Canon camcorder DC50 User Manual

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Additional Information
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...

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General Information
System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)
BP-208, BP-214* 
Battery Pack CG-300
Battery Charger
STV-250N Stereo 
Video CableCA-570 Compact 
Power Adapter
SC-2000 Soft
Carrying Case WS-20 Wrist Strap
SS600/SS650 Shoulder Strap
miniSD CardBP-208, BP-214*
Battery Pack
TV
Computer VCR Mini DVD Disc
DVD-R/DVD-RW/
DVD-R DL (Canon DVD-R DL54)
WL-D86
Wireless Controller
miniSD Card 
Adapter
Card Reader/WriterPictBridge-compliant 
printers IFC-300PCU
USB...

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Additional Information
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.
Batter y PacksWhen you need extra battery packs, select 
one of the following models: 
 BP-208 or BP-214.
 BP-208 only.
CG-300 Batter y ChargerUse the battery charger for charging the 
battery packs. It plugs directly into a power 
outlet without a...

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 WD-H37C Wide-converterThis 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.
 FS-H37U Filter SetNeutral density and MC protector filters help you 
to control difficult lighting conditions.
Shoulder StrapYou can attach a shoulder strap for more 
security and portability.
Pass the ends through the...

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Product Codes
Provided Accessories
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter  8468A002AA
BP-208 Battery Pack 0802B002AA
 WL-D86 Wireless Controller D83-0722-000
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable 3067A002AA (D82-0590-201)
IFC-300PCU USB Cable D82-0710-001
Optional Accessories
BP-214 Battery Pack 2068B002AA
CG-300 Battery Charger 0784B002AA
TL-H37 Tele-converter  8835A001AA
WD-H37C Wide-converter  1305B001AA
FS-H37U Filter Set  8837A001AA
WS-20 Wrist Strap 3118A002AA...

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DC50/DC220/DC230
Specifications
SystemDisc Recording SystemMovies 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** compliant with JPEG compression
Television SystemEIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal
Compatible Media8 cm (3 in.) mini DVD discs marked 
with the DVD-R, DVD-R DL or DVD-RW  logo
Maximum Recording Time1.4 GB single sided 8 cm mini DVD disc:
XP: approx....

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AF systemTTL autofocus, manual focusing possible
Minimum Focusing Distance1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in.) on maximum wide angle
White BalanceAuto white balance, custom white balance and preset white balance 
settings:
 DAYLIGHT, SHADE, CLOUDY, TUNGSTEN, FLUORESCENT, 
FLUORESCENT H
 DAYLIGHT, TUNGSTEN only
Minimum Illumination 
0.3 lx ([NIGHT] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/2)
4.5 lx (Auto mode, Auto slow shutter [ON], Shutter speed at 1/30)
 
2 lx...

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CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
BP-208 Batter y Pack
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to 
change without notice.
Power supply100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Rated output / consumption8.4 V DC, 1.5 A / 29 VA (100 V) – 39 VA (240 V)
Operating temperature0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Dimensions52 x 29 x 90 mm (2.1 x 1.1 x 3.5 in.)
Weight135 g (4.8 oz.)
Battery typeRechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
Rated voltage7.4 V DC
Operating temperature0 – 40 °C (32 –...

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1  only.    2  only.
16:9 aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
9 Point AiAF (Autofocus) . . . . . . . . . . . .  61
AAbroad, using the camcorder  . . . . . . .  111
AEB - Auto exposure bracketing . . . . . .  62
AF-assist lamp¹ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  65
Auto (recording program)  . . . . . . . . . . .  52
Auto slow shutter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
Autofocus (AF)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  61
Av...

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1  only.    2  only.
NND filter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 114
Night (recording program)  . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Normal TV (4:3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
OOriginal recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
PP (recording program)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Photomovie scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Playback - Movies  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Playback - Still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Playlist . . ....