D115_NTSC-E.book Page 1 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM PUB.DIM-763 English DVD Camcorder Instruction Manual English Caméscope DVD Manuel d’instruction Français Cámara DVD Manual de Instrucciones Español Please read also the following instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file). For further details refer to the installation guide. Veuillez lire aussi le manuel d’instruction suivant (version électronique sur fichier PDF). Pour d’autres détails référezvous au guide d’installation.
D115_E_Chap01-1.fm Page 2 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 4:14 PM 2 Important Usage Instructions Introduction WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 3 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC22 A and all its accessories. 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 Power Sources — The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 4 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM 4 Fig. 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - 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.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 5 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM 5 The Advantages of DVDs RECORDING With a DVD you just press the recording start/ stop button and the camcorder will find the empty space on the disc ( 30). Don’t waste time fast forwarding and rewinding a tape to find from where to start a new recording.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 6 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM 6 An Introduction to DVDs DVD discs are available in various types and two sizes (12 cm and 8 cm discs). This camcorder uses the following types of commercially available 8 cm mini DVD discs: DVD-R (one disc supplied with the camcorder), DVD-R DL* or DVD-RW discs. Choose the Disc Type... DVD-R Discs can be recorded only once. Recordings cannot be edited or deleted. DVD-R DL* Discs can be recorded only once. Recordings cannot be edited or deleted.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 7 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM 7 DVD-R Best for Compatibility • Available disc specifications: VIDEO mode only. • Reusability: Disc can be used only once. Recordings cannot be edited or deleted. • Finalization: Once finalized, additional recordings cannot be made. • Compatibility: A finalized DVD-R can be played back on most DVD devices. DVD-R discs recorded in VIDEO mode offer the best compatibility with external DVD devices.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 8 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM 8 Differences in Available Features 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.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 9 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM 9 Table of contents Introduction Preparations Getting Started Preparing the Power Supply..........................................................................21 Preparing the Camcorder ..............................................................................22 The Wireless Controller .................................................................................23 Adjusting the LCD Screen ..................................................
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 10 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM 10 Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, Disc-Card Copy, etc.)....... 40 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) ............................... 41 System Setup (Volume, Beep, Media Select , etc.)....................... 42 Date/Time Setup ................................................................................. 43 FUNC. Menu Options....................................................................................
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 11 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM 11 External Connections Additional Information Trouble? Troubleshooting .............................................................................................90 List of Messages............................................................................................94 Do’s and Don’ts Handling Precautions ....................................................................................99 Maintenance/Others ...............................
D115_E_Chap01-3.fm 12 Page 12 Friday, June 23, 2006 11:28 AM About this Manual About this Manual About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC22. 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 ( 90). Conventions Used in the Manual IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder operation.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 13 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM About this Manual 13 About the Multi Selector E Use the multi selector to select options in a menu and change 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 some menu screens refers to pressing the multi selector ( ).
D115_E_Chap01-3.fm 14 Page 14 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 10:10 AM Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories Getting to Know the Camcorder CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 15 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Getting to Know the Camcorder 15 Components Guide Left side view Speaker ( 35) FUNC. button ( 27) MENU button ( 27) WIDE SCR (widescreen) button ( 31) / PLAYLIST button ( 63) Memory card slot ( 24) AV terminal ( 74) Terminal cover USB terminal ( 77) (print/share) button ( 80, 82, 85) BATT.
D115_NTSC-E.book 16 Page 16 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Getting to Know the Camcorder Back view Top view Bottom view Multi selector ( 13)/ : EXP (exposure) ( 49)/ DISP. (display) ( 37) : FOCUS ( 50) CAMERA mode indicator (red) ( 13) CARD access indicator ( 31) / CHARGE indicator ( 21) LCD screen ( 23) (record review) button ( 31) / (flash) button ( 58) / (fast reverse) button ( 34) / Index screen – button ( 33) DRIVE MODE button ( 55) / (fast forward) button ( 34) / Index screen + button ( 33) D.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 17 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Getting to Know the Camcorder 17 Wireless Controller WL-D86 E Introduction START/STOP button ( 30) FUNC. button ( 27) MENU button ( 27) PLAYLIST button ( 63) Navigation buttons ( / / / ) PREV.
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D115_NTSC-E.book Page 19 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Getting to Know the Camcorder Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording. This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short. Remaining recording time When there is no more disc space available, “ END” will be displayed and the recording will stop.
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D115_NTSC-E.book Page 21 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Getting Started 21 Preparations Getting Started Getting Started E Preparing the Power Supply The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use. CHARGE indicator DC IN terminal Remove the battery terminal cover ( 100) before attaching the battery compact power adapter. 4 Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 5 Connect the compact power adapter BATT.
D115_NTSC-E.book 22 Page 22 Friday, June 9, 2006 Getting Started ONCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power 2 5:29 PM adapter from the camcorder. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the compact power adapter. TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK Slide down BATT. to release the battery pack, and pull out the battery pack holding it from the ridge on its bottom part.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 23 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Getting Started 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. The Wireless Controller Inserting the Battery (Lithium Button Battery 23 NOTES E The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight. If the wireless controller does not work, check that [WL.
D115_NTSC-E.book 24 Page 24 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Getting Started LCD Backlight You can switch the brightness of the LCD screen to [NORMAL] or [BRIGHT]. Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Only miniSD cards can be used with this camcorder. MENU ( 27) 1 Turn on the camcorder. 2 Press MENU . 3 Select ( ) [DISPLAY SETUP] and press ( 4 Select ( 5 6 ). ) [BACKLIGHT] and press ( ). Select ( ) the desired option and press ( ). Press MENU to close the menu.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 25 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Getting Started 25 Inserting and Removing a Disc E 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 ( 8). 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. Inserting the Disc 4 Close the disc cover.
D115_NTSC-E.book 26 Page 26 Friday, June 9, 2006 Getting Started moving the camcorder while the operation is in progress. • You can start recording movies once the record pause indication appears. IMPORTANT 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. Removing the Disc 1 Move the power switch to ON.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 27 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Using the Menus Using the Menus 27 Using the Menus Many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the MENU button ( MENU ) and the FUNC. button ( FUNC. ). For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to Options Lists - MENU/FUNC. ( 38). Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option E FUNC. ( 27) Selecting a MENU Option ( 27) 1 Press FUNC. .
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 28 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM First Time Settings 28 First Time Settings First Time Settings Changing the Time Zone Changing the Language DATE/TIME SETUP Options [DEUTSCH] [ [ENGLISH] [ [ESPAÑOL] [ [FRANÇAIS] [ [ITALIANO] [ [POLSKI] [ Default value ] T.ZONE/DST NEW YORK ] ] MENU ] ( ] 27) 1 Press MENU . 2 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP] ] and press ( 3 Select ( DISPLAY SETUP LANGUAGE ENGLISH 4 MENU ( 27) 1 Press MENU .
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 29 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM First Time Settings Sydney +10 Solomon +11 Wellington [WELLINGTN] +12 Samoa -11 Honolulu -10 Anchorage -9 Los Angeles [L.A.] -8 Denver -7 Chicago -6 New York -5 Caracas -4 -3 -2 Azores -1 Setting the Date and Time DATE/TIME SETUP DATE/TIME JAN. 1, 2006 12:00 AM MENU ( 27) 1 Press MENU . 2 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP] and press ( ). ) [DATE/TIME] and press ( ). The month is displayed in orange.
D115_NTSC-E.book 30 Page 30 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Recording 3 Disconnect the power source and Recording Basic Functions Recording remove the battery pack. 4 Close the LCD panel. Recording Movies 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.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 31 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Recording 31 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. E Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded Press WIDE SCR . Repeatedly pressing WIDE SCR toggles between the widescreen (16:9) and normal (4:3) aspect ratios.
D115_NTSC-E.book 32 Page 32 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Recording - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the position of the / switch or the operating mode. NOTES If the subject is not suitable for autofocus, turns yellow. Keep PHOTO pressed halfway and adjust the focus manually with the multi selector ( ). 1 Move the power switch to ON to set 2 3 4 5 the camcorder in CAMERA mode. The red CAMERA indicator will turn on.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 33 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Playback 33 Playback Playback Zooming POINTS TO CHECK E Playing Back Movies ( 13) POINTS TO CHECK : In addition to the 10x optical zoom, the 200x digital zoom is also available ( 38). ( 13) Zoom out 10x Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wide-angle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto). You can also change the zoom speed ( 38).
D115_NTSC-E.book 34 Page 34 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Playback 6 Press to stop the playback and return to the scene index screen. NOTES To use the viewfinder, close the LCD panel. When playing back a DVD-R DL (duallayered) disc, you might notice a brief stop (approx. 1 second) at the point where the playback switches from Layer 1 to Layer 2. About the screen display: During playback, the recording’s time code will be displayed at the upper right corner of the screen in hours : minutes : seconds.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 35 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Playback Adjusting the Volume 35 Viewing Still Images The camcorder plays the sound with the built-in speaker. The volume will be muted when you close the LCD panel. ( E ( 13) 13) Speaker SYSTEM SETUP 1 Move the power switch to ON, then 2 MENU ( 27) 1 Press MENU . 2 Select ( ) [SYSTEM SETUP] and press ( 3 Select ( 4 5 3 ). ) [VOLUME] and press ( ). Adjust ( ) the volume as desired and press ( ).
D115_NTSC-E.book 36 Page 36 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Playback - Do not open the disc cover or the memory card slot 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 selector the image corresponding to the number selected will be displayed. Magnifying the Still Image During playback, still images can be magnified up to 5 times. SLIDESHOW ( FUNC.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 37 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Playback 37 3 Select ( 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. 4 5 ) [DATA CODE] and press ( ). Select ( ) the desired option and press ( ). Press MENU to close the menu. E Turning the On-screen Displays On/Off POINTS TO CHECK ( 13) : [DATE], [TIME], [DATE&TIME] only.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 38 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Menu Options Lists 38 Advanced Functions Menu Options Lists Menu Options Lists 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 Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) CAMERA SETUP when you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 39 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Menu Options Lists The image stabilizer may not be effective when recording in dark places using the [ NIGHT] recording 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. FOCUS PRI. REVIEW [ OFF], [ 2sec], [ 4sec], [ 6sec], [ 8sec], [ 10sec] Selects the time to display a still image after it has been recorded on the memory card.
D115_NTSC-E.book 40 Page 40 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Menu Options Lists FINALIZE ( 71) STILL IMG OPER. ORD.ALL ERASE ( 89) ( 84) ( 67) ( 70) ] ( 68) ] ( 68) [NO], [YES] UNFINALIZE [NO], [YES] ( 72) ORD.ALL ERASE [NO], [YES] [NO], [YES] MOVIES ALL DEL ( 64) ERASE ALL IMAGES [NO], [YES] This option is available only in the original index screen.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 41 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Menu Options Lists * The following options are available only when you press MENU in the index screen. PROTECT* ( 69) ( 88) [NO], [YES] PRINT ORDER* 41 LCD MIRROR E [ ON], [ OFF] When the LCD panel is rotated 180 degrees to face the subject, most screen displays will disappear and the image displayed will be as if the subject was looking at a mirror.
D115_NTSC-E.book 42 Page 42 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Menu Options Lists LANGUAGE ( 28) [DEUTSCH], [ENGLISH], [ESPAÑOL], [FRANÇAIS], [ITALIANO], [POLSKI], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] DEMO MODE BEEP [ HIGH VOLUME], [ LOW VOLUME], [ 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. POWER SAVE [ ON], [ OFF] The demonstration mode displays the camcorder’s main features.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 43 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Menu Options Lists 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. 43 LINE-IN MODE LINE-IN MODE [ S VIDEO], [ ( 75) ( 46) E VIDEO] TV TYPE FUNC. Menu Options Recording programs Mode switch: [ PROGRAM AE], [ SHUTTER-PRIO. AE], [ APERTURE-PRIO.
D115_NTSC-E.book 44 Page 44 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Menu Options Lists Image effect ( Mode switch: [ IMAGE EFFECT OFF], [ [ NEUTRAL], [ LOW SHARPENING], [ SOFT SKIN DETAIL], [ CUSTOM] Drive mode 52) ( 55) ( 59) Mode switch: [ D.EFFECT OFF], [ FADER], [ EFFECT], [ MULTI-S]*, [ CARD MIX] * Not available while using the [ NIGHT] recording program. Mode switch: [ D.EFFECT OFF], [ Recording Mode VIVID], Mode switch: [ SINGLE], [ CONT.SHOOT.], [ HISPEED CONT.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 45 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Menu Options Lists ADD TO PLAYLIST ( 63) [ALL SCENES], [ONE SCENE], [CANCEL] Add a scene to the playlist. This option is available only from the original index screen. MOVE ( 63) Move a scene in the playlist. This option is available only from the playlist index screen. DIVIDE ( IMAGE ERASE ( 45 67) E Erase a still image. : This option will appear only when the drive mode is set to [ SINGLE] and you press FUNC.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 46 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Recording Programs 46 Using the Recording Programs Recording Programs Auto The camcorder adjusts the focus, exposure and other settings automatically, allowing you to just point and shoot. : Flexible Recording Programs [ PROGRAM AE] ( 47) [ SHUTTER-PRIO. AE] [ APERTURE-PRIO.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 47 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Recording Programs Selecting the Recording Program ( 13) Move the mode switch between the recording categories. Automatic mode Select one of the 3 Flexible 46). recording programs ( Select one of the 8 Special Scene 46). recording programs ( [ 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. or Programmed Auto Exposure .
D115_NTSC-E.book 48 Page 48 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Recording Programs Shutter-Priority AE You 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.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 49 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color 49 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color POINTS TO CHECK ( 13) Mode switch: Available aperture values [1.8], [2.0], [2.4], [2.8], [3.4], [4.0], [4.8], [5.6], [6.7], [8.0], [9.5], [11], [14], [16] FUNC.
D115_NTSC-E.book 50 Page 50 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Light Metering Mode ( You can select the light metering mode. POINTS TO CHECK 13) Mode switch: Options [ Default value EVALUATIVE] Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camcorder divides the picture into several areas and the light is measured in all of them to achieve the optimal exposure for the subject. [ CENT.WEIGHT.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 51 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Fast Moving Subjects 1 Adjust the zoom. 2 Keep ( ) FOCUS pressed down for E more than 2 seconds. • appears. • Pressing ( ) FOCUS again will return to autofocus. Through dirty or wet windows Night Scenes NOTES If you operate the zoom or the multi selector ( ) during infinity focus, changes to “MF” and the camcorder returns to manual focusing mode.
D115_NTSC-E.book 52 [ Page 52 Friday, June 9, 2006 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color FLUORESCENT] For recording under warm white, cool white or warm white type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. [ FLUORESCENT H] For recording under daylight or daylight type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. [ SET] Use the custom white balance setting to make white subjects appear white under colored lighting. 27) FUNC. FUNC.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 53 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Still Image Recording Options 53 Still Image Recording Options Still Image Recording Options [ CUSTOM] Allows you to adjust the brightness, contrast, sharpness, and color depth of the image. [BRIGHTN.]: (–) Darker picture, (+) Brighter picture [CONTRAST]: (–) Flatter picture, (+) More defined light and shade [SHARPNESS]: (–) Vaguer outlines, (+) Sharper outlines [COL.
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D115_NTSC-E.book Page 55 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Still Image Recording Options The still image is recorded on the memory card while the screen continues to show the video recording. Options [ SINGLE] 55 Default value E Records a single still image. NOTES The still image cannot be recorded simultaneously on the disc. The still image cannot be recorded on the memory card while recording in widescreen or while a digital effect is activated.
D115_NTSC-E.book 56 Page 56 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Still Image Recording Options FUNC. NOTES The drive mode can also be selected from the FUNC. menu ( 27). DRIVE MODE cannot be used while the FUNC. menu is being displayed. Icon of the currently selected Drive Mode STITCH AST Press ( ) The Stitch Assist screen appears.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 57 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Other Recording Options 57 Other Recording Options Other Recording Options NOTES Compose each image so that it overlaps 30 to 50% of the adjoining image. Try to keep the vertical misalignment within 10%. Do not include a moving subject in the overlapping portion. Do not try to stitch images that include both distant and close subjects. They may appear warped or doubled up.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 58 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Other Recording Options 58 LED Light You can turn on the LED light (assist lamp) at any time regardless of the recording program. ( (flash) button 1 Press 13) 2 LIGHT button Press LIGHT . • appears on the screen. • Press LIGHT again to turn the LED light off. Flash You can use the built-in flash for recording still images in dark places. The flash is equipped with the red-eye reduction function.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 59 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Other Recording Options 59 Digital Effects [ E 16 split images FADER] Faders Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black. You can preview the effect on the display. [FADE-T] (fade trigger) [WIPE] [CORNER] (corner wipe) [JUMP] [TIDE] EFFECT] Effects [SEPIA] [ART] When you are not using the digital effect, select [ D.EFFECT OFF].
D115_NTSC-E.book 60 Page 60 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Other Recording Options Setting Options Icon of the currently selected Digital Effect FUNC. [S.SPEED] Select how fast the images will be captured. [MANUAL]: One image will be added to the split screen every time you press D.EFFECTS . Hold D.EFFECTS pressed down for more than 1 second to delete images from the split screen. [FAST]: Every 4 frames [MOD.]: Every 6 frames [SLOW]: Every 8 frames FADER or EFFECT Press ( ) Desired fader/effect.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 61 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Other Recording Options Applying appear instead of the light area of the card mix image. Mix level adjustment: Light area of the still image. D.EFFECTS button 1 Press 61 E Camera Chroma Key [CAM. CHROMA] D.EFFECTS to capture the images. 2 Press Start/Stop to record the multiimage screen displayed.
D115_NTSC-E.book 62 Page 62 Friday, June 9, 2006 Other Recording Options Applying POINTS TO CHECK ( 13) Upload to the memory card a sample image from the supplied DIGITAL 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 D.EFFECT OFF FUNC. ( 27) Setting FUNC.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 63 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Editing the Scenes Editing the Scenes 63 Editing the Functions Scenes FUNC. 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: The original index screen (for the original recordings) and the playlist index screen.
D115_NTSC-E.book 64 Page 64 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Editing the Scenes IMPORTANT Be careful when deleting original recordings. Once deleted, an original scene cannot be recovered. Do not change the position of the power switch or the / switch while the scene is being deleted. button 1 Immediately after recording a scene, press ( Scenes cannot be deleted when the disc is protected ( 65). You may not be able to delete scenes shorter than 5 seconds.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 65 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Disc Options 65 Disc Options Disc Options 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. Protecting the Disc You can protect the whole disc to prevent the accidental erasure of important recordings.
D115_NTSC-E.book 66 Page 66 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Disc Options IMPORTANT Changing the Disc Title Initializing the disc will permanently erase all recordings, even if the disc is protected. The lost original recordings cannot be recovered. Initialize all DVD-RW discs before using them with this camcorder. 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.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 67 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Still Image Options Still Image Options 67 Still Image Options POINTS TO CHECK ( Erasing Still Images You can erase still images recorded on the memory card or on the disc (DVD-RW only). Disc type: VR mode). Protected images on the memory card and images on a protected disc cannot be erased. FUNC.
D115_NTSC-E.book 68 Page 68 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Still Image Options Copying Still Images MENU You 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 orders for a DPOF compatible printer ( 88)). ALL COPY [ or ALL COPY [ ( 13) FUNC. ( 27) FUNC.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 69 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Still Image Options IMPORTANT FUNC. ( 27) FUNC. 69 CONVERT TO SCENE E Initializing the memory card ( 70) will permanently erase all recorded still images, even the protected ones. Protecting a Single Image FUNC. EXECUTE POINTS TO CHECK Converting All Images ( POINTS TO CHECK ( 13) If you want to include in your Photomovie scene still images recorded on the memory card, copy them to the disc in advance ( 68).
D115_NTSC-E.book 70 Page 70 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Still Image Options STILL IMG OPER. MENU MENU PROTECT MENU ** CARD INITIALIZE Bring ( , ) the cursor to the image you want to protect and press ( ).* Repeat this step to protect additional images. * appears on protected images. Press ( ) to cancel the protection. **After closing the menu the camcorder returns to the index screen. Initializing the Memory Card Initialize a new memory card when first inserting it into the camcorder.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 71 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM 71 Finalizing the Disc Playing Back the Disc on an External Device 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 ( 68).
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 72 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM 72 Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer’s DVD 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 instruction manual of the DVD player or DVD drive. On a DVD Player 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player. 2 Insert a finalized disc in the DVD 3 player. Select the scene you want to play from the index screen.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 73 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM 73 Disc Can Be Unfinalized DVD-R/DVD-R DL in VIDEO mode E – DVD-RW in VIDEO mode – You can record additional scenes even without unfinalizing the disc DVD-RW in VR mode MENU ( 27) MENU DISC OPERATIONS UNFINALIZE MENU * YES * During the disc unfinalization a progress bar is displayed. Close the menu only after the screen display returns to the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu.
D115_NTSC-E.book 74 Page 74 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Connecting to a TV or VCR External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams Open the terminal cover to access AV Terminal • When connecting the MTC-100 Multi Cable to the camcorder, make sure to insert the cable straight and in the correct direction - aligning the marks on the cable’s connector and on the AV terminal.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 75 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Connecting to a TV or VCR Selecting the Type of TV ( ( 13) 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 ( 43). Playback on a TV Screen 1 Connect the camcorder to the TV 2 3 following one of the connection diagrams shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams ( 74).
D115_NTSC-E.book 76 Page 76 Friday, June 9, 2006 Connecting to a TV or VCR MENU LINE-IN MODE TO STOP RECORDING 5 This camcorder: In record pause Desired connection type* 6 Press ( ) to display the video input screen. * Select the setting according to the type of connection used. [ S VIDEO]: Connection type 1 . [ VIDEO]: Connection type 2 .
D115_E_Chap07.fm Page 77 Tuesday, June 27, 2006 10:12 AM Connecting to a Computer 77 Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Computer E PC Connection Diagrams USB Terminal • Open the LCD panel to access. Terminal on the Camcorder 1 Output connection (Signal Flow Connecting Cable Terminal on the Connected Device ) to a PC or PictBridge compatible printer with an USB port.
D115_NTSC-E.book 78 Page 78 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Connecting to a Computer • North America Web Based Service: http://support.roxio.com Phone assistance: 866-279-7694 (toll free) or 905-482-5555 (Canada only), 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., U.S Pacific Time - excluding Weekend and Holidays • Europe Web Based Service: Germany http://www.roxio.com/en/support/de/emc/index.jhtml France http://www.roxio.com/en/support/fr/emc/index.jhtml U.K http://www.roxio.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 79 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Connecting to a Computer 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Completing the User Registration 1 After the computer has restarted, 2 remove the Roxio MyDVD for Canon Software CD-ROM from the drive and double-click on the desktop’s “MyDVD” icon . Connect to the Internet to complete the user registration online. 3 4 5 Without completing the online user registration you will not be able to use any of the software’s functions. Click “Next” to start the registration.
D115_NTSC-E.book 80 Page 80 Friday, June 9, 2006 Connecting to a Computer - Setting the disc title - Initializing the disc - Finalizing or Unfinalizing the disc Check the orientation of the USB cable and make sure you connect it properly. If you use discs other than the recommended DVD discs you may get an error message on the computer indicating that the disc cannot be read or that the camcorder is not ready.
D115_E_Chap07.fm Page 81 Wednesday, June 14, 2006 11:37 AM Connecting to a Computer - 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 mode but the disc in the computer’s DVD drive is a DVD-R disc. - The disc in the computer’s DVD-drive is a dual-layered disc. If none of the previous applies but still does not light up, look for the icon in the computer’s desktop toolbar.
D115_NTSC-E.book 82 Page 82 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Connecting to a Computer 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 recordings on the source disc may be lost. Click on “Cancel” and restart the computer.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 83 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Connecting to a Computer Transferring Images [ [ 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. • To cancel the transfer, select ( ) [CANCEL] and press ( ) or press MENU . ALL IMAGES...] Transfers all images to the computer. [ NEW IMAGES...
D115_NTSC-E.book 84 Page 84 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Connecting to a Computer Transfer Order Settings STILL IMG OPER. MENU 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 Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. Up to 998 images can be selected.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 85 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Connecting to a Printer Connecting to a Printer Connecting to a Printer Printing Still Images – Direct Print The camcorder can be connected to any PictBridge compatible printer. You can use the print order settings for direct printing of still images recorded on the memory card ( 88). Canon printers: SELPHY CP and SELPHY DS printers and PIXMA printers marked with the PictBridge logo.
D115_NTSC-E.book 86 Page 86 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Connecting to a Printer Printing after Selecting the Print Settings You can select the number of copies and other settings for printing. The setting options vary depending on your printer model. 1 Press ( ). • The print setting menu appears. • Depending on the printer, the message “BUSY.” may appear before the camcorder displays the print setting menu. 2 Select the print settings ( 86). 3 Select ( , ) [PRINT] and press ( ). • Printing starts.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 87 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Connecting to a Printer Options [PAPER] [ PAPER SIZE] Available paper sizes vary depending on the printer model. [ PAPER TYPE] Select [PHOTO], [FAST PHOTO] or [DEFAULT]. [ PAGE LAYOUT] Select [DEFAULT] or one of the following available page layouts. [BORDERED]: Prints the whole image area almost exactly as the recorded still image. [BORDERLESS]: Enlarges the center portion of the still image to fit the width/ height ratio of the selected paper size.
D115_NTSC-E.book 88 Page 88 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Connecting to a Printer 3 Move ( , ) the trimming frame. Pressing MENU brings you back to the print settings menu. NOTES About the color of the trimming frame: - White: No trimming settings. - Green: Recommended trimming size. (The trimming frame may not appear in green depending on the image size, paper size or borders settings.) The trimming setting applies only to one image.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 89 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Connecting to a Printer Erasing All Print Orders ( 13) MENU ( 27) 89 Restarting Printing: Press MENU and select [ PRINT]. Select [RESUME] in the print setting menu and press ( ). The remaining images will be printed. Printing cannot be restarted when the print order settings have been changed or if you deleted a still image with print order settings. E STILL IMG OPER. MENU ORD.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 90 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Trouble? 90 Additional Information Troubleshooting 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 Problem Solution • 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.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 91 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Trouble? Problem The disc cannot be ejected. 91 Solution Turn off the camcorder, disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack. Restore the power supply and try again. – E The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack and let the camcorder cool down before resuming use. The disc cannot be recognized. The disc is dirty.
D115_NTSC-E.book 92 Page 92 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Trouble? Problem Solution 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 cool down before resuming use. – Camcorder will not focus.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 93 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Trouble? Problem 93 Solution 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 recordings (DVD-RW in VR mode) to free some space. 63 Cannot edit or delete scenes. Remove the disc protection. 65 You cannot edit or delete scenes on a disc that was protected with another digital device.
D115_NTSC-E.book 94 Page 94 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Trouble? Memory Card Operation 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 initialized. Initialize the memory card. 70 The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set [FILE NOS.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 95 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Trouble? Message 95 Explanation 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 PLAY DISC The disc is dirty or you attempted to play back a disc type not supported (not DVD-R/RW). – This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use.
D115_NTSC-E.book 96 Page 96 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Trouble? Message NO DISC Explanation 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 You inserted a disc recorded in a different Television System (PAL or SECAM). – LOADING THE DISC The disc is being read. Wait before you start recording.
D115_E_Chap08-1.fm Page 97 Wednesday, June 14, 2006 12:59 PM Trouble? 97 Direct Print Related Messages E NOTES About Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS Printers: If the printer’s error indicator flashes or an error message appears on the printer’s operation panel, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. Message PAPER ERROR Explanation There is a problem with the paper. Wrong paper size is inserted or the ink cannot be used with the selected paper. Or, if the paper output tray is closed, open it to print.
D115_NTSC-E.book 98 Page 98 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Trouble? Message Explanation INCOMPATIBLE PAPER 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. PAPER LEVER ERROR Paper lever error occurred. Adjust the paper selection lever to the proper position. PRINTER COVER OPEN Close the printer cover securely. NO PRINTHEAD No print head is installed in the printer or the print head is defective.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 99 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Do’s and Don’ts Handling Precautions 99 Do’s and Don’ts Camcorder E DANGER! Treat the battery pack with care. • Keep it away from fire (or it might explode). • Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 °C (140 °F). Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather. • Do not try to disassemble or modify it. • Do not drop or knock it. • Do not get it wet. Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally.
D115_NTSC-E.book 100 Page 100 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Do’s and Don’ts Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at normal temperatures. About the battery terminal cover 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 Terminal cover attached Charged Uncharged Mini DVD Disc The recording surface of DVD discs is extremely delicate.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 101 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Do’s and Don’ts 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 card. Forcing a memory card into the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the memory card or the camcorder.
D115_NTSC-E.book 102 Page 102 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM 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 °F). Cleaning 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.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 103 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM Do’s and Don’ts 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.
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D115_NTSC-E.book Page 105 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM General Information 105 Optional Accessories Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-8284040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center. E Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories.
D115_E_Chap08-3.fm 106 Page 106 Wednesday, June 28, 2006 1:27 PM General Information 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.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 107 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM General Information 107 Specifications E DC22 System Disc Recording System Television System Image Sensor Compatible Media Maximum Recording Time LCD Screen Viewfinder Microphone Lens Minimum Illumination Recommended Illumination Image Stabilization 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.
D115_NTSC-E.book 108 Page 108 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM General Information * This camcorder has been tested with miniSD cards up to 1 GB. Performance cannot be guaranteed for all miniSD cards. ** This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 109 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM General Information Index F 16:9 aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 9 Point AiAF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 A Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . 103 AEB - Auto exposure bracketing . . . . . 55 AF-assist lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Autofocus (AF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Av (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . .
D115_NTSC-E.book 110 Page 110 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM General Information N Night (SCN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Normal TV (4:3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 O Original recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 P P (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Panoramic images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Photomovie scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Playback - Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Playback - Still images . . . . . . . .
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 111 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM 111 U.S.A. CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES Additional Information The warranty set forward below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. with respect to equipment purchased in the United States. The limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 112 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM 112 CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) with respect to Canon DVD equipment purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for this Canon digital video equipment to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required.
D115_NTSC-E.book Page 113 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM CANON INC. U.S.A. CANON U.S.A., INC. NEW JERSEY OFFICE 100 Jamesburg Road, Jamesburg, NJ 08831 USA CANON U.S.A., INC. CHICAGO OFFICE 100 Park Blvd., Itasca, IL 60143 USA CANON U.S.A., INC. LOS ANGELES OFFICE 15955 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA CANON U.S.A., INC. HONOLULU OFFICE 210 Ward Avenue, Suite 200, Honolulu, Hl 96814 USA If you have any questions, call the Canon U.S.A. Information Center toll-free at 1-800-828-4040 (U.S.A. only).