Canon camcorder DC320 User Manual

Introduction • 11
Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC320/DC310. Please read this manual 
carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your 
camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to  Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g ( 70).
Conventions Used in this Manual
• IMPORTANT: Precautions related  to the camcorder’s operation.
• NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
• POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that a pply if the function described is...

12 • Introduction
Getting to Know the Camcorder
Supplied Accessories
CA-570 Compact Power 
Adapter (incl. power cord)NB-2LH Battery Pack
STV-250N Stereo Video  Cable
Yellow • Red • White plugs
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Names of buttons and switches other than the 
joystick are indicated within a “button” frame 
(for example  ).
Components Guide
Left side view
Front view
Right side viewLens cover switch ( 29, 51) 
( open,  closed)
AV te rm ina l ( 61)
CARD access indicator ( 51)
Speaker  switch ( 20)
Lock button
DISC access indicator ( 29) / 
CHARGE indicator ( 18) 
Mode switch ( 30)  Easy recording
 Recording programs
Disc compartment cover ( 26)
Grip belt ( 19)
Strap mount ( 84)
Stereo microphone...

14 • Introduction
Names of buttons and switches other than the 
joystick are indicated within a “button” frame 
(for example  ).
Back view
To p  v i e w Bottom viewJoystick ( 21)
FUNC. button ( 22, 63)
DISP. button ( 36, 58)
Dioptric adjustment lever ( 30)
Viewfinder ( 30)
QUICK START button and standby lamp 
( 32)
PLAY mode indicator (green) ( 21)
CAMERA mode indicator (red) ( 21)
OPEN (disc cover) switch ( 26)
Start/Stop button ( 29)
DC IN terminal ( 19)
Serial number/ 
Battery attachment unit (18)...

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Screen Displays
 Recording movies
Playing movies 
(during playback)Operating mode ( 21) /
Disc specification ( 5)
Recording program ( 37, 39)
White balance ( 42)
Image effect ( 43)
LCD video light ( 40)
Digital effects ( 44)
Recording mode ( 31)
Disc type   DVD-R,   DVD-R DL,   DVD-RW ( 5)
Finalized disc mark ( 48)
Manual focus ( 41)
Image stabilizer ( 65)
Disc operation
Time code/Playback time 
(hours : minutes : seconds)
Remaining recording time on the disc
Remaining battery charge (...

16 • Introduction
 Recording still images
 Viewing still images
Zoom ( 31), Exposure   ( 42)
Recording program ( 37, 39)
White balance ( 42)
Image effect ( 43)
LCD video light ( 40)
Digital effects ( 44)  Drive mode ( 56)
Still image quality/size ( 52)
Manual focus ( 41)
Number of still images available on the 
memory card
Self timer ( 40)
AF frame ( 57)
Joystick guide ( 21)
Focus/exposure automatically set and 
locked ( 51)
Camcorder shake warning ( 65)
Image number ( 17)
Current image / Total number...

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 Disc operationRecord,   Record pause, 
Playback,  Pl ayback pause, 
Fast playback, 
Fast reverse playback,
Slow playback, 
Slow reverse playback
 Remaining recording timeWhen there is no more disc space available, 
“ END” will be displa yed and the recording 
will stop.
 Remaining battery charge estimate
• When   is displayed in red, replace the  battery pack with a fully charged one.
• When you attach an em pty battery pack, the 
power may turn off  without displaying  .
• Depending...

18 • Preparations
Preparations
This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the 
menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your 
camcorder.
Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack
The camcorder can be  powered with a 
battery pack or di rectly using the 
compact power adapter. Charge the 
battery pack before use.
For approximate charging times and 
recording/playback times with a full 
battery pack, refer  to the tables on 
page 82.
1Turn off the camcorder.
2Attach the...

Preparations • 19
1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder.
2 Unplug the power cord from the  power outlet and the compact 
power adapter. 
Press   to release the battery 
pack. Slide the battery pack down 
and then pull it out.
IMPORTANT
• Turn off the camcorder before  connecting or di sconnecting the 
compact power adapter. After you turn 
the   switch to  , important file 
allocation data is updated on the disc. 
Be sure to wait until the PLAY and 
CAMERA mode indicators are...

20 • Preparations
Do not leave the viewfinder 
exposed to direct sunlight as 
it may melt (due to 
concentration of the light by 
the lens). Do not use tripods 
with fastening screws longer 
than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.). Doing 
so may damage the camcorder.
Basic Operation of the Camcorder
Power Switch
In addition to turnin g the camcorder on 
and off, the   switch also toggles the 
camcorder’s operating mode.
To turn on the camcorder:  Hold the lock 
button pressed down and turn the   
switch to ON.
To change...