Canon camcorder DC420 User Manual

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[DEMO MODE]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder’s main features. It starts 
automatically when the camcorder is powered with the compact power adapter if you 
leave it turned on without loading a disc or memory card for more than 5 minutes.
• To cancel the demo mode once it started, press any button, turn off the camcorder or 
load a disc.
System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc.) SYSTEM SETUP
[SPEAKER VOL.]:  Adjust ( ) the volume of the playback.
[BEEP]:  A beep will...

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[TV TYPE]: In order to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio, select the 
setting according to the type of television to which you will connect the camcorder.
[  NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio.
[  WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio.
• If the camcorder is connected to a widescreen TV with the TV type set to  [ NORMAL TV], during the playback of video originally recorded with an aspect ratio 
of 16:9, the picture will not be displayed full...

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Tr o u b le ?
If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Sometimes what you 
think is a malfunction of the camcorder may have the simplest of solutions - please 
read the “CHECK THIS FIRST” box before going on to the more detailed problems 
and solutions. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.
CHECK THIS FIRST
Power Source
The camcorder will not turn on or it turns 
off by itself.
- The battery pack is exhausted. Replace...

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The recording suddenly stops shortly after 
starting recording.- The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a soft lens-cleaning cloth (  81). If the problem 
persists replace the disc.
- The camcorder has exceeded its  operational temperature. Turn off the 
camcorder and let it cool down before 
resuming use.
The camcorder will not focus. - Autofocus does not work on the subject. Focus manually ( 40).
- Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric  adjustment lever ( 29).
- The lens...

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Even after stopping recording, the DISC 
access indicator does not go out.- The scene is being recorded on the disc. This is not a malfunction.
The CHARGE indicator flashes rapidly. - (one flash at 0.5-second intervals) 
Charging has stopped because the 
compact power adapter or the battery 
pack is faulty. Consult a Canon Service 
Center.
The CHARGE indicator flashes very slowly. - (one flash at 2-second intervals) 
The battery pack is too hot. Charging will 
start once the...

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The disc cannot be recognized.- The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a soft lens-cleaning cloth (  81). If the problem 
persists replace the disc.
- The disc is not correctly loaded. Check the  disc ( 25).
- Verify that the camcorder supports the  type of DVD disc you inserted (  5).
Cannot insert the memory card. - The memory card was not facing the correct direction. Turn the memory card 
over and insert it ( 27).
Cannot record on the memory card. - The memory card is...

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- This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait until the 
camcorder dries completely before 
resuming use (  84).
CANNOT READ THE DISC CHECK THE 
DISC - Disc could not be recognized. Try cleaning it (  81) or replace the disc.
- This message can also appear if the  camcorder has exceeded its operational 
temperature. Turn off the camcorder and 
let it cool down before resuming use.
- This message can also appear if  condensation has formed. Wait until the...

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NO DISC- There is no disc in the camcorder. Insert a disc (  25).
- This message can also appear if  condensation has formed. Wait until the 
camcorder dries completely before 
resuming use (  84).
NO IMAGES
There are no still images on the memory card.  PRINT ORDER ERROR
- You attempted to set more than 998 still  images in the print order (  61).
REACHED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF 
SCENES - The maximum number of scenes has been reached. Delete some recordings 
(DVD-RW in VR...

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- You attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of still 
images. Reduce the number of still 
images.
COULD NOT PRINT X IMAGES - You attempted to use the print order settings to print X images that were 
recorded with another camcorder, with a 
different compression or were edited on a 
computer.
FILE ERROR - You attempted to print an image that was recorded with another camcorder, has a 
different compression, or was edited on a 
computer.
HARDWARE...

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Do ’s  and  D on’ ts
Camcorder
• Do not touch the pick up lens.
• Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts while the 
DISC access indicator is on or 
flashing. The data may not be 
correctly recorded on the disc, and 
the recording may be permanently 
lost.
• Do not carry the camcorder by the  LCD panel or the disc cover. Be 
careful when closing the LCD panel.
• Do not leave the camcorder in places  subject to high temperatures (like the 
inside of a car...