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... 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 result in lost data. • You need to a disc already finalized - * 63 Converting ...Differences in order to play it 61 with a DVD player Adding recordings 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 the disc in Available Features Depending ...
... 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 result in lost data. • You need to a disc already finalized - * 63 Converting ...Differences in order to play it 61 with a DVD player Adding recordings 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 the disc in Available Features Depending ...
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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 (...
... 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 (...
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...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...( 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. Remaining recording time When there...
...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...( 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. Remaining recording time When there...
DC100 Instruction Manual
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...with the [ NIGHT] recording program ( ) or with [ VARIABLE]. 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 obtain brighter recordings in light blue from 25x up to 100x and ...the multi-image screen. MENU/FUNC. ( 10). press harder for a normal degree of the digital zoom. When activated, the camcorder will appear in places with insufficient lighting. The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/30 (1/15 when recording still images). If a trailing...
...with the [ NIGHT] recording program ( ) or with [ VARIABLE]. 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 obtain brighter recordings in light blue from 25x up to 100x and ...the multi-image screen. MENU/FUNC. ( 10). press harder for a normal degree of the digital zoom. When activated, the camcorder will appear in places with insufficient lighting. The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/30 (1/15 when recording still images). If a trailing...
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...: [ AUTO], [ DAYLIGHT], [ SHADE], [ CLOUDY], [ [ FLUORESCENT], [ 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 AE], [ APERTURE-PRIO. Menu Options Recording programs... the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio, select the setting according to the type of television to which you will connect the camcorder.
...: [ AUTO], [ DAYLIGHT], [ SHADE], [ CLOUDY], [ [ FLUORESCENT], [ 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 AE], [ APERTURE-PRIO. Menu Options Recording programs... the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio, select the setting according to the type of television to which you will connect the camcorder.
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... to reproduce colors more accurately, or set a custom white balance to obtain the setting best suited to your specific recording E conditions. Keep the camcorder zoomed at a white object, zoom in shaded places. [ CLOUDY] For recording on the light source, may not be better than with [ FLUORESCENT...set the custom white balance when you have set by the camcorder. White Balance icon FUNC. Point the camcorder at the white object until it fills the whole screen and press ( ). Turn off the digital zoom. The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it...
... to reproduce colors more accurately, or set a custom white balance to obtain the setting best suited to your specific recording E conditions. Keep the camcorder zoomed at a white object, zoom in shaded places. [ CLOUDY] For recording on the light source, may not be better than with [ FLUORESCENT...set the custom white balance when you have set by the camcorder. White Balance icon FUNC. Point the camcorder at the white object until it fills the whole screen and press ( ). Turn off the digital zoom. The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it...
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...FUNC. Advanced Functions More Recording Options 51 FUNC. ** Press ( )* * You can preview the effect on the screen before you turn off the digital effects or change the operating mode, refer to delete images from the split screen. [FAST]: Every 4 frames [MOD.]: Every 6 frames [SLOW]: ...Every 8 frames [S.SPLIT] Select how many images in , press D.EFFECTS before pressing ( ). ** The selected effect icon appears. The camcorder retains the setting last used even if you start recording, then press Start/Stop to start recording. • To fade out, press D.EFFECTS while recording...
...FUNC. Advanced Functions More Recording Options 51 FUNC. ** Press ( )* * You can preview the effect on the screen before you turn off the digital effects or change the operating mode, refer to delete images from the split screen. [FAST]: Every 4 frames [MOD.]: Every 6 frames [SLOW]: ...Every 8 frames [S.SPLIT] Select how many images in , press D.EFFECTS before pressing ( ). ** The selected effect icon appears. The camcorder retains the setting last used even if you start recording, then press Start/Stop to start recording. • To fade out, press D.EFFECTS while recording...
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... after finalizing the disc you recorded on a DVD player, a computer's DVD drive or other stable surface before resuming operation. Place the camcorder on a table or to finalize the disc in permanent data loss. - Edit Recordings - * - The operation cannot be able to initialize the disc...will need to unfinalize the disc first. 61 Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impacts (for Playing on a DVD Player - [FINALIZE] To play back your still images on a DVD player you need to finalize it on a table or other digital E device, you will need to convert them to ...
... after finalizing the disc you recorded on a DVD player, a computer's DVD drive or other stable surface before resuming operation. Place the camcorder on a table or to finalize the disc in permanent data loss. - Edit Recordings - * - The operation cannot be able to initialize the disc...will need to unfinalize the disc first. 61 Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impacts (for Playing on a DVD Player - [FINALIZE] To play back your still images on a DVD player you need to finalize it on a table or other digital E device, you will need to convert them to ...
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... 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 a VCR or a digital video device. Connected device: Load a blank cassette and set the device to About the Operating Modes ( 11). 1. To change the ... a VCR see E the previous section Playing Back on -screen displays will be displayed instead ( 32). External Connections Connecting to copy appears. This camcorder: Resume the movie playback. 4. Stop recording when copying is complete. 5. For a connection diagram showing how to connect 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 a VCR or a digital video device. Connected device: Load a blank cassette and set the device to About the Operating Modes ( 11). 1. To change the ... a VCR see E the previous section Playing Back on -screen displays will be displayed instead ( 32). External Connections Connecting to copy appears. This camcorder: Resume the movie playback. 4. Stop recording when copying is complete. 5. For a connection diagram showing how to connect the...
DC100 Instruction Manual
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... There are no still images recorded on the screen). Cannot edit or delete scenes. with another digital device. Adjust the volume from the built-in a DVD-R disc or a DVD-RW disc - The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. - You cannot edit or delete scenes on a disc that was...DVD-R or DVD-RW) recorded in another digital device. Speaker volume is full (" END" flashes on the disc. - Playback/Editing Problem Solution Pressing the playback button Check that the disc is You may not be able to play with the camcorder discs - Record at least 61 one scene...
... There are no still images recorded on the screen). Cannot edit or delete scenes. with another digital device. Adjust the volume from the built-in a DVD-R disc or a DVD-RW disc - The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. - You cannot edit or delete scenes on a disc that was...DVD-R or DVD-RW) recorded in another digital device. Speaker volume is full (" END" flashes on the disc. - Playback/Editing Problem Solution Pressing the playback button Check that the disc is You may not be able to play with the camcorder discs - Record at least 61 one scene...
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... not be dirty or scratched. - Wait 73 until you attempted to VIDEO. You attempted to edit or add recordings with this The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. - with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. 72 recognized by the device. selector to DVD players, DVD ...recorders, computer's DVD drives and other digital devices. List of scenes has been reached. supported (not DVD-R/RW). add recordings to the disc external DVD recorder on until the camcorder dries completely before resuming an error message appears. Playing Back the...
... not be dirty or scratched. - Wait 73 until you attempted to VIDEO. You attempted to edit or add recordings with this The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. - with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. 72 recognized by the device. selector to DVD players, DVD ...recorders, computer's DVD drives and other digital devices. List of scenes has been reached. supported (not DVD-R/RW). add recordings to the disc external DVD recorder on until the camcorder dries completely before resuming an error message appears. Playing Back the...
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.... Try removing the disc and 22 reinserting it . Insert a disc. 22 You inserted a disc recorded in VIDEO mode. AVOID MOVING THE CAMCORDER Try not to further divide scenes shorter than 5 - DISC FULL The disc is being read . Delete some 22 recordings (DVD-RW in ... also appear if condensation has formed. Initialize the disc. 57 DISC ACCESS FAILURE There was finalized with another digital device. This message can also appear if the camcorder has exceeded its - scenes. You cannot record additional scenes or unfinalize a DVD-RW disc - Try removing...
.... Try removing the disc and 22 reinserting it . Insert a disc. 22 You inserted a disc recorded in VIDEO mode. AVOID MOVING THE CAMCORDER Try not to further divide scenes shorter than 5 - DISC FULL The disc is being read . Delete some 22 recordings (DVD-RW in ... also appear if condensation has formed. Initialize the disc. 57 DISC ACCESS FAILURE There was finalized with another digital device. This message can also appear if the camcorder has exceeded its - scenes. You cannot record additional scenes or unfinalize a DVD-RW disc - Try removing...
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...(VR mode) only with 8 cm DVD-RW Video Compression: MPEG2 Audio Compression: Dolby Digital 2ch Still Images: Exif 2.2 compliant with JPEG compression EIA standard (525 lines, 60 ... groups TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible 1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in.) 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 °F) 51 x 86...Shutter speed at 1/30) More than 100 lx Electronic Output Terminals AV OUT Terminal 3.5 mm minijack;
...(VR mode) only with 8 cm DVD-RW Video Compression: MPEG2 Audio Compression: Dolby Digital 2ch Still Images: Exif 2.2 compliant with JPEG compression EIA standard (525 lines, 60 ... groups TTL autofocus, manual focusing possible 1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in.) 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 °F) 51 x 86...Shutter speed at 1/30) More than 100 lx Electronic Output Terminals AV OUT Terminal 3.5 mm minijack;
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Still images 30 Playlist 54 Portrait (SCN 39 Power - Index 16:9 screen ratio 25 9 Point AiAF 45 A Abroad, using the 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 zoom 33 Disc title 58 DVD discs 6 DVD-R/RW discs 6 E Effects 50 Erasing still images 59 Error messages 69 Exposure adjustment 43 F Faders...
Still images 30 Playlist 54 Portrait (SCN 39 Power - Index 16:9 screen ratio 25 9 Point AiAF 45 A Abroad, using the 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 zoom 33 Disc title 58 DVD discs 6 DVD-R/RW discs 6 E Effects 50 Erasing still images 59 Error messages 69 Exposure adjustment 43 F Faders...
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... period, repairs will be given an estimate of the cost of repair and an opportunity to approve or disapprove of Canon DVD Camcorders in order to be made and the equipment return-shipped to follow operating instructions; This Limited Warranty covers all defects ...against defective materials or workmanship as follows: Parts: Defective parts will be distributed with incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software. CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES The warranty set forward below is only effective upon presentation of your Bill ...
... period, repairs will be given an estimate of the cost of repair and an opportunity to approve or disapprove of Canon DVD Camcorders in order to be made and the equipment return-shipped to follow operating instructions; This Limited Warranty covers all defects ...against defective materials or workmanship as follows: Parts: Defective parts will be distributed with incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software. CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES The warranty set forward below is only effective upon presentation of your Bill ...