Canon LEGRIA FS20, LEGRIA FS21, LEGRIA FS22 About this Manual, Conventions Used in this Manual

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Introduction

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA FS22/FS21/FS20/FS200*. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 90).

* Availability differs from area to area.

Conventions Used in this Manual

• IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.

• NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

• POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described.

•: Reference page number in this manual.

To complete some operations you will need to refer also to other instruction manuals. This will be indicated with the following icons and the name of the relevant chapter or section.

Refer to the “Digital Video Software” instruction manual, included as a PDF file in the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM. Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW-100 DVD Burner.

• : Text that applies only to the model shown in the icon.

•The following terms are used in this manual:

When not specified as “memory card” or “built-in memory”, the term “memory” by

itself refers to both ( / / only).

“Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the Start/Stop button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording.

•The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.

Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to the .

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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 OperationsTerminals on the Camcorder Additional FunctionsPrinting Photos 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 framePixela Application Disc Ver.1 Disc 2 CD-ROM Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMsFollowing accessories are supplied with the camcorder 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 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 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 StrapTo Reattach the Grip Belt Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees Repeat the operation to switch between normal and bright LCD BacklightRecording Dual Shot and Flexible Recording Basic Operation CamcorderOperating Modes Use the joystick to operate the camcorders menus Joystick and Joystick GuidePlayback 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 Shooting Video Set the camera mode dial to or Turn on the camcorderBasic Recording 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 ApplyingOn-Screen Displays and Data Code Using HeadphonesSystem Setup AV/PHONES Phones 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 sceneFUNC. Copy YES* OK Func Copy the scenesFUNC. Copy Desired option YES Taking Photos Selecting Photo Size and QualityPress 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 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 cardYou can also use the following Functions Connection . Refer to Connection DiagramsPrinting Photos 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 pressPrinting multiple photos on the same sheet 2-UP, 4-UP, etc Print ErrorsPrint Orders 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 connectionAuthoring DVD Discs and Photo DVDs Saving and Backing Up Your RecordingsBacking Up Your Recordings on a Computer System Setup Preparations on the CamcorderSelect 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 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Transferring Photos to a Computer Direct TransferConnection to a Computer Running Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cableFIRST-TIME Connection to a Computer Running Windows 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 OFF Display SetupBUILT-IN MEM, Card Demo Mode OFF DeutschTürkçe Start WeekContinuous 10 minWide TV Additional Information DATE/TIME Setup ZONE/DSTList of world time zones DATE/TIME Date FormatCheck this First TroubleshootingPower source 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 102 Handling PrecautionsCamcorder 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 Scart109 Optional AccessoriesUse the battery charger to charge the battery packs Using a memory card 110Recording and Playback Times Only111 SC-2000 Soft Carrying CaseSystem Specifications112 Terminals Power/Others113 114 CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-808 Battery Pack Index 115Deleting/Erasing Fireworks recording program FocusRecording Movies Photos 116Night recording program Onscreen display selection 117 Trademark AcknowledgementsCanon Inc