Canon DC210, DC201, DC211 Using the Menus, Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option, Press Func

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22Using the Menus

Using the Menus

Many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC. button ( FUNC. ).

For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to the Menu Options Lists ( 33).

Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option

FUNC.

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1Press FUNC. .

2Select () the icon of the function you want change from the left side column. Menu items not available will appear grayed out.

3Select () the desired setting from the available options at the bottom bar.

The selected option will be highlighted in light blue. Menu items not available will appear grayed out.

With some settings, you will need to

make further selections (, ) and/or press ( ). Follow the additional operation guides that will appear on the screen (such as the icon, small arrows, etc.).

4Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu.

You can press FUNC. to close the menu at any time.

Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus

FUNC.

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1Press FUNC. .

During the playback of a disc recorded in VIDEO mode, pressing FUNC. will open directly the setup menus. Continue directly from step 3.

2Select () the icon and press ( ) to open the setup menus.

You can also hold FUNC. pressed down for more than 1 second to open directly the setup menus screen.

Push the joystick ( ) to return to the menu selection screen (step 3).

3Select () the desired menu from the left side column and press ( ). The title of the selected menu appears on top of the screen and under it the list of settings.

4Select () the setting you want to change and press ( ).

The orange selection bar indicates the menu setting currently selected. Items not available appear in black.

5Select () the desired option and press ( ) to save the setting.

6Press FUNC. .

You can press FUNC. to close the menu at any time.

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Contents English DVD CamcorderImportant 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 Video DVD-RWDisc Type Converting still images into Photomovie scenesTable of contents External Connections Editing FunctionsPlaying Back the Disc on an External Device Additional InformationSpecifications General InformationAbout the Joystick and the Joystick Guide About this ManualConventions Used in the Manual About this ManualOperation About the Power SwitchAbout the Operating Modes Bottom position. Push the joystickTrademark Acknowledgements Supplied AccessoriesGetting to Know the Camcorder Components Guide Left side view Right Side View Front viewBack view Top view Bottom view Screen Displays Operating mode Recording program White balance Image effectRecording mode Self timer Disc type Recording Movies Recording Still ImagesRemaining recording time Disc access displayDisc operation Recording reminderViewing Still Images Getting Started Charging the Battery PackDisconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Getting StartedPlayback Time Battery PackCharging Time Inserting and Removing a Disc Camcorder in mode When Using DVD-R/DVD-R DL Discs Inserting the DiscGrab the edge of the disc and gently pull it out Preparing the CamcorderRemoving the Disc Fasten the grip beltLCD Backlight Adjusting the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees Keep DISP. pressed down for more than 2 secondsSelecting a FUNC. Menu Option Using the MenusPress FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu Press FuncChanging the Language First Time SettingsChanging the Time Zone Select DATE/TIME Setup and press Select DATE/TIME and press Setting the Date and TimeDATE/TIME Setup DATE/TIME 1.JAN.2007 1200 AMShooting Video Move the lens cover switch down toRecording Basic FunctionsRecording Camera SetupSelecting the Aspect Ratio of your Push the joystick towardTaking Photos Press Photo fullyPress Quick Start firmly ZoomingQuick Start Function Optical zoom 35x 30x Digital zoomPlaying Back the Video Green Play indicator will turn onPlayback PlaybackFast Playback Push the joystick toward or To adjust the volumeDisplaying the Photos Slow PlaybackIndex Screen Move the zoom lever toward W SlideshowSlideshow Select , an imageMove the zoom lever toward T Magnifying Photos during PlaybackZoom lever Joystick Program AE Menu Options ListsFUNC. Menu Image Effect OFF, VIVID, NeutralCamera Setup Setup MenusCANCEL, Start 1024x768, S 640x480 QualityMode switch P ONAiAF, ONCENTER, OFF ON, OFF About the color of the zoom indicatorMode switch P On , OFF Compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shakeDisc type VR mode NO, YES VIDEO, VR, CancelDisc type Video mode Finalized NO, YES Disc OperationsDisplay Setup Still IMG OperRESET, Continuous System SetupHigh Volume 10 minY 1.JAN.2007 1200 AM DATE/TIME SetupD 2007.1.1 AM 1200, M.D,Y JAN , 2007 1200 AM Changes the date format for on-screen displaysPortrait Snow Spotlight Using the Recording ProgramsAuto Sports Beach FireworksDesired option Flexible Recording Changing the Aperture and Shutter SpeedLast icon on the right icon Shutter speed guidelinesPicture may not appear smooth during playback Adjust the brightness of the image as required Manual Exposure AdjustmentManual Focus Adjustment Push the joystick toward EXPFUNC. Desired option White BalanceInfinity Focus AUTOPress FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu Image EffectsStill Image Recording Options Still Image Recording OptionsSelecting the Size and Quality of Still Images 1024x768/FINEAutomatic Focus Priority Camera Setup Focus PRIONAiAF  Mode switch P*, Auto Except for the Fireworks recording programOn-Screen Displays Display Setup Data CodeOther Functions Selecting the Data CodeCamera Setup Self Timer Self TimerBLK&WHT, Sepia FUNC. ** Desired fader/effect SettingPause mode ApplyingAdding Scenes to the Playlist Managing ScenesCreating a Playlist Editing FunctionsDeleting a Single Scene Moving Scenes in the PlaylistDeleting Scenes Deleting a Scene Just After RecordingDeleting All Scenes Dividing a SceneSelect YES and press EditingInitializing the Disc Managing the DiscProtecting the Disc Managing the DiscDisc Operations Disc Title Changing the Disc TitleDisc Operations Disc Initialize Video YES Enter the title Up to 20 charactersMenu Managing PhotosErasing Photos Erase ALL ImagesFUNC. Convert to Scene FUNC. Execute Converting Photos into Photomovie ScenesConverting a Single Image Converting All ImagesRestrictions after Disc Finalization Finalizing the DiscRecordings Disc Finalizing the Disc Power the camcorder using the compact power adapterDisc Operations Finalize Discs that Can be Unfinalized Disc type DVD-RW Video modeDisc Operations Unfinalize Additional scenes evenConnecting to a TV or VCR Connecting to a TV or VCRConnection Diagrams AV TerminalRecording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder Trouble? TroubleshootingPower Source Recording/PlaybackOff the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use Not a malfunction Not go off Point where the start/stopDisc cannot be ejected Faintly heard Occasionally the operation Sound can be heardPlayback/Editing Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD Device List of Messages Message ExplanationCould not recover a corrupted file Disc could not be read. Try cleaning it or replace the discOnto it. Try cleaning the disc or replace it Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or removeTreat the battery pack with care Handling PrecautionsBattery Pack Camcorder70 Do’s and Don’ts Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryMini DVD Disc Camcorder for about 3 monthsStorage Maintenance/OthersCleaning CondensationPower Sources Using the Camcorder Abroad72 Do’s and Don’ts System Diagram Availability differs from area to area General InformationCG-300E Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedWS-20 Wrist Strap SC-2000 Soft Carrying CaseDC201/DC210/DC211 SpecificationsSystem Power/Others CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-208 Battery Pack Output TerminalsIndex Aspect ratio 9 Point AiAF AutofocusQuick Start function White balance Wide angle Wide TV 169 Widescreen Wind screenCanon INC