Getting Started, Preparing the Power Supply | Canon DC 100 manual

CHG. (charge) indicator DC IN terminal

BATTERY

RELEASE

switch

Remove the battery terminal cover before attaching the battery

Getting Started

Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply

The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use.

1. Turn off the camcorder.

2. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.

• Open the LCD panel.

• Slide in the connector end of the battery in the direction of the arrow and press it gently until it clicks.

3. Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter.

4. Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

5. Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

•The CHG. (charge) indicator starts flashing. The indicator will stay on when

the charging is completed.

•You can also use the compact power adapter without attaching a battery pack.

•When the compact power adapter is connected, even if a battery is attached its power will not be consumed.

Once the battery is fully charged:

1.Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder.

2.Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the compact power adapter.

To remove the battery pack:

Slide down BATTERY RELEASE to release the battery pack, and pull out the battery pack holding it from the ridge on its bottom part.

Charging, Recording and Playback Times with the BP-208 Battery Pack

The charging time of the BP-208 battery pack is 165 min.

The following recording and playback times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording or playback conditions.

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Canon DC 100 Getting Started, Preparing the Power Supply, Charging is completed, To remove the battery pack

Contents

DVD Camcorder Important Usage Instructions Class 1 Laser ProductEuropean Union and EEA only Advantages of DVDs So... what disc to choose? An Introduction to DVDs DVD-R DVD-RW Feature Video mode VR mode Table of contents Still Image Options Editing the Scenes DVD-RW in VR mode onlyConnecting to a TV and VCR Disc Options Selecting an Option MENU/FUNC About this ManualConventions Used in the Manual About the Multi Selector To activate the still images modes About the Operating ModesSelecting Menu options Selecting FUNC. Menu Options Checking the Supplied Accessories To change the operating modeTrademark Acknowledgements Left side view Right side view Front view Components Guide Top view Bottom view Back view Recording reminder Disc operation Screen DisplaysRecording Movies Recording Still Images Viewing Still Images Remaining battery chargePlaying Movies Index Screen Playing Movies During Playback Charging is completed Preparing the Power SupplyTo remove the battery pack Getting Started LCD Bright Recording Mode Max Typical Playback TimeViewfinder LCD Normal LCD Backlight Adjusting the LCD ScreenPreparing the Camcorder Rotating the LCD Panel Menu Setting the Time Zone / Daylight Saving TimeMenu DATE/TIME Setup ZONE/DST Paris Changing the Display Language Setting the Date and Time Menu DATE/TIME SetupTime Zones Inserting the Disc When using DVD-R discsWhen using a DVD-RW Loading and Removing a Disc Grab the edges of the disc and gently pull it out Removing the Disc Recording Recording MoviesBefore You Begin Recording Damage the camcorder Reviewing the Last Scene RecordedPress and release record review Press Wide SCR Recording Still Images Press Start/Stop fullyFrames appear 25x Optical Zoom Zooming Playback Playing Back MoviesSpecial Playback Modes Slow Forward Playback / Slow Reverse Playback Adjusting the VolumeMenu System Setup Press Menu to save the setting and close the menu Slideshow Viewing Still ImagesSlideshow Index Screen Will appear for images that cannot be enlarged Magnifying the ImageImage Jump Function Push the multi selector and keep it pressed down Selecting the Data Code Display Setup Data Code Date & TimeSelecting the Recording Data Display Data Code display Menu Options Options Lists Menu / Func Erase ALL Images Self TimerFocus PRI Wind Screen Disc Title Playlst ALL DELDisc Protect Photomovie File NOS RESET, Continuous Demo ModeVolume Beep Power Save FUNC. Menu Options TV TypeZONE/DST DATE/TIME Date Format Move a scene Effect OFF, BLK&WHT Recording modeStill image size/quality Add to playlist Program AE Shutter-Priority AE Aperture-Priority AE Using the Recording Programs Using the Program AE Mode Move the mode switch between the recording categoriesSelecting the Recording Program Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode Shutter speed guidelineSelect the recording program Aperture value guideline Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode Press EXP Manually Adjusting the ExposureAdjust the brightness of the image as required Changing the Metering Method MF appears Manually Adjusting the FocusAdjust the zoom Press Focus Infinity Focus Select the autofocus mode Changing the Autofocus Mode Appears Using the Self Timer Auto Setting the White BalancePress FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu When you have set the custom white balancePage Applying Image Enhancing Effects Effect Effects Using the Digital EffectsSelecting a Fader / Effect Fader Faders Fader Effect Using the Multi-Image ScreenSetting Applying Speed Split MULTI-S Fine Selecting the Size and Quality of Still ImagesDVD-R/-RW DVD-RW Super Fine FUNC. ADD to Playlist Creating a PlaylistAdding Scenes to the Playlist Moving Scenes in the Playlist Deleting All Scenes Deleting ScenesDeleting a Single Scene Deleting a Scene Just After Recording Dividing a Scene DivideDivide YES Disc Operations Disc Initialize Video YES Disc OptionsProtecting the Disc Initializing the Disc SET Changing the Disc Title Erasing All Images Erasing Still ImagesErasing a Single Image Erasing a Single Image Just After Recording FUNC. Convert to Scene FUNC. Execute Converting Still Images into Photomovie ScenesConverting a Single Image Converting All Images Additional Edit Recordings Initializing Unfinalizing DVD-R Video mode DVD-RW DVD-RW in VR ModePreparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD Player Finalize Restrictions after Disc Finalization Finalizing the Disc On a DVD PlayerOn a Computer’s DVD Drive Unfinalize Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc Unfinalize Connection Diagram TVs without Scart terminal Playing Back on a TV ScreenSelecting the Type of TV Connection Diagram TVs with Scart terminal Recording to a VCR Recording/Playback TroubleshootingPower Source Problem Solution SET the Time Zone Playback/Editing List of Messages Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD DeviceMessage Explanation Cannot Divide Camcorder Handling PrecautionsBattery Pack Treat the battery pack with care Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery About the battery terminal coverMini DVD Disc Condensation Maintenance/OthersCleaning Storage Using the Camcorder Abroad System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Shoulder Strap Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs CG-300E Battery Charger SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case System SpecificationsPower/Others DC100/DC95 BP-208 Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power Adapter Record review IndexScreen ratio Grip belt Scene Editing SCN Special Scene XP mode