Canon camcorder DC40 User Manual

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Available Settings List (FUNC.)
Available menu items vary depending on the operation mode. Default settings are in 
boldface text. For details on each function, see the reference page. 
1 When recording still images with the drive mode set to [SINGLE], this menu item will appear only if you press the FUNC. button while reviewing the still image within the time selected for 
the [REVIEW] setting (or immediately after recording it, if set to [OFF])....

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Depending on the recording mode, you might occasionally notice a brief stop of the 
picture or sound at the point where the scene changes.
 The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) when encoding the video data so the 
actual recording times will vary depending on the content of the scenes.
1This option is available only from the original movies index screen.2This option is available only from the playlist index screen.
Add to playlist 1ALL SCENES, ONE SCENE, CANCEL85
Move a scene 2–85
Divide a...

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Changing the Metering Method
You can select the light metering mode.
1. Set the camcorder to record still images ( ) and set the mode dial to  ,  Tv or  Av.
2. Press the FUNC. button.
3. First, select ( ) the current light metering symbol from the left side  column and then select ( ) the desired  option from the bottom bar.
4. Press the FUNC. button to save the setting and close the menu.
EVALUATIVEAppropriate for standard shooting conditions,...

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Setting the White Balance
You can choose one of the preset settings to reproduce colors more accurately, or set a 
custom white balance to obtain the setting best suited to your specific recording 
conditions.
1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode (  or  ) 
and set the mode dial to a position other than   or  .
2. Press the FUNC. button.
3. First, select ( ) the current white balance symbol from the left side  column and then select ( ) the desired  option from the bottom bar.
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• Keep the camcorder zoomed at the white object until step 5 is completed. 
•  flashes and stops flashing when the adjustment is complete.
5. Press the FUNC. button to save the setting and close the menu.
Depending on the type of fluorescent light, optimal color balance may not be 
obtained with [FLUORESCENT] or [FLUORESCENT H]. If the color looks 
unnatural, adjust it using [AUTO] or [SET].
 When you have set the custom white balance:
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Applying Image Enhancing Effects
You can record with different color saturation and contrast effects.
1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode (  or  ) 
and set the mode dial to  .
2. Press the FUNC. button.
3. First, select ( ) the current image effect symbol from the left side  column and then select ( ) the desired  option from the bottom bar.
To set the custom image effect when you select [  CUSTOM]:
4. Press ( ). Select ( ) the custom setting option (brightness, 
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Continuous Shooting and Exposure 
Bracketing
1. Set the camcorder to record still images on the card ( / ) and set the mode dial to a position other than  .
If you are recording still images on the disc ( ), change the media for the still 
images ( 36).
2. Press the DRIVE MODE button repeatedly to cycle between the drive modes.
3. Press the PHOTO button halfway to activate the autofocus.
Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting: 
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Maximum number of continuous shots at one time:
These figures are approximate and vary with the recording conditions and subjects.
The actual number of frames per second will be lower when “ ” (camcorder shake 
warning) is displayed on the screen.
Still Image Size Frames per Second Maximum 
Number of 
Continuous  Shots
Normal speed High speed Using the Flash
L2304x1736 2.1 frames 2.1 frames 2.1 frames 10 imagesM11632x1224 2.5 frames 3.8 frames 2.1 frames 10 images
M2 1280x960 3.0 frames 5.0 frames...

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Creating Panoramic Images
You can shoot a series of overlapping images and merge them on a computer into one 
large panoramic image using the supplied software (PhotoStitch). For further details 
about the procedure refer to the software’s instruction manual on the supplied software 
CD-ROM.
1. Set the camcorder to record still images on the card ( / ) and set the mode dial to a position other than  .
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7. Record the next image so that it overlaps a portion of the previous one. Repeat this step until you complete the panoramic image.
• Try to include a distinctive item (landmark, etc.) in the overlapping portion. Minor 
discrepancies in the overlapping area can be corrected with the software.
• You can retake an image using the multi selector ( ) to cancel the image  recorded last and return to the previous one.
• Up to 26 images can be recorded.
8. Press the FUNC. button after the last image....