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...of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DVD Camcorder, DC210 A systems This ...with this equipment in a residential installation. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be used with Class B limits in the manual. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. NO USER-SERVICEABLE...
...of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DVD Camcorder, DC210 A systems This ...with this equipment in a residential installation. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be used with Class B limits in the manual. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. NO USER-SERVICEABLE...
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... or pinched by items placed upon or against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Regarding other power sources such as recommended in this manual. 6 Accessories - If you are unable to your home, consult your obsolete outlet. If an outside antenna is connected to the product,... should be moved with care. The product should be retained for the grounding electrode. They may cause the product and cart combination to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC210 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - The product may be walked on the marking label. The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter ...
... or pinched by items placed upon or against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Regarding other power sources such as recommended in this manual. 6 Accessories - If you are unable to your home, consult your obsolete outlet. If an outside antenna is connected to the product,... should be moved with care. The product should be retained for the grounding electrode. They may cause the product and cart combination to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC210 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - The product may be walked on the marking label. The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter ...
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... Displaying the Photos 33 Magnifying Photos during Playback 35 Advanced Functions Menu Options Lists FUNC. Menu 36 Setup Menus 37 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc 37 Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc 39 Still Image Operations (Erase all still images 39 Display Setup (LCD...the Aspect Ratio of contents Introduction How to select a DVD disc 5 About this Manual About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide 11 About the Power Switch 12 About the Operating Modes 12 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories 14 Components Guide 15 Screen Displays 17 ...
... Displaying the Photos 33 Magnifying Photos during Playback 35 Advanced Functions Menu Options Lists FUNC. Menu 36 Setup Menus 37 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc 37 Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc 39 Still Image Operations (Erase all still images 39 Display Setup (LCD...the Aspect Ratio of contents Introduction How to select a DVD disc 5 About this Manual About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide 11 About the Power Switch 12 About the Operating Modes 12 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories 14 Components Guide 15 Screen Displays 17 ...
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... Adjustment 46 Manual Focus Adjustment 46 White Balance 47 Image Effects 48 Still Image Recording Options Selecting the Size and Quality of Messages 70 Do's and Don'ts Handling Precautions 72 Maintenance/Others 74 Using the Camcorder Abroad 75 Troubleshooting 66 List of Still ...Disc 61 Playing Back your Disc on a TV Screen 65 Recording to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams 64 Playback on a DVD Player or a Computer's DVD Drive .........62 Unfinalizing the Disc - Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc 63 External Connections Connecting to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder...
... Adjustment 46 Manual Focus Adjustment 46 White Balance 47 Image Effects 48 Still Image Recording Options Selecting the Size and Quality of Messages 70 Do's and Don'ts Handling Precautions 72 Maintenance/Others 74 Using the Camcorder Abroad 75 Troubleshooting 66 List of Still ...Disc 61 Playing Back your Disc on a TV Screen 65 Recording to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams 64 Playback on a DVD Player or a Computer's DVD Drive .........62 Unfinalizing the Disc - Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc 63 External Connections Connecting to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder...
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.... The displays and that appear in the manual: "Screen" refers to the name of buttons on the camcorder and will not change, regardless of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a "button" frame (for purchasing the Canon DC210. Time Zones Once you changed the language .... The time zone setting appears. Conventions Used in the manual are used to refer to the date and time displayed on screen. POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that complement the basic operating procedures. to the camcorder's operation. Select the time zone referring to menu options ...
.... The displays and that appear in the manual: "Screen" refers to the name of buttons on the camcorder and will not change, regardless of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a "button" frame (for purchasing the Canon DC210. Time Zones Once you changed the language .... The time zone setting appears. Conventions Used in the manual are used to refer to the date and time displayed on screen. POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that complement the basic operating procedures. to the camcorder's operation. Select the time zone referring to menu options ...
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12 About this Manual The functions assigned to the joystick change the operating mode: From the ON position, slide down to turning the camcorder on and off, the power switch also toggles the camcorder's operating mode. Push the joystick ( ) toward MODE and release it. This action will appear at the... contains multiple 'pages', [NEXT] and the page number icon ( ) will toggle the operating mode between recording (CAMERA - To turn on the camcorder: Hold the lock button pressed down and move the power switch down the power switch momentarily toward [NEXT] to display the next 'page' of ...
12 About this Manual The functions assigned to the joystick change the operating mode: From the ON position, slide down to turning the camcorder on and off, the power switch also toggles the camcorder's operating mode. Push the joystick ( ) toward MODE and release it. This action will appear at the... contains multiple 'pages', [NEXT] and the page number icon ( ) will toggle the operating mode between recording (CAMERA - To turn on the camcorder: Hold the lock button pressed down and move the power switch down the power switch momentarily toward [NEXT] to display the next 'page' of ...
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Introduction About this Manual 13 Trademark Acknowledgements • is a trademark of their respective companies. • ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT .... "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Introduction About this Manual 13 Trademark Acknowledgements • is a trademark of their respective companies. • ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT .... "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
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...the Camcorder 17 Operating mode ( 12) Recording program ( 43) White balance ( 47) Image effect ( 48) Digital effects ( 52) Recording mode ( 36) Self timer ( 52) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-RW ( 5) DVD-R DL, Disc specification (VIDEO mode, VR mode) ( 5) Finalized disc mark ( 61) Manual ...focus ( 46) Image stabilizer ( 38) Disc operation Time code (hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining recording time on the disc Recording reminder Wind screen off ( 38) Level marker ( 40) Zoom ...
...the Camcorder 17 Operating mode ( 12) Recording program ( 43) White balance ( 47) Image effect ( 48) Digital effects ( 52) Recording mode ( 36) Self timer ( 52) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-RW ( 5) DVD-R DL, Disc specification (VIDEO mode, VR mode) ( 5) Finalized disc mark ( 61) Manual ...focus ( 46) Image stabilizer ( 38) Disc operation Time code (hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining recording time on the disc Recording reminder Wind screen off ( 38) Level marker ( 40) Zoom ...
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Getting to Know the Camcorder 19 Playing Movies (During Playback) Disc operation Playback time (hours : minutes : seconds) Scene number Data code ( 51) Introduction Viewing Still Images Image number ( 41) Current image / Total number of images Histogram ( 51) Still image quality/size ( 49) Date and time of recording Recording program ( 43) Manual focus ( 46) White balance ( 47) Manual exposure ( 46) Image effect ( 48) Image size ( 49) File size Aperture value Shutter speed ( 44)
Getting to Know the Camcorder 19 Playing Movies (During Playback) Disc operation Playback time (hours : minutes : seconds) Scene number Data code ( 51) Introduction Viewing Still Images Image number ( 41) Current image / Total number of images Histogram ( 51) Still image quality/size ( 49) Date and time of recording Recording program ( 43) Manual focus ( 46) White balance ( 47) Manual exposure ( 46) Image effect ( 48) Image size ( 49) File size Aperture value Shutter speed ( 44)
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... focus manually ( 46). 1 Move the power switch to ON to open the disc cover and do so may result in CAMERA mode. Do not disconnect the power source or turn on or flashing. Do not change the [TV TYPE] setting accordingly ( 41). The red CAMERA indicator will turn off the camcorder. - Do... not subject the camcorder to do not remove the disc. - NOTES If the subject is on . 2 Move the lens cover switch down to to set the...
... focus manually ( 46). 1 Move the power switch to ON to open the disc cover and do so may result in CAMERA mode. Do not disconnect the power source or turn on or flashing. Do not change the [TV TYPE] setting accordingly ( 41). The red CAMERA indicator will turn off the camcorder. - Do... not subject the camcorder to do not remove the disc. - NOTES If the subject is on . 2 Move the lens cover switch down to to set the...
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.... 4 Press / to the (Movies) position. NOTES During the playback of a DVD-R DL (duallayered) disc, you might notice a brief stop the playback and return to stop In standby mode, the camcorder consumes only half the power used in the QuickStart ready mode for 10 minutes, regardless... of the [POWER SAVE] setting ( 41). Zoom position returns to automatic focus (AF). - Change the position of the following settings will be changed automatically: - Press or on . 2 Move the / switch to begin the playback. Manual focus returns to full wide angle W. Using this mode...
.... 4 Press / to the (Movies) position. NOTES During the playback of a DVD-R DL (duallayered) disc, you might notice a brief stop the playback and return to stop In standby mode, the camcorder consumes only half the power used in the QuickStart ready mode for 10 minutes, regardless... of the [POWER SAVE] setting ( 41). Zoom position returns to automatic focus (AF). - Change the position of the following settings will be changed automatically: - Press or on . 2 Move the / switch to begin the playback. Manual focus returns to full wide angle W. Using this mode...
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White points may appear on cloudy days or in shaded places. The subject may become overexposed on the screen. - To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Recording Programs 45 Shutter speed guidelines 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 For recording subjects ...work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually. [ SNOW]/[ BEACH] - Mode switch: P ( 12) Advanced Functions FUNC. ( 25) " 250" indicates a shutter speed of the background increases the more you zoom in other modes. - Moving subjects may not appear smooth during playback. ...
White points may appear on cloudy days or in shaded places. The subject may become overexposed on the screen. - To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Recording Programs 45 Shutter speed guidelines 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 For recording subjects ...work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually. [ SNOW]/[ BEACH] - Mode switch: P ( 12) Advanced Functions FUNC. ( 25) " 250" indicates a shutter speed of the background increases the more you zoom in other modes. - Moving subjects may not appear smooth during playback. ...
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... Adjustment Autofocus may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). POINTS TO CHECK ( 12) Adjust the zoom before you can manually adjust the exposure. Through wet windows EXP Night Scenes NEXT 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it . ... of the image as required. • The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will cancel the exposure lock and return the camcorder to display the joystick guide in the illustration above . • "MF" appears. 46 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Adjusting the ...
... Adjustment Autofocus may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). POINTS TO CHECK ( 12) Adjust the zoom before you can manually adjust the exposure. Through wet windows EXP Night Scenes NEXT 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it . ... of the image as required. • The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will cancel the exposure lock and return the camcorder to display the joystick guide in the illustration above . • "MF" appears. 46 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Adjusting the ...
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... Use the custom white balance setting to make white subjects appear white under different lighting conditions so that white objects will return the camcorder to manual focusing mode. POINTS TO CHECK ( 12) Mode switch: P Options Default value [ AUTO] Settings are automatically... return to AUTO. FUNC. ( 25) FUNC. Icon of the currently selected White Balance FUNC. POINTS TO CHECK ( 12) Adjust the zoom before you select [ SET], do not press FUNC. and continue instead with the procedure below. Desired option* * When you start the procedure...
... Use the custom white balance setting to make white subjects appear white under different lighting conditions so that white objects will return the camcorder to manual focusing mode. POINTS TO CHECK ( 12) Mode switch: P Options Default value [ AUTO] Settings are automatically... return to AUTO. FUNC. ( 25) FUNC. Icon of the currently selected White Balance FUNC. POINTS TO CHECK ( 12) Adjust the zoom before you select [ SET], do not press FUNC. and continue instead with the procedure below. Desired option* * When you start the procedure...
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FUNC. ( 25) FUNC. POINTS TO CHECK ( 12) Power the camcorder using a DVD-RW recorded in the DVD drive. 2 Run the DVD playback software. • Refer also to play the disc. will be able to the instruction manual and help modules of your DVD playback software. • To view still images recorded on the setup... in VR mode can play from the index screen. Close the menu only after the screen display returns to the instruction manual of the DVD player or DVD drive. ON A cOMPUTER'S DVD DRIVE 1 Insert a finalized disc in VR mode. In order to play the disc on an external...
FUNC. ( 25) FUNC. POINTS TO CHECK ( 12) Power the camcorder using a DVD-RW recorded in the DVD drive. 2 Run the DVD playback software. • Refer also to play the disc. will be able to the instruction manual and help modules of your DVD playback software. • To view still images recorded on the setup... in VR mode can play from the index screen. Close the menu only after the screen display returns to the instruction manual of the DVD player or DVD drive. ON A cOMPUTER'S DVD DRIVE 1 Insert a finalized disc in VR mode. In order to play the disc on an external...
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Clean the disc with other DVD recorders or computer DVD drives. - If 73 shortly after starting recording. Camcorder will not focus. concerts), sound may not be able to clean the lens. or edited with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature... video noise and the sound is inserted with this camcorder, discs recorded - Delete some space. off the camcorder and let it is not a malfunction. Focus manually. 46 Adjust the viewfinder with other DVD recorders or computer DVD drives. Sound is blurred. You cannot edit or delete...
Clean the disc with other DVD recorders or computer DVD drives. - If 73 shortly after starting recording. Camcorder will not focus. concerts), sound may not be able to clean the lens. or edited with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature... video noise and the sound is inserted with this camcorder, discs recorded - Delete some space. off the camcorder and let it is not a malfunction. Focus manually. 46 Adjust the viewfinder with other DVD recorders or computer DVD drives. Sound is blurred. You cannot edit or delete...
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...attempted to the instruction manual of your DVD device. Stop - Or, even though the disc is read, cannot play back or dub an incompatible disc. Cannot create a Photomovie scene. The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. scenes. between Depending on the DVD player, there might... digital device. playback/dubbing. add recordings to free some space. No sound from the camcorder. - digital device. Open the LCD panel. - Adjust the volume with DVD recorder on the screen). which you entered it was protected - Select the correct video input...
...attempted to the instruction manual of your DVD device. Stop - Or, even though the disc is read, cannot play back or dub an incompatible disc. Cannot create a Photomovie scene. The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. scenes. between Depending on the DVD player, there might... digital device. playback/dubbing. add recordings to free some space. No sound from the camcorder. - digital device. Open the LCD panel. - Adjust the volume with DVD recorder on the screen). which you entered it was protected - Select the correct video input...
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...DC210 System Disc Recording System Television System Compatible Media Maximum Recording Time Image Sensor LCD Screen Viewfinder Microphone Lens Lens Configuration AF system Minimum Focusing Distance White Balance Minimum Illumination Recommended Illumination Image Stabilization Size of Still Images Image Compression Method Movies Still Images DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode) DVD... 0.27 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 123,000 pixels Stereo electret condenser microphone f=2.6-91 mm, F/2.0-5.0, 35x power zoom 35 mm equivalent: 16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [ON]) 45.8 - 1,603 mm 16:9 Movies (Image ...
...DC210 System Disc Recording System Television System Compatible Media Maximum Recording Time Image Sensor LCD Screen Viewfinder Microphone Lens Lens Configuration AF system Minimum Focusing Distance White Balance Minimum Illumination Recommended Illumination Image Stabilization Size of Still Images Image Compression Method Movies Still Images DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode) DVD... 0.27 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 123,000 pixels Stereo electret condenser microphone f=2.6-91 mm, F/2.0-5.0, 35x power zoom 35 mm equivalent: 16:9 Movies (Image stabilizer [ON]) 45.8 - 1,603 mm 16:9 Movies (Image ...
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... 29 9 Point AiAF (Autofocus 50 A Abroad, using the camcorder 75 Auto (recording program 43 Auto slow shutter 37 Autofocus (AF... saving time 26 Digital effects 52 Digital zoom 38 Disc title 58 Disc types (DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW 5 E Erasing still images 59 Error... messages 70 F File numbers 41 Finalizing the disc 61 Fireworks (recording program 43 Focus priority 38 FUNC. Disc 57 J Joystick 11 Joystick guide 11 L Language 26 LCD backlight 24 LCD screen 24 LP mode 36 M Magnifying a still image 35 Maintenance 74 Manual...
... 29 9 Point AiAF (Autofocus 50 A Abroad, using the camcorder 75 Auto (recording program 43 Auto slow shutter 37 Autofocus (AF... saving time 26 Digital effects 52 Digital zoom 38 Disc title 58 Disc types (DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW 5 E Erasing still images 59 Error... messages 70 F File numbers 41 Finalizing the disc 61 Fireworks (recording program 43 Focus priority 38 FUNC. Disc 57 J Joystick 11 Joystick guide 11 L Language 26 LCD backlight 24 LCD screen 24 LP mode 36 M Magnifying a still image 35 Maintenance 74 Manual...
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... this Canon digital video equipment to Canon DVD equipment ...Canon product or the person for Canon Canada any other person to assume for whom it apply to this Canon product. LIMITATIONS Except as otherwise required by our Canon...Canon product, including implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for commercial, professional or industrial purposes. Canon... warranted under this Canon product that do... of the problem to Canon specifications or that may ... Canon Service Facility; Canon consumer video digital ...CANON... Canon Canada assumes no liability for this Canon ...
... this Canon digital video equipment to Canon DVD equipment ...Canon product or the person for Canon Canada any other person to assume for whom it apply to this Canon product. LIMITATIONS Except as otherwise required by our Canon...Canon product, including implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for commercial, professional or industrial purposes. Canon... warranted under this Canon product that do... of the problem to Canon specifications or that may ... Canon Service Facility; Canon consumer video digital ...CANON... Canon Canada assumes no liability for this Canon ...