Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DC DC210 Canon
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Introducti on Impor tant Usa ge Instr uctions W ARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. W ARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONL Y .
Introduction 3 In these safe ty instructions the word “p roduct” refers to the Canon DVD Camco rder DC210 A and all its accessori es. 1 Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the pr oduct is operated.
4 14 Lightning — For a dded protection of th is product during a lightning storm, or when it is left una ttended and unused for long periods of time, disconne ct it from the wall outlet and disconnect t he antenna. This will prevent damage to the produ ct due to lightning and power-line surge s.
5 Introduction Ho w to select a D VD disc There are many types of DVD discs but this ca mcorder uses only the following three types of 8 cm mini DVD discs: DVD-R, DVD-R DL and D VD-RW . Note that what you can do with a disc depends on the type of DVD used so select the disc that best fits your purpose.
6 No need to worry about recordin g over a tape. When you use a DVD, the camcorder will autom atically record on the e mpty space of the disc. So you don't have to worry about mistakenly recordi ng over a precious memory . Just select a scene from the in dex screen.
7 Introduction A vailabl e featur es depend on the DVD di sc used 1 Disc initialization clea rs all the recordings on the di sc and restores the f ree space on the disc to its initial value so you can use th e same disc again. DVD-R and DVD-R DL discs cannot be initialize d.
8 Introd uction How to select a DVD disc ............................................................................... 5 About this Manual About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide ................................................... 1 1 About the Power Switch .
9 Introduction Recording Pr ograms Using the Recording Programs ..................................................................... 43 Flexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed ............... 44 S pecial Scene: Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions .
10 General Information System Diagram ........................................................................................... 76 Optional Accessories .................................................................... ................ 77 Product Codes .
About this Manual 11 Introduction About this Ma nual Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC210. Please re ad this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for futur e reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly , refer to the T roubleshooting table ( 66).
12 About this Manual The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode and the camcorder ’s settings. Press ( ) to display/hide the joystick guide. About the P ower S witch In addit ion to turni ng the camco rder on a nd off, the power switch also toggl es the camcorde r ’s operating mode.
About this Manual 13 Introduction T rademar k Ackno wledgements • is a tr ademark of DVD Format /Logo Lic ensing Corp oration. • Manufac tured under l icense from Dol by Laborato ries. “Dolby” and t he double-D symbol are trade marks of Dolb y Laborato ries.
14 Getting to Know the Camcorder Getting to Kn ow the Camcorde r Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-208 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Online product registr ation for U.S.A. Customers only . Register yo ur product on line at www.
Getting to Know the Camcorder 15 Introduction Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “ button ” frame (for example ).
16 Getting to Know the Camcorder Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “ button ” frame (for example ). Back view T op view Bottom view PLA Y mode indicator .
Getting to Know the Camcorder 17 Introduction Scr een Displays Re cor ding Mo vies Operating mode ( 12) Recording program ( 43) White balance ( 47) Image effe ct ( 48) Digital ef fects ( 52) Recording.
18 Getting to Know the Camcorder Disc operation Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playba ck, Fast revers e playback, Slow playback , Slow reverse pl ayback Rema ining recor ding time When there is no more disc space available , “ END ” will be displa yed and the recordin g will stop.
Getting to Know the Camcorder 19 Introduction Playing Mo vies (During Playback) Disc operation Playback time (hours : minutes : seconds) Scene number Data code ( 51) Viewing Still Images Image number .
Getting Started 20 Preparat ions Getting Started Charging the Batter y P ack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter . Charge the battery pack before use. 1 T urn off the camcord er . 2 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder .
Getting Started Preparations 21 T o prevent equipment breakdowns an d excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or spec ial power sources such as those on aircraft and sh ips, DC-AC inverters, etc.
Getting Started 22 Inser ting and Remo ving a Disc Inser ting the Disc POINTS TO CHECK 1 Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in mode. 2 Slide fully in the direction of the arrow and gently open the d isc cover completely until it stops. Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it will not get in the way of the disc cover .
Getting Started Preparations 23 • The disc initialization will take approximately one minute. Avoid moving the camcorder while the operation is in progress. • Y ou can start recording movies once the record pause indication appears. NOTES The process of recognizing a disc may t ake a moment.
Getting Started 24 Adjusting the L CD Screen Rota ting the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • Y ou can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward. • Y ou can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens (allowing the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder).
Using the Menus Preparations 25 Using the Menus Many of the camcorder ’s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC. button ( ). For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to the Menu Options Lists (3 6 ) .
First Time Se ttings 26 First Time Sett ings Changing the La nguage Options Default value 1 Press . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open the se tup menus. 3 Select ( ) [DISPLA Y SETUP] and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [LANGUAGE ] and press ( ). 5 Select ( , ) the desired option and press ( ).
First Time Settings Preparations 27 Sett ing the Da te and Tim e 1 Press . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open th e setup menus. 3 Select ( ) [DA TE/TIME SETUP] and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [DA TE/TIME] and press () . The first field of the date will be displayed in orange and indicated with up/down arrows.
Recording 28 Basic Fu nctions Recording Shooting Video 1 Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode. The red CAMERA indicator will turn on. 2 Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover. 3 Move the / switch to the (Movies) position.
Recording Basic Functions 29 When using a tripod : Do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight a s it may melt (due to concentrat ion of the light by the lens). Do not use tripods with fastening scre ws longer than 5.5 mm (0.2 inch). Doing so may damage the camcorder .
Recording 30 manually . T o play back on a TV with normal aspect ratio (4:3 ) change the [TV TYPE] sett ing accordi ngly ( 4 1). T aking Photos 1 Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode. The red CAMERA indicator will turn on. 2 Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover.
Recording Basic Functions 31 Zooming POINTS TO CHECK : In addition to the optical zoom, the digital zoom is also available ( 38). Optical zoom : 35x Digital zoom* : 1,000x * only . 35x Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wide-angle).
Playback 32 NOTES W hen you w ake up the camc order fr om standby mode , the following settings will be changed automat ically: - Manual focus returns to automatic focus (AF). - Manual exposure adjustment retu rns to automatic exposure. - Zoom position returns to full wide angle W .
Playback Basic Functions 33 (approx. 1 seco nd) at the point where the playback switches from Layer 1 to Layer 2. Y ou can display the date and time of the recording and other camcorder dat a registered when the recordin g was made ( 51). T O ADJUST THE VOL UM E The camcorder plays the sound with the built-in speaker .
Playback 34 IMPORT ANT The following may not be displayed correctly . - Images not recorded with this camcorder . - Images edited on or u ploaded from a computer .
Playback Basic Functions 35 Magnifying Photos during Playbac k During playback, still images can be magnified up to 5 times. 1 Move the zoom lever to ward T . • The image is magnified by 2 times and a frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area.
Menu Options Lists 36 Advanced F unctions Menu Options Li sts Menu items not avai lable ap pear grayed out in the FUN C. menu or in b lack in the setup menus. For detai ls about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus ( 25). FUNC. Menu Mode switch: P [ PROGRAM AE] , [ SHUTTER- PRIO.
Menu Options Lists Advanced Functi ons 37 Size: [ L 1024x768 ], [ S 640x480] Quality: [ SUPER FINE], [ FINE] , [N O R M A L ] Disc type: • VR mode [ALL SCENES], [ONE SCENE], [CANCEL] Add a scene to the playlist. This option is available only from the original index screen.
Menu Options Lists 38 [O F F ] , [ 105x], [ 1000x] Determines the operation of the digital zoom. When activated, the camcorder will switch automatically to the digital zoom when you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range.
Menu Options Lists Advanced Functi ons 39 The wind screen cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to AUTO . Some low-frequency sounds will be suppressed along with the sound of wind. When recording in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low-frequency sounds, we recommend setting the wind screen to [ O F F ] .
Menu Options Lists 40 Display Setu p (LCD Brightness, La nguage, etc.) DISPLA Y SETUP Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. Use the joystick ( ) to adjust the brightness to your preference. Changing the brightness of the L CD screen does not affect that of the viewfinder or the recordings.
Menu Options Lists Advanced Functi ons 41 System Se tup (Volume , Beep, etc .) SY STEM SETUP [H I G H V O L U M E ] , [ LOW VOLUME], [ OFF] 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.
Menu Options Lists 42 Y ou can verify t he current version of the camcorder ’s firmware. This menu option is usually grayed out. Date/Time Setup D A TE/TIME SETUP [Y .M.D (2007.1.1 AM 12:00)], [M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2007 12:00 AM)] , [D.M.Y (1.JAN.2007 12:00 AM)] Changes the date format for on-screen display s.
Recording Programs Advanced Functi ons 43 Recording P rograms Using the Recor ding Pr ogr ams AUTO The camcorder adjusts the focus, exposure and other settings automatically , allowing you to just point and shoot. : Flexible R ecording Pr ogr ams [ PROGRAM AE] [ S HUTTER-PRIO.
Recording Programs 44 Flexible R ecor ding: Changing the Aper ture and Shutter Speed Use the automatic exposure (AE) program or give priority to the exposur e value or the shutter speed. POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: P Options Default value T O SET THE SHUTTER SPEED OR APER TURE VALUE When you select [ SHUTT ER- PRIO.
Recording Programs Advanced Functi ons 45 Shutter speed gu idelines Note that on screen only the denominator is displayed – “ 250” indicates a shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc.
A djusting the Pic ture: Exposure, Focus and Color 46 Adjustin g the Picture : Exposure, Focus and Colo r Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed).
Adjusting t he Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Advanced Functi ons 47 3 Adjust ( ) the focus as req uired until the image appears foc used. • Push the joystick ( ) toward for a farther focal distance or push it ( ) toward for a closer focal distance.
A djusting the Pic ture: Exposure, Focus and Color 48 T O SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 1 Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in until it fills the whole screen and pres s ( ). When the adjustment is complete d, stops flashing and stays on. The camcorder retains the custom setting even if you turn off the camcorder .
Still Image Recor ding Options Advanced Functi ons 49 Stil l Image Recording Op tions Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Imag es S till images are recorded on the disc using the JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) compression. As a general rule select a larger image size for higher quality .
Still Image Recording Opt ions 50 Automatic F ocus Priority When the focus priority is activated, the camcorder records a still image only after the focus has been adjusted automatically . POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch at AUTO : The focus priority cannot be turned off.
Other Functions Advanced Functi ons 51 Other Func tions On-Screen Displays The camcorder keeps a data code containing the date and time and other camera data (shutter speed, exposure, etc.) registered at the time of recording. Y ou can select the data to be displayed.
Other Functions 52 histogram skews to the right is relatively bright; while one whose histogram peaks to the left, is relatively dark. NOTES The histogram will appear also while reviewing a still image immediately after recording it. Self Timer POINTS TO CHECK : Set the camcorder in record pause mode.
Other Functions Advanced Functi ons 53 NOTES When you apply a fader , not only the picture but also the sound will fade in or out . When you apply an effect , the sound will be recorded normally . The camcorder retains the setting last used even if you turn off the digital effect s or change the recording program.
Managing Scenes 54 Editing F unctions Managing Scenes Creating a Playlist Create a playlist to easily edit your movies. Include in your playlist only the scenes you prefer or change the order in which they will be played back, without affecting your original recordings.
Managing Scenes Editing Fu nctions 55 Mo ving Scenes in the Playlist From the original index screen, press . From the playlist index screen, select ( , ) the scene to move. Deleting Scenes Y ou can d elete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping.
Managing Scenes 56 4 Select ( ) [YES] and press ( ). NOTES Y ou will not be able to delete the last scene if after the scen e was recorded you changed the operating mode, turned of f the camcorder or removed the disc.
Managing the Disc Editing Fu nctions 57 Managing th e Disc Protecting the Disc Y ou can protect the whole disc to prevent the accidental erasure of important recordings. Follow the same procedure to remove the protection of a protected disc. IMPORT ANT Initializing the disc ( 57) will permanently erase all recordings, even if the disc is protected.
Managing the Disc 58 * Close the menu only af ter the screen display returns to th e [DISC OPERA TIONS] menu. Changing the Disc Title Before you finalize yo ur 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.
Managing Photos Editing Fu nctions 59 Managing P hotos Erasing Photos Y ou can e rase still images recorded on the disc (DVD-RW only). IMPORT ANT Be careful when erasing images. Erased images cannot be recovered. NOTES Images on a protected disc cannot be erased.
Managing Photos 60 Conv er ting Photos into Photomo vie Scenes S till images are recorded using JPEG compression, but a DVD player only recognizes the MPEG standard.
Playing Back the Disc on an External Device 61 Playing Back the Disc on an Extern al Device T o play the disc you recorded on a DVD player , a compute r ’s DVD drive or other digital device, you need to finalize it first. Y ou do not need to finalize the disc to play back your recordings with the camcorder connected to the TV .
62 Finalizing the Disc The length of the finalization process depends on the scenes recorded and the remaining free space on the disc. POINTS TO CHECK Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter . * Only when using a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode.
Playing Back the Disc on an External Device 63 Unfinalize a disc to allow recording additional movies on the disc even af ter it was finalized. IMPORT ANT Be sure to unfinaliz e the disc in normal room temperatures. If the procedure w as not completed correctl y due to high tempe r ature, le t the camcorder cool off before resuming opera tion.
Connecting to a TV or VCR 64 External Co nnections Connecti ng to a TV or VCR Connection Diagr ams Connecting to a TV or V CR AV Te r m in al Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted while the STV - 250N stereo video cable is connected to the camcorder .
Connecting to a TV or VCR External Connections 65 Playback on a TV Sc r een POINTS TO CHECK Before connecting the camcorder , select the [TV TYPE] setting according to the TV set to which you will connect the camcorder - [WIDE T V]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio or [NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio ( 41).
66 Trouble? Additional In formation Trouble? If you have a problem with your camcorder, re fer to this checklis t. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Po wer Source Recording/Playbac k T r oublesh ooting Problem Solution • Camcorder will n ot turn on.
Trouble? 67 Additional Infor mation R ecor ding The disc cannot be ejected. Turn off the camcorder , disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack. Restore the power supply and try again. – The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature.
68 Trouble? Playback/E diting The recording suddenly stops shortly after starting recording. The disc is dirty . Clean the disc with a soft lens-cleaning cloth. If the problem persists replace the disc. 73 The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature.
Trouble? 69 Additional Infor mation Playing Back the Disc in an Exter nal D VD Device External DVD device refers to DVD players, DVD recorders, computer ’ s DVD drives and other digital devices. Cannot edit the disc title. Y ou cannot add a title to a DVD-R/DVD-R DL disc after it was finalized.
70 Trouble? List of Messages Message Explana tion SET THE TIME ZONE, DA TE AND TIME Y ou have not set the time zone, date and time. This me ssage appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time zone, date and time. 26 CHANGE THE BA TTERY PA C K Battery pack is exhausted.
Trouble? 71 Additional Infor mation CANNOT READ THE DISC CHECK THE DISC Disc could not be read. Try cleaning it or replace the disc. 73 This message can also appear if the camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature. Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use.
72 Do’s and Don’ts Do’s and Don ’ts Camcorder Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing. The data may not be correctly recorded on the disc, and the recording may be permanently lost.
Do’s and Don’t s 73 Additional Infor mation Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at normal temperatures.
74 Do’s and Don’ts Stora ge If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a place free of dust, in low humidity , and at temperatures not higher than 30 °C (86 °F). Cleaning Camcorder Body Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body .
Do’s and Don’t s 75 Additional Infor mation T O AVOID CONDEN SATION Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature. Unload the disc, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag.
76 General Informatio n General Info rmation System Dia gr am (Availability differs fr om area to area) CG-300 Battery Charger STV -250N Stereo Video Cable CA-570 Compact Power Adapter WS-20 Wrist S t.
General Info rmation 77 Additional Infor mation Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. Y ou can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcord er by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information C enter .
78 General Informatio n WS-20 Wrist S trap Use this for extra additional protection for active shooting. SC-2000 Soft Car r y ing Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of sp ace for accessories.
General Info rmation 79 Additional Infor mation DC210 Specifications System Disc Recording System Movies DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode) DVD-VR (VR mode) only with 8 cm DVD-RW Video Co mpression: MPEG2 Audio Compression: Dolby Digital 2ch S till Images Exif 2.
80 General Informatio n CA-570 Compact P ower Adapter BP-208 Batter y Pack Weight and dimensions are approximate. Er rors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice. Power /O th e r s Power supply (rated) 7.4 V DC (b attery pack), 8.4 V D C (compact power ad apter) Power consumption (SP mode, AF on) 2.
General Info rmation 81 Additional Infor mation 16:9 aspe ct ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 9 Point A iAF (Autofocus) . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 A Abroad, u sing the camcorde r . . . . . . . . 75 Auto (rec ording program) . . . . . . . .
82 General Informatio n Q Quick S tart function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 R Recommended dis cs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Recording - Mov ies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Recording - S till images . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Recording dat a.
83 Additional Infor mation CANON CONSUMER DIGIT AL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED ST A TES The warranty se t forward below is gi ven by Canon U.S.A., Inc. w ith respect to equipmen t purchased in the United S tates. The limited warrant y is only effective upon presen tation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase.
84 CANON CONSUMER DIGIT AL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set fort h below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) wi th respect to Canon DVD equipment purchased in Canada.
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