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...find that scene you want. * Finalization is a process required to play back from the index ( 28). No need to make the DVD discs you just press the recording start a new recording. PLAYING Just select a scene from where to find the empty space on common... DVD players ( 61). 5 Never worry about mistakenly recording over a precious memory! Don't waste time fast forwarding and rewinding a tape to start / stop button and the camcorder will find from the index screen! The Advantages of DVDs RECORDING With a DVD you recorded playable on the disc ( 24).
...find that scene you want. * Finalization is a process required to play back from the index ( 28). No need to make the DVD discs you just press the recording start a new recording. PLAYING Just select a scene from where to find the empty space on common... DVD players ( 61). 5 Never worry about mistakenly recording over a precious memory! Don't waste time fast forwarding and rewinding a tape to start / stop button and the camcorder will find from the index screen! The Advantages of DVDs RECORDING With a DVD you recorded playable on the disc ( 24).
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... easily edit the recordings. However, you cannot edit the recordings. 6 VR* mode You can delete scenes or initialize the disc and start recording again. An Introduction to DVDs You have the disc... This camcorder uses commercially available 8 cm DVD-R or DVD-RW discs. You cannot edit or delete the recordings. However, the disc can record on it ? So...
... easily edit the recordings. However, you cannot edit the recordings. 6 VR* mode You can delete scenes or initialize the disc and start recording again. An Introduction to DVDs You have the disc... This camcorder uses commercially available 8 cm DVD-R or DVD-RW discs. You cannot edit or delete the recordings. However, the disc can record on it ? So...
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... in order to unfinalize the disc first. • Recommended Discs: This camcorder's performance was tested using HitachiMaxell HG-series DVD discs. Disc Type/Specification DVD-R DVD-RW Feature VIDEO mode VIDEO mode VR mode Editing scenes with a DVD player Adding recordings to a disc already finalized - * 63... 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...
... in order to unfinalize the disc first. • Recommended Discs: This camcorder's performance was tested using HitachiMaxell HG-series DVD discs. Disc Type/Specification DVD-R DVD-RW Feature VIDEO mode VIDEO mode VR mode Editing scenes with a DVD player Adding recordings to a disc already finalized - * 63... 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...
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... 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 Preparations Getting Started 17 Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply 17 Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder 19 Step 3: Adjusting...
... 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 Preparations Getting Started 17 Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply 17 Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder 19 Step 3: Adjusting...
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...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) Disc operation Time code (hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining recording time Widescreen mode... ( 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.
...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) Disc operation Time code (hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining recording time Widescreen mode... ( 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.
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...in place. • Insert the disc with the DVD-R or DVD-RW logo. Close the disc cover. When using DVD-R discs: You can start recording. You will appear when a new DVD-RW is first inserted. Step 7: Loading and Removing a Disc Use only 8 cm (3 in.) mini DVD discs marked with the recording side facing ... initialized. In that the recording surface is not correctly inserted and firmly set the camcorder in the way of the disc or the pick up lens. 4. Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it stops. Select ( ) [YES] and press ( ) to continue, or select [NO] and press (...
...in place. • Insert the disc with the DVD-R or DVD-RW logo. Close the disc cover. When using DVD-R discs: You can start recording. You will appear when a new DVD-RW is first inserted. Step 7: Loading and Removing a Disc Use only 8 cm (3 in.) mini DVD discs marked with the recording side facing ... initialized. In that the recording surface is not correctly inserted and firmly set the camcorder in the way of the disc or the pick up lens. 4. Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it stops. Select ( ) [YES] and press ( ) to continue, or select [NO] and press (...
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... to pause recording. • While recording and immediately after pausing, the DISC access indicator may be difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, use a DVD-RW disc to ). 2. Remove the disc. 2. Failing to save power when the camcorder is being recorded on a DVD-R cannot be recorded at the actual levels. Do not change the...
... to pause recording. • While recording and immediately after pausing, the DISC access indicator may be difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, use a DVD-RW disc to ). 2. Remove the disc. 2. Failing to save power when the camcorder is being recorded on a DVD-R cannot be recorded at the actual levels. Do not change the...
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... 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 ( ). We recommend to leave the wind screen [ OFF] for most recording environments. WIND SCREEN [ ON ], [ OFF] When activated, the camcorder will reduce...
... 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 ( ). We recommend to leave the wind screen [ OFF] for most recording environments. WIND SCREEN [ ON ], [ OFF] When activated, the camcorder will reduce...
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... screen. ( 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 option...for important recordings. Depending on the condition 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 appear only when you a longer recording time;...
... screen. ( 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 option...for important recordings. Depending on the condition 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 appear only when you a longer recording time;...
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...and press ( ). Deleting Scenes You can delete it while reviewing it will delete also the whole playlist. Remember that you have not turned the camcorder off or changed the operating mode after recording a scene, press (record review). 2. Deleting a Single Scene To change the operating mode while the...as you are not interested in keeping. To delete a scene only in VR mode. If you delete an original recording, it . Disc type: DVD-RW initialized in the playlist, press PLAYLIST first, and then select the scene. However, when you only want to About the Operating ...
...and press ( ). Deleting Scenes You can delete it while reviewing it will delete also the whole playlist. Remember that you have not turned the camcorder off or changed the operating mode after recording a scene, press (record review). 2. Deleting a Single Scene To change the operating mode while the...as you are not interested in keeping. To delete a scene only in VR mode. If you delete an original recording, it . Disc type: DVD-RW initialized in the playlist, press PLAYLIST first, and then select the scene. However, when you only want to About the Operating ...
DC100 Instruction Manual
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... disc is protected. Editing Functions Disc Options To change the disc specification. Avoid moving the camcorder while the operation is in order to change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 11). Disc type: DVD-RW initialized in VR mode-compatible DVD players and computer DVD drives. Disc type: DVD-RW discs (VIDEO or VR mode). MENU DISC OPERATIONS DISC...
... disc is protected. Editing Functions Disc Options To change the disc specification. Avoid moving the camcorder while the operation is in order to change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 11). Disc type: DVD-RW initialized in VR mode-compatible DVD players and computer DVD drives. Disc type: DVD-RW discs (VIDEO or VR mode). MENU DISC OPERATIONS DISC...
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... operation cannot be able to initialize the disc, edit your recordings or add new recordings to the disc. Do not finalize with the camcorder discs that were not recorded using the compact power adapter. Do not disconnect the compact power adapter. Depending on a DVD player, a computer's DVD drive or other stable surface before resuming...
... operation cannot be able to initialize the disc, edit your recordings or add new recordings to the disc. Do not finalize with the camcorder discs that were not recorded using the compact power adapter. Do not disconnect the compact power adapter. Depending on a DVD player, a computer's DVD drive or other stable surface before resuming...
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... so can record additional movies after the unfinalization process started if the camcorder is displayed. Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc - [UNFINALIZE] You can interrupt the process and result in permanent data loss. - Disc Finalization 63 Failing to the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu. Disc type: DVD-RW initialized in VIDEO mode. Be sure to disconnect the...
... so can record additional movies after the unfinalization process started if the camcorder is displayed. Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc - [UNFINALIZE] You can interrupt the process and result in permanent data loss. - Disc Finalization 63 Failing to the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu. Disc type: DVD-RW initialized in VIDEO mode. Be sure to disconnect the...
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... can be faintly heard. • Occasionally the operation sound can be heard. Delete some 22 recordings (DVD-RW in a dark scene may become distorted. Clean the disc with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. 73 Never use tissue paper to time. Focus manually. 44 Adjust the viewfinder with the ...the dioptric adjustment lever. 19 Lens is being recorded on the Set the camcorder to . 24 will not appear on the disc. 24 the disc access indicator does 26 not go off and let it cool - E After using the camcorder for a while before resuming use . the screen. (smear) to ...
... can be faintly heard. • Occasionally the operation sound can be heard. Delete some 22 recordings (DVD-RW in a dark scene may become distorted. Clean the disc with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. 73 Never use tissue paper to time. Focus manually. 44 Adjust the viewfinder with the ...the dioptric adjustment lever. 19 Lens is being recorded on the Set the camcorder to . 24 will not appear on the disc. 24 the disc access indicator does 26 not go off and let it cool - E After using the camcorder for a while before resuming use . the screen. (smear) to ...
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... in mode. 68 You cannot edit or delete scenes on a disc that was protected - You cannot finalize a disc (DVD-R or DVD-RW) recorded in VIDEO mode. No sound from the 29 [SYSTEM SETUP] menu in VR mode) to play with this camcorder discs - Adjust the volume from the built-in VIDEO mode). 63 You may not...
... in mode. 68 You cannot edit or delete scenes on a disc that was protected - You cannot finalize a disc (DVD-R or DVD-RW) recorded in VIDEO mode. No sound from the 29 [SYSTEM SETUP] menu in VR mode) to play with this camcorder discs - Adjust the volume from the built-in VIDEO mode). 63 You may not...
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... - Set the 64 not appear on the TV is read, cannot play back or dub an incompatible disc. selector to the disc external DVD recorder on the DVD player, there might be played back with this The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. - playback/dubbing. the picture is exhausted. with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. 72...
... - Set the 64 not appear on the TV is read, cannot play back or dub an incompatible disc. selector to the disc external DVD recorder on the DVD player, there might be played back with this The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. - playback/dubbing. the picture is exhausted. with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. 72...
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... read . DISC IS PROTECTED The disc is loaded. DISC ERROR Initialize new DVD-RW discs before using them. 57 CANNOT READ THE DISC CHECK THE DISC Disc could not be loaded correctly. Try removing the disc and 22 reinserting it or replace the disc. 72 This message can also appear if the camcorder has exceeded its - Initialize the disc. 57 DISC ACCESS FAILURE...
... read . DISC IS PROTECTED The disc is loaded. DISC ERROR Initialize new DVD-RW discs before using them. 57 CANNOT READ THE DISC CHECK THE DISC Disc could not be loaded correctly. Try removing the disc and 22 reinserting it or replace the disc. 72 This message can also appear if the camcorder has exceeded its - Initialize the disc. 57 DISC ACCESS FAILURE...
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...of the battery pack Terminal cover attached Charged Uncharged Mini DVD Disc The recording surface of dust, dirt or smudges. Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery The camcorder has a built-in your discs. Keep the disc clean of DVD discs is useful when you use a dry, soft lens-...fingerprints, dirt buildup or smudges from its surfaces. To recharge the built-in a DVD player, DVD recorder or a computer's DVD drive. This is extremely delicate. If the disc gets dirty use the camcorder, however, it in rechargeable lithium battery to 86 °F). Even very small ...
...of the battery pack Terminal cover attached Charged Uncharged Mini DVD Disc The recording surface of dust, dirt or smudges. Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery The camcorder has a built-in your discs. Keep the disc clean of DVD discs is useful when you use a dry, soft lens-...fingerprints, dirt buildup or smudges from its surfaces. To recharge the built-in a DVD player, DVD recorder or a computer's DVD drive. This is extremely delicate. If the disc gets dirty use the camcorder, however, it in rechargeable lithium battery to 86 °F). Even very small ...
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...unbalanced Audio: -10 dBV (47 kohm load)/3 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]) 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104... 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) LCD Screen Viewfinder Microphone Lens Lens Configuration AF system ...
...unbalanced Audio: -10 dBV (47 kohm load)/3 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]) 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104... 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) LCD Screen Viewfinder Microphone Lens Lens Configuration AF system ...
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..., you must pre-pay the shipping charges, and you . (shipping charges apply). This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet (exterior finish), DVD discs, nor does it is incurred. This Limited Warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for a period of three months from the date ...for commercial or industrial use , against defective materials or workmanship as a result of the equipment and does not apply in conjunction with Canon DVD camcorders are contacted right away should there be made and the equipment return-shipped to you must enclose the Bill of Sale or other ...
..., you must pre-pay the shipping charges, and you . (shipping charges apply). This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet (exterior finish), DVD discs, nor does it is incurred. This Limited Warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for a period of three months from the date ...for commercial or industrial use , against defective materials or workmanship as a result of the equipment and does not apply in conjunction with Canon DVD camcorders are contacted right away should there be made and the equipment return-shipped to you must enclose the Bill of Sale or other ...