Canon camcorder DC210 User Manual

 Menu Options Lists
Advanced Functions
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System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc.)SYSTEM SETUP
[HIGH VOLUME], 
[ LOW VOLUME], [ OFF]
A beep will accompany some operations 
like turning on the camcorder, the self-
timer countdown, etc. It also serves as a 
warning beep under unusual conditions.
[ON] , [ OFF]
In order to save power when the 
camcorder is powered by a battery pack, 
it will automatically shut off if left without 
any operation for 5 minutes.
 
  Approximately 30 seconds before the 
camcorder...

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You can verify the current version of the 
camcorder’s firmware. This menu option 
is usually grayed out.
Date/Time SetupDATE/TIME SETUP
[Y.M.D (2007.1.1 AM 12:00)], 
[M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2007 12:00 AM)], 
[D.M.Y (1.JAN.2007 12:00 AM)]
Changes the date format for on-screen 
displays.
FIRMWARE
T.ZONE/DST ( 26)
DATE/ TI ME ( 27)
DATE FORMAT
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 Recording Programs
Advanced Functions
43
Recording Programs
Using the Recording Programs
AUTO
The camcorder adjusts the focus, 
exposure and other settings 
automatically, allowing you to just 
point and shoot.
 : Flexible Recording Programs
[ PROGRAM AE]  [ SHUTTER-PRIO. AE] ( 44) ( 44)
 Special Scene Recording Programs:
[ PORTRAIT]
The camcorder uses a 
large aperture, achieving 
a focus on the subject 
while blurring other 
distracting details.[SNOW]Use this mode to record 
in bright ski resorts. It...

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 Flexible Recording: Changing the 
Aper ture and Shutter Speed 
Use the automatic exposure (AE) 
program or give priority to the exposure 
value or the shutter speed.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch:  P
Options Default value
TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED OR APER TURE VALUE
When you select [ SHUTTER-
PRIO.AE], a numeric value will appear 
next to the recording program icon.
1If the joystick guide appears on the 
screen, press ( ) to hide it.
When the numeric value can be 
adjusted, small...

 Recording Programs
Advanced Functions
45
Shutter speed guidelines
Note that on screen only the denominator 
is displayed – “  250” indicates a 
shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc.
Special Scene: Recording Programs to 
Match Special Conditions
Recording in a very bright ski resort or 
capturing the full colors of a sunset or a 
fireworks display becomes as easy as 
selecting a special scene recording program.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch: P
NOTES
 
  Do not change the position of the mode 
switch while...

A
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Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color
Manual Exposure Adjustment
At times, backlit subjects may appear too 
dark (underexposed) or subjects under 
very strong lights may appear too bright 
or glaring (overexposed). To correct this, 
you can manually adjust the exposure.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch: P (except for the 
[ FIREWORKS] recording program).
1If the joystick guide does not appear 
on screen, press ( ) to display it.
2Push the...

 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color
Advanced Functions
47
3Adjust ( ) the focus as required 
until the image appears focused.
• Push the joystick ( ) toward   for a 
farther focal distance or push it ( ) 
toward   for a closer focal distance.
• Pushing the joystick ( ) toward 
[FOCUS] again will return the 
camcorder to autofocus.
NOTES
 
 The camcorder will automatically return to 
autofocus when you set the mode switch to AUTO. 
  Readjust the focus when you have turned off 
the...

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TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 
1Point the camcorder at a white 
object, zoom in until it fills the 
whole screen and press ( ).When the adjustment is completed, 
 stops flashing and stays on. The 
camcorder retains the custom setting 
even if you turn off the camcorder.
2Press   to save the setting and 
close the menu.
NOTES
 
 When you have set the custom white balance: - Depending on the light source,   may keep 
flashing. The result will  still...

 Still Image Recording Options
Advanced Functions
49
Still Image Recording Options
Selecting the Size and Quality of Still 
Images
Still images are recorded on the disc 
using the JPEG (Joint Photographic 
Experts Group) compression. As a 
general rule select a larger image size for 
higher quality.
Options
Image size options vary depending on the 
model. The following table summarizes 
the approximate numbers of still images 
that can be recorded on different medias 
by image size/quality.
 Default...

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Automatic Focus Priority
When the focus priority is activated, the 
camcorder records a still image only after 
the focus has been adjusted 
automatically.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch at AUTO:
The focus priority cannot be turned off.
Mode switch at  P:
You can turn off the focus priority and you 
can also select the AF (autofocus) frame 
to be used.
Options Default value
* Except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording  program.
NOTES
In the [  FIREWORKS] recording program the...