Canon DC100, DC95

SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case

A handy camcorder bag with padded

compartments and plenty of space for

accessories.

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use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand

accessories or products bearing the same mark.

Contents

Main English English PUB.DIE-262 PAL DVD Camcorder Instruction Manual Important Usage Instructions The Advantages of DVDs RECORDING PLAYING An Introduction to DVDs DVD-R DVD-RW VR* modeVIDEO mode Differences in Available Features Depending on the Disc Table of contents Introduction Preparations Basic Functions Advanced Functions Editing Functions Disc Finalization External Connections Trouble? Dos & Donts About this Manual Troubleshooting MENU FUNC. Conventions Used in the Manual About the Multi Selector About the Operating Modes To activate the still images modes To change the operating mode From the ON position, slide down the power switch momentarily towards MODE and release it. Checking the Supplied Accessories Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front view Top view Bottom view Back view Screen Displays Recording Movies Recording Still Images Playing Movies (Index Screen) Playing Movies (During Playback) Viewing Still Images Getting Started Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply BATTERY RELEASE Page Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder Step 3: Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel LCD Backlight Step 4: Changing the Display Language Step 5: Setting the Time Zone / Daylight Saving Time Time Zones Time Zones and Difference from GMT/UTC Step 6: Setting the Date and Time 2. Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP] and press ( ). 3. Select ( ) [DATE/TIME] and press ( ). 4. Select ( ) the day and move ( ) to the month setting. 5. Press to close the menu and start the clock. DATE/TIME SETUP DATE/TIME 1.JAN.2006 12:00 AM Step 7: Loading and Removing a Disc Inserting the Disc OPEN Removing the Disc 2. Grab the edges of the disc and gently pull it out. 3. Close the disc cover. OPEN OPEN OPEN Recording Recording Movies Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded Press and release (record review). WIDE SCR Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3) Press . WIDE SCR Recording Still Images Zooming 25x Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wide- angle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto). Playback Playing Back Movies Special Playback Modes Slow Forward Playback / Slow Reverse Playback Skipping Scenes Adjusting the Volume 5. Press to save the setting and close the menu. Viewing Still Images Slideshow Index Screen Image Jump Function Push the multi selector ( ) and keep it pressed down. Magnifying the Image 1. Move the zoom lever toward T. 2. Select the part of the image to be magnified with the multi selector. Selecting the Recording Data Display Data Code display DISPLAY SETUP DATA CODE Selecting the Data Code Options Lists MENU / FUNC. Selecting an Option - MENU/FUNC MENU Options CAMERA SETUP STILL IMG OPER. DISC OPERATIONS DISPLAY SETUP SYSTEM SETUP DATE/TIME SETUP FUNC. Menu Options Page Using the Recording Programs Program AE ( 38) Shutter-Priority AE ( 39) Aperture-Priority AE ( 40) Selecting the Recording Program Move the mode switch between the recording categories. Using the Program AE Mode Select the recording program [ PROGRAM AE] as described in Selecting the Recording Program Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode Shutter speed guideline 1. Select the recording program [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] as described in Selecting the Recording Program (38). 2. Press ( ). 3. Change ( ) the shutter spe ed and press ( ) to save the setting. Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode Selecting the Recording Program Manually Adjusting the Exposure 1. Press ( ). 2. Adjust ( ) the brightness of the image as required. Changing the Metering Method EVALUATIVE Manually Adjusting the Focus 1. Adjust the zoom. 2. Press ( ). FOCUS 3. Adjust ( ) the focus as required until the image appears focused. Infinity Focus Changing the Autofocus Mode Select ( ) the autofocus mode. Using the Self Timer Press . Press , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image. CAMERA SETUP SELF TIMER ON Setting the White Balance 1. Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in until it fills the whole screen and press ( ). 2. Press to save the setting and close the menu. AUTO White Balance icon Desired option* Page Applying Image Enhancing Effects IMAGE EFFECT OFF Image Effect icon Desired option Using the Digital Effects [ FADER] Faders D.EFFECT OFF [ EFFECT] Effects [ MULTI-S] Multi-Image Screen ( 49) Using the Multi-Image Screen Digital Effects icon FADER / EFFECT Press ( ) Desired fader/effect. ** Press ( )* D.EFFECT OFF D.EFFECTS Setting Applying 1. Press to capture the images. 2. Press to record the multi-image screen displayed. Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images Options and number of still images that can be recorded on a disc: S L Editing the Scenes (DVD-RW in VR mode only) Creating a Playlist Adding Scenes to the Playlist Moving Scenes in the Playlist Deleting Scenes Deleting a Single Scene PLAYLIST Deleting a Scene Just After Recording Deleting All Scenes Dividing a Scene Disc Options Protecting the Disc Initializing the Disc Changing the Disc Title Erasing Still Images Erasing a Single Image Erasing a Single Image Just After Recording Erasing All Images Converting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes Converting a Single Image Converting All Images Preparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD Player [FINALIZE] Restrictions after Disc Finalization Finalizing the Disc Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computers DVD Drive On a DVD Player On a Computers DVD Drive 1. Insert a finalized disc in the DVD drive. 2. Run the DVD playback software. Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc [UNFINALIZE] DISC OPERATIONS UNFINALIZE Playing Back on a TV Screen Selecting the Type of TV Connection Diagram: TVs without SCART terminal Connection Diagram: TVs with SCART terminal Recording to a VCR Troubleshooting Recording/Playback Power Source Recording Playback/Editing Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD Device List of Messages Message Explanation Handling Precautions Camcorder Battery Pack About the battery terminal cover Mini DVD Disc Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Maintenance/Others Storage Cleaning Camcorder Body Pick Up Lens Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources Playback on a TV Screen System Diagram Optional Accessories Battery Packs CG-300E Battery Charger Shoulder Strap WS-20 Wrist Strap Page Additional Information Specifications DC100/DC95 System Output Terminals Power/Others CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-208 Battery Pack Index A B C D T V W X Z