Canon DC10 E User manual

CANON INC. 2005
Video Product
c
Canon Inc.
Digital Imaging Products Service
& Quality Assurance Dept.
First Edition : Sep. 2005
First Print : Sep. 2005
No.D17-9213, 9313 Digital Video Camera
CANON INC. 2005
DC10 E, DC20 E
DC10 E, DC20 E
iPAL

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT
CONTENTS
1. Product Overview --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
1-1 Development Concept -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
1-2 List of Main Features --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
1-2-1 High Image Quality -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
1-2-2 Advanced Functions and Comfortable Operation-------------------------------------------------------------------------2
1-3 Product Specifications Comparison Chart --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
1-4 Function and Performance List---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
2. Technical Explanation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
2-1 Design Concept------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
2-2 TS Mech --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
2-2-1 Overview of TS Mech ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
2-2-2 Main Mechanical Parts ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
3. Performance ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
4. System Diagram (Common to all Models)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35

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1. Product Overview
1-1 Development Concept
Slim and stylish design Compatibility with DVD players
High image quality for both movies
and still images Direct Print
DIGIC DV
DVD-R/RWSlim-line body
Easy Direct (Print/Share) button
that supports PictBridge
Megapixel CCD

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1-2 List of Main Features
1-2-1 High Image Quality
(1) Total pixels/CCD size
DC10 E : approx. 1.33-megapixel, 1/4-inch CCD (color correction filter) featured
DC20 E : approx. 2.20-megapixel, 1/3.9-inch CCD (primary color filter) featured
(2) Effective pixels
DC10 E
Still image (CARD/DISC) : Approx. 1.23-megapixel (1280 [H] ×960 [V])
Video (DISC only) : 4:3 →Approx. 860,000 pixels (1072 [H] ×804 [V])
Widescreen TV (IS OFF) →Approx. 920,000 pixels (1280 [H] ×720 [V])
Widescreen TV (IS ON) →Approx. 790,000 pixels (1184 [H] ×666 [V])
DC20 E
Still image (CARD/DISC) : Approx. 2.00-megapixel (1632 [H] ×1224 [V])
Video (DISC only) : 4:3 →Approx. 1.77-megapixel (1536 [H] ×1152 [V])
Widescreen TV (IS OFF) →Approx. 1.50-megapixel (1632 [H] ×918 [V])
Widescreen TV (IS ON) →Approx. 1.38-megapixel (1568 [H] ×882 [V])
(3) High-performance, high-magnification zoom lens included
Optical magnification ----------------------- 10×
Nominal focal length ----------------------- 4.05 - 40.5 mm
35 mm film equivalent (at 4:3) -------------- DC10 E :Approx. 46.7 - 467 mm
----------------------- DC20 E :Approx. 40.6 - 406 mm
* Lens configuration (same as MVX1 Si E, MVX1 S E)
Lens configuration of 11 elements in nine groups with one aspherical lens used (double-sided aspherical lens), gradation ND
incorporated, F/1.8 to 2.8
(4) DIGIC DV video engine included
1-2-2 Advanced Functions and Comfortable Operation
Shooting Functions
(1) Camera mode
1) Disc movie mode, 2) disc still image mode , 3) card still image mode
Provided as options for the movie mode in 1) are the XP high-image-quality mode (approx. 20 minutes), SP normal mode (approx.
30 minutes), and LP long-play mode (approx. 60 minutes).
(2) Discs supported
8 cm DVD-R/-RW discs
(double-sided type: 2.8 GB/single-sided type : 1.4 GB)
(3) Video recording specification
Movie
DVD-RW : DVD Video Recording (VR mode) and DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode).
DVD-R : DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode) only.
Compression method / movie : MPEG2
Audio:Dolby Digital 2 channels (AC-3 2 channels) [ ]
Still image
Exif Ver2.2 compliant( DPOF not supported by discs) , Compression method:JPEG

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(4) Many program AE options (same as MVX1 Si E, MVX1 S E but a 3-position slide switch is featured)
1) AUTO, 2) P (P, Tv, Av mode), 3) SCN
SCN (special scene) mode can be selected to enable optimum shooting of the eight types of scenes below.
<1> Portrait : This is used to defocus the background to set off the subject to be shot.
<2> Sports : This is used to shoot fast-moving subjects during tennis matches and games of golf, for instance.
<3> Night : This enables subjects to appear lighter in color even at night time or when the scene is otherwise dark.
<4> Snow : This prevents the subject from appearing too dark and enables it to be shot clearly on the ski slopes in winter
where the glare from the snow is strong.
<5> Beach : This prevents the subject from appearing too dark and enables it to be shot clearly on the beach in summer where
the glare from the water is strong.
<6> Sunset : This enables sunsets to be shot brightly and in vivid color.
<7> Spotlight : This enables sharper shooting of scenes lit by a spotlight or other light source.
<8> Fireworks : This enables the shooting of fireworks.
(5) In addition to the MENU button, a FUNC. button is now provided, which enables setting of the following functions.
Camera mode
* Program AE (P), shutter-priority AE (Tv), aperture-priority AE (Av), and the “special scene” settings <1> through <8>
described above.
* Photometry system settings (evaluative photometry, center-weighted average photometry and spot photometry ... P position
during still image shooting),
* White balance (Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Set),
* Image effects (Vivid, Neutral, Low sharpening, Soft skin detail, Custom),
* Drive mode settings (single shooting, continuous shooting, high-speed continuous shooting, AEB, stitch assist) --- in card
still image mode only,
* Image quality mode setting (XP, SP, LP)
* Faders (in movie recording mode only), * Effects (in camera mode only),
* Multi-screen settings (in movie recording mode only), * Card Mix, * Still image simultaneous recording settings,
* Image size settings, * Still image quality settings
During still image playback mode
* Erase image , * Image protect, * Slideshow, * Print selection (in card still image mode only),
* Transfer selection (in card still image mode only), * (Photo) movie conversion (in disc still image mode only)
During video playback
Original: * Divide, * Delete, * Add to playlist
Playlist : * Move, * Divide, * Delete,
(6) Mini-video light included (DC20 E only)
This light has about three times the lighting capability of the white LED used on previous models, enabling close-up subjects to be
shot even in the dark.
It can be turned on by pressing a button in any program mode. Furthermore, even in the night mode, it can light up (mini video light
priority) just as the conventional white LED could.
(7) Includes 2.5-inch, 123,000-pixel, TFT color LCD monitor
Includes BACKLIGHT button
Employing ultra-high-brightness LEDs (×3) yields higher brightness levels, smaller dimensions, reduced power consumption, and
greater environmental friendliness.
An AG (anti-glare) +AR (anti-reflection) coating is provided to enable easy visibility of the subject even when viewing the LCD
screen under direct sunlight.
While keeping the gradient reproducibility the same for the white side, the black side was narrowed to improve the contrast, and the
LCD image quality is switched based on changes in camera image quality when switching modes for allowing smooth transition
between the image quality of movies and still images.
(8) Wind screen (WS) function (ON/OFF)
(9) Exposure compensation
Exposure locking by operating omni selector (top).Also, the exposure can be adjusted to a maximum of ±11 levels (±2.75EV) by
moving the omni selector to the left and right.

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(10) Auto slow shutter function (set by the MENU button)
The slow-side shutter speeds for Auto mode were expanded.
During movie : 1/50 sec →1/25 sec
During still image : 1/25 sec →1/12.5 sec
This enables shooting of subjects in low brightness.
(11) Widescreen TV (WIDE SCREEN) shooting (16:9)
Functions for Recording Still Images on Cards and Discs (Movie Cannot be Recorded on Cards)
(1) miniSD card used (same as MVX1 Si E, MVX1 S E)
(2) 9-point range-finding frameAiAF function
Includes Ai (Artificial intelligence) AF function where the camera automatically selects from 9 range-finding frames on the screen
in Disc/Card Camera mode.
The range-finding frame can be switched between the automatic selection function and center range-finding frame.
AUTO mode isAiAF only. (Selection of the range-finding frame is not possible.)
(3) Metering system (same as MVX1 Si E, MVX1 S E)
In P, Tv, and Av modes, the metering system can be selected from evaluative metering, center-weighted average metering, and spot
metering (spot metering is center frame only).
(4) Still image sizes (for both cards and discs)
1632 ×1224 (DC20 E only), 1280 ×960, 640 ×480, Super fine, Fine, Normal can be set.
(5) Continuous shooting function (in card still image mode only)
VGA : Up to 60 continuous frames can be shot at high-speed and normal continuous.
(6) AEB shooting (in card still image mode only)
Enables shooting of 3 frames with automatic changes in exposure (Normal, -0.5EV, +0.5EV).
This allows the user to select the optimal exposure from the 3 frames afterward.
The main differences between the disc still image mode and card still image mode are as follows.
(7) Built-in flash (light guide flash) included (DC20 E only)
(8) Still image check time setting (in card still image mode only)
After releasing the Photo button, the display time can be set (6 levels) for checking the still images.
(9) Still images (640 ×480) can be recorded on cards by operating the Photo button during disc movie shooting (this cannot be done
during playback).
Continuous High-speed DPOF
continuous AEB Protect Transfer order Photo stitch
shooting shooting compatibility
Disc still image mode ×××××××
Card still image mode ●●●●●●●

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Comfortable Operation/Miscellaneous
(1) New omni selector adopted
(2) Finalize button included
(3) Lens cover incorporated inside the body (same as MVX1 Si E, MVX1 S E)
(4) PRINT/SHARE button included
When connected to a Direct printer, pressing the button when it is lit blue will print the still image displayed on the LCD monitor.
When connected to a computer, files selected on the LCD monitor can be transferred.
Also, the contents of finalized 8 cm discs can be recorded onto 12 cm discs loaded inside the PC. (Refer to Roxio My DVD for
Canon.)
(5) Direct Print (supported in both card still image and disc still image modes)
PictBridge-compatible printers only
(6) DPOF print selection (image transfer is also possible)...in card still image mode only
(7) Exif 2.2 (Exif Print) compliant (supported in both card still image and disc still image modes)
(8) New compact remote control
Omni selector featured, lithium battery CR2025 used, remote control sensor settings not possible (ON/OFF only)
(9) Battery charging function
(10) Display of Digital Effects/Fade animation (only in disc movie recording mode; no display during playback)
When the Digital Effects/Fade function is to be selected, the function effects are displayed (previewed) using animations so the
special effects best suited to the scenes can be selected, and shooting (playback) can be performed with those effects added.
(11) Playback zoom: Max. 5×zoom (still image only )
(12) 10 languages supported :German, English, Spanish, Italian, Russian, French, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Korean,
and Japanese
(13) Built-in rechargeable lithium backup battery
(14) Disc initialization function
Function that displays the disc initialization menu to enable the VR mode or VIDEO mode to be selected and used when an
unformatted disc is loaded. Only the VIDEO mode can be selected for DVD-R discs which are automatically initialized in the
VIDEO mode after they have been recognized.
(15) Function for copying still images from cards to discs and vice versa (function for copying all images provided)
(16) Disc editing functions :
1. Original image editing: Function for editing original images (scenes) in VR mode recording.
scenes can be deleted or divided or adding to Playlist.
Note : This technical document defines a scene as a single shot which extends from when the record button is initially pressed to
when it is pressed again to stop the recording.
2. Playlist editing (in VR mode recording ) / (* Refer to the technical description P.21)
A playlist is defined as a list of scenes which are arranged in the desired playback sequence and whose images are displayed as
thumbnails (6 thumbnails per screen).
All the editing functions of the original images and playlist images listed in the table below can be used.
The original images remain unaffected even when the playlist is edited.
Note : When images are recorded in the DVD-VIDEO mode (-RW disc), only the scene which has just been shot can be deleted.
3. Disc title : Function for giving each disc a name (consisting of alphanumerics and symbols); up to 20 characters can be input per
name. If the disc has not been finalized, titles can be added to all discs and in all recording modes.
4. Disc protection function: Function for protecting what has been recorded or edited on a disc by disabling further recording or
editing. However, discs can still be initialized.
5. Creating Photo movies: Function for converting still images (JPEG compressed) on discs into MPEG movies. Playlists can be edited, and
the movies can be played back on a DVD player. Function for creating collections of Photo movies provided.
(1) (2) (4)
Original image editing Playlist editing
Delete scene (Note) ●●
Divide scene ●●
Move scene - ●
Adding to playlist ●-
Delete all playlist - ●

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(17) Execute/release finalizing (finalizing can be released only for DVD-RW discs)
(18) Accessories (same as MVX1 Si E, MVX1 S E)
Tele-Converter TL-H27, Wide Converter WD-H27, Filter Set FS-H27U
Battery Pack BP-208 (850 mAh), Battery Charger CG-300 (E), Multi Cable MTC-100
(19) “MY DVD software” (Roxio MyDVD for Canon)
This software makes it easy to burn original DVDs on home-use personal computers.
It makes it possible to import video and sound from a DVD camera and burn DVDs which can then be played back on a DVD player
purchased on the market.
For more details on these functions, visit the Japanese site at http://www.sonicjapan.co.jp/index.html or the U.S. site at http://
www.sonic.com/default.asp.
Also joining the ranks of above functions is another function (One-Touch Dubbing) for recording data on the DVD disc in a PC
simply by operating the Easy Direct (PRINT/SHARE) button on the body provided that the camcorder and PC are connected by the
USB interface (Hi-Speed class supported).
This function works only with the Windows XP and subsequently released PC operating systems. Furthermore, it operates on
condition that the disc inside the DC10 E, DC20 E has been finalized and that a blank disc has been loaded into the PC’s DVD
drive.
Recorded and
finalized disc
8cm
DVD-R/RW
1.4GB
User pushes Easy direct button (PRINT/SHARE button)
Easy direct button lights up
Blank Disc
Hi-speed USB2.0
12cm
DVD Disc
(4.7GB)
DC10 E
DC20 E

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1-3 Product Specifications Comparison Chart
Specifications DC10 E DC20 E
Lens Movie Lens10×optical zoom
Still image Lens10×optical zoom
CCD 1/4-inch, 1/3.9-inch,
1.33-megapixel color correction filter 2.2-megapixel RGB primary color filter
Image stabilizer Electronic system Electronic system
(number of effective pixels 850,000 pixels) (number of effective pixels 1.77-megapixel)
Monitor 2.5-inch, 123,000-pixel LCD monitor
EVF 0.3-inch, 123,000-pixel color viewfinder
High-resolution 16:9 Wide-screen display
Flash unit built into body - Light-guide flash unit
White LED - Mini video light
DISC 8cm DVD-R/-RW
Still image recording 1280 ×960 (approx. 1.23-megapixel) 1632 ×1224 (approx. 2.00-megapixel)
Movie recording MPEG2 (3/6/9Mbps)
Memory card mini SD Card
Still image recording 1280 ×960 (approx. 1.23-megapixel) 1632 ×1224 (approx. 2.00-megapixel)
Movie recording -
USB USB2.0 High Speed
Streaming -
Direct Print PictBridge supported only
Headphone/ -
microphone terminal
AV/S input/output terminal Multi Cable MTC-100 (no line input)
Battery included with unit BP-208 (850mAh)
Functions deleted No DV terminal, analog-to-digital conversion function, still image digital zoom function, audio
from past Video Cameras dubbing, My Camera function or audio level display

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1-4 Function and Performance List
Item DC10 E DC20 E
Camera
Image sensor Image size 1/4-inch CCD 1/3.9-inch CCD
System (filter) Interlacing Interlacing
(Color correction filter) (RGB primary color filter)
Total pixels 1.33-megapixel 2.20-megapixel
Number of effective pixels Movie Approx. 850,000 pixels (4:3) Approx. 1.77-megapixel (4:3)
Still image Approx. 1.23-megapixel Approx. 2.00-megapixel
Lens Nominal focal length 4.05 to 40.5 mm
Optical zoom magnification 10×
Digital zoom Magni- Movie 40×/200×(selectable)
magnification fication Still image ×
System CCD readout
F number F1.8 to 2.8
Aperture leaves (Number of leaves) 2 leaves
Zoom speed Continuously varying speed
Filter diameter 27mm P0.5
Noise reduction Camera Movie Either CCD-NR or Y/C-NR
Still image Chroma-only, median filter
Recorder C-NR system
Minimum Auto mode (
with auto slow shutter selected ) 6 lx 14 lx
illumination Night mode 0.5 lx 1.3 lx
Image stabilizer Image stabilization system Electronic system
Sensing method Angular velocity sensing
Shooting functions
AE mode Program AE AUTO, P, Av, Tv, Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset,
Spotlight, Fireworks
Photometric Center weighted average Movie AUTO, P, Av, Tv, Portrait, Sports, Night
system photometry
Evaluation photometry (128- Movie Spotlight, Snow, Beach, Sunset
segments) + All area photometry
No photometry Movie/ Fireworks
Still image
Evaluation photometry Movie AUTO, Portrait, Sports, Night
(128-segments)
Evaluation photometry (128- Still image Spotlight, Snow, Beach, Sunset
segments) + All area photometry
Photometry options Still image Av, Tv, P mode
(Selectable from evaluative photometry, center-weighted average
photometry, and spot photometry)
Exposure AE lock ●Omni selector up button operation (Prohibited during AUTO mode)
adjustment AE shift ×
Exposure correction ●Correction by right and left operation of the omni selector (±11 steps)
Gain setting/Higher sensitivity Auto
Backlight correction ×

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Item DC10 E DC20 E
Shooting functions
Shutter speed Shutter speed setting Movie 9 levels (1/6, 1/12.5, 1/25, 1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000)
(in Tv mode) Still image 9 levels (1/2, 1/3, 1/6, 1/12.5, 1/25, 1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500)
Auto mode Movie 1/25 to 1/500 sec (with auto slow shutter ON),
1/50 to 1/500 sec (with auto slow shutter OFF)
Still image 1/12.5 to 1/500 sec (with auto slow shutter ON),
1/25 to 1/500 sec (with auto slow shutter OFF)
Low Light mode None
Night mode 1/2 to 1/500 sec (Disc/Card)
Aperture value (inAv mode) Auto iris (F1.8, 2.0, 2.4, 2.8, 3.4, 4.0, 4.8, 5.6, 6.7, 8.0, 9.5,11, 14, 16)
Auxiliary light Flash ×Built-in model,
source accessory shoe not supported
Video light (external) Not supported
Mini video light ×Built-in (when flash is used,
Red-eye Reduction function
provided; low-luminance
AF auxiliary light)
Image quality Image effects functions ●(Vivid, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Soft Skin Detail)
adjustment Custom functions ●(Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, and Color Depth)
White balance Auto ●
Preset Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H
Systems TTL, 128 segments
Focus Mode AF/MF, forced infinity
Correction means Right and left operation after pressing the omni selector down button
Range finding frame display Movie ×
Still image ●(AiAF selection: 9-point range-finding frame display, center only
display when center selected)
Zoom Speed Continuously variable speed (no levels) supported
Widescreen TV Recording system Movie ●(High image quality 16:9)
(WIDESCREEN) Still image ×
Letterbox display ●
Digital fade (Camera mode only) Movie Auto Fade, Wipe, Corner Wipe, Jump, Flip, Puzzle, Zigzag, Beam, Tide
Still image ×
Digital effects (Camera mode only) Movie Art, Black & White, Sepia, Mosaic, Ball, Cube, Wave, Color Mask, Mirror
Still image Black & White
Card mix (Camera mode only) Movie Lumi. key/Chroma key/Camera Chroma key/Animation
(Corner Animation, Straight Animation and Random Animation)
S till image ×
Multi-screen (Camera mode only) Movie ●(Disabled in Auto mode and Night mode)
S till image ×
Capture speed Shutter speed 1/25sec Manual, Fast (4 fields), Normal (6 fields), Slow (8 fields)
Shutter speed < 1/25sec Manual, Fast (4 fields), Normal (8 fields), Slow (12 fields)
Multi-screen 4 / 9 / 16
Movie shooting Mode Disc 8 cm DVD-R/-RW disc
(double-sided type : 2.8 GB/single-sided type: 1.4 GB),
No-cartridge type
Card Not possible

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Item DC10 E DC20 E
Shooting functions
Still image Compression method JPEG
recording Single image ●
Continuous shooting (card recording only) ●
AEB (card recording only) ●Exposure correction amount (steps of ±0, -0.5, +0.5)
Photo button Form Dedicated still image button
Pressed halfway down ●(Only during recording standby)
Recording image size 1280 ×960, 640 ×480 1632 ×1224, 1280 ×960
640 ×480
Image quality Super Fine, Fine, Normal
External flash compatible ×
Frame processing ●
Negative-positive reversal ×
Zebra pattern ×
Color bar ×
Self-timer 10 sec
Interval timer ×
Clear scan ×
Memory card miniSD memory card
REC Search ●
REC Review ●
Standby switch ×
Power saving function ON/OFF setting possible
(after recording has been continuously paused for 5 minutes)
Displayed text recording ×
Audio Movie Dolby Digital 2 ch (AC-3 2 ch)
Wind screen ●ON/OFF setting (Built-in microphone only)
EVF Size 0.33-inch (TFT color)
Pixels 123,000 pixels
Brightness adjustment ×
Color adjustment ×
Movable ×
LCD monitor Size 2.5-inch
Pixels 123,000 pixels
Brightness adjustment ●
Movable ●Mirror shooting supported
PLAY mode
Playback Frame playback ×
system Slow playback (VR mode only) Forward / Reverse (±1/2, ±1/4, ±1/8, ±1/16 speed)
Forward direction scan 1.5×(with audio), 5×, 15×, 25×speed
Reverse direction scan 2.5×, 5×, 15×, 25×speed
1×SP playback Forward / Reverse
Skip ●
Search Photo search ×
Date search ×
Index search ×
End search ×

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Item DC10 E DC20 E
PLAY mode
Playback effects Playback zoom (5×zoom) ●(Not possible during still image playback and movie playback)
D. effects Movie ×
Still image ×
D. fade Movie ×
Still image ×
Multi screen ×
Data code display Date display/Camera data display
Card Slide show ●
Playback frame jump ●
Audio dubbing ×
AV insert ×
Zero set memory ×
Editing functions Original image editing (VR mode) ●(Adding to Playlist, Delete, Divide)
Playlist editing (VR mode) ●(Delete, Divide, Move, Delete All)
Enter disc title ●
Disc protect ●
Create photo movie ●
System
Interface Microphone input ×
(terminal) Headphone output ×
DV terminal ×
S-Video terminal Output only, multi-jack
AV terminal Output only, multi-jack
Editing terminal ×
USB terminal mini-B Receptacle
Memory card file transfer ●(USB file transfer)
Analog signal →DV signal conversion ×
Direct print ●(PictBridge-compatible printers only)
Easy Direct (PRINT/SHARE) button ●
Microphone attenuation ×
Microphone level meter ×
World clock ●
Text titles ×
Speaker ●
Confirmation beep ●
Tally lamp ×
Remote control sensor ●
Accessory shoe ×
Video ID ×
Custom keys ×
Night mode key ×
DV control ×
My Camera ×
Internal battery charging ●(CA-570 connected)
Backup power supply Built-in (rechargeable lithium battery)
Battery pack power BP-208 lithium ion battery

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●External View
Fig. 1
Note : Figure shows DC 20 E.
External differences from DC10 E : Only the flash and the mini video light in the front.

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2. Technical Explanation
2-1 Design Concept
* Circle grip styling for superior operability.
Circle grip with a key positioned at the arc of the disc area.
Fits snugly in the user’s hand to assure superior operability.
* Distinctive and attractive rounded rear shape.
Design where the cylindrical shape of the lens continues from the front right through to the rear panel along the arc of the disc area.
A sense that discs are used (which is distinctly different from tapes) felt when the semicircular rear cover is viewed from the LCD
(right) side.
The photograph shows DC20 E.

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Differences in external appearance between DC10 E and DC20 E
1. Paint color used for rear cover
2. Grip cover (DC20 E : painted; DC10 E : not painted)
Differences in appearance by market
The coloring of DC10 E and DC20 E is the reverse of the Japanese specification in overseas markets.

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2-2 TS Mech
The TS Mech is the DVD drive newly developed for DVD cameras. It consists of a mechanical section and a control board.
2-2-1 Overview of TS Mech
Fig. 2
14.3mm
84mm
70mm
TS Mech
TS Mech
Size Depth 70 mm
Width 84 mm
Height 14.3 mm
Weight 100 g
Playback/recording speed 2 ×
Usable disc DVD-R, DVD-RW (1.4 GB, 8 cm)

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2-2-2 Main Mechanical Parts
Fig. 3
Spindle motor Control board
Cover
Material of lens
protection
Coil wiring material
Coil wiring material
Coil wiring material
Suspension
Closeup of Pick-up
Pick-up Tracking motor
Suspension
Magnet
Magnet

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3. Performance
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1 Type DVD video camera
2 DVD recording modes
2-1 Movie Either DVD-Video Recording (VR mode) or DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode). DVD-R discs sup-
port DVD-VIDEO only.
Movie compression method: MPEG2,Audio compression method: Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-32ch)
[ ]/sampling frequency 48 KHz
2-2 Still Image Complies with Exif Ver 2.2 (disc does not support DPOF), compression method : JPEG
3 Recordable discs 8 cm DVD-R/-RW discs (double-sided type : 2.8 GB/single-sided type: 1.4 GB)
*After shooting is completed for one side of a double-sided DVD, it is turned over and used.
Estimated movie recording time *1 : VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate.
4 Continuous battery shooting time/Actual shooting time, Continuous playback time
*1 : “Normal” refers to the LCD brightness at the Normal setting.
*2 : “Bright” refers to the LCD brightness at the Bright setting.
Recording mode Average bit rate Movie recording time
(double-sided : 2.8 GB/single-sided : 1.4 GB)
XP (High image quality) Approx. 9 Mbps (VBR *1) Approx. 40 minutes / Approx. 20 minutes
SP (Standard) Approx. 6 Mbps (VBR) Approx. 60 minutes / Approx. 30 minutes
LP (Long play) Approx. 3 Mbps (VBR) Approx. 120 minutes / Approx. 60 minutes
DC10 E
When viewfinder is used When LCD monitor is used
Continuous Actual Continuous recording Actual recording Continuous playback
recording recording
BP-208 XP Approx.75min Approx.35 min Approx. 70 min (Normal*1) Approx. 35 min (Normal) Approx. 80 min (Normal)
Approx. 70 min (Bright*2) Approx. 35 min (Bright)
SP Approx.80 min Approx.40 min Approx. 80 min (Normal*1) Approx. 40 min (Normal) Approx. 90 min (Normal)
Approx. 75 min (Bright*2) Approx. 40 min (Bright)
LP Approx.95 min Approx.45 min Approx. 90 min (Normal*1) Approx. 45 min (Normal) Approx. 100 min (Normal)
Approx. 85 min (Bright*2) Approx. 40 min (Bright)
DC20 E
When viewfinder is used When LCD monitor is used
Continuous Actual Continuous recording Actual recording Continuous playback
recording recording
BP-208 XP Approx.65min Approx.35 min Approx. 60 min (Normal*1) Approx. 30 min (Normal) Approx. 75 min (Normal)
Approx. 60 min (Bright*2) Approx. 30 min (Bright)
SP Approx.70 min Approx.35 min Approx. 70 min (Normal*1) Approx. 35 min (Normal) Approx. 80 min (Normal)
Approx. 65 min (Bright*2) Approx. 30 min (Bright)
LP Approx.80 min Approx.40 min Approx. 75 min (Normal*1) Approx. 35 min (Normal) Approx. 90 min (Normal)
Approx. 75 min (Bright*2) Approx. 35 min (Bright)

DC10 E, DC20 E
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT
18
5 Camera
5-1 Image sensing device DC10 E : 1/4-inch interlaced CCD
DC20 E : 1/3.9-inch interlaced CCD
5-1-1 Total pixels DC10 E : Approx. 1.33-megapixel
DC20 E : Approx. 2.20-megapixel
5-1-2 Effective pixels
Still image (CARD/DISC) DC10 E : Approx. 1.23-megapixel (1280 [H] ×960 [V])
DC20 E : Approx. 2.00-megapixel (1632 [H] ×1224 [V])
Movie 4:3 DC10 E : Approx. 850,000 pixels (1067 [H] ×800 [V])
DC20 E : Approx. 1.77-megapixel (1536 [H] ×1152 [V])
16:9 (IS OFF) DC10 E : Approx. 920,000 pixels (1280 [H] ×720 [V])
DC20 E : Approx. 1.50-megapixel (1632 [H] ×918 [V])
16:9 (IS ON) DC10 E : Approx. 790,000 pixels (1184 [H] ×666 [V])
DC20 E : Approx. 1.38-megapixel (1568 [H] ×882 [V])
5-1-3 Filter DC10 E : Color correction filter
DC20 E : RGB primary color filter
5-1-4 Signal configuration PAL standard color TV signal
5-1-5 Scanning system 625 lines, 50 fields / 25 frames
5-1-6 Minimum subject illumination
Auto mode DC10 E : Approx. 6 lx (Shutter speed 1/25 sec)
DC20 E : Approx. 14 lx (Shutter speed 1/25 sec)
Night mode DC10 E : Approx. 0.5 lx (Shutter speed 1/2 sec)
DC20 E : Approx. 1.3 lx (Shutter speed 1/2 sec)
5-1-7 Subject illumination range DC10 E : Approx. 0.5 lx to approx. 100,000 lx
DC20 E : Approx. 1.3 lx to approx. 100,000 lx
5-2 Photo lens
5-2-1 Nominal focal length 4.05 - 40.5 mm Optical 10×zoom
5-2-2 35 mm film equivalent
Still image DC10 E : Approx. 38.9 - 389 mm
DC20 E : Approx. 38.1 - 381 mm
Movie 4:3 mode DC10 E : Approx. 46.9 - 469 mm
DC20 E : Approx. 40.6 - 406 mm
Widescreen TV (16:9)
IS-OFF DC10 E : Approx. 42.6 - 426 mm
DC20 E : Approx. 41.6 - 416 mm
IS-ON DC10 E : Approx. 46.1 - 461 mm
DC20 E : Approx. 43.3 - 433 mm
5-2-3 Nominal diametric ratio F1.8-2.8
5-2-4 Lens configuration 11 elements in 9 groups including one aspherical lens (double-sided aspherical lens) and grada-
tion ND featured
5-2-5 Focus adjustment Inner focus type. Manually adjustable (adjusted by SET dial)
5-2-6 Minimum object distance 10 mm (AF linked ; wide end), 1 m for full zoom area (from lens tip)
5-2-7 Power zoom Power zoom supporting continuously variable speed (no levels). Slide lever operation. Zoom
speed can be adjusted by moving slide lever.
Zoom speed (Tape recording)
Optical zoom REC : Approx. 1.8 sec to approx. 30 sec, PAUSE : Approx. 1.1 sec to approx. 30 sec
Electronic zoom REC : Approx. 2.6 sec to approx. 32 sec, PAUSE : Approx. 1.9 sec to approx. 32 sec
5-2-8 Focal length display None. Includes simple zoom display in viewfinder.
5-2-9 Macro mechanism Wide end macro
5-2-10 Macro shooting distance 10 mm (from lens front)
5-2-11 Filter diameter 27 mm P0.5
5-2-12 Accessory The following can be used: WD-H27, TL-H27, FS-H27U
5-2-13 Lens hood None
5-2-14 Lens cap Built-in type