Canon Official Instruction Manual for DC201, DC210, and DC211 Camcorders

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PUB.DIE-278

DVD Camcorder

Instruction Manual

English

Introduction

Prerparations

Basic

Functions

Advanced

Functions

Editing

Functions

Playing Back the Disc on an External Device

External

Connections

Additional

Information

PAL

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Contents DVD Camcorder EnglishImportant Usage Instructions Introduction Camcorder switches to the second layerPlayback of a recording spanning both layers, you may Just select a scene from the index screen No need to worry about recording over a tapeEasy Playback on a DVD player Disc Type DVD-RWVideo Converting still images into Photomovie scenesTable of contents Playing Back the Disc on an External Device Editing FunctionsExternal Connections Additional InformationGeneral Information SpecificationsConventions Used in the Manual About this ManualAbout the Joystick and the Joystick Guide About this ManualAbout the Operating Modes About the Power SwitchOperation Bottom position. Push the joystickTrademark Acknowledgements Supplied AccessoriesGetting to Know the Camcorder Left side view Right Side View Front view Components GuideBack view Top view Bottom view Recording mode Self timer Disc type Operating mode Recording program White balance Image effectScreen Displays Recording Movies Recording Still ImagesDisc operation Disc access displayRemaining recording time Recording reminderViewing Still Images Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Charging the Battery PackGetting Started Getting StartedPlayback Time Battery PackCharging Time When Using DVD-R/DVD-R DL Discs Camcorder in modeInserting and Removing a Disc Inserting the DiscRemoving the Disc Preparing the CamcorderGrab the edge of the disc and gently pull it out Fasten the grip beltRotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees Adjusting the LCD ScreenLCD Backlight Keep DISP. pressed down for more than 2 secondsPress FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu Using the MenusSelecting a FUNC. Menu Option Press FuncChanging the Language First Time SettingsChanging the Time Zone DATE/TIME Setup Setting the Date and TimeSelect DATE/TIME Setup and press Select DATE/TIME and press DATE/TIME 1.JAN.2007 1200 AMRecording Move the lens cover switch down toShooting Video Basic FunctionsSelecting the Aspect Ratio of your Camera SetupRecording Push the joystick towardPress Photo fully Taking PhotosQuick Start Function ZoomingPress Quick Start firmly Optical zoom 35x 30x Digital zoomPlayback Green Play indicator will turn onPlaying Back the Video PlaybackDisplaying the Photos Push the joystick toward or To adjust the volumeFast Playback Slow PlaybackSlideshow SlideshowIndex Screen Move the zoom lever toward W Select , an imageMove the zoom lever toward T Magnifying Photos during PlaybackZoom lever Joystick FUNC. Menu Menu Options ListsProgram AE Image Effect OFF, VIVID, NeutralCANCEL, Start Setup MenusCamera Setup 1024x768, S 640x480 QualityMode switch P On , OFF About the color of the zoom indicatorMode switch P ONAiAF, ONCENTER, OFF ON, OFF Compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shakeDisc type Video mode Finalized NO, YES VIDEO, VR, CancelDisc type VR mode NO, YES Disc OperationsStill IMG Oper Display SetupHigh Volume System SetupRESET, Continuous 10 minD 2007.1.1 AM 1200, M.D,Y JAN , 2007 1200 AM DATE/TIME SetupY 1.JAN.2007 1200 AM Changes the date format for on-screen displaysAuto Using the Recording ProgramsPortrait Snow Spotlight Sports Beach FireworksFlexible Recording Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed Desired optionLast icon on the right icon Shutter speed guidelinesPicture may not appear smooth during playback Manual Focus Adjustment Manual Exposure AdjustmentAdjust the brightness of the image as required Push the joystick toward EXPInfinity Focus White BalanceFUNC. Desired option AUTOImage Effects Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menuSelecting the Size and Quality of Still Images Still Image Recording OptionsStill Image Recording Options 1024x768/FINEONAiAF Mode switch P*, Auto Camera Setup Focus PRIAutomatic Focus Priority Except for the Fireworks recording programOther Functions Display Setup Data CodeOn-Screen Displays Selecting the Data CodeCamera Setup Self Timer Self TimerBLK&WHT, Sepia Pause mode SettingFUNC. ** Desired fader/effect ApplyingCreating a Playlist Managing ScenesAdding Scenes to the Playlist Editing FunctionsDeleting Scenes Moving Scenes in the PlaylistDeleting a Single Scene Deleting a Scene Just After RecordingSelect YES and press Dividing a SceneDeleting All Scenes EditingProtecting the Disc Managing the DiscInitializing the Disc Managing the DiscDisc Operations Disc Initialize Video YES Changing the Disc TitleDisc Operations Disc Title Enter the title Up to 20 charactersErasing Photos Managing PhotosMenu Erase ALL ImagesConverting a Single Image Converting Photos into Photomovie ScenesFUNC. Convert to Scene FUNC. Execute Converting All ImagesRestrictions after Disc Finalization Finalizing the DiscRecordings Disc Finalizing the Disc Power the camcorder using the compact power adapterDisc Operations Finalize Disc Operations Unfinalize Disc type DVD-RW Video modeDiscs that Can be Unfinalized Additional scenes evenConnection Diagrams Connecting to a TV or VCRConnecting to a TV or VCR AV TerminalRecording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder Power Source TroubleshootingTrouble? Recording/PlaybackDisc cannot be ejected Not a malfunction Not go off Point where the start/stopOff the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use Faintly heard Occasionally the operation Sound can be heardPlayback/Editing Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD Device Message Explanation List of MessagesOnto it. Try cleaning the disc or replace it Disc could not be read. Try cleaning it or replace the discCould not recover a corrupted file Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or removeBattery Pack Handling PrecautionsTreat the battery pack with care CamcorderMini DVD Disc Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery70 Do’s and Don’ts Camcorder for about 3 monthsCleaning Maintenance/OthersStorage CondensationPower Sources Using the Camcorder Abroad72 Do’s and Don’ts General Information System Diagram Availability differs from area to areaBattery Packs Optional AccessoriesCG-300E Battery Charger Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case WS-20 Wrist StrapDC201/DC210/DC211 SpecificationsSystem BP-208 Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power AdapterPower/Others Output TerminalsAspect ratio 9 Point AiAF Autofocus IndexWhite balance Wide angle Wide TV 169 Widescreen Wind screen Quick Start functionCanon INC