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English PUB.DIM-749 NTSC English Français Español DVD Camcorder Instruction Manual Caméscope DVD Manuel d’instruction Cámara DVD Manual de Instrucciones Please read also the following instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file). For fu...

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2 Introduction 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 RECOMMENDE...

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3 Introduction E IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon DVD Camcorder DC40 A and all its accessories. 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read ...

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4 14.Lightning — For added protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, disconnect it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the p...

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5 The Advantages of DVDs With a DVD you just press the recording start/ stop button and the camcorder will find the empty space on the disc ( 33). Don’t waste time fast forwarding and rewinding a tape to find from where to start a new recording....

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

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7 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. * You will need to unfinalize t...

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8 Table of contents Introduction The Advantages of DVDs ................................................................................5 An Introduction to DVDs ..................................................................................6 Diff...

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9 Introduction E Changing the Metering Method .....................................................................63 Setting the White Balance .............................................................................64 Applying Image Enhancing E...

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10 Trouble? Troubleshooting...........................................................................................122 List of Messages..........................................................................................126 Do’s & Don�...

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11 Introduction E About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC40. 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 Troublesho...

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12 About the Operating Modes The camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the positions of the power switch and the / switch. * Depending on whether you choose to save the still images on the disc or memory card. Trademark Acknowledgements •...

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13 Introduction E Checking the Supplied Accessories * Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF file. CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-208 Battery Pack WL-D86 Wireless Controller Lith...

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14 Components Guide D.EFFECTS button ( 71) / / (play/pause) button ( 39) FINALIZE button ( 98) Memory card slot ( 30) LIGHT button ( 56) / (stop) button ( 39) Multi selector ( 11) / EXP button ( 53) / FOCUS button ( 54) (record review) button (...

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15 Introduction E Viewfinder ( 24) / (Movies/Still images) switch (12)CARD access indicator ( 35) / CHARGE indicator ( 21) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 24) FUNC. button ( 60) AV OUT terminal ( 102, 104) MENU button ( 79) Operating mode indicator (...

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16 Speaker ( 43) Tripod socket ( 34) Grip belt ( 24) OPEN (disc cover) switch ( 31) Zoom lever ( 37) Strap mount ( 136) PHOTO button ( 35) Top view Bottom view ...

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17 Introduction E Wireless Controller WL-D86 START/STOP button ( 33) PLAY button ( 39) FUNC. button ( 60) PAUSE button ( 39) MENU button ( 79) STOP button ( 39) PLAYLIST button ( 85) PHOTO button ( 35) Navigation buttons ( / / / ) Zoom button...

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18 Screen Displays Recording Movies Operating mode ( 12) Recording program ( 46) White balance ( 64) Image effect ( 66) Digital effects ( 71) Recording mode ( 61) Still image quality/size ( 76) Self timer ( 59) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-RW ( 6) Disc ...

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19 Introduction E Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording. This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short. Disc operation Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast r...

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20 Playing Movies (Index Screen) Current scene number/Total number of scenes ( 39) Date and time of recording Playing Movies (During Playback) Disc operation Playback time (hours : minutes : seconds) Scene number Data code ( 45) Viewing Still Ima...

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21 Preparations E Preparations Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply The camcorder can be powered by a battery pack or be connected to a household power outlet. Charge the battery pack before use. Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack 1. Turn off the...

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22 Charging, Recording and Playback Times with the BP-208 Battery Pack The charging time of the BP-208 battery pack is 155 min. The following recording and playback times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording or playback con...

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23 Preparations E  We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), the charging will not start.  If you connect a fau...

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24 Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Viewfinder (Dioptric Adjustment) 1. Turn on the camcorder and keep the LCD panel closed. 2. Adjust the dioptric adjustment lever as necessary. Fastening the Grip Belt Adjust the grip belt so that you...

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25 Preparations E Step 3: Using the Wireless Controller Inserting the Battery (Lithium Button Battery CR2025) 1. Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery holder. 2. Place the lithium button battery with the + side facin...

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26 Step 4: Adjusting 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 scree...

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27 Preparations E Step 5: Changing the Display Language The language used in the camcorder displays and menu items can be changed to German, Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Thai or Japane...

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28 Step 6: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time 1. Turn on the camcorder. 2. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 3. Use the multi selector to select ( ) the [DATE/TIME SETUP] menu and press ( ). 4. Use...

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29 Preparations E  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 ( 131) an...

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30 Step 7: Inserting a Memory Card Only miniSD cards can be used with this camcorder. Inserting the Card 1. Turn off the camcorder. Make sure the CARD access indicator is not flashing before you turn the camcorder off. 2. Open the cover. 3. Insert ...

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31 Preparations E Step 8: Loading and Removing a Disc Inserting the Disc 1. Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode ( 11). 2. Move the / switch to the (Movies) position. 3. Slide the OPEN switch fully in the direction...

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32 You will be asked to confirm the disc specification you selected. Use the multi selector to select ( ) [YES] and press ( ) to continue, or select [NO] and press ( ) to return and select a different disc specification. A confirmation message will...

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33 Basic Functions Recording E Basic Functions Recording Recording Movies 1. Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode. 2. Move the / switch to the (Movies) position. 3. Press the start/stop button to begin recording. �...

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34  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 ( 84). To restore the power, slide the power switch to...

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35 Basic Functions Recording E Recording Still Images 1. Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode ( 11). 2. Move the / switch to the (Still images) position. 3. If necessary, change the media for recording the still im...

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36 Selecting the Media for the Still Images You can record still images on the memory card or the disc. The default media for still images is the memory card. As long as you do not change the recording destination, still images will be recorded to ...

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37 Basic Functions Recording E Zooming The zoom is available when recording movies or still images. When recording movies ( ), in addition to the 10x optical zoom you can also use the 200x digital zoom ( 80). 10x Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever to...

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38 Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3) You can select the aspect ratio of your recordings to match your TV. 1. Set the camcorder to record movies ( ). 2. Press the WIDE SCR button. Repeatedly pressing the WIDE SCR ...

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39 Basic Functions Playback E Playback Playing Back Movies 1. Move the power switch to ON. 2. Slide down the power switch towards MODE and release it to set the camcorder in PLAY mode (11). The green PLAY indicator will turn on. 3. Move the / sw...

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40 Special Playback Modes Fast Forward Playback / Fast Reverse Playback During playback, press the or button on the camcorder or the SEARCH or SEARCH button on the wireless controller. Repeatedly press the button to increase the playback ...

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41 Basic Functions Playback E Viewing Still Images 1. Move the power switch to ON. 2. Slide down the power switch towards MODE and release it to set the camcorder in PLAY mode ( 12). The green PLAY indicator will turn on. 3. Move the / switch to...

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42 Index Screen 1. Move the zoom lever toward W. The stills index screen appears with the first six still images. 2. Use the multi selector to select ( , ) an image. • Move the cursor to the image you wish to view. • You can switch between ind...

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43 Basic Functions Playback E Adjusting the Volume While playing a movie ( ): If you use the LCD screen for playback the camcorder will play the sound using the built-in speaker. If you close the LCD panel the sound will be muted. 1. Set the camcor...

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44 Magnifying the Image While viewing a still image ( ), the playback image can be magnified up to 5 times. 1. Move the zoom lever toward T. • The image is magnified by 2 times and a frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area. �...

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45 Basic Functions Playback E Selecting the Recording Data Display The camcorder keeps a data code containing the recording date and time and other camera data such as shutter speed and exposure (f-stop). You can select the data to be displayed whe...

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46 Advanced Features Recording Programs Using the Recording Programs Program AE ( 50) Shutter-Priority AE ( 51) Aperture-Priority AE ( 52) Easy Recording: Let the camcorder select the best settings according to your subject. Flexible Recording: Ha...

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47 Advanced Features Recording Programs E Selecting the Recording Program 1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode ( or ). 2. Turn the mode dial to switch between the recording programs. The symbol of the selected recording program will appear. �...

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48 Using the Night and Super Night Modes The night modes allow you to record in poorly illuminated and even dark surroundings without sacrificing the color in your picture. The assist lamp will automatically light up as necessary depending on ...

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49 Advanced Features Recording Programs E Using the Special Scene Modes 1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode ( or ). 2. Turn the mode dial to and press ( ). A list of special scene (SCN) modes appears. 3. Select ( ) the desired SCN mode and ...

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50 Using the Program AE Mode The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed according to the subject to achieve the best exposure conditions. In Program AE mode, you can point and shoot as in mode, while still enjoying the o...

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51 Advanced Features Recording Programs E Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode You can select a shutter speed, and the camcorder automatically sets the aperture setting most appropriate for the subject. Select a high shutter speed for recording fast m...

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52 Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode You can select an aperture value, and the camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed most appropriate for the subject. Use low aperture values (large aperture) to blur the background for a portrait, or hi...

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53 Advanced Features More Recording Options E More Recording Options Manually Adjusting the Exposure Adjust the exposure when a subject is underexposed (for example, when backlit subjects appear too dark in the image) or overexposed (for example, wh...

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54 Manually Adjusting the Focus Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually. 1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode ( or ) and set the mode dial to a position other than . 2. Adjust the zoom. 3. Push the ...

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55 Advanced Features More Recording Options E Changing the Focusing Mode You can change the AF (autofocus) frame selection mode. 1. Set the camcorder to record still images ( ) and set the mode dial to a position other than . The setting differs de...

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56 Using the Mini Video Light You can turn on the mini video light (assist lamp) at any time regardless of the recording program. Set the camcorder to a recording mode ( or ) and press the LIGHT button. • “ ” appears on the screen. • Pres...

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57 Advanced Features More Recording Options E Using the Flash You can use the built-in flash for recording still images in dark places. The flash is equipped with the red-eye reduction function. 1. Set the camcorder to record still images ( ) and se...

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58  About the AF-Assist Lamp: While you press the PHOTO button halfway, if the subject is too dark the assist lamp may light up briefly in order to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately (AF-assist lamp). You can also set [AF AST LAMP] to...

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59 Advanced Features More Recording Options E Using the Self Timer 1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode ( or ). When recording movies ( ) set the camcorder to record pause. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Using the multi selector ( , ) select the...

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60 Changing the FUNC. Settings Changing Settings with the FUNC. Button Many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the menu that opens after pressing the FUNC. button. For a list of the settings that can be changed using this menu, se...

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61 Advanced Features Changing the FUNC. Settings E Available Settings List (FUNC.) Available menu items vary depending on the operation mode. Default settings are in boldface text. For details on each function, see the reference page. 1 When recor...

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62  Depending on the recording mode, you might occasionally notice a brief stop of the picture or sound at the point where the scene changes.  The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) when encoding the video data so the actual recording t...

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63 Advanced Features Changing the FUNC. Settings E Changing the Metering Method You can select the light metering mode. 1. Set the camcorder to record still images ( ) and set the mode dial to , Tv or Av. 2. Press the FUNC. button. 3. First, select...

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64 Setting the White Balance You can choose one of the preset settings to reproduce colors more accurately, or set a custom white balance to obtain the setting best suited to your specific recording conditions. 1. Set the camcorder to a recording m...

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65 Advanced Features Changing the FUNC. Settings E • Keep the camcorder zoomed at the white object until step 5 is completed. • flashes and stops flashing when the adjustment is complete. 5. Press the FUNC. button to save the setting and close ...

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66 Applying Image Enhancing Effects You can record with different color saturation and contrast effects. 1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode ( or ) and set the mode dial to . 2. Press the FUNC. button. 3. First, select ( ) the current image ...

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67 Advanced Features Changing the FUNC. Settings E Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 1. Set the camcorder to record still images on the card ( / ) and set the mode dial to a position other than . If you are recording still images on the ...

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68  Maximum number of continuous shots at one time: These figures are approximate and vary with the recording conditions and subjects. The actual number of frames per second will be lower when “ ” (camcorder shake warning) is displayed on the...

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69 Advanced Features Changing the FUNC. Settings E Creating Panoramic Images You can shoot a series of overlapping images and merge them on a computer into one large panoramic image using the supplied software (PhotoStitch). For further details abo...

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70 7. Record the next image so that it overlaps a portion of the previous one. Repeat this step until you complete the panoramic image. • Try to include a distinctive item (landmark, etc.) in the overlapping portion. Minor discrepancies in the ov...

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71 Advanced Features Changing the FUNC. Settings E Using the Digital Effects The digital effects include faders, video effects, multi-image screen and card mix. All digital effects are available only when recording movies ( ), except for the [BLK...

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72 Multi-Image Screen ( 73) Captures moving subjects as a sequence of 4, 9 or 16 still images and displays them as one split screen. Sound will be recorded normally. Card Mix ( 74) Combines a still image from the memory card with your recording. ...

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73 Advanced Features Changing the FUNC. Settings E Selecting an Effect 1. Set the camcorder to a recording mode ( or ) and set the mode dial to a position other than . 2. Press the FUNC. button. 3. First, select ( ) the current digital effects sy...

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74 6. Press ( ) to save the setting and press the FUNC. button to close the menu. “ ” appears. 7. Press the D.EFFECTS button. • “ ” changes to green. • [FAST], [MOD.], [SLOW]: The number of images selected will be captured at the set sp...

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75 Advanced Features Changing the FUNC. Settings E 1. Set the camcorder to record movies ( ). 2. Upload a sample image from the supplied CD-ROM to the memory card. Refer to Adding Still Images from Your Computer to the Memory Card in the Digital Vi...

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76 Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images Still images are recorded on the memory card or the disc using the JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) compression. You can select the size and quality of still images. As a general rule select ...

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77 Advanced Features Changing the FUNC. Settings E 1. Set the camcorder to record still images ( ). 2. Press the FUNC. button. 3. First, select ( ) the current image size and quality symbol from the left side column and then select ( ) the desired i...

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78 Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies While you are recording a movie on the disc you can simultaneously capture the same picture as a still image on the memory card without interrupting your recording to change modes. The size of the ...

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79 Advanced Features Changing the MENU Settings E Changing the MENU Settings Changing Settings with the MENU Button You can modify many aspects of how your camcorder operates from the various setup menus that open after pressing the MENU button. Fo...

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80 Available Settings List (MENU) Available menu items vary depending on the operation mode. Default settings are in boldface text. For details on each function, see the reference page. Functions without a reference page are explained below the tab...

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81 Advanced Features Changing the MENU Settings E IMG STAB : The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto.  The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shake.  The image stab...

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82 Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc.) DISC OPERATIONS 1 This option is available only in the original movies mode. 2 This option is available only in the playlist mode. DISC INFO: Displays a screen where you can verify the details regarding...

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83 Advanced Features Changing the MENU Settings E Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.  Use the multi selector ( ) to adjust the brightness to your preference.  Chang...

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84 WL. REMOTE: Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller. BEEP: A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder, the self- timer countdown, etc. It also serves as a warning beep under unusual conditions. POW...

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85 Editing Functions Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode only) E Editing Functions Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode only) Creating a Playlist Create a playlist to easily edit your movies (for example, change the order in which the scenes you recorded wil...

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86 Deleting Scenes You can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping. Remember that when you delete scenes in the playlist, you do not affect your original recordings; However, when you delete an original recording, it will be dele...

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87 Editing Functions Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode only) E Deleting All Scenes This option is only available with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode. 1. Set the camcorder to play movies ( ). 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the multi selector ( , ) ...

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88 Dividing a Scene You can divide your recordings in order to leave only the best parts and later cut out the rest. Remember that when you divide scenes in the playlist, you do not affect your original recordings. Photomovie scenes and scenes crea...

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89 Editing Functions Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode only) E Protecting the Disc You can protect the whole disc in order to prevent the accidental erasure of important recordings. Available only with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode. Initializing th...

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90 Initializing the Disc You need to initialize a DVD-RW disc when first inserting it into the camcorder and you may have to initialize a disc if you get the “DISC ERROR” message. You can also choose to initialize the disc if you wish to erase ...

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91 Editing Functions Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode only) E Changing the Disc Title Before you finalize your disc, you can give it a title. The disc title will be displayed on the index screen when playing the finalized disc in most DVD players. 1....

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92 Still Image Options Erasing Still Images You can erase still images recorded on the memory card or on the disc (DVD-RW only), one at a time or all at once. Be careful when erasing images. Erased images cannot be recovered. Protected images on the...

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93 Editing Functions Still Image Options E Erasing All Images Still images recorded on the disc: This option is only available with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode. 1. Set the camcorder to view still images ( ). 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the...

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94 Copying Still Images Between the Disc and Memory Card You can copy still images recorded on the memory card to the disc (for example, to add them to a Photomovie scene ( 95)), or from the disc to the memory card (for example, to set print order...

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95 Editing Functions Still Image Options E Converting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes Still images are recorded using JPEG compression, but a DVD player only recognizes the MPEG standard. That is why in order to display your still images as sce...

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96 Protecting Still Images on the Memory Card You can protect still images recorded on the memory card from accidental erasure while displaying a single image or from the index screen. Initializing the memory card ( 97) will permanently erase all r...

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97 Editing Functions Still Image Options E Initializing the Memory Card Initialize a new memory card when first inserting it into the camcorder. You may have to initialize a card if you get the “CARD ERROR” message or you may choose to do so to ...

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98 Disc Finalization Preparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD Player In order to play the disc you recorded on a DVD player, a computer’s DVD drive or other digital device, you need to finalize it first. To view your still images on a DVD player ...

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99 Disc Finalization E 1. Set the camcorder either to record or play movies or to record or view still images on the disc ( , , / or /). 2. Press the FINALIZE button. 3. Select [YES] and press ( ) to start the disc finalization. • A progress b...

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100 Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer’s DVD Drive After you finalized your disc, you can play it on a DVD-R or DVD-RW compatible DVD player, DVD recorder or DVD drive on a computer. On most DVD players look for the DVD-R/RW co...