’ts Handling Precautions Camcorder • Do not touch the pick up lens. • Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing. The data may not be correctly recorded on the disc, and the recording may be permanently lost. • Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel or the disc cover. Be careful when closing the LCD panel.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 74 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM precautions at the same time for all battery packs. • Although the battery pack’s operating temperature range is from 0 °C to 40 °C, the optimal range is from 10 °C to 30 °C. At cold temperatures, performance will temporarily decline. Warm it in your pocket before use. • Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at normal temperatures.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 75 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Memory Card Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery • We recommend saving backups of memory card images on your computer by using a memory card reader/writer or inserting the memory card in your computer’s memory card slot. Image data may be corrupted or lost due to memory card defects or exposure to static electricity. Canon makes no warranties for corrupted or lost data.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 76 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Maintenance/Others Storage If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a place free of dust, in low humidity, and at temperatures not higher than 30 °C. Cleaning Camcorder Body • Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner. Pick Up Lens • Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower brush.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 77 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM RESUMING USE The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the location and weather conditions. As a general rule, wait for 2 hours before resuming use of the camcorder. Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz.
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D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 79 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Optional Accessories 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).
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 80 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Battery pack NB-2LH BP-2L13 BP-2L14 BP-2L24H Screen used Viewfinder LCD Viewfinder XP 105 min. 100 min. 185 min. 180 min. 220 min. 215 min. 375 min. 365 min. SP 125 min. 125 min. 225 min. 215 min. 265 min. 260 min. 440 min. 430 min. LP 135 min. 130 min. 235 min. 230 min. 285 min. 275 min. 470 min. 455 min. LCD Viewfinder LCD Viewfinder LCD Maximum Recording Time Typical Recording Time* XP 60 min.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 81 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger Use the car battery charger to charge battery packs while you are on the go. The car battery cable plugs into your car's cigarette lighter and runs off a 12-24 V DC negative ground battery. Shoulder Strap You can attach a shoulder strap for more security and portability. Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 82 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Specifications DC320/DC311/DC310/DC301 System Disc Recording System DVD-VIDEO (all disc types) DVD-VR (only with DVD-RW discs) Video Compression: MPEG-2 Audio Compression: Dolby Digital 2ch Television System CCIR standard (625 lines, 50 fields) PAL color signal Compatible Media 8 cm mini DVD discs marked with the DVD-R, DVD-R DL or DVD-RW logo Maximum Recording Time 1.4 GB single sided 8 cm mini DVD disc: XP: 20 min., SP: 30 min.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 83 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Lens f=2.6-96.2 mm, F/2.0-5.2, 37x power zoom 35 mm equivalent (all figures are approximate values) 16:9 Movies (advanced zoom) 41.7-1,877 mm (other zoom types) 47.1-1,743 mm 4:3 Movies (advanced zoom) 44.6-2,052 mm (other zoom types) 44.6-1,650 mm 16:9 Still images 45.2-1,672 mm 4:3 Still images 41.5-1,536 mm f=2.6-96.2 mm, F/2.0-5.2, 37x power zoom 35 mm equivalent (all figures are approximate values) 16:9 Movies (advanced zoom) 40.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 84 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Terminals AV Terminal ∅ 3.5 mm minijack, output only Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced Audio: -10 dBV (47 kohms load/3 kohms or less) Power/Others Power supply (rated) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter) Power consumption (SP mode) 2.3 W (viewfinder), 2.
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 85 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM Index A Abroad, using the camcorder. . . . . . . . .77 AEB* - Auto exposure bracketing . . . . .53 Aspect ratio of a connected TV (TV Type) . . . . . .65 of movies (Widescreen) . . . . . . . . . .63 Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Autofocus (AF): AF frame (9-point AiAF/Center point) . . . . . . .54 AV terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 B Battery pack Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 86 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM O Onscreen display selection . . . . . . . . . . 33 Original recordings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 P P (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Playback Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Portrait (recording program) . . . . . . . . . 35 Power save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D126_NTSC_PAL_E.book Page 87 Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:15 PM DIE-304 Canon Europa N.V. P.O. Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, The Netherlands Canon UK Ltd. CCI Service Centre, Unit 130 Centennial Park, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3SE, England Telephone 0870-241-2161 Canon Australia Pty. Ltd. Info-Line: 131383 www.canon.com.au Canon New Zealand Ltd. Customer Care: (09) 489 0470 www.canon.co.nz Canon Singapore Pte.
