Canon FS20 User manual

PUB. DIE-324

Digital Video Camcorder

Instruction Manual

Introduction

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)

Getting to Know the Camcorder

What is so special about recording on flash memory?

Your videos and photos are recorded in the built-in memory ( / / only) or

on a memory card (SD or SDHC card). Recording on flash memory means that there are no

moving parts in the recorder unit of the camcorder. To you, it means a camcorder that is

smaller, lighter and faster.

Other features of this camcorder

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 Shot ( 23): With Dual Shot ( mode), recording is as simple as pressing a

single button and using the zoom lever. The camcorder will take care of the rest!

• Special Scene recording programs ( 41): When recording in a variety of situations,

such as at the beach, the camcorder automatically selects the optimal settings for that

situation.

• Pre-recording function ( 46): The camcorder records for 3 seconds before you start

shooting, ensuring that those once-in-a-lifetime moments do not slip by.

• Video snapshot ( 44): Create a montage of scenes and even set it to music when you

play it back.

Table of contents

Introduction ______________________________

3 Getting to Know the Camcorder

8 About this Manual

10 Overview

10 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs

11 Components Guide

14 Screen Displays

Preparations _____________________________

17 Getting Started

17 Charging the Battery Pack

19 Preparing the Wireless Controller ( only) and Accessories

21 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen

23 Basic Operation of the Camcorder

23 Operating Modes

24 Joystick and Joystick Guide

25 Using the Menus

26 First Time Settings

26 Setting the Date and Time

27 Changing the Language

27 Changing the Time Zone

28 Using a Memory Card

28 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder

28 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

29 / / Selecting the Memory for the Recordings

29 Initializing the Built-In Memory ( / / only) or

Memory Card

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Video ____________________________________

31 Basic Recording

31 Shooting Video

32 Selecting the Video Quality

(Recording Mode)

32 Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom

34 Quick Start Function

35 Basic Playback

35 Playing Back the Video

37 Selecting What Recordings to Play Back

37 Selecting Scenes by Recording Date

38 Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline

39 Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen

40 Deleting Scenes

41 Advanced Functions

41 Special Scene Recording Programs

42 Controlling Shutter Speed and Other Functions while Shooting

43 Mini Video Light

44 Video Snapshot

46 Pre-recording Function

46 Self Timer

47 Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure

Adjustment

48 Manual Focus Adjustment

48 White Balance

49 Image Effects

50 Digital Effects

51 On-Screen Displays and Data Code

51 Using Headphones

52 Using an External Microphone

53 Playlist and Scene Operations

53 Dividing Scenes

53 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting and Moving Playlist

Scenes

55 / / Copying Scenes

Photos __________________________________

57 Basic Recording

57 Taking Photos

57 Selecting Photo Size and Quality

59 Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It

59 Basic Playback

59 Viewing Photos

61 Magnifying Photos during Playback

62 Deleting Photos

63 Additional Functions

63 / / Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and

Exposure Bracketing

64 Histogram Display

64 Protecting Photos

65 / / Copying Photos

66 Other Functions You Can Use When Taking Photos

66 Printing Photos

67 Selecting the Print Settings

69 Print Orders

External Connections _______________________

72 Terminals on the Camcorder

72 Connection Diagrams

73 Playback on a TV Screen

74 Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings

74 Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer

74 Authoring DVD Discs and Photo DVDs

77 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder

Table of contents

77 Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer)

80 Transfer Orders

Additional Information ______________________

81 Appendix: Menu Options Lists

81 FUNC. Menu

83 Setup Menus

83 Camera Setup (Zoom Type, Image Stabilizer, etc.)

85 Memory Operations (Initialization, etc.)

85 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)

87 System Setup (Speaker Volume, Beep, etc.)

89 Date/Time Setup

90 Trouble?

90 Troubleshooting

94 List of Messages

102 Do’s and Don’ts

102 Handling Precautions

105 Maintenance/Others

106 Using the Camcorder Abroad

106 Music Files

108 General Information

108 System Diagram

109 Optional Accessories

112 Specifications

115 Index

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA FS22/FS21/FS20/FS200*. 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 ( 90).

* Availability differs from area to area.

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 in 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 ( / / only).

“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 .

About this Manual

To complete some operations you will need to refer also to other instruction

manuals. This will be indicated with the following icons and the name of the

relevant chapter or section.

Refer to the “Digital Video Software” instruction manual, included as a

PDF file in the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM.

Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW-100 DVD Burner.

Start/Stop

Special Scene Recording Programs

Recording in a very bright ski resort or

capturing the full colors of a sunset or a

fireworks display becomes as easy as

selecting a Special Scene recording

program. For details about the available

options, refer to the sidebar on page 49.

[ PROGRAM AE]

[ PORTRAIT]

Press to display the Special

Scene (SCN) recording programs

Desired recording program

( 27)

FUNC.

Brackets [ ] are used to refer to menu

options as they are displayed on

screen. In tables in this manual the

default value is shown in boldface.

For example [ON], [OFF].

In this manual, the arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections.

For a detailed explanation refer to Using the Menus ( 25).

Names of buttons and switches other

than the joystick are indicated within

a “button” frame.

For example .

FUNC.

Introduction

Overvi ew

The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder.

The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder.

* The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on PDF file).

Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs

CA-570 Compact Power

Adapter

BP-808 Battery Pack

WL-D88 Wireless Controller Lithium Button Battery

CR2025 for Wireless

Controller

STV-250N

Stereo Video Cable

Yellow • Red • White plugs

IFC-400PCU USB Cable WS-30 Wrist Strap

•PIXELA Application Disc Ver.1 Disc 1 CD-ROM* and ‘PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE Ver.4

Installation Guide’

- ImageMixer 3 SE Ver.4 Transfer Utility - For saving and transferring movies.

- Music Transfer Utility Ver.1 - For transferring music for Video Snapshot and

slideshow playback to the camcorder.

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

- ImageMixer 3 SE Ver.4 Video Tools - For managing, editing, and playing back

movies.

•DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM* - Contains software for saving, managing,

and printing photos.

•Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM - Contains the full-length camcorder

instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file) as well as music files for playing

back Video Snapshot scenes. 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.

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