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Canon camcorder DC410 User Manual

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Introduction • 11
Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC420/DC410. Please read this manual 
carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your 
camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (
73).
Conventions Used in this Manual
• IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.
• NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
• POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that apply if the function described is not 
available in...

Page 12

12 • Introduction
Gett in g  to  Kn ow  t he  Cam corder
Supplied Accessories
CA-570 Compact Power 
Adapter (incl. power cord)NB-2LH Battery Pack
IFC-300PCU USB Cable
( only)STV-250N Stereo Video  Cable
Yellow • Red • White plugs
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We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Canon product on 
file to help you refer to this information in the event of an...

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Introduction • 13
* only.
**  only.
Components Guide
Left side viewFront view
Right side view
RESET button ( 75)
Speaker
CARD access indicator ( 51)
Lens cover switch ( 28, 51) 
( open, 
 closed)
MIC terminal* ( 44)
AV  te rm inal ( 6 3)
USB terminal** ( 63)
DISC access indicator ( 28)
Mode switch ( 29)  Easy recording
 Recording programs
Disc compartment cover ( 25)  switch ( 20)
Lock button
Strap mount ( 89)
Grip belt ( 20)
Stereo microphone
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14 • Introduction
Back view
To p  v i e w
Bottom viewJoystick ( 21)
FUNC. button ( 22, 66)
DISP. button ( 43)
Dioptric adjustment lever ( 29)
Viewfinder ( 29)
VIEWFINDER  button ( 29)
DISC COVER  switch ( 25)
PLAY indicator (green) ( 21)
CAMERA indicator (green) ( 21)/
CHARGE indicator (red) ( 18)
Start/Stop button ( 28)
LCD screen ( 24)
Battery attachment unit ( 18)/
Serial number
DC IN terminal (18)
Zoom lever ( 30) /  (movies/still images) switch
 (21)
Memory card slot 
(open the cover to access)  (...

Page 15

Introduction • 15
Screen Displays
 Recording movies
Playing movies 
(during playback)Operating mode ( 21) /
Disc specification ( 5)
Recording program ( 36, 38)
White balance ( 41)
Image effects ( 42)
LCD video light ( 39)
Digital effects ( 42)
Recording mode ( 30)
Disc type   DVD-R,   DVD-R DL,   DVD-RW ( 5)
Manual focus ( 40)
Image stabilizer ( 68)
Disc operation
Time code/Playback time 
(hours : minutes : seconds)
Remaining recording time on the disc
Remaining battery charge ( 17)
Wind screen off (...

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16 • Introduction
 Recording still images
 Viewing still images
Zoom ( 30), Exposure   ( 40)
Recording program ( 36, 38)
White balance ( 41)
Image effects ( 42)
LCD video light ( 39)
Digital effects ( 42)  Drive mode ( 56)
Still image quality/size ( 52)
Manual focus ( 40)
Number of still images available on the 
memory card
Self timer ( 39)
AF frame ( 69)
Joystick guide ( 21)
Focus/exposure automatically set and 
locked ( 51)
Camcorder shake warning ( 68)
Image number ( 17, 71)
Current image / Total...

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Introduction • 17
 Disc operationRecord,   Record pause, 
Playback,   Playback pause,  , Fast playback, 
, Fast reverse playback,
Slow playback, 
Slow reverse playback
 Remaining recording timeWhen there is no more disc space available, 
“ END” will be displayed and the recording 
will stop.
 Remaining battery charge estimate
• When   is displayed in red, the battery pack  is exhausted. Replace the battery pack with a 
fully charged one.
• Depending on the conditions under which the  camcorder and the...

Page 18

18 • Preparations
Preparations
This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the 
menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your 
camcorder.
Gett in g Start ed
Charging the Battery Pack
The camcorder can be powered with a 
battery pack or directly using the 
compact power adapter. Charge the 
battery pack before use.
For approximate charging times and 
recording/playback times with a full 
battery pack, refer to the tables on 
pages 87-88.
1Connect the power cord to the...

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Preparations • 19
1 Slide   in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down.
2 Slide the battery pack down and  then pull it out
IMPORTANT
• Turn off the camcorder before 
connecting or disconnecting the 
compact power adapter. After you turn 
the   switch to  , important file 
allocation data is updated on the disc. 
Be sure to wait until the CAMERA green 
indicator goes out.
• We recommend charging the battery  pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 
30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Outside the...

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20 • Preparations
Preparing the Accessories
Fasten the grip belt.
Adjust the grip belt so that you can 
reach the zoom lever with your index 
finger, and the   button with 
your thumb.
Pass the ends of the shoulder strap 
through the strap mount on the grip 
belt and adjust the length of the 
strap.
Basic  Operation of the Cam corder
Power Switch
In addition to turning the camcorder on 
and off, the   switch also toggles the 
camcorder’s operating mode.
To turn on the camcorder: Hold the lock 
button...
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