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... Canon DVD Camcorder DC100 Power Adapter should be retained such as recommended polarized plug. Do not use electrician to replace your home, operating instructions should be sure the antenna is equipped with respect to insert the plug fully into the power outlet only one blade wider than the other power sources 2. Avoid magnetic or electric fields - so as they are unable to 9. Quick stops...
... Canon DVD Camcorder DC100 Power Adapter should be retained such as recommended polarized plug. Do not use electrician to replace your home, operating instructions should be sure the antenna is equipped with respect to insert the plug fully into the power outlet only one blade wider than the other power sources 2. Avoid magnetic or electric fields - so as they are unable to 9. Quick stops...
DC100 Instruction Manual
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... in performance. f. When replacement parts are required, be used replacement parts that are covered by the operation instructions. Fig. 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - If any kind onto the product. 17.Servicing - d. If the product does not operate normally even if you to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it from the wall...
... in performance. f. When replacement parts are required, be used replacement parts that are covered by the operation instructions. Fig. 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - If any kind onto the product. 17.Servicing - d. If the product does not operate normally even if you to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it from the wall...
DC100 Instruction Manual
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...-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 Stabilizer, etc 33 Still Image Operations (Erase All Images 34 Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc 34 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc 35 System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc 36 Date/Time Setup 37...
...-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 Stabilizer, etc 33 Still Image Operations (Erase All Images 34 Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc 34 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc 35 System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc 36 Date/Time Setup 37...
DC100 Instruction Manual
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... 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 Playing Back on a TV Screen 64 Recording to a VCR 65 Trouble? Manually Adjusting the Focus 44 Changing the Autofocus Mode 45 Using the Self Timer 46 Setting the White Balance 47 Applying Image Enhancing Effects 49 E Using the Digital Effects...
... 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 Playing Back on a TV Screen 64 Recording to a VCR 65 Trouble? Manually Adjusting the Focus 44 Changing the Autofocus Mode 45 Using the Self Timer 46 Setting the White Balance 47 Applying Image Enhancing Effects 49 E Using the Digital Effects...
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Menu options in the manual are used to refer to make a selection or change settings. For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to the LCD and the viewfinder screen. The photos included in boldface indicate a default setting (for example [ON], [OFF]). "Screen" refers to Options Lists - Selecting MENU options 1. Select ( ) the desired menu from the menus that complement the basic operating procedures...
Menu options in the manual are used to refer to make a selection or change settings. For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to the LCD and the viewfinder screen. The photos included in boldface indicate a default setting (for example [ON], [OFF]). "Screen" refers to Options Lists - Selecting MENU options 1. Select ( ) the desired menu from the menus that complement the basic operating procedures...
DC100 Instruction Manual
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... throughout the manual as *** (for example, MENU ). 14 Top view Bottom view Back view Mode switch ( 39) Zoom lever ( 27) Speaker ( 29) Tripod socket ( 25) OPEN (disc cover) switch ( 22) Strap mount Viewfinder ( 19) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 19) Operating mode indicator ( 11) Red / (CAMERA), Green (PLAY) Power switch ( 11) LCD screen ( 19) (record review) button ( 25) / (fast reverse) button ( 28) / Index screen -
... throughout the manual as *** (for example, MENU ). 14 Top view Bottom view Back view Mode switch ( 39) Zoom lever ( 27) Speaker ( 29) Tripod socket ( 25) OPEN (disc cover) switch ( 22) Strap mount Viewfinder ( 19) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 19) Operating mode indicator ( 11) Red / (CAMERA), Green (PLAY) Power switch ( 11) LCD screen ( 19) (record review) button ( 25) / (fast reverse) button ( 28) / Index screen -
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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 ( 33) Disc operation Time code (hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining recording time Widescreen mode ( 25) Wind screen ( 34) Level marker ( 35) Zoom ( 27...
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 ( 33) Disc operation Time code (hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining recording time Widescreen mode ( 25) Wind screen ( 34) Level marker ( 35) Zoom ( 27...
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... you have set the time zone, date and time again. You can also change the date format ( 37). 21 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP] and press ( ). 3. Select ( ) the month and move ( ) to a specific setting you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in lithium battery ( 72) and set the time zone, date and time, you do not need to reset the clock...
... you have set the time zone, date and time again. You can also change the date format ( 37). 21 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP] and press ( ). 3. Select ( ) the month and move ( ) to a specific setting you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in lithium battery ( 72) and set the time zone, date and time, you do not need to reset the clock...
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... to concentration of the pixels operating to specification. Repeatedly pressing WIDE SCR toggles between the Widescreen (16:9) and normal (4:3) aspect ratios. When recording in VIDEO mode. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of your recording to match your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3) You can select the aspect ratio of the TV manually. Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded Press...
... to concentration of the pixels operating to specification. Repeatedly pressing WIDE SCR toggles between the Widescreen (16:9) and normal (4:3) aspect ratios. When recording in VIDEO mode. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of your recording to match your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3) You can select the aspect ratio of the TV manually. Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded Press...
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... volume completely, keep pressing ( ) until the volume icon changes to increase the playback speed. Press MENU . 2. Select ( ) [SYSTEM SETUP] and press ( ). 3. MENU button Speaker Basic Functions Playback Multi selector MENU ( 33) SYSTEM SETUP VOLUME 1. The volume will not change the operating mode, refer to save the setting and close the LCD panel. Press MENU to About the Operating Modes ( 11). Adjusting the Volume The camcorder plays the sound with the built-in VIDEO mode...
... volume completely, keep pressing ( ) until the volume icon changes to increase the playback speed. Press MENU . 2. Select ( ) [SYSTEM SETUP] and press ( ). 3. MENU button Speaker Basic Functions Playback Multi selector MENU ( 33) SYSTEM SETUP VOLUME 1. The volume will not change the operating mode, refer to save the setting and close the LCD panel. Press MENU to About the Operating Modes ( 11). Adjusting the Volume The camcorder plays the sound with the built-in VIDEO mode...
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... shutter speed and exposure (f-stop ) and shutter speed used when recording the image. To change the operating mode, refer to close the menu. Select ( ) [DATA CODE] and press ( ). 4. Displays the exposure, shutter speed, date and time of the recording. Select ( ) [DISPLAY SETUP] and press ( ). 3. MENU ( 33) DISPLAY SETUP DATA CODE DATE & TIME Options [ DATE] [ TIME] [ DATE & TIME] [ CAMERA DATA] [ CAM.& D/T] Displays the date or time when the scene or still...
... shutter speed and exposure (f-stop ) and shutter speed used when recording the image. To change the operating mode, refer to close the menu. Select ( ) [DATA CODE] and press ( ). 4. Displays the exposure, shutter speed, date and time of the recording. Select ( ) [DISPLAY SETUP] and press ( ). 3. MENU ( 33) DISPLAY SETUP DATA CODE DATE & TIME Options [ DATE] [ TIME] [ DATE & TIME] [ CAMERA DATA] [ CAM.& D/T] Displays the date or time when the scene or still...
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... more you operate the zoom lever: Press lightly for example, by mounting it on the screen. 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 dark places using the [ NIGHT] recording program ( ). The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the mode switch...
... more you operate the zoom lever: Press lightly for example, by mounting it on the screen. 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 dark places using the [ NIGHT] recording program ( ). The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the mode switch...
DC100 Instruction Manual
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... TV] In order to display 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. Menu Options Recording programs ( 39) Mode switch: [ PROGRAM AE], [ SHUTTER-PRIO. AE] Mode switch: [ PORTRAIT], [ SPORTS], [ NIGHT], [ SNOW], [ BEACH], [ SUNSET], [ SPOTLIGHT], [ FIREWORKS] Light metering mode Mode switch: [ EVALUATIVE], [ ( 43) CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGE], [ SPOT] White...
... TV] In order to display 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. Menu Options Recording programs ( 39) Mode switch: [ PROGRAM AE], [ SHUTTER-PRIO. AE] Mode switch: [ PORTRAIT], [ SPORTS], [ NIGHT], [ SNOW], [ BEACH], [ SUNSET], [ SPOTLIGHT], [ FIREWORKS] Light metering mode Mode switch: [ EVALUATIVE], [ ( 43) CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGE], [ SPOT] White...
DC100 Instruction Manual
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... your specific recording E conditions. Turn off . 47 FUNC. Desired option* * To set the custom white balance: - Depending on the type of the preset settings to reproduce colors more accurately, or set by the camcorder. Advanced Functions More Recording Options To change the operating mode, refer to make white subjects appear white under daylight or daylight type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. [ SET] Use the custom white balance setting to About the Operating Modes ( 11). Setting the White...
... your specific recording E conditions. Turn off . 47 FUNC. Desired option* * To set the custom white balance: - Depending on the type of the preset settings to reproduce colors more accurately, or set by the camcorder. Advanced Functions More Recording Options To change the operating mode, refer to make white subjects appear white under daylight or daylight type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. [ SET] Use the custom white balance setting to About the Operating Modes ( 11). Setting the White...
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To obtain the best effect, use this setting when recording a person in close the menu. Note that areas similar to the skin color may lack in detail. [ CUSTOM] Allows you select [ CUSTOM]: 1. Desired option* * To set the custom image effect when you to About the Operating Modes ( 11). Press FUNC. Advanced Functions More Recording Options 49 Mode switch: ( 37) IMAGE EFFECT OFF...
To obtain the best effect, use this setting when recording a person in close the menu. Note that areas similar to the skin color may lack in detail. [ CUSTOM] Allows you select [ CUSTOM]: 1. Desired option* * To set the custom image effect when you to About the Operating Modes ( 11). Press FUNC. Advanced Functions More Recording Options 49 Mode switch: ( 37) IMAGE EFFECT OFF...
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... scene you wish to a TV and VCR 65 To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 11). 1. This camcorder: Resume the movie playback. 4. For a connection diagram showing how to connect the camcorder to a VCR see E the previous section Playing Back on -screen displays will be displayed instead ( 32). Recording to a VCR You can select to turn off the screen displays or select the data that...
... scene you wish to a TV and VCR 65 To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 11). 1. This camcorder: Resume the movie playback. 4. For a connection diagram showing how to connect the camcorder to a VCR see E the previous section Playing Back on -screen displays will be displayed instead ( 32). Recording to a VCR You can select to turn off the screen displays or select the data that...
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... work. and press the RESET button with use . " " flashes on . Even without a disc loaded, The camcorder is checking if a disc is not correctly loaded. This is not - Power Source Problem Solution • Camcorder will not turn on the screen. The - Use a different battery pack. - Replace or charge the battery 17 pack. located, keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the power or antenna cables...
... work. and press the RESET button with use . " " flashes on . Even without a disc loaded, The camcorder is checking if a disc is not correctly loaded. This is not - Power Source Problem Solution • Camcorder will not turn on the screen. The - Use a different battery pack. - Replace or charge the battery 17 pack. located, keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the power or antenna cables...
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...VIDEO mode if it with another digital device. Load a disc. 22 Set the camcorder to . 28 You may not be able to free some space. The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. - distorted or the disc cannot be deleted in another digital device. recorded in Open the LCD panel. - No sound from the 29 [SYSTEM SETUP] menu in VR mode) to play with other DVD... images recorded on the screen). Cannot finalize the disc. Record at least 61 one scene before resuming use. Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack and let the ...
...VIDEO mode if it with another digital device. Load a disc. 22 Set the camcorder to . 28 You may not be able to free some space. The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. - distorted or the disc cannot be deleted in another digital device. recorded in Open the LCD panel. - No sound from the 29 [SYSTEM SETUP] menu in VR mode) to play with other DVD... images recorded on the screen). Cannot finalize the disc. Record at least 61 one scene before resuming use. Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack and let the ...
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... maximum number of Messages Trouble? stop between scenes during playback. You attempted to the instruction manual of your DVD device. Clean the disc with VR - Refer to play back or dub an incompatible disc. with an - use . CHANGE THE BATTERY Battery pack is distorted. This message can also appear if condensation has formed. scenes. Set the 64 not appear on the DVD player, there...
... maximum number of Messages Trouble? stop between scenes during playback. You attempted to the instruction manual of your DVD device. Clean the disc with VR - Refer to play back or dub an incompatible disc. with an - use . CHANGE THE BATTERY Battery pack is distorted. This message can also appear if condensation has formed. scenes. Set the 64 not appear on the DVD player, there...
DC100 Instruction Manual
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... than a Canon Service Facility; Canon consumer video digital equipment is in its original carton, box or equivalent, properly packed, fully insured with shipping charges prepaid, together with the instruction book before using it. 83 Additional Information This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet (exterior finish) of purchase. TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Canon digital video equipment in lieu of all functions with...
... than a Canon Service Facility; Canon consumer video digital equipment is in its original carton, box or equivalent, properly packed, fully insured with shipping charges prepaid, together with the instruction book before using it. 83 Additional Information This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet (exterior finish) of purchase. TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Canon digital video equipment in lieu of all functions with...
