Canon camcorder DC20 User Manual

							
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Advanced Features
Changing the MENU Settings
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IMG STAB: The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full 
telephoto.
 The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder 
shake. 
 The image stabilizer may not be effective when recording in dark places using the 
Night recording program (SCN).
 The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the mode switch is in the   position.
 We recommend turning off the image stabilizer when using a tripod.
FOCUS PRI. : The camcorder records the still image only after the focus has been 
adjusted.
 Set it to [OFF] if you wish to record a still image as soon as you press the PHOTO 
button.
 When set to [OFF], no focusing frame appears.
 Focus priority cannot be turned off when the mode switch is in the   position.
 In the Fireworks recording program (SCN) the setting is automatically turned off.
REVIEW : Selects the time to display a still image after it has been recorded on the 
memory card.
 You can erase ( 94) or protect ( 96) the image if you press the FUNC. button 
while you are reviewing the image.  
 This menu item will not be available (will appear grayed out) when   (continuous 
shooting),   (high-speed continuous shooting) or   (auto exposure bracketing) is 
selected.
WIND SCREEN : When activated the camcorder will reduce the background sound of 
wind when recording outdoors.
 Set the camcorder to record movies ( ) and move the mode switch to a 
position other than  .
 Some low-frequency sounds will be suppressed along with the sound of wind. We 
recommend to leave the wind screen off (the default setting) for most recording 
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Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, Disc-Card Copy, etc.)STILL IMAGE OPERATIONS
1This option is available only when viewing a single still image on the memory card  .2This option is available only when viewing a single still image on the disc  .3This option is available when viewing a single still image on the disc or card.4This option is available only when viewing still images on the memory card   in the index 
screen.
Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc.)DISC OPERATIONS
1This option is available only when recording still images on the disc  , or when viewing still 
images recorded on the disc  .
2This option is available only in the playlist mode.3This option is available only in the original movies mode.
ORD. ALL 
ERASE NO
, YES1122
ORD. ALL 
ERASE NO
, YES
111 3
ERASE ALL 
IMAGES NO
, YES
394
CARD
INITIALIZE NO
, YES
197
ALL COPY 
[] NO
, YES
192
ALL COPY 
[] NO
, YES
292
PROTECT
496
PRINT ORDER4121
TRANSFER ORDER411 2
DISC
INITIALIZE VIDEO
, VR
1191
FINALIZE NO, YES
1198
UNFINALIZE NO, YES11101
PLAYLST ALL 
DEL NO
, YES
287
MOVIES ALL 
DEL NO
, YES
387
DISC
PROTECT NO
, YES
190
PHOTOMOVIE NO, YES
189
DISC TITLE
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Menu Items Setting OptionsCAMERA PLAY
Menu ItemsSetting OptionsCAMERA PLAY  
						

							
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Advanced Features
Changing the MENU Settings
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Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)DISPLAY SETUP
BRIGHTNESS: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.
 Use the omni selector ( ) to adjust the brightness to your preference.
 Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect that of the viewfinder or the 
recordings.
LCD MIRROR : When you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to face the subject, the 
picture displayed will be a mirror image (right and left reversed) so that the image on the 
display will match that of the subject. All on-screen displays will also be reversed.
DEMO MODE : The demonstration mode displays the camcorder’s main features. It starts 
automatically when the camcorder is powered with the power adapter if you leave it 
turned on without loading a recording media for more than 5 minutes.
 To cancel the demo mode once it started, press any button, turn off the camcorder or 
load a recording media.
System Setup (Volume, Beep, Media select, etc.)SYSTEM SETUP
WL. REMOTE : Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller.
BEEP : A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder, the self-
timer countdown, etc. It also serves as a warning beep under unusual conditions. BRIGHTNESS
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LCD MIRROR ON, OFF
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DATA CODE DATE,  TIME,  DATE & TIME,
CAMERA DATA,  CAM. & D/T
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DATE, TIME,  DATE & TIME
LANGUAGE DEUTSCH,  ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, 
FRANÇAIS, ITALIANO,  , 
, , , 27
DEMO MODE ON, OFF
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MEDIA SEL.    CARD,  DISC
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WL. REMOTE ON, OFF
-
VOLUME
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BEEP HIGH VOLUME, LOW VOLUME, 
OFF
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POWER SAVE ON, OFF
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FILE NOS. RESET,  CONTINUOUS
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Menu Items
Setting OptionsCAMERA PLAY
Menu ItemsSetting OptionsCAMERA PLAY  
						

							
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POWER SAVE: In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery 
pack, it will automatically shut off if left without any operation for five minutes. 
Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, “ AUTO POWER OFF” 
appears in the center of the screen.
FILE NOS. : Select the image numbering method to be used on a new memory card or 
disc.
Images are automatically assigned consecutive image numbers from 0101 to 9900, and 
stored in folders containing up to 100 images. Folders are numbered from 101 to 998.
[RESET]: Image numbering will start anew from 101-0101 every time you insert a new 
memory card or disc. If it already contains image files, a new image will be given the 
number following that of the last image on the card or disc.
[CONTINUOUS]: Image numbering will start from the number following that of the last 
image recorded with the camcorder. If the memory card or disc already contains an image 
with a larger image number, a new image will be given the number following that of the 
last image on the recording media.
 The [CONTINUOUS] image numbering method is useful for organizing images on a 
computer as it minimizes the chance of two images being assigned the same image 
number. We recommend using this setting.
 The [FILE NOS.] setting is common to the memory card and the disc.
Date/Time SetupD/TIME SET
DATE FORMAT : Changes the displayed date format (including the date format for 
printing). T.ZONE/DST
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DATE/TIMEDATE FORMAT Y.M.D (2005.1.1  AM12:00), 
M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2005  AM12:00) ,
D.M.Y (1.JAN.2005  AM12:00)
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Editing Functions
Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode only)
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Editing Functions
Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode only)
Creating a Playlist
Create a playlist to easily edit your movies (for example, change the order in which the 
scenes you recorded will be played back or edit scenes including only the best parts and 
cutting out the rest) without affecting your original recordings. After you create a playlist 
you will have two index screens: that of your original recordings (the scene index screen) 
and the one you edit as a playlist (the playlist index screen).
Available only with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode.
Adding Scenes to the Playlist
1. Set the camcorder to play movies ( ).
2. From the index screen, select ( ,  ) the scene you want to add to the playlist and press the FUNC. button.
To add all the movies to the playlist there is no need to select any particular scene.
3. Select ( ) the   (ADD TO PLAYLIST) icon and press ( ).
To add all scenes to the playlist:
4. Select ( ) [ALL SCENES] and press ( ).
• Select [CANCEL] to go back to the index screen.
• When the operation is completed “ADDED TO PLAYLIST” will be displayed.
To add only the selected scene to the playlist:
4. Select ( ) [ONE SCENE] and press ( ).
Select [CANCEL] to go back to the index screen.
5. Select ( ) [YES] and press ( ).
When the operation is completed “ADDED TO PLAYLIST” will be displayed.
Moving Scenes in the Playlist
1. Set the camcorder to play movies ( ).
2. Press the PLAYLIST button to open the playlist index screen. 
3. Select ( ,  ) the scene you want to move.
The scene to be moved will be marked by the orange selection frame.
4. Press the FUNC. button.
5. Select the   (MOVE) icon and press ( ).
6. Move ( ,  ) the red marker to indicate where you want to move  the scene and press ( ).
7. Select [YES] and press ( ) to move the scene to the selected  destination.  
						

							
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Dividing a Scene
You can divide your recordings in order to leave only the best parts and later cut out the 
rest. Remember that when you divide scenes in the playlist, you do not affect your original 
recordings allowing you to easily try out different “director cuts”.
Available only with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode.
Dividing Scenes
1. Set the camcorder to play movies ( ).
2. From the index screen, select ( ,  ) the scene you want to divide and press the FUNC. button.
3. Select ( ) the   (DIVIDE) icon and press ( ).
• The scene will be played back.
• You can also press the FUNC. button while playing back a scene.
4. At the place where you want to divide the scene, press the  /   button to pause the playback.
5. If necessary, in order to bring the scene to a precise point select ( )  the  /  icon and press ( ) to respectively, reverse or advance one 
frame at a time.
If you want to select a different scene, select the  / icon and press ( ) to skip 
to the next or previous scene. Press the  /  button to resume normal playback and 
return to step 4 above.
6. Select ( ) the   icon and press ( ).
7. Select [YES] and press ( ) to divide the scene.
The second part of the scene (starting from the dividing point) will be added as a 
separate scene immediately after the original one.
To Divide a Scene only in the PlaylistAfter Step 1 above, press the PLAYLIST button to open the playlist index screen and 
continue the procedure as described.
Photomovie scenes and scenes created by converting single still images 
cannot be divided.
 Scenes shorter than 5 seconds cannot be divided.  
						

							
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Editing Functions
Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode only)
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Deleting Scenes
You can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping. Remember that when 
you delete scenes in the playlist, you do not affect your original recordings allowing you to 
easily try out different “director cuts”.
This option is only available with DVD-RW discs (VIDEO or VR mode). However, with 
DVD-RW discs recorded in VIDEO mode only the last scene can be deleted and only 
while reviewing it immediately after recording the scene ( 34).
Be careful when deleting original recordings. Once deleted, an original scene 
cannot be recovered.
When a disc is protected ( 90), original recordings cannot be deleted.
 You may not be able to delete scenes shorter than 5 seconds long.
Deleting a Single Scene
This option is only available with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode.
1. Set the camcorder to play movies ( ).
2. From the index screen, select ( ,  ) the scene you want to delete 
and press the FUNC. button.
You can also press the FUNC. button while playing back a scene. After pressing the 
FUNC. button, press the  /  button to pause the playback.
3. Select ( ) the   (DELETE) icon and press ( ).
4. Select [YES] and press ( ) to delete the scene.
Deleting an original recording, will also delete the scene from the playlist.
To Delete a Scene only  from the PlaylistAfter Step 1 above, press the PLAYLIST button to open the playlist index screen and 
continue the procedure as described.
Deleting a Scene After Recording
As long as you haven’t turned the camcorder off or changed the operation mode after 
recording a scene, you can delete it while reviewing it. This option is only available with 
DVD-RW discs (VIDEO or VR mode).
1. Immediately after recording a scene, press the   (record review) 
button.
2. While reviewing the scene, use the omni selector ( ) to select the   icon and press ( ).
3. Select ( ) [YES] and press ( ) to delete the scene.  
						

							
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Deleting All Scenes
This option is only available with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode.
1. Set the camcorder to play movies ( ).
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Use the omni selector ( ,  ) to select the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu and then select the [MOVI ES ALL DEL] option.
4. Select [YES] and press ( ) to delete all the scenes.
• Select [NO] and press ( ) to cancel the operation and return to the menu.
• Deleting all the original scenes will also delete the whole playlist.
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
To Delete the Whole Playlist
After Step 1 above, press the PLAYLIST button to open the playlist index screen and in 
Step 3 select the [PLAYLST ALL DEL] option. Continue the procedure as described.
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Editing Functions
Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode only)
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Converting Still Images into 
Photomovie Scenes
Still images are recorded using JPEG compression, but a DVD player only recognizes the 
MPEG standard. That is why in order to display your still images as one more scene in 
your DVD, first you have to create a Photomovie scene that will be added as one more 
scene along with your movies.
A Photomovie is a slide show of all still images on the disc, where each image will be 
displayed for approx. 3 seconds. If you want to add still images recorded on the memory 
card to your Photomovie scene, copy them to the disc in advance ( 92).
This option is only available with DVD-RW discs (VIDEO or VR mode).
Converting a Single Image
1. Set the camcorder to view still images recorded on the disc (/).
2. Select ( ) the still image you want to convert to a scene and press  the FUNC. button.
3. First, select ( ) the [  CONVERT TO SCENE] symbol and press  ().
4. Select ( ) the [EXECUTE] option and press ( ) to convert the still  image.
5. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu.
Converting All Images
1. Set the camcorder to view still images recorded on the disc  (/).
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Use the omni selector ( ,  ) to select the [DISC OPERATIONS]  menu and then select the [PHOTOMOVIE] option.
4. Select [YES] and press ( ) to create the Photomovie.
• Select [NO] and press ( ) to cancel the operation and return to the menu.
• Depending on the number of still images, this operation may take some time.
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
 Even after being converted to Photomovie scenes, the original still images will 
remain recorded on the disc without change.
 If during the creation of a Photomovie scene the disc becomes full, the 
operation will be canceled.
(59)CONV ERT  TO S CENE
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Protecting the Disc
You can protect the whole disc in order to prevent the accidental erasure of important 
recordings.
Available only with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode.
Initializing the disc ( 91) will permanently erase all recordings, even if the disc is 
protected.
1. Set the camcorder to play movies or view still images recorded on the disc (  or  / ).
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Use the omni selector ( ,  ) to select the [DISC OPERATIONS]  menu and then select the [DISC PROTECT] option.
4. Select [YES] and press ( ) to protect the disc.
Select [NO] and press ( ) to cancel the operation and return to the menu.
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
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