Canon camcorder DC50 User Manual

							 Connecting to a TV or VCR
External Connections
81
Playback on a TV Screen
POINTS TO CHECK
Before connecting the camcorder, select 
the [TV TYPE] setting according to the TV 
set to which you will connect the 
camcorder - [WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9 
aspect ratio or [NORMAL TV]: TV sets 
with 4:3 aspect ratio ( 51).
Connecting
Connect the camcorder to the TV 
following the connection diagram shown 
in the previous section Connection 
Diagrams ( 80). 
Playback
1Turn on the camcorder and the 
connected TV or VCR.
On a TV: Select as the video input the 
same terminal to which you connected 
the camcorder.  On a VCR: Set the 
input selector to the external video 
input (usually labeled LINE IN).
2Start the playback of  the movies 
(  39) or still images (  41).
NOTES
   Turn off all the devices before starting the 
connections. 
   Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted 
while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is 
connected to the camcorder.
   We recommend powering the camcorder 
using the compact power adapter.
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video 
Recorder
You can copy your recordings by 
connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a 
digital video device. 
Connecting
Connect the camcorder to the VCR 
following the connection diagram shown 
in the previous section Connection 
Diagrams ( 80). 
Recording
1Connected device: Load a blank 
cassette or disc and set the device 
to record pause mode.
2This camcorder: Locate the scene 
you wish to copy and pause 
playback shortly before the scene.
3This camcorder: Resume the movie 
playback.
4Connected device: Begin recording 
when the scene you wish to copy 
appears. Stop recording when 
copying is complete.
5This camcorder: Stop playback.
NOTES
   We recommend powering the camcorder 
using the compact power adapter.
   By default, the on-screen displays will be 
embedded in the output video signal, but you 
can change the displays by repeatedly pressing 
 (63).
( 12)
( 12)
DISP.
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 Video Input Recording
You can input video from an analog video 
source (VCR, TV, etc.) and record it on 
the disc in the camcorder.
Connecting
Connect the camcorder to the analog 
input source following the connection 
diagram shown in the previous section 
Connection Diagrams ( 80). 
Recording
* Only when using a DVD-RW recorded in VR 
mode. With discs recorded in VIDEO mode, 
pressing   will open the menu directly 
on the setup menus screen.
FROM THE VIDEO INPUT SCREEN
The following icons are displayed at the 
bottom of the video input screen:
: Adjust the speaker volume (will not 
affect the recording).
/ / : Select the recording mode./ : Start recording/pause the 
recording.
: Terminate the video input and return 
to  mode.
1This camcorder: Change the 
recording settings as necessary.
2Connected device: Load the 
recorded cassette or disc and start 
playback.
3This camcorder: Select ( ) the   
icon. When the scene you wish to 
record appears, press ( ).
Recording starts.
4This camcorder: To pause the 
recording, select ( )   and 
press ( ).
In record pause mode, select ( ) 
 and press ( ) to resume 
recording.
TO STOP RECORDING
5This camcorder: In record pause 
mode, select ( )   and press 
().
6Connected device: Stop the 
playback.
IMPORTANT
   Video input that includes copyright signals 
(for example, digital content designated as 
“copy once” or copy protected) cannot be 
recorded. The video input will be recorded 
normally until the point a copyright signal is 
detected.
   Depending on the analog signal sent from the 
connected device the input image may be 
distorted or not be displayed at all (for example, 
video input that includes anomalous signals 
such as ghost signals).
NOTES
We recommend powering the camcorder with 
the compact power adapter.
(12)
FUNC.( 31)
 MENU*
LINE-IN MODE
Press ( ) to display the 
video input screen.FUNC.
FUNC.
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External Connections
83
Connecting to a Computer
PC Connection Diagrams
Transferring Recordings
Windows users only: 
You can transfer recordings (movies and 
still images) from the disc to a computer 
simply by connecting the camcorder with 
the USB cable. 
You can also install the supplied 
software MyDVD for Canon to transfer 
your recordings to the computer and 
easily edit them.
Transferring Recordings Using Windows Explorer
Transferring Recordings Using Windows 
Explorer
POINTS TO CHECK
When transferring recordings from the disc to a 
computer, the type of disc you can use depends 
on the operating system installed on your 
computer.
* 
 After installing MyDVD for Canon, you 
will be able to transfer recordings also from DVD-
RW discs recorded in VR mode.
Connecting to a Computer
USB Ter minalOpen the LCD panel to 
access.
Terminal on the 
CamcorderConnecting CableTerminal on the 
Connected Device
1Output connection (Signal Flow  ) to a PC or PictBridge compatible printer with an 
USB port.
USB Cable (Supplied)
Operating System 
(Preinstalled)Can Transfer 
Recordings from…
Windows 2000, 
Windows Me, 
Windows XPDiscs recorded in VIDEO mode*(all disc types)
Windows XP SP2 All disc types
VIDEO or VR mode
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1Turn on the camcorder and set it to 
 mode.
2Insert a finalized disc into the 
camcorder.
3Connect the camcorder to the 
computer using the USB cable. 
Refer to PC Connection Diagrams 
(
83).
4Windows XP: From the Start menu, 
select My Computer.
Windows 2000/Windows Me: Double-
click on the desktops My Computer 
icon.
5The camcorder will appear as an 
additional drive. Right-click on the 
drive icon that corresponds to the 
camcorder and select Open.
6Select the files you want to transfer 
and drag and drop them to the 
destination folder on your computer 
using Windows Explorer.
Refer also to the computers 
instruction manual.
Transferring Recordings Using MyDVD for CanonTransferring Recordings Using 
MyDVD for Canon
With the MyDVD for Canon software you 
can transfer your recordings to a 
computer and easily edit them. Please 
note that with MyDVD for Canon you can 
read 8 cm DVD-R DL discs, but the 
software does not support writing on dual-
layered discs (neither with an external DL 
drive nor with the camcorder itself).
For further details about using MyDVD for 
Canon, refer also to the software’s tutorial 
and help modules.
MyDVD for Canon
One-touch dubbing (Windows XP only)
Insert a blank DVD-R/-RW  in your 
computer’s DVD drive (with writing 
capabilities), connect the camcorder and 
with only pressing   (print/share 
button), create a copy of your DVD you 
can instantly share ( 87).
Transfer recordings to your computer
You can transfer your recordings to edit 
them on your computer ( 88).
Create a backup disc of your DVD
Transfer your recordings to the computer 
and even if your computer does not have a 
DVD drive with writing capabilities, use 
your camcorder itself to create a copy of 
your DVD ( 88)
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External Connections
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System Requirements
• Operating System: 
Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows Me, 
Windows XP
• Minimum Hardware: 
Pentium III 1 GHz or higher (1.5 GHz or 
greater, recommended)
128 MB RAM (256 MB or greater, 
recommended)
10 GB hard drive space (20 GB or 
greater, recommended)
Video adapter and display supporting at 
least 1024 x 768 resolution, 16 bit color
• Software Requirements:
Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 or 
later
• Internet connection (for user 
registration).IMPORTANT
   After installing MyDVD for Canon you will need an 
Internet connection to complete the user 
registration. Without completing the online user 
registration, you will not be able to use any of the 
software’s functions.
 
   For support concerning MyDVD for Canon: Canon Inc. and the Canon related customer 
support centers do not provide support 
concerning MyDVD for Canon. For any 
questions or technical issues regarding the 
software, its installation and operation, please 
contact directly Sonic Solutions customer 
support representatives or access online the 
Internet pages listed in the information box 
above.
   Operation may not work correctly depending 
on the specifications and settings of your 
computer.
• North America
Web Based Service: http://support.roxio.com
Phone assistance: 866-279-7694 (toll free) or 905-482-5555 (Canada only), 9:00 A.M. to 
6:00 P.M., U.S Pacific Time - excluding Weekend and Holidays
• Europe
Web Based Service:
Germany
http://www.roxio.com/en/support/de/emc/index.jhtml
France
http://www.roxio.com/en/support/fr/emc/index.jhtml
U.K
http://www.roxio.com/en/support/uk/
Phone assistance: Germany 0900-1735096; France 0892-460909; U.K 0906-7320288, 
1:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M., GMT - excluding Weekend and Holidays
• China/Taiwan
Web Based Service:
http://www.sonictaiwan.com/support/techsupport.aspx
[email protected]
Phone assistance: 02-2658-8765 (Taiwan)
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Installing MyDVD for Canon
1Turn on the computer and start up 
Windows.
2Insert the Roxio MyDVD for Canon 
Software CD-ROM into the 
computer’s CD or DVD drive.
• The Setup Wizard will launch 
automatically.
• If you do not have Windows Media 
Player 9 or later installed, click “OK” 
on the setup window that appears and 
install the latest version of Windows 
Media Player following the 
instructions on the screen.
• If the Setup Wizard does not start 
automatically:
Windows 2000/Me: Double-click 
on the desktop’s “My Computer” 
icon. 
Windows XP: Form the Start 
menu, select “My Computer”.
Right-click on the CD-ROM or 
DVD drive where you inserted the 
software disc and select “Open”.
Double-click on the “SETUP.EXE” 
file. (Note that depending on the 
computer’s settings the “.EXE” 
suffix may not be displayed). 
3In the Setup Wizard screen click 
“Next”.
4Read the license agreement. If you 
agree, select “I accept the terms in 
the License Agreement” and click 
“Next”.
5Enter the user information and 
click “Next”.
The serial number will already be 
filled in.
6Click on the “Typical” installation.
You can also select “Custom” to 
select the programs installed and the 
installation folder, or “Complete” to 
install all the program’s features.
7Click “Install” to begin the 
installation.
8When the “Setup Wizard 
Completed” screen appears, click 
“Finish”. 
9Read the latest “Readme” file and 
click “Yes” to restart the computer.
Completing the User Registration
1After the computer has restarted, 
remove the Roxio MyDVD for 
Canon Software CD-ROM from the 
drive and double-click on the 
desktop’s “MyDVD” icon  .
2Connect to the Internet to complete 
the user registration online.
Without completing the online user 
registration you will not be able to use 
any of the software’s functions.
3Click “Next” to start the 
registration.
4Enter the user information and 
select your country/region from the 
selection box.
5Click on “Privacy Policy” to read 
the terms. If you agree to the 
terms, check the box “I have read 
and agree to the terms of the 
Privacy Policy” and click “Register 
Now”.
After the user registration is 
completed automatically, the initial 
screen of MyDVD for Canon will be 
displayed.
Depending on the speed of your Internet 
connection, the user registration may take 
some time.
If you cannot connect to the Internet the user 
registration will not be completed. Without 
completing the online user registration you will not 
be able to use any of the software’s functions.
NOTES
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Connecting the Camcorder
You need to install the software and 
register online only the first time you 
connect the camcorder to the computer. 
From the second time on, just connect the 
camcorder to the computer.
1Connect the compact power adapter 
to the camcorder.
2Turn on the camcorder and set it to 
 mode.
3Connect the camcorder to the 
computer using the USB cable. 
Refer to PC Connection Diagrams 
( 83).
IMPORTANT
   During the following operations, even if you 
connect the camcorder to the computer it will 
not be recognized.
- Deleting all scenes
- Protecting the disc
- Setting the disc title
- Initializing the disc
- Finalizing or Unfinalizing the disc
   Check the orientation of the USB cable and 
make sure you connect it properly.
   If you use discs other than the recommended 
DVD discs you may get an error message on 
the computer indicating that the disc cannot be 
read or that the camcorder is not ready.
NOTES
DVD copies and DVD backup discs created 
with MyDVD for Canon cannot be unfinalized 
using the camcorder.
One-Touch Dubbing (Windows XP only)
POINTS TO CHECK
   This function requires a computer equipped 
with a DVD drive with writing capabilities.
   If MyDVD for Canon is running, close the 
program first.
1Insert the finalized disc you wish to 
copy into the camcorder.
2Insert a brand new DVD-R or 
DVD-RW disc into the computer’s 
DVD drive.
• The   (print/share) button will light 
up in blue.
• To make a copy of a disc recorded in 
VR mode, be certain to insert a 
DVD-RW disc into the computer’s DVD 
drive.
3Press .
• The   button will flash while the 
copying is in progress, and will go off 
once the copy is completed.
• The copied disc will be finalized and 
automatically ejected from the drive.
IMPORTANT
   DVD-R/RW discs can be copied to 12 cm or 8 
cm DVD-R/RW discs. DVD-R DL discs can only 
be copied to 12 cm DVD-R/RW discs.
   If you did not complete the online user 
registration beforehand, you will not be able to 
use One-Touch Dubbing.
   Operation may not work properly if you 
connect more than one Canon camcorder to the 
computer at the same time.
NOTES
   If the operation is interrupted: 
“OPERATION CANCELED” will be displayed on 
the camcorder’s screen. The message 
disappears when you remove the disc or run 
MyDVD for Canon.
   When the DISC access indicator is on or 
flashing do not perform the following actions. 
Doing so may result in permanent data loss.
- Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or 
strong impacts.
- Do not open the disc cover and do not remove 
the disc.
- Do not disconnect the USB cable.
- Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer.
- Do not change the position of the  /  
switch or the operating mode.
   You need to have DVD playback software 
installed in your computer in order to play the 
disc.
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   We recommend powering the camcorder 
using the compact power adapter  while it is 
connected to the computer.
   Refer also to the computer’s instruction 
manual.
   For further details about restrictions when 
using MyDVD for Canon, refer also to the 
“README” section in the software’s help 
modules.
   Photomovie scenes created on a disc 
initialized in VIDEO mode cannot be transferred 
to the computer using MyDVD for Canon.
   If you create Photomovie scenes on a DVD-
RW initialized in VR mode, you will not be able 
to transfer any recordings to the computer using 
MyDVD for Canon.
   Depending on the number and length of the 
scenes recorded, the One-Touch Dubbing may 
take some time.
   In the following cases, the   button will 
not light up in step 2 and you cannot use the 
One-Touch Dubbing function:
- The online user registration was not 
completed correctly.
- MyDVD for Canon is still running.
- A finalized disc is not inserted in the 
camcorder.
- A brand new disc is not inserted in the 
computer’s DVD drive.
- The disc in the camcorder is a DVD-RW 
recorded in VR mode but the disc in the 
computer’s DVD drive is a DVD-R disc.
- The disc in the computer’s DVD-drive is a 
DVD-R DL disc.
   If none of the previous applies but the   
button still does not light up, look for the   icon 
in the computer’s desktop toolbar. If   does 
not appear, disconnect the USB cable from 
both, the camcorder and the computer. Restart 
the computer and turn the camcorder off and 
then on again. Then, connect the camcorder to 
the computer again.
Transferring Recordings to the Computer
1Insert the source disc into the 
camcorder.
You can use any disc regardless of 
whether it is finalized or not.
2Run MyDVD for Canon.
3Click on the “DVD-Video” option in 
the New Project tab.
4Check that the DISC access lamp is 
not on or flashing and click on the 
“Open Disc” icon.
5Click on the “Import” button.
Thumbnails of the imported scenes 
and still images will be displayed in the 
video project screen.
6Click “OK”.
7To save the project, click on “Save 
Project” from the Project Tasks 
palette.
The scenes and still images displayed 
in the main screen will be saved.
IMPORTANT
   Photomovie scenes created on a disc 
initialized in VIDEO mode cannot be transferred 
to the computer using MyDVD for Canon.
   If you create Photomovie scenes on a DVD-
RW initialized in VR mode, you will not be able 
to transfer any recordings to the computer using 
MyDVD for Canon.
Creating Backup Copies of your DVD
1Insert a finalized disc into the 
camcorder.
2Run MyDVD for Canon.
3Click on the “Make a Backup DVD” 
option in the New Project tab.
4Select the camcorder as the “Device 
to read from”.
5Select the computer’s DVD drive 
(with writing capabilities) as the 
“Device to write to”.
If your computer is not equipped with a 
DVD drive with writing capabilities, 
select the camcorder also as the 
“Device to write to”.
6Check that the DISC access lamp is 
not on or flashing and click on the 
“Copy” button.
7Follow the indications on the 
screen.
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If you selected the camcorder itself as 
the “Device to write to”, after the 
camcorder finishes reading the 
original disc, remove it and insert a 
brand new DVD-R or DVD-RW disc 
into the camcorder.
8When the “Your disc was created 
successfully” screen appears, click 
“OK”.
The copied disc will be finalized and 
automatically ejected from the drive.
IMPORTANT
   To make a copy of a disc recorded in VR 
mode, be certain to insert a DVD-RW disc into 
the computer’s DVD drive.
   The software does not support writing on 
DVD-R DL discs.
   Always use a brand new disc as the target 
disc in the computer’s DVD drive or the 
camcorder. 
   If you are using a computer’s DVD drive to 
make the backup copy you can also use a fully 
erased DVD-RW disc. To fully erase a DVD-RW 
disc you will need DVD authoring software.
   When you are using a DVD-RW disc as the 
source disc, if the tray of a DVD drive other than 
that selected in step 5 opens when you need to 
insert the target disc, some recordings on the 
source disc may be lost. Click on “Cancel” and 
restart the computer.
Transferring Still Images - Direct 
Transfer
With the supplied USB cable and Digital 
Video Software you can transfer still 
images to a computer. With the   
you can do so simply by pressing  .
Preparations
The first time you connect the camcorder 
to the computer, you need to install the 
software and set the auto-launch setting. 
From the second time on, you will only need to connect the camcorder to the 
computer to transfer images.
1Install the supplied Digital Video 
Software.
Refer to the installation guide 
(separate leaflet included with the 
CD-ROM).
2Set the camcorder to   
mode.
3Connect the camcorder to the 
computer using the USB cable.
See Connecting the Camcorder to a 
Computer in the Digital Video 
Software  instruction manual 
(electronic version on PDF file).
4Set the auto-launch setting.
• See Starting CameraWindow 
(Windows) or Auto-downloading 
(Macintosh) in the Digital Video 
Software instruction manual (electronic 
version on PDF file).
• The direct transfer menu appears on 
the camcorder screen and the   
button lights up.
IMPORTANT
   Correct performance cannot be guaranteed 
for discs recorded on another digital device and 
inserted in this camcorder.
   When the DISC or CARD access indicator is 
on or flashing do not perform the following 
actions. Doing so may result in permanent data 
loss.
- Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or 
strong impacts.
- Do not open the disc cover/memory card slot 
cover and do not remove the disc or memory 
card.
- Do not disconnect the USB cable.
- Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer.
- Do not change the position of the  /  
switch or the operating mode.
   Operation may not work correctly depending 
on the software and the specifications/settings 
of your computer.
   If you wish to use the image files on your 
computer, make copies of them first, and use 
the copied file, retaining the original.
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   During the following operations, even if you 
connect the camcorder to the computer it will 
not be recognized.
- Protecting the disc
- Initializing the disc
- Finalizing or Unfinalizing the disc
- Erasing all still images from the disc or card
- Copying still images between the disc and 
card
- Erasing all transfer orders
- Erasing all print orders
NOTES
   We recommend powering the camcorder 
using the compact power adapter while it is 
connected to the computer.
   Refer also to the computer’s instruction 
manual.
   Users of Windows XP and Mac OS X:
Your camcorder is equipped with the standard 
Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) allowing you to 
download still images (JPEG only) by simply 
connecting the camcorder to a computer via 
USB cable without installing the software from 
the DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK.
Transferring ImagesAUTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONS
When you select [  ALL IMAGES], 
[  NEW IMAGES] or [  TRANSFER 
ORDERS], all the relevant still images will 
be transferred to the computer in one 
batch and their thumbnails will be 
displayed on the computer.
Select ( ) a transfer option and 
press .
1Select ( ) a transfer option and 
press ( ).
2In the confirmation screen, select 
( ) [OK] and press ( ).
• The camcorder returns to the transfer 
menu once the transfer is complete.
• To cancel the transfer, select ( ) 
[CANCEL] and press ( ) or press 
.
[ ALL IMAGES]
Transfers all images to the computer.
[ NEW IMAGES]
Transfers only those images that have not 
yet been transferred to the computer.
[ TRANSFER ORDERS]
Transfers images with transfer orders to 
the computer. Transfer orders ( 91) are 
only available for images recorded on the 
memory card.
[ SELECT & TRANSFER]
Allows you to select the still image you 
want to transfer to the computer.
[ WALLPAPER]
Allows you to select the still image you 
want to transfer and set it as your 
computer’s desktop background.
Open the LCD panel
(print/share) button
FUNC.
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