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... media, contact directly the manufacturer's customer support center. • Attempting to record or play with this camcorder DVD discs that were recorded, initialized or finalized with other digital devices can result in lost data. • You need to unfinalize the disc first. • Recommended... Discs: This camcorder's performance was tested using them for recording - 57 Giving a title to the disc 58 Finalizing ...
... media, contact directly the manufacturer's customer support center. • Attempting to record or play with this camcorder DVD discs that were recorded, initialized or finalized with other digital devices can result in lost data. • You need to unfinalize the disc first. • Recommended... Discs: This camcorder's performance was tested using them for recording - 57 Giving a title to the disc 58 Finalizing ...
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... 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 ...Magnifying the Image 31 Selecting the Recording Data Display 32 Advanced Functions Options Lists - MENU / FUNC 33 MENU Options 33 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc 33 Still Image Operations (Erase All Images 34 Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc 34 Display Setup (LCD...
... 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 ...Magnifying the Image 31 Selecting the Recording Data Display 32 Advanced Functions Options Lists - MENU / FUNC 33 MENU Options 33 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc 33 Still Image Operations (Erase All Images 34 Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc 34 Display Setup (LCD...
DC100 Instruction Manual
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...Recording Movies Recording Still Images Operating mode ( 11) Recording program ( 39) E Self timer ( 46) White balance ( 47) Image effect ( 49) Digital effects ( 50) Recording mode ( 38) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-RW ( 6) Disc specification Introduction (VIDEO mode, VR mode) ( 6) Finalized disc mark...size ( 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. Disc operation Record, Record pause...
...Recording Movies Recording Still Images Operating mode ( 11) Recording program ( 39) E Self timer ( 46) White balance ( 47) Image effect ( 49) Digital effects ( 50) Recording mode ( 38) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-RW ( 6) Disc specification Introduction (VIDEO mode, VR mode) ( 6) Finalized disc mark...size ( 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. Disc operation Record, Record pause...
DC100 Instruction Manual
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...blue from 25x up to 100x and dark blue from 100x up to 1000x. The digital zoom cannot be effective when recording in places with insufficient lighting. The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/30 (1/15 when recording still images). If a trailing ... ). The image stabilizer cannot be achieved with the multi-image screen. E MENU Options Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) CAMERA SETUP A.SL SHUTTER. [ ON], [ OFF] The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to . For details about how to select an item, refer to [ VARIABLE] the...
...blue from 25x up to 100x and dark blue from 100x up to 1000x. The digital zoom cannot be effective when recording in places with insufficient lighting. The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/30 (1/15 when recording still images). If a trailing ... ). The image stabilizer cannot be achieved with the multi-image screen. E MENU Options Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) CAMERA SETUP A.SL SHUTTER. [ ON], [ OFF] The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to . For details about how to select an item, refer to [ VARIABLE] the...
DC100 Instruction Manual
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...], [ FLUORESCENT H], [ SET] 47) TUNGSTEN], Image effect Mode switch: [ IMAGE EFFECT OFF], [ VIVID], [ [ SOFT SKIN DETAIL], [ CUSTOM] ( NEUTRAL], [ 49) LOW SHARPENING], Digital effects Mode switch: ( 50) [ D.EFFECT OFF], [ FADER], [ EFFECT], [ MULTI-S]* * Not available while using the [ NIGHT] recording program. 37 TV TYPE [ NORMAL TV], [ ...full and in the correct aspect ratio, select the setting according to the type of television to which you will connect the camcorder. Date/Time Setup DATE/TIME SETUP T.ZONE/DST ( 20) DATE/TIME ( 21) Advanced Functions DATE FORMAT [Y.M.D (...
...], [ FLUORESCENT H], [ SET] 47) TUNGSTEN], Image effect Mode switch: [ IMAGE EFFECT OFF], [ VIVID], [ [ SOFT SKIN DETAIL], [ CUSTOM] ( NEUTRAL], [ 49) LOW SHARPENING], Digital effects Mode switch: ( 50) [ D.EFFECT OFF], [ FADER], [ EFFECT], [ MULTI-S]* * Not available while using the [ NIGHT] recording program. 37 TV TYPE [ NORMAL TV], [ ...full and in the correct aspect ratio, select the setting according to the type of television to which you will connect the camcorder. Date/Time Setup DATE/TIME SETUP T.ZONE/DST ( 20) DATE/TIME ( 21) Advanced Functions DATE FORMAT [Y.M.D (...
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...For recording in until stops flashing. 2. Mode switch: ( 37) AUTO Options [ AUTO] Settings are automatically set the custom white balance: - Keep the camcorder zoomed at a white object, zoom in shaded places. [ CLOUDY] For recording on the type of the preset settings to reproduce colors more accurately, or ... the white object until it fills the whole screen and press ( ). If the color looks unnatural, adjust it off the digital zoom. The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it using [ AUTO] or [ SET]. When you select [ SET]: 1....
...For recording in until stops flashing. 2. Mode switch: ( 37) AUTO Options [ AUTO] Settings are automatically set the custom white balance: - Keep the camcorder zoomed at a white object, zoom in shaded places. [ CLOUDY] For recording on the type of the preset settings to reproduce colors more accurately, or ... the white object until it fills the whole screen and press ( ). If the color looks unnatural, adjust it off the digital zoom. The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it using [ AUTO] or [ SET]. When you select [ SET]: 1....
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...every time you press D.EFFECTS . Using the Multi-Image Screen To change the recording program. Advanced Functions More Recording Options 51 The camcorder retains the setting last used even if you start recording, then press Start/Stop to start recording. • To fade out, ... ( ). ** The selected effect icon appears. FUNC. ** Press ( )* * You can preview the effect on the screen before you turn off the digital effects or change the operating mode, refer to deactivate the fader/effect. Mode switch: (except for more than 1 second to pause the recording. 2. Press...
...every time you press D.EFFECTS . Using the Multi-Image Screen To change the recording program. Advanced Functions More Recording Options 51 The camcorder retains the setting last used even if you start recording, then press Start/Stop to start recording. • To fade out, ... ( ). ** The selected effect icon appears. FUNC. ** Press ( )* * You can preview the effect on the screen before you turn off the digital effects or change the operating mode, refer to deactivate the fader/effect. Mode switch: (except for more than 1 second to pause the recording. 2. Press...
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...can interrupt the process and result in progress. If the procedure was not completed correctly due to unfinalize the disc first. 61 Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impacts (for Playing on a DVD Player - [FINALIZE] To play back your recordings with the battery pack. ... to the TV. Unfinalizing the Disc - - * You will need to high temperature, let the camcorder cool off before resuming operation. Place the camcorder on a table or other digital E device, you may result in normal room temperatures. Initializing the Disc - To view your still images on a ...
...can interrupt the process and result in progress. If the procedure was not completed correctly due to unfinalize the disc first. 61 Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impacts (for Playing on a DVD Player - [FINALIZE] To play back your recordings with the battery pack. ... to the TV. Unfinalizing the Disc - - * You will need to high temperature, let the camcorder cool off before resuming operation. Place the camcorder on a table or other digital E device, you may result in normal room temperatures. Initializing the Disc - To view your still images on a ...
DC100 Instruction Manual
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..., refer to a VCR or a digital video device. Connected device: Begin recording when the scene you wish to copy and pause playback shortly before the scene. 3. Recording to a VCR You can select to copy appears. For a connection diagram showing how to connect the camcorder to a VCR see E the previous... the screen displays or select the data that will be embedded in the output video signal, but you can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to About the Operating Modes ( 11). 1. Connected device: Load a blank cassette and set the device to a TV and VCR 65 Stop...
..., refer to a VCR or a digital video device. Connected device: Begin recording when the scene you wish to copy and pause playback shortly before the scene. 3. Recording to a VCR You can select to copy appears. For a connection diagram showing how to connect the camcorder to a VCR see E the previous... the screen displays or select the data that will be embedded in the output video signal, but you can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to About the Operating Modes ( 11). 1. Connected device: Load a blank cassette and set the device to a TV and VCR 65 Stop...
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does not start playback. The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. - You cannot edit or delete scenes on the disc. - another digital device. Remove the disc protection. 57 Cannot create a Photomovie There are no still images recorded on a disc that was finalized. 61 ... scene. The disc is dirty. speaker. Load a disc. 22 Set the camcorder to edit the title if you entered it with another digital device. You cannot add more than 999 scenes to play with this camcorder discs - Speaker volume is turned off. distorted or the disc cannot be able...
does not start playback. The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. - You cannot edit or delete scenes on the disc. - another digital device. Remove the disc protection. 57 Cannot create a Photomovie There are no still images recorded on a disc that was finalized. 61 ... scene. The disc is dirty. speaker. Load a disc. 22 Set the camcorder to edit the title if you entered it with another digital device. You cannot add more than 999 scenes to play with this camcorder discs - Speaker volume is turned off. distorted or the disc cannot be able...
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...- with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. 72 recognized by the device. Replace or charge the battery pack. 17 PACK TEMPERATURE TOO The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. - HIGH CANNOT REMOVE DISC CANNOT RECORD CHECK THE DISC There is distorted. This message can also appear if... will TV/VIDEO selector on a disc recorded with an - add recordings to DVD players, DVD recorders, computer's DVD drives and other digital devices. The disc's recording surface may not be dirty or scratched. - Wait 73 until you turn the power on the TV screen....
...- with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. 72 recognized by the device. Replace or charge the battery pack. 17 PACK TEMPERATURE TOO The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. - HIGH CANNOT REMOVE DISC CANNOT RECORD CHECK THE DISC There is distorted. This message can also appear if... will TV/VIDEO selector on a disc recorded with an - add recordings to DVD players, DVD recorders, computer's DVD drives and other digital devices. The disc's recording surface may not be dirty or scratched. - Wait 73 until you turn the power on the TV screen....
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...it . Insert a disc. 22 You inserted a disc recorded in VIDEO mode that were created by dividing a previous scene. Wait 73 until the camcorder dries completely before you 73 suspect condensation is full (" END" flashes on a finalized DVD-R disc. - UNABLE TO RECOVER Could not recover a ...57 protection. LOADING THE DISC The disc is protected. Initialize the disc. 57 DISC ACCESS FAILURE There was finalized with another digital device. Message Explanation CANNOT DIVIDE THE Photomovie scenes cannot be divided. 60 SCENE You may not be divided when the disc ...
...it . Insert a disc. 22 You inserted a disc recorded in VIDEO mode that were created by dividing a previous scene. Wait 73 until the camcorder dries completely before you 73 suspect condensation is full (" END" flashes on a finalized DVD-R disc. - UNABLE TO RECOVER Could not recover a ...57 protection. LOADING THE DISC The disc is protected. Initialize the disc. 57 DISC ACCESS FAILURE There was finalized with another digital device. Message Explanation CANNOT DIVIDE THE Photomovie scenes cannot be divided. 60 SCENE You may not be divided when the disc ...
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...kohm or less Power/Others Power supply (rated) Power consumption (SP mode, AF 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 (LCD screen [NORMAL])...Electronic Output Terminals AV OUT Terminal 3.5 mm minijack; Specifications DC100 System Disc Recording System Television System Image Sensor Compatible Media Maximum Recording ...with 8 cm DVD-RW Video Compression: MPEG2 Audio Compression: Dolby Digital 2ch Still Images: Exif 2.2 compliant with JPEG compression EIA standard ...
...kohm or less Power/Others Power supply (rated) Power consumption (SP mode, AF 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 (LCD screen [NORMAL])...Electronic Output Terminals AV OUT Terminal 3.5 mm minijack; Specifications DC100 System Disc Recording System Television System Image Sensor Compatible Media Maximum Recording ...with 8 cm DVD-RW Video Compression: MPEG2 Audio Compression: Dolby Digital 2ch Still Images: Exif 2.2 compliant with JPEG compression EIA standard ...
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... camcorder 74 Auto (recording program 39 Auto slow shutter 33 Av (recording program 42 AV OUT terminal 64 B Battery pack, charging 17 Battery pack, remaining charge 16 Beach (SCN 39 Beep 36 C Condensation 73 Connection to a TV 64 D Data code 32 Date and time 21 Daylight saving time 20 Digital effects 50 Digital...
... camcorder 74 Auto (recording program 39 Auto slow shutter 33 Av (recording program 42 AV OUT terminal 64 B Battery pack, charging 17 Battery pack, remaining charge 16 Beach (SCN 39 Beep 36 C Condensation 73 Connection to a TV 64 D Data code 32 Date and time 21 Daylight saving time 20 Digital effects 50 Digital...
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CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES The warranty set forward below is given by service other proof of Sale or other than our authorized agent; with Canon DVD camcorders are caused by the use of Canon DVD Camcorders in order to be sure you ... commercial, industrial, or institutional applications. After your ONE-YEAR warranty period, repairs will be directed to you purchased the DVD Camcorder or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1-800-828-4040). If you approve, repairs will be made and the equipment return-shipped to follow operating...
CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES The warranty set forward below is given by service other proof of Sale or other than our authorized agent; with Canon DVD camcorders are caused by the use of Canon DVD Camcorders in order to be sure you ... commercial, industrial, or institutional applications. After your ONE-YEAR warranty period, repairs will be directed to you purchased the DVD Camcorder or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1-800-828-4040). If you approve, repairs will be made and the equipment return-shipped to follow operating...