Canon FS20 User Manual

Preparations
This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the
menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your
camcorder.
Getting Started
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/playback times with a full
battery pack, refer to the tables on
pages 112-113.
1 Connect the power cord to the
compact power adapter.
2 Plug the power cord into a power
outlet.
3 Connect the compact power
adapter to the camcorder's DC IN
terminal.
4 Slide the battery compartment
cover away from the lens and
open it.
5 Insert the battery pack all the way
into the compartment and press
gently until it clicks.
6 Close the cover and slide it toward
the lens until you hear a click.
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Canon FS20 Specifications

General

Sensor type	CCD
Total megapixels	1.07 MP
Optical sensor size	1/6 \
Effective megapixels (movie)	710000 MP
Digital zoom	2000 x
Optical zoom	37 x
Image stabilizer	Yes
Focal length range	2.6 - 96.2 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	41.7 - 1877 mm
Interface	USB 2.0
Cable type	1x USB
Internal memory	8192 MB
Aperture range (F-F)	2 - 5.2
Camera shutter speed	1/2000 - 1/6 s
Audio system	Dolby Digital
Audio dubbing	No
Display diagonal	2.7 \
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Self-timer delay	10 s
Minimum illumination	1.5 lx
Product color	Black, Silver
Battery type	BP-808
Battery life (max)	3.5 h
Bundled software	PIXELA
Maximum memory card size	16 GB

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	121 mm
Width	55 mm
Height	59 mm
Weight	225 g