Canon camcorder DC22 User Manual

							 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color
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Fast Moving Subjects
Through dirty or wet windows
Night Scenes
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch: 
1Adjust the zoom.
2Press ( )  .
“MF” appears.
3Adjust ( ) the focus as required 
until the image appears focused.
Pressing
 ( )   again will return 
to autofocus.
NOTES
   The camcorder will automatically return to 
autofocus when you set the mode switch to 
.
   Readjust the focus when you have turned off 
the camcorder.
Infinity Focus
Use this function when you wish to focus 
on faraway subjects such as mountains or 
fireworks.
Mode switch: 
1Adjust the zoom.
2Keep ( )   pressed down for 
more than 2 seconds.
•  appears.
• Pressing ( ) 
 again will 
return to autofocus.
NOTES
If you operate the zoom or the multi selector 
( ) during infinity focus,   changes to 
“MF” and the camcorder returns to manual 
focusing mode.
White Balance
You can choose one of the preset settings 
or set a custom white balance to obtain 
the setting best suited to your specific 
recording conditions.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch: 
Options Default value
( 13)
( 13)
FOCUS
FOCUS( 13)
[AUTO]
Settings are automatically set by the 
camcorder. Use this setting for outdoor 
scenes.
[DAYLIGHT]
For recording outdoors on a bright day.
[ SHADE]
For recording in shaded places.
[ CLOUDY]
For recording on a cloudy day.
[ TUNGSTEN]
For recording under tungsten and tungsten 
type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.
FOCUS
FOCUS
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* When you select [ SET], do not press 
 and continue instead with the 
procedure below.
TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 
1Point the camcorder at a white 
object, zoom in until it fills the 
whole screen and press ( ).
Keep the camcorder zoomed at the 
white object until   stops flashing.
2Press   to save the setting and 
close the menu.
NOTES
   Depending on the type of fluorescent light, 
optimal color balance may not be obtained with 
[ FLUORESCENT] or [ FLUORESCENT 
H]. If the color looks unnatural, adjust it using 
[ AUTO] or [ SET].
   
When you have set the custom white balance: - Depending on the light source,   may keep 
flashing. The result will still be better than with 
[AUTO].
- Reset the white balance when the lighting 
condition changes.- Turn off the digital zoom.
   The camcorder retains the custom white 
balance setting even if you turn it off.
   Custom white balance may provide better 
results in the following cases:
- Changing lighting conditions
- Close-ups
- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest)
- Under mercury lamps and certain types of 
fluorescent lights
Image Effects
You can record with different color 
saturation and contrast effects.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch: 
Options Default value
[ FLUORESCENT]
For recording under warm white, cool 
white or warm white type (3-wavelength) 
fluorescent lighting.
[ FLUORESCENT H]
For recording under daylight or daylight 
type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.
[SET]
Use the custom white balance setting to 
make white subjects appear white under 
colored lighting.
FUNC.
( 27)
Icon of the currently selected 
White Balance
Desired option*
FUNC.
FUNC.
FUNC.
FUNC.
( 13)
[ IMAGE EFFECT OFF]
Records with no image enhancing effects.
[ VIVID]
Emphasizes the contrast and color 
saturation.
[ NEUTRAL]
Tones down the contrast and color 
saturation.
[ LOW SHARPENING]
Records subjects with softened outlines.
[ SOFT SKIN DETAIL]
Softens the details in the skin tone area for 
a more complimentary appearance. To 
obtain the best effect, use this setting 
when recording a person in close-up. Note 
that areas similar to the skin color may lack 
in detail.
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							 Still Image Recording Options
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* When you select [  CUSTOM], do not press 
 and continue instead with the 
procedure below.
TO SET THE CUSTOM IMAGE EFFECT 
1Press ( ) and select ( ) the 
custom setting options.
2Adjust ( ) each setting as 
desired and then press ( ) .
3Press   to save the setting and 
close the menu.
Still Image Recording Options
Selecting the Size and Quality of Still 
Images
Still images are recorded on the memory 
card or the disc using the JPEG (Joint 
Photographic Experts Group) 
compression. As a general rule select a 
larger image size for higher quality.
Options
Approximate number of still images that 
can be recorded in different recording 
media with the following quality settings:
: [SUPER FINE],  : [FINE], 
: [NORMAL]
The figures for DVD discs refer to a single 
recording side.
 On a 32 MB memor y card
 On a 128 MB memor y card
 On a 512 MB memor y card
[ CUSTOM]
Allows you to adjust the brightness, 
contrast, sharpness, and color depth of the 
image.
[BRIGHTN.]: (–) Darker picture, 
(+) Brighter picture
[CONTRAST]: (–) Flatter picture, 
(+) More defined light and 
shade
[SHARPNESS]: (–) Vaguer outlines, 
(+) Sharper outlines
[COL.DEPTH]:  (–) Shallower colors, 
(+) Richer color tonality
FUNC.
( 27)
Icon of the currently selected 
Image Effect
Desired option*
FUNC.
FUNC.
FUNC.
FUNC.
Still Image Recording 
Options
( 13)
Image Size
L 1632x1224 20 30 55
M 1280x960 30 50 90
S 640x480 165 285 365
Image Size
L 1632x1224 85 135 250
M 1280x960 140 215 395
S 640x480 690 955 1,525
Image Size
L 1632x1224 350 545 1,000
M 1280x960 555 860 1,585
S 640x480 2,740 3,770 6,035
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 On a DVD-R or DVD-RW disc in VIDEO mode
 On a DVD-R DL disc in VIDEO mode
 On a DVD-RW disc in VR mode
* This number is the number of images that can be recorded on the disc; however, the 
maximum number of remaining images 
displayed on the screen will be 9999.
 Default value
* The number displayed on the right corner 
indicates the approximate number of images 
that can be recorded with the current quality/
size setting.
NOTES
 
  Depending on the number of images on the 
memory card or disc (Windows: more than 
1,800 images; Macintosh: more than 1,000 
images), you may not be able to download 
images to a computer. Try using a card reader 
to download the still images recorded on the 
memory card.
 
  Connection to a PictBridge compatible printer 
will not work when the memory card contains 
more than 1,800 images. For best performance, 
we recommend to keep the number of images 
on the memory card under 100.
Capturing a Still Image while Recording 
Movies
While you are recording a movie on the 
disc you can simultaneously capture the 
same picture as a still image on the 
memory card. The size of the still image 
will be 
S 640x480 and cannot be 
changed, but the image quality can be 
selected.
 Default value
TO CAPTURE THE STILL IMAGE 
While you are recording a movie, 
press .
Image Size
L 1632x1224 1,010 1,560 2,865
M 1280x960 1,600 2,455 4,525
S 640x480 7,825 9,999 9,999
Image Size
L 1632x1224 1,840 2,845 5,215
M 1280x960 2,925 4,470 8,235
S 640x480 9,999 9,999 9,999
Image Size
L 1632x1224 1,025 1,590 2,915
M 1280x960 1,635 2,500 4,605
S 640x480 7,96011,680* 19,470*
L1632x1224/FINE
FUNC.( 27)
Icon of the currently selected 
Image Quality/Size
Desired image size*
 
Press ( )
 
Desired image quality*
FUNC.
FUNC.
( 13)
STILL I. REC OFF
FUNC.( 27)
Icon of the currently selected Still Image Recording  option
Desired image quality
FUNC.
FUNC.
PHOTO
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The still image is recorded on the memory 
card while the screen continues to show 
the video recording.
NOTES
   The still image cannot be recorded 
simultaneously on the disc.
   The still image cannot be recorded on the 
memory card while recording in widescreen or 
while a digital effect is activated.
   The quality of the still image is slightly lower 
than a still image of the same size recorded in 
 mode.
Continuous Shooting and Exposure 
Bracketing
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch:   (except for the 
[ FIREWORKS] recording program).
Options Default value
1Press  repeatedly to 
cycle between the drive modes.
2Press   halfway to activate 
the autofocus.
CONTINUOUS SHOOTING/HIGH-SPEED 
C
ONTINUOUS SHOOTING 
3Press   fully and hold it 
pressed down.
A series of still images will be 
recorded as long as you hold the 
button pressed.
AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING 
3Press  fully.
Three still images in different 
exposures will be recorded on the 
memory card.
Maximum number of continuous shots at one time:
These figures are approximate and vary with the recording conditions and subjects.
The actual number of frames per second will be lower when “ ” (camcorder shake warning) is 
displayed on the screen.
Still Image SizeFrames per Second Maximum Number 
of Continuous 
Shots Normal speed High speed Using the Flash
L1632x1224 2.5 frames 3.8 frames 2.1 frames 10 imagesM 1280x960 3.0 frames 5.0 frames 2.1 frames 10 images
S 640x480 3.0 frames 5.0 frames 2.1 frames 60 images
( 13)
DRIVE MODE button
[SINGLE]
Records a single still image.
[ CONT.SHOOT. ](Continuous Shooting)
[ HISPEED CONT.SHOOT. ](High-
Speed Continuous Shooting)
Captures a series of still images as long as 
you hold   pressed down. For the 
number of frames per second, refer to the 
table below.
[ AEB] (Auto Exposure Bracketing)
The camcorder records a still image in 
three different exposures (dark, normal, 
light in 1/2 EV steps), allowing you to 
choose the shot you like the best.
PHOTO
DRIVE MODE
PHOTO
PHOTO
PHOTO
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NOTES
   The drive mode can also be selected from the 
FUNC. menu ( 27). 
    cannot be used while the 
FUNC. menu is being displayed.
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). For 
further details about the procedure refer 
to the software’s instruction manual on 
the supplied software CD-ROM.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch:  Default value
The Stitch Assist screen appears.
FROM THE STITCH ASSIST SCREEN 
1Select ( ) the direction in which 
you will take the sequence of still 
images.
2Select the recording program and 
zoom on the subject.
• The manual focus and manual 
exposure adjustment cannot be used 
with the Stitch Assist mode.
• Once the sequence has started, you 
cannot change the recording program 
or zoom.
3Press   to record the first 
image.
The number of images recorded so far 
and the direction and number of the 
next image appear below the image.
4Record the next image so that it 
overlaps a portion of the previous 
one. Repeat this step until you 
complete the panoramic image.
• Try to include a distinctive item 
(landmark, etc.) in the overlapping 
portion. Minor discrepancies in the 
overlapping area can be corrected with 
the software.
• You can retake an image using the 
multi selector ( ) to cancel the 
image recorded last and return to the 
previous one.
• Up to 26 images can be recorded.
5Press   after the last image.
(13)
SINGLE
FUNC.( 27)
DRIVE MODE
Icon of the currently selected Drive Mode
STITCH AST
 
Press ( )
FUNC.
PHOTO
FUNC.
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NOTES
   Compose each image so that it overlaps 30 to 
50% of the adjoining image. Try to keep the 
vertical misalignment within 10%.
   Do not include a moving subject in the 
overlapping portion.
   Do not try to stitch images that include both 
distant and close subjects. They may appear 
warped or doubled up.
Other Recording Options
Self Timer
POINTS TO CHECK
: Set the camcorder in record 
pause mode.
 appears.
:
Press .
The camcorder starts recording after a 
10-second countdown (2 seconds when 
using the wireless controller). The 
countdown appears on the screen.
:
Press  , first halfway to activate 
the autofocus and then fully to record 
the still image.
The camcorder will record the still image 
after a 10-second countdown (2 seconds 
when using the wireless controller). The 
countdown appears on the screen.
NOTES
Once the countdown has begun, you can press 
 (when recording movies) or press 
 fully (when recording still images) to 
cancel the self timer. The self timer will also be 
canceled if you turn off the camcorder.
Other Recording Options
( 13)
MENU(27)
CAMERA SETUP
SELF TIMER
ON MENU
MENU
Start/Stop
PHOTO
Start/StopPHOTO
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LED Light
You can turn on the LED light (assist 
lamp) at any time regardless of the 
recording program.
Press .
•  appears on the screen.
• Press   again to turn the LED light off.
Flash
You can use the built-in flash for 
recording still images in dark places. The 
flash is equipped with the red-eye 
reduction function.
POINTS TO CHECK
Select a recording program other than 
[ FIREWORKS] ( ).
Options Default value
1Press   (flash button).
• Repeatedly pressing   will cycle 
between the flash modes.
• The display   disappears after 4 
seconds.
2Press  , first halfway to 
activate the autofocus and then 
fully to record the still image.
NOTES
   The practical range of the flash is approx. 1 to 
2 m (3.3 to 6.6 ft.). The range depends on the 
recording conditions.
   The range of the flash decreases in 
continuous shooting mode.
   For the red-eye reduction to be effective, the 
subject needs to look at the assist lamp. The 
degree of reduction depends on the distance 
and on each individual.
   The red-eye reduction mode cannot be used 
in Stitch Assist mode.
   The flash will not fire in the following cases:
- When you manually adjust the exposure in   
(auto) or   (red-eye reduction) mode.
- During auto exposure bracketing.
   The flash mode cannot be selected when the 
exposure is locked, or after the first still image in 
Stitch Assist mode.
   
About the AF-Assist Lamp: While you press 
 halfway, if the subject is too dark the 
assist lamp may light up briefly in order to 
enable the camcorder to focus more accurately 
(AF-assist lamp). You can also set [AF AST 
LAMP] to [ OFF] so the assist lamp does 
not light up.
- The camcorder may not be able to focus even 
if the AF-assist lamp is on.
- The brightness of the AF-assist lamp could be 
an inconvenience. Consider turning it off in 
public places such as restaurants or theaters.
(13)
(13)
 (auto)
The flash fires automatically according to 
the brightness of the subject.
 (red-eye reduction, auto)
The flash fires automatically according to 
the brightness of the subject. The assist 
lamp lights up to reduce the red-eye effect.
 (flash on)
The flash always fires.
 (flash off)
The flash does not fire.
LIGHT button
LIGHT
LIGHT
(flash) button
PHOTO
PHOTO
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Digital Effects
[ FADER] Faders
Begin or end scenes with a fade to or 
from black. You can preview the effect on 
the display.
[ EFFECT] Effects
Add flavor to your recordings. Sound will 
be recorded normally. You can preview 
the effect on the display.
[ MULTI-S] Multi-Image Screen ( 60)
Captures moving subjects as a sequence 
of 4, 9 or 16 still images and displays 
them as one split screen. Sound will be 
recorded normally.
4 split images
9 split images16 split images
[ CARD MIX] Card Mix ( 61) 
Combines a still image from the memory 
card with your recording.
NOTES
   When you are not using the digital effect, 
select [ D.EFFECT OFF].
   The camcorder retains the setting last used 
even if you turn off the digital effects or change 
the recording program. However, you will need 
to select again the still image for the Card Mix 
effect.
Selecting a Fader / Effect
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch: 
: Only the [  BLK&WHT] 
effect is available. Faders are not 
available.
 Default value
[FADE-T] 
(fade trigger)[PUZZLE]
[WIPE] [ZIGZAG]
[CORNER] 
(corner wipe)[BEAM]
[JUMP] [TIDE]
[FLIP]
[BLK&WHT]
(black and white)[CUBE]
[SEPIA] [WAVE]
[ART] [COLOR M.] 
(color mask)
[MOSAIC] [MIRROR] 
[BALL]
( 13)
D.EFFECT OFF
FUNC.(27)
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Setting
*  You can preview the effect on the screen 
before pressing  ( ).
** The icon of the selected effect appears.
Applying
1Press   to activate the 
fader/effect.
• To fade in, press   before 
you start recording, then press 
 to start recording.
• To fade out, press   while 
recording, then press   to 
pause the recording.
2Press  again to 
deactivate the fader/effect.
Using the Multi-Image Screen
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch:   (except for the 
[ NIGHT] recording program).
Options
 Default value
Setting
TO CHANGE THE MULTI-IMAGE SETTINGS
1Select ( ) [S.SPEED] and then 
select ( ) the desired transition 
speed.
2Select ( ) [S.SPLIT] and select 
( ) the desired number of split 
images then press ( ).
3Press .
 appears. Icon of the currently selected 
Digital Effect
FA D E R
or
EFFECT
Press ( )
Desired fader/effect.
**Press ( )*
(13)
FUNC.
FUNC.
D.EFFECTS button
D.EFFECTS
D.EFFECTS
Start/StopD.EFFECTSStart/Stop
D.EFFECTS
[S.SPEED]
Select how fast the images will be 
captured.
[MANUAL]: One image will be added to 
the split screen every time 
you press  . Hold 
 pressed down for 
more than 1 second to delete 
images from the split screen.
[FAST]: Every 4 frames
[MOD.]: Every 6 frames
[SLOW]: Every 8 frames
[S.SPLIT]
Select how many images in the split 
screen: [4], [9], [16].
D.EFFECT OFF
FUNC.( 27)
Icon of the currently selected Digital Effect
MULTI-S
D.EFFECTSD.EFFECTS
FUNC.
FUNC.
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