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... safety and operating instructions should be hazardous. All operating and maintenance instructions should be cleaned only as to 9. Unplug this manual as they to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC100 Power Adapter should be read consult your obsolete outlet. liquid or aerosol cleaners. Do not use electrician to product. Water and Moisture - voltage surges...
... safety and operating instructions should be hazardous. All operating and maintenance instructions should be cleaned only as to 9. Unplug this manual as they to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC100 Power Adapter should be read consult your obsolete outlet. liquid or aerosol cleaners. Do not use electrician to product. Water and Moisture - voltage surges...
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Just insert your finalized* disc into a DVD player and immediately find from where to play back from the index screen! Don't waste time fast forwarding and rewinding a tape to find the scene ... memory! No need to play the whole thing or run the tape forward and back to find the empty space on common DVD players ( 61). 5 The Advantages of DVDs RECORDING With a DVD you just press the recording start/ stop button and the camcorder will find that scene you want. * Finalization is a process required...
Just insert your finalized* disc into a DVD player and immediately find from where to play back from the index screen! Don't waste time fast forwarding and rewinding a tape to find the scene ... memory! No need to play the whole thing or run the tape forward and back to find the empty space on common DVD players ( 61). 5 The Advantages of DVDs RECORDING With a DVD you just press the recording start/ stop button and the camcorder will find that scene you want. * Finalization is a process required...
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... and they come in various types and in two sizes the more common 12 cm DVDs and 8 cm Mini DVDs. An Introduction to initialize it many times. what disc to choose? Now that I choose to DVDs You have the disc... However, you cannot edit the recordings. 6 VR* mode You can ... discs. You can easily edit the recordings. So... However, the disc can record on it ? DVD-R Can be played back with DVD players compatible with DVD-RW discs in most common DVD players. VIDEO mode Once finalized, a disc recorded in VIDEO mode will play in VR mode. * Video Recording You cannot edit...
... and they come in various types and in two sizes the more common 12 cm DVDs and 8 cm Mini DVDs. An Introduction to initialize it many times. what disc to choose? Now that I choose to DVDs You have the disc... However, you cannot edit the recordings. 6 VR* mode You can ... discs. You can easily edit the recordings. So... However, the disc can record on it ? DVD-R Can be played back with DVD players compatible with DVD-RW discs in most common DVD players. VIDEO mode Once finalized, a disc recorded in VIDEO mode will play in VR mode. * Video Recording You cannot edit...
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...and the disc specification selected when initializing it 61 with this camcorder before using HitachiMaxell HG-series DVD discs. Differences in Available Features Depending on the type of other DVD media, contact directly the manufacturer's customer support center. • Attempting to record or play ...- 57 Giving a title to the disc 58 Finalizing the disc in lost data. • You need to initialize newly bought DVD-RW discs with a DVD player Adding recordings to a disc already finalized - * 63 Converting still images into 60 Photomovie scenes * You will differ depending ...
...and the disc specification selected when initializing it 61 with this camcorder before using HitachiMaxell HG-series DVD discs. Differences in Available Features Depending on the type of other DVD media, contact directly the manufacturer's customer support center. • Attempting to record or play ...- 57 Giving a title to the disc 58 Finalizing the disc in lost data. • You need to initialize newly bought DVD-RW discs with a DVD player Adding recordings to a disc already finalized - * 63 Converting still images into 60 Photomovie scenes * You will differ depending ...
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...-Priority AE Mode 42 More Recording Options Manually Adjusting the Exposure 43 Changing the Metering Method 43 8 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...
...-Priority AE Mode 42 More Recording Options Manually Adjusting the Exposure 43 Changing the Metering Method 43 8 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...
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Troubleshooting 66 List of Still Images 53 Editing Functions Introduction Editing the Scenes (DVD-RW in VR mode only) Adding Scenes to the Playlist 54 Moving Scenes in the Playlist 54 Deleting Scenes 55 Dividing a Scene 56 ... Options Erasing Still Images 59 Converting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes 60 Disc Finalization Preparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD Player - [FINALIZE 61 Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer's DVD Drive .........62 Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc - [UNFINALIZE 63 External Connections Connecting to a TV and VCR ...
Troubleshooting 66 List of Still Images 53 Editing Functions Introduction Editing the Scenes (DVD-RW in VR mode only) Adding Scenes to the Playlist 54 Moving Scenes in the Playlist 54 Deleting Scenes 55 Dividing a Scene 56 ... Options Erasing Still Images 59 Converting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes 60 Disc Finalization Preparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD Player - [FINALIZE 61 Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer's DVD Drive .........62 Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc - [UNFINALIZE 63 External Connections Connecting to a TV and VCR ...
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... in the following sequence: [STILL IMAGES] set to [OFF] (default) [STILL IMAGES] set to aid identification in case of theft. Date of Purchase: Model Name: DC100 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: Trademark Acknowledgements • is a trademark of their respective companies. 12 Write down the number and other...
... in the following sequence: [STILL IMAGES] set to [OFF] (default) [STILL IMAGES] set to aid identification in case of theft. Date of Purchase: Model Name: DC100 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: Trademark Acknowledgements • is a trademark of their respective companies. 12 Write down the number and other...
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... Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast reverse playback, Slow playback*, Slow reverse playback* * Only with a DVD-RW in VR mode. 15 Screen Displays 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 ( 61) Recording reminder Manual focus ( 44) Image stabilizer (...
... Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast reverse playback, Slow playback*, Slow reverse playback* * Only with a DVD-RW in VR mode. 15 Screen Displays 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 ( 61) Recording reminder Manual focus ( 44) Image stabilizer (...
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...side facing out). • Be careful not to initialize new discs before you can start recording once the record pause indication appears. When using DVD-R discs: You can start recording. In that the recording surface is not correctly inserted and firmly set the camcorder in mode. 2. Select ( ...1. It will be sure to confirm the disc specification you can start recording movies once the record pause indication appears. When using a DVD-RW: You need to touch the recording surface of the arrow and gently open the disc cover completely until it stops. Step 7: ...
...side facing out). • Be careful not to initialize new discs before you can start recording once the record pause indication appears. When using DVD-R discs: You can start recording. In that the recording surface is not correctly inserted and firmly set the camcorder in mode. 2. Select ( ...1. It will be sure to confirm the disc specification you can start recording movies once the record pause indication appears. When using a DVD-RW: You need to touch the recording surface of the arrow and gently open the disc cover completely until it stops. Step 7: ...
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... 38). When recording in permanent data loss. - Close the LCD panel and the lens cover (move the lens cover switch down to use a DVD-RW disc to About the Operating Modes ( 11). 1. Failing to pause recording. • While recording and immediately after pausing, the DISC access indicator may ... camcorder operates correctly. Open the LCD panel and the lens cover (move the lens cover switch to save power when the camcorder is on a DVD-R cannot be recorded at the actual levels. Do not change the operating mode. About the recording time: By changing the recording mode ...
... 38). When recording in permanent data loss. - Close the LCD panel and the lens cover (move the lens cover switch down to use a DVD-RW disc to About the Operating Modes ( 11). 1. Failing to pause recording. • While recording and immediately after pausing, the DISC access indicator may ... camcorder operates correctly. Open the LCD panel and the lens cover (move the lens cover switch to save power when the camcorder is on a DVD-R cannot be recorded at the actual levels. Do not change the operating mode. About the recording time: By changing the recording mode ...
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...) DISC INFO Displays a screen where 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 available only in the original index screen. 34...
...) DISC INFO Displays a screen where 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 available only in the original index screen. 34...
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... image immediately after recording it. ( 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. Still image size/quality...
... image immediately after recording it. ( 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. Still image size/quality...
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... be recorded on a disc: Image Size L 1024x768 S 640x480 Image Quality [ SUPER FINE] [ FINE] [ NORMAL] [ SUPER FINE] [ FINE] [ NORMAL] Number of Images VIDEO Mode (DVD-R/-RW) VR Mode (DVD-RW) 3130 3135 4530 4540 8610 8630 7825 7845 9999 (11510)* 9999 (19185)* * This number is the number of images that can be recorded...
... be recorded on a disc: Image Size L 1024x768 S 640x480 Image Quality [ SUPER FINE] [ FINE] [ NORMAL] [ SUPER FINE] [ FINE] [ NORMAL] Number of Images VIDEO Mode (DVD-R/-RW) VR Mode (DVD-RW) 3130 3135 4530 4540 8610 8630 7825 7845 9999 (11510)* 9999 (19185)* * This number is the number of images that can be recorded...
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... will be displayed. To add all scenes in the original index screen to the playlist. Disc type: DVD-RW initialized in the Playlist From the original index screen, press PLAYLIST . FUNC. Editing the Scenes EditingFunctions (DVD-RW in VR mode only) Creating a Playlist Create a playlist to easily edit your original recordings. Press...
... will be displayed. To add all scenes in the original index screen to the playlist. Disc type: DVD-RW initialized in the Playlist From the original index screen, press PLAYLIST . FUNC. Editing the Scenes EditingFunctions (DVD-RW in VR mode only) Creating a Playlist Create a playlist to easily edit your original recordings. Press...
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... review). 2. If you only want to delete. E Be careful when deleting original recordings. Select ( ) [YES] and press ( ). Disc type: DVD-RW initialized in VR mode. From the original index screen, select ( , ) the scene to delete all the scenes from the original index screen follow the... procedure below. Editing Functions Editing the Scenes (DVD-RW in keeping. Once deleted, an original scene cannot be recovered. Do not change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating...
... review). 2. If you only want to delete. E Be careful when deleting original recordings. Select ( ) [YES] and press ( ). Disc type: DVD-RW initialized in VR mode. From the original index screen, select ( , ) the scene to delete all the scenes from the original index screen follow the... procedure below. Editing Functions Editing the Scenes (DVD-RW in keeping. Once deleted, an original scene cannot be recovered. Do not change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating...
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...) cannot be divided. From the original index screen, select ( , ) the scene to leave only the best parts and later cut out the rest. Disc type: DVD-RW initialized in the playlist, press PLAYLIST first, and then select the scene. Dividing a Scene You can use the following icons and the special playback...
...) cannot be divided. From the original index screen, select ( , ) the scene to leave only the best parts and later cut out the rest. Disc type: DVD-RW initialized in the playlist, press PLAYLIST first, and then select the scene. Dividing a Scene You can use the following icons and the special playback...
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... camcorder, but except for the disc title, the recordings cannot be played in order to About the Operating Modes ( 11). Disc type: DVD-RW initialized in progress. Initializing the disc will permanently erase all recordings, even if the disc is protected. Options VIDEO mode VR.... 57 The lost original recordings cannot be recovered. The disc initialization will have to edit the recordings with the camcorder. Disc type: DVD-RW discs (VIDEO or VR mode). MENU DISC OPERATIONS DISC INITIALIZE VIDEO / VR YES MENU * YES * Close the menu only after the screen...
... camcorder, but except for the disc title, the recordings cannot be played in order to About the Operating Modes ( 11). Disc type: DVD-RW initialized in progress. Initializing the disc will permanently erase all recordings, even if the disc is protected. Options VIDEO mode VR.... 57 The lost original recordings cannot be recovered. The disc initialization will have to edit the recordings with the camcorder. Disc type: DVD-RW discs (VIDEO or VR mode). MENU DISC OPERATIONS DISC INITIALIZE VIDEO / VR YES MENU * YES * Close the menu only after the screen...
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Select [BACKSPACE] and press ( ) to the title. The disc title will be displayed on the index screen when playing the finalized disc in most DVD players. MENU DISC OPERATIONS DISC TITLE Enter the title (up to 20 characters).* SET MENU YES * Select one character at a time and press ( ) to add it a title. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 11). Changing the Disc Title Before you finalize your disc, you can give it to delete the last character. 58
Select [BACKSPACE] and press ( ) to the title. The disc title will be displayed on the index screen when playing the finalized disc in most DVD players. MENU DISC OPERATIONS DISC TITLE Enter the title (up to 20 characters).* SET MENU YES * Select one character at a time and press ( ) to add it a title. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 11). Changing the Disc Title Before you finalize your disc, you can give it to delete the last character. 58
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... ( 11). IMAGE ERASE FUNC. Erasing a Single Image To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 11). Disc type: DVD-RW initialized in VR mode. Disc type: DVD-RW discs (VIDEO or VR mode). E Still images on a protected disc cannot be recovered. ERASE Erasing a Single Image Just After Recording You...
... ( 11). IMAGE ERASE FUNC. Erasing a Single Image To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 11). Disc type: DVD-RW initialized in VR mode. Disc type: DVD-RW discs (VIDEO or VR mode). E Still images on a protected disc cannot be recovered. ERASE Erasing a Single Image Just After Recording You...
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... the MPEG standard. Converting a Single Image Select ( ) the still image you need to create a Photomovie scene - Thus, to play back your still images with your DVD player, first you want to convert to About the Operating Modes ( 11). FUNC. EXECUTE Converting All Images MENU DISC OPERATIONS PHOTOMOVIE MENU YES This...
... the MPEG standard. Converting a Single Image Select ( ) the still image you need to create a Photomovie scene - Thus, to play back your still images with your DVD player, first you want to convert to About the Operating Modes ( 11). FUNC. EXECUTE Converting All Images MENU DISC OPERATIONS PHOTOMOVIE MENU YES This...