Canon camcorder DC20 User Manual

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Basic Functions
Playback
E
Viewing Still Images
1. Open the LCD panel.
2. Holding the lock button pressed down move the power switch to 
PLAY and slide the  /  switch 
to the   (STILLS) position.
3. If necessary, change the media  for the still images using the 
procedure described in the 
Recording Still Images  section 
( 36).
• You can show the still images on the 
memory card or the disc. The default 
media for still images is the memory 
card.
• As long as you do not change the 
media selection,...

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Image Jump Function
You can also quickly locate a specific image without having to browse all of them one by 
one. The number in the upper right of the screen indicates the number of the current 
image out of the total number of images.
Push the omni selector ( ) and keep it pressed down.
Image numbers will quickly run in sequence. When you release the omni selector the 
image corresponding to the number selected will be displayed.
The following may not be displayed correctly: Images not recorded...

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Basic Functions
Playback
E
Adjusting the Volume
While playing a movie ( ): If you use the LCD screen for playback the 
camcorder will play the sound using the built-in speaker. If you close the LCD panel the 
sound will be muted.
From the scene index screen or during playback:
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Use the omni selector ( ) to select the [SYSTEM SETUP] menu and press ( ).
3. Use the omni selector ( ) to select the [VOLUME]  option and press ( ).
4. Adjust ( ) the volume as desired and press (...

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Magnifying the Image
While viewing a still image ( ), the playback image can be magnified up to 5 
times.
1. Move the zoom lever toward T.
• The image is magnified by 2 times and a frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area.
• To further enlarge the image, move the zoom lever toward 
T. To reduce the 
magnification to less than 2x, move the zoom lever toward W.
•  will appear for images that cannot be enlarged.
2. Select the part of the image to be magnified with the omni selector.
•...

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Basic Functions
Playback
E
Displaying Additional Recording Data
The camcorder keeps a data code containing the recording date and time and other 
camera data such as shutter speed and exposure (f-stop). You can select the data to be 
displayed when playing back a movie ( ) or viewing a still image ( ).
Selecting the Date/Time Display Combination
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Use the omni selector ( ) to select the [DISPLAY SETUP] menu and 
press ( ).
3. Use the omni selector ( ) to select the [DATA...

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Advanced Features
Recording ProgramsUsing the Recording Programs
Auto
The camcorder adjusts focus, 
exposure and other settings 
automatically, allowing you to just point 
and shoot.
PortraitThe camcorder uses a large 
aperture, achieving a focus 
on the subject while blurring 
other distracting details.SnowUse this mode to record in 
bright ski resorts. It prevents 
the subject from being 
underexposed.SpotlightUse this mode to record 
spotlit scenes.
SportsUse this mode to record 
sports scenes...

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Advanced Features
Recording Programs
E
Selecting the Recording Program
Set the camcorder to a recording mode (  
or  ) and use the mode switch to choose 
one of the following recording program categories:
: Automatic mode
: Program AE (P) ( 48), Shutter-Priority AE (Tv) ( 49) or 
Aperture-Priority AE (Av) ( 50) can be selected. (Scene): Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, or Fireworks can be  selected ( 46).
To select a specific recording program after choosing   or  :
1. Press...

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Using the Program AE Mode
The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed according to the 
subject to achieve the best exposure conditions. In Program AE mode, you can point and 
shoot as in Auto mode, while still enjoying the option to manually adjust some settings.
1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode (  or  ) and move the mode 
switch to  .
2. From the FUNC. menu, select the   (PROGRAM AE)  mode ( 47).
If the optimal exposure cannot be obtained, try the following actions....

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Advanced Features
Recording Programs
E
Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode
You can select a shutter speed, and the camcorder automatically sets the aperture setting 
most appropriate for the subject.
Select a high shutter speed for recording fast moving subjects, and a slow shutter speed 
to add a motion blur to moving objects, enhancing the feel of movement of the image.
Guidelines for selecting the shutter speed
1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode (  or  ) and move the mode 
switch to  .
2....

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Using the Aper ture-Priority AE
Mode
You can select an aperture value, and the camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed 
most appropriate for the subject. Use low aperture values (large aperture) to blur the 
background for a portrait, or high aperture values (small aperture) to achieve a broad 
depth of field for recording landscapes.
Aperture values: 1.8, 2.0, 2.4, 2.8, 3.4, 4.0, 4.8, 5.6, 6.7, 8.0, 9.5, 11, 14, 16
1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode (  or  ) and move the mode 
switch to...