Canon camcorder DC100 User Manual

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Do’s & Don’ts
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Do’s & Don’tsHandling Precautions
Camcorder
Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts while the DISC access 
indicator is on or flashing. The data may not be correctly recorded on the disc, and the 
recording may be permanently lost.
 Do not touch the pick up lens.
 Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel or the disc cover. Be careful when 
closing the LCD panel.
 Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures (like the inside of a 
car under...

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Although the battery pack’s operating temperature range is from 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F
to 104 °F), the optimal range is from 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). At cold 
temperatures, performance will temporarily decline. Warm it in your pocket before use.
 Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at 
normal temperatures.
About the battery terminal cover
The battery terminal cover has a [ ]-shaped hole. This is useful when you wish to 
differentiate between...

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Maintenance/Others
Storage
If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a place free of dust, 
in low humidity, and at temperatures not higher than 30 °C (86 °F).
Cleaning
Camcorder Body Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloth 
or volatile solvents such as paint thinner.
Pick Up LensRemove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower brush. Never touch 
the pick up lens directly to clean it.
Lens and...

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Condensation may form in the following cases:
How to avoid condensation:
Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature.
 Unload the disc, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to 
temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag.
When condensation is detected:The camcorder automatically shuts off. If a disc is loaded, remove the disc immediately 
and leave the disc cover open. Leaving the disc in the camcorder may damage it.
 A disc...

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Additional Information
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Additional InformationSystem Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)
BP-208 Battery Pack
CG-300
Battery Charger
STV-250N Stereo 
Video Cable CA-570 Compact 
Power Adapter
SC-2000 Soft
Carrying Case
WS-20 Wrist Strap
Shoulder Strap
BP-208
Battery Pack
TV
VCR
Mini DVD Disc
DVD-R/RW
DVD player/
recorder
Mini DVD Disc
DVD-R/RWComputer  

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Optional Accessories
Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also 
obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon 
U.S.A. Information Center.
Battery Packs
When you need extra battery packs, select 
only the BP-208 battery pack.
CG-300 Battery Charger
Use the battery charger for charging the 
battery packs. It plugs directly into a power 
outlet without a cable.
Charging Time: 105 min.
Charging time varies according...

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Additional Information
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WS-20 Wrist Strap
Use this for extra additional protection for 
active shooting.
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case
A handy camcorder bag with padded 
compartments and plenty of space for 
accessories.
Product Codes
Provided AccessoriesCA-570 Compact Power Adapter  8468A002AA
BP-208 Battery Pack 0802B002AA
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable 3067A002AA (D82-0590-201)
Optional AccessoriesCG-300 Battery Charger 0784B002AA
WS-20 Wrist Strap 3118A002AA (D81-0190-202)
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case...

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Specifications
DC100
SystemDisc Recording SystemVideo:  DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode) 
DVD-VR (VR mode) only with 8 cm DVD-RW
Video Compression: MPEG2
Audio Compression: Dolby Digital 2ch
Still Images: Exif 2.2 complia nt with JPEG compression
Television System EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal
Image Sensor 1/6-inch CCD, approx. 680,000 pixels
Effective pixels:
Movies 16:9 (Image stabilizer [ON]): approx. 400,000 16:9 (Image stabilizer [OFF]): approx. 450,000
4:3 recordings: approx....

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CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
BP-208 Battery Pack
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to 
change without notice.
Power supply100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 17 W
Rated output 8.4 V DC, 1.5 A
Operating temperature 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Dimensions 52 x 90 x 29 mm (2.1 x 3.5 x 1.1 in.)
Weight 135 g (4.8 oz.)
Battery type Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
Rated voltage 7.4 V DC
Operating temperature 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)...

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Index
16:9 screen ratio   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
9 Point AiAF  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
AAbroad, using the camcorder  . . . . . . . .  74
Auto (recording program)  . . . . . . . . . . .  39
Auto slow shutter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33
Av (recording program)   . . . . . . . . . . . .  42
AV OUT terminal   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  64
BBattery pack, charging  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
Battery pack, remaining charge  . . . . . .  16
Beach...