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Instruction Manual
Digital Camcorder
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Intro duc t ion
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 FS40 A / FS400 A systems
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.
If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the
equipment.
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
Tel No. (516)328-5600
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
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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.
CAUTION:
• Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached. Use only the same type
of batteries.
• Do not expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the inside of a car under
direct sunlight, fire, etc.
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CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the product.
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In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon Digital Video
Camcorder FS40 A / FS400 A and all its accessories.
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
9 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
10 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
12 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
13 Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
product is operated.
14 Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
15 Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
16 Follow Instructions — All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.
17 Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners. The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual.
18 Accessories — Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be
hazardous.
19 Avoid magnetic or electric fields — Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters,
portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation. They
may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera.
20 Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric shock — Do not use this product near water or in
rainy/moist situations.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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21 Placing or Moving — Do not place on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child
or adult, and serious damage to the product.
A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.
22 Power Sources — The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter should be
operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power
company. Regarding other power sources such as battery power, refer to instructions in this
manual.
23 Polarization — The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2-prong
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
24 Power Cord Protection — Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to
plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product.
25 Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If
an outside antenna is connected to
the product, be sure the antenna is
grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges
and built-up static charges. Section
810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI / NFPA No. 70—1984,
provides information with respect
to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of
antenna discharge unit, connection
to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure 1.
26 Lightning — For added protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time, disconnect it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.
27 Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk
of fire or electric shock.
28 Objects and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in
a fire or electric shock. Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product.
29 Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA LEAD
IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING C ONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC - NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUND
CLAMP
Fig. 1
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30 Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power
sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into, the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions. Improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. This indicates a need for
service.
31 Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician
has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock or other hazards.
32 Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating order.
33 Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
When replacement of the power supply is required, please return it to the responsible
nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA-570.
CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.
The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. For areas
where 120 V AC power is not used, you will need a special plug adapter. Contact your
nearest Canon Service Center for further information.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Trademark Acknowledgements
• SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
• This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.
• ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN
ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR
PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE
MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET,
SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206.
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Exciting Features
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 Flash Memory
Pre-recording
( 54)
You can record in the built-in
memory or on commercially
available memory cards ( 35).
When pre-recording is activated,
the camcorder starts recording
video continuously into a
temporary 3-second memory.
When you press the
button, the scene recorded will
have started 3 seconds before
you started shooting.
Video Snapshot
( 55)
Image Stabilization
( 54)
Shoot or capture short scenes
and arrange them into a video
clip set to your favorite
background music.
Dynamic IS compensates for
camcorder shake when you
shoot video while walking. This
gives you more freedom and
mobility when recording movies.
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Table of contents 9
Introduction
8 Exciting Features
12 About this Manual
14 Getting to Know the Camcorder
14 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs
16 Names of Parts
Preparations
19 Getting Started
19 Charging the Battery Pack
22 Preparing the Accessories
23 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD
Screen
25 Basic Operation of the Camcorder
25 Operating Modes
27 Joystick and Joystick Guide
27 Using the Menus
30 First Time Settings
30 Setting the Date and Time
31 Changing the Language
31 Changing the Time Zone
32 Using a Memory Card
32 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the
Camcorder
34 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
35 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
35 Initializing the Memory
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Video
38 Basic Recording
38 Shooting Video
39 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)
40 Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom
41 Quick Start Function
43 Basic Playback
43 Playing Back Video
45 Selecting what Recordings to Play Back
46 Searching for Scenes
48 Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen
49 Deleting Scenes
51 Advanced Functions
51 Automatic Exposure and Special Scene Recording
Programs
53 Automatic Backlight Correction
54 Advanced Image Stabilization
54 Pre-Recording
55 Video Snapshot
56 Digital Effects
57 Manual Exposure Adjustment
58 Manual Focus Adjustment
59 White Balance
60 Image Effects
61 Mini Video Light
61 Self Timer
62 Selecting the Playback Starting Point
63 Playing Back Recordings Set to Background Music
66 On-Screen Displays and Data Code
67 Playlist and Scene Operations
67 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting and Moving
Scenes
69 Dividing Scenes
70 Copying Scenes to a Memory Card
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Photos
73 Taking Photos
74 Viewing Photos
76 Slideshow
76 Deleting Photos
78 Copying Photos to a Memory Card
External Connections
80 Terminals on the Camcorder
80 Connection Diagrams
82 Playback on a TV Screen
83 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings
83 Saving Recordings on a Computer
85 Copying Movies to an External Video Recorder
86 Preparing Movies for the Web
Additional Information
90 Appendix: Menu Options Lists
90 FUNC. Menu
92 Setup Menus
98 Onscreen Icons and Displays
102 Trouble?
102 Troubleshooting
107 List of Messages
114 Do’s and Don’ts
114 Handling Precautions
118 Maintenance/Others
119 Using the Camcorder Abroad
120 General Information
120 Accessories
121 Optional Accessories
123 Product Codes
124 Specifications
128 Index
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Introduction
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon FS40 / FS400. 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 ( 102).
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 within 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.
“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 .
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Brackets [ ] are used to refer to
menu options as they are
displayed on screen.
indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and
indicates that the function is not available. For a detailed explanation
refer to Operating Modes ( 25).
The arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For a detailed
explanation on how to use the menus, refer to Using the Menus
( 27). For a concise summary of all available menu options and
settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists ( 90).
The names of most buttons and
switches are indicated within a
“button” frame.
For example .
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Introduction
Gett ing to K now th e Camc order
Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs
The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
(incl. power cord)
BP-808 Battery Pack
IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable
Yellow • Red • White plugs
Quick Guide
Installation Guide for PIXELA’s
Software
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The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder:
•PIXELA’s Transfer Utility CD-ROM*
- Use Transfer Utility for saving and transferring movies and music
files you can use as background music.
•PIXELA’s VideoBrowser CD-ROM*
- In addition to all the functionality of Transfer Utility, you can use
VideoBrowser for managing, editing, and playing back movies.
• Instruction Manual/Music Data CD-ROM (referred to in this
manual as “Camcorder Supplemental Disc”)
- Instruction Manual - The full-version instruction manual of the
camcorder (this PDF file).
- Music data - Music files that can be used as background music
during playback. These music files are for exclusive use with the
supplied PIXELA’s software. The disc cannot be played back on CD
players.
*The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (on PDF file).
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Introduction
Names of Parts
1RESET button ( 106)
2 button ( 25)/
WEB button ( 86)
3DISP. (on-screen display) button
( 62, 66)/BATT. INFO button
( 101)
4Speaker ( 43)
5AV OUT terminal ( 80, 81)
6USB terminal ( 80, 81)
7DC IN terminal ( 19)
8ACCESS indicator ( 38, 73)
9Strap mount ( 22)
Aq Grip belt ( 22)
Aa Stereo microphone
As Mini video light ( 61)
Right side view
Front view
Left side view
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Ad Zoom lever ( 40)
Af PHOTO button ( 73)
Ag POWER button
Ah Joystick ( 27)
Aj LCD screen ( 23)
Ak FUNC. button ( 28, 90)
Al / (play/pause) button ( 43)/
START/STOP button ( 38)
Sq (stop) button ( 43)/
PLAYLIST button ( 46)
Sa VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button
( 55)
Ss (camera/play) button ( 26)
Sd ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator:
Green – On
Orange – Standby ( 41)
Red – Charging ( 19)
Sf Start/Stop button ( 38)
LCD panel
Top view
Back view
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Introduction
Sg Battery release latch
Sh Tripod socket ( 114)
Sj Memory card slot ( 34)
Sk Battery compartment ( 19)
Sl Battery compartment cover/Memory
card slot cover
Dq Serial number
The serial number label is located on
the battery compartment cover.
Bottom view
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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.
Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack
The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using
the compact power adapter. The first time you use a battery pack, fully
charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is com-
pletely exhausted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording
time will be displayed accurately.
For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a
fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging, Recording and Playback
Times ( 122).
1 Slide the battery compartment
cover away from the lens and open
it.
2 Insert the battery pack all the way
into the compartment and press
gently until it clicks.
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3 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 the compact power adapter
into a power outlet.
6 Connect the compact power
adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN
terminal.
7 Charging will start when the
camcorder is turned off.
• If the camcorder was on, the green
ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out
when you turn off the camcorder.
After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG)
indicator will start flashing in red
(battery pack charging). The red
ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out
when the battery pack is fully
charged.
• If the indicator flashes quickly, refer
to
Troubleshooting
( 102).
3
DC IN
terminal
ON/OFF (CHG)
(charge) indicator
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To remove the battery pack
1 Slide the battery compartment
cover away from the lens and
open it.
2 Press the battery release latch
and pull out the battery pack.
3 Close the cover and slide it
toward the lens until you hear a
click.
IMPORTANT
• Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the com-
pact power adapter. After pressing to turn off the camcorder,
important data is updated in the memory. Be sure to wait until the
green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out.
• We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between
10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Outside the temperature range of
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start.
• Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the compact
power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recom-
mended for use with this camcorder.
• To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not con-
nect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for
overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft
and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc.
NOTES
• The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off.
• If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder
using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be con-
sumed.
• Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore,
charge them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full
charge.
Battery release latch
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• We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times
longer than you think you might need.
•USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery
that powers the product is recyclable. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this
battery.
Preparing the Accessories
Fasten the grip belt.
Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach
the zoom lever with your index finger, and
the button with your thumb.
To remove the grip belt
1 Lift the padded handgrip’s flap and detach the strap from the Velcro
pad. Pull the strap to remove it from the camcorder’s front bracket.
2 Pull the other end of the strap through the buckle and remove it
from the camcorder’s rear bracket.
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To attach an optional wrist strap
Pass the attaching end of the wrist
strap through the rear bracket on the
camcorder, thread the wrist strap
through the loop and fasten.
Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen
Rotating the LCD Panel
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.
• You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward.
• You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. Rotating the
LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful when you wish to include your-
self in the picture when recording with the self timer.
NOTES
•About the LCD screen: The screen is produced using extremely high-pre-
cision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels
operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occa-
sionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. This has no
effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
180°
90° Subject can monitor the LCD screen
180°
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LCD Backlight
When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD
screen. Turn on the LCD backlight to make it brighter.
With the camcorder on, hold
pressed down for more than
2 seconds.
Repeat this action to switch the LCD
backlight between off (normal) and on
(bright).
NOTES
• The LCD backlight does not affect the brightness of the recordings.
• Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the bat-
tery pack.
• You can further adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the
[LCD Brightness] setting.
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Basic Operation of the Camcorder
Operating Modes
Recording
The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video
and photos: mode, for beginners or if you just prefer
not to bother with detailed camcorder settings, and flexible
recording ( ) mode, which lets you change the cam-
corder’s settings to your preference. Press the button to
switch the camcorder to mode and press the button
again to switch back to mode. In either mode, you can record
movies by pressing or take photos by pressing .
NOTES
• In mode, menus cannot be accessed but the following settings
can be changed in advance.
- FUNC. menu: Recording mode of movies.
Operating
mode
Onscreen
icon Operation
Easy recording of movies and photos.
Recording of movies and photos while enjoying full
access to the menus and advanced functions.
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About mode
• Only the following buttons/functions are available in this mode.
- for recording movies
- for recording photos
- Zoom ( 40)
- Quick Start ( 41)
- for recording video snapshot scenes ( 55)
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- menu: [Rec Media for Movies]*, [Rec Media for Photos]*,
[Widescreen], [Video Snapshot Length].
- menu: [Image Stabilizer]**, [Auto Slow Shutter].
- , and menus: All settings.
* only.
** The [ Standard] setting will be used in mode if set to [ Off] in
mode.
• Even in mode, the camcorder can help you with the settings. For
example, you can use the Special Scene recording programs ( 51)
to set at once all the optimal settings to match special recording condi-
tions.
Playback
Press the (camera/play) button to switch the
camcorder between camera (recording) mode and
playback mode. You can press when the cam-
corder is off to turn it on directly in playback mode.
NOTES
• When switching to playback mode, the [Movies] index screen will be
selected ( mode). Use the tabs on the top of the screen to switch
to mode to view photos ( 45).
• When switching to playback mode, the memory selected for
playback will be the same currently used for recording movies.
Operating mode Onscreen icon Operation
Playing back movies.
Viewing photos.
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Joystick and Joystick Guide
Use the joystick to operate the camcorder’s menus.
The functions that appear in the joystick guide depend on the operat-
ing mode. By default, the joystick guide is minimized. Push the joy-
stick ( ) to display it.
• or mode: Select ( ) a function and press to change
the setting. With some functions, you will need to make further
adjustments ( ).
• mode: First, select ( ) a “row” of functions; then, press to
operate the function in the middle or push the joystick ( or ) to
operate the function on the left or right, respectively.
The joystick guide will minimize after 2 seconds. When the joystick
guide is minimized, you can still adjust or turn on/off the selected
function; you can also maximize ( ) the joystick guide to select
another function, or hide ( ) it altogether.
Using the Menus
Many of the camcorder’s functions can
be adjusted from the menus that open
after pressing . In mode,
however, menus cannot be accessed
and, except in a few cases, most menu
settings will return to their default val-
ues.
For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to the
appendix Menu Options Lists ( 90).
Press the joystick itself ( ) to save
the settings or confirm an action. On
menu screens, this is indicated by the
icon .
Push the joystick up, down, left or right
( , ) to select an item or
change settings.
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Selecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu
The following is an example of selecting a FUNC. menu option in
mode. In playback modes, the operation varies depending on the
function selected so refer to the relevant chapter as necessary.
1 Press .
2 Select ( ) the icon of the function
you want to change from the left
side column.
Menu items not available will appear
grayed out.
3 Select ( ) the desired setting from the available options at the
bottom bar.
• The selected option will be highlighted in orange.
• With some settings you will need to make further selections and/or
press . Follow the additional operation guides that will appear on
the screen (such as the icon, small arrows, etc.).
4 Press to save the settings and close the menu.
You can press to close the menu at any time.
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus
1 Press .
2 Select ( ) [ Menu] and press
to open the setup menus.
You can also hold pressed
down for more than 1 second to
open directly the setup menus
screen.
3 Select ( ) the tab of the desired menu.
4 Select ( ) the setting you want to change and press .
• The orange selection bar indicates the menu setting currently
selected. Menu items not available appear grayed out.
• Move ( ) the orange selection bar to the tabs at the top of the
screen to select a different menu (step 3).
5 Select ( , ) the desired option and press to save the
setting.
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6 Press .
You can press to close the menu at any time.
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Changing the Language
The default language of the cam-
corder is English. You can set it to one
of 26 other languages.
NOTES
• The displays and that appear in some menu screens refer to
the name of buttons on the camcorder and will not change, regardless
of the language selected.
Changing the Time Zone
Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is
New York.
To set the home time zone
* When you travel, select ( ) the icon and select the time zone that matches the
local time at your destination.
**To adjust for daylight saving time, select the area name marked with a .
Operating modes:
[ Menu] [Language ]
Desired language
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Operating modes:
[ Menu] [Time Zone/DST] *
Your local time zone**
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Preparations
Using a Memory Card
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
You can use commercially available Secure Digital (SD) cards with this
camcorder. However, depending on the memory card, you may not be
able to record movies. Refer to the table below.
As of May 2010, the movie recording function has been tested using
SD/SDHC memory cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and SanDisk,
and SDXC memory cards made by Panasonic and Toshiba.
* Depending on the memory card used, it may not be possible to record movies.
NOTES
• About the SD Speed Class: The SD Speed Class is a standard that indi-
cates the minimum guaranteed data transfer speed of SD/SDHC/
SDXC memory cards. When you buy a new memory card, look for the
Speed Class logo on the package.
Memory card Capacity SD Speed Class Recording movies
SD
memory cards
64 MB or less – –
128 MB or more
–*
,,
,
SDHC
memory cards Over 2 GB ,,
,
SDXC
memory cards Over 32 GB ,,
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SDXC Memory Cards
As of May 2010, SDXC memory cards have been tested to work under
Windows 7. For details on whether your computer's operating system
is SDXC-compatible, check with your computer's manufacturer.
IMPORTANT
• If you use an SDXC memory card with a computer OS that is not
SDXC-compatible, you may be prompted to format the memory card.
In such case, cancel the operation to prevent data loss.
• To use an SDXC memory card with external devices, such as card
readers or digital recorders, make sure the external device is SDXC-
compatible.
• After repeatedly recording, deleting and editing scenes (fragmented
memory), it will take longer to write data on the memory and recording
may stop. Save your recordings and initialize the memory.
Eye-Fi cards
This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions
(including wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card,
please check with the card manufacturer.
Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many
countries or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permit-
ted. If it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use in the
area, please check with the card manufacturer.
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Preparations
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
Make sure to initialize ( 35) all memory cards before using them
with this camcorder.
1 Turn off the camcorder.
Make sure the ON/OFF (CHG)
indicator is off.
2 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 the way into the
memory card slot until it clicks.
4 Close the cover and slide it
toward the lens until you hear a
click.
Do not force the cover closed if the
memory card is not correctly
inserted.
To remove the memory card
Push the memory card once to
release it. When the memory card
springs out, pull it all the way out.
IMPORTANT
• Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable.
Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a mal-
function of the camcorder. Be sure to insert the memory card as
described in step 3.
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Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
You can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in mem-
ory or on a memory card. The built-in memory is the default memory
for recording both.
POINTS TO CHECK
• Be sure you understand the information provided in
Eye-Fi cards
( 33) before using an Eye-Fi card.
* When selecting the memory, you can check the total, used and approximate
available recording time/number of photos. (Recording time is estimated based
on the recording mode currently in use.)
Initializing the Memory
Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for
the first time. You can also initialize a memory card or the built-in
memory ( only) to permanently delete all the recordings it con-
tains.
At the time of purchase, the built-in memory comes pre-initial-
ized and contains music files for use as background music during
playback.
1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until
the initialization is completed.
2 Initialize the memory.
Operating modes:
[ Menu] [Rec Media for Movies] or
[Rec Media for Photos] [Built-in Mem.] (built-in
memory) or [Mem. Card] (memory card)*
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Preparations
* If you selected the [Complete Initialization] option, you can press to cancel
the initialization while it is in progress. All recordings will be erased and the
memory can be used without any problem.
Options
IMPORTANT
• Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings. Lost origi-
nal recordings cannot be recovered. Make sure you save important
recordings in advance using an external device ( 83).
• Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files you
may have transferred to the card. ( The music files that come
pre-installed in the built-in memory will be restored after it is initialized.)
To transfer music files from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc
to the memory card:
- Windows users: Use the supplied PIXELA’s software. For details, refer
to the Software Guide (PDF file) of the supplied PIXELA’s software.
- Mac OS users: Use Finder to transfer the music files from the
[MUSIC] folder on the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the
memory card. Refer to
About the music files
( 127) for the folder
structure of the memory card.
[Quick Initialization] Clears the file allocation table but does not
physically erase the stored data.
[Complete Initialization] Erases all data completely.
[ Menu] [Initialize / ]
[Built-in Mem.] or [Mem. Card] Initialization
method [Yes]* [OK]
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[ Menu] [Initialize ]
Initialization method [Yes]* [OK]
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• At the time of purchase, Eye-Fi cards contain the necessary network
configuration software. Be sure to install the software and complete the
required configuration setup before you initialize the Eye-Fi card prior to
using it with this camcorder.
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Video
Video
This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies,
including recording, playback, advanced functions and playlist
and scene operations.
Basic Recording
Shooting Video
1 Turn on the camcorder.
By default, movies are
recorded in the built-in memory.
You can select the memory that
will be used to record movies
( 35).
2 Press to begin
recording.
Press again to pause
the recording.
When you have finished recording
1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off.
2 Turn off the camcorder.
3 Close the LCD panel.
IMPORTANT
• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or
flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage
to the memory.
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.
Operating modes:
Start/Stop button
Start/Stop
Start/Stop
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• Be sure to save your recordings regularly ( 83), especially after mak-
ing important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or cor-
ruption of data.
NOTES
• About the Power Save mode: If [Power Saving Mode] is set to
[ On], the camcorder will shut off automatically to save power when
it is powered by a battery pack and is left without any operation for 5
minutes. Press to turn on the camcorder.
• When recording in bright places, it may be difficult to use the LCD
screen. In such cases, you can turn on the LCD backlight ( 24) or
adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the [LCD Bright-
ness] setting.
Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)
The camcorder offers 3 recording modes. Changing the recording
mode will change the recording time available on the memory. Select
XP mode for better movie quality; select LP mode for longer recording
times. The following table gives approximate recording times.
NOTES
• The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the
actual recording times will vary depending on the content of the
scenes.
• The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the cam-
corder to mode.
POWER
Operating modes:
[ Standard Play 6 Mbps] Desired recording
mode
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Video
Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom
The camcorder offers the following three types of zoom:
* 1800x when [Image Stabilizer] is set to [ Dynamic].
Approximate recording times Default value
• When a recording exceeds 2 GB or 12 continuous hours, it will be divided and
saved as scenes smaller than 2 GB.
• At the time of purchase, the built-in memory contains about 70 MB of
music files.
Recording mode
→
XP SP
LP
Memory ↓
4 GB memory card 55 min. 1 hr. 20 min. 2 hr. 35 min.
Built-in memory/
8 GB memory card 1 hr. 50 min. 2 hr. 45 min. 5 hr. 10 min.
16 GB memory card 3 hr. 40 min. 5 hr. 30 min. 10 hr. 25 min.
32 GB memory card 7 hr. 25 min. 20 hr. 50 min.11 hr.
Zoom Type Description and use
Optical 37x The optical magnification ratio of the lens. Used for recording movies
only when [Image Stabilizer] is set to [ Dynamic] or when
[Widescreen] is set to [ Off] and for recording photos.
Advanced 41x The camcorder processes the image beyond the range of the optical
zoom to obtain a larger zoom without any deterioration in image
quality. Used for recording movies in all cases but the two exceptions
above.
Digital 2000x* You can activate it with the [Digital Zoom] setting. When set to
[ On] and only while recording movies, the camcorder will switch
to digital zoom (light blue area on the zoom indicator) when you zoom
in beyond the optical zoom range (white area on the zoom indicator).
With the digital zoom, the image is processed digitally so image
quality will deteriorate the more you zoom in.
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Move 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 variable speed – press gently for a
slow zoom; press harder for faster
zooms.
NOTES
• Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from
the subject. At full wide angle, you
can focus on a subject as close as
1 cm (0.39 in.).
• While the advanced zoom is acti-
vated, the field of view will be wider
at full wide-angle.
• You can set [Zoom Speed] to one of three constant speeds (3
is the fastest, 1 the slowest).
• When [Zoom Speed] is set to [ Variable], the zoom speed will be
faster in record pause mode than when actually recording, except
when pre-recording ( 54) is activated.
Quick Start Function
When you close the LCD panel with the camcorder on, the camcorder
enters the standby mode. In standby mode the camcorder consumes
only about half the power used when recording, saving energy when
you are using a battery pack. Additionally, when you open the LCD
panel, the camcorder is ready to start recording in approximately
1 second*, allowing you to record the subject right away.
* The actual time required varies depending on the shooting conditions.
1 With the camcorder on and in a recording mode, close the LCD
panel.
A beep will sound and the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will change
to orange to indicate the camcorder entered standby mode.
W Zoom out T Zoom in
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Video
2 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.
IMPORTANT
• Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while the
ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is lit in orange).
NOTES
• The camcorder will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed
while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing, while a menu is being dis-
played, or while the PHOTO button is pressed down halfway. The cam-
corder may also not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed
while the memory card slot cover is open or when the battery charge is
too low. Check that the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator changes to orange.
• The camcorder will shut off if left in standby mode for 10 minutes,
regardless of the [Power Saving Mode] setting. Press
to turn on the camcorder.
• You can select the length of time until shut-off or turn off the Quick
Start function altogether with the [Quick Start] setting.
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Basic Playback
Playing Back Video
1 Press to open the [Movies]
index screen.
2 Move ( , ) the selection
frame to the scene you want to
play back.
When you have recorded a large
number of scenes, you can display
( ) a slidebar below the scene
thumbnails and browse ( ) through index pages; then, return ( )
to select the desired scene.
3 Press to begin the playback.
Playback will start from the scene selected and continue until the end
of the last scene recorded.
To pause/stop the playback
1 During playback, open ( ) the joystick
guide.
2 Select ( ) to pause the playback or
to stop the playback.
3 You can also use the and
buttons on the LCD panel.
To adjust the volume
1 During playback, open ( ) the joystick
guide.
2 Select ( ) the top row ( ).
3 Adjust ( ) the volume.
To turn off the volume, keep the joystick pressed ( ) toward until
the volume bars disappear.
Operating modes:
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Video
IMPORTANT
• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or
flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.
• You may not be able to play back with this camcorder movies recorded
on a memory card using another device.
NOTES
• Depending on the recording conditions, you may notice brief stops in
video or sound playback between scenes.
Special playback modes
To enter the special playback modes, use the joystick guide. There is
no sound during the special playback modes.
Fast playback
Perform the following operation during
normal playback. Repeat to increase the
playback speed to approximately 5x
→
15x
→
60x the normal speed.
Open ( ) the joystick guide Select ( ) the bottom row Push
the joystick ( ) toward or .
Slow playback
Perform the following operation during
playback pause. Repeat to increase the
playback speed 1/8
→
1/4 the normal speed.
Open ( ) the joystick guide Select ( ) the bottom row Push
the joystick ( ) toward * or .
* Slow reverse playback will look the same as continuous frame reverse.
Skipping scenes
Open ( ) the joystick guide Select ( )
the middle row Push the joystick ( )
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toward * 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 scene.
Ending special playback modes
During any special playback mode, press . The camcorder will
return to its initial mode (playback or playback pause).
NOTES
• During some special playback modes, you may notice some anomalies
(blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture.
• The speed indicated on the screen is approximate.
Selecting what Recordings to Play Back
From the index screen, you can use the tabs on the top of the screen
to select whether to play back your original movies or photos. Addi-
tionally, you can switch to index screens that contain only certain
types of scenes, such as the [Playlist] or [Video Snapshot] index
screen, or switch memories to play back recordings from the built-in
memory or memory card ( only).
Operating modes:
Movies
Photos
Recordings in the built-in memory
Recordings on the memory card
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Photos
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Video
1 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 recordings you want to
play back.
3 Return ( ) to the index screen to select a scene or photo.
To open the [Video Snapshot] index screen
You can open an index screen that contains
only your video snapshot scenes ( 55).
In the original [Movies] index screen, press
.
To open the [Playlist] index screen
Open the [Playlist] index screen to play back
the scenes you added to the playlist ( 67).
In the original [Movies] index screen, press
.
NOTES
• You can press both and to open the [Playlist:
Video Snapshot] index screen that contains only those video snapshot
scenes that were also added to the playlist.
Searching for Scenes
From the [Movies] index screen, you can search for recordings you
made on a particular date (for example, to find all the movies you shot
during a special event).
Selecting from the Calendar Screen
1 Open the [Movies] or [Video Snapshot] index screen.
You can select the original movies in the built-in memory or on
the memory card.
VIDEO SNAP
PLAYLIST
PLAYLIST
VIDEO SNAP
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2 Open the calendar screen.
• The calendar screen appears.
• Dates that contain scenes (that is, movies were recorded on that
date) appear in white. Dates without recordings appear in black.
3 Move ( , ) the cursor to the desired date.
• When you move the cursor to a date displayed in white, a thumbnail
showing a still image from the first scene recorded on that date will
be displayed next to the calendar. Below it will appear the number of
scenes recorded ( ) and the total recording time for the same day.
• You can select ( ) the year or month field and change ( ) the
year or month to move faster between calendar months.
4 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 change on what day to start the week for the calendar display
with the [Calendar Start Day] setting.
• You can press to return to the index screen at any time.
Selecting from the List of Recordings
1 Open the [Movies] or [Video Snapshot] index screen.
You can select the original movies in the built-in memory or on
the memory card.
2 Open the list of recordings.
• The list of recordings displays all dates in which recordings were
made. An orange selection frame appears on the day.
• The thumbnail shows a still image from the first scene recorded on
that day. Below it will appear the number of scenes recorded ( )
and the total recording time for the same day.
[ Scene Search] [Calendar Screen]
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[ Scene Search] [Date Selection]
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3 Select ( ) the date, month or year and move ( ) between
recording dates.
4 After selecting the desired date, press .
The index screen will appear with the selection frame on the first
scene recorded on the selected date.
NOTES
• You can press to return to the index screen at any time.
Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen
You can select in advance a number of original movies or photos from
the index screen in order to perform certain actions on them collec-
tively, all at once. This way you can easily delete recordings, copy
recordings to the memory card ( only), or add a number of
scenes to the playlist.
1 Open the [Movies], [Video Snapshot] or [Photos] index screen.
You can select the original movies or photos in the built-in
memory or on the memory card.
2 Open the selection screen.
• The selection screen appears.
3 Move ( , ) between the scenes or photos in the index
screen and press to select an individual scene/photo.
• A checkmark will appear on the selected scenes/photos. Press
again to remove the checkmark.
• Repeat this step to add all the scenes/photos you want to include in
your selection (up to 100).
FUNC.
Operating modes:
[ Select] [Individual Scenes] or
[Individual Photos]
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4 Press twice to close the menu.
To cancel all the selections
NOTES
• The pre-selection of scenes/photos will be canceled if you turn off the
camcorder or change the operating mode.
• Scenes in the playlist cannot be included in the pre-selection.
Deleting Scenes
You can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping.
Deleting scenes allows you also to free up space on the memory. See
also Deleting Scenes from the Playlist ( 68).
1 Open the [Movies] or [Video Snapshot] index screen.
• You can select the original movies in the built-in memory or on
the memory card.
• To select in advance multiple scenes to delete, refer to
Pre-selecting
Recordings from the Index Screen
( 48).
2 Select ( , ) the scene you want to delete, or a scene
recorded on the date you want to delete.
This step is not necessary to delete all scenes or previously selected
scenes.
Selected scenes
Total number of scenes selected
FUNC.
[ Select] [Remove All Selections] [Yes]
[OK]
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3 Delete the scenes.
* If you selected any option other than [This Scene], you can press to inter-
rupt the operation while it is in progress. Some scenes will be deleted never-
theless.
Options
IMPORTANT
• Be careful when deleting original recordings. Once deleted, original
scenes cannot be recovered.
• Save copies of important scenes before deleting them ( 83).
• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or
flashing (while scenes are being deleted).
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.
NOTES
• Deleting an original scene from the [Movies] or [Video Snapshot] index
screen also deletes that scene from the playlist.
• To delete all movies and make all recordable space available again you
may prefer to initialize the memory ( 35).
[All Scenes] Deletes all the scenes.
[All Scenes (this date)] Deletes all the scenes recorded on the
same day as the selected scene.
[This Scene] Deletes only the scene marked with the orange
selection frame.
[Selected Scenes] Deletes all the scenes selected in advance
(marked with a checkmark). Refer to
Pre-selecting Record-
ings from the Index Screen
( 48).
[ Delete] Desired option [Yes]* [OK]
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Advanced Functions
Automatic Exposure and Special Scene Recording Programs
The recording program determines how much control you have over
the camcorder’s recording-related settings. Select the [ Pro-
grammed AE] recording program to give you full control over functions
like the white balance or image effects. Alternatively, give the cam-
corder more control by selecting a Special Scene recording program.
Using [ Programmed AE]
When you use the [ Programmed AE] recording program, the cam-
corder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain
the optimal exposure for the subject.
Special Scene Recording Programs
Select a Special Scene recording program to easily make recordings
in a variety of situations by letting the camcorder take control of vari-
ous settings.
Options ( Default value)
Operating modes:
[ Portrait]The camcorder uses a large aper-
ture, to achieve a sharp focus on the subject
while blurring the background.
[ Programmed AE]
FUNC. FUNC.
[ Programmed AE] [ Portrait] Press
to
display the Special Scene (SCN) recording programs
Desired recording program
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[ Sports] To record sports scenes such as
tennis or golf.
[ Snow] To record in bright ski resorts with-
out the subject being underexposed.
[ Beach] To record on a sunny beach with-
out the subject being underexposed.
[ Sunset] To record sunsets in vibrant col-
ors.
[ Night Scene] To record nightscapes with
lower noise.
[ Low Light] To record in low-light situations.
[ Spotlight] To record spotlit scenes.
[ Fireworks] To record fireworks.
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NOTES
• [ Portrait]/[ Sports]/[ Snow]/[ Beach]: The picture may not
appear smooth during playback.
• [ Portrait]: The blur effect of the background increases the more you
zoom in (T).
• [ Snow]/[ Beach]: The subject may become overexposed on
cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on the screen.
• [ Low Light]:
- Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.
- Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.
- White points may appear on the screen.
- Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case,
adjust the focus manually.
• [ Fireworks]:
- To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) we
recommend using a tripod.
- When you take photos, slower shutter speeds are used so blur is
more likely to occur. Stabilize the camcorder, for example, by
mounting it on a tripod.
Automatic Backlight Correction
When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them, you
can have the camcorder automatically correct for backlight.
1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.
2 Select ( ) [ BLC] and press .
• appears.
• Press again to turn off the backlight cor-
rection.
Operating modes:
BLC
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Advanced Image Stabilization
The image stabilizer reduces camcorder blur (blur due to the cam-
corder moving) so you can get nice, stable shots. Select the image
stabilization mode according to the shooting conditions.
Options ( Default value)
NOTES
• The image stabilizer may not be able to successfully eliminate all blur if
the camcorder or the subject is moving too much.
• The image stabilizer may not work well on subjects with low contrast,
with a recurring, repetitive pattern or without vertical lines.
• When [Image Stabilizer] is set to [ Dynamic], if the background’s
movement does not appear natural, select [ Standard] or [ Off].
Pre-Recording
The camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press
, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities.
This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start
recording.
Operating modes:
[ Dynamic] Compensates for a higher degree of camcorder
shake, such as when shooting while walking, and is more effec-
tive as the zoom approaches full wide angle.
[ Standard]Compensates for a lower degree of camcorder
shake, such as when shooting while remaining stationary, and is
suitable for shooting natural-looking scenes. With this setting,
the field of view will be wider at full wide-angle.
[ Off] Use this setting when the camcorder is mounted on a tri-
pod.
[ Menu]
[Image Stabilizer]
Desired IS mode
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Start/Stop
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1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.
2 Select ( ) [ Pre REC] and press .
• appears.
• Press again to turn pre-recording off.
3 Press .
The scene recorded in the memory will start 3 seconds before
was pressed.
NOTES
• While pre-recording is activated, the camcorder will not emit any notifi-
cation sounds.
• The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds prior to pressing
if the button was pressed within 3 seconds of having turned
on pre-recording or having finished the previous recording.
• Any of the following actions will deactivate the pre-recording function.
- Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 5 minutes.
- Pressing , , or .
- Closing the LCD panel to set the camcorder to standby mode.
Video Snapshot
Record a series of short scenes. Play your video snapshot scenes set
to your favorite music ( 63) to create your own fun music video. You
will be surprised how by changing the background music, you can
give your scenes an entirely new feel.
1 Press .
• A blue border appears on the
screen.
• Press again to
return to normal video recording
mode.
2 Press .
Operating modes:
Pre REC
Start/Stop
Start/Stop
Start/Stop
FUNC.
VIDEO SNAP
Operating modes:
VIDEO SNAP
VIDEO SNAP
Start/Stop
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Video
• The camcorder records for about 4 seconds (the blue frame serves
as a visual progress bar) and then automatically returns to record
pause mode.
• You can change the length of video snapshot scenes to 2 or 8
seconds with the
[Video Snapshot Length] setting.
• When the camcorder stops recording, the screen will momentarily
turn black as if a camera shutter had released.
• In index screens, video snapshot scenes are indicated with the
mark.
NOTES
• Video snapshot is deactivated if the camcorder is switched to playback
mode.
Digital Effects
* You can preview the digital effect on the screen.
• The icon of the selected digital effect appears.
Options ( Default value)
Operating modes:
[ Digital Effect Off]
Select this setting when you do not intend
to use the digital effects.
[ Fade Trigger], [ Wipe] Select one of the faders to begin or
end a scene with a fade from or to a black screen.
[ Black & White]*Records movies and photos in black and
white.
[ Sepia]*Records movies and photos in sepia tones for an
“old” look.
* Only these digital effects are available for photos.
[ Digital Effect Off] Desired fader/effect*
FUNC.
FUNC.
COPY
Video
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Applying the Selected Digital Effect
1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.
2 Select ( ) [ Digital Effects] and
press .
• The icon of the selected digital effect
turns green.
• Press again to deactivate the digital
effect (its icon will turn white again).
To fade in/out
Activate the selected fader in record pause mode ( ), then press
to start recording with a fade in. Activate the selected fader
while recording ( ), then press to fade out and pause the
recording.
To activate an effect
For movies: Activate the selected effect while recording or in record
pause mode.
For photos: Activate the selected effect and then press to
record the photo.
NOTES
• When you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the sound will
fade in or out. When you apply an effect, the sound will be recorded
normally.
• Faders cannot be used when recording video snapshot scenes or
when pre-recording is activated.
Manual Exposure Adjustment
At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or
subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring
(overexposed). To correct this, you can manually adjust the exposure.
Digital Effects
Start/Stop
Start/Stop
PHOTO
Operating modes:
COPY
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Video
POINTS TO CHECK
• Select a recording program other than [ Fireworks].
1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.
2 Select ( ) [ Exposure] and press
.
• The current exposure is locked.
• The exposure adjustment indicator
and the neutral value “±0” appear
on the screen.
• The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment
indicator will vary depending on the initial brightness of the picture.
• If you operate the zoom, the brightness of the image may change.
3 Adjust the ( ) the brightness of the image as required, then
hide ( ) the joystick guide.
• The exposure adjustment indicator will change to white and the
selected exposure will be locked.
• During exposure lock, press twice to return the camcorder to
automatic exposure.
NOTES
• If the recording program is changed during exposure lock, the cam-
corder will return to automatic exposure.
Manual Focus Adjustment
Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case,
focus manually.
Exposure
• Reflective surfaces
• Subjects with low contrast
or without vertical lines
• Fast moving subjects
• Through wet windows
• Night scenes
Operating modes:
COPY
Video
59
POINTS TO CHECK
• Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure.
1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.
2 Select ( ) [ Focus] and press .
The current focus is locked and [MF]
appears.
3 Adjust ( ) the focus as required.
• If you wish to focus on faraway subjects
such as mountains or fireworks, push the joystick ( ) toward
and hold it pressed down until [MF] changes to .
4 Push the joystick ( ) to hide the joystick guide.
• The selected focus will be locked.
• During focus lock, press twice to return the camcorder to
autofocus.
White Balance
The white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors
under different lighting conditions so that white objects will always
look truly white in your recordings.
POINTS TO CHECK
• Set the recording program to [ Programmed AE].
* When you select [ Custom WB], do not press and continue instead
with the following procedure.
To set the custom white balance
1 Point the camcorder at a white object so it fills the whole screen
and press .
Focus
Operating modes:
[ Automatic] Desired option*
FUNC. FUNC.
FUNC.
COPY
Video
61
Options ( Default value)
Mini Video Light
You can turn on the mini video light to shoot video or take photos in
dark places.
1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.
2 Select ( ) [ Video Light] and press
.
• appears on the screen.
• Press again to turn the mini video
light off.
Self Timer
appears.
[ Image Effect Off]
Records with no image enhancing effects.
[ Vivid] Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation.
[ Neutral] Tones down the contrast and color saturation.
[ Soft Skin Detail] Softens the details in the skin tone area for a
more complimentary appearance. To obtain the best effect, use
this setting when recording a person in close-up. Note that
areas similar to the skin color may lack in detail.
[ Image Effect Off] Desired option
FUNC. FUNC.
Operating modes:
Video Light
Operating modes:
[ Menu] [Self Timer] [On ]
FUNC.
FUNC.
COPY
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Video
For movies: Press .
The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. The
countdown appears on the screen.
For photos: Press , first halfway to activate the autofocus
and then fully.
The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown. The
countdown appears on the screen.
NOTES
• Once the countdown has begun, any of the following actions will can-
cel the self timer.
- Pressing (when recording movies) or fully (when
recording photos).
- Turning off the camcorder.
- Changing the camcorder’s operating mode.
- Closing the LCD panel to set the camcorder to standby mode.
Selecting the Playback Starting Point
If you have a very long scene, you
may want to start playing back the
scene from a certain point. You can
use the movie timeline to break the
scene to segments at fixed time inter-
vals ranging from 6 seconds to 6 min-
utes.
1 Open the [Movies] or [Playlist] index screen.
You can select the original movies or playlist in the built-in
memory or on the memory card.
2 Select ( , ) the scene you want to view and press .
• The [Timeline] screen appears. The large thumbnail will show the
first frame of the scene. Below it, the timeline ruler shows frames
taken from the scene at fixed intervals.
Start/Stop
PHOTO
Start/Stop
PHOTO
Operating modes:
DISP.
COPY
Video
63
• Press again to return to the index screen.
3 Select ( ) the playback starting point from the timeline ruler.
4 Press to begin the playback.
To select another scene
Move ( ) the orange selection frame to the large thumbnail and
select ( ) another scene.
To move between timeline ruler pages
Move ( ) the orange selection frame to the slidebar below the ruler
and display ( ) the previous/next 5 frames in the scene.
To change the interval between frames
Playing Back Recordings Set to Background Music
You can play back video snapshot scenes, scenes in the playlist and
photo slideshows set to background music (instead of the original
sound) using one of the supplied tracks.
Using a Supplied Music Track as Background Music
The supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc contains three music
tracks you can use as background music. The music files come
pre-installed in the built-in memory.
DISP.
Current scene / Total number
of scenes
Scene length
Recording date and time
Interval between frames
Frame selected for start of playback
Page slidebar
Timeline ruler
Desired interval
FUNC. FUNC.
Operating modes:
COPY
Video
65
IMPORTANT
• If you use copyrighted songs and music tracks in your video creations,
remember that music under copyright may not be used without per-
mission from the copyright holder, except for cases permitted under
applicable laws, such as for personal use. Make sure to follow applica-
ble laws when using music files.
NOTES
• You can also add to the playlist just the video snapshot scenes you
want to watch and arrange their playback order.
• Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files you
may have transferred to the card. ( The music files that come pre-
installed in the built-in memory will be restored after it is initialized.) To
transfer music files from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to
the memory card:
- Windows users: Use the supplied PIXELA’s software. For details,
refer to the Software Guide (PDF file) of the supplied PIXELA’s
software.
- Mac OS users: Use Finder to transfer the music files from the
[MUSIC] folder on the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the
memory card. Refer to
About the music files
( 127) for the folder
structure of the memory card.
• Transfer music files from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to
the memory card that contains the recordings you want to play back
with background music.
• The background music may not be played back correctly when playing
back a slideshow from a memory card with slow transfer rates.
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Video
On-Screen Displays and Data Code
You can turn most on-screen displays on or off.
Repeatedly press to turn the on-screen displays on/off in the
following sequence:
, mode:
• All displays on
• Most displays off*
mode:
• All displays on
• Data code only
• All displays off
* Pressing will turn off most of the icons and displays that appears automat-
ically but will not remove onscreen displays that were turned on manually (for
example, onscreen markers or the joystick guide).
Operating modes:
About the Data Code
With every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data
code (date/time of recording, information about the camera setup,
etc.). In mode, the recording date and time are displayed on the
bottom bar; in mode, you can select the information to be dis-
played with the [Data Code] setting.
DISP.
DISP.
COPY
Video
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Playlist and Scene Operations
Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting and Moving Scenes
Create a playlist to play back only the scenes you prefer and in the
order of your choice. You can play back the scenes in the playlist
using your favorite song as background music ( 63).
Adding Scenes to the Playlist
1 Open the [Movies] or [Video Snapshot] index screen.
You can select the original movies in the built-in memory or on
the memory card.
2 Select ( , ) the scene you want to add to the playlist, or a
scene recorded on the date you want to add to the playlist.
3 Add the scenes to the playlist.
• When the operation is completed [Scene(s) added to the playlist] will
be displayed.
• Scenes are added to the playlist on the same memory they
are recorded on.
• To check the playlist, press .
Options
Operating modes:
[All Scenes (this date)] Adds to the playlist all the scenes that were
recorded on the same day as the selected scene.
[This Scene] Adds to the playlist only the scene marked with the
orange selection frame.
[Selected Scenes] Adds to the playlist all the scenes selected in
advance (marked with a checkmark). Refer to
Pre-selecting
Recordings from the Index Screen
( 48).
[ Add to Playlist] Desired option [Yes]
FUNC.
PLAYLIST
COPY

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Kategori: Videokamera
Modell: FS FS40

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