Canon FS10 User Manual

PALDigital Video CamcorderInstruction ManualPUB. DIE-307

Introduction10Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for example ).Components GuideLeft side vi

Additional Information100CA-590E Compact Power AdapterRecommended Illumination More than 100 lxImage Stabilization ElectronicSize of Still Images 1

101BP-808 Battery PackWeight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice.Battery type Rechargeabl

Additional Information102AAbroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . . 95AEB - Auto exposure bracketing . . . . . 56Aspect ratio of a connected TV (

103Memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92MIC terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Microphone . . . . . . . . . . .

Additional Information104ZZoomAdvanced zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Zoom speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 74Zoom type . . . . . . . .

The information in this manual is verified as of January 2008.Canon Europa N.V.P.O. Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, The NetherlandsCanon UK Ltd.CCI Serv

11Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for example ).Back viewBottom viewTop viewRemote senso

Introduction12Wireless Controller WL-D88START/STOP button ( 29)FUNC. button ( 23, 73)MENU button ( 23, 74)PLAYLIST button ( 48)Navigation buttons ( /

13 Recording MoviesPlaying Movies (During Playback)Screen DisplaysOperating mode ( 21)Recording program ( 39, 40)White balance ( 44)Image effect ( 45)

Introduction14 Recording Still Images Viewing Still ImagesZoom ( 30), Exposure ( 42)Recording program ( 39, 40)White balance ( 44)Image effect ( 45)

15Memory operationRecord, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast reverse playback,Slow playback, Slow reverse playback, Fram

16PreparationsThis chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcord

171 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder.2 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the compact power adapter.1 Slide the ba

Preparations18Preparing the Wireless Controller and AccessoriesFirst, insert the supplied lithium button battery CR2025 into the wireless controller.1

191 Lift the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad.2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the ca

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

Preparations20Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD PanelOpen the LCD panel 90 degrees.• You can rotate the panel 90

21Operating ModesThe camcorder's operating mode is determined by the position of the mode dial. In this manual, indicates that a function is av

Preparations22change settings to your preference. Even in flexible recording mode, the camcorder can help you with the settings. For example, you can

23Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option in Recording Mode1 Press .2 Select ( ) the icon of the function you want to change from the left side column.Menu item

Preparations245 Select ( ) the desired option and press to save the setting.6 Press .You can press to close the menu at any time.Abbreviation of M

25• The date appears in a year-month-day format only in the first setup screen. In subsequent screen displays the date and time will appear as day-mon

Preparations26Recommended Memory CardsYou can use commercially available SDHC (SD high capacity) memory cards and SD memory cards with this camcord

272 Slide the memory card slot cover away from the lens and open it.3 Insert the memory card straight, with the label facing away from the lens, all t

Preparations28OptionsFUNC.( 23)/ [ MENU] [ MEMORY OPER.] [INITIALIZE] The memory you want to initialize Initialization method [YES]* [OK] [ MEN

29VideoThis chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including recording, playback, menu options, and memory operations.Shooting Video1 Se

3Getting to Know the CamcorderWhat is so special about recording on flash memory?Your videos and photos are recorded in the built-in memory ( and o

Video30Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)The camcorder offers 3 recording modes. Changing the recording mode will change the recording time

31Selecting the Zoom TypeOptions Default valueFUNC.( 23) [ MENU] [ CAMERA SETUP] [ZOOM TYPE] Desired option NOTES• In mode, the zoom type is

Video32NOTES• Keep at least 1 m away from the subject. At full wide angle, you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm.• When [ZOOM SPEED] is set to [

331 Press to display the joystick guide.If does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display it.2 P

Video34• Press to stop the playback and return to the scene index screen.After creating a playlist ( 48), you can switch between the original movies

351 Press to display the joystick guide.2Adjust ( ) the volume.• To turn off the volume, keep the joystick pressed ( ) toward until the volume icon

Video36Selecting Scenes by Recording DateYou can search for all the recordings you made on a particular date, for example, to find all the movies you

374 Press to return to the index screen.The orange selection frame will appear on the first scene recorded on the selected date. NOTES• You can chan

Video38Deleting ScenesYou can delete original scenes that you are not interested in keeping. Deleting scenes also allows you to free up space on the m

39Special Scene Recording ProgramsRecording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as eas

4Table of contentsIntroduction ______________________________3 Getting to Know the Camcorder8 About this Manual9 Overview9 Supplied Accessories10 Comp

Video40Controlling Shutter Speed and Other Functions while ShootingUse the automatic exposure (AE) program to use functions like the white balance or

41 [PROGRAM AE] Desired recording program When you select [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE], a numeric value will appear next to the recording program icon.1Press

Video42Self TimerFUNC.( 23) [ MENU] [ CAMERA SETUP] [SELF TIMER] [ON ] appears. mode:In record pause mode, press .The camcorder starts recor

43Manual Exposure Adjustment1 Press to display the joystick guide.If [EXP] does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) t

Video44• During focus lock, press and push the joystick ( ) toward [FOCUS] again to return the camcorder to autofocus.Infinity FocusUse this functio

45NOTES• When you select the custom white balance:- Set the custom white balance in a sufficiently illuminated place.- Select a zoom type other than [

Video46* Only these digital effects are available in mode.SettingFUNC.( 23) [ D.EFFECT OFF] Desired fader/effect* *** You can preview the digit

47still image, all the data is displayed in the form of information icons. During movie playback you can select what to display with the [DATA CODE] s

Video48NOTESWhen an external microphone is connected to the camcorder, [WIND SCREEN] will automatically be set to [ OFF ].Creating a PlaylistCreate a

49screen. Refer to To select which scenes to play back (34).NOTES• / The playlist is created on the same memory you are playing back from. Select in

5Table of contentsVideo ____________________________________29 Basic Recording29 Shooting Video30 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)30 Zoomi

Video50NOTESYou may not be able to move scenes in the playlist if there is not enough space available in the memory./ Copying ScenesYou can copy orig

51PhotosRefer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from capturing and playing back images to printing them.Taking Photos1 Set the mode dia

Photos52OptionsImage size options and the approximate number of still images that can be recorded on memory cards of various sizes are given in the ta

53Erasing a Photo Right After Recording ItYou can erase the still image recorded last while reviewing it within the time set for the [REVIEW] option o

Photos542 Push the joystick ( ) toward .3 Select ( ) [ JUMP 10 IMAGES] or [ JUMP 100 IMAGES].4 Jump ( ) the number of images selected and press .

55Magnifying Photos during PlaybackDuring playback, still images can be magnified up to 5 times.1 Move the zoom lever toward T.• The image is magnifie

Photos56Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure BracketingTake a series of pictures of a moving subject or record the same picture in 3 levels of

571Press halfway to activate the autofocus.2 Press fully and hold it pressed down.A series of still images will be recorded as long as you hold the

Photos584 Repeat steps 2-3 to protect additional images or press twice to close the menu.IMPORTANTInitializing the memory ( 27) will permanently er

59NOTES• If there is not enough space on the destination memory, the camcorder will copy as many still images as possible before stopping the operatio

6Photos __________________________________51 Basic Recording51 Taking Photos51 Selecting Photo Size and Quality53 Erasing a Photo Right After Recordin

Photos60• appears and changes to .• The (print/share) button lights up and the current print settings will be displayed for approx.6 seconds.IMPORT

61OptionsNOTESPrint setting options and [DEFAULT] settings vary depending on the printer model. For details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual

Photos62If an error occurs while printing, an error message, for example [NO PAPER], will appear on the camcorder. Solve the problem referring to the

63Selecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order)POINTS TO CHECKSet the print orders before connecting the USB cable to the camcorder.1 Open the ima

64External ConnectionsThis chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer.Connection DiagramsTerm

65Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends.1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to the T

External Connections66Backing Up Your Recordings on a ComputerMovies recorded with this camcorder are saved on the memory card or in the built-in memo

67Refer to this section along with the relevant sections in the instruction manual of the DW-100.Options for creating DVD discs ( mode)Options for cre

External Connections684 Press the start button on the DVD burner. • A progress bar will be displayed on the screen.• After pressing the start button (

69Copying your Recordings to an External Video RecorderYou can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device.Con

7Table of contentsAdditional Information ______________________73 Appendix: Menu Options Lists73 FUNC. Menu74 Setup Menus74 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom

External Connections70Windows users only: The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer, you need also to select the CameraWindow auto-laun

71Manual Transfer OptionsYou can select the still image(s) to transfer.Select ( ) a transfer option and press .•The camcorder returns to the transfer

External Connections722 Select ( ) the still image you want to mark with a transfer order.3 Press to set the transfer order.A checkmark appears in

73Additional InformationThis chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages, handling and maintenance tips, and other information.Menu items

Additional Information74FUNC. Menu (Playback Modes)1Option available only from the original movies index screen. 2Option available only from the playl

751[ ADVANCED] when [WIDESCREEN] is set to [ OFF].2Option available only when the recording program is set to [ PROGRAM AE].3Option available only whe

Additional Information76[WIND SCREEN]: The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors.• Some low-frequency s

77Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) DISPLAY SETUP[BRIGHTNESS]: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.• Changing the brightness of the

Additional Information78[START WEEK]: Select the day on which the week starts for the calendar display ( 36).[DEMO MODE]: The demonstration mode displ

79[QUICK START]: Select whether to activate the Quick Start function when you close the LCD panel in a recording mode ( 32) and the length of time aft

Introduction8Thank you for purchasing the Canon FS11/FS10/FS100. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for futu

Additional Information80Tro ub le ?If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Sometimes what you think is a malfunction of the

81RecordingPressing will not start recording.- You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recording onto the memory (while the ACCESS

Additional Information82Indicators and Onscreen Displays lights up in red.- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack ( 16). appea

83The picture is displayed correctly but there is no sound from the built-in speaker.- Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume ( 35).- If the

Additional Information84List of MessagesFollowing the list of messages for the camcorder you can find separate lists for printing-related messages ( 8

85CANNOT PLAY BACK CHECK THE CARD- There is a problem with the memory card./ CANNOT PLAY THE MOVIES IN THE BUILT-IN MEMORY INITIALIZE USING ONLY

Additional Information86CHECK THE CARD- Cannot access the memory card. Check the memory card and make sure it is inserted correctly ( 26).- A memory c

87READING THE CARD- Reading data from the memory card.SOME SCENES COULD NOT BE DELETED- Movies that were protected/edited with other devices cannot be

Additional Information88CONNECT THE COMPACT POWER ADAPTER- The camcorder is being powered by the battery pack. Connect the compact power adapter to th

89Or, you attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of images. Reduce the number of images.COULD NOT PRINT X IMAGES- You atte

9OverviewSupplied AccessoriesCA-590E Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord)BP-808 Battery PackWL-D88 Wireless ControllerLithium Button Battery CR202

Additional Information90PRINTER COVER OPEN- Close the printer cover securely.PRINTER ERROR- A malfunction has occurred that may require repairs. (Cano

91Do’s and Don’tsCamcorderBe sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum performance. • Back up your recordings periodically. Make sur

Additional Information92Battery Pack• Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use. Contact with metallic objects may cause a short

93• Check the direction before inserting the memory card. Forcing a memory card into the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the memory ca

Additional Information94precautions when you dispose of the camcorder or memory card, for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of

95Condensation 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 r

Additional Information96General InformationSystem Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)CG-800E Battery ChargerSTV-250N Stereo Video CableSC

97Battery PacksWhen you need extra battery packs, make sure you select the BP-808.When you use battery packs bearing the Intelligent System mark, the

Additional Information98Using the internal memory ( / only)Using a memory card* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as star

99FS11/FS10/FS100SpecificationsSystemRecording System Movies: SD-VideoVideo compression: MPEG-2Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3)Still images