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The Advantages of DVDs

RECORDING

With a DVD you just press the recording start/ stop button and the camcorder will find the empty space on the disc ( 22). Don’t waste time fast forwarding and rewinding a tape to find from where to start a new recording.

Never worry about mistakenly recording over a precious memory!

PLAYING

Just select a scene from the index screen!

Just insert your finalized* disc into a DVD player and immediately find the scene you want to play back from the index ( 26). No need to play the whole thing or run the tape forward and back to find that scene you want. * Finalization is a process required to make the DVD discs you recorded playable

on common DVD players ( 59).

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 commercially available 8 cm DVD-R or DVD-RW discs.

So... what disc to choose?

DVD-R

Can be recorded only once.

You cannot edit or delete the

recordings.

Once finalized, a disc recorded

in VIDEO mode will play in most

common DVD players. However,

you cannot edit the recordings.

DVD-RW

You can record on it many times.

You can delete scenes or initialize the

disc and start recording again.

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

VR* modeVIDEO mode

You can easily edit the

recordings. However, the disc

can only be played back with DVD players compatible with

DVD-RW discs in VR mode.

* Video Recording

Differences in Available Features Depending on the Disc

The camcorder’s features and functions available will differ depending on the type of disc you use and the disc specification selected when initializing it.

Disc Type/Specification

DVD-R DVD-RW

Feature VIDEO mode VIDEO mode VR mode

Editing scenes with this camcorder (deleting scenes, editing the Playlist)

Deleting a scene or still image immediately after recording it

Initializing the disc in order to use it again for recording

Giving a title to the disc 56

Finalizing the disc in order to play it with a DVD player

Adding recordings to a disc already finalized

Converting still images into Photomovie scenes

* You will need to unfinalize the disc first.

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53 57

• Recommended Discs: This camcorder’s performance was tested using 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 with this camcorder DVD discs that were recorded, initialized 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.

Table of contents

Introduction

The Advantages of DVDs ................................................................................3

An Introduction to DVDs ..................................................................................4

Differences in Available Features Depending on the Disc...............................5

About this Manual............................................................................................8

Checking the Supplied Accessories ..............................................................10

Components Guide........................................................................................11

Screen Displays.............................................................................................13

Preparations

Getting Started...............................................................................................15

Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply......................................................15

Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder ..........................................................17

Step 3: Adjusting the LCD Screen .........................................................17

Step 4: Changing the Display Language ...............................................18

Step 5: Setting the Time Zone / Daylight Saving Time...........................18

Step 6: Setting the Date and Time.........................................................19

Step 7: Loading and Removing a Disc...................................................20

Basic Functions

Recording

Recording Movies..........................................................................................22

Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3).....23

Recording Still Images...................................................................................24

Zooming.........................................................................................................25

Playback

Playing Back Movies .....................................................................................26

Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................27

Viewing Still Images.......................................................................................28

Magnifying the Image ....................................................................................29

Selecting the Recording Data Display ...........................................................30

Advanced Functions

Options Lists – MENU / FUNC. .....................................................................31

MENU Options.......................................................................................31

Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) ..........................31

Still Image Operations (Erase All Images)...........................................32

Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc.) ......................................32

Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)................................33

System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc.) ....................................................34

Date/Time Setup .................................................................................35

Recording Programs

More Recording Options

FUNC. Menu Options.............................................................................35

Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................37

Selecting the Recording Program..................................................................38

Using the Program AE Mode .....................................................................38

Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode .........................................................39

Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode.......................................................40

Manually Adjusting the Exposure ..................................................................41

Changing the Metering Method .....................................................................41

Manually Adjusting the Focus........................................................................42

Changing the Autofocus Mode ......................................................................43

Using the Self Timer......................................................................................44

Setting the White Balance .............................................................................45

Applying Image Enhancing Effects................................................................47

Using the Digital Effects.................................................................................48

Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images ...............................................51

Editing Functions

Editing the Scenes (DVD-RW in VR mode only)

Adding Scenes to the Playlist........................................................................52

Moving Scenes in the Playlist........................................................................52

Deleting Scenes ............................................................................................53

Dividing a Scene............................................................................................54

Disc Options

Protecting the Disc ........................................................................................55

Initializing the Disc.........................................................................................55

Changing the Disc Title .................................................................................56

Still Image Options

Erasing Still Images.......................................................................................57

Converting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes..........................................58

Disc Finalization

Preparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD Player – [FINALIZE] ...................59

Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer’s DVD Drive .........60

Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc – [UNFINALIZE]...............61

External Connections

Connecting to a TV and VCR

Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................62

Recording to a VCR.......................................................................................64

Trouble?

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................65

List of Messages............................................................................................68

Do’s & Don’ts

Handling Precautions ....................................................................................70

Maintenance/Others ......................................................................................72

Additional Information

System Diagram ............................................................................................74

Optional Accessories.....................................................................................75

Specifications.................................................................................................77

Index..............................................................................................................79

Introduction

About this Manual

***

MENU FUNC.

Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC100. 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 ( 65).

Conventions Used in the Manual

 : Precautions related to the camcorder operation.  : Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.  : Reference page number.  Buttons and switches other than the multi selector’s are indicated as (for

example ).

 [ ] are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen. Menu options in boldface

indicate a default setting (for example [ON], [OFF]).

 “Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.  The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.

Menu item shown at its default position

Buttons and switches to be operated

About the Multi Selector

Use the multi selector to select options in a menu and change settings. Push the multi selector up, down, left or right ( / / / ) to select an item. In most places, press the multi selector itself ( ) to make a selection or change a setting.

Selecting an Option - MENU/FUNC.

Many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the MENU button ( ) and the FUNC. button ( ).

For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to Options Lists - MENU/ FUNC. ( 31).

Selecting MENU options

1. Press .

2. 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.

3. Select ( ) the setting you want to change and press ( ).

FUNC.

• The orange selection bar indicates the menu setting currently selected. Items not available appear in black.

• To return to the menu selection screen, select ( ) [RETURN] and press ( ).

4. Select ( ) the desired option and press ( ) to save the setting.

5. Press .

You can press to close the menu at any time.

Selecting FUNC. Menu Options

1. Press .

2. Select ( ) the icon of the function you

3. Select ( ) the desired setting from the

4. Press to save the settings and close the menu.

want change from the left side column.

available options at the bottom bar.

The selected option will be highlighted in light blue.

• You can press to close the menu at any time.

• 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.).

About the Operating Modes

Operating Mode Operating Mode Indicator Operation

* To use the still images functions ( or ) you need to set

[STILL IMAGES] to [ON] as explained below.

/ (CAMERA)

Red LED

(PLAY)

Green LED

To activate the still images modes

1. Press .

2. Select ( ) [SYSTEM SETUP] and press ( ).

3. Select ( ) [STILL IMAGES] and press ( ).

4. Select ( ) [ON] and press ( ).

5. Press again to close the menu.

To change the operating mode

In addition to turning the camcorder on and off, the power switch also toggles the camcorder’s operating mode.

From the ON position, slide down the power switch momentarily towards MODE and release it.

Recording movies Recording still images Playing movies Viewing still images

Introduction

22 24 26 28

This action will toggle the operation mode in the following sequence:

[STILL IMAGES] set to [OFF] (default) [STILL IMAGES] set to [ON]

Checking the Supplied Accessories

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

* Europe only.

BP-208 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo

Video Cable

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.

PC-A10 SCART Adapter*

Components Guide

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Left side view Right side view

Front view

FUNC. button ( 35) AV OUT terminal ( 62) MENU button ( 31) Serial number Lens cover switch ( 22, 24) ( - open, - closed) EXP (Exposure) switch ( 41) / DISPLAY button ( 30) (Multi Selector)

button (Multi Selector) ( 8) Grip belt ( 17) FOCUS button ( 42) (Multi Selector) Stereo microphone WIDE SCR (Widescreen) button ( 23) / PLAYLIST button ( 52)

Buttons and switches other than ( ) are indicated throughout the manual as (for example, ).

BATTERY RELEASE switch ( 15) RESET button ( 65) Disc compartment cover ( 20) DC IN terminal ( 15)

Introduction

Top view Bottom view

***

Back view

Mode switch ( 37) LCD screen ( 17) Zoom lever ( 25) (record review) button ( 23) / Speaker ( 27) Tripod socket ( 23) OPEN (disc cover) switch ( 20) (fast forward) button ( 26) /

Viewfinder ( 17) D.EFFECTS button ( 48) /

Operating mode indicator ( 9)

/ (CAMERA),

Red Green (PLAY) Power switch ( 9) Start/stop button ( 22, 24)

Buttons and switches other than ( ) are indicated throughout the manual as (for example, ).

(fast reverse) button ( 26) /

Index screen – button ( 26)

Index screen + button ( 26)Strap mount

/ (play/pause) button ( 26)Dioptric adjustment lever ( 17)

(stop) button ( 26) DISC access indicator ( 22, 24) / CHG. (charge) indicator ( 15)

Screen Displays

Recording Movies

Recording Still Images

Operating mode ( 9) Recording program ( 37) Self timer ( 44) White balance ( 45) Image effect ( 47) Digital effects ( 48) Recording mode ( 36) Disc type

DVD-R, DVD-RW ( 4) Disc specification (VIDEO mode, VR mode) ( 4) Finalized disc mark ( 59) Recording reminder Manual focus ( 42) Image stabilizer ( 31) Disc operation Time code (hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining recording time Widescreen mode ( 23) Wind screen ( 32) Level marker ( 33) Zoom ( 25), Exposure ( 41) Metering mode ( 41) Still image quality/size ( 51) Number of still images available Remaining battery charge AF frame ( 43) Camcorder shake warning ( 31) AF/AE locked during still image recording (24)

Introduction

Recording reminder

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

Remaining recording time

When there is no more available disc space, “ END” will be displayed and the recording will stop.

Disc operation

Record, Record pause,

Playback, Playback pause,

Fast playback,

Fast reverse playback,

Slow playback*,

Slow reverse playback*

* Only with a DVD-RW in VR mode.

Number of still images available

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 still images available displayed may not decrease even after a recording has been made, or may decrease by 2 still images at once.

Playing Movies (Index Screen)

Playing Movies (During Playback)

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.

Current scene number / Total number of scenes ( 26) Date and time of recording

Disc operation Playback time (hours : minutes : seconds) Scene number Data code ( 30)

Viewing Still Images

Image number ( 34) Current image / Number of images Still image size Data code ( 30)

Preparations

BATTERY RELEASE

Getting Started

Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply

The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use.

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 compact power adapter.

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.

Once 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 battery pack, and pull out the battery pack holding it from the ridge on its bottom part.

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.

CHG. (charge) indicator

DC IN terminal

Remove the battery terminal cover before attaching the battery

BATTERY RELEASE switch

Preparations

Recording Mode

Max.

Recording Time

Typ ical

Recording Time*

Playback Time

Viewfinder 80 min. 45 min.

85 min.LCD [NORMAL] 80 min. 45 min. LCD [BRIGHT] 75 min. 40 min. Viewfinder 95 min. 50 min.

95 min.LCD [NORMAL] 90 min. 50 min. LCD [BRIGHT] 90 min. 45 min. Viewfinder 105 min. 50 min.

105 min.LCD [NORMAL] 100 min. 50 min.

LCD [BRIGHT] 95 min. 50 min.

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

power on/off.

 Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the power adapter.  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.

 You may hear some noise from the compact 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.

 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.

 If you connect a faulty power adapter or battery pack, the CHG. (charge)

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

 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.

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

think you might need.

 The charging time will vary depending on the surrounding temperature and the

battery pack’s initial charge condition.

 In cold surroundings the usable time of the battery pack will decrease.

Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder

1. Turn on the camcorder.

2. Adjust the viewfinder.

Keep the LCD panel closed to use the viewfinder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever as necessary.

3. 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.

Step 3: Adjusting the LCD Screen

MENU button

180°

Preparations

90°

Subject can monitor the LCD screen

Rotating the LCD Panel

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 to [NORMAL] or [BRIGHT].

1. Press .

2. Select ( ) [DISPLAY SETUP] and press ( ).

3. Select ( ) [BACKLIGHT] and press ( ).

4. Select ( ) the desired option and press ( ).

5. Press to close the menu.

 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.

Step 4: Changing the Display Language

DISPLAY SETUP LANGUAGE ENGLISH

DATE/TIME SETUP T.ZONE/DST PARIS

(31)

Options

[DEUTSCH] [ ] [ENGLISH] [] [ESPAÑOL] [ ] [FRANÇAIS] [ ] [ITALIANO] [ ] [POLSKI] [ ]

1. Press .

2. Select ( ) [DISPLAY SETUP] and press ( ).

3. Select ( ) [LANGUAGE ] and press ( ).

4. Select ( , ) the desired option and press ( ).

5. Press to close the menu.

If you changed the language by mistake, follow the mark next to the menu item to change the setting.

Step 5: Setting the Time Zone / Daylight Saving Time

(31)

1. Press .

2. Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP] and press ( ).

3. Select ( ) [T.ZONE/DST] and press ( ).

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

4. Select ( ) your time zone and press ( ).

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

Time Zones

DATE/TIME SETUP

DATE/TIME 1.JAN.2006

12:00 AM

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 (WELLINGTN) +12 Paris +1 Samoa -11 Cairo +2 Honolulu -10 Moscow +3 Anchorage -9 Dubai +4 Los Angeles (L.A.) -8 Karachi +5 Denver -7 Dacca +6 Chicago -6 Bangkok +7 New York -5 Singapore +8 Caracas -4 Tokyo +9 Rio de Janeiro (RIO) -3 Sydney +10 Solomon +11 Azores -1

Fernando de Noronha (FERNANDO)

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Step 6: Setting the Date and Time

(31)

1. Press .

2. Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP] and press ( ).

3. Select ( ) [DATE/TIME] and press ( ).

The year is displayed in orange.

4. Select ( ) the day and move ( ) to the month setting.

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

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

• If you do not need to change all settings, move ( ) to a specific setting you want to change.

5. Press to close the menu and start the clock.

Preparations

 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 ( 71) and set the time zone, date and time again.

 You can also change the date format ( 35).

Step 7: Loading and Removing a Disc

OPEN

Use only 8 cm mini DVD discs marked with the DVD-R or DVD-RW logo. 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.

Inserting the Disc

To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (9).

1. Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in mode.

2. Slide fully in the direction of

3. Insert the disc and press its center

4. Close the disc cover.

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.

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.

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

When using DVD-R discs:

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

When using a DVD-RW:

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. It will not appear when inserting a disc already initialized. In that case, you can start recording once the record pause

indication appears. Select ( ) the desired disc specification desired and press ( ). For a comparison between the specifications [VIDEO] and [VR], see An Introduction to DVDs (4). 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

OPEN

( ) to start the disc initialization.

• 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.

 The disc initialization screen may not appear automatically if you operated the

camcorder’s buttons while the disc recognition was in progress. In that case, initialize the disc using the menu option ( 55).

 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 the arrow and gently open the disc

2. Grab the edges of the disc and gently pull it out.

3. Close the disc cover.

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 pressing for the disc cover to open.

Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the disc or the pick up lens.

Preparations

When you slide after making a recording, additional important data is recorded 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.

Basic Functions

Start/Stop

Recording

Recording Movies

Before You Begin Recording

Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. Since recordings made on a DVD-R cannot be deleted, we recommend you use a DVD-RW disc to make the test recordings.

To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (9).

1. Open the LCD panel and the lens cover (move the lens cover switch down to ).

2. Press to begin

When you have finished recording:

1. Remove the disc.

2. Turn off the camcorder.

3. Disconnect the power source and remove the battery pack.

recording.

• Press again to pause

recording.

• While recording and immediately after

pausing, the DISC access indicator may go on while the scene is being recorded on the disc.

Close the LCD panel and the lens cover (move the lens cover switch to )

Avoid the following actions while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.

- Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts.

- Do not open the disc cover and do not remove the disc.

- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

- Do not change the operating mode.

 About the recording time: By changing the recording mode you can change

the recording time available on the disc ( 36).

 When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. In

such case, use the viewfinder instead.

 When recording in very loud places (such as fireworks shows or concerts),

sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels. This is not a malfunction.

 About the Power Save mode: In order to save power when the camcorder is

powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off if left without any operations for 5 minutes ( 34). To restore the power, slide the

power switch towards MODE and release it, or move the power switch to

WIDE SCR

and back to ON.

 About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced using

extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.

 When using a tripod: Do not leave the viewfinder

exposed to direct sunlight as it may melt (due to concentration of the light by the lens). Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than 5.5 mm. Doing so may damage the camcorder.

Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded

Press and release (record review).

• The camcorder plays back the last scene and returns to record

pause mode.

• While reviewing the scene, select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to return to the

recording mode.

• While reviewing a scene immediately after recording it, you can also delete the scene

by selecting ( ) the icon ( 53).

Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3)

You can select the aspect ratio of your recording to match your TV.

To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (9). Widescreen is not available when the recording mode is set to [LP] on a disc initialized in VIDEO mode.

Basic Functions

Recording

Press .

Repeatedly pressing toggles between the Widescreen (16:9) and normal (4:3) aspect ratios.

 When recording in Widescreen mode, with [IMG STAB] set to [OFF] ( 31),

you can have a wider view angle.

 Playing back a Widescreen recording: TV sets compatible with the Video

ID-1 system will automatically switch to wide (16:9) mode. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the TV manually. To play back on a TV with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the [TV TYPE] setting accordingly.

Recording Still Images

Start/Stop

To use the still images functions, you will need to set [STILL IMAGES] to [ON] beforehand ( 9).

To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (9).

1. Open the LCD panel and the lens cover (move the lens cover switch down to ).

2. Press halfway.

3. Press fully.

Once the focus is automatically adjusted,

will turn green and one or more AF

frames appear.

The DISC access indicator will flash as the image is being recorded.

Avoid the following actions while the disc access display appears and while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.

- Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts.

- Do not open the disc cover and do not remove the disc.

- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

- Do not change the operating mode.

If the subject is not suitable for autofocus, turns yellow. Keep pressed halfway and adjust the focus manually with the multi selector ( ).

Zooming

To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (9).

: In addition to the 25x optical zoom, the 1000x digital zoom is also available

(31).

Zoom inZoom out

25x Optical Zoom

Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wide- angle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto).

You can also change the zoom speed ( 31). You can select one of three fixed zoom speeds or a variable speed that depends on how you operate the zoom lever: Press lightly for a slow zoom; press harder for faster zooms.

 Keep at least 1 m to the subject. At wide-angle, you can focus on a subject as

close as 1 cm.

 When set to [VARIABLE], the zoom speed will be faster in the record pause

mode.

Basic Functions

Recording

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