Canon camcorder DC40 User Manual

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PreparationsStep 1: Preparing the Power Supply
The camcorder can be powered by a battery pack or be connected to a household power 
outlet. Charge the battery pack before use.
Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack
1. Turn off the camcorder.
2. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.
Slide in the connector end of the battery in 
the direction of the arrow and press it 
gently until it clicks.
3. Connect the power cord to the adapter.
4. Plug the power cord into a power  outlet.
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Charging, Recording and Playback Times with the  BP-208 Battery Pack
The charging time of the BP-208 battery pack is 155 min. 
The following recording and playback times are approximate and vary according 
to the charging, recording or playback conditions.
* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming,  power on/off.
Using a Household Power Outlet
Connect to a household power outlet to use the camcorder without worrying about the 
battery power. You can keep...

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We recommend charging 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. 
If you connect a faulty power adapter or battery pack, the CHARGE indicator 
flashes rapidly (approx. twice per second) and the charging stops.
 The CHARGE indicator also serves as a rough estimate of the battery charge 
status. 
Continuously on: Battery fully charged. 
Flashes rapidly...

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Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder
Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment)
1. Turn on the camcorder and keep the LCD panel closed.
2. Adjust the dioptric adjustment  lever as necessary.
Fastening the Grip Belt
Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the 
zoom lever with your index finger, and the 
start/stop button with your thumb.  

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Step 3: Using the Wireless Controller
Inserting the Battery (Lithium Button Battery CR2025)
1. Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery 
holder.
2. Place the lithium button battery  with the + side facing up.
3. Insert the battery holder.
Using the Wireless Controller
Point the controller at the 
camcorder’s remote sensor when 
you press the buttons.
 The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is 
situated under strong light sources...

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Step 4: Adjusting the LCD Screen
Rotating the LCD Panel
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.
• You can rotate the panel downward by 90 degrees.
• You can rotate the panel by 180 degrees toward the lens (allowing the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder). Rotating the panel by 180 
degrees is also useful if you wish to include yourself when recording with the self timer.
LCD Backlight
You can switch the brightness of the LCD screen between normal and bright by pressing 
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Step 5: Changing the Display 
Language
The language used in the camcorder displays and menu items can be changed to 
German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional 
Chinese, Korean, Thai or Japanese.
1. Turn on the camcorder.
2. Press the MENU button. 
3. Use the multi selector to select ( ) the [DISPLAY SETUP] menu and press ( ).
4. Use the multi selector to select ( ) the  [LANGUAGE ] option and press ( ).
5. Use the multi selector to select ( ,  )...

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Step 6: Setting the Time Zone, Date 
and Time
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
1. Turn on the camcorder.
2. Press the MENU button to open the menu.
3. Use the multi selector to select ( ) the [DATE/TIME SETUP] menu and press ( ).
4. Use the multi selector to select ( ) the [T.ZONE/ DST] option and press ( ).
The time zone setting appears. The default setting is New York. 
5. Use the multi selector to select ( ) yo ur time zone and press ( ) to 
save the setting.
To adjust for daylight...

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When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in 
rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time 
setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery ( 131) 
and set the time zone, date and time again.
 You can also change the date format ( 84).
Time Zones
Once you have set the time zone, date and time, you do not need to reset the clock every 
time you travel to another time zone. Select the time zone referring to the...

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Step 7: Inserting a Memor y Card
Only miniSD cards can be used with this camcorder.
Inserting the Card
1. Turn off the camcorder.
Make sure the CARD access indicator is 
not flashing before you turn the camcorder 
off.
2. Open the cover.
3. Insert the memory card straight all the way into the memory card slot.
4. Close the cover.
Do not force the cover closed if the 
memory card is not correctly inserted.
To remove the memory card:
First push the memory card once to 
release it, and then pull the...