Canon DC201, DC211, DC210 User Manual
PUB.DIE-278
DVD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
English
Introduction
Prerparations
Basic
Functions
Advanced
Functions
Editing
Functions
PAL
Playing Back
the Disc on an
External Device
External
Connections
Additional
Information
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Introduction
Important Usage Instructions
WARNING!
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.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to
disconnect the plug in case of an accident.
While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth, and do not
place it in confined narrow spaces. Heat may build up, the plastic case may deform and it could
result in electric shock or fire.
CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.
This product has been classified under IEC60825-1:1993 and EN60825-1:1994.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CA-570 may damage the
camcorder.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
European Union (and EEA) only.
This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your household
waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. This
product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized
one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site
for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this
type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due
to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time,
your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of
natural resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for
recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved WEEE scheme or your
household waste disposal service. For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE
products, please visit
www.canon-europe.com/environment
(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)
.
How to select a DVD disc
There are many types of DVD discs but this camcorder uses only the following three
types of 8 cm mini DVD discs: DVD-R, DVD-R DL and DVD-RW. Note that what you
can do with a disc depends on the type of DVD used so select the disc that best fits
your purpose.
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DVD-R
DVD-Rs can be recorded only once - you cannot edit or delete the recordings. On the
other hand, these discs are comparatively cheaper and they can be played back in
most common DVD players.
DVD-R DL
Dual-layered discs allow writing up to 80% more data (2.6 GB) on a single recording
side. However, DVD-R DLs can only be played back on DVD devices compatible with
dual-layered discs. Also, you cannot edit or delete the recordings.
Dual-layered discs have two recording layers. The camcorder
will record on Layer 1 and then continue to Layer 2. During
the playback of a recording spanning both layers, you may
notice a brief stop (about 1 second) at the point where the
camcorder switches to the second layer.
DVD-RW
Recordings made on a DVD-RW disc can be edited or deleted. Also, the disc can be
initialized
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allowing you to use the same disc numerous times.
Best for Compatibility
Best for Recording Time
Layer 2
Scene 2
Layer 1
Scene 1
Recording surface
Best for Reusability
Disc specification on DVD-RWs
DVD-RW discs can be recorded using either one of two disc specifications:
VIDEO mode or VR mode. When you first insert a brand new DVD-RW disc,
the camcorder will automatically display the initialization screen where you
can select the disc specification for the disc.
VIDEO mode: Once finalized
back in most common DVD players offering the best compatibility. However,
recordings cannot be edited (deleted, rearranged, etc.).
VR mode: You can easily edit the recordings. However, discs recorded in VR
mode can only be played back with DVD players compatible with DVD-RWs
in VR mode.
Note: DVD-R and DVD-R DL discs can only be recorded in VIDEO mode.
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, discs recorded in VIDEO mode can be played
Introduction
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Great Advantages of DVDs
Why DVDs are better than tapes
No need to worry about recording over a tape.
When you use a DVD, the camcorder will automatically record on the empty space of
the disc. So you don't have to worry about mistakenly recording over a precious
memory.
Just select a scene from the index screen.
You don't need to bother running a tape forwards and backwards to find the scene you
want to play back. Simply select a scene from the index screen and start the playback
in a breeze.
Easy Playback on a DVD player
After you finalize the disc you recorded, all you have to do is just pop it into a DVD
player and start the playback. If you record your disc in VIDEO mode, you will be able
to play back your disc on most tabletop DVD players and DVD devices.
Recommended Discs
The camcorder's performance was tested with single-layered discs using
Hitachi-Maxell HG series DVD discs; and with dual-layered discs using
Canon DVD-R DL54 discs and Verbatim DVD-R DL discs. For further details,
contact directly the manufacturer's customer support center. Note that
attempting to record or play with this camcorder DVD discs that were
recorded, initialized or finalized with other digital devices can result in
permanently losing the recordings.
For the highest compatibility with external DVD devices we recommend
using the VIDEO mode.
Available features depend on the DVD disc used
Disc Type DVD-R DVD-R DL
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DVD-RW
VIDEO VR
Editing scenes with this camcorder (deleting scenes,
editing the Playlist) ( 51)
Deleting a scene or still image immediately after recording
it ( 52, 56)
Initializing the disc in order to use it again for recording
( 54)
– – –
– –
– –
Giving a title to the disc ( 55)
Finalizing the disc in order to play it with a DVD player
( 58)
Adding recordings to a disc already finalized ( 60)
– –
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3
Converting still images into Photomovie scenes ( 57)
1
Disc initialization clears all the recordings on the disc and restores the free space on the disc to its
initial value so you can use the same disc again. DVD-R and DVD-R DL discs cannot be initialized.
2
Disc finalization is the processing of the free space (the unrecorded area) on the disc in order to
make it playable on external DVD devices ( 58). To finalize a DVD-R DL disc, the camcorder has
to process both layers. Therefore, and depending on the amount of free space on the disc, this
process may be lengthy.
3
Playback cannot be guaranteed with all external DVD devices.
4
You will need to unfinalize the disc first.
Introduction
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Table of contents
Introduction
How to select a DVD disc ............................................................................... 3
About this Manual
About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide .....................................................9
About the Power Switch................................................................................ 10
About the Operating Modes ..........................................................................10
Getting to Know the Camcorder
Supplied Accessories.................................................................................... 11
Components Guide .......................................................................................12
Screen Displays ............................................................................................14
Preparations
Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack............................................................................ 17
Inserting and Removing a Disc .....................................................................19
Preparing the Camcorder..............................................................................20
Adjusting the LCD Screen............................................................................. 21
Using the Menus
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option...................................................................22
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus ..................................................22
First Time Settings
Changing the Language................................................................................ 23
Changing the Time Zone...............................................................................23
Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................24
Basic Functions
Recording
Shooting Video..............................................................................................25
Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3) .... 26
Taking Photos ...............................................................................................27
Zooming........................................................................................................ 28
Quick Start Function......................................................................................28
Playback
Playing Back the Video .................................................................................29
Displaying the Photos................................................................................... 30
Magnifying Photos during Playback.............................................................. 32
Advanced Functions
Menu Options Lists
FUNC. Menu.................................................................................................33
Setup Menus.................................................................................................34
Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.).......................... 34
Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc.)......................................36
Still Image Operations (Erase all still images) .................................... 37
Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) ............................... 37
System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc.)....................................................38
Date/Time Setup.................................................................................39
Recording Programs
Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................40
Flexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed...............41
Special Scene: Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions ...............42
Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color
Manual Exposure Adjustment........................................................................43
Manual Focus Adjustment .............................................................................43
White Balance ...............................................................................................44
Image Effects.................................................................................................45
Still Image Recording Options
Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images ...............................................46
Automatic Focus Priority................................................................................47
Other Functions
On-Screen Displays.......................................................................................48
Self Timer ......................................................................................................49
Digital Effects.................................................................................................49
Editing Functions
Managing Scenes
Adding Scenes to the Playlist ........................................................................51
Moving Scenes in the Playlist........................................................................52
Deleting Scenes ............................................................................................52
Dividing a Scene............................................................................................53
Managing the Disc
Protecting the Disc ........................................................................................54
Initializing the Disc.........................................................................................54
Changing the Disc Title .................................................................................55
Managing Photos
Erasing Photos..............................................................................................56
Converting Photos into Photomovie Scenes .................................................57
Playing Back the Disc on an External Device
Finalizing the Disc .........................................................................................58
Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer’s DVD Drive .........59
Unfinalizing the Disc - Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc ................60
External Connections
Connecting to a TV or VCR
Connection Diagrams ....................................................................................61
Playback on a TV Screen ..............................................................................62
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder .............................................62
Additional Information
Trouble?
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................63
List of Messages............................................................................................67
Do’s and Don’ts
Handling Precautions ....................................................................................69
Maintenance/Others ......................................................................................71
Using the Camcorder Abroad ........................................................................72
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Introduction
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General Information
System Diagram ...........................................................................................73
Optional Accessories ....................................................................................74
Specifications ................................................................................................76
Index .............................................................................................................78
About this Manual
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About this Manual
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About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC201/DC210/DC211. 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
Conventions Used in the Manual
IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.
NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that apply if the function described is not
available in all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder should be
set, the type of disc required, etc.).
: Reference page number.
: Option or feature that applies or is available only with a specific model.
The following terms are used in the manual:
“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.
“Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the start/stop button to
start recording until you press again to pause the recording.
The terms “Photo” and “Still image” are used interchangeably with the same
meaning.
The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.
Note that unless indicated otherwise, illustrations in this manual refer to the
Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menu options as
they are displayed on screen. Menu options in boldface indicate the
default setting (for example [ON], [OFF]).
Menu item shown at its default position
Buttons and switches to be perated
Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are
indicated within a
model.
“button” frame (for example ).
FUNC.
Troubleshooting
table ( 63).
First Time Settings
First Time Settings
Changing the Language
Options
[DEUTSCH] [ ] [ ]
[ENGLISH] [TÜRKÇE] [ ]
[ESPAÑOL] [ ] [ ]
[FRANÇAIS] [ ] [ ]
[ITALIANO] [ ] [ ]
[POLSKI] [ ]
FUNC.
( 28)
1 Press .
2 Select ( ) the icon and press
3 Select ( ) [DISPLAY SETUP] and
4 Select ( ) [LANGUAGE ] and
5 Select ( , ) the desired
6 Press to 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 in
some menu screens refer to the name of
buttons on the camcorder and will not change,
regardless of the language selected.
ROMAN
DISPLAYSETUP
ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
FUNC.
( ) to open the setup menus.
press ( ).
press ( ).
option and press ( ).
FUNC.
NOTES
Changing the Time Zone
Default value
FUNC.
(28)
1 Press .
2 Select ( ) the icon and press
3 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP]
4 Select ( ) [T.ZONE/DST] and
5 Select ( ) your time zone and
6 Press to close the menu.
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.
DATE/TIMESETUP
T.ZON E/ D S T NEW YORK
DATE/TIMESETUP
T.ZON E/ D S T PARIS
( ) to open the setup menus.
and press ( ).
press ( ).
The time zone setting appears. The
default setting is New York. The
default setting is Paris.
press ( ).
To adjust for daylight saving time,
select the time zone with the mark
next to the area.
FUNC.
FUNC.
First Time Settings
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Default value
Preparations
Introduction
About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide
Push the joystick up, down, left
or right ( , ) to select
an item or change settings.
Press the joystick itself ( ) to
save the settings or confirm an
action. On menu screens, this is
indicated by the icon .
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Wh
About this Manual
The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode and the
camcorder’s settings. Press ( ) to display/hide the joystick guide.
In the illustrations of the manual,
positions other than those relevant to the
function explained are marked with a
striped pattern. Depending on the model
and the operation mode, these positions
may be empty or show a different icon
than the one on the illustration.
NEXT
en the joystick guide contains
multiple ‘pages’, [NEXT] and the page
number icon ( ) will appear at the
bottom position. Push the joystick ( )
toward [NEXT] to display the next ‘page’
of the guide.
About the Power Switch
In addition to turning the camcorder on and off, the power switch
also toggles the camcorder’s operating mode.
To turn on the camcorder:
Hold the lock button pressed down and
move the power switch down to ON.
To change the operating mode:
the power switch momentarily toward MODE and release it. This
action will toggle the operating mode between recording
(CAMERA - red indicator) and playback (PLAY - green indicator).
From the ON position, slide down
Lock
button
About the Operating Modes
The camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the positions of the power switch and the
/ switch. In the manual, indicates that a function is available in the operating
mode shown and indicates that the function is not available. When no operating mode
icons are given, the function is available in all operating modes.
Operating Mode
Operating
Mode Indicator
CAMERA
(Red)
PLAY
(Green)
CAMERA
(Red)
PLAY
(Green)
/
Switch
(Movies)
(Still
images)
Icon Display Operation
Recording movies
on the disc
Playing movies
from the disc
Recording still images on
the disc
Viewing still images from
the disc
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27
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Getting to Know the Camcorder
Supplied Accessories
Getting to Know the Camcorder
11
CA-570 Compact Power
Adapter
(incl. power cord)
BP-208 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video
Cable
Introduction
Trademark Acknowledgements
• 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.
• ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY
MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO
INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A
LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO,
WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE
300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206.
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Getting to Know the Camcorder
Components Guide
Left side view
Right Side View
Front view
DISP. button ( 48)
FUNC. button ( 22, 33)
QUICK START button and standby lamp
(28)
AV terminal ( 61)
Terminal cover
BATT. (battery release) switch ( 17)
RESET button ( 63)
Serial number
Battery attachment unit ( 17)
Lens cover switch ( 25, 27)
( open, closed)
Disc compartment cover ( 19)
Grip belt ( 20)
DC IN terminal ( 17)
Stereo microphone
Names of buttons and switches other than the
joystick are indicated within a
FUNC.
example ).
“button” frame (for
Getting to Know the Camcorder
13
Back view
Top v i e w
Bottom view
PLAY mode indicator (green) ( 10)
Joystick ( 9)
CAMERA mode indicator (red) ( 10)
LCD screen ( 21)
(fast reverse) button ( 30) /
Zoom out
Zoom in
START/STOP button ( 25)
PLAYLIST button ( 51)
Viewfinder ( 20)
Dioptric adjustment lever ( 20)
DISC access indicator ( 25, 27) /
CHG (charge) indicator ( 17)
Start/stop button ( 25)
Power switch ( 10)
OPEN (disc cover) switch ( 19)
Grip belt ( 20)
Mode switch ( 40)
Zoom lever ( 28)
PHOTO button ( 27)
Speaker ( 30)
Tripod socket ( 26)
Strap mount
Names of buttons and switches other than the
joystick are indicated within a
example ).
W
(wide-angle) button ( 28)
(fast forward) button ( 30) /
T
(telephoto) button ( 28)
/ (play/pause) button ( 29) /
(stop) button ( 29) /
/ (movies/still images) switch ( 10)
FUNC.
“button” frame (for
Introduction
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Getting to Know the Camcorder
Screen Displays
Recording Movies
Recording Still Images
Operating mode ( 10)
Recording program ( 40)
White balance ( 44)
Image effect ( 45)
Digital effects ( 49)
Recording mode ( 33)
Self timer ( 49)
Disc type DVD-R, DVD-R DL,
DVD-RW ( 3)
Disc specification
(VIDEO mode, VR mode) ( 3)
Finalized disc mark ( 58)
Manual focus ( 43)
Image stabilizer ( 35)
Disc operation
Time code (hours : minutes : seconds)
Remaining recording time on the disc
Recording reminder
Wind screen off ( 36)
Level marker ( 37)
Zoom ( 28), Exposure ( 43)
Still image quality/size ( 46)
Number of still images available on the disc
Remaining battery charge estimate
AF frame ( 47)
Camcorder shake warning ( 34)
Autofocus (AF) and exposure (AE) locked
(27)
Getting to Know the Camcorder
15
Disc operation
Record, Record pause,
Playback, Playback pause,
Fast playback,
Fast reverse playback,
Slow playback,
Slow reverse playback
Remaining recording time
When there is no more disc space
available, “ END” will be displayed and
the recording will stop.
Recording reminder
The camcorder counts from 1 to 10
seconds when you start recording. This is
helpful to avoid scenes that are too short.
Number of still images available on the
disc
flashing in red: No disc
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 available still images
displayed may not decrease even after a
recording has been made, or may
decrease by 2 still images at once.
Disc access display
“ ” is displayed next to the number of
images available while the camcorder is
writing on the disc.
Remaining battery charge estimate
• 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.
Introduction
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Getting to Know the Camcorder
Playing Movies (During Playback)
Viewing Still Images
Disc operation
Playback time (hours : minutes : seconds)
Scene number
Data code ( 48)
Image number ( 38)
Current image / Total number of images
Histogram ( 48)
Still image quality/size ( 46)
Date and time of recording
Recording program ( 40)
Manual focus ( 43)
White balance ( 44)
Manual exposure ( 43)
Image effect ( 45)
Image size ( 46)
File size
Aperture value
Shutter speed ( 41)
Preparations
Getting Started
Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack
The camcorder can be powered with a
battery pack or directly using the compact
power adapter. Charge the battery pack
before use.
BATT. switch
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.
CHG
(charge)
indicator
DC IN terminal
3 Connect the power cord to the
compact power adapter.
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4 Plug the power cord into a power
outlet.
5 Connect the compact power adapter
to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.
• The CHG (charge) indicator starts
flashing. The indicator will stay on
when the charging is completed.
• You can also use the compact power
adapter without attaching a battery
pack.
• When the compact power adapter is
connected, even if a battery is
attached its power will not be
consumed.
O
NCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED
1 Disconnect the compact power
adapter from the camcorder.
2 Unplug the power cord from the
power outlet and the compact
power adapter.
TO
REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK
Slide down to release the
BATT.
battery pack, and pull out the battery
pack holding it from the ridge on its
bottom part.
IMPORTANT
Turn off the camcorder before connecting or
disconnecting the compact power adapter. After
you turn off the power switch to , important
file allocation data is updated on the disc. Be
sure to wait until the LCD display is completely
off.
You may hear some noise from the compact
power adapter during use. This is not a
malfunction.
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 charging will not start.
Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN
terminal or to the compact power adapter any
electrical equipment that is not expressly
recommended for use with this camcorder.
To prevent equipment breakdowns and
excessive heating, do not connect the supplied
Preparations
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Getting Started
compact power adapter to voltage converters for
overseas travels or special power sources such
as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters,
etc.
NOTES
The CHG (charge) indicator also serves as a
rough estimate of the battery charge status.
Continuously on: Battery fully charged.
Flashes approx. twice per second: Battery over
50% charged.
Flashes approx. once per second: Battery less
than 50% charged.
The charging time will vary depending on the
surrounding temperature and the battery pack’s
initial charge condition. In cold places, the
effective usage time of the battery will
decrease.
We recommend that you prepare battery
packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you
might need.
Charging, Recording and Playback Times with the BP-208 Battery Pack
The recording and playback times given in following tables are approximate and vary
according to the charging, recording or playback conditions.
Battery Pack
Recording Mode
Recording Times
XP SP LP
Maximum Typical* Maximum Typical* Maximum Typical*
BP-208
Viewfinder 115 min. 60 min. 135 min. 65 min. 145 min. 70 min.
LCD [NORMAL] 110 min. 60 min. 125 min. 65 min. 140 min. 65 min.
LCD [BRIGHT] 105 min. 60 min. 120 min. 60 min. 130 min. 65 min.
Playback Time
Charging Time
* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming,
power on/off.
140 min. 165 min. 175 min.
160 min.
Inserting and Removing a Disc
Use only 8 cm mini DVD discs marked with
the DVD-R logo (including DVD-R
DL) or the DVD-RW logo. Refer also
to
Recommended Discs
Before inserting the disc be sure to check
that the recording surface is clean. If
necessary, use a soft lens-cleaning cloth to
remove any fingerprints, dirt buildup or
smudges from the disc surface.
(4).
Inserting the Disc
POINTS TO CHECK
( 10)
Pick up lens
1 Move the power switch to ON to set
the camcorder in mode.
2 Slide fully in the direction of
OPEN
the arrow and gently open the disc
cover completely until it stops.
Retract the grip belt under the
camcorder so it will not get in the way
of the disc cover.
3 Insert the disc and press its center
firmly until it clicks in place.
• Insert the disc with the recording side
facing down (single sided discs – label
side facing out).
• Be careful not to touch the recording
surface of the disc or the pick up lens.
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4 Close the disc cover.
Do not force the cover closed if the
disc is not correctly inserted and firmly
set in place.
W
HEN USING
You can start recording movies once the
record pause indication appears.
W
HEN USING A
You need to initialize new discs before
you can start recording. The disc
initialization screen will appear when a
new DVD-RW is first inserted if the /
switch is set to . The disc initialization
screen will not appear when inserting a
disc already initialized. In that case, you
can start recording once the record pause
DVD-R/DVD-R DL
DISCS
DVD-RW
indication appears.
Select ( ) the desired disc
specification and press ( ). For a
comparison between the [VIDEO] and
[VR] specifications, see
a DVD disc
(3).
How to select
You will be asked to confirm the disc
specification you selected. 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. Select ( ) [YES] and
press ( ) to start the disc
initialization.
Preparations
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Getting Started
• The disc initialization will take
approximately one minute. Avoid
moving the camcorder while the
operation is in progress.
• You can start recording movies once
the record pause indication
appears.
NOTES
The process of recognizing a disc may take a
moment. The display will move while the
disc is being read. Wait until the camcorder
finishes recognizing the disc before you start
recording.
Removing the Disc
1 Slide fully in the direction of
OPEN
the arrow and gently open the disc
cover completely until it stops.
• Do not subject the camcorder to
strong impacts while the DISC access
indicator is on or flashing.
• Retract the grip belt under the
camcorder so it will not get in the way
of the disc cover.
• It may take a moment after sliding
OPEN
for the disc cover to open.
2 Grab the edge of the disc and gently
pull it out.
Be careful not to touch the recording
surface of the disc or the pick up lens.
3 Close the disc cover.
IMPORTANT
When you slide after making a
recording, important file allocation data is
updated on the disc before the disc cover
opens. While the DISC access indicator is on or
flashing do not subject the camcorder to shocks
such as forcefully laying it on a table.
OPEN
Preparing the Camcorder
1 Turn on the camcorder.
2 Move the lens cover switch down to
to open the lens cover.
3 Adjust the viewfinder.
Keep the LCD panel closed to use the
viewfinder and adjust the dioptric
adjustment lever as necessary.
4 Fasten 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.
Getting Started
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Adjusting the LCD Screen
Rotating the LCD Panel
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.
• You can rotate the panel 90 degrees
downward.
• You can rotate the panel 180 degrees
toward the lens (allowing the subject to
monitor the LCD screen while you use the
viewfinder). Rotating the panel 180
degrees is also useful if you wish to
include yourself when recording with the
self timer. This is the only case where you
can use the viewfinder and the LCD
screen simultaneously.
180°
90°
180°
LCD Backlight
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen to one of two levels.
DISP.
Keep pressed down for more
than 2 seconds.
Repeat this action to toggle between the
normal and bright settings.
NOTES
This setting does not affect the brightness of
the recording or the viewfinder screen.
Using the bright setting will shorten the
effective usage time of the battery.
Preparations
Subject can monitor the LCD screen
22
Using the Menus
Using the Menus
Using the Menus
Many of the camcorder’s functions can be
adjusted from the menus that open after
pressing the FUNC. button ( ).
For details about the available menu
options and settings, refer to the
Options Lists
(33).
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option
FUNC.
Menu
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus
FUNC.
(22)
FUNC.
(22)
1 Press .
2
FUNC.
Select ( ) the icon of the function you
want change from the left side column.
Menu items not available will appear
grayed out.
3 Select ( ) the desired setting
from the available options at the
bottom bar.
• The selected option will be
highlighted in light blue. Menu items
not available will appear grayed out.
• With some settings, you will need to
make further selections ( , )
and/or press ( ). Follow the
additional operation guides that will
appear on the screen (such as the
icon, small arrows, etc.).
4 Press to save the settings
FUNC.
and close the menu.
You can press to close the
menu at any time.
FUNC.
1 Press .
FUNC.
During the playback of a disc recorded
in VIDEO mode, pressing will
open directly the setup menus.
Continue directly from step 3.
FUNC.
2 Select ( ) the icon and press
( ) to open the setup menus.
• You can also hold pressed
down for more than 1 second to open
directly the setup menus screen.
• Push the joystick ( ) to return to the
menu selection screen (step 3).
FUNC.
3 Select ( ) the desired menu from
the left side column and press ( ).
The title of the selected menu appears
on top of the screen and under it the
list of settings.
4 Select ( ) the setting you want to
change and press ( ).
The orange selection bar indicates the
menu setting currently selected. Items
not available appear in black.
5 Select ( ) the desired option and
press ( ) to save the setting.
6 Press .
FUNC.
You can press to close the
menu at any time.
FUNC.
First Time Settings
A
First Time Settings
Changing the Language
Options
[DEUTSCH] [ ] [ ]
[ENGLISH]
[ESPAÑOL] [ ] [ ]
[FRANÇAIS] [ ] [ ]
[ITALIANO] [ ] [ ]
[POLSKI] [ ]
DISPLAY SETUP
LANGUAGE
FUNC.
(22)
1 Press .
2 Select ( ) the icon and press
( ) to open the setup menus.
3 Select ( ) [DISPLAY SETUP] and
press ( ).
4 Select ( ) [LANGUAGE ] and
press ( ).
5 Select ( , ) the desired
option and press ( ).
6 Press to close the menu.
NOTES
If you changed the language by mistake,
follow the mark next to the menu item to
change the setting.
The displays and that appear in
some menu screens refer to the name of
buttons on the camcorder and will not change,
regardless of the language selected.
ROMAN
[TÜRKÇE] [ ]
ENGLISH
FUNC.
FUNC.
Default value
First Time Settings
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Changing the Time Zone
Default value
DATE/TIME SETUP
T. ZO N E /D S T
FUNC.
(22)
1 Press .
FUNC.
PARIS
2 Select ( ) the icon and press
( ) to open the setup menus.
3 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP]
and press ( ).
4 Select ( ) [T.ZONE/DST] and
press ( ).
The time zone setting appears. The
default setting is Paris.
5 Select ( ) your time zone and
press ( ).
To adjust for daylight saving time,
select the time zone with the mark
next to the area.
6 Press to close the menu.
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.
FUNC.
Preparations
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First Time Settings
Setting the Date and Time
DATE/TIME SETUP
DATE/TIME
FUNC.
(22)
1 Press .
FUNC.
1.JAN.2007 12:00 AM
2 Select ( ) the icon and press
( ) to open the setup menus.
3 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP]
and press ( ).
4 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME] and press
().
The first field of the date will be
displayed in orange and indicated with
up/down arrows.
5 Push the joystick ( ) to set the
date and time and ( ) to move
between the fields of the date and
time.
6 Press ( ) to start the clock.
7 Press to close the menu.
When you do not use the camcorder for about
3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium
battery may discharge completely and the date
and time setting may be lost. In such case,
recharge the built-in lithium battery ( 70) and
set the time zone, date and time again.
You can also change the date format ( 39).
FUNC.
IMPORTANT
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