Canon FS20 User manual

PUB. DIE-317

Digital Video Camcorder

Quick Guide

PAL

Important Usage Instructions

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE

ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED

ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION:

DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily

operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accident.

While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth,

and do not place it in confined narrow spaces. Heat may build up, the plastic case may

deform and it could result in electric shock or fire.

CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.

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

damage the camcorder.

European Union (and EEA) only.

These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of

with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/

96/EC), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or your national

laws implementing those Directives.

This product should be handed over to a designated collection

point, e.g., on an authorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new

similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and

electronic equipment (EEE) and batteries and accumulators. Improper handling of this type

of waste could have a possible impact on the environment and human health due to

potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. Your cooperation

in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural

resources.

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

office, waste authority, approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or visit

www.canon-europe.com/environment.

(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)

Package Contents

CA-570 Compact Power

Adapter (incl. power cord)

BP-808 Battery Pack

only: WL-D88 Wireless

Controller (incl. Lithium Button

Battery CR2025)

IFC-400PCU USB Cable

• STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

• WS-30 Wrist Strap

Supplied CD-ROMs

The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with

the camcorder:

•PIXELA Application Disc Ver.1 Disc 1 CD-ROM* and

‘PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE Installation Guide’

- ImageMixer 3 SE Ver.4 Transfer Utility - Software for

saving and transferring movies.

- Music Transfer Utility Ver.1 - Software for transferring

music for Video Snapshot playback to the

camcorder.

•PIXELA Application Disc Ver.1 Disc 2 CD-ROM*

- ImageMixer 3 SE Ver.4 Video Tools - Software for

managing, editing, and playing back movies.

•DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM* - Software

for saving, managing, and printing photos.

•Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM -

Contains the full-version Instruction Manual of the

camcorder and music data for Video Snapshot and

slideshow playback. This CD-ROM cannot be played

back on a CD player. The music files on this CD-ROM

are for exclusive use with the supplied PIXELA

applications, Music Transfer Utility and ImageMixer 3

SE Video Tools. For more details, refer to the ‘Music

Transfer Utility Software Guide’ and ‘ImageMixer 3 SE

Software Guide’ on the PIXELA Application Disc

Ver.1 Disc 1 CD-ROM.

* The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the

software (electronic version on PDF file).

Package Contents

About the Camcorder’s PDF Instruction Manual

This guide will get you started and show you how to use the most basic

functions of your camcorder to shoot video, take photos and play back

your recordings (using the camcorder or connecting it to your TV). To learn

more about the more advanced functions of your camcorder, to read

important handling precautions and to consult the troubleshooting section

if an error message is displayed, be sure to read the full instruction

manual, included as a PDF file in the Instruction Manual/Music Data

CD-ROM*.

1 Turn on the computer.

2 Insert the Instruction Manual/Music Data CD-ROM into

the computer’s disc drive.

3 Open [My Computer].

Windows Vista users: Open [Computer] instead.

4 Right-click the drive in which you inserted the CD-ROM and

select [Open].

5 Open the [MANUAL] folder and then the [ENGLISH] folder.

The PDF file is located in this folder. For easy access later, you can

copy the PDF file to your computer’s desktop.

*Adobe®Reader® 6or later is required to view the PDF Instruction Manual.

Table of Contents

04 Package Contents

08 Names of Parts and Onscreen Displays

16 Charging the Battery Pack

20 Operating Modes of the Camcorder

22 First Time Settings

24 Getting Ready to Start Recording

28 Basic Recording: Shooting Video and Taking Photos

37 Basic Playback: Playing Back Movies and Viewing Photos

43 Playback on a TV Screen

45 Saving Your Recordings

46 Abridged Specifications

Conventions Used in the Quick Guide

• IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.

• NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating

procedures.

• POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the

function described.

• : Reference page number in this manual.

• : Text that applies only to the model shown in the icon.

• Brackets [ ] are used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on screen.

• Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within

a “button” frame.

• The arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For a detailed

explanation refer to

Using the Menus

( 25).

• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still

camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to

the .

: Reference page number in the camcorder’s full-version Instruction

Manual (PDF file).

introduction

Names of Parts

Left side view

Right side view

1RESET button: Reset all the

camcorder’s settings. ( 93)

2VIDEO SNAP (Video Snapshot)

button: Shoot short videos

(approx. 4 seconds) and arrange

them into a video clip set to your

favorite background music.

( 44)/ (print/share)

button: Print your photos or

transfer them to a computer with

the press of a single button.

( 67, 79)

3DISP. (on-screen display) button:

Change the camcorder’s

onscreen displays. ( 51)/

BATT. INFO button: Press when the

camcorder is off to check the

battery pack’s charge status and

its remaining recording time.

4USB terminal: Connect the

camcorder to a computer or

printer ( 72)

5AV OUT/ Hterminal ( 72)

6MIC terminal (red): Connect an

external microphone. ( 52)

7Speaker (b41)

8Strap mount: Attach an optional

shoulder strap for convenience

and portability. ( 20)

9ACCESS (memory access)

indicator (b28)

Aq DC IN terminal (b16)

Names of Parts

Front view

Back view

Aa Mini video light: Turn on to shoot

video or take photos in dark

places. ( 43)

As Stereo microphone

Ad Remote sensor

(19)

Af LCD screen (b27)

Ag ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge)

indicator (b16, 33)

Ah Camera mode dial (b21)

Aj Start/Stop button (b28)

Ak (camera/play) button

(b20, 37)

Al PLAYLIST button: Edit the playlist

to play back only your favorite

scenes in the order of your

choice. ( 53)/Zoom in T

(telephoto) button (b31)

Sq (stop) button (b37)/Zoom

out W(wide-angle) button

(b31)

Sa / (play/pause)button

(b37)/START/STOP button

(b28)

Ss FUNC. button: In the flexible

recording modes you can

access the FUNC. menu and

setup menus. ( 25, 81)

Sd Joystick (b20)

Names of Parts

Top view

Bottom view

Sf PHOTO button (b29)

Sg Zoom lever (b31)

Sh POWER button

Sj Tripod socket: Mount the

camcorder on a tripod for

steadier shots. ( 102)

Sk Serial number

Sl Battery compartment cover/

Memory card slot cover

Dq Memory card slot (b24)

Da Battery compartment (b16)

Ds Battery release latch (b16)

Dd Grip belt: Adjust for a comfortable

and secure grip. ( 20)

Other manuals for FS20

This manual suits for next models

Table of contents

Popular Camcorder manuals by other brands

Toshiba

Toshiba CAMILEO Z100 user guide

Panasonic

Panasonic NV-VS40B operating instructions

Sony

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD7E operating guide

Brinno

Brinno TimeLapse TLC200 user manual

JVC

JVC GR-SXM68AC Schematic diagram

Panasonic

Panasonic AG-HMC152EN operating instructions

Insignia

Insignia NS-DCC5HB09 - Camcorder - 720p user guide

MYDLINK

MYDLINK DCS-6100LH Quick installation guide

Sony

Sony video Hi8 Handycam CCD-TR555 operating instructions

SECURECOM

SECURECOM V-5014B installation guide

Panasonic

Panasonic HDC-SD100 operating instructions

Sharper Image

Sharper Image U-VIDEO instruction manual

JVC

JVC AA-V15EG instruction manual

Sony

Sony Handycam DCR-VX2000 Service manual

RCA

RCA CC616 user guide

Panasonic

Panasonic NVM40 Service manual

ATIK Cameras

ATIK Cameras Horizon manual

Sony

Sony Handycam HDR-CX580V owner's manual