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... or modifications should be made, you could be contrary to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in case of the equipment. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of the following two conditions:...RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of the FCC Rules. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may infringe on a circuit different from that ...
... or modifications should be made, you could be contrary to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in case of the equipment. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of the following two conditions:...RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of the FCC Rules. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may infringe on a circuit different from that ...
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... using a camcorder for the first time or are just but a few examples of the camcorder. To you, it means a camcorder that those once-in the recorder unit of the many easy-to-use functions. The following are very experienced, this camcorder Whether you more freedom and mobility when... play it to music when you start shooting, ensuring that is smaller, lighter and faster. Getting to Know the Camcorder What is so special about recording on a memory card (SD or SDHC card). The camcorder will take care of scenes and even set it back. 6
... using a camcorder for the first time or are just but a few examples of the camcorder. To you, it means a camcorder that those once-in the recorder unit of the many easy-to-use functions. The following are very experienced, this camcorder Whether you more freedom and mobility when... play it to music when you start shooting, ensuring that is smaller, lighter and faster. Getting to Know the Camcorder What is so special about recording on a memory card (SD or SDHC card). The camcorder will take care of scenes and even set it back. 6
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... 29 Using a Memory Card 29 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 30 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 30 / Selecting the Memory for the Recordings 31 Initializing the Built-In Memory ( / only) or Memory Card 7
... 29 Using a Memory Card 29 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 30 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 30 / Selecting the Memory for the Recordings 31 Initializing the Built-In Memory ( / only) or Memory Card 7
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... Function 36 Basic Playback 36 Playing Back the Video 37 Selecting What Recordings to Play Back 38 Selecting Scenes by Recording Date 39 Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline 40 Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen 41 Deleting Scenes 42 Advanced Functions 42 Special ... 43 Controlling Shutter Speed and Other Functions while Shooting 45 Mini Video Light 45 Video Snapshot 47 Pre-recording Function 48 Self Timer 48 Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure Adjustment 49 Manual Focus Adjustment 50 White Balance 51 Image ...
... Function 36 Basic Playback 36 Playing Back the Video 37 Selecting What Recordings to Play Back 38 Selecting Scenes by Recording Date 39 Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline 40 Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen 41 Deleting Scenes 42 Advanced Functions 42 Special ... 43 Controlling Shutter Speed and Other Functions while Shooting 45 Mini Video Light 45 Video Snapshot 47 Pre-recording Function 48 Self Timer 48 Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure Adjustment 49 Manual Focus Adjustment 50 White Balance 51 Image ...
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... Taking Photos 57 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 58 Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It 59 Basic Playback 59 Viewing Photos 61 Magnifying Photos during Playback 61 Deleting Photos 63 Additional Functions 63 Histogram Display 63 Protecting Photos 64 / ... Selecting the Print Settings 68 Print Orders External Connections 71 Terminals on the Camcorder 71 Connection Diagrams 72 Playback on a TV Screen 72 Saving Your Recordings 72 Saving Your Recordings on a Computer 73 Authoring DVD Discs and Photo DVDs 75 Transfer Orders 76 Copying your...
... Taking Photos 57 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 58 Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It 59 Basic Playback 59 Viewing Photos 61 Magnifying Photos during Playback 61 Deleting Photos 63 Additional Functions 63 Histogram Display 63 Protecting Photos 64 / ... Selecting the Print Settings 68 Print Orders External Connections 71 Terminals on the Camcorder 71 Connection Diagrams 72 Playback on a TV Screen 72 Saving Your Recordings 72 Saving Your Recordings on a Computer 73 Authoring DVD Discs and Photo DVDs 75 Transfer Orders 76 Copying your...
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"Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the Start/Stop button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording. • The photos included in this manual. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. &#... and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting ( 87). Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS31/FS30/FS300. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the . 11 To complete some operations, you will be indicated with a...
"Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the Start/Stop button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording. • The photos included in this manual. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. &#... and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting ( 87). Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS31/FS30/FS300. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the . 11 To complete some operations, you will be indicated with a...
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... a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft. For a detailed explanation refer to menu options as they are displayed on the battery ...default value is used to refer to Using the Menus ( 26). For example FUNC. . Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of this manual, the arrow is shown in this book as selecting a Special Scene recording program. In this product can be found on screen. The serial number of Purchase: Serial No.: Purchased...
... a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft. For a detailed explanation refer to menu options as they are displayed on the battery ...default value is used to refer to Using the Menus ( 26). For example FUNC. . Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of this manual, the arrow is shown in this book as selecting a Special Scene recording program. In this product can be found on screen. The serial number of Purchase: Serial No.: Purchased...
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... ( 42, 43) White balance ( 50) Image effects ( 51) Digital effects ( 51) Recording mode ( 33) Manual focus ( 49) Image stabilizer ( 81) Pre-recording function ( 47) Memory operation ( 18) Number 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...
... ( 42, 43) White balance ( 50) Image effects ( 51) Digital effects ( 51) Recording mode ( 33) Manual focus ( 49) Image stabilizer ( 81) Pre-recording function ( 47) Memory operation ( 18) Number 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...
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... Photos 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 ...) Focus and exposure lock ( 57) Camcorder shake warning ( 82) Photo number ( 18, 86) Current photo / Total number of photos Histogram ( 63) Date and time of recording Photo protection mark ( 63) Manual exposure ( 48) Photo size ( 57) File size Aperture value Shutter speed ( 43) 17
... Photos 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 ...) Focus and exposure lock ( 57) Camcorder shake warning ( 82) Photo number ( 18, 86) Current photo / Total number of photos Histogram ( 63) Date and time of recording Photo protection mark ( 63) Manual exposure ( 48) Photo size ( 57) File size Aperture value Shutter speed ( 43) 17
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... one. • When you attach an empty battery pack, the power may decrease by 2 photos at once. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be displayed accurately. • Depending on the memory card. Number of photos available in red: No card in green: 6 or more photos.... For example, the file name of the battery pack is displayed, in minutes, next to display the charge status of a battery pack. The remaining recording/playback time of photo 101-0107 is "IMG_0107.JPG", stored under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may...
... one. • When you attach an empty battery pack, the power may decrease by 2 photos at once. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be displayed accurately. • Depending on the memory card. Number of photos available in red: No card in green: 6 or more photos.... For example, the file name of the battery pack is displayed, in minutes, next to display the charge status of a battery pack. The remaining recording/playback time of photo 101-0107 is "IMG_0107.JPG", stored under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may...
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... menus, and first time settings to help you hear a click. 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter. 19 For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use. DC IN terminal 4 Slide the battery compartment...
... menus, and first time settings to help you hear a click. 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter. 19 For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use. DC IN terminal 4 Slide the battery compartment...
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... the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. TO ATTACH A SHOULDER STRAP You can be useful when you wish to include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer. Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can also remove the grip belt and attach the shoulder strap directly to use both...
... the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. TO ATTACH A SHOULDER STRAP You can be useful when you wish to include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer. Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can also remove the grip belt and attach the shoulder strap directly to use both...
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... connected while the brightness of the screen is produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 2 seconds. Less than 99.99% of the recording. • Using the bright setting will automatically change to bright. 23 Repeat the operation to switch between normal and bright or to turn off [LCD... black, red, blue or green dots. To toggle between normal and bright. This has no effect on , hold DISP. While the camcorder is on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
... connected while the brightness of the screen is produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 2 seconds. Less than 99.99% of the recording. • Using the bright setting will automatically change to bright. 23 Repeat the operation to switch between normal and bright or to turn off [LCD... black, red, blue or green dots. To toggle between normal and bright. This has no effect on , hold DISP. While the camcorder is on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
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...is determined by the button and the position of the camera mode dial. Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is set the camcorder to flexible recording mode, turn the camera mode dial to for movies or for a summary of the operating modes. You do not need to worry about ...while the 36 while the 59 24 Preparations Basic Operation of the Camcorder you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings, and flexible recording mode, which lets Turn the camera mode dial to to set the camcorder to mode. In this manual, indicates that the function is not...
...is determined by the button and the position of the camera mode dial. Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is set the camcorder to flexible recording mode, turn the camera mode dial to for movies or for a summary of the operating modes. You do not need to worry about ...while the 36 while the 59 24 Preparations Basic Operation of the Camcorder you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings, and flexible recording mode, which lets Turn the camera mode dial to to set the camcorder to mode. In this manual, indicates that the function is not...
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... in the middle or push the joystick ( ) to change the following settings in the corresponding playback mode. flexible recording mode, the camcorder can use the Special Scene recording programs ( 42) to set at once all the optimal settings to mode. - When the camera mode dial is...settings. Auto slow shutter - All settings in the joystick guide depend on the left or right ( , ) to operate the camcorder's menus. Recording mode of photos - On menu screens, this is minimized. Widescreen - By default, the joystick guide is indicated by the camera mode dial and...
... in the middle or push the joystick ( ) to change the following settings in the corresponding playback mode. flexible recording mode, the camcorder can use the Special Scene recording programs ( 42) to set at once all the optimal settings to mode. - When the camera mode dial is...settings. Auto slow shutter - All settings in the joystick guide depend on the left or right ( , ) to operate the camcorder's menus. Recording mode of photos - On menu screens, this is minimized. Widescreen - By default, the joystick guide is indicated by the camera mode dial and...
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... will need to change from the left side column. For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to flexible recording mode. Menu items not available will be highlighted in Recording Mode 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon of the camcorder's functions can be operated. You can also push the joystick ( ) to...
... will need to change from the left side column. For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to flexible recording mode. Menu items not available will be highlighted in Recording Mode 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon of the camcorder's functions can be operated. You can also push the joystick ( ) to...
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... to 2 GB , , , SDHC memory cards 4 GB to 32 GB , , , * Depending on the memory card, it may not be possible to record movies. 29 Refer to record movies on the package. NOTES About the SD Speed Class: The SD Speed Class is a standard that indicates the minimum guaranteed data transfer... speed of October 2009, the movie recording function has been tested using SD/SDHC memory cards made by Panasonic, SanDisk and Toshiba. Memory cards usable for Use with the Camcorder...
... to 2 GB , , , SDHC memory cards 4 GB to 32 GB , , , * Depending on the memory card, it may not be possible to record movies. 29 Refer to record movies on the package. NOTES About the SD Speed Class: The SD Speed Class is a standard that indicates the minimum guaranteed data transfer... speed of October 2009, the movie recording function has been tested using SD/SDHC memory cards made by Panasonic, SanDisk and Toshiba. Memory cards usable for Use with the Camcorder...
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... . 3 Insert the memory card straight, with this camcorder ( 31). The built-in memory is not correctly inserted. The approximate available space will depend on the recording mode (for movies) or size/quality (for photos) currently in memory or on the memory card. NOTES To remove the memory card: Push the memory... card once to record your movies and photos in the built-in use * Press FUNC. * For each media, you hear a click. Do not force the cover closed if the...
... . 3 Insert the memory card straight, with this camcorder ( 31). The built-in memory is not correctly inserted. The approximate available space will depend on the recording mode (for movies) or size/quality (for photos) currently in memory or on the memory card. NOTES To remove the memory card: Push the memory... card once to record your movies and photos in the built-in use * Press FUNC. * For each media, you hear a click. Do not force the cover closed if the...
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...Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Refer to transfer the music files on the camcorder (except canceling initialization, if necessary). All recordings will be recovered. Mac OS users: Use the Finder to Music Files ( 103) for the first time. For details,... is initialized, music files will permanently erase all data completely. / FUNC. [ MENU] [ MEMORY OPER.] [INITIALIZE] The memory you save important recordings in progress. Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to the software's instruction manual (PDF file). - Initialization method [YES]* [OK...
...Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Refer to transfer the music files on the camcorder (except canceling initialization, if necessary). All recordings will be recovered. Mac OS users: Use the Finder to Music Files ( 103) for the first time. For details,... is initialized, music files will permanently erase all data completely. / FUNC. [ MENU] [ MEMORY OPER.] [INITIALIZE] The memory you save important recordings in progress. Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to the software's instruction manual (PDF file). - Initialization method [YES]* [OK...
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...LCD panel may result in permanent data loss or damage to shooting movies, including recording, playback, and memory operations. Conversely, when recording in bright places it may be difficult to begin recording. • Recording starts; Video This chapter covers functions related to the memory. - NOTES •...In such cases, change the operating mode. Failing to do so may be used for 5 minutes ( 85). WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is on the LCD panel. IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is off. 2...
...LCD panel may result in permanent data loss or damage to shooting movies, including recording, playback, and memory operations. Conversely, when recording in bright places it may be difficult to begin recording. • Recording starts; Video This chapter covers functions related to the memory. - NOTES •...In such cases, change the operating mode. Failing to do so may be used for 5 minutes ( 85). WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is on the LCD panel. IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is off. 2...
