Using the Camcorder Abroad | Canon DC 100 specs

Condensation may form in the following cases:

When the camcorder is moved from an	When the camcorder is moved from a
air-conditioned room to a warm, humid	cold place to a warm room
place

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When the camcorder is left in a humid	When a cold room is heated rapidly
room

How to avoid condensation:

Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature.

Unload the disc, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag.

When condensation is detected:

The camcorder automatically shuts off. If a disc is loaded, remove the disc immediately and leave the disc cover open. Leaving the disc in the camcorder may damage it.

A disc cannot be loaded when condensation is detected.

Resuming use:

The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the location and weather conditions. As a general criterion, wait for 2 hours before resuming use of the camcorder.

Using the Camcorder Abroad

Power Sources

You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult the Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use.

Playback on a TV Screen

You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the PAL system. The PAL system is used in the following countries/areas:

Algeria, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brunei, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Liberia, Malaysia, Malta, Mozambique, the Netherlands, New Zealand, North Korea, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Portugal, Qatar, Serbia and Montenegro, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Yemen, Zambia.

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Canon DC 100 instruction manual Using the Camcorder Abroad

Contents

DVD Camcorder Class 1 Laser Product Important Usage InstructionsEuropean 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 Connecting to a TV and VCR Editing the Scenes DVD-RW in VR mode onlyDisc Options Still Image Options Conventions Used in the Manual About this ManualAbout the Multi Selector Selecting an Option MENU/FUNC Selecting Menu options About the Operating ModesSelecting FUNC. Menu Options To activate the still images modes To change the operating mode Checking the Supplied AccessoriesTrademark Acknowledgements Left side view Right side view Front view Components Guide Top view Bottom view Back view Recording Movies Screen DisplaysRecording Still Images Recording reminder Disc operation Playing Movies Index Screen Remaining battery chargePlaying Movies During Playback Viewing Still Images To remove the battery pack Preparing the Power SupplyGetting Started Charging is completed Viewfinder Recording Mode Max Typical Playback TimeLCD Normal LCD Bright Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel LCD Backlight Menu DATE/TIME Setup ZONE/DST Paris Setting the Time Zone / Daylight Saving TimeChanging the Display Language Menu Menu DATE/TIME Setup Setting the Date and TimeTime Zones When using a DVD-RW When using DVD-R discsLoading and Removing a Disc Inserting the Disc Grab the edges of the disc and gently pull it out Removing the Disc Recording Movies RecordingBefore You Begin Recording Press and release record review Reviewing the Last Scene RecordedPress Wide SCR Damage the camcorder Press Start/Stop fully Recording Still ImagesFrames appear 25x Optical Zoom Zooming Playing Back Movies PlaybackSpecial Playback Modes Menu System Setup Adjusting the VolumePress Menu to save the setting and close the menu Slow Forward Playback / Slow Reverse Playback Slideshow Viewing Still ImagesIndex Screen Slideshow Image Jump Function Magnifying the ImagePush the multi selector and keep it pressed down Will appear for images that cannot be enlarged Selecting the Recording Data Display Display Setup Data Code Date & TimeData Code display Selecting the Data Code Menu Options Options Lists Menu / Func Focus PRI Self TimerWind Screen Erase ALL Images Disc Protect Playlst ALL DELPhotomovie Disc Title Volume Beep Demo ModePower Save File NOS RESET, Continuous TV Type FUNC. Menu OptionsZONE/DST DATE/TIME Date Format Still image size/quality Effect OFF, BLK&WHT Recording modeAdd to playlist Move a scene Program AE Shutter-Priority AE Aperture-Priority AE Using the Recording Programs Move the mode switch between the recording categories Using the Program AE ModeSelecting the Recording Program Shutter speed guideline Using the Shutter-Priority AE ModeSelect the recording program Aperture value guideline Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode Adjust the brightness of the image as required Manually Adjusting the ExposureChanging the Metering Method Press EXP Adjust the zoom Press Focus Manually Adjusting the FocusInfinity Focus MF appears Select the autofocus mode Changing the Autofocus Mode Appears Using the Self Timer Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu Setting the White Balance When you have set the custom white balance AutoPage Applying Image Enhancing Effects Selecting a Fader / Effect Using the Digital EffectsFader Faders Effect Effects Setting Using the Multi-Image ScreenApplying Fader Effect Speed Split MULTI-S DVD-R/-RW DVD-RW Selecting the Size and Quality of Still ImagesSuper Fine Fine Adding Scenes to the Playlist Creating a PlaylistMoving Scenes in the Playlist FUNC. ADD to Playlist Deleting a Single Scene Deleting ScenesDeleting a Scene Just After Recording Deleting All Scenes Divide Dividing a SceneDivide YES Protecting the Disc Disc OptionsInitializing the Disc Disc Operations Disc Initialize Video YES SET Changing the Disc Title Erasing a Single Image Erasing Still ImagesErasing a Single Image Just After Recording Erasing All Images Converting a Single Image Converting Still Images into Photomovie ScenesConverting All Images FUNC. Convert to Scene FUNC. Execute Preparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD Player Finalize DVD-R Video mode DVD-RW DVD-RW in VR ModeRestrictions after Disc Finalization Additional Edit Recordings Initializing Unfinalizing On a DVD Player Finalizing the DiscOn a Computer’s DVD Drive Unfinalize Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc Unfinalize Playing Back on a TV Screen Connection Diagram TVs without Scart terminalSelecting the Type of TV Connection Diagram TVs with Scart terminal Recording to a VCR Power Source TroubleshootingProblem Solution Recording/Playback SET the Time Zone Playback/Editing Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD Device List of MessagesMessage Explanation Cannot Divide Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsTreat the battery pack with care Camcorder About the battery terminal cover Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryMini DVD Disc Cleaning Maintenance/OthersStorage Condensation Using the Camcorder Abroad System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Battery Packs Optional AccessoriesCG-300E Battery Charger Shoulder Strap SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Power/Others SpecificationsDC100/DC95 System BP-208 Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power Adapter Screen ratio IndexGrip belt Record review Scene Editing SCN Special Scene XP mode