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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 Inc. makes no warranties for corrupted or lost data.
 Do not turn off the camcorder, disconnect the power 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 places subject to high humidity and high temperature.
 Do not disassemble, bend, drop, or subject memory cards to shocks and do not 
expose them to water.
 Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt.
 Check the direction before inserting the memory card. Forcing a memory card into the 
slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the memory card or the camcorder.
 Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card.
Lithium Button Battery
Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short 
circuit.
 Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact.
 Keep the battery out of the reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical assistance 
immediately. The battery case may break and the battery fluids may cause internal 
damage.
 Do not disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion.
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 power adapter to the camcorder 
and leave it connected for 24 hours with the power switch set to  .  WARNING!
• The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if 
mishandled. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 °C (212 °F) or incinerate 
the battery.
• Replace the battery with a CR2025 made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Sanyo,  or with Duracell2025. Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion.
• Dispose of the used battery according to applicable recycling regulations.  
						

							
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Maintenance/Others
Storage
If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a place free of dust, 
in low humidity, and at temperatures not higher than 30  °C (86  °F).
Cleaning
Camcorder Body Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloth 
or volatile solvents such as paint thinner.
Pick Up LensRemove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower brush. Never touch 
the pick up lens directly to clean it.
Lens and ViewfinderIf the lens surface is dirty, the autofocus may not work properly.
 Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower brush.
 Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder. Never use 
tissue paper.
LCD ScreenClean the LCD screen using a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth.
 Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the 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 camcorder is movedfrom an air-
conditioned room to a warm, humid placeWhenthe camcorder is movedfrom a 
cold place to a warm room
When the camcorder is left in a humid 
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How to avoid condensation:Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature.
 Unload the disc, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to 
temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag.
When condensation is detected:The camcorder automatically shuts off. If a disc is loaded, remove the disc immediately 
and leave the disc cover open. Leaving the disc in the camcorder may damage it.
 A disc cannot be loaded when condensation is detected.
Resuming use:The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the 
location and weather conditions. As a general criterion, wait for 2 hours before 
resuming use of the camcorder.
Using the Camcorder Abroad
Power SourcesYou can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery 
packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult 
the Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use.
Playback on a TV ScreenYou can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the NTSC system. The 
NTSC system is used in the following countries/areas:
American Samoa, Antigua, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, 
Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Greenland, 
Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nicaragua, 
Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent 
and the Grenadines, Surinam, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, USA, Venezuela, Virgin 
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Additional InformationSystem Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)
BP-208 Battery Pack
CG-300
Battery Charger
MTC-100 Multi Cable CA-570 Compact 
Power Adapter
SC-2000 Soft
Carrying Case WS-20 Wrist Strap
Shoulder Strap
miniSD Card
TL-H37
Tele-converter WD-H37C
Wide-converter
FS-H37U
Filter Set BP-208
Battery Pack
TV
Computer
VCR
Mini DVD Disc
DVD-R/RW
WL-D86
Wireless Controller
Card Adapter/
miniSD Adapter
Reader/Writer PictBridge-compliant 
printers
IFC-300PCU
USB Cable
DVD player/
recorder
Mini DVD Disc
DVD-R/RW DVD player/
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Optional Accessories
Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also 
obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon 
U.S.A. Information Center.
Battery Packs
When you need extra battery packs, select 
only the BP-208 battery pack.
CG-300 Battery Charger
Use the battery charger for charging the 
battery packs. It plugs directly into a power 
outlet without a cable.
Charging Time: 105 min.
Charging time varies according to the 
charging condition.
TL-H37 Tele-converter
This Tele-converter lens increases the focal 
length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 
1.5.
• The image stabilizer is not as effective when the Tele-converter is attached.
• The minimum focusing distance with the TL-H37 is 2.3 m (7.5 ft.); 2.3 cm (0.91 in.) at  maximum wide angle.
• When the Tele-converter is attached, a shadow may appear in the picture when you 
record with flash or assist lamp.
WD-H37C Wide-converter
This lens decreases focal length by a factor of 
0.7, giving you a wide perspective for indoor 
shots or panoramic views.
• When the Wide-converter is attached, a shadow may appear in the picture when you 
record with flash or assist lamp.
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine 
Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or 
accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon 
accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this 
warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon 
accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.  
						

							
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FS-H37U Filter Set
Neutral density and MC protector filters help 
you to control difficult lighting conditions.
Shoulder Strap
You can attach a shoulder strap for more
security and portability.
Pass the ends through the strap mount and
adjust the length of the strap.
WS-20 Wrist Strap
Use this for extra additional protection for 
active shooting.
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case
A handy camcorder bag with padded 
compartments and plenty of space for 
accessories.This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you 
use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand 
accessories or products bearing the same mark.  
						

							
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Specifications
DC40
SystemDisc Recording SystemVideo:  DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode) 
DVD-VR (VR mode) only with 8 cm DVD-RW
Video Compression: MPEG2
Audio Compression: Dolby Digital 2ch
Still Images: Exif 2.2** co mpliant with JPEG compression
Television System EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal
Image Sensor 1/2.8 in. CCD, approx. 4,290,000 pixels
Effective pixels:
Movies: 16:9 (Image stabilizer ON): approx. 2,740,000
16:9 (Image stabilizer OFF): approx. 2,990,000
4:3 recording: approx. 3,500,000
Still images: approx. 4,000,000
Compatible Media 8 cm (3 in.) mini DVD discs marked 
with the DVD-R or DVD-RW logo
Maximum Recording Time
(1.4 GB single-sided 
8 cm Mini DVD) XP: approx. 20 min., SP: approx. 30 min., LP: approx. 60 min.
LCD Screen 2.7 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 123,000 pixels
Viewfinder 0.3 in. TFT color, approx. 123,000 pixels
Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone
Lens f=6.1-61 mm, F/1.8-3.0, 10x power zoom
35 mm equivalent:
Movies: 16:9 (Image stabilizer ON): approx. 47.4-474 mm
16:9 (Image stabilizer OFF): approx. 45.4-454 mm
4:3 recording: approx. 44.5-445 mm
Still images: approx. 41.6-416 mm
Lens Configuration 11 elements in 9 groups
Filter Diameter 37 mm
AF System TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible
Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in.) on maximum wide angle
White Balance Auto white balance, preset white balance (DAYLIGHT, SHADE, 
CLOUDY, TUNGSTEN, FLUORESCENT, FLUORESCENT H) or custom 
white balance
Minimum Illumination 0.6 lx (Night recording program, Shutter speed at 1/2)
9 lx (Auto mode, Auto slow shutter [ON], Shutter speed at 1/30)
Recommended Illumination More than 100 lx
Image Stabilization Electronic
Memory CardRecording MediaminiSD Card*
Size of Still Images 2304 x 1736, 1632 x 1224, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 pixels
File Format Design rule for Camera File system (DCF), Exif 2.2** compliant, DPOF 
compliant
Image Compression Method JPEG (compression: Super Fine, Fine, Normal) 
* This camcorder has been tested with miniSD cards up to 256 MB. Performance cannot be guaranteed for  all miniSD cards.
** This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the  communication between camcorders and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the 
camcorder’s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.  
						

							
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CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
BP-208 Battery Pack
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to 
change without notice.Input/Output Terminals
AV OUT Terminal
10-pin multiconnector; Output only
Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced
S-Video: Luminance (Y) signal –1 Vp-p/75 ohms; 
Chrominance (C) signal –0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms
Audio: –10 dBV (47 kohm load)/3 kohm or less
USB Terminal mini-B
Power/OthersPower supply (rated)7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter)
Power consumption 
(SP mode, AF on) 4.9 W (viewfinder), 4.9 W (LCD screen in normal brightness)
Operating temperature 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 60 x 87 x 126 mm (2.4 x 3.4 x 5.0 in.) excluding protrusions
Weight (camcorder body only) 480 g (1.1 lb.)
Power supply 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 17 W
Rated output 8.4 V DC, 1.5 A
Operating temperature 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Dimensions 52 x 90 x 29 mm (2.1 x 3.5 x 1.1 in.)
Weight 135 g (4.8 oz.)
Battery type Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
Rated voltage 7.4 V DC
Operating temperature 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Battery capacity 850 mAh
Dimensions 39 x 8 x 63 mm (1.5 x 0.31 x 2.5 in.)
Weight 40 g (1.4 oz.)  
						

							
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Product Codes
Provided AccessoriesCA-570 Compact Power Adapter  8468A002AA
BP-208 Battery Pack 0802B002AA
WL-D86 Wireless Controller D83-0722-000
MTC-100 Multi Cable D82-0790-000
IFC-300PCU USB Cable D82-0710-001
Optional AccessoriesCG-300 Battery Charger 0784B002AA
TL-H37 Tele-converter 8835A001AA
WD-H37C Wide-converter 1305B001AA
FS-H37U Filter Set 8837A001AA
WS-20 Wrist Strap 3118A002AA (D81-0190-202)
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case 9389A001AA  
						

							
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Index
16:9 aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
9 Point AiAF  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  55
AAbroad, using the camcorder  . . . . . . .  133
AEB - Exposure bracketing   . . . . . . . . .  67
AF (autofocus) frame selection   . . . . . .  55
AF-assist lamp  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  58
Auto slow shutter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  80
Av (recording program)   . . . . . . . . . . . .  52
AV OUT terminal   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  102
BBattery pack, charging  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
Battery pack, remaining charge  . . . . . .  19
Beach (SCN)   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  49
Beep  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  84
CCard mix  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  74
Condensation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  132
Connection to a computer   . . . . . . . . .  105
Connection to a TV   . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  102
Continuous shooting   . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  67
Copying still images  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  94
DData code  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
Date and time  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
Daylight saving time  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
Digital effects   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  71
Digital zoom  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  80
Direct printing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  115
Direct transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  110
Disc title  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  91
Drive mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  67
DVD discs   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
DVD-R/RW discs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
EEffects   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  71
Erasing still images   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  92
Error messages   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  126
Exposure adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  53
Exposure bracketing   . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  67
FFaders   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
File numbers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Finalizing the disc  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Fireworks (SCN)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Flash  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Focus priority   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Focusing mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Foliage (SCN)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
FUNC. menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
GGrip belt   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
HHigh-speed continuous shooting   . . . . . 67
IImage enhancing effects . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Image jump  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Index screen, movies  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Index screen, still images  . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Initialization, card   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Initialization, disc   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
LLandscape (recording program)  . . . . . . 46
Language  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
LCD backlight  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
LCD screen, rotating the  . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Lithium button battery  . . . . . . . . . . 25, 131
LP mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
MMagnifying a still image   . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Memory card  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
MENU  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Metering method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Mini video light   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
miniSD card   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Mode dial   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Multi selector   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Multi-image screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72