Canon camcorder DC20 User Manual

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Disc Finalization
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Recording Additional Movies on a 
Finalized Disc
Recording additional scenes on a disc already finalized can be done only with DVD-RW 
discs. A finalized DVD-RW in VIDEO mode can be unfinalized to allow recording 
additional scenes and other limited editing options. With a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode 
you can record additional scenes without the need to unfinalize it. DVD-R discs cannot be 
unfinalized.
This option is only available with DVD-RW discs in VIDEO mode.
When...

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External Connections
Connecting to a TV and VCR
Playing Back on a TV Screen
1. Turn off all devices before starting the connections.
2. Connect the MTC-100 Multi Cable to the camcorder’s AV terminal and the audio terminals on the TV or VCR.
Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal L (left) and the red plug to the red 
audio terminal R (right).
3. Connect the MTC-100 Multi Cable to the video terminal on the TV or VCR.
If your TV or VCR has an S-VIDEO or (S1)-VIDEO input, connect the black...

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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  (102).
1. Set the camcorder to play movies ( ) and load a recorded 
disc.
2. Connected device: Load a blank cassette and set the device to record  pause mode.
3. This camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to copy and...

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Connecting to a ComputerTransferring Recordings to a 
Computer
Windows users only: 
With the supplied USB cable and the Roxio MyDVD for Canon software you can transfer 
the movies and still images you recorded, from the disc to a computer and easily edit 
them. For further details about using Roxio MyDVD for Canon, refer also to the software’s 
tutorial and help modules.
Roxio MyDVD for Canon
System Requirements
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows XP
Minimum Hardware:...

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External Connections
Connecting to a Computer
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For support concerning Roxio MyDVD for Canon:
Canon Inc. and the Canon related customer support centers do not provide 
support concerning the Roxio MyDVD for Canon software. For any questions or 
technical issues regarding the software, its installation and operation, please 
contact directly Sonic Solutions customer support representatives or access 
online the Internet pages listed below.
 Check the orientation of the USB cable and make sure you...

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Connecting the Camcorder and Running the Software
1. Power the camcorder from a household power outlet.
2. Start the computer and turn on the camcorder and set it to play movies 
().
3. Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable.
4. Run the program from the desktop shortcut or from Windows Start  menu.
Check the orientation of the USB cable and make sure you connect it properly.
 Operation may not work correctly depending on the specifications and settings 
of your computer....

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External Connections
Connecting to a Computer
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• If the   (print/share) button does not light up even if you completed the user registration, verify that the   icon appears on your computer’s desktop toolbar. If it 
does not, disconnect the USB cable, restart the computer and connect the 
camcorder to the computer again.
3. Once the button’s blue light is on, press the   (print/share) button.
• The   button will flash while the copying is in progress, and will go off once the copy is completed.
•...

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Creating Backup Copies of your DVD
You can create a backup copy of your finalized disc on a common (12 cm) DVD disc. 
Even if your computer does not have a DVD drive with writing capabilities, you can use 
the camcorder itself to create a backup disc on an 8 cm Mini DVD disc.
1. Connect the camcorder to the computer and run MyDVD for Canon as previously described ( 106).
2. Insert a finalized disc in the camcorder and load a brand new media in  your computer’s DVD drive.
• To make a copy of a DVD-RW...

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External Connections
Connecting to a Computer
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Transferring Still Images to a 
Computer (Direct Transfer)
With the supplied USB cable and Digital Video Software, you can transfer still images to a 
computer by simply pressing the   (print/share) button.
Preparations
The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer, you need to install the software 
and set the auto-launch setting. From the second time on, you will only need to connect 
the camcorder to the computer to transfer images.
1....

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Users of Windows XP and Mac OS X:
Your camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) 
allowing you to download still images (JPEG only) by simply connecting the 
camcorder to a computer via USB cable without installing the software from the 
DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK.
Transferring Images
To transfer images with transfer orders, you need to set the transfer orders beforehand 
(112).
1. Select ( ) a transfer option.
2. Press the   button.
[ ALL IMAGES] [ NEW IMAGES] [...