Canon LEGRIA FS307 User manual

PUB. DIE-0349-000B

Digital Video Camcorder

Instruction Manual

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.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing.

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-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.

Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CA-570 may damage the camcorder.

European Union (and EEA) only.

These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste,

according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or

your national laws implementing those Directives.

This product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized

one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for

recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and batteries and accumulators.

Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible impact on the environment and human health due to

potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. Your cooperation in the correct disposal of

this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources.

For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, waste authority,

approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or visit www.canon-europe.com/environment.

(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)

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 ( / 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.

• Dual Shot ( 21): 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 Stabilization ( 79): Dynamic IS compensates for camcorder shake when

shooting video while walking. This gives you more freedom and mobility when recording

movies.

• Special Scene recording programs ( 40): When recording in a variety of situations,

such as at the beach, the camcorder automatically selects the optimal settings for that

situation.

• Pre-recording function ( 45): The camcorder records for 3 seconds before you start

shooting, ensuring that those once-in-a-lifetime moments do not slip by.

• Video Snapshot ( 43): Create a montage of scenes and even set it to music when you

play it back.

Table of contents

Introduction ______________________________

3 Getting to Know the Camcorder

8 About this Manual

10 Overview

10 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs

11 Components Guide

13 Screen Displays

Preparations _____________________________

16 Getting Started

16 Charging the Battery Pack

18 Preparing the Accessories

19 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen

21 Basic Operation of the Camcorder

21 Operating Modes

22 Joystick and Joystick Guide

23 Using the Menus

25 First Time Settings

25 Setting the Date and Time

25 Changing the Language

26 Changing the Time Zone

27 Using a Memory Card

27 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder

27 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

28 /Selecting the Memory for the Recordings

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

Card

Table of contents

Video ____________________________________

30 Basic Recording

30 Shooting Video

31 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)

31 Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom

33 Quick Start Function

34 Basic Playback

34 Playing Back the Video

35 Selecting What Recordings to Play Back

36 Selecting Scenes by Recording Date

37 Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline

38 Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen

39 Deleting Scenes

40 Advanced Functions

40 Special Scene Recording Programs

41 Controlling Shutter Speed and Other Functions while Shooting

43 Mini Video Light

43 Video Snapshot

45 Pre-recording Function

46 Self Timer

46 Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure

Adjustment

47 Manual Focus Adjustment

48 White Balance

49 Image Effects

49 Digital Effects

50 On-Screen Displays and Data Code

51 Playlist and Scene Operations

51 Dividing Scenes

52 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting and Moving Playlist

Scenes

54 /Copying Scenes

Photos __________________________________

55 Basic Recording

55 Taking Photos

55 Selecting Photo Size and Quality

56 Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It

57 Basic Playback

57 Viewing Photos

59 Magnifying Photos during Playback

59 Deleting Photos

61 Additional Functions

61 Histogram Display

61 Protecting Photos

62 /Copying Photos

63 Other Functions You Can Use When Taking Photos

63 Printing Photos

64 Selecting the Print Settings

66 Print Orders

External Connections _______________________

69 Terminals on the Camcorder

69 Connection Diagrams

70 Playback on a TV Screen

71 Saving Your Recordings

71 Saving Your Recordings on a Computer

71 Authoring DVD Discs and Photo DVDs

74 Transfer Orders

74 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder

75 Transferring Photos to a Computer

Table of contents

Additional Information ______________________

77 Appendix: Menu Options Lists

77 FUNC. Menu

79 Setup Menus

85 Trouble?

85 Troubleshooting

89 List of Messages

97 Do’s and Don’ts

97 Handling Precautions

100 Maintenance/Others

100 Using the Camcorder Abroad

101 Music Files

102 General Information

102 System Diagram

103 Optional Accessories

105 Specifications

108 Index

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA FS37/FS36/FS307/FS306/FS305*.

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 ( 85).

* Availability differs from area to area.

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.

• 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 the instruction

manual of the optional DW-100 DVD Burner. This will be indicated with the

icon and the name of the relevant chapter or section.

Start/Stop

Special Scene Recording Programs

[PROGRAM AE]

[ PORTRAIT]

Press to display the Special

Scene (SCN) recording programs

Desired recording program

( 25)

FUNC.

Recording in a very bright ski resort or

capturing the full colorsof a sunset or a

fireworks display becomesaseasy as

selecting a Special Scene recording

program. For detailsabout the available

options, refer to the following sidebar.

Brackets [ ] 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].

In this manual, the arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections.

For a detailed explanation refer to Using the Menus ( 23).

Names of buttons and switches other

than the joystick are indicated within

a “button” frame.

For example .

FUNC.

Introduction

Overvi ew

The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder.

The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder.

* The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on PDF file).

Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs

CA-570 Compact Power

Adapter (incl. power cord)

BP-808 Battery Pack STV-250N

Stereo Video Cable

Yellow • Red • White plugs

IFC-300PCU USB Cable

Quick Guide

•PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM* and ‘PIXELA Applications Installation Guide’

- ImageMixer 3 SE Transfer Utility - For saving and transferring movies.

- Music Transfer Utility - For transferring to a memory card connected to a computer

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 playing back movies.

•Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM - Contains the full-length camcorder

instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file) and music files that can be used as

background music during playback. This CD-ROM cannot be played back on a CD

player. The music files on this CD-ROM are for exclusive use with the supplied PIXELA

applications, Music Transfer Utility and ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools. For more

details, refer to the ‘Music Transfer Utility Software Guide’ and ‘ImageMixer 3 SE

Software Guide’ on the PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM.

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