Canon DC22 manuale d’uso

English PUB.DIM-763 NTSC English Français Esp añol DVD Camc order Instruction Manual Caméscope DVD Manuel d’instruction Cámara DVD Manual de Instrucciones Please rea d also the following i nstruction ma nual (electronic version on P DF file). Fo r further de tails re fer to the inst allation gu ide. V euille z lire auss i le manuel d’in str[...]

2 Introducti on Impor tant Usage Instr uctions W ARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. W ARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECO MMENDED ACCESSORIES ONL Y . COPYRIGHT W ARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials m ay i[...]

Introduction E 3 In these safe ty instructions the word “p roduct” refers to the Canon DVD Camcor der DC22 A and all its accessori es. 1 Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the pr oduct is operated. 2 Retain Inst ructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future re[...]

4 14 Lightning — For a dded protection o f this product during a lightning stor m, or when it is left una ttended and unused for long periods of time, disconne ct it from the wall outlet and disconnect t he antenna. This will prevent damage to the produ ct due to lightning and power-line surge s. 15 Overloading — Do n ot overload wall out lets [...]

5 5 T he Advanta ges of D VDs RECORDING With a DVD you just press the reco rding start/ stop butto n and the camc order will find the e mpty space on the disc ( 30). Don’t was te time fast forwarding and rew inding a tape to find from where to st art a new record ing. Never worry about mistakenly recording over a p recious memory! PLA YING Just s[...]

6 An Intr oduction to D VDs DVD discs are available in va rious types and two sizes ( 12 cm and 8 cm discs). This camcorder uses the following types of comme rcially available 8 cm mini DVD d iscs: DVD-R (one disc supplied with the camcorder), DVD-R DL * or DVD-RW discs. Choose the Disc T ype... ...and the Disc Specification • Attempting to r eco[...]

7 7 DVD-R • Available disc specifica tions: VIDEO mode only . • Reu sa b i li t y: Disc can be used only once. Recordings cannot be edited or deleted. • Finalization: Once fin alized, add itional reco rdings can not be made. • Compatibility: A finalized DVD -R can be played back on most DVD device s. DVD-R discs reco rded in VIDEO mode offe[...]

8 Dif ferences in Available F ea tur es Depending on the Disc The camcorder ’s features and functions available will differ depending on the type of disc you use and the disc specification selected when initializing it. 1 Playback cannot be guaranteed wit h all external DVD devices. 2 Y ou will need to unfinalize the disc first. Disc T ype/ Speci[...]

9 Introduction E Introduction The Advantages of DVDs ......................................................... .......................5 An Introduction to DVDs ................................................................................ ..6 Differences in Available Feat ures Depending on the Disc...............................8 About this Manua[...]

10 S till Image Operations (Card Initiali zation, Disc-Card Copy , e tc.) ....... 40 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) ............................... 41 System Setup (V olume, Beep, Media Select , etc.)....................... 42 Date/T ime Setup ................................................................................. 43 FUNC.[...]

11 Introduction E External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams .................................................................................... 74 Selecting the T ype of TV ...............................................................................75 Playback on a TV Screen .............................................[...]

12 About this Manual About th is Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC22 . Please read this manual carefully b efore you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly , ref er to the T roubleshooting table ( 90). Conv entions Used in the Manual  IMPORT ANT : Precautions related to th[...]

About this Manual 13 Introduction E About the Multi Selector Use the multi selector to select options in a menu and chang e settings. Push the multi selector like a joystick up, down, left or right ( / / / ) to select an item. In most places, press the multi selector itself ( ) to make a selection or change a setting. The display that appears in so[...]

14 Getting to Know the Camcorder Getting to Kn ow the Camcorder * Includes the electronic version of the Digital V ideo Software instruction manual on PDF file. Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-208 Battery Pack WL-D86 Wireless Controller Lithium Button Battery CR2025 for Wireless Controller MTC-100 Multi Cable[...]

Getting to Know the Camcorder 15 Introduction E Names of buttons and switches other than the multi selector are indicated within a “ button ” frame (for example ). Components Guide L eft side view F ront view R ight Side View S peaker ( 35) FUNC. button ( 27) MENU button ( 27) WIDE SCR (widescreen) button ( 31) / PLA YLIST button ( 63) Memory c[...]

16 Getting to Know the Camcorder Names of buttons and sw itches other than the mu lti selector are indicated within a “ button ” frame (for example ). B ack view T op view B ottom view Multi selector ( 13)/ : EXP (exp osure) ( 49)/ DISP . (display) ( 37) : FOCUS ( 50) CAMERA mode indica tor (red) ( 13) CARD access indicator ( 31) / CHARGE indic[...]

Getting to Know the Camcorder 17 Introduction E W ireless Contr oller WL-D86 ST ART/STOP but ton ( 30) FUNC. button ( 27) MENU button ( 27) PLA YLIST button ( 63) Navigation buttons ( / / / ) PREV ./N EXT butto ns: Scene skip ( 34)/ Index screen page up/down ( 33) Reverse SEARCH button ( 34) / Reverse SLOW button ( 34) PLA Y button ( 33) P A USE bu[...]

18 Getting to Know the Camcorder Scre en Displays Recording Mo vies Operating mode ( 13) Recording program ( 46) White balance ( 51) Image eff ect ( 52) Digital ef fect s ( 59) Recording mode ( 44) S till image quality/size ( 53) Self timer ( 57) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW ( 6) Disc specification (VIDEO mode, VR mode) ( 6) Finalized disc mar[...]

Getting to Know the Camcorder 19 Introduction E Recor din g re minde r The camcorde r count s from 1 to 10 seconds when yo u start recordin g. This is helpfu l to avoid sce nes that are too short. Disc operation Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playba ck, Fast revers e playback, Slow playback , Slow reverse pl ayback, Frame adva[...]

20 Getting to Know the Camcorder Playing Mo vies (Inde x Screen) Current scene number T otal number of scenes ( 33) Date and time of recording Playing Mo vies (During Playbac k) Disc operation Playback time (hours : minutes : se conds) Scene number Data code ( 37) Viewing Still Images Image number ( 42) Current image / Number of imag es recorded on[...]

Getting Started Preparations E 21 Preparatio ns Getting Started Preparing the Pow er Supply The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter . Charge the battery pack before use. 1 T urn off the camcorder . 2 Attach the battery p ack to the camcorder . • Open the LCD panel. • Slide in the connector en[...]

Getting Started 22 O NCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder . 2 Unplug the power co rd from the power outlet and th e compact power adapter . T O REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK Slide down to release the battery pack, and pull out the battery pack holding it from the ridge on its bottom p art. Char ging, [...]

Getting Started Preparations E 23 3 Fasten the grip belt. Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger , and the start/stop button with your thumb. Th e W i r eless Cont r oll er Inser ting the Batter y (Lit hium But ton Batt er y CR2025) 1 Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out t he battery hol[...]

Getting Started 24 LCD Backlight Y ou can switch the brightness of the LCD screen to [NORMAL] or [BRIGHT]. 1 T urn on the cam corder . 2 Press . 3 Select ( ) [DISPLA Y SETUP] and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [BACKLIGHT] and press ( ). 5 Select ( ) the desired option and press ( ). 6 Press to close the menu. NOTES  This setting does not affect the bri[...]

Getting Started Preparations E 25 Inser ting and R emo ving a Disc Inser ting the Disc POINTS TO CHECK 1 Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in mode. 2 Slide fully in the direction of the arrow and gently open the disc cover completely until it stops. Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it will not get in the way of the disc c[...]

Getting Started 26 moving the camcorder while the operation is in progress. • Y ou can start recording movies once the record pause indication appears. IMPORT ANT The process of recognizing a disc may take a moment. The di splay will move while t he disc is being read. Wait until the camcorder finishes recognizing th e disc before you start recor[...]

Using the Menus Preparations E 27 Using the Menus Many of the camcorder ’s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the MENU button ( ) and the FUNC. button ( ). For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to Options Lists - MENU/F UNC . ( 38). Selecting a MENU Option 1 Press . 2 Select ( ) the desire[...]

First Time Se ttings 28 First Time Sett ings Changing the Language Options  Default value 1 Press . 2 Select ( ) [DISPLA Y SETUP] and press ( ). 3 Select ( ) [LANGUAGE ] and press ( ). 4 Select ( , ) the desired option and press ( ). 5 Press to close the menu. NOTES  If you changed the language by mistake, follow the mark next to the menu ite[...]

First Time Settings Preparations E 29 Sett ing the Da te and Time 1 Press . 2 Select ( ) [DA TE/TIME SETUP] and press ( ). 3 Select ( ) [DA TE/TIME] an d press () . The month is displayed in orange. 4 Select ( ) the month and m ove ( ) to the day setting. • The next part of the date/time is displayed in orange. • Set the day , year , hours and [...]

Recording 30 Basic Fu nctions Recording R ecording Movies 1 Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode. The red CAMERA indicator will turn on. 2 Move the / switch to the (Movies) position. 3 Press to begin recording. • T he recording starts; press again to pause the recording. • T he DISC access indicator will flash while r[...]

Recording Basic Functions E 31  When using a tripod : Do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight a s it may melt (due to concentrat ion of the light by the lens). Do not use tripods with fastening scre ws longer than 5.5 mm (0.2 inch). Doing so may damage the camcorder . R eviewing the Last Sc ene Recorded Press (record review). • [...]

Recording 32 1 Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode. The red CAMERA indicator will turn on. 2 Move the / switch to the (Still images) position. 3 If necessary , change th e media for recording the still images. Refer to Selecting the Media for the Still Images ( 32). 4 Press halfway . • O nce the focus is automatically [...]

Playback Basic Functions E 33 Zooming POINTS TO CHECK : In addition to the 10x optical zoom, the 200x digital zoom is also available ( 38). 10 x Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wide-angle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto). Y ou can also change the zoom speed ( 38). Y ou can select one of three fixed zoom speeds or a v[...]

Playback 34 6 Press to stop the playback and return to the scene index screen. NOTES  T o use the viewfinder , close the LCD panel.  When playing back a DVD-R DL (dual- layered) disc, you might noti ce a brief stop (approx. 1 second) at the point where the playback switches from Layer 1 to Layer 2.  About the screen di splay: During playba[...]

Playback Basic Functions E 35 Adju sti ng t he V olume The camcorder plays the sound with the built-in speaker . The volume will be muted when you close the LCD panel. 1 Press . 2 Select ( ) [SYSTEM SETUP] and press ( ). 3 Select ( ) [VOLUME] and press () . 4 Adjust ( ) the volume as d esired and press ( ). T o turn off the volume completely , keep[...]

Playback 36 - Do not open the disc cover or the memory card slot cover and do not re move the disc or memory card. - Do not disconnect the power sou rce or turn off the camcorder . - Do not change the position of the / switch or the operating mode. Slidesho w 1 Press . 2 Select ( ) [ SLIDESHOW] and press ( ). 3 Select ( ) [ST ART] a nd press () . ?[...]

Playback Basic Functions E 37 Selecting the R ecording 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). Y ou can select the data to be displayed. POINTS TO CHECK : [DA TE], [TIME], [DA TE&TIME] only . Options  Default value Selecting t he Da[...]

Menu Options Lists 38 Advanced F unctions Menu Options Li sts Menu items not available appear in black on the screen. For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus ( 27). MENU Options Camera Se tup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabiliz er, etc.) CAMERA SE TUP Mode switch: [O N ] , [ OFF] The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter spe[...]

Menu Options Lists Advanced Functi ons E 39  The image stabilizer may not be effective when recording in dark places using the [ NIGHT] r ecording program () .  The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to .  We recommend setting the image stabilizer to [ OFF] when using a tripod. [O N ] , [ OFF] The camcorder r[...]

Menu Options Lists 40 [NO], [YES] [NO], [YES] [NO], [YES] This option is available only in the original index screen. [NO], [YES] This option is availabl e only in the playlist index screen. [NO], [YES] [NO], [YES] Still Image Operation s (Card Init ialization, Disc-C ard Copy, etc.) STILL IMG OPER. [NO], [ YES] [NO], [ YES] [NO], [ YES] [NO], [ YE[...]

Menu Options Lists Advanced Functi ons E 41 * The following options are available only when you press in the index screen. [NO], [YES] [NO], [YES] [NO], [YES] Display Set up (LCD Brightn ess, Languag e, etc.) DISPLA Y SETUP Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.  Use the multi selector ( ) to adjust the brightness to your preference.  Chan[...]

Menu Options Lists 42 [DEUTSCH], [ENGLISH] , [ESP AÑOL], [FRANÇAIS], [IT ALIANO], [POLSKI], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] [O N ] , [ OFF] The demonstration mode displays the camcorder ’s main features. It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the power adapter if you leave it turned on without lo ading a recording media for mor[...]

Menu Options Lists Advanced Functi ons E 43 number one higher than that of the last image on the memory card or disc.  We recommend using the [ CONTINUOUS] setting.  The setting is common to the memory card and the disc. [ NORMAL TV], [ W I D E T V ] In order to display the pictur e in full and in the correct aspect ratio, select the setting [...]

Menu Options Lists 44 Mode switch: [ IMAGE EFFECT OFF] , [ VIVID], [ NEUTRAL], [ LOW SHARPENING], [ SOFT SKIN DET AIL], [C U S T O M ] Mode switch: [S I N G L E ] , [ CONT .SHOOT .], [ HISPEED CONT .SH], [ AEB], [ STITCH AST] Mode switch: [S I N G L E ] , [ STITCH AST] Mode switch: [ D.EFFECT OFF] , [ F ADER], [ EFFECT], [ MUL TI-S] * , [ CARD MIX][...]

Menu Options Lists Advanced Functi ons E 45 [ALL SCENES], [ONE SCENE], [CANC EL] Add a sce ne to the p laylist. This option is availa ble only from the or iginal index scr een. Move a scene in the playlist. This option is availabl e only from the pl aylist index screen. Divide a scene. Delete a scene. Convert a single still image into a 3- second s[...]

Recording Programs 46 Recordin g Programs Using the R ecor ding Pr og r ams Auto The camcorder adjusts the focus, exposure and other settings automatically , allowing you to just point and shoot. : Flexible R ecording Prog rams [ PROGRAM AE] [ SHUTTER-PRIO . AE] [ APERTURE-PR IO . AE] (4 7 ) (4 8 ) (4 8 ) : Special Scene R ecording Prog rams [ PORT[...]

Recording Programs Advanced Functi ons E 47 Selecting the R ecor ding Prog ram Move the mode switch between the recording categories. Automatic mode Select one of the 3 Flexible recording programs ( 46) . Select one of the 8 S pecial Scene recording programs ( 46) . T O SELECT A RECORD ING PROGRAM Set the mode switch to or . NOTES  Do not change[...]

Recording Programs 48 Shutter-Priority AE Y ou can select a shutter speed, and the camcorder automatically sets the aperture setting most appropriate for the subject. Select a high shutter speed for recording fast moving subjects, and a slow shutter speed to add a motion blur to moving objects, enhancing the feel of movement of the image. POINTS TO[...]

Adjusting t he Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Advanced Functi ons E 49 POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: Avail able aper ture values [1.8], [2.0], [2.4], [2.8], [3.4], [4.0], [4.8], [5.6], [6.7], [8.0], [9.5], [1 1], [14], [16 ] 1 Select the recording program [ APERTURE-P RIO.AE] as described in Selecting the Recording Program ( 47). 2 Press ( ). 3 [...]

A djusting the Pic ture: Exposure, Fo cus and Color 50 Light Metering Mode Y ou can select the light metering mode. POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: Options  Default value Automa tic F ocus Modes Y ou can change the AF (autofocus) frame selection mode. Opti ons * Except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording program. Select ( ) the autofocu s mode. Manual F[...]

Adjusting t he Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Advanced Functi ons E 51 Fast Moving Subjects Through dirty or wet windows Night Scenes POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: 1 Adjust the zoom . 2 Press ( ) . “MF” appears. 3 Adjust ( ) the focus as required until the image appears foc used. Pressing ( ) again will re turn to autofocus. NOTES  The ca[...]

A djusting the Pic ture: Exposure, Fo cus and Color 52 * When you select [ SET], do not press and continue instead with t he procedure below . T O SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 1 Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in until it fills the whole screen and p ress ( ). Keep the camcorder zoomed at the white object until stops flashing. 2 Press t[...]

Still Image Recor ding Options Advanced Functi ons E 53 * When you select [ CU STOM], d o not press and continue instead with the procedure below . T O SET THE CUSTOM IMAGE EFFECT 1 Press ( ) and select ( ) the custom setting op tions. 2 Adjust ( ) each setting as desired and then press ( ) . 3 Press to save the setting and close the menu. Still Im[...]

Still Image Recording Opt ions 54 On a DVD-R or D VD-RW di sc in VIDEO mode On a D VD-R DL disc in VIDEO mode On a D VD-RW disc in VR mode * This number is the number of images that can be recorded on the disc; however , the maximum number of remaining images displayed on the screen will be 9999 .  Default value * The number displayed on the rig[...]

Still Image Recor ding Options Advanced Functi ons E 55 The still image is recorded on the memory card while the screen continue s to show the video recording. NOTES  The still image cannot be recorded simultaneously o n the disc.  The still image cannot be recorded on the memory card while recording in widescreen or while a digit al eff ect [...]

Still Image Recording Opt ions 56 NOTES  The drive mode can also be selected from the FUNC. menu ( 27).  cannot be used while the FUNC. menu is being displayed. Creating Pa noramic Images Y ou can shoot a series of overlapping images and merge them on a computer into one large panoramic image using the supplied software (PhotoS titch). For fu[...]

Other Recording Opti ons Advanced Functi ons E 57 NOTES  Com pose eac h image so that it ov erlaps 30 to 50% of the adjoining image. T ry to keep the vertical misalignment within 10%.  Do not include a moving subject in the overlapping portio n.  Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close subjects. They may appear warp[...]

Other Recording Options 58 LED Light Y ou can turn on the LED light (assist lamp) at any time regardless of the recording program. Press . • appea rs on the screen. • P ress again to tur n the LED lig ht off. Flash Y ou can use the built-in flash for recording still images in dark places. The flash is equipped with the red-eye reduction functio[...]

Other Recording Opti ons Advanced Functi ons E 59 Digital Ef fects [ F AD ER] Faders Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black. Y ou can preview the effect on the display . [ EFFECT] Effects Add flavor to your recordings. Soun d will be recorded normally . Y ou can preview the effect on the display . [ MUL TI-S] Multi -Image Screen ( 60) Cap[...]

Other Recording Options 60 Setting * Y ou can preview the effect on the screen before pressing ( ). ** The icon of the selected ef fect appears. Applying 1 Press to activate the fader/effect. • T o fade in, press before you start recording, then press to start recording. • T o fade out, press while recording, then press to pause the recording. [...]

Other Recording Opti ons Advanced Functi ons E 61 Appl ying 1 Press to capture the images. 2 Press to record the multi- image screen displayed. Combining Images (Card Mix) Y ou can choose one of the sample images (including picture frames, backgrounds and animations) from the collection on the supplied DIGIT AL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK and combine it wi[...]

Other Recording Options 62 POINTS TO CHECK Upload to the memory card a samp le image from the supplied DIGIT AL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK software CD-ROM. Refer to Adding Still Images from your Computer to the Memory Card in the electronic instruction manual (PDF file) included on the same CD-ROM. Mode switch:  Default value Setting T O SET THE CARD M[...]

Editing the Scenes Editing Fu nctions E 63 Editing Fu nctions Editing t he Scenes Creating a Playlist Create a playlist to easily edit your movies. Include in your playlist only the scenes you prefer or change the order in which they will be played back, without affecting your original recordings. After you add scenes to the playlist you will have [...]

Editing the Scenes 64 IMPORT ANT  Be careful when deleting original recordings. Once deleted, an original scene cann ot be recovered.  Do not change the position of the power switch or the / switch while the scene is being deleted. NOTES  Scenes cannot be deleted when the disc is protected ( 65).  Y ou may not be able to delete sce nes [...]

Disc Option s Editing Fu nctions E 65 Dividing a Scene Y ou 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. NOTES Photomovie scenes and scenes created by converting single st ill images ( 68) cannot be divid[...]

Disc Options 66 IMPORT ANT  Initializing the disc will permanently erase all recordings, even if the disc is protected. The lost original re cordings cannot be recovered.  Initialize all DVD-RW discs before using them with this camcorder . POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW discs (VIDEO or VR mode). Options * Close the menu only after the scre[...]

Still Image Options Editing Fu nctions E 67 Stil l Image Options Erasing Still Ima ges Y ou can erase still images recorded on the memory card or on the disc (DVD-RW only). IMPORT ANT Be careful when erasin g images. Erased images cannot be recovered. NOTES Protected images on the memory card a nd images on a protected disc cannot be era sed. Erasi[...]

Still Image Options 68 Copying Still Images Y ou can copy still images recorded on the memory card to the disc (for example, to add them to a Photomovie scene ( 68)), or from the disc to the memory card (for example, to set print or ders for a DPOF compatible printer ( 88)). Copying a Single Image POINTS TO CHECK Select as the media for the still i[...]

Still Image Options Editing Fu nctions E 69 Conv er ting Al l Images POINTS TO CHECK If you want to include in your Photomovie scene still images recorded on the memory card, copy them to the disc in advance ( 68). NOTES  If the disc becomes full while creating a Photomovie scene, the operation will be canceled .  This function does not affec[...]

Still Image Options 70 * appears on protected images. Press ( ) to cancel the protection. **After closing the menu the camcorder returns to the index screen. Initializing the Memor y Card Initialize a new memory card when first inserting it into the camcorder . Y ou may have to initialize a card if you ge t the “CARD ERROR” message or you may c[...]

Playing Back the Disc on an External Device E 71 Playing Back the Disc on an External Device T o play the disc you recorded on a D VD player , a computer’s DVD drive or other digital device, you need to finalize it first. Y ou do not need to finalize the disc to play back your recordings with the camcorder connected to the TV . T o view your stil[...]

72 Playing Back y our Disc on a D VD Player or a Computer’s D VD Drive After finalizing the disc you can play it on DVD players compatible with the type of disc you used (DVD-R, DVD-R DL or DVD-RW). For details about disc compatibility refer to the ins truction manual of the DVD player or DVD drive. On a D VD Player 1 T urn on the TV an d DVD pla[...]

Playing Back the Disc on an External Device E 73 * During the disc unfinalization a progre ss bar is displa yed. Close the menu onl y after the screen display returns to the [DISC OPERA TIONS] menu. Disc Can Be Unfinalized DVD-R/DVD-R DL in VIDEO mode – DVD-RW in VIDEO mode DVD-RW in VR mode – Y ou can record additional scenes even without unfi[...]

Connecting to a TV or VCR 74 External Co nnections Connecti ng to a TV or VCR Connection Diagr ams If your TV or VCR is equipped with an S-Video terminal use connection type , otherwise connect using the A V terminals (connection type ). Connecting to a TV or V CR AV Te r m i n a l • W hen connecting the MTC-100 Multi Cable to the camcorder , mak[...]

Connecting to a TV or VCR External Connections E 75 Selec ti ng the Type of TV Before connecting the camcorder , select the [TV TYPE] setting according to the TV set to which you will connect the camcorder - [WIDE T V]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio or [NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio ( 43). Playback on a TV Screen 1 Connect the camcorde[...]

Connecting to a TV or VCR 76 * Select the setting according t o the type of connecti on used. [ S VIDEO]: Connection type . [ VIDEO]: Connecti on type . F ROM THE V IDEO I NPUT S CREEN The following icons are displayed at the bottom of the video input scre en: : Adjust the speaker volume (will not affect the recording). / / : Select the recording m[...]

Connecting to a Computer External Connections E 77 Connecting to a Computer PC Connec tion Diag rams T ransfer ring R ecordings – MyD VD for Canon Windows users only: With the supplied USB cable and the MyDVD for Canon software you can transfer the movies and still images you recorded, from the disc to a computer and easily edit them. Please note[...]

Connecting to a Computer 78 System Requirements • Operating System: Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP • Minimum Hardware: Pentium III 1 GHz or higher (1.5 GHz or greater , recommended) 128 MB RAM (256 MB or greater , recommended) 10 GB hard drive space (20 GB or greater , recommended) Video adapter and display supporting at least 1[...]

Connecting to a Computer External Connections E 79 Media Player following the instructions on the screen. • If the Setup Wizard does not start automatically: Windows 2000/Me: Double-click on the desktop’s “My Computer” icon. Windows XP: Form the S tart menu, select “My Computer”. Right-click on the CD-ROM or DVD drive where you inserted[...]

Connecting to a Computer 80 - Setting the disc title - Initializing the di sc - Finalizing or Unfinalizing the di sc  Check the orientation of the USB cable and make sure you connect it properly .  If you use discs other than the re commended DVD discs you may get an error messa ge on the computer indicating t hat the disc cannot be read or t[...]

Connecting to a Computer External Connections E 81 - A finalized disc is not inserted in the camcorder . - A brand new disc is not inserted in the computer’s DVD drive. - The disc in the camcorder is a DVD-RW recorded in VR mod e but the disc in t he computer’s DVD drive is a DVD-R disc. - The disc in the computer’s DVD-drive is a dual-layere[...]

Connecting to a Computer 82  When you are using a DVD-RW disc as the source disc, if the tray of a DVD drive other than that selected in step 5 opens when you need to insert the target disc, some recordi ngs on the source disc may be lost. Click on “Cancel” and restart the co mputer . T ransferr ing Still Ima ges – Direct T r ansfer With t[...]

Connecting to a Computer External Connections E 83 T ransfer ring Images 1 Select ( ) a transfer option. 2 Press . [ ALL IMAGES] [ NEW IMAGES] [ TRANSFER ORDERS]: • The images are transferred and displayed on the computer . • The camcorder returns to the transfer menu once the transfer is complete. • T o cancel the transfer , select ( ) [CANC[...]

Connecting to a Computer 84 T ransfer Order Settings Out of the still images recorded on the memory card, you can mark the ones you want to transfer to the computer with a transfer order . These transfer order settings are compatible with the Digita l Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. Up to 998 images can be selected. Selecting Still Images to T[...]

Connecting to a Printer External Connections E 85 Connecting to a Printer Printing Still Images – Direct Print The camcorder ca n be connected to any PictBridge compatible printer. Y ou ca n use the print or der setting s for direc t printing of still imag es recorded on the memory car d (8 8 ) . Canon printers: SELPHY CP and SELPH Y DS printers [...]

Connecting to a Printer 86 Printing after Selecting the Prin t Settings Y ou can select the number of copies and other settings for printing. The sett ing options vary depending on your printer model. 1 Press ( ). • T he print setting menu appears. • De pending on the printer , the message “BUSY .” may appear before the camcorder displays t[...]

Connecting to a Printer External Connections E 87 Options 1 In the print setting menu, select ( , ) the setting you w ant to change and press ( ). 2 Select ( ) a setting option an d press ( ). NOTES  Print setting options and [DEF AUL T] settings vary depending on the printer model . For details, refe r to the printer’s instruction manual. [...]

Connecting to a Printer 88 3 Move ( , ) the trimming frame. Pressing brings you back to the print settings menu. NOTES  About the color of the trimming frame: - White: No trimming set tings. - Green: Recommended trimming si ze. (The trimming frame may not appear in gre en depending on the image size, p aper size or borders settings.)  The tri[...]

Connecting to a Printer External Connections E 89 Erasing All Print Orders Printi ng 1 Connect the printer to th e camcorder . Refer to PC Connection Diagrams ( 77) . 2 Press , select ( ) [ PRINT] and press ( ). • The print setting menu appears. • The error message “SET PRINT ORDER” appears if you connect a printer with direct print functio[...]

90 Trouble? Additional In formation Trouble? If you have a problem with your camcorder, re fer to this checklis t. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem pe rsists. Po wer S ource Recording/Playbac k T r oublesh ooting Problem Solution • Camcorder will not turn on. • The camcorder switches off by itself. • The disc compa[...]

Trouble? 91 Additional Infor mation E R ecording The disc cannot be ejected. Turn of f the camcorder , disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack. Restore the power supply and try again. – The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack and let the camc[...]

92 Trouble? Playback/E diting The recording suddenly stops shortly after starting recording. The disc is dirty . Clean the disc with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. If the problem persists replace the disc. 100 The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack and let the camcorder [...]

Trouble? 93 Additional Infor mation E Playing Back the Disc in an Exter nal D VD Device External DVD device refers to DVD players, DVD recorders, computer ’s DVD drives and other digital devices. Cannot create a Photomovie scene. There are no still images recorded on the disc. – The disc is full (“ END” flashes on the screen). Delete some r[...]

94 Trouble? Memor y Car d Oper ation Printing List of Messages Problem Solution Memory card cannot be inserted. Memory card was not facing the correct direction. Turn the memory card over and reinsert it. 24 Memory card cannot be recorded. Memory card is full. Erase still images to free some space or replace the memory card. 67 Memory card was not [...]

Trouble? 95 Additional Infor mation E REACHED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SCENES The maximum number of scenes has been reached. Delete some recordings (DVD-RW in VR mode) to free some space or replace the disc. 25 63 CANNOT PLA Y DISC The disc is dirty or you attempted to p lay back a disc type not supported (not DVD-R/RW). – This message can also appe[...]

96 Trouble? NO DISC No disc is loaded. Insert a disc. 25 This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use. 102 Y ou inserted a disc recorded in a different T elevision System (P AL or SECAM). – LOADING THE DISC The disc is being read. W ait before you start recording. – A V O[...]

Trouble? 97 Additional Infor mation E Direct Print Re lated Messages NOTES About Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS Printer s: If the print er ’s error indicator flashes or an error message appears on the printe r ’s operat ion panel, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. Messag e Expla nati on P APER ERROR There is a problem with the paper . Wrong p[...]

98 Trouble? INCOMP A TIBLE P APER SIZE The paper settings of the camcorder conflict with the printer ’s settings. PRINTER IN USE The printer is in use. Check the printer status. P A PER LEVER ERROR Paper lever error occurred. Adjus t the paper selection lever to the proper position. PRINTER COVER OPEN Close the printer cover securely . NO PRINTHE[...]

Do’s and Don’ts 99 Additional Infor mation E Do’s and Do n’ts Camcorder  Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong im pacts while the DISC access in dicato r is on or flashing. The data may not be correctly recorded on the disc, and the recording may be permanently lost.  Do not touch the pick up lens.  Do not carry the [...]

100 Do’s and Don’ts  Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at normal temperatures. About the batter y ter minal co ver The battery terminal cover has a [ ]- shaped hole. This is useful when you wish to differentiate between charged and uncharged battery packs. Back side of the battery pack T e[...]

Do’s and Don’ts 101 Additional Infor mation E  Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature.  Do not disassemble, bend, drop, or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them to water .  Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt.  Check the direction before inserting the memory[...]

102 Do’s and Don’ts Stora ge  If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a place free of dust, in low humidity , and at temperatures not higher than 30 ° C (86 ° F). Cleaning Camcorder Body  Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body . Never use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents such as pai[...]

Do’s and Don’ts 103 Additional Infor mation E T O AVOID CONDEN SATION  Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature.  Unload the disc, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag. W HEN CONDEN SATION IS DETECTED  The camcorder [...]

104 General Informatio n General Info rmation System Dia gr am (Availability differs fr om area to area) BP-208 Battery Pack CG-300 Battery Charger MTC-100 Multi Cable CA-570 Compact Power Adapter SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case WS-20 Wrist S trap Shoulder Strap miniSD Card BP-208 Battery Pack TV Computer VCR Mini DVD Disc DVD-R/DVD-RW/ DVD-R DL (Canon [...]

General Infor mation 105 Additional Infor mation E Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. Y ou can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcord er by calling: 1-800-828- 4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center . Batter y Packs When you need extra battery packs, select only the BP-208 battery pack. CG-3[...]

106 General Informatio n WS-20 Wrist S trap Use this for extra additional protection for active shooting. SC-2000 Soft Car r ying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of sp ace for accessories. Product Codes Provided Ac cessories CA-570 Compact Power Adapter 8468A002AA BP-208 Battery Pack 0802B002AA WL-D86 Wireless Control[...]

General Infor mation 107 Additional Infor mation E DC22 Specifications System Disc Recording System Movies DVD-VIDE O (VIDEO mode) DVD-VR (VR mode) only with 8 cm DVD-RW Video Co mpression: MPE G2 Audio Compression: Dolby Digital 2ch S till Images Exif 2.2** compli ant with JPE G compression T elevision System EIA standar d (525 lines, 60 fiel ds) [...]

108 General Informatio n CA-570 Compact P ow er Adapter BP-208 Batter y Pack Weight and dimensions are approximate. Er rors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice. * This camcorder has been tested wit h miniSD cards up to 1 GB. Performance can not be guarante ed for all miniSD cards. ** This camcorder support s Exif 2.2 (also call[...]

General Infor mation 109 Additional Infor mation E 16:9 aspe ct ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 9 Point AiA F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 A Abroad, usi ng the camcord er . . . . . . . 103 AEB - Auto exposure br acketing . . . . . 55 AF-assist l amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Auto slow s hutter . . . . . .[...]

11 0 General Informatio n N Night (SCN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Normal TV (4: 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 O Original reco rdings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 P P (recordin g program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Panoramic imag es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Photomovie scene . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

111 Additional Infor mation E CANON CONSUMER DIGIT AL VIDEO EQUIP MENT LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR THE UNITED ST A TES The warranty se t forward below is given by Canon U .S.A., Inc. with resp ect to equipmen t purchased in th e United S tates. The limited warrant y is only effective up on presenta tion of your Bill of Sale or oth er proof of purchase. C[...]

11 2 CANON CONSUMER DIGIT AL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set fo rth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) with respect to Canon DVD equi pment purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only ef fective upon present ation of a bi ll of sale or ot her proof of purchas e for this Canon digital video equi[...]

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