Canon camcorder DC100 User Manual

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Disc Finalization
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Disc FinalizationPreparing your Disc for Playing on a 
DVD Player – [FINALIZE]
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 ( 60).
Be sure to finalize the disc in normal room temperatures. If...

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Finalizing the Disc
The length of the finalization process depends on the scenes recorded and the remaining 
free space on the disc.
* During the disc finalization a progress bar is displayed. Close the menu only after the screen display returns to the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu.
When using a finalized disc, the finalization mark   will appear next to the disc 
type display.
Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer’s 
DVD Drive
After finalizing it, you can play the disc on DVD-R or DVD-RW...

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Disc Finalization
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Recording Additional Movies on a 
Finalized Disc – [UNFINALIZE]
You can record additional movies after the finalization by unfinalizing an already finalized 
DVD-RW disc in VIDEO mode.
Disc type:   DVD-RW initialized in VIDEO mode.
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.
 Place the camcorder on a table or other stable surface before...

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External Connections
Connecting to a TV and VCR
Playing Back on a TV Screen
Selecting the Type of TV 
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (11).
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 ( 37).
Connection Diagram
1. Turn off all devices before starting the connections.
2. Connect the STV-250N Stereo...

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External Connections
Connecting to a TV and VCR
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Recording to a VCR
You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video 
device. For a connection diagram showing how to connect the camcorder to a VCR see 
the previous section Playing Back on a TV Screen  (64).
To change the operating mode, refer to  About the Operating Modes (11).
1. Connected device: Load a blank cassette and set the device to record 
pause mode.
2. This camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to copy...

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Trouble?Troubleshooting
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
Recording/Playback
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.
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Attach the battery pack correctly.
Battery pack will not charge. Charge...

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Trouble?
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Recording
• The disc’s rotation can be faintly heard.
• Occasionally the operation  sound can be heard. The disc is activated from time to time. This is not a 
malfunction.
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After using the camcorder for 
a long time the   lights up 
in red. This is not a malfunction. Turn the camcorder off and let it cool 
for a while before resuming operation.
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Problem Solution
Image will not appear on the 
screen.Set the camcorder to  . 24
Open the lens cover.
“SET THE TIME ZONE, 
DATE AND TIME”...

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Playback/Editing
Problem Solution
Pressing the playback button 
does not start playback.Check that the disc contains recorded scenes. –
Load a disc. 22
Set the camcorder to  . 28
You may not be able to play with this camcorder discs 
recorded or edited with other DVD recorders or computer DVD 
drives. –
If using a single-sided disc, check that the disc is inserted with 
the label side facing up. 22
The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. 
Disconnect the compact power adapter and...

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Trouble?
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Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD DeviceExternal DVD device refers to DVD players, DVD recorders, computer’s DVD drives and 
other digital devices.
List of Messages
Problem Solution
There is a brief stop between 
scenes.Depending on the DVD player, there might be a very short 
stop between scenes during playback. –
Disc is running, but image will 
not appear on the TV screen. TV/VIDEO selector on the TV is not set to VIDEO. Set the 
selector to VIDEO. 64
You attempted to play back...

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CANNOT DIVIDE THE 
SCENEPhotomovie scenes cannot be divided. 60
You may not be able to divide very short scenes. –
Scenes cannot be divided when the disc already contains 999 
scenes. –
You may not be able to further divide scenes shorter than 5 
seconds that were created by dividing a previous scene.  –
DISC IS FINALIZED 
CANNOT RECORD You cannot record additional scenes on a finalized DVD-R disc. –
You cannot record additional scenes or unfinalize a DVD-RW disc 
in VIDEO mode that was finalized...