Canon FS20 User manual

PUB. DIE-317

Digital Video Camcorder

Quick Guide

PAL

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Important Usage Instructions

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE

ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED

ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION:

DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily

operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accident.

While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth,

and do not place it in confined narrow spaces. Heat may build up, the plastic case may

deform and it could result in electric shock or fire.

CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.

Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CA-570 may

damage the camcorder.

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European Union (and EEA) only.

These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of

with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/

96/EC), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or your national

laws implementing those Directives.

This product should be handed over to a designated collection

point, e.g., on an authorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new

similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and

electronic equipment (EEE) and batteries and accumulators. Improper handling of this type

of waste could have a possible impact on the environment and human health due to

potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. Your cooperation

in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural

resources.

For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city

office, waste authority, approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or visit

www.canon-europe.com/environment.

(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)

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Package Contents

CA-570 Compact Power

Adapter (incl. power cord)

BP-808 Battery Pack

only: WL-D88 Wireless

Controller (incl. Lithium Button

Battery CR2025)

IFC-400PCU USB Cable

• STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

• WS-30 Wrist Strap

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Supplied CD-ROMs

The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with

the camcorder:

•PIXELA Application Disc Ver.1 Disc 1 CD-ROM* and

‘PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE Installation Guide’

- ImageMixer 3 SE Ver.4 Transfer Utility - Software for

saving and transferring movies.

- Music Transfer Utility Ver.1 - Software for transferring

music for Video Snapshot playback to the

camcorder.

•PIXELA Application Disc Ver.1 Disc 2 CD-ROM*

- ImageMixer 3 SE Ver.4 Video Tools - Software for

managing, editing, and playing back movies.

•DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM* - Software

for saving, managing, and printing photos.

• Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM -

Contains the full-version Instruction Manual of the

camcorder and music data for Video Snapshot and

slideshow playback. This CD-ROM cannot be played

back on a CD player. The music files on this CD-ROM

are for exclusive use with the supplied PIXELA

applications, Music Transfer Utility and ImageMixer 3

SE Video Tools. For more details, refer to the ‘Music

Transfer Utility Software Guide’ and ‘ImageMixer 3 SE

Software Guide’ on the PIXELA Application Disc

Ver.1 Disc 1 CD-ROM.

* The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the

software (electronic version on PDF file).

Package Contents

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About the Camcorder’s PDF Instruction Manual

This guide will get you started and show you how to use the most basic

functions of your camcorder to shoot video, take photos and play back

your recordings (using the camcorder or connecting it to your TV). To learn

more about the more advanced functions of your camcorder, to read

important handling precautions and to consult the troubleshooting section

if an error message is displayed, be sure to read the full instruction

manual, included as a PDF file in the Instruction Manual/Music Data

CD-ROM*.

1 Turn on the computer.

2 Insert the Instruction Manual/Music Data CD-ROM into

the computer’s disc drive.

3 Open [My Computer].

Windows Vista users: Open [Computer] instead.

4 Right-click the drive in which you inserted the CD-ROM and

select [Open].

5 Open the [MANUAL] folder and then the [ENGLISH] folder.

The PDF file is located in this folder. For easy access later, you can

copy the PDF file to your computer’s desktop.

*Adobe® Reader® 6 or later is required to view the PDF Instruction Manual.

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Table of Contents

04 Package Contents

08 Names of Parts and Onscreen Displays

16 Charging the Battery Pack

20 Operating Modes of the Camcorder

22 First Time Settings

24 Getting Ready to Start Recording

28 Basic Recording: Shooting Video and Taking Photos

37 Basic Playback: Playing Back Movies and Viewing Photos

43 Playback on a TV Screen

45 Saving Your Recordings

46 Abridged Specifications

Conventions Used in the Quick Guide

• 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.

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

• Brackets [ ] are used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on screen.

• Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within

a “button” frame.

• The arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For a detailed

explanation refer to

Using the Menus

( 25).

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

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

the .

: Reference page number in the camcorder’s full-version Instruction

Manual (PDF file).

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introduction

Names of Parts

Left side view

Right side view

1RESET button: Reset all the

camcorder’s settings. ( 93)

2VIDEO SNAP (Video Snapshot)

button: Shoot short videos

(approx. 4 seconds) and arrange

them into a video clip set to your

favorite background music.

( 44)/ (print/share)

button: Print your photos or

transfer them to a computer with

the press of a single button.

( 67, 79)

3DISP. (on-screen display) button:

Change the camcorder’s

onscreen displays. ( 51)/

BATT. INFO button: Press when the

camcorder is off to check the

battery pack’s charge status and

its remaining recording time.

4USB terminal: Connect the

camcorder to a computer or

printer ( 72)

5AV OUT/ H terminal ( 72)

6MIC terminal (red): Connect an

external microphone. ( 52)

7Speaker (b41)

8Strap mount: Attach an optional

shoulder strap for convenience

and portability. ( 20)

9ACCESS (memory access)

indicator (b28)

Aq DC IN terminal (b16)

Names of Parts

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Front view

Back view

Aa Mini video light: Turn on to shoot

video or take photos in dark

places. ( 43)

As Stereo microphone

Ad Remote sensor

(19)

Af LCD screen (b27)

Ag ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge)

indicator (b16, 33)

Ah Camera mode dial (b21)

Aj Start/Stop button (b28)

Ak (camera/play) button

(b20, 37)

Al PLAYLIST button: Edit the playlist

to play back only your favorite

scenes in the order of your

choice. ( 53)/Zoom in T

(telephoto) button (b31)

Sq (stop) button (b37)/Zoom

out W (wide-angle) button

(b31)

Sa / (play/pause) button

(b37)/START/STOP button

(b28)

Ss FUNC. button: In the flexible

recording modes you can

access the FUNC. menu and

setup menus. ( 25, 81)

Sd Joystick (b20)

Names of Parts

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Top view

Bottom view

Sf PHOTO button (b29)

Sg Zoom lever (b31)

Sh POWER button

Sj Tripod socket: Mount the

camcorder on a tripod for

steadier shots. ( 102)

Sk Serial number

Sl Battery compartment cover/

Memory card slot cover

Dq Memory card slot (b24)

Da Battery compartment (b16)

Ds Battery release latch (b16)

Dd Grip belt: Adjust for a comfortable

and secure grip. ( 20)

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introduction

Onscreen Displays and Icons

Recording movies

1Operating mode (b20)

2Recording program: Recording programs allow you to change various

picture-related settings to your preference, or to use a Special Scene

recording program to apply the camcorder settings most appropriate for

a variety of situations ( 41, 42).

3White balance: Change the setting so different lighting conditions do not

affect the colors in your recordings and white objects look truly white

( 48).

4Image effects: Try using various image effects to change the look of your

recordings ( 49).

5Digital effects: The camcorder offers various transition effects (faders) for

movies and digital effects to add some flavor to your recordings

( 50).

6Recording mode (b35).

7 Remote sensor off ( 87)

8Manual focus ( 48)

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Image stabilizer

: The stabilizer is activated by default and will compensate for

a normal degree of camcorder shake so you can get beautiful, steady

recordings

( 83). The image stabilizer may not be able to

successfully eliminate all blur if the camcorder or the subject is moving too

much.

Aq Pre-recording function: The camcorder will start recording video 3 seconds

before you press , so you do not miss important shooting

opportunities. ( 46)

Aa Memory operation ( 16)

START/STOP

Onscreen Displays and Icons

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As Number of scenes recorded (record pause)/Time code (hours : minutes :

seconds, while recording)

Ad Remaining recording time

On the memory card

/ / In the built-in memory

When there is no more free space on the memory, [ END] (built-in

memory) or [ END] (memory card) will be displayed and the recording

will stop.

Af Remaining battery time

- in red: Battery pack is almost empty. Replace with a fully charged

battery pack.

When the camcorder is off, press to display the charge

status of a battery pack. The Intelligent System will display the charge

status (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time (in minutes)

for 5 seconds. If the battery pack is exhausted, the battery information

may not be displayed.

Ag

Headphone output (

51

)

Ah

Wind screen off

: Wind screen removes the background sound of wind when

recording outdoors. You may want to turn it off when recording indoors in

very quiet surroundings

( 83).

Aj Backlight correction ( 47)

Ak Joystick guide ( 24)

Al Mini video light ( 43)

Sq

Level marker

: Display onscreen markers to check your composition and make

sure horizontal or vertical lines do not appear crooked in your recordings

(

85)

.

Sa Audio level indicator ( 85)

BATT.INFO

Onscreen Displays and Icons

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Playing movies (during playback)

Ss Playback time (hours : minutes : seconds)

Sd Scene number

Sf Data code: In addition to the date and time of recording, you can choose

to display information related to the camcorder settings like the shutter

speed or aperture value used ( 85).

Recording photos

Sg Zoom (s31), Exposure ( 47)

Sh Recording program ( 41, 42)

Sj White balance ( 48)

Sk Image effect ( 49)

Sl Digital effect ( 50)

Dq // Drive mode: You can take a single photo or change

the drive mode to continuous shooting to take a series of photos of a

moving subject ( 63).

Onscreen Displays and Icons

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Da Photo quality/size (s36)

Ds Manual focus ( 48)

Dd Remaining battery time

Df Number of photos available

On the memory card

/ / In the built-in memory

- in red: Cannot record any more photos.

- in red: No memory card in the camcorder.

Dg Self timer ( 46)

Dh AF frame: You can change whether to let the camcorder detect the subject

and select where to focus (9-point AiAF system) or have it focus only on

the frame at the center of the screen. ( 84)

Dj Joystick guide ( 24)

Dk Mini video light ( 43)

Dl Focus and exposure lock (s29)

Fq Camcorder shake warning: When this icon appears on-screen, you may

need to stabilize the camcorder using a tripod or use a higher shutter

speed ( 84).

Fa Remote sensor off ( 87)

Onscreen Displays and Icons

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Viewing photos

Fs Photo number ( 16, 88)

Fd Current photo / Total number of photos

Ff Histogram: Gives you a graphic indication about a photo’s exposure so you

can confirm that it is not too dark or too bright ( 64).

Fg Date and time of recording

Fh Photo protection mark: Protect your favorite photos to prevent erasing them

by mistake ( 64).

Fj Manual exposure: Correct the exposure manually for a picture darker/

brighter than the one obtained using the automatic exposure set by the

camcorder ( 47).

Fk Photo size (s36)

Fl File size

Gq Aperture value

Ga Shutter speed: Control the shutter speed manually to change the

appearance of moving objects in your recordings ( 42).

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getting started

Charging the Battery Pack

The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the

compact power adapter. When you use the compact power adapter, the

power of the battery pack will not be consumed. Charge the battery pack

before use.

1

Connect the compact

power adapter.

1Connect to the adapter.

2Plug into a power outlet.

2

Connect the camcorder.

1Plug into the DC IN terminal.

3

Insert the battery pack.

1 Slide in the direction of the arrow and open. 2 Push the battery pack

into the compartment. 3 Securely close the cover.

Click!

Charging the Battery Pack

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X

Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off.

1Flashes while the battery pack is being charged.

2Goes out when the battery pack is fully charged.

Charging the supplied BP-808 Battery Pack will take approximately 2 hours

20 minutes. A fully charged battery pack will allow for the following

operations:

• About 1 hour 40 minutes of typical recording (recording movies in XP mode

on a memory card).

• / / About 1 hour 45 minutes of typical recording

(recording movies in XP mode in the built-in memory).

• About 4 hours 35 minutes of playback (movies recorded in XP mode on a

memory card).

All given times are approximate and vary according to recording mode and

charging, recording or playback conditions.

See

Charging Times

, 109;

Recording and Playback Times

, 110 for

details.

Charging times

Fully charged

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Charging

Charging the Battery Pack

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IMPORTANT

•The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off.

•Turn off the camcorder before disconnecting the compact power adapter.

After turning off the camcorder, important data is updated in the memory.

Be sure to wait until the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out.

•We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C

and 30 °C . Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C , charging will

not start.

•Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the compact power

adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for

use with this camcorder.

•Do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters

or special power sources such as those on aircraft, DC-AC inverters, etc.

NOTES

•If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder using

the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed.

•Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge

them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge.

•We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer

than you think you might need.

Charging the Battery Pack

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basic operation

Operating Modes of the

Camcorder

Camera/Play button: Toggle between camera (recording)

mode and playback mode.

Recording

(camera mode dial set to )

Playback

(index screen)

• Press the button when the camcorder is

off to turn it on directly in video playback

mode.

Play back movies and photos

Use the joystick to change the

index screen and to select

individual recordings.

1Select ( ) the tabs at the top of the

screen.

2Select ( ) the desired tab.

3Return ( ) to the index screen to

select a scene or photo.

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