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Important Usage Instructions WARNING! L TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 1iA i_n WARNING! ~ TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING ~ INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. DVD Camcorder, DC210 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
• In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC21 0 A and all its accessories. 1 2 3 Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
·.... --------------------------------- Fig. 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 18 Damage Requiring Service - Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into, the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d.
How to select a DVD disc There are many types of DVD discs but this camcorder uses only the following three types of 8 em mini DVD discs: DVD-R, DVD-R DL and DVD-RW. Note that what you can do with a disc depends on the type of DVD used so select the disc that best fits your purpose. DVD·R • Best for Compatibility _ DVD-Rs can be recorded only once - you cannot edit or delete the recordings. On the other hand, these discs are comparatively cheaper and they can be played back in most common DVD players.
Great Advantages of DVDs Why DVDs are better than tapes I No need to worry about recording over a tape. When you use a DVD, the camcorder witl automatically record on the empty space of the disc. So you don't have to worry about mistakenly recording over a precious memory. Just select a scene from the index screen. You don't need to bother running a tape forwards and backwards to find the scene you want to play back. Simply select a scene from the index screen and start the playback in a breeze.
.... ------------------------------- Available features depend on the DVD disc used II 5' .., r+ o 0s:::::: (") r+ o· ::s .3 Finalizing the disc in order to play it with a DVD player (CD61) Adding recordings. to a disc already finalized (CD 63) Converting still images in~o Photomovie scenes (CD 60) • • • • • 1 Disc initialization clears all the recordings on the disc and restores the free space on the disc to its initial value so you can use the same disc again.
..... --------------------------- Table of contents Introduction How to select a DVD disc About this Manual About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide About the Power Switch About the Operating Modes Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories Components Guide Screen Displays 5 11 12 12 14 15 17 Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack Inserting and Removing a Disc Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the LCD Screen Using the Menus Selecting a FUNC.
---------------------------e •••• Recording Programs Using the Recording Programs P Flexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed Special Scene: Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment.
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---------------------------e •••• About this Manual (iiiii i<1 Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC210. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting table (OJ 66). Conventions Used in the Manual .0 • CD IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
About this Manual •••••- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode and the camcorder's settings. Press (~) to display/hide the joystick guide. In the illustrations of the manual, positions other than those relevant to the function explained are marked with a striped pattern. Depending on the model and the operation mode, these positions may be empty or show a different icon than the one on the illustration.
........ About this Manual -~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Trademark Acknowledgements • ~ is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. STEREO CREATOR • Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies .
Getting to Know the Camcorder •••••- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (inc!. power cord) BP-208 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only. Register your product online at www.registercanon.com ,/ Protect your product We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Canon product on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft.
_----------------____e •••• Getting to Know the Camcorder I Components Guide Left side view CD DISP. button (OJ 51) @ FUNC. button (OJ 25,36) ® au ICK START button and standby lamp (OJ 31) @ AV terminal (OJ 64) ® Terminal cover ® BATT. (battery release) switch (OJ 20) (J) RESET button (OJ 66) ® ® Battery attachment unit (OJ ..
Getting to Know the Camcorder .......- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Back view ® CD PLAY mode indicator (green) (OJ 12) ® Joystick (OJ 11) ® CAMERA mode indicator (red) (OJ 12) @ LCD screen (OJ 24) ® .....
------------------e •••• I ~~•• II.~~!!~ Recording Movies cv® ®® Getting to Know the Camcorder CD Operating mode (OJ 12) ® Recording program (OJ 43) ® White balance (OJ 47) ® Image effect (OJ 48) ® Digital effects (OJ 52) ® Recording mode (OJ 36) @@ CD-" @ ® ® ® ® CV Self timer (OJ ® 52) . Disc type @) DVD-R, @ @ DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (OJ 5) ~1••III.
Getting to Know the Camcorder •••••- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -......... Getting to Know the Camcorder I Playing Movies (During Playback) CD -CDD-isco - p e r a - t i o n - - - - @ @ Playback time (hours: minutes: seconds) ® Scene number ® Data code (OJ 51) ® -----® Viewing Still Images a 101-0107 !H!tiMMIL CD ~~~L ... @ ....... @ P 1024x768 MF SV O.44MB [s] ':~f F 2.0 ~±O.OO 1/30 OCT. 1, 200 P MF iii m ® ® ® Histogram (OJ 51) Still image quality/size (OJ 49) Date and time of recording 9 : 20 AM ...
Getting Started •••••- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. S Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. • The CHG (charge) indicator starts .flashing. The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed.
_-----------------------e •••• • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. • The CHG (charge) indicator also serves as a rough estimate of the battery charge status. Continuously on: Battery fully charged. Flashes approx. twice per second: Battery over 50% charged. Getting Started Flashes approx.
Getting Started •••••- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Inserting and Removing a Disc Use only 8 cm (3 in.) mini DVD discs marked with the DVD-R ~ logo (including DVD-R DL) or the DVD-RW ~ logo. Refer also to Recommended Discs (OJ 6). Before inserting the disc be sure to check that the recording surface is clean. If necessary, use a soft lens-cleaning cloth to remove any fingerprints, dirt buildup or smudges from the disc surface. 4 Close the disc cover.
_-----------------------a •••• • The disc initialization will take approximately one minute. Avoid moving the camcorder while the operation is in progress. • You can start recording movies once the record pause e •• indication appears. The process of recognizing a disc may take a moment. The ® display will move while the disc is being read. Wait until the camcorder finishes recognizing the disc before you start recording.
Getting Started ........- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Adjusting the LCD Screen LCD Backlight Rotating the LCD Panel You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to one of two levels. Open the LC'O panel 90 degrees. • You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward. • You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens (allowing the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder).
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -•••• Using the Menus Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus Many of the camcorder's functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC. button ([FUNG.]). For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to the Menu Options Lists (CO 36). FUNC. ([025) FUNC. Selecting a FUNe. Menu Option @ FUNC. ([025) 1 FUNC. @ 1 2 3 4 Press IFUNC.J. Select (.... ) the icon of the function you want change from the left side column.
Changing the Time Zone • Default value ~ DATE/TIME SETUP Changing the Language .Options ~ [DEUTSCH] [ROMANA] [.fI1M'1"lVH..I ] [ENGLISH]· [TORKc;E] [fal1t$x] [ESPANOL] [PYCCKV1C1] [~!I~x] [FRANc;AIS] [YKPAiHCbKA] [E!~Ol] [ITALIANO] [~yJ\] [B*~fi] [POLSKI] [~.J1j] • Default value ~ DISPLAY SETUP ILANGUAGE @ FUNC. ~ (OJ25) FUNC.~ 1 Press I ENGLISH' :t ¢ • ~/~~ . +~~J+ + (FUNG.j. 2 Select (J..T) the g icon and press (~) to open the setup menus. 3 Select CJ..
Setting the Date and Time ~ DATEITIME SETUP .Q, IDATEITIME JAN. 1, 200712:do AMI FUNC. (CD25) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 FUNC. Press (FUNC.J. Select (T") the g icon and press (~) to open the setup menus. Select (T") [DATE/TIME SETUP] and press (~). Select (T") [DATE/TIME] and press (~). The first field of the date will be displayed in orange and indicated with up/down arrows. Push the joystick (T") to set the date and time and ( ...... ~ ) to move between the fields of the date and time.
Recording •••••- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Make sure that the DISC access lamp 2 Shooting Video 3 Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. Since recordings made on a DVD-R or DVD-R DL disc cannot be deleted, we recommend you use a DVD-RW disc to make the test recordings. (CO 12) 1 Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode. The red CAMERA indicator will turn on.
_--------------------------a •••• • When using a tripod: Do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as it may melt (due to concentration of the light by the lens). Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than 5.5 mm (0.2 inch). Doing so may damage the camcorder. • When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture. Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use of fast zooms and panning can result in fidgety, jittery scenes.
Recording •••••- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - manually. To play back on a TV with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the [TV TYPE] setting accordingly (Q] 41). Taking Photos I..·D'~ •.B.• . .• .•I.·•. . . M . .•·.. .•E . . . •.R ...I.·.•.• .• .• .•11 (Q] 12) o IMPO~TANT .-= ~~_ If the subject is not suitable for autofocus, turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually (Q] 46). 1 2 3 4 S Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode.
-----------------------------w •••• Zooming Recording Quick Start Function POINTS TO CHECK (OJ 12) fCAMEl1lt,IJ: In addition to the optical zoom, the digital zoom is also available (OJ 38). Optical zoom: 35x Digital zoom*: 1,OOOx Using the Quick Start function, you'll never have to miss out on those great and fleeting opportunities to take a picture or record video. When you press [QUICK START I instead of turning off the camcorder, you can get it ready to start recording within approx. 1 second.
Playback •••••- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - • When you wake up the camcorder from standby mode, the following settings will be changed automatically: - Manual focus returns to automatic focus (AF). - Manual exposure adjustment returns to automatic exposure. - Zoom position returns to full wide angle W. • In standby mode, the camcorder consumes only half the power used in record pause mode. Using this mode you can save energy when using a battery pack.
-------------------------e •••• (approx. 1 second) at the point where the playback switches from Layer 1 to Layer 2. • You can display the date and time of the recording and other camcorder data registered when the recording was made (OJ 51). Playback I .1») I~~~~~I .1> Note that you do not have to display the joystick guide above to skip the scene. To ADJUST THE VOLUME The camcorder plays the sound with the built-in speaker.
Playback ........- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - o IMPORTANT • The following may not be displayed correctly. - Images not recorded with this camcorder. - Images edited on or uploaded from a computer. - Images whose file names have been changed. , • Avoid the following actions while the disc access display (~ 0) appears on screen, and when the DISC access indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -•••• Playback Magnifying Photos during Playback During playback, still images can be magnified up to 5 times. I (CD 12) Zoom lever Joystick 1 2 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.
IL-D_ig~it_al_e_ff_ec_ts Menu items not available appear grayed out in the FUNC. menu or in black in the setup menus. For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus (CO 25). ----ll (CO 52) Mode switch: P [~FD.EFFECT OFF], [~WIPE], [[i] FADE-T], [III BLK&WHT], [~SEPIA], [~ART], [~MOSAIC] 1.•·.•c.•.•I.•. . .·.M·E.. . •. 11 FUNC. Menu L-IR_e_co_r_di_ng.=.-p:......r_og:......r_am_s J IA. <.·.·.•. •.•.•.•. GJ.~ .• ---JI (CO 43) Mode switch: P [~F D.
_--------------------a •••• ---l1 S_li_lI_im_a_9_e_si_ze_/q_u_al_ily 1--[ (OJ 49) ----l1 C_O_NV_E_R_T_TO_S_C_E_NE L.-I ----li (OJ 60) I Convert a single still image into a 3-second Photomovie scene. Size: [L 1024x768], [5 640x480] Quality: [~SUPER FINE], [. FINE], [.II NORMAL] 1---1 A_D_D_To_p_L_Ay_L_IS_T Menu Options Lists 1.-1S_Ll_DE_S_H_OW ---I1 (OJ 34) (OJ 54) [CANCEL], [START] Disc type: @ • VR mode [ALL SCENES], [ONE SCENE], [CANCEL] Add a scene to the playlist.
I D.ZOOM [em OFF], [m 105x], [m!I!l1000x] Determines the operation of the digital zoom. • When activated, the camcorder will switch automatically to the digital zoom when you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range. • With the digital zoom the image is digitally processed, so the image resolution will deteriorate the more you zoom in.
• The wind screen cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to AUTO. • Some low-frequency sounds will be suppressed along with the sound of wind. When recording in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low-frequency sounds, we recommend setting the wind screen to [[!JD OFF~/~]. I Disc type: @ • VR mode [NO], [YES] This option is available only in the original index screen. @ DISC OPERATIONS .......................................... I DISC INFO 1=11111114.
Menu Options Lists •••.-.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [lm OFF], [Bv LEVEL(WHT)], ttmJl DISPLAY SETUP I BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.~ • Use the joystick ( ..... ~ ) to adjust the brightness to your preference. • Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect that of the viewfinder or the recordings. I'--L_A_NG_U_A_GE_®_":: ---.
~ SYSTEM SETUP .......................................... I [VOLUME (OJ 33) [I,,») HIGH VOLUME], [ ...> LOW VOLUME], [Em OFF] A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder, the selftimer countdown, etc. It also serves as a warning beep under unusual conditions. I POWER SAVE W~IRIIIIR·.II [BlON], [Em OFF] 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 5 minutes.
I FIRMWARE ~ DATE/TIME SETUP 1.• £ . .. •• ..• .1•.•.I3l'~>. . l'4 . •. . . EIA.•.• .• .• .] You can verify the current version of the camcorder's firmware. This menu option is usually grayed out. I'---TI_ZO_N_E/_DS_T 1,-D_AT_E_/T_IM_E -- I ---'I (OJ 26) ----'I (OJ 27) IDATE FORMAT [Y.M.D (2007.1.1 AM 12:00)], [M.D,Y (JAN. 1,2007 12:00 AM)], [D.M.Y (1.JAN.2007 12:00 AM)] Changes the date format for on-screen displays.
--------------------e •••• Recording Programs I Using the Recording Programs e AUTO [[;J PROGRAM AE] (CD 44) [ii!J SHUTTER·PRlO. AE] (CD 44) Special Scene Recording Programs: [~PORTRAIT] [DSNoW] The camcorder uses a large aperture, achieving a focus on the subject while blurring other distracting details. Use this mode to record in bright ski resorts. It prevents the subject from being underexposed. [fII SPORTS] Use this mode to record sports scenes such as tennis or golf.
Recording Programs .......- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - P Flexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed Use the automatic exposure (AE) program or give priority to the exposure value or the shutter speed. POINTS TO CHECK ,.,•E.• .• . 1:!I'!il5. [ . •"·".0,.' .• ".' ,.' ,•.'".•."',,•.,1,,,.,.' .,., ·.'.' , . •.• 8 .1 .•"."•"".• ,. '., .,•.,.••,.] I (OJ 12) Mode switch: P ~ AUTO Options When you select [ii'!JSHUTTERPRIO.
_----------------'-------------e •••• Shutter speed guidelines IFUNC.] ¢ Recording Programs Icon of the currently selected Recording Program .0. Last icon on the right (icon of the currently selected Special Scene) .0. IFUNC·I ¢J I Desired option • Do not change the position of the mode switch while recording, as the brightness of the image may change abruptly. • [Ea PORTRAIT]/[~ SPORTS]/[iJ BEACH]/ [I] SNOW] - The picture may not appear smooth during playback.
Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color •••••- - - - - - - - - - - Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually. Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). To correct this, you can manually adjust the exposure.
_------------e •••• Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color 3 Adjust (..... ~) the focus as required until the image appears focused. • Push the joystick (~ ) toward A for a farther focal distance or push it ( ..... ) toward ~ for a closer focal distance. • Pushing the joystick (~ ) toward [FOCUS] again will return the camcorder to autofocus. C!2~~![~~~ _ . _.
Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color •••••- - - - - - - - - - - To SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 1 2 Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in until it fills the whole screen and press (~). When the adjustment is completed, eoo.-LJ stops flashing and stays on. The camcorder retains the custom setting even if you turn off the camcorder. Press [FUNC.] to save the setting and close the menu.
-------------------e •••• Still Image Recording Options • Default value ~ 10 1024x768/FINE' (CD 25) Still images are recorded on the disc using the JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) compression. As a general rule select a larger image size for higher quality. ·.•.c.• . •. ,.••1I!I'~ M .•. . ER.~.• . .•·.• 11 I FUNC. Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images FUNC. Icon of the. cur~ently selected Image Quality/Size IFUNC.I ¢ I Desired image size* .o.iJ Press (~) (CD 12) 1·•. I .o.
Still Image Recording Options •••••- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Automatic Focus Priority FUNC. When the focus priority is activated, the camcorder records a still image only after the focus has been adjusted automatically. POiNT~!~~~~._. 1.•1 . . . .• .•.•D·~ . •.·•.•. .• . . .•E . . .• . B.•.~. • .• .• •. •1. 1 ~ .~ (aJ 12) Mode switch at AUTO: The focus priority cannot be turned off.
------------------------e •••• Other Functions Selecting the Data Code You can select the data code to be displayed when playing back movies. I On-Screen Displays The camcorder keeps a data code containing the date and time and other camera data (shutter speed, exposure, etc.) registered at the time of recording. You can select the data to be displayed. Options • Default value Turning the On-Screen Displays OnlOff Displays the aperture (f-stop) and shutter speed used when recording the image.
Other Functions •••••- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - histogram skews to the right is relatively bright; while one whose histogram peaks to the left, is relatively dark. Shadows <:=====> Highlights The histogram will appear also while reviewing a still image immediately after recording it. Self Timer (CA.MEIJA'.~) : Press [PHOTO], first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image. The camcorder will record the still image after a 10-second countdown.
-------------------------e •••• Other Functions Applying I :+ ~.D \] 1 Select one of the other digital effects to add flavor to your recordings. • When you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the sound will fade in or out. When you apply an effect, the sound will be recorded normally. • The camcorder retains the setting last used even if you turn off the digital effects or change the recording program. To If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press (@) to display it.
Managing Scenes •••••- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Adding Scenes to the Playlist Options 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 two types of index screens: cOriginal index screen (original recordings) I @ORIGINAL From the original index screen, select (Jt... . , ...
_---------------------a •••• Moving Scenes in the Playlist Managing Scenes Deleting a Single Scene I From the original index screen, press [PLAYLlSTJ. From the playlist index screen, select (AT, ~~) the scene to move. FUNC. (CD 25) [FUNC.) FUNC. ta!~ +"e + c (CO 12) Disc type: DVD-RW· VR mode @ ~(7V+ ¢I Fc:d MOVE .!J, Move (AT, ~~ ) the orange marker to the new position of the scene and press ( @ ). .!J, IYES From the original index screen, select (AT, ~~) the scene to delete.
Managing Scenes ........- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 Select ( ..... ~ ) [YES] and press (~). You will not be able to delete the last scene if after the scene was recorded you changed the operating mode, turned off the camcorder or removed the disc. 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.
_--------------------__e •••• Managing the Disc I Initializing the Disc Protecting the Disc You can protect the whole disc to prevent the accidental erasure of important recordings. Follow the same procedure to remove the protection of a protected disc. o IMPORTANT Initializing the disc (CD 57) will permanently erase all recordings, even if the disc is protected. (CD 12) Disc type: @ [FUNC.I • Initializing the disc will permanently erase all recordings, even if the disc is protected.
Managing the Disc •••••- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [FUNC.] ¢I ~ MENU Changing the Disc Title Before you finalize your disc*, you can give it a title. The disc title will be displayed on the index screen when playing the finalized disc in most DVD players. IDISC OPERATIONS I DISC INITIALIZE * You can change the title of DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode also after having finalized them. I VIDEO or IVR (CO 12) IYES FUNC. [FUNC.j* ¢:J I_Y_E_S ----' (CD 25) FUNC.
I POINTS TO CHECK [.•.•1 .• .• .• .• 1.• . D'~ •. . . M . . •. . . E . . .• . B.•1.• .•.·.• ·. •.··1•. 1 Erasing Photos Disc type: You can erase still images recorded on the disc (DVD-RW only). + Be careful when erasing images. Erased images cannot be recovered. Images on a protected disc cannot be erased. Erasing a Single Image ~) (CO 12) Disc type: @ @ DVD-RW· VIDEO or VR mode ~.
Converting Photos into Photomovie Scenes Still images are recorded using JPEG compression, but a DVD player only recognizes the MPEG standard. Thus, to play back your still images with your DVD player, first you need to create a Photomovie scene - a slide show of all still images on the disc, where each image will be displayed for approx. 3 seconds. Converting All Images FUNC. (0]25) WUNG.j FUNC.
....... ------------------------------- To play the disc you recorded on a DVD player, a computer's DVD drive or other digital device, you need to finalize it first. You do not need to finalize the disc to play back your recordings with the camcorder connected to the TV. To view your still images on a DVD player you will need to convert them to Photomovie scenes beforehand (CD 60). o IMPORTANT • Be sure to finalize the disc in normal room temperatures.
..... ----------------------------- Finalizing the Disc The length of the finalization process depends on the scenes recorded and the remaining free space on the disc. (CO 12) Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. IFUNC.j 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). You cannot play back discs that have not yet been finalized on an external DVD device.
-----------------------------------e •••• I (OJ 12) Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Unfinalize a disc to allow recording additional movies on the disc even after it was finalized. Disc type: ~ DVD-RW· VIDEO mode o FUNC. ([J]25) IMPORTANT • Be sure to unfinalize the disc in normal room temperatures. If the procedure was not completed correctly due to high temperature, let the camcorder cool off before resuming operation.
ConnectingtoaTVorVCR •••••~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Connection Diagrams • AV AVTerminal Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted while the STV-250N stereo video cable is connected to the camcorder. Open the terminal cover to access Terminal.·onthe Camcorder Connecting Cable Output connection (Signal Flow .. ) to a TV or VCR with AV Terminals.
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder Playback on a TV Screen is TO CHECK (CO 12) Before connecting the camcorder, select the [TV TYPE] setting according to the TV set to which you will connect the camcorder - [WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio or [NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio (CO 41). Connecting Connect the camcorder to the TV following the connection diagram shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams (CO 64).
Trouble? ......- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Power Source • Camcorder will not turn on. • The camcorder switches off by itself. • The disc compartment cover will not open. • LCD/viewfinder switches on and off. Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. 20 Attach the battery pack correctly.
_ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - _ _ _ e•••• Trouble? =~~~~~~~II The disc cannot be ejected. Turn off 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. Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use. The disc cannot be recognized. The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. If the problem persists replace the disc.
Trouble? •••••- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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. 73 The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use. Camcorder will not focus. Autofocus does not work on that subject. Focus manually.
-------------------,--------------------e •••• Cannot edit the disc title. Cannot create a Photomovie scene. Cannot edit or delete scenes. Cannot finalize the disc. No sound from the built-in speaker. Trouble? You cannot add a title to a DVD-R/DVD-R DL disc after it was finalized. 61 Unfinalize the disc first (DVD-RW in VIDEO mode). 63 You may not be able to edit the title if you entered it with another digital device. - Remove the disc protection.
Trouble? •••••- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - List of Messages i~/ i \ ......... ........... .... ii w. ie. .\i SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME You have not set the time zone, date and time. This message appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time zone, date and time. 26 CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.
-----------------------------e •••• Message i I•• • .• • • • • • • • • • • CANNOT READ THE DISC CHECK THE DISC .. Trouble? i>./> · i li CO Disc could not be read. Try cleaning it or replace the disc. 73 This message can also appear if the camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use. - This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use.
Do's and Don'ts •••••- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Handling Precautions Camcorder • Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts while the DISC access indicator 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 camcorder by the LCD panel or the disc cover. Be careful when closing the LCD panel.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -.... Do's and Don'ts • Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at normal temperatures. Mini DVD Disc The recording surface of DVD discs is extremely delicate. If handled or stored in an incorrect manner, the camcorder may stop recognizing or may not be able to play back the disc. Be sure to observe the following precautions when storing/ handling your discs.
II Do's and Don'ts ••••- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Maintenance/Others Storage • 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 OF). Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its internal surfaces. Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected. Continued use may damage the camcorder.
~~~~~~---------~--------.... To AVOID CONDENSATION • 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. WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED • The camcorder automatically shuts off. If a disc is loaded, remove the disc immediately and leave the disc cover open. Leaving the disc in the camcorder may damage it.
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Option·a.I•• • Ae.e.ess.o.~.i .•es Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center. II Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc.
WS-20 Wrist Strap Use this for extra additional protection for active shooting. SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark.
II DC210 System Disc Recording System Television System Compatible Media Maximum Recording Time Image Sensor LCD Screen Viewfinder Microphone Lens Lens Configuration AF system Minimum Focusing Distance White Balance Minimum Illumination Recommended Illumination Image Stabilization Size of Still Images Image Compression Method Movies DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode) DVD-VR (VR mode) only with 8 cm DVD-RW Video Compression: MPEG2 Audio Compression: Dolby Digital 2ch Still Images Exif 2.
General Information •••••- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Power/Others Power supply (rated) Power consumption (SP mode, AF on) Operating temperature Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight (camcorder body only) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter) 2.9 W (viewfinder), 3.0 W (LCD screen [NORMAL]) o- 40°C (32 - 104 OF) 54 x 90 x 128 mm (2.1 x 3.5 x 5.0 in.) excluding the grip belt 400 g (14.1 oz.
D 16:9 aspect ratio 9 Point AiAF (Autofocus) 29 50 III Abroad, using the camcorder Auto (recording program) Auto slow shutter. Autofocus (AF) AV terminal 75 43 37 50 64 23 II II Image effects Image jump Image stabilizer Index screen - Movies Index screen - Still images Initialization - Disc 48 34 38 32 34 57 II o Battery pack, charging Battery pack, remaining charge Beach (recording program) Beep Built-in backup battery 20 18 43 41 73 B Center point (Autofocus) . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Information •••••- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - m Quick Start function 31 iii Recommended discs Recording - Movies Recording - Still images Recording data Recording mode Recording programs Recording reminder RESET Reviewing - Movies (Record review) n Scene editing Screen displays Screen markers Selecting the on-screen displays Self timer Serial number Setup menus Shoulder strap Slideshow Snow (recording program) SP mode Sports (recording program) Spotlight (recording program) Stil
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