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    							 Do’s and Don’ts111
    Additional Information
    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)
    BP-208, BP-214* 
    Battery Pack CG-300
    Battery Charger
    STV-250N Stereo 
    Video CableCA-570 Compact 
    Power Adapter
    SC-2000 Soft
    Carrying Case WS-20 Wrist Strap
    SS600/SS650 Shoulder Strap
    miniSD CardBP-208, BP-214*
    Battery Pack
    TV
    Computer VCR Mini DVD Disc
    DVD-R/DVD-RW/
    DVD-R DL (Canon DVD-R DL54)
    WL-D86
    Wireless Controller
    miniSD Card 
    Adapter
    Card Reader/WriterPictBridge-compliant 
    printers IFC-300PCU
    USB Cable
    DVD player/
    recorder
    Mini DVD Disc
    DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R DL 
    (Canon DVD-R DL54)DVD player/
    recorder
    WD-H37C
    Wide Converter
    TL-H37
    Tele Converter
    FS-H37U
    Filter Set
    * The BP-214 Battery Pack can only be used with the  .
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    Additional Information
    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 
    one of the following models: 
     BP-208 or BP-214.
     BP-208 only.
    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 varies according to the charging condition.
     
    TL-H37 Tele-conver terThis Tele-converter lens increases the focal 
    length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1.5.
    • The image stabilizer is not as effective when 
    the Tele-converter is attached.
    • The minimum focusing distance with the 
    TL-H37 is 2.3 m (7.5 ft.); 2.3 cm (0.91 in.) at 
    maximum wide angle.
    • When the Tele-converter is attached, a shadow may appear in the picture when you record 
    with flash or assist lamp.
    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.
    Batter y PackCharging Time
    BP-208 105 min.
    BP-214 160 min.
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     WD-H37C Wide-converterThis lens decreases focal length by a factor of 
    0.7, giving you a wide perspective for indoor 
    shots or panoramic views.
    • When the Wide-converter is attached, a 
    shadow may appear in the picture when you 
    record with flash or assist lamp.
     FS-H37U Filter SetNeutral density and MC protector filters help you 
    to control difficult lighting 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.
    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.
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    Additional Information
    Product Codes
    Provided Accessories
    CA-570 Compact Power Adapter  8468A002AA
    BP-208 Battery Pack 0802B002AA
     WL-D86 Wireless Controller D83-0722-000
    STV-250N Stereo Video Cable 3067A002AA (D82-0590-201)
    IFC-300PCU USB Cable D82-0710-001
    Optional Accessories
    BP-214 Battery Pack 2068B002AA
    CG-300 Battery Charger 0784B002AA
    TL-H37 Tele-converter  8835A001AA
    WD-H37C Wide-converter  1305B001AA
    FS-H37U Filter Set  8837A001AA
    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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    DC50/DC220/DC230
    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** compliant with JPEG compression
    Television SystemEIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal
    Compatible Media8 cm (3 in.) mini DVD discs marked 
    with the DVD-R, DVD-R DL or DVD-RW  logo
    Maximum Recording Time1.4 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 1/2.7-inch CCD, approx. 5,390,000 pixels
    Effective pixels:
    16:9 Movies approx. 3,690,000 pixels
    4:3 Movies approx. 3,980,000 pixels
    Still images approx. 5,000,000 pixels
     1/6-inch CCD, approx. 1,070,000 pixels
    Effective pixels
    16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [ON]) approx. 550,000 pixels
    16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [OFF]) approx. 710,000 pixels
    4:3 Movies approx. 690,000 pixels
    Still images approx. 800,000 pixels
     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 Screen2.7 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 123,000 pixels
    Viewfinder0.27 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 123,000 pixels
    MicrophoneStereo electret condenser microphone
    Lens f=6.1-61 mm, F/1.8-3.0 (when recording movies), 10x power zoom
    35 mm equivalent:
    16:9 Movies 43.8 - 438 mm
    4:3 Movies 47.8 - 478 mm
    Still images 39.9 - 399 mm
     f=2.6-91 mm, F/2.0-5.0, 35x power zoom
    35 mm equivalent:
    16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [ON]) 47.1 - 1,649 mm
    16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [OFF]) 41.7 - 1,460 mm
    4:3 Movies 44.6 - 1,561 mm
    Still images 41.5 - 1,453 mm
     f=2.6-91 mm, F/2.0-5.0, 35x power zoom
    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  11 elements in 9 groups (1 double-sided aspheric element)
     
    10 elements in 8 groups (1 double-sided aspheric element)Filter Diameter37 mm
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    Additional Information
    AF systemTTL autofocus, manual focusing possible
    Minimum Focusing Distance1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in.) on maximum wide angle
    White BalanceAuto white balance, custom white balance and preset white balance 
    settings:
     DAYLIGHT, SHADE, CLOUDY, TUNGSTEN, FLUORESCENT, 
    FLUORESCENT H
     DAYLIGHT, TUNGSTEN only
    Minimum Illumination 
    0.3 lx ([NIGHT] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/2)
    4.5 lx (Auto mode, Auto slow shutter [ON], Shutter speed at 1/30)
     
    2 lx ([NIGHT] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/8)
    7.5 lx (Auto mode, Auto slow shutter [ON], Shutter speed at 1/30)
     
    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 IlluminationMore than 100 lx
    Image Stabilization Optical Shift Image Stabilizer
     Electronic
    Memor y CardRecording MediaminiSD Card*
    Size of Still Images 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 pixels
    Simultaneous recording: 1280 x 720, 1152 x 864 pixels
     1152 x 864, 640 x 480 pixels
    Simultaneous recording: 1024 x 768 pixels
     1024 x 768, 640 x 480 pixels
    File FormatDesign rule for Camera File system (DCF), Exif 2.2** compliant, DPOF 
    compliant
    Image Compression MethodJPEG (compression: Super Fine, Fine, Normal) 
    * This camcorder has been tested with miniSD cards up to 1 GB. You may not be able to use certain types of 
    miniSD cards.
    ** This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the 
    communication between camcorders and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the 
    camcorder’s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.
    Input/Output Ter minalsAV Terminal∅ 3.5 mm minijack;   Input/Output,   Output only
    Video: 1 Vp-p / 75 ohms unbalanced
    Audio: Output: –10 dBV (47 kohm load) / 3 kohm or less
    Input: –10 dBV / 40 kohm or more
    USB Terminalmini-B
    Power/Other sPower supply (rated)7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC  (compact power adapter)
    Power consumption 
    (SP mode, AF on)4.1 W (viewfinder), 4.2 W (LCD screen [NORMAL])
     3.1 W (viewfinder), 3.2 W (LCD screen [NORMAL])
     2.9 W (viewfinder), 3.0 W (LCD screen [NORMAL])
    Operating temperature0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F)
    Dimensions (W x H x D) 62 x 90 x 130 mm (2.4 x 3.5 x 5.1 in.) excluding the grip belt
     54 x 90 x 128 mm (2.1 x 3.5 x 5.0 in.) excluding the grip beltWeight (camcorder body only) 480 g (1.1 lb.)  
     405 g (14.3 oz.) 
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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 supply100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
    Rated output / consumption8.4 V DC, 1.5 A / 29 VA (100 V) – 39 VA (240 V)
    Operating temperature0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
    Dimensions52 x 29 x 90 mm (2.1 x 1.1 x 3.5 in.)
    Weight135 g (4.8 oz.)
    Battery typeRechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
    Rated voltage7.4 V DC
    Operating temperature0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
    Battery capacity850 mAh
    Dimensions39 x 8 x 63 mm (1.5 x 0.31 x 2.5 in.)
    Weight40 g (1.4 oz.)
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    Additional Information
    1  only.    2  only.
    16:9 aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
    9 Point AiAF (Autofocus) . . . . . . . . . . . .  61
    AAbroad, using the camcorder  . . . . . . .  111
    AEB - Auto exposure bracketing . . . . . .  62
    AF-assist lamp¹ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  65
    Auto (recording program)  . . . . . . . . . . .  52
    Auto slow shutter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
    Autofocus (AF)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  61
    Av (recording program)¹  . . . . . . . . . . . .  53
    AV terminal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  80
    BBattery pack, charging  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
    Battery pack, remaining charge  . . . . . .  21
    Beach (recording program) . . . . . . . . . .  52
    Beep  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  50
    Built-in backup battery. . . . . . . . . . . . .  109
    CCenter point (Autofocus) . . . . . . . . . . . .  61
    Compact power adapter  . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
    Condensation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  110
    Connection to a computer . . . . . . . . . . .  83
    Connection to a TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . .  80
    Continuous shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  62
    Copying still images  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  74
    DData code  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  63
    Date and time  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
    Daylight saving time  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32
    Digital effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  66
    Digital zoom  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
    Direct print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  92
    Direct transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  89
    Disc title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  72
    Disc types
    (DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW)  . . . . . .  5
    Drive mode². . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  62
    EErasing still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  73Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
    FFile numbers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
    Finalizing the disc  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
    Fireworks (recording program)  . . . . . . . 52
    Flash¹. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
    Focus priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
    FUNC. menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 43
    GGrip belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
    HHigh-speed continuous shooting . . . . . . 62
    IImage effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
    Image jump  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
    Image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
    Index screen - Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
    Index screen - Still images. . . . . . . . . . . 41
    Initialization - Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
    Initialization - Memory card . . . . . . . . . . 76
    JJoystick  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
    Joystick guide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
    LLanguage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
    LCD backlight  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
    LCD screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
    Light metering mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
    LP mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
    MMagnifying a still image . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
    Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
    Manual exposure adjustment  . . . . . . . . 55
    Manual focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
    Memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 108
    Mini video light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
    miniSD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
    Mode switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
    MyDVD for Canon¹  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
    Index
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    NND filter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 114
    Night (recording program)  . . . . . . . . . . . 52
    Normal TV (4:3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
    OOriginal recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
    PP (recording program)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
    Photomovie scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
    Playback - Movies  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
    Playback - Still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
    Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
    Portrait (recording program). . . . . . . . . . 52
    Power save  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
    Print order  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
    Print/share button¹ . . . . . . . . . . . 87, 90, 93
    Printing still images  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
    Protecting still images  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
    Protecting the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
    QQuick Start function  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
    RRecommended discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
    Recording - Movies  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
    Recording - Still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
    Recording data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
    Recording mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
    Recording programs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
    Recording reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
    Remote sensor² . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
    RESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
    Reviewing - Movies (Record review) . . . 35
    Reviewing - Still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
    SScene editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
    Screen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
    Screen markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
    Selecting the on-screen displays . . . . . . 63
    Self timer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
    Serial number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 17
    Setup menus  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 45Shoulder strap  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
    Simultaneous recording
    (disc/memory card)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
    Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
    Snow (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . .52
    SP mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
    Sports (recording program)  . . . . . . . . . .52
    Spotlight (recording program) . . . . . . . . .52
    Still image quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
    Still image size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
    Sunset (recording program) . . . . . . . . . .52
    TTelephoto  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
    Time zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
    Transfer order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
    Transferring still images . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
    Tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
    Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
    Tv (recording program). . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
    UUSB terminal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
    VVideo input recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
    VIDEO mode (disc specification) . . . . . . .5
    Viewfinder, dioptric adjustment. . . . . . . .28
    Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
    VR mode (disc specification)  . . . . . . . . . .5
    WWhite balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
    Wide angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
    Wide TV (16:9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
    Widescreen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
    Wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
    Wireless controller². . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
    XXP mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
    ZZoom  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
    Zoom speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
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