User manual CANON DC310

[. . . ] DIE-304 DVD Camcorder Instruction Manual PAL Important Usage Instructions Introduction WARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. [. . . ] ( 3) ** Close the menu only after the screen display DISC OPERATIONS] returns to the [ menu. [ MENU]2 DISC OPERATIONS] [ [DISC TITLE] Enter the title (up to 20 characters)3 [SET] [YES] FUNC. 2 Only when using a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode. Select [BACKSPACE] and press to delete the character to the left of the cursor's position. IMPORTANT Initializing the disc will permanently erase all recordings. The lost original recordings cannot be recovered. 44 · Video Finalizing the Disc To play the disc you recorded on a DVD player, a computer's DVD drive or other digital device, you need to finalize it first. You do not need to finalize the disc to play back your recordings with the camcorder connected to the TV. ( POINTS TO CHECK Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter or a fully charged battery pack. FUNC. ( 20) FUNC. IMPORTANT · Be sure to finalize the disc in normal room temperatures. If the procedure was not completed correctly due to high temperature, let the camcorder cool off before resuming operation. · Place the camcorder on a table or other stable surface before starting the procedure. Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impacts (for example to place it on a table or to disconnect a cable) after the finalization process started may result in permanent data loss. · Do not disconnect the power source while the operation is in progress. · Depending on the type of disc and the disc specification, after finalizing the disc you may not be able to initialize the disc, edit your recordings or add new recordings to the disc. · Do not use this camcorder to finalize discs that were not recorded using it. 18) [ MENU]* DISC OPERATIONS] [ [FINALIZE] [YES]** Press when the confirmation screen appears FUNC. NOTES · The time required to finalize the disc depends on the scenes recorded and the remaining free space on the disc. · After the disc is finalized, will appear on the playback screen. * Only when using a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode. ** During the disc finalization a progress bar is displayed. Video · 45 Disc Playback on External Devices After finalizing the disc with your recordings, you can play it on DVD players compatible with the type of disc used (DVD-R, DVD-R DL or DVD-RW). You cannot play back discs on an external DVD device if the discs have not yet been finalized. For details about disc compatibility refer to the instruction manual of the DVD player or DVD drive. NOTES · DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode can be played only on VR mode-compatible DVD players. · Depending on your DVD device you may not be able to play the disc. · In order to play the disc on a computer you need to have DVD playback software installed and running. Also, in order to play back a DVD-R DL you must have a DVD drive capable of reading dual-layered DVD discs. ON A DVD PLAYER 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player. 3 Select the scene you want to play from the index screen. Unfinalizing the Disc - Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc Unfinalize a disc to allow recording additional movies on the disc even after it was finalized. ( POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW · VIDEO mode · Finalized Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter or a fully charged battery pack. 18) ON A cOMPUTER'S DVD DRIVE 1 Insert the finalized disc in the DVD drive. Refer also to the instruction manual and help modules of your DVD playback software. Restrictions after disc finalization Additional recordings DVD-R/DVD-R DL in VIDEO mode DVD-RW in VIDEO mode DVD-RW in VR mode 1 2 Editing recordings ­ Initializing the disc ­ Unfinalizing the disc ­ ­ 1 ­ 2 ­ You will need to unfinalize the disc first. [. . . ] · ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L. L. C. , 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206. Additional Information · 77 General Information System Diagram System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) WS-20 Wrist Strap CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger SS-600/SS-650 Shoulder Strap NB-2LH, BP-2L13, BP-2L14, BP-2L24H Battery Pack CB-2LWE Battery Charger Mini DVD disc DVD-R/DVD-RW/ DVD-R DL CA-570 Compact Power Adapter SCART adapter STV-250N Stereo Video Cable TV VCR DVD player/recorder SD/SDHC memory card Card adapter MultiMedia Card SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Card reader/writer PictBridgecompatible printers Computer Mini DVD disc DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R DL Compatible DVD player/recorder 78 · Additional Information 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. Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs, select one of the following models: NB-2LH, BP-2L13, BP-2L14 or BP-2L24H*. * Attaching the BP-2L24H battery pack will make using the viewfinder more difficult. CB-2LWE Battery Charger Use the battery charger to charge the battery packs. Charging Times The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack. Battery pack Charging conditions Using the camcorder Using the CB-2LWE Battery Charger NB-2LH 135 min. [. . . ]