Table of contents | Canon DC 100 instruction

Table of contents
Introduction
The Advantages of DVDs		3
An Introduction to DVDs		4
Differences in Available Features Depending on the Disc		5
About this Manual		8
Checking the Supplied Accessories		10
Components Guide		11
Screen Displays		13
Preparations
Getting Started		15
Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply		15
Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder		17
Step 3: Adjusting the LCD Screen		17
Step 4: Changing the Display Language		18
Step 5: Setting the Time Zone / Daylight Saving Time		18
Step 6: Setting the Date and Time		19
Step 7: Loading and Removing a Disc		20
Basic Functions
Recording
Recording Movies		22
Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3)		23
Recording Still Images		24
Zooming		25
Playback
Playing Back Movies		26
Adjusting the Volume		27
Viewing Still Images		28
Magnifying the Image		29
Selecting the Recording Data Display		30
Advanced Functions
Options Lists – MENU / FUNC.	.....................................................................	31
MENU Options		31
Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)		31
Still Image Operations (Erase All Images)		32
Disc Operations (	Photomovie, Finalize, etc.)	32
Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)		33
System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc.)		34
Date/Time Setup		35
FUNC. Menu Options		35
Recording Programs
Using the Recording Programs	.....................................................................	37
Selecting the Recording Program		38
Using the Program AE Mode	.....................................................................	38
Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode		39
Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode		40
More Recording Options
Manually Adjusting the Exposure		41
Changing the Metering Method		41

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DVD Camcorder Important Usage Instructions Class 1 Laser ProductEuropean Union and EEA only Advantages of DVDs An Introduction to DVDs So... what disc to choose? Feature Video mode VR mode DVD-R DVD-RW Table of contents Disc Options Editing the Scenes DVD-RW in VR mode onlyConnecting to a TV and VCR Still Image Options About the Multi Selector About this ManualConventions Used in the Manual Selecting an Option MENU/FUNC Selecting FUNC. Menu Options About the Operating ModesSelecting Menu options To activate the still images modes Checking the Supplied Accessories To change the operating modeTrademark Acknowledgements Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front view Top view Bottom view Back view Recording Still Images Screen DisplaysRecording Movies Recording reminder Disc operation Playing Movies During Playback Remaining battery chargePlaying Movies Index Screen Viewing Still Images Getting Started Preparing the Power SupplyTo remove the battery pack Charging is completed LCD Normal Recording Mode Max Typical Playback TimeViewfinder LCD Bright Rotating the LCD Panel Adjusting the LCD ScreenPreparing the Camcorder LCD Backlight Changing the Display Language Setting the Time Zone / Daylight Saving TimeMenu DATE/TIME Setup ZONE/DST Paris Menu Setting the Date and Time Menu DATE/TIME SetupTime Zones Loading and Removing a Disc When using DVD-R discsWhen using a DVD-RW Inserting the Disc Removing the Disc Grab the edges of the disc and gently pull it out Recording Recording MoviesBefore You Begin Recording Press Wide SCR Reviewing the Last Scene RecordedPress and release record review Damage the camcorder Recording Still Images Press Start/Stop fullyFrames appear Zooming 25x Optical Zoom Playback Playing Back MoviesSpecial Playback Modes Press Menu to save the setting and close the menu Adjusting the VolumeMenu System Setup Slow Forward Playback / Slow Reverse Playback Index Screen Viewing Still ImagesSlideshow Slideshow Push the multi selector and keep it pressed down Magnifying the ImageImage Jump Function Will appear for images that cannot be enlarged Data Code display Display Setup Data Code Date & TimeSelecting the Recording Data Display Selecting the Data Code Options Lists Menu / Func Menu Options Wind Screen Self TimerFocus PRI Erase ALL Images Photomovie Playlst ALL DELDisc Protect Disc Title Power Save Demo ModeVolume Beep File NOS RESET, Continuous FUNC. Menu Options TV TypeZONE/DST DATE/TIME Date Format Add to playlist Effect OFF, BLK&WHT Recording modeStill image size/quality Move a scene Using the Recording Programs Program AE Shutter-Priority AE Aperture-Priority AE 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 Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode Aperture value guideline Changing the Metering Method Manually Adjusting the ExposureAdjust the brightness of the image as required Press EXP Infinity Focus Manually Adjusting the FocusAdjust the zoom Press Focus MF appears Changing the Autofocus Mode Select the autofocus mode Using the Self Timer Appears When you have set the custom white balance Setting the White BalancePress FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu AutoPage Applying Image Enhancing Effects Fader Faders Using the Digital EffectsSelecting a Fader / Effect Effect Effects Applying Using the Multi-Image ScreenSetting Fader Effect MULTI-S Speed Split Super Fine Selecting the Size and Quality of Still ImagesDVD-R/-RW DVD-RW Fine Moving Scenes in the Playlist Creating a PlaylistAdding Scenes to the Playlist FUNC. ADD to Playlist Deleting a Scene Just After Recording Deleting ScenesDeleting a Single Scene Deleting All Scenes Dividing a Scene DivideDivide YES Initializing the Disc Disc OptionsProtecting the Disc Disc Operations Disc Initialize Video YES Changing the Disc Title SET Erasing a Single Image Just After Recording Erasing Still ImagesErasing a Single Image Erasing All Images Converting All Images Converting Still Images into Photomovie ScenesConverting a Single Image FUNC. Convert to Scene FUNC. Execute Restrictions after Disc Finalization DVD-R Video mode DVD-RW DVD-RW in VR ModePreparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD Player Finalize Additional Edit Recordings Initializing Unfinalizing Finalizing the Disc On a DVD PlayerOn a Computer’s DVD Drive Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc Unfinalize 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 Problem Solution TroubleshootingPower Source Recording/Playback SET the Time Zone Playback/Editing List of Messages Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD DeviceMessage Explanation Cannot Divide Treat the battery pack with care Handling PrecautionsBattery Pack Camcorder Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery About the battery terminal coverMini DVD Disc Storage Maintenance/OthersCleaning Condensation Using the Camcorder Abroad System Diagram Availability differs from area to area CG-300E Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs Shoulder Strap SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case DC100/DC95 SpecificationsPower/Others System CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-208 Battery Pack Grip belt IndexScreen ratio Record review XP mode Scene Editing SCN Special Scene