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... radiation. Unplug this manual. 12. All the safety and the type of 1. The CA-570 Compact Introduction 3. Heed Warnings - Do not use electrician to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC100 Power Adapter should be followed. Power Cord Protection -
... radiation. Unplug this manual. 12. All the safety and the type of 1. The CA-570 Compact Introduction 3. Heed Warnings - Do not use electrician to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC100 Power Adapter should be followed. Power Cord Protection -
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...to play back from where to start / stop button and the camcorder will find that scene you want. * Finalization is a process required to find the empty space on common DVD players ( 61). 5 Just insert your finalized* disc into a DVD player and immediately find the scene you want to play the whole... thing or run the tape forward and back to make the DVD discs you just press the recording start a new recording. The Advantages of DVDs RECORDING With a DVD you recorded playable on the disc ( 24). PLAYING Just select a scene from the index screen!
...to play back from where to start / stop button and the camcorder will find that scene you want. * Finalization is a process required to find the empty space on common DVD players ( 61). 5 Just insert your finalized* disc into a DVD player and immediately find the scene you want to play the whole... thing or run the tape forward and back to make the DVD discs you just press the recording start a new recording. The Advantages of DVDs RECORDING With a DVD you recorded playable on the disc ( 24). PLAYING Just select a scene from the index screen!
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.... 6 VR* mode You can only be recorded only once. DVD-R Can be played back with DVD players compatible with DVD-RW discs in VR mode. * Video Recording This camcorder uses commercially available 8 cm DVD-R or DVD-RW discs. So... What disc standard do I have probably heard of DVD discs and they come in various types and in...
.... 6 VR* mode You can only be recorded only once. DVD-R Can be played back with DVD players compatible with DVD-RW discs in VR mode. * Video Recording This camcorder uses commercially available 8 cm DVD-R or DVD-RW discs. So... What disc standard do I have probably heard of DVD discs and they come in various types and in...
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... Photomovie scenes * You will differ depending on the type of other DVD 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... initializing it 61 with this camcorder before using HitachiMaxell HG-series DVD discs. Differences in Available Features Depending on the Disc The camcorder's features and functions available will need to initialize newly bought DVD-RW discs with this camcorder (deleting scenes, editing the Playlist...
... Photomovie scenes * You will differ depending on the type of other DVD 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... initializing it 61 with this camcorder before using HitachiMaxell HG-series DVD discs. Differences in Available Features Depending on the Disc The camcorder's features and functions available will need to initialize newly bought DVD-RW discs with this camcorder (deleting scenes, editing the Playlist...
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... 35 System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc 36 Date/Time Setup 37 FUNC. Table of 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 ...
... 35 System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc 36 Date/Time Setup 37 FUNC. Table of 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 ...
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... of Dolby Laboratories. • Other names and products not mentioned above may be found at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder. power cord) BP-208 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video Cable The serial number of this book as a permanent record of...the Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. Date of Purchase: Model Name: DC100 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: Trademark Acknowledgements • is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Write down the...
... of Dolby Laboratories. • Other names and products not mentioned above may be found at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder. power cord) BP-208 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video Cable The serial number of this book as a permanent record of...the Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. Date of Purchase: Model Name: DC100 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: Trademark Acknowledgements • is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Write down the...
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... 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 ( 61) Recording reminder Manual focus ( 44) Image stabilizer ( 33)...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. This is no more available disc...
... 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 ( 61) Recording reminder Manual focus ( 44) Image stabilizer ( 33)...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. This is no more available disc...
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...: You need to initialize new discs before you can start recording. You will appear when a new DVD-RW is not correctly inserted and firmly set the camcorder in mode. 2. Inserting the Disc To change the operating mode, refer to confirm the disc specification you can start recording ...About the Operating Modes ( 11). 1. Move the power switch to ON to return and select a different disc specification. 22 Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it stops. Close the disc cover. In that the recording surface is clean. Select ( ) [YES] and press ( ) to continue, or ...
...: You need to initialize new discs before you can start recording. You will appear when a new DVD-RW is not correctly inserted and firmly set the camcorder in mode. 2. Inserting the Disc To change the operating mode, refer to confirm the disc specification you can start recording ...About the Operating Modes ( 11). 1. Move the power switch to ON to return and select a different disc specification. 22 Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it stops. Close the disc cover. In that the recording surface is clean. Select ( ) [YES] and press ( ) to continue, or ...
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...and the lens cover (move the lens cover switch down to About the Operating Modes ( 11). 1. Failing to save power when the camcorder is being recorded on a DVD-R cannot be deleted, we recommend you use the viewfinder instead. When recording in permanent data loss. - Do not disconnect the... correctly. Since recordings made on the disc. When you can change the recording time available on or flashing. Turn off the camcorder. - In such case, use a DVD-RW disc to use the LCD screen. To change the operating mode. About the recording time: By changing the recording ...
...and the lens cover (move the lens cover switch down to About the Operating Modes ( 11). 1. Failing to save power when the camcorder is being recorded on a DVD-R cannot be deleted, we recommend you use the viewfinder instead. When recording in permanent data loss. - Do not disconnect the... correctly. Since recordings made on the disc. When you can change the recording time available on or flashing. Turn off the camcorder. - In such case, use a DVD-RW disc to use the LCD screen. To change the operating mode. About the recording time: By changing the recording ...
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... (Photomovie, Finalize, etc.) DISC OPERATIONS ( 59) DISC INFO Displays a screen where you press Start/Stop . WIND SCREEN [ ON ], [ OFF] When activated, the camcorder will reduce the background sound of wind when recording outdoors. Set the mode switch to a position other than . Some low-frequency sounds will... soon as you can verify the details regarding the disc. The disc information includes the disc title, the disc type (DVD-R or DVD-RW), the disc specification (VIDEO mode or VR mode), and icons that indicate if the disc is finalized ( ) or protected ( ).
... (Photomovie, Finalize, etc.) DISC OPERATIONS ( 59) DISC INFO Displays a screen where you press Start/Stop . WIND SCREEN [ ON ], [ OFF] When activated, the camcorder will reduce the background sound of wind when recording outdoors. Set the mode switch to a position other than . Some low-frequency sounds will... soon as you can verify the details regarding the disc. The disc information includes the disc title, the disc type (DVD-R or DVD-RW), the disc specification (VIDEO mode or VR mode), and icons that indicate if the disc is finalized ( ) or protected ( ).
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...press FUNC. ( 50) [ D.EFFECT OFF], [ BLK&WHT] Recording mode [ HIGH QUALITY], [ STANDARD PLAY], [ LONG PLAY] Approximate recording times with a brand new DVD-R disc are as follows: XP: 20 minutes, SP: 30 minutes, LP: 60 minutes. Recording in LP mode may be distorted. Move a scene ( 54) This... appear only when you might occasionally notice a brief stop of the picture or sound at the point where the scene changes. The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) when encoding the video data so the actual recording times will vary depending on the condition of the scenes...
...press FUNC. ( 50) [ D.EFFECT OFF], [ BLK&WHT] Recording mode [ HIGH QUALITY], [ STANDARD PLAY], [ LONG PLAY] Approximate recording times with a brand new DVD-R disc are as follows: XP: 20 minutes, SP: 30 minutes, LP: 60 minutes. Recording in LP mode may be distorted. Move a scene ( 54) This... appear only when you might occasionally notice a brief stop of the picture or sound at the point where the scene changes. The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) when encoding the video data so the actual recording times will vary depending on the condition of the scenes...
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...continue as you only want to delete scenes shorter than 5 seconds. Select ( ) [YES] and press ( ). If you have not turned the camcorder off or changed the operating mode after recording a scene, press (record review). 2. However, when you can delete those scenes that when you delete ... the Operating Modes ( 11). Deleting a Single Scene To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 11). Disc type: DVD-RW initialized in VR mode. DELETE YES Deleting a Scene Just After Recording As long as follows. 55 Immediately after recording a scene, you delete...
...continue as you only want to delete scenes shorter than 5 seconds. Select ( ) [YES] and press ( ). If you have not turned the camcorder off or changed the operating mode after recording a scene, press (record review). 2. However, when you can delete those scenes that when you delete ... the Operating Modes ( 11). Deleting a Single Scene To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 11). Disc type: DVD-RW initialized in VR mode. DELETE YES Deleting a Scene Just After Recording As long as follows. 55 Immediately after recording a scene, you delete...
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MENU DISC OPERATIONS DISC PROTECT MENU YES Initializing the Disc You need to initialize a DVD-RW disc when first inserting it into the camcorder and you may have the option to the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu. 57 You can protect the whole disc to prevent the accidental ... OPERATIONS DISC INITIALIZE VIDEO / VR YES MENU * YES * Close the menu only after the screen display returns to edit the recordings with the camcorder. Options VIDEO mode VR mode Most DVD players will have to About the Operating Modes ( 11). The lost original recordings cannot be edited with the...
MENU DISC OPERATIONS DISC PROTECT MENU YES Initializing the Disc You need to initialize a DVD-RW disc when first inserting it into the camcorder and you may have the option to the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu. 57 You can protect the whole disc to prevent the accidental ... OPERATIONS DISC INITIALIZE VIDEO / VR YES MENU * YES * Close the menu only after the screen display returns to edit the recordings with the camcorder. Options VIDEO mode VR mode Most DVD players will have to About the Operating Modes ( 11). The lost original recordings cannot be edited with the...
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...it on a table or other stable surface before resuming operation. Place the camcorder on a table or to disconnect the AV cable) after Disc Finalization Disc Finalization DVD-R in VIDEO mode DVD-RW in VIDEO mode DVD-RW in VR mode Additional Recordings - Unfinalizing the Disc - - * You will ... the disc first. 61 You do so can interrupt the process and result in permanent data loss. - Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impacts (for Playing on a DVD Player - [FINALIZE] To play back your recordings with the battery pack. Avoid the following actions while the...
...it on a table or other stable surface before resuming operation. Place the camcorder on a table or to disconnect the AV cable) after Disc Finalization Disc Finalization DVD-R in VIDEO mode DVD-RW in VIDEO mode DVD-RW in VR mode Additional Recordings - Unfinalizing the Disc - - * You will ... the disc first. 61 You do so can interrupt the process and result in permanent data loss. - Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impacts (for Playing on a DVD Player - [FINALIZE] To play back your recordings with the battery pack. Avoid the following actions while the...
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...the unfinalization process started may result in permanent data loss. Always power the camcorder using this camcorder can be started if the camcorder is powered only with this camcorder. Disc type: DVD-RW initialized in VIDEO mode. The operation cannot be unfinalized with the battery pack. ... starting the procedure. Failing to high temperature, let the camcorder cool off before resuming operation. Place the camcorder on a table or to disconnect the AV cable) after the finalization by unfinalizing an already finalized E DVD-RW disc in VIDEO mode. Be sure to...
...the unfinalization process started may result in permanent data loss. Always power the camcorder using this camcorder can be started if the camcorder is powered only with this camcorder. Disc type: DVD-RW initialized in VIDEO mode. The operation cannot be unfinalized with the battery pack. ... starting the procedure. Failing to high temperature, let the camcorder cool off before resuming operation. Place the camcorder on a table or to disconnect the AV cable) after the finalization by unfinalizing an already finalized E DVD-RW disc in VIDEO mode. Be sure to...
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... 24 screen. Viewfinder picture is not a malfunction. This is being recorded on the Set the camcorder to . 24 will not start recording. the screen. (smear) to free some 22 recordings (DVD-RW in red. Adjust the viewfinder with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. 72 shortly after stopping ...time the lights up for This is not a malfunction. Clean the disc with the dioptric adjustment lever. 19 Trouble? 67 the recording. Camcorder will not appear on the disc. 24 the disc access indicator does 26 not go off and let it cool - Pressing the start...
... 24 screen. Viewfinder picture is not a malfunction. This is being recorded on the Set the camcorder to . 24 will not start recording. the screen. (smear) to free some 22 recordings (DVD-RW in red. Adjust the viewfinder with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. 72 shortly after stopping ...time the lights up for This is not a malfunction. Clean the disc with the dioptric adjustment lever. 19 Trouble? 67 the recording. Camcorder will not appear on the disc. 24 the disc access indicator does 26 not go off and let it cool - Pressing the start...
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... Remove the disc protection. 57 Scenes cannot be able to play with other DVD recorders or computer DVD read. with other DVD recorders or computer DVD drives. Speaker volume is dirty. Load a disc. 22 Set the camcorder to . 28 You may not be deleted in VIDEO mode. Disconnect the compact... power adapter and remove the battery pack and let the camcorder cool down before finalizing the disc. You cannot add a title to a DVD-R disc after it contains only still images. Remove the disc protection. 57 Cannot create a Photomovie ...
... Remove the disc protection. 57 Scenes cannot be able to play with other DVD recorders or computer DVD read. with other DVD recorders or computer DVD drives. Speaker volume is dirty. Load a disc. 22 Set the camcorder to . 28 You may not be deleted in VIDEO mode. Disconnect the compact... power adapter and remove the battery pack and let the camcorder cool down before finalizing the disc. You cannot add a title to a DVD-R disc after it contains only still images. Remove the disc protection. 57 Cannot create a Photomovie ...
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... a soft lens-cleaning cloth. 72 recognized by the device. Stop - Clean the disc with the DVD device. add recordings to VIDEO. List of your DVD device. Replace or charge the battery pack. 17 PACK TEMPERATURE TOO The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. - This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait...
... a soft lens-cleaning cloth. 72 recognized by the device. Stop - Clean the disc with the DVD device. add recordings to VIDEO. List of your DVD device. Replace or charge the battery pack. 17 PACK TEMPERATURE TOO The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. - This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait...
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...you start recording. - You cannot record additional scenes or unfinalize a DVD-RW disc - The disc may not be loaded correctly. Try removing the disc and 22 reinserting it . AVOID MOVING THE CAMCORDER Try not to further divide scenes shorter than 5 - DISC ERROR ...Initialize new DVD-RW discs before resuming use. This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait 73 until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use ....
...you start recording. - You cannot record additional scenes or unfinalize a DVD-RW disc - The disc may not be loaded correctly. Try removing the disc and 22 reinserting it . AVOID MOVING THE CAMCORDER Try not to further divide scenes shorter than 5 - DISC ERROR ...Initialize new DVD-RW discs before resuming use. This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait 73 until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use ....
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... EVEN IF CUSA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. The sole warranty with respect to you free of Canon DVD Camcorders in the following cases: A) Loss or damage to the equipment due to abuse, mishandling, accident, improper maintenance, or failure to such non...original purchase, except for a defective Video Head, which vary from whom you . (shipping charges apply). In order to you purchased the DVD Camcorder or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1-800-828-4040). B) If the equipment is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof. This Limited Warranty does not ...
... EVEN IF CUSA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. The sole warranty with respect to you free of Canon DVD Camcorders in the following cases: A) Loss or damage to the equipment due to abuse, mishandling, accident, improper maintenance, or failure to such non...original purchase, except for a defective Video Head, which vary from whom you . (shipping charges apply). In order to you purchased the DVD Camcorder or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1-800-828-4040). B) If the equipment is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof. This Limited Warranty does not ...