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    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 not 
    available in all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder 
    should be set, the type of disc required, etc.).
    • : Reference page number.
    • : Text that applies only to th e model(s) shown in the icon.
    • The following terms are used in this manual: “Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.
    “Scene” refers to one movie unit fr om the point you press   to start 
    recording until you press again to pause the recording.
    The terms “photo” and “still image” are used interchangeably with the same 
    meaning.
    • The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.
    • Note that unless indicated otherwise, screenshots and illustrations in this manual  refer to the   model.
    About this Manual
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    ROMANA
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    MENU
    Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick 
    are indicated within a “button” frame.
    For example  .FUNC.
    Buttons and switches to be operated
    Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menu 
    options as they are displayed on screen. In menu option 
    lists and option tables the default value is shown in 
    boldface.
    For example  [ON], [OFF].
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    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
    Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only.
    Register your product online at  www.registercanon.com
    Protect your product
    We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Canon product on 
    file to help you refer to this information in  the event of an insurance claim such as loss 
    or theft.
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    The serial number of this pr oduct can be found at the batte ry attachment unit of the 
    camcorder. Write down the number  and other information here and retain this book as a 
    permanent record of your purchase to  aid identification in case of theft.
    Date of Purchase: Model Name: DC320/DC310 A
    Purchased From: Serial No.:
    Dealer Address:
    Dealer Ph one No.:
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    Introduction • 13
    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
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    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)
    RESET button ( 70)
    LCD screen ( 25)
    Zoom lever ( 31) /  (movies/still images) switch
     ( 21)
    Tripod socket ( 20)
    Memory card slot 
    (open the cover to access)  (
    28)
    BATT. (battery release) switch ( 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 ( 17)
    Wind screen off ( 65)
    Recording reminder
    Level marker ( 67)
    Scene number
    Joystick guide ( 21)
    Data code ( 36)
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     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 of images
    Histogram ( 58)
    Date and time of recording
    Image protection mark ( 58)
    Manual exposure ( 42)
    Image size ( 52)
    File size
    Aperture value ( 39)
    Shutter speed ( 39)
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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 on the conditions under which the  camcorder and the batter y pack are used, the 
    actual battery charge  may not be indicated 
    accurately.
     Recording reminderThe camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds 
    when you start recording.  This is helpful to avoid 
    scenes that are too short.
      Number of still images available on the card  displayed in red: No card
    in green: 6 or more images
    in yellow: 1 to 5 images
    in red: No more images can be recorded
    • When viewing the still images, the display will  always be in green.
    • Depending on the reco rding conditions, the 
    number of available stil l images displayed may 
    not decrease even afte r a recording has been 
    made, or may decrease by 2 still images at 
    once.
    Card access display is displayed next to the number of images 
    available while the camcorder is writing on the 
    memory card.
     Image numberThe image number indicates the name and 
    location of the file on the memory card. For 
    example, the file name of image 101-0107 is 
    “IMG_ 0107.JPG”, stored under the folder 
    “DCIM\ 101CANON”.
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    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 battery pack to the 
    camcorder.
    Press the battery pack lightly and 
    slide it up until it clicks.
    3Connect the power cord to the 
    compact power adapter.
    4Plug the power cord into a power 
    outlet.
    5Connect the compact power 
    adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN 
    terminal.
    • The CHARGE indicator starts 
    flashing. The indicator will stay on 
    when the charging is completed.
    • You can also use the compact 
    power adapter without attaching a 
    battery pack.
    • When the compact power adapter 
    is connected, the power of the 
    battery pack will  not be consumed.
    Getting Started
    BATT. switch
    CHARGE
    indicator
    DC IN terminal
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    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 
    completely off.
    • You may hear some noise from the  compact power adapter  during use. 
    This is not a malfunction.
    • We recommend char ging the battery 
    pack in temperatures between 10 °C 
    and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Outside the 
    temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C 
    (32 °F to 104 °F), the charging will not 
    start.
    • Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC  IN terminal or to the compact power 
    adapter any electrical  equipment that is 
    not expressly recommended for use 
    with this camcorder.
    • To prevent equipment breakdowns and  excessive heating, do not connect the 
    supplied compact power adapter to 
    voltage converters for overseas travels 
    or special power sources such as those 
    on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, 
    etc.
    NOTES
    • The CHARGE indicator  also serves as a 
    rough estimate of the charge status.
    Continuously on
    : Battery pack fully 
    charged.
    Two quick flashes at  1-second intervals
    : 
    Battery pack at least 50% charged. If 
    the indicator flashes quickly but not 
    exactly in this pattern, refer to 
    Troubleshooting  (70).
    One flash at 1-second intervals
    : Battery 
    pack less than 50% charged.
    • We recommend that you prepare battery  packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than 
    you think you might need.
    • U.S.A. and Canada only:  The 
    Lithium ion/polymer battery 
    that powers the product is 
    recyclable. Please call 
    1-800-8-BATTERY for 
    information on how to recycle 
    this battery.
    Preparing the Accessories
    Fasten the grip belt.
    Adjust the grip belt so that you can 
    reach the zoom leve r with your index 
    finger, and the   button with 
    your thumb.
    ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED 
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    O REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK 
    BATT.
    Start/Stop
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    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 the operating mode:  From the ON 
    position, turn the   switch 
    momentarily toward MODE and release it. 
    This action will toggle the operating mode 
    between recording (CAMERA - red 
    indicator) and playback (PLAY - green 
    indicator).
    WHEN YOU MOUNT THE CAMCORDER ON A TRIPODBasic Operation of the 
    Camcorder
    Lock button
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