Canon DVD CAMCORDER DC410 Instruction Manual page 29

Using the viewfinder
When recording in bright places it
may be difficult to use the LCD
screen. In such case, change the
brightness of the LCD screen (
or use the viewfinder instead. Press
VIEWFINDER
to activate the
viewfinder along with the LCD panel.
Close the LCD panel to use only the
viewfinder.
Adjust the viewfinder as necessary
with the dioptric adjustment lever.
IMPORTANT
Observe the following precautions while
the DISC access indicator is on or
flashing. Failing to do so may result in
permanent data loss.
- Do not subject the camcorder to
vibrations or strong impacts.
- Do not open the disc cover and do not
remove the disc.
- Do not disconnect the power source or
turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the operating mode.
About the mode switch and recording programs
Set the mode switch to
camcorder adjust all the settings for you,
allowing you to just point the camcorder and
start shooting.
Set the mode switch to
The Special Scene recording programs (
way to select the optimal settings to match special recording
conditions; and with the flexible recording programs (
set the shutter speed manually, or enjoy the flexibility to change other settings.
• About the Power Save mode: If [POWER
SAVE] is set to [
camcorder will shut off automatically to
25)
save power when it is powered by a
battery pack and is left without any
operation for 5 minutes. To restore the
power, turn the
MODE and release it, or turn the
camcorder off and then on again.
• When recording in very loud places (such
as fireworks shows or concerts), sound
may become distorted or it may not be
recorded at the actual levels. This is not
a malfunction.
• The following may take longer with a disc
in VR mode than a disc in VIDEO mode.
- The time between turning on the
camcorder and being able to start
recording.
- The time between turning the
switch to
shutting off.
to let the
to select one of the recording programs.
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