Canon FS 46 User Manual

PUB. DIE-0382-000 Instruction ManualDigital CamcorderCOPY

10  IntroductionGett ing to K now th e Camc orderSupplied Accessories and CD-ROMsThe following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:XCA-570E C

100  Additional Information- The memory is full. Delete some recordings ( 45, 72) or initialize the memory ( 31) to free some space.Cannot move scen

Additional Information  101 appears on the screen.- The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached so the remaining bat-tery time ca

102  Additional InformationAbnormal characters appear on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly.- Disconnect the power source and rec

Additional Information  103Connections with External DevicesVideo noise appears on the TV screen.- When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is l

104  Additional Information Built-in memory is full- The built-in memory is full ([ End] appears on the screen). Delete some recordings ( 45, 72) to

Additional Information  105Cannot play back Check the memory card- There is a problem with the memory card. Save your recordings ( 79) and initiali

106  Additional Information- A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record or display the image. Try removing and reinserting the memory

Additional Information  107Memory card is full- The memory card is full. Delete some recordings ( 45, 72) to free some space or replace the memory ca

108  Additional InformationSome scenes could not be added to the playlist- Scenes recorded using another device and then transferred to a memory card

Additional Information  109Do’s an d Don ’tsHandling PrecautionsCamcorderBe sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum per-formance.

Introduction  11The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder:• PIXELA’s Transfer Utility CD-ROM*-Use Transfer Utility for savin

110  Additional Information • When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture. Exces-sive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive us

Additional Information  111played, depending on the battery life. Use the time shown on the screen as an approximation.Regarding the use of non-Canon

112  Additional Information Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryThe camcorder has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date/time and

Additional Information  113Maintenance/OthersCleaningCamcorder Body• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemi-cally treated

114  Additional Information When condensation is detected The camcorder automatically shuts off.The precise time required for water droplets to evapo

Additional Information  115General InformationAccessoriesOptional accessories not listed below are described in more detail in the following pages. (

116  Additional Information Optional Accessories1 Battery PackWhen you need extra battery packs, make sure you select the BP-808.When you use battery

Additional Information  117Charging, Recording and Playback TimesThe charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according t

118  Additional Information This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand access

Additional Information  119SpecificationsLEGRIA FS46 / LEGRIA FS405 / LEGRIA FS406 — Values given are approximate figures.System• Recording SystemMo

12  IntroductionNames of Parts1 RESET button ( 102)2 button ( 21)/WEB button ( 82)3 DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 58, 62)/BATT. INFO button ( 9

120  Additional Information • Lens Configuration: 10 elements in 8 groups (1 double-sided, aspheric element)• AF System TTL autofocus or Manual focus

Additional Information  121BP-808 Battery Pack• Battery typeRechargeable lithium ion battery, compatible with Intelligent System• Rated voltage: 7.4

122  Additional Information About the music filesThe specifications of the music files compatible with the cam-corder are as follows.Audio encoding:

Additional Information  123IndexAAbroad, using the camcorder . . . .114Aspect ratio of a connected TV (TV type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

124  Additional InformationPP (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . 47Photo numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91PlaybackMovies . . . . . . . .

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Introduction  13Ad Zoom lever ( 36)Af PHOTO button ( 69)Ag POWER buttonAh Joystick ( 23)Aj LCD screen ( 19)Ak FUNC. button ( 24, 86)Al / (play/pause

14  IntroductionSg Battery release latchSh Tripod socket ( 109)Sj Memory card slot ( 30)Sk Battery compartment ( 15)Sl Battery compartment cover/Memo

Preparations  15PreparationsThis chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more abo

16  Preparations3 Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until you hear a click.4 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter.5 Plug th

Preparations  17To remove the battery pack1 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open it.2 Press the battery release latch and

18  Preparations• We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need.Preparing the AccessoriesFast

Preparations  19To attach an optional wrist strapPass the attaching end of the wrist strap through the rear bracket on the camcorder, thread the wris

2 Intro duc tionImportant Usage InstructionsWARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS IN

20  PreparationsLCD BacklightWhen recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. Turn on the LCD backlight to make it brighter

Preparations  21Basic Operation of the CamcorderOperating ModesRecordingThe camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video and photos: mode,

22  Preparations- menu: [Rec Media for Movies]*, [Rec Media for Photos]*, [Widescreen], [Video Snapshot Length].- menu: [Image Stabilizer]**, [Auto

Preparations  23Joystick and Joystick GuideUse the joystick to operate the camcorder’s menus.The functions that appear in the joystick guide depend o

24  PreparationsSelecting an Option from the FUNC. MenuThe following is an example of selecting a FUNC. menu option in mode. In playback modes, the

Preparations  256Press .You can press to close the menu at any time.FUNC.FUNC.COPY

26  PreparationsFirst Time SettingsSetting the Date and TimeYou will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. Th

Preparations  27Changing the LanguageThe default language of the cam-corder is English. You can set it to one of 26 other languages.NOTES• The displa

28  PreparationsUsing a Memory CardMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the CamcorderYou can use commercially available Secure Digital (SD) cards wit

Preparations  29SDXC Memory CardsAs of May 2010, SDXC memory cards have been tested to work under Windows 7. For details on whether your computer&apo

3European Union (and EEA) only.These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Dir

30  PreparationsInserting and Removing a Memory CardMake sure to initialize ( 31) all memory cards before using them with this camcorder.1 Turn off t

Preparations  31 Selecting the Memory for the RecordingsYou can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in mem-ory or on a memory card.

32  Preparations* If you selected the [Complete Initialization] option, you can press to cancel the initialization while it is in progress. All rec

Preparations  33the memory card. Refer to About the music files ( 122) for the folder structure of the memory card.• At the time of purchase, Eye-Fi

34  VideoVideoThis chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including recording, playback, advanced functions and playlist and scene oper

Video  35• Be sure to save your recordings regularly ( 79), especially after mak-ing important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or

36  VideoZooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital ZoomThe camcorder offers the following three types of zoom:* 1800x (1600x for the ) when [Image

Video  37Move the zoom lever toward W (wide angle) to zoom out. Move it toward T (telephoto) to zoom in.By default, the zoom lever operates at a vari

38  Video2 When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel.The ON/OFF (CHG) indicator turns back green and the camcorder is ready to record.IMP

Video  39Basic PlaybackPlaying Back Video1 Press to open the [Movies] index screen.2 Move ( , ) the selection frame to the scene you want to play

4 Exciting FeaturesWhether you are using a camcorder for the first time or are very experienced, this camcorder offers many easy-to-use functions. Th

40  VideoIMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data los

Video  41toward * to skip to the beginning of the current scene or to skip to the next scene.* Push twice to skip to the beginning of the previous

42  Video1 In the index screen, move ( ) the orange selection frame to the tabs on the top of the screen.2 Select ( ) the tab corresponding to the re

Video  432 Open the calendar screen.• The calendar screen appears.• Dates that contain scenes (that is, movies were recorded on that date) appear in

44  Video3 Select ( ) the date, month or year and move ( ) between recording dates.4 After selecting the desired date, press .The index screen will

Video  454 Press twice to close the menu.To cancel all the selectionsNOTES• The pre-selection of scenes/photos will be canceled if you turn off the

46  Video3 Delete the scenes. * If you selected any option other than [This Scene], you can press to inter-rupt the operation while it is in progre

Video  47Advanced FunctionsAutomatic Exposure and Special Scene Recording ProgramsThe recording program determines how much control you have over the

48  Video[Sports]To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf.[Snow]To record in bright ski resorts with-out the subject being underexposed.[Beach]

Video  49NOTES• [ Portrait]/[ Sports]/[ Snow]/[ Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback.• [ Portrait]: The blur effect of the backg

Table of contents  5 Introduction4 Exciting Features8 About this Manual10 Getting to Know the Camcorder10 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs12 Names o

50  VideoAdvanced Image StabilizationThe image stabilizer reduces camcorder blur (blur due to the cam-corder moving) so you can get nice, stable shot

Video  511 Open ( ) the joystick guide.2 Select ( ) [ Pre REC] and press .• appears.• Press again to turn pre-recording off.3Press . The scene re

52  Video• The camcorder records for about 4 seconds (the blue frame serves as a visual progress bar) and then automatically returns to record pause

Video  53Applying the Selected Digital Effect1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.2 Select ( ) [ Digital Effects] and press .• The icon of the selected dig

54  VideoPOINTS TO CHECK• Select a recording program other than [ Fireworks].1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.2 Select ( ) [ Exposure] and press . • Th

Video  55POINTS TO CHECK• Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure.1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.2 Select ( ) [ Focus] and press .The current

56  VideoWhen the adjustment is completed, stops flashing and stays on. The camcorder retains the custom setting even if you turn off the camcorder

Video  57Options ( Default value)Mini Video LightYou can turn on the mini video light to shoot video or take photos in dark places.1 Open ( ) the jo

58  VideoFor movies: Press .The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. The countdown appears on the screen.For photos: Press , fir

Video  59• Press again to return to the index screen.3 Select ( ) the playback starting point from the timeline ruler.4 Press to begin the playba

6  Table of contents Video34 Basic Recording34 Shooting Video35 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)36 Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digita

60  VideoPOINTS TO CHECKTo play back scenes or a slideshow of photos recorded on a memory card, you will need to connect the memory card that contain

Video  61IMPORTANT• If you use copyrighted songs and music tracks in your video creations, remember that music under copyright may not be used withou

62  VideoOn-Screen Displays and Data CodeYou can turn most on-screen displays on or off.Repeatedly press to turn the on-screen displays on/off in t

Video  63Playlist and Scene OperationsEditing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting and Moving ScenesCreate a playlist to play back only the scenes you pref

64  VideoNOTES• Deleting or moving scenes in the playlist will not affect the original recordings.• You can copy scenes from the built-in memory to

Video  652 Select ( , ) the scene you want to move.3 Press , select [ Move] and press .4 Move ( , ) the orange marker to the desired position of

66  VideoThe video from the division point to the end of the scene will appear as a new scene in the index screen.NOTES• When advancing/reversing fra

Video  67* Press to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.OptionsCopying the Entire Playlist1 Open the built-in memory's [Playlist]

68  VideoNOTES• In the following cases, you will not be able to copy recordings to the memory card:- If the memory card slot is open.- If the LOCK sw

Photos  69PhotosRefer to this chapter for details on taking photos and playing them back.Taking PhotosPOINTS TO CHECK• Please read the IMPORTANT sect

Table of contents  7 Photos69 Taking Photos70 Viewing Photos72 Slideshow72 Deleting Photos74 Copying Photos to a Memory Card External Connections7

70  Photos- Photos recorded on an Eye-Fi card will be uploaded automatically after setting the camcorder to playback mode if you are within the range

Photos  71To return to the index screen from single photo view1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.2 Select ( ) the icon and press .You can also move the

72  PhotosSlideshowYou can play a slideshow of all the photos and even set it to music.1 Open the [Photos] index screen.2 Select the background music

Photos  732 Select ( ) the photo you want to delete and press .3 Select ( ) [Yes] and press to delete the photo.4 Repeat steps 2-3 to delete addit

74  Photos Copying Photos to a Memory CardYou can copy photos only from the built-in memory to the memory card.POINTS TO CHECK• Please read the IMPOR

Photos  753 Copy the photos.* If you selected an option other than [This Photo], you can press to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.O

76  External ConnectionsExternal ConnectionsThis chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer.

External Connections  77Connection Composite VideoType: Analog Quality: Standard definition Output onlyConnect to a standard TV or a VCR with aud

78  External ConnectionsPlayback on a TV ScreenConnect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends. Playback on an HDTV us

External Connections  79Saving and Sharing Your RecordingsSaving Recordings on a ComputerMovies and photos recorded with this camcorder are saved in

8  IntroductionAbout this ManualThank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA FS46 / LEGRIA FS405 / LEGRIA FS406. Please read this manual carefully befor

80  External Connections4 Computer: Depending on the software you chose to install, Transfer Utility SD or VideoBrowser SD* will start up automatical

External Connections  81• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent da

82  External Connections4 Camcorder: Resume playback.• Push the joystick ( ) to hide the joystick guide.• By default, on-screen displays will be embe

External Connections  835Press .6 Select ( ) [Yes] and press . • Press twice to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.• The video from t

84  External Connections• After you connect the camcorder to the computer, the supplied PIXELA’s software will copy the MPEG video files to the compu

External Connections  85required to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permitted. If it is uncle

86  Additional InformationAdditional InformationThis chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen mes-sages, handling and maintenance tips, and ot

Additional Information  87 Mode1Only for scenes recorded in the built-in memory.2Not available for video snapshot scenes. Mode1Only for photos record

88  Additional InformationSetup Menus Camera Setup 1 ( Mode)[Widescreen]: The camcorder uses the full width of the image sensor providing high-resol

Additional Information  89 Camera Setup 2 ( Mode)[Flicker Reduction]: If the screen starts to flicker when recording movies under fluorescent lights

Introduction  9Brackets [ ] are used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on screen. indicates that a function is available in the operatin

90  Additional Information[Data Code]: Displays the date and/or time when the scene was recorded.[ Camera Data]: Displays the aperture (f-stop) and s

Additional Information  91 System Setup 21Option available only from the [Movies] or [Video Snapshot] index screen. 2Option available only after havi

92  Additional Informationbers from 0101 to 9900, and stored in folders containing up to 100 pho-tos. Folders are numbered from 101 to 998.[ Reset]:

Additional Information  93[Date Format]: Select the date format to be used for most on-screen dis-plays.[Calendar Start Day]: Select the day on which

94  Additional InformationAppendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies1 Operating mode ( 21),Zoom ( 36), Manual exposure ( 53)2 Recordin

Additional Information  95 Recording Photos Playing Movies (During Playback)Sq AF frame ( 69)Sa Self timer ( 57)Ss Number of available photos On the

96  Additional Information Viewing PhotosSk Protected photo mark (photos on the memory card that were protected using another device)Sl Current photo

Additional Information  97Aq Memory operationRecord, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast reverse playback, Slow playback

98  Additional InformationTrou bl e?TroubleshootingIf you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Sometimes what you think is a ma

Additional Information  99The battery pack is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures.- The battery may have reached the end of its b