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CANNOT READ THE DISC
CHECK THE DISCDisc could not be read. Try cleaning it or replace the disc. 73
This message can also appear if the camcorder has exceeded its 
operational temperature. Turn off the camcorder and let it cool 
down before resuming use. –
This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait 
until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use. 74
The disc may not be loaded correctly. Try removing the disc and 
reinserting it. 22
• ACCESS ERROR
• DISC ACCESS FAILURE
CHECK THE DISC There was an error when reading the disc or attempting to write 
onto it. Try cleaning the disc or replace it.
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This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait 
until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use. 74
The disc may not be loaded correctly. Try removing the disc and 
reinserting it. 22
DISC COVER IS OPEN Verify the disc is correctly inserted and close the disc cover. 22
NO DISC No disc is loaded. Insert a disc. 22 This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait 
until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use. 74
LOADING THE DISC The disc is being read. Wait before you start recording. –
AVOID MOVING THE 
CAMCORDER Try not to move the camcorder while the image is being recorded. –
UNABLE TO RECOVER 
DATA Could not recover a corrupted file. –
This message can also appear if condensation has formed. If you 
suspect condensation is the reason, do not initialize the disc and 
wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use. 74
DISC FULL The disc is full (“ END” flashes on the screen). Delete some  recordings (DVD-RW in VR mode) to free some space or replace 
the disc. 22
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TASK IN PROGRESS
DO NOT DISCONNECT 
THE POWER SOURCE The camcorder is updating important file allocation data on the disc. 
Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the 
battery pack. –
NO IMAGES No images are recorded on the disc. –
THE CAMCORDER IS SET 
TO STILL IMAGE MODE You pressed the Start/Stop button while recording still images 
(  mode). –
NAMING ERROR The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value.  Set the [FILE NOS.] option to [RESET] and initialize the disc, erase 
all the images on the disc (DVD-RW in VR mode) or replace the 
disc. –
MessageExplanation
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Do’s and Don’ts
Camcorder
 
  Do not subject the camcorder to 
vibrations or strong impacts while the 
DISC access indicator  is on or flashing. 
The data may not be correctly recorded 
on the disc, and the recording may be 
permanently lost.
 
  Do not touch the pick up lens.
 
  Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD 
panel or the disc cover. Be careful when 
closing the LCD panel.
 
  Do not leave the camcorder in places 
subject to high temperatures (like the 
inside of a car under direct sunlight), or 
high humidity.
 
  Do not use the camcorder near strong 
electric or magnetic  fields such as above 
TVs, near plasma TVs or mobile phones.
 
  Do not point the lens or viewfinder at 
strong light sources. Do not leave the 
camcorder pointed at a bright subject.
 
  Do not use or store the camcorder in 
dusty or sandy places. The camcorder is 
not waterproof – avoid also water, mud or 
salt. If any of the above should get into 
the camcorder it may damage the 
camcorder and/or the lens. Be sure to 
close the disc compartment cover after 
use.
 
  Be careful of heat generated by lighting 
equipment.
 
  Do not disassemble the camcorder. If 
the camcorder does not function properly, 
consult qualified service personnel.
 
  Handle the camcorder with care. Do not 
subject the camcorder to shocks or 
vibration as this may cause damage.
Batter y Pack
 
  Charged battery packs continue to 
discharge naturally. Therefore, charge 
them on the day of use, or the day before, 
to ensure a full charge.
 
  Contact of the battery terminals with 
metallic objects may  cause a short circuit 
and damage the battery pack.
 
  Dirty terminals may cause a poor 
contact between the battery pack and the 
camcorder. Wipe the terminals with a soft 
cloth.
 
  Since storing a charged battery pack for 
a long time (about 1 year) can shorten its 
lifecycle or affect performance, we 
recommend to discharge the battery pack 
fully and to store it in a dry place at 
temperatures no higher than 30 °C 
(86 °F). If you do not use the battery pack 
for long periods, charge and discharge it 
fully at least once a year. If you have 
more than one battery pack, perform 
these precautions at the same time for all 
battery packs.
 
  Although the battery pack’s operating 
temperature range is from 0 °C to 40 °C 
(32 °F to 104 °F), the optimal range is 
from 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). At 
cold temperatures, performance will 
temporarily decline. Warm it in your 
pocket before use.
Handling Precautions
DANGER!
Treat the battery pack with care.
• Keep it away from fire (or it might 
explode).
• Do not expose the battery pack to 
temperature higher than 60 °C (140 °F). 
Do not leave it near a heater or inside a 
car in hot weather.
• Do not try to disassemble or modify it.
• Do not drop or knock it.
• Do not get it wet.
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  Replace the battery pack if the usable 
time after full charge diminishes 
substantially at normal temperatures.
Mini DVD Disc
The recording surface of DVD discs is 
extremely delicate. If handled or stored in 
an incorrect manner, the camcorder may 
stop recognizing or may not be able to 
play back the disc. Be sure to observe the 
following precautions when storing/
handling your discs.
 
 
Always remove the disc from the camcorder 
after you finish recording.  
 
  Do not store the camcorder with a disc 
left inside.
 
  Keep the disc clean of dust, dirt or 
smudges. Even very small smudges or 
particles of dust can lead to problems 
when recording or playing back the disc. 
Carefully inspect the recording surface of 
the disc before inse rting it in the 
camcorder. If the disc gets dirty use a dry, 
soft lens-cleaning cloth to remove any 
fingerprints, dirt buildup or smudges from 
the disc surface. Clean the disc in a radial 
motion from its center outwards.
 
  Never use a chemically treated cloth or 
flammable solvents such as paint thinner 
to clean the disc.
 
  Do not bend, scratch or wet the disc 
and do not subject it to strong shocks.
 
  Do not attach any labels or stickers on 
the disc surfaces. The disc may not rotate 
in a stable manner and this may cause 
malfunctions.
 
  To protect the disc, return it to its case 
for storage.
 
  When writing on the label side of the 
disc, avoid hard tip pens. Use waterproof 
soft-tipped felt pens instead.
 
  Moving a disc rapidly between hot and 
cold temperatures may cause 
condensation to form on its surfaces. If  condensation forms on the disc, put it 
aside until the water droplets have 
evaporated completely.
 
  Never expose the disc  to direct sunlight 
and do not store it in places subject to 
high temperatures or high humidity.
 
  Always finalize a disc before inserting it 
into an external DVD device. Failing to do 
so can result in the loss of the recorded 
data.
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Batter y
The camcorder has a built-in 
rechargeable lithium battery to keep the 
date/time and other settings. The built-in 
lithium battery is recharged while you use 
the camcorder, however, it will become 
totally discharged if you do not use the 
camcorder for about 3 months.
To recharge the built-in lithium batter y: 
Connect the compact power adapter to 
the camcorder and leave it connected for 
24 hours with the power switch set to  .
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Storage
 
  If you do not intend to use the 
camcorder for a long time, store it in a 
place free of dust, in low humidity, and at 
temperatures not higher than 30 °C 
(86 °F).
Cleaning
Camcorder Body
 
  Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the 
camcorder body. Never use chemically 
treated cloth or volatile solvents such as 
paint thinner.
Pick Up Lens
 
  Remove any dust or dirt particles using 
a non-aerosol type blower brush. Never 
touch the pick up lens directly to clean it.
Lens and Viewfinder
 
  If the lens surface is dirty, the autofocus 
may not work properly.
 
  Remove any dust or dirt particles using 
a non-aerosol type blower brush.
 
  Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to 
gently wipe the lens or viewfinder. Never 
use tissue paper.
LCD Screen
 
  Clean the LCD screen using a clean, 
soft lens-cleaning cloth.
 
  Condensation may form on the surface 
of the screen when the temperature 
changes suddenly. Wipe it with a soft dry 
cloth.
Condensation
Moving the camcorder rapidly between 
hot and cold temperatures may cause 
condensation (water droplets) to form on 
its internal surfaces. Stop using the 
camcorder if condensation is detected. 
Continued use may damage the 
camcorder.
Condensation may form in the following 
cases:
When the camcorder is moved from an 
air-conditioned room to a warm, humid 
place
When the camcorder is moved from a 
cold place to a warm room
When the camcorder is left in a humid 
room
When a cold room is heated rapidly
Maintenance/Others
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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 disc cannot be loaded when 
condensation is detected.
RESUMING USE 
 
  The precise time required for water 
droplets to evaporate will vary depending 
on the location and weather conditions. 
As a general rule, wait for 2 hours before 
resuming use of the camcorder.
Using the Camcorder Abroad
Power Sources
You can use the compact power adapter 
to operate the camcorder and to charge 
battery packs in any country with power 
supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 
Hz. Consult the Canon Service Center for 
information on plug adapters for overseas 
use.
Playback on a TV Screen
You can only play back your recordings 
on TVs compatible with the NTSC 
system. The NTSC system is used in the 
following countries/areas:
American Samoa, Antigua, Aruba, 
Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, 
Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, 
Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam, 
Guatemala, Greenland, Haiti, Honduras, 
Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, 
Micronesia, Myanmar, Nicaragua, 
Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, 
Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint 
Vincent and the Grenadines, Surinam, 
Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, USA, 
Venezuela, Virgin Islands.
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General Information
System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)
CG-300
Battery Charger
STV-250N Stereo 
Video Cable CA-570 Compact 
Power Adapter
WS-20 Wrist Strap
SS600/SS650 Shoulder Strap BP-208
Battery Pack
TV
Computer
VCR
Mini DVD Disc
DVD-R/DVD-RW/
DVD-R DL (Canon DVD-R DL54)
Mini DVD Disc
DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R DL 
(Canon DVD-R DL54) DVD player/
recorderDVD player/
recorder
SC-2000 Soft
Carrying Case BP-208
Battery Pack
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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 
only the BP-208 battery pack.
CG-300 Batter y ChargerUse the battery charger for charging the 
battery packs. It plugs directly into a power 
outlet without a cable.
Charging time:  105 min. The charging time 
varies according to the initial charging 
conditions.
Shoulder StrapYou can attach a shoulder strap for more 
security and portability.
Pass the ends through the strap mount and 
adjust the length of the strap.
Optional Accessories
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon 
accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents 
such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a 
leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply 
to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you 
may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.
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WS-20 Wrist StrapUse this for extra additional protection for 
active shooting.
SC-2000 Soft Carr ying CaseA handy camcorder bag with padded 
compartments and plenty of space for 
accessories.
Product Codes
Provided Accessories
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter  8468A002AA
BP-208 Battery Pack 0802B002AA
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable 3067A002AA (D82-0590-201)
Optional Accessories
CG-300 Battery Charger 0784B002AA
WS-20 Wrist Strap 3118A002AA (D81-0190-202)
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case 9389A001AA
This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you 
use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand 
accessories or products bearing the same mark.
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DC210
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** compli ant with JPEG compression
Television System EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal
Compatible Media 8 cm (3 in.) mini DVD discs marked 
with the DVD-R, DVD-R DL or DVD-RW  logo
Maximum Recording Time 1.4 GB single sided 8 cm mini DVD disc:
XP: approx. 20 min., SP: approx. 30 min., LP: approx. 60 min.
2.6 GB single sided dual-layered 8 cm mini DVD disc:
XP: approx. 36 min., SP: approx. 54 min., LP: approx. 108 min.
Image Sensor 1/6-inch CCD, approx. 680,000 pixels
Effective pixels
16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [ON]) approx. 360,000 pixels
16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [OFF]) approx. 450,000 pixels
4:3 Movies approx. 340,000 pixels
Still images approx. 450,000 pixels
LCD Screen 2.7 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 123,000 pixels
Viewfinder 0.27 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 123,000 pixels
Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone
Lens f=2.6-91 mm, F/2.0-5.0, 35x power zoom
35 mm equivalent:
16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [ON]) 45.8 - 1,603 mm
16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [OFF]) 41.0 - 1,435 mm
4:3 Movies 49.8 - 1,743 mm
Still images 43.6 - 1,526 mm
Lens Configuration 10 elements in 8 groups 
(1 double-sided aspheric element)AF systemTTL autofocus, manual focusing possible
Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in.) on maximum wide angle
White Balance Auto white balance, custom white balance and preset white balance 
settings: DAYLIGHT, TUNGSTEN
Minimum Illumination 1.3 lx ([NIGHT] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/8)
5 lx (Auto mode, Auto slow shutter [ON], Shutter speed at 1/30)
Recommended Illumination More than 100 lx
Image Stabilization Electronic
Size of Still Images 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 pixels
Image Compression Method JPEG (compression: Super Fine, Fine, Normal) 
Output Ter minalsAV Terminal∅ 3.5 mm minijack
Video: 1 Vp-p / 75 ohms unbalanced
Audio: –10 dBV (47 kohm load) / 3 kohm or less
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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/OthersPower supply (rated) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC  (compact power adapter)
Power consumption 
(SP mode, AF on) 2.9 W (viewfinder), 3.0 W (LCD screen [NORMAL])
Operating temperature 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
54 x 90 x 128 mm (2.1 x 3.5 x 5.0 in.) excluding the grip beltWeight (camcorder body only) 400 g (14.1 oz.) 
Power supply 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Rated output / consumption 8.4 V DC, 1.5 A / 29 VA (100 V) – 39 VA (240 V)
Operating temperature 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Dimensions 52 x 29 x 90 mm (2.1 x 1.1 x 3.5 in.)
Weight 135 g (4.8 oz.)
Battery type Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
Rated voltage 7.4 V DC
Operating temperature 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Battery capacity 850 mAh
Dimensions 39 x 8 x 63 mm (1.5 x 0.31 x 2.5 in.)
Weight 40 g (1.4 oz.)
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