Canon DC100 User Manual

your life on disc

From Canon comes the performance and

ease-of-use of a DVD camcorder — in the

affordable, super-slim, stylish DC100.

With the DC100, you get all the convenience

and functionality of recording and sharing

your videos with DVD technology. The DC100

delivers great video and makes it easy to

capture the precious moments in your life.

VD CAMCORDER

• Genuine Canon Optics: 25x Optical Zoom

• Widescreen HR R

ecording

record direct to dvd

The DC100 digital camcorder gives you all the convenience of DVD technology by letting you record directly to DVD. Only 3" (8cm) in diameter, DVD-R/-RW discs can store up to 60 minutes of video (120 minutes on a double-sided disc)

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our special moments. You can easily locate

y your scenes without having to rewind or fast forward, create playlists of your favorite scenes, and even do some quick editing right in your camcorder.

le with most DVD players.

• Dolby Digital Stereo

• Super Slim Design

widescreen hr recording

The DC100 records true High Resolution Widescreen for

picture perfect video. Canon’s Widescreen HR Mode uses the entire width of the image sensor, capturing true 16:9 widescreen. That means more pixels —

amazing image quality. Plus,

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whic the Widescreen Button lets you switch from standard 4:3 to 16:9 at a single touch, while

ig, 2.7" LCD screen lets you see exactly

a b what your DC100 is recording. And, even if you don’t have a Widescreen TV, you can still watch the Widescreen HR you recorded with your DC100 on your standard television, in letterbox format. The DC100 is just what you need to complete your home theater experience.

canon optical performance

For decades, the name Canon has been synonymous with optical

excellence. That’s why Canon’s expertise in designing lenses for photography and broadcast television goes into every camcorder lens we make. That means your

ou video that’s rich in color and

DC100 giv detail. The DC100 is also equipped with a built-in, high quality Image Stabilizer for

ock-steady video — even when you’re

r recording at maximum telephoto without a tripod, or when you’re panning and zooming. Plus, the DC100’s 25x Optical Zoom Lens and 1000x Digital Zoom give you the zoom range you need to capture every shot. Whether it’s a panoramic view of a majestic landscape, or a close-up of your child on stage, you’ll get the shot with the DC100.

brilliant video

he DC100 features Canon’s

exclusive DIGIC DV image processor for vivid video with exceptional color and clarity. The DC100 also comes with features — found on much more expensive camcorders — that help you capture brilliant images. The new Level Shot Control feature gives you a horizontal marker in your

iewfinder to help you keep your camcorder

evel. It also provides a marker in your

l viewfinder to help you center your subject. Plus, Smooth Zoom Control gives you 3 fixed zoom speeds to ensure smooth, steady zooms automatically. Your friends and family will be impressed by the professional looking video made possible with your DC100.

audio excellence

o match the brilliance of its video image

T quality, the DC100 records audio with Dolby Digital Stereo. That ensures a complete movie theater experience in the comfort of your living room with the vivid memories that you captured for your friends and family.

additional features

Built-in Lens Cover

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• 2.7" LCD Screen with Backlight

• Easy Menu System

• 9 Digital Effects/9 Fades (Camera Mode)

• 12 Selectable Display Languages

specifications

Recording Media DVD-R/-RW Recording Time (single sided: 1.4GB) XP: 20 min., SP: 30 min., LP: 60 min.

Image Sensor 1/6-inch CCD, approx. 680,000 pixels

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CD Screen 2.7-inch TFT Color, approx. 112,000 pixels

L Viewfinder 0.3-inch TFT Color, approx. 123,000 pixels Audio Dolby Digital 2ch Filter Diameter Not supported Min. Illumination 2 lx (using Night Mode) Recommended Illumination More than 100 lx

un Times BP-208 continuous recording (using viewfinder)

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ions (W x H x D) 2.0 x 3.4 x 4.8 in. (51 x 86 x 123mm) excluding protrusions

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eight Camcorder body only: 14.5 oz (410g)

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(double sided: 2.8GB) XP: 40 min., SP: 60 min., LP: 120 min.

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ective pixels (movie): approx. 340,000 pixels (4:3)

approx. 450,000 pixels (16:9 IS* OFF)

ox. 400,000 pixels (16:9 IS* ON)

ap Effective pixels (still image): approx. 450,000 pixels f = 2.6-65mm, f/1.8-4.4, 25x power zoom

XP: approx. 80 min., SP: approx. 95 min., LP: approx. 105 min.

ations, visit our website www.canondv.com.

Errors and omissions excepted. Weight and dimensions are approximate. Subject to change without notice. Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. IMAGEANYWARE is a trademark of Canon. The DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation registered in the U.S.,

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1 year parts and labor limited warranty

Canon’s camcorder limited warranty provides protection long after other manufacturers’ warranties expire.

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