Canon DC50 User Manual

PUB.DIE-263PALDVD CamcorderInstruction ManualPlease read also the following instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file). • Digital Video Softw

10About this Manual The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode and the camcorder’s settings. Press ( ) to display/h

100Trouble? Memory Card OperationPrintingList of MessagesProblem SolutionMemory card cannot be inserted.Memory card was not facing the correct directi

Trouble?101Additional Information• TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH CANNOT RECORD • TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH CANNOT REMOVE DISCThe camcorder has exceeded its operati

102Trouble? • ACCESS ERROR• DISC ACCESS FAILURECHECK THE DISCThere was an error when reading the disc or attempting to write onto it. Try cleaning the

Trouble?103Additional InformationDirect Print Related MessagesNOTESAbout Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS Printers: If the printer’s error indicator flashes or

104Trouble? PRINT ERROR Cancel printing, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. After a while, turn the printer back on and reconnect the

Do’s and Don’ts105Additional InformationDo’s and Don’tsCamcorder Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts while the DISC access

106Do’s and Don’ts Mini DVD DiscThe recording surface of DVD discs is extremely delicate. If handled or stored in an incorrect manner, the camcorder m

Do’s and Don’ts107Additional InformationLithium Button Battery Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a s

108Do’s and Don’ts CondensationMoving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its i

Do’s and Don’ts109Additional InformationUsing the Camcorder AbroadPower SourcesYou can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to

About this Manual11IntroductionTrademark Acknowledgements• miniSD™ is a trademark of SD Card Association.• Windows® is a registered trademark of Micr

110General Information General Inf ormationSystem Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)BP-208, BP-214* Battery PackCG-300EBattery ChargerST

General Information111Additional InformationBattery PacksWhen you need extra battery packs, select one of the following models: BP-208 or BP-214. BP

112General Information FS-H37U Filter SetNeutral density and MC protector filters help you to control difficult lighting conditions.Shoulder StrapYou

General Information113Additional InformationDC50/DC51/DC220/DC230SpecificationsSystemDisc Recording System Movies DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode) DVD-VR (VR m

114General Information Filter Diameter 37 mmAF system TTL autofocus, manual focusing possibleMinimum Focusing Distance 1 m; 1 cm on maximum wide angl

General Information115Additional InformationCA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-208 Battery PackWeight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omission

116General Information 1 only. 2 only. 3 only.16:9 aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 Point AiAF (Autofocus) . . . . . . .

General Information117Additional Information1 only. 2 only. 3 only.NND filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45, 112Night (recor

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12Getting to Know the Camcorder Getting to Know the Camcorder* Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF

Getting to Know the Camcorder13IntroductionNames of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for example )

14Getting to Know the Camcorder Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for example ).Back viewTo

Getting to Know the Camcorder15IntroductionNames of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for example )

16Getting to Know the Camcorder Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for example ).Back viewTo

Getting to Know the Camcorder17Introduction Wireless Controller WL-D86START/STOP button ( 32)FUNC. button ( 29)MENU button ( 29)PLAYLIST button ( 66)

18Getting to Know the Camcorder Screen Displays Recording MoviesOperating mode ( 10)Recording program ( 50)White balance ( 55)Image effect ( 56)Digita

Getting to Know the Camcorder19Introduction Disc operationRecord, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast reverse playback,Slo

2 IntroductionImportant Usage InstructionsWARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSID

20Getting to Know the Camcorder Playing Movies (During Playback)Disc operationPlayback time (hours : minutes : seconds)Scene numberData code ( 62) Vi

Getting StartedPreparations21PreparationsGetting StartedCharging the Battery PackThe camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using t

Getting Started 22TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK Slide down to release the battery pack, and pull out the battery pack holding it from the ridge on its

Getting StartedPreparations23Charging, Recording and Playback Times with the BP-208 Battery PackThe recording and playback times given in following t

Getting Started 24Inserting and Removing a DiscInserting the DiscPOINTS TO CHECK1 Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in mode.2 Slide

Getting StartedPreparations25• The disc initialization will take approximately one minute. Avoid moving the camcorder while the operation is in progr

Getting Started 26Inserting and Removing a Memory CardOnly miniSD cards can be used with this camcorder.1 Turn off the camcorder.2 Open the memory car

Getting StartedPreparations274 Fasten the grip belt.Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the start/s

Getting Started 28Adjusting the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD PanelOpen the LCD panel 90 degrees.• You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward.• You can

Using the MenusPreparations29Using the MenusMany of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC. butto

3IntroductionHow to select a DVD discThere are many types of DVD discs but this camcorder uses only the following three types of 8 cm mini DVD discs:

First Time Settings 30First Time SettingsChanging the LanguageOptions Default value1 Press .2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open the setup m

First Time SettingsPreparations31Setting the Date and Time1 Press .2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open the setup menus.3 Select ( ) [DATE/T

Recording 32Basic Fun ctionsRecordingShooting Video1 Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode.The red CAMERA indicator will tur

RecordingBasic Functions33 About the Power Save mode: To save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automaticall

Recording 34record movies in the normal (4:3) aspect ratio.6 Press to close the menu.NOTES Since the displays on the camcorder have an aspect ratio

RecordingBasic Functions353 Move the / switch to the (Still images) position.4 If necessary, change the media for recording the still images.Refe

Recording 36ZoomingPOINTS TO CHECK: In addition to the optical zoom, the digital zoom is also available ( 44).* only.Optical ZoomMove the zoom lever

PlaybackBasic Functions37- “ready and waiting” to resume recording. • Sometimes the standby lamp will flash as the camcorder completes some preparati

Playback 383 Move ( , ) the selection frame to the scene you want to play back. Press or on the camcorder ( or on the wireless controller) to

PlaybackBasic Functions39 Depending on the recording, you might occasionally notice a brief stop of the picture or sound at the point where the scen

4 No need to worry about recording over a tape.When you use a DVD, the camcorder will automatically record on the empty space of the disc. So you don&

Playback 40• Move the green selection frame to the image you want to view.• If you have a lot of still images, you may find it easier to browse entire

Menu Options ListsAdvanced Functions41Advanced FunctionsMenu Op tions ListsMenu items not available appear grayed out in the FUNC. menu or in black i

Menu Options Lists 42[ HIGH QUALITY], [ STANDARD PLAY], [ LONG PLAY]The table below gives the approximate recording times with a brand new DVD disc (o

Menu Options ListsAdvanced Functions43Disc type: • VR modeDivide a scene.Disc type: • VR modeDelete a scene.Convert a single still image into a 3

Menu Options Lists 44 The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/25 (1/12 when recording still images).  In mode, set the flash mode to (flash

Menu Options ListsAdvanced Functions45[AUTO], [ OFF]Mode switch: P[ ON:AiAF], [ ON:CENTER], [ OFF]Mode switch: P[ AUTO], [ OFF]Will automatically

Menu Options Lists 46Disc type: [VIDEO], [VR], [CANCEL][NO], [YES]Disc type: • VIDEO mode • Finalized[NO], [YES]Disc type: • VR mode[NO], [YES]This

Menu Options ListsAdvanced Functions47Display Setu p (LCD Brightness , Language, etc .)DISPLAY SETUPAdjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. Use th

Menu Options Lists 48System S etup (Volume, Beep, Media Select , etc.)SYSTEM SETUP[ CARD], [ DISC][ON], [ OFF ]Allows the camcorder to be operated

Menu Options ListsAdvanced Functions49[ NORMAL TV], [ WIDE TV]In order to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio, select the se

5IntroductionAvailable features depend on the DVD disc used1 Disc initialization clears all the recordings on the disc and restores the free space on

Recording Programs 50Recording Progr amsUsing the Recording ProgramsAUTOThe camcorder adjusts the focus, exposure and other settings automatically, al

Recording ProgramsAdvanced Functions51 Flexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed Use the automatic exposure (AE) program or give pr

Recording Programs 52Shutter speed guidelinesNote that on screen only the denominator is displayed – “ 250” indicates a shutter speed of 1/250 second

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and ColorAdvanced Functions53- White points may appear on the screen.- Autofocus may not work as well as in ot

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color 54Manual Focus AdjustmentAutofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus m

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and ColorAdvanced Functions55White BalanceThe white balance function helps you accurately reproduce colors und

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color 56Image EffectsYou can use the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast to record im

Still Image Recording OptionsAdvanced Functions57Still Image Record ing OptionsSelecting the Size and Quality of Still ImagesStill images are recorde

Still Image Recording Options 58 Default value with the * The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of images that ca

Still Image Recording OptionsAdvanced Functions59Automatic Focus PriorityWhen the focus priority is activated, the camcorder records a still image on

6 IntroductionHow to select a DVD disc ...3About this ManualAbout the Joys

Still Image Recording Options 60Continuous Shooting and Exposure BracketingTake a series of pictures of a moving subject or record the same picture in

Other FunctionsAdvanced Functions61Options Default valueCONTINUOUS SHOOTING/HIGH-SPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING 1 Press halfway to activate the autofoc

Other Functions 621However, the level marker, the disc type icon and the and icons will still appear on the screen.2Data code: Time, date and came

Other FunctionsAdvanced Functions63Options Default value1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it.2 Push the joysti

Other Functions 64• Push the joystick ( ) toward again to turn the mini video light off.NOTES We recommend not using the mini video light while the

Other FunctionsAdvanced Functions65NOTES When you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the sound will fade in or out. When you apply an effe

Managing Scenes 66Editing FunctionsManaging S cenesCreating a PlaylistCreate a playlist to easily edit your movies. Include in your playlist only the

Managing ScenesEditing Functions67Moving Scenes in the PlaylistFrom the original index screen, press . From the playlist index screen, select ( , )

Managing Scenes 684 Select ( ) [YES] and press ( ).NOTESYou will not be able to delete the last scene if after the scene was recorded you changed the

Managing the DiscEditing Functions69Managing t he DiscProtecting the DiscYou can protect the whole disc to prevent the accidental erasure of importan

7IntroductionDisplay Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)...47System Setup (Volume, Beep, Media Select , etc.) ...

Managing the Disc 70* Close the menu only after the screen display returns to the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu.Changing the Disc TitleBefore you finalize yo

Managing PhotosEditing Functions71Managing PhotosErasing PhotosYou can erase still images recorded on the memory card or on the disc (DVD-RW only).IM

Managing Photos 72Copying PhotosYou can copy still images recorded on the memory card to the disc (for example, to add them to a Photomovie scene ( 72

Managing PhotosEditing Functions73Converting a Single ImageSelect ( ) the still image you want to convert to a Photomovie scene.Converting All Images

Managing Photos 74Initializing the Memory CardInitialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. You may also have to i

Playing Back the Disc on an External Device75Playing Back the Disc on an Externa l DeviceTo play the disc you recorded on a DVD player, a computer’s

76Finalizing the DiscThe length of the finalization process depends on the scenes recorded and the remaining free space on the disc.POINTS TO CHECKPo

Playing Back the Disc on an External Device77Unfinalize a disc to allow recording additional movies on the disc even after it was finalized.IMPORTANT

Connecting to a TV or VCR 78External Co nnectionsConnecting to a TV or VCRConnection Diagrams.Connecting to a TV or VCRAV Ter minalSound from the bui

Connecting to a TV or VCRExternal Connections79Playback on a TV ScreenPOINTS TO CHECKBefore connecting the camcorder, select the [TV TYPE] setting ac

8 External ConnectionsConnecting to a TV or VCRConnection Diagrams ...

Connecting to a TV or VCR 80 Video Input RecordingYou can input video from an analog video source (VCR, TV, etc.) and record it on the disc in the cam

Connecting to a ComputerExternal Connections81Connecting to a ComputerPC Connection DiagramsTransferring RecordingsWindows users only: You can transf

Connecting to a Computer 821 Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode.2 Insert a finalized disc into the camcorder.3 Connect the camcorder to the com

Connecting to a ComputerExternal Connections83System Requirements• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP• Minimum Hardware

Connecting to a Computer 84Installing MyDVD for Canon1 Turn on the computer and start up Windows.2 Insert the Roxio MyDVD for Canon Software CD-ROM in

Connecting to a ComputerExternal Connections85Connecting the CamcorderYou need to install the software and register online only the first time you co

Connecting to a Computer 86 We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter while it is connected to the computer. Refer also t

Connecting to a ComputerExternal Connections87If you selected the camcorder itself as the “Device to write to”, after the camcorder finishes reading

Connecting to a Computer 88 If you wish to use the image files on your computer, make copies of them first, and use the copied file, retaining the or

Connecting to a ComputerExternal Connections89• To cancel the transfer, select ( ) [CANCEL] and press ( ) or press .MANUAL TRANSFER OPTIONSWhen you s

About this Manual9IntroductionAbout t his ManualThank you for purchasing the Canon DC50/DC51/DC220/DC230. Please read this manual carefully before yo

Connecting to a Printer 90Erasing All Transfer OrdersConnecting to a PrinterPrinting Still Images - Direct PrintThe camcorder can be connected to any

Connecting to a PrinterExternal Connections91IMPORTANT If continues to flash (for more than 1 minute) or if does not appear, the camcorder is no

Connecting to a Printer 92OptionsNOTESPrint setting options and [DEFAULT] settings vary depending on the printer model. For details, refer to the prin

Connecting to a PrinterExternal Connections93Printing after Changing the Print Settings1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) t

Connecting to a Printer 94Trimming SettingsSet the paper size and page layout before changing the trimming settings.1 In the print settings menu ( 91)

Connecting to a PrinterExternal Connections95FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN1 Select ( ) the still image you want to mark with a print order.2 Press

96Trouble? Additional I nformation Trouble?If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service

Trouble?97Additional InformationRecordingEven without a disc loaded, when closing the disc compartment cover a motor sound can be heard.The camcorder

98Trouble? Playback/EditingThe point where the start/stop button was pressed does not match the beginning/end of the recording.There is a slight inter

Trouble?99Additional InformationPlaying Back the Disc in an External DVD DeviceExternal DVD device refers to DVD players, DVD recorders, computer’s D