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... the power outlet only one blade wider than the other). Retain Instructions - in this product near water or in this manual as to 9. Do not use electrician to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC100 Power Adapter should be read consult your home, operating instructions should be hazardous. voltage surges and built-up static charges...
... the power outlet only one blade wider than the other). Retain Instructions - in this product near water or in this manual as to 9. Do not use electrician to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC100 Power Adapter should be read consult your home, operating instructions should be hazardous. voltage surges and built-up static charges...
DC100 Instruction Manual
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... 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 ... Using the Program AE Mode 40 Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode 41 Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode 42 More Recording Options Manually Adjusting the Exposure 43 Changing the Metering Method 43 8 MENU / FUNC 33 MENU Options 33 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image ...
... 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 ... Using the Program AE Mode 40 Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode 41 Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode 42 More Recording Options Manually Adjusting the Exposure 43 Changing the Metering Method 43 8 MENU / FUNC 33 MENU Options 33 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image ...
DC100 Instruction Manual
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... open after pressing the MENU button ( MENU ) and the FUNC. Conventions Used in the manual are indicated as *** (for purchasing the Canon DC100. 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 the Troubleshooting...
... open after pressing the MENU button ( MENU ) and the FUNC. Conventions Used in the manual are indicated as *** (for purchasing the Canon DC100. 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 the Troubleshooting...
DC100 Instruction Manual
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... ( 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 ( 25) Wind screen ( 34) Level marker (...Exposure ( 43) Metering mode ( 43) Still image quality/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...
... ( 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 ( 25) Wind screen ( 34) Level marker (...Exposure ( 43) Metering mode ( 43) Still image quality/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...
DC100 Instruction Manual
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...blue or green dots. Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3) You can select the aspect ratio of the TV manually. To play back on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. When using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with the ... automatically switch to wide (16:9) mode. Less than 99.99% of the pixels may damage the camcorder. 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, ...
...blue or green dots. Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3) You can select the aspect ratio of the TV manually. To play back on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. When using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with the ... automatically switch to wide (16:9) mode. Less than 99.99% of the pixels may damage the camcorder. 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, ...
DC100 Instruction Manual
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... not disconnect the power source or turn green and one or more AF frames appear. 3. The DISC access indicator will turn off the camcorder. - Do not subject the camcorder to [ON] beforehand ( 11). Do not change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 11). 1. Do not open ... 2. If the subject is on or flashing. To change the operating mode. Press Start/Stop halfway. Keep Start/Stop pressed halfway and adjust the focus manually with the multi selector ( ). 26 Open the LCD panel and the lens cover (move the lens cover switch down to do not remove the disc....
... not disconnect the power source or turn green and one or more AF frames appear. 3. The DISC access indicator will turn off the camcorder. - Do not subject the camcorder to [ON] beforehand ( 11). Do not change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 11). 1. Do not open ... 2. If the subject is on or flashing. To change the operating mode. Press Start/Stop halfway. Keep Start/Stop pressed halfway and adjust the focus manually with the multi selector ( ). 26 Open the LCD panel and the lens cover (move the lens cover switch down to do not remove the disc....
DC100 Instruction Manual
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... on cloudy days or in Selecting the Recording Program ( 40). 40 To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Using the Program AE Mode The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed according to the subject to About the Operating... Modes ( 11). With [ PROGRAM AE], you zoom in settings. Recording Program icon FUNC. The picture may not appear smooth when played back. [ FIREWORKS] - mode, while still enjoying the option to manually...
... on cloudy days or in Selecting the Recording Program ( 40). 40 To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Using the Program AE Mode The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed according to the subject to About the Operating... Modes ( 11). With [ PROGRAM AE], you zoom in settings. Recording Program icon FUNC. The picture may not appear smooth when played back. [ FIREWORKS] - mode, while still enjoying the option to manually...
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...the Shutter-Priority AE Mode E You can obtain a brighter image, but the image quality may be obtained, try the following actions. Manually adjust the exposure ( 43). Change the metering method ( 43). For recording outdoor sports such as described in Selecting the Recording Program ... speed guideline 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 1/60 1/100 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 1/2000 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 1/60 1/100 1/250, 1/500 - If the optimal exposure cannot be lower, and the autofocus may not work well. Do not point the camcorder directly at the sun when the shutter speed is...
...the Shutter-Priority AE Mode E You can obtain a brighter image, but the image quality may be obtained, try the following actions. Manually adjust the exposure ( 43). Change the metering method ( 43). For recording outdoor sports such as described in Selecting the Recording Program ... speed guideline 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 1/60 1/100 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 1/2000 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 1/60 1/100 1/250, 1/500 - If the optimal exposure cannot be lower, and the autofocus may not work well. Do not point the camcorder directly at the sun when the shutter speed is...
DC100 Instruction Manual
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...on the screen. • If you locked the exposure. • Pressing EXP ( ) again will cancel the exposure lock and return the camcorder to match the subject in the image). Changing the Metering Method You can select the light metering mode. Mode switch: (except for standard shooting ...To change the operating mode, refer to the subject in the center. [ SPOT] Meters the area within the spot AE point frame. Manually Adjusting the Exposure MoreRecordingOptions Adjust the exposure when a subject is underexposed (for example, when backlit subjects appear too dark in the image) or...
...on the screen. • If you locked the exposure. • Pressing EXP ( ) again will cancel the exposure lock and return the camcorder to match the subject in the image). Changing the Metering Method You can select the light metering mode. Mode switch: (except for standard shooting ...To change the operating mode, refer to the subject in the center. [ SPOT] Meters the area within the spot AE point frame. Manually Adjusting the Exposure MoreRecordingOptions Adjust the exposure when a subject is underexposed (for example, when backlit subjects appear too dark in the image) or...
DC100 Instruction Manual
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Infinity Focus Use this function when you wish to manual focusing mode. 44 Adjust ( ) the focus as mountains or fireworks. 1. Reflective surfaces Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines Fast Moving Subjects ... subjects. Press FOCUS ( ). If you have turned off the camcorder. "MF" appears. 3. Pressing FOCUS ( ) again will return to autofocus. The camcorder will return to About the Operating Modes ( 11). In such case, focus manually. Mode switch: 1. Adjust the zoom. 2. Manually Adjusting the Focus Autofocus may not work well on faraway subjects...
Infinity Focus Use this function when you wish to manual focusing mode. 44 Adjust ( ) the focus as mountains or fireworks. 1. Reflective surfaces Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines Fast Moving Subjects ... subjects. Press FOCUS ( ). If you have turned off the camcorder. "MF" appears. 3. Pressing FOCUS ( ) again will return to autofocus. The camcorder will return to About the Operating Modes ( 11). In such case, focus manually. Mode switch: 1. Adjust the zoom. 2. Manually Adjusting the Focus Autofocus may not work well on faraway subjects...
DC100 Instruction Manual
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...activate the fader/effect. • To fade in, press D.EFFECTS before pressing ( ). ** The selected effect icon appears. The camcorder retains the setting last used even if you turn off the digital effects or change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating...( 11). Hold 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 deactivate the fader/effect. Setting FUNC. Digital Effects icon FADER / EFFECT E Press ( ) Desired fader/effect. FUNC. ** Press ...
...activate the fader/effect. • To fade in, press D.EFFECTS before pressing ( ). ** The selected effect icon appears. The camcorder retains the setting last used even if you turn off the digital effects or change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating...( 11). Hold 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 deactivate the fader/effect. Setting FUNC. Digital Effects icon FADER / EFFECT E Press ( ) Desired fader/effect. FUNC. ** Press ...
DC100 Instruction Manual
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Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of TV To change the operating mode, refer to the appropriate aspect ratio. Before connecting the camcorder, select the [TV TYPE] setting according to the TV set to which you will automatically switch to About the Operating Modes ( 11). Connect... TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio ( 37). On a VCR: Set the input selector to the camcorder's AV terminal and the terminals on a TV Screen ConnectingtoaTVandVCR Selecting the Type of the TV manually. 64 Turn off all devices before starting the connections. 2. External Connections Playing Back on the TV or VCR...
Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of TV To change the operating mode, refer to the appropriate aspect ratio. Before connecting the camcorder, select the [TV TYPE] setting according to the TV set to which you will automatically switch to About the Operating Modes ( 11). Connect... TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio ( 37). On a VCR: Set the input selector to the camcorder's AV terminal and the terminals on a TV Screen ConnectingtoaTVandVCR Selecting the Type of the TV manually. 64 Turn off all devices before starting the connections. 2. External Connections Playing Back on the TV or VCR...
DC100 Instruction Manual
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...This is being recorded on the screen). Open the lens cover. Even after starting If the problem persists replace the disc. recording. Focus manually. 44 Adjust the viewfinder with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. 72 shortly after stopping recording, The scene or still image is not a ... operation sound can be heard. The disc is not a malfunction. - This is activated from time to clean the lens. E After using the camcorder for a while before resuming operation. Recording Problem Solution Image will not focus. "SET THE TIME ZONE, Set the time zone, date and time...
...This is being recorded on the screen). Open the lens cover. Even after starting If the problem persists replace the disc. recording. Focus manually. 44 Adjust the viewfinder with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. 72 shortly after stopping recording, The scene or still image is not a ... operation sound can be heard. The disc is not a malfunction. - This is activated from time to clean the lens. E After using the camcorder for a while before resuming operation. Recording Problem Solution Image will not focus. "SET THE TIME ZONE, Set the time zone, date and time...
DC100 Instruction Manual
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... power adapter and remove the transferred from a computer, battery pack and let the camcorder cool down before resuming use. Message Explanation SET THE TIME ZONE, You have not set to the instruction manual of scenes has been reached. CANNOT EDIT DISC There are no scenes to edit ...or the recording is distorted. Wait 73 until you set the time zone, date and time. Set the 64 not appear on until the camcorder dries completely before resuming ...
... power adapter and remove the transferred from a computer, battery pack and let the camcorder cool down before resuming use. Message Explanation SET THE TIME ZONE, You have not set to the instruction manual of scenes has been reached. CANNOT EDIT DISC There are no scenes to edit ...or the recording is distorted. Wait 73 until you set the time zone, date and time. Set the 64 not appear on until the camcorder dries completely before resuming ...
DC100 Instruction Manual
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...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 °... lx (Auto mode, Auto slow shutter [ON], Shutter speed at 1/30) More than 100 lx Electronic Output Terminals AV OUT Terminal 3.5 mm minijack; Specifications DC100 System Disc ...groups TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible 1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in .) excluding protrusions 410 g (14.5 oz.) ...
...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 °... lx (Auto mode, Auto slow shutter [ON], Shutter speed at 1/30) More than 100 lx Electronic Output Terminals AV OUT Terminal 3.5 mm minijack; Specifications DC100 System Disc ...groups TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible 1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in .) excluding protrusions 410 g (14.5 oz.) ...