Canon DC 100 Manually Adjusting the Focus, Infinity Focus, Adjust the zoom Press Focus

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Manually Adjusting the Focus

Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually.

	Reflective	Subjects with low	Fast Moving	Through	Night Scenes
	Reflective	contrast or without	Fast Moving	dirty or wet
	surfaces	contrast or without	Subjects	dirty or wet
	surfaces	vertical lines	Subjects	windows
		vertical lines		windows

* only. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 9). Mode switch:

1.Adjust the zoom.

2.Press FOCUS ( ).

“MF” appears.

3. Adjust ( ) the focus as required until the image appears focused.

Pressing FOCUS ( ) again will return to autofocus.

The camcorder will automatically return to autofocus when you set the mode

switch to .

Readjust the focus when you have turned off the camcorder.

Infinity Focus

Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks.

1.Adjust the zoom.

2.Keep FOCUS ( ) pressed down for more than 2 seconds.

•“ ” appears.

•Pressing FOCUS ( ) again will return to autofocus.

If you operate the zoom or the multi selector ( ) during infinity focus, “ ” changes to “MF” and the camcorder returns to manual focusing mode.

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Contents DVD Camcorder Important Usage Instructions Class 1 Laser ProductEuropean Union and EEA only Advantages of DVDs An Introduction to DVDs So... what disc to choose?Feature Video mode VR mode DVD-R DVD-RWTable of contents Disc Options Editing the Scenes DVD-RW in VR mode onlyConnecting to a TV and VCR Still Image OptionsAbout the Multi Selector About this ManualConventions Used in the Manual Selecting an Option MENU/FUNCSelecting FUNC. Menu Options About the Operating ModesSelecting Menu options To activate the still images modesChecking the Supplied Accessories To change the operating modeTrademark Acknowledgements Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front viewTop view Bottom view Back view Recording Still Images Screen DisplaysRecording Movies Recording reminder Disc operationPlaying Movies During Playback Remaining battery chargePlaying Movies Index Screen Viewing Still ImagesGetting Started Preparing the Power SupplyTo remove the battery pack Charging is completedLCD Normal Recording Mode Max Typical Playback TimeViewfinder LCD BrightRotating the LCD Panel Adjusting the LCD ScreenPreparing the Camcorder LCD BacklightChanging the Display Language Setting the Time Zone / Daylight Saving TimeMenu DATE/TIME Setup ZONE/DST Paris MenuSetting the Date and Time Menu DATE/TIME SetupTime Zones Loading and Removing a Disc When using DVD-R discsWhen using a DVD-RW Inserting the DiscRemoving the Disc Grab the edges of the disc and gently pull it outRecording Recording MoviesBefore You Begin Recording Press Wide SCR Reviewing the Last Scene RecordedPress and release record review Damage the camcorderRecording Still Images Press Start/Stop fullyFrames appear Zooming 25x Optical ZoomPlayback Playing Back MoviesSpecial Playback Modes Press Menu to save the setting and close the menu Adjusting the VolumeMenu System Setup Slow Forward Playback / Slow Reverse PlaybackIndex Screen Viewing Still ImagesSlideshow SlideshowPush the multi selector and keep it pressed down Magnifying the ImageImage Jump Function Will appear for images that cannot be enlargedData Code display Display Setup Data Code Date & TimeSelecting the Recording Data Display Selecting the Data CodeOptions Lists Menu / Func Menu OptionsWind Screen Self TimerFocus PRI Erase ALL ImagesPhotomovie Playlst ALL DELDisc Protect Disc TitlePower Save Demo ModeVolume Beep File NOS RESET, ContinuousFUNC. Menu Options TV TypeZONE/DST DATE/TIME Date Format Add to playlist Effect OFF, BLK&WHT Recording modeStill image size/quality Move a sceneUsing the Recording Programs Program AE Shutter-Priority AE Aperture-Priority AEUsing 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 Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode Aperture value guidelineChanging the Metering Method Manually Adjusting the ExposureAdjust the brightness of the image as required Press EXPInfinity Focus Manually Adjusting the FocusAdjust the zoom Press Focus MF appearsChanging the Autofocus Mode Select the autofocus modeUsing the Self Timer Appears When you have set the custom white balance Setting the White BalancePress FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu AutoPage Applying Image Enhancing Effects Fader Faders Using the Digital EffectsSelecting a Fader / Effect Effect EffectsApplying Using the Multi-Image ScreenSetting Fader EffectMULTI-S Speed SplitSuper Fine Selecting the Size and Quality of Still ImagesDVD-R/-RW DVD-RW FineMoving Scenes in the Playlist Creating a PlaylistAdding Scenes to the Playlist FUNC. ADD to PlaylistDeleting a Scene Just After Recording Deleting ScenesDeleting a Single Scene Deleting All ScenesDividing a Scene DivideDivide YES Initializing the Disc Disc OptionsProtecting the Disc Disc Operations Disc Initialize Video YESChanging the Disc Title SETErasing a Single Image Just After Recording Erasing Still ImagesErasing a Single Image Erasing All ImagesConverting All Images Converting Still Images into Photomovie ScenesConverting a Single Image FUNC. Convert to Scene FUNC. ExecuteRestrictions after Disc Finalization DVD-R Video mode DVD-RW DVD-RW in VR ModePreparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD Player Finalize Additional Edit Recordings Initializing UnfinalizingFinalizing the Disc On a DVD PlayerOn a Computer’s DVD Drive Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc Unfinalize 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 Problem Solution TroubleshootingPower Source Recording/PlaybackSET the Time Zone Playback/Editing List of Messages Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD DeviceMessage Explanation Cannot Divide Treat the battery pack with care Handling PrecautionsBattery Pack CamcorderBuilt-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery About the battery terminal coverMini DVD Disc Storage Maintenance/OthersCleaning CondensationUsing the Camcorder Abroad System Diagram Availability differs from area to area CG-300E Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs Shoulder StrapSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case DC100/DC95 SpecificationsPower/Others SystemCA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-208 Battery PackGrip belt IndexScreen ratio Record reviewXP mode Scene Editing SCN Special Scene