Canon DC40 Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder

Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder

Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment)

1. Turn on the camcorder and keep

the LCD panel closed.

2. Adjust the dioptric adjustmen t

lever as necessary.

Fastening the Grip Belt

Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the

zoom lever with your index finger, and the

start/stop button with your thumb.

Contents

Main English NTSC English Franais Espaol Instruction Manual Manuel dinstruction Manual de Instrucciones Important Usage Instructions Important Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Fig.1 The Advantages of DVDs Never worry about mistakenly recording over a precious memory! RECORDING PLAYING Just select a scene from the index screen! An Introduction to DVDs DVD-R DVD-RW VR* modeVIDEO mode Differences in Available Features Depending on the Disc Table of contents Introduction Preparations Basic Functions Advanced Features Editing Functions Disc Finalization External Connections Printing Page About this Manual Conventions Used in the Manual About the Multi Selector About the Power Switch About the Operating Modes Trademark Acknowledgements Checking the Supplied Accessories Components Guide Left side view Front view Back view Page Wireless Controller WL-D86 Screen Displays Recording Movies Recording Still Images Page Page Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack Attaching the Ferrite Core (Asia only) Using a Household Power Outlet Page Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder Step 3: Using the Wireless Controller Inserting the Battery (Lithium Button Battery CR2025) Using the Wireless Controller Step 4: Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. LCD Backlight Press the BACKLIGHT button. Step 5: Changing the Display Language Step 6: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Date and Time Time Zones Time Zones and Difference from GMT/UTC Step 7: Inserting a Memory Card Inserting the Card Step 8: Loading and Removing a Disc Inserting the Disc Removing the Disc Recording Movies Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded Press and release the (record review) button. Recording Still Images Selecting the Media for the Still Images Zooming 10x Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wide- angle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto). Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3) 1. Set the camcorder to record movies ( ). 2. Press the WIDE SCR button. Playing Back Movies Special Playback Modes Fast Forward Playback / Fast Reverse Playback Playback Pause Slow Forward Playback / Slow Reverse Playback Skipping Scenes Viewing Still Images Slideshow Index Screen Image Jump Function Adjusting the Volume Magnifying the Image 1. Move the zoom lever toward T. 2. Select the part of the image to be magnified with the multi selector. Selecting the Recording Data Display Using the Recording Programs Program AE ( 50) Shutter-Priority AE ( 51) Aperture-Priority AE ( 52) Auto Portrait Landscape Selecting the Recording Program Using the Night and Super Night Modes Using the Special Scene Modes 1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode ( or ). 2. Turn the mode dial to and press ( ). 3. Select ( ) the desired SCN mode and press ( ). Foliage Snow Using the Program AE Mode Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode Guidelines for selecting the shutter speed 1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode ( or ) and turn the mode dial to Tv. 2. Press ( ). 3. Change ( ) the shutter speed and press ( ) to save the setting. Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode Manually Adjusting the Exposure Exposure Lock 1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode ( or ) and set the mode dial to a position other than . 2. Push the multi selector ( ) towards EXP. Exposure Adjustment Manually Adjusting the Focus Infinity Focus Changing the Focusing Mode 1. Set the camcorder to record still images ( ) and set the mode dial to a position other than . 2. Select ( ) the focusing mode. Using the Mini Video Light Using the Flash Page Using the Self Timer Changing Settings with the FUNC. Button Available Settings List (FUNC.) M M1 L Page Changing the Metering Method Setting the White Balance AUTO 4. Point the camcorder at a white objec t, zoom in until it fills the whole screen and press ( ). 5. Press the FUNC. button to save the setting and close the menu. Applying Image Enhancing Effects Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 4. Press the PHOTO button fully and hold it pressed down. 4. Press the PHOTO button fully. Page Creating Panoramic Images Page Using the Digital Effects Faders ( 72) Effects ( 73) Multi-Image Screen ( 73) Card Mix ( 74) Selecting a Fader Selecting an Effect Using the Multi-Image Screen 6. Press ( ) to save the setting and press the FUNC.button to close the menu. 7. Press the D.EFFECTS button. Combining Images (Card Mix) Card Chroma Key [CARD CHROMA] Card Luminance Key [CARD LUMI.] Camera Chroma Key [CAM. CHROMA] Card Animation [C. ANIMATION] Page Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images Page Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies Changing Settings with the MENU Button Selecting Menus and Settings Available Settings List (MENU) CAMERA SETUP Page DISC OPERATIONS STILL IMAGE OPERATIONS DISPLAY SETUP SYSTEM SETUP DATE/TIME SETUP Creating a Playlist Adding Scenes to the Playlist Moving Scenes in the Playlist Deleting Scenes Deleting a Single Scene Deleting a Scene After Recording Deleting All Scenes Dividing a Scene Dividing Scenes Protecting the Disc Initializing the Disc Changing the Disc Title Erasing Still Images Erasing a Single Image Erasing a Single Image After Recording Erasing All Images Copying Still Images Between the Disc and Memory Card Copying a Single Image Copying All Images Converting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes Converting a Single Image Converting All Images Protecting Still Images on the Memory Card Protecting a Single Image Protecting Still Images from the Index Screen Initializing the Memory Card Preparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD Player Restrictions after Disc Finalization Page Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computers DVD Drive Playing the Disc on a DVD Player Playing the Disc on a Computers DVD Drive Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc Playing Back on a TV Screen Selecting the Type of TV Connection Diagram Page Recording to a VCR Transferring Recordings to a Computer System Requirements Installing the Software Connecting the Camcorder and Running the Software One-Touch Dubbing (Windows XP only) Transferring Recordings to the Computer Creating Backup Copies of your DVD Transferring Still Images to a Computer (Direct Transfer) Preparations 1. Install the supplied Digi tal Video Software. 4. Set the auto-launch setting. Transferring Images 1. Select ( ) a transfer option. 2. Press the button. 3. Select ( ) the image you wish to transfer. 4. Press the button. Page Transferring Images with Transfer Order Settings Selecting Still Images to Transfer (Transfer Order) Setting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen Erasing All Transfer Orders Printing Still Images Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer Printing with the (Print/Share) Button 1. Select ( ) the still image you wish to print. 2. Press the (print/share) button. Printing after Selecting the Print Settings 1. Press ( ). 2. Select the print settings ( 118). 3. Select ( , ) the [PRINT] option and press ( ). Page Selecting Print Settings Selecting Trimming Settings 1. In the print setting menu, select ( , ) [TRIMMING] and press ( ). 2. Change the size of the trimming frame. 3. Move ( , ) the trimming frame. Printing with Print Order Settings Selecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order) Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen Erasing All Print Orders Printing Troubleshooting Recording/Playback Power Source Recording Playback/Editing Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD Device Printing Memory Card Operation List of Messages Direct Print Related Messages Page Handling Precautions Camcorder Battery Pack About the battery terminal cover Mini DVD Disc Memory Card Lithium Button Battery Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Maintenance/Others Storage Cleaning Camcorder Body Pick Up Lens Using the Camcorder Abroad System Diagram Optional Accessories Battery Packs CG-300 Battery Charger TL-H37 Tele-converter WD-H37C Wide-converter Page Additional Information Specifications DC40 System Memory Card CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-208 Battery Pack Input/Output Terminals Power/Others Product Codes Provided Accessories Optional Accessories Index A B C D N O P R T U.S.A. 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