About the AF-Assist Lamp | Canon DC 20, DC 10 manual

We recommend not using the flash when the optional Wide-converter or Tele- converter is attached. Their shadows appear on the screen.

The flash mode cannot be selected when the exposure is locked, or after the first still image in Stitch Assist mode.

The red-eye reduction mode cannot be used in Stitch Assist mode.

About the AF-Assist Lamp:

While you press the PHOTO button halfway, if the subject is too dark the assist lamp may light up briefly in order to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately (AF-assist lamp).

-The camcorder may not be able to focus even though the AF-assist lamp is on.

-The brightness of the AF-assist lamp could be an inconvenience. Consider turning off the AF-assist lamp in public places such as restaurants or theaters.

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Canon DC 20, DC 10 instruction manual About the AF-Assist Lamp

Contents

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

About the AF-Assist Lamp:

About the AF-Assist Lamp: