Canon camcorder DC420 User Manual

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Battery Pack
• Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use. Contact 
with metallic objects may cause a 
short circuit and damage the battery 
pack.
• Dirty terminals may cause a poor  contact between the battery pack and 
the camcorder. Wipe the terminals 
with a soft cloth.
Long-term storage 
• Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30°C 
(86°F). 
• To extend the battery life of the battery  pack, discharge it completely before...

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• Do not attach any labels or stickers on 
the disc surfaces. The disc may not 
rotate in a stable manner and this may 
cause malfunctions.
• To protect the disc, return it to its case  for storage.
• When writing on the label side of the  disc, avoid hard tip pens. Use 
waterproof soft-tipped felt pens 
instead.
• Moving a disc rapidly between hot  and cold temperatures may cause 
condensation to form on its surfaces. 
If condensation forms on the disc, put 
it aside until...

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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 compact power adapter to 
the camcorder and leave it connected 
for 24 hours with the   switch set to .
Cleaning...

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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 moved quickly from cold to warm places
• When the camcorder is left in a humid 
room
• When a cold room is heated rapidly
• Do not expose the camcorder to...

Additional Information • 85
Trademark Acknowledgements• The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo is a trademark.
• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or 
other countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are tradem arks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
•  is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol...

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Gener al In for mation
System Diagram
System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)
CB-2LW 
Battery Charger
CBC-NB2 
Car Battery Charger
CA-570 Compact 
Power Adapter
SC-2000
Soft Carrying Case
SS-600/SS-650 
Shoulder Strap
MultiMedia 
CardNB-2LH, 
BP-2L13, 
BP-2L14, 
BP-2L24H 
Battery Pack
Computer
VCR  PictBridge-
compatible printers
IFC-300PCU
USB Cable
Mini DVD disc
DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R DL
TV
SD/SDHC 
memory card
STV-250N Stereo 
Video Cable
DVD player/recorder...

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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 
one of the following models: NB-2LH, 
BP-2L13, BP-2L14 or BP-2L24H*.
* Attaching the BP-2L24H battery pack will make  using the viewfinder more difficult.
CB-2LW Battery Charger
Use the battery charger to charge the...

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* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and power on/off.
Battery 
packNB-2LHBP-2L13BP-2L14BP-2L24H
Screen 
usedViewfinderLCDViewfinderLCDViewfinderLCDViewfinderLCD
Maximum Recording Time
XP 115 min. 115 min. 205 min. 205 min. 245 min. 245 min. 415 min. 410 min.
SP 135 min. 135 min. 235 min. 235 min. 280 min. 280 min. 485 min. 475 min.
LP 140 min. 140 min. 245 min. 240 min. 295 min. 295 min. 500 min. 495 min. Typical Recording...

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TL-H30.5 Tele-converter
This Tele-converter lens increases the focal 
length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 
1.9.
• The image stabilizer is not as effective when the Tele-converter is attached.
• The minimum focusing distance with the 
TL-H30.5 attached is 3 m (9.8 ft.) at full 
telephoto; 3 cm (1.2 in.) at full wide angle.
WD-H30.5 Wide-converter
This lens decreases focal length by a factor 
of 0.7, giving you a wide perspective for 
indoor shots or panoramic views....

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SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case
A handy camcorder bag with padded 
compartments and plenty of space for 
accessories.
Product Codes
Provided Accessories
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter 8468A002AA
NB-2LH Battery Pack 9612A001AA
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable 3067A001BA (D82-0590-001)
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable  D82-0590-002
IFC-300PCU USB Cable  6906A001AA (D82-0590-001) 
Optional Accessories
BP-2L13 Battery Pack 2069B002AA
BP-2L14 Battery Pack 9582A002AA
BP-2L24H Battery Pack...