Canon FS10, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...3 NTSC Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual Caméscope numérique Manuel d instruction Videocámara digital Manual de Instrucciones English Français Español COPY Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 2: ...y 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 with the digita...

Page 3: ...use picture interference or permanently damage the camera 16 Water and Moisture Hazard of electric shock Do not use this product near water or in rainy moist situations 17 Placing or Moving Do not place on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product A product and cart combination should be moved wi...

Page 4: ...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 26 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized ...

Page 5: ... use functions The following are just but a few examples of the many functions that can enrich your shooting experience Special Scene recording programs 42 You can simply activate a Special Scene recording program when shooting in a variety of situations such as at a beach or sports tournament in order to let the camcorder automatically select the optimal settings for that situation Quick Start 35...

Page 6: ...usting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 24 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 24 Operating Modes 24 The Button Mode or Flexible Recording 25 Joystick and Joystick Guide 25 Using the Menus 27 First Time Settings 27 Setting the Date and Time 28 Changing the Language 28 Changing the Time Zone 29 Using a Memory Card 29 Recommended Memory Cards 29 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 30 Sele...

Page 7: ...int from the Movie Timeline 41 Deleting Scenes 42 Advanced Functions 42 Special Scene Recording Programs 43 Controlling Shutter Speed and Other Functions while Shooting 44 Mini Video Light 45 Self Timer 45 Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure Adjustment 46 Manual Focus Adjustment 47 White Balance 48 Image Effects 48 Digital Effects 49 On Screen Displays and Data Code 50 Using an Exte...

Page 8: ...Copying Photos 62 Other Functions You Can Use when Taking Photos 62 Printing Photos 62 Printing Photos 63 Selecting the Print Settings 65 Print Orders External Connections _______________________ 67 Terminals on the Camcorder 67 Connection Diagrams 68 Playback on a TV Screen 68 Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings 68 Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer 69 Authoring DVD Discs and Photo DVDs 7...

Page 9: ...c 79 Display Setup LCD Brightness Language etc 80 System Setup Speaker Volume Beep etc 81 Date Time Setup 82 Trouble 82 Troubleshooting 86 List of Messages 93 Do s and Don ts 93 Handling Precautions 96 Maintenance Others 97 Using the Camcorder Abroad 98 General Information 98 System Diagram 99 Optional Accessories 101 Product Codes 102 Specifications 105 Index COPY Downloaded From VideoCamera Manu...

Page 10: ...d still image are used interchangeably with the same meaning The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera Unless indicated otherwise illustrations and menu icons refer to the About this Manual To complete some operations you will need to refer also to other instruction manuals This will be indicated with the following icons and the name of the relevant chapte...

Page 11: ...rmation on new products and promotions Upon your request we will send you information on Canon new products and promotions The serial number of this product can be found on the battery compartment cover 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 in case of theft Date of Purchase Model Name FS11...

Page 12: ...d White plugs IFC 400PCU USB Cable Software CD ROM and Installation Guide PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE For saving managing editing and playing back movies WS 30 Wrist Strap Software CD ROM and Installation Guide DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk For saving managing and printing photos The CD ROM includes the instruction manual of the software electronic version on PDF file COPY Downloaded From VideoCamera Man...

Page 13: ...ESET button 84 button 24 print share button 63 72 DISP on screen display button 49 60 BATT INFO button 18 USB terminal 67 AV OUT terminal yellow 67 MIC terminal red 50 Speaker 38 Strap mount 21 ACCESS memory access indicator 32 54 CHG charge indicator 19 DC IN terminal 19 Mini video light 44 Stereo microphone FUNC COPY Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 14: ...utton 45 fast forward button 36 Zoom in T telephoto button 33 fast reverse button 36 Zoom out W wide angle button 33 play pause button 36 START STOP button 32 FUNC button 26 75 Joystick 25 Zoom lever 33 PHOTO button 54 ON OFF button indicator Tripod socket 93 Serial number Battery compartment cover Memory card slot cover Memory card slot 29 Battery compartment 19 Battery release latch 20 Grip belt...

Page 15: ...utton 51 Navigation buttons frame reverse button 38 fast reverse button 38 play button 36 pause button 36 stop button 36 PHOTO button 54 Zoom buttons 33 SET button frame advance button 38 fast forward button 38 DISP on screen display button 49 60 COPY Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 16: ...mote sensor off 80 Manual focus 46 Memory operation 18 Time code Playback time hours minutes seconds Remaining recording time On the memory card In the built in memory Remaining battery time 18 Image stabilizer 76 Wind screen off 76 Backlight correction 45 Mini video light 44 Level marker 79 Audio level indicator 79 Scene number Data code 79 COPY Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 17: ...till images available 18 On the memory card In the built in memory Self timer 45 AF frame 77 Mini video light 44 Focus and exposure lock 54 Camcorder shake warning 77 Remote sensor off 80 Image number 18 81 Current image Total number of images Histogram 60 Date and time of recording Image protection mark 60 Manual exposure 45 Image size 54 File size Aperture value 43 Shutter speed 43 COPY Download...

Page 18: ... are used the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately When the camcorder is off press to display the charge status of a battery pack The Intelligent System will display the charge status as a percentage and the remaining recording time in minutes for 5 seconds If the battery pack is exhausted the battery information may not be displayed Number of still images available in red No card...

Page 19: ... open it 2 Insert the battery pack all the way into the compartment and press gently until it clicks 3 Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until you hear a click 4 Plug the power cord into a power outlet 5 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder s DC IN terminal The CHG charge indicator starts flashing The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed If the indicator f...

Page 20: ...t 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 remaining battery time is an issue you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed Charged battery packs continue to discharge na...

Page 21: ...the wireless controller does not work check that WL REMOTE is not set to OFF 80 Otherwise replace the battery Accessories Fasten the grip belt Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger and the button with your thumb You can remove the grip belt and replace it with the supplied wrist strap 1 Lift the padded handgrip s flap and detach the strap from the Velcro ...

Page 22: ... rear bracket on the camcorder 2 Thread the strap through the padded handgrip and then pass it through the front bracket on the camcorder 3 Fasten the grip belt as necessary attach the strap to the Velcro pad on the handgrip and close the flap Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward Yo...

Page 23: ... malfunction LCD Backlight You can set the brightness of the screen to normal or bright While the camcorder is on hold pressed down for more than 2 seconds Repeat this action to toggle between the normal and bright settings NOTES This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack When the compact power ada...

Page 24: ...camcorder s settings to your preference Press the button to enter the mode the button s blue light will be on You do not need to worry about any settings and can shoot video using just the zoom lever 34 and 32 or take photos using just the zoom lever and 54 You can also use the Quick Start function 35 Press the button again to return to the flexible recording mode the button s light is off You can...

Page 25: ...ons of this manual positions other than those relevant to the function explained are marked with a striped pattern Using the Menus Many of the camcorder s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC button To access the menus set the camcorder to flexible recording mode In mode except for a few exceptions most menu settings will return to their default values 24 For ...

Page 26: ...he menu You can press to close the menu at any time Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 1 Press 2 Select the icon and press to open the setup menus You can also hold pressed down for more than 1 second or press on the wireless controller to open directly the setup menus screen 3 Select the desired menu from the left side column and press The title of the selected menu appears on top of the sc...

Page 27: ...ting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it The DATE TIME screen will appear automatically when the camcorder s clock is not set When the DATE TIME screen appears the year will be displayed in orange and indicated with up down arrows 1 Change the year and move to the month 2 Change the rest of the fields month day hour and minutes in...

Page 28: ...stake follow the mark next to the menu item to change the setting The displays and that appear in some menu screens refer to the name of buttons on the camcorder and will not change regardless of the language selected Changing the Time Zone Change the time zone to match your location The default setting is New York FUNC 26 MENU DATE TIME SETUP T ZONE DST Your local time zone MENU DATE TIME SETUP T...

Page 29: ...s of over 2 GB with devices that do not support SDHC However SDHC devices including this camcorder are backward compatible and support regular SD memory cards About the SD Speed Class The SD Speed Class is a standard that indicates the minimum guaranteed data transfer speed of SD SDHC memory cards When you buy a new memory card look for the Speed Class logo on the package Inserting and Removing a ...

Page 30: ...cause a malfunction of the camcorder Selecting the Memory for the Recordings You can select to record your movies and still images in the built in memory or on the memory card The built in memory is the default media for recording both FUNC 26 MENU MEMORY OPER MEDIA MOVIES The memory you want to use Press Select MEDIA IMAGES to change the media to be used for recording still images For each media ...

Page 31: ...ut any problem IMPORTANT Initializing the memory will permanently erase all data Lost original recordings cannot be recovered Make sure you back up important recordings in advance using an external device 68 While the initialization is in progress do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder INITIALIZE Clears the file allocation table but does not physically erase the stored data C...

Page 32: ...r is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to the memory Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the mode dial NOTES About the Power Save mode To save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack the camcorder will automatically shut off if left without any opera...

Page 33: ...st setting used even if you set the camcorder to mode Zooming Optical Advanced and Digital Zoom The camcorder offers three types of zoom optical advanced and digital zoom when recording movies In mode only the optical zoom is available 24 FUNC FUNC Approximate recording times Default value When a recording exceeds 4 GB it will be divided and saved as scenes smaller than 4 GB Recording mode XP SP L...

Page 34: ...m In addition to the optical zoom range the camcorder processes the image digitally to obtain a larger zoom range without any deterioration in image quality When recording movies with a 16 9 aspect ratio the field of view picture angle will change Refer to the table in the NOTES section DIGITAL 2000x When this option is selected the camcorder will switch to digital zoom light blue area on the zoom...

Page 35: ...ange to indicate the camcorder entered the standby mode 2 When you wish to resume recording open the LCD panel Within less than 1 second the indicator will return to green and the camcorder will be ready to record IMPORTANT Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode while the indicator is lit in orange NOTES If you close the LCD panel under some circumstances for example while recordin...

Page 36: ...n the camcorder while the scene is being deleted You will not be able to delete the last scene if after the scene was recorded you changed the operating mode or turned the camcorder off Playing Back the Video 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Turn on the camcorder The scene index screen appears after a few seconds 3 Move the selection frame to the scene you want to play back Repeatedly press or to extend t...

Page 37: ... slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the mode dial You may not be able to play back with another device the movies you recorded on the memory card with this camcorder In such case play back the movies on the memory card using this camcorder You may not be able to play back with this camcorder movies recorded using another device NOT...

Page 38: ...een is approximate 2 Slow playback is 1 8 the normal speed slow reverse playback is 1 12 the normal speed Special playback mode Initial mode Camcorder operation Wireless controller operation Fast playback Normal playback Press or Press again to increase the playback speed 5x 15x 60x the normal speed1 Slow playback2 Playback pause Press or Frame by frame playback Playback pause Press or to reverse ...

Page 39: ...n the same way to select the desired date and press The index screen will appear with the selection frame on the first scene recorded on the selected date Selecting from the Calendar Screen 1 Select the original movies index screen You can select the original movies in the built in memory or on the memory card 2 Move the zoom lever toward W The calendar screen appears Dates that contain scenes tha...

Page 40: ...ail will show the first frame of the scene Below it the timeline ruler shows frames taken from the scene at fixed intervals Press again to return to the index screen 2 Select the playback starting point from the timeline ruler 3 Press to begin the playback Move the orange selection frame to the large thumbnail and change the scene Move the orange selection frame to the slidebar below the ruler and...

Page 41: ...peration while it is in progress IMPORTANT Be careful when deleting original recordings Once deleted an original scene cannot be recovered Back up important scenes before deleting them 68 Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing while scenes are being deleted Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do...

Page 42: ... quality may not be as good as in other modes White points may appear on the screen Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes In such case adjust the focus manually FIREWORKS To avoid camcorder shake we recommend using a tripod Make sure to use a tripod especially in mode as the shutter speed slows down PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH SNOW The picture may not appear smooth during playback PORTRAIT Th...

Page 43: ... a sunny beach It prevents the subject from being underexposed SPORTS Use this mode to record sports scenes such as tennis or golf SUNSET Use this mode to record sunsets in vibrant colors NIGHT Use this mode to record in dimly lit places SPOTLIGHT Use this mode to record spotlit scenes SNOW Use this mode to record in bright ski resorts It prevents the subject from being underexposed FIREWORKS Use ...

Page 44: ...may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds Recording movies under fluorescent lights If the screen starts to flicker select SHUTTER PRIO AE and set the shutter speed to 1 100 Mini Video Light You can turn on the mini video light to shoot video or take photos in dark places 1 Press to display the joystick guide If does not appear on the joystick guide push the joystick toward NEXT to displ...

Page 45: ...cancel the self timer Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure Adjustment At times backlit subjects may appear too dark underexposed or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring overexposed To correct this you can manually adjust the exposure or use the automatic backlight correction POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording mode other than FIREWORKS Automatic Backlight...

Page 46: ...ghtness of the image may change During exposure lock press and push the joystick toward EXP again to return the camcorder to automatic exposure Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects In such case focus manually Reflective surfaces Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines Fast moving subjects Through wet windows Night scenes POINTS TO CHECK Adjust ...

Page 47: ...t a recording mode other than the Special Scene recording programs Options Default value FUNC 26 AUTO Desired option When you select SET do not press and continue instead with the following procedure 1 Point the camcorder at a white object zoom in until it fills the whole screen and press When the adjustment is completed stops flashing and stays on The camcorder retains the custom setting even if ...

Page 48: ...de other than the Special Scene recording programs Options Default value FUNC 26 IMAGE EFFECT OFF Desired option Digital Effects Options Default value 24 IMAGE EFFECT OFF Records with no image enhancing effects VIVID Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation NEUTRAL Tones down the contrast and color saturation SOFT SKIN DETAIL Softens the details in the skin tone area for a more complimentary a...

Page 49: ...d pause the recording mode Activate the selected effect while recording or in record pause mode mode Activate the selected effect and then press to record the still image NOTES When you apply a fader not only the picture but also the sound will fade in or out When you apply an effect the sound will be recorded normally The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you turn off the digital ef...

Page 50: ...ode the icon and AF frames when the autofocus is locked in mode screen markers both recording modes Using an External Microphone You can attach a commercially available microphone for recording movies When recording in very quiet surroundings the built in microphone may pick up the sound of the camcorder s internal machinery In such case we recommend using an external microphone Connecting a Micro...

Page 51: ...nt to add to the playlist or a scene recorded on the date you want to add to the playlist 2 Add the scene s to the playlist ADD TO PLAYLIST Desired option YES When the operation is completed ADDED TO PLAYLIST will be displayed To check the playlist select the playlist index screen from the tabs on top of the index Managing Scenes and the Memory ALL SCENES THIS DATE Adds to the playlist all the sce...

Page 52: ...dex screen You can select the playlist in the built in memory or the playlist on the memory card 37 2 Select the scene you want to delete 3 Delete the scene DELETE YES Deleting the Entire Playlist MENU MEMORY OPER DEL PLAYLIST YES Moving Scenes in the Playlist Move the scenes in the playlist to play them back in the order of your choice 1 Select the playlist index screen from the tabs on top of th...

Page 53: ... step is not necessary Press twice to interrupt the operation while it is in progress IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the mode dial NOTES If the memory card slot ...

Page 54: ...lash as the still image is being recorded IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the mode dial NOTES If the subject is not suitable for autofocus turns yellow Adjust the...

Page 55: ...mage size Recommended use LW 1152x648 To print photos with a 16 9 aspect ratio Wide sized photo paper is required L 1152x864 To print photos up to L size 9 x 13 cm 3 5 x 5 in or postcard size 10 x 14 8 cm 4 x 6 in S 640x480 To send images as e mail attachments or to post on the Web Approximate number of still images on a memory card Default value 1 SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL 2 Approximate number of st...

Page 56: ...ing 1 Push the joystick toward 2 Select ERASE and press Viewing Photos 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Turn on the camcorder 3 Push the joystick to move between images Push the joystick and hold it down to run quickly through the still images Image Jump Function When you have recorded a large number of still images you can jump 10 or 100 still images at a time 1 Press to display the joystick guide 24 Bas...

Page 57: ...l image of the slideshow 2 Press to play back the still images one after another Press to stop the slideshow Index Screen 1 Move the zoom lever toward W The still images index screen appears 2 Select an image Move the orange selection frame to the image you want to view Repeatedly press or to extend the selection frame and browse through whole index pages 3 Press The index screen closes and the se...

Page 58: ...ancel the magnification move the zoom lever toward W until the frame disappears Erasing Photos You can erase those still images that you are not interested in keeping POINTS TO CHECK Select in advance the memory from which you want to erase the still images 57 Erasing a Single Image 1 Press to display the joystick guide 2 Push the joystick toward 3 Select ERASE and press Erasing All Images MENU ME...

Page 59: ...be lower when the shutter speed is 1 30 or slower Number of shots per second Normal speed 3 frames High speed 5 frames Maximum number of continuous shots LW 1152 x 648 L 1152 x 864 10 images S 640 x 480 20 images SINGLE Records a single still image CONT SHOOT Continuous Shooting HISPEED CONT SHOOT High Speed Continuous Shooting Captures a series of still images as long as you hold pressed down For...

Page 60: ...gram skews to the right is relatively bright while one whose histogram peaks to the left is relatively dark NOTES The histogram will appear also after recording a still image while reviewing it within the time set for the REVIEW option or immediately after recording it if REVIEW is set to OFF You can choose to turn off the histogram by pressing 49 Protecting Photos You can protect still images fro...

Page 61: ...es Refer to To select which still images to play back 57 3 If you want to copy only one image select the still image you want to copy 4 Copy the still image s COPY Desired option YES OK When copying all the still images press twice to interrupt the operation while it is in progress When copying a single still image this step is not necessary IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the AC...

Page 62: ...Insert the memory card containing the still images you want to print Select in advance the memory from which you want to print the still images 57 2 Turn on the printer 3 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable Connection Refer to Connection Diagrams 67 If the device type selection screen appears select PC PRINTER and press You can also use the following functions The fol...

Page 63: ...power adapter Refer also to the printer s instruction manual If you have no intention to use the optional DW 100 DVD Burner you can set USB SETTING to PC PRINTER 80 so the device type selection screen does not appear every time you connect the camcorder to a printer Connection to a PictBridge compatible printer will not work when the memory card contains 1 800 images or more For best performance w...

Page 64: ...printer and turn off the camcorder PAPER PAPER SIZE Available paper sizes vary depending on the printer model PAPER TYPE Select PHOTO FAST PHOTO PLAIN or DEFAULT PAGE LAYOUT Select DEFAULT BORDERED or one of the following page layouts BORDERLESS The image is enlarged and may be slightly cropped at the edges to fit the paper 2 UP 4 UP 8 UP 9 UP 16 UP Refer to the sidebar on page 65 Date print Selec...

Page 65: ...an this camcorder If BUSY does not disappear disconnect the USB cable and restore the connection after a short while Print Orders You can mark in advance the still images you want to print and set the desired number of copies as a print order Later you can easily print out the print orders by connecting the camcorder to a PictBridge compatible printer 62 You can set print orders for up to 998 stil...

Page 66: ...settings menu MENU PRINT The print settings menu appears If there are no still images marked with print orders SET PRINT ORDER appears 3 Select PRINT and press Printing starts The print settings menu disappears when the printing is completed NOTES Depending on the connected printer you can change some print settings before step 3 63 To cancel the printing refer to page 64 Restarting Printing Open ...

Page 67: ...panel Connection Type Analog Output only Connect to a TV or VCR with audio video input terminals If the TV cannot automatically detect and change the aspect ratio 80 change TV TYPE according to the TV set widescreen or 4 3 Connection Type Digital data connection Connect to a computer to transfer and back up your recordings to the optional DW 100 DVD Burner to create DVD discs from them or to a pri...

Page 68: ...therwise change the aspect ratio of the TV manually Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer Movies recorded with this camcorder are saved on the memory card or in the built in memory only Because space on the memory is limited make sure to back up your movies onto a computer on a regular basis PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE With the software supplied on the PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE CD ROM you can select sc...

Page 69: ...onnect the camcorder to the optional DW 100 DVD Burner to create DVD discs from your movies or Photo DVD discs from your still images For details about the connection and operation refer to the instruction manual of the DW 100 Refer to this section along with the relevant sections in the instruction manual of the DW 100 Options for creating DVD discs mode Options for creating Photo DVDs mode Prepa...

Page 70: ...ins data THE DISC CONTAINS DATA will be displayed To overwrite the data erasing the previous content of the disc press select YES and press again 4 Press the start button on the DVD burner A progress bar will be displayed on the screen After pressing the start button while the current disc is being written the operation cannot be canceled When the disc or the last disc if the data requires multipl...

Page 71: ... handling NOTES The FUNC menu and setup menus cannot be accessed while the camcorder is connected to the DVD burner Disconnect the USB cable before changing the mode dial Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection Refer to Connection Di...

Page 72: ...ect PC PRINTER and press The direct transfer menu appears on the camcorder screen and the button lights up Windows users only The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer you need also to select the CameraWindow auto launch setting Refer to Starting CameraWindow IMPORTANT While the camcorder is connected to the computer do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memor...

Page 73: ...sfer images to a computer Try using a card reader Disconnect the USB cable before changing the mode dial Transferring Still Images Automatic Transfer Options All the relevant still images will be transferred to the computer in one batch and their thumbnails will be displayed on the computer Manual Transfer Options You can select the still image s to transfer Select a transfer option and press The ...

Page 74: ... the transfer orders before connecting the camcorder to the computer Select in advance the memory from which you want to transfer still images 57 1 Open the image selection screen TRANSFER ORDER appears on the screen 2 Select the still image you want to mark with a transfer order 3 Press to set the transfer order A checkmark appears in the box next to the transfer order icon Press again to cancel ...

Page 75: ...Appendix Menu Options Lists Menu item Setting options Recording programs PROGRAM AE SHUTTER PRIO AE z z 43 PORTRAIT SPORTS NIGHT SNOW BEACH SUNSET SPOTLIGHT FIREWORKS z z 42 White balance AUTO DAYLIGHT TUNGSTEN SET z z 47 Image effects IMAGE EFFECT OFF VIVID NEUTRAL SOFT SKIN DETAIL z z 48 Digital effects D EFFECT OFF FADE T WIPE BLK WHT SEPIA ART MOSAIC z 48 D EFFECT OFF BLK WHT SEPIA z Drive mod...

Page 76: ...S z 61 From the index screen ALL IMAGES ONE IMAGE CANCEL z 61 ADD TO PLAYLIST 1 ALL SCENES THIS DATE ONE SCENE CANCEL z 51 MOVE 2 z 52 DELETE Original movies ALL SCENES THIS DATE ONE SCENE CANCEL z 41 Scenes in the playlist NO YES z 52 SELECT DATE 1 z 39 PROTECT z 60 PRINT ORDER z 65 TRANSFER ORDER z 74 Menu item Setting options SELF TIMER ON OFF z z 45 ZOOM TYPE 1 OPTICAL ADVANCED DIGITAL z 34 ZO...

Page 77: ...f you set the camcorder to mode FOCUS PRI When the focus priority is activated the camcorder records a still image only after the focus has been adjusted automatically You can also select which AF frames to use ON AiAF One or more AF frames out of the nine frames available are automatically selected and the focus is fixed on them ON CENTER A single focusing frame appears in the center of the scree...

Page 78: ...n where you can verify how much of the built in memory only or the memory card is currently in use total recording time and total number of still images and how much memory remains available for recording Estimated figures about available movie recording time and available number of still images are approximate and based on the recording mode and still image quality size settings currently in use ...

Page 79: ...me when the scene was recorded CAMERA DATA Displays the aperture f stop and shutter speed used when recording the image MARKERS You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the screen Use the markers as a reference to make sure your subject is framed correctly vertically and or horizontally Using the markers will not affect the recordings Menu item Setting options BRIGHTNESS z z z ...

Page 80: ...ing on the camcorder the self timer countdown etc POWER SAVE 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 5 minutes Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off AUTO POWER OFF will appear In standby mode the camcorder will shut off after the time selected for the QUICK START setting The Power Save...

Page 81: ...rs at the time of the connection to the external device IMG NUMBERS Select the image numbering method to be used on a new memory card Images are automatically assigned consecutive image numbers from 0101 to 9900 and stored in folders containing up to 100 images Folders are numbered from 101 to 998 RESET Image numbers will restart from 101 0101 every time you insert a new memory card CONTINUOUS Ima...

Page 82: ...und can be heard while the compact power adapter is connected to a power outlet This is not a malfunction After using the camcorder for a long time it becomes hot The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for long periods of time this is not a malfunction If it becomes hot very quickly or it becomes too hot to touch it may indicate a problem with the camcorder Consult a Canon Servic...

Page 83: ...ains a large number of scenes some operations may take longer than usual Back up your recordings 68 and initialize the memory 30 Reviewing the last scene recorded takes longer than usual This may occur as movies and still images are recorded deleted over time Back up your recordings 68 and initialize the memory 30 Movies or still images cannot be recorded properly This may occur as movies and stil...

Page 84: ... C 104 F Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F The battery pack is damaged Use a different battery pack The CHG charge indicator does not turn on even though a battery pack is attached The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached Such battery packs cannot be charged using this camcorder Picture and Sound Screen displays turn on and off repea...

Page 85: ...TE to ON Replace the battery of the wireless controller Connections with External Devices Video noise appears on the TV screen When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the power or antenna cables of the TV Playback looks fine on the camcorder but there is no image on the TV screen The video input on the TV is not set to the vide...

Page 86: ...camcorder Consult a Canon Service Center BUILT IN MEMORY FULL The built in memory is full END appears on the screen Delete some recordings 41 58 to free some space CANNOT ACCESS THE BUILT IN MEMORY There is a problem with the built in memory CANNOT COMMUNICATE WITH THE BATTERY PACK CONTINUE USING THIS BATTERY PACK You attached a battery pack that is not recommended by Canon for use with this camco...

Page 87: ...ORY INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE CAMCORDER The camcorder s built in memory was initialized using a computer Initialize the built in memory with this camcorder 30 CANNOT RECORD MOVIES ON THIS CARD Movies cannot be recorded on a memory card with a capacity of 64 MB or less CANNOT RECORD MOVIES ON THIS CARD INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE CAMCORDER The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a comp...

Page 88: ...he memory card with one rated Speed Class 2 or higher NAMING ERROR The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value Set IMG NUMBERS to RESET 80 and erase all the images on the memory card or initialize it NEED TO RECOVER FILES FROM THE CARD CHANGE THE POSITION OF THE CARD S LOCK SWITCH This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was accidentally int...

Page 89: ...A You transferred data to the camcorder recorded in a different television system PAL or SECAM A memory card with data recorded in a different television system PAL or SECAM was inserted into the camcorder UNABLE TO RECOVER DATA Could not recover a corrupted file WHILE THE CAMCORDER IS CONNECTED TO A PC DO NOT DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE OR POWER SOURCE CANNOT TURN OFF POWER OR CHANGE MODES When the ...

Page 90: ... This message can also appear if condensation has formed Wait until the DVD burner dries completely before resuming use 96 NO IMAGES There are no still images to add to the disc NO SCENES There are no movies to add to the disc NO SCENES LEFT TO ADD You selected to create a DVD with the REM SCENES setting but all the scenes have already been added to discs created in the past there are no applicabl...

Page 91: ...he battery and turn it back on INCOMPATIBLE PAPER SIZE The paper settings of the camcorder conflict with the printer s settings INK ABSORBER FULL Select CONTINUE to resume printing Consult a Canon Service Center refer to the list included with the printer to replace the ink absorber INK ERROR There is a problem with the ink Replace the ink cartridge LOW INK LEVEL The ink cartridge needs to be repl...

Page 92: ...sh alternately Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer Unplug the printer s power cord from the power outlet and contact the appropriate customer support center or service center PRINTER IN USE The printer is in use Check the printer status SET PRINT ORDER No still image has been marked with a print order NOTES About Canon PIXMA SELPHY DS Printers If the printer s error indicator flashes...

Page 93: ... waterproof avoid also water mud or salt If any of the above should get into the camcorder it may damage the camcorder and or the lens Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment Do not disassemble the camcorder If the camcorder does not function properly consult qualified service personnel Handle the camcorder with care Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause ...

Page 94: ...ce a year Regarding batteries that do not bear the Intelligent System mark For your safety battery packs that do not bear the Intelligent System mark 99 will not be charged even if you attach them to this camcorder or to the optional CG 800 Battery Charger If you use with the camcorder battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs will appear and the remaining battery time will not be dis...

Page 95: ...s with the camcorder off Lithium Button Battery Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short circuit Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact For California USA only The lithium battery included contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate for details LOCK switch WARNING ...

Page 96: ... dry cloth to clean the camcorder body Never use chemically treated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner Lens If the lens surface is dirty the autofocus may not work properly Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non aerosol type blower brush Use a clean soft lens cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens Never use tissue paper LCD Screen Clean the LCD screen using a clean soft lens ...

Page 97: ...e 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 a Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use Playback on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the NTSC system The NTSC system is used in the following countries areas American Samoa A...

Page 98: ...e CA 590 Compact Power Adapter SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case WS 30 Wrist Strap SS 600 SS 650 Shoulder Strap SD SDHC memory card BP 808 Battery Pack Computer TV WL D88 Wireless Controller Card reader writer PictBridge compatible printers IFC 400PCU USB Cable VCR DVD recorder DW 100 DVD Burner DVD discs COPY Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 99: ...without a cable Charging Times The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack 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 100: ...ap You can attach a shoulder strap for more security and portability SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories Recording mode XP SP LP Usage time Maximum recording time 195 min 195 min 200 min Typical recording time 100 min 105 min 110 min Playback time 295 min 295 min 295 min Recording mode XP SP LP Usage time Maximum recording t...

Page 101: ...D83 0770 000 STV 250N Stereo Video Cable 3067A002AA D82 0590 002 IFC 400PCU USB Cable 9370A001AA WS 30 Wrist Strap D81 1530 000 Optional Accessories CG 800 Battery Charger 2590B002AA SS 650 Shoulder Strap 3123A001AA SS 600 Shoulder Strap 3122A001AA SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case 9389A001AA COPY Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 102: ...te values 16 9 Movies 48x advanced zoom 410 000 T 710 000 W pixels 37x optical zoom 550 000 pixels 4 3 Movies 55x advanced zoom 310 000 T 690 000 W pixels 37x optical zoom 690 000 pixels 16 9 Still images 600 000 pixels 4 3 Still images 800 000 pixels LCD Screen 2 7 in wide TFT color approx 123 000 pixels Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone Lens f 2 6 96 2 mm F 2 0 5 2 37x optical zoom...

Page 103: ...t only Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced Audio 10 dBV 47 kohm load 3 kohm or less USB Terminal mini B USB 2 0 Hi Speed USB MIC Terminal 3 5 mm stereo minijack 57 dBV with 600 ohm microphone 5 kohms or more Power Others Power supply rated 7 4 V DC battery pack 8 4 V DC compact power adapter Power consumption SP mode AF on 1 9 W LCD screen normal brightness recording in the built in memory only 2 0 W ...

Page 104: ... Subject to change without notice Battery type Rechargeable lithium ion battery compatible with Intelligent System Rated voltage 7 4 V DC Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Battery capacity 890 mAh Dimensions 30 7 23 3 40 2 mm 1 2 0 9 1 6 in Weight 46 g 1 6 oz COPY Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 105: ...pying Movies 53 Still images 61 D Data code 79 Date and time 27 Date format 81 Daylight saving time 28 Time zone 28 Deleting Erasing Movies 35 41 52 Still images 56 58 Digital effects 48 Direct print 62 Direct transfer 72 Drive mode 59 DVD authoring 69 E EASY mode 24 Error messages 86 Exposure 45 F Fireworks recording program 43 Focus Focus priority 76 Manual 46 FUNC menu 26 75 I Image effects 48 ...

Page 106: ... Movies Record review 35 Still images Review 77 S Screen icons 16 SD SDHC memory card 29 Searching scenes by date 39 Selecting the memory for playback 37 57 for recording 30 Self timer 45 Serial number 14 Setup menus 26 76 Shutter speed 43 Slideshow 57 Snow recording program 43 Special Scene recording programs 42 Sports recording program 43 Spotlight recording program 43 Still image quality 54 Sti...

Page 107: ... Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG 2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A L...

Page 108: ...er maintenance 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 by Canon USA s factory service centers or authorized service facilities D If the Equipment is used for commercial or industrial use This Limited Warranty doe...

Page 109: ...edia nor does it apply to Equipment purchased outside Canada If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive Canon Canada recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the event of a failure or other malfunction of such drive TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Equipment in its original carton box or equivalent properly packed fully insured with shipping ...

Page 110: ...c H4T 1V7 If you have any questions call the Canon Canada Information Center toll free at 1 800 828 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 Periférico 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 088...