Canon DC 100 instruction manual SET the Time Zone

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Problem

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

• The disc’s rotation can be

The disc is activated from time to time. This is not a

–

faintly heard.

malfunction.

 

 

•Occasionally the operation sound can be heard.

After using the camcorder for

This is not a malfunction. Turn the camcorder off and let it cool

–

a long time the

lights up

for a while before resuming operation.

 

in red.

 

 

 

Recording

Problem

 

 

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image will not appear on the

Set the camcorder to

.

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screen.

Open the lens cover.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“SET THE TIME ZONE,

Set the time zone, date and time.

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DATE AND TIME” appears on

 

 

 

 

 

Recharge the built-in lithium battery and set the time zone,

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the screen.

date and time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pressing the start/stop button

Set the camcorder to

.

22

will not start recording.

Load a disc.

 

 

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The disc is full (“

END” flashes on the screen). Delete some

20

 

recordings (DVD-RW in VR mode) to free some space or

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replace the disc.

 

 

 

 

 

The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature.

–

 

Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the

 

 

 

battery pack and let the camcorder cool down before resuming

 

 

 

use.

 

 

 

 

Even after stopping recording,

The scene or still image (

only) is being recorded on

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the disc access indicator does

the disc.

 

 

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not go off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The point where the start/stop

There is a slight interval between pressing the start/stop

–

button was pressed does not

button and the actual start of the recording on the disc. This is

 

 

match the beginning/end of

not a malfunction.

 

 

 

 

the recording.

 

 

 

 

 

The recording suddenly stops

The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a soft lens-cleaning cloth.

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shortly after starting

If the problem persists replace the disc.

 

 

recording.

The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature.

–

 

 

Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the

 

 

 

battery pack and let the camcorder cool down before resuming

 

 

 

use.

 

 

 

 

Camcorder will not focus.

Autofocus does not work on that subject. Focus manually.

42

 

Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever.

17

 

Lens is dirty. Clean the lens with a soft lens-cleaning cloth.

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Never use tissue paper to clean the lens.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound is distorted.

When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks or

–

 

concerts), sound may become distorted. This is not a

 

 

 

malfunction.

 

 

 

 

A vertical light bar appears on

Bright light in a dark scene may cause a vertical light bar

–

the screen.

(smear) to appear. This is not a malfunction.

 

 

Viewfinder picture is blurred.

Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever.

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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
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