Page 2 - Important Usage Instructions
2 Intro duction Important Usage Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MO...
Page 3 - The Advantages of DVDs; RECORDING
3 The Advantages of DVDs RECORDING With a DVD you just press the recording start/stop button and the camcorder will find the empty space on the disc ( 22). Don’t waste time fast forwarding and rewinding a tape to find from where to start a new recording. Never worry about mistakenly recording over a...
Page 4 - An Introduction to DVDs; VIDEO mode
4 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 commercially available 8 cm DVD-R or DVD-RW discs. So... what disc to choose? DVD-R DVD-RW Can be recorded only once. Yo...
Page 6 - Table of contents; Introduction; Recording; Advanced Functions; Recording Programs
6 Table of contents Introduction The Advantages of DVDs ................................................................................3An Introduction to DVDs ..................................................................................4Differences in Available Features Depending on the Disc....
Page 7 - Editing Functions; Disc Options; Disc Finalization; Connecting to a TV and VCR; Additional Information
7 In tr oducti on E Manually Adjusting the Focus........................................................................42Changing the Autofocus Mode ......................................................................43Using the Self Timer ............................................................
Page 8 - About this Manual; Conventions Used in the Manual
8 About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon DC100/DC95. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting table ( 65). Conventions Used in the Manual : Precauti...
Page 9 - Selecting MENU options; About the Operating Modes; To activate the still images modes
9 In tr oducti on E Selecting MENU options 1. Press . 2. Select ( ) the desired menu from the left side column and press ( ). The title of the selected menu appears on top of the screen and under it the list of settings. 3. Select ( ) the setting you want to change and press ( ). • The orange select...
Page 10 - To change the operating mode; Checking the Supplied Accessories
10 To change the operating mode In addition to turning the camcorder on and off, the power switch also toggles the camcorder’s operating mode. From the ON position, slide down the power switch momentarily towards MODE and release it. This action will toggle the operation mode in the following sequen...
Page 11 - Components Guide; Left side view
11 In tr oducti on E Components Guide Buttons and switches other than ( ) are indicated throughout the manual as (for example, ). FUNC. button ( 35) AV OUT terminal ( 62) MENU button ( 31) Serial number Lens cover switch ( 22, 24) ( - open, - closed) BATTERY RELEASE switch ( 15) RESET button ( 65) E...
Page 13 - Screen Displays; Recording Movies
13 In tr oducti on E Screen Displays Recording Movies Operating mode ( 9) Recording program ( 37) Self timer ( 44) White balance ( 45) Image effect ( 47) Digital effects ( 48) Recording mode ( 36) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-RW ( 4) Disc specification (VIDEO mode, VR mode) ( 4) Finalized disc mark ( 59) Re...
Page 14 - Viewing Still Images
14 Playing Movies (Index Screen) Current scene number / Total number of scenes ( 26) Date and time of recording Playing Movies (During Playback) Disc operation Playback time (hours : minutes : seconds) Scene number Data code ( 30) Viewing Still Images Image number ( 34) Current image / Number of ima...
Page 15 - Getting Started; Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply; BATTERY RELEASE
15 P re p aratio n s E Preparations Getting Started Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use. 1. Turn off the camcorder. 2. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. • Open the ...
Page 17 - Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder; Rotating the LCD Panel; Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.; LCD Backlight
17 P re p aratio n s E Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder 1. Turn on the camcorder. 2. Adjust the viewfinder. Keep the LCD panel closed to use the viewfinder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever as necessary. 3. Fasten the grip belt. Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with yo...
Page 18 - Step 4: Changing the Display Language; Options; Step 5: Setting the Time Zone / Daylight Saving Time
18 Step 4: Changing the Display Language Options 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. If you changed the language by mistake, follow the mark next to the menu ite...
Page 19 - Time Zones; Time Zones and Difference from GMT/UTC; Step 6: Setting the Date and Time; to close the menu and start the clock.
19 P re p aratio n s E 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 date and time displayed on the screen. Time Zones and Difference from GMT/UTC Step 6: Setting the Dat...
Page 20 - Step 7: Loading and Removing a Disc; Inserting the Disc; Move the power switch to ON to; OPEN
20 Step 7: Loading and Removing a Disc Inserting the Disc To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 9). 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 disc cover completely until it stops. Retract...
Page 21 - Removing the Disc; fully in the direction of the arrow and gently open the disc
21 P re p aratio n s E A confirmation message will appear on the screen. Select ( ) [YES] and press ( ) to start the disc initialization. • The disc initialization will take approximately one minute. Avoid moving the camcorder while the operation is in progress. • You can start recording movies once...
Page 22 - Open the LCD panel and the lens
22 Ba sic Func tions Recording Recording Movies To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 9). 1. Open the LCD panel and the lens cover (move the lens cover switch down to ). 2. Press to begin recording. • Press again to pause recording. • While recording and immediately afte...
Page 23 - Reviewing the Last Scene Recorded; Press and release
23 B a s ic Fu ncti o n s Rec o rd in g E power switch towards MODE and release it, or move the power switch to and back to ON. About the LCD and viewfinder screen : The screens are produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to s...
Page 24 - Recording Still Images
24 Recording Still Images * only. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 9). 1. Open the LCD panel and the lens cover (move the lens cover switch down to ). 2. Press halfway. Once the focus is automatically adjusted, will turn green and one or more AF frames appear. 3. Pr...
Page 25 - Zooming; 5x Optical Zoom; Move the zoom lever toward
25 B a s ic Fu ncti o n s Rec o rd in g E Zooming * only. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 9). : In addition to the 25x optical zoom, the 1000x ( ) /770x ( ) digital zoom is also available ( 31). 25x Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wide- angle...
Page 26 - Playing Back Movies; to begin the playback.; Special Playback Modes; Playback Pause
26 Playback Playing Back Movies To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 9). The scene index screen appears with the selection frame on the first scene. 1. Move ( , ) the selection frame to the scene you want to play back. Press or to move to the next or previous index page...
Page 27 - Slow Forward Playback /; Adjusting the Volume; to save the setting and close the menu.
27 B a s ic Fu ncti o n s Pla y b a c k E Slow Forward Playback / Slow Reverse Playback During playback pause, press or . Repeatedly press the button to increase the playback speed. Slow playback: 1/16 → 1/8 → 1/4 → 1/2 the normal speed. Skipping Scenes During normal playback, push the multi selecto...
Page 28 - Use the multi selector (; Slideshow; Move the zoom lever toward
28 Viewing Still Images To use the still images functions, you will need to set [STILL IMAGES] to [ON] beforehand ( 9). : You can view still images already recorded on a disc (with another camcorder). However, playback cannot be guaranteed for all still images. To change the operating mode, refer to...
Page 29 - Image Jump Function; Push the multi selector (; Magnifying the Image
29 B a s ic Fu ncti o n s Pla y b a c k E Image Jump Function You can also quickly 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 ...
Page 30 - Selecting the Recording Data Display; Data Code display; Selecting the Data Code
30 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). To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 9). : [DATE], [TIME], [DATE&TIME] only. Data Code d...
Page 31 - MENU Options; CAMERA SETUP
31 A d v a n c e d F unc tions E Ad vanc ed Fun ctio ns Options Lists – MENU / FUNC. Menu items not available appear in black on the screen. For details about how to select an item, refer to Selecting an Option - MENU/FUNC . ( 8). only available with the . MENU Options Ca me ra Setup (Digital Z oom,...
Page 32 - DISC OPERATIONS
32 [ ON] , [ OFF] The camcorder records the still image only after the focus has been adjusted. Set it to [ OFF] if you wish to record a still image as soon as you press . When set to [ OFF], no focusing frame appears. Focus priority cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to . In the...
Page 33 - DISPLAY SETUP
33 A d v a n c e d F unc tions E [NO], [YES] This option is available only in the playlist index screen. [NO], [YES] [NO], [YES] Disp la y S etu p (LCD Brig htness , La ngua ge, e tc .) DISPLAY SETUP Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. Use the multi selector ( ) to adjust the brightness to y...
Page 34 - SYSTEM SETUP
34 [ ON] , [ OFF] The demonstration mode displays the camcorder’s main features. It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the power adapter if you leave it turned on without loading a disc for more than 5 minutes. To cancel the demo mode once it started, press any button, turn of...
Page 37 - Using the Recording Programs
37 A d v a n c e d F unc tions Record in g Pro g ra m s E Re cording Pro gra ms Using the Recording Programs * only. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 9). Auto The camcorder adjusts focus, exposure and other settings automatically, allowing you to just point and shoo...
Page 38 - Move the mode switch between the recording categories.; Using the Program AE Mode; Select the recording program [; Selecting the Recording Program
38 Selecting the Recording Program * only. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 9). Move the mode switch between the recording categories. Automatic modeSelect [ PROGRAM AE], [ SHUTTER-PRIO. AE], [ APERTURE-PRIO. AE] Select [ PORTRAIT], [ SPORTS], [ NIGHT], [ SNOW], [ B...
Page 39 - Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode; Shutter speed guideline; Selecting
39 A d v a n c e d F unc tions Record in g Pro g ra m s E If the optimal exposure cannot be obtained, try the following actions. Manually adjust the exposure ( 41). Change the metering method ( 41). Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode You can select a shutter speed, and the camcorder automaticall...
Page 40 - Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode; Aperture value guideline; Select the recording program
40 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 high aperture values (small aperture) to achieve a broa...
Page 41 - Manually Adjusting the Exposure; ) the brightness of the image as required.; Changing the Metering Method
41 A d v a n c e d F unc tions More Re c o rd in g O p ti o n s E More Reco rding Op tions 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, when recording subjects under v...
Page 42 - Manually Adjusting the Focus; ) the focus as required until the image; Infinity Focus; FOCUS
42 Manually Adjusting the Focus Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually. * only. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 9). Mode switch: 1. Adjust the zoom. 2. Press ( ). “MF” appears. 3. Adjust ( ) the focus as required until t...
Page 43 - Changing the Autofocus Mode
43 A d v a n c e d F unc tions More Re c o rd in g O p ti o n s E Changing the Autofocus Mode You can change the AF (autofocus) frame selection mode. * only. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 9). Options * Except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording program. Select ( ) the...
Page 44 - Using the Self Timer; Press
44 Using the Self Timer * only. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 9). : Set the camcorder in record pause mode. “ ” appears. : Press . The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. The countdown appears on the screen. : Press , first halfway to activate...
Page 45 - Setting the White Balance
45 A d v a n c e d F unc tions More Re c o rd in g O p ti o n s E 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. * only. To change the oper...
Page 47 - Applying Image Enhancing Effects
47 A d v a n c e d F unc tions More Re c o rd in g O p ti o n s E Applying Image Enhancing Effects You can record with different color saturation and contrast effects. * only. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 9). Mode switch: Options * To set the custom image effect...
Page 48 - Using the Digital Effects; Selecting a Fader / Effect
48 Using the Digital Effects [ FADER] Faders Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black. You can preview the effect on the display. [ EFFECT] Effects Add flavor to your recordings. Sound will be recorded normally. You can preview the effect on the display. [ MULTI-S] Multi-Image Screen ( 49) C...
Page 49 - Setting; Applying; Using the Multi-Image Screen
49 A d v a n c e d F unc tions More Re c o rd in g O p ti o n s E Setting * You can preview the effect on the screen before pressing ( ). ** The selected effect icon appears. Applying 1. Press to activate the fader/effect. • To fade in, press before you start recording, then press to start recording...
Page 50 - to capture the images.
50 Setting “ ” appears. Applying 1. Press to capture the images. 2. Press to record the multi-image screen displayed. Digital Effects icon MULTI-S Press ( ) ( ) S.SPEED , ( ) Desired transition speed ( ) S.SPLIT , ( ) Desired number of images Press ( ) FUNC. FUNC. D.EFFECTS Start/Stop
Page 51 - Selecting the Size and Quality of; Options and number of still images that can be recorded on a disc:
51 A d v a n c e d F unc tions More Re c o rd in g O p ti o n s E Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images Still 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. * only. To change the...
Page 52 - Editing the Scenes; Creating a Playlist; Adding Scenes to the Playlist; Moving Scenes in the Playlist
52 Ed iting Func tion s Editing the Scenes (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 will be played back or edit scenes including only the best parts and cutting out the rest) without affe...
Page 53 - Deleting Scenes; Deleting a Single Scene; Deleting a Scene Just After Recording; Immediately after recording a scene, press; Deleting All Scenes
53 E d it in g Fu ncti o n s E d iti n g the Sc enes ( D V D -RW i n VR mo de only) E 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 orig...
Page 54 - Dividing a Scene
54 * When you are deleting the playlist, this menu option will be replaced by [PLAYLST ALL DEL]. 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 rec...
Page 55 - Protecting the Disc; Initializing the Disc
55 E d it in g Fu ncti o n s Disc Op tion s E Disc Options Protecting the Disc You can protect the whole disc to prevent the accidental erasure of important recordings. Initializing the disc ( 55) will permanently erase all recordings, even if the disc is protected. To change the operating mode, ref...
Page 56 - Changing the Disc Title
56 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. To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 9). * Select one character at a time and pre...
Page 57 - Erasing Still Images; Erasing a Single Image; Erasing a Single Image Just After Recording; Erasing All Images
57 E d it in g Fu ncti o n s S til l I m age O p ti o n s E Still Ima ge Optio ns Erasing Still Images Be careful when erasing images. Erased images cannot be recovered. Still images on a protected disc cannot be erased. Erasing a Single Image To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operati...
Page 58 - Converting a Single Image; Converting All Images
58 Converting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes Still images are recorded using JPEG compression, but a DVD player only recognizes the MPEG standard. Thus, to play back your still images with your DVD player, first you need to create a Photomovie scene – a slide show of all still images on the dis...
Page 59 - Preparing your Disc for Playing on a; Restrictions after Disc Finalization
59 Disc F in a liza tio n E Disc Fina liza tion Preparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD Player – [FINALIZE] 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. You do not need to finalize the disc to play back your recording...
Page 60 - Finalizing the Disc; On a DVD Player; Insert a finalized disc in the DVD player.; On a Computer’s DVD Drive; Insert a finalized disc in the DVD drive.
60 Finalizing the Disc The length of the finalization process depends on the scenes recorded and the remaining free space on the disc. * During the disc finalization a progress bar is displayed. Close the menu only after the screen display returns to the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu. When using a finalize...
Page 61 - Recording Additional Movies on a
61 Disc F in a liza tio n E Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc – [UNFINALIZE] You can record additional movies after the finalization by unfinalizing an already finalized DVD-RW disc in VIDEO mode. Disc type: DVD-RW initialized in VIDEO mode. Be sure to unfinalize the disc in normal r...
Page 62 - Playing Back on a TV Screen; Selecting the Type of TV; Connection Diagram: TVs without SCART terminal
62 Ex te rna l Con nections Co nnec ting to a TV a nd VCR Playing Back on a TV Screen Selecting the Type of TV To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 9). Before connecting the camcorder, select the [TV TYPE] setting according to the TV set to which you will connect the ca...
Page 63 - Connection Diagram: TVs with SCART terminal; Turn off all devices before starting the connections.
63 Exte rna l Con n e c tions C o nne ctin g to a T V and V C R E Connection Diagram: TVs with SCART terminal 1. Turn off all devices before starting the connections. 2. Connect the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to the camcorder’s AV terminal and the terminals on the TV or VCR. • TVs without SCART ada...
Page 64 - Recording to a VCR; This camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause
64 Recording to a VCR You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device. For a connection diagram showing how to connect the camcorder to a VCR see the previous section Playing Back on a TV Screen ( 62). To change the operating mode, refer to About the Opera...
Page 65 - Power Source
65 T roubl e ? E Tro uble? Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Power Source Recording/Playback Problem Solution • Camcorder will not turn on.• The camcorder switches off by itself. ...
Page 68 - Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD Device; List of Messages
68 Playing Back the Disc in an External DVD Device External DVD device refers to DVD players, DVD recorders, computer’s DVD drives and other digital devices. List of Messages Problem Solution There is a brief stop between scenes. Depending on the DVD player, there might be a very short stop between ...
Page 70 - Handling Precautions; Camcorder; Battery Pack
70 Do ’s & Don’ts Handling Precautions 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 not touch the pick up lens. Do ...
Page 71 - About the battery terminal cover; Mini DVD Disc
71 Do’s & Don ’ts E Although the battery pack’s operating temperature range is from 0 ° C to 40 ° C, the optimal range is from 10 ° C to 30 ° C. At cold temperatures, performance will temporarily decline. Warm it in your pocket before use. Replace the battery pack if the usable time after fu...
Page 72 - Camcorder Body; LCD Screen; Condensation
72 Maintenance/Others Storage 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. Cleaning Camcorder Body Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloth or...
Page 73 - Condensation may form in the following cases:; Using the Camcorder Abroad; Power Sources
73 Do’s & Don ’ts E Condensation may form in the following cases: How to avoid condensation: 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 removin...
Page 74 - System Diagram
74 Ad ditiona l Information System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) BP-208 Battery Pack CG-300EBattery Charger STV-250N Stereo Video Cable CA-570 Compact Power Adapter SC-2000 SoftCarrying Case WS-20 Wrist Strap Shoulder Strap BP-208Battery Pack TV VCR Mini DVD DiscDVD-R/RW DVD playe...
Page 75 - Optional Accessories; Battery Packs
75 Add ition a l Inform a tio n E Optional Accessories Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs, select only the BP-208 battery pack. CG-300E Battery Charger Use the battery charger for charging the battery packs.Charging Time: 105 min.Charging time varies according to the charging condition....
Page 77 - Specifications
77 Add ition a l Inform a tio n E Specifications DC100/DC95 System Disc Recording System Video: DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode) DVD-VR (VR mode) only with 8 cm DVD-RW Video Compression: MPEG2Audio Compression: Dolby Digital 2ch Still Images: Exif 2.2 compliant with JPEG compression Television System CCIR sta...
Page 78 - CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
78 CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-208 Battery Pack Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice. Power supply 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 17 W Rated output 8.4 V DC, 1.5 A Operating temperature 0 – 40 °C Dimensions 52 x 90 x 2...
Page 79 - Index
79 Add ition a l Inform a tio n E Index 16:9 screen ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Point AiAF* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 A Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . . 73Auto (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . . 37Auto slow shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
