Canon FS1 User manual

PA L

Digital Video Camcorder

Instruction Manual

PUB. DIE-307

Introduction

Important Usage Instructions

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR

BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING

INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION:

DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the

plug in case of an accident.

While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth, and do not place it in

confined narrow spaces. Heat may build up, the plastic case may deform and it could result in electric shock or fire.

CA-590E identification plate is located on the bottom.

Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CA-590E may damage the camcorder.

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 many easy-to-use functions. The following are just but a few examples of

the many functions that can enrich your shooting experience.

• Special Scene recording programs ( 39): 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 ( 32): Using the Quick Start function, you can open the LCD panel and

start recording within approximately one second!

• mode ( 21): With mode, recording is as simple as pressing a single

button and using the zoom lever. The camcorder will take care of the rest!

Table of contents

Introduction ______________________________

3 Getting to Know the Camcorder

8 About this Manual

9 Overview

9 Supplied Accessories

10 Components Guide

13 Screen Displays

Preparations _____________________________

16 Getting Started

16 Charging the Battery Pack

18 Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories

20 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen

21 Basic Operation of the Camcorder

21 Operating Modes

21 The Button: Mode or Flexible Recording

22 Joystick and Joystick Guide

22 Using the Menus

24 First Time Settings

24 Setting the Date and Time

25 Changing the Language

25 Changing the Time Zone

26 Using a Memory Card

26 Recommended Memory Cards

26 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

27 / Selecting the Memory for the Recordings

27 Initializing the Built-In Memory ( / only) or Memory

Card

Table of contents

Video ____________________________________

29 Basic Recording

29 Shooting Video

30 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)

30 Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom

32 Quick Start Function

32 Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded

33 Basic Playback

33 Playing Back the Video

35 Special Playback Modes

36 Selecting Scenes by Recording Date

37 Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline

38 Deleting Scenes

39 Advanced Functions

39 Special Scene Recording Programs

40 Controlling Shutter Speed and Other Functions while Shooting

41 Mini Video Light

42 Self Timer

42 Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure

Adjustment

43 Manual Focus Adjustment

44 White Balance

45 Image Effects

45 Digital Effects

46 On-Screen Displays and Data Code

47 Using an External Microphone

48 Managing Scenes and the Memory

48 Creating a Playlist

49 Deleting Scenes from the Playlist

49 Moving Scenes in the Playlist

50 / Copying Scenes

Photos __________________________________

51 Basic Recording

51 Taking Photos

51 Selecting Photo Size and Quality

53 Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It

53 Basic Playback

53 Viewing Photos

55 Magnifying Photos during Playback

55 Erasing Photos

56 Additional Functions

56 Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing

57 Histogram Display

57 Protecting Photos

58 / Copying Photos

59 Other Functions You Can Use when Taking Photos

59 Printing Photos

60 Selecting the Print Settings

62 Print Orders

External Connections _______________________

64 Terminals on the Camcorder

64 Connection Diagrams

65 Playback on a TV Screen

66 Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings

66 Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer

66 Authoring DVD Discs and Photo DVDs

69 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder

69 Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer)

71 Transfer Orders

Table of contents

Additional Information ______________________

73 Appendix: Menu Options Lists

73 FUNC. Menu

74 Setup Menus

74 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)

76 Memory Operations (Initialization, etc.)

77 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)

78 System Setup (Speaker Volume, Beep, etc.)

79 Date/Time Setup

80 Trouble?

80 Troubleshooting

84 List of Messages

91 Do’s and Don’ts

91 Handling Precautions

94 Maintenance/Others

95 Using the Camcorder Abroad

96 General Information

96 System Diagram

97 Optional Accessories

99 Specifications

102 Index

Introduction

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 Troubles hooting ( 80).

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 function

described.

• : Reference page number in this manual.

• : Text 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” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the button to

start recording until you press again to pause the recording.

“Photo” and “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 chapter or section.

Refer to the “Digital Video Software” instruction manual, included as a

PDF file in the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM.

Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW-100 DVD Burner.

Start/Stop

ENU

[ M ]

[ DISPLAY SETUP]

[LANGUAGE ]

Desired language

FUNC.

( 27)

Names of buttons and switches other than the

joystick are indicated within a “button”frame.

For example .

FUNC.

Buttons and switches to be operated

Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer

to menu options as they are displayed on

screen. In tables in this manual the default

value is shown in boldface.

For example [ON], [OFF].

Overview

Supplied Accessories

CA-590E Compact Power

Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack

WL-D88 Wireless Controller

Lithium Button Battery

CR2025 for Wireless

Controller

STV-250N

Stereo Video Cable

Yellow • Red • 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*

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).

Introduction

Names of buttons and switches other than the

joystick are indicated within a “button”frame

(for example ).

Components Guide

Left side view

Front view

Right side view

RESET button ( 82)

button ( 21)/

(print/share) button ( 60, 69)

DISP. (on-screen display) button

( 46, 57)/

BATT. INFO button ( 15)

USB terminal ( 64)

AV OUT terminal (yellow) ( 64)

MIC terminal (red) ( 47)

Speaker ( 35)

Strap mount ( 18)

ACCESS (memory access) indicator

( 29, 51)/

CHG (charge) indicator ( 16)

DC IN terminal ( 16)

Mini video light ( 41)

Stereo microphone

FUNC.

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