PUB.DIE-244 English English Instruction Manual DVD Camcorder Introduction Preparations Basic Functions Advanced Features Editing Functions Disc Finalization External Connections Printing E Please read also the following instruction manual. · Digital Video Software PUB. DIE-245 Digital Video Software Instruction Manual Version 19 Trouble? This instruction manual explains how to install the software, connect the camcorder to a computer, and download still images from a disc or a memory card to a computer. If you are using Windows operating system, use the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows. If you are using Macintosh operating system, use the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Macintosh. Do's & Don'ts PAL Additional Information Important Usage Instructions Introduction WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom. Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CA-570 may damage the camcorder. This product has been classified under IEC60825-1:1993 and EN60825-1:1994. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2 An Introduction to DVDs You have probably heard of DVD discs and they come in various types and in two sizes the more common 12 cm DVDs and 8 cm Mini DVDs. This camcorder uses 8 cm DVD-R discs (like the supplied one) or DVD-RW discs (commercially available). So... what disc to choose? DVD-R Can be recorded only once. You cannot edit or delete the recordings. DVD-RW You can record it many times. You can delete scenes or initialize the disc and start recording again. Now that I have the disc... What disc standard do I choose to initialize it? VIDEO mode Once finalized, a disc recorded in VIDEO mode will play in most common DVD players. However, you cannot edit the recordings. VR* mode You can easily edit the recordings. However, you will be able to play the disc only with DVD-RW compatible DVD players. * Video Recording · Recommended Discs: This camcorder's performance was tested using the supplied discs and Hitachi-Maxell HG-series DVD discs. For use of other DVD media, contact directly the manufacturer's customer support center. · Attempting to record or play in this camcorder DVD discs that were recorded, initialized, edited or finalized with other digital devices can result in lost data. · You need to initialize newly bought DVD-RW discs with this camcorder before using them for the first time. 3 The Advantages of DVDs RECORDING With a DVD yo u just press th e recording start/stop butto n and the cam corder will fin the empty spac d e on the disc ( waste time fa 31). Don't st forwarding and rewinding tape to find fro a m where to sta rt a new recording. Never worry ab out mistakenl y recording ov er a precious memory! PLAYING sc Just select a index ene from the screen! sc into a DVD ur finalized* di e Just insert yo ly find the scen mediate player and im the index. No y back from n the you want to pla ole thing or ru to play the wh ene need to find that sc and back tape forward 37). you want ( 4 SHARING YO U Windows users : R VIDEOS With the supp lied Roxio MyD VD for Canon of your DVDs software you to share with can easily crea family and frien computer for te copies ds and transfe further editing. r your recordin gs to a For inquiries regarding Roxio MyDVD for Canon, please contact directly the customer support centers of Sonic Solutions ( 104). * Finalization is a process required to make the DVD discs you recorded in VIDEO mode playable on common DVD players ( 96). 5 Table of contents Introduction An Introduction to DVDs ..................................................................................3 The Advantages of DVDs ................................................................................4 About this Manual............................................................................................9 Checking the Supplied Accessories ..............................................................11 Components Guide........................................................................................12 Screen Displays.............................................................................................16 Preparations Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply..............................................................19 Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder ..................................................................22 Step 3: Using the Wireless Controller............................................................23 Step 4: Adjusting the LCD Screen .................................................................24 Step 5: Changing the Display Language .......................................................25 Step 6: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time..............................................26 Step 7: Inserting a Memory Card...................................................................28 Step 8: Loading a Disc...................................................................................29 Basic Functions Recording Recording Movies..........................................................................................31 Recording Still Images...................................................................................33 Zooming.........................................................................................................35 Tips for Better Recording...............................................................................36 Playback Playing Back Movies .....................................................................................37 Viewing Still Images.......................................................................................39 Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................41 Magnifying the Image ....................................................................................42 Displaying Additional Recording Data ...........................................................43 Advanced Features Recording Programs Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................44 Selecting the Recording Program..................................................................45 Using the Program AE Mode .....................................................................46 Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode .........................................................47 Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode.......................................................48 More Recording Options Manually Adjusting the Exposure ..................................................................49 Manually Adjusting the Focus and Changing the Focusing Mode.................50 Recording in Widescreen (16:9 Aspect Ratio)...............................................52 Using the Mini Video Light .................................................................53 Using the Flash ..................................................................................54 Using the Self-Timer ......................................................................................56 Changing the FUNC. Settings Changing Settings with the FUNC. Button ....................................................57 Available Settings List (FUNC.) .....................................................................58 Changing the Metering Method .....................................................................60 Setting the White Balance .............................................................................61 Applying Image Enhancing Effects ................................................................63 6 Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing ............................................64 Creating Panoramic Images ..........................................................................66 Using the Digital Effects.................................................................................68 Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images ...............................................74 Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies ...........................................76 Changing the MENU Settings Changing Settings with the MENU Button.....................................................77 Available Settings List (MENU) .....................................................................78 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) .............................78 Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, Disc-Card Copy, etc.)..........80 Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc.).........................................80 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) ..................................81 System Setup (Volume, Beep, Media select , etc.) ...........................81 Date/Time Setup ....................................................................................82 E Editing Functions Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode only) Creating a Playlist..........................................................................................83 Dividing a Scene............................................................................................84 Deleting Scenes ............................................................................................85 Converting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes ..........................................87 Protecting the Disc ........................................................................................88 Initializing the Disc.........................................................................................89 Still Image Options Copying Still Images Between the Disc and Memory Card ...........................90 Erasing Still Images .......................................................................................92 Protecting Still Images on the Memory Card .................................................94 Initializing the Memory Card ..........................................................................95 Introduction Disc Finalization Preparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD Player .........................................96 Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer's DVD Drive .........98 Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc..........................................99 External Connections Connecting to a TV and VCR Playing Back on a TV Screen......................................................................100 Recording to a VCR.....................................................................................102 Connecting to a Computer Transferring Recordings to a Computer ......................................................103 Roxio MyDVD for Canon......................................................................103 Transferring Still Images to a Computer (Direct Transfer) ...........................108 Transferring Images with Transfer Order Settings....................................... 111 Printing Printing Still Images .....................................................................................113 Selecting Print Settings ...............................................................................116 Selecting Trimming Settings ........................................................................119 Printing with Print Order Settings ................................................................120 Trouble? Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................122 List of Messages..........................................................................................127 7 Do's & Don'ts Handling Precautions ..................................................................................131 Maintenance/Others ....................................................................................136 Additional Information System Diagram ..........................................................................................137 Optional Accessories...................................................................................138 Specifications...............................................................................................140 Index............................................................................................................142 8 About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC20/DC10. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate ...