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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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.... • The photos included in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to start recording until you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon DC420/DC410. About this Manual Thank you for future reference. For example [ON], [OFF]. Additional Functions : Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in boldface. Conventions Used in... and the position of buttons and switches other than the joystick are used to refer to Using the Menus ( 21). The terms "photo" and "still image" are indicated within a "button" frame. For example FUNC. .
.... • The photos included in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to start recording until you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon DC420/DC410. About this Manual Thank you for future reference. For example [ON], [OFF]. Additional Functions : Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in boldface. Conventions Used in... and the position of buttons and switches other than the joystick are used to refer to Using the Menus ( 21). The terms "photo" and "still image" are indicated within a "button" frame. For example FUNC. .
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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 button ( 22, 66) DISP. Back view Top view Bottom view Joystick ( 21) FUNC.
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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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...When there is no more disc space available, " END" will be indicated accurately. Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to 5 images in red: No more images in green. • Depending on the recording conditions, the number of the file on the conditions under the folder "DCIM\101CANON". ...Number of still images available on the memory card. Remaining battery charge estimate 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% • When is displayed in red, the battery...
...When there is no more disc space available, " END" will be indicated accurately. Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to 5 images in red: No more images in green. • Depending on the recording conditions, the number of the file on the conditions under the folder "DCIM\101CANON". ...Number of still images available on the memory card. Remaining battery charge estimate 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% • When is displayed in red, the battery...
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...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 a memory card 53 Preparations • 21 Operating mode Operating mode indicator / switch Icon display Operation (movies) Recording movies on a... disc 28 (still images) Recording still images on the operating mode. Joystick and Joystick Guide Use the joystick to save the settings or confirm an action. Using ...
...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 a memory card 53 Preparations • 21 Operating mode Operating mode indicator / switch Icon display Operation (movies) Recording movies on a... disc 28 (still images) Recording still images on the operating mode. Joystick and Joystick Guide Use the joystick to save the settings or confirm an action. Using ...
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... of the selected menu appears on the screen (such as the icon, small arrows, etc.). 4 Press FUNC. In the index screen (VIDEO mode) and still image index screen, the setup menus will appear on top of the screen and under it the list of selecting an option from the FUNC. pressed...
... of the selected menu appears on the screen (such as the icon, small arrows, etc.). 4 Press FUNC. In the index screen (VIDEO mode) and still image index screen, the setup menus will appear on top of the screen and under it the list of selecting an option from the FUNC. pressed...
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... camcorder in the picture when recording with the DVD-R logo (including DVD-R DL) or the DVD-RW logo. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. cleaning cloth to toggle between the normal and bright settings. Repeat this action to remove any fingerprints, dirt buildup or...
... camcorder in the picture when recording with the DVD-R logo (including DVD-R DL) or the DVD-RW logo. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. cleaning cloth to toggle between the normal and bright settings. Repeat this action to remove any fingerprints, dirt buildup or...
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... the Zoom Type ( 21) Options Default value [OPTICAL] (37x) The zoom range is the fastest, 1 the slowest). With the digital zoom the image is set to [ OFF]. [WIDESCREEN] set [ZOOM SPEED] ( 68) to one of three constant speeds (3 is limited to the optical magnification ratio of the... the subject. NOTES • The range of the lens. [ADVANCED] (Advanced Zoom) In addition to the optical zoom range, the camcorder processes the image digitally to obtain a larger zoom range without any deterioration in . At full wide-angle, you can also set to [ ON] (16:9) 48x* 41x**...
... the Zoom Type ( 21) Options Default value [OPTICAL] (37x) The zoom range is the fastest, 1 the slowest). With the digital zoom the image is set to [ OFF]. [WIDESCREEN] set [ZOOM SPEED] ( 68) to one of three constant speeds (3 is limited to the optical magnification ratio of the... the subject. NOTES • The range of the lens. [ADVANCED] (Advanced Zoom) In addition to the optical zoom range, the camcorder processes the image digitally to obtain a larger zoom range without any deterioration in . At full wide-angle, you can also set to [ ON] (16:9) 48x* 41x**...
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... the screen. - The subject may change abruptly. 36 • Video the brightness of the picture may become overexposed on the screen. • [ FIREWORKS] - Check the image on cloudy days or in shaded places. The picture may not be as good as selecting a Special Scene recording program. Picture quality may not appear...
... the screen. - The subject may change abruptly. 36 • Video the brightness of the picture may become overexposed on the screen. • [ FIREWORKS] - Check the image on cloudy days or in shaded places. The picture may not be as good as selecting a Special Scene recording program. Picture quality may not appear...
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..., select a different value. - FUNC. [ PROGRAM AE] Desired recording program FUNC. 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 The...priority to the shutter speed. Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed Select the [ PROGRAM AE] recording program to use functions like the white balance or image effects, or use slower shutter speeds to add motion blur, emphasizing the feel of 1/250 second, etc. 1/2*, 1/4*, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 To...
..., select a different value. - FUNC. [ PROGRAM AE] Desired recording program FUNC. 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 The...priority to the shutter speed. Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed Select the [ PROGRAM AE] recording program to use functions like the white balance or image effects, or use slower shutter speeds to add motion blur, emphasizing the feel of 1/250 second, etc. 1/2*, 1/4*, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 To...
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... video light) to cancel the self timer. appears. 3 Press Start/Stop on the LCD video light. The camcorder starts recording video ( mode) or records a still image ( mode) after a 10-second countdown. LCD Video Light TO TURN OFF THE LCD VIDEO LIGHT 1 Using the viewfinder, repeat step 1 above, selecting [ LCD LIGHT OFF...
... video light) to cancel the self timer. appears. 3 Press Start/Stop on the LCD video light. The camcorder starts recording video ( mode) or records a still image ( mode) after a 10-second countdown. LCD Video Light TO TURN OFF THE LCD VIDEO LIGHT 1 Using the viewfinder, repeat step 1 above, selecting [ LCD LIGHT OFF...
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... of the exposure adjustment indicator will vary depending on the initial brightness of the picture. • If you operate the zoom, the brightness of the image as necessary and press . • The focus will be locked. 40 • Video Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the joystick guide... Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may change. 3 Adjust ( ) the brightness of the image may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). To correct this, you start the procedure.
... of the exposure adjustment indicator will vary depending on the initial brightness of the picture. • If you operate the zoom, the brightness of the image as necessary and press . • The focus will be locked. 40 • Video Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the joystick guide... Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may change. 3 Adjust ( ) the brightness of the image may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). To correct this, you start the procedure.
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... area for a more complimentary appearance. Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights Image Effects You can preview the digital effect on the screen do not intend to use the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast to a black screen. [ BLK&WHT]*... (fade trigger), [ WIPE] Select one of the faders to begin or end a scene with a fade from or to record movies and still images with no image enhancing effects. [ VIVID] Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation. [ NEUTRAL] Tones down the contrast and color saturation. [ SOFT SKIN DETAIL] Softens ...
... area for a more complimentary appearance. Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights Image Effects You can preview the digital effect on the screen do not intend to use the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast to a black screen. [ BLK&WHT]*... (fade trigger), [ WIPE] Select one of the faders to begin or end a scene with a fade from or to record movies and still images with no image enhancing effects. [ VIVID] Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation. [ NEUTRAL] Tones down the contrast and color saturation. [ SOFT SKIN DETAIL] Softens ...
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... the selected effect and then press Start/Stop to start recording with a fade in record pause mode ( ), then press Start/Stop to record the still image. to deactivate the digital effect (its icon will turn white again). On-Screen Displays and Data Code You can turn most on-screen displays on...
... the selected effect and then press Start/Stop to start recording with a fade in record pause mode ( ), then press Start/Stop to record the still image. to deactivate the digital effect (its icon will turn white again). On-Screen Displays and Data Code You can turn most on-screen displays on...
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... mode), the icon and AF frames when the autofocus is connected to [ OFF ]. 44 • Video 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.).
... mode), the icon and AF frames when the autofocus is connected to [ OFF ]. 44 • Video 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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...is not suitable for autofocus, turns yellow. Photos • 51 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. - IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the card access display ( ) appears ... or more AF frames will appear. • The CARD access indicator will turn off the camcorder. - from recording and playing back still images to vibrations or strong impacts. - Failing to initialize it with this chapter for the first time, be sure to do not remove the ...
...is not suitable for autofocus, turns yellow. Photos • 51 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. - IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the card access display ( ) appears ... or more AF frames will appear. • The CARD access indicator will turn off the camcorder. - from recording and playing back still images to vibrations or strong impacts. - Failing to initialize it with this chapter for the first time, be sure to do not remove the ...
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...16:9 aspect ratio. (Wide photo paper is 9999.) 52 • Photos FUNC. [ L 1152x864] ( [ L 1024x768] ( Desired image size* Desired image quality* FUNC. LW 1152x648: To print photos with the current quality/size setting. L 1152x864 (or 1024x768): To print photos up to... move back and forth between size and quality selection. 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 ...
...16:9 aspect ratio. (Wide photo paper is 9999.) 52 • Photos FUNC. [ L 1152x864] ( [ L 1024x768] ( Desired image size* Desired image quality* FUNC. LW 1152x648: To print photos with the current quality/size setting. L 1152x864 (or 1024x768): To print photos up to... move back and forth between size and quality selection. 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 ...
