Canon camcorder DC100 User Manual

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Basic Functions
Playback
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Image Jump Function
You can also quickly locate a specific image without having to browse all of them one by 
one.
Push the multi selector ( ) and keep it pressed down.
Image numbers will quickly run in sequence. When you release the multi selector the 
image corresponding to the number selected will be displayed.
Magnifying the Image
During playback, still images can be magnified up to 5 times.
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (11).
1. Move...

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Selecting the Recording Data Display
The camcorder keeps a data code containing the recording date and time and other 
camera data such as shutter speed and exposure (f-stop). 
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (11).
: [DATE], [TIME], [DATE&TIME] only.
Data Code display
You can select the data code display style on the screen.
Options
Selecting the Data Code
1. Press .
2. Select ( ) [DISPLAY SETUP] and press ( ).
3. Select ( ) [DATA CODE] and press ( ).
4. Select ( )...

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Advanced Functions
Advanced FunctionsOptions Lists – MENU / FUNC.
Menu items not available appear in black on the screen. For details about how to select 
an item, refer to Selecting an Option - MENU/FUNC . ( 10).
MENU OptionsCamera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)
CAMERA SETUP
[ON], [ OFF]
The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in 
places with insufficient lighting. 
 The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/30 (1/15 when recording still...

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[ON], [ OFF]
The camcorder records the still image only after the focus has been adjusted.
 Set it to [ OFF] if you wish to record a still image as soon as you press 
. When set to [ OFF], no focusing frame appears.
 Focus priority cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to  .
 In the [ FIREWORKS] recording program ( ) the setting is automatically set to 
[ OFF].
[ON ],  [ OFF]
When activated, the camcorder will reduce the background sound of wind when recording 
outdoors.
 Set the mode...

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Advanced Functions
[NO], [YES]
This option is available only in the playlist index screen.
[NO], [YES]
[NO], [YES]
Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)
DISPLAY SETUP
Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.
Use the multi selector ( ) to adjust the brightness to your preference.
 Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect that of the viewfinder or the 
recordings.
[NORMAL],  [BRIGHT]
[ON] , [ OFF]
When you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the subject, the picture...

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[ON], [ OFF]
The demonstration mode displays the camcorder’s main features. It starts automatically 
when the camcorder is powered with the power adapter if you leave it turned on without 
loading a disc for more than 5 minutes.
 To cancel the demo mode once it started, press any button, turn off the camcorder or 
load a disc.
System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc.)
SYSTEM SETUP
[ON],  [OFF]
[HIGH VOLUME] , [ LOW VOLUME], [ OFF]
A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder, the...

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Advanced Functions
[ NORMAL TV], [ WIDE 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.
[NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio.
[WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio.
Date/Time Setup
DATE/TIME SETUP    
 [Y.M.D (2006.1.1 AM 12:00)],  [M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2006 12:00 AM)] , [D.M.Y (1.JAN.2006 
12:00 AM)]
FUNC. Menu Options
Mode switch: 
[ PROGRAM AE] , [ SHUTTER-PRIO. AE],...

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[D.EFFECTOFF] , [ BLK&WHT]
[ HIGH QUALITY],  [ STANDARD PLAY] , [ LONG PLAY]
 Approximate recording times with a brand new DVD-R disc are as follows:
XP: 20 minutes, SP: 30 minutes, LP: 60 minutes.
 Recording in LP mode gives you a longer recording time; however, depending 
on the condition of the disc (long usage, imperfections, etc.) the picture and 
sound recorded in LP mode may be distorted. We recommend using the XP or 
SP mode for important recordings.
 Depending on the recording mode, you...

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Advanced Functions
Recording Programs
Recording ProgramsUsing the Recording Programs
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (11).
Auto
The camcorder adjusts focus, exposure and 
other settings automatically, allowing you to just 
point and shoot.
PortraitThe camcorder uses a large 
aperture, achieving a focus 
on the subject while blurring 
other distracting details.SnowUse this mode to record in 
bright ski resorts. It prevents 
the subject from being...

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Selecting the Recording Program
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 11).
Move the mode switch between the recording categories.
Automatic mode
Select [ PROGRAM AE], [ SHUTTER-PRIO. AE], [ APERTURE-PRIO. AE] 
Select [ PORTRAIT], [ SPORTS], [ NIGHT], [ SNOW], [ BEACH], 
[ SUNSET], [ SPOTLIGHT], [ FIREWORKS]
To select a recording program after choosing  :
 Do not change the recording program while recording as the brightness of the 
image may change abruptly.
 [PORTRAIT]
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