Taking Photos | Canon DC220, DC50, DC230 instruction

36Recording

record movies in the normal (4:3) aspect ratio.

6Press FUNC. to close the menu.

NOTES

Since the displays on the camcorder have an aspect ratio of 16:9, recordings with a 4:3 aspect ratio will appear in the center of the screen with black sidebars.

Simultaneous recording of a still image on the memory card cannot be used when recording in widescreen (16:9) mode.

When recording in widescreen mode, with [IMG STAB] set to

[ OFF] ( 46), you can have a wider view

angle.

Playing back a widescreen recording: TV sets compatible with the Video ID-1 system will automatically switch to wide (16:9) mode. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the TV manually. To play back on a TV with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the [TV TYPE] setting accordingly ( 51).

Taking Photos

Before using a memory card for the first time, be sure to initialize it with this camcorder ( 76).

( 12)

1Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode. The red CAMERA indicator will turn on.

2 The lens cover will open automatically.

Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover.

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Canon DC220, DC50, DC230 instruction manual Taking Photos, Recording Record movies in the normal 43 aspect ratio

Contents

Manuel d’instruction Manual de InstruccionesDVD Camcorder Caméscope DVD Cámara DVD Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Introduction Example of Antenna Grounding AS Camcorder switches to the second layer Dual-layered discs have two recording layers. The camcorderWill record on Layer 1 and then continue to Layer 2. During 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 DVD-RW Disc TypeVideo 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 Conventions Used in the ManualAbout this Manual Introduction About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide About the Power Switch To ON. To change the operating mode From the onAbout the Operating Modes 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 Card/Disc access display Remaining recording timeRecording reminder Number of still images available on the card/disc Viewing Still Images Charging the Battery Pack Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorderGetting Started Getting Started Battery for information on how to recycle this battery Might need Battery Pack Charging TimeTimes Camcorder in mode When Using DVD-R/DVD-R DL DiscsInserting and Removing a Disc Inserting the Disc Removing the Disc Grab the edge of the disc and gently pull it outClose the disc cover Preparations Preparing the Camcorder Turn off the camcorder Open the memory card slot coverClose the cover Turn on the camcorder Inserting the Battery Wireless ControllerOtherwise, replace the battery Fasten the grip belt Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degreesYou can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward LCD Backlight Using the Menus Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menuSelecting a FUNC. Menu Option Press Func First Time Settings Changing the LanguageChanging the Time Zone Setting the Date and Time DATE/TIME SetupSelect DATE/TIME Setup and press Select DATE/TIME and press DATE/TIME JAN , 2007 1200 AM Recording Shooting VideoRecording Before You Begin Recording Camera Setup Widescreen Selecting the Aspect Ratio of yourPush the joystick toward ON Taking Photos Recording Record movies in the normal 43 aspect ratio Selecting the Media for the Photos Media SELCard Standby lamp goes on to signal ZoomingQuick Start Function Firmly Green Play indicator will turn on PlaybackPlaying Back the Video Playback Push the joystick toward or To adjust the volume Press / again to pause the playbackFast Playback Slow Playback Displaying the Photos Use the joystick to move between imagesSlideshow Index Screen Move the zoom lever toward W Magnifying Photos during Playback Jump the number of images selectedMove the zoom lever toward T Select Jump 10 Images or Jump 100 Images Menu Options Lists FUNC. MenuProgram AE Evaluative High Quality Standard PLAY, Long Play2592x1944, M1 2048x1536, S 1024x768, S 640x480 Quality Setup Menus CANCEL, StartCamera Setup Mode switch P On , OFF OFFVARIABLE, Speed 3, Speed 2, Speed ONAiAF AutoSec Disc Operations VIDEO, VR, Cancel INITIALIZE, COMPL.INIT., CancelStill IMG Oper Display Setup OFFLevelwht Levelgry Gridwht Gridgry System Setup High VolumeRESET, Continuous DATE/TIME Setup LINE-IN ModeNormal TV, Wide TV Press to enter the video input screen Using the Recording Programs Recording Program Desired optionSHUTTER-PRIO.AE Shutter speed guidelines Available Aperture ValuesIcon of the currently selected FUNC. Recording Program Manual Exposure Adjustment Adjusting the Picture Exposure, Focus and ColorMode switch P except for Fireworks recording program Adjust the brightness of the image as required Manual Focus Adjustment Readjust the focus when you have turned off the camcorderPush the joystick toward Focus Infinity Focus When the adjustment is completed Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menuProcedure below White Balance Press and select the custom setting options Adjust each setting as desired and then pressImage Effects Still Image Recording Options Selecting the Size and Quality of Still ImagesStill Image Recording Options Image Size ↓ Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies Still I. REC OFFRecording option While you are recording a movie, press Photo Light Metering Mode Camera Setup Focus PRIONAiAF Mode switch P*, Auto Automatic Focus Priority Light Metering Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Other Functions On-Screen DisplaysOther Functions Turning the On-Screen Displays On/Off Display Setup Data Code FlashSelecting the Data Code 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 Moving Scenes in the Playlist Deleting ScenesDeleting a Single Scene On screen, press Dividing a Scene Select YES and pressDeleting All Scenes Managing the Disc Protecting the DiscInitializing the Disc Disc Operations Disc Protect Changing the Disc Title MenuDisc Operations Disc Initialize Video YES Disc Operations Disc Title Managing Photos Erasing PhotosStill IMG Oper Erase ALL Images Copying Photos Converting Photos into Photomovie ScenesCopying a Single Image FUNC. Execute Converting a Single Image FUNC. Convert to Scene FUNC. ExecuteConverting All Images 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 Disc type DVD-RW Video mode Disc Operations UnfinalizeDiscs that Can be Unfinalized Additional scenes even Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection DiagramsConnecting to a TV or VCR AV Terminal Playback on a TV Screen Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder LINE-IN Mode This camcorder Change the recording settings as necessaryVideo Input Recording Press to display the video input screen Connecting to a Computer PC Connection DiagramsTransferring Recordings Using Windows Explorer Transferring Recordings Transferring Recordings Using MyDVD for Canon MyDVD for Canon System Requirements Operating SystemMinimum Hardware 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 Transfer Orders Selecting Still Images to Transfer Transfer OrderFUNC. Transfer Order Press FUNC. twice to close the External menu Connections Connecting to a Printer Connecting to a PrinterPrinting Still Images Direct Print Erasing All Transfer Orders Selecting the Print Settings Printing with the Print/ Share ButtonSelect the still image you wish to print Press External Selphy DS Or 16-UP1Selphy CP Or 8-UP2 Or 4-UP To Cancel the Printing Trimming Settings Print settings menu Select , Trimming and pressPrint Orders Change the size of the trimming frame To cancel the print order, set the number of copies to Erasing All Print OrdersPrinting the Still Images Marked with Print Orders Print Troubleshooting Power SourceProblem Solution Trouble? Additional Information SET the Time ZONE, Date Playback/Editing Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD Device List of Messages Memory Card OperationPrinting Message Explanation Temperature TOO Disc Cannot RecordCheck the Disc Reached the Maximum Access Error Disc Access FailureCamcorder Unable to Recover Power Source Direct Print Related Messages Message Handling Precautions Battery PackTreat the battery pack with care Camcorder Mini DVD Disc Memory Card Lithium Button Battery Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Maintenance/Others CleaningStorage Condensation Using the Camcorder Abroad Power SourcesPlayback on a TV Screen System Diagram Availability differs from area to area General Information Optional Accessories Battery PacksCG-300 Battery Charger Charging time varies according to the charging condition WD-H37C Wide-converter FS-H37U Filter SetShoulder Strap WS-20 Wrist Strap Provided Accessories Optional AccessoriesProduct Codes 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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