Canon camcorder DC230 User Manual

							 Do’s and Don’ts111
Additional Information
TO AVOID CONDENSATION 
   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.
WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED 
   The camcorder automatically shuts off. 
If a disc is loaded, remove the disc 
immediately and leave the disc cover 
open. Leaving the disc in the camcorder 
may damage it.
   A disc cannot be loaded when 
condensation is detected.
RESUMING USE 
   The precise time required for water 
droplets to evaporate will vary depending 
on the location and weather conditions. 
As a general rule, wait for 2 hours before 
resuming use of the camcorder.
Using the Camcorder Abroad
Power Sources
You can use the compact power adapter 
to operate the camcorder and to charge 
battery packs in any country with power 
supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 
Hz. Consult the Canon Service Center for 
information on plug adapters for overseas 
use.
Playback on a TV Screen
You can only play back your recordings 
on TVs compatible with the NTSC 
system. The NTSC system is used in the 
following countries/areas:
American Samoa, Antigua, Aruba, 
Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, 
Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, 
Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam, 
Guatemala, Greenland, Haiti, Honduras, 
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, 
Micronesia, Myanmar, Nicaragua, 
Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, 
Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint 
Vincent and the Grenadines, Surinam, 
Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, USA, 
Venezuela, Virgin Islands.
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General Information
System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)
BP-208, BP-214* 
Battery Pack CG-300
Battery Charger
STV-250N Stereo 
Video CableCA-570 Compact 
Power Adapter
SC-2000 Soft
Carrying Case WS-20 Wrist Strap
SS600/SS650 Shoulder Strap
miniSD CardBP-208, BP-214*
Battery Pack
TV
Computer VCR Mini DVD Disc
DVD-R/DVD-RW/
DVD-R DL (Canon DVD-R DL54)
WL-D86
Wireless Controller
miniSD Card 
Adapter
Card Reader/WriterPictBridge-compliant 
printers IFC-300PCU
USB Cable
DVD player/
recorder
Mini DVD Disc
DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R DL 
(Canon DVD-R DL54)DVD player/
recorder
WD-H37C
Wide Converter
TL-H37
Tele Converter
FS-H37U
Filter Set
* The BP-214 Battery Pack can only be used with the  .
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Additional Information
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.
Batter y PacksWhen you need extra battery packs, select 
one of the following models: 
 BP-208 or BP-214.
 BP-208 only.
CG-300 Batter y ChargerUse the battery charger for charging the 
battery packs. It plugs directly into a power 
outlet without a cable.
Charging time varies according to the charging condition.
 
TL-H37 Tele-conver terThis Tele-converter lens increases the focal 
length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1.5.
• The image stabilizer is not as effective when 
the Tele-converter is attached.
• The minimum focusing distance with the 
TL-H37 is 2.3 m (7.5 ft.); 2.3 cm (0.91 in.) at 
maximum wide angle.
• When the Tele-converter is attached, a shadow may appear in the picture when you record 
with flash or assist lamp.
Optional Accessories
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon 
accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents 
such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a 
leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply 
to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you 
may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.
Batter y PackCharging Time
BP-208 105 min.
BP-214 160 min.
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 WD-H37C Wide-converterThis lens decreases focal length by a factor of 
0.7, giving you a wide perspective for indoor 
shots or panoramic views.
• When the Wide-converter is attached, a 
shadow may appear in the picture when you 
record with flash or assist lamp.
 FS-H37U Filter SetNeutral density and MC protector filters help you 
to control difficult lighting conditions.
Shoulder StrapYou 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 StrapUse this for extra additional protection for 
active shooting.
SC-2000 Soft Carr ying CaseA handy camcorder bag with padded 
compartments and plenty of space for 
accessories.
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Additional Information
Product Codes
Provided Accessories
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter  8468A002AA
BP-208 Battery Pack 0802B002AA
 WL-D86 Wireless Controller D83-0722-000
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable 3067A002AA (D82-0590-201)
IFC-300PCU USB Cable D82-0710-001
Optional Accessories
BP-214 Battery Pack 2068B002AA
CG-300 Battery Charger 0784B002AA
TL-H37 Tele-converter  8835A001AA
WD-H37C Wide-converter  1305B001AA
FS-H37U Filter Set  8837A001AA
WS-20 Wrist Strap 3118A002AA (D81-0190-202)
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case 9389A001AA
This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you 
use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand 
accessories or products bearing the same mark.
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DC50/DC220/DC230
Specifications
SystemDisc Recording SystemMovies DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode) 
DVD-VR (VR mode) only with 8 cm DVD-RW
Video Compression: MPEG2
Audio Compression: Dolby Digital 2ch
Still Images Exif 2.2** compliant with JPEG compression
Television SystemEIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal
Compatible Media8 cm (3 in.) mini DVD discs marked 
with the DVD-R, DVD-R DL or DVD-RW  logo
Maximum Recording Time1.4 GB single sided 8 cm mini DVD disc:
XP: approx. 20 min., SP: approx. 30 min., LP: approx. 60 min.
2.6 GB single sided dual-layered 8 cm mini DVD disc:
XP: approx. 36 min., SP: approx. 54 min., LP: approx. 108 min.
Image Sensor 1/2.7-inch CCD, approx. 5,390,000 pixels
Effective pixels:
16:9 Movies approx. 3,690,000 pixels
4:3 Movies approx. 3,980,000 pixels
Still images approx. 5,000,000 pixels
 1/6-inch CCD, approx. 1,070,000 pixels
Effective pixels
16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [ON]) approx. 550,000 pixels
16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [OFF]) approx. 710,000 pixels
4:3 Movies approx. 690,000 pixels
Still images approx. 800,000 pixels
 1/6-inch CCD, approx. 680,000 pixels
Effective pixels
16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [ON]) approx. 360,000 pixels
16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [OFF]) approx. 450,000 pixels
4:3 Movies approx. 340,000 pixels
Still images approx. 450,000 pixels
LCD Screen2.7 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 123,000 pixels
Viewfinder0.27 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 123,000 pixels
MicrophoneStereo electret condenser microphone
Lens f=6.1-61 mm, F/1.8-3.0 (when recording movies), 10x power zoom
35 mm equivalent:
16:9 Movies 43.8 - 438 mm
4:3 Movies 47.8 - 478 mm
Still images 39.9 - 399 mm
 f=2.6-91 mm, F/2.0-5.0, 35x power zoom
35 mm equivalent:
16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [ON]) 47.1 - 1,649 mm
16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [OFF]) 41.7 - 1,460 mm
4:3 Movies 44.6 - 1,561 mm
Still images 41.5 - 1,453 mm
 f=2.6-91 mm, F/2.0-5.0, 35x power zoom
16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [ON]) 45.8 - 1,603 mm
16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [OFF]) 41.0 - 1,435 mm
4:3 Movies 49.8 - 1,743 mm
Still images 43.6 - 1,526 mm
Lens Configuration  11 elements in 9 groups (1 double-sided aspheric element)
 
10 elements in 8 groups (1 double-sided aspheric element)Filter Diameter37 mm
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Additional Information
AF systemTTL autofocus, manual focusing possible
Minimum Focusing Distance1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in.) on maximum wide angle
White BalanceAuto white balance, custom white balance and preset white balance 
settings:
 DAYLIGHT, SHADE, CLOUDY, TUNGSTEN, FLUORESCENT, 
FLUORESCENT H
 DAYLIGHT, TUNGSTEN only
Minimum Illumination 
0.3 lx ([NIGHT] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/2)
4.5 lx (Auto mode, Auto slow shutter [ON], Shutter speed at 1/30)
 
2 lx ([NIGHT] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/8)
7.5 lx (Auto mode, Auto slow shutter [ON], Shutter speed at 1/30)
 
1.3 lx ([NIGHT] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/8)
5 lx (Auto mode, Auto slow shutter [ON], Shutter speed at 1/30)
Recommended IlluminationMore than 100 lx
Image Stabilization Optical Shift Image Stabilizer
 Electronic
Memor y CardRecording MediaminiSD Card*
Size of Still Images 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 pixels
Simultaneous recording: 1280 x 720, 1152 x 864 pixels
 1152 x 864, 640 x 480 pixels
Simultaneous recording: 1024 x 768 pixels
 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 pixels
File FormatDesign rule for Camera File system (DCF), Exif 2.2** compliant, DPOF 
compliant
Image Compression MethodJPEG (compression: Super Fine, Fine, Normal) 
* This camcorder has been tested with miniSD cards up to 1 GB. You may not be able to use certain types of 
miniSD cards.
** This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the 
communication between camcorders and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the 
camcorder’s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.
Input/Output Ter minalsAV Terminal∅ 3.5 mm minijack;   Input/Output,   Output only
Video: 1 Vp-p / 75 ohms unbalanced
Audio: Output: –10 dBV (47 kohm load) / 3 kohm or less
Input: –10 dBV / 40 kohm or more
USB Terminalmini-B
Power/Other sPower supply (rated)7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC  (compact power adapter)
Power consumption 
(SP mode, AF on)4.1 W (viewfinder), 4.2 W (LCD screen [NORMAL])
 3.1 W (viewfinder), 3.2 W (LCD screen [NORMAL])
 2.9 W (viewfinder), 3.0 W (LCD screen [NORMAL])
Operating temperature0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 62 x 90 x 130 mm (2.4 x 3.5 x 5.1 in.) excluding the grip belt
 54 x 90 x 128 mm (2.1 x 3.5 x 5.0 in.) excluding the grip beltWeight (camcorder body only) 480 g (1.1 lb.)  
 405 g (14.3 oz.) 
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CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
BP-208 Batter y Pack
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to 
change without notice.
Power supply100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Rated output / consumption8.4 V DC, 1.5 A / 29 VA (100 V) – 39 VA (240 V)
Operating temperature0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Dimensions52 x 29 x 90 mm (2.1 x 1.1 x 3.5 in.)
Weight135 g (4.8 oz.)
Battery typeRechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
Rated voltage7.4 V DC
Operating temperature0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Battery capacity850 mAh
Dimensions39 x 8 x 63 mm (1.5 x 0.31 x 2.5 in.)
Weight40 g (1.4 oz.)
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Additional Information
1  only.    2  only.
16:9 aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
9 Point AiAF (Autofocus) . . . . . . . . . . . .  61
AAbroad, using the camcorder  . . . . . . .  111
AEB - Auto exposure bracketing . . . . . .  62
AF-assist lamp¹ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  65
Auto (recording program)  . . . . . . . . . . .  52
Auto slow shutter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
Autofocus (AF)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  61
Av (recording program)¹  . . . . . . . . . . . .  53
AV terminal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  80
BBattery pack, charging  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Battery pack, remaining charge  . . . . . .  21
Beach (recording program) . . . . . . . . . .  52
Beep  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  50
Built-in backup battery. . . . . . . . . . . . .  109
CCenter point (Autofocus) . . . . . . . . . . . .  61
Compact power adapter  . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Condensation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  110
Connection to a computer . . . . . . . . . . .  83
Connection to a TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . .  80
Continuous shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  62
Copying still images  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  74
DData code  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  63
Date and time  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
Daylight saving time  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
Digital effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  66
Digital zoom  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
Direct print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  92
Direct transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  89
Disc title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  72
Disc types
(DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW)  . . . . . .  5
Drive mode². . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  62
EErasing still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  73Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
FFile numbers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Finalizing the disc  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Fireworks (recording program)  . . . . . . . 52
Flash¹. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Focus priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
FUNC. menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 43
GGrip belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
HHigh-speed continuous shooting . . . . . . 62
IImage effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Image jump  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Index screen - Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Index screen - Still images. . . . . . . . . . . 41
Initialization - Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Initialization - Memory card . . . . . . . . . . 76
JJoystick  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Joystick guide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
LLanguage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
LCD backlight  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
LCD screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Light metering mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
LP mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
MMagnifying a still image . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Manual exposure adjustment  . . . . . . . . 55
Manual focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 108
Mini video light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
miniSD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Mode switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
MyDVD for Canon¹  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Index
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NND filter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 114
Night (recording program)  . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Normal TV (4:3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
OOriginal recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
PP (recording program)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Photomovie scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Playback - Movies  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Playback - Still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Portrait (recording program). . . . . . . . . . 52
Power save  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Print order  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Print/share button¹ . . . . . . . . . . . 87, 90, 93
Printing still images  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Protecting still images  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Protecting the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
QQuick Start function  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
RRecommended discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Recording - Movies  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Recording - Still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Recording data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Recording mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Recording programs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Recording reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Remote sensor² . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
RESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Reviewing - Movies (Record review) . . . 35
Reviewing - Still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
SScene editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Screen markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Selecting the on-screen displays . . . . . . 63
Self timer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Serial number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 17
Setup menus  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 45Shoulder strap  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Simultaneous recording
(disc/memory card)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Snow (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . .52
SP mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Sports (recording program)  . . . . . . . . . .52
Spotlight (recording program) . . . . . . . . .52
Still image quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Still image size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Sunset (recording program) . . . . . . . . . .52
TTelephoto  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Time zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Transfer order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Transferring still images . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Tv (recording program). . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
UUSB terminal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
VVideo input recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
VIDEO mode (disc specification) . . . . . . .5
Viewfinder, dioptric adjustment. . . . . . . .28
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
VR mode (disc specification)  . . . . . . . . . .5
WWhite balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Wide angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Wide TV (16:9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Widescreen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Wireless controller². . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
XXP mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
ZZoom  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Zoom speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
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