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 recorded on the media that 
was selected last.
5. Use the multi selector to move  ( ) between images.
The following may not be displayed correctly: Images not recorded with this 
camcorder, images edited on or uploaded from a computer (except for the 
sample images for the Card Mix function), and images whose file names have 
been changed.
 When the disc/card access display (“ ” or “ ”) appears on screen 
and when either the DISC access or CARD access indicator is on or flashing do 
not perform the following actions. Doing so may result in permanent data loss.
- Do not open the disc or memory card cover and do not remove the disc or 
memory card.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the position of the  /  switch or the operating mode.
Slideshow
1. Press the FUNC. button.
2. Use the multi selector to select ( ) [ SLIDESHOW] and press ( ).
3. Use the multi selector to select ( ) [START] and press ( ).
Press the FUNC. button to stop the slideshow.
(60)S LID ESHO W  
						

							
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 multi selector ( ) and keep it pressed down.
Image numbers will quickly run in sequence. When you release the multi selector the 
image corresponding to the number selected will be displayed.  
						

							
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 turn off the volume completely, keep pressing ( ) until the volume icon changes to  .
6. Press the MENU button to save the setting and close the menu.
MENU(79)SYS TEM  SETU PVO LUME
Multi Selector Speaker
MENU button  
						

							
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 selector.
• Use the multi selector to move ( ,  ) the frame to the part of the image you 
want to see enlarged.
• To cancel the magnification, move the zoom lever toward  W until the frame 
disappears.
Zoom lever
Multi Selector  
						

							
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 multi selector to sele ct ( ) the data combination desired and 
press ( ) to select it.
In   mode you can only choose to display the recording date, the time or 
both.
5. Press the MENU button to save the setting and close the menu.
6. While playing back a movie or viewing a still image, press the  DISPLAY button to turn on the data code display.
Repeatedly pressing the DISPLAY button will toggle the on-screen displays on and off 
in the following sequence:
MENU(79)DIS PLAY  SET UPDA TA C ODE  DA TE &  TIM E
DISPLAY button Multi Selector MENU button
 All on-screen displays on
Only the data code display on
All on-screen displays off  
						

							
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 subject while 
blurring other distracting 
details.LandscapeThe camcorder chooses a 
small aperture to achieve a 
broad depth of field in the 
entire composition. SportsUse this mode to record 
sports scenes such as 
tennis or golf. 
Slow Shutter
Use this mode to record 
moving subjects, such as 
the flow of rivers with a 
motion blur.
Night
Use the Night modes to 
record in poorly lit places 
(48). 
Special Scene
Select from 6 Special 
Scene modes to record 
with the most appropriate 
settings for each scene 
(49).  
						

							
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:
Zooming out (
W) will result in a more effective picture.
 Sp or ts:
The picture may not appear smooth when played back.
 Slow Shutter: 
- When recording movies ( ), the picture quality may not be as 
good as in other modes.
- Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the  focus manually.
Mode dial  
						

							
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 trailing afterimage.
 Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.
 White points may appear on the screen.
 Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the 
focus manually.
Assist lamp
Multi selector Mode dial
Super Night Mode
Night Mode  
						

							
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 shake, we recommend using a tripod. Make sure to use a 
tripod especially in  , as the shutter speed slows down.
Foliage
Use this mode to record images with 
flowers, leaves or trees. 
Snow
Use this mode to record in bright ski 
resorts. It prevents the subject from being 
underexposed.
Beach
Use this mode to record on a sunny beach. 
It prevents the subject from being 
underexposed.
Sunset
Use this mode to record sunsets in vibrant 
colors. 
Spotlight
Use this mode to record spotlit scenes.
Fireworks
Use this mode to record fireworks.  
						

							
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 ( 63).
 Use the flash ( 57).
 Use the mini video light ( 56).