Canon FS200 Instruction Manual

PUB. DIE-324Digital Video CamcorderInstruction Manual

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

Additional Information100Direct Print Related MessagesCANNOT PRINT!- You attempted to print a photo that was recorded with another camcorder, has a di

101PAPER JAM- The paper jammed during printing. Select [STOP] to cancel printing. After removing the paper, set some paper again and retry printing.PA

Additional Information102Do’s an d Don’ tsCamcorderBe sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum performance. • Back up your recordin

103place free of dust, in low humidity, and at temperatures not higher than 30 °C.Battery Pack• Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the b

Additional Information104• Do not disassemble, bend, drop, or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them to water.• Check the direction bef

105necessary precautions when you dispose of the camcorder or memory card, for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of private dat

Additional Information106Condensation may form in the following cases:• When the camcorder is moved quickly from cold to warm places• When the camcord

107The supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM contains a folder called [MUSIC]. This folder contains two folders called [MUSIC 1] and [MUS

Additional Information108Gener al Inform ationSystem Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)CG-800E Battery ChargerSTV-250N Stereo Video Cabl

109Battery PacksWhen you need extra battery packs, make sure you select the BP-808.When you use battery packs bearing the Intelligent System mark, the

11Components GuideLeft side viewFront viewRight side viewRESET button ( 93)VIDEO SNAP (Video Snapshot) button ( 44)/ (print/share) button ( 67, 77)DI

Additional Information110Recording and Playback TimesThe recording and playback times given in the following table are approximate and vary according

111SC-2000 Soft Carrying CaseA handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories.This mark identifies genuine Canon vid

Additional Information112LEGRIA FS22/FS21/FS20/FS200SpecificationsSystemRecording System Movies: SD-VideoVideo compression: MPEG-2Audio compression: D

113Lens// 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 zoom) 41.7-1,877 mm(op

Additional Information114CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-808 Battery PackWeight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. The info

115AAbroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . .106AEB - Auto exposure bracketing . . . . . .63Aspect ratio of a connected TV (TV type) . . . . . . .

Additional Information116MMagnifying photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Manual exposur

117VVIDEO SNAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Video Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Introduction12Back viewBottom viewTop view Remote sensor ( 19)LCD screen ( 21)ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator ( 18)Camera mode dial ( 23) Start/S

13 Wireless Controller WL-D88START/STOP button ( 31)FUNC. button ( 25, 81)MENU button ( 25, 83)PLAYLIST button ( 53)Navigation buttons ( / / / ) (fr

Introduction14 Recording MoviesPlaying Movies (During Playback)Screen DisplaysOperating mode ( 23)Recording program ( 41, 42)White balance ( 48)Image

15 Recording Photos Viewing PhotosZoom ( 32), Exposure ( 47)Recording program ( 41, 42)White balance ( 48)Image effect ( 49)Digital effect ( 50)Driv

Introduction16Memory operationRecord, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast reverse playback,Slow playback, Slow reverse pla

17PreparationsThis chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcord

Preparations187 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off.• The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator starts flashing in red. The indicator will go out whe

19supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC invert

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

Preparations20AccessoriesFasten the grip belt.• Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the button wit

21You can also remove the grip belt and attach the shoulder strap directly to the rear bracket on the camcorder.1 Pass the end of the strap through th

Preparations22LCD BacklightYou can set the brightness of the screen to dim, normal or bright. To set the screen to dim, turn on [LCD DIMMER] (s 85). T

23Operating ModesThe camcorder's operating mode is determined by the button and the position of the camera mode dial. In this manual, indicat

Preparations24You can access the menus and change settings to your preference. Even in flexible recording mode, the camcorder can help you with the se

25In 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

Preparations262 Select ( , ) the icon and press to open the setup menus.You can also press on the wireless controller ( only) or hold presse

27• 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 day-mon

Preparations28Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the CamcorderYou can use commercially available SDHC (SD high capacity) memory cards and SD memo

29Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted.IMPORTANTMemory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangea

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

Preparations30 [ MENU] [ MEMORY OPER.] [INITIALIZE] Initialization method [YES]* [OK] * Press to cancel the complete initialization while it is

31VideoThis chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including recording, playback, and memory operations.Shooting Video1 Set the camera m

Video32Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)The camcorder offers 3 recording modes. Changing the recording mode will change the recording time

33Selecting the Zoom TypeOptions Default value [ MENU] [ CAMERA SETUP] [ZOOM TYPE] Desired option NOTES• The zoom range of the advanced zoom wi

Video34NOTES• Keep at least 1 m away from the subject. At full wide angle, you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm.• When [ZOOM SPEED] is set to [

35Playing 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 playback

Video36movies on the memory card using this camcorder.• You may not be able to play back with this camcorder movies recorded using another device.NOTE

37Selecting 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 the

Video38day. 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

391 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 of t

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

Video403 Move ( , ) between the scenes or photos in the index screen and press to select an individual scene/photo.• A checkmark will appear on t

41operation while it is in progress. Some scenes will be deleted nevertheless.IMPORTANT• Be careful when deleting original recordings. Once deleted, a

Video42• [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/[ BEACH]/[ SNOW]- The picture may not appear smooth during playback.•[ PORTRAIT]- The blur effect of the background inc

43Options Default value [ PROGRAM AE] Desired recording program* * When you select [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE], do not press and continue instead with the

Video441 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide.2 Select ( ) [VID.LIGHT ] and press .• appears on the screen.• Press again to turn th

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

Video46camcorder ( 45) and transfer the files again.Pre-recording FunctionThe camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press , ensuring yo

47* 2 seconds when using the wireless controller.NOTES• When the LCD panel is rotated toward the lens, we recommend pushing the joystick ( ) to hide

Video48• During exposure lock, press to return the camcorder to automatic exposure.Manual Focus AdjustmentAutofocus may not work well on the followi

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

5Table of contentsVideo ____________________________________31 Basic Recording31 Shooting Video32 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)32 Zoomi

Video50 [ IMAGE EFFECT OFF] Desired option Digital EffectsOptions Default value* Only these digital effects are available in mode.Setting [ D.EF

51NOTES• 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 recorded nor

Video52 appears.In mode, adjust the volume of the headphones with the [PHONES VOL.] setting ( 87). In mode, adjust the headphone’s volume the same

53Dividing 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 movi

Video54scenes ( 44). Moving or deleting scenes in the playlist will not affect the original recordings.Adding Scenes to the PlaylistOptions1 Open the

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

Video563 Copy the scene(s). [ COPY] Desired option [YES]* [OK] * Press to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.Copying the Entire

57PhotosRefer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from capturing and playing back photos to printing them.Taking Photos1 Set the camera m

Photos58OptionsPhoto size options and the approximate number of photos that can be recorded on memory cards of various sizes are given in the table be

59Erasing a Photo Right After Recording ItYou can erase the photo recorded last while reviewing it within the time set for the [REVIEW] option or imme

655 / / Copying ScenesPhotos __________________________________57 Basic Recording57 Taking Photos57 Selecting Photo Size and Quality59 Erasing a Phot

Photos604 Return ( ) to the index screen.5 Select ( , ) a photo.• Move the orange selection frame to the photo you want to view. • Push the joystick

612 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 play with

Photos62• 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 magn

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

Photos64Press , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the photos.Three photos in different exposures will be recorded.Hist

65 [ PROTECT] Desired option [YES] [OK] IMPORTANTInitializing the recording media ( 29) will permanently erase all recordings, including protecte

Photos66• 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

67• appears and changes to .• The (print/share) button lights up and the current print settings will be displayed for approx.6 seconds.IMPORTANT•

Photos68OptionsNOTESPrint setting options and [DEFAULT] settings vary depending on the printer model. For details, refer to the printer’s instruction

69If an error occurs while printing, an error message, for example [NO PAPER], will appear on the camcorder. Solve the problem referring to the error

7Table of contents77 Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer)80 Transfer OrdersAdditional Information ______________________81 Appendix: M

Photos70Selecting Photos for Printing (Print Order)Set the print orders before connecting the supplied USB cable to the camcorder.Marking Single Photo

71Printing starts. The print settings menu disappears when the printing is completed.NOTES• Depending on the connected printer, you can change some pr

72External ConnectionsThis chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer.Connection DiagramsTerm

73Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends.Before making the connection, set [AV/PHONES] to [ AV] in advance (

External Connections74Backing Up Your Recordings on a ComputerMovies recorded with this camcorder are saved on the memory card or in the built-in memo

75Options for creating DVD discs ( mode)Options for creating Photo DVDs ( mode)Preparations on the Camcorder1 Set the camcorder to mode to create DV

External Connections764 Press the start button on the DVD burner. • A progress bar will be displayed on the screen.• After pressing the start button (

77or less. (In such case, the connection time will be about 3 minutes 30 seconds).Copying your Recordings to an External Video RecorderYou can copy yo

External Connections78// Select in advance the memory from which you want to transfer photos ( 37).3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the U

79transfer photos to a computer. Try using a card reader.• Disconnect the USB cable before changing the operating mode.Transferring PhotosAutomatic Tr

Introduction8Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA FS22/FS21/FS20/FS200*. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retai

External Connections80NOTESWhen the camcorder is connected to the computer and the photo selection screen is displayed, press to return to the trans

81Additional InformationThis chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages, handling and maintenance tips, and other information.Menu items

Additional Information82FUNC. Menu (Playback Modes)Menu item Setting options[SELECT MUSIC] [OFF], list of music files in the camcorder 1 44[SELECT]

831Option not available from the original movies index screen.2Option available from the original movies index screen and Video Snapshot index screen.

Additional Information84• We recommend setting the image stabilizer to [ OFF] when using a tripod.[WIDESCREEN]: The camcorder uses the full width of

85Memory Operations (Initialization, etc.) MEMORY OPER.* Option available from the original movies index screen and Video Snapshot index screen.[MEMOR

Additional Information86[BRIGHTNESS]: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.• Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect the brightn

87[DEMO MODE]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder's main features. It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the comp

Additional Information88• In standby mode, the camcorder will shut off after the time selected for the [QUICK START] setting.• The Power Save mode can

89Date/ Time Se tupDATE/TIME SETUP[DATE FORMAT]: Select the date format to be used for most on-screen displays, and (if selected) for the date printed

9Special Scene Recording ProgramsRecording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy

Additional Information90Trou b le?If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Sometimes what you think is a malfunction of the c

91The battery pack is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures.- The battery may have reached the end of its battery life. Buy a new ba

Additional Information92Cannot play back a music track.- If the music tracks were erased when the memory was initialized, use the supplied software Mu

93Screen displays turn on and off repeatedly.- The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack ( 17).- Remove the battery pack and r

Additional Information94The computer doesn't recognize the camcorder even though the camcorder is connected correctly.- [USB SETTING] is set to [

95// CANNOT COPY- The total size of the scenes you selected to copy exceeds the available space on the memory card. Delete some recordings on the memo

Additional Information96CANNOT RECORD MOVIES ON THIS CARD INITIALIZE USING ONLY THE CAMCORDER- The memory card in the camcorder was initialized usin

97NO PHOTOS- There are no photos to play back.NO SCENES- There are no scenes recorded in the memory selected.NOT AVAILABLE IN DUAL SHOT- You pressed a

Additional Information98THE CAMCORDER IS SET TO PHOTO MODE- You pressed while the camera mode dial was set to .THE CARD IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTI

99Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD BurnerIf a message appears while the camcorder is connected to the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, refer to