Canon camcorder DC330 User Manual

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A vertical light bar appears on the 
screen. - Bright light in a dark scene may cause a  vertical light bar (sme ar) to appear. This 
is not a malfunction.
Viewfinder picture is blurred. - Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric  adjustment lever (  31).
Playback/Editing
Playback does not start.- Load a disc (  27).
- Set the camcorder to   mode  (35).
- You may not be able to play with this  camcorder, discs recorded or edited 
with other DVD recorders or computer 
DVD...

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- Finalize the disc using the camcorder ( 49).
- DVD-RW discs in VR mode can only be  played back with VR mode-compatible 
DVD players. Refer to the instruction 
manual of your DVD device.
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...

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• CANNOT RECORD• CANNOT RECORD 
CHECK THE DISC
- There is a problem with the disc.  Replace the disc (  27).
- This message can also appear if  condensation has formed. Wait until the 
camcorder dries completely before 
resuming use (  90).
- The disc’s recording surface may be  dirty or scratched.
- This message may appear when the  camcorder is repeatedly subject to 
vibration.
CANNOT USE DISC 
USE OF A RECOMMENDED DISC IS 
ADVISED - The disc cannot be used. We  recommend...

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REACHED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF 
SCENES- The maximum number of scenes has  been reached. Delete some recordings 
(DVD-RW in VR mode) to free some 
space (  37) or replace the disc.
RECOVERING DATA 
PLEASE WAIT… - Data on the disc is being recovered.  Wait until this message disappears 
before resuming use.
TASK IN PROGRESS DO NOT 
DISCONNECT THE POWER SOURCE - The camcorder is updating important  file allocation data on the disc. Do not 
disconnect the compact power adapter 
or...

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with a different compression, or was 
edited on a computer.
HARDWARE ERROR - Cancel printing. Turn off the printer and  turn it back on. Check the printer 
status. If the printer is equipped with a 
battery, it might be exhausted. In such 
case, turn off the printer, replace the 
battery and turn it back on.
INCOMPATIBLE PAPER SIZE - The paper settings  of the camcorder 
conflict with the printer’s settings.
INK ABSORBER FULL - Select [CONTINUE] to resume printing.  Consult a...

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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. Image data may 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 flashing.
• Do not use memory cards in places  subject to strong magnetic fields.
• Do not leave memory cards in...

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Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery
The camcorder has a built-in 
rechargeable lithium battery to keep the 
date/time and other settings. The built-
in lithium battery is recharged while you 
use the camcorder; however, it will 
become totally discharged if you do not 
use the camcorder for about 3 months.
To recharge the built-in lithium battery:  
Connect the compact power adapter to 
the camcorder and leave it connected 
for 24 hours with the   switch set to  .
Storage...

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temperature changes suddenly. Wipe 
it with a soft dry cloth.
Condensation
Moving the camcorder rapidly between 
hot and cold temperatures may cause 
condensation (water 
droplets) to form 
on its internal surfaces. Stop using the 
camcorder if condensation is detected. 
Continued use may damage the 
camcorder.
Condensation may form in the following 
cases:
• When the camcorde r is moved from 
an air-conditioned room to a warm, 
humid place
• When the camcorder  is moved from...