Canon camcorder DC420 User Manual

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DC420/DC410
Specifications
System
Disc Recording System DVD-VIDEO (all disc types), DVD-VR (only with DVD-RW discs)
Video Compression: MPEG-2, Audio Compression: Dolby Digital 2ch
Television System   EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal
Compatible Media  8 cm (3 in.) mini DVD discs marked with 
the DVD-R, DVD-R DL or DVD-RW logo
Maximum Recording Time  1.4 GB single sided 8 cm mini DVD disc:
XP: 20 min., SP: 30 min., LP: 60 min.
2.6 GB single sided...

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AF System  TTL autofocus, manual focus available
Filter Diameter 30.5 mm
Minimum Focusing Distance  1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in.) at full wide angle
White Balance   Auto white balance, preset white balanc e (DAYLIGHT, TUNGSTEN) or custom white 
balance
Minimum Illumination  [NIGHT] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/8:
 1.7 lx,   1.3 lx
Auto slow shutter [ON], Shutter speed at 1/30:  6.5 lx,   5 lx
Recommended Illumination  More than 100 lx
Image Stabilization...

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CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
NB-2LH Battery Pack
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted.
The information in this manual is verified as of November 2008. Subject to change without notice.
Power supply100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Rated output / consumption 8.4 V DC, 1.5 A / 29 VA (100 V) – 39 VA (240 V)
Operating temperature 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Dimensions 52 x 29 x 90 mm (2.1 x 1.1 x 3.5 in.)
Weight 135 g (4.8 oz.)
Battery type   Rechargeable...

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AAbroad, using the camcorder  . . . . . . . . 84
AEB - Auto exposure bracketing1 . . . . . 56
Approved discs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Aspect ratio of a connected TV (TV type) . . . . . . 72
of movies (Widescreen) . . . . . . . . . . 30
Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Autofocus: AF frame (9-point AiAF/Center point) . . . . . . . 69
AV terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
BBattery pack Charging . . . . . . . . . ....

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NNight (recording program)  . . . . . . . . . . .37
OOnscreen display selection  . . . . . . . . . .43
Original recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
PP (recording program). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
PlaybackMovies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Still images  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Playlist  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Portrait (recording program) . . . . . . . . . .37
Power save . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Equipment (the “Equipment”) purchased in the United States. This  limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale 
or other proof of purchase.
The Equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal  use, against defective materials or workmanship as follows:...

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CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) with respect to Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment (the 
"Equipment") purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of  purchase for this 
Equipment to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required.
The Equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against...

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