Canon LEGRIA FS21, LEGRIA FS20, LEGRIA FS22 Basic Recording, Basic Playback, Advanced Functions

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Table of contents

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31Basic Recording

31Shooting Video

32Selecting the Video Quality

(Recording Mode)

32Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom

34Quick Start Function

35 Basic Playback

35 Playing Back the Video

37Selecting What Recordings to Play Back

37Selecting Scenes by Recording Date

38Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline

39Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen

40Deleting Scenes

41Advanced Functions

41Special Scene Recording Programs

42Controlling Shutter Speed and Other Functions while Shooting

43Mini Video Light

44Video Snapshot

46Pre-recording Function

46Self Timer

47Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure Adjustment

48Manual Focus Adjustment

48White Balance

49Image Effects

50Digital Effects

51On-Screen Displays and Data Code

51Using Headphones

52Using an External Microphone

53Playlist and Scene Operations

53Dividing Scenes

53Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting and Moving Playlist Scenes

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Contents Digital Video Camcorder Important Usage Instructions Getting to Know the Camcorder Table of contents Basic Playback Basic RecordingAdvanced Functions Playlist and Scene OperationsTerminals on the Camcorder Additional FunctionsPrinting Photos Trouble? Appendix Menu Options Lists102 Do’s and Don’ts General InformationConventions Used in this Manual About this ManualDefault value is shown in boldface Names of buttons and switches otherThan the joystick are indicated within Button framePixela 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 Memory operation Remaining battery timeRemaining recording time Number of photos availableGetting 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 Insert the battery holder Preparing the Wireless Controller Only and AccessoriesPlace the lithium button battery with the + side facing up To USE the Wireless ControllerTo Remove the Grip Belt Accessories Fasten the grip beltTo Attach a Wrist Strap To Attach a Shoulder 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 Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option in Recording Mode Using the MenusPress FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu Press FuncSetting the Date and Time First Time SettingsSelect , the icon Press to open the setup menus Set the time zone, date and time againDATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST DATE/TIME Setup DATE/TIMEChanging the Language Changing the Time ZoneMake sure that the ON/OFFCHG power/charge indicator is off Using a Memory CardMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder Inserting and Removing a Memory CardMemory Oper Initializing the Built-In Memory Only or Memory CardSelecting the Memory for the Recordings InitializeInitialize Initialization method YES* OK Shooting Video Set the camera mode dial to or Turn on the camcorderBasic Recording Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode Standard Play 6Mbps Desired recording modeZooming Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom Approximate recording times for moviesUsing the Zoom Camera SetupSelecting the Zoom Type Options Zoom Type Desired optionSecond*, allowing you to record the subject right away Quick Start FunctionVariable Constant at SpeedBasic Playback Set the camera mode dial to or PressPlaying Back the Video Press / orTo enter the special playback modes Special playback modesWhich to play back recordings Only Selecting Scenes by Recording DateSelect the media Open the list of recordingsFUNC. Scene Search Calendar Open the calendar screenMove , the cursor to the desired date Press to return to the index screenPress to begin the playback Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index ScreenSelect the movies or the photo index screen Open the selection screenPress FUNC. twice to close the menu Deleting ScenesRemove ALL Selections Delete the scenesSpecial Scene Recording Programs Advanced FunctionsProgram AE Portrait FireworksSports PortraitSunset SpotlightProgram AE Desired recording program Mini Video LightShutter speed guidelines To SET the Shutter SpeedCD-ROM. For details, refer to Video SnapshotRecording Scenes Combining Scenes with MusicSelect Music Set the background musicSelect Track There is no sound during fast playbackPre-recording Function Self TimerPress Start/Stop to begin recording ModeAdjust the the brightness of the image as required Manual Exposure AdjustmentAutomatic Backlight Correction Select a recording program other than FireworksAdjust the focus as necessary Manual Focus AdjustmentWhite Balance Infinity FocusAuto Desired option Image EffectsTo SET the Custom White Balance Image Effect OFFDigital Effects SettingImage Effect OFF Desired option ApplyingOn-Screen Displays and Data Code Using HeadphonesSystem Setup AV/PHONES Phones Connecting a Microphone Using an External MicrophoneTo Adjust the Volume Headphones Or modeDividing Scenes When the confirmation screen Appears, pressFUNC. Divide Scene selected will start playing backThis step is not necessary for scenes selected in advance Adding Scenes to the PlaylistAdd the scenes to the playlist Deleting Scenes from the PlaylistSelect , the scene you want to delete Copying ScenesMoving Scenes in the Playlist Select YES and press to move the sceneFUNC. Copy YES* OK Func Copy the scenesFUNC. Copy Desired option YES Selecting Photo Size and Quality Taking PhotosPress Photo fully Press Photo halfwayApproximate number of photos on a memory card Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It When the camera mode dial is set To orViewing Photos Push the joystick to move between photos Push the joystick to move between imagesPhoto Jump Function Select , a photoPress / to play back the photos one after another Magnifying Photos during PlaybackPhoto index screen, press Select a track to play with the slideshowOpen the photo index screen Deleting PhotosSelect , the photo you want to delete Delete the photosAdditional Functions Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure BracketingSelect a recording program other than Fireworks Options Single Desired optionProtecting Photos Histogram DisplayProtecting Single Photos Open the photo selection screen FUNC. ProtectProtect Copying PhotosCopying Single Photos Copy the photo to the memory cardYou can also use the following Functions Connection . Refer to Connection DiagramsPrinting Photos Printing with the Print/Share Button Selecting the Print SettingsSelect the photo you wish to print Press If continues to flash for more thanTo Cancel the Printing Printing after Changing the Print SettingsWhen YOU have Finished Printing Press while printing Select OK and pressPrinting multiple photos on the same sheet 2-UP, 4-UP, etc Print ErrorsPrint Orders Print Order Open the print settings menuMenu PrintPage Terminals on the Camcorder Connection DiagramsUSB Terminal Type Analog Output onlyPhones to AV in advance Playback on a TV ScreenTurn on the connected TV Type Digital data connectionAuthoring DVD Discs and Photo DVDs Saving and Backing Up Your RecordingsBacking Up Your Recordings on a Computer Preparations on the Camcorder System SetupSelect the scenes or photos you want to add to the disc ADD to 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 Transferring Photos To cancel the transfer, select Cancel and press , or pressSelect a transfer option Press Press FUNC. to return to the transfer menuTransfer Orders Setting Transfer Orders from the Index ScreenFUNC. Transfer Order appears on the screen Select the photo you want to mark with a transfer orderAppendix Menu Options Lists Menu item Setting optionsFUNC. Menu Playback Modes OFF Menu itemAdditional Information OFF Display SetupBUILT-IN MEM, Card Deutsch Demo Mode OFFTürkçe Start WeekContinuous 10 minWide TV Additional Information ZONE/DST DATE/TIME SetupList of world time zones DATE/TIME Date FormatCheck 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 Play Back Cannot Access the BUILT-IN Memory Cannot Enter the Standby Mode NOWCannot Record Cannot Access the BUILT-IN Memory Cannot EditConnect the Compact Power Adapter Change the Battery PackCard Initialize Using only the Camcorder Naming ErrorProcess Canceled Print Order ErrorTask in Progress do not Disconnect the Power Source Camcorder is SET to Movie ModeTransfer Order Error Camcorder is SET to Photo ModeUnable to Recover Data Card is SET for Erasure PreventionMessages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner Direct Print Related Messages 100101 102 Handling PrecautionsCamcorder Remaining Battery Time Battery PackTreat the battery pack with care Memory CardLithium Button Battery Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryDisposal 104Cleaning Maintenance/OthersCondensation 105Power Sources Using the Camcorder AbroadMusic Files 106Private Mymusic 107Canon Mymusic MUSIC99.WAV108 System Diagram Availability differs from area to areaIFC-400PCU Scart109 Optional AccessoriesUse the battery charger to charge the battery packs 110 Using a memory cardRecording and Playback Times OnlySC-2000 Soft Carrying Case 111System Specifications112 Terminals Power/Others113 114 CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-808 Battery Pack 115 IndexDeleting/Erasing Fireworks recording program FocusRecording Movies Photos 116Night recording program Onscreen display selection Trademark Acknowledgements 117Canon Inc