Canon DC201, DC210 Adjusting the LCD Screen, Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees

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Adjusting the LCD Screen

Rotating the LCD Panel

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.

•You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward.

•You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens (allowing the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder). Rotating the panel 180 degrees is also useful if you wish to include yourself when recording with the self timer. This is the only case where you can use the viewfinder and the LCD screen simultaneously.

180°

90°

180°

Subject can monitor the LCD screen

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LCD Backlight

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to one of two levels.

Keep DISP. pressed down for more than 2 seconds.

Repeat this action to toggle between the normal and bright settings.

NOTES

This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewfinder screen.

Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery.

Preparations

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Contents DVD Camcorder EnglishImportant Usage Instructions Camcorder switches to the second layer IntroductionPlayback of a recording spanning both layers, you may No need to worry about recording over a tape Just select a scene from the index screenEasy 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 joystickSupplied Accessories Trademark AcknowledgementsGetting 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 StartedBattery Pack Playback TimeCharging 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 FuncFirst Time Settings Changing the LanguageChanging 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 imageMagnifying Photos during Playback Move the zoom lever toward TZoom 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 optionShutter speed guidelines Last icon on the right iconPicture 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 CodeSelf Timer Camera Setup 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 ImagesFinalizing the Disc Restrictions after Disc FinalizationRecordings Disc Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter Finalizing the DiscDisc 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 CondensationUsing the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources72 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 StrapSpecifications DC201/DC210/DC211System 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