Canon camcorder DC420 User Manual
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Video • 31
Selecting the Zoom Type
Options
Default value
[ MENU]
[ CAMERA SETUP]
[ZOOM TYPE] Desired option
NOTES
• The range of the advanced zoom will change depending on the aspect ratio of
the scene
( 30).
• Advanced zoom cannot be selected if [WIDESCREEN] is set to
[ OFF].
Using the Zoom
Move the zoom lever toward W to
zoom out (wide-angle). Move it
toward T to zoom in (telephoto).
Press gently for slower zooms; press
harder for faster zooms. You can also
set [ZOOM SPEED]...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1584/w300_camcorder-dc420-1478308203_d-30.png "Page 31
Video • 31
Selecting the Zoom Type
Options
Default value
[ MENU]
[ CAMERA SETUP]
[ZOOM TYPE] Desired option
NOTES
• The range of the advanced zoom will change depending on the aspect ratio of
the scene
( 30).
• Advanced zoom cannot be selected if [WIDESCREEN] is set to
[ OFF].
Using the Zoom
Move the zoom lever toward W to
zoom out (wide-angle). Move it
toward T to zoom in (telephoto).
Press gently for slower zooms; press
harder for faster zooms. You can also
set [ZOOM SPEED]...")
Video • 31 Selecting the Zoom Type Options Default value [ MENU] [ CAMERA SETUP] [ZOOM TYPE] Desired option NOTES • The range of the advanced zoom will change depending on the aspect ratio of the scene ( 30). • Advanced zoom cannot be selected if [WIDESCREEN] is set to [ OFF]. Using the Zoom Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wide-angle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto). Press gently for slower zooms; press harder for faster zooms. You can also set [ZOOM SPEED]...
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32 • Video Quick Start Function When you close the LCD panel with the camcorder set to a recording mode, the camcorder enters the standby mode. In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about half the power used when recording, saving energy when you are using a battery pack. Additionally, when you open the LCD panel, the camcorder is ready to start recording in approximately 1 second*, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities. * The actual time required varies depending on...
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Video • 33
1Press to display the joystick
guide.
If does not appear on the joystick
guide, repeatedly push the joystick
( ) toward [NEXT] to display it.
2Push the joystick ( ) toward .
The camcorder plays back the last
scene (but without sound) and
returns to record pause mode.
Deleting a Scene After Recording It
POINTS TO CHECK
Disc type: DVD-RW
After recording a scene:
1Review the scene as described in
the previous section.
2While reviewing the scene, select
( ) and press .
3Select ( )...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1584/w300_camcorder-dc420-1478308203_d-32.png "Page 33
Video • 33
1Press to display the joystick
guide.
If does not appear on the joystick
guide, repeatedly push the joystick
( ) toward [NEXT] to display it.
2Push the joystick ( ) toward .
The camcorder plays back the last
scene (but without sound) and
returns to record pause mode.
Deleting a Scene After Recording It
POINTS TO CHECK
Disc type: DVD-RW
After recording a scene:
1Review the scene as described in
the previous section.
2While reviewing the scene, select
( ) and press .
3Select ( )...")
Video • 33 1Press to display the joystick guide. If does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display it. 2Push the joystick ( ) toward . The camcorder plays back the last scene (but without sound) and returns to record pause mode. Deleting a Scene After Recording It POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW After recording a scene: 1Review the scene as described in the previous section. 2While reviewing the scene, select ( ) and press . 3Select ( )...
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34 • Video
• Push the joystick ( ) toward to
stop the playback and return to the
scene index screen.
During the playback of a scene:
[
SPEAKER VOL.]
Adjust ( ) the volume
NOTES
• Depending on the recording conditions, you may notice brief stops in video or
sound playback between scenes.
• This camcorder can play back discs recorded with this camcorder. You may
not be able to correctly play back discs
recorded with other camcorders or discs
created with a computer.
• When playing back a...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1584/w300_camcorder-dc420-1478308203_d-33.png "Page 34
34 • Video
• Push the joystick ( ) toward to
stop the playback and return to the
scene index screen.
During the playback of a scene:
[
SPEAKER VOL.]
Adjust ( ) the volume
NOTES
• Depending on the recording conditions, you may notice brief stops in video or
sound playback between scenes.
• This camcorder can play back discs recorded with this camcorder. You may
not be able to correctly play back discs
recorded with other camcorders or discs
created with a computer.
• When playing back a...")
34 • Video • Push the joystick ( ) toward to stop the playback and return to the scene index screen. During the playback of a scene: [ SPEAKER VOL.] Adjust ( ) the volume NOTES • Depending on the recording conditions, you may notice brief stops in video or sound playback between scenes. • This camcorder can play back discs recorded with this camcorder. You may not be able to correctly play back discs recorded with other camcorders or discs created with a computer. • When playing back a...
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Video • 35
Deleting Scenes
If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you can
delete those scenes that you are not
interested in keeping.
Deleting a Single Scene
POINTS TO CHECK
Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode
From the original index screen, select
( , ) the scene to delete.
[ DELETE]
[YES]
Deleting All Scenes
POINTS TO CHECK
Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode
To delete all the scenes from the original
index screen, perform the following
procedure. This will delete also the
entire playlist.
[ MENU]
[ DISC...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1584/w300_camcorder-dc420-1478308203_d-34.png "Page 35
Video • 35
Deleting Scenes
If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you can
delete those scenes that you are not
interested in keeping.
Deleting a Single Scene
POINTS TO CHECK
Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode
From the original index screen, select
( , ) the scene to delete.
[ DELETE]
[YES]
Deleting All Scenes
POINTS TO CHECK
Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode
To delete all the scenes from the original
index screen, perform the following
procedure. This will delete also the
entire playlist.
[ MENU]
[ DISC...")
Video • 35 Deleting Scenes If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping. Deleting a Single Scene POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode From the original index screen, select ( , ) the scene to delete. [ DELETE] [YES] Deleting All Scenes POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW • VR mode To delete all the scenes from the original index screen, perform the following procedure. This will delete also the entire playlist. [ MENU] [ DISC...
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36 • Video
Addition al Fu nction s
: Special Scene Recording Programs
Recording in a very bright ski resort or
capturing the full colors of a sunset or a
fireworks display becomes as easy as
selecting a Special Scene recording
program. For details about the available
options, refer to the sidebar on page 37.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch:
[ PROGRAM AE]
[ PORTRAIT] Press to
display the Special Scene (SCN)
recording programs
Desired recording program
NOTES
• [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/ [ BEACH]/[...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1584/w300_camcorder-dc420-1478308203_d-35.png "Page 36
36 • Video
Addition al Fu nction s
: Special Scene Recording Programs
Recording in a very bright ski resort or
capturing the full colors of a sunset or a
fireworks display becomes as easy as
selecting a Special Scene recording
program. For details about the available
options, refer to the sidebar on page 37.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch:
[ PROGRAM AE]
[ PORTRAIT] Press to
display the Special Scene (SCN)
recording programs
Desired recording program
NOTES
• [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/ [ BEACH]/[...")
36 • Video Addition al Fu nction s : Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program. For details about the available options, refer to the sidebar on page 37. POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: [ PROGRAM AE] [ PORTRAIT] Press to display the Special Scene (SCN) recording programs Desired recording program NOTES • [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/ [ BEACH]/[...
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Video • 37
[ PORTRAIT]
The camcorder
uses a large
aperture, achieving
a focus on the
subject while blurring other distracting
details.[ SPORTS]
Use this mode to
record sports
scenes such as
tennis or golf.
[ NIGHT]
Use this mode to
record in dimly lit
places. [ SNOW]
Use this mode to
record in bright ski
resorts. It prevents
the subject from
being underexposed.
[ BEACH]
Use this mode to
record on a sunny
beach. It prevents
the subject from
being underexposed. [ SUNSET]
Use this mode...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1584/w300_camcorder-dc420-1478308203_d-36.png "Page 37
Video • 37
[ PORTRAIT]
The camcorder
uses a large
aperture, achieving
a focus on the
subject while blurring other distracting
details.[ SPORTS]
Use this mode to
record sports
scenes such as
tennis or golf.
[ NIGHT]
Use this mode to
record in dimly lit
places. [ SNOW]
Use this mode to
record in bright ski
resorts. It prevents
the subject from
being underexposed.
[ BEACH]
Use this mode to
record on a sunny
beach. It prevents
the subject from
being underexposed. [ SUNSET]
Use this mode...")
Video • 37 [ PORTRAIT] The camcorder uses a large aperture, achieving a focus on the subject while blurring other distracting details.[ SPORTS] Use this mode to record sports scenes such as tennis or golf. [ NIGHT] Use this mode to record in dimly lit places. [ SNOW] Use this mode to record in bright ski resorts. It prevents the subject from being underexposed. [ BEACH] Use this mode to record on a sunny beach. It prevents the subject from being underexposed. [ SUNSET] Use this mode...
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38 • Video
Flexible Recording: Changing the
Shutter Speed
Select the [ PROGRAM AE] recording
program to use functions like the white
balance or image effects, or use
[ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] to give priority
to the shutter speed.
Use faster shutter speeds to record
subjects moving quickly; use slower
shutter speeds to add motion blur,
emphasizing the feel of movement.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch:
Options Default value
[ PROGRAM AE]
Desired recording program
When you select [ SHUTTER-
PRIO.AE],...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1584/w300_camcorder-dc420-1478308203_d-37.png "Page 38
38 • Video
Flexible Recording: Changing the
Shutter Speed
Select the [ PROGRAM AE] recording
program to use functions like the white
balance or image effects, or use
[ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] to give priority
to the shutter speed.
Use faster shutter speeds to record
subjects moving quickly; use slower
shutter speeds to add motion blur,
emphasizing the feel of movement.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch:
Options Default value
[ PROGRAM AE]
Desired recording program
When you select [ SHUTTER-
PRIO.AE],...")
38 • Video Flexible Recording: Changing the Shutter Speed Select the [ PROGRAM AE] recording program to use functions like the white balance or image effects, or use [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] to give priority to the shutter speed. Use faster shutter speeds to record subjects moving quickly; use slower shutter speeds to add motion blur, emphasizing the feel of movement. POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: Options Default value [ PROGRAM AE] Desired recording program When you select [ SHUTTER- PRIO.AE],...
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Video • 39
-Recording movies under fluorescent lights:
If the screen starts to flicker, select
[ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] and set the
shutter speed to 1/100.
• Do not set the mode switch to during the actual recording of a scene;
the brightness of the picture may change
abruptly.
LCD Video Light
You can use the brightness of the LCD
screen (LCD video light) to record in
completely dark places. For a brighter
picture, we recommend keeping a
distance of about 20 cm – 60 cm (8 in. –
2 ft.) from the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1584/w300_camcorder-dc420-1478308203_d-38.png "Page 39
Video • 39
-Recording movies under fluorescent lights:
If the screen starts to flicker, select
[ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] and set the
shutter speed to 1/100.
• Do not set the mode switch to during the actual recording of a scene;
the brightness of the picture may change
abruptly.
LCD Video Light
You can use the brightness of the LCD
screen (LCD video light) to record in
completely dark places. For a brighter
picture, we recommend keeping a
distance of about 20 cm – 60 cm (8 in. –
2 ft.) from the...")
Video • 39 -Recording movies under fluorescent lights: If the screen starts to flicker, select [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] and set the shutter speed to 1/100. • Do not set the mode switch to during the actual recording of a scene; the brightness of the picture may change abruptly. LCD Video Light You can use the brightness of the LCD screen (LCD video light) to record in completely dark places. For a brighter picture, we recommend keeping a distance of about 20 cm – 60 cm (8 in. – 2 ft.) from the...
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40 • Video
Manual Exposure Adjustment
At times, backlit subjects may appear
too dark (underexposed) or subjects
under very strong lights may appear too
bright or glaring (overexposed). To
correct this, you can manually adjust the
exposure.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch: (except for the
[ FIREWORKS] recording program).
1Press to display the joystick
guide.
If [EXP] does not appear on the
joystick guide, repeatedly push the
joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display
it.
2Push the joystick ( ) toward...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/1584/w300_camcorder-dc420-1478308203_d-39.png "Page 40
40 • Video
Manual Exposure Adjustment
At times, backlit subjects may appear
too dark (underexposed) or subjects
under very strong lights may appear too
bright or glaring (overexposed). To
correct this, you can manually adjust the
exposure.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch: (except for the
[ FIREWORKS] recording program).
1Press to display the joystick
guide.
If [EXP] does not appear on the
joystick guide, repeatedly push the
joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display
it.
2Push the joystick ( ) toward...")
40 • Video Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). To correct this, you can manually adjust the exposure. POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: (except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording program). 1Press to display the joystick guide. If [EXP] does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display it. 2Push the joystick ( ) toward...