Canon DC 20, DC 10 User Manual

PUB.DIE-244

English

DVD Camcorder

Instruction Manual

English

Introduction

Preparations

Basic
Functions

Advanced
Features

Editing
Functions

Disc
Finalization

External
Connections

Please read also the following instruction manual.

• Digital Video Software

Digital Video Software

Instruction Manual

This instruction manu al explai ns how to install t he softwa re, conne ct the
camcorder to a comput er, and dow nload sti ll images from a d isc or a
memory card to a compu ter.

If you are using Windows operating system, use the supplied
DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Windows.
If you are using Macintosh operating system, use the supplied
DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK For Macintosh.

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Printing

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Trouble?

Do’s & Don’ts

Additional
Information

Introduction

Important Usage Instructions

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE
ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
ONLY.

CAUTION:

DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.

Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CA-570 may damage
the camcorder.

This product has been classified under IEC60825-1:1993 and EN60825-1:1994.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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An Introduction to DVDs

You have probably heard of DVD discs and they come in various types and in two sizes ­the more common 12 cm DVDs and 8 cm Mini DVDs. This camcorder uses 8 cm DVD-R
discs (like the supplied one) or DVD-RW discs (commercially available).

So... what disc to choose?

DVD-R

Can be recorded only once.

You cannot edit or delete the

recordings.

You can record it many times.

You can delete scenes or initialize the

DVD-RW

disc and start recording again.

Now that I have the
disc... What disc
standard do I choose
to initialize it?

VR* modeVIDEO mode

Once finalized, a disc recorded in

VIDEO mode will play in most

common DVD players. However,

you cannot edit the recordings.

• Recommended Discs: This camcorder’s performance was tested using the supplied
discs and Hitachi-Maxell HG-series DVD discs. For use of other DVD media, contact
directly the manufacturer’s customer support center.

• Attempting to record or play in this camcorder DVD discs that were recorded,
initialized, edited or finalized with other digital devices can result in lost data.

• You need to initialize newly bought DVD-RW discs with this camcorder before using
them for the first time.

You can easily edit the recordings.

However, you will be able to play

the disc only with DVD-RW

compatible DVD players.

* Video Recording

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For inquiries regarding Roxio MyDVD for Canon, please contact directly the customer
support centers of Sonic Solutions ( 104).

* Finalization is a process required to make the DVD discs you recorded in VIDEO mode

playable on common DVD players ( 96).

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Table of contents

Introduction

An Introduction to DVDs ..................................................................................3

The Advantages of DVDs ................................................................................4

About this Manual............................................................................................9

Checking the Supplied Accessories ..............................................................11

Components Guide........................................................................................12

Screen Displays.............................................................................................16

Preparations

Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply..............................................................19

Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder..................................................................22

Step 3: Using the Wireless Controller............................................................23

Step 4: Adjusting the LCD Screen.................................................................24

Step 5: Changing the Display Language .......................................................25

Step 6: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time..............................................26

Step 7: Inserting a Memory Card...................................................................28

Step 8: Loading a Disc...................................................................................29

Basic Functions

Recording

Recording Movies..........................................................................................31

Recording Still Images...................................................................................33

Zooming.........................................................................................................35

Tips for Better Recording...............................................................................36

Playback

Playing Back Movies .....................................................................................37

Viewing Still Images.......................................................................................39

Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................41

Magnifying the Image ....................................................................................42

Displaying Additional Recording Data ...........................................................43

Advanced Features

Recording Programs

Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................44

Selecting the Recording Program..................................................................45

Using the Program AE Mode .....................................................................46

Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode .........................................................47

Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode.......................................................48

More Recording Options

Manually Adjusting the Exposure ..................................................................49

Manually Adjusting the Focus and Changing the Focusing Mode.................50

Recording in Widescreen (16:9 Aspect Ratio)...............................................52

Using the Mini Video Light .................................................................53

Using the Flash..................................................................................54

Using the Self-Timer......................................................................................56

Changing the FUNC. Settings

Changing Settings with the FUNC. Button ....................................................57

Available Settings List (FUNC.) .....................................................................58

Changing the Metering Method .....................................................................60

Setting the White Balance .............................................................................61

Applying Image Enhancing Effects................................................................63

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Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing ............................................64

Creating Panoramic Images..........................................................................66

Using the Digital Effects.................................................................................68

Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images ...............................................74

Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies ...........................................76

Changing the MENU Settings

Changing Settings with the MENU Button.....................................................77

Available Settings List (MENU) .....................................................................78

Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.).............................78

Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, Disc-Card Copy, etc.)..........80

Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc.).........................................80

Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) ..................................81

System Setup (Volume, Beep, Media select

Date/Time Setup....................................................................................82

, etc.) ...........................81

Editing Functions

Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode only)

Creating a Playlist..........................................................................................83

Dividing a Scene............................................................................................84

Deleting Scenes ............................................................................................85

Converting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes..........................................87

Protecting the Disc ........................................................................................88

Initializing the Disc.........................................................................................89

Still Image Options

Copying Still Images Between the Disc and Memory Card ...........................90

Erasing Still Images.......................................................................................92

Protecting Still Images on the Memory Card .................................................94

Initializing the Memory Card..........................................................................95

Disc Finalization

Preparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD Player .........................................96

Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer’s DVD Drive .........98

Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc..........................................99

External Connections

Connecting to a TV and VCR

Playing Back on a TV Screen......................................................................100

Recording to a VCR.....................................................................................102

Connecting to a Computer

Transferring Recordings to a Computer ......................................................103

Roxio MyDVD for Canon......................................................................103

Transferring Still Images to a Computer (Direct Transfer) ...........................108

Transferring Images with Transfer Order Settings....................................... 111

Printing

Printing Still Images.....................................................................................113

Selecting Print Settings ...............................................................................116

Selecting Trimming Settings........................................................................119

Printing with Print Order Settings ................................................................120

Trouble?

Troubleshooting...........................................................................................122

List of Messages..........................................................................................127

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Do’s & Don’ts

Handling Precautions ..................................................................................131

Maintenance/Others ....................................................................................136

Additional Information

System Diagram ..........................................................................................137

Optional Accessories...................................................................................138

Specifications...............................................................................................140

Index............................................................................................................142

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About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC20/DC10. Please read this manual carefully
before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder
fail to operate correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting table ( 122).

Conventions Used in the Manual

 : Precautions related to the camcorder operation.
 : Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
 : Reference page number.
 Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller.
 [ ] are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen.
 “Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.
 Illustrations and screenshots in the manual refer mainly to the DC20.

Menu item showing at its default position

Button and switches to be operated

About the Omni Selector

Use the omni selector to select options in a menu and change
settings.
Push the omni selector like a joystick up, down, left or right ( / /

/ ) to select an item. In most places, press the omni selector

itself ( ) to make a selection or change a setting.

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Introduction

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About the Operating Modes

The camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the positions of the power switch and
the / switch.

Operating Mode

* Depending on whether you choose to save the still images on the disc or memory card.

Power
Switch

CAMERA

PLAY

CAMERA

PLAY or *

Trademark Acknowledgements

• miniSD™ is a trademark of SD Card Association.

•Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.

• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the
United States and other countries.

• is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.

/

Switch

(MOVIES)

(STILLS)

Icon

Display

or *

Operation

Recording movies
on the disc

Playing movies
from the disc

Recording still images on
the memory card or disc

Viewing still images from
the memory card or disc

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Checking the Supplied Accessories

CA-570 Compact
Power Adapter
(incl. power cord)

MTC-100 Multi Cable IFC-300PCU USB

DIGITAL VIDEO
SOLUTION DISK

* Not included in China and Oceania.

BP-208 Battery Pack WL-D86 Wireless

Cable

Roxio MyDVD for
Canon Software Disc

Controller

PC-A10 SCART
Adapter*

Lithium Button Battery
CR2025 for Wireless
Controller

Blank DVD-R Disc
(8 cm Mini DVD)

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Components Guide

Left side view

Right side view

(record review) button ( 32) /

(rewind) button ( 38) /

– button ( 37) /

(flash) button ( 54)

DRIVE MODE button ( 64) /

(fast forward) button ( 38) /
+ button ( 37) Memory card slot ( 28)
D.EFFECTS button ( 68) /

/ (play/pause) button ( 37)

LIGHT button ( 53) /

(stop) button ( 37)
FINALIZE button ( 96) / (Movies/Stills) switch ( 10)
DISPLAY button ( 43) Battery attachment unit ( 19)
BACKLIGHT button ( 24) Serial number
WIDE SCR button ( 52) /
PLAYLIST button ( 83)
Lens cover switch ( 31, 33)
( - open, - closed)

Speaker ( 41)
FUNC. button ( 57)
MENU button ( 77)
Omni Selector ( 9) /
EXP button ( 49) /
FOCUS button ( 50)

Card access indicator ( 33) /
Charge indicator ( 19)

(print/share) button ( 105, 108,

114 )

Reset button ( 122)
Disc compartment cover ( 29)
Grip belt ( 22)

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Front view

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Back view

Flash ( 54) USB terminal ( 103, 108, 113)

Mini video light ( 53) DC IN terminal ( 19)
Remote sensor ( 23) AV terminal ( 100)
Stereo microphone Terminal cover
Viewfinder ( 22) Disc access indicator ( 31)
Dioptric adjustment lever ( 22) Start/stop button ( 31)
Power switch ( 10) Terminal cover
LCD screen ( 24)

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Top view

Bottom view

Mode switch ( 44) BATT. button ( 19)
Zoom lever ( 35) Strap mount ( 139)
PHOTO button ( 33) OPEN switch ( 29)
Tripod socket ( 36)

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Wireless Controller WL-D86

START/STOP button ( 31) PAUSE button ( 37)
FUNC. button ( 57) STOP button ( 37)
MENU button ( 77) PHOTO button ( 33)
PLAYLIST button ( 83) Zoom buttons ( 35)
Navigation buttons ( / / / ) SET button
Scene skip buttons (PREV./NEXT) ( 37) Forward SEARCH button ( 38) /

Forward SLOW button ( 38)Reverse SEARCH button ( 38) /
Reverse SLOW button ( 38) DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 43)
PLAY button ( 37)

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Screen Displays

Recording Movies

Recording Stills

Operating mode ( 10), Zoom ( 35),

Exposure ( 49)

Recording program ( 44)

Metering mode ( 60)

White balance ( 61)

Image effect ( 63)

Drive mode ( 64)

Digital effects ( 68)

Recording mode ( 58)

Still image quality/size ( 74)

Disc type

DVD-R, DVD-RW ( 3)
Disc specification
(VIDEO mode, VR mode) ( 3)
Finalized disc mark ( 96)
Self-timer ( 56)
Recording reminder
Manual focus ( 50)
Image stabilizer ( 79)
Disc operation
Time code
Remaining recording time on disc ( 31)
Widescreen mode ( 52)
Wind screen ( 79)
Number of still images available

on the card, on the disc
Remaining battery charge
Remote sensor mode ( 23)
Camcorder shake warning ( 78)

Mini video light ( 53)

Flash ( 54)
AF/AE locked during still image recording
(51)
AF frame ( 51)

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Recording reminder

The camcorder counts from 1 to 10
seconds when you start recording. This is
helpful to avoid scenes that are too short.

Disc operation

Record, Record pause,

Playback, Playback pause,

Fast reverse playback,

Fast playback,

Slow reverse playback,

Slow playback

Time Code

Indicates the recording time in hours,
minutes and seconds.

Remaining recording time

Indicates the remaining time on the disc
in minutes. When there is no more disc
space available, “ END” will be
displayed and the recording will stop. The
camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR)
when encoding the video data so the
actual recording times will vary
depending on the content of the scenes
and may differ from the remaining time
displayed.

Number of still images available on

the card

flashing in red: No card

in green: 6 or more images
in yellow: 1 to 5 images
in red: No more images can be

recorded

• When viewing the still images, the
display will always be in green.

• Depending on the recording conditions,
the number of still images available
displayed may not decrease even after
a recording has been made, or may
decrease by 2 still images at once.

Card Access Display

“ ” is displayed next to the number of
images available while the camcorder is
writing on the memory card or disc.

Remaining battery charge

• When “ ” starts flashing in red
replace the battery pack with a fully
charged one.

• When you attach an empty battery
pack, the power may turn off without
displaying “ ”.

• Depending on the conditions under
which the camcorder and the battery
pack are used, the actual battery
charge may not be indicated accurately.

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Playing Movies (Index Screen)

Current scene number/Total number of
scenes ( 37)
Date and time of recording
Disc operation
Playback time
Scene number
Data code ( 43)

Playing Movies (During Playback)

Viewing Stills

Image number ( 82)
Current image / Number of images

Still image size
Protect mark ( 94)
Data code ( 43)

recorded on the card,

recorded on the disc

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Preparations

Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply

The camcorder can be powered by a battery pack or be connected to a household power
outlet. Charge the battery pack before use.

Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack

1. Turn off the camcorder.

2. Attach the battery pack to the
camcorder.

• Open the LCD panel.

• Slide in the connector end of the battery

in the direction of the arrow and press it
gently until it clicks.

3. Connect the power cord to the
adapter.

4. Plug the power cord into a power
outlet.

5. Open the terminal cover and
connect the power adapter to the
camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

The charge indicator starts flashing. The
indicator will stay on when charging is
complete.

Once the battery is fully charged:

1. Disconnect the power adapter from the camcorder.

2. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the adapter.

To remove the battery pack:

Hold the BATT. button pressed down to release it, and pull out the battery
from the ridge on its bottom part.

Charge indicator

DC IN terminal

BATT.
button

Remove the battery terminal cover
before attaching the battery

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Charging, Recording and Playback Times with the BP-208 Battery Pack

The charging time of the BP-208 battery pack is 165 min.
The following recording and playback times are approximate and vary according
to the charging, recording or playback conditions.

Recording Mode

Max.

Recording Time

Typ ical

Recording Time*

Playback Time

Viewfinder 65 min. 35 min.

XP

75 min.LCD (normal) 60 min. 30 min.
LCD (backlight) 60 min. 30 min.
Viewfinder 70 min. 35 min.

SP

80 min.LCD (normal) 70 min. 35 min.
LCD (backlight) 65 min. 30 min.
Viewfinder 80 min. 40 min.

LP

90 min.LCD (normal) 75 min. 35 min.
LCD (backlight) 75 min. 35 min.

Recording Mode

Max.

Recording Time

Typ ical

Recording Time*

Playback Time

Viewfinder 75 min. 35 min.

XP

80 min.LCD (normal) 70 min. 35 min.
LCD (backlight) 70 min. 35 min.
Viewfinder 80 min. 40 min.

SP

90 min.LCD (normal) 80 min. 40 min.
LCD (backlight) 75 min. 40 min.
Viewfinder 95 min. 45 min.

LP

100 min.LCD (normal) 90 min. 45 min.

LCD (backlight) 85 min. 40 min.

* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming,

power on/off.

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Using a Household Power Outlet

Connect to a household power outlet to use the camcorder without worrying about the
battery power. You can keep the battery pack attached; the battery power will not be
consumed.

1. Turn off the camcorder.

2. Connect the power cord to the
power adapter.

3. Plug the power cord into a power
outlet.

4. Open the terminal cover and
connect the power adapter to the
camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

 Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter.
 Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the power adapter any

electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this
camcorder.

 You may hear some noise from the power adapter during use. This is not a

malfunction.

 To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the

supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or
special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc.

 Do not disconnect and reconnect the power cord while charging a battery pack.

Charging may stop. The battery pack may not be charged correctly even if the
charge indicator is continuously on. The battery pack may also not be charged
correctly when a power outage occurs during charging. Remove the battery
pack and attach it back to the camcorder.

 If you connect a faulty power adapter or battery pack, the charge indicator

flashes rapidly (approx. twice per second) and charging stops.

 The charge indicator also serves as a rough estimate of the battery charge

status.
Continuously on: Battery fully charged.
Flashes rapidly (approx. twice per second): Battery over 50% charged.
Flashes slowly (approx. once per second): Battery less than 50% charged.

 We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and

30 °C. Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C, the charge indicator
flashes rapidly and charging stops.

 A lithium ion battery pack can be charged at any charge state. Unlike

conventional battery packs, you do not need to completely use or discharge it
before charging.

 To conserve battery power, turn off the camcorder instead of leaving it in record

pause mode.

 We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you

think you might need.

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Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder

Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment)

1. Turn on the camcorder and keep
the LCD panel closed.

2. Adjust the dioptric adjustment
lever as necessary.

Fastening the Grip Belt

Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the
zoom lever with your index finger, and the
start/stop button with your thumb.

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Step 3: Using the Wireless Controller

Inserting the Battery (Lithium Button Battery CR2025)

1. Press the tab in the direction of
the arrow and pull out the battery
holder.

2. Place the lithium button battery
with the + side facing up.

3. Insert the battery holder.

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Using the Wireless Controller

Point the controller at the
camcorder’s remote sensor when
you press the buttons.

 The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is

situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight.

 If the wireless controller does not work, check that the remote sensor is not set

to [OFF ] ( 81).

 When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller, or when it

can only be operated at a very close range, replace the battery.

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Step 4: Adjusting the LCD Screen

Rotating the LCD Panel

Subject can monitor the LCD screen

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.

• You can rotate the panel downward by 90 degrees.

• You can rotate the panel by 180 degrees toward the lens (allowing the subject to

monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder).

Rotating the panel by 180 degrees is also useful if you wish to include yourself
when recording with the self-timer.

LCD Backlight

You can switch the brightness of the LCD screen between normal and bright by pressing
the BACKLIGHT button. This is useful when recording outdoors.

BACKLIGHT button

Press the BACKLIGHT button.

Repeatedly pressing the BACKLIGHT button will toggle the LCD brightness on and off.

 This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewfinder

screen.

 Using the brighter LCD setting will shorten the effective usage time of the

battery.

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Step 5: Changing the Display Language

The language used in the camcorder displays and menu items can be changed to
German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese,
Korean or Japanese.

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MENU

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1. Turn on the camcorder (CAMERA or PLAY).

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Use the omni selector ( ) to select the [DISPLAY
SETUP] menu and press ( ).

4. Use the omni selector ( ) to select the
[LANGUAGE ] option and press ( ).

5. Use the omni selector ( , ) to select the
language desired and press ( ) to select it.

6. Press the MENU button to save the setting and close the menu.

 If you changed the language by mistake, follow the mark next to the menu

item to change the setting.

 The displays and that appear on screen while changing the print

and direct transfer settings will not change regardless of the language selected.

DISPLAY SETUP LANGUAGE

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Step 6: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time

Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time

MENU

(77)

1. Turn on the camcorder (CAMERA or PLAY).

2. Press the MENU button to open the menu.

3. Use the omni selector ( ) to select the [D/TIME
SETUP] menu and press ( ).

4. Use the omni selector ( ) to select the [T.ZONE/
DST] option and press ( ).

The time zone setting appears. The default setting is Paris.

5. Use the omni selector ( ) to select your time zone and press ( ) to
save the setting.

To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone with the mark next to the
area.

Setting the Date and Time

MENU

(77)

D/TIME SETUP T.ZONE/DST

D/TIME SETUP DATE/TIME

6. Use the omni selector ( ) to select the [DATE/
TIME] option and press ( ).

The year is displayed in orange.

7. Use the omni selector ( ) to select the year and
push it to ( ) to move to the month setting.

• The next part of the date/time is displayed in orange.

• Set the month, day, hours and minutes in the same way.

• If you do not need to change all settings, you can use the omni selector ( ) to

move to a specific setting you want to change.

8. Press the MENU button to close the menu and start
the clock.

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 When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in

rechargeable lithium battery may become discharged, and the date/time setting
may be erased. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery ( 133) and
set the time zone, date and time again.

 You can also change the date format ( 82).

Time Zones

Once you have set the time zone, date and time, you do not need to reset the clock every
time you travel to another time zone. Select the time zone referring to the date and time
displayed on the screen.

Time Zones and Difference from GMT/UTC

London GMT/UTC Wellington (WELLGTN) +12
Paris +1 Samoa -11
Cairo +2 Honolulu (HONOLU.) -10
Moscow +3 Anchorage (ANCHOR.) -9
Dubai +4 Los Angeles (L.A.) -8
Karachi +5 Denver -7
Dacca +6 Chicago -6
Bangkok +7 New York (N.Y.) -5
Hong Kong (H. KONG) +8 Caracas -4
Tokyo +9 Rio de Janeiro (RIO) -3
Sydney +10 Fernando de Noronha (FERNAN.) -2
Solomon +11 Azores -1

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Step 7: Inserting a Memory Card

Only miniSD cards can be used with this camcorder.

Inserting the Card

1. Turn off the camcorder.

Make sure the card access indicator is not
flashing before you turn the camcorder off.

2. Open the cover.

3. Insert the memory card straight all
the way into the memory card slot.

4. Close the cover.

Do not force the cover closed if the
memory card is not correctly inserted.

To remove the memory card:

First push the memory card once to
release it, and then pull the card out.

 Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder

(95).

 Performance cannot be guaranteed for all miniSD cards.

Card access
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Step 8: Loading a Disc

Preparations:

Use only 8 cm mini DVD discs marked with the DVD-R or DVD-RW logo.
Use a soft lens-cleaning cloth to remove any fingerprints, dirt buildup or smudges from
the disc surface.

1. Holding the lock button pressed
down, move the power switch to
CAMERA.

2. Move the / switch to the
(MOVIES) position.

3. Push the OPEN button and gently
open the disc cover fully until it
stops.

• Retract the grip belt under the

camcorder so it will not get in the way of
the disc cover.

• When there is already a disc in the

camcorder it may take a moment after
you press the OPEN button for the disc
cover to open. Do not force the cover
open.

4. Insert the disc with the label side
facing out and press its center
firmly until it clicks in place.

• When loading a double-sided disc, insert

the disc with the side you want to record
on facing down.

• Be careful not to touch the recording

surface of the disc or the pick up lens.

• To remove the disc, grab its edges with your fingers and gently pull the disc out.

5. Close the disc cover.

Do not force the cover closed if the disc is not correctly inserted and firmly set in place.

When using DVD-R discs (including the supplied blank disc):

You can start recording movies once the record pause indication appears.

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When using a DVD-RW:

You need to initialize the disc before you can start recording. The Disc Initialization screen
will appear when a DVD-RW is first inserted. It will not appear when inserting a disc
already initialized. In that case, you can start recording once the record pause
indication appears.

Use the omni selector ( ) to select the disc specification desired and press ( ) to
make the selection. For a comparison between the specifications “VIDEO” and “VR”
see An Introduction to DVDs (3).
You will be asked to confirm the disc specification you selected. Use the omni selector
( ) to select [YES] and press ( ) to continue, or select [NO] and press ( ) to
return and select a different disc specification.
A confirmation message will appear on the screen. Use the omni selector ( ) to
select [YES] and press ( ) to start the disc initialization.
The disc initialization will take approximately one minute. Avoid moving the camcorder
while the operation is in progress.
When the disc initialization is completed the camcorder will automatically enter the

indication appears.

 The Disc Initialization screen may not appear automatically if you operated the

 The process of recognizing a disc may take a moment. The display will

mode. You can start recording movies once the record pause

camcorder’s buttons while the disc recognition was in progress. In that case,
initialize the disc using the MENU option ( 89).

move while the disc is being read. Wait until the camcorder finishes recognizing
the disc before you start recording.

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