Canon camcorder DC22 User Manual

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* The following options are available only 
when you press   in the index 
screen.
[NO], [YES]
[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]
   The setting will automatically change to...

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[DEUTSCH], [ENGLISH], [ESPAÑOL], 
[FRANÇAIS], [ITALIANO], [POLSKI], 
[ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], 
[ ], [ ]
[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 
recording media for more than 5 minutes.
   To cancel the demo mode once it 
started, press any button, turn off the 
camcorder or load a recording media.
System Setup (Volume, Beep,...

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number one higher than that of the last 
image on the memory card or disc.
   We recommend using the [  
CONTINUOUS] setting.
   The setting is common to the memory 
card and the disc.
[  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...

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Mode switch: 
[ IMAGE EFFECT OFF], [ VIVID], 
[ NEUTRAL], 
[ LOW SHARPENING], 
[ SOFT SKIN DETAIL], 
[CUSTOM]
Mode switch: 
[SINGLE], [ CONT.SHOOT.], 
[ HISPEED CONT.SH], [ AEB], 
[ STITCH AST]
Mode switch: 
[SINGLE], [ STITCH AST]
Mode switch: 
[ D.EFFECT OFF], [ FADER], 
[ EFFECT], [ MULTI-S]
*, 
[ CARD MIX]
* Not available while using the 
[ NIGHT] recording program.
Mode switch: 
[ D.EFFECT OFF], [ BLK&WHT]
[ HIGH QUALITY], 
[ STANDARD PLAY], [ LONG PLAY]The table below gives...

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[ALL SCENES], [ONE SCENE], [CANCEL]
Add a scene to the playlist. This option is 
available only from the original index screen.
Move a scene in the playlist. This option is 
available only from the playlist index screen.
Divide a scene.
Delete a scene.
Convert a single still image into a 3-
second scene.
Copy a single still image from the memory 
card to the disc.
Copy a single still image from the disc to 
the memory card.Erase a still image.
: This option...

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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]  [ APERTURE-PRIO. AE]
(47) (48) (48)
 : 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...

 Recording Programs
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Selecting the Recording Program
Move the mode switch 
between the recording 
categories.
Automatic mode
Select one of the 3 Flexible 
recording programs 
( 46).
Select one of the 8 Special Scene 
recording programs 
( 46).
TO SELECT A RECORDING PROGRAM 
Set the mode switch to   or  .
NOTES
   Do not change the recording program while 
recording as the brightness of the image may 
change abruptly.
   [ PORTRAIT]
- The blur effect of the background increases 
the...

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Shutter-Priority AE
You can select a shutter speed, and the 
camcorder automatically sets the 
aperture setting most appropriate for the 
subject. Select a high shutter speed for 
recording fast moving subjects, and a 
slow shutter speed to add a motion blur to 
moving objects, enhancing the feel of 
movement of the image.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch: 
Shutter speed guidelines
1Select the recording program 
[ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] as 
described in Selecting the 
Recording Program ( 47)....

 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color
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POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch: 
Available aperture values
[1.8], [2.0], [2.4], [2.8], [3.4], [4.0], [4.8], 
[5.6], [6.7], [8.0], [9.5], [11], [14], [16]
1Select the recording program 
[ APERTURE-PRIO.AE] as 
described in Selecting the 
Recording Program ( 47).
2Press ( ).
3Change ( ) the aperture value and 
press ( ) to save the setting.
Smaller aperture values (or f/ 
numbers) represent a larger lens 
opening, and vice versa.
NOTES...

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Light Metering Mode
You can select the light metering mode.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch: 
Options Default value
Automatic Focus Modes
You can change the AF (autofocus) frame 
selection mode.
Options
* Except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording 
program.
Select ( ) the autofocus mode. 
Manual Focus Adjustment
Autofocus may not work well on the 
following subjects. In such case, focus 
manually.
Reflective surfaces
Subjects with low contrast or 
without...