Canon DC20 E User manual

Canon
DVD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
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Manuel d'instruction
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Important Usage Instructions
WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
&PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING!
TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING
&INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
COPYRIGHT WARNING:
Unauthorized recording
of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of
copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
DVD Camcorder, DC20/DC10 Asystems
This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class Bdigital device, pursuant
to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in aresidential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and,
if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more
of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on acircuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radiolTV technician for help.
Use
of shielded cable is required to comply with class Blimits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Do not make any changes
or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.
Ifsuch changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation
of the equipment.
Canon U.S.A. Inc.
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
Tel No. [phone]
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE
OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
2
Important Warning
l-g·mlleU-1
R1SK OF EI.'£CTRIC SHOCK
00 NOT OPeN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure, that may be
of
sufficient magnitude to constitute arisk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence
of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying
the product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In these safety instructions the word "product"
refers to the Canon
OVO Camcorder DC20/
DC10 Aand all its accessories.
1. Read Instructions -All the safety and
operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions -The safety and
operating instructions should
be retained
forfuture reference.
3. Heed Warnings -All warnings on the
product and in the operating instructions
should
be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions -All operating and
maintenance instructions should be
followed.
5. Cleaning -Unplug this product from the
wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid
or aerosol cleaners. The product
should
be cleaned only as recommended
in this manual.
6. Accessories -Do not use accessories
not recommended
in this manual as they
may
be hazardous.
7. Avoid magnetic orelectric fields -Do not
use the camera close to
TV transmitters,
portable communication devices or other
sources
of electric or magnetic radiation.
They may cause picture interference, or
permanently damage the camera.
8. Water and Moisture -Hazard of electric
shock -Do not use this product near
water or in rainy/moist situations.
9. Placing or Moving -Do not place on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket
or
table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury to achild or adult, and
serious damage to the
product.
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Aproduct and cart ~
combination should be
moved with care. Quick • ~
stops, excessive force, ~
and uneven surfaces may ~_
cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.
10. Power Sources -The CA-570 Compact
Power Adapter should be operated only
from the type
of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home,
consult your product dealeror local power
company. Regarding other power sources
such as battery power, refer to instructions
in this manual.
11. Polarization -The CA-570 Compact
Power Adapter is equipped with a
polarized 2-prong plug
(a plug having one
blade wider than the other).
The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the
poweroutlet only one way. This
is asafety
feature. Ifyou are unable
to insert the plug
fUlly into the outlet, try reversing the plug.
Ifthe plug still fails to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
12. Power Cord Protection -Power cords
should be routed so that theyare not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon
or against them. Pay
particular attention to plugs and the point
from which the cords exit the product.
13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
-If an
outside antenna is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna is grounded
so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Section 810
of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI INFPA No.
70-1984,
provides information with respect to
proper l;lrounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding
of the
lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna discharge unit, connection
to
grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode. See figure 1.
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14.Lightning -For added protection ofthis
product during alightning storm, or when it
is left unattended and unused for long
periods oftime, disconnect it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna. This
will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
1S.0verloading -
Do not overload wall
outlets and extension cords as this can
result
in arisk of fire or electric shock.
16. Objects and Liquid Entry -Never push
objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points orshort out parts
that could result
in afire or electric shock.
Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind
onto the product.
17.Servicing -
Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer
all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
18.Damage Requiring Service -Disconnect
this product from the wall outlet and all
power sources including battery, and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
b. Ifany liquid has been spilled onto, or
objects have fallen into, the product.
c. Ifthe product has been exposed to rain
or water.
d. Ifthe product does not operate
normally even if you follow the
operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the
operation instructions. Improper
adjustment
of other controls may result
in damage and will often require
extensivework by aqualified technician
to restore the product to its normal
operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the product exhibits adistinct
change
in performance. This indicates
aneed for service.
19.Replacement Parts -When replacement
parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts
that are specified by Canon or that have
the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions mayresult
in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
20.Safety Check -Upon completion of any
service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is
in
safe operating order.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE
UNIT (NEC SECTION 810·20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810·21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS
PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
---
NEC •NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
Fig. 1
Should you need to replace the compact power adapter, please return it to the
responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type
number CA-570.
The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 VAC. For areas
where 120 V AC power is not used, you will need aspecial plug adapter. Contact your
nearest Canon Service Center for further information.
Use
only CSA/UL Certified power supply cord set, Polarized, Type SPT-2 or heavier,
minimum No.
18 AWG copper, rated 125 or 250 V, minimum ,P A, minimum 6 ft (1.8 m),
maximum 10 ft (3 m) long.
IThis Class Bdigital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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the more common 12 cm DVDs and 8 cm Mini DVDs. This camcorder uses 8cm DVD-R
discs (like the supplied one) or DVD-RW discs (commercially available).
So... what disc to choose?
Now that Ihave the
disc... What disc
standard do Ichoose
to initialize it?
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VIDEO mode
Once finalized, adisc recorded in
VIDEO mode will play in most
common DVD players. However,?
you cannot edit the recordings.,ii
VR* mode
You can easily edit the recordings.
However, you will be able to play
the disc only with DVD-RW
compatible DVD players.
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SHARING YOUR VIDEOS
Windows Users:
With the Supplied Roxio MyDVD for Canon software you can easily create copies
of YOur DVDs to share with family and friends and transfer your recordings to a
computer for further editing.
d on VIDEO mode
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*Finalization IS a p DVD players ([IJ 98).
playable on common
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Table of contents
44
Introduction
An Introduction to DVDs 5
The Advantages
of DVDs 6
About this Manual
11
Checking the Supplied Accessories 13
Components Guide 14
Screen Displays 18
Preparations
Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply 21
Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder 24
Step 3: Using the Wireless Controller 25
Step
4: Adjusting the LCD Screen .26
Step
5: Changing the Display Language 27
Step
6: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time 28
Step
7: Inserting aMemory Card 30
Step 8: Loading aDisc 31
Basic Functions
Recording
Recording Movies 33
Recording Still Images 35
Zooming 37
Tips for Better Recording 38
Playback
Playing Back Movies 39
Viewing Still Images
41
Adjusting the Volume .43
Magnifying the Image .44
Displaying Additional Recording Data .45
Advanced Features
Recording Programs .
Using the Recording Programs .46
Selecting the Recording Program .47
PUsing the Program AE Mode .48
Tv Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode .49
Av Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode 50
More Recording Options
Manually Adjusting the Exposure 51
Manually Adjusting the Focus and Changing the Focusing Mode 52
Recording in Widescreen (16:9 Aspect Ratio) 54
~ Using the Mini Video Light 55
~ Using the Flash 56
Using the Self-Timer 58
Changing the FUNC. Settings
Changing Settings with the FUNC. Button 59
Available Settings List (FUNC.) 60
Changing the Metering Method 62
Setting the White Balance 63
Applying Image Enhancing Effects 65

Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 66
Creating Panoramic Images 68
Using the Digital Effects 70
Selecting the Size and Quality
of Still Images 76
Capturing aStill Image while Recording Movies 78
Changing the MENU Settings
Changing Settings with the MENU Button 79
Available Settings List (MENU) 80
Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) 80
Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, Disc-Card Copy, etc.) 82
Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc.) 82
Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) 83
System Setup (Volume, Beep, Media select
1:1, etc.) 83
DatelTime Setup 84
Editing Functions
Disc Options (DVD~RW in VR mode only)
Creating aPlaylist. 85
Dividing aScene 86
Deleting Scenes 87
Converting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes 89
Protecting the Disc 90
Initializing the Disc
91
Still Image Options
Copying Still Images Between the Disc and Memory Card 92
Erasing Still Images 94
Protecting Still Images on the Memory Card 96
Initializing the Memory Card 97
Disc Finalization
Preparing your Disc for Playing on aDVD Player 98
Playing Back your Disc on aDVD Player or aComputer's DVD Drive 100
Recording Additional Movies on aFinalized Disc 1
01
External Connections
Connecting to aTV and VCR
Playing Back on a TV Screen 102
Recording to aVCR. 103
Connecting to aComputer
Transferring Recordings to aComputer 104
Roxio MyDVD for Canon 104
Transferring Still Images to aComputer (Direct Transfer) 109
Transferring Images with Transfer Order Settings
112
Printing
Printing Still Images 114
Selecting Print Settings 117
Selecting Trimming Settings 120
Printing with Print Order Settings
~ 121
Trouble?
Troubleshooting :123
List of Messages 128
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Do's &Don'ts
Handling Precautions 132
Maintenance/Others 137
Additional Information .
System Diagram 138
Optional Accessories 139
Specifications
141
Product Codes 143
Index 144

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About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC20/DC10. Please read this manual carefully
before you use the camcorder and retain
it for future reference. Should your camcorder
fail to operate correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting table (OJ 123).
o II :Precautions related to the camcorder operation.
o ~ :Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
o OJ :Reference page number.
oCapital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller.
o[] are used to refer to menu items displayed on the screen.
o"Screen" refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.
oIllustrations and screenshots in the manual refer mainly to the DC20.
Step 6: Setting the Time Zone~ Date
and Time
Menu item showing at its default position --:------i[~~~) 11f191
0/ TIME
SETUP I~IT.ZONE/OST
1. Turn on the camcorder (CAMERA or PLAY).
Button and switches to be operated ---;-. __ 2_. _pre_ss_th_e_ME_NU_b_ut_ton_to_o_pe_nt_he_m_en_U'_--1[]]
3. Use the omni selector CA."') to select the [DITIME II I
SETUP] menu and press (C';'!).
4. g~;t~~~:nn~~~I:~~~~ \~~~ to select the [T.ZONEI
The time zone setting appears. The default setting is New York.,,======l/
5. Use the omni selector ("'''') to select your time zone and press (C~')) to
save the setting.
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Use the omni selector to select options in amenu and change
settings.
Push the omni selector like ajoystick up, down, left or right (£./T I
..... /~) to select an item. In most places, press the omni selector
itself
(8) to make aselection or change a setting.
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The camcorder's operating mode is determined by the positions of the power switch and
the
~"/Q switch.
Operating Mode
(CAMERA · - .. )
(PLAY .- .. )
(CAMERA· 0)
Power
~"/Q
Switch Switch
CAMERA
~~
PLAY (MOVIES)
CAMERA
0
PLAY (STILLS)
Icon
Display
Q] or QE) *
~ or~*
,Operation
Recording movies
on the disc
Playing movies
from the disc
Recording still images on
the memory card
or disc
Viewing still images from
the memory card
or disc
co
33
39
35
41
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*Depending on whether you choose to save the still images on the disc or memory card.
Trademark Acknowledgements
• miniSDTM is atrademark of SO Card Association.
•Windows® is aregistered trademark
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.
•Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks
of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the
United States and other countries.
•
~ is atrademark 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.

Checking the Supplied Accessories
CA-570 Compact
Power Adapter
(inc!. power cord)
BP-208 Battery Pack WL-D86 Wireless
Controller Lithium Button Battery
CR2025 for Wireless
Controller
Roxio MyDVD for
Canon Software Disc
DIGITAL VIDEO
SOLUTION DISK -
The serial number ofthis product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the
camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as a
permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.
Date
of Purchase: Model Name: DC20/DC10 A
Purchased From: Serial No.:
Dealer Address:
Dealer Phone No.:
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Components Guide
Left side view
CD @® ®
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Right side view
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CD (9 (record review) button (CD 34) /
... (rewind) button (CD 40) /
-button
(CD 39) /
~ ~ (flash) button (CD 56)
@DRIVE MODE button (CD 66) /
~ (fast forward) button (CD 40) /
+button
(CD 39)
®D.EFFECTS button (CD 70) /
~ / II (play/pause) button (CD 39)
(1) ~L1GHTbutton(CD 55)/
•(stop) button (CD 39)
®FINALIZE button (CD 98)
®DISPLAY button (CD 45)
(j) BACKLIGHT button (CD 26)
®WIDE SCR button (CD 54) /
PLAYLIST button
(CD 85)
®Lens cover switch (CD 33,35)
(cs: -open, @ - closed)
®Speaker (CD 43)
@FUNC. button (CD 59)
©MENU button (CD 79)
@Omni Selector (CD 11) /
EXP button
(CD 51) /
FOCUS button
(CD 52)
(j3) Memory card slot (CD 30)
@Card access indicator (CD 35) /
Charge indicator
(CD 21)
@ ~ oN' (print/share) button (CD 106,109,
115)
@ ·~/O (Movies/Stills) switch (CD 12)
@Battery attachment unit (CD 21)
®Serial number
@Reset button (CD 123)
@Disc compartment cover (CD 31)
@Grip belt (CD 24)

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Front view
CD
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CD ~Flash (CD 56) ®USB terminal
(CD 104,109,114)
® ~ Mini video light (CD 55) @DC IN terminal (CD 21)
®Remote sensor (CD 25) @AVterminal(CD 102)
@Stereo microphone @Terminal cover
®Viewfinder (CD 24) @Disc access indicator (CD 33)
®Dioptric adjustment lever (CD 24)
(3) StarUstop button (CD 33)
(J) Power switch (CD 12) @Terminal cover
®LCD screen (CD 26)
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Top view
CD ··· .. ················ m ..i
Bottom view
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CD Mode switch (OJ 46)
@Zoom lever (OJ 37)
®PHOTO button (OJ 35)
®Tripod socket (OJ 38)
® BATT. button (OJ 21)
®Strap mount (OJ 140)
(j) OPEN switch (OJ 31)

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CD START/STOP button (OJ 33)
@FUNC. button (OJ 59)
®MENU button (OJ 79)
®PLAYLIST button (OJ 85)
®Navigation buttons (... IT I ..... I~ )
®Scene skip buttons (PREV./NEXT) (OJ 39)
(J) Reverse ~ SEARCH button (OJ 40) I
Reverse
..... SLOW button (OJ 40)
®PLAY ~ button (OJ 39)
®PAUSE II button (OJ 39)
® STOP. button (OJ 39)
@PHOTO button (OJ 35)
@Zoom buttons (OJ 37)
@SET button
(j}) Forward SEARCH ~ button (OJ 40) I
Forward SLOW I~ button (OJ 40)
®DISP. (on-screen display) button (OJ 45)
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Screen Displays
Recording Movies tOII\llEBI·~IJ!I)
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CD Operating mode (OJ 12), Zoom (CO 37),
Exposure
(0-1-0 CO 51)
®Recording program (CO 46)
®Metering mode (CO 62)
G) White balance (CO 63)
®Image effect (CO 65)
®Drive mode (CO 66)
(j) Digital effects (CO 70)
®Recording mode (CO 60)
®Still image quality/size (CO 76)
®Disc type
@) DVD-R, @DVD-RW (CO 5)
@Disc specification
(VIDEO mode, VR mode)
(CO 5)
@Disc operation
@Manual focus (CD 52)
@Finalized disc mark (CO 98)
@Image stabilizer (CO 81)
@Self-timer (OJ 58)
@Remaining recording time on disc (CD 33)
@Widescreen mode (CD 54)
(3) Recording reminder
@Wind screen (CO 81)
@Number of still images available
[] on the card, ® on the disc
@Time code
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@Remaining battery charge
@Remote sensor mode (CO 25)
@Camcorder shake warning (CO 80)
@ (illlID Mini video light (CD 55)
@ (illlID Flash (CO 56)
@AF/AE locked during still image recording
(CD 53)
@AF frame (CO 53)
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Playing Movies (etA"·-") (Index Screen)
CD Current scene number/Total number of
CD scenes (UJ 39)
®Date and time of recording
®Disc operation
G) Playback time
®Scene number
® ® Data code (UJ 45)
Playing Movies (I~A"~~"iJ (During Playback)
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Viewing Stills (PLAY· 0 )
®Still image size
G) Protect mark (UJ 96)
®Current image /Number of images
01 recorded on the card,
@recorded on the disc
®Data code (CD 45)
CD Image number (UJ 84)
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