Canon DC310 User manual

Canon
DVD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
Camescope DVD
Manuel d'instruction
Videocamara DVD
Manual de Instrucciones
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DC310
DC320
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Important Usage Instructions
WARNING!
IiA TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
L:li PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING!
!LA TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING
~ INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
COPYRIGHT WARNING:
Unauthorized recording
of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright
owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
DVD Camcorder, DC320/DC31 0A systems
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radiofTV technician for help.
The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital video camcorder must be used with this equipment in order to comply with
Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.
If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Canon U.S.A. Inc.
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
Tel No. [phone]
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Important Warning
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
00 NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
2
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure, that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute arisk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point, within
an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.

In these safety instructions the word
"product" refers
to the Canon DVD
Camcorder DC320/DC310 A and all its
accessories.
1Read Instructions -All the safety and
operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.
2Retain Instructions -The safety and
operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.
3Heed Warnings -All warnings on the
product and
in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4Follow Instructions -All operating and
maintenance instructions should be
followed.
5Cleaning -Unplug this product from the
wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid
or aerosol cleaners. The product
should be cleaned only as recommended
in this manual.
6Accessories -Do not use accessories
not recommended
in this manual as they
may be hazardous.
7Avoid magnetic or electric fields -Do
not use the camera close
to TV
transmitters, portable communication
devices
or other sources of electric or
magnetic radiation. They may cause
picture interference,
or permanently
damage the camera.
SWater and Moisture -Hazard of electric
shock -Do not use this product near
water
or in rainy/moist situations.
9Placing or Moving -Do not place on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket
or
table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury
to achild or adult, and
serious damage
to the product.
Aproduct and cart
combination should be
moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and
cart combination to
overturn.
10 Power Sources -The CA-570 Compact
Power Adapter should be operated only
from the type
of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure
of the type of powersupply toyour home,
consult your product dealer
or local
power company. Regarding other power
sources such as battery power, refer
to
instructions in this manual.
11 polarization -The CA-570 Compact
Power Adapter is equipped with a
polarized 2-prong plug
(a plug having one
blade wider than the other).
The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable
to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. Ifthe plug still fails
to fit, contact
your electrician
to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized plug.
12 Power Cord Protection -Power cords
should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them. Pay
particular attention
to plugs and the point
from which the cords exit the product.
13 Outdoor Antenna Grounding -If an
outside antenna is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna is grounded
so as
to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Section 810
of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI /NFPA No.
70-
1984, provides information with respect
to proper grounding
of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding
of the
lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors, location
of
antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode. See figure 1.
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18 Damage Requiring Service -Disconnect
this product from the wall outlet and
all
power sources including battery, and
refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or
objects have fallen into, the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to
rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate
normally even if you follow the
operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the
operation instructions. Improper
adjustment
of other controls may
result
in damage and will often require
extensive work by aqualified
technician to restore the product
to its
normal operation.
e. Ifthe product has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the product exhibits adistinct
change
in performance. This indicates
aneed for service.
19 Replacement Parts -When replacement
parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts
that are specified by Canon or that have
the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may
result
in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
20 Safety Check -Upon completion of any
service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety
checks to determinethat the product is
in
safe operating order.
ANTENNA
LEAD
IN
WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDINGCONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
GROUND
CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
----.u I.J
Fig. 1
GROUND CLAMPS
__ POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
NEC -NATIONAL ELECTRODE SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 250. PART
H)
14 Lightning -For added protection of this
product during alightning storm, or when
it is left unattended and unused for long
periods
of time, disconnect it from the
wall outlet and disconnect the antenna.
This will prevent damage to the product
due to lightning and power-line surges.
15 Overloading - Do not overload wall
outlets and extension cords
as this can
result
in arisk of fire or electric shock.
16 Objects and Liquid Entry -Never push
objects
of any kind into this product
through openings
as they may touch
dangerous voltage points
or short out
parts that could result
in afire or electric
shock. Be careful not to spill liquid
of any
kind onto the product.
17 Servicing -Do not attempt to service
this product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
When replacement of the power supply is required, please return it to the responsible nearest
Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA-570.
The Adapter can be used with apower supply between 100 and 240 V
AC. For areas where
120 VAC power is not used, you will need aspecial plug adapter. Contact your nearest Canon
Service Center for further information.
IThis Class Bdigital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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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.
DVD-R DL
Best for Recording Time
Layer 2
Layer 1
Dual-layered discs allow writing up to 80% more data (approx. 2.6 GB) on asingle
recording side. However, you
cannot edit or delete the recordings.
Dual-layered discs have two recording layers. The
camcorder will record
on layer 1and then continue to
layer
2. During the playback of arecording spanning
both layers, you may notice abrief stop (about 1
second) at the point where the camcorder switches to
the second
layer. The switch to layer 2will break the
recording into 2separate scenes.
DVD-RW
Best for Reusability
Recordings made on aDVD-RW disc can be edited or deleted. Also, the disc can be
initialized. Initializing aDVD-RW disc clears all the recordings and restores the free
space on
the disc to its initial value so you can use the same disc again.
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Advantages of Using DVDs
No need to worry about recording over atape.
When you use aDVD, 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 ascene 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. Simply select ascene from the index screen and
start
the playback in abreeze.
Easily play back your recordings on aDVD player.
After your finalize your DVD (OJ 48), you can play it on aDVD player and share
your recordings with friends and family.
Playback on external devices
Make sure to finalize discs (OJ 48) before you play them back on external
DVD devices. The disc'stype will affect its compatibility with external devices.
For asummary, you can refer
to the sidebar on page 49. However, to be sure,
always refer to the instruction manual of the external device and make sure it
is compatible before inserting the disc.
For the highest compatibility with external DVD devices we recommend
using VIDEO mode.
Discs that have been tested
The camcorder's performance was tested with single-layered discs using
Hitachi-Maxell
HG series DVD discs; and with dual-layered discs using Canon
DVD-R DL54 discs and Verbatim DVD-R DL discs
(as of January 2008*). For
further details, contact directly the manufacturer's customersupport center.
Note that attempting to record or play with this camcorder
DVD discs that
were recorded, initialized or finalized with other digital devices can result
in
damage to the camcorder or in the permanent loss of the recordings.
* 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.
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Available features depend on the DVD disc used
, Editing scenes with this camcorder (deleting
scenes, dividing scenes, etc.) (OJ 45)
: Deleting a scene after recording it (OJ 34)
Initializing the disc in order to use it again for
recording (OJ 47)
: Giving atitle to the disc (OJ 47)
Finalizing the disc in order to play it with an external
DVD device (OJ 48)2
Adding recordings to a disc already finalized
(OJ 49)
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1Only scenes in the playlist can be divided.
2Disc finalization is the processing of the free space (the unrecorded area) on the disc in
order to make it playable on external DVD devices (OJ 48). Playback cannot be
guaranteed with all external DVD devices. To finalize aDVD-R DL disc, the camcorder has
to process both layers. Therefore, and depending on the amount of free space on the disc,
this process may be lengthy.
3 You will need to unfinalize the disc first.
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Table of contents
Introduction _
5How to Select a DVD Disc
6Advantages of Using
DVDs
11 About this Manual
12 Getting to Know the Camcorder
12 Supplied Accessories
13 Components Guide
15 Screen Displays
Preparations _
18 Getting Started
18 Charging the Battery Pack
19 Preparing the Accessories
20 Basic Operation of the Camcorder
20 Power Switch
21 Operating Modes
21 Joystick and Joystick Guide
22 Using the Menus
24 First Time Settings
24 Setting the Date and Time
24 Changing the Language
25 Changing the Time Zone
25 Getting Ready to Start Recording
25 Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD screen
26 Inserting and Removing aDisc
28 Inserting and Removing aMemory Card
Video
29 Basic Recording
29 Shooting Video
31 Selecting the Recording Mode
31 Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom
32 Quick Start Function
33 Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded
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34 Basic Playback
34 Playing Back the Video
36 Deleting Scenes
36 On-Screen Displays (Data Code)
37 Additional Functions
37 (f) :Special Scene Recording Programs
39 (f) Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed
40 LCD Video Light
40 Self Timer
41 Manual Focus Adjustment
42 Manual Exposure Adjustment
42 White Balance
43 Image Effects
44 Digital Effects
45 Managing Scenes and the Disc
45 Creating aPlaylist
46 Moving Scenes
in the Playlist
46 Dividing Scenes
47 Initializing the
Disc·
47 Disc Playback on an External Device
47 Changing the Disc Title
48 Finalizing the Disc
49 Disc Playback on External Devices
49 Unfinalizing the Disc -Additional Recordings on aFinalized Disc
Photos
51 Basic Recording
51 Taking Photos
52 Selecting Photo Size and Quality
53 Erasing the Last Photo Just Recorded
53 Basic Playback
53 Viewing Photos
55 Magnifying Photos during Playback
55 Erasing Photos
56 Additional Functions
56 ~ Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing (Drive
Mode)
57 Automatic Focus Priority
58 Histogram and Other Screen Displays
58 Protecting Photos
59 Initializing the Memory Card
Table of contents. 9

60 Printing Photos
60 Printing Photos
60 Print Orders
External Connections _
61 Connecting to aTV or VCR
61 Connection Diagram
62 Playback on a 1V Screen
62 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder
~ Additional Information _
y63 Appendix: Menu Options Lists
63 FUNC. Menu
63 Setup menus
65 Camera Setup (Advanced Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)
66 Disc Operations (Initialization, Finalization etc.)
67 Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, etc.)
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67 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)
68 System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc.)
69 Daterrime Satup
70 Trouble?
70 Troubleshooting
73 List of Messages
76 Do's and Don'ts
76 Handling Precautions
80 Using the Camcorder Abroad
81 General Information
81 System Diagram
82 Optional Accessories
85 Product Codes
86 Specifications
89 Index
10 • Table of contents

Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC320/0C310. 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 (OJ 70).
Conventions Used in this Manual
• 0 IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation.
• CD NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
•• POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that apply if the function described is not
available in all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder
should be set, the type of disc required, etc.).
• OJ: Reference page number.
• 'tItDm: Text that applies only to the model(s) shown in the icon.
•The following terms are used
in this manual:
"Screen" refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.
"Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press [Start/StopIto start
recording until you press again to pause the recording.
The terms "photo" and "still image" are used interchangeably with the same
meaning.
•The photos included
in this manual are simulated pictures taken with astill camera.
•Note that unless indicated otherwise, screenshots and illustrations in this manual
refer to the
,tI!iJ1t) model.
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Introduction • 11

STV-250N Stereo Video
Cable
Yellow • Red • White plugs
CA-570 Compact Power
Adapter (incl. power cord)
NB-2LH Battery Pack
Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only.
Register your product online at www.registercanon.com
./ Protect your product
We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Canon product on
file
to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss
or theft.
./ Receive information on new products and promotions
Upon your request, we will send you information on Canon new products and
promotions.
The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the
camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as a
permanent record
of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.
Date
of Purchase: Model Name: DC320/DC31 0 A
Purchased From: Serial No.:
Dealer Address:
Dealer Phone No.:
12 • Introduction

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CD Lens cover switch (OJ 29,51)
(C open, •closed)
(g) AV terminal (OJ 61)
®CARD access indicator (OJ 51)
®Speaker
® IBiD switch (OJ 20)
®Lock button
(J) DISC access indicator (OJ 29) /
CHARGE indicator (OJ
18)
®Mode switch (OJ 30)
Im1 Easy recording
If] Recording programs
®Disc compartment cover (OJ 26)
®Grip belt (OJ 19)
(j]) Strap mount (OJ 84)
@Stereo microphone
Front view
Names of buttons and switches other than the
joystick are indicated within a "button" frame
(for example IFUNC. I).
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@FUNC. button (OJ 22,63)
® DISP. button (OJ 36, 58)
®Dioptric adjustment lever (OJ 30)
®Viewfinder (OJ 30)
®QUICK START button and standby lamp
(OJ 32)
(j) PLAY mode indicator (green) (OJ 21)
®CAMERA mode indicator (red) (OJ 21)
®OPEN (disc cover) switch (OJ 26)
®Start/Stop button (OJ 29)
@DC IN terminal (OJ 19)
@Serial number/
Battery attachment unit (OJ 18)
@RESET button (OJ 70)
@LCD screen (OJ 25)
@ Zoom lever (OJ 31)
®-" /0(movies/still images) switch
(OJ 21)
(j]) Tripod socket (OJ 20)
@Memory card slot
(open the cover
to access) (OJ 28)
@ BAn. (battery release) switch (OJ 18)
Names of buttons
and switches other than the
joystick
are indicated within a"button" frame
(for example IFUNC.
]).
14 • Introduction

Screen. Displays
(I .. IIA .... ) Recording movies
®® @QD
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(during playback)
CD Operating mode (CD 21) /
Disc specification
(CD 5)
@Recording program (CD 37,39)
®White balance (CD 42)
®Image effect (CD 43)
®LCD video light (CD 40)
®Digital effects (CD 44)
(j) Recording mode (CD 31)
®Disc type GD DVD-R, ~ DVD-R DL,
@DVD-RW (CD 5)
®Finalized disc mark (CD 48)
@Manual focus (CD 41)
QD Image stabilizer (CD 65)
©Disc operation
@l Time code/Playback time
(hours: minutes: seconds)
@Remaining recording time on the disc
@Remaining battery charge (CD 17)
@Wind screen off (CD 65)
@Recording reminder
@Level marker (CD 67)
@Scene number
@Joystick guide (Q] 21)
@Data code (CD 36)
Introduction • 15

@Zoom (OJ 31), Exposure 0-1-0 (OJ 42)
@Recording program (OJ 37,39)
@J White balance (OJ 42)
@Image effect (OJ 43)
@LCD video light (OJ 40)
@Digital effects (OJ 44)
@ 1.1IJ'~.J Drive mode (OJ 56)
@Still image quality/size (OJ 52)
@Manual focus (OJ 41)
®Number of still images available on the
memory card
@Self timer (OJ 40)
@ AF frame (OJ 57)
@J Joystick guide (OJ 21)
@Focus/exposure automatically set and
locked (OJ
51)
@Camcorder shake warning (OJ 65)
@Image number (OJ
17)
@Current image /Total number of images
@Histogram (OJ 58)
@Date and time of recording
@Image protection mark (OJ 58)
@Manual exposure (OJ 42)
@Image size (OJ 52)
@Filesize
@Aperture value (OJ 39)
@Shutter speed (OJ 39)
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Introduction •17

Preparations
This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the
menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your
camcorder.
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 afull
battery pack, refer
to the tables on
page 82.
1Turn off the camcorder.
2Attach the battery pack to the
camcorder.
Press the battery pack lightly and
slide it up until it clicks.
18 • Preparations
3Connect the power cord to the
compact power adapter.
4Plug the power cord into apower
outlet.
5Connect the compact power
adapter to the camcorder's DC IN
terminal.
•The 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, the power
of the
battery pack will not be consumed.

I ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED
1 Disconnect the compact power
adapter from the camcorder.
2Unplug the power cord from the
power outlet and the compact
power adapter.
I To REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK
Press [BATT. I to release the battery
pack. Slide the battery pack down
and then pull it out.
o IMPORTANT
•Turn off the camcorder before
connecting or disconnecting the
compact power adapter. After you turn
the
IiZ'ilIiiJ switch to _, important file
allocation data is updated on the disc.
Be sure
to wait until the PLAY and
CAMERA mode indicators are
completely off.
•
You may hear some noise from the
compact power adapter during use.
This
is not amalfunction.
•
We recommend charging the battery
pack
in temperatures between 10°C
and 30 °C (50 OF and 86 OF). Outside the
temperature range
of 0°C to 40°C
(32 OF to 104 oF), 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 compact power adapter to
voltage converters for overseas travels
or special power sources such
as those
on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters,
etc.
CD NOTES
•The CHARGE indicator also serves as a
rough estimate
of the charge status.
Continuously on: Battery pack fully
charged.
Two Quick flashes at 1-second intervals:
Battery pack at least 50% charged. If
the indicator flashes quickly but not
exactly
in this pattern, refer to
Troubleshooting (CO 70).
One flash at 1-second intervals: Battery
pack less than 50% charged.
•
We recommend that you prepare battery
packs
to last 2to 3times longer than
you think you might need.
• U.S.A. and Canada only: The
lithium ion/polymer battery
that powers this product is
recyclable. Please call
1-800-8-BATIERYfor
information
on how to recycle this
battery.
Preparing the Accessories
Fasten the grip belt.
Adjust the grip belt so that you can
reach
the zoom lever with your index
finger, and the [StarUStop! button with
your thumb.
Preparations •19

I
., " WHEN YOU MOUNT THE CAMCORDER ON A
,
TRIPOD
Do not leave the viewfinder
exposed
to directsunlight as
it may melt (due
to
concentration of the light by
the lens). Do not use tripods
with fastening screws longer
than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.). Doing
so may damage the camcorder.
Power Switch
Lock button -
Im'llm
MODE
,
-ON
.-
20 • Preparations
In addition to turning the camcorder on
and off, the I+lIiD switch also toggles the
camcorder's operating mode.
To turn on the camcorder: Hold the lock
button pressed down and turn the I+lIiD
switch to ON.
To change the operating mode: From the ON
position, turn the I+lIiD switch
momentarily toward MODE and release it.
This action will toggle the operating mode
between recording (CAMERA -red
indicator) and playback (PLAY - green
indicator).