Canon DC 20 - Manual (Page 6)

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Table of contents
Introduction
An Introduction to DVDs ..................................................................................3
The Advantages of DVDs ................................................................................4
About this Manual............................................................................................9
Checking the Supplied Accessories ..............................................................11
Components Guide........................................................................................12
Screen Displays.............................................................................................16
Preparations
Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply..............................................................19
Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder ..................................................................22
Step 3: Using the Wireless Controller............................................................23
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD Screen .................................................................24
Step 5: Changing the Display Language .......................................................25
Step 6: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time..............................................26
Step 7: Inserting a Memory Card...................................................................28
Step 8: Loading a Disc...................................................................................29
Basic Functions
Recording
Recording Movies..........................................................................................31
Recording Still Images...................................................................................33
Zooming.........................................................................................................35
Tips for Better Recording...............................................................................36
Playback
Playing Back Movies .....................................................................................37
Viewing Still Images.......................................................................................39
Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................41
Magnifying the Image ....................................................................................42
Displaying Additional Recording Data ...........................................................43
Advanced Features
Recording Programs
Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................44
Selecting the Recording Program..................................................................45
Using the Program AE Mode .....................................................................46
Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode .........................................................47
Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode.......................................................48
More Recording Options
Manually Adjusting the Exposure ..................................................................49
Manually Adjusting the Focus and Changing the Focusing Mode.................50
Recording in Widescreen (16:9 Aspect Ratio)...............................................52
Using the Mini Video Light .................................................................53
Using the Flash..................................................................................54
Using the Self-Timer......................................................................................56
Changing the FUNC. Settings
Changing Settings with the FUNC. Button ....................................................57
Available Settings List (FUNC.) .....................................................................58
Changing the Metering Method .....................................................................60
Setting the White Balance .............................................................................61
Applying Image Enhancing Effects................................................................63
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