Canon DC 100 About this Manual, Conventions Used in the Manual, About the Multi Selector

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About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC100/DC95. 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 ( 65).

Conventions Used in the Manual

 : Precautions related to the camcorder operation.

 : Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

 : Reference page number.

Buttons and switches other than the multi selector’s are indicated as *** (for example MENU ).

[ ] are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen. Menu options in boldface indicate a default setting (for example [ON], [OFF]).

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

The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.

: Option or feature that applies or is available only with this model.

Menu item shown at its default position

Buttons and switches to be operated

About the Multi Selector

Use the multi selector to select options in a menu and change settings.

Push the multi selector up, down, left or right ( / / / ) to select an item. In most places, press the multi selector itself ( ) to make a selection or change a setting.

Selecting an Option - MENU/FUNC.

Many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the MENU button ( MENU ) and the FUNC. button ( FUNC. ).

For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to Options Lists - MENU/ FUNC. ( 31).

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Contents DVD Camcorder European Union and EEA only Important Usage InstructionsClass 1 Laser Product Advantages of DVDs An Introduction to DVDs So... what disc to choose?Feature Video mode VR mode DVD-R DVD-RWTable of contents Editing the Scenes DVD-RW in VR mode only Connecting to a TV and VCRDisc Options Still Image OptionsAbout this Manual Conventions Used in the ManualAbout the Multi Selector Selecting an Option MENU/FUNCAbout the Operating Modes Selecting Menu optionsSelecting FUNC. Menu Options To activate the still images modesTrademark Acknowledgements Checking the Supplied AccessoriesTo change the operating mode Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front viewTop view Bottom view Back view Screen Displays Recording MoviesRecording Still Images Recording reminder Disc operationRemaining battery charge Playing Movies Index ScreenPlaying Movies During Playback Viewing Still ImagesPreparing the Power Supply To remove the battery packGetting Started Charging is completedRecording Mode Max Typical Playback Time ViewfinderLCD Normal LCD BrightAdjusting the LCD Screen Preparing the CamcorderRotating the LCD Panel LCD BacklightSetting the Time Zone / Daylight Saving Time Menu DATE/TIME Setup ZONE/DST ParisChanging the Display Language MenuTime Zones Setting the Date and TimeMenu DATE/TIME Setup When using DVD-R discs When using a DVD-RWLoading and Removing a Disc Inserting the DiscRemoving the Disc Grab the edges of the disc and gently pull it outBefore You Begin Recording RecordingRecording Movies Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded Press and release record reviewPress Wide SCR Damage the camcorderFrames appear Recording Still ImagesPress Start/Stop fully Zooming 25x Optical ZoomSpecial Playback Modes PlaybackPlaying Back Movies Adjusting the Volume Menu System SetupPress Menu to save the setting and close the menu Slow Forward Playback / Slow Reverse PlaybackViewing Still Images SlideshowIndex Screen SlideshowMagnifying the Image Image Jump FunctionPush the multi selector and keep it pressed down Will appear for images that cannot be enlargedDisplay Setup Data Code Date & Time Selecting the Recording Data DisplayData Code display Selecting the Data CodeOptions Lists Menu / Func Menu OptionsSelf Timer Focus PRIWind Screen Erase ALL ImagesPlaylst ALL DEL Disc ProtectPhotomovie Disc TitleDemo Mode Volume BeepPower Save File NOS RESET, ContinuousZONE/DST DATE/TIME Date Format FUNC. Menu OptionsTV Type Effect OFF, BLK&WHT Recording mode Still image size/qualityAdd to playlist Move a sceneUsing the Recording Programs Program AE Shutter-Priority AE Aperture-Priority AESelecting the Recording Program Using the Program AE ModeMove the mode switch between the recording categories Select the recording program Using the Shutter-Priority AE ModeShutter speed guideline Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode Aperture value guidelineManually Adjusting the Exposure Adjust the brightness of the image as requiredChanging the Metering Method Press EXPManually Adjusting the Focus Adjust the zoom Press FocusInfinity Focus MF appearsChanging the Autofocus Mode Select the autofocus modeUsing the Self Timer AppearsSetting the White Balance Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu When you have set the custom white balance AutoPage Applying Image Enhancing Effects Using the Digital Effects Selecting a Fader / EffectFader Faders Effect EffectsUsing the Multi-Image Screen SettingApplying Fader EffectMULTI-S Speed SplitSelecting the Size and Quality of Still Images DVD-R/-RW DVD-RWSuper Fine FineCreating a Playlist Adding Scenes to the PlaylistMoving Scenes in the Playlist FUNC. ADD to PlaylistDeleting Scenes Deleting a Single SceneDeleting a Scene Just After Recording Deleting All ScenesDivide YES Dividing a SceneDivide Disc Options Protecting the DiscInitializing the Disc Disc Operations Disc Initialize Video YESChanging the Disc Title SETErasing Still Images Erasing a Single ImageErasing a Single Image Just After Recording Erasing All ImagesConverting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes Converting a Single ImageConverting All Images FUNC. Convert to Scene FUNC. ExecuteDVD-R Video mode DVD-RW DVD-RW in VR Mode Preparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD Player FinalizeRestrictions after Disc Finalization Additional Edit Recordings Initializing UnfinalizingOn a Computer’s DVD Drive Finalizing the DiscOn a DVD Player Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc Unfinalize UnfinalizeSelecting the Type of TV Connection Diagram TVs without Scart terminalPlaying Back on a TV Screen Connection Diagram TVs with Scart terminal Recording to a VCR Troubleshooting Power SourceProblem Solution Recording/PlaybackSET the Time Zone Playback/Editing Message Explanation List of MessagesPlaying Back the Disc in an External DVD Device Cannot Divide Handling Precautions Battery PackTreat the battery pack with care CamcorderMini DVD Disc Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryAbout the battery terminal cover Maintenance/Others CleaningStorage CondensationUsing the Camcorder Abroad System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Optional Accessories Battery PacksCG-300E Battery Charger Shoulder StrapSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Specifications Power/OthersDC100/DC95 SystemCA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-208 Battery PackIndex Screen ratioGrip belt Record reviewXP mode Scene Editing SCN Special Scene