Table of contents | Canon DC201, DC210, DC211 instruction

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Table of contents

Introduction

How to select a DVD disc	3
About this Manual
About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide	9
About the Power Switch	10
About the Operating Modes	10
Getting to Know the Camcorder
Supplied Accessories	11
Components Guide	12
Screen Displays	14
Preparations

Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack	17
Inserting and Removing a Disc	19
Preparing the Camcorder	20
Adjusting the LCD Screen	21
Using the Menus
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option	22
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus	22
First Time Settings
Changing the Language	23
Changing the Time Zone	23
Setting the Date and Time	24
Basic Functions

Recording
Shooting Video	25
Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3) ....	26
Taking Photos	27
Zooming	28
Quick Start Function	28
Playback
Playing Back the Video	29
Displaying the Photos	30
Magnifying Photos during Playback	32
Advanced Functions

Menu Options Lists
FUNC. Menu	33
Setup Menus	34
Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)	34
Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc.)	36
Still Image Operations (Erase all still images)	37
Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)	37
System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc.)	38
Date/Time Setup	39

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Canon DC201, DC210, DC211 instruction manual Table of contents

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