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® 6or 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/ Hterminal ( 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).
7Remote 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.
1Slide in the direction of the arrow and open. 2Push the battery pack
into the compartment. 3Securely 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.