Canon camcorder DC210 User Manual

Playing Back the Disc on an External Device
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Playing Back the Disc on an External Device
To play the disc you recorded on a DVD 
player, a computer’s DVD drive or other 
digital device, you need to finalize it first. 
You do not need to finalize the disc to 
play back your recordings with the 
camcorder connected to the TV.
To view your still images on a DVD player 
you will need to convert them to 
Photomovie scenes beforehand ( 60).
IMPORTANT
 
 Be sure to finalize the disc in normal room...

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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 recorded in VR mode. With discs recorded in VIDEO mode, 
pressing   will open the menu directly 
on the setup menus screen.
**During the disc finalization a progress bar is  displayed. Close the menu only after the 
screen display returns to the [DISC 
OPERATIONS] menu....

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Unfinalize a disc to allow recording 
additional movies on the disc even after it 
was finalized.
IMPORTANT
 
 Be sure to unfinalize the disc in normal room 
temperatures. If the procedure was not completed 
correctly due to high temperature, let the camcorder 
cool off before resuming operation.
 
 
 Place the camcorder on a table or other stable 
surface before starting the procedure. Subjecting 
the camcorder even to slight impacts (for example to 
place...

Connecting to a TV or VCR 64
External Connections
Connecting to a TV or VCR
Connection Diagrams
Connecting to a TV or VCR
AV Ter minalSound from the built-in speaker will be 
muted while the STV-250N stereo video 
cable is connected to the camcorder.
Open the terminal 
cover to access
Terminal on the CamcorderConnecting CableTerminal on the 
Connected Device
1
VIDEO 
AUDIO
R L
Output connection (Signal Flow  ) to a TV or VCR with AV Terminals.
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable  (Supplied)
Yellow
White
Red...

 Connecting to a TV or VCR
External Connections
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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 TV]: TV sets with 16:9 
aspect ratio or [NORMAL TV]: TV sets 
with 4:3 aspect ratio ( 41).
Connecting
Connect the camcorder to the TV 
following the connection diagram shown 
in the previous section  Connection 
Diagrams  ( 64). 
Playback
1Turn on the camcorder and the 
connected...

66Trouble? 
Additional Information 
Trouble?
If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer 
or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.
Power Source
Recording/Playback
Troubleshooting
ProblemSolution
• Camcorder will not turn on.
• The camcorder switches off  by itself.
• The disc compartment cover  will not open.
• LCD/viewfinder switches on  and off. Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. 20
Attach the battery pack correctly.
The...

 Trouble?67
Additional Information
Recording
The disc cannot be ejected. Turn off the camcorder, disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack. Restore the power supply and try 
again. –
The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Turn 
off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use.
The disc cannot be recognized. The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. If  the problem persists replace the disc. 73
The disc is not correctly loaded....

68Trouble? 
Playback/Editing
The recording suddenly stops 
shortly after starting recording.The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. If 
the problem persists replace the disc. 73
The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Turn 
off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use. –
Camcorder will not focus. Autofocus does not work on that subject. Focus manually. 46 Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever. 23
Lens is dirty. Clean the lens...

 Trouble?69
Additional Information
Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD Device
External DVD device refers to DVD players, DVD recorders, computer’s DVD drives 
and other digital devices.
Cannot edit the disc title. You cannot add a title to a DVD-R/DVD-R DL disc after it was  finalized. 61
Unfinalize the disc first (DVD-RW in VIDEO mode). 63
You may not be able to edit the title if you entered it with another 
digital device.  –
Remove the disc protection. 57
Cannot create a Photomovie 
scene. The...

70Trouble? 
List of Messages
MessageExplanation
SET THE TIME ZONE, 
DATE AND TIMEYou have not set the time zone, date and time. This message 
appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time 
zone, date and time. 26
CHANGE THE BATTERY 
PA C K Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. 20
CANNOT ENTER THE   STANDBY MODE NOW The camcorder cannot enter the Quick Start standby mode while 
the disc is being recognized after first inserting it or if the remaining 
battery...