Canon DC22 1 2 3, 4, 5, 6, 1 2 3, 4

Getting Started

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LCD Backlight

You can switch the brightness of the LCD

screen to [NORMAL] or [BRIGHT].

1Turn on the camcorder.

2Press .

3Select ( ) [DISPLAY SETUP] and

press ( ).

4Select ( ) [BACKLIGHT] and

press ( ).

5Select ( ) the desired option and

press ( ).

6Press to close the menu.

NOTES

This setting does not affect the brightness of

the recording or the viewfinder screen.

Using the [BRIGHT] setting will shorten the

effective usage time of the battery.

Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

Only miniSD cards can be used with this

camcorder.

1Turn off the camcorder.

2Open the memory card slot cover.

3Insert the memory card straight all

the way into the memory card slot.

4Close the cover.

Do not force the cover closed if the

memory card is not correctly inserted.

T

O

REMOVE

THE

MEMORY

CARD

First push the memory card once to

release it, and then pull the card out.

IMPORTANT

Make sure to initialize all memory cards before

using them with this camcorder ( 70).

NOTES

Performance cannot be guaranteed for all

miniSD cards.

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Contents

Main English NTSC English Franais Espaol Instruction Manual Manuel dinstruction Manual de Instrucciones Important Usage Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 3 4 14 15 16 17 18 The Advantages of DVDs RECORDING Never worry about mistakenly recording over a precious memory! PLAYING Just select a scene from the index screen! An Introduction to DVDs DVD-R DL Choose the Disc Type... ...and the Disc Specification DVD-R Best for Compatibility Best for Reusability DVD-R DL Best for Recording Time Differences in Available Features Depending on the Disc Table of contents Introduction Preparations Basic Functions Advanced Functions Editing Functions Playing Back the Disc on an External Device External Connections Additional Information About this Manual D115_E_Chap01-3.fm Page 12 Friday, June 23, 2006 11:28 AM About this Manual About this Manual Changing the Language Options 1 2 3 About the Multi Selector About the Power Switch About the Operating Modes Supplied Accessories Components Guide Getting to Know the Camcorder ack view ottom view op view Wireless Controller WL-D86 Getting to Know the Camcorder Screen Displays Recording Still Images Recording Movies Page Page Preparing the Power Supply 1 2 3 4 Getting Started Getting Started O 1 2 Charging, Recording and Playback Times with the BP-208 Battery Pack Preparing the Camcorder 1 2 Getting Started 3 Inserting the Battery The Wireless Controller 1 2 3 Using the Wireless Controller Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Getting Started 1 2 3 4 5 6 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 1 2 3 4 First push the memory card once to release it, and then pull the card out. Getting Started Inserting and Removing a Disc 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Using the Menus Selecting a MENU Option Using the Menus First Time Settings Changing the Language Time Zones and Difference from GMT/UTC 2 First Time Settings First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time 2 3 4 5 Recording Movies Recording Recording Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings Recording Still Images 1 2 3 4 5 Playback +- Playback 6 Special Playback Modes Fast Forward Playback / Fast Reverse Playback Playback Pause Slow Forward Playback / Slow Reverse Playback 2 3 4 5 Viewing Still Images 2 3 4 Playback Slideshow 2 3 Index Screen 1 2 3 Image Jump Function Magnifying the Still Image 1 2 +- Playback Selecting the Recording Data Display Selecting the Data Code 3 4 5 Turning the On-screen Displays On/Off Menu Options Lists Menu Options Lists Menu Options Lists DISC OPERATIONS Menu Options Lists STILL IMG OPER. Menu Options Lists DISPLAY SETUP Menu Options Lists SYSTEM SETUP Menu Options Lists DATE/TIME SETUP LINE-IN MODE FUNC. Menu Options Page Page Recording Programs Using the Recording Programs Auto [ PROGRAM AE] [ SHUTTER-PRIO. AE] [ APERTURE-PRIO. AE] (47) (48) (48) Selecting the Recording Program Programmed Auto Exposure Recording Programs Shutter-Priority AE Shutter speed guidelines 1 2 3 Aperture-Priority AE Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Available aperture values Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color djusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Light Metering Mode Automatic Focus Modes Manual Focus Adjustment Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color 1 2 3 Infinity Focus 1 2 White Balance djusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color 1 2 close the menu. NOTES Image Effects You can record with different color saturation and contrast effects. POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: Still Image Recording Options Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies Still Image Recording Options Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing B E 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 Other Recording Options LED Light Flash 1 2 Other Recording Options Digital Effects [ CARD MIX] Card Mix ( 61) [ FADER] Faders [ EFFECT] Effects [ MULTI-S] Multi-Image Screen ( 60) 1 - 2 1 2 3 Other Recording Options Applying 1 2 Combining Images (Card Mix) Card Chroma Key [CARD CHROMA] Card Luminance Key [CARD LUMI.] 1 2 3 4 Editing the Scenes Editing the Scenes Editing the Scenes Deleting a Single Scene Deleting a Scene Just After Recording 1 2 3 Deleting All Scenes Disc Options Disc Options Disc Options Changing the Disc Title Still Image Options Erasing Still Images Erasing a Single Image Erasing a Single Image Just After Still Image Options Still Image Options Copying Still Images Copying a Single Image Copying All Images Converting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes Converting a Single Image Protecting Still Images on the Memory Card Protecting a Single Image Protecting Still Images from the Index Screen Initializing the Memory Card Playing Back the Disc on an External Device Finalizing the Disc Restrictions after Disc Finalization Finalizing the Disc Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computers DVD Drive On a DVD Player 1 2 Unfinalizing the Disc - Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc Playing Back the Disc on an External Device DISC OPERATIONS UNFINALIZE Connection Diagrams Connecting to a TV or VCR Connecting to a TV or VCR Selecting the Type of TV Playback on a TV Screen 1 2 3 Recording to a VCR 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Computer System Requirements Installing MyDVD for Canon 1 2 Connecting to a Computer 3 4 5 6 7 3 Connecting to a Computer One-Touch Dubbing 1 2 3 Connecting to a Computer Transferring Recordings to the Computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 Connecting to a Computer 1 2 [ WALLPAPER] 3 4 Connecting to a Computer Transfer Order Settings Selecting Still Images to Transfer (Transfer Order) Setting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen Erasing All Transfer Orders Connecting to a Printer Connecting to a Printer Connecting to a Printer Printing after Selecting the Print Settings 1 2 3 Print Settings 1 2 Trimming Settings 1 2 Connecting to a Printer 3 Print Order Settings Selecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order) Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen Connecting to a Printer 1 2 3 Trouble? Recording/Playback Troubleshooting Page Trouble? Playback/Editing Trouble? Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD Device Trouble? Memory Card Operation List of Messages Printing Page Page Direct Print Related Messages D115_E_Chap08-1.fm Page 97 Wednesday, June 14, 2006 12:59 PM NOTES About Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS Printers: Page Camcorder Battery Pack Handling Precautions Dos and Donts About the battery terminal cover Mini DVD Disc Memory Card Lithium Button Battery Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Dos and Donts Maintenance/Others Storage Cleaning Camcorder Body Pick Up Lens Using the Camcorder Abroad System Diagram D115_E_Chap08-3.fm Page 104 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 10:13 AM (Availability differs from area to area) Optional Accessories General Information Product Codes Provided Accessories Optional Accessories DC22 Specifications System Memory Card CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-208 Battery Pack Input/Output Terminals Power/Others General Information Index D E G H General Information N O P R U U.S.A. CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY CANADA