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... is no guarantee that may infringe on a circuit different from that to stop operation of the equipment. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference ...Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. The Mains plug is subject to Part 15 of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. 2 The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to excessive heat such as the disconnect device. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries...
... is no guarantee that may infringe on a circuit different from that to stop operation of the equipment. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference ...Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. The Mains plug is subject to Part 15 of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. 2 The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to excessive heat such as the disconnect device. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries...
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... product near any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is a safety feature. The product should be cleaned only as battery power, refer to instructions in the operating instructions should be followed. 17 Cleaning - A product and cart combination should be operated ...to be hazardous. 19 Avoid magnetic or electric fields - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder FS31 A/FS30 A/ FS300 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all...
... product near any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is a safety feature. The product should be cleaned only as battery power, refer to instructions in the operating instructions should be followed. 17 Cleaning - A product and cart combination should be operated ...to be hazardous. 19 Avoid magnetic or electric fields - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder FS31 A/FS30 A/ FS300 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all...
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...personnel under the following conditions: a. f. For areas where 120 V AC power is required, please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire... CODE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. Refer all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. This indicates a need a special plug adapter....
...personnel under the following conditions: a. f. For areas where 120 V AC power is required, please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire... CODE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. Refer all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. This indicates a need a special plug adapter....
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... 11 About this Manual 13 Overview 13 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 14 Components Guide 16 Screen Displays Preparations 19 Getting Started 19 Charging the Battery Pack 21 Preparing the Accessories 22 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 24 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 24 Operating Modes 25...
... 11 About this Manual 13 Overview 13 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 14 Components Guide 16 Screen Displays Preparations 19 Getting Started 19 Charging the Battery Pack 21 Preparing the Accessories 22 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 24 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 24 Operating Modes 25...
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For example FUNC. . Write down the number and other than the joystick are displayed on the battery compartment cover of the camcorder. In tables in this manual the default value is used to refer to menu options as selecting a Special Scene ...of theft. For example [ON], [OFF]. For a detailed explanation refer to display the Special Scene (SCN) recording programs Desired recording program FUNC. Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of this product can be found on screen. For details about the available options, refer to the following sidebar. ( 25) FUNC. [ PROGRAM ...
For example FUNC. . Write down the number and other than the joystick are displayed on the battery compartment cover of the camcorder. In tables in this manual the default value is used to refer to menu options as selecting a Special Scene ...of theft. For example [ON], [OFF]. For a detailed explanation refer to display the Special Scene (SCN) recording programs Desired recording program FUNC. Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of this product can be found on screen. For details about the available options, refer to the following sidebar. ( 25) FUNC. [ PROGRAM ...
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CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. For saving and transferring movies. - ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools - power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-300PCU USB Cable Quick Guide Yellow • Red • White plugs The following accessories are supplied with the ...
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. For saving and transferring movies. - ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools - power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-300PCU USB Cable Quick Guide Yellow • Red • White plugs The following accessories are supplied with the ...
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... cover/ Memory card slot cover Serial number The serial number label is located on the top surface of the battery compartment cover. 15 Back view Top view Bottom view LCD screen ( 22) ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator ( 20) Camera mode dial ( 24) Start/Stop ...
... cover/ Memory card slot cover Serial number The serial number label is located on the top surface of the battery compartment cover. 15 Back view Top view Bottom view LCD screen ( 22) ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator ( 20) Camera mode dial ( 24) Start/Stop ...
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... of scenes recorded (record pause)/Time code (hours : minutes : seconds, while recording) Remaining recording time On the memory card / In the built-in memory Remaining battery time ( 18) Wind screen off ( 81) Backlight correction ( 48) Joystick guide ( 25) Mini video light ( 45) Level marker ( 83) Audio level indicator ( 83) Time code...
... of scenes recorded (record pause)/Time code (hours : minutes : seconds, while recording) Remaining recording time On the memory card / In the built-in memory Remaining battery time ( 18) Wind screen off ( 81) Backlight correction ( 48) Joystick guide ( 25) Mini video light ( 45) Level marker ( 83) Audio level indicator ( 83) Time code...
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... Zoom ( 33), Exposure ( 48) Recording program ( 42, 43) White balance ( 50) Image effect ( 51) Digital effect ( 51) Photo quality/size ( 57) Manual focus ( 49) Remaining battery time ( 18) Number of photos available ( 18) On the memory card / In the built-in memory Self timer ( 48) AF frame ( 82) Joystick guide ( 25...
... Zoom ( 33), Exposure ( 48) Recording program ( 42, 43) White balance ( 50) Image effect ( 51) Digital effect ( 51) Photo quality/size ( 57) Manual focus ( 49) Remaining battery time ( 18) Number of photos available ( 18) On the memory card / In the built-in memory Self timer ( 48) AF frame ( 82) Joystick guide ( 25...
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... playback, Slow playback, Slow reverse playback Remaining recording time When there is no more free space on the memory card. If the battery pack is exhausted, the battery information may not be in green. • Depending on the recording conditions, the number of the remaining charge as a percentage) ...or [ END] (memory card) will be indicated accurately. • When the camcorder is off without displaying . • The first time you attach an empty battery pack, the power may not be displayed and the recording will always be displayed. For example, the file name of the...
... playback, Slow playback, Slow reverse playback Remaining recording time When there is no more free space on the memory card. If the battery pack is exhausted, the battery information may not be in green. • Depending on the recording conditions, the number of the remaining charge as a percentage) ...or [ END] (memory card) will be indicated accurately. • When the camcorder is off without displaying . • The first time you attach an empty battery pack, the power may not be displayed and the recording will always be displayed. For example, the file name of the...
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...pages 105-106. 2 Plug the power cord into the compartment and press gently until it clicks. 6 Close the cover and slide it . 5 Insert the battery pack all the way into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to help you hear a click. 1 Connect the power cord to the ...compact power adapter. 19 Charge the battery pack before use. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. For...
...pages 105-106. 2 Plug the power cord into the compartment and press gently until it clicks. 6 Close the cover and slide it . 5 Insert the battery pack all the way into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to help you hear a click. 1 Connect the power cord to the ...compact power adapter. 19 Charge the battery pack before use. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. For...
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... is completed. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 87). IMPORTANT • Turn off . • We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Be sure to 104 °F), the charging will go... adapter. Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to wait until you hear a click. Battery release latch 1 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the power outletand the compact power adapter. After turning off . • The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator starts flashing...
... is completed. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 87). IMPORTANT • Turn off . • We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Be sure to 104 °F), the charging will go... adapter. Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to wait until you hear a click. Battery release latch 1 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the power outletand the compact power adapter. After turning off . • The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator starts flashing...
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... 21 NOTES • Turn off the camcorder before , to ensure a full charge. • We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to recycle this battery. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. TO REMOVE THE...voltage converters for information on how to 3 times longer than you think you might need. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is an issue, you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the Start/Stop button with your thumb....
... 21 NOTES • Turn off the camcorder before , to ensure a full charge. • We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to recycle this battery. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. TO REMOVE THE...voltage converters for information on how to 3 times longer than you think you might need. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is an issue, you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the Start/Stop button with your thumb....
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..., blue or green dots. To toggle between normal and bright. While the camcorder is normal, the brightness will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack. • When the compact power adapter is connected while the brightness of the pixels operating to specification.
..., blue or green dots. To toggle between normal and bright. While the camcorder is normal, the brightness will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack. • When the compact power adapter is connected while the brightness of the pixels operating to specification.
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... Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of the fields (month, day, hour and minutes) in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be displayed in orange and indicated with up/down for about 3 months, the built-in... press to open directly the setup menus screen. 3 Select ( ) the desired menu from the left side column and press . Items not available appear in lithium battery ( 101) and set .
... Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of the fields (month, day, hour and minutes) in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be displayed in orange and indicated with up/down for about 3 months, the built-in... press to open directly the setup menus screen. 3 Select ( ) the desired menu from the left side column and press . Items not available appear in lithium battery ( 101) and set .
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... in permanent data loss or damage to use the LCD screen. WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off the camcorder. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - In such cases, change the operating mode. IMPORTANT...
... in permanent data loss or damage to use the LCD screen. WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off the camcorder. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - In such cases, change the operating mode. IMPORTANT...
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.... ( 24) 1 With the camcorder on and in orange). Check that the ON/OFF(CHG) indicator changes to resume recording, open or when the battery charge is on the LCD panel, the zoom speed will change the position of the [POWER SAVE] setting ( 85). Additionally, when you close the ...while the memory card slot cover is ready to record. NOTES • The camcorder will be constant at [ SPEED 3]. When you are using a battery pack. In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about half the power used when recording, saving energy when you use the T and W buttons on or...
.... ( 24) 1 With the camcorder on and in orange). Check that the ON/OFF(CHG) indicator changes to resume recording, open or when the battery charge is on the LCD panel, the zoom speed will change the position of the [POWER SAVE] setting ( 85). Additionally, when you close the ...while the memory card slot cover is ready to record. NOTES • The camcorder will be constant at [ SPEED 3]. When you are using a battery pack. In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about half the power used when recording, saving energy when you use the T and W buttons on or...
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... the camcorder will end the standby mode and shut off the camcorder. zz - - - - - z 73 -z-z- - - -z- [BATTERY INFO]: Displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( , mode) or playback time (, mode). [BEEP]: A beep will accompany some...it will automatically shut off if left without any button or turn off automatically. 85 System Setup (Speaker Volume, Beep, etc.) SYSTEM SETUP Menu item [BATTERY INFO] [BEEP] [POWER SAVE] [QUICK START] [SPEAKER VOL.] [TV TYPE] [USB SETTING] [ADD TO DISC] [PHOTO NOS.] [FIRMWARE] ...
... the camcorder will end the standby mode and shut off the camcorder. zz - - - - - z 73 -z-z- - - -z- [BATTERY INFO]: Displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( , mode) or playback time (, mode). [BEEP]: A beep will accompany some...it will automatically shut off if left without any button or turn off automatically. 85 System Setup (Speaker Volume, Beep, etc.) SYSTEM SETUP Menu item [BATTERY INFO] [BEEP] [POWER SAVE] [QUICK START] [SPEAKER VOL.] [TV TYPE] [USB SETTING] [ADD TO DISC] [PHOTO NOS.] [FIRMWARE] ...
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... 40 °C (100 °F). Replace or charge the battery pack ( 19). - Use a different battery pack. - The camcorder cannot communicate with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Such battery packs cannot be heard from a memory card, is damaged. Cannot charge the battery pack - The battery pack's temperature has either fallen below 40 °...
... 40 °C (100 °F). Replace or charge the battery pack ( 19). - Use a different battery pack. - The camcorder cannot communicate with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Such battery packs cannot be heard from a memory card, is damaged. Cannot charge the battery pack - The battery pack's temperature has either fallen below 40 °...
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... the playlist if they were recorded or edited using another device. 88 Movies or photos cannot be able to the playlist. - Consult a Canon Service Center. This is full or it becomes hot. - The playlist cannot contain more than usual. - The camcorder may seem slightly warped... 72) and Playback Cannot add scenes to delete scenes recorded or edited using another device. This may have reached the end of its battery life. Buy a new battery pack. Recording Pressing Start/Stop will not focus. - When the pre-recording function is not a malfunction. - When a subject flits...
... the playlist if they were recorded or edited using another device. 88 Movies or photos cannot be able to the playlist. - Consult a Canon Service Center. This is full or it becomes hot. - The playlist cannot contain more than usual. - The camcorder may seem slightly warped... 72) and Playback Cannot add scenes to delete scenes recorded or edited using another device. This may have reached the end of its battery life. Buy a new battery pack. Recording Pressing Start/Stop will not focus. - When the pre-recording function is not a malfunction. - When a subject flits...