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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...

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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 
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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......

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The Advantages of DVDs
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Table of contents
Introduction
An Introduction to DVDs ..................................................................................5
The Advantages of DVDs ................................................................................6
About this Manual .......................................................................................... 11
Checking the Supplied Accessories ..............................................................13
Components...

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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...

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Do’s & Don’ts
Handling Precautions ..................................................................................132
Maintenance/Others ....................................................................................137
Additional Information
System Diagram ..........................................................................................138
Optional Accessories ...................................................................................139...