Taking Photos, Press Photo fully | Canon DC201, DC210, DC211

manually. To play back on a TV with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the [TV TYPE] setting accordingly ( 38).

Taking Photos

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1Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode. The red CAMERA indicator will turn on.

2Move the lens cover switch down to

to open the lens cover.

3Move the / switch to the (Still images) position.

4Press PHOTO halfway.

Once the focus is automatically adjusted, will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear.

5 Press PHOTO fully.

The DISC access indicator will flash as the still image is being recorded.

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IMPORTANT

Avoid the following actions while the disc

access display ( ) appears on screen, and when the DISC access indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.

-Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts.

-Do not open the disc cover and do not remove the disc.

-Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

-Do not change the position of the / switch or the operating mode.

NOTES

If the subject is not suitable for autofocus, turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually

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Basic Functions

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Canon DC201, DC210, DC211 instruction manual Taking Photos, Press Photo fully

Contents

DVD Camcorder English Important Usage Instructions Camcorder switches to the second layer IntroductionPlayback of a recording spanning both layers, you may No need to worry about recording over a tape Just select a scene from the index screenEasy Playback on a DVD player Converting still images into Photomovie scenes DVD-RWDisc Type Video Table of contents Additional Information Editing FunctionsPlaying Back the Disc on an External Device External Connections General Information Specifications About this Manual About this ManualConventions Used in the Manual About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide Bottom position. Push the joystick About the Power SwitchAbout the Operating Modes Operation Supplied Accessories Trademark AcknowledgementsGetting to Know the Camcorder Left side view Right Side View Front view Components Guide Back view Top view Bottom view Recording Movies Recording Still Images Operating mode Recording program White balance Image effectRecording mode Self timer Disc type Screen Displays Recording reminder Disc access displayDisc operation Remaining recording time Viewing Still Images Getting Started Charging the Battery PackDisconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Getting Started Battery Pack Playback TimeCharging Time Inserting the Disc Camcorder in modeWhen Using DVD-R/DVD-R DL Discs Inserting and Removing a Disc Fasten the grip belt Preparing the CamcorderRemoving the Disc Grab the edge of the disc and gently pull it out Keep DISP. pressed down for more than 2 seconds Adjusting the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees LCD Backlight Press Func Using the MenusPress FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option First Time Settings Changing the LanguageChanging the Time Zone DATE/TIME 1.JAN.2007 1200 AM Setting the Date and TimeDATE/TIME Setup Select DATE/TIME Setup and press Select DATE/TIME and press Basic Functions Move the lens cover switch down toRecording Shooting Video Push the joystick toward Camera SetupSelecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recording Press Photo fully Taking Photos Optical zoom 35x 30x Digital zoom ZoomingQuick Start Function Press Quick Start firmly Playback Green Play indicator will turn onPlayback Playing Back the Video Slow Playback Push the joystick toward or To adjust the volumeDisplaying the Photos Fast Playback Select , an image SlideshowSlideshow Index Screen Move the zoom lever toward W Magnifying Photos during Playback Move the zoom lever toward TZoom lever Joystick Image Effect OFF, VIVID, Neutral Menu Options ListsFUNC. Menu Program AE 1024x768, S 640x480 Quality Setup MenusCANCEL, Start Camera Setup Compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shake About the color of the zoom indicatorMode switch P On , OFF Mode switch P ONAiAF, ONCENTER, OFF ON, OFF Disc Operations VIDEO, VR, CancelDisc type Video mode Finalized NO, YES Disc type VR mode NO, YES Still IMG Oper Display Setup 10 min System SetupHigh Volume RESET, Continuous Changes the date format for on-screen displays DATE/TIME SetupD 2007.1.1 AM 1200, M.D,Y JAN , 2007 1200 AM Y 1.JAN.2007 1200 AM Sports Beach Fireworks Using the Recording ProgramsAuto Portrait Snow Spotlight Flexible Recording Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed Desired option Shutter speed guidelines Last icon on the right iconPicture may not appear smooth during playback Push the joystick toward EXP Manual Exposure AdjustmentManual Focus Adjustment Adjust the brightness of the image as required AUTO White BalanceInfinity Focus FUNC. Desired option Image Effects Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu 1024x768/FINE Still Image Recording OptionsSelecting the Size and Quality of Still Images Still Image Recording Options Except for the Fireworks recording program Camera Setup Focus PRIONAiAF Mode switch P*, Auto Automatic Focus Priority Selecting the Data Code Display Setup Data CodeOther Functions On-Screen Displays Self Timer Camera Setup Self TimerBLK&WHT, Sepia Applying SettingPause mode FUNC. ** Desired fader/effect Editing Functions Managing ScenesCreating a Playlist Adding Scenes to the Playlist Deleting a Scene Just After Recording Moving Scenes in the PlaylistDeleting Scenes Deleting a Single Scene Editing Dividing a SceneSelect YES and press Deleting All Scenes Managing the Disc Managing the DiscProtecting the Disc Initializing the Disc Enter the title Up to 20 characters Changing the Disc TitleDisc Operations Disc Initialize Video YES Disc Operations Disc Title Erase ALL Images Managing PhotosErasing Photos Menu Converting All Images Converting Photos into Photomovie ScenesConverting a Single Image FUNC. Convert to Scene FUNC. Execute Finalizing the Disc Restrictions after Disc FinalizationRecordings Disc Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter Finalizing the DiscDisc Operations Finalize Additional scenes even Disc type DVD-RW Video modeDisc Operations Unfinalize Discs that Can be Unfinalized AV Terminal Connecting to a TV or VCRConnection Diagrams Connecting to a TV or VCR Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder Recording/Playback TroubleshootingPower Source Trouble? Faintly heard Occasionally the operation Sound can be heard Not a malfunction Not go off Point where the start/stopDisc cannot be ejected Off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use Playback/Editing Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD Device Message Explanation List of Messages Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove Disc could not be read. Try cleaning it or replace the discOnto it. Try cleaning the disc or replace it Could not recover a corrupted file Camcorder Handling PrecautionsBattery Pack Treat the battery pack with care Camcorder for about 3 months Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryMini DVD Disc 70 Do’s and Don’ts Condensation Maintenance/OthersCleaning Storage Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources72 Do’s and Don’ts General Information System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs CG-300E Battery Charger SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case WS-20 Wrist Strap Specifications DC201/DC210/DC211System Output Terminals CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-208 Battery Pack Power/Others Aspect ratio 9 Point AiAF Autofocus Index White balance Wide angle Wide TV 169 Widescreen Wind screen Quick Start function Canon INC