Canon FS405, FS406, FS 46 manual

PUB. DIE-0382-000

Digital Camcorder

Instruction Manual

Contents

Digital Camcorder Important Usage Instructions European Union (and EEA) only Trademark Acknowledgements Exciting Features Dual Flash Memory Pre-recording Video Snapshot Image Stabilization 10Getting to Know the Camcorder 15Getting Started 21Basic Operation of the Camcorder 26 First Time Settings 28Using a Memory Card 34Basic Recording 39Basic Playback 47 Advanced Functions 63 Playlist and Scene Operations 76Terminals on the Camcorder 78Playback on a TV Screen 79Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 86 Appendix: Menu ptions Lists 98 Trouble About this Manual Page Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs Page Names of Parts Top view LCD panel Back view Bottom view Preparations Getting Started Page To remove the battery pack Preparing the Accessories To remove the grip belt To attach an optional wrist strap Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Page Basic Operation of the Camcorder Page Joystick and Joystick Guide Using the Menus Page Page First Time Settings Changing the Language Changing the Time Zone To set the home time zone Using a Memory Card Page Inserting and Removing a Memory Card To remove the memory card Selecting the Memory for the Recordings Initializing the Memory Options [Quick Initialization] [Complete Initialization] Page Video Basic Recording About the Power Save mode: Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) Approximate recording times Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom Quick Start Function Page Basic Playback Fast playback Slow playback Skipping scenes Ending special playback modes Selecting what Recordings to Play Back To open the [Video Snapshot] index screen To open the [Playlist] index screen Searching for Scenes Page Pre-selectingRecordings from the Index Screen To cancel all the selections Deleting Scenes [All Scenes] [All Scenes (this date)] [This Scene] [Selected Scenes] Advanced Functions Sports] Beach] Sunset] Night Scene] Low Light] Automatic Backlight orrection BLC Advanced Image Stabilization Dynamic] Standard] Off] Pre-Recording Pre REC Digital Effects Fade Trigger] Wipe] Black & White] Sepia] Manual Exposure Adjustment Exposure Manual Focus Adjustment Focus White Balance To set the custom white balance Automatic] Daylight] Tungsten] Image Effects Image Effect Off] Vivid] Neutral] Soft Skin Detail] Mini Video Light Video Light Self Timer Selecting the Playback Starting Point To select another scene To move between timeline ruler pages To change the interval between frames Playing Back Recordings Set to Background Music To delete a music track Page On-ScreenDisplays and Data Code About the Data Code Playlist and Scene Operations Page Dividing Scenes Copying Scenes to a Memory Card [All Scenes (this date)] Page Photos Viewing Photos To return to the index screen from single photo view Slideshow Deleting Photos Using the FUNC. Menu [All Photos] [This Photo] Copying Photos to a Memory Card Page External Connections Terminals on the Camcorder Page Playback on a TV Screen Saving and Sharing Your Recordings Transfer Utility SD VideoBrowser SD mode: Transferring photos Copying Movies to an External Video Recorder Preparing Movies for the Web Installing the Supplied Software Page Using an Eye-Ficard: Page Additional Information Appendix: Menu Options Lists [Off] [Photos] index screen Setup Menus Camera Setup 1 Mode) On] Off] Camera Setup 2 Variable] Standard] [Wind Screen]: Playback Setup (Mode) [Data Code]: System Setup Wide TV] [LCD Brightness]: [Speaker Volume]: [Notification Sounds]: [Power Saving Mode]: [Quick Start]: [Firmware]: Language and Date/Time Setup English [Date Format]: [Calendar Start Day]: Information Screens Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Photos Playing Movies (During Playback) Viewing Photos Page Troubleshooting Page Indicators and Onscreen Displays Picture and Sound Memory Card and Accessories Connections with External Devices List of Messages Page Page Page Page Page Handling Precautions Battery Pack DANGER Memory Card Built-inRechargeable Lithium Battery Disposal Maintenance/Others When condensation is detected Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources Playback on a TV Screen Accessories Optional Accessories 1 Battery Pack 2CG-800EBattery Charger Charging, Recording and Playback Times 4SC-2000Soft Carrying Case Page Specifications Terminals Power/Others CA-570ECompact Power Adapter BP-808Battery Pack About the music files Index