Canon camcorder DC320 User Manual

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Selecting the Recording Mode
Changing the recording mode will 
change the recording time available on 
the disc. Select XP or SP mode for 
better movie quality;  select LP mode for 
longer recording times.
The following table gives approximate 
recording times with a brand new DVD 
disc (on a single recording side).
 Default value
 
[
 STANDARD PLAY] 
Desired recording mode 
NOTES
The camcorder uses  a variable bit rate 
(VBR) when encoding  the video data so the 
actual recording times  will...

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NOTES
• The zoom range of the advanced zoom will change depending on the aspect 
ratio of the scene 
( 66).
• The advanced zoom cannot be 
selected if [WIDESCREEN] is set to 
[OFF]. 
Selecting the Zoom Speed
Options
 Default value
 
[  MENU]   
[ CAMERA SETUP]   
[ZOOM SPEED]   
Desired option 
NOTES
The fastest zoom speed can be achieved 
with the [  VARIABLE] setting.
Using the Zoom
Move the zoom lever toward  W  to 
zoom out (wide-angle). Move it 
toward  T to zoom in (telephoto).
NOTES...

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 again the camcorder is 
ready to start recording within approx. 
1 second*, ensuring you do not miss 
important shooting  opportunities.
* The exact time required until the camcorder 
is ready to start recording may vary 
depending on the shooting conditions.
1Press  firmly.
The standby lamp flashes at first 
while the camcorder is preparing and 
then stays on when it enters the 
standby mode.
2When you wish to resume 
recording, press   
again.
Within approx. 1 second, the 
camcorder is...

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Deleting a Scene After Recording It
POINTS TO CHECK
Disc type:  DVD-RW
After recording a scene:
1Review the scene as described in 
the previous section.
2While reviewing the scene, select 
( )   and press  .
3Select ( ) [YES] and press  .
NOTES
• Avoid any other operations on the  camcorder while th e scene is being 
deleted.
• You will not be able to delete the last  scene if after the scene was recorded 
you changed the operating mode, turned 
off the camcorder or  removed the disc.
Basic...

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5 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press   to 
display it.
6 Push the joystick ( ) toward  /  to pause the playback.
7 Push the joystick  ( ) toward   to 
stop the playback and return to the 
scene index screen.
NOTES
• Depending on the r ecording conditions, 
you may notice brief stops in video or 
sound playback bet ween scenes.
• This camcorder can  play back discs 
recorded with this camcorder. Discs 
recorded with other camcorders or discs 
created with a computer may not...

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Deleting Scenes
If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you can 
delete those scenes that you are not 
interested in keeping.
Deleting a Single Scene
POINTS TO CHECK
Disc type:   DVD-RW • VR mode
From the original index screen, select 
( ,  ) the scene to delete. To 
delete a scene only in the playlist, 
switch to the playli st first (  46), and 
then select the scene.
 
[ DELETE] 
 [YES]
Deleting All Scenes
POINTS TO CHECK
Disc type:   DVD-RW • VR mode
To delete all the scenes from the original...

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Repeatedly press   to turn the 
on-screen displays on/off in the 
following sequence:
• All displays on
• All displays off
1
• All displays on
• Data code2 only
• All displays off
1However, the markers and the icons   and   will still appear  on the screen.
2Data code: Time, date  and camera data at 
the time of recording. The contents to be 
displayed can be selected with the [DATA 
CODE] setting ( 67).
Additional Functions
: Special Scene Recording Programs
Recording in a very bright ski...

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NOTES
• Do not set the mode switch to   during the actual reco rding of a scene; 
the brightness of th e picture may change 
abruptly.
• [ PORTRAIT]/[  SPORTS]/ [ BEACH]/[  SNOW]
- The picture may not appear smooth during playback.
• [ PORTRAIT] - The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in ( T).
• [  NIGHT] - Moving subjects may  leave a trailing 
afterimage.
- Picture quality may not be as good as  in other modes.
- White points may appear on the  screen. - Autofocus...

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Flexible Recording: Changing the 
Shutter Speed 
Use the automatic exposure (AE) 
program to use functi ons like the white 
balance or image effects, or give priority 
to the shutter speed.
Use faster shutter speeds to record 
subjects moving qu ickly. Use slower 
shutter speeds to  add motion blur, 
emphasizing the feel of movement.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch:
Options Default value
 
[  PROGRAM AE] 
Desired option 
When you select [ SHUTTER-
PRIO.AE], a numeric value will appear 
next to...

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image, but the image quality may be 
lower, and the autofocus may not work 
well.
- The image may flicker when recording  with fast shutter speeds.
- Recording movies un der fluorescent lights:  
If the screen starts to flicker, select 
[ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] and set the 
shutter speed to 1/100.
LCD Video Light
You can use the LCD video light to 
record in completely dark places. For a 
brighter picture, we recommend 
keeping a distance of about 20 cm - 
60 cm (8 in. - 2 ft.) from the subject...