Canon DC201, DC210, DC211 instruction manual Index, Aspect ratio 9 Point AiAF Autofocus

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78General Information

Index

16:9 aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 9 Point AiAF (Autofocus) . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

A

Abroad, using the camcorder. . . . . . . . . 72 Auto (recording program). . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Autofocus (AF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 AV terminal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

B

Battery pack, charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Battery pack, remaining charge . . . . . . . 15 Beach (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . 40 Beep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Built-in backup battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

C

Center point (Autofocus) . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Compact power adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Condensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Connection to a TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

D

Data code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Date and time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Daylight saving time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Digital effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Disc title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Disc types

(DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW). . . . . . . 3

E

Erasing still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

F

File numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Finalizing the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Fireworks (recording program). . . . . . . . 40 Focus priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 FUNC. menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 33

G

Grip belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

I

Image effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Image jump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Index screen - Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Index screen - Still images . . . . . . . . . . .31 Initialization - Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

J

Joystick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Joystick guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

L

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 LCD backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 LCD screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 LP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

M

Magnifying a still image . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Manual exposure adjustment . . . . . . . . .43 Manual focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

N

Night (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . .40 Normal TV (4:3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

O

Original recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

P

P (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Photomovie scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Playback - Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Playback - Still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Portrait (recording program) . . . . . . . . . .40 Power save. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Protecting the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

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Contents English DVD CamcorderImportant 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 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 joystickSupplied Accessories Trademark AcknowledgementsGetting 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 StartedBattery Pack Playback TimeCharging Time Inserting and Removing a Disc Camcorder in modeWhen 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 FuncFirst Time Settings Changing the LanguageChanging 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 imageMagnifying Photos during Playback Move the zoom lever toward TZoom 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 SpeedShutter speed guidelines Last icon on the right iconPicture 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 CodeSelf Timer Camera Setup 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 ImagesFinalizing the Disc Restrictions after Disc FinalizationRecordings Disc Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter Finalizing the DiscDisc 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 CondensationUsing the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources72 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 CaseSpecifications DC201/DC210/DC211System 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