Canon FS20 Instruction Manual

PUB. DIE-323Digital Video CamcorderInstruction ManualCOPY

Introduction10Thank you for purchasing the Canon FS22/FS21/FS20/FS200*. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it f

Additional Information100NAMING ERROR- The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set [PHOTO NOS.] to [RESET] ( 90) and erase all t

101SOME SCENES COULD NOT BE DELETED- Movies that were protected/edited with other devices cannot be deleted.TASK IN PROGRESS DO NOT DISCONNECT THE P

Additional Information102Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD BurnerIf a message appears while the camcorder is connected to the optional DW-10

103Direct Print Related MessagesCANNOT PRINT!- You attempted to print a photo that was recorded with another camcorder, has a different compression, o

Additional Information104PAPER JAM- The paper jammed during printing. Select [STOP] to cancel printing. After removing the paper, set some paper again

105Do’s an d Don ’tsCamcorderBe sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum performance. • Back up your recordings periodically. Make

Additional Information106place free of dust, in low humidity, and at temperatures not higher than 30 °C (86 °F).Battery Pack• Dirty terminals may caus

107• Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature.• Do not disassemble, bend, drop, or subject memory cards to sh

Additional Information108DisposalWhen you delete movies or initialize the built-in memory ( / / only) or memory card, only the file allocation table

109Condensation may form in the following cases:• When the camcorder is moved quickly from cold to warm places• When the camcorder is left in a humid

11Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only.Register your product online at www.registercanon.comProtect your productWe will keep the mode

Additional Information110The supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM contains a folder called [MUSIC]. This folder contains two folders cal

111General InformationSystem Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)CG-800 Battery ChargerSTV-250N Stereo Video CableCA-570 Compact Power Ada

Additional Information112Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine accessories for you

113Recording and Playback TimesThe recording and playback times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to recording mode and

Additional Information114SC-2000 Soft Carrying CaseA handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories.Product CodesPro

115 FS22/FS21/FS20/FS200SpecificationsSystemRecording System Movies: SD-VideoVideo compression: MPEG-2Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3)Photo

Additional Information116Lens// f=2.6-96.2 mm, F/2.0-5.2, 37x optical zoom35 mm equivalent (all figures are approximate values)16:9 Movies (advanced

117CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-808 Battery PackWeight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. The information in this manual

Additional Information118AAbroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . 109AEB - Auto exposure bracketing . . . . . 66Aspect ratio of a connected TV (T

119MMagnifying photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108Manual exposure adjustment . . . .

Introduction12Overvi ewThe following accessories are supplied with the camcorder.The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder.*

Additional Information120VVIDEO SNAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Video Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Volume . . .

121CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATESThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“

122CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTYThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) with res

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13Components GuideLeft side viewFront viewRight side viewRESET button ( 96)VIDEO SNAP (Video Snapshot) button ( 47)/ (print/share) button ( 70, 80)DI

Introduction14Back viewBottom viewTop view Remote sensor ( 22)LCD screen ( 23)ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator ( 20)Camera mode dial ( 25) Start/S

15 Wireless Controller WL-D88START/STOP button ( 34)FUNC. button ( 27, 84)MENU button ( 27, 86)PLAYLIST button ( 56)Navigation buttons ( / / / ) (fr

Introduction16 Recording MoviesPlaying Movies (During Playback)Screen DisplaysOperating mode ( 25)Recording program ( 44, 45)White balance ( 51)Image

17 Recording Photos Viewing PhotosZoom ( 35), Exposure ( 50)Recording program ( 44, 45)White balance ( 51)Image effect ( 52)Digital effect ( 53)Driv

Introduction18Memory operationRecord, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast reverse playback,Slow playback, Slow reverse pla

19PreparationsThis chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcord

2IntroductionImportant Usage InstructionsWARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.WARNING!

Preparations207 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off.• The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator starts flashing in red. The indicator will go out whe

21• To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travel

Preparations22Point the wireless controller at the camcorder’s remote sensor when you press the buttons.You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to us

23Pass the attaching end of the wrist strap through the back bracket on the camcorder, thread the wrist strap through the loop and fasten.You can also

Preparations24- To allow the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller from the front.NOTESAbout the LCD screen: The screen is produced u

25Operating ModesThe camcorder's operating mode is determined by the button and the position of the camera mode dial. In this manual, indicat

Preparations26You can access the menus and change settings to your preference. Even in flexible recording mode, the camcorder can help you with the se

27In either mode, if you wait a few seconds, the joystick guide will minimize again but the selected function can still be operated. You can also push

Preparations282 Select ( , ) the icon and press to open the setup menus.You can also press on the wireless controller ( only) or hold presse

29• The date appears in a year-month-day format only in the first setup screen. In subsequent screen displays the date and time will appear as month-d

3In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder FS22 A/FS21 A/FS20 A/FS200 A and all its accessories.1 Re

Preparations30* To adjust for daylight saving time, select the area name marked with a .FUNC.COPY

31Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the CamcorderYou can use commercially available SDHC (SD high capacity) memory cards and SD memory cards wit

Preparations32Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted.IMPORTANTMemory cards have front and back sides that are not

33 [ MENU] [ MEMORY OPER.] [INITIALIZE] Initialization method [YES]* [OK] * Press to cancel the complete initialization while it is in progress.

34VideoThis chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including recording, playback, and memory operations.Shooting Video1 Set the camera m

35Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)The camcorder offers 3 recording modes. Changing the recording mode will change the recording time avail

Video36Selecting the Zoom TypeOptions Default value [ MENU] [ CAMERA SETUP] [ZOOM TYPE] Desired option NOTES• The zoom range of the advanced zo

37NOTES• Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the subject. At full wide angle, you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.).• When [ZOOM SP

Video38Playing 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

39movies on the memory card using this camcorder.• You may not be able to play back with this camcorder movies recorded using another device.NOTESDepe

425 Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the antenna is grounded so as to provide some protection ag

Video40Selecting What Recordings to Play BackFrom the index screen, you can select whether to play back movies or photos. You can also use the tabs on

41day. Below it will appear the number of scenes recorded and the total recording time for the same day.3 Change ( ) the day and move ( ) to the month

Video421 In the index screen select the scene you want to view and press .• The timeline screen appears. The large thumbnail will show the first frame

433 Move ( , ) between the scenes or photos in the index screen and press to select an individual scene/photo.• A checkmark will appear on the se

Video44operation while it is in progress. Some scenes will be deleted nevertheless.IMPORTANT• Be careful when deleting original recordings. Once delet

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

Video46Options Default value [ PROGRAM AE] Desired recording program* * When you select [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE], do not press and continue instead wit

47Mini 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

Video481 In the original movies index screen, press .• The button’s light illuminates.• An index screen appears that contains only the Video Snapshot

49camcorder ( 48) and transfer the files again.Pre-recording FunctionThe camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press , ensuring you do

5Getting to Know the CamcorderWhat is so special about recording on flash memory?Your videos and photos are recorded in the built-in memory ( / / onl

Video50* 2 seconds when using the wireless controller.NOTES• When the LCD panel is rotated toward the lens, we recommend pushing the joystick ( ) to

51• During exposure lock, press to return the camcorder to automatic exposure.Manual Focus AdjustmentAutofocus may not work well on the following su

Video52 [ AUTO] Desired option* * When you select [ SET], do not press and continue instead with the following procedure.1 Point the camcorder

53 [ IMAGE EFFECT OFF] Desired option Digital EffectsOptions Default value* Only these digital effects are available in mode.Setting [ D.EFFECT

Video54NOTES• When you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the sound will fade in or out. When you apply an effect, the sound will be recorde

55 appears.In mode, adjust the volume of the headphones with the [PHONES VOL.] setting ( 90). In mode, adjust the headphone’s volume the same way

Video56Dividing ScenesYou can divide scenes (original scenes only) in order to leave out the best parts and later cut out the rest.1 Open the original

57scenes ( 47). Moving or deleting scenes in the playlist will not affect the original recordings.Adding Scenes to the PlaylistOptions1 Open the origi

Video582 Select ( , ) the scene you want to delete.This step is not necessary to delete all scenes.3 Delete the scene(s). [ DELETE] Desired option

593 Copy the scene(s). [ COPY] Desired option [YES]* [OK] * Press to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.Copying the Entire Play

6Table of contentsIntroduction ______________________________5 Getting to Know the Camcorder10 About this Manual12 Overview12 Supplied Accessories and

60PhotosRefer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from capturing and playing back photos to printing them.Taking Photos1 Set the camera m

61OptionsPhoto size options and the approximate number of photos that can be recorded on memory cards of various sizes are given in the table below. [

Photos62Erasing a Photo Right After Recording ItYou can erase the photo recorded last while reviewing it within the time set for the [REVIEW] option o

634 Return ( ) to the index screen.5 Select ( , ) a photo.• Move the orange selection frame to the photo you want to view. • Push the joystick ( ) to

Photos642 Press to play back the photos one after another.Press to stop the slideshow. 1 In the photo index screen, press .2 Select a track to pla

65• will appear for photos that cannot be enlarged.2 Move ( , ) the frame to the part of the photo you want to see enlarged.To cancel the magnificat

Photos66/ / Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure BracketingTake a series of photos of a moving subject or record the same photo in 3 levels o

67Press , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the photos.Three photos in different exposures will be recorded.Histogram

Photos68 [ PROTECT] Desired option [YES] [OK] IMPORTANTInitializing the recording media ( 32) will permanently erase all recordings, including pr

69• 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

7Table of contentsVideo ____________________________________34 Basic Recording34 Shooting Video35 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)35 Zoomi

Photos70• If the photo index screen is displayed, move the zoom lever toward T to display a photo.• appears and changes to .• The (print/share) bu

71OptionsNOTESPrint setting options and [DEFAULT] settings vary depending on the printer model. For details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual

Photos72If an error occurs while printing, an error message, for example [NO PAPER], will appear on the camcorder. Solve the problem referring to the

73Selecting Photos for Printing (Print Order)Set the print orders before connecting the supplied USB cable to the camcorder.Marking Single Photos with

Photos74Printing starts. The print settings menu disappears when the printing is completed.NOTES• Depending on the connected printer, you can change s

75External ConnectionsThis chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer.Connection DiagramsTerm

External Connections76Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends.Before making the connection, set [AV/PHONES] to

77Backing Up Your Recordings on a ComputerMovies recorded with this camcorder are saved on the memory card or in the built-in memory ( / / only). Bec

External Connections78Options for creating DVD discs ( mode)Options for creating Photo DVDs ( mode)Preparations on the Camcorder1 Set the camcorder to

794 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

858 / / Copying ScenesPhotos __________________________________60 Basic Recording60 Taking Photos60 Selecting Photo Size and Quality62 Erasing a Phot

External Connections80or less. (In such case, the connection time will be about 3 minutes 30 seconds).Copying your Recordings to an External Video Rec

81// Select in advance the memory from which you want to transfer photos ( 40).3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable.• Connectio

External Connections82transfer photos to a computer. Try using a card reader.• Disconnect the USB cable before changing the operating mode.Transferrin

83NOTESWhen the camcorder is connected to the computer and the photo selection screen is displayed, press to return to the transfer menu.Transfer Or

84Additional InformationThis chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages, handling and maintenance tips, and other information.Menu items

85FUNC. Menu (Playback Modes)Menu item Setting options[SELECT MUSIC] [OFF], list of music files in the camcorder 1 47[SELECT] [INDIVIDUAL SCENES], [

Additional Information861Option not available from the original movies index screen.2Option available from the original movies index screen and Video

87• We recommend setting the image stabilizer to [ OFF] when using a tripod.[WIDESCREEN]: The camcorder uses the full width of the image sensor provi

Additional Information88Memory Operations (Initialization, etc.) MEMORY OPER.* Option available from the original movies index screen and Video Snapsh

89[BRIGHTNESS]: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.• Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect the brightness of your recordings

9Table of contents80 Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer)83 Transfer OrdersAdditional Information ______________________84 Appendix: M

Additional Information90[DEMO MODE]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder's main features. It starts automatically when the camcorder is

91• In standby mode, the camcorder will shut off after the time selected for the [QUICK START] setting.• The Power Save mode cannot be set while the c

Additional Information92Date/T ime SetupDATE/TIME SETUP[DATE FORMAT]: Select the date format to be used for most on-screen displays, and (if selected)

93Trou 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 Information94After using the camcorder for a long time, it becomes hot.- The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for long

95Cannot erase a photo- The photo is protected. Remove the protection ( 67).Cannot play back a music track.- If the music tracks were erased when the

Additional Information96Picture and SoundThe LCD screen appears dim.- The LCD screen dimmer is on. To turn it off, press for 2 seconds or more.Scree

97Connections 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

Additional Information98// BUILT-IN MEMORY FULL- The built-in memory is full ([ END] appears on the screen). Delete some recordings ( 43, 65) to free

99CANNOT RECORD CHECK THE CARD- There is a problem with the memory card.// CANNOT RECORD MOVIES IN THE BUILT-IN MEMORY INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE C