Canon camcorder DC40 User Manual

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DVD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
Caméscope DVD
Manuel d’instruction
Cámara DVD
Manual de Instrucciones
Please read also the following instruction manual 
(electronic version on PDF file). For further details refer to 
the installation guide.
Veuillez lire aussi le manuel d’instruction suivant (version 
électronique sur fichier PDF). Pour d’autres détails référez-
vous au guide d’installation.
Lea también el siguiente manual de instrucciones (versión...

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IntroductionImportant Usage Instructions
WARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS 
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING 
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of 
copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
DVD Camcorder, DC40 A systems
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules....

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Introduction
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In these safety instructions the word “product” 
refers to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC40 A 
and all its accessories.
1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read 
before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions — The safety and  operating instructions should be retained 
for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the  product and in the operating instructions 
should be adhered to.
4. Follow...

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14.Lightning — For added protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it 
is left unattended and unused for long 
periods of time, disconnect it from the wall 
outlet and disconnect the antenna. This 
will prevent damage to the product due to 
lightning and power-line surges.
15.Overloading — Do not overload wall  outlets and extension cords as this can 
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
16.Objects and Liquid Entry — Never push  objects of any kind into this product 
through...

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The Advantages of DVDs
With a DVD you just press the recording start/
stop button and the camcorder will find the 
empty space on the disc ( 33). Don’t waste 
time fast forwarding and rewinding a tape to find 
from where to start a new recording.
Never worry about mistakenly 
recording over a precious memory!
RECORDING
Just insert your finalized* disc into a DVD player 
and immediately find the scene you want to play 
back from the index ( 39). No need to play 
the whole thing or run the tape forward...

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An Introduction to DVDs
You have probably heard of DVD discs and they come in various types and in two sizes - 
the more common 12 cm DVDs and 8 cm Mini DVDs. This camcorder uses 8 cm DVD-R 
discs (like the supplied one) or DVD-RW discs (commercially available).
So... what disc to choose?
DVD-RDVD-RW
Can be recorded only once. 
You cannot edit or delete the 
recordings.
You can record on it many times.
You can delete scenes or initialize the disc and start recording again.
Now that I have the 
disc......

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Differences in Available 
Features Depending on the Disc
The camcorder’s features and functions available will differ depending on the type of disc 
you use and the disc specification selected when initializing it.
* You will need to unfinalize the disc first.
Disc Type/SpecificationFeatureDVD-R DVD-RW
VIDEO mode VIDEO mode VR mode
Editing scenes with this camcorder 
(deleting scenes, editing the Playlist)––85
Deleting a scene or still image 
immediately after recording it
–86
92
Initializing the disc...

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Table of contents
Introduction
The Advantages of DVDs ................................................................................5
An Introduction to DVDs ..................................................................................6
Differences in Available Features Depending on the Disc...............................7
About this Manual .......................................................................................... 11
Checking the Supplied Accessories...

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Introduction
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Changing the Metering Method .....................................................................63
Setting the White Balance .............................................................................64
Applying Image Enhancing Effects ................................................................66
Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing ............................................67
Creating Panoramic Images...

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Trouble?
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................122
List of Messages..........................................................................................126
Do’s & Don’ts
Handling Precautions ..................................................................................129
Maintenance/Others ....................................................................................132
Additional Information
System Diagram...