Canon camcorder DC210 User Manual

 About this Manual11
Introduction
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC210. 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 the  Troubleshooting table ( 66).
Conventions Used in the Manual
 
  IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.
 
  NOTES: Additional topics that comp lement the basic operating procedures.
 
  POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that apply if...

12About 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 Power Switch
In addition to turning the camcorder on and off, the power switch 
also toggles the camcorder’s operating mode.
To tur n on the camcorder: Hold the lock button pressed down and 
move the power switch down to ON.
To change the operating mode: From the ON position, slide down 
the power switch momentarily...

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Introduction
Trademark Acknowledgements•  is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby 
Laboratories.
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks 
or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
• ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY  MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO...

14Getting to Know the Camcorder 
Getting to Know the Camcorder
Supplied Accessories
CA-570 Compact Power 
Adapter 
(incl. power cord)BP-208 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video 
Cable
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Introduction
Names of buttons and switches other than the 
joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for 
example ).
Components Guide
Left side view
Front view
Right Side View
DISP. button ( 51)
FUNC. button ( 25, 36)
QUICK START button and standby lamp 
(31)
AV terminal ( 64)
Terminal cover
BATT. (battery release) switch ( 20)
RESET button ( 66)
Serial number
Battery attachment unit ( 20)
Lens cover switch ( 28, 30)
(  open,   closed)
Disc compartment cover ( 22)...

16Getting to Know the Camcorder 
Names of buttons and switches other than the 
joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for 
example ).
Back view
Top view
Bottom view
PLAY mode indicator (green) ( 12)
Joystick ( 11)
CAMERA mode indicator (red) ( 12)
LCD screen ( 24)
(fast reverse) button ( 33) / 
Zoom out 
W (wide-angle) button ( 31)
 (fast forward) button ( 33) / 
Zoom in 
T (telephoto) button ( 31)
/  (play/pause) button ( 32) /
 START/STOP button ( 28)
 (stop) button ( 32) / 
PLAYLIST button (...

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Introduction
Screen Displays
 Recording MoviesOperating mode ( 12)
Recording program ( 43)
White balance ( 47)
Image effect ( 48)
Digital effects ( 52)
Recording mode ( 36)
Self timer ( 52)
Disc type   DVD-R,   DVD-R DL,  DVD-RW ( 5)
Disc specification 
(VIDEO mode, VR mode) ( 5)
Finalized disc mark ( 61)
Manual focus ( 46)
Image stabilizer ( 38)
 Recording Still ImagesDisc operation
Time code (hours : minutes : seconds)
Remaining recording time on the disc
Recording...

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 Disc operationRecord,  Record pause, 
Playback,  Playback pause,  Fast playback, 
Fast reverse playback,
Slow playback, 
Slow reverse playback
 Remaining recording timeWhen there is no more disc space 
available, “ END” will be displayed and 
the recording will stop.
 Recording reminderThe camcorder counts from 1 to 10 
seconds when you start recording. This is 
helpful to avoid scenes that are too short.
  Number of still images available on the  disc
 flashing in red:...

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Introduction
 Playing Movies (During Playback)
Disc operation
Playback time (hours : minutes : seconds)
Scene number
Data code ( 51)
 Viewing Still Images
Image number ( 41)
Current image / Total number of images 
Histogram ( 51)
Still image quality/size ( 49)
Date and time of recording
Recording program ( 43)
Manual focus ( 46)
White balance ( 47)
Manual exposure ( 46)
Image effect ( 48)
Image size ( 49)
File size
Aperture value
Shutter speed ( 44)
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Preparations
Getting Started
Charging the Batter y Pack
The camcorder can be powered with a 
battery pack or directly using the compact 
power adapter. Charge the battery pack 
before use.
1Turn off the camcorder.
2Attach the battery pack to the 
camcorder.
• Open the LCD panel.
• Slide in the connector end of the 
battery in the direction of the arrow and 
press it gently until it clicks.
3Connect the power cord to the 
compact power adapter.
4Plug the power cord into a power...