Canon LEGRIA FS307 Manuale Utente

PUB. DIE-0349-000BDigital Video CamcorderInstruction Manual

Introduction10Overvi ewThe following accessories are supplied with the camcorder.The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder.*

Additional Information100CleaningCamcorder Body• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloths or volatile so

101Playback on a TV ScreenYou can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the PAL system. PAL (or the compatible SECAM system) is used i

Additional Information102Gener al Inform ationSystem Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)CG-800E Battery ChargerSTV-250N Stereo Video Cabl

103Battery PacksWhen you need extra battery packs, make sure you select the BP-808.When you use battery packs bearing the Intelligent System mark, the

Additional Information104Recording and Playback TimesThe recording and playback times given in the following table are approximate and vary according

105LEGRIA FS37/FS36/FS307/FS306/FS305SpecificationsSystemRecording System Movies: SD-VideoVideo compression: MPEG-2Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2c

Additional Information106CA-570 Compact Power AdapterMinimum Illumination [NIGHT] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/6: 1.1 lx[PROGRAM AE], Auto s

107BP-808 Battery PackWeight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. The information in this manual is verified as of March 201

Additional Information108AAbroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . 100Aspect ratio of a connected TV (TV type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

109MMagnifying photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100Manual exposure adjustment . . . . .

11Components GuideLeft side viewFront viewRight side viewRESET button ( 88)VIDEO SNAP (Video Snapshot) button ( 43)/ (print/share) button ( 64)DISP.

Additional Information110WWhite balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Wide angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Wind scr

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Introduction12Back viewBottom viewTop viewLCD screen ( 19)ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator ( 17)Camera mode dial ( 21) Start/Stop button ( 30) (ca

13 Recording MoviesPlaying Movies (During Playback)Screen DisplaysOperating mode ( 21)Recording program ( 40, 41)White balance ( 48)Image effects ( 49

Introduction14 Recording Photos Viewing PhotosZoom ( 31), Exposure ( 46)Recording program ( 40, 41)White balance ( 48)Image effect ( 49)Digital effe

15Memory operationRecord, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast reverse playback,Slow playback, Slow reverse playbackRemaini

16PreparationsThis chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcord

177 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off.• The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator starts flashing in red. The indicator will go out when the chargi

Preparations18supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships,

19You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt to use both for extra convenience and protection.Pass the ends of the should

2IntroductionImportant Usage InstructionsWARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

Preparations20no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.LCD BacklightYou can set the brightness of the screen to dim, norm

21Operating ModesThe camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the button and the position of the camera mode dial. In this manual, indicates th

Preparations22settings to your preference. Even in flexible recording mode, the camcorder can help you with the settings. For example, you can use the

23During playback mode, select ( ) a “row” of functions and press to operate the function in the middle or push the joystick ( ) to operate the func

Preparations24Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus1 Press .2 Select ( , ) the icon and press to open the setup menus.You can also hold pres

25Setting the Date and TimeYou will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. The [DATE/TIME] screen will appear a

Preparations26NOTES• If you changed the language by mistake, select the menu item with the mark and change the setting.• The displays and that a

27Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the CamcorderYou can use commercially available SDHC (SD high capacity) memory cards and SD memory cards wit

Preparations284 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

29/ At the time of purchase, the built-in memory comes pre-initialized.Options/ [ MENU] [ MEMORY OPER.] [INITIALIZE] The memory you want to initi

3Getting to Know the CamcorderWhat is so special about recording on flash memory?Your videos and photos are recorded in the built-in memory ( / only)

30VideoThis chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including recording, playback, and memory operations.Shooting Video1 Set the camera m

31Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)The camcorder offers 3 recording modes. Changing the recording mode will change the recording time avail

Video32optical zoom are available; in mode, only the optical zoom is available.Using the ZoomMove the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wide-angle).

33- When you use the T and W buttons on the LCD panel, the zoom speed will be constant at [ SPEED 3].Quick Start FunctionWhen you close the LCD panel

Video34Playing Back the Video1 Set the camera mode dial to or .2 Press .• Even if the camcorder is off, pressing will turn on the camcorder in pla

35movies on the memory card using this camcorder.• You may not be able to play back with this camcorder movies recorded on a memory card using another

Video36/// Movies PhotosRecordings in the built-in memoryRecordings on the memory card2 Select ( ) the media (/ only) and the recording type (scenes o

37Selecting from the Calendar Screen1 Open the original movies index screen.• From this index screen, you can also press to open the index screen fo

Video382 Select ( ) the playback starting point from the timeline ruler.3 Press to begin the playback.Move ( ) the orange selection frame to the lar

39• Repeat this step to add all the scenes/photos you want to include in your selection (up to 100).4 Press twice to close the menu. [ SELECT] [

4Table of contentsIntroduction ______________________________3 Getting to Know the Camcorder8 About this Manual10 Overview10 Supplied Accessories and

Video40• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing (while scenes are being deleted).- Do not open the memory card

41• [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/[BEACH]/[SNOW]- The picture may not appear smooth during playback.•[ PORTRAIT]- The blur effect of the background increases

Video42Options Default value [ PROGRAM AE] Desired recording program* * When you select [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE], do not press and continue instead wit

43Mini Video LightYou can turn on the mini video light to shoot video or take photos in dark places.1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick gu

Video44Combining Scenes with Music POINTS TO CHECK- Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to transfer the music files on th

45software’s instruction manual (PDF file).- Mac OS users: Use the Finder to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Di

Video46Self Timer [ MENU] [ CAMERA SETUP] [SELF TIMER] [ON ] appears. mode:In record pause mode, press .The camcorder starts recording after a

47Manual Exposure Adjustment1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide.2 Select ( ) [EXPOSURE ] and press .• The exposure adjustment indic

Video48White BalanceThe white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects will

49Image EffectsYou can use the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast to record images with special color effects.POINTS TO CHECKSe

5Table of contentsVideo ____________________________________30 Basic Recording30 Shooting Video31 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)31 Zoomi

Video50Applying1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide.2 Select ( ) [D.EFFECT ] and press .• The icon of the selected effect turns gree

51 mode:• All displays on• Data code only• All displays off mode:• All displays on• Regular displays only (removes the histogram and information icons

Video52• A progress bar will be displayed on the screen.• You can press to cancel the operation while it is in progress.6 When the confirmation scre

53 [ ADD TO PLAYLIST] Desired option [YES]• When the operation is completed [ADDED TO PLAYLIST] will be displayed.•/ Scenes are added to the pla

Video54/ Copying ScenesYou can copy original movies or the entire playlist only from the built-in memory to the corresponding location on the memory

55PhotosRefer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from capturing and playing back photos to printing them.Taking Photos1 Set the camera m

Photos56 [ 1024x768] Desired photo size* Desired photo quality* * Press to move back and forth between size and quality selection. The number displa

57Viewing PhotosWhen the camera mode dial is set to or : 1 Press .• Even if the camcorder is off, pressing will turn on the camcorder in playback

Photos58Photo Jump FunctionWhen you have recorded a large number of photos, you can jump 10 or 100 photos at a time.1 Push the joystick ( ) to display

59• Refer to Adjusting the volume ( 34) for details on adjusting the speaker’s volume. IMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS i

6Photos __________________________________55 Basic Recording55 Taking Photos55 Selecting Photo Size and Quality56 Erasing a Photo Right After Recordin

Photos60Deleting a Single Photo1 Select ( ) the photo you want to erase.2 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide.3 Select ( ) and press

61Histogram DisplayWhen viewing photos you can display the histogram and the icons of all the functions used at the time of recording. Use the histogr

Photos62 [ PROTECT] Desired option [YES] [OK] IMPORTANTInitializing the recording media ( 28) will permanently erase all recordings, including pr

63• If the memory card slot cover is open, or the LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent writing, you will not be able to copy photos to the

Photos64• The (print/share) button lights up and the current print settings will be displayed for approx.6 seconds.IMPORTANT• If continues to flas

65OptionsNOTESPrint setting options and [DEFAULT] settings vary depending on the printer model. For details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual

Photos66If an error occurs while printing, an error message, for example [NO PAPER], will appear on the camcorder. Solve the problem referring to the

67Selecting Photos for Printing (Print Order)Set the print orders before connecting the supplied USB cable to the camcorder.Marking Single Photos with

Photos68Printing starts. The print settings menu disappears when the printing is completed.NOTES• Depending on the connected printer, you can change s

69External ConnectionsThis chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer.Connection DiagramsTerm

7Table of contentsAdditional Information ______________________77 Appendix: Menu Options Lists77 FUNC. Menu79 Setup Menus85 Trouble?85 Troubleshootin

External Connections70Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends.1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV. 2 Connect th

71Saving Your Recordings on a ComputerMovies recorded with this camcorder are saved on the memory card or in the built-in memory (/ only). Because sp

External Connections72Options for creating DVD discs ( mode)Options for creating Photo DVDs ( mode)Preparations on the Camcorder1 Set the camcorder to

734 Press the start button on the DVD burner. • A progress bar will be displayed on the screen.• After pressing the start button (while the current di

External Connections74included on a disc. We recommend keeping the number of scenes to 2,000 or less. (In such case, the connection time will be about

75ConnectingConnect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection or . Refer to Connection Diagrams ( 69).Recording1 External device: Load a blank cass

External Connections763 Open [Macintosh HD] and then open the [Applications] folder.4 Start the Image Capture program.5 Transfer the desired photos.IM

77Additional InformationThis chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages, handling and maintenance tips, and other information.Menu items

Additional Information78FUNC. Menu (Playback Modes)Menu item Setting options[SELECT MUSIC] [OFF], list of music files in the camcorder z1z 44[SELECT]

791Option not available from the original movies index screen.2Option available from the original movies index screen and Video Snapshot index screen.

Introduction8Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA FS37/FS36/FS307/FS306/FS305*. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder an

Additional Information80• If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer may not be able to fully compensate. The image stabilizer

81Memory Operations (Initialization, etc.)/ MEMORY OPER.* Option available from the original movies index screen and Video Snapshot index screen.[MEMO

Additional Information82[BRIGHTNESS]: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.• Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect the brightn

83[DEMO MODE]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder’s main features. It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the compact p

Additional Information84[SPEAKER VOL.]: Adjust ( ) the volume of the playback. You can also adjust the volume using the joystick guide ( 34).[TV TYPE]

85Trou b le?If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Sometimes what you think is a malfunction of the camcorder may have the

Additional Information86After using the camcorder for a long time, it becomes hot.- The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for long

87Deleting scenes takes longer than usual.- When the memory contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than usual. Save your r

Additional Information88The ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator flashes very slowly while the camcorder is charging.- (one flash at 2-second interva

89Connections with External DevicesVideo noise appears on the TV screen.- When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located, keep a distance be

9Special Scene Recording Programs [PROGRAM AE] [ PORTRAIT] Press to display the Special Scene (SCN) recording programs Desired recording progra

Additional Information90/ BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR- The built-in memory could not be read. This may indicate a problem with the camcorder. Consult a Can

91CANNOT PLAY THE MOVIES ON THIS CARD INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE CAMCORDER- The memory card in the camcorder was initialized using a computer. Initia

Additional Information92CONNECT THE COMPACT POWER ADAPTER- When the camcorder is in mode and is connected to the computer, this message will appear

93/ READING THE BUILT-IN MEMORY- Reading data from the built-in memory.READING THE CARD- Reading data from the memory card.SCENE RECORDED USING ANOTH

Additional Information94WHILE THE CAMCORDER IS CONNECTED TO A PC DO NOT DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE OR POWER SOURCE CANNOT TURN OFF POWER OR CHANGE MODE

95OPERATION CANCELED- The USB cable was disconnected and the operation was canceled. Check the USB connection.UNABLE TO RECOVER DATA- Could not recove

Additional Information96NO PAPER- Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper.NO PRINTHEAD- No print head is installed in the printer or the

97Do’s an d Don ’tsCamcorderBe sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum performance. • Save your recordings periodically. Make sure

Additional Information98Battery Pack• Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder. Wipe the terminals with a s

99• Check the direction before inserting the memory card. Forcing a memory card into the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the memory ca