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... such as recommended polarized plug. from which the cords exit the product. If you are not likely not recommended in this manual. The product Do not defeat the safety purpose of power supply to fit, contact your product dealer or local power before cleaning... cleaned only as battery power, refer to the They may cause picture interference, or product, be moved with respect to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC100 Power Adapter should be read consult your wall outlet before the product is grounded permanently damage the camera. Power Cord Protection -...
... such as recommended polarized plug. from which the cords exit the product. If you are not likely not recommended in this manual. The product Do not defeat the safety purpose of power supply to fit, contact your product dealer or local power before cleaning... cleaned only as battery power, refer to the They may cause picture interference, or product, be moved with respect to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC100 Power Adapter should be read consult your wall outlet before the product is grounded permanently damage the camera. Power Cord Protection -...
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...contents Introduction The Advantages of DVDs 5 An Introduction to DVDs 6 Differences in Available Features Depending on the Disc 7 About this Manual 10 Checking the Supplied Accessories 12 Components Guide 13 Screen Displays 15 Preparations Getting Started 17 Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply 17 ...Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder 19 Step 3: Adjusting the LCD Screen 19 Step 4: Changing the Display Language 20 Step 5: Setting the Time Zone / Daylight Saving...
...contents Introduction The Advantages of DVDs 5 An Introduction to DVDs 6 Differences in Available Features Depending on the Disc 7 About this Manual 10 Checking the Supplied Accessories 12 Components Guide 13 Screen Displays 15 Preparations Getting Started 17 Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply 17 ...Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder 19 Step 3: Adjusting the LCD Screen 19 Step 4: Changing the Display Language 20 Step 5: Setting the Time Zone / Daylight Saving...
DC100 Instruction Manual
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...correctly, refer to Options Lists - MENU/ FUNC. ( 33). Press MENU . 2. Please read this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it the list of the camcorder's functions can be operated About the Multi Selector Use the multi selector to make a selection or change ... included in a menu and change a setting. About this manual carefully before you for purchasing the Canon DC100. Menu item shown at its default position Buttons and switches to be adjusted from the left or right ( / / / ) to the camcorder operation. : Additional topics that open after pressing ...
...correctly, refer to Options Lists - MENU/ FUNC. ( 33). Press MENU . 2. Please read this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it the list of the camcorder's functions can be operated About the Multi Selector Use the multi selector to make a selection or change ... included in a menu and change a setting. About this manual carefully before you for purchasing the Canon DC100. Menu item shown at its default position Buttons and switches to be adjusted from the left or right ( / / / ) to the camcorder operation. : Additional topics that open after pressing ...
DC100 Instruction Manual
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... mode ( 38) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-RW ( 6) Disc specification Introduction (VIDEO mode, VR mode) ( 6) Finalized disc mark ( 61) Recording reminder Manual focus ( 44) Image stabilizer ( 33) Disc operation Time code (hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining recording time Widescreen mode ( 25) Wind screen ( 34...53) Number of still images available Remaining battery charge AF frame ( 45) Camcorder shake warning ( 33) AF/AE locked during still image recording ( 26) Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to avoid scenes that are too short. Remaining recording time When...
... mode ( 38) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-RW ( 6) Disc specification Introduction (VIDEO mode, VR mode) ( 6) Finalized disc mark ( 61) Recording reminder Manual focus ( 44) Image stabilizer ( 33) Disc operation Time code (hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining recording time Widescreen mode ( 25) Wind screen ( 34...53) Number of still images available Remaining battery charge AF frame ( 45) Camcorder shake warning ( 33) AF/AE locked during still image recording ( 26) Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to avoid scenes that are too short. Remaining recording time When...
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...and does not constitute a malfunction. When using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the TV manually. Basic Functions Recording power switch towards MODE and release it, or move the power switch to and back to ON. About... aspect ratios. When recording in VIDEO mode. Press WIDE SCR . Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded Press and release (record review). • The camcorder plays back the last scene and returns to record pause mode. • While reviewing the scene, select ( recording mode. ) the icon and press ...
...and does not constitute a malfunction. When using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the TV manually. Basic Functions Recording power switch towards MODE and release it, or move the power switch to and back to ON. About... aspect ratios. When recording in VIDEO mode. Press WIDE SCR . Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded Press and release (record review). • The camcorder plays back the last scene and returns to record pause mode. • While reviewing the scene, select ( recording mode. ) the icon and press ...
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... strong impacts. - If the subject is being recorded. Once the focus is on or flashing. Keep Start/Stop pressed halfway and adjust the focus manually with the multi selector ( ). 26 Do not disconnect the power source or turn green and one or more AF frames appear. 3. Do not ... the disc cover and do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not subject the camcorder to ). 2. Recording Still Images To use the still images functions, you will turn off the camcorder. - Avoid the following actions while the disc access display appears and while the DISC access indicator ...
... strong impacts. - If the subject is being recorded. Once the focus is on or flashing. Keep Start/Stop pressed halfway and adjust the focus manually with the multi selector ( ). 26 Do not disconnect the power source or turn green and one or more AF frames appear. 3. Do not ... the disc cover and do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not subject the camcorder to ). 2. Recording Still Images To use the still images functions, you will turn off the camcorder. - Avoid the following actions while the disc access display appears and while the DISC access indicator ...
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...when played back. [ FIREWORKS] - mode, while still enjoying the option to manually adjust some To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 11). To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Mode switch: Select the recording program [ PROGRAM AE...the best exposure conditions. The picture may not appear smooth when played back. [ SPORTS] - Using the Program AE Mode The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed according to the subject to use a tripod especially in shaded places. With [ PROGRAM AE], you ...
...when played back. [ FIREWORKS] - mode, while still enjoying the option to manually adjust some To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 11). To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Mode switch: Select the recording program [ PROGRAM AE...the best exposure conditions. The picture may not appear smooth when played back. [ SPORTS] - Using the Program AE Mode The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed according to the subject to use a tripod especially in shaded places. With [ PROGRAM AE], you ...
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... indoor sports scenes. For recording subjects in dark places, you can select a shutter speed, and the camcorder automatically sets the aperture setting most appropriate for recording fast moving subjects, and a slow shutter speed to add... [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] and set to [ PROGRAM AE] or [ NIGHT] (SCN), the camcorder automatically detects the flicker of the image. Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode E You can obtain ...cannot be lower, and the autofocus may not work well. Do not point the camcorder directly at the sun when the shutter speed is set to 1/1000 or higher. ...
... indoor sports scenes. For recording subjects in dark places, you can select a shutter speed, and the camcorder automatically sets the aperture setting most appropriate for recording fast moving subjects, and a slow shutter speed to add... [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] and set to [ PROGRAM AE] or [ NIGHT] (SCN), the camcorder automatically detects the flicker of the image. Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode E You can obtain ...cannot be lower, and the autofocus may not work well. Do not point the camcorder directly at the sun when the shutter speed is set to 1/1000 or higher. ...
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...). Changing the Metering Method You can select the light metering mode. Advanced Functions More Recording Options To change . 2. The camcorder divides the picture into several zones for light metering and evaluates complex lighting conditions for the [ FIREWORKS] recording program). 1. ...11). Use this setting to adjust the exposure to the previous setting. FUNC. Adjust ( ) the brightness of the screen. Manually Adjusting the Exposure MoreRecordingOptions Adjust the exposure when a subject is underexposed (for example, when backlit subjects appear too dark in the ...
...). Changing the Metering Method You can select the light metering mode. Advanced Functions More Recording Options To change . 2. The camcorder divides the picture into several zones for light metering and evaluates complex lighting conditions for the [ FIREWORKS] recording program). 1. ...11). Use this setting to adjust the exposure to the previous setting. FUNC. Adjust ( ) the brightness of the screen. Manually Adjusting the Exposure MoreRecordingOptions Adjust the exposure when a subject is underexposed (for example, when backlit subjects appear too dark in the ...
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... Infinity Focus Use this function when you operate the zoom or the multi selector ( ) during infinity focus, " " changes to "MF" and the camcorder returns to manual focusing mode. 44 If you wish to About the Operating Modes ( 11). Keep FOCUS ( ) pressed down for more than 2 seconds. • ...2. Pressing FOCUS ( ) again will return to autofocus. The camcorder will return to . Readjust the focus when you have turned off the camcorder. Mode switch: 1. Adjust the zoom. 2. Manually Adjusting the Focus Autofocus may not work well on faraway subjects such as required...
... Infinity Focus Use this function when you operate the zoom or the multi selector ( ) during infinity focus, " " changes to "MF" and the camcorder returns to manual focusing mode. 44 If you wish to About the Operating Modes ( 11). Keep FOCUS ( ) pressed down for more than 2 seconds. • ...2. Pressing FOCUS ( ) again will return to autofocus. The camcorder will return to . Readjust the focus when you have turned off the camcorder. Mode switch: 1. Adjust the zoom. 2. Manually Adjusting the Focus Autofocus may not work well on faraway subjects such as required...
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...D.EFFECTS pressed down for the [ NIGHT] recording program). ( 37) D.EFFECT OFF Options [S.SPEED] Select how fast the images will be captured. [MANUAL]: One image will be added to delete images from the split screen. [FAST]: Every 4 frames [MOD.]: Every 6 frames [SLOW]: Every 8 ...frames [S.SPLIT] Select how many images in , press D.EFFECTS before pressing ( ). ** The selected effect icon appears. Applying 1. The camcorder retains the setting last used even if you turn off the digital effects or change the operating mode, refer to deactivate the fader/effect. Mode...
...D.EFFECTS pressed down for the [ NIGHT] recording program). ( 37) D.EFFECT OFF Options [S.SPEED] Select how fast the images will be captured. [MANUAL]: One image will be added to delete images from the split screen. [FAST]: Every 4 frames [MOD.]: Every 6 frames [SLOW]: Every 8 ...frames [S.SPLIT] Select how many images in , press D.EFFECTS before pressing ( ). ** The selected effect icon appears. Applying 1. The camcorder retains the setting last used even if you turn off the digital effects or change the operating mode, refer to deactivate the fader/effect. Mode...
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... VIDEO. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of TV To change the operating mode, refer to the camcorder's AV terminal and the terminals on a TV Screen ConnectingtoaTVandVCR Selecting the Type of the TV manually. 64 Connect the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to About the Operating Modes ( 11). On a... TV: Set the input selector to the yellow VIDEO terminal. 3. Before connecting the camcorder, select the [TV TYPE] setting according to the ...
... VIDEO. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of TV To change the operating mode, refer to the camcorder's AV terminal and the terminals on a TV Screen ConnectingtoaTVandVCR Selecting the Type of the TV manually. 64 Connect the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to About the Operating Modes ( 11). On a... TV: Set the input selector to the yellow VIDEO terminal. 3. Before connecting the camcorder, select the [TV TYPE] setting according to the ...
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...The recording suddenly stops The disc is not a malfunction. - recording. concerts), sound may cause a vertical light bar - The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. - the screen. (smear) to time. Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack and let the... camcorder cool down before resuming use. Focus manually. 44 Adjust the viewfinder with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. 73 Never use . This is activated from time to ...
...The recording suddenly stops The disc is not a malfunction. - recording. concerts), sound may cause a vertical light bar - The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. - the screen. (smear) to time. Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack and let the... camcorder cool down before resuming use. Focus manually. 44 Adjust the viewfinder with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. 73 Never use . This is activated from time to ...
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...is read, cannot play back the disc or DVD-RW discs in VR mode can also appear if condensation has formed. selector to the instruction manual of your DVD device. The disc cannot be possible to play back a disc type not - Refer to VIDEO. use . 69 supported (... date and time. stop between scenes during playback. Set the 64 not appear on the TV is a brief stop between Depending on until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use . You attempted to DVD players, DVD recorders, computer's DVD drives and other digital devices. Stop - Clean the ...
...is read, cannot play back the disc or DVD-RW discs in VR mode can also appear if condensation has formed. selector to the instruction manual of your DVD device. The disc cannot be possible to play back a disc type not - Refer to VIDEO. use . 69 supported (... date and time. stop between scenes during playback. Set the 64 not appear on the TV is a brief stop between Depending on until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use . You attempted to DVD players, DVD recorders, computer's DVD drives and other digital devices. Stop - Clean the ...
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... speed at 1/30) More than 100 lx Electronic Output Terminals AV OUT Terminal 3.5 mm minijack; Specifications DC100 System Disc Recording System Television System Image Sensor Compatible Media Maximum Recording Time (1.4 GB single-sided 8 cm Mini DVD...]): 41.0-1,025 mm 4:3 recordings: 49.8-1,245 mm Still images 43.6-1,090 mm 10 elements in 8 groups TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible 1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in.) on ) Operating temperature Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight (camcorder body only) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter) 3.9 W (viewfinder), 4.0 W ...
... speed at 1/30) More than 100 lx Electronic Output Terminals AV OUT Terminal 3.5 mm minijack; Specifications DC100 System Disc Recording System Television System Image Sensor Compatible Media Maximum Recording Time (1.4 GB single-sided 8 cm Mini DVD...]): 41.0-1,025 mm 4:3 recordings: 49.8-1,245 mm Still images 43.6-1,090 mm 10 elements in 8 groups TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible 1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in.) on ) Operating temperature Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight (camcorder body only) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter) 3.9 W (viewfinder), 4.0 W ...