Applying Image Enhancing Effects | Canon DC 20, DC 10 specs

Applying Image Enhancing Effects

You can record with different color saturation and contrast effects.

IMAGE EFFECT OFF	Records with no image enhancing effects.
VIVID	Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation.
NEUTRAL	Tones down the contrast and color saturation.
LOW SHARPENING	Records subjects with softened outlines.
SOFT SKIN DETAIL	Softens the details in the skin tone area for a more
	complimentary appearance.
CUSTOM	Allows you to adjust the brightness, contrast and sharpness
	of the image.

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(	57)	IMAGE EFFECT OFF

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

2.Press the FUNC. button.

3.First, select () the current image effect symbol from the left side

column and then select ( ) the desired option from the bottom bar.

4.If you select the custom image effect [ CUSTOM]:

Press ( ). Select () the custom setting option (brightness,

contrast, sharpness and color depth) and adjust ( ) each setting as desired. Press ( ) again to save the customized adjustments.

5.Press the FUNC. button to save the setting and close the menu.

The symbol of the selected setting appears.

[SOFT SKIN DETAIL]: To obtain the best effect, use this function when recording a person in close-up. Note that areas similar to the skin color may lack in detail.

Changing the FUNC.	Advanced Features
Settings

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Canon DC 20, DC 10 instruction manual Applying Image Enhancing Effects

Contents

Digital Video Software DVD Camcorder ImportantntroductionUsage Instructions So... what disc to choose? Disc only with DVD-RWCompatible 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 About this Manual Conventions Used in the 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 Preparing the Power Supply Attaching and Charging the Battery PackTo remove the battery pack Recording Mode Max Typical Playback Time Recording Time Using a Household Power Outlet Adjusting the Viewfinder Dioptric Adjustment Preparing the CamcorderFastening the Grip Belt Using the Wireless Controller Inserting the Battery Lithium Button Battery CR2025Using the Wireless Controller Open the LCD panel 90 degrees Adjusting the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel LCD Backlight Menu Display Setup Item to change the settingChanging 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 Record pause mode Reviewing the Last Scene RecordedPress 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 Tips for Better Recording Lean against a wallLie 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 Viewing Still Images Slide ShowIndex 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 Infinity Focus MF appearsAppears 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 Using the Digital Effects Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from blackZigzag Zigzag Beam Beam Tide Tide Card Mix Effect OFF Symbol of the selected fader appearsSelecting a Fader Selecting an Effect Using the Multi-Image Screen Symbol of the selected effect appearsSelect an effect from the list Mix level adjustment light area of the still image Combining Images Card MixMulti-image screen is recorded on the disc Mode switch FUNC. button Omni Selector Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images Number of still images that can be recorded on a discOnly You can press again to go back to select the image size step Still I. REC OFF Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies Changing Settings with the Menu Button Selecting Menus and SettingsMenu opens 4sec 6sec 8sec 10sec Available Settings List Menu40X 200X 2sec Advanced Features Still Image Operations Disc 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 Creating a Playlist Adding Scenes to the PlaylistMoving Scenes in the Playlist Dividing a Scene Dividing ScenesTo 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 Initializing the Disc Menu Disc Operations Disc InitializeSelect 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 Transferring Images Select a transfer option Press the buttonSelect 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 Erasing All Transfer Orders Menu Still IMG Oper ORD. ALL EraseAll disappear Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer Printing Still ImagesCanon 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 Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD Device Memory Card OperationPrinting Condensation may form in the following cases How to avoid condensationWhen condensation is detected Condensation Disc Related Errors List of MessagesMessage 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 Lithium Button Battery Built-in Rechargeable Lithium 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 Shoulder Strap WS-20 Wrist StrapSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Specifications DC20/DC10System 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