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  • Page 1 PUB. DIE-314 DC410 DVD Camcorder Instruction Manual DC411 DC420 Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals DC420...

  • Page 2: Important Usage Instructions

    For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or visit www.canon-europe.com/environment. (EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)

  • Page 3: How To Select A Dvd Disc

    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 –...

  • Page 4: Enjoying Your Dvds

    Enjoying your DVDs After selecting the type of disc that is best for your needs, complete the rest of the preparations ( 16) to get your camcorder ready to start recording. Enjoy Shooting Video ( Take it easy recording movies in mode or have fun trying out more advanced functions ( 35).
  • Page 5 * For the latest information, visit your local Canon Web site or contact your nearest Canon office. The use of DVD-R DL discs that have not been tested by Canon may result in incorrect recording/playback or in not being able to remove the disc.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction ____________________________________ How to Select a DVD Disc Enjoying your DVDs About this Manual Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories Components Guide Screen Displays Preparations ____________________________________ Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack Preparing the Accessories Basic Operation of the Camcorder Power Switch Joystick and Joystick Guide Using the Menus...
  • Page 7 Basic Playback Playing Back the Video Deleting Scenes Additional Functions : Special Scene Recording Programs Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed LCD Video Light Self Timer Manual Exposure Adjustment Manual Focus Adjustment White Balance Image Effects Digital Effects On-Screen Displays and Data Code Using an External Microphone Editing the Playlist and Disc Operations Creating a Playlist...
  • Page 8 Protecting Photos Initializing the Memory Card Printing Photos Printing Photos from the Memory Card Direct Print Selecting the Print Settings Print Orders External Connections _____________________________ Terminals on the Camcorder Connection Diagrams Playback on a TV Screen Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Additional Information ____________________________ Appendix: Menu Options Lists FUNC.

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC420/DC411/DC410. 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 ( 72). Conventions Used in this Manual •...

  • Page 10: Getting To Know The Camcorder

    Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power NB-2LH Battery Pack Adapter (incl. power cord) STV-250N Stereo Video IFC-300PCU USB Cable Cable only) Yellow • Red • White plugs Instruction Manual CD-ROM Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 10 • Introduction...

  • Page 11: Components Guide

    Components Guide Left side view RESET button ( Speaker CARD access indicator ( Lens cover switch ( 27, 50) closed open, MIC terminal* ( AV terminal ( USB terminal** ( DISC access indicator ( Mode switch ( Easy recording Recording programs Disc compartment cover ( switch ( Lock button...
  • Page 12 Back view Joystick ( FUNC. button ( 20, 65) DISP. button ( Dioptric adjustment lever ( Viewfinder ( VIEWFINDER button ( DISC COVER switch ( PLAY indicator (green) ( CAMERA indicator (green) ( 19)/ CHARGE indicator (red) ( Start/Stop button ( LCD screen ( Battery attachment unit ( 16)/...

  • Page 13: Screen Displays

    Screen Displays Recording movies Operating mode ( 19) / Disc specification ( Recording program ( 35, 37) White balance ( Image effects ( LCD video light ( Digital effects ( Recording mode ( Disc type DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW ( Manual focus ( Playing movies Image stabilizer (...
  • Page 14 Recording still images Zoom ( 29), Exposure Recording program ( 35, 37) White balance ( Image effects ( LCD video light ( Digital effects ( Drive mode ( Still image quality/size ( Manual focus ( Number of still images available on the Viewing still images memory card Self timer (...
  • Page 15 Disc operation Number of still images available on the card Record, Record pause, displayed in red: No card Playback, Playback pause, in green: 6 or more images Fast playback, in yellow: 1 to 5 images Fast reverse playback, in red: No more images can be recorded Slow playback, •...

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder. Connect the compact power Getting Started Getting Started adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal. Charging the Battery Pack CHARGE indicator (red)
  • Page 17 • If remaining battery time is an issue, you O REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed. • The CHARGE indicator also serves as a rough estimate of the charge status. Two quick flashes at 1-second intervals: Battery pack at least 50% charged.

  • Page 18: Preparing The Accessories

    Basic Operation of the Camcorder Basic Operation of the Preparing the Accessories Camcorder Power Switch Lock button In addition to turning the camcorder on and off, the switch also toggles the Fasten the grip belt. camcorder’s operating mode. Adjust the grip belt so that you can To turn on the camcorder: Hold the lock reach the zoom lever with your index button pressed down and turn the...

  • Page 19: Joystick And Joystick Guide

    Joystick and Joystick Guide Using the Menus Use the joystick to operate the Many of the camcorder’s functions can camcorder's menus. be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC. button Push the joystick up, down, left or right FUNC.
  • Page 20 Selecting an Option from the FUNC. menu Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus Following is an example of selecting an option from the FUNC. menu in a recording mode. FUNC. Press In the index screen (VIDEO mode) FUNC. Press and still image index screen, the Select ( ) the icon of the function...

  • Page 21: First Time Settings

    (for example, [1.JAN.2009 12:00 AM]). First Time Settings First Time Settings You can change the date format ( 71). • You can also change the date and time later on (not during the initial setup). Open the [DATE/TIME] screen from the setup menus: Setting the Date and Time FUNC.

  • Page 22: Changing The Time Zone

    Getting Ready to Start Recording Getting Ready to Start Changing the Time Zone Recording In addition to your local date and time, the camcorder can keep a second clock Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting (for example, the time at a travel the LCD screen destination).

  • Page 23: Inserting And Removing A Disc

    - To allow the subject to monitor the NOTES LCD screen while you use the viewfinder. • This setting does not affect the - To include yourself in the picture when brightness of the recordings. recording with the self timer. •...
  • Page 24 DISC COVER Slide fully toward DVD-RW HEN USING DISCS OPEN and gently open the disc cover completely until it stops. You need to initialize new discs before Retract the grip belt under the you can start recording. The disc camcorder so it will not get in the way initialization screen will appear when a of the disc cover.

  • Page 25: Inserting And Removing A Memory Card

    Removing the Disc Inserting and Removing a Memory Card You can use commercially available SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory cards, SD memory cards or MultiMedia Cards (MMC) with this camcorder. Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder 56).
  • Page 26 O REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD Push the memory card once to release it. When the memory card springs out, pull it all the way out. IMPORTANT Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder.

  • Page 27: Basic Recording

    Video This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including recording, playback, advanced manual adjustments and playlist and scene operations. Turn the switch to ON to set Basic Recording Basic Recording the camcorder in CAMERA mode. The green CAMERA indicator will turn Move the lens cover switch down Shooting Video to open the lens cover.
  • Page 28 NOTES Using the viewfinder When recording in bright places it • About the Power Save mode: If [POWER may be difficult to use the LCD SAVE] is set to [ ON] ( 70), the screen. In such case, change the camcorder will shut off automatically to brightness of the LCD screen ( save power when it is powered by a...

  • Page 29: Selecting The Video Quality (Recording Mode

    Selecting the Video Quality Changing the Aspect Ratio of the (Recording Mode) Recordings (Widescreen / 4:3) The camcorder offers 3 recording The default aspect ratio of movies is modes. Changing the recording mode 16:9 (widescreen). Follow the procedure will change the recording time available below to change it to 4:3.
  • Page 30 Selecting the Zoom Type [WIDESCREEN] set to [ ON] (16:9) 45x* 41x** * The angle of view will be wider at both full Options telephoto and full wide-angle. Default value ** The angle of view will be wider at full [OPTICAL] (37x) wide-angle.

  • Page 31: Quick Start Function

    NOTES Quick Start Function • If you close the LCD panel under some circumstances (for example, while the When you close the LCD panel with the DISC access indicator is flashing or a camcorder set to a recording mode, the menu is being displayed), the camcorder camcorder enters the standby mode.

  • Page 32: Basic Playback

    Press to display the joystick Basic Playback Basic Playback guide. does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ) toward [NEXT] to display it. Playing Back the Video Push the joystick ( ) toward The camcorder plays back the last scene (but without sound) and returns to record pause mode.
  • Page 33 • Push the joystick ( ) toward Special playback modes stop the playback and return to the Use the joystick guide to enter the scene index screen. special playback modes. There is no sound during the special playback modes. O ADJUST THE VOLUME Fast playback During the playback of a scene: During normal playback, push the...

  • Page 34: Deleting Scenes

    IMPORTANT Deleting Scenes Be careful when deleting original recordings. Once deleted, original scenes If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you can cannot be recovered. delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping. NOTES Deleting a Single Scene •...

  • Page 35: Additional Functions

    Additional Functions NOTES Additional Functions • [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/ BEACH]/[ SNOW] - The picture may not appear smooth during playback. : Special Scene Recording Programs • [ PORTRAIT] - The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (T). Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a •...
  • Page 36 PORTRAIT] SPORTS] The camcorder Use this mode to uses a large record sports aperture, achieving scenes such as a focus on the tennis or golf. subject while blurring other distracting details. NIGHT] SNOW] Use this mode to Use this mode to record in dimly lit record in bright ski places.

  • Page 37: Flexible Recording: Changing The Shutter Speed

    2 Adjust ( ) the shutter speed to Flexible Recording: Changing the the desired value. Shutter Speed Shutter speed guidelines Note that on screen only the denominator is displayed – [ 250] Select the [ PROGRAM AE] recording indicates a shutter speed of 1/250 program to use functions like the white second, etc.

  • Page 38: Lcd Video Light

    • Do not set the mode switch to O TURN OFF THE VIDEO LIGHT during the actual recording of a scene; the brightness of the picture may change Using the viewfinder, repeat step 1 abruptly. above, selecting [ LCD LIGHT OFF] instead.

  • Page 39: Manual Exposure Adjustment

    • During exposure lock, press Manual Exposure Adjustment and push the joystick ( ) toward [EXP] again to return the camcorder to automatic exposure. At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too Manual Focus Adjustment bright or glaring (overexposed).

  • Page 40: White Balance

    • During focus lock, press DAYLIGHT] push the joystick ( ) toward [FOCUS] again to return the For recording outdoors on a bright day. camcorder to autofocus. TUNGSTEN] Infinity Focus For recording under tungsten and tungsten type Use this function when you wish to (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.

  • Page 41: Image Effects

    • In the following cases, if the colors on the Digital Effects screen do not look natural using the AUTO] setting, try using the custom white balance. - Changing lighting conditions - Close-ups - Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest) POINTS TO CHECK - Under mercury lamps and certain types...

  • Page 42: On-Screen Displays And Data Code

    Applying NOTES • When you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the sound will fade in or out. When you apply an effect, the sound will be recorded normally. NEXT • The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you turn off the digital Press to display the joystick...
  • Page 43 The following icons will appear even when Using an External all other on-screen displays are turned off: The icons Microphone mode), the icon and AF frames when the autofocus is locked (in mode), screen markers (both recording modes). You can use a commercially available microphone, for example to record About the Data Code audio more accurately.

  • Page 44: Editing The Playlist And Disc Operations

    Editing the Playlist and Disc Editing the Playlist and Disc Operations Operations Creating a Playlist Create a playlist to play back only the scenes you prefer and in the order of your choice. Deleting, dividing or moving scenes in the playlist will not Deleting Scenes from the Playlist affect the original recordings.

  • Page 45: Dividing Scenes In The Playlist

    Dividing Scenes in the Playlist Moving Scenes in the Playlist You can divide scenes (in the playlist Move the scenes in the playlist to play only) in order to leave only the best parts them back in the order of your choice. and later cut out the rest.

  • Page 46: Initializing The Disc

    Disc Playback on an External Device Disc Playback on an Initializing the Disc External Device You need to initialize all new DVD-RW discs when you first insert them into the Changing the Disc Title camcorder and you may have to initialize them if you get the message [UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE DATA].

  • Page 47: Finalizing The Disc

    IMPORTANT Finalizing the Disc • Be sure to finalize the disc in normal room temperatures. If the procedure To play the disc you recorded on a DVD was not completed correctly due to player, a computer’s DVD drive or other high temperature, let the camcorder digital device, you need to finalize it cool off before resuming operation.

  • Page 48: Disc Playback On External Devices

    Restrictions after disc finalization Additional Editing Initializing Unfinalizing recordings recordings the disc the disc DVD-R/DVD-R DL – – – – in VIDEO mode DVD-RW in VIDEO mode – DVD-RW in VR mode – You will need to unfinalize the disc first. Only scenes in the playlist can be divided.
  • Page 49 Set the camcorder to IMPORTANT mode. The green PLAY indicator will turn on. • Be sure to unfinalize the disc in normal room temperatures. If the Start the disc's unfinalization. procedure was not completed FUNC. correctly due to high temperature, let DISC OPERATIONS] the camcorder cool off before [UNFINALIZE]...

  • Page 50: Basic Recording

    Photos Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from recording and playing back still images to printing them. Move the lens cover switch down Basic Recording Basic Recording to open the lens cover. Start/Stop Press • Once the focus is automatically adjusted, will turn green and one Taking Photos...

  • Page 51: Selecting Photo Size And Quality

    * Press to move back and forth between Selecting Photo Size and Quality size and quality selection. The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of images that can be recorded with the current quality/size Still images are recorded on the memory setting.

  • Page 52: Erasing A Photo Right After Recording It

    Basic Playback Basic Playback Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It You can erase the still image recorded last while reviewing it within the time set Viewing Photos for the [REVIEW] option (or immediately after recording it, if [REVIEW] is set to OFF]).

  • Page 53: Magnifying Photos During Playback

    Image Jump Function IMPORTANT When you have recorded a large number • Observe the following precautions while of still images, you can jump 10 or 100 the card access display ( ) appears images at a time. on screen, and while the CARD access indicator is on or flashing.

  • Page 54: Slideshow

    • To further enlarge the image, move Erasing Photos the zoom lever toward T. To reduce the magnification to less than 2 times, move the zoom lever toward You can erase those still images that you are not interested in keeping. Move ( ) the frame to the part of the image you want to see...

  • Page 55: Additional Functions

    FUNC. Additional Functions Additional Functions SINGLE] Desired option FUNC. Drive Mode: Continuous ONTINUOUS HOOTING Shooting and Exposure Bracketing PEED ONTINUOUS HOOTING Press Start/Stop and hold it pressed Take a series of pictures of a moving down. subject or record the same picture in Once the focus is automatically 3 levels of exposure in order to choose adjusted,...

  • Page 56: Protecting Photos

    The area to the right of the histogram 2 Press to protect the still image. represents highlights and the left side appears on the bottom bar and represents shadows. A still image the image cannot be erased. Press whose histogram skews to the right is again to remove the image relatively bright;...

  • Page 57: Printing Photos

    • White balance ( • Image effects ( • Digital effects ( Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the CP, DS and ES series and inkjet printers marked with the PictBridge logo. Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer Insert the memory card that contains the still images you want to print.

  • Page 58: Selecting The Print Settings

    Image Optimize function. Select [ON], [OFF] or keeping the number of still images on the [DEFAULT]. memory card under 100. Canon inkjet/SELPHY DS printers: You can also select [VIVID], [NR] and [VIVID+NR]. ] (Number of Copies) Select 1-99 copies. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals 58 •...
  • Page 59 Printing multiple images on the same sheet [2-UP], [4-UP], etc. When using Canon printers you can print the same still image multiple times on the same sheet of paper. Use the following table as a guideline for the recommended number of copies depending on the [ PAPER SIZE] setting.

  • Page 60: Print Orders

    • Other printers or if the error still persists with a Canon printer: If printing does not Selecting Still Images for Printing resume automatically, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder.
  • Page 61 3 Set ( ) the number of copies NOTES desired and press To cancel the print order, set ( ) the • To cancel the printing, refer to page 60. number of copies to 0. • Restarting Printing: Open the print settings 4 Repeat steps 1-3 to mark menu as explained in step 2.

  • Page 62: External Connections

    External Connections This chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR or (in the case of a only) a printer. Terminals on the Camcorder Terminals on the Camcorder AV Terminal Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder.

  • Page 63: Connection Diagrams

    Connection Diagrams In the following connection diagrams, the left side shows the terminals on the camcorder and the right side shows (for reference only) an example of terminals on a connected device. Type: Analog Output only Connect to a TV or VCR with audio/video input terminals. Connection - Change the [TV TYPE] setting according to the TV set (widescreen or 4:3), if the TV cannot automatically detect and change the aspect ratio (...

  • Page 64: Playback On A Tv Screen

    Playback on a TV Screen Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder This section explains how to play back the disc or still images with this You can copy your recordings by camcorder by connecting it to a TV. To connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a play back the disc with another DVD digital video device with analog audio/...

  • Page 65: Additional Information

    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 in the FUNC. menu or in black in the setup menus.
  • Page 66 FUNC. Menu (cont.) CAMERA PLAY Menu item Setting options Still image size/quality Size: – – – [LW 1152x648], [L 1152x864], [S 640x480] [L 1024x768], [S 640x480] Quality: [ SUPER FINE], [ FINE], NORMAL] [TO PLAYLIST] – – – – [TO ORIGINAL] –...

  • Page 67: Camera Setup (Advanced Zoom, Image Stabilizer, Etc.)

    Setup menus Camera Setup (Advanced Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) CAMERA SETUP CAMERA Menu item Setting options [A.SL SHUTTER] ON], [ OFF] – [ZOOM TYPE] – OPTICAL], [ ADVANCED] DIGITAL] OPTICAL], [ ADVANCED] DIGITAL] [ZOOM SPEED] VARIABLE], [ SPEED 3], [ SPEED 2], SPEED 1] [IMG STAB]...

  • Page 68: Disc Operations (Initialization, Finalization Etc.)

    [FOCUS PRI.]: When the focus priority is activated, the camcorder records a still image only after the focus has been adjusted automatically. You can also select which AF frames to use. ON:AiAF]: One or more AF frames out of the nine frames available are automatically selected and the focus is fixed on them.

  • Page 69: Display Setup (Lcd Brightness, Language, Etc.)

    Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, etc.) STILL IMG OPER. PLAY Menu item Setting options [ERASE ALL ORD] [NO], [YES] [ERASE ALL IMAGES] [NO], [YES] [INITIALIZE CARD] [INITIALIZE], [COMPL.INIT.], [CANCEL] Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) DISPLAY SETUP CAMERA PLAY Menu item Setting options [BRIGHTNESS] –...

  • Page 70: System Setup (Volume, Beep, Etc.)

    [DEMO MODE]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder’s main features. It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the compact power adapter if you leave it turned on without loading a disc or memory card for more than 5 minutes. •...

  • Page 71: Date/Time Setup

    [TV TYPE]: In order to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio, select the setting according to the type of television to which you will connect the camcorder. NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio. WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio.

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    - please read the “CHECK THIS FIRST” box before going on to the more detailed problems and solutions. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. CHECK THIS FIRST...
  • Page 73 The recording suddenly stops shortly after - You cannot divide the scene if there are starting recording. already 999 scenes on the disc. - The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a soft - You cannot divide original scenes. lens-cleaning cloth ( 80).
  • Page 74 Charging has stopped because the become distorted or it may not be compact power adapter or the battery recorded at the actual levels. This is not a pack is faulty. Consult a Canon Service malfunction. Center. Even without a disc loaded, when closing the disc compartment cover a motor sound The CHARGE indicator flashes very slowly.

  • Page 75: List Of Messages

    - Verify that the camcorder supports the Video noise appears on the TV screen. type of DVD disc you inserted ( - When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located, keep a distance Cannot insert the memory card. between the compact power adapter and - The memory card was not facing the the power or antenna cables of the TV.
  • Page 76 CANNOT READ THE DISC CHECK THE DISC ACCESS FAILURE CHECK THE DISC DISC - There was an error when reading the disc - Disc could not be recognized. Try cleaning or attempting to write onto it. Try cleaning it ( 80) or replace the disc.
  • Page 77 Do not Direct Print Related Messages disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery pack under any circumstances. About Canon inkjet printers and TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH CANNOT • SELPHY DS Printers: If the printer’s...
  • Page 78 - A malfunction has occurred that may - Select [CONTINUE] to resume printing. require repairs. (Canon inkjet printers: the Consult a Canon Service Center (refer to printer's green power lamp and orange the list included with the printer) to replace error lamp flash alternately.)

  • Page 79: Handling Precautions

    • Handle the camcorder with care. Do Do’s and Don’ts Handling Precautions not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage. • When mounting the camcorder on a tripod, make sure that the tripod's Camcorder fastening screw is shorter than 5.5 mm.
  • Page 80 Back side of the battery pack Battery Pack DANGER! Terminal cover attached Treat the battery pack with care. • Keep it away from fire (or it might explode). • Do not expose the battery pack to Uncharged Charged temperature higher than 60 °C. Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather.
  • Page 81 Canon shall not be liable for This makes recovering the original still lost or corrupted data. images very difficult.
  • Page 82 Maintenance/Others Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery The camcorder has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date/time and other settings. The built- in lithium battery is recharged while you Cleaning use the camcorder; however, it will become totally discharged if you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months.

  • Page 83: Using The Camcorder Abroad

    100 and 240 V AC, 50/ O AVOID CONDENSATION 60 Hz. Consult a Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for • Do not expose the camcorder to overseas use.
  • Page 84 Trademark Acknowledgements • The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo is a trademark. • Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. •...

  • Page 85: System Diagram

    General Information System Diagram System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) SS-600/SS-650 Shoulder Strap NB-2LH, CBC-NB2 BP-2L13, Car Battery Charger BP-2L14, Mini DVD disc BP-2L24H DVD-R/DVD-RW/ Battery Pack DVD-R DL CB-2LWE Battery Charger TL-H30.5 Tele-converter CA-570 Compact Power Adapter WD-H30.5 Wide-converter only...

  • Page 86: 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).
  • Page 87 Battery NB-2LH BP-2L13 BP-2L14 BP-2L24H pack Screen Viewfinder Viewfinder Viewfinder Viewfinder used Maximum Recording Time 115 min. 115 min. 205 min. 205 min. 245 min. 245 min. 415 min. 410 min. 135 min. 135 min. 235 min. 235 min. 280 min. 280 min.
  • Page 88 TL-H30.5 Tele-converter This Tele-converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1.9. • The image stabilizer is not as effective when the Tele-converter is attached. • The minimum focusing distance with the TL-H30.5 attached is 3 m at full telephoto; 3 cm at full wide angle.
  • Page 89 A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon- brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals •...

  • Page 90: Specifications

    Specifications DC420/DC411/DC410 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...

  • Page 91: Memory Card

    AF System TTL autofocus, manual focus available Filter Diameter 30.5 mm Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m; 1 cm at full wide angle White Balance Auto white balance, preset white balance (DAYLIGHT, TUNGSTEN) or custom white balance Minimum Illumination [NIGHT] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/8: 1.5 lx, 1.1 lx Auto slow shutter [ON], Shutter speed at 1/30:...
  • Page 92 CA-570 Compact Power Adapter Power supply 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Rated output / consumption 8.4 V DC, 1.5 A / 29 VA (100 V) – 39 VA (240 V) Operating temperature 0 – 40 °C Dimensions 52 x 29 x 90 mm Weight 135 g NB-2LH Battery Pack...

  • Page 93: Index

    Drive mode ..... . 55 Index EASY (recording program)... 28 Error messages .
  • Page 94 Sports (recording program)..36 Spotlight (recording program) ..36 Night (recording program) ... 36 Still image quality .
  • Page 95 Tel: +852 3191 2333, Fax: +852 2428 3963 Canon Latin America, Inc. Sales & Enquiries: 703 Waterford Way, Suite 400, Miami, FL 33126 USA 0124W624 PUB. DIE-314 © 2009 CANON INC. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals Canon Inc. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan...

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