Canon camcorder DC40 User Manual

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Advanced Features
Changing the MENU Settings
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IMG STAB: The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full 
telephoto.
 The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder 
shake. 
 The image stabilizer may not be effective when recording in dark places using the   
Night modes.
 The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the mode dial is set to  .
 We recommend turning off the image stabilizer when using a tripod.
FOCUS PRI. : The camcorder records the...

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Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc.)DISC OPERATIONS
1This option is available only in the original movies mode.2This option is available only in the playlist mode.
DISC INFO: Displays a screen where you can verify the details regarding the disc.
 The disc information includes the disc title, the disc type (DVD-R or DVD-RW), the disc 
specification (VIDEO mode or VR mode), and icons that indicate if the disc is finalized 
( ) or protected ( ).
Still Image Operations (Card Initialization,...

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Advanced Features
Changing the MENU Settings
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Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)DISPLAY SETUP
BRIGHTNESS: 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.
LCD MIRROR : When you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the subject, the 
picture displayed will be a mirror image (right and left reversed) so that the image on...

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WL. REMOTE: Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller.
BEEP : 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.
POWER SAVE : 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 five minutes. 
Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off the message “ AUTO 
POWER OFF” will...

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Editing Functions
Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode only)
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Editing Functions
Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode only)
Creating a Playlist
Create a playlist to easily edit your movies (for example, change the order in which the 
scenes you recorded will be played back or edit scenes including only the best parts and 
cutting out the rest) without affecting your original recordings. After you create a playlist 
you will have two index screens: that of your original recordings (the scene index screen) 
and...

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Deleting Scenes
You can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping. Remember that when 
you delete scenes in the playlist, you do not affect your original recordings; However, 
when you delete an original recording, it will be deleted also from the playlist.
This option is only available with DVD-RW discs (VIDEO or VR mode). However, with 
DVD-RW discs recorded in VIDEO mode only the last scene can be deleted and only 
while reviewing it immediately after recording the scene ( 34).
Be...

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Editing Functions
Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode only)
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Deleting All Scenes
This option is only available with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode.
1. Set the camcorder to play movies ( ).
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Use the multi selector ( ,  ) to select the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu and then select the [MOVI ES ALL DEL] option.
4. Select ( ) [YES] and press ( ) to delete all the scenes.
Deleting all the original scenes will also delete the whole playlist.
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu....

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Dividing a Scene
You can divide your recordings in order to leave only the best parts and later cut out the 
rest. Remember that when you divide scenes in the playlist, you do not affect your original 
recordings. Photomovie scenes and scenes created by converting single still images 
cannot be divided.
Available only with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode.
Dividing Scenes
1. Set the camcorder to play movies ( ).
2. From the index screen, select ( ,  ) the scene you want to divide and press the FUNC....

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Editing Functions
Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode only)
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Protecting the Disc
You can protect the whole disc in order to prevent the accidental erasure of important 
recordings.
Available only with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode.
Initializing the disc ( 90) will permanently erase all recordings, even if the disc is 
protected.
1. Set the camcorder to play movies or view still images recorded on the 
disc (  or  / ).
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Use the multi selector ( ,  ) to select the [DISC...

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Initializing the Disc
You need to initialize a DVD-RW disc when first inserting it into the camcorder and you 
may have to initialize a disc if you get the “DISC ERROR” message. You can also choose 
to initialize the disc if you wish to erase all the recordings on the disc or in order to change 
the disc specification.
Initializing the disc will erase all recordings, even if the disc is protected. The 
original recordings cannot be recovered.
 Initialize all DVD-RW discs before using them with this...