Canon camcorder DC310 User Manual

							
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Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC320/DC310. 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  Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g ( 70).
Conventions Used in this Manual
• IMPORTANT: Precautions related  to the camcorder’s operation.
• NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
• POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that a pply 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.
• : Text that applies only to th e model(s) shown in the icon.
• The following terms are used in this manual: “Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.
“Scene” refers to one movie unit fr om the point you press   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 this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.
• Note that unless indicated otherwise, screenshots and illustrations in this manual  refer to the   model.
About this Manual
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Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick 
are indicated within a “button” frame.
For example  .FUNC.
Buttons and switches to be operated
Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menu 
options as they are displayed on screen. In menu option 
lists and option tables the default value is shown in 
boldface.
For example  [ON], [OFF].
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12 • Introduction
Getting to Know the Camcorder
Supplied Accessories
CA-570 Compact Power 
Adapter (incl. power cord)NB-2LH Battery Pack
STV-250N Stereo Video  Cable
Yellow • Red • White plugs
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permanent record of your purchase to  aid identification in case of theft.
Date of Purchase: Model Name: DC320/DC310 A
Purchased From: Serial No.:
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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 viewLens cover switch ( 29, 51) 
( open,  closed)
AV te rm ina l ( 61)
CARD access indicator ( 51)
Speaker  switch ( 20)
Lock button
DISC access indicator ( 29) / 
CHARGE indicator ( 18) 
Mode switch ( 30)  Easy recording
 Recording programs
Disc compartment cover ( 26)
Grip belt ( 19)
Strap mount ( 84)
Stereo microphone
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Names of buttons and switches other than the 
joystick are indicated within a “button” frame 
(for example  ).
Back view
To p  v i e w Bottom viewJoystick ( 21)
FUNC. button ( 22, 63)
DISP. button ( 36, 58)
Dioptric adjustment lever ( 30)
Viewfinder ( 30)
QUICK START button and standby lamp 
( 32)
PLAY mode indicator (green) ( 21)
CAMERA mode indicator (red) ( 21)
OPEN (disc cover) switch ( 26)
Start/Stop button ( 29)
DC IN terminal ( 19)
Serial number/ 
Battery attachment unit (18)
RESET button ( 70)
LCD screen ( 25)
Zoom lever ( 31) /  (movies/still images) switch
 ( 21)
Tripod socket ( 20)
Memory card slot 
(open the cover to access)  (
28)
BATT. (battery release) switch ( 18)
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Screen Displays
 Recording movies
Playing movies 
(during playback)Operating mode ( 21) /
Disc specification ( 5)
Recording program ( 37, 39)
White balance ( 42)
Image effect ( 43)
LCD video light ( 40)
Digital effects ( 44)
Recording mode ( 31)
Disc type   DVD-R,   DVD-R DL,   DVD-RW ( 5)
Finalized disc mark ( 48)
Manual focus ( 41)
Image stabilizer ( 65)
Disc operation
Time code/Playback time 
(hours : minutes : seconds)
Remaining recording time on the disc
Remaining battery charge ( 17)
Wind screen off ( 65)
Recording reminder
Level marker ( 67)
Scene number
Joystick guide ( 21)
Data code ( 36)
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 Recording still images
 Viewing still images
Zoom ( 31), Exposure   ( 42)
Recording program ( 37, 39)
White balance ( 42)
Image effect ( 43)
LCD video light ( 40)
Digital effects ( 44)  Drive mode ( 56)
Still image quality/size ( 52)
Manual focus ( 41)
Number of still images available on the 
memory card
Self timer ( 40)
AF frame ( 57)
Joystick guide ( 21)
Focus/exposure automatically set and 
locked ( 51)
Camcorder shake warning ( 65)
Image number ( 17)
Current image / Total number of images
Histogram ( 58)
Date and time of recording
Image protection mark ( 58)
Manual exposure ( 42)
Image size ( 52)
File size
Aperture value ( 39)
Shutter speed ( 39)
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 Disc operationRecord,   Record pause, 
Playback,  Pl ayback pause, 
Fast playback, 
Fast reverse playback,
Slow playback, 
Slow reverse playback
 Remaining recording timeWhen there is no more disc space available, 
“ END” will be displa yed and the recording 
will stop.
 Remaining battery charge estimate
• When   is displayed in red, replace the  battery pack with a fully charged one.
• When you attach an em pty battery pack, the 
power may turn off  without displaying  .
• Depending on the conditions under which the  camcorder and the batter y pack are used, the 
actual battery charge  may not be indicated 
accurately.
 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 card  displayed in red: No card
in green: 6 or more images
in yellow: 1 to 5 images
in red: No more images can be recorded
• When viewing the still images, the display will  always be in green.
• Depending on the reco rding conditions, the 
number of available stil l images displayed may 
not decrease even afte r a recording has been 
made, or may decrease by 2 still images at 
once.
Card access display is displayed next to the number of images 
available while the camcorder is writing on the 
memory card.
 Image numberThe image number indicates the name and 
location of the file on the memory card. For 
example, the file name of image 101-0107 is 
“IMG_ 0107.JPG”, stored under the folder 
“DCIM\ 101CANON”.
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Preparations
This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the 
menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your 
camcorder.
Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack
The camcorder can be  powered with a 
battery pack or di rectly using the 
compact power adapter. Charge the 
battery pack before use.
For approximate charging times and 
recording/playback times with a full 
battery pack, refer  to the tables on 
page 82.
1Turn off the camcorder.
2Attach the battery pack to the 
camcorder.
Press the battery pack lightly and 
slide it up until it clicks.
3Connect the power cord to the 
compact power adapter.
4Plug the power cord into a power 
outlet.
5Connect the compact power 
adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN 
terminal.
• The CHARGE indicator starts 
flashing. The indicator will stay on 
when the charging is completed.
• You can also use the compact 
power adapter without attaching a 
battery pack.
• When the compact power adapter 
is connected, the power of the 
battery pack will  not be consumed.
Getting Started
BATT. switch
CHARGE
indicator
DC IN terminal
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1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder.
2 Unplug the power cord from the  power outlet and the compact 
power adapter. 
Press   to release the battery 
pack. Slide the battery pack down 
and then pull it out.
IMPORTANT
• Turn off the camcorder before  connecting or di sconnecting the 
compact power adapter. After you turn 
the   switch to  , important file 
allocation data is updated on the disc. 
Be sure to wait until the PLAY and 
CAMERA mode indicators are 
completely off.
• You may hear some noise from the  compact power adapter  during use. 
This is not a malfunction.
• We recommend char ging the battery 
pack in temperatures between 10 °C 
and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Outside the 
temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C 
(32 °F to 104 °F), the charging will not 
start.
• Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC  IN terminal or to the compact power 
adapter any electrical  equipment that is 
not expressly recommended for use 
with this camcorder.
• To prevent equipment breakdowns and  excessive heating, do not connect the 
supplied compact power adapter to 
voltage converters for overseas travels 
or special power sources such as those 
on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, 
etc.
NOTES
• The CHARGE indicator  also serves as a 
rough estimate of the charge status.
Continuously on
: Battery pack fully 
charged.
Two quick flashes at  1-second intervals
: 
Battery pack at least 50% charged. If 
the indicator flashes quickly but not 
exactly in this pattern, refer to 
Troubleshooting  (70).
One flash at 1-second intervals
: Battery 
pack less than 50% charged.
• We recommend that you prepare battery  packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than 
you think you might need.
• U.S.A. and Canada only:  The 
Lithium ion/polymer battery 
that powers the product is 
recyclable. Please call 
1-800-8-BATTERY for 
information on how to recycle 
this battery.
Preparing the Accessories
Fasten the grip belt.
Adjust the grip belt so that you can 
reach the zoom leve r with your index 
finger, and the   button with 
your thumb.
ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED 
T
O REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK 
BATT.
Start/Stop
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Do not leave the viewfinder 
exposed to direct sunlight as 
it may melt (due to 
concentration of the light by 
the lens). Do not use tripods 
with fastening screws longer 
than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.). Doing 
so may damage the camcorder.
Basic Operation of the Camcorder
Power Switch
In addition to turnin g the camcorder on 
and off, the   switch also toggles the 
camcorder’s operating mode.
To turn on the camcorder:  Hold the lock 
button pressed down and turn the   
switch to ON.
To change the operating mode:  From the ON 
position, turn the   switch 
momentarily toward MODE and release it. 
This action will toggle the operating mode 
between recording (CAMERA - red 
indicator) and playback (PLAY - green 
indicator).
WHEN YOU MOUNT THE CAMCORDER ON A TRIPODBasic Operation of the 
Camcorder
Lock button
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