Maintenance/Others, Storage, Cleaning, Condensation | Canon DC 100

Maintenance/Others

Storage

If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a place free of dust, in low humidity, and at temperatures not higher than 30 °C.

Cleaning

Camcorder Body

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner.

Pick Up Lens

Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower brush. Never touch the pick up lens directly to clean it.

Lens and Viewfinder

If the lens surface is dirty, the autofocus may not work properly.

Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower brush.

Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder. Never use tissue paper.

LCD Screen

Clean the LCD screen using a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth.

Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.

Condensation

Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its internal surfaces. Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected. Continued use may damage the camcorder.

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Canon DC 100 instruction manual Maintenance/Others, Storage, Cleaning, Condensation

Contents

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 Editing the Scenes DVD-RW in VR mode only Connecting to a TV and VCRDisc Options Still Image Options About this Manual Conventions Used in the ManualAbout the Multi Selector Selecting an Option MENU/FUNC About the Operating Modes Selecting Menu optionsSelecting FUNC. 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 Screen Displays Recording MoviesRecording Still Images Recording reminder Disc operation Remaining battery charge Playing Movies Index ScreenPlaying Movies During Playback Viewing Still Images Preparing the Power Supply To remove the battery packGetting Started Charging is completed Recording Mode Max Typical Playback Time ViewfinderLCD Normal LCD Bright Adjusting the LCD Screen Preparing the CamcorderRotating the LCD Panel LCD Backlight Setting the Time Zone / Daylight Saving Time Menu DATE/TIME Setup ZONE/DST ParisChanging the Display Language Menu Setting the Date and Time Menu DATE/TIME SetupTime Zones When using DVD-R discs When using a DVD-RWLoading and Removing a Disc Inserting the Disc Removing the Disc Grab the edges of the disc and gently pull it out Recording Recording MoviesBefore You Begin Recording Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded Press and release record reviewPress Wide SCR Damage the camcorder Recording Still Images Press Start/Stop fullyFrames appear Zooming 25x Optical Zoom Playback Playing Back MoviesSpecial Playback Modes Adjusting the Volume Menu System SetupPress Menu to save the setting and close the menu Slow Forward Playback / Slow Reverse Playback Viewing Still Images SlideshowIndex Screen Slideshow Magnifying the Image Image Jump FunctionPush the multi selector and keep it pressed down Will appear for images that cannot be enlarged Display Setup Data Code Date & Time Selecting the Recording Data DisplayData Code display Selecting the Data Code Options Lists Menu / Func Menu Options Self Timer Focus PRIWind Screen Erase ALL Images Playlst ALL DEL Disc ProtectPhotomovie Disc Title Demo Mode Volume BeepPower Save File NOS RESET, Continuous FUNC. Menu Options TV TypeZONE/DST DATE/TIME Date Format Effect OFF, BLK&WHT Recording mode Still image size/qualityAdd to playlist 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 Manually Adjusting the Exposure Adjust the brightness of the image as requiredChanging the Metering Method Press EXP Manually Adjusting the Focus Adjust the zoom Press FocusInfinity Focus MF appears Changing the Autofocus Mode Select the autofocus mode Using the Self Timer Appears Setting the White Balance Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu When you have set the custom white balance AutoPage Applying Image Enhancing Effects Using the Digital Effects Selecting a Fader / EffectFader Faders Effect Effects Using the Multi-Image Screen SettingApplying Fader Effect MULTI-S Speed Split Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images DVD-R/-RW DVD-RWSuper Fine Fine Creating a Playlist Adding Scenes to the PlaylistMoving Scenes in the Playlist FUNC. ADD to Playlist Deleting Scenes Deleting a Single SceneDeleting a Scene Just After Recording Deleting All Scenes Dividing a Scene DivideDivide YES Disc Options Protecting the DiscInitializing the Disc Disc Operations Disc Initialize Video YES Changing the Disc Title SET Erasing Still Images Erasing a Single ImageErasing a Single Image Just After Recording Erasing All Images Converting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes Converting a Single ImageConverting All Images FUNC. Convert to Scene FUNC. Execute DVD-R Video mode DVD-RW DVD-RW in VR Mode Preparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD Player FinalizeRestrictions after Disc Finalization 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 Troubleshooting Power SourceProblem Solution Recording/Playback SET the Time Zone Playback/Editing List of Messages Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD DeviceMessage Explanation Cannot Divide Handling Precautions Battery PackTreat the battery pack with care Camcorder Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery About the battery terminal coverMini DVD Disc Maintenance/Others CleaningStorage Condensation Using the Camcorder Abroad System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Optional Accessories Battery PacksCG-300E Battery Charger Shoulder Strap SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Specifications Power/OthersDC100/DC95 System CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-208 Battery Pack Index Screen ratioGrip belt Record review XP mode Scene Editing SCN Special Scene