Canon camcorder DC40 User Manual

41
Basic Functions
Playback
E
Viewing Still Images
1. Move the power switch to ON.
2. Slide down the power switch towards MODE and release it to 
set the camcorder in PLAY mode 
( 12).
The green PLAY indicator will turn on.
3. Move the  /  switch to the   (Still images) position.
4. If necessary, change the media  for the still images using the 
procedure described in the 
Recording Still Images  section 
( 36).
As long as you do not change the media 
selection, the camcorder will show the 
still images...

42
Index Screen
1. Move the zoom lever toward W.
The stills index screen appears with the first six still images.
2. Use the multi selector to select ( ,  ) an image.
• Move the cursor   to the image you wish to view.
• You can switch between index pages by pressing the + or – button.
3. Move the zoom lever toward T.
The index screen closes and the selected image is displayed.
Image Jump Function
You can also quickly locate a specific image without having to browse all of them one by 
one.
Push the...

43
Basic Functions
Playback
E
Adjusting the Volume
While playing a movie ( ): If you use the LCD screen for playback the 
camcorder will play the sound using the built-in speaker. If you close the LCD panel the 
sound will be muted.
1. Set the camcorder to play movies ( ).
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Use the multi selector to select ( ) the [SYSTEM SETUP] menu and press ( ).
4. Use the multi selector to select ( ) the [VOLUME]  option and press ( ).
5. Adjust ( ) the volume as desired and press ( ).
To...

44
Magnifying the Image
While viewing a still image ( ), the playback image can be magnified up to 5 
times.
1. Move the zoom lever toward T.
• The image is magnified by 2 times and a frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area.
• To further enlarge the image, move the zoom lever toward 
T. To reduce the 
magnification to less than 2 times, move the zoom lever toward 
W.
•  will appear for images that cannot be enlarged.
2. Select the part of the image to be magni fied with the multi...

45
Basic Functions
Playback
E
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). You can select the data to be 
displayed when playing back a movie ( ) or viewing a still image ( ).
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Use the multi selector to select ( ) the [DISPLAY SETUP] menu and 
press ( ).
3. Use the multi selector to select ( ) the [DATA CODE] option and  press ( ).
4. Use the...

46
Advanced Features
Recording ProgramsUsing the Recording Programs
Program AE ( 50)
Shutter-Priority AE ( 51)
Aperture-Priority AE ( 52)
Easy Recording: 
Let the camcorder select the best settings 
according to your subject.Flexible Recording: 
Have the freedom to change the 
settings to get the picture you want.
AutoThe camcorder adjusts the focus, exposure and other settings 
automatically, allowing you to just point and shoot.
PortraitThe camcorder uses a 
large aperture, achieving a 
focus on the...

47
Advanced Features
Recording Programs
E
Selecting the Recording Program
1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode ( or  ).
2. Turn the mode dial to switch between the recording  programs.
The symbol of the selected recording program will appear.
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 more you zoom in (
T).
- The picture may not appear smooth when played back.
 Landscape:...

48
Using the   Night and   Super Night 
Modes
The night modes allow you to record in poorly illuminated and even dark surroundings 
without sacrificing the color in your picture. The assist lamp will automatically light up as 
necessary depending on the illumination level.
1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode (  or  ).
2. Turn the mode dial to   and press ( ).
3. Select ( ) [  NIGHT] or [  SUPER NIGHT] and  press ( ).
The symbol of the selected mode appears on the screen.
Moving subjects may leave a...

49
Advanced Features
Recording Programs
E
 Using the Special Scene Modes
1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode (  or  ).
2. Turn the mode dial to   and press ( ).
A list of special scene (SCN) modes appears.
3. Select ( ) the desired SCN mode and press ( ).
The symbol of the selected SCN mode appears.
 Snow/Beach:
- The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. 
Check the image on the screen.
- The picture may not appear smooth when played back.
 Fireworks:
To avoid camcorder...

50
Using the Program AE Mode
The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed according to the 
subject to achieve the best exposure conditions. In   Program AE mode, you can point 
and shoot as in   mode, while still enjoying the option to manually adjust some 
settings.
Set the camcorder to a recording mode (   
or  ) and turn the mode dial to  .
If the optimal exposure cannot be obtained, try the following actions:
Manually adjust the exposure ( 53).
 Change the metering method (...