Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto DC50 del fabbricante Canon
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Impor tant Usa ge Instr uctions W ARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. W ARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONL Y .
Introduction 3 In these safe ty instructions the word “ product” refers to the Canon DVD Camcor der DC50/ DC220/DC230 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the pr oduct is operated.
4 14 Lightning — For a dded protection of th is product during a lightning storm, or when it is left una ttended and unused for long periods of time, disconne ct it from the wall outlet and disconnect t he antenna. This will prevent damage to the produ ct due to lightning and power-line surge s.
5 Introduction Ho w to select a D VD disc There are many types of DVD discs but this ca mcorder uses only the following three types of 8 cm mini DVD discs: DVD-R, DVD-R DL and D VD-RW . Note that what you can do with a disc depends on the type of DVD used so select the disc that best fits your purpose.
6 No need to worry about recordin g over a tape. When you use a DVD, the camcorder will autom atically record on the e mpty space of the disc. So you don't have to worry about mistakenly recordi ng over a precious memory . Just select a scene from the in dex screen.
7 Introduction A vailabl e featur es depend on th e DVD disc used 1 Disc initialization clea rs all the recordings on the di sc and restores the free space on the d isc to its initial value so you can use th e same disc again. DVD-R and DVD-R DL discs cannot be initialize d.
8 Introd uction How to select a DVD disc ............................................................................... 5 About this Manual About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide ................................................... 1 1 About the Power Switch .
9 Introduction Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) ................................49 System Setup (V olume, Beep, Media Select , etc.) ... .....................50 Date/T ime Setup ....................................... ...................
10 External Connection s Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams ................................................................................... 80 Playback on a TV Screen .....................................................................
About this Manual 11 Introduction About this Ma nual Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC50/ DC2 20/DC230. Please read this manual carefully before you use the ca mcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly , r efer to the T roubleshooting table ( 98).
12 About this Manual The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode and the camcorder ’s settings. Press ( ) to display/hide the joystick guide. About the P ower S witch In additi on to turning the camcorder on and off, the power sw itch also to ggles the camc order ’s operating mo de.
About this Manual 13 Introduction T rademar k Ackno wledgements • miniSD™ is a tra demark of SD Ca rd Associati on. •W i n d o w s ® is a registere d trademar k of Microsoft Corp oration in t he United St ate s and/or other countri es. • Macintosh an d Mac OS are tradema rks of Apple Comput er , Inc.
14 Getting to Know the Camcorder Getting to Kn ow the Camcorde r * Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Sof tware instruction manual on PDF file.
Getting to Know the Camcorder 15 Introduction Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “ button ” frame (for example ). Components Guide L eft side view F ront view R ight Side View FUNC. button ( 31, 43) DISP .
16 Getting to Know the Camcorder Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “ button ” frame (for example ). Back view T op view Bottom view PLA Y mode indicator .
Getting to Know the Camcorder 17 Introduction Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “ button ” frame (for example ).
18 Getting to Know the Camcorder Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “ button ” frame (for example ). Back view T op view Bottom view PLA Y mode indicator .
Getting to Know the Camcorder 19 Introduction W irele ss Controller WL-D86 ST ART/STOP but ton ( 34) FUNC. button ( 31) MENU button ( 31) PLA YLIST button ( 68) Navigation buttons ( / / / ) PREV .
20 Getting to Know the Camcorder Scre en Displays Recording Mo vies Operating mode ( 12) Recording program ( 52) White balance ( 57) Image eff ect ( 58) Digital ef fects ( 66) Recording mode ( 44) S t.
Getting to Know the Camcorder 21 Introduction Disc operation Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback p ause , Fast playba ck, Fast revers e playback, Slow playback , Slow reverse pl ayback Rema ining recor ding time When there is no mor e disc space available , “ END ” will be displa yed and the recordin g will stop.
22 Getting to Know the Camcorder Playing Mo vies (During Playback) Disc operation Playback time (hours : minutes : seconds) Scene number Data code ( 64) Viewing Still Images Image number ( 50) Current.
Getting Started Preparations 23 Preparatio ns Getting Started Charging the Batter y Pac k The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter . Charge the battery pack before use. 1 T urn off the camco rder . 2 Attach the battery p ack to the camcorder .
Getting Started 24 T O REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK Slide down to release the battery pack, and pull out the battery pack holding it from the ridge on its bottom p art. IMPORT ANT Turn of f the camcorder before co nnecting or disconnecting the co mpact power adapter .
Getting Started Preparations 25 Charging, Recording and Playback Times with the BP-208 Batter y P ack The recording and playback times given in following tables are approximate and vary according to the charging, re cording or playback conditions.
Getting Started 26 Inser ting and Remo ving a Disc Inser ting the Disc POINTS TO CHECK 1 Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in mode. 2 Slide fully in the direction of the arrow and gently open the d isc cover completely until it stops. Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it will not get in the way of the disc cover .
Getting Started Preparations 27 • The disc initialization will take approximately one minute. Avoid moving the camcorder while the operation is in progress. • Y ou can start recording movies once the record pause indication appears. NOTES The process of recognizing a disc may t ake a moment.
Getting Started 28 Inser ting and R emo ving a Memor y Car d Only miniSD cards can be used with this camcorder . 1 T urn off the camcord er . 2 Open the memory card slot co ver . 3 Insert the memory card straight all the way into the mem ory card slot.
Getting Started Preparations 29 4 Fasten the grip belt. Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger , and the start/stop button with your thumb. The W ir eless Controller Inser ting the Batter y (Lithium Button B atter y CR2025) 1 Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out t he battery holder .
Getting Started 30 Adjusting the L CD Screen Rota ting the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • Y ou can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward. • Y ou can rotate the pane l 180 degrees toward the lens (allowing the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you us e the viewfinder).
Using the Menus Preparations 31 Using the Menus Many of the camcorder ’s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC. button ( ). For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to the Menu Options Lists (4 3 ) .
First Time Se ttings 32 First Time Sett ings Changing the Language Options Default value 1 Press . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open the se tup menus. 3 Select ( ) [DISPLA Y SETUP] and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [LANGUAGE ] and press ( ). 5 Select ( , ) the desired option and press ( ).
First Time Settings Preparations 33 Sett ing the Da te and Tim e 1 Press . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open the setup menus. 3 Select ( ) [DA TE/TIME SETUP] and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [DA T E/TIME] and press () . The first field of the date will be displayed in orange and indicated with up/down arrows.
Recording 34 Basic Fu nctions Recording Shooting Video 1 Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode. The red CAMERA indicator will turn on. 2 The lens cover will open automatically . Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover .
Recording Basic Functions 35 About the P ower Sa ve mode : T o save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut o ff if left without any oper ations for 5 minutes ( 50). T o restore the power , slide the power switch toward MODE and release it, or move the power switch to and back to ON again.
Recording 36 record movies in the normal (4:3) aspect ratio. 6 Press to close the men u. NOTES Since the displays on the camcorder ha ve an aspect ratio of 16:9, recordings with a 4:3 aspect ratio will ap pear in the center of t he screen with black sidebars.
Recording Basic Functions 37 3 Move the / switch to the (Still images) position. 4 If necessary , chan ge the media for recording the still images . Refer to Selecting the Media for the S till Images (3 7 ) . 5 Press halfway . • Once the focus is automatically adjusted, will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear.
Recording 38 Zooming POINTS TO CHECK : In addition to the optical zoom, the digital zoom is also available ( 46). * only . Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wide-angle). Move it t oward T to zoom in (teleph oto). Y ou can also change the zoom speed ( 46).
Playback Basic Functions 39 - “ready and waiting” to resume recording. • Sometimes the standby lamp will flash as the camcorder completes some preparations. The camcorder is Quick-S tart ready when the lamp stops flashing and stays on. 2 When you wish to resume recording, press again.
Playback 40 3 Move ( , ) the selection frame to the scene you want to play back. Press or on the camcorder ( or on the wireless controller) to move to the next/ previous index page. 4 Press to begin the playback. The playback will start from the scene selected and continue until the end of the last scene recorded.
Playback Basic Functions 41 Depending on the recording , you might occasionally notice a brief stop of the picture or sound at the point where the scene changes. Displaying the Photos 1 Move the power switch to ON, then slide it down toward MODE and release it to set the camcorder in PLA Y mode.
Playback 42 • Move the gr een selection frame to the image you want to view . • If you have a lot of still imag es, you may find it easier to browse entire index pages instead. Move the zoom lever toward W to extend the green selection frame to the whole page, and move ( ) between index pages.
Menu Options Lists Advanced Functi ons 43 Advanced F unctions Menu Option s Lists Menu items not ava ilable appear gray ed out in the FUNC. menu or in bl ack in th e setup menus. For detail s about how to selec t an item, refer to Using the Menus ( 31).
Menu Options Lists 44 [ HIGH QUALITY], [ ST ANDARD PL A Y] , [ LONG PLA Y] The table below gives the approximate recording times with a brand new DVD disc (on a single recordin g side). Recording in LP mode giv es you a longer recor ding time; howe ver , depending on the condition of the disc (long usage, imperfection s, etc.
Menu Options Lists Advanced Functi ons 45 Disc type: • VR mode Divide a scene. Disc type: • VR mode Delete a scene. Convert a single still image into a 3-second Photomovie scene. Copy a single still image from the memory card to the disc. Copy a single still image from the disc to the memory card.
Menu Options Lists 46 The camcorder uses shutter speed s down to 1/30 (1/15 when recording still images). In mode, set the flash mode to (flash off).
Menu Options Lists Advanced Functi ons 47 [A U T O ] , [ OFF] Mode switch: P [ O N : A i A F ] , [ ON:CENTER], [O F F ] Mode switch: P [ A U T O ] , [ OFF ] Will automatically activate the ND (neutral density) filter in surroundings that are too bright.
Menu Options Lists 48 Disc type: [VIDEO], [VR], [CANCEL] [NO], [YES] Disc type: • VIDEO mode • Finalized [NO], [YES] Disc type: • VR mode [NO], [YES] This option is available only in the original index screen. Disc type: • VR mode [NO], [YES] This option is availabl e only in the playlist index screen.
Menu Options Lists Advanced Functi ons 49 Display Set up (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) DISPLA Y SETUP Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. Use the joystick ( ) to adjust the brightness to your preference. Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect that of the viewfinder or the recordings.
Menu Options Lists 50 System Setup ( Volume, Beep, Me dia Select , etc.) SY STEM SETUP [ CARD] , [ DISC] [O N ] , [ OFF ] Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wire less controll er . [H I G H V O L U M E ] , [ LOW VOLUME], [ OFF] A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder , the self- timer countdown, etc.
Menu Options Lists Advanced Functi ons 51 [ NORMAL TV], [ W I D E T V ] In order to display the pictur e 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 aspec t ratio.
Recording Programs 52 Recordin g Programs Using the R ecor ding Prog r ams AUTO The camcorder adjusts the focus, exposure and other settings automatically , allowing you to just point and shoot. : Flexible R ecord ing Progr ams [ PR OGRAM AE] [ SHU TTER-PRIO .
Recording Programs Advanced Functi ons 53 Flexible R ecor ding: Changing the Aper ture and Shutter Speed Use the automatic exposure (AE) program or give priority to the exposure value or the shutter speed. POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: P Options Default value T O SET THE SHUTTER SPEED OR APER TURE VALUE When you select [ SHUTTER- PRIO.
Recording Programs 54 Shutter speed guideli nes Note that on screen only the denominator is displayed – “ 250” indicates a shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc. Available Aper ture V alues The actual range of va lues available for selection will vary depending on the initial zoom position.
Adjusting t he Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Advanced Functi ons 55 - Whit e points may appear on the screen. - Aut ofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In su ch case, adjust the focus manuall y . [ SNOW]/[ BEACH] - The subject may bec ome overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places.
A djusting the Pic ture: Exposure, Focus and Color 56 Manual F ocus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually .
Adjusting t he Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Advanced Functi ons 57 Whi te Balance The white balance function helps you accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects will always look truly white in your recordings.
A djusting the Pic ture: Exposure, Focus and Color 58 Image Ef fects Y ou can use the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast to record images with special color effect s. POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: P Options Default value * When you select [ CUSTOM], do not press and continue instead with the procedure below .
Still Image Recor ding Options Advanced Functi ons 59 Stil l Image Recording Op tions Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Imag es S till images are recorded on the memory card or the disc using the JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) compression.
Still Image Recording Opt ions 60 Default value with the * The number displaye d on the right corner indicates the approximate number of images that can be r ecorded with the current qua lity/ size setting.
Still Image Recor ding Options Advanced Functi ons 61 Automatic F ocus Priority When the focus priority is activated, the camcorder records a still image only after the focus has been adjusted automatically . POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch at AUTO : The focus priority cannot be turned off.
Still Image Recording Opt ions 62 Continuous Shooting and Exposure Brack eting T ake a series of pictures of a moving subject or record the same picture in 3 levels of exposure in order to choose later the picture you like the best. POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: P (except for the [ FIREWORKS] re cording program).
Other Functions Advanced Functi ons 63 Options Default value C ONTINUOUS S HOOTING / H IGH -S PEED C ONTINUOUS S HOOTING 1 Press halfway to activate the autofocus. 2 Press fully and hold it pressed down. A series of still images will be recorded as long as you hold the button pressed.
Other Functions 64 1 However , the level marker , the disc type icon and the and icons will still appear on the screen. 2 Data code: Time, date and camera data at the time of recording. The cont ents to be displayed can be selected as explained in the following section.
Other Functions Advanced Functi ons 65 Options Default value 1 If the joystick guide d oes not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward . If does not appear on the jo ystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display the joystick guide in the illustration ab ove.
Other Functions 66 • Push the joystick ( ) toward again to turn the mini video light off. NOTES We recommend not usi ng the mini video light while th e optional Wide-conv erter is attached ; its shad ow can appear on the screen. Self Timer POINTS TO CHECK : Set the camcorder in record pause mode.
Other Functions Advanced Functi ons 67 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 . The camcorder retains the setting last used even if you turn off the digital effect s or change the recording program.
Managing Scenes 68 Editing F unctions Managing Scenes Creating a Playlist Create a playlist to easily edit your movies. Include in your playlist only the scenes you prefer or change the order in which they will be played back, without affecting your original recordings.
Managing Scenes Editing Fu nctions 69 Mo ving Scenes in the Playlist From the original index screen, press . From the playlist index screen, select ( , ) the scene to move. Deleting Scenes Y ou can d elete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping.
Managing Scenes 70 4 Select ( ) [YES] and press ( ). NOTES Y ou will not be able to delete the last scene if after the scen e was recorded you changed the operating mode, turned of f the camcorder or removed the disc.
Managing the Disc Editing Fu nctions 71 Managing th e Disc Protecting the Disc Y ou can protect the whole disc to prevent the accidental erasure of important recordings. Follow the same procedure to remove the protection of a protected disc. IMPORT ANT Initializing the disc ( 71) will permanently erase all recordings, even if the disc is protected.
Managing the Disc 72 * Close the menu only af ter the screen display returns to th e [DISC OPERA TIONS] menu. Changing the Disc Title Before you finalize yo ur disc*, you can give it a title. The disc title will be displayed on the index screen when playing the finalized disc in most DVD players.
Managing Photos Editing Fu nctions 73 Managing P hotos Erasing Photos Y ou can e rase still images recorded on the memory card or on the disc (DVD-RW only). IMPORT ANT Be careful when erasin g images. Erased images cannot be recovered. NOTES Protected images on the memory card and images on a protected disc cannot be era sed.
Managing Photos 74 Copyin g Phot os Y ou can copy st ill images recorded on the memory card to the disc (for example, to add them to a Photomovie scene ( 74)), or from the disc to the memory card (for example, to set print or ders for a DPOF compatible printer ( 96)).
Managing Photos Editing Fu nctions 75 Conv er ting a Si ngle Imag e Select ( ) the still image you want to convert to a Photomovie scene. Conv er ting Al l Images POINTS TO CHECK If you want to include in your Photomovie scene still images recorded on the memory card, copy them to the disc in advance ( 74).
Managing Photos 76 Initializing the Memor y Card Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcor der for the first time. Y ou ma y also have to init ialize a card if you get the “CARD ERROR” message or you may choose to do so to erase all dat a recorded on it.
Playing Back the Disc on an External Device 77 Playing Back the Disc on an Extern al Device T o play the disc you recorded on a DVD player , a compute r ’s DVD drive or other digital device, you need to finalize it first. Y ou do not need to finalize the disc to play back your recordings with the camcorder connected to the TV .
78 Finalizing the Disc The length of the finalization process depends on the scenes recorded and the remaining free space on the disc. POINTS TO CHECK Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter . * Only when using a DVD-RW recorde d in VR mode.
Playing Back the Disc on an External Device 79 Unfinalize a disc to allow recording additional movies on the disc even af ter it was finalized. IMPORT ANT Be sure to unfinaliz e the disc in normal room temperatures. If the procedure w as not completed correctl y due to high tempe r ature, le t the camcorder cool off before resuming opera tion.
Connecting to a TV or VCR 80 External Co nnections Connecti ng to a TV or VCR Connection Diagr ams Connecting to a TV or V CR AV Te r m in al Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted while the STV -250N stereo video cable is connected to the camcorder .
Connecting to a TV or VCR External Connections 81 Playback on a TV Screen POINTS TO CHECK Before connecting the camcorder , select the [TV TYPE] setting according to the TV set to which you will connect the camcorder - [WIDE T V]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio or [NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio ( 51).
Connecting to a TV or VCR 82 Video Input Recording Y ou can input video from an analog video source (VCR, TV , etc.) and record it on the disc i n the camco rder . Connecting Connect the camcorder to the analog input source following the connection diagram shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams ( 80).
Connecting to a Computer External Connections 83 Connecting to a Computer PC Connec tion Dia gr ams T ransfer ring Recordings Windows users only: Y ou can tr ansfer recordings (movies and still images) from the disc to a computer simply by connecting the camcorder with the USB cable.
Connecting to a Computer 84 1 T urn on the camcorder an d set it to mode. 2 Insert a finalized disc into the camcorder . 3 Connect the camcorder to th e computer using the USB cable. Refer to PC Connection Diagram s ( 83 ). 4 Windows XP: From the Start menu, select "My Computer".
Connecting to a Computer External Connections 85 System R equirements • O perating System: Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP • M inimum Hardware: Pentium III 1 GHz or higher (1.
Connecting to a Computer 86 Installing MyD VD for Canon 1 T urn on the computer and start up Windows. 2 Insert the Roxio MyDVD fo r Canon Software CD-ROM into the computer ’s CD or DVD drive.
Connecting to a Computer External Connections 87 Connecting the Camcorder Y ou need to install the software and register online only the first time you connect the camcorder to the comp uter . From the second time on, just connect the camcorder to the computer .
Connecting to a Computer 88 We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power ad apter while it is connected to the computer . Refer also to the comp uter ’s instruct ion manual. For further details about restrictions when using MyDVD for Canon, refer also to th e “README” section in the soft ware’s help modules.
Connecting to a Computer External Connections 89 If you selected the camcorder itself as the “Device to write to”, after the camcorder finishes reading the original disc, remove it and insert a brand new DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into the camcorder . 8 When the “Y our d isc was created successfully” screen appears, click “OK”.
Connecting to a Computer 90 During the following operations, even if you connect the camcorder to the computer it will not be recogni zed. - Protectin g the disc - Init ializing the disc - Finaliz.
Connecting to a Computer External Connections 91 M ANUAL TRA NSFER OPTIONS When you select [ SELECT & TRANSFER] or [ W ALLP APER] you can select the images you want to transfer one by one. 1 Select ( ) a transfer option and press . 2 Select ( ) the image yo u want to transfer and press .
Connecting to a Printer 92 Erasing All T ransfer Or ders Connectin g to a Printer Printing Still Ima ges - Dir ect Print The camcorder can be connected to any PictBridge comp atible printer .
Connecting to a Printer External Connections 93 IMPORT ANT If continues to flash (for more than 1 minute) or if does not appear , the camcorder is not correctly connected to the printer . In such case, disconnect the US B cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer .
Connecting to a Printer 94 Options NOTES Print setting optio ns and [DEF AUL T ] settings vary depending on the print er model. For details, refer to the pr inter ’s instruction manual. [P APER] [ P APER SIZE] Availa ble paper sizes vary depending on the printer model.
Connecting to a Printer External Connections 95 Printing afte r Changing the Print Settings 1 If the joystick guide d oes not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it.
Connecting to a Printer 96 T rimming Settings Set the paper size and page layout before changing the trimming settings. 1 In the print settings menu ( 93), select ( , ) [TRIMMING] and press ( ). The trimming frame appears. 2 Change the size of the trim ming frame.
Connecting to a Printer External Connections 97 F ROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN 1 Select ( ) the still image you want to mark with a prin t order . 2 Press ( ) to set th e print order . The number of copies appears in orange in the box next to the print order symbol .
98 Trouble? Additional In formation Trouble? If you have a problem with your camcorder, re fer to this checklis t. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem pe rsists. Po wer Source Recording/Playbac k T r oublesh ooting Problem Solution • Camcorder will not turn on.
Trouble? 99 Additional Infor mation R ecor ding 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. – The disc cannot be ejected.
100 Trouble? Playback/E diting The point where the start/stop button was pressed does not match the beginning/end of the recording. There is a slight interval between pressing the start/stop button and the actual start of the recording on the disc. This is not a malfunction.
Trouble? 101 Additional Infor mation Playing Back the Disc in an Exter nal D VD Device External DVD device refers to DVD players, DVD recorders, computer ’ s DVD drives and other digital devices. Cannot edit the disc title. Y ou cannot add a title to a DVD-R/DVD-R DL disc after it was finalized.
102 Trouble? Memor y Car d Oper ation Printing List of Messages Problem Solution Memory card cannot be inserted. Memory card was not facing the correct direction. Turn the memory card over and reinsert it. 28 Memory card cannot be recorded. Memory card is full.
Trouble? 103 Additional Infor mation • TEMPERA TURE TOO HIGH CANNOT RECORD • TEMPERA TURE TOO HIGH CANNOT REMOVE DISC The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the batt ery and let the camcorder cool down before resuming use.
104 Trouble? • ACCESS ERROR • DISC ACCESS F AILURE CHECK THE DISC There was an error when reading the disc or attempting to write onto it. Try cleaning the disc or replace it. 108 This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use.
Trouble? 105 Additional Infor mation Direct Print Re lated Messages NOTES About Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS Printer s: If the print er ’s error indicator flashes or an error message appears on the printe r ’s operation p anel, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
106 Trouble? PRINT ERROR Cancel printing, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. Af ter a while, turn the printer back on and reconnect the USB cable. Check the printer status. When you are printing using the button, check th e print settings.
Do’s and Don’ts 107 Additional Infor mation Do’s and Do n’ts Camcorder Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong im pacts while the DISC access in dicato r is on or flashing. The data may not be correctly recorded on the disc, and the recording may be permanently lost.
108 Do’s and Don’ts Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at normal temperatures. Mini DVD Disc The recording surface of DVD discs is extremely delicate. If handled or stored in an incorrect manner , the camcorder may stop recognizing or may not be able to play back the disc.
Do’s and Don’ts 109 Additional Infor mation memory card, for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of private data. Lithium Button Batter y Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short circuit.
11 0 Do’s and Don’ts Stora ge 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 (86 °F). Cleaning Camcorder Body Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body .
Do’s and Don’ts 111 Additional Infor mation T O AVOID CONDEN SATION Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature. Unload the disc, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag.
11 2 General Informatio n General Info rmation System Dia gr am (Availability differs fr om area to area) BP-208, BP-214* Battery Pack CG-300 Battery Charger STV -250N Stereo Video Cable CA-570 Compac.
General Infor mation 11 3 Additional Infor mation Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. Y ou can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcord er by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information C enter .
11 4 General Informatio n WD-H37C Wide-conv er ter This lens de creases fo cal length by a factor of 0.7, giving yo u a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views. • When the Wi de-convert er is attached, a shadow may appear in the p icture when you record with flash or assist lamp.
General Infor mation 11 5 Additional Infor mation Product Codes Provid ed Accessories CA-570 Compact Power Adapter 8468A002AA BP-208 Battery Pack 0802B002AA WL-D86 Wireless Controller D83-0722-000 STV.
11 6 General Informatio n DC50/DC220/DC230 Specifications System Disc Recordi ng System Movies DVD -VIDEO (VID EO mode) DVD-VR (V R mode) only with 8 cm DVD-R W Video Compression: MPEG 2 Audio Compressi on: Dolby Digital 2ch S till Images Exif 2.
General Infor mation 11 7 Additional Infor mation AF system TTL autofocus, manual focu sing possible Minimum Focusing Dist ance 1 m (3.3 f t.); 1 cm (0.
11 8 General Informatio n CA-570 Compact P ower Adapter BP-208 Batter y Pack Weight and dimensions are approximate. Er rors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice. Power supply 100 – 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz Rated output / consumption 8.
General Infor mation 11 9 Additional Infor mation 1 o nly . 2 only . 16:9 aspe ct ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 9 Point A iAF (Autofocus) . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 A Abroad, usi ng the camcorder . . . . . . . 1 1 1 AEB - Auto exposure bracke ting .
120 General Informatio n 1 only . 2 only . N ND filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 1 14 Night (recordin g program) . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Normal TV (4: 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 O Original reco rdings . . . . . . .
121 Additional Infor mation CANON CONSUMER DIGIT AL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED W ARRAN TY FOR THE UNITED ST A TES The warranty se t forward below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. wit h respect to equipment p urchased in the United S tates. The limited warrant y is only effective upon pre sentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase.
122 CANON CONSUMER DIGIT AL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set fo rth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) wi th respect to Canon DVD equipment purchased in Canada.
CANON INC. U.S.A. CANON U.S.A., INC. NEW JERSEY OFFICE 100 Jamesburg Road, Jamesburg, NJ 08831 USA CANON U.S.A., INC. CHICAGO OFFICE 100 Park Blvd., Itasca, IL 60143 USA CANON U.S.A., INC. LOS ANGELES OFFICE 15955 Alton Parkway , Irvine, CA 92618 USA CANON U.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Canon DC50 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Canon DC50 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Canon DC50 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Canon DC50 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Canon DC50, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Canon DC50.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Canon DC50. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Canon DC50 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
