Canon camcorder DC220 User Manual

 Playback
Basic Functions
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   Depending on the recording, you might 
occasionally notice a brief stop of the picture or 
sound at the point where the scene changes.
Displaying the Photos
1Move the power switch to ON, then 
slide it down toward MODE and 
release it to set the camcorder in 
PLAY mode.
The green PLAY indicator will turn on.
2Move the  /  switch to the   
(Still images) position.
3If necessary, change the media for 
the still images.
Refer to Selecting the Media for the 
Photos ( 37).
4Use...

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• Move the green selection frame to 
the image you want to view.
• If you have a lot of still images, you 
may find it easier to browse entire 
index pages instead. Move the zoom 
lever toward 
W to extend the green 
selection frame to the whole page, and 
move ( ) between index pages. 
Move the zoom lever toward 
T to return 
to moving between single images.
3Move the zoom lever toward T.
The index screen closes and the 
selected image is displayed.
Image Jump Function
You can also quickly...

 Menu Options Lists
Advanced Functions
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Advanced Functions
Menu Options Lists
Menu items not available appear grayed out 
in the FUNC. menu or in black in the setup 
menus. For details about how to select an 
item, refer to Using the Menus ( 31).
FUNC. Menu
Mode switch: P
[ PROGRAM AE], 
[ SHUTTER-PRIO. AE], 
[ APERTURE-PRIO. AE]*,
Special scene recording programs:
[ PORTRAIT], [ SPORTS],  
[ NIGHT], [ SNOW], [ BEACH], 
[ SUNSET], [ SPOTLIGHT], 
[ FIREWORKS]
* Available only with the  .
Mode switch: P...

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[ HIGH QUALITY], 
[ STANDARD PLAY], [ LONG PLAY]
The table below gives the approximate 
recording times with a brand new DVD 
disc (on a single recording side).
   
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.
 
   The camcorder uses a variable bit rate 
(VBR) when...

 Menu Options Lists
Advanced Functions
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Disc type:   • VR mode
Divide a scene.
Disc type:   • VR mode
Delete a scene.
Convert a single still image into a 
3-second Photomovie 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.
[CANCEL], [START]Press ( ) to enter the image selection 
screen. From that screen, you can 
continue to select the still images you 
want to protect.
Press ( ) to enter the image selection 
screen. From...

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   The camcorder uses shutter speeds 
down to 1/30 (1/15 when recording still 
images).
    In  mode, set the flash 
mode to   (flash off).
   If a trailing afterimage appears, set the 
slow shutter to [ OFF].
   If   (camcorder shake warning) 
appears, we recommend stabilizing the 
camcorder, for example, by mounting it 
on a tripod.
 
[OFF], [ 40X], [ 200X]
[OFF], [ 105X], [ 1000X]
Determines the operation of the digital 
zoom.
   When activated, the camcorder will 
switch...

 Menu Options Lists
Advanced Functions
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[AUTO], [ OFF]
Mode switch: P
[ ON:AiAF], [  ON:CENTER], 
[OFF]
Mode switch: P
[ AUTO], [ OFF]
Will automatically activate the ND (neutral 
density) filter in surroundings that are too 
bright.
   The ND filter cannot be turned off when 
the mode switch is set to AUTO.
[ OFF], [ 2 sec], 
[ 4 sec], [ 6 sec], 
[ 8 sec], [ 10 sec]
Selects the time to display a still image 
after it has been recorded on the memory 
card.
   You can erase ( 73) the still image  
while...

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Disc type: 
[VIDEO], [VR], [CANCEL]
[NO], [YES]
Disc type:  • VIDEO mode • Finalized
[NO], [YES]
Disc type:   • VR mode
[NO], [YES]
This option is available only in the original 
index screen.
Disc type:   • VR mode
[NO], [YES]
This option is available only in the playlist 
index screen.
Disc type:   • VR mode
[NO], [YES][NO], [YES]
Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, Disc-Card Copy, etc.)STILL IMG OPER.
[NO], [YES]
[NO], [YES]
[NO], [YES]
[INITIALIZE], [COMPL.INIT.],...

 Menu Options Lists
Advanced Functions
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Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)DISPLAY SETUP
Adjusts the brightness of the LCD 
screen.
   Use the joystick ( ) to adjust the 
brightness to your preference.
   Changing the brightness of the LCD 
screen does not affect that of the 
viewfinder or the recordings.
[ON], [ OFF]
When the LCD panel is rotated 180 
degrees to face the subject, most screen 
displays will disappear and the image 
displayed will be as if the subject was 
looking at a...

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System Setup (Volume, Beep, Media Select  , etc.)SYSTEM SETUP
[ CARD], [ DISC]
[ON], [ OFF  ]
Allows the camcorder to be operated with 
the wireless controller.
[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...