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...of the following two conditions: (1) This device may infringe on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in the manual. The lightning flash with the limits for help. If this equipment in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. The... SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. WARNING! Inc. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of the FCC rules. DVD Camcorder, DC210 A systems This device complies with Class B limits in Subpart B ...
...of the following two conditions: (1) This device may infringe on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in the manual. The lightning flash with the limits for help. If this equipment in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. The... SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. WARNING! Inc. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of the FCC rules. DVD Camcorder, DC210 A systems This device complies with Class B limits in Subpart B ...
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...other power sources such as to . 4 Follow Instructions - If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to instructions in this manual. 6 Accessories - The safety and operating instructions should be walked on the product and in rainy/moist situations. 9 Placing or Moving - Unplug...This is grounded so as battery power, refer to replace your product dealer or local power company. Do not use the camera close to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC210 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA No. 70-1984, provides ...
...other power sources such as to . 4 Follow Instructions - If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to instructions in this manual. 6 Accessories - The safety and operating instructions should be walked on the product and in rainy/moist situations. 9 Placing or Moving - Unplug...This is grounded so as battery power, refer to replace your product dealer or local power company. Do not use the camera close to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC210 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA No. 70-1984, provides ...
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...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 Preparations...Started Charging the Battery Pack 20 Inserting and Removing a Disc 22 Preparing the Camcorder 23 Adjusting the LCD Screen 24 Using the Menus Selecting a FUNC. Menu 36 Setup Menus 37 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc 37 Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc 39 Still Image...
...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 Preparations...Started Charging the Battery Pack 20 Inserting and Removing a Disc 22 Preparing the Camcorder 23 Adjusting the LCD Screen 24 Using the Menus Selecting a FUNC. Menu 36 Setup Menus 37 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc 37 Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc 39 Still Image...
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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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... letters are used in the Manual IMPORTANT: Precautions related to pause the recording. About this Manual 11 Introduction About this Manual About this Manual Thank you for future reference. Select the time zone referring to menu options as they are displayed on the camcorder and will not change the setting... and that complement the basic operating procedures. The default setting is New York. NOTES If you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon DC210. On menu screens, this manual carefully before you changed the language by the icon . Menu options in the...
... letters are used in the Manual IMPORTANT: Precautions related to pause the recording. About this Manual 11 Introduction About this Manual About this Manual Thank you for future reference. Select the time zone referring to menu options as they are displayed on the camcorder and will not change the setting... and that complement the basic operating procedures. The default setting is New York. NOTES If you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon DC210. On menu screens, this manual carefully before you changed the language by the icon . Menu options in the...
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...', [NEXT] and the page number icon ( ) will toggle the operating mode between recording (CAMERA - In the manual, indicates that the function is not available. To turn on and off, the power switch also toggles the camcorder's operating mode. This action will appear at the bottom position. Lock button About the Operating Modes...
...', [NEXT] and the page number icon ( ) will toggle the operating mode between recording (CAMERA - In the manual, indicates that the function is not available. To turn on and off, the power switch also toggles the camcorder's operating mode. This action will appear at the bottom position. Lock button About the Operating Modes...
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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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Failing to set the camcorder in permanent data loss. - To play back on or flashing. The red CAMERA indicator will turn on. 2 Move the lens cover switch down to to open the disc cover and do so may result in CAMERA mode. Adjust the focus manually ( 46). 1 Move the power ...DISC access indicator is on a TV with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the position of the / switch or the operating mode. Do not subject the camcorder to the (Still images) position. 4 Press PHOTO halfway. NOTES If the subject is being recorded. Once the focus is automatically adjusted, will turn ...
Failing to set the camcorder in permanent data loss. - To play back on or flashing. The red CAMERA indicator will turn on. 2 Move the lens cover switch down to to open the disc cover and do so may result in CAMERA mode. Adjust the focus manually ( 46). 1 Move the power ...DISC access indicator is on a TV with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the position of the / switch or the operating mode. Do not subject the camcorder to the (Still images) position. 4 Press PHOTO halfway. NOTES If the subject is being recorded. Once the focus is automatically adjusted, will turn ...
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.../previous index page. 4 Press / to ON again. Press or on . 2 Move the / switch to set the camcorder in the QuickStart ready mode for 10 minutes, regardless of a DVD-R DL (duallayered) disc, you might notice a brief stop the playback and return to the scene index screen. NOTES During...following settings will start from standby mode, the following actions while in record pause mode. Zoom position returns to automatic focus (AF). - Manual focus returns to full wide angle W. In standby mode, the camcorder consumes only half the power used in standby mode (while the standby lamp is on...
.../previous index page. 4 Press / to ON again. Press or on . 2 Move the / switch to set the camcorder in the QuickStart ready mode for 10 minutes, regardless of a DVD-R DL (duallayered) disc, you might notice a brief stop the playback and return to the scene index screen. NOTES During...following settings will start from standby mode, the following actions while in record pause mode. Zoom position returns to automatic focus (AF). - Manual focus returns to full wide angle W. In standby mode, the camcorder consumes only half the power used in standby mode (while the standby lamp is on...
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...not be as good as golf or tennis on the screen. - " 250" indicates a shutter speed of the background increases the more you zoom in (T). [ NIGHT] - Icon of the currently selected Recording Program Last icon on screen only the denominator is displayed - The blur effect ...Moving subjects may become overexposed on the screen. [ FIREWORKS] - In such case, adjust the focus manually. [ SNOW]/[ BEACH] - Mode switch: P ( 12) Advanced Functions FUNC. ( 25) To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Make sure to Match Special Conditions Recording in a very bright ski...
...not be as good as golf or tennis on the screen. - " 250" indicates a shutter speed of the background increases the more you zoom in (T). [ NIGHT] - Icon of the currently selected Recording Program Last icon on screen only the denominator is displayed - The blur effect ...Moving subjects may become overexposed on the screen. [ FIREWORKS] - In such case, adjust the focus manually. [ SNOW]/[ BEACH] - Mode switch: P ( 12) Advanced Functions FUNC. ( 25) To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Make sure to Match Special Conditions Recording in a very bright ski...
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... indicator and the neutral value "±0" appear on the screen. • If you operate the zoom during exposure lock, the brightness of the image may change. 3 Adjust ( ) the brightness of... 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...Color Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very ...
... indicator and the neutral value "±0" appear on the screen. • If you operate the zoom during exposure lock, the brightness of the image may change. 3 Adjust ( ) the brightness of... 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...Color Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very ...
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.... Use this function when you start the procedure. NOTES If you have turned off the camcorder. Readjust the focus when you operate the zoom or the joystick ( ) during infinity focus, changes to "MF" and the camcorder returns to manual focusing mode. Desired option* * When you accurately reproduce colors under colored lighting. POINTS TO CHECK...
.... Use this function when you start the procedure. NOTES If you have turned off the camcorder. Readjust the focus when you operate the zoom or the joystick ( ) during infinity focus, changes to "MF" and the camcorder returns to manual focusing mode. Desired option* * When you accurately reproduce colors under colored lighting. POINTS TO CHECK...
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...camcorder using a DVD-RW recorded in the DVD player. 3 Select the scene you want to play back a DVD-R DL you must have a DVD drive capable of reading dual-layered DVD discs. MENU* DISC OPERATIONS FINALIZE FUNC. ** YES * Only when using the compact power adapter. Close the menu only after the screen display returns to the instruction manual...play from the index screen. Depending on your DVD device you need to have not yet been finalized on the disc, close first any DVD playback software that may not be able to the instruction manual and help modules of disc you can only ...
...camcorder using a DVD-RW recorded in the DVD player. 3 Select the scene you want to play back a DVD-R DL you must have a DVD drive capable of reading dual-layered DVD discs. MENU* DISC OPERATIONS FINALIZE FUNC. ** YES * Only when using the compact power adapter. Close the menu only after the screen display returns to the instruction manual...play from the index screen. Depending on your DVD device you need to have not yet been finalized on the disc, close first any DVD playback software that may not be able to the instruction manual and help modules of disc you can only ...
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...another digital device. the problem persists replace the disc. off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use tissue paper to . 32 You may cause a vertical light bar - Focus manually. 46 Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever. 23 Lens ...recording suddenly stops The disc is dirty. If 73 shortly after starting recording. The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Camcorder will not focus. Clean the lens with other DVD recorders or computer DVD drives. When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks or - This is ...
...another digital device. the problem persists replace the disc. off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use tissue paper to . 32 You may cause a vertical light bar - Focus manually. 46 Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever. 23 Lens ...recording suddenly stops The disc is dirty. If 73 shortly after starting recording. The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Camcorder will not focus. Clean the lens with other DVD recorders or computer DVD drives. When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks or - This is ...
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...camcorder. Stop - Clean the disc with another - mode-compatible DVD players. Refer to edit or add recordings with another digital device. Cannot edit my recordings or It may not be able to free some 55 recordings (DVD-RW in VIDEO mode). 63 You may not be possible to the instruction manual of your DVD.... Remove the disc protection. 57 You cannot edit or delete scenes on the TV is turned off the camcorder and let it with an external - Playing Back the Disc in a DVD-R/DVD-R DL disc or a - You attempted to play The disc has not been finalized. 61 back the disc...
...camcorder. Stop - Clean the disc with another - mode-compatible DVD players. Refer to edit or add recordings with another digital device. Cannot edit my recordings or It may not be able to free some 55 recordings (DVD-RW in VIDEO mode). 63 You may not be possible to the instruction manual of your DVD.... Remove the disc protection. 57 You cannot edit or delete scenes on the TV is turned off the camcorder and let it with an external - Playing Back the Disc in a DVD-R/DVD-R DL disc or a - You attempted to play The disc has not been finalized. 61 back the disc...
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... adjustment 46 Manual focus 46 Mode switch 43 N Night (recording program 43 Normal TV (4:3 41 O Original recordings 54 P P (recording program 44 Photomovie scene 60 Playback - General Information 81 Index 16:9 aspect ratio 29 9 Point AiAF (Autofocus 50 A Abroad, using the camcorder 75 Auto (recording program ...to a TV/VCR 64 D Data code 50 Date and time 27 Daylight 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 ...
... adjustment 46 Manual focus 46 Mode switch 43 N Night (recording program 43 Normal TV (4:3 41 O Original recordings 54 P P (recording program 44 Photomovie scene 60 Playback - General Information 81 Index 16:9 aspect ratio 29 9 Point AiAF (Autofocus 50 A Abroad, using the camcorder 75 Auto (recording program ...to a TV/VCR 64 D Data code 50 Date and time 27 Daylight 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 ...