Canon LEGRIA FS200, LEGRIA FS21 Automatic Backlight Correction, Manual Exposure Adjustment

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* 2 seconds when using the wireless controller.

NOTES

When the LCD panel is rotated toward the lens, we recommend pushing the

joystick ( ) to hide the joystick guide

and make the icon appear larger.

The self timer will be canceled when any of the following operations are performed.

-Pressing Start/Stop (when recording movies) or PHOTO (when taking photos) once the countdown has begun

-Turning off the camcorder

-Changing the operating mode

-Setting the camcorder to standby mode

Automatic Backlight Correction

When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them, you can have the camcorder automatically correct for the backlight.

1Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide.

2Select () [BLC ] and press

.

appears on the screen.

Press again to end the backlight correction mode.

Manual Exposure Adjustment

Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure Adjustment

At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). To correct this, you can manually adjust the exposure or use the automatic backlight correction.

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POINTS TO CHECK

Select a recording program other than [ FIREWORKS].

1Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide.

2Select () [EXPOSURE ] and

press .

The exposure will be locked.

The exposure adjustment indicator

and the neutral value [±0] appear on the screen.

The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will vary depending on the initial brightness of the picture.

3Adjust the () the brightness of the image as required.

If you operate the zoom lever during exposure lock, the brightness of the image may change.

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Contents Digital Video Camcorder Important Usage Instructions Getting to Know the Camcorder Table of contents Playlist and Scene Operations Basic RecordingBasic Playback Advanced FunctionsTerminals on the Camcorder Additional FunctionsPrinting Photos General Information Appendix Menu Options ListsTrouble? 102 Do’s and Don’tsConventions Used in this Manual About this ManualButton frame Names of buttons and switches otherDefault value is shown in boldface Than the joystick are indicated withinPixela Application Disc Ver.1 Disc 2 CD-ROM Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMsFollowing accessories are supplied with the camcorder Left side view Right side view Front view Components GuideBack view Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D88 Recording Movies Screen DisplaysRecording Photos Viewing Photos Number of photos available Remaining battery timeMemory operation Remaining recording timeGetting Started Charging the Battery PackConnect the power cord to the compact power adapter Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Charging will start when the camcorder is turned offIf the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting To USE the Wireless Controller Preparing the Wireless Controller Only and AccessoriesInsert the battery holder Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing upTo Attach a Shoulder Strap Accessories Fasten the grip beltTo Remove the Grip Belt To Attach a Wrist StrapTo Reattach the Grip Belt Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees LCD Backlight Repeat the operation to switch between normal and brightRecording Dual Shot and Flexible Recording Basic Operation CamcorderOperating Modes Use the joystick to operate the camcorders menus Joystick and Joystick GuidePlayback Press Func Using the MenusSelecting a FUNC. Menu Option in Recording Mode Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menuSet the time zone, date and time again First Time SettingsSetting the Date and Time Select , the icon Press to open the setup menusChanging the Time Zone DATE/TIME Setup DATE/TIMEDATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST Changing the LanguageInserting and Removing a Memory Card Using a Memory CardMake sure that the ON/OFFCHG power/charge indicator is off Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the CamcorderInitialize Initializing the Built-In Memory Only or Memory CardMemory Oper Selecting the Memory for the RecordingsInitialize Initialization method YES* OK Shooting Video Set the camera mode dial to or Turn on the camcorderBasic Recording Approximate recording times for movies Standard Play 6Mbps Desired recording modeSelecting the Video Quality Recording Mode Zooming Optical, Advanced and Digital ZoomZoom Type Desired option Camera SetupUsing the Zoom Selecting the Zoom Type OptionsConstant at Speed Quick Start FunctionSecond*, allowing you to record the subject right away VariablePress / or Set the camera mode dial to or PressBasic Playback Playing Back the VideoTo enter the special playback modes Special playback modesOpen the list of recordings Selecting Scenes by Recording DateWhich to play back recordings Only Select the mediaPress to return to the index screen Open the calendar screenFUNC. Scene Search Calendar Move , the cursor to the desired dateOpen the selection screen Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index ScreenPress to begin the playback Select the movies or the photo index screenDelete the scenes Deleting ScenesPress FUNC. twice to close the menu Remove ALL SelectionsFireworks Advanced FunctionsSpecial Scene Recording Programs Program AE PortraitSpotlight PortraitSports SunsetTo SET the Shutter Speed Mini Video LightProgram AE Desired recording program Shutter speed guidelinesCombining Scenes with Music Video SnapshotCD-ROM. For details, refer to Recording ScenesThere is no sound during fast playback Set the background musicSelect Music Select TrackMode Self TimerPre-recording Function Press Start/Stop to begin recordingSelect a recording program other than Fireworks Manual Exposure AdjustmentAdjust the the brightness of the image as required Automatic Backlight CorrectionInfinity Focus Manual Focus AdjustmentAdjust the focus as necessary White BalanceImage Effect OFF Image EffectsAuto Desired option To SET the Custom White BalanceApplying SettingDigital Effects Image Effect OFF Desired optionOn-Screen Displays and Data Code Using HeadphonesSystem Setup AV/PHONES Phones Or mode Using an External MicrophoneConnecting a Microphone To Adjust the Volume HeadphonesScene selected will start playing back When the confirmation screen Appears, pressDividing Scenes FUNC. DivideDeleting Scenes from the Playlist Adding Scenes to the PlaylistThis step is not necessary for scenes selected in advance Add the scenes to the playlistSelect YES and press to move the scene Copying ScenesSelect , the scene you want to delete Moving Scenes in the PlaylistFUNC. Copy YES* OK Func Copy the scenesFUNC. Copy Desired option YES Press Photo halfway Taking PhotosSelecting Photo Size and Quality Press Photo fullyApproximate number of photos on a memory card Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It When the camera mode dial is set To orViewing Photos Select , a photo Push the joystick to move between imagesPush the joystick to move between photos Photo Jump FunctionSelect a track to play with the slideshow Magnifying Photos during PlaybackPress / to play back the photos one after another Photo index screen, pressDelete the photos Deleting PhotosOpen the photo index screen Select , the photo you want to deleteSingle Desired option Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure BracketingAdditional Functions Select a recording program other than Fireworks OptionsFUNC. Protect Histogram DisplayProtecting Photos Protecting Single Photos Open the photo selection screenCopy the photo to the memory card Copying PhotosProtect Copying Single PhotosYou can also use the following Functions Connection . Refer to Connection DiagramsPrinting Photos If continues to flash for more than Selecting the Print SettingsPrinting with the Print/Share Button Select the photo you wish to print PressPress while printing Select OK and press Printing after Changing the Print SettingsTo Cancel the Printing When YOU have Finished PrintingPrinting multiple photos on the same sheet 2-UP, 4-UP, etc Print ErrorsPrint Orders Print Open the print settings menuPrint Order MenuPage Type Analog Output only Connection DiagramsTerminals on the Camcorder USB TerminalType Digital data connection Playback on a TV ScreenPhones to AV in advance Turn on the connected TVAuthoring DVD Discs and Photo DVDs Saving and Backing Up Your RecordingsBacking Up Your Recordings on a Computer ADD to Disc System SetupPreparations on the Camcorder Select the scenes or photos you want to add to the discTo Play Back a DVD Disc Press the start button on the DVD burnerTo Create AN Additional Copy of the Same Disc Transferring Photos to a Computer Direct Transfer Copying your Recordings to an External Video RecorderConnection to a Computer Running Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cableFIRST-TIME Connection to a Computer Running Windows Press FUNC. to return to the transfer menu To cancel the transfer, select Cancel and press , or pressTransferring Photos Select a transfer option PressSelect the photo you want to mark with a transfer order Setting Transfer Orders from the Index ScreenTransfer Orders FUNC. Transfer Order appears on the screenAppendix Menu Options Lists Menu item Setting optionsFUNC. Menu Playback Modes OFF Menu itemAdditional Information OFF Display SetupBUILT-IN MEM, Card Start Week Demo Mode OFFDeutsch TürkçeContinuous 10 minWide TV Additional Information DATE/TIME Date Format DATE/TIME SetupZONE/DST List of world time zonesCheck this First TroubleshootingPower source Vertical light bar appears on the screen RecordingPicture and Sound Indicators and Onscreen DisplaysConnections with External Devices Memory Card and AccessoriesList of Messages in alphabetical order Cannot Edit Cannot Enter the Standby Mode NOWCannot Play Back Cannot Access the BUILT-IN Memory Cannot Record Cannot Access the BUILT-IN MemoryNaming Error Change the Battery PackConnect the Compact Power Adapter Card Initialize Using only the CamcorderCamcorder is SET to Movie Mode Print Order ErrorProcess Canceled Task in Progress do not Disconnect the Power SourceCard is SET for Erasure Prevention Camcorder is SET to Photo ModeTransfer Order Error Unable to Recover DataMessages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner Direct Print Related Messages 100101 102 Handling PrecautionsCamcorder Memory Card Battery PackRemaining Battery Time Treat the battery pack with care104 Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryLithium Button Battery Disposal105 Maintenance/OthersCleaning Condensation106 Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources Music FilesMUSIC99.WAV 107Private Mymusic Canon MymusicScart System Diagram Availability differs from area to area108 IFC-400PCU109 Optional AccessoriesUse the battery charger to charge the battery packs Only Using a memory card110 Recording and Playback TimesSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case 111System Specifications112 Terminals Power/Others113 114 CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-808 Battery Pack Fireworks recording program Focus Index115 Deleting/ErasingRecording Movies Photos 116Night recording program Onscreen display selection Trademark Acknowledgements 117Canon Inc