Canon camcorder DC40 User Manual

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Preparations
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Step 8: Loading and Removing a Disc
Inserting the Disc 
1. Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA 
mode ( 11).
2. Move the  /  switch to the    (Movies) position.
3. Slide the OPEN swit ch fully in the 
direction of th e arrow and gently 
open the disc cover completely 
until it stops.
Retract the grip belt under the camcorder 
so it will not get in the way of the disc 
cover.
4. Insert the disc and press its center  firmly until it clicks in place.
• Insert the...

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You will be asked to confirm the disc specification you selected. Use the multi selector 
to select ( ) [YES] and press ( ) to continue, or select [NO] and press ( ) to 
return and select a different disc specification.
A confirmation message will appear on the screen. Use the multi selector to select 
( ) [YES] and press ( ) to start the disc initialization.
• The disc initialization will take approximately one minute. Avoid moving the 
camcorder while the operation is in progress.
• You can start...

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Basic Functions
Recording
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Basic Functions
Recording
Recording Movies
1. Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA 
mode.
2. Move the  /  switch to the    (Movies) position.
3. Press the start/stop button to  begin recording.
• Press the start/stop button again to 
pause recording.
• While recording and immediately after  pausing, the DISC access indicator will 
flash as the scene is being recorded on 
the disc.
When you have finished recording:
1. Remove the disc.
2. Turn off the...

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About the Power Save mode:  In order to save power when the camcorder is 
powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off if left 
without any operations for 5 minutes ( 84). To restore the power, slide the 
power switch towards MODE and release it, or move the power switch to   
and back to ON.
 About the LCD and viewfinder screen:  The screens are produced using 
extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of 
the pixels operating to specification....

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Basic Functions
Recording
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Recording Still Images
1. Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA 
mode ( 11).
2. Move the  /  switch to the    (Still images) position. 
3. If necessary, change the media for  recording the still images using 
the procedure described in the 
next page ( 36).
4. Press the PHOTO button halfway.
• Once the focus is automatically  adjusted, the   mark will turn green 
and one or more AF frames appear.
• When you press the PHOTO button on 
the wireless...

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Selecting the Media for the Still Images
You can record still images on the memory card or the disc. The default media for still 
images is the memory card. As long as you do not change the recording destination, still 
images will be recorded to the last selected media.
1. Set the camcorder to record or view still images (  or ).
2. Press the MENU button. Using the multi selector select ( ) the  [SYSTEM SETUP] menu and press ( ).
3. Select ( ) the [MEDIA SEL.  ] option and press ( ).
4. Change ( )...

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Basic Functions
Recording
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Zooming
The zoom is available when recording movies or still images. When recording movies 
( ), in addition to the 10x optical zoom you can also use the 200x digital zoom 
( 80).
10x Optical Zoom
Move the zoom lever towardWto zoom out (wide-
angle). Move it toward  T to zoom in (telephoto).
When operating the zoom from the camcorder you can also change 
the zoom speed ( 80). You can select one of three fixed zoom 
speeds or a variable speed that depends on how you operate...

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Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your 
Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3)
You can select the aspect ratio of your recordings to match your TV.
1. Set the camcorder to record movies ( ).
2. Press the WIDE SCR button.
Repeatedly pressing the WIDE SCR button will toggle the screen between the 
Widescreen (16:9) and normal (4:3) aspect ratios.
Widescreen is not available when recording in LP mode if the disc specification 
is VIDEO mode (DVD-R or DVD-RW). Selecting the LP recording mode will 
cancel the...

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Basic Functions
Playback
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PlaybackPlaying Back Movies
1. Move the power switch to ON.
2. Slide down the power switch towards MODE and release it to 
set the camcorder in PLAY mode 
(11).
The green PLAY indicator will turn on.
3. Move the  /  switch to the   (Movies) position.
The scene index screen appears with the 
selection frame on the first scene.
4. Use the multi selector ( ,  ) to move the selection frame to the 
scene you want to play back.
Press the + or - button on the camcorder 
or the...

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Special Playback Modes
 Fast Forward Playback /   Fast Reverse PlaybackDuring playback, press the   or   button on the camcorder or the SEARCH   or  SEARCH button on the wireless controller. Repeatedly press the button to increase 
the playback speed. Fast forward playback will start at 1.5x the normal playback speed 
and will increase to 5x, 15x and 25x normal speed with each press of the button. Fast 
reverse playback will start at 2.5x the normal playback speed and will increase to 5x, 15x 
and...