Canon PICTBRIDGE DC22 Instruction Manual Download

Page: 46 / 113

Recording Programs

Using the Recording Programs

Auto

The camcorder adjusts the focus,
exposure and other settings
automatically, allowing you to just
point and shoot.

Flexible Recording Programs

[ PROGRAM AE]

[

SHUTTER-PRIO. AE]

[

APERTURE-PRIO. AE]

(

47)

(

48)

(

48)

Special Scene Recording Programs

[

PORTRAIT]

The camcorder uses a
large aperture, achieving
a focus on the subject
while blurring other
distracting details.

[

SNOW]

Use this mode to record
in bright ski resorts. It
prevents the subject from
being underexposed.

[

SPOTLIGHT]

Use this mode to record
spotlit scenes.

[

SPORTS]

Use this mode to record
sports scenes such as
tennis or golf.

[

BEACH]

Use this mode to record
on a sunny beach. It
prevents the subject from
being underexposed.

[

FIREWORKS]

Use this mode to record
fireworks.

[

NIGHT]

Use this mode to record
in dimly lit places.

[

SUNSET]

Use this mode to record
sunsets in vibrant colors.

D115_NTSC-E.book Page 46 Friday, June 9, 2006 5:29 PM

Summary of Contents for PICTBRIDGE DC22

Page 1: ...res detalles refiérase a la guía de instalación Digital Video Software E F Es Digital Video Software Version 19 Instruction Manual Manuel d instruction Manual de Instrucciones PUB DIM 717 This instruction manual explains how to install the software connect the camcorder to a computer and download still images from a disc or a memory card to a computer Ce manuel d instruction explique comment insta...

Page 2: ...ouraged 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 a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The cable with the ferrite core provided wi...

Page 3: ...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 dealer or local power company Regarding other power sources such as battery power refer to instructions in this manual 11 Polarization The CA 570 Compact Power...

Page 4: ...peration instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified 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 a distinct change in performance This indicates a need for service 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are...

Page 5: ...the index 33 No need to play the disc from the beginning or to run a tape forward and back to find the scene you want to see Disc finalization is the processing of the free space the unrecorded area on the disc in order to make it playable on external DVD devices 71 With the supplied software MyDVD for Canon you can easily create copies of your DVDs to share with family and friends and transfer yo...

Page 6: ...VD R DL Discs can be recorded only once Recordings cannot be edited or deleted DVD RW Discs can be initialized or recordings can be deleted to allow the discs to be recorded over numerous times VIDEO Mode only DVD R DL discs can only be played back with DVD players capable of reading dual layered DVD discs VIDEO Mode Once finalized discs recorded in VIDEO mode can be played back in most common DVD...

Page 7: ...n only be played back on DVD devices compatible with dual layered discs During the playback of a recording spanning both layers you may notice a brief stop at the point where the camcorder switches from Layer 1 to Layer 2 DVD R DL Scene 2 Scene 1 Layer 2 Layer 1 Recording surface Best for Recording Time DVD RW Available disc specifications VIDEO mode or VR mode VIDEO Offers a higher compatibility ...

Page 8: ...ecording it 64 67 Initializing the disc in order to use it again for recording 65 Giving a title to the disc 66 Finalizing the disc in order to play it with a DVD player 1 71 Adding recordings to a disc already finalized 2 72 Copying still images 68 Converting still images into Photomovie scenes 68 Editing scenes on a computer 77 Recommended Discs The camcorder s performance was tested with single...

Page 9: ... 25 Using the Menus Selecting a MENU Option 27 Selecting a FUNC Menu Option 27 First Time Settings Changing the Language 28 Changing the Time Zone 28 Setting the Date and Time 29 Basic Functions Recording Recording Movies 30 Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings 16 9 Widescreen or 4 3 31 Recording Still Images 31 Selecting the Media for the Still Images 32 Zooming 33 Playback Playing Back ...

Page 10: ...turing a Still Image while Recording Movies 54 Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 55 Creating Panoramic Images 56 Other Recording Options Self Timer 57 LED Light 58 Flash 58 Digital Effects 59 Editing Functions Editing the Scenes Adding Scenes to the Playlist 63 Moving Scenes in the Playlist 63 Deleting Scenes 63 Dividing a Scene 65 Disc Options Protecting the Disc 65 Initializing the Dis...

Page 11: ...non 77 Transferring Still Images Direct Transfer 82 Transfer Order Settings 84 Connecting to a Printer Printing Still Images Direct Print 85 Print Settings 86 Trimming Settings 87 Print Order Settings 88 Additional Information Trouble Troubleshooting 90 List of Messages 94 Do s and Don ts Handling Precautions 99 Maintenance Others 102 Using the Camcorder Abroad 103 General Information System Diagr...

Page 12: ...N THE MPEG 2 PATENT PORTFOLIO WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA L L C 250 STEELE STREET SUITE 300 DENVER COLORADO 80206 About this Manual First Time Settings 28 First Time Settings Changing the Language Options Default value 1 Press 2 Select DISPLAY SETUP and press 3 Select LANGUAGE and press 4 Select the desired option and press 5 Press to close the menu NOTES If you changed the language by...

Page 13: ...red indicator and playback PLAY green indicator About the Operating Modes The camcorder s operating mode is determined by the positions of the power switch and the switch In the manual indicates that a function is available in the operating mode shown and indicates that the function is not available When no operating mode icons are given the function is available in all operating modes 1 Functions...

Page 14: ...ireless Controller MTC 100 Multi Cable IFC 400PCU USB Cable Blank DVD R Disc 8 cm Mini DVD DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Software CD ROM Roxio MyDVD for Canon Software CD ROM The serial number of this 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 i...

Page 15: ...ht Side View Speaker 35 FUNC button 27 MENU button 27 WIDE SCR widescreen button 31 PLAYLIST button 63 Memory card slot 24 AV terminal 74 Terminal cover USB terminal 77 print share button 80 82 85 BATT battery release switch 21 RESET button 90 Battery attachment unit 21 Serial number Disc compartment cover 25 Grip belt 22 DC IN terminal 21 Flash 58 Remote sensor 23 LED light 58 Stereo microphone M...

Page 16: ...en 23 record review button 31 flash button 58 fast reverse button 34 Index screen button 33 DRIVE MODE button 55 fast forward button 34 Index screen button 33 D EFFECTS button 59 play pause button 33 LIGHT button 58 stop button 33 Viewfinder 22 Mode switch 46 Dioptric adjustment lever 22 DISC access indicator 30 31 Start stop button 30 PLAY mode indicator green 13 Power switch 13 movies still imag...

Page 17: ...on 27 PLAYLIST button 63 Navigation buttons PREV NEXT buttons Scene skip 34 Index screen page up down 33 Reverse SEARCH button 34 Reverse SLOW button 34 PLAY button 33 PAUSE button 33 STOP button 33 PHOTO button 31 Zoom buttons 33 SET button Forward SEARCH button 34 Forward SLOW button 34 DISP on screen display button 37 ...

Page 18: ...inalized disc mark 71 Recording Still Images Recording reminder Manual focus 50 Image stabilizer 38 Disc operation Time code hours minutes seconds Remaining recording time on disc 30 Widescreen mode 31 Wind screen 39 Remote sensor mode 23 LED light 58 Level marker 41 Zoom 33 Exposure 49 Metering mode 50 Drive mode 55 Number of still images available on the card on the disc Remaining battery charge...

Page 19: ...No more images can be recorded When viewing the still images the display will always be in green will be displayed instead of for still images on the disc Depending on the recording conditions the number of still images available displayed may not decrease even after a recording has been made or may decrease by 2 still images at once Card Disc Access Display is displayed next to the number of imag...

Page 20: ...s 33 Date and time of recording Playing Movies During Playback Disc operation Playback time hours minutes seconds Scene number Data code 37 Viewing Still Images Image number 42 Current image Number of images recorded on the card recorded on the disc Still image size Data code 37 Image protection mark 69 ...

Page 21: ...ts flashing The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed You can also use the compact power adapter without attaching a battery pack When the compact power adapter is connected even if a battery is attached its power will not be consumed Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start stop zooming power on off Recording Mode Maximum Recording Time Typical Record...

Page 22: ...compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships DC AC inverters etc NOTES If you connect a faulty power adapter or battery pack the...

Page 23: ...s controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight If the wireless controller does not work check that WL REMOTE is not set to OFF 42 When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller or when it can only be operated at a very close range replace the battery Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD...

Page 24: ...usage time of the battery Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Only miniSD cards can be used with this camcorder 1 Turn off the camcorder 2 Open the memory card slot cover 3 Insert the memory card straight all the way into the memory card slot 4 Close the cover Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD First push the memory card once to re...

Page 25: ...e you can start recording The disc initialization screen will appear when a new DVD RW is first inserted It will not appear when inserting a disc already initialized In that case you can start recording once the record pause indication appears Select the desired disc specification and press For a comparison between the VIDEO and VR specifications see An Introduction to DVDs 6 You will be asked to ...

Page 26: ...t stops Do not subject the camcorder to strong impacts while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it will not get in the way of the disc cover It may take a moment after sliding for the disc cover to open 3 Grab the edge of the disc and gently pull it out Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the disc or the pick up lens 4 Close the di...

Page 27: ... black To return to the menu selection screen select RETURN and press 4 Select the desired option and press to save the setting 5 Press You can press to close the menu at any time Selecting a FUNC Menu Option 1 Press 2 Select the icon of the function you want change from the left side column Menu items not available will appear grayed out 3 Select the desired setting from the available options at ...

Page 28: ...UP and press 3 Select T ZONE DST and press The time zone setting appears The default setting is New York 4 Select your time zone and press To adjust for daylight saving time select the time zone with the mark next to the area Time Zones Once you have set the time zone date and time you do not need to reset the clock every time you travel to another time zone Select the time zone referring to the d...

Page 29: ...nd start the clock IMPORTANT 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 connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder recharge the built in lithium battery 101 and set the time zone date and time again You can also change the date format 43 Sydney 10 Solomon 11 W...

Page 30: ...le on the disc 44 When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen In such case use the viewfinder instead When recording in very loud places such as fireworks shows or concerts sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels This is not a malfunction About the Power Save mode In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack ...

Page 31: ...ecting the icon 64 Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings 16 9 Widescreen or 4 3 You can select the aspect ratio of your recording to match your TV POINTS TO CHECK Press Repeatedly pressing toggles between the widescreen 16 9 and normal 4 3 aspect ratios NOTES When recording in widescreen mode with IMG STAB set to OFF 38 you can have a wider view angle Playing back a widescreen recording TV...

Page 32: ...trong impacts Do not open the disc cover or the memory card slot cover and do not remove the disc or memory card Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the switch or the operating mode NOTES If the subject is not suitable for autofocus turns yellow Keep pressed halfway and adjust the focus manually with the multi selector Selecting the Media for ...

Page 33: ...E is selected When set to VARIABLE the zoom speed will be faster in the record pause mode Keep at least 1 m 3 3 ft to the subject At wide angle you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm 0 39 in Playback Playing Back Movies POINTS TO CHECK 1 Move the power switch to ON then slide it down towards MODE and release it to set the camcorder in PLAY mode The green PLAY indicator will turn on 2 Move the...

Page 34: ...k speed Fast playback 5x 15x 25x the normal speed Playback Pause During normal playback press on the camcorder on the wireless controller Slow Forward Playback Slow Reverse Playback During playback pause press or on the camcorder or on the wireless controller Repeatedly press the button to increase the playback speed Slow playback 1 16 1 8 1 4 the normal speed Skipping Scenes During normal playbac...

Page 35: ... on 2 Move the switch to the Still images position 3 If necessary change the media for the still images Refer to Selecting the Media for the Still Images 32 4 Use the multi selector to move between images IMPORTANT The following may not be displayed correctly Images not recorded with this camcorder Images edited on or uploaded from a computer except for the sample images for the Card Mix function ...

Page 36: ...locate a specific image without having to browse all of them one by one Push the multi selector and keep it pressed down Image numbers will quickly run in sequence When you release the multi selector the image corresponding to the number selected will be displayed Magnifying the Still Image During playback still images can be magnified up to 5 times 1 Move the zoom lever toward T The image is magn...

Page 37: ...d press 5 Press to close the menu Turning the On screen Displays On Off During playback repeatedly press to turn the on screen displays on off in the following sequence 13 DATE TIME Displays the date or time when the scene or still image was recorded DATE TIME Displays both the date and time of the recording CAMERA DATA Displays the exposure f stop and shutter speed used when recording the image C...

Page 38: ...ll switch automatically to the digital zoom when you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range With the digital zoom the image is digitally processed so the image resolution will deteriorate the more you zoom in The digital zoom indicator will appear in light blue from 10x up to 40x and dark blue from 40x up to 200x The digital zoom cannot be used with the NIGHT recording program or with the multi ima...

Page 39: ... reviewing the image or immediately after recording it if set to OFF This menu item will not be available when continuous shooting high speed continuous shooting or auto exposure bracketing is selected Mode switch AUTO OFF The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors The wind screen cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to Some low frequency s...

Page 40: ...ist index screen NO YES NO YES Still Image Operations Card Initialization Disc Card Copy etc STILL IMG OPER NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES FINALIZE 71 UNFINALIZE 72 MOVIES ALL DEL 64 PLAYLST ALL DEL 64 DISC PROTECT 65 PHOTOMOVIE 68 DISC TITLE 66 ORD ALL ERASE 89 ORD ALL ERASE 84 ERASE ALL IMAGES 67 CARD INITIALIZE 70 ALL COPY 68 ALL COPY 68 ...

Page 41: ...OFF When the LCD panel is rotated 180 degrees to face the subject most screen displays will disappear and the image displayed will be as if the subject was looking at a mirror ON OFF When set to ON the camcorder s on screen displays will appear also on the screen of a connected TV or monitor You can also operate this function pressing on the wireless controller DATE TIME DATE TIME CAMERA DATA CAM ...

Page 42: ...nditions ON OFF In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack it will automatically shut off if left without any operation for five minutes Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off the message AUTO POWER OFF will appear RESET CONTINUOUS Select the image numbering method to be used on a new memory card or disc Images are automatically assigned consecutive ima...

Page 43: ... back a recording made in widescreen 16 9 the picture displayed on the LCD screen will be smaller than the full display area Date Time Setup DATE TIME SETUP Y M D 2006 1 1 AM 12 00 M D Y JAN 1 2006 12 00 AM D M Y 1 JAN 2006 12 00 AM Changes the date format for on screen displays and for date printing LINE IN MODE S VIDEO VIDEO FUNC Menu Options Mode switch PROGRAM AE SHUTTER PRIO AE APERTURE PRIO ...

Page 44: ...sage imperfections etc the picture and sound recorded in LP mode may be distorted We recommend using the XP or SP mode for important recordings Depending on the recording mode at the point where the scene changes you may notice brief disturbances in the playback picture or the time code may not be correctly updated The camcorder uses a variable bit rate VBR when encoding the video data so the actu...

Page 45: ...le still image from the disc to the memory card Erase a still image This option will appear only when the drive mode is set to SINGLE and you press within the time set for the REVIEW option or immediately after recording the still image if set to OFF CANCEL START OFF ON Protect a still image on the memory card 0 99 COPIES Set a print order for a still image on the memory card OFF ON Set a transfer...

Page 46: ...rture achieving a focus on the subject while blurring other distracting details SNOW Use this mode to record in bright ski resorts It prevents the subject from being underexposed SPOTLIGHT Use this mode to record spotlit scenes SPORTS Use this mode to record sports scenes such as tennis or golf BEACH Use this mode to record on a sunny beach It prevents the subject from being underexposed FIREWORKS...

Page 47: ...such case adjust the focus manually SNOW BEACH The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places Check the image on the screen The picture may not appear smooth when played back FIREWORKS To avoid camcorder shake we recommend using a tripod Make sure to use a tripod especially in as the shutter speed slows down Programmed Auto Exposure The camcorder automatically adjusts the ap...

Page 48: ... the shutter speed is set to 1 1000 or higher The picture may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds Recording movies under fluorescent lights In mode and when the recording program is set to PROGRAM AE or NIGHT the camcorder automatically detects the flicker of fluorescent lighting and adjusts the shutter speed accordingly However if the screen starts to flicker select SHUTTER PRIO AE an...

Page 49: ...Manual Exposure Adjustment Adjust the exposure when a subject is underexposed for example when backlit subjects appear too dark in the image or overexposed for example when recording subjects under very strong light and they appear too bright or glaring in the image POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch except for the FIREWORKS recording program 1 Press The exposure adjustment indicator and the neutral valu...

Page 50: ...EIGHT AVERAGE Averages the light metered from the entire screen giving more weight to the subject in the center SPOT Meters the area within the spot AE point frame Use this setting to adjust the exposure to match the subject in the center of the screen FUNC 27 Icon of the currently selected Light Metering Mode Desired option FUNC FUNC 13 9 Point AiAF Mode switch Depending on the shooting condition...

Page 51: ...the zoom 2 Keep pressed down for more than 2 seconds appears Pressing again will return to autofocus NOTES If you operate the zoom or the multi selector during infinity focus changes to MF and the camcorder returns to manual focusing mode White Balance You can choose one of the preset settings or set a custom white balance to obtain the setting best suited to your specific recording conditions POI...

Page 52: ...s Changing lighting conditions Close ups Subjects in a single color sky sea or forest Under mercury lamps and certain types of fluorescent lights Image Effects You can record with different color saturation and contrast effects POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch Options Default value FLUORESCENT For recording under warm white cool white or warm white type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting FLUORESCENT H F...

Page 53: ...ecording media with the following quality settings SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL The figures for DVD discs refer to a single recording side On a 32 MB memory card On a 128 MB memory card On a 512 MB memory card CUSTOM Allows you to adjust the brightness contrast sharpness and color depth of the image BRIGHTN Darker picture Brighter picture CONTRAST Flatter picture More defined light and shade SHARPNESS V...

Page 54: ...00 images For best performance we recommend to keep the number of images on the memory card under 100 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 The size of the still image will be S 640x480 and cannot be changed but the image quality can be selected Default value TO ...

Page 55: ... Press fully Three still images in different exposures will be recorded on the memory card 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 screen Still Image Size Frames per Second Maximum Number of Continuous Shots N...

Page 56: ... The manual focus and manual exposure adjustment cannot be used with the Stitch Assist mode Once the sequence has started you cannot change the recording program or zoom 3 Press to record the first image The number of images recorded so far and the direction and number of the next image appear below the image 4 Record the next image so that it overlaps a portion of the previous one Repeat this ste...

Page 57: ...recording after a 10 second countdown 2 seconds when using the wireless controller The countdown appears on the screen Press first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image The camcorder will record the still image after a 10 second countdown 2 seconds when using the wireless controller The countdown appears on the screen NOTES Once the countdown has begun you can ...

Page 58: ...idual The red eye reduction mode cannot be used in Stitch Assist mode The flash will not fire in the following cases When you manually adjust the exposure in auto or red eye reduction mode During auto exposure bracketing The flash mode cannot be selected when the exposure is locked or after the first still image in Stitch Assist mode About the AF Assist Lamp While you press halfway if the subject ...

Page 59: ...ges 16 split images CARD MIX Card Mix 61 Combines a still image from the memory card with your recording NOTES When you are not using the digital effect select D EFFECT OFF The camcorder retains the setting last used even if you turn off the digital effects or change the recording program However you will need to select again the still image for the Card Mix effect Selecting a Fader Effect POINTS ...

Page 60: ...nd then select the desired transition speed 2 Select S SPLIT and select the desired number of split images then press 3 Press appears Icon of the currently selected Digital Effect FADER or EFFECT Press Desired fader effect Press 13 FUNC FUNC D EFFECTS button D EFFECTS D EFFECTS Start Stop D EFFECTS Start Stop D EFFECTS S SPEED Select how fast the images will be captured MANUAL One image will be ad...

Page 61: ... live video recording will appear instead of the light area of the card mix image Mix level adjustment Light area of the still image Camera Chroma Key CAM CHROMA Combines backgrounds with your recordings Record your subject in front of a blue background and any part of your subject that is not blue will appear superimposed on the picture with the card mix image serving as background Mix level adju...

Page 62: ...ou want to combine 2 Select MIX TYPE and set a mix type appropriate for the image you selected If you selected C ANIMATION select ANIMAT TYPE and set the animation type preferred 3 If you want to adjust the mix level select MIX LEVEL and set the level preferred 4 Press to save the settings and press to close the menu appears Applying Press changes to green and the combined image appears Still imag...

Page 63: ...ticular scene When the operation is completed ADDED TO PLAYLIST will be displayed Press to check the scenes in the playlist index screen Moving Scenes in the Playlist From the original index screen press From the playlist index screen select the scene to move Deleting Scenes You can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping Remember that when you delete scenes in the playlist you ...

Page 64: ...O or VR mode 1 Immediately after recording a scene press record review 2 While reviewing the scene select and press 3 Select YES and press NOTES You will not be able to delete the last scene if after the scene was recorded you changed the operating mode turned off the camcorder or removed the disc Deleting All Scenes POINTS TO CHECK Disc type DVD RW initialized in VR mode To delete all the scenes ...

Page 65: ... beginning of the current next scene One frame reverse advance Disc Options Protecting the Disc You can protect the whole disc to prevent the accidental erasure of important recordings IMPORTANT Initializing the disc 65 will permanently erase all recordings even if the disc is protected POINTS TO CHECK Disc type DVD RW initialized in VR mode Initializing the Disc You need to initialize a DVD RW di...

Page 66: ...yed on the index screen when playing the finalized disc in most DVD players Select one character at a time and press to add it to the title Select BACKSPACE and press to delete the character to the left of the cursor s position 13 VIDEO mode Most DVD players will play the disc but except for the disc title the recordings cannot be edited with the camcorder VR mode You will have the option to edit ...

Page 67: ...ording You can erase the still image recorded last while reviewing it within the time set for the REVIEW option or immediately after recording it if REVIEW is set to OFF POINTS TO CHECK Disc type DVD RW discs VIDEO or VR mode While reviewing the image immediately after recording Erasing All Images The following procedure will erase all the non protected still images from the currently selected med...

Page 68: ...his camera may not be copied correctly When there is not enough available space on the destination media the operation will be terminated without copying all the image files The copy operation may take a moment to complete depending on the number and total size of the image files Converting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes Still images are recorded using JPEG compression but a DVD player only r...

Page 69: ...al erasure IMPORTANT Initializing the memory card 70 will permanently erase all recorded still images even the protected ones Protecting a Single Image POINTS TO CHECK You can protect the still image recorded last while reviewing it within the time set for the REVIEW option or immediately after recording it if REVIEW is set to OFF appears and the image cannot be erased To cancel the image protecti...

Page 70: ... get the CARD ERROR message or you may choose to do so to erase all data recorded on it IMPORTANT Initializing the memory card will erase all still images even the protected ones The original still images cannot be recovered Initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder STILL IMG OPER PROTECT Bring the cursor to the image you want to protect and press Repeat this step to protec...

Page 71: ...ered only with the battery pack Avoid the following actions while the operation is in progress Failing to do so can interrupt the process and result in permanent data loss Do not move the camcorder Do not disconnect the compact power adapter Depending on the type of disc and the disc specification after finalizing the disc you may not be able to initialize the disc edit your recordings or add new ...

Page 72: ... still images In order to play the disc on a computer you need to have DVD playback software installed and running Also in order to play back a DVD R DL you must have a DVD drive capable of reading dual layered DVD discs Unfinalize a disc to allow recording additional movies on the disc even after it was finalized POINTS TO CHECK Disc type DVD RW initialized in VIDEO mode IMPORTANT Be sure to unfi...

Page 73: ...displayed Close the menu only after the screen display returns to the DISC OPERATIONS menu Disc Can Be Unfinalized DVD R DVD R DL in VIDEO mode DVD RW in VIDEO mode DVD RW in VR mode You can record additional scenes even without unfinalizing the disc MENU 27 DISC OPERATIONS UNFINALIZE YES MENU MENU ...

Page 74: ...from the built in speaker will be muted while the MTC 100 Multi cable is connected to the camcorder Open the terminal cover to access 1 2 Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the Connected Device 1 VIDEO S S1 VIDEO AUDIO R L Output connection Signal Flow to a TV or VCR with S Video Terminal Input connection Signal Flow from a TV VCR or other analog video source with S Video Termi...

Page 75: ...necting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device Connect the camcorder to the VCR following one of the connection diagrams shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams 74 1 Connected device Load a blank cassette and set the device to record pause mode 2 This camcorder Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause playback shortly before the scene 3 This camcorder Resume the movie playba...

Page 76: ...4 This camcorder To pause the recording select the icon and press In record pause mode select and press to resume recording TO STOP RECORDING 5 This camcorder In record pause mode select the icon and press 6 Connected device Stop the playback IMPORTANT Video input that includes copyright signals for example digital content designated as copy once or copy protected cannot be recorded The video inpu...

Page 77: ...modules MyDVD for Canon Connecting to a Computer USB Terminal Open the LCD panel to access Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the Connected Device 1 Output connection Signal Flow to a PC or PictBridge compatible printer with an USB port USB Cable Supplied One touch dubbing Windows XP only Insert a blank DVD R RW in your computer s DVD drive with writing capabilities connect the...

Page 78: ...support representatives or access online the Internet pages listed in the information box above Operation may not work correctly depending on the specifications and settings of your computer Installing MyDVD for Canon 1 Turn on the computer and start up Windows 2 Insert the Roxio MyDVD for Canon Software CD ROM into the computer s CD or DVD drive The Setup Wizard will launch automatically If you d...

Page 79: ...MyDVD icon 2 Connect to the Internet to complete the user registration online Without completing the online user registration you will not be able to use any of the software s functions 3 Click Next to start the registration 4 Enter the user information and select your country region from the selection box 5 Click on Privacy Policy to read the terms If you agree to the terms check the box I have r...

Page 80: ...g Operation may not work properly if you connect more than one Canon camcorder to the computer at the same time NOTES If the operation is interrupted OPERATION CANCELED will be displayed on the camcorder s screen The message disappears when you remove the disc or run MyDVD for Canon When the DISC access indicator is on or flashing do not perform the following actions Doing so may result in permane...

Page 81: ...mputer using MyDVD for Canon Recordings made in LP mode in widescreen 16 9 aspect ratio on a DVD RW initialized in VR mode Photomovie scenes created with this camcorder Creating Backup Copies of your DVD 1 Insert a finalized disc into the camcorder 2 Run MyDVD for Canon 3 Click on the Make a Backup DVD option in the New Project tab 4 Select the camcorder as the Device to read from 5 Select the com...

Page 82: ...nce cannot be guaranteed for discs recorded on another digital device and inserted in this camcorder When the DISC or CARD access indicator is on or flashing do not perform the following actions Doing so may result in permanent data loss Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts Do not open the disc cover memory card slot cover and do not remove the disc or memory card Do not di...

Page 83: ...to transfer the images instead of the button With ALL IMAGES NEW IMAGES or TRANSFER ORDERS a confirmation message appears Select OK and press When the camcorder is connected to the computer and the image selection screen is displayed press to return to the transfer menu Even when still images recorded on the disc are correctly transferred to the computer they will still be marked as images not yet...

Page 84: ...ng the transfer orders To cancel a transfer order select OFF instead Setting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen Move the zoom lever toward W to enter the still image index screen appears on images marked with a transfer order Press to cancel the transfer order After closing the menu the camcorder returns to the index screen Erasing All Transfer Orders 13 FUNC 27 TRANSFER ORDER ON 13 MENU 27 FUN...

Page 85: ...the camcorder is not correctly connected to the printer In such case disconnect the cable from the camcorder and the printer Turn them both off and then on again and reconnect the camcorder to the printer During the following operations even if you connect a printer to the camcorder it will not be recognized Deleting all scenes Protecting the disc Setting the disc title Initializing the disc Final...

Page 86: ...sition of the switch Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not remove the disc or memory card If the message BUSY does not disappear disconnect the USB cable from both the camcorder and the printer and then reconnect them again NOTES To Cancel the Printing Press while printing A confirmation screen appears Select OK and press With Canon s PictBridge compatible printers the printing will stop immediat...

Page 87: ...f the frame portrait landscape To cancel the trimming settings move the zoom lever toward W until the trimming frame disappears PAPER PAPER SIZE Available paper sizes vary depending on the printer model PAPER TYPE Select PHOTO FAST PHOTO or DEFAULT PAGE LAYOUT Select DEFAULT or one of the following available page layouts BORDERED Prints the whole image area almost exactly as the recorded still ima...

Page 88: ...int order settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format DPOF standards and can be used for printing on DPOF compatible printers 85 Up to 998 still images can be selected Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Do not connect the USB cable to the camcorder while setting the print orders To cancel the print order set the number of copies to 0 Setting Print Orders from the Index...

Page 89: ...lect PRINT and press Printing starts The print setting menu disappears when the printing is completed NOTES Depending on the connected printer you can change some print settings before step 3 86 Cancel Printing Printing Errors 86 Restarting Printing Press and select PRINT Select RESUME in the print setting menu and press The remaining images will be printed Printing cannot be restarted when the pr...

Page 90: ...al characters appear on the screen The camcorder does not operate properly Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time If the problem still persists disconnect the power source and press the RESET button with a pointed item Pressing the RESET button resets all settings flashes on the screen Load a disc 25 flashes on the screen Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the bat...

Page 91: ... Solution flashes red on the screen The camcorder malfunctions Consult a Canon Service Center Image will not appear on the screen Set the camcorder to 30 SET THE TIME ZONE DATE AND TIME appears on the screen Set the time zone date and time 28 Recharge the built in lithium battery and set the time zone date and time 101 Pressing the start stop button will not start recording Set the camcorder to 30...

Page 92: ...ns recorded scenes Load a disc 25 Set the camcorder to 33 You may not be able to play with this camcorder discs recorded or edited with other DVD recorders or computer DVD drives If using a single sided disc check that the disc is inserted with the label side facing up 25 The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack and let...

Page 93: ...tton is pressed down Place the camcorder upright Problem Solution There is a brief stop between scenes Depending on the DVD player there might be a very short stop between scenes during playback Disc is running but image will not appear on the TV screen TV VIDEO selector on the TV is not set to VIDEO Set the selector to VIDEO 74 You attempted to play back or dub an incompatible disc Stop playback ...

Page 94: ...ory card if flashing persists 70 Problem Solution The printer is not operating even though the camcorder and printer are correctly connected 1 Set the camcorder to 2 Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable 3 Turn off the printer and turn it back on Message Explanation SET THE TIME ZONE DATE AND TIME You have not set the time zone date and time This message appears each time you turn the power on un...

Page 95: ...cannot record additional scenes or unfinalize a DVD RW disc in VIDEO mode that was finalized with another digital device UNFINALIZE THE DISC You cannot record additional scenes or convert still images to a Photomovie scene on a finalized DVD RW in VIDEO mode Unfinalize the disc first 72 DISC IS PROTECTED The disc is protected Replace the disc or remove the disc protection 65 CANNOT READ THE DISC C...

Page 96: ... card error occurred The camcorder cannot record or display the image The error may be temporary If the message disappears after 4 seconds and flashes red turn the camcorder off remove the card and reinsert the card If changes to green you can continue recording playback CARD FULL Memory card is full Erase some images to free some space or replace the memory card 67 NAMING ERROR The folder and fil...

Page 97: ...e edited on a computer SET PRINT ORDER No still image on the memory card has been marked with a print order PRINT ORDER ERROR You attempted to set more than 998 still images in the print order CANNOT TRIM You attempted to trim an image that was recorded with another camcorder READJUST TRIMMING You changed the print style after you set the trimming settings PRINTER ERROR Cancel printing Turn off th...

Page 98: ...ER IN USE The printer is in use Check the printer status PAPER LEVER ERROR Paper lever error occurred Adjust the paper selection lever to the proper position PRINTER COVER OPEN Close the printer cover securely NO PRINTHEAD No print head is installed in the printer or the print head is defective Message Explanation ...

Page 99: ... to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage Battery Pack Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally Therefore charge them on the day of use or the day before to ensure a full charge Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use Contact with metallic objects may cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the b...

Page 100: ... its center outwards Never use a chemically treated cloth or flammable solvents such as paint thinner to clean the disc Do not bend scratch or wet the disc and do not subject it to strong shocks Do not attach any labels or stickers on the disc surfaces The disc may not rotate in a stable manner and this may cause malfunctions To protect the disc return it to its case for storage When writing on th...

Page 101: ... ensure proper contact Keep the battery out of the reach of children If swallowed seek medical assistance immediately The battery case may break and the battery fluids may cause internal damage Do not disassemble heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion Built in Rechargeable Lithium Battery The camcorder has a built in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date time a...

Page 102: ...er brush Use a clean soft lens cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder Never use tissue paper LCD Screen Clean the LCD screen using a clean soft lens cleaning cloth Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly Wipe it with a soft dry cloth Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation wate...

Page 103: ...ion wait for 2 hours before resuming use of the camcorder Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Consult the Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use Playback on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordin...

Page 104: ... Adapter SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case WS 20 Wrist Strap Shoulder Strap miniSD Card BP 208 Battery Pack TV Computer VCR Mini DVD Disc DVD R DVD RW DVD R DL Canon DVD R DL54 WL D86 Wireless Controller Card Adapter miniSD Adapter Reader Writer PictBridge compliant printers IFC 400PCU USB Cable DVD player recorder Mini DVD Disc DVD R DVD RW DVD R DL Canon DVD R DL54 DVD player recorder ...

Page 105: ...he charging condition Shoulder Strap You can attach a shoulder strap for more security and portability Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap Optional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product...

Page 106: ...act Power Adapter 8468A002AA BP 208 Battery Pack 0802B002AA WL D86 Wireless Controller D83 0722 000 MTC 100 Multi Cable D82 0790 000 IFC 400PCU USB Cable C84 1245 000 Optional Accessories CG 300 Battery Charger 0784B002AA WS 20 Wrist Strap 3118A002AA D81 0190 202 SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case 9389A001AA This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you use Canon video equipment we recomme...

Page 107: ...ide TFT color approx 123 000 pixels Viewfinder 0 27 in wide TFT color approx 123 000 pixels Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone Lens f 4 05 40 5 mm F 1 8 2 8 10x power zoom 35 mm equivalent Movies 16 9 Image stabilizer ON 43 3 433 mm 16 9 Image stabilizer OFF 41 6 416 mm 4 3 recordings 48 7 487 mm Still images 38 1 381 mm Lens Configuration 11 elements in 9 groups AF system TTL autofoc...

Page 108: ...lanced S Video Luminance Y signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms Chrominance C signal 0 286 Vp p 75 ohms Audio Output 10 dBV 47 kohm load 3 kohm or less Input 10 dBV 40 kohm or more USB Terminal mini B Power Others Power supply rated 7 4 V DC battery pack 8 4 V DC compact power adapter Power consumption SP mode AF on 4 5 W viewfinder 4 5 W LCD screen NORMAL Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions W x H x...

Page 109: ...rint 85 Direct transfer 82 Disc title 66 Disc types DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW 6 Drive mode 55 E Effects 59 Erasing still images 67 Error messages 94 F Faders 59 File numbers 42 Finalizing the disc 71 Fireworks SCN 46 Flash 58 Focus priority 39 FUNC menu 27 43 G Grip belt 23 H High speed continuous shooting 55 I Image effects 52 Image jump 36 Image stabilizer 38 Index screen Movies 33 Index screen Stil...

Page 110: ...ng Still images 39 S Scene editing 63 SCN Special Scene recording programs 46 Screen displays 18 Selecting the on screen displays 37 Self timer 57 Serial number 15 Shoulder strap 105 Shutter speed 48 Slideshow 36 Snow SCN 46 SP mode 44 Sports SCN 46 Spotlight SCN 46 Still image quality 53 Still image size 53 Stitch Assist 56 Sunset SCN 46 S video terminal 74 T Telephoto 33 Time zone 28 Transfer or...

Page 111: ...ntenance or failure to follow operating instructions B If the equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries sand dirt or water damage C If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than our authorized agent D If the equipment is used for commercial or industrial use This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet exterior finish DVD discs nor does it...

Page 112: ...d c The digital video equipment is used for commercial professional or industrial purposes This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet exterior finish of the DVD equipment DVD discs nor does it apply to DVD equipment purchased outside Canada TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Canon digital video equipment in its original carton box or equivalent properly packed fully insured with shipping c...

Page 113: ...800 828 4040 CANADA only Si vous avez des questions veuillez téléphoner sand frais au Canada 1 800 828 4040 CANADA seulement MEXICO CANON MEXICANA S DE R L DE C V Periferico Sur No 4124 Col Ex Rancho de Anzaldo C P 01900 México D F México CANON U S A INC NEW JERSEY OFFICE 100 Jamesburg Road Jamesburg NJ 08831 USA CENTRO Y CANON LATIN AMERICA INC SURAMÉRICA 703 Waterford Way Suite 400 Miami FL 3312...

Search results

Summary of Contents for PICTBRIDGE DC22

Reviews:

Related manuals for PICTBRIDGE DC22

Brands by name

Popular brands

Canon PICTBRIDGE DC22, Instruction Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for PICTBRIDGE DC22

Reviews:

Related manuals for PICTBRIDGE DC22

Brands by name

Popular brands