Canon camcorder DC20 User Manual

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Editing Functions
Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode only)
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Initializing the Disc
You need to initialize a DVD-RW disc when first inserting it into the camcorder and you 
may have to initialize a disc if you get the “DISC ERROR” me ssage. You can also choose 
to initialize the disc if you wish to erase all the recordings on the disc or in order to change 
the disc specification.
When initializing a disc, all the recorded data will be lost.
 Initializing the disc will permanently erase all recordings,...

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Still Image Options Copying Still Images Between the Disc 
and Memor y Card
You can copy still images recorded on the memory card to the disc (for example, to add 
them to a Photomovie scene ( 89)), or from the disc to the memory card (for example, 
to set print orders for a DPOF compatible printer ( 121)).
Copying a Single Image
1. Set the camcorder to view still images ( ).
Select as the media for the still images, the media from where you want to copy 
images.
2. Press the FUNC. button.
3. First,...

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4. Select [YES] and press ( ) to copy the still images.
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Still images not recorded with this camera may not be copied correctly.
 When the available space on the copy destination is not enough, the copy 
operation will be canceled without copying all images.
 The copy operation may take a while to complete depending on the number and 
total size of the image files.  

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Erasing Still Images
You can erase still images recorded on the memory card or on the disc (DVD-RW only), 
one at a time or all at once.
Be careful when erasing images. Erased images cannot be recovered.
Protected images on the memory card and images on a protected disc cannot be 
erased.
Erasing a Single Image
Still images recorded on the disc: This option is only available with DVD-RW discs 
recorded in VR mode.
1. Set the camcorder to view still images ( ).
2. Press the FUNC. button.
3. First,...

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Erasing All Images
Still images recorded on the disc: This option is only available with DVD-RW discs 
recorded in VR mode.
1. Set the camcorder to view still images ( ).
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Use the omni selector ( ,  ) to select the [STILL IMG OPER.] menu 
and then select the [ERASE ALL IMAGES] option.
4. Select [YES] and press ( ) to erase the still images.
All the non protected still images on the media currently selected, will be erased.
5. Press...

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Protecting Still Images on the Memor y
Card
You can protect still images recorded on the memory card from accidental erasure while 
displaying a single image or from the index screen.
Initializing the memory card ( 97) will permanently erase all recorded still 
images, even the protected ones.
Protecting a Single Image
1. Set the camcorder to view still images recorded on the memory card (/).
2. Press the FUNC. button.
The option is also available while recording still images ( ) but only if you...

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Initializing the Memor y Card
Initialize a new memory card when first inserting it into the camcorder. You may have to 
initialize a card if you get the “CARD ERROR” message or you may choose to do so to 
erase all data recorded on it.
Initializing the card will permanently erase all the recorded still images, even the 
protected ones
 Once the card is initialized, the original images cannot be recovered.
 Initialize all memory cards before using them with this...

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Disc FinalizationPreparing your Disc for Playing on a 
DVD Player
In order 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. Refer also to the instruction manual of the DVD 
player/recorder or the computer’s DVD drive.
When finalizing a disc, always power the camcorder directly from a power 
outlet. The finalization process cannot be started if the camcorder is powered 
only with the battery pack.
 Do not disconnect the...

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Disc Finalization
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4. Select ( ,  ) one character at a time and press ( ) to add it to the title.
• Select [BACKSPACE] and press ( ) to delete the last character in the title.
• You can set a title up to 20 characters long.
5. Once you finish editing the ti tle, select [SET] and press ( ).
6. Select [YES] and press ( ) to save the title.
Select [NO] and press ( ) to cancel the operation and return to the menu.
7. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Finalizing the Disc
1. Set the camcorder...

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Playing Back your Disc on a DVD
Player or a Computer’s DVD Drive
After you finalized your disc, you can play it on a DVD-R or DVD-RW compatible DVD 
player, DVD recorder or DVD drive on a computer. On most DVD players look for the 
DVD-R/RW compatibility logo  . Refer also to the instruction manual of your DVD 
player or DVD recorder.
Playing the Disc on a DVD Player
1. Turn on the TV and DVD player.
2. Insert a finalized disc in the DVD player.
3. Select the scene you want to play from the index...