Canon camcorder DC40 User Manual

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Disc Finalization
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Recording Additional Movies on a 
Finalized Disc
You can unfinalize a disc to allow recording additional scenes after it was finalized.
This option is only available with DVD-RW discs in VIDEO mode.
Be sure to unfinalize the disc in normal room temperatures. If the 
procedure was not completed correctly due to high temperature, let the 
camcorder cool before resuming operation.
 Place the camcorder on a table or other stable surface before starting the 
procedure. Subjecting the...

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External Connections
Connecting to a TV and VCR
Playing Back on a TV Screen
Selecting the Type of TV
During playback set the [TV TYPE] option according to the TV set to which you connect 
the camcorder – [WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio or [NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 
4:3 aspect ratio ( 84).
Connection Diagram
When connecting the MTC-100 Multi Cable to the camcorder, make sure to insert 
the cable straight and in the correct direction – aligning the   marks on the 
cable’s connector and on...

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External Connections
Connecting to a TV and VCR
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1. Turn off all devices before starting the connections.
2. Connect the MTC-100 Multi Cable to the camcorder’s AV OUT terminal and the audio and video terminals on the TV or VCR.
• Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L (left) and the red plug to the red 
audio terminal R (right).
• If your TV or VCR has an S-Video input, connect the black plug to the S-VIDEO  terminal and do not connect the yellow plug. Otherwise, connect the yellow...

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Recording to a VCR
You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video 
device. For a connection diagram showing how to connect the camcorder to a VCR see 
the previous section Playing Back on a TV Screen  (102).
1. Set the camcorder to play movies ( ) and load a recorded 
disc.
2. Connected device: Load a blank cassette and set the device to record  pause mode.
3. This camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause  playback shortly before the scene.
4. This...

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External Connections
Connecting to a Computer
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Connecting to a ComputerTransferring Recordings to a 
Computer
Windows users only: 
With the supplied USB cable and the Roxio MyDVD for Canon software you can transfer 
the movies and still images you recorded, from the disc to a computer and easily edit 
them. For further details about using Roxio MyDVD for Canon, refer also to the software’s 
tutorial and help modules.
Roxio MyDVD for Canon
System Requirements
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows...

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Installing the Software
Start your computer and insert the Roxio MyDVD for Canon software CD-
ROM to your computer’s CD or DVD drive. Continue the installation 
process following the indications on the screen.
If the installation program does not run automatically: 
1. Open Windows “My Computer”. 
2. Double-click on the icon of the CD-ROM or DVD drive where you inserted the disc.
3. Double-click on the “SETUP.EXE” file to run it. (On some computers, the “.EXE” suffix may not be displayed.).
 Once...

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External Connections
Connecting to a Computer
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Connecting the Camcorder and Running the Software
1. Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
2. Start the computer and turn on the camcorder  and set it to play movies 
().
3. Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable.
4. Run the program from the desktop shortcut or from Windows Start  menu.
Check the orientation of the USB cable and make sure you connect it properly.
 Do not connect the camcorder to a computer with the USB...

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3. Once the button’s blue light is on, press the   (print/share) button.
• The   button will flash while the copying is in progress, and will go off once the copy is completed.
• The copied disc will automatically be finalized and ejected from the drive.
Operation may not work properly if you connect more than one Canon camcorder 
to the computer at the same time.
 If the operation is interrupted:
“OPERATION CANCELED” will be displayed on the camcorder’s screen. The 
message disappears when you...

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External Connections
Connecting to a Computer
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Creating Backup Copies of your DVD
You can create a backup copy of your finalized disc on a common (12 cm) DVD disc. 
Even if your computer does not have a DVD drive with writing capabilities, you can use 
the camcorder itself to create a backup disc on an 8 cm Mini DVD disc.
1. Connect the camcorder to the computer and run MyDVD for Canon as previously described ( 107).
2. Insert a finalized disc in the camcorder and load a brand new media in  your...

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Transferring Still Images to a 
Computer (Direct Transfer)
With the supplied USB cable and Digital Video Software, you can transfer still images to a 
computer by simply pressing the   (print/share) button.
Preparations
The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer, you need to install the software 
and set the auto-launch setting. From the second time on, you will only need to connect 
the camcorder to the computer to transfer images.
1. Install the supplied Digital Video Software.
See...