Canon LEGRIA FS20 Manual Focus Adjustment, White Balance, Adjust the focus as necessary

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Video

During exposure lock, press to return the camcorder to automatic exposure.

Manual Focus Adjustment

Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually.

Reflective surfaces

Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines

Fast moving subjects

Through wet windows

Night scenes

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POINTS TO CHECK

Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure.

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

2Select () [FOCUS ] and

press .

[MF] appears on the screen.

3Adjust () the focus as necessary.

The focus will be locked.

During focus lock, press to return the camcorder to autofocus.

Infinity Focus

Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks.

Instead of step 3 in the previous procedure:

Push the joystick () toward and hold it down.

appears.

If you operate the zoom or push the

joystick ( ) and hold it down, changes to [MF] and the camcorder returns to manual focus.

White Balance

The white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects will always look truly white in your recordings.

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POINTS TO CHECK

Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs.

Options

Default value

[ AUTO]

The camcorder automatically sets the white balance for natural-looking colors.

[ DAYLIGHT]

For recording outdoors on a bright day.

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Contents Digital Video Camcorder Important Usage Instructions Getting to Know the Camcorder Table of contents Basic Recording Basic PlaybackAdvanced Functions Playlist and Scene OperationsAdditional Functions Printing PhotosTerminals on the Camcorder Appendix Menu Options Lists Trouble?102 Do’s and Don’ts General InformationAbout this Manual Conventions Used in this ManualNames of buttons and switches other Default value is shown in boldfaceThan the joystick are indicated within Button frameSupplied Accessories and CD-ROMs Following accessories are supplied with the camcorderPixela Application Disc Ver.1 Disc 2 CD-ROM Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front viewBack view Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D88 Screen Displays Recording MoviesRecording Photos Viewing Photos Remaining battery time Memory operationRemaining recording time Number of photos availableCharging the Battery Pack Connect the power cord to the compact power adapterGetting Started Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to TroubleshootingDisconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Preparing the Wireless Controller Only and Accessories Insert the battery holderPlace the lithium button battery with the + side facing up To USE the Wireless ControllerAccessories Fasten the grip belt To Remove the Grip BeltTo Attach a Wrist Strap To Attach a Shoulder StrapAdjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degreesTo Reattach the Grip Belt Repeat the operation to switch between normal and bright LCD BacklightBasic Operation Camcorder Operating ModesRecording Dual Shot and Flexible Recording Joystick and Joystick Guide PlaybackUse the joystick to operate the camcorders menus Using the Menus Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option in Recording ModePress FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu Press FuncFirst Time Settings Setting the Date and TimeSelect , the icon Press to open the setup menus Set the time zone, date and time againDATE/TIME Setup DATE/TIME DATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DSTChanging the Language Changing the Time ZoneUsing a Memory Card Make sure that the ON/OFFCHG power/charge indicator is offMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder Inserting and Removing a Memory CardInitializing the Built-In Memory Only or Memory Card Memory OperSelecting the Memory for the Recordings InitializeInitialize Initialization method YES* OK Set the camera mode dial to or Turn on the camcorder Basic RecordingShooting Video Standard Play 6Mbps Desired recording mode Selecting the Video Quality Recording ModeZooming Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom Approximate recording times for moviesCamera Setup Using the ZoomSelecting the Zoom Type Options Zoom Type Desired optionQuick Start Function Second*, allowing you to record the subject right awayVariable Constant at SpeedSet the camera mode dial to or Press Basic PlaybackPlaying Back the Video Press / orSpecial playback modes To enter the special playback modesSelecting Scenes by Recording Date Which to play back recordings OnlySelect the media Open the list of recordingsOpen the calendar screen FUNC. Scene Search CalendarMove , the cursor to the desired date Press to return to the index screenPre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen Press to begin the playbackSelect the movies or the photo index screen Open the selection screenDeleting Scenes Press FUNC. twice to close the menuRemove ALL Selections Delete the scenesAdvanced Functions Special Scene Recording ProgramsProgram AE Portrait FireworksPortrait SportsSunset SpotlightMini Video Light Program AE Desired recording programShutter speed guidelines To SET the Shutter SpeedVideo Snapshot CD-ROM. For details, refer toRecording Scenes Combining Scenes with MusicSet the background music Select MusicSelect Track There is no sound during fast playbackSelf Timer Pre-recording FunctionPress Start/Stop to begin recording ModeManual Exposure Adjustment Adjust the the brightness of the image as requiredAutomatic Backlight Correction Select a recording program other than FireworksManual Focus Adjustment Adjust the focus as necessaryWhite Balance Infinity FocusImage Effects Auto Desired optionTo SET the Custom White Balance Image Effect OFFSetting Digital EffectsImage Effect OFF Desired option ApplyingUsing Headphones System Setup AV/PHONES PhonesOn-Screen Displays and Data Code Using an External Microphone Connecting a MicrophoneTo Adjust the Volume Headphones Or modeWhen the confirmation screen Appears, press Dividing ScenesFUNC. Divide Scene selected will start playing backAdding Scenes to the Playlist This step is not necessary for scenes selected in advanceAdd the scenes to the playlist Deleting Scenes from the PlaylistCopying Scenes Select , the scene you want to deleteMoving Scenes in the Playlist Select YES and press to move the sceneCopy the scenes FUNC. Copy Desired option YESFUNC. Copy YES* OK Func Taking Photos Selecting Photo Size and QualityPress Photo fully Press Photo halfwayApproximate number of photos on a memory card When the camera mode dial is set To or Viewing PhotosErasing a Photo Right After Recording It Push the joystick to move between images Push the joystick to move between photosPhoto Jump Function Select , a photoMagnifying Photos during Playback Press / to play back the photos one after anotherPhoto index screen, press Select a track to play with the slideshowDeleting Photos Open the photo index screenSelect , the photo you want to delete Delete the photosDrive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Additional FunctionsSelect a recording program other than Fireworks Options Single Desired optionHistogram Display Protecting PhotosProtecting Single Photos Open the photo selection screen FUNC. ProtectCopying Photos ProtectCopying Single Photos Copy the photo to the memory cardConnection . Refer to Connection Diagrams Printing PhotosYou can also use the following Functions Selecting the Print Settings Printing with the Print/Share ButtonSelect the photo you wish to print Press If continues to flash for more thanPrinting after Changing the Print Settings To Cancel the PrintingWhen YOU have Finished Printing Press while printing Select OK and pressPrint Errors Print OrdersPrinting multiple photos on the same sheet 2-UP, 4-UP, etc Open the print settings menu Print OrderMenu PrintPage Connection Diagrams Terminals on the CamcorderUSB Terminal Type Analog Output onlyPlayback on a TV Screen Phones to AV in advanceTurn on the connected TV Type Digital data connectionSaving and Backing Up Your Recordings Backing Up Your Recordings on a ComputerAuthoring DVD Discs and Photo DVDs System Setup Preparations on the CamcorderSelect the scenes or photos you want to add to the disc ADD to DiscPress the start button on the DVD burner To Create AN Additional Copy of the Same DiscTo Play Back a DVD Disc Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Transferring Photos to a Computer Direct TransferConnect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable FIRST-TIME Connection to a Computer Running WindowsConnection to a Computer Running To cancel the transfer, select Cancel and press , or press Transferring PhotosSelect a transfer option Press Press FUNC. to return to the transfer menuSetting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen Transfer OrdersFUNC. Transfer Order appears on the screen Select the photo you want to mark with a transfer orderMenu item Setting options Appendix Menu Options ListsFUNC. Menu Playback Modes Menu item OFFAdditional Information Display Setup BUILT-IN MEM, CardOFF Demo Mode OFF DeutschTürkçe Start Week10 min Wide TVContinuous Additional Information DATE/TIME Setup ZONE/DSTList of world time zones DATE/TIME Date FormatTroubleshooting Power sourceCheck this First Recording Vertical light bar appears on the screenIndicators and Onscreen Displays Picture and SoundMemory Card and Accessories Connections with External DevicesList of Messages in alphabetical order Cannot Enter the Standby Mode NOW Cannot Play Back Cannot Access the BUILT-IN MemoryCannot Record Cannot Access the BUILT-IN Memory Cannot EditChange the Battery Pack Connect the Compact Power AdapterCard Initialize Using only the Camcorder Naming ErrorPrint Order Error Process CanceledTask in Progress do not Disconnect the Power Source Camcorder is SET to Movie ModeCamcorder is SET to Photo Mode Transfer Order ErrorUnable to Recover Data Card is SET for Erasure PreventionMessages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner 100 Direct Print Related Messages101 Handling Precautions Camcorder102 Battery Pack Remaining Battery TimeTreat the battery pack with care Memory CardBuilt-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button BatteryDisposal 104Maintenance/Others CleaningCondensation 105Using the Camcorder Abroad Power SourcesMusic Files 106107 Private MymusicCanon Mymusic MUSIC99.WAVSystem Diagram Availability differs from area to area 108IFC-400PCU ScartOptional Accessories Use the battery charger to charge the battery packs109 Using a memory card 110Recording and Playback Times Only111 SC-2000 Soft Carrying CaseSpecifications 112System Power/Others 113Terminals CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-808 Battery Pack114 Index 115Deleting/Erasing Fireworks recording program Focus116 Night recording program Onscreen display selectionRecording Movies Photos 117 Trademark AcknowledgementsCanon Inc