Using the Self-Timer

The self-timer can be used when recording still images or movies.

MENU button

PHOTO button

Start/stop button

Omni Selector

MENU

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CAMERA SETUP

SELF TIMER

1.Set the camcorder to a recording mode ( or ).

When recording movies set the camcorder to record pause.

2.Press the MENU button.

3.Using the omni selector (, ) select the [CAMERA SETUP] menu and then select the [SELF TIMER] option.

4.Set () it to [ON] and press ( ) to save the setting.

5.Press the MENU button to close the menu.

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When recording a still image:

6.Press the PHOTO button, first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image.

The camcorder will record the still image after a 10-second countdown (2 seconds when using the wireless controller). The countdown appears on the screen.

When recording a movie:

6.Press the start/stop button.

The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown (2 seconds when using the wireless controller). The countdown appears on the screen.

To cancel the self-timer, set the [SELF TIMER] option in the [CAMERA SETUP] menu to [OFF]. Once the countdown has begun, you can also press the start/ stop button (when recording movies) or the PHOTO button (when recording still images) to cancel the self-timer.

The self-timer will be canceled if you turn off the camcorder.

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Canon DC 10, DC 20 Using the Self-Timer, Menu Camera Setup Self Timer, Set the camcorder to a recording mode or