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... Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed 39 LCD Video Light 39 Self Timer 40 Manual Exposure Adjustment 40 Manual Focus Adjustment 41 White Balance 42 Image Effects 42 Digital Effects 43 On-Screen Displays and Data Code 44 Using an External Microphone 45 Editing the Playlist and Disc Operations 45 Creating...
... Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed 39 LCD Video Light 39 Self Timer 40 Manual Exposure Adjustment 40 Manual Focus Adjustment 41 White Balance 42 Image Effects 42 Digital Effects 43 On-Screen Displays and Data Code 44 Using an External Microphone 45 Editing the Playlist and Disc Operations 45 Creating...
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Menu 68 Setup menus 68 Camera Setup (Advanced Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) 69 Disc Operations (Initialization, Finalization etc.) 70 Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, etc.) 70 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) 71 System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc.) 72 Date/Time Setup 73 Trouble? 73 Troubleshooting ...
Menu 68 Setup menus 68 Camera Setup (Advanced Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) 69 Disc Operations (Initialization, Finalization etc.) 70 Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, etc.) 70 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) 71 System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc.) 72 Date/Time Setup 73 Trouble? 73 Troubleshooting ...
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... to operate correctly, refer to display the Special Scene (SCN) recording programs Desired recording program FUNC. The terms "photo" and "still image" are used in this manual refer to abbreviate menu selections. In this Manual Thank you for future reference. For example FUNC. . About...recording. In this manual carefully before you press again to start recording until you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon DC420/DC410. For a detailed explanation refer to the LCD and the viewfinder screen. When no operating mode icons are simulated pictures taken with...
... to operate correctly, refer to display the Special Scene (SCN) recording programs Desired recording program FUNC. The terms "photo" and "still image" are used in this manual refer to abbreviate menu selections. In this Manual Thank you for future reference. For example FUNC. . About...recording. In this manual carefully before you press again to start recording until you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon DC420/DC410. For a detailed explanation refer to the LCD and the viewfinder screen. When no operating mode icons are simulated pictures taken with...
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button ( 22, 66) DISP. Back view Top view Bottom view Joystick ( 21) FUNC. button ( 43) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 29) Viewfinder ( 29) VIEWFINDER button ( 29) DISC COVER switch ( 25) PLAY indicator (green) ( 21) CAMERA indicator (green) ( 21)/ CHARGE indicator (red) ( 18) Start/Stop button ( 28) LCD screen ( 24) Battery attachment unit ( 18)/ Serial number DC IN terminal ( 18) Zoom lever ( 30) / (movies/still images) switch ( 21) Memory card slot (open the cover to access) ( 27) Memory card slot cover BATT. (battery release) switch ( 18) Tripod socket ( 80) 14 • Introduction
button ( 22, 66) DISP. Back view Top view Bottom view Joystick ( 21) FUNC. button ( 43) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 29) Viewfinder ( 29) VIEWFINDER button ( 29) DISC COVER switch ( 25) PLAY indicator (green) ( 21) CAMERA indicator (green) ( 21)/ CHARGE indicator (red) ( 18) Start/Stop button ( 28) LCD screen ( 24) Battery attachment unit ( 18)/ Serial number DC IN terminal ( 18) Zoom lever ( 30) / (movies/still images) switch ( 21) Memory card slot (open the cover to access) ( 27) Memory card slot cover BATT. (battery release) switch ( 18) Tripod socket ( 80) 14 • Introduction
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... ( 42) LCD video light ( 39) Digital effects ( 42) Recording mode ( 30) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-RW ( 5) DVD-R DL, Manual focus ( 40) Image stabilizer ( 68) Disc operation Time code/Playback time (hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining recording time on the disc Remaining battery charge ( 17) Wind screen off ( 69) ...
... ( 42) LCD video light ( 39) Digital effects ( 42) Recording mode ( 30) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-RW ( 5) DVD-R DL, Manual focus ( 40) Image stabilizer ( 68) Disc operation Time code/Playback time (hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining recording time on the disc Remaining battery charge ( 17) Wind screen off ( 69) ...
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...( 40) Recording program ( 36, 38) White balance ( 41) Image effects ( 42) LCD video light ( 39) Digital effects ( 42) Drive mode ( 56) Still image quality/size ( 52) Manual focus ( 40) Number of still images available on the memory card Self timer ( 39) AF frame ( 69... Focus/exposure automatically set and locked ( 51) Camcorder shake warning ( 68) Image number ( 17, 71) Current image / Total number of images Histogram ( 56) Date and time of recording Image protection mark ( 57) Manual exposure ( 40) Image size ( 52) File size Aperture value Shutter speed ( 38) 16 •...
...( 40) Recording program ( 36, 38) White balance ( 41) Image effects ( 42) LCD video light ( 39) Digital effects ( 42) Drive mode ( 56) Still image quality/size ( 52) Manual focus ( 40) Number of still images available on the memory card Self timer ( 39) AF frame ( 69... Focus/exposure automatically set and locked ( 51) Camcorder shake warning ( 68) Image number ( 17, 71) Current image / Total number of images Histogram ( 56) Date and time of recording Image protection mark ( 57) Manual exposure ( 40) Image size ( 52) File size Aperture value Shutter speed ( 38) 16 •...
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...which the camcorder and the battery pack are too short. For example, the file name of image 101-0107 is exhausted. This is writing on the memory card. Image number The image number indicates the name and location of the file on the conditions under the folder "DCIM... a fully charged one. • Depending on the memory card. Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to 5 images in red: No more images can be recorded • When viewing the still images, the display will stop. Disc operation Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, , Fast playback, , Fast reverse...
...which the camcorder and the battery pack are too short. For example, the file name of image 101-0107 is exhausted. This is writing on the memory card. Image number The image number indicates the name and location of the file on the conditions under the folder "DCIM... a fully charged one. • Depending on the memory card. Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to 5 images in red: No more images can be recorded • When viewing the still images, the display will stop. Disc operation Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, , Fast playback, , Fast reverse...
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... joystick up, down, left or right ( , ) to select an item or change depending on a 51 memory card (movies) Playing movies from a disc 33 (still images) Viewing still images from the menus that appear on the joystick guide will change settings. Operating mode Operating mode indicator / switch Icon display Operation (movies) Recording movies...
... joystick up, down, left or right ( , ) to select an item or change depending on a 51 memory card (movies) Playing movies from a disc 33 (still images) Viewing still images from the menus that appear on the joystick guide will change settings. Operating mode Operating mode indicator / switch Icon display Operation (movies) Recording movies...
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... than 1 second to make further selections and/or press . Selecting an Option from the left side column. In the index screen (VIDEO mode) and still image index screen, the setup menus will need to open directly the setup menus screen. • In the index screen (DVD-RW discs in light blue...
... than 1 second to make further selections and/or press . Selecting an Option from the left side column. In the index screen (VIDEO mode) and still image index screen, the setup menus will need to open directly the setup menus screen. • In the index screen (DVD-RW discs in light blue...
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... buildup or smudges from the disc surface. cleaning cloth to Approved discs ( 7). pressed down for more than 2 seconds. - This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. If necessary, use the viewfinder. - To include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer. 180° NOTES...
... buildup or smudges from the disc surface. cleaning cloth to Approved discs ( 7). pressed down for more than 2 seconds. - This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. If necessary, use the viewfinder. - To include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer. 180° NOTES...
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...NOTES section. [DIGITAL] (2000x) When this option is set to [ VARIABLE], the zoom speed will be selected if [WIDESCREEN] is processed digitally so image quality will switch to obtain a larger zoom range without any deterioration in (telephoto). At full wide-angle, you zoom in. Video • 31 FUNC....scene ( 30). • Advanced zoom cannot be faster in T Move the zoom lever toward T to zoom out (wide-angle). With the digital zoom the image is set to [ OFF]. [WIDESCREEN] set to [ ON] (16:9) 48x* 41x** * The angle of view will change depending on the zoom indicator...
...NOTES section. [DIGITAL] (2000x) When this option is set to [ VARIABLE], the zoom speed will be selected if [WIDESCREEN] is processed digitally so image quality will switch to obtain a larger zoom range without any deterioration in (telephoto). At full wide-angle, you zoom in. Video • 31 FUNC....scene ( 30). • Advanced zoom cannot be faster in T Move the zoom lever toward T to zoom out (wide-angle). With the digital zoom the image is set to [ OFF]. [WIDESCREEN] set to [ ON] (16:9) 48x* 41x** * The angle of view will change depending on the zoom indicator...
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.... • [ PORTRAIT] - Moving subjects may not appear smooth during the actual recording of the background increases the more you zoom in (T). • [ NIGHT] - Check the image on cloudy days or in shaded places. NOTES • [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/ [ BEACH]/[ SNOW] - The picture may leave a trailing afterimage. - Autofocus may not work as well...
.... • [ PORTRAIT] - Moving subjects may not appear smooth during the actual recording of the background increases the more you zoom in (T). • [ NIGHT] - Check the image on cloudy days or in shaded places. NOTES • [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/ [ BEACH]/[ SNOW] - The picture may leave a trailing afterimage. - Autofocus may not work as well...
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...To record outdoor sports scenes on sunny days. * mode only. ** mode only. TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED When you can obtain a brighter image, but the image quality may be lower, and the autofocus may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds. 38 • Video FUNC. [ PROGRAM AE] Desired recording...-moving quickly; Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed Select the [ PROGRAM AE] recording program to use functions like the white balance or image effects, or use [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] to give priority to the desired value. Use faster shutter speeds to obtain the optimal exposure ...
...To record outdoor sports scenes on sunny days. * mode only. ** mode only. TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED When you can obtain a brighter image, but the image quality may be lower, and the autofocus may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds. 38 • Video FUNC. [ PROGRAM AE] Desired recording...-moving quickly; Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed Select the [ PROGRAM AE] recording program to use functions like the white balance or image effects, or use [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] to give priority to the desired value. Use faster shutter speeds to obtain the optimal exposure ...
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...] [SELF TIMER] [ ON • Set [SELF TIMER] to [ cancel the self timer. ] OFF] to continue recording. The camcorder starts recording video ( mode) or records a still image ( mode) after a 10-second countdown. Video • 39
...] [SELF TIMER] [ ON • Set [SELF TIMER] to [ cancel the self timer. ] OFF] to continue recording. The camcorder starts recording video ( mode) or records a still image ( mode) after a 10-second countdown. Video • 39
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... or subjects under very strong lights may not work well on the following subjects. To correct this, you operate the zoom, the brightness of the image may change to white and the exposure will be locked. • During exposure lock, press and push the joystick ( ) toward [EXP]. ...;0" appear on the screen. • The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will vary depending on the initial brightness of the image as necessary and press . • The focus will be locked. 40 • Video EXP NEXT 1 Press to display it . 2 Push the joystick ( )...
... or subjects under very strong lights may not work well on the following subjects. To correct this, you operate the zoom, the brightness of the image may change to white and the exposure will be locked. • During exposure lock, press and push the joystick ( ) toward [EXP]. ...;0" appear on the screen. • The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will vary depending on the initial brightness of the image as necessary and press . • The focus will be locked. 40 • Video EXP NEXT 1 Press to display it . 2 Push the joystick ( )...
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... end a scene with a fade from or to a black screen. [ BLK&WHT]* Records movies and still images in black and white. [ SEPIA]* Records movies and still images in sepia tones for an "old" look natural using the [ AUTO] setting, try using the custom white balance... in mode. Subjects in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance. Changing lighting conditions - Options [ IMAGE EFFECT OFF] Default value Records with no image enhancing effects. [ VIVID] Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation. [ NEUTRAL] Tones down the contrast and color saturation...
... end a scene with a fade from or to a black screen. [ BLK&WHT]* Records movies and still images in black and white. [ SEPIA]* Records movies and still images in sepia tones for an "old" look natural using the [ AUTO] setting, try using the custom white balance... in mode. Subjects in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance. Changing lighting conditions - Options [ IMAGE EFFECT OFF] Default value Records with no image enhancing effects. [ VIVID] Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation. [ NEUTRAL] Tones down the contrast and color saturation...
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... start recording with a fade in record pause mode. TO FADE OUT Activate the selected fader while recording ( ), then press Start/Stop to record the still image. Repeatedly press DISP. When you turn the on-screen displays on or off Video • 43 to deactivate the digital effect (its icon will turn...
... start recording with a fade in record pause mode. TO FADE OUT Activate the selected fader while recording ( ), then press Start/Stop to record the still image. Repeatedly press DISP. When you turn the on-screen displays on or off Video • 43 to deactivate the digital effect (its icon will turn...
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... [ OFF ]. 44 • Video NOTES • Use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply. About the Data Code With every scene or still image recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code (date/time of recording, information about the camera setup, etc.).
... [ OFF ]. 44 • Video NOTES • Use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply. About the Data Code With every scene or still image recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code (date/time of recording, information about the camera setup, etc.).
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...subject the camcorder to printing them. Photos • 51 from recording and playing back still images to vibrations or strong impacts. - Photos Refer to this camcorder ( 57). ( 21) 1 Move the / switch to (still images). 2 Turn the switch to ON to set the camcorder in permanent data loss. -...while the card access display ( ) appears on screen, and while the CARD access indicator is automatically adjusted, will flash as the still image is not suitable for details on or flashing. Basic Recording Basic Recording Taking Photos Before using a memory card for the first time, ...
...subject the camcorder to printing them. Photos • 51 from recording and playing back still images to vibrations or strong impacts. - Photos Refer to this camcorder ( 57). ( 21) 1 Move the / switch to (still images). 2 Turn the switch to ON to set the camcorder in permanent data loss. -...while the card access display ( ) appears on screen, and while the CARD access indicator is automatically adjusted, will flash as the still image is not suitable for details on or flashing. Basic Recording Basic Recording Taking Photos Before using a memory card for the first time, ...
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... number of various sizes are recorded on the memory card as a reference for higher quality. Approximate number of still images on a memory card Default value Memory card Image quality1 → Image size ↓ LW 1152x648 ( only) L 1152x864 ( only) L 1024x768 ( only) S 640x480 128...585 850 1,530 2,320 3,355 6,040 4,645 6,715 12,0852 1 : [SUPER FINE], : [FINE], : [NORMAL] 2 Approximate number of still images that can actually be recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio. (Wide photo paper is 9999.) 52 • Photos LW 1152x648: To print photos with the...
... number of various sizes are recorded on the memory card as a reference for higher quality. Approximate number of still images on a memory card Default value Memory card Image quality1 → Image size ↓ LW 1152x648 ( only) L 1152x864 ( only) L 1024x768 ( only) S 640x480 128...585 850 1,530 2,320 3,355 6,040 4,645 6,715 12,0852 1 : [SUPER FINE], : [FINE], : [NORMAL] 2 Approximate number of still images that can actually be recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio. (Wide photo paper is 9999.) 52 • Photos LW 1152x648: To print photos with the...