Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder | Canon DC211, DC201

62Connecting to a TV or VCR

Playback on a TV Screen

POINTS TO CHECK

Recording to a VCR or Digital Video

Recorder

You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a

( 10) digital video device.

Before connecting the camcorder, select

(

10)

the [TV TYPE] setting according to the TV

set to which you will connect the

Connecting

camcorder - [WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9

aspect ratio or [NORMAL TV]: TV sets

Connect the camcorder to the VCR

with 4:3 aspect ratio (

38).

following one of the connection diagrams

Connecting

shown in the previous section Connection

Diagrams (

61).

Connect the camcorder to the TV

Recording

following one of the connection diagrams

shown in the previous section Connection

1 Connected device: Load a blank

Diagrams (

61).

cassette or disc and set the device

Playback

to record pause mode.

2 This camcorder: Locate the scene

1 Turn on the camcorder and the

you wish to copy and pause

connected TV or VCR.

playback shortly before the scene.

On a TV: Select as the video input the

3 This camcorder: Resume the movie

same terminal to which you connected

playback.

the camcorder. On a VCR: Set the

4 Connected device: Begin recording

input selector to the external video

when the scene you wish to copy

input (usually labeled LINE IN).

appears. Stop recording when

2 Start the playback of the movies

copying is complete.

(

29) or still images (

30).

5 This camcorder: Stop playback.

NOTES

Turn off all the devices before starting the connections.

Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder.

We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter.

NOTES

We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter.

By default, the on-screen displays will be embedded in the output video signal, but you

can change the displays by repeatedly pressing DISP. ( 48).

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Canon DC211, DC201, DC210 instruction manual Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder

Contents

English DVD Camcorder Important Usage Instructions Playback of a recording spanning both layers, you may Camcorder switches to the second layerIntroduction Easy Playback on a DVD player No need to worry about recording over a tapeJust select a scene from the index screen 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 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied AccessoriesTrademark Acknowledgements 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 Charging Time Battery PackPlayback 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 Changing the Time Zone First Time SettingsChanging the Language 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 Zoom lever Joystick Magnifying Photos during PlaybackMove the zoom lever toward T 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 Picture may not appear smooth during playback Shutter speed guidelinesLast icon on the right icon 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 BLK&WHT, Sepia Self TimerCamera Setup Self Timer 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 Recordings Disc Finalizing the DiscRestrictions after Disc Finalization Disc Operations Finalize Power the camcorder using the compact power adapterFinalizing the Disc 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 72 Do’s and Don’ts Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources 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 System SpecificationsDC201/DC210/DC211 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