Canon camcorder DC230 User Manual

							 About this Manual11
Introduction
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC50/DC220/DC230. 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 ( 98).
Conventions Used in the Manual
   IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.
   NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
   POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that apply if the function described is not 
available in all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder should be 
set, the type of disc required, etc.).
   : Reference page number.
   : Option or feature that applies or is available only with a specific model.
   The following terms are used in the manual:
“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.
“Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the start/stop button to 
start recording until you press again to pause the recording.
The terms “Photo” and “Still image” are used interchangeably with the same 
meaning.
   The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. 
Note that unless indicated otherwise, illustrations in this manual refer to the   
model.
About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide
About this Manual
  
            
 
                       
 
 Menu item shown at its default position
Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are 
indicated within a “button” frame (for example  ).FUNC.
Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menu options as 
they are displayed on screen. Menu options in boldface indicate the 
default setting (for example [ON], [OFF]).
Buttons and switches to be perated
Press the joystick itself ( ) to 
save the settings or confirm an 
action. On menu screens, this is 
indicated by the icon  .Push the joystick up, down, left 
or right ( ,  ) to select 
an item or change settings.
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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 
toward MODE and release it. This action will toggle the operating mode between recording 
(CAMERA - red indicator) and playback (PLAY - green indicator).
About the Operating Modes
The camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the positions of the power switch and the 
/  switch. In the manual,   indicates that a function is available in the operating 
mode shown and   indicates that the function is not available. When no operating mode 
icons are given, the function is available in all operating modes.
1Functions available only for still images recorded on the disc will be marked with  and  
and functions available only for still images recorded on the memory card will be marked with  
 and   instead.
2Depending on whether you choose to save the still images on the disc or the memory card.
Operating ModeOperating 
Mode Indicator/ SwitchIcon DisplayOperation
CAMERA
(Red)
 
(Movies)Recording movies 
on the disc34
PLAY
(Green)Playing movies 
from the disc 39
 
1CAMERA
(Red) 
(Still 
images) or 2Recording still images on 
the memory card or disc 36
 
1PLAY
(Green) or 2Viewing still images from 
the memory card or disc 41
NEXT
In the illustrations of the manual, 
positions other than those relevant to the 
function explained are marked with a 
striped pattern. Depending on the model 
and the operation mode, these positions 
may be empty or show a different icon 
than the one on the illustration.When the joystick guide contains 
multiple ‘pages’, [NEXT] and the page 
number icon ( ) will appear at the 
bottom position. Push the joystick ( ) 
toward [NEXT] to display the next ‘page’ 
of the guide.
Lock 
button
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							 About this Manual13
Introduction
Trademark Acknowledgements• miniSD™ is a trademark of SD Card Association.
•Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or 
other countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United 
States and other countries.
•  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 
INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A 
LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, 
WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 
300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206.
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Getting to Know the Camcorder
* Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF file.
Supplied Accessories
CA-570 Compact Power 
Adapter 
(incl. power cord)BP-208 Battery Pack
WL-D86 Wireless 
ControllerLithium Button Battery 
CR2025 for Wireless 
Controller
STV-250N Stereo Video 
CableIFC-300PCU 
USB Cable Blank DVD-R Disc 
(8 cm Mini DVD)DIGITAL VIDEO 
SOLUTION DISK 
Software CD-ROM*
Roxio MyDVD for 
Canon Software 
CD-ROM
Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only.
Register your product online at www.registercanon.com
Protect your product
We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Canon product on file 
to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or 
theft.
Receive information on new products and promotions
Upon your request, we will send you information on Canon new products and 
promotions.
The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the 
camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as a 
permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.
Date of Purchase: Model Name: DC50/DC220/DC230 A
Purchased From: Serial No.:
Dealer Address:
Dealer Phone No.:
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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
FUNC. button ( 31, 43)
DISP. button ( 63)
QUICK START button and standby lamp 
(38)
CARD access indicator ( 36)
Memory card slot ( 28)
AV terminal ( 80)
Memory card slot cover/Terminal cover
USB terminal ( 83)
 (print/share) button 
( 87, 89, 93)
BATT. (battery release) switch ( 23)
RESET button ( 98)
Serial number
Battery attachment unit ( 23)
Disc compartment cover ( 26)
Grip belt ( 28)
DC IN terminal ( 23)
Flash ( 64)
Mini video light ( 65)
Remote sensor ( 29)
Stereo microphone
FUNC.
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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 ( 30)
(fast reverse) button ( 40) / 
Zoom out 
W (wide-angle) button ( 38) 
 (fast forward) button ( 40) / 
Zoom in 
T (telephoto) button ( 38)
/  (play/pause) button ( 39) / START/
STOP button ( 34)
 (stop) button ( 39) / 
PLAYLIST button ( 68)
Viewfinder ( 28)
Dioptric adjustment lever ( 28)
/  (movies/still images) switch ( 12)DISC access indicator ( 34, 36) / 
CHG (charge) indicator ( 23)
Start/stop button ( 34)
Power switch ( 12)
OPEN (disc cover) switch ( 26)
Grip belt ( 28)
Mode switch ( 52)
Zoom lever ( 38)
PHOTO button ( 36)
Speaker ( 40)
Tripod socket ( 35)
Strap mount
FUNC.
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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 ( 63)
FUNC. button ( 31, 43)
QUICK START button and standby lamp 
( 38)
CARD access indicator ( 36)
Memory card slot ( 28)
AV terminal ( 80)
Memory card slot cover/Terminal cover
USB terminal ( 83)
BATT. (battery release) switch ( 23)
RESET button ( 98)
Serial number
Battery attachment unit ( 23)
Lens cover switch ( 34, 36)
(  open,   closed)
Disc compartment cover ( 26)
Grip belt ( 28)
DC IN terminal ( 23)
Remote sensor ( 29)
Stereo microphone
FUNC.
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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 ( 30)
(fast reverse) button ( 40) / 
Zoom out 
W (wide-angle) button ( 38)
 (fast forward) button ( 40) / 
Zoom in 
T (telephoto) button ( 38)
/  (play/pause) button ( 39) /
 START/STOP button ( 34)
 (stop) button ( 39) / 
PLAYLIST button ( 68)
Viewfinder ( 28)
Dioptric adjustment lever ( 28)
/  (movies/still images) switch ( 12)DISC access indicator ( 34, 36) / 
CHG (charge) indicator ( 23)
Start/stop button ( 34)
Power switch ( 12)
OPEN (disc cover) switch ( 26)
Grip belt ( 28)
Mode switch ( 52)
Zoom lever ( 38)
PHOTO button ( 36)
Speaker ( 40)
Tripod socket ( 35)
Strap mount
FUNC.
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Introduction
 Wireless Controller WL-D86
START/STOP button ( 34)
FUNC. button ( 31)
MENU button ( 31)
PLAYLIST button ( 68)
Navigation buttons (  / / /  )
PREV./NEXT buttons: 
Scene skip ( 40)/
Index screen page up/down ( 39)
Reverse   SEARCH button ( 40) / 
Reverse   SLOW button ( 40)
PLAY  button ( 39)
PAUSE  button ( 39)
STOP  button ( 39)
PHOTO button ( 36)
Zoom buttons ( 38)
SET button
Forward SEARCH   button ( 40) / 
Forward SLOW   button ( 40)
DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 63)
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Screen Displays
 Recording MoviesOperating mode ( 12)
Recording program ( 52)
White balance ( 57)
Image effect ( 58)
Digital effects ( 66)
Recording mode ( 44)
Still image quality/size (simultaneous 
recording) ( 60)
Remote sensor off** ( 50)
Self timer ( 66)
Disc type   DVD-R,   DVD-R DL, 
 DVD-RW ( 5)
Disc specification 
(VIDEO mode, VR mode) ( 5)
 Recording Still ImagesFinalized disc mark ( 77)
Manual focus ( 56)
Image stabilizer ( 46)
Disc operation
Time code (hours : minutes : seconds)
Remaining recording time on the disc
Recording reminder
Wind screen off ( 47)
Mini video light* ( 65)
Level marker ( 49)
Zoom ( 38), Exposure   ( 55)
Light metering mode* ( 61)
Drive mode** ( 62)
Still image quality/size ( 59)
Image stabilizer (still images)* ( 46)
Number of still images available 
 on the memory card,   on the disc
Remaining battery charge estimate
AF frame ( 61)
Camcorder shake warning ( 45)
Flash* ( 64)
Autofocus (AF) and exposure (AE) locked 
(36)
*  only.
**
  only.
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