Canon camcorder DC310 User Manual

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Even without a disc loaded, when 
closing the disc compartment cover a 
motor sound can be heard.- The camcorder is checking if a disc is  loaded or not. This is not a malfunction.
Cannot open the disc cover to remove 
the disc. - 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...

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Viewfinder picture is blurred.- Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric  adjustment lever (  30).
Playback/Editing
Playback does not start.- Load a disc (  26).
- Set the camcorder to   mode  ( 34).
- You may not be able to play with this  camcorder, discs recorded or edited 
with other DVD recorders or computer 
DVD drives.
- If using a single-sided disc, check that  the disc is inserted with the label side 
facing up.
- The camcorder has exceeded its  operational...

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Cannot edit my recordings or add 
recordings to the disc with the DVD 
device.- It may not be possible to edit or add  recordings with an external DVD 
recorder on a disc recorded with this 
camcorder.
Memory Card Operation
Memory card cannot be inserted.- Memory card is not facing the correct  direction. Turn the memory card over 
and reinsert it (  28).
Cannot record on the memory card. - Memory card is full. Erase still images  (  55) to free some space or replace 
the...

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CANNOT USE DISC 
USE OF A RECOMMENDED DISC IS 
ADVISED- The disc cannot be used. We  recommend that you use a disc that 
has been tested ( 6).
CARD ERROR - A memory card error occurred. The  camcorder cannot record or display the 
image. The error may be temporary. If 
the message disappears after 4 
seconds and   appears in red, turn 
the camcorder off, remove the card and 
reinsert the card. If   changes to 
green, you can resume recording/
playback. 
CARD FULL - Memory...

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• TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH CANNOT 
RECORD
• TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH CANNOT 
REMOVE DISC
- The camcorder has exceeded its  operational temperature. Disconnect 
the compact power adapter and 
remove the battery and let the 
camcorder cool down before resuming 
use.
UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE DATA - The disc may not be recognized by this  camcorder if it was initialized with a 
different device.
- You inserted a disc recorded in a  different Television System (PAL or 
SECAM).
UNABLE TO...

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Do’s and Don’ts
Camcorder
• Do not touch the pick up lens.
• Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts while the 
DISC access indicator is on or 
flashing. The da ta may not be 
correctly recorded on the disc, and 
the recording may be permanently 
lost.
• 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...

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precautions at the same time for all 
battery packs.
• 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...

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Memory Card
• We recommend saving backups of memory card images on your 
computer by using a memory card 
reader/writer or inserting the memory 
card in your computer’s memory card 
slot. Image data ma y be corrupted or 
lost due to memory  card defects or 
exposure to static electricity. Canon 
makes no warranties for corrupted or 
lost data.
• Do not turn off the camcorder,  disconnect the po wer source or 
remove the memory card while the 
CARD access indicator is...

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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).
Cleaning
Camcorder Body
• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body . Never use 
chemically treated cloths or volatile 
solvents such as  paint thinner.
Pick Up Lens
• Remove any dust or  dirt particles 
using a non-aerosol type blower 
brush. Never touch  the pick up lens 
directly to clean it....

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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 resu
ming 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 a Cano
n Service Center 
for information on plug adapters for...