Canon camcorder DC20 User Manual

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PreparationsStep 1: Preparing the Power Supply
The camcorder can be powered by a battery pack or be connected to a household power 
outlet. Charge the battery pack before use.
Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack
1. Turn off the camcorder.
2. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.
• Open the LCD panel.
• Slide in the connector end of the battery 
in the direction of the arrow and press it 
gently until it clicks.
3. Connect the power cord to the  adapter.
4. Plug the power cord...

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Charging, Recording and Playback Times with the  BP-208 Battery Pack
The charging time of the BP-208 battery pack is 165 min. 
The following recording and playback times are approximate and vary according 
to the charging, recording or playback conditions.
* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming,  power on/off.
Recording Mode Max.
Recording Time Ty p i c a l  
Recording Time* Playback Time
XP Viewfinder 65 min. 35 min.
75 min.
LCD (normal) 60 min. 30...

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Using a Household Power Outlet
Connect to a household power outlet to use the camcorder without worrying about the 
battery power. You can keep the battery pack attached; the battery power will not be 
consumed.
1. Turn off the camcorder.
2. Connect the power cord to the power adapter.
3. Plug the power cord into a power  outlet.
4. Open the terminal cover and  connect the power adapter to the 
camcorder’s DC IN terminal.
Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the...

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Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder
Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment)
1. Turn on the camcorder and keep the LCD panel closed.
2. Adjust the dioptric adjustment  lever as necessary.
Fastening the Grip Belt
Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the 
zoom lever with your index finger, and the 
start/stop button with your thumb.  

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Step 3: Using the Wireless Controller
Inserting the Battery (Lithium Button Battery CR2025)
1. Press the tab in the direction of 
the arrow and pull out the battery 
holder.
2. Place the lithium button battery  with the + side facing up.
3. Insert the battery holder.
Using the Wireless Controller
Point the controller at the 
camcorder’s remote sensor when 
you press the buttons.
 The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is 
situated under strong light...

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Step 4: Adjusting the LCD Screen
Rotating the LCD Panel
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.
• You can rotate the panel downward by 90 degrees.
• You can rotate the panel by 180 degrees toward the lens (allowing the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder).
Rotating the panel by 180 degrees is also useful if you wish to include yourself 
when recording with the self-timer.
LCD Backlight
You can switch the brightness of the LCD screen between normal and bright by pressing 
the...

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Step 5: Changing the Display 
Language
The language used in the camcorder displays and menu items can be changed to 
German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, 
Korean or Japanese.
1. Turn on the camcorder (CAMERA or PLAY).
2. Press the MENU button. 
3. Use the omni selector ( ) to select the [DISPLAY SETUP] menu and press ( ).
4. Use the omni selector ( ) to select the  [LANGUAGE ] option and press ( ).
5. Use the omni selector ( ,  ) to select...

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Step 6: Setting the Time Zone, Date
and Time
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
1. Turn on the camcorder (CAMERA or PLAY).
2. Press the MENU button to open the menu.
3. Use the omni selector ( ) to select the [D/TIME SETUP] menu and press ( ).
4. Use the omni selector ( ) to select the [T.ZONE/ DST] option and press ( ).
The time zone setting appears. The default setting is New York.
5. Use the omni selector ( ) to select your time zone and press ( ) to save the setting.
To adjust for...

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When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in 
rechargeable lithium battery may become discharged, and the date/time setting 
may be erased. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery ( 134) and 
set the time zone, date and time again.
 You can also change the date format ( 84).
Time Zones
Once you have set the time zone, date and time, you do not need to reset the clock every 
time you travel to another time zone. Select the time zone referring to the...

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Step 7: Inserting a Memor y Card
Only miniSD cards can be used with this camcorder.
Inserting the Card
1. Turn off the camcorder.
Make sure the card access indicator is not 
flashing before you turn the camcorder off.
2. Open the cover.
3. Insert the memory card straight all the way into the memory card slot.
4. Close the cover.
Do not force the cover closed if the 
memory card is not correctly inserted.
To remove the memory card:
First push the memory card once to 
release it, and then pull the card...