Canon DC210 Manuel d'utilisateur

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10 General InformationSystem Diagram ... 76Optional Accessorie

About this Manual11IntroductionAbout this ManualThank you for purchasing the Canon DC210. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcor

12About this Manual The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode and the camcorder’s settings. Press ( ) to display/h

About this Manual13IntroductionTrademark Acknowledgements• is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.• Manufactured under license from

14Getting to Know the Camcorder Getting to Know the CamcorderSupplied AccessoriesCA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord)BP-208 Battery Pack ST

Getting to Know the Camcorder15IntroductionNames of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for example )

16Getting to Know the Camcorder Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for example ).Back viewTo

Getting to Know the Camcorder17IntroductionScreen Displays Recording MoviesOperating mode ( 12)Recording program ( 43)White balance ( 47)Image effect

18Getting to Know the Camcorder Disc operationRecord, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast reverse playback,Slow playback, S

Getting to Know the Camcorder19Introduction Playing Movies (During Playback)Disc operationPlayback time (hours : minutes : seconds)Scene numberData c

IntroductionImportant Usage InstructionsWARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.WARNING!T

Getting Started 20PreparationsGetting StartedCharging the Battery PackThe camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact p

Getting StartedPreparations21 To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage co

Getting Started 22Inserting and Removing a DiscInserting the DiscPOINTS TO CHECK1 Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in mode.2 Slide

Getting StartedPreparations23• The disc initialization will take approximately one minute. Avoid moving the camcorder while the operation is in progr

Getting Started 24Adjusting the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD PanelOpen the LCD panel 90 degrees.• You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward.• You can

Using the MenusPreparations25Using the MenusMany of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC. butt

First Time Settings 26First Time SettingsChanging the LanguageOptions Default value1 Press .2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open the setup m

First Time SettingsPreparations27Setting the Date and Time1 Press .2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open the setup menus.3 Select ( ) [DATE/T

Recording 28Basic FunctionsRecordingShooting Video1 Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode.The red CAMERA indicator will turn

RecordingBasic Functions29 When using a tripod: Do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as it may melt (due to concentration of the l

Introduction3In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC210 A and all its accessories.1 Read Instructions — A

Recording 30manually. To play back on a TV with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the [TV TYPE] setting accordingly ( 41).Taking Photos1 Move the power

RecordingBasic Functions31ZoomingPOINTS TO CHECK: In addition to the optical zoom, the digital zoom is also available ( 38).Optical zoom: 35xDigital

Playback 32NOTES When you wake up the camcorder from standby mode, the following settings will be changed automatically:- Manual focus returns to aut

PlaybackBasic Functions33(approx. 1 second) at the point where the playback switches from Layer 1 to Layer 2. You can display the date and time of t

Playback 34IMPORTANT The following may not be displayed correctly.- Images not recorded with this camcorder.- Images edited on or uploaded from a com

PlaybackBasic Functions35Magnifying Photos during PlaybackDuring playback, still images can be magnified up to 5 times.1 Move the zoom lever toward T

Menu Options Lists 36Advanced FunctionsMenu Options ListsMenu items not available appear grayed out in the FUNC. menu or in black in the setup menus.

Menu Options ListsAdvanced Functions37Size:[L1024x768], [S640x480]Quality: [ SUPER FINE], [ FINE], [NORMAL]Disc type: • VR mode[ALL SCENES], [ONE S

Menu Options Lists 38[OFF], [ 105x], [ 1000x]Determines the operation of the digital zoom. When activated, the camcorder will switch automatically to

Menu Options ListsAdvanced Functions39 The wind screen cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to AUTO. Some low-frequency sounds will be

4 14 Lightning — For added protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, dis

Menu Options Lists 40Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)DISPLAY SETUPAdjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. Use the joystick ( ) to adj

Menu Options ListsAdvanced Functions41System Se tup (Volume, Beep, etc .)SYSTEM SETUP[HIGH VOLUME], [ LOW VOLUME], [ OFF]A beep will accompany some o

Menu Options Lists 42You can verify the current version of the camcorder’s firmware. This menu option is usually grayed out.Date/Time SetupDATE/TIME S

Recording ProgramsAdvanced Functions43Recording ProgramsUsing the Recording ProgramsAUTOThe camcorder adjusts the focus, exposure and other settings

Recording Programs 44 Flexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed Use the automatic exposure (AE) program or give priority to the expo

Recording ProgramsAdvanced Functions45Shutter speed guidelinesNote that on screen only the denominator is displayed – “ 250” indicates a shutter spe

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color 46Adjustin g the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Colo rManual Exposure AdjustmentAt times, backlit subje

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and ColorAdvanced Functions473 Adjust ( ) the focus as required until the image appears focused.• Push the joy

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color 48TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 1 Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in until it fills the

Still Image Recording OptionsAdvanced Functions49Still Image Recording OptionsSelecting the Size and Quality of Still ImagesStill images are recorded

5IntroductionHow to select a DVD discThere are many types of DVD discs but this camcorder uses only the following three types of 8 cm mini DVD discs:

Still Image Recording Options 50Automatic Focus PriorityWhen the focus priority is activated, the camcorder records a still image only after the focus

Other FunctionsAdvanced Functions51Other FunctionsOn-Screen DisplaysThe camcorder keeps a data code containing the date and time and other camera dat

Other Functions 52histogram skews to the right is relatively bright; while one whose histogram peaks to the left, is relatively dark.NOTESThe histogra

Other FunctionsAdvanced Functions53NOTES When you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the sound will fade in or out. When you apply an effe

Managing Scenes 54Editing FunctionsManaging ScenesCreating a PlaylistCreate a playlist to easily edit your movies. Include in your playlist only the

Managing ScenesEditing Functions55Moving Scenes in the PlaylistFrom the original index screen, press . From the playlist index screen, select ( , )

Managing Scenes 564 Select ( ) [YES] and press ( ).NOTESYou will not be able to delete the last scene if after the scene was recorded you changed the

Managing the DiscEditing Functions57Managing the DiscProtecting the DiscYou can protect the whole disc to prevent the accidental erasure of important

Managing the Disc 58* Close the menu only after the screen display returns to the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu.Changing the Disc TitleBefore you finalize yo

Managing PhotosEditing Functions59Managing PhotosErasing PhotosYou can erase still images recorded on the disc (DVD-RW only).IMPORTANTBe careful when

6 No need to worry about recording over a tape.When you use a DVD, the camcorder will automatically record on the empty space of the disc. So you don&

Managing Photos 60Converting Photos into Photomovie ScenesStill images are recorded using JPEG compression, but a DVD player only recognizes the MPEG

Playing Back the Disc on an External Device61Playing Back the Disc on an External DeviceTo play the disc you recorded on a DVD player, a computer’s DV

62Finalizing the DiscThe length of the finalization process depends on the scenes recorded and the remaining free space on the disc.POINTS TO CHECKPo

Playing Back the Disc on an External Device63Unfinalize a disc to allow recording additional movies on the disc even after it was finalized.IMPORTANT

Connecting to a TV or VCR 64External ConnectionsConnecti ng to a TV or VCRConnection DiagramsConnecting to a TV or VCRAV TerminalSound from the built

Connecting to a TV or VCRExternal Connections65Playback on a TV ScreenPOINTS TO CHECKBefore connecting the camcorder, select the [TV TYPE] setting ac

66Trouble? Additional In formation Trouble?If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service

Trouble?67Additional InformationRecordingThe disc cannot be ejected. Turn off the camcorder, disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the batt

68Trouble? Playback/EditingThe recording suddenly stops shortly after starting recording.The disc is dirty. Clean the disc with a soft lens-cleaning c

Trouble?69Additional InformationPlaying Back the Disc in an External DVD DeviceExternal DVD device refers to DVD players, DVD recorders, computer’s D

7IntroductionAvailable features depend on the DVD disc used1 Disc initialization clears all the recordings on the disc and restores the free space on

70Trouble? List of MessagesMessage ExplanationSET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIMEYou have not set the time zone, date and time. This message appears each

Trouble?71Additional InformationCANNOT READ THE DISCCHECK THE DISCDisc could not be read. Try cleaning it or replace the disc. 73This message can als

72Do’s and Don’ts Do’s and Don’tsCamcorder Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts while the DISC access indicator is on or flas

Do’s and Don’ts73Additional Information Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at normal temperature

74Do’s and Don’ts 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 temper

Do’s and Don’ts75Additional InformationTO AVOID CONDENSATION Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature. Unload the d

76General Information General InformationSystem Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)CG-300Battery ChargerSTV-250N Stereo Video CableCA-570

General Information77Additional InformationCall or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine

78General Information WS-20 Wrist StrapUse this for extra additional protection for active shooting.SC-2000 Soft Carrying CaseA handy camcorder bag wi

General Information79Additional InformationDC210SpecificationsSystemDisc Recording System Movies DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode) DVD-VR (VR mode) only with 8

8 IntroductionHow to select a DVD disc ... 5About this ManualAbout the Joy

80General Information CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-208 Battery PackWeight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to

General Information81Additional Information16:9 aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Point AiAF (Autofocus). . . . . . . . . . . . 50

82General Information QQuick Start function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31RRecommended discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Recording - Movies .

83Additional InformationCANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATESThe warranty set forward below is given by Canon

84 CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTYThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) with res

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9IntroductionRecording ProgramsUsing the Recording Programs ..................43 Flexible Recording