Canon DC201, DC210, DC211 About this Manual, Conventions Used in the Manual, Model

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About this Manual

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About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC201/DC210/DC211. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting table ( 63).

Conventions Used in the Manual

IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.

NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that apply if the function described is not available in all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder should be set, the type of disc required, etc.).

: Reference page number.

: Option or feature that applies or is available only with a specific model. The following terms are used in the manual:

“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.

“Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the start/stop button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording.

The terms “Photo” and “Still image” are used interchangeably with the same meaning.

The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. Note that unless indicated otherwise, illustrations in this manual refer to the

model.

Introduction

Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on screen. Menu options in boldface indicate the default setting (for example [ON], [OFF]).

Menu item shown at its default position

Buttons and switches to be perated

Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for example FUNC. ).

First Time Settings 29

First Time Settings

 

Changing the Time Zone

Default value

Changing the Language

DATE/TIME SETUP

Options

 

[DEUTSCH] [ ROMANA ]

[

]

T.ZONE/DST NEW YORK

[ENGLISH]

[TÜRKÇE]

 

[

 

]

[ESPAÑOL]

[

 

]

[

]

DATE/TIME SETUP

[FRANÇAIS]

[

 

]

[

]

 

[ITALIANO]

[

]

 

[

]

 

[POLSKI]

[

]

 

 

 

T.ZONE/DST PARIS

 

 

 

Default value

 

 

DISPLAY SETUP

 

 

FUNC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(

28)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Press FUNC..

 

 

 

 

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

 

2

Select (

 

) the

icon and press

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(

) to open the setup menus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Select (

 

) [DATE/TIME SETUP]

FUNC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

and press (

).

 

 

(

 

28)

 

 

 

 

 

4

Select (

 

) [T.ZONE/DST] and

1

Press

FUNC..

 

 

 

 

press (

).

 

 

 

 

 

 

The time zone setting appears. The

2

Select (

) the

icon and press

 

default setting is New York. The

 

3

(

) to open the setup menus.

 

default setting is Paris.

 

Select (

) [DISPLAY SETUP] and

5

Select (

 

) your time zone and

4

press (

 

).

 

 

 

 

press (

).

 

 

Select (

) [LANGUAGE

] and

 

To adjust for daylight saving time,

5

press (

 

).

 

 

 

 

select the time zone with the

mark

Select (

,

) the desired

 

next to the area.

 

 

6

option and press (

).

 

6

Press FUNC. to close the menu.

Press FUNC. to close the menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time Zones

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTES

 

 

 

 

Once you have set the time zone, date

 

If you changed the language by mistake,

and time, you do not need to reset the

follow the

mark next to the menu item to

clock every time you travel to another

change the setting.

 

 

 

time zone. Select the time zone referring

 

The displays

 

and

that appear in

to the date and time displayed on the

some menu screens refer to the name of

screen.

 

 

 

 

 

buttons on the camcorder and will not change,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

regardless of the language selected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preparations

About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide

Push the joystick up, down, left

or right ( , ) to select an item or change settings.

Press the joystick itself ( ) to save the settings or confirm an action. On menu screens, this is

indicated by the icon .

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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 AUTOImage 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/FINEONAiAF  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
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