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PUB. DIM-863
Digital Video Camcorder
Instruction Manual English
Caméscope numérique
Manuel d’instruction Français
Videocámara digital
Manual de Instrucciones Español
NTSC
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Introduction Important Usage Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. Digital Video Camcorder, FS11 A/FS10 A/FS100 A systems This device complies with P
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word magnetic radiation. They may cause “apparatus” or “product” refers to the Canon picture interference, or permanently Digital Video Camcorder FS11 A/FS10 A/ damage the camera. FS100 A and all its accessories. 16 Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric 1 Read these instructions. shock — Do not use this product near water or in rainy/moist situations. 2 Keep these instructions. 17 Placing or Moving — Do not place on an 3 Heed
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of the type of power supply to your d. If the product does not operate home, consult your product dealer or normally even if you follow the local power company. Regarding other operating instructions. Adjust only power sources such as battery power, those controls that are covered by the refer to instructions in this manual. operation instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may 23 Lightning — For added protection of this result in damage and will often require product during
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Getting to Know the Camcorder What is so special about recording on flash memory? Your videos and photos are recorded in the built-in memory ( and only) or on a memory card (SD or SDHC card). Recording on flash memory means that there are no moving parts in the recorder unit of the camcorder. To you, it means a camcorder that is smaller, lighter and faster. Other features of this camcorder Whether you are using a camcorder for the first time or are very experienced, this camcorder offers ma
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Table of contents Introduction ______________________________ 5 Getting to Know the Camcorder 10 About this Manual 12 Overview 12 Supplied Accessories 13 Components Guide 16 Screen Displays Preparations _____________________________ 19 Getting Started 19 Charging the Battery Pack 20 Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories 22 Adjusting 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 Joyst
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Table of contents Video ____________________________________ 32 Basic Recording 32 Shooting Video 33 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 33 Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom 35 Quick Start Function 35 Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded 36 Basic Playback 36 Playing Back the Video 38 Special Playback Modes 39 Selecting Scenes by Recording Date 40 Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline 41 Deleting Scenes 42 Advanced Functions 42 Special Scene Re
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Photos __________________________________ 54 Basic Recording 54 Taking Photos 54 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 56 Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It 56 Basic Playback 56 Viewing Photos 58 Magnifying Photos during Playback 58 Erasing Photos 59 Additional Functions 59 Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 60 Histogram Display 60 Protecting Photos 61 / Copying Photos 62 Other Functions You Can Use when Taking Photos 62 Printing Photos 62 Printing Photos 63 Selecting the P
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Table of contents Additional Information ______________________ 75 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 75 FUNC. Menu 76 Setup Menus 76 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) 78 Memory Operations (Initialization, etc.) 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 Infor
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Introduction About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon FS11/FS10/FS100. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 82). Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the fun
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Introduction Overview Supplied Accessories CA-590 Compact Power BP-808 Battery Pack Adapter Lithium Button Battery WL-D88 Wireless Controller CR2025 for Wireless Controller STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-400PCU USB Cable Yellow • Red • White plugs Software CD-ROM* and Installation Guide PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE WS-30 Wrist Strap For saving, managing, editing and playing back movies. Software CD-ROM* and Installation Guide * The CD-ROM includes the instruction DIGITAL VIDEO manual of the
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Components Guide Left side view RESET 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) Right side view DC IN terminal ( 19) Mini video light ( 44) Stereo microphone Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated with
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Introduction Remote sensor ( 21) Back view LCD screen ( 22) Mode dial ( 24) Start/Stop button ( 32) (stop) button ( 36)/ BLC (backlight correction) button ( 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) Top view FUNC. button ( 26, 75) Joystick ( 25) Zoom lever ( 33) PHOTO button ( 54) ON/OFF button indicator Tripod socket ( 93) Serial number Battery c
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Wireless Controller WL-D88 START/STOP button ( 32) FUNC. button ( 26, 75) MENU button ( 26, 76) PLAYLIST button ( 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) 15
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Introduction Screen Displays Recording Movies Operating mode ( 24) Recording program ( 42, 43) White balance ( 47) Image effect ( 48) Digital effect ( 48) Recording mode ( 33) Remote sensor off ( 80) Manual focus ( 46) Memory operation ( 18) Time code/Playback time Playing Movies (hours : minutes : seconds) (During Playback) 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)
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Recording Still Images Zoom ( 33), Exposure ( 45) Recording program ( 42, 43) White balance ( 47) Image effect ( 48) Digital effect ( 48) Drive mode ( 59) Still image quality/size ( 54) Manual focus ( 46) Remaining battery time ( 18) Number of still images available ( 18) Viewing Still Images 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,
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Introduction Memory operation • Depending on the conditions under which the Record, Record pause, camcorder and the battery pack are used, the Playback, Playback pause, actual battery charge may not be indicated Fast playback, accurately. BATT.INFO Fast reverse playback, • When the camcorder is off, press Slow playback, to display the charge status of a battery pack. Slow reverse playback, The Intelligent System will display the charge Frame advance, status (as a percentage) and the re
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Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder. 3 Close the cover and slide it toward Getting Started the lens until you hear a click. CHG (charge) indicator DC IN terminal Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use. For approximate charging times and recording/playback time
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Preparations voltage converters for overseas travels TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK 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 naturally. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or the day Battery release latch before, to ensure a full charge. • We recommen
