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18Getting to Know the Camcorder

Back view

Top view

Bottom view

PLAY mode indicator (green) ( 12)

Joystick ( 11)

CAMERA mode indicator (red) ( 12)

LCD screen ( 30)

(fast reverse) button ( 40) / Zoom out W (wide-angle) button ( 38)

(fast forward) button ( 40) / Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 38)

/ (play/pause) button ( 39) / START/STOP button ( 34)

(stop) button ( 39) /

PLAYLIST button ( 68)

Viewfinder ( 28)

Dioptric adjustment lever ( 28)

/ (movies/still images) switch ( 12)

DISC access indicator ( 34, 36) / CHG (charge) indicator ( 23)

Start/stop button ( 34)

Power switch ( 12)

OPEN (disc cover) switch ( 26)

Grip belt ( 28)

Mode switch ( 52)

Zoom lever ( 38)

PHOTO button ( 36)

Speaker ( 40)

Tripod socket ( 35)

Strap mount

Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for example FUNC. ).

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Canon DC220, DC50, DC230 instruction manual Back view Top view Bottom view

Contents

DVD Camcorder Caméscope DVD Manuel d’instructionManual de Instrucciones Cámara DVD Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Introduction Example of Antenna Grounding AS Will record on Layer 1 and then continue to Layer 2. During Camcorder switches to the second layerDual-layered discs have two recording layers. The camcorder Playback of a recording spanning both layers, you may No need to worry about recording over a tape Just select a scene from the index screenEasily edit your recordings on a computer Video DVD-RWDisc Type Copying still images between the disc and the memory card Table of contents Editing Functions Playing Back the Disc on an External Device External Connections Additional Information About this Manual About this ManualConventions Used in the Manual Introduction About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide About the Operating Modes About the Power SwitchTo ON. To change the operating mode From the on Operation Trademark Acknowledgements Supplied Accessories Getting to Know the CamcorderReceive information on new products and promotions Components Guide Left side view Right Side View Front view Back view Top view Bottom view Components Guide Left side view Right Side ViewIntroduction Front view Back view Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D86 Screen Displays Recording Movies Recording Still Images Recording reminder Card/Disc access displayRemaining recording time Number of still images available on the card/disc Viewing Still Images Getting Started Charging the Battery PackDisconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Getting Started Battery for information on how to recycle this battery Might need Battery Pack Charging TimeTimes Inserting and Removing a Disc Camcorder in modeWhen Using DVD-R/DVD-R DL Discs Inserting the Disc Removing the Disc Grab the edge of the disc and gently pull it outClose the disc cover Preparations Close the cover Preparing the CamcorderTurn off the camcorder Open the memory card slot cover Turn on the camcorder Otherwise, replace the battery Inserting the BatteryWireless Controller Fasten the grip belt You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward Adjusting the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees LCD Backlight 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 JAN , 2007 1200 AM Recording RecordingShooting Video Before You Begin Recording Push the joystick toward Camera Setup WidescreenSelecting the Aspect Ratio of your ON Taking Photos Recording Record movies in the normal 43 aspect ratio Selecting the Media for the Photos Media SELCard Quick Start Function Standby lamp goes on to signalZooming Firmly Playing Back the Video Green Play indicator will turn onPlayback Playback Fast Playback Push the joystick toward or To adjust the volumePress / again to pause the playback Slow Playback Slideshow Displaying the PhotosUse the joystick to move between images Index Screen Move the zoom lever toward W Move the zoom lever toward T Magnifying Photos during PlaybackJump the number of images selected Select Jump 10 Images or Jump 100 Images Program AE Menu Options ListsFUNC. Menu Evaluative 2592x1944, M1 2048x1536, S High QualityStandard PLAY, Long Play 1024x768, S 640x480 Quality Setup Menus CANCEL, StartCamera Setup Mode switch P On , OFF OFFVARIABLE, Speed 3, Speed 2, Speed Sec ONAiAFAuto Disc Operations VIDEO, VR, Cancel INITIALIZE, COMPL.INIT., CancelStill IMG Oper Levelwht Display SetupOFF Levelgry Gridwht Gridgry System Setup High VolumeRESET, Continuous Normal TV, Wide TV DATE/TIME SetupLINE-IN Mode Press to enter the video input screen Using the Recording Programs Recording Program Desired optionSHUTTER-PRIO.AE Icon of the currently selected Shutter speed guidelinesAvailable Aperture Values FUNC. Recording Program Mode switch P except for Fireworks recording program Manual Exposure AdjustmentAdjusting the Picture Exposure, Focus and Color Adjust the brightness of the image as required Push the joystick toward Focus Manual Focus AdjustmentReadjust the focus when you have turned off the camcorder Infinity Focus Procedure below When the adjustment is completedPress FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu White Balance Press and select the custom setting options Adjust each setting as desired and then pressImage Effects Still Image Recording Options Still Image Recording OptionsSelecting the Size and Quality of Still Images Image Size ↓ Recording option Capturing a Still Image while Recording MoviesStill I. REC OFF While you are recording a movie, press Photo ONAiAF Mode switch P*, Auto Light Metering ModeCamera Setup Focus PRI Automatic Focus Priority Light Metering Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Other Functions Other FunctionsOn-Screen Displays Turning the On-Screen Displays On/Off Selecting the Data Code Display Setup Data CodeFlash Reading the Histogram Display Mini Video Light Appears on the screen Self Timer Camera Setup Self TimerDigital Effects Setting Digital EffectApplying Managing Scenes Creating a PlaylistAdding Scenes to the Playlist Deleting a Single Scene Moving Scenes in the PlaylistDeleting Scenes On screen, press Dividing a Scene Select YES and pressDeleting All Scenes Initializing the Disc Managing the DiscProtecting the Disc Disc Operations Disc Protect Disc Operations Disc Initialize Video YES Changing the Disc TitleMenu Disc Operations Disc Title Still IMG Oper Managing PhotosErasing Photos Erase ALL Images Copying a Single Image Copying PhotosConverting Photos into Photomovie Scenes FUNC. Execute Converting All Images Converting a Single ImageFUNC. Convert to Scene FUNC. Execute Disc Operations Photomovie Initializing the Memory Card Still IMG Oper Card Initialize COMPL.INIT 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 Playback on a TV Screen Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder Video Input Recording LINE-IN ModeThis camcorder Change the recording settings as necessary Press to display the video input screen Transferring Recordings Using Windows Explorer Connecting to a ComputerPC Connection Diagrams Transferring Recordings Transferring Recordings Using MyDVD for Canon MyDVD for Canon Minimum Hardware System RequirementsOperating System Software Requirements Serial number will already be filled Completing the User Registration Connecting the Camcorder One-Touch Dubbing Windows XP only Click on the Make a Backup DVD option in the New Project tab Insert the source disc into the camcorder Install the supplied Digital Video Software Set the camcorder to mode Set the auto-launch settingTransferring Still Images Direct Transfer To cancel the transfer, select Cancel and press or press Transferring ImagesOpen the LCD panel Print/share button FUNC. Transfer Order Transfer OrdersSelecting Still Images to Transfer Transfer Order Press FUNC. twice to close the External menu Connections Printing Still Images Direct Print Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to a Printer Erasing All Transfer Orders Select the still image you wish to print Press Selecting the Print SettingsPrinting with the Print/ Share Button External Selphy CP Selphy DSOr 16-UP1 Or 8-UP2 Or 4-UP To Cancel the Printing Print Orders Trimming SettingsPrint settings menu Select , Trimming and press Change the size of the trimming frame Printing the Still Images Marked with Print Orders To cancel the print order, set the number of copies toErasing All Print Orders Print Problem Solution TroubleshootingPower Source Trouble? Additional Information SET the Time ZONE, Date Playback/Editing Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD Device Printing List of MessagesMemory Card Operation Message Explanation Check the Disc Temperature TOODisc Cannot Record Reached the Maximum Camcorder Unable to Recover Access ErrorDisc Access Failure Power Source Direct Print Related Messages Message Treat the battery pack with care Handling PrecautionsBattery Pack Camcorder Mini DVD Disc Memory Card Lithium Button Battery Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Storage Maintenance/OthersCleaning Condensation Using the Camcorder Abroad Power SourcesPlayback on a TV Screen System Diagram Availability differs from area to area General Information CG-300 Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs Charging time varies according to the charging condition Shoulder Strap WD-H37C Wide-converterFS-H37U Filter Set WS-20 Wrist Strap Product Codes Provided AccessoriesOptional Accessories IFC-300PCU USB Cable D82-0710-001 Specifications DC50/DC220/DC230System Power/Others Input/Output Terminals CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-208 Battery Pack Index Aspect ratio 9 Point AiAF Autofocus XP mode 121 Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment Limited Warranty Canada Canon INC Canon U.S.A., INC. 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