Canon DC330 Instruction Manual

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10 • Table of contents61 Printing Photos61 Printing Photos - Direct Print61 Selecting the Print Settings64 Print OrdersExternal Connections _________

100 • Additional Information Mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30NNight (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . 39OOnscreen disp

101CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATESThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“

102CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTYThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) with res

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Introduction • 11Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC330. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future ref

12 • IntroductionGetting to Know the Camcorder* Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF file.Supplied

Introduction • 13Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for example ).Components GuideLeft side

14 • IntroductionNames of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for example ).Back viewTop viewBottom v

Introduction • 15Wireless Controller WL-D86START/STOP button ( 30)FUNC. button ( 23, 72)MENU button ( 24)PLAYLIST button ( 46)Navigation buttons ( //

16 • IntroductionScreen Displays Recording moviesPlaying movies (during playback)Operating mode ( 22) /Disc specification ( 5)Recording program ( 38,

Introduction • 17 Recording still images Viewing still imagesZoom ( 32), Exposure ( 43)Recording program ( 38, 40)White balance ( 43)Image effect (

18 • Introduction Disc operationRecord, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast reverse playback,Slow playback, Slow reverse pl

Preparations • 19PreparationsThis chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more abo

2IntroductionImportant Usage InstructionsWARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.WARNING!

20 • Preparations1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder.2 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the compact power adapter

Preparations • 212 Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up.3 Insert the battery holder.Point the wireless controller at the camcord

22 • PreparationsBasic Operation of the CamcorderPower SwitchIn addition to turning the camcorder on and off, the switch also toggles the camcorder’

Preparations • 23The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode and the camcorder’s settings. Press to display/hide t

24 • PreparationsYou can press to close the menu at any time.Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus1 Press .In the index screen (VIDEO mode) and s

Preparations • 25First Time SettingsSetting the Date and TimeYou will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. Th

26 • PreparationsChanging the Time ZoneChange the time zone to match your location. The default setting is New York. [ MENU] [ DATE/TIME SETUP] [T.Z

Preparations • 27• When you wish to include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer.• To allow the camcorder to be operated with th

28 • PreparationsRetract 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 firm

Preparations • 29• 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 for

3In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC330 A and all its accessories.1 Read Instructions — All the safet

30 • VideoVideoThis chapter covers functions related to shooting and playing back movies - from basic recording and zooming to more advanced manual pi

Video • 31• Observe the following precautions while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.-

32 • VideoSelecting the Recording ModeChanging the recording mode will change the recording time available on the disc. Select XP or SP mode for bette

Video • 33 [ MENU] [ CAMERA SETUP] [ZOOM TYPE] Desired option NOTESThe zoom range of the advanced zoom will change depending on the aspect rati

34 • VideoQuick Start FunctionWhen you press the camcorder enters the standby mode. In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about half the pow

Video • 35If does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick () toward [NEXT] to display it.2 Push the joystick ( ) toward .• T

36 • Video5 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

Video • 37• The sound from the built-in speaker will be muted when you close the LCD panel or while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to th

38 • VideoRepeatedly press to turn the on-screen displays on/off in the following sequence:•All displays on•All displays off1•All displays on• Data

Video • 39NOTES• Do not set the mode switch to during the actual recording of a scene; the brightness of the picture may change abruptly.• [ PORTRAI

414 Lightning — For added protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, disc

40 • VideoFlexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed Use the automatic exposure (AE) program to use functions like the white balance or image effe

Video • 41image, but the image quality may be lower, and the autofocus may not work well.- The image may flicker when recording with fast shutter spee

42 • VideoManual Focus AdjustmentAutofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually.• Reflective surfaces• Subjects w

Video • 43Manual Exposure AdjustmentAt times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too

44 • Video [ AUTO] Desired option* * When you select [ SET], do not press and continue instead with the following procedure.1 Point the camcorder a

Video • 45Digital EffectsPOINTS TO CHECKMode switch:: [ BLK&WHT], [ SEPIA] only.Options Default valueNOTES• When you apply a fader, not only the

46 • Video: Push the joystick ( ) toward while recording or in record pause mode.: Push the joystick ( ) toward and then press to record the sti

Video • 47Switching Between Original and Playlist ScenesPOINTS TO CHECKDisc type: DVD-RW • VR mode [ TO PLAYLIST]** Appears in the original index s

48 • VideoNOTES• Very short scenes (shorter than 2 seconds) cannot be divided.• The new scene will be added to the playlist after the scene that was d

Video • 49Finalizing the DiscTo play the disc you recorded on a DVD player, a computer’s DVD drive or other digital device, you need to finalize it fi

5How to Select a DVD DiscThere 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

50 • VideoDisc Playback on External DevicesAfter finalizing the disc with your recordings, you can play it on DVD players compatible with the type of

Video • 51 [ DISC OPERATIONS] [UNFINALIZE] [YES]* Press when the confirmation screen appears * During the disc unfinalization a progress bar is dis

52 • PhotosPhotosRefer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from capturing and playing back images to printing them.Basic RecordingTaking

Photos • 53Selecting Photo Size and QualityStill images are recorded on the memory card using JPEG compression. As a general rule select a larger imag

54 • PhotosErasing the Last Photo Just RecordedYou can erase the still image recorded last while reviewing it within the time set for the [REVIEW] opt

Photos • 55Push the joystick ( ) and hold it pressed down to run quickly through the still images.1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, p

56 • PhotosMagnifying Photos during PlaybackDuring playback, still images can be magnified up to 5 times.1 Move the zoom lever toward T.• The image is

Photos • 57Additional FunctionsContinuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing (Drive Mode)Take a series of pictures of a moving subject or record the sam

58 • PhotosPress and hold it pressed down.Once the focus is automatically adjusted, will turn green. A series of still images will be recorded as

Photos • 59Histogram and Other Screen DisplaysWhen viewing still images you can display the histogram and the icons of all the functions used at the t

6Advantages of Using DVDsNo need to worry about recording over a tape.When you use a DVD, the camcorder will automatically record on the empty space o

60 • PhotosInitializing the Memory CardInitialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time, or to erase all the still ima

Photos • 61Printing PhotosPrinting Photos - Direct PrintThe camcorder can be connected to any PictBridge-compatible printer. You can mark in advance t

62 • PhotosOptionsNOTESPrint setting options and [DEFAULT] settings vary depending on the printer model. For details, refer to the printer’s instructi

Photos • 63Printing after Changing the Print Settings1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press to display it.2 Push the joystick ( )

64 • Photos• If the message “BUSY” does not disappear, disconnect the USB cable and restore the connection after a short while.Print OrdersYou can mar

Photos • 65press . The remaining images will be printed.Printing cannot be restarted when the print order settings have been changed or if you delete

66 • External ConnectionsExternal ConnectionsThis chapter explains step-by-step how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR,

External Connections • 67Playback on a TV ScreenThis section explains how to play back the disc or still images with this camcorder by connecting it t

68 • External ConnectionsConnecting to a ComputerNote: Do not use the camcorder as an external drive when using a computer to create discs.PC Connecti

External Connections • 69and 3) and proceed directly to transfer the still images ( 69).1 Install the supplied Digital Video Software.Refer to the in

7Available features depend on the DVD disc used1 Only scenes in the playlist can be divided.2 Disc finalization is the processing of the free space (t

70 • External ConnectionsWhen you select [ ALL IMAGES], [ NEW IMAGES] or [ TRANSFER ORDERS], all the relevant still images will be transferred to t

External Connections • 712 Press to set the transfer order.A checkmark appears in the box next to the transfer order symbol . Press again to ca

72 • Additional InformationAdditional Information This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages, handling and maintenance tips, and ot

Additional Information • 73FUNC. Menu (cont.)1 Option available only when the mode switch is set to .2 Option available only in the original index sc

74 • Additional InformationCamera Setup (Advanced Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) CAMERA SETUP1 Option available only when the recording program is set

Additional Information • 75•Playing back a widescreen recording: TV sets compatible with the Video ID-1 system will automatically switch to wide (16:9

76 • Additional InformationDisplay Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) DISPLAY SETUP[BRIGHTNESS]: Adjust ( ) the brightness of the LCD display with

Additional Information • 77System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc.) SYSTEM SETUP[WL. REMOTE]: Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controlle

78 • Additional InformationDate/Time SetupDATE/TIME SETUP[DATE FORMAT]: Changes the date format for on-screen displays and for date printing.Menu item

Additional Information • 79Trou ble ?If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center i

8 • Table of contentsTable of contentsIntroduction ____________________________________5 How to Select a DVD Disc6 Advantages of Using DVDs11 About th

80 • Additional InformationVideo noise appears on the TV screen.- When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located, keep a distance between th

Additional Information • 81A vertical light bar appears on the screen. - Bright light in a dark scene may cause a vertical light bar (smear) to appear

82 • Additional Information- Finalize the disc using the camcorder ( 49).- DVD-RW discs in VR mode can only be played back with VR mode-compatible DVD

Additional Information • 83• CANNOT RECORD• CANNOT RECORD CHECK THE DISC- There is a problem with the disc. Replace the disc ( 27).- This message can

84 • Additional InformationREACHED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SCENES- The maximum number of scenes has been reached. Delete some recordings (DVD-RW in VR m

Additional Information • 85with a different compression, or was edited on a computer.HARDWARE ERROR- Cancel printing. Turn off the printer and turn it

86 • Additional InformationDo’s and Don’tsCamcorder• Do not touch the pick up lens.• Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts whil

Additional Information • 87precautions at the same time for all battery packs.• Although the battery pack’s operating temperature range is from 0 °C t

88 • Additional InformationMemory Card• We recommend saving backups of memory card images on your computer. Image data may be corrupted or lost due to

Additional Information • 89Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryThe camcorder has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date/time and ot

Table of contents • 935 Basic Playback35 Playing Back the Video37 Deleting Scenes37 On-Screen Displays (Data Code)38 Additional Functions38 : Special

90 • Additional Informationtemperature changes suddenly. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.CondensationMoving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold t

Additional Information • 91Trademark Acknowledgements• The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo is a trademark.• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista

92 • Additional InformationGeneral InformationSystem DiagramSystem Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)CB-2LW Battery ChargerCBC-NB2 Car B

Additional Information • 93Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine accessories for y

94 • Additional Information* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and power on/off.CBC-NB2 Car Batter

Additional Information • 95SC-2000 Soft Carrying CaseA handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories.Product CodesP

96 • Additional InformationDC330SpecificationsSystemDisc Recording System DVD-VIDEO (all disc types)DVD-VR (only with DVD-RW discs)Video Compression:

Additional Information • 97CA-570 Compact Power AdapterRecommended Illumination More than 100 lxImage Stabilization Electronic1 When two values are

98 • Additional InformationNB-2LH Battery PackWeight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice.B

Additional Information • 99AAbroad, using the camcorder. . . . . . . . .90AEB - Auto exposure bracketing . . . . . .57Aspect ratioof a connected TV (T