Canon LA DC20 User Manual

System Requirements for Supplied Software  
Windows  
Specifications  
Canon Video Lens:  
System  
DC10  
DC20  
Computer Type  
OS  
IBM PC/AT compatible or NEC PC98-NX series (Japan only)  
Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Service  
True Clarity  
Type  
DVD Video Camera  
Pack 4, Windows XP (including Service Pack 1 & Service Pack 2 )  
DVD Recording Specifications  
Movie: Either DVD-Video Recording (VR mode) or DVD-  
CPU  
Pentium 500 MHz or faster  
VIDEO (VIDEO mode). DVD-R discs support DVD-VIDEO only  
Renowned for high quality professional optics, the DC10/20 Photo DVs' new optical  
design utilize 2 aspherical lenses that are coated with super spectral finish. This helps  
to reduce flare and ghosting while the gradation ND system prevents reduction in  
resolution caused by light defraction. Your image is captured with superb definition and  
contrast, capable even in low light.  
RAM  
128 MB or more (Windows 98 SE/Me) 256 MB or more (Windows  
Movie compression method: MPEG2, Audio compression method:  
Dolby Digital 2ch (Ac-32ch) /sampling frequency 48 kHz  
2000/XP)  
Still Image: Complies with Exif Ver 2.2 (disc does not support  
USB Interface  
Guaranteed only for computer preinstalled  
DPOF), compression method: JPEG Type  
Available Hard Disk Space ZoomBrowser EX/PhotoRecord: 250 MB or more; PhotoStitch: 40 MB or  
Scanning System  
625 lines, 50 fields/25 frames, PAL color signal  
525 lines, 60 fields/30 frames, NTSC color signal  
Dolby Digital (2 channels)  
more; TWAIN Driver: 25 MB or more WIA Driver: 25 MB or more  
Display  
1024 x 768 pixels, High Color (16 bit) or higher  
Audio  
Recordable Discs  
Miscellaneous  
Apple QuickTime 6.5 is required for movie playback and saving and  
saving and playback in QTVR format.  
8cm DVD-R/-RW discs (doubled-sided type: 2.8 GB /single-sided  
type: 1.4 GB)  
Macintosh  
Computer Type  
OS  
*
After shooting is completed for one side of the double-sided DVD,  
Power Macintosh, PowerBook, iMac, iBook  
From Mac OS 10.1.5 to 10.3 *UFS (Unix File System) is not supported  
PowerPC G3, G4, G5  
it is turned over and used.  
DISC Recording Time  
Image Sensor  
(Single sided: 1.4GB) XP: 20 min/Approx.9 Mbps (VBR), SP: 30  
min/Approx.6 Mbps (VBR), LP: 60 min/Approx.3 Mbps (VBR)  
(Double sided: 2.8 GB) XP: 40 min/Approx.9 Mbps (VBR),  
SP: 60 min/Approx.6 Mbps (VBR), LP: 120 min /Approx.3 Mbps  
CPU  
RAM  
256 MB or more  
RGB Primary Color Filter  
DVD (Videos & Stills) Recording  
(VBR) *VBR Variable Bit Rate  
1/4-inch interlaced CCD  
(color correction filter),  
Approx. 1.33 megapixels  
-
USB Interface  
Guaranteed only for computers preinstalled  
1/3.9-inch interlaced CCD  
(RGB Primary Color filter),  
Approx. 2.20 megapixels  
Available Hard Disk Space ImageBrowser: 200 MB or more PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more  
Display 1024 x 768 pixels, 32,000 colors or higher  
The DC 20 Photo DV is equipped with an RGB  
Primary Color Filter, the same color filtration  
used in a professional 3 CCD camcorder. This  
produces accurate and true-to-life color  
reproduction, making your videos and stills richer  
and more vibrant.  
DC10/20 Photo DVs comprise of two movie-recording functions  
- DVD Video Recording (VR Mode) that provides video editing  
functionality and DVD Video (Video Mode) allows compatibility  
with all video players. For movie recording, its video compression  
method adopts MPEG2 type, whilst for still images recording,  
its compression method adopts JPEG type, thus maximizing video  
quality on TV and still images for print or computer display.  
LCD monitor  
Viewfinder  
Lens  
Lens configuration  
Filter diameter  
Image Stabilization  
AF System  
2.5-inch TFT color, approx. 123,000 pixels  
0.33-inch TFT color. approx. 113,000 pixels  
Movie: Optical 10x Zoom / Still: Optical 10x Zoom  
11 elements in 9 groups  
27 mm P=0.5  
Electronic  
To use DV Messenger, it is required that Windows Messenger 4.5/4.6/4.7 operates correctly.  
It is required that Windows Messenger operates and the voice or video conversation can be used with a digital camcorder.  
Please consult Microsoft for details.  
If you are using  
a
router, make sure it is an UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) compatible router. For details, consult your  
internet service provider, telephone carrier, or refer to the manual of the router.  
We recommend using broadband internet connection.  
The communication quality and connectivity depend on the congestion of the internet line and service.  
This product does not guarantee certain communication quality.  
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9-point AiAF (still image only)  
White Balance  
Auto white balance, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent,  
Fluorescent H  
10x Optical Zoom  
Supplied Accessories  
Inbuilt Flash  
White LED  
Minimum illumination  
Nil  
Nil  
Light-guide flash  
Mini video light  
DC10/20 Body  
Battery Pack (BP-208)  
Compact Power Adapter  
(CA-570)  
Multi-AV Cable (MTC-100)  
Wireless Controller  
(WL-D86)  
USB Cable (IFC-300PCU)  
AC Cable  
Digital Video Solution Disks  
for Windows & Macintosh  
DVD-R Disc  
Easy Access  
It's superb picture quality anywhere you go! Along with  
the 10x optical zoom lens that deliver superb definition and  
contrast, these compact and highly efficient lens give you greater  
optical performance. The built-in Electronic Image Stabilizer  
(Movie mode only) gives you the added control to stabilize  
images even when it's the zooming or panning of your pictures.  
Approx. 0.5 lx  
Approx. 1.3 lx  
With DC10/20 Photo DVs, their DVD recording systems allow  
quick and random access to shooting. There's no need for fast-  
forwarding or rewinding to begin recording as footage is  
automatically recorded on blank space. There's no need to worry  
of over-writing the video data as the footage is displayed for  
selection on VISUAL INDEX, which is available on selection of  
Movie Play Mode. Play the footage you want to see with ease  
with various RR/FW speeds (1.5x/2x/4x/8x)  
(using the Night Mode)  
(using the Night Mode)  
Maximum Shutter Speed (Tv Mode)  
1/2000 (1/500 in CARD CAMERA mode)  
Recording Specifications  
Recording Media (Card/Disc)  
File Format  
miniSD™ card / 8 cm DVD-R/-RW  
Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.2 compliant,  
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliant  
Still image: JPEG Type compression (Superfine/Fine /Normal)  
DVD-R/-RW  
Image Recording Format  
DISC Recording Format  
DISC Recording (Single-sided disc)  
Still Image recording:  
1632 x 1224 pixels (DC20 only): Superfine 1025/1045  
(VIDEO/VR Mode) images/ Fine 1585/1615 (VIDEO/VR Mode)  
images / Normal 2910/2960 (VIDEO/VR Mode) images.  
10x  
1280 x 960 pixels (DC10 & DC20): Superfine 1630/1660  
(VIDEO/VR Mode) images/ Fine 2495/2540 (VIDEO/VR Mode)  
images / Normal 4595/4675 (VIDEO/VR Mode) images.  
My DVD Software  
Optical Zoom  
Easy Editing  
640 x 480 pixels (DC10 & DC20): Superfine 7945/8085  
(VIDEO/VR Mode) images/ Fine 9999/11860* (VIDEO/VR  
Mode) images / Normal 9999/19765* (VIDEO/VR Mode)  
images.  
Editing is now a breeze with Play List. Select  
your favorite footage or still images and place  
on Play List, allowing you to change order or  
divide footage whilst retaining original footage  
and images. Even when you are recording, you can even do an  
On-the-Spot editing, allowing you to freely divide and delete  
original footage on the DVD camcorder.  
40x/200x  
Optional Accessories  
The number of recordable images depends on the usage (subject and shooting)  
conditions. The number of images can be recorded on a double-sided disc is twice  
Digital Zoom  
(Movie Mode - Selectable)  
that of  
a
single-sided disc.  
*
The maximum display is 9999  
Shoulder Strap  
(SS-900)  
Movie recording: MPEG2 (3/6/9 Mbps)  
Filter Set  
(FS-H27U)  
miniSD™ card (16MB) Recording  
Still Image Recording:  
Battery Charger  
(CG-300)  
1632 x 1224 pixels (DC20 only): Superfine 9 images /  
Fine 14 images / Normal 25 images.  
1280 x 960 pixels (DC10 & DC20): Superfine 15 images /  
Fine 20 images / Normal 40 images.  
640 x 480 pixels (DC10 & DC20): Superfine 75 images / Fine  
105 images / Normal 170 images.  
The actual number varies depending on the images. Sample images recorded on  
the supplied miniSD™ card are to be included in the total number.  
Wide Converter  
Tele Converter  
(TL-H27)  
(WD-H27)  
Easy Play  
Movie Recording: Not available  
Canon's DVD R/RW system allows compatibility with most DVD  
home players. You can easily play your finalised footage with  
your DVD player and create an instant slide-show for still images  
on TV with ease. You can even make selection with the footage  
you want to see with your customized Index. With the built-in  
Quick Finalising button, your DVDs are finalized at greater speeds  
and efficacy.  
I/O terminals (level/impedance)  
AV Terminal  
DV terminal  
Microphone Terminal  
Headphone terminal  
High Resolution 16:9 Mode  
Multi Cable MTC-100 (output only)  
Create a theatre-like experience in your own living  
room with Canon High Resolution 16:9 widescreen.  
Optimized for widescreen television, each data  
captured maximizes the entire width of the  
CCD, producing crisp, high-resolution images.  
None  
None  
None  
Soft  
Soft  
Carrying Case  
(SC-1000)  
Carrying Case  
(SC-2000)  
Power etc.  
Power supply (rated)  
Operating Temperature  
USB Terminal  
7.4 V DC (Battery Pack)  
0-40˚C  
USB 2.0 High Speed  
PictBridge supported only  
Approx. 48 x 86 x 122 mm  
Approx. 415g  
is a trademark of DVD Format /Logo Licensing Corporation.  
USB (Direct Print)  
Dimensions (WxHxD)  
Weight (body only)  
Easy Share with Bundled Software  
"Dolby" and the double D symbol are trademark of Dolby Laboratories.  
Canon makes sharing your videos and still images easier with  
the bundled 'Roxio My DVD' application. Along with the Photo  
DVD Authoring Function, you can enjoy making your own DVD  
movies!  
This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories.  
When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand  
accessories or products bearing the same mark.  
Normal 16:9  
Canon high res 16:9  
4:3  
What's more, for greater convenience, footage recorded can be  
downloaded conveniently in three different ways -  
Errors and omissions excepted.  
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A one-touch customised function dubbing from  
the Photo DV to PC  
Burn DVDs using the Photo DV directly or use  
the PC to read unfinalized DVDs.  
Play direct on any DVD player with finalized DVD from the  
camcorder.  
Weight and dimensions are approximate.  
Subject to change without notice.  
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the United States and other  
countries. Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of  
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other names and products  
not mentioned above may be registered trademarks of trademarks of their respective  
companies. SD Logo is a trademark. Canon is a registered trademarks of Canon Inc.  
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SOUTH & SOUTHEAST ASIA REGIONAL HEADQUARTER  
CANON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.  
1 HarbourFront Avenue, #04-01 Keppel Bay Tower, Singapore 098632  
Warning: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights  
of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.  
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