Canon camcorder DC100 User Manual

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Introduction
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3. Select ( ) the setting you want to change and press ( ). 
• The orange selection bar indicates the menu setting currently selected. Items not available appear in black.
• To return to the menu selection screen, select ( ) [RETURN] and press ( ).
4. Select ( ) the desired option and press ( ) to save the setting.
5. Press .
You can press   to close the menu at any time.
Selecting FUNC. Menu Options
1. Press .
2. Select ( ) the icon of the function you  want change from the left side...

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This action will toggle the operation mode in the following sequence:
Checking the Supplied Accessories
CA-570 Compact 
Power Adapter
(incl. power cord)BP-208 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo 
Video Cable
The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the 
camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as a 
permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.
Date of Purchase: Model Name: DC100 A
Purchased From:...

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Components Guide
Buttons and switches other than ( ) are indicated throughout the manual as   (for 
example, ).FUNC. button ( 37)  AV OUT terminal ( 64)
MENU button ( 33) Serial number
Lens cover switch ( 24, 26)
(  - open,   - closed)
BATTERY RELEASE switch ( 17)
RESET button ( 66)
EXP (Exposure) switch ( 43) / 
DISPLAY button ( 32) (Multi Selector) Disc compartment cover ( 22)
DC IN terminal ( 17)
 button (Multi Selector) ( 10) Grip belt ( 19)
FOCUS button ( 44) (Multi Selector)...

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Buttons and switches other than ( ) are indicated throughout the manual as   (for 
example, ).Mode switch ( 39) LCD screen ( 19)
Zoom lever ( 27) (record review) button ( 25) /  
(fast reverse) button ( 28) / 
Index screen – button  ( 28)
Speaker ( 29) 
Tripod socket ( 25)
OPEN (disc cover) switch ( 22)    (fast forward) button ( 28) / 
Index screen + button ( 28)
Strap mount
Viewfinder ( 19) D.EFFECTS button ( 50) / 
/  (play/pause) button ( 28)
Dioptric adjustment lever ( 19)
Operating mode...

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Screen Displays
Recording MoviesOperating mode ( 11)
Recording program ( 39)
Self timer ( 46)
White balance ( 47)
Image effect ( 49)
Digital effects ( 50)
Recording mode ( 38)
Disc type  DVD-R,   DVD-RW ( 6)
Disc specification 
(VIDEO mode, VR mode) ( 6)
Finalized disc mark ( 61)
Recording reminder
Manual focus ( 44)
Recording Still ImagesImage stabilizer ( 33)
Disc operation
Time code (hours : minutes : seconds)
Remaining recording time
Widescreen mode ( 25)
Wind screen ( 34)
Level...

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Playing Movies (Index Screen)
Current scene number / Total number of 
scenes ( 28)
Date and time of recording
Playing Movies (During Playback)
Disc operation
Playback time (hours : minutes : seconds)
Scene number
Data code ( 32)
Viewing Still Images
Image number ( 36)
Current image / Number of images 
Still image size
Data code ( 32)
 Number of still images availableflashing in red: No disc
in green: 6 or more images
in yellow: 1 to 5 images
in red: No more images can be 
recorded
• When viewing the...

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Preparations
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PreparationsGetting Started
Step 1: 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.
1. Turn off the camcorder.
2. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.
• Open the LCD panel.
• Slide in the connector end of the battery 
in the direction of the arrow and press it 
gently until it clicks.
3. Connect the power cord to the  compact power adapter.
4. Plug the power cord into a...

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* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off.
 Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter.
 Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the compact power 
adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use 
with this camcorder.
 You may hear some noise from the compact power adapter during use. This is 
not a malfunction.
 To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating,...

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Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder
1. Turn on the camcorder.
2. Adjust the viewfinder.
Keep the LCD panel closed to use the viewfinder 
and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever as 
necessary.
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.
Step 3: Adjusting the LCD Screen
Rotating the LCD Panel
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.
• You can rotate the panel downward by 90 degrees.
• You can...

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Step 4: Changing the Display Language
Options
1. Press .
2. Select ( ) [DISPLAY SETUP] and press ( ).
3. Select ( ) [LANGUAGE ] and press ( ).
4. Select ( ,  ) the desired option and press ( ).
5. Press   to close the menu.
If you changed the language by mistake, follow the   mark next to the menu item 
to change the setting.
Step 5: Setting the Time Zone / Daylight Saving Time
1. Press .
2. Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP] and press ( ).
3. Select ( ) [T.ZONE/DST] and press ( ).
The time zone setting...