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    3
    Introduction
    EIn these safety instructions the word “product” 
    refers to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC20/
    DC10 A and all its accessories.
    1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read 
    before the product is operated.
    2. Retain Instructions  — The safety and 
    operating instructions should be retained 
    for future reference.
    3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the  product and in the operating instructions 
    should be adhered to.
    4. Follow Instructions — All operating and  maintenance instructions should be 
    followed.
    5. Cleaning — Unplug this product from the  wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use 
    liquid or aerosol cleaners. The product 
    should be cleaned only as recommended 
    in this manual.
    6. Accessories — Do not use accessories  not  recommended in this manual as they 
    may be hazardous.
    7. Avoid magnetic or electric fields — Do not  use the camera close to TV transmitters, 
    portable communication devices or other 
    sources of electric or magnetic radiation. 
    They may cause picture interference, or 
    permanently damage the camera.
    8. Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric  shock — Do not use this product near 
    water or in rainy/moist situations.
    9. Placing or Moving — Do not place on an  unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or 
    table. The  product may fall, causing 
    serious injury to a child or adult, and 
    serious damage to the 
    product.
    A product and cart 
    combination should be 
    moved with care. Quick 
    stops, excessive force, 
    and uneven surfaces may 
    cause the product and cart 
    combination to overturn. 10. Power Sources — The CA-570 Compact 
    Power Adapter should be operated only 
    from the type of power source indicated 
    on the marking label. If you are not sure of 
    the type of power supply to your home, 
    consult your product dealer or local power 
    company. Regarding other power sources 
    such as battery power, refer to instructions 
    in this manual.
    11. Polarization — The CA-570 Compact  Power Adapter is equipped with a 
    polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one 
    blade wider than the other).
    The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the 
    power outlet only one way. This is a safety 
    feature. If you are unable to insert the plug 
    fully into the outlet, tr y reversing the plug. 
    If the plug still fails to fit, contact your 
    electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. 
    Do not defeat the safety purpose of the 
    polarized plug.
    12. Power Cord Protection — Power cords  should be routed so that they are not likely 
    to be walked on or pinched by items 
    placed upon or against them. Pay 
    particular attention to plugs and the point 
    from which the cords exit the product.
    13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an  outside antenna is connected to the 
    product, be sure the antenna is grounded 
    so as to provide some protection against 
    voltage surges and built-up static charges. 
    Section 810 of the National Electrical 
    Code, ANSI / NFPA No. 70—1984, 
    provides information with respect to 
    proper grounding of the mast and 
    supporting structure, grounding of the 
    lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, 
    size of grounding conductors, location of 
    antenna discharge unit, connection to 
    grounding electrodes, and requirements 
    for the grounding electrode. See figure 1.
    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
    						
    							
    4
    14.Lightning — For added protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it 
    is left unattended and unused for long 
    periods of time, disconnect  it from the wall 
    outlet and disconnect the antenna. This 
    will prevent damage to the product due to 
    lightning and power-line surges.
    15.Overloading — Do not overload wall  outlets and extension cords as this can 
    result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
    16.Objects and Liquid Entry — Never push  objects of any kind into this product 
    through openings as they may touch 
    dangerous voltage points or short out parts 
    that could result in a fire or electric shock. 
    Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind 
    onto the product.
    17.Servicing — Do not attempt to service this  product yourself as opening or removing 
    covers may expose you to dangerous 
    voltage or other hazards. Refer all 
    servicing to qualified service personnel. 18.Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect 
    this product from the wall outlet and all 
    power sources including battery, and refer 
    servicing to qualified service personnel 
    under the following conditions:
    a. When the power-supply cord or plug is 
    damaged.
    b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or 
    objects have fallen into, the product.
    c. If the product has been exposed to rain  or water.
    d. If the product does not operate 
    normally even if you follow the 
    operating instructions. Adjust only 
    those controls that are covered by the 
    operation instructions. Improper 
    adjustment of ot her controls may result 
    in damage and will often require 
    extensive work by a qualified technician 
    to restore the product to its normal 
    operation.
    e. If the product has been dropped or the  cabinet has been damaged.
    f. When the product exhibits a distinct 
    change in performance. This indicates 
    a need for service.
    19.Replacement Parts — When replacement  parts are required, be sure the service 
    technician has used replacement parts 
    that are specified by Canon or that have 
    the same characteristics as the original 
    part. Unauthorized subst itutions may result 
    in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
    20.Safety Check — Upon completion of any  service or repairs to this product, ask the 
    service technician to perform safety 
    checks to determine that the product is in 
    safe operating order.
    EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS 
    PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
    ANTENNA 
    LEAD IN 
    WIRE
    ANTENNA DISCHARGE 
    UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)
    GROUNDING
    CONDUCTORS 
    (NEC SECTION 810-21)
    GROUND CLAMPS
    POWER SERVICE GROUNDING 
    ELECTRODE SYSTEM 
    (NEC ART 250. PART H)
    NEC - NATIONAL 
    ELECTRICAL CODE
    ELECTRIC 
    SERVICE 
    EQUIPMENT
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    Should you need to replace the compact power adapter, please return it to the 
    responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type 
    number CA-570.
    The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. For areas 
    where 120 V AC power is not used, you will need a special plug adapter. Contact your 
    nearest Canon Service Center for further information.
    Use only CSA/UL Certified power supply cord set, Polarized, Type SPT-2 or heavier, 
    minimum No. 18 AWG copper, rated 125 or 250 V, minimum ,P A, minimum 6 ft (1.8 m), 
    maximum 10 ft (3 m) long.
    This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
    						
    							
    5
    An Introduction to DVDs
    You have probably heard of DVD discs and they come in various types and in two sizes - 
    the more common 12 cm DVDs and 8 cm Mini DVDs. This camcorder uses 8 cm DVD-R 
    discs (like the supplied one) or DVD-RW discs (commercially available).
    So... what disc to choose?
    DVD-RDVD-RW
    Can be recorded only once. 
    You cannot edit or delete the 
    recordings.
    You can record it many times.
    You can delete scenes or initialize the disc and start recording again.
    Now that I have the 
    disc... What disc 
    standard do I choose 
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    VR* mode
    VIDEO mode
    Once finalized, a disc recorded in 
    VIDEO mode will play in most 
    common DVD players. However,  you cannot edit the recordings. You can easily edit the recordings. However, you will be able to play 
    the disc only with DVD-RW 
    compatible DVD players.
    • Recommended Discs:  This camcorder’s performance was tested using the supplied 
    discs and Hitachi-Maxell HG-series DVD dis cs. For use of other DVD media, contact 
    directly the manufacturer’s customer support center.
    • Attempting to record or play in this camcorder DVD discs that were recorded,  initialized, edited or finalized with other digital devices can result in lost data.
    • You need to initialize newly bought DVD-RW discs with this camcorder before using 
    them for the first time.
    * Video Recording  
    						
    							
    6
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    8
    Table of contents
    Introduction
    An Introduction to DVDs ..................................................................................5
    The Advantages of DVDs ................................................................................6
    About this Manual .......................................................................................... 11
    Checking the Supplied Accessories ..............................................................13
    Components Guide........................................................................................14
    Screen Displays.............................................................................................18
    Preparations
    Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply..............................................................21
    Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder ..................................................................24
    Step 3: Using the Wireless Controller ............................................................25
    Step 4: Adjusting the LCD Screen .................................................................26
    Step 5: Changing the Display Language .......................................................27
    Step 6: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time..............................................28
    Step 7: Inserting a Memory Card ...................................................................30
    Step 8: Loading a Disc...................................................................................31
    Basic Functions
    RecordingRecording Movies ..........................................................................................33
    Recording Still Images ...................................................................................35
    Zooming.........................................................................................................37
    Tips for Better Recording ...............................................................................38
    Playback Playing Back Movies .....................................................................................39
    Viewing Still Images.......................................................................................41
    Adjusting the Volume .....................................................................................43
    Magnifying the Image ....................................................................................44
    Displaying Additional Recording Data ...........................................................45
    Advanced Features
    Recording ProgramsUsing the Recording Programs .....................................................................46
    Selecting the Recording Program..................................................................47Using the Program AE Mode .....................................................................48Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode .........................................................49Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode .......................................................50
    More Recording Options Manually Adjusting the Exposure ..................................................................51
    Manually Adjusting the Focus and Changing the Focusing Mode.................52
    Recording in Widescreen (16:9 Aspect Ratio)...............................................54 Using the Mini Video Light .................................................................55
    Using the Flash ..................................................................................56
    Using the Self-Timer ......................................................................................58
    Changing the FUNC. Settings Changing Settings with the FUNC. Button ....................................................59
    Available Settings List (FUNC.) .....................................................................60
    Changing the Metering Method .....................................................................62
    Setting the White Balance .............................................................................63
    Applying Image Enhancing Effects ................................................................65  
    						
    							
    9
    Introduction
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    Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing ............................................66
    Creating Panoramic Images ..........................................................................68
    Using the Digital Effects.................................................................................70
    Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images ...............................................76
    Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies ...........................................78
    Changing the MENU Settings Changing Settings with the MENU Button .....................................................79
    Available Settings List (MENU) .....................................................................80 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) .............................80
    Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, Disc-Card Copy, etc.) ..........82
    Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc.) .........................................82
    Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) ..................................83
    System Setup (Volume, Beep, Media select  , etc.) ...........................83
    Date/Time Setup ....................................................................................84
    Editing Functions
    Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode only)Creating a Playlist..........................................................................................85
    Dividing a Scene............................................................................................86
    Deleting Scenes ............................................................................................87
    Converting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes ..........................................89
    Protecting the Disc ........................................................................................90
    Initializing the Disc .........................................................................................91
    Still Image Options Copying Still Images Between the Disc and Memory Card ...........................92
    Erasing Still Images .......................................................................................94
    Protecting Still Images on the Memory Card .................................................96
    Initializing the Memory Card ..........................................................................97
    Disc Finalization
    Preparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD Player .........................................98
    Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer’s DVD Drive .......100
    Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc........................................101
    External Connections
    Connecting to a TV and VCRPlaying Back on a TV Screen ......................................................................102
    Recording to a VCR.....................................................................................103
    Connecting to a Computer Transferring Recordings to a Computer ......................................................104 Roxio MyDVD for Canon......................................................................104
    Transferring Still Images to a Computer (Direct Transfer) ...........................109
    Transferring Images with Transfer Order Settings....................................... 112
    Printing
    Printing Still Images ..................................................................................... 114
    Selecting Print Settings ............................................................................... 117
    Selecting Trimming Settings ........................................................................120
    Printing with Print Order Settings ................................................................121
    Trouble?
    Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................123
    List of Messages..........................................................................................128  
    						
    							
    10
    Do’s & Don’ts
    Handling Precautions ..................................................................................132
    Maintenance/Others ....................................................................................137
    Additional Information
    System Diagram ..........................................................................................138
    Optional Accessories ...................................................................................139
    Specifications...............................................................................................141
    Product Codes .............................................................................................143
    Index ............................................................................................................144  
    						
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