Using the Program AE Mode | Canon DC 10, DC 20 instruction

Using the Program AE Mode

The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed according to the subject to achieve the best exposure conditions. In Program AE mode, you can point and shoot as in Auto mode, while still enjoying the option to manually adjust some settings.

1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode

( or ) and move the mode switch to .

2.From the FUNC. menu, select the (PROGRAM AE) mode ( 45).

If the optimal exposure cannot be obtained, try the following actions.

Manually adjust the exposure ( 49).

Change the metering method ( 60).

Use the flash ( 54).

Use the mini video light ( 53).

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Canon DC 10, DC 20 instruction manual Using the Program AE Mode

Contents

DVD Camcorder Digital Video Software ImportantntroductionUsage Instructions Disc only with DVD-RW So... what disc to choose?Compatible DVD players Waste time From where to RecordingStart/stop To a Create WithMily Cordings to a Table of contents Connecting to a TV and VCR Changing the Menu SettingsDisc Options DVD-RW in VR mode only Connecting to a Computer Optional Accessories Conventions Used in the Manual About this ManualAbout the Omni Selector Trademark Acknowledgements Operating ModeAbout the Operating Modes Icon Operation Checking the Supplied Accessories Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front view Back view Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D86 Screen Displays Recording Movies Recording Stills Recording reminder Card Access DisplayRemaining battery charge Disc operation Playing Movies Index Screen Playing Movies During Playback Viewing Stills Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack Preparing the Power SupplyTo remove the battery pack Recording Mode Max Typical Playback Time Recording Time Using a Household Power Outlet Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric AdjustmentFastening the Grip Belt Inserting the Battery Lithium Button Battery CR2025 Using the Wireless ControllerUsing the Wireless Controller LCD Backlight Adjusting the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees Item to change the setting Menu Display SetupChanging the Display Language Setting the Date and Time Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Menu Time Setup ZONE/DST Time Zones Time Zones and Difference from GMT/UTC Turn off the camcorder Inserting a Memory CardInserting the Card Open the cover Camera When using DVD-R discs including the supplied blank discLoading a Disc Close the disc cover When using a DVD-RW Recording Movies Before You Begin Recording Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded Record pause modePress and release the record review button Press the Photo button halfway About the focusing frameRecording Still Images Press the Photo button fully Selecting the Media for the Still Images Zooming 10x Optical Zoom Lean against a wall Tips for Better RecordingLie on your elbow Use a tripod Kneel on one knee Playing Back Movies Skipping Scenes Special Playback ModesPlayback Pause Fast Forward Playback / Fast Reverse Playback Slide Show Viewing Still ImagesIndex Screen Image Jump Function Push the omni selector and keep it pressed down Adjusting the Volume From the scene index screen or during playback Magnifying the Image Will appear for images that cannot be enlarged Displaying Additional Recording Data Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination Using the Recording Programs Auto Set the camcorder to a recording mode Selecting the Recording Program Using the Program AE Mode Guidelines for selecting the shutter speed Using the Shutter-Priority AE ModeChange the shutter speed and press to save the setting For recording subjects in dark places Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode Change the aperture value and press to save the setting Adjust the brightness of the image as required Manually Adjusting the ExposureExposure Adjustment Exposure Lock MF appears Infinity FocusAppears Changing the Focusing Mode Select the focusing mode Recording in Widescreen Aspect Ratio Set the camcorder to record movies Press the Wide SCR button Using the Mini Video Light Using the Flash About the AF-Assist Lamp Set the camcorder to a recording mode or Using the Self-TimerMenu Camera Setup Self Timer Press the start/stop button Changing Settings with the FUNC. Button Press the FUNC. button Available Settings List Func Menu Items Setting Options Copy Protect Image erase Slide showConvert to Scene Divide Delete Move Add Print order Changing the Metering Method Evaluative Setting the White Balance AutoPage Applying Image Enhancing Effects Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Auto Exposure Bracketing Press the Photo button fully Maximum number of continuous shots at one time Only Single When Recording in Stitch Assist ModeCreating Panoramic Images Press the Photo button to record the first image Press the FUNC. button after the last image Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black Using the Digital EffectsZigzag Zigzag Beam Beam Tide Tide Card Mix Selecting an Effect Symbol of the selected fader appearsSelecting a Fader Effect OFF Symbol of the selected effect appears Using the Multi-Image ScreenSelect an effect from the list Combining Images Card Mix Mix level adjustment light area of the still imageMulti-image screen is recorded on the disc Mode switch FUNC. button Omni Selector Number of still images that can be recorded on a disc Selecting the Size and Quality of Still ImagesOnly You can press again to go back to select the image size step Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies Still I. REC OFF Selecting Menus and Settings Changing Settings with the Menu ButtonMenu opens 2sec Available Settings List Menu40X 200X 4sec 6sec 8sec 10sec Advanced Features Disc Operations Still Image Operations121 112 120 111 System Setup CAM. & D/T Date Format Y.M.D 2005.1.1 AM1200, M.D,Y JAN , 2005 AM1200 Time SETMenu Items Y 1.JAN.2005 AM1200 Adding Scenes to the Playlist Creating a PlaylistMoving Scenes in the Playlist Dividing Scenes Dividing a SceneTo Divide a Scene only in the Playlist Deleting a Scene After Recording Deleting ScenesDeleting a Single Scene To Delete a Scene only from the Playlist Deleting All Scenes Menu Disc Operations Movies ALL DEL Converting All Images Converting Still Images into Photomovie ScenesConverting a Single Image Menu Disc Operations Protecting the Disc Menu Disc Operations Disc Protect Menu Disc Operations Disc Initialize Initializing the DiscSelect YES and press to initialize the disc Copying All Images Copying Still Images Between the Disc and Memory CardCopying a Single Image Menu Still IMG Oper Still Image Options Erasing a Single Image After Recording Erasing Still ImagesErasing a Single Image Image Erase Erasing All Images Protecting Still Images from the Index Screen Protecting Still Images on the Memory CardProtecting a Single Image Protect Confirmation screen will appear Initializing the Memory CardSelect YES again and press Card initialization will take a moment Restrictions after Disc Finalization Preparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD PlayerChanging the Disc Title Menu Disc Operations Disc Title Finalizing the Disc Insert a finalized disc in the computer’s DVD drive Playing the Disc on a DVD PlayerPlaying the Disc on a Computer’s DVD Drive To play back movies Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs without Scart terminal TVs with Scart terminal Recording to a VCR Transferring Recordings to a Computer System Requirements Installing the Software For support concerning Roxio MyDVD for Canon Protecting the disc Card Setting the disc title Connecting the Camcorder and Running the SoftwarePower the camcorder from a household power outlet 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 Select a transfer option Press the button Transferring ImagesSelect the image you wish to transfer Press the button 110 To cancel the transfer order, select OFF in step Transferring Images with Transfer Order SettingsSetting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen Selecting Still Images to Transfer Transfer Order Menu Still IMG Oper ORD. ALL Erase Erasing All Transfer OrdersAll disappear Printing Still Images Connecting the Camcorder to the PrinterCanon printers Selphy CP, Selphy DS and Pixma printers Print setting menu appears Printing after Selecting the Print SettingsSelect the print settings Select the Print option and press Printing with the Print/Share Button When you have finished printing Cancel Printing Printing Errors Reconnect the cable Selecting the Number of Copies Selecting Print SettingsSetting the Print Style Canon printers Select the paper size of the paper set in your printer Select the paper type and pressSelect a layout option and press Select the paper type of the paper set in your printer Setting the Print Effect Image Optimize Change the size of the trimming frame Selecting Trimming SettingsPrint setting menu, select , Trimming and press Move , the trimming frame Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Printing with Print Order SettingsSetting Print Orders from the Index Screen Print Order Printing Cancel Printing/Printing Errors Restarting PrintingErasing All Print Orders Menu Problem Solution TroubleshootingPower Source Recording/Playback Recording/Editing SET the Time Zone 124 Memory Card Operation Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD DevicePrinting Condensation How to avoid condensationWhen condensation is detected Condensation may form in the following cases List of Messages Disc Related ErrorsMessage Explanation Access Error Memory Card Related Messages Paper Error Direct Print Related Messages 130 Treat the battery pack with care Handling PrecautionsBattery Pack Camcorder About the battery terminal cover Mini DVD Disc Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button BatteryMemory Card Recycling the Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery All the illustrations used below refer to Remove the LCD display cover and the back cover Using the Camcorder Abroad Maintenance/OthersCleaning Storage System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Optional Accessories WS-20 Wrist Strap Shoulder StrapSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case DC20/DC10 SpecificationsSystem Power/Others CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-208 Battery Pack Memory Card Index Grip belt High-speed continuous shooting 100 XP mode Zoom139 USB terminal Canon INC