Contents
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Important Usage Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Page
Getting to Know the Camcorder
Table of contents
Advanced Functions
Basic Recording
Basic Playback
Managing Scenes and the Memory
Additional Functions
Printing Photos Selecting the Print Settings Print Orders
Connection Diagrams
Printing Photos
Trouble?
Troubleshooting List of Messages
Appendix Menu Options Lists
93 Do’s and Don’ts
About this Manual
Conventions Used in this Manual
Receive information on new products and promotions
Purchased From Serial No Dealer Address Dealer Phone No
Supplied Accessories
Digital Video
Components Guide
Left side view Right side view Front view
Back view Top view Bottom view
Wireless Controller WL-D88
Screen Displays
Recording Movies
Recording Still Images Viewing Still Images
Remaining recording time
Remaining battery time
Memory operation
Number of still images available
Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder
Charging the Battery Pack
Unplug the power cord from the power outlet
Getting Started
To Remove the Battery Pack
Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories
A. and Canada only
Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up
Insert the battery holder
Accessories Fasten the grip belt
To USE the Wireless Controller
To Attach a Wrist Strap
Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen
Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees
To Attach a Shoulder Strap
LCD Backlight
You can set the brightness of the screen to normal or bright
Basic Operation Camcorder
Button Mode or Flexible Recording
Operating Modes
Use the joystick to operate the camcorders menus
Using the Menus
Joystick and Joystick Guide
Next
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus
Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu
Press Func Select , the icon Press to open the setup menus
Menu items not available will appear grayed out
Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual
First Time Settings
Setting the Date and Time
Menu
Changing the Language
DATE/TIME Setup DATE/TIME
Menu DATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST Your local time zone
Changing the Time Zone
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
Using a Memory Card
Recommended Memory Cards
Turn off the camcorder
Memory OPER. Media Movies
Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
Initializing the Built-In Memory / only or Memory Card
Memory you want to use** Press
Menu Memory OPER. Initialize Initialization method YES* OK
Options
Memory Oper
Initialize
Shooting Video
Set the mode dial to Turn on the camcorder
Basic Recording
You can select the memory to be used for recording Movies
Zooming Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom
Standard Play 6Mbps Desired recording mode
Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode
SP
Selecting the Zoom Type
Camera Setup
Using the Zoom
Zoom Type Desired option
Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded
When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel
Quick Start Function
Variable
Press to display the joystick guide
Basic Playback
Playing Back the Video
Press / or to begin the playback
Return to the index screen to select the scene
Adjust the volume
Adjusting the Volume
FUNC. Select Date
Selecting Scenes by Recording Date
Open the list of recordings
Move the zoom lever toward W
Press to begin the playback
Press to return to the index screen
Press DISP. again to return to the index screen
Change the scene
Delete the scenes
Deleting Scenes
Deleting a Single Scene or All Scenes from a Selected Date
Deleting All Scenes
Program AE Portrait
Advanced Functions
Special Scene Recording Programs
Fireworks
Snow
Portrait
Sports
Sunset
Shutter speed guidelines
Mini Video Light
Program AE Desired recording program
Push the joystick toward
Automatic Backlight Correction
Self Timer
Mode
Press BLC
Manual Focus Adjustment
Auto Desired option
White Balance
Infinity Focus
AUTO
Image Effect OFF Desired option
Image Effects
Digital Effects
Effect OFF
Effect OFF Desired fader/effect
Setting
On-Screen Displays and Data Code
Applying Press to display the joystick guide
You can also turn most on- screen displays on or off
Using an External Microphone
Connecting a Microphone
Microphone
Original movies index
Managing Scenes and the Memory
Creating a Playlist
Add the scenes to the playlist
Deleting the Entire Playlist
Deleting Scenes from the Playlist
Moving Scenes in the Playlist
Select , the scene you want to delete Delete the scene
FUNC. Copy Desired option* YES
Copying Scenes
Options for copying original movies
ALL Scenes
Press Photo fully
Taking Photos
Selecting Photo Size and Quality
Still image is being recorded
1152x864 Desired image size* Desired image quality
Approximate number of still images on a memory card
Push the joystick toward Select Erase and press
Viewing Photos
OFF While reviewing the image immediately after recording
Image Jump Function
Select , an image
Slideshow
Index Screen
Return to the index screen to select the still image
Move the zoom lever toward T
Magnifying Photos during Playback
Erasing Photos
Erase ALL Images YES* OK
Maximum number of continuous shots
Select a recording mode other than Fireworks Options
Additional Functions
Single Desired option
Open the image selection screen
Histogram Display
Protecting Photos
FUNC. Protect
Copying a Single Image
Copying Photos
Copying Images from the Index Screen
Copy YES
You can also use the following Functions
Printing Photos
Connection . Refer to
Printing with the Print/Share Button
Selecting the Print Settings
Disconnect the USB cable before changing the mode dial
Select the still image you wish to print Press
To Cancel the Printing
Printing after Changing the Print Settings
Push the joystick toward . The print settings menu appears
When YOU have Finished Printing
Print Errors
Print Orders
Select , Print Press
Open the print settings menu
Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order
Erasing All Print Orders
Connection Diagrams
Terminals on the Camcorder
Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer
Playback on a TV Screen
Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings
Start the playback of movies or still images
Authoring DVD Discs and Photo DVDs
Saving your Recordings without a Computer
Desired option
System Setup
ADD to Disc
Insert a brand new disc into the DVD burner
Camcorder Resume the movie playback
Connecting
Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder
Camcorder Stop playback
Transferring Photos to a Computer Direct Transfer
Install the supplied Digital Video Software
Set the camcorder to mode
Preparations
Select a transfer option Press
To cancel the transfer, select Cancel and press , or press
Transferring Still Images
Automatic Transfer Options
Selecting Still Images to Transfer Transfer Order
Transfer Orders
Press FUNC. to return to the transfer menu
Press to set the transfer order
Menu item
Appendix Menu Options Lists
Auto
Menu item Setting options
FUNC. Menu Playback Modes
Sec
Review
OFF
Sec 10 sec
Media Images DEL.ALL MOVIES1
BUILT-IN MEM, Card
Media Movies
DEL.PLAYLIST2
OFF
Display Setup
OFF
TV Screen
10 min
Wide TV
DATE/TIME Date Format
DATE/TIME Setup
ZONE/DST
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Power source
Troubleshooting
Check this First
Recording
Playback
Indicators and Onscreen Displays
Picture and Sound
Memory Card and Accessories
Connections with External Devices
List of Messages in alphabetical order
Cannot Play Back Check the Card
Cannot Record Cannot Access the BUILT-IN Memory
Change the Battery Pack
Cannot Play the Movies on this Card
Naming Error
Connect the Compact Power Adapter
Initialize Using only the Camcorder
Not Available in Mode
Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner
Direct Print Related Messages
Hardware Error
Communication Error
File Error
INK Error
Printer Error
Print Error
Print Order Error
Printer Cover Open
Handling Precautions
Camcorder
Remaining Battery Time
Battery Pack
At temperatures not higher than 30 C 86 F
Treat the battery pack with care
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery
Lithium Button Battery
Disposal
Maintenance/Others
Cleaning
Condensation
When Condensation is Detected
Using the Camcorder Abroad
Power Sources
To Avoid Condensation
System Diagram Availability differs from area to area
IFC-400PCU
Battery Packs
Optional Accessories
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended
CG-800 Battery Charger
Only
Using a memory card
Recording and Playback Times
Shoulder Strap
Product Codes
3067A002AA D82-0590-002
FS11/FS10/FS100
Specifications
System
Power/Others
CA-590 Compact Power Adapter
Terminals
BP-808 Battery Pack
Deleting/Erasing
Index
Fireworks recording program Focus
Recording program Playback
USB terminal Volume
Night recording program
Quick Start function Recording
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Trademark Acknowledgements
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