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PUB. DIE-324
Digital Video Camcorder
Instruction Manual
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Introduction 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
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Getting to Know the Camcorder What is so special about recording on flash memory? Your videos and photos are recorded in the built-in memory ( / / only) or on a memory card (SD or SDHC card). Recording on flash memory means that there are no moving parts in the recorder unit of the camcorder. To you, it means a camcorder that is smaller, lighter and faster. Other features of this camcorder Whether you are using a camcorder for the first time or are very experienced, this camcorder offers man
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Table of contents Introduction ______________________________ 3 Getting to Know the Camcorder 8 About this Manual 10 Overview 10 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 11 Components Guide 14 Screen Displays Preparations _____________________________ 17 Getting Started 17 Charging the Battery Pack 19 Preparing the Wireless Controller ( only) and Accessories 21 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 23 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 23 Operating Modes 24 Joystick and Joystick Guide 25
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Table of contents Video ____________________________________ 31 Basic Recording 31 Shooting Video 32 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 32 Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom 34 Quick Start Function 35 Basic Playback 35 Playing Back the Video 37 Selecting What Recordings to Play Back 37 Selecting Scenes by Recording Date 38 Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline 39 Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen 40 Deleting Scenes 41 Advanced Functions 41
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55 / / Copying Scenes Photos __________________________________ 57 Basic Recording 57 Taking Photos 57 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 59 Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It 59 Basic Playback 59 Viewing Photos 61 Magnifying Photos during Playback 62 Deleting Photos 63 Additional Functions 63 / / Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 64 Histogram Display 64 Protecting Photos 65 / / Copying Photos 66 Other Functions You Can Use When Taking Photos 66 Printing Photos 66 Prin
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Table of contents 77 Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer) 80 Transfer Orders Additional Information ______________________ 81 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 81 FUNC. Menu 83 Setup Menus 83 Camera Setup (Zoom Type, Image Stabilizer, etc.) 85 Memory Operations (Initialization, etc.) 85 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) 87 System Setup (Speaker Volume, Beep, etc.) 89 Date/Time Setup 90 Trouble? 90 Troubleshooting 94 List of Messages 102 Do’s and Don’ts 102 Handling Precaut
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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 T
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Special Scene Recording Programs Names of buttons and switches other Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a than the joystick are indicated within fireworks display becomes as easy as a “button” frame. selecting a Special Scene recording program. For details about the available For example FUNC. . options, refer to the sidebar on page 49. ( 27) Brackets [ ] are used to refer to menu FUNC. options as they are displayed on [ PROGRAM AE] scr
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Introduction Overview Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder. CA-570 Compact Power BP-808 Battery Pack Adapter WL-D88 Wireless Controller Lithium Button Battery CR2025 for Wireless Controller STV-250N IFC-400PCU USB Cable WS-30 Wrist Strap Stereo Video Cable Yellow • Red • White plugs 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 Ver.4 Installati
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Components Guide Left side view RESET button ( 93) VIDEO SNAP (Video Snapshot) button ( 44)/ (print/share) button ( 67, 77) DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 51, 64)/ BATT. INFO button ( 16) USB terminal ( 72) AV OUT/ H terminal ( 72) MIC terminal (red) ( 52) Speaker ( 35) Strap mount ( 20) ACCESS (memory access) indicator ( 31, 57) Right side view Grip belt DC IN terminal ( 17) Mini video light ( 43) Stereo microphone Front view 11 C OP Y
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Introduction Remote sensor ( 19) Back view LCD screen ( 21) ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator ( 18) Camera mode dial ( 23) Start/Stop button ( 31) (camera/play) button ( 24) PLAYLIST button ( 53)/ Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 32) (stop) button ( 35)/ Zoom out W (wide-angle) button ( 32) / (play/pause) button ( 35)/ Top view START/STOP button ( 31) FUNC. button ( 25, 81) Joystick ( 24) PHOTO button ( 57) Zoom lever ( 32) POWER button Tripod socket ( 102) Battery release latch ( 18) Memo
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Wireless Controller WL-D88 START/STOP button ( 31) FUNC. button ( 25, 81) MENU button ( 25, 83) PLAYLIST button ( 53) Navigation buttons ( / / / ) (frame reverse) button ( 36) (fast reverse) button ( 36) (play) button ( 35) (pause) button ( 35) (stop) button ( 35) PHOTO button ( 57) Zoom buttons ( 32) SET button (frame advance) button ( 36) (fast forward) button ( 36) DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 51, 64) 13 C OP Y
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Introduction Screen Displays Recording Movies Operating mode ( 23) Recording program ( 41, 42) White balance ( 48) Image effects ( 49) Digital effects ( 50) Recording mode ( 32) Remote sensor off ( 87) Manual focus ( 48) Image stabilizer ( 83) Pre-recording function ( 46) Playing Movies Memory operation ( 16) (During Playback) Number of scenes recorded (record pause)/Time code (hours : minutes : seconds, while recording) Remaining recording time On the memory card / / In the built-in memo
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Recording Photos Zoom ( 32), Exposure ( 47) Recording program ( 41, 42) White balance ( 48) Image effect ( 49) Digital effect ( 50) Drive mode ( 63) Photo quality/size ( 57) Manual focus ( 48) Remaining battery time ( 16) Number of photos available ( 16) Viewing Photos On the memory card / / In the built-in memory Self timer ( 46) AF frame ( 84) Joystick guide ( 24) Mini video light ( 43) Focus and exposure lock ( 57) Camcorder shake warning ( 84) Remote sensor off ( 87) Photo number ( 16,
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Introduction Memory operation • Depending on the conditions under which the Record, Record pause, camcorder and the battery pack are used, the Playback, Playback pause, actual battery charge may not be indicated Fast playback, accurately. BATT.INFO Fast reverse playback, • When the camcorder is off, press Slow playback, to display the charge status of a battery pack. Slow reverse playback The Intelligent System will display the charge only: status (as a percentage) and the remaining
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Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder. 2 Plug the power cord into a power Getting Started outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal. Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use. For approximate charging times and recording/playbac
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Preparations TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK ON/OFF(CHG) indicator Battery release latch 7 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off. 1 Slide the battery compartment • The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator starts cover away from the lens and flashing in red. The indicator will go open it. out when the charging is 2 Press the battery release latch and completed. pull out the battery pack. • If the indicator flashes quickly, 3 Close the cover and slide it toward refer to Troubleshooting ( 90).
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supplied compact power adapter to 1 Press the tab in the direction of voltage converters for overseas travels the arrow and pull out the battery or special power sources such as those holder. on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, 2 Place the lithium button battery etc. with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery holder. NOTES • Turn off the camcorder before charging TO USE THE WIRELESS CONTROLLER the battery pack. The battery pack will not charge while the camcorder is on. • If rem
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Preparations Accessories TO ATTACH A WRIST STRAP Pass the attaching end of the wrist Fasten the grip belt. strap through the back bracket on • Adjust the grip belt so that you can the camcorder, thread the wrist strap reach the zoom lever with your index through the loop and fasten. finger, and the Start/Stop button with You can also attach the wrist strap to your thumb. the strap mount on the grip belt to use • You can remove the grip belt and both for extra convenience and replace it
