Canon FS30, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...PUB DIE 0348 000 Digital Video Camcorder Instruction Manual...

Page 2: ...nstallation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the...

Page 3: ...owhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to consti...

Page 4: ...s should be followed 17 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual 18 Acce...

Page 5: ...has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions Im...

Page 6: ...that can enrich your shooting experience Dual Shot 24 With Dual Shot mode recording is as simple as pressing a single button and using the zoom lever The camcorder will take care of the rest Image Sta...

Page 7: ...ring the Accessories 22 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 24 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 24 Operating Modes 25 Joystick and Joystick Guide 26 Using the Menus 27 First Time S...

Page 8: ...0 Pre selecting Recordings from the Index Screen 41 Deleting Scenes 42 Advanced Functions 42 Special Scene Recording Programs 43 Controlling Shutter Speed and Other Functions while Shooting 45 Mini Vi...

Page 9: ...63 Protecting Photos 64 Copying Photos 65 Other Functions You Can Use When Taking Photos 65 Printing Photos 65 Printing Photos 66 Selecting the Print Settings 68 Print Orders External Connections ____...

Page 10: ...81 Setup Menus 87 Trouble 87 Troubleshooting 91 List of Messages 99 Do s and Don ts 99 Handling Precautions 102 Maintenance Others 102 Using the Camcorder Abroad 103 Music Files 104 General Informatio...

Page 11: ...t that applies only to the model shown in the icon The following terms are used in this manual When not specified as memory card or built in memory the term memory by itself refers to both only Scene...

Page 12: ...programs Desired recording program 25 FUNC FUNC Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene reco...

Page 13: ...ovies Music Transfer Utility For transferring music files that can be used during playback on the camcorder PIXELA Application Disc 2 CD ROM ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools For managing editing and playin...

Page 14: ...ton 90 VIDEO SNAP Video Snapshot button 45 print share button 66 DISP on screen display button 52 63 BATT INFO button 18 USB terminal 71 AV OUT terminal 71 Speaker 36 Strap mount 21 ACCESS memory acce...

Page 15: ...stop button 36 Zoom out W wide angle button 33 play pause button 36 START STOP button 32 FUNC button 26 79 Joystick 25 PHOTO button 57 Zoom lever 33 POWER button Tripod socket 99 Battery release latch...

Page 16: ...r 81 Pre recording function 47 Memory operation 18 Number of scenes recorded record pause Time code hours minutes seconds while recording Remaining recording time On the memory card In the built in me...

Page 17: ...18 Number of photos available 18 On the memory card In the built in memory Self timer 48 AF frame 82 Joystick guide 25 Mini video light 45 Focus and exposure lock 57 Camcorder shake warning 82 Photo...

Page 18: ...hat the remaining recording time will be displayed accurately Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurat...

Page 19: ...ing times and recording playback times with a full battery pack refer to the tables on pages 105 106 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter 2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet 3 C...

Page 20: ...slide it toward the lens until you hear a click IMPORTANT Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter After turning off the camcorder important data is updated...

Page 21: ...the day of use or the day before to ensure a full charge We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need USA and Canada only The Lithium ion polym...

Page 22: ...ass the end of the strap through the 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...

Page 23: ...bright To set the screen to dim turn on LCD DIMMER s 83 To toggle between normal and bright or to turn off LCD DIMMER perform the following procedure While the camcorder is on hold pressed down for m...

Page 24: ...o your preference Turn the camera mode dial to to set the camcorder to mode You do not need to worry about any settings and can shoot video using just or take photos using just You can also use the zo...

Page 25: ...photos Widescreen Auto slow shutter All settings in the SYSTEM SETUP menu LCD screen dimmer Demo mode Image stabilizer If you select DYNAMIC in advance IMG STAB will be set to DYNAMIC if you select S...

Page 26: ...u options and settings refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists 79 Selecting a FUNC Menu Option in Recording Mode 1 Press 2 Select the icon of the function you want to change from the left side column...

Page 27: ...se the menu at any time Setting 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 camcorde...

Page 28: ...d language NOTES If you changed the language by mistake select the menu item with the mark and change the setting The displays and that appear in some menu screens refer to the name of buttons on the...

Page 29: ...ecording function has been tested using SD SDHC memory cards made by Panasonic SanDisk and Toshiba NOTES About the SD Speed Class The SD Speed Class is a standard that indicates the minimum guaranteed...

Page 30: ...Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder NOTES To remove the memory card Push the...

Page 31: ...ase all data Lost original recordings cannot be recovered Make sure you save important recordings in advance using an external device 72 When the memory is initialized music files will also be erased...

Page 32: ...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 operat...

Page 33: ...g Optical Advanced and Digital Zoom The camcorder offers three types of zoom optical 37x advanced 41x and digital 2000x In mode all three types are available In mode the advanced zoom and optical zoom...

Page 34: ...ly recording 24 About the Zoom Types Optical The zoom range is limited to the optical magnification ratio of the lens Advanced In addition to the optical zoom range the camcorder processes the image d...

Page 35: ...ge to orange to indicate the camcorder entered the standby mode 2 When you wish to resume recording open the LCD panel The ON OFF CHG indicator will return to green and the camcorder will be ready to...

Page 36: ...n to pause the playback Press to stop the playback and return to the index screen 1 Push the joystick to display the joystick guide 2 Push the joystick to select the top row 3 Adjust the volume To tur...

Page 37: ...he joystick guide Select the middle row Push the joystick toward or Skipping scenes To skip to the next scene Display the joystick guide Select the bottom row Push the joystick toward To return to the...

Page 38: ...lso press to open the index screen for Video Snapshot scenes You can select the scenes in the built in memory or on the memory card 37 2 Open the list of recordings SCENE SEARCH SELECT DATE The list o...

Page 39: ...me day You can select the year or month field and change the year or month to move faster between calendar months 4 Press to return to the index screen The orange selection frame will appear on the fi...

Page 40: ...he selected photos or mark all of them with print orders 68 or transfer orders 75 1 Select the movies or the photo index screen From the movies index screen you can also press to open the index screen...

Page 41: ...delete This step is not necessary to delete all scenes or previously selected scenes 2 Delete the scene s DELETE Desired option YES OK If you selected any option other than ONE SCENE you can press to...

Page 42: ...ng Programs Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program For details about the a...

Page 43: ...ecord subjects moving quickly use slower shutter speeds to add motion blur emphasizing the feel of movement 24 PORTRAIT The camcorder uses a large aperture achieving a focus on the subject while blurr...

Page 44: ...but image quality may be lower and autofocus may not work well The image may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds Recording movies under fluorescent lights If the screen starts to flicker...

Page 45: ...scenes an entirely new feel You can also add to the playlist 53 just the scenes you want to watch and change their order Recording Scenes 1 Press The button s light illuminates A blue border appears...

Page 46: ...es During playback the selected background music will play instead of the scene s original audio Playing Back the Scenes Select a scene from which to start playback and press There is no sound during...

Page 47: ...nsfer the files again Pre recording Function The camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities This is especially useful when it i...

Page 48: ...nce the countdown has begun Turning off the camcorder Changing the operating mode Setting the camcorder to standby mode Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure Adjustment At times backlit s...

Page 49: ...ll 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...

Page 50: ...menu NOTES When you select the custom white balance Set the custom white balance in a sufficiently illuminated place Set D ZOOM to OFF Reset the white balance when the lighting conditions change Depe...

Page 51: ...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 complime...

Page 52: ...ound 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 effects or change the recording progr...

Page 53: ...ut the best parts and later cut out the rest 1 Open the original movies index screen You can select the movies in the built in memory or on the memory card 37 2 Select the scene you want to divide 3 O...

Page 54: ...only the scenes you prefer and in the order of your choice and even set them to music in the same way you can set Video Snapshot scenes to music 45 You can also create a playlist that contains only Vi...

Page 55: ...ete the scene s DELETE Desired option YES OK Moving Scenes in the Playlist Move the scenes in the playlist to play them back in the order of your choice 1 Open the playlist index screen In the origina...

Page 56: ...ions 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...

Page 57: ...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...

Page 58: ...ly after recording it if REVIEW is set to OFF While reviewing the photo immediately after recording 1 Push the joystick to display the joystick guide 2 Press 3 Select YES and press Photo size Recommen...

Page 59: ...selection frame to the photo you want to view Push the joystick to extend the selection frame and browse through whole index pages Push the joystick to return to the index screen 6 Press The index sc...

Page 60: ...another Press to stop the slideshow POINTS TO CHECK only Windows users Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual Music Data Disc...

Page 61: ...k photos can be magnified up to 5 times 1 Move the zoom lever toward T The photo is magnified by 2 times and a frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area To further enlarge the photo...

Page 62: ...tos 3 Delete the photo s DELETE Desired option YES OK If you selected an option other than ONE PHOTO you can press to interrupt the operation while it is in progress Some photos will be deleted nevert...

Page 63: ...otect photos from accidental erasure Protecting Single Photos 1 Open the photo selection screen PROTECT PROTECT appears on the screen 2 Select the photo you want to protect 3 Press to protect the phot...

Page 64: ...option YES OK If you selected SELECTED PHOTOS or ALL PHOTOS you can press to interrupt the operation while it is in progress This step is not required when copying a single photo IMPORTANT Observe the...

Page 65: ...ing the supplied USB cable Connection Refer to Connection Diagrams 71 If the device selection screen appears select PC PRINTER and press Select in advance the memory from which you want to print the p...

Page 66: ...efer 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 85 so the device selection screen does not appear eve...

Page 67: ...m the camcorder and 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...

Page 68: ...ny device other than 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 photos you want to print...

Page 69: ...Index Screen Options PRINT ORDER Desired option YES OK Printing the Photos Marked with Print Orders 1 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable Connection Refer to Connection...

Page 70: ...er to page 67 Restarting Printing Open the print settings menu as explained in step 2 In the print settings menu select RESUME and press The remaining photos will be printed Printing cannot be restart...

Page 71: ...minal Access Open the LCD 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 85 change T...

Page 72: ...s compatible with the Video ID 1 system Otherwise change the aspect ratio of the TV manually Saving Your Recordings on a Computer Movies recorded with this camcorder are saved on the memory card or in...

Page 73: ...to create DVD discs from your movies or Photo DVD discs from your photos For details about the connection and operation refer to the instruction manual of the DW 100 Refer to this section along with...

Page 74: ...E 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...

Page 75: ...h scenes use the ALL SCENES or REM SCENES option For important information on handling your discs refer to Cautions on handling NOTES If the LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent writing yo...

Page 76: ...sc and set the device to record pause mode 2 Camcorder Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause playback shortly before the scene 3 Camcorder Resume the movie playback 4 External device Begin recor...

Page 77: ...the desired photos The displayed text varies depending on your camcorder model 3 Open Macintosh HD and then open the Applications folder 4 Start the Image Capture program 5 Transfer the desired photos...

Page 78: ...lso to the computer s instruction manual If you have no intention to use the optional DW 100 DVD Burner you can set USB SETTING to PC PRINTER 85 so the selection screen does not appear every time you...

Page 79: ...xplained below the tables FUNC Menu FUNC Menu Recording Modes Appendix Menu Options Lists Menu item Setting options Recording programs PROGRAM AE SHUTTER PRIO AE z z 43 PORTRAIT SPORTS NIGHT SNOW BEAC...

Page 80: ...ngle photo view NO YES z 64 From the index screen ALL PHOTOS ONE PHOTO SELECTED PHOTOS CANCEL z 64 ADD TO PLAYLIST ALL SCENES THIS DATE ONE SCENE SELECTED SCENES CANCEL z2 53 DIVIDE z4 53 MOVE z3 55 P...

Page 81: ...re effective as the zoom approaches full wide angle STANDARD This setting compensates for a lower degree for camcorder shake such as when shooting while remaining stationary and is suitable for shooti...

Page 82: ...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 appea...

Page 83: ...gs currently in use The total space for the built in memory may be less than the capacity listed in Specifications 108 In the CARD INFO screen you can also verify the Speed Class of the memory card Th...

Page 84: ...tor on the LCD screen so you can check the audio recording level while recording TV SCREEN When set to ON the camcorder s on screen displays will appear also on the screen of a TV or monitor connected...

Page 85: ...ff 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 fo...

Page 86: ...t the photo numbering method to be used on a new memory card Photos are automatically assigned consecutive photo numbers from 0101 to 9900 and stored in folders containing up to 100 photos Folders are...

Page 87: ...k is too hot let it cool down until its temperature is below 40 C 100 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...

Page 88: ...the scene will differ from when was pressed The camcorder will not focus Autofocus does not work on the subject Focus manually 49 Lens is dirty Clean the lens with a soft lens cleaning cloth 102 Neve...

Page 89: ...n When playing a slideshow it takes longer than usual for the photos to advance or there are brief stops in the audio This may occur when using a memory card with no Speed Class rating or playing back...

Page 90: ...camcorder and these devices Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels When recording near loud sounds such as fireworks shows or concerts sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded a...

Page 91: ...nnection The camcorder doesn t recognize the DW 100 DVD Burner even though it is connected correctly USB SETTING is set to PC PRINTER Set it to DVD BURNER or to CONNECT SET 85 List of Messages Followi...

Page 92: ...ed because data could not be added to the camcorder s file management data Save the recordings 72 and initialize the memory 31 Write back the backup files and try dividing the scene again Use the supp...

Page 93: ...ull Erase some recordings 41 61 to free some space or replace the memory card CARD REACHED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SCENES The memory card already contains 3 999 scenes the maximum number of scenes no fu...

Page 94: ...nterrupted while the camcorder was writing to the memory card and later the position of the card s LOCK switch was changed to prevent erasure Change the position of the LOCK switch NO CARD There is no...

Page 95: ...set to THE CAMCORDER IS SET TO PHOTO MODE You pressed while the camera mode dial was set to THE CARD IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION The LOCK switch on the SD or SDHC memory card is set to prevent acci...

Page 96: ...D disc or a brand new DVD disc is inserted CLOSE THE MEMORY CARD SLOT COVER The memory card slot cover is open Close the cover after correctly inserting the memory card 30 CONNECT THE COMPACT POWER AD...

Page 97: ...arge number of photos Reduce the number of photos COULD NOT PRINT X PHOTOS You attempted to use the print order settings to print X photos that were recorded with another camcorder with a different co...

Page 98: ...status When you are printing using the button check the print settings PRINTER COVER OPEN Close the printer cover securely PRINTER ERROR A malfunction has occurred that may require repairs Canon PIXMA...

Page 99: ...corder in dusty or sandy places The camcorder is not 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...

Page 100: ...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...

Page 101: ...ver it will become totally discharged if you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months To recharge the built in lithium battery Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder and leave it connec...

Page 102: ...ntinued use may damage the camcorder Condensation may form in the following cases When the camcorder is moved quickly from cold to warm places When the camcorder is left in a humid room When a cold ro...

Page 103: ...y The supplied Instruction Manual Music Data Disc CD ROM contains a folder called MUSIC Windows users This folder contains two folders called MUSIC 1 and MUSIC 2 MUSIC 1 contains the tracks that are p...

Page 104: ...tery Charger STV 250N Stereo Video Cable CA 570 Compact Power Adapter SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case WS 20 Wrist Strap SS 600 SS 650 Shoulder Strap SD SDHC memory card BP 808 Battery Pack Computer TV Card...

Page 105: ...proximate and vary according to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack When the camcorder charges an exhausted battery pack for the first 20 minutes it can be used for 3 times long...

Page 106: ...ower on off Shoulder Strap 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 accessori...

Page 107: ...ry Pack 2740B002AA STV 250N Stereo Video Cable 3067A002AA D82 0590 002 IFC 300PCU USB Cable 6906A001AA Optional Accessories CG 800 Battery Charger 2590B002AA SS 650 Shoulder Strap 3123A001AA SS 600 Sh...

Page 108: ...in SP 1 hr 20 min LP 2 hr 35 min Image Sensor 1 6 inch CCD approx 680 000 pixels Effective pixels2 all figures are approximate values 16 9 Movies advanced zoom IMG STAB set to OFF or STANDARD 360 000...

Page 109: ...nts 2 When two values are given the first indicates the value at full telephoto T and the second indicates the value at full wide angle W Terminals AV OUT Terminal 3 5 mm minijack Output only Video 1...

Page 110: ...nformation in this manual is verified as of January 2010 Subject to change without notice Battery type Rechargeable lithium ion battery compatible with Intelligent System Rated voltage 7 4 V DC Operat...

Page 111: ...external devices 71 Copying Movies 55 Photos 64 D Data code 84 Date and time 27 Date format 86 Daylight saving time 28 Time zone 28 Deleting Erasing Movies 41 55 Photos 58 61 Digital effects 51 Direct...

Page 112: ...rding mode 33 Recording programs 42 43 Recording time 33 RESET 90 Reviewing photos 82 S Screen icons 16 SD SDHC memory card 29 Searching scenes by date 38 Selecting the media for playback 37 for recor...

Page 113: ...ies Manufactured under license from 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 t...

Page 114: ...shandling accident improper 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 a...

Page 115: ...finish of the Equipment media 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 o...

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