Canon camcorder DC20 User Manual

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PAPER LEVER ERROR Paper lever error occurred. Adjust the paper selection lever to the proper position.
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Do’s & Don’tsHandling Precautions
Camcorder
Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel or the disc cover. Be careful when 
closing the LCD panel.
 Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures (like the inside of a 
car under direct sunlight), or high humidity.
 Do not use the camcorder near strong electric or magnetic fields such as above TVs, 
near plasma TVs or mobile phones.
 Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources. Do not leave the camcorder 
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Although the battery pack’s operating temperature range is from 0  °C to 40  °C (32  °F
to 104  °F), the optimal range is from 10  °C to 30  °C (50  °F to 86  °F). At cold 
temperatures, performance will temporarily decline. Warm it in your pocket before use.
 Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at 
normal temperatures.
About the battery terminal cover
The battery terminal cover has a [ ]-shaped hole. This is useful when you wish to...

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Memory Card
We recommend saving backups of memory card images on your computer’s hard drive 
or other external memory device. Image data may be corrupted or lost due to memory 
card defects or exposure to static electricity. Canon Inc. makes no warranties for 
corrupted or lost data.
 Do not turn off the camcorder, disconnect the power source or remove the memory 
card while the card access indicator is flashing.
 Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields.
 Do not leave...

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Recycling the Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery 
If you should dispose of your camcorder, first remove the built-in rechargeable lithium 
battery for recycling according to the recycling system of your country.
The   camcorder has internal components that can produce high voltage. To 
reduce the risk of electrical shock, be sure to disconnect all power supply to the 
camcorder, remove the battery and wait for at least one and a half months before 
starting the procedure to remove...

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3. Remove the LCD display cover and the back cover.
Detach the cable connectors with a pair of 
long-nosed pliers or simply cut them with 
a pair of scissors.
4. Being careful not to touch the part 
indicated in the illustration 
remove the additional screws.
 Touching the condenser can 
present a serious risk of electrical 
shock.
5. Grab the battery firmly with an  insulated pair of pliers or a similar 
tool and twist it repeatedly to 
detach it from the board. Be 
careful not to touch the part...

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Maintenance/Others
Storage
If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a place free of dust, 
in low humidity, and at temperatures not higher than 30  °C (86  °F).
 After storage, check the functions of your camcorder to make sure that the camcorder 
is still working properly.
Cleaning
Camcorder Bo dy and LensUse a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloth 
or volatile solvents such as paint thinner.
 Use a clean, soft...

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Additional InformationSystem Diagram(Availability differs from area to area)
BP-208 Battery Pack
CG-300
Battery Charger
MTC-100 Multi Cable CA-570 Compact 
Power Adapter
SC-2000 Soft
Carrying Case WS-20 Wrist Strap
Shoulder Strap
miniSD Card
TL-H27
Tele-converter WD-H27
Wide-converter
FS-H27U
Filter Set BP-208
Battery Pack
TVComputer
VCR
Mini DVD Disc
DVD-R/RW
WL-D86
Wireless Controller
Card Adapter
Reader/Writer
PictBridge-compliant 
printers IFC-300PCU
USB Cable
DVD player/
recorder
Mini DVD Disc...

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Additional Information
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Optional Accessories
Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also 
obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon 
U.S.A. Information Center.
Battery Packs
When you need extra battery packs, select 
only the BP-208 battery pack.
CG-300 Battery Charger
Use the battery charger for charging the 
battery packs. It plugs directly into a power 
outlet without a cable.
Charging Time: 105 min....

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FS-H27U Filter Set
Neutral density and MC protector filters help 
you to control difficult lighting conditions.
Shoulder Strap
You can attach a shoulder strap for more
security and portability.
Pass the ends through the strap mount and
adjust the length of the strap.
WS-20 Wrist Strap
Use this for extra additional protection for 
active shooting.
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case
A handy camcorder bag with padded 
compartments and plenty of space for 
accessories.This mark identifies genuine Canon video...