Canon DC95, DC100 instruction manual Getting Started, Preparing the Power Supply

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CHG. (charge) indicator DC IN terminal
BATTERY
RELEASE
switch
Remove the battery terminal cover before attaching the battery

Getting Started

Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply

The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use.

1. Turn off the camcorder.

2. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.

• Open the LCD panel.

• Slide in the connector end of the battery in the direction of the arrow and press it gently until it clicks.

3. Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter.

4. Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

5. Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

•The CHG. (charge) indicator starts flashing. The indicator will stay on when

the charging is completed.

•You can also use the compact power adapter without attaching a battery pack.

•When the compact power adapter is connected, even if a battery is attached its power will not be consumed.

Once the battery is fully charged:

1.Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder.

2.Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the compact power adapter.

To remove the battery pack:

Slide down BATTERY RELEASE to release the battery pack, and pull out the battery pack holding it from the ridge on its bottom part.

Charging, Recording and Playback Times with the BP-208 Battery Pack

The charging time of the BP-208 battery pack is 165 min.

The following recording and playback times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording or playback conditions.

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Contents DVD Camcorder Important Usage Instructions Class 1 Laser ProductEuropean Union and EEA only Advantages of DVDs So... what disc to choose? An Introduction to DVDsFeature Video mode VR mode Differences in Available Features Depending on the DiscTable of contents Still Image Options Editing the Scenes DVD-RW in VR mode onlyConnecting to a TV and VCR Disc OptionsSelecting an Option MENU/FUNC About this ManualConventions Used in the Manual About the Multi SelectorTo activate the still images modes About the Operating ModesSelecting Menu options Selecting FUNC. Menu OptionsChecking the Supplied Accessories To change the operating modeTrademark Acknowledgements Left side view Right side view Front view Components GuideTop view Bottom view Back view Recording reminder Disc operation Screen DisplaysRecording Movies Recording Still ImagesViewing Still Images Remaining battery chargePlaying Movies Index Screen Playing Movies During PlaybackGetting Started Preparing the Power SupplyRecording Mode Max Typical Playback Time LCD NormalLCD Bright LCD Backlight Adjusting the LCD ScreenPreparing the Camcorder Rotating the LCD PanelMenu Setting the Time Zone / Daylight Saving TimeMenu DATE/TIME Setup ZONE/DST Paris Changing the Display LanguageSetting the Date and Time Menu DATE/TIME SetupTime Zones Inserting the Disc When using DVD-R discsWhen using a DVD-RW Loading and Removing a DiscGrab the edges of the disc and gently pull it out Removing the DiscRecording Recording MoviesBefore You Begin Recording Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded Press and release record reviewPress Wide SCR Press Start/Stop fully Recording Still Images25x Optical Zoom ZoomingPlayback Playing Back MoviesSpecial Playback Modes Slow Forward Playback / Slow Reverse Playback Adjusting the VolumeMenu System Setup Press Menu to save the setting and close the menuSlideshow Viewing Still ImagesSlideshow Index ScreenMagnifying the Image Image Jump FunctionPush the multi selector and keep it pressed down Selecting the Data Code Display Setup Data Code Date & TimeSelecting the Recording Data Display Data Code displayMenu Options Options Lists Menu / FuncOFF OFFVIDEO, VR DEUTSCH, ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, FRANÇAIS, ITALIANO, Polski Display SetupSystem Setup FUNC. Menu Options Move a scene Effect OFF, BLK&WHT Recording modeStill image size/quality Add to playlistProgram AE Shutter-Priority AE Aperture-Priority AE Using the Recording ProgramsUsing the Program AE Mode Move the mode switch between the recording categoriesSelecting the Recording Program Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode Shutter speed guidelineSelect the recording program Aperture value guideline Using the Aperture-Priority AE ModePress EXP Manually Adjusting the ExposureAdjust the brightness of the image as required Changing the Metering MethodManually Adjusting the Focus Adjust the zoom Press FocusInfinity Focus Select the autofocus mode Changing the Autofocus ModeSelf Timer Using the Self TimerAuto Setting the White BalancePress FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu  When you have set the custom white balancePage Applying Image Enhancing Effects Effect Effects Using the Digital EffectsSelecting a Fader / Effect Fader FadersFader Effect Using the Multi-Image ScreenSetting ApplyingSpeed Split MULTI-SFine Selecting the Size and Quality of Still ImagesDVD-R/-RW DVD-RW Super FineFUNC. ADD to Playlist Creating a PlaylistAdding Scenes to the Playlist Moving Scenes in the PlaylistDeleting All Scenes Deleting ScenesDeleting a Single Scene Deleting a Scene Just After RecordingDividing a Scene DivideDivide YES Disc Operations Disc Initialize Video YES Disc OptionsProtecting the Disc Initializing the DiscSET Changing the Disc TitleErasing All Images Erasing Still ImagesErasing a Single Image Erasing a Single Image Just After RecordingFUNC. Convert to Scene FUNC. Execute Converting Still Images into Photomovie ScenesConverting a Single Image Converting All ImagesRestrictions after Disc Finalization Preparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD Player FinalizeFinalizing the Disc On a DVD PlayerOn a Computer’s DVD Drive Unfinalize Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc UnfinalizeConnection Diagram TVs without Scart terminal Playing Back on a TV ScreenSelecting the Type of TV Connection Diagram TVs with Scart terminal Recording to a VCR Recording/Playback TroubleshootingPower Source Problem SolutionSET the Time Zone Playback/Editing List of Messages Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD DeviceMessage Explanation Cannot Divide Camcorder Handling PrecautionsBattery Pack Treat the battery pack with careBuilt-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery About the battery terminal coverMini DVD Disc Condensation Maintenance/OthersCleaning StorageUsing the Camcorder Abroad System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Shoulder Strap Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs CG-300E Battery ChargerSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case System SpecificationsPower/Others DC100/DC95BP-208 Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power AdapterCondensation Connection to a TV IndexScene Editing SCN Special Scene Canon INC
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