Canon camcorder DC20 User Manual

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Advanced Features
Changing the FUNC. Settings
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1This option appears only when pressing the FUNC. button immediately after recording a still 
image.
2This option is available only from the playlist index screen.3This option is available only from the original movies index screen.4This option is available only for still images recorded on the memory card .5This option is available only for still images recorded on the disc .
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Changing the Metering Method
You can select the light metering mode.
1. Set the camcorder to record still images ( ) and move the mode switch to  . 
2. Press the FUNC. button.
3. First, select ( ) the current light  metering symbol from the left side 
column and then select ( ) the desired  option from the bottom bar.
4. Press the FUNC. button to save the setting and close the menu.
If you select [ SPOT], the spot AE frame “ ” will appear in the center of the 
screen.
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Advanced Features
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Setting the White Balance
You can choose one of the preset settings to reproduce colors more accurately, or set a 
custom white balance to obtain the setting best suited to your specific recording 
conditions.
1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode (  or  ) 
and move the mode switch to  .
2. Press the FUNC. button.
3. First, select ( ) the current white balance symbol from the left side  column and then select ( ) the desired  option from the bottom...

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5. Press the FUNC. button to save the setting and close the menu.
The symbol of the selected setting appears.
In general, we recommend using the [AUTO] setting for outdoor scenes.
 Depending on the type of fluorescent light, optimal color balance may not be 
obtained with [FLUORESCENT] or [FLUORESCENT H]. If the color looks 
unnatural on the screen, adjust it using [AUTO] or [SET].
 The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it off.
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Advanced Features
Changing the FUNC. Settings
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Applying Image Enhancing Effects
You can record with different color saturation and contrast effects.
1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode (  or  ) 
and move the mode switch to  .
2. Press the FUNC. button.
3. First, select ( ) the current image effect symbol from the left side  column and then select ( ) the desired  option from the bottom bar.
4. If you select the custom image effect [ CUSTOM]:   Press ( ). Select ( ) the custom setting option...

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Continuous Shooting and Exposure
Bracketing
1. Set the camcorder to record still images on the card ( / ) and move the mode switch to a position other than  .
If you are recording stills on the disc ( ), change the media for the still images 
(36).
2. Press the DRIVE MODE button repeatedly to cycle between the drive modes.
3. Press the PHOTO button halfway.
4. Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting: Press the  PHOTO button fully and hold it pressed down.
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Advanced Features
Changing the FUNC. Settings
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Maximum number of continuous shots at one time:
These figures are approximate and vary with the recording conditions and subjects.
Sufficient space on the memory card is required. Continuous shooting stops when the 
card is full.
The actual number of frames per second will be lower when  “ ” (camcorder 
shake warning) is displayed on the screen.
Still Image Size Frames per Second Maximum 
Number of 
Continuous  Shots
Normal speed High speed
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Creating Panoramic Images
You can shoot a series of overlapping images and merge them on a computer into one 
large panoramic image using the supplied software (PhotoStitch).
When Recording in Stitch Assist Mode:PhotoStitch detects the overlapping portion of adjoining images and merges them. Try to 
include a distinctive item (landmark, etc.) in the overlapping portion.
1. Set the camcorder to record still images on the card ( / ) and move the mode switch to a position other than  .
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Advanced Features
Changing the FUNC. Settings
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7. Record the next image so that it overlaps a portion of the previous one. Repeat this step until you complete the panoramic image.
• Minor discrepancies in the overlapping area can be corrected with the software.
• You can retake an image using the omni selector ( ) to cancel the last recorded 
image and return to the previous one.
• Up to 26 images can be recorded.
8. Press the FUNC. button after the last image.
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Using the Digital Effects
The Digital Effects include faders, video effects, multi-image screen and card mix. All 
digital effects are available only when recording movies ( ), except for the   
BLK & WHT (Black and White) effect, which is available also when recording still images 
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Faders ( 72)
Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black.Fade Trigger (FADE-T) Wipe (WIPE)
Corner Wipe (CORNER) Jump (JUMP)
Flip (FLIP) Puzzle (PUZZLE)
Zigzag (ZIGZAG) Beam (BEAM)
Tide (TIDE)