Canon DC220, DC230, DC50 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Recording

Basic Functions

35



About the Power Save mode

: To save power

when the camcorder is powered by a battery

pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off if

left without any operations for 5 minutes

( 50). To restore the power, slide the power

switch toward MODE and release it, or move

the power switch to and back to ON

again.



About the LCD and viewfinder screen

: The

screens are produced using extremely high-

precision manufacturing techniques, with more

than 99.99% of the pixels operating to

specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels

may occasionally misfire or appear as black,

red, blue or green dots. This has no effect on

the recorded image and does not constitute a

malfunction.



When using a tripod

: Do not

leave the viewfinder exposed to

direct sunlight as it may melt

(due to concentration of the light

by the lens). Do not use tripods

with fastening screws longer

than 5.5mm (0.2 inch). Doing

so may damage the camcorder.



When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable

picture.

Excessive camcorder movement while shooting

and extensive use of fast zooms and panning

can result in fidgety, jittery scenes. In extreme

cases, the playback of such scenes may result

in visually induced motion sickness. If you

experience such a reaction, immediately stop

the playback and take a rest break as

necessary.

Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded

1If the joystick guide does not appear

on screen, press ( ) to display it.

2Push the joystick ( ) toward .

• If does not appear on the joystick

guide, repeatedly push the joystick

( ) toward [NEXT] to display the

joystick guide in the illustration above.

When the mode switch is set to AUTO,

only one joystick guide will appear.

• The camcorder plays back the last

scene (but without sound) and returns

to record pause mode.

• While reviewing the scene, select

( ) the icon and press ( ) to

return to the recording mode.

• If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you

can also delete the scene immediately

after recording it. Select ( ) the

icon to delete the scene while

reviewing it ( 69).

Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your

Recordings

(16:9 Widescreen or 4:3)

You can select the aspect ratio of your

recording to match your TV. The

camcorder uses the full width of the CCD

providing high-resolution 16:9 recording.

POINTS TO CHECK

 Default value

1Press .

2Select ( ) the icon and press

( ) to open the setup menus.

3Select ( ) [CAMERA SETUP] and

press ( ).

4Select ( ) [WIDESCREEN] and

press ( ).

5Select ( ) a setting option and

press ( ).

The default is widescreen (16:9)

recordings. Set it to [ OFF] to

NEXT

( 12)

CAMERA SETUP

WIDESCREEN

ON

FUNC.

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Contents

Main CANON INC. ENGLISH FRANAIS ESPAOL DVD Camcorder Instruction Manual Camscope DVD NTSC Manuel dinstruction Cmara DVD Important Usage Instructions Informacin general Informacin adicional L N IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 3 4 14 15 16 17 18 How to select a DVD disc DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-R DL Disc specification on DVD-RWs Great Advantages of DVDs Why DVDs are better than tapes Recommended Discs Available features depend on the DVD disc used Disc Type DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW VIDEO VR Table of contents Introduction Preparations Basic Functions Advanced Functions Editing Functions Playing Back the Disc on an External Device External Connections Additional Information Conventions Used in the Manual About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide About this Manual NEXT About the Power Switch About the Operating Modes Trademark Acknowledgements Supplied Accessories Components Guide Getting to Know the Camcorder Back view Bottom view Top view Getting to Know the Camcorder Components Guide Right Side View Left side view Front view Getting to Know the Camcorder Back view Bottom view Top view Wireless Controller WL-D86 Getting to Know the Camcorder Screen Displays Recording Still Images Recording Movies Page Getting to Know the Camcorder Playing Movies (During Playback) Viewing Still Images Charging the Battery Pack 1 2 3 Getting Started Page Getting Started Charging, Recording and Playback Times with the BP-208 Battery Pack Getting Started Inserting and Removing a Disc 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 Getting Started 1 2 3 4 First push the memory card once to release it, and then pull the card out. Preparing the Camcorder 1 4 The Wireless Controller 3 Inserting the Battery 1 Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel LCD Backlight Using the Menus 2 Using the Menus First Time Settings Changing the Language 2 3 First Time Settings First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time 2 3 4 5 6 7 Recording Recording Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded 1 Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 Selecting the Media for the Photos 3 4 5 Recording Zooming 1 2 Playing Back the Video 1 2 Playback Playback 3 P D 4 1 2 3 4 Slideshow 1 Playback 3 100 10 3 4 Magnifying Photos during Playback 1 2 Menu Options Lists Page Menu Options Lists Setup Menus CAMERA SETUP Page Menu Options Lists DISC OPERATIONS Menu Options Lists STILL IMG OPER. Menu Options Lists DISPLAY SETUP ROMAN A Menu Options Lists SYSTEM SETUP Menu Options Lists DATE/TIME SETUP LINE-IN MODE Recording Programs Using the Recording Programs AUTO Flexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed 1 2 Recording Programs Shutter speed guidelines Available Aperture Values Special Scene: Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment 1 2 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color djusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Manual Focus Adjustment 1 2 3 2 Infinity Focus 1 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color White Balance 2 djusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Image Effects 1 2 3 Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images Still Image Recording Options ( 12) Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies Automatic Focus Priority Light Metering Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Other Functions S B E Other Functions Other Functions Selecting the Data Code Reading the Histogram Display Flash 1 3 Mini Video Light 1 Self Timer Digital Effects Page Creating a Playlist Adding Scenes to the Playlist Managing Scenes Managing Scenes Moving Scenes in the Playlist Deleting Scenes Deleting a Single Scene 1 3 Managing Scenes 4 Deleting All Scenes Dividing a Scene Managing the Disc Protecting the Disc Managing the Disc Managing the Disc Changing the Disc Title Managing Photos Erasing Photos Erasing a Single Image 1 Managing Photos Managing Photos Copying Photos Copying a Single Image Copying All Images Converting Photos into Photomovie Scenes Managing Photos 1 2 3 Initializing the Memory Card Finalizing the Disc Playing Back the Disc on an External Device Restrictions after Disc Finalization Finalizing the Disc 1 2 3 1 2 Playing Back the Disc on an External Device Unfinalizing the Disc - Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc Connection Diagrams Connecting to a TV or VCR Playback on a TV Screen 1 2 Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Computer 1 2 3 4 5 Connecting to a Computer System Requirements Connecting to a Computer Installing MyDVD for Canon 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 1 2 3 Connecting to a Computer Transferring Recordings to the Computer 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Transferring Still Images - Direct Transfer 1 2 3 1 2 Connecting to a Computer 1 2 1 2 Transfer Orders Selecting Still Images to Transfer (Transfer Order) 1 2 3 Connecting to a Printer Erasing All Transfer Orders Connecting to a Printer Connecting to a Printer Printing with the (Print/ Share) Button 1 2 Selecting the Print Settings Page Connecting to a Printer Printing after Changing the Print Settings 1 3 4 5 Connecting to a Printer 1 2 3 4 Print Orders 1 2 3 4 Erasing All Print Orders 1 2 3 4 Trouble? 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 About Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS Printers: Page Camcorder Battery Pack Handling Precautions 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 D119_E_Chap08-3.fm Page 112 Monday, December 18, 2006 2:00 PM (Availability differs from area to area) Optional Accessories Page Product Codes DC50/DC220/DC230 Specifications System Memory Card Input/Output Terminals Power/Others CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-208 Battery Pack General Information Index B D E G General Information N Q R U U.S.A. 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