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Canon DC 20, DC 10 instruction manual Zooming, 10x Optical Zoom

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Zooming

The zoom is available when recording movies or stills. When recording movies

( ), in addition to the 10x optical zoom you can also use the 200x digital zoom ( 78).

Zoom out

Zoom in

10x Optical Zoom

Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wide- angle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto).

Press the zoom lever slightly for a slow zoom. Press harder for a faster zoom.

You can also use the T and W buttons on the wireless controller. However, in

that case you cannot control the zoom speed.

The zoom speed will be faster in record pause mode.

Keep a distance of at least 1 m to the subject. At wide-angle, you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm.

Basic Functions

Recording

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Canon DC 20, DC 10 instruction manual Zooming, 10x Optical Zoom

Contents

Digital Video Software DVD CamcorderImportantntroductionUsage Instructions Compatible DVD players So... what disc to choose?Disc only with DVD-RW To a From where to RecordingStart/stop Waste timeCordings to a WithMily CreateTable of contents Connecting to a Computer Changing the Menu SettingsDisc Options DVD-RW in VR mode only Connecting to a TV and VCROptional Accessories About the Omni Selector About this ManualConventions Used in the Manual Icon Operation Operating ModeAbout the Operating Modes Trademark AcknowledgementsChecking the Supplied Accessories Left side view Right side view Components GuideFront view Back view Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D86 Recording Movies Recording Stills Screen DisplaysDisc operation Card Access DisplayRemaining battery charge Recording reminderPlaying Movies During Playback Viewing Stills Playing Movies Index ScreenTo remove the battery pack Preparing the Power SupplyAttaching and Charging the Battery Pack Recording Mode Max Typical Playback Time Recording Time Using a Household Power Outlet Fastening the Grip Belt Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric AdjustmentPreparing the Camcorder Using the Wireless Controller Using the Wireless ControllerInserting the Battery Lithium Button Battery CR2025 Open the LCD panel 90 degrees Adjusting the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel LCD BacklightChanging the Display Language Menu Display SetupItem to change the setting Menu Time Setup ZONE/DST Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Date and TimeTime Zones and Difference from GMT/UTC Time ZonesOpen the cover Inserting a Memory CardInserting the Card Turn off the camcorderClose the disc cover When using DVD-R discs including the supplied blank discLoading a Disc CameraWhen using a DVD-RW Before You Begin Recording Recording MoviesPress and release the record review button Record pause modeReviewing the Last Scene Recorded Press the Photo button fully About the focusing frameRecording Still Images Press the Photo button halfwaySelecting the Media for the Still Images 10x Optical Zoom ZoomingLie on your elbow Use a tripod Kneel on one knee Tips for Better RecordingLean against a wall Playing Back Movies Fast Forward Playback / Fast Reverse Playback Special Playback ModesPlayback Pause Skipping ScenesIndex Screen Viewing Still ImagesSlide Show Push the omni selector and keep it pressed down Image Jump FunctionFrom the scene index screen or during playback Adjusting the VolumeWill appear for images that cannot be enlarged Magnifying the ImageSelecting the Date/Time Display Combination Displaying Additional Recording DataAuto Using the Recording ProgramsSelecting the Recording Program Set the camcorder to a recording modeUsing the Program AE Mode For recording subjects in dark places Using the Shutter-Priority AE ModeChange the shutter speed and press to save the setting Guidelines for selecting the shutter speedChange the aperture value and press to save the setting Using the Aperture-Priority AE ModeExposure Lock Manually Adjusting the ExposureExposure Adjustment Adjust the brightness of the image as requiredAppears Infinity FocusMF appears Select the focusing mode Changing the Focusing ModeSet the camcorder to record movies Press the Wide SCR button Recording in Widescreen Aspect RatioUsing the Mini Video Light Using the Flash About the AF-Assist Lamp Press the start/stop button Using the Self-TimerMenu Camera Setup Self Timer Set the camcorder to a recording mode orPress the FUNC. button Changing Settings with the FUNC. ButtonMenu Items Setting Options Available Settings List FuncPrint order Image erase Slide showConvert to Scene Divide Delete Move Add Copy ProtectEvaluative Changing the Metering MethodAuto Setting the White BalancePage Applying Image Enhancing Effects Auto Exposure Bracketing Press the Photo button fully Continuous Shooting and Exposure BracketingOnly Maximum number of continuous shots at one timePress the Photo button to record the first image When Recording in Stitch Assist ModeCreating Panoramic Images SinglePress the FUNC. button after the last image Zigzag Zigzag Beam Beam Tide Tide Using the Digital EffectsBegin or end scenes with a fade to or from black Card Mix Effect OFF Symbol of the selected fader appearsSelecting a Fader Selecting an EffectSelect an effect from the list Using the Multi-Image ScreenSymbol of the selected effect appears Multi-image screen is recorded on the disc Mix level adjustment light area of the still imageCombining Images Card Mix Mode switch FUNC. button Omni Selector Only Selecting the Size and Quality of Still ImagesNumber of still images that can be recorded on a disc You can press again to go back to select the image size step Still I. REC OFF Capturing a Still Image while Recording MoviesMenu opens Changing Settings with the Menu ButtonSelecting Menus and Settings 4sec 6sec 8sec 10sec Available Settings List Menu40X 200X 2secAdvanced Features 121 112 120 111 Still Image OperationsDisc Operations CAM. & D/T System SetupY 1.JAN.2005 AM1200 Time SETMenu Items Date Format Y.M.D 2005.1.1 AM1200, M.D,Y JAN , 2005 AM1200Moving Scenes in the Playlist Creating a PlaylistAdding Scenes to the Playlist To Divide a Scene only in the Playlist Dividing a SceneDividing Scenes To Delete a Scene only from the Playlist Deleting ScenesDeleting a Single Scene Deleting a Scene After RecordingMenu Disc Operations Movies ALL DEL Deleting All ScenesMenu Disc Operations Converting Still Images into Photomovie ScenesConverting a Single Image Converting All ImagesMenu Disc Operations Disc Protect Protecting the DiscSelect YES and press to initialize the disc Initializing the DiscMenu Disc Operations Disc Initialize Menu Still IMG Oper Copying Still Images Between the Disc and Memory CardCopying a Single Image Copying All ImagesStill Image Options Image Erase Erasing Still ImagesErasing a Single Image Erasing a Single Image After RecordingErasing All Images Protect Protecting Still Images on the Memory CardProtecting a Single Image Protecting Still Images from the Index ScreenCard initialization will take a moment Initializing the Memory CardSelect YES again and press Confirmation screen will appearMenu Disc Operations Disc Title Preparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD PlayerChanging the Disc Title Restrictions after Disc FinalizationFinalizing the Disc To play back movies Playing the Disc on a DVD PlayerPlaying the Disc on a Computer’s DVD Drive Insert a finalized disc in the computer’s DVD driveRecording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc TVs without Scart terminal Playing Back on a TV ScreenTVs with Scart terminal Recording to a VCR System Requirements Transferring Recordings to a Computer For support concerning Roxio MyDVD for Canon Installing the SoftwareOne-Touch Dubbing Windows XP only Connecting the Camcorder and Running the SoftwarePower the camcorder from a household power outlet Protecting the disc Card Setting the disc titleTransferring Recordings to the Computer Creating Backup Copies of your DVD Preparations Transferring Still Images to a Computer Direct TransferSelect the image you wish to transfer Press the button Transferring ImagesSelect a transfer option Press the button 110 Selecting Still Images to Transfer Transfer Order Transferring Images with Transfer Order SettingsSetting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen To cancel the transfer order, select OFF in stepAll disappear Erasing All Transfer OrdersMenu Still IMG Oper ORD. ALL Erase Canon printers Selphy CP, Selphy DS and Pixma printers Connecting the Camcorder to the PrinterPrinting Still Images Printing with the Print/Share Button Printing after Selecting the Print SettingsSelect the print settings Select the Print option and press Print setting menu appearsReconnect the cable Cancel Printing Printing Errors When you have finished printing Canon printers Selecting Print SettingsSetting the Print Style Selecting the Number of CopiesSelect the paper type of the paper set in your printer Select the paper type and pressSelect a layout option and press Select the paper size of the paper set in your printerSetting the Print Effect Image Optimize Move , the trimming frame Selecting Trimming SettingsPrint setting menu, select , Trimming and press Change the size of the trimming framePrint Order Printing with Print Order SettingsSetting Print Orders from the Index Screen Selecting Still Images for Printing Print OrderMenu Cancel Printing/Printing Errors Restarting PrintingErasing All Print Orders PrintingRecording/Playback TroubleshootingPower Source Problem SolutionSET the Time Zone Recording/Editing124 Printing Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD DeviceMemory Card Operation Condensation may form in the following cases How to avoid condensationWhen condensation is detected CondensationMessage Explanation Disc Related ErrorsList of Messages Memory Card Related Messages Access ErrorDirect Print Related Messages Paper Error130 Camcorder Handling PrecautionsBattery Pack Treat the battery pack with careMini DVD Disc About the battery terminal coverMemory Card Lithium Button BatteryBuilt-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery All the illustrations used below refer to Recycling the Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryRemove the LCD display cover and the back cover Storage Maintenance/OthersCleaning Using the Camcorder AbroadSystem Diagram Availability differs from area to area Optional Accessories SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Shoulder StrapWS-20 Wrist Strap System SpecificationsDC20/DC10 Memory Card CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-208 Battery Pack Power/OthersGrip belt High-speed continuous shooting IndexUSB terminal XP mode Zoom139 100Canon INC