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... a variety of situations, such as pressing a single button and using a camcorder for 3 seconds before you start shooting, ensuring that those once-in memory ( / only) or on a memory card (SD or SDHC card). The following are just but a few examples of the many easy-to-use functions. The camcorder will take care of this camcorder...
... a variety of situations, such as pressing a single button and using a camcorder for 3 seconds before you start shooting, ensuring that those once-in memory ( / only) or on a memory card (SD or SDHC card). The following are just but a few examples of the many easy-to-use functions. The camcorder will take care of this camcorder...
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... 26 Using the Menus 27 First Time Settings 27 Setting the Date and Time 28 Changing the Language 28 Changing the Time Zone 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...
... 26 Using the Menus 27 First Time Settings 27 Setting the Date and Time 28 Changing the Language 28 Changing the Time Zone 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...
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...again to pause the recording. • The photos included in this manual are used in this manual: When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to the instruction manual of the relevant chapter or section. • : Text that complement the basic operating ... operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that applies only to start recording until you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS31/FS30/FS300. "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the Start/Stop button to the model shown in this manual...
...again to pause the recording. • The photos included in this manual are used in this manual: When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to the instruction manual of the relevant chapter or section. • : Text that complement the basic operating ... operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that applies only to start recording until you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS31/FS30/FS300. "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the Start/Stop button to the model shown in this manual...
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button ( 26, 79) Joystick ( 25) PHOTO button ( 57) Zoom lever ( 33) POWER button Tripod socket ( 99) Battery release latch ( 20) Memory card slot ( 30) Battery compartment ( 19) Battery compartment 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...
button ( 26, 79) Joystick ( 25) PHOTO button ( 57) Zoom lever ( 33) POWER button Tripod socket ( 99) Battery release latch ( 20) Memory card slot ( 30) Battery compartment ( 19) Battery compartment 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...
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... ( 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) Wind screen off ( 81) Backlight correction ( 48) Joystick guide ( 25) Mini video light ( 45) Level marker ( 83) Audio level indicator ( 83) ...
... ( 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) Wind screen off ( 81) Backlight correction ( 48) Joystick guide ( 25) Mini video light ( 45) Level marker ( 83) Audio level indicator ( 83) ...
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... 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) Mini video light ( 45) Focus and exposure lock ( 57) Camcorder shake warning ( 82) Photo...
... 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) Mini video light ( 45) Focus and exposure lock ( 57) Camcorder shake warning ( 82) Photo...
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...minutes, next to the icon. • When is displayed in green. • Depending on the memory, [ END] (built-in minutes) for 5 seconds. Number of photos available in red: No card in green: 6 or more photos in yellow: 1 to display the charge status of photo 101-... the remaining recording time will be displayed accurately. • Depending on the memory card. The Intelligent System will display the charge status (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time (in memory, / only) or [ END] (memory card) will be displayed and the recording will stop. , Remaining battery time &#...
...minutes, next to the icon. • When is displayed in green. • Depending on the memory, [ END] (built-in minutes) for 5 seconds. Number of photos available in red: No card in green: 6 or more photos in yellow: 1 to display the charge status of photo 101-... the remaining recording time will be displayed accurately. • Depending on the memory card. The Intelligent System will display the charge status (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time (in memory, / only) or [ END] (memory card) will be displayed and the recording will stop. , Remaining battery time &#...
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...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 the Speed Class logo on it may not be possible to record movies...memory cards. Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder You can use commercially available SDHC (SD high capacity) memory cards and SD memory cards with a . When you may not be able to the following table. However, depending on the memory card, you buy a new memory card, look for recording movies Memory card...
...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 the Speed Class logo on it may not be possible to record movies...memory cards. Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder You can use commercially available SDHC (SD high capacity) memory cards and SD memory cards with a . When you may not be able to the following table. However, depending on the memory card, you buy a new memory card, look for recording movies Memory card...
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... (for movies) or size/quality (for recording both. 1 Turn off . 2 Slide the memory card slot cover away from the lens and open it. 3 Insert the memory card straight, with this camcorder ( 31). The approximate available space will depend on the memory card. IMPORTANT Memory cards have front and back sides that the ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator...
... (for movies) or size/quality (for recording both. 1 Turn off . 2 Slide the memory card slot cover away from the lens and open it. 3 Insert the memory card straight, with this camcorder ( 31). The approximate available space will depend on the memory card. IMPORTANT Memory cards have front and back sides that the ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator...
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...on the camcorder (except canceling initialization, if necessary). Initializing the Built-In Memory ( / only) or Memory Card Initialize memory cards when you save important recordings in advance using an external device ( 72). • When the memory is initialized, music files will also be erased. - All recordings will... you use them with this camcorder for the folder structure of purchase, the built-in memory comes pre-initialized and contains music files that can also initialize a memory card or the built-in progress, do not perform any problem. In addition, do not ...
...on the camcorder (except canceling initialization, if necessary). Initializing the Built-In Memory ( / only) or Memory Card Initialize memory cards when you save important recordings in advance using an external device ( 72). • When the memory is initialized, music files will also be erased. - All recordings will... you use them with this camcorder for the folder structure of purchase, the built-in memory comes pre-initialized and contains music files that can also initialize a memory card or the built-in progress, do not perform any problem. In addition, do not ...
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.... 2 Turn off if left without any operations for recording movies ( 30). 3 Press Start/Stop to shooting movies, including recording, playback, and memory operations. Do not change the brightness of the LCD screen accordingly ( 22, 84). 32 Video This chapter covers functions related to begin recording. •...it may be a nuisance to others nearby. Conversely, when recording in permanent data loss or damage to pause the recording. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Failing to do so may result in dark places, the LCD panel may be used for 5 minutes ( 85). In such...
.... 2 Turn off if left without any operations for recording movies ( 30). 3 Press Start/Stop to shooting movies, including recording, playback, and memory operations. Do not change the brightness of the LCD screen accordingly ( 22, 84). 32 Video This chapter covers functions related to begin recording. •...it may be a nuisance to others nearby. Conversely, when recording in permanent data loss or damage to pause the recording. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Failing to do so may result in dark places, the LCD panel may be used for 5 minutes ( 85). In such...
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...camcorder to mode. In mode, all three types are Approximate recording times for movies • Recording mode XP Memory 1 GB memory card 10 min. 2 GB memory card 25 min. 4 GB memory card 55 min. In mode, the advanced zoom and optical zoom are available. NOTES • The camcorder uses ...a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the actual recording times will vary depending on the memory. Built-in memory/ 16 GB memory card 3 hr. 40 min. 32 GB memory card 7 hr. 20 min. Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) The camcorder offers 3 recording modes. Changing...
...camcorder to mode. In mode, all three types are Approximate recording times for movies • Recording mode XP Memory 1 GB memory card 10 min. 2 GB memory card 25 min. 4 GB memory card 55 min. In mode, the advanced zoom and optical zoom are available. NOTES • The camcorder uses ...a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the actual recording times will vary depending on the memory. Built-in memory/ 16 GB memory card 3 hr. 40 min. 32 GB memory card 7 hr. 20 min. Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) The camcorder offers 3 recording modes. Changing...
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... panel, the zoom speed will be ready to orange. • The camcorder will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the memory card slot cover is lit in orange).
... panel, the zoom speed will be ready to orange. • The camcorder will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the memory card slot cover is lit in orange).
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ADJUSTING THE VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK 1 Set the camera mode dial to play back with this camcorder. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off , pressing will start from the scene selected and continue until the volume ... ( ) to display the joystick guide. 2 Push the joystick ( ) to extend the selection frame and browse ( ) through whole index pages. To turn on the memory card with another device the movies you want to the index screen. Video Basic Playback Playing Back the Video ( 24) 4 Press / or playback. to begin the...
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK 1 Set the camera mode dial to play back with this camcorder. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off , pressing will start from the scene selected and continue until the volume ... ( ) to display the joystick guide. 2 Push the joystick ( ) to extend the selection frame and browse ( ) through whole index pages. To turn on the memory card with another device the movies you want to the index screen. Video Basic Playback Playing Back the Video ( 24) 4 Press / or playback. to begin the...
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... select the media from which to play back recordings ( / only). ( 24) 1 In the index screen, move ( ) the orange selection frame to the tabs on the memory card using this camcorder. • You may notice some special playback modes, you can also use the joystick guide ( 25). Every time the operation is performed...
... select the media from which to play back recordings ( / only). ( 24) 1 In the index screen, move ( ) the orange selection frame to the tabs on the memory card using this camcorder. • You may notice some special playback modes, you can also use the joystick guide ( 25). Every time the operation is performed...
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...) POINTS TO CHECK Selecting scenes by Recording Date You can search for all the recordings you can select the scenes in the built-in memory or on the memory card ( 37). 2 Open the list of recordings. An orange selection frame appears on the day. • The thumbnail shows a photo ... year. 4 Change the other fields in the same way to select the desired date and press . Video / Movies Photos Recordings in the built-in memory Recordings on the memory card 2 Select ( ) the media ( / only) and the recording type (scenes or photos). 3 Return ( ) to the index screen to find all dates...
...) POINTS TO CHECK Selecting scenes by Recording Date You can search for all the recordings you can select the scenes in the built-in memory or on the memory card ( 37). 2 Open the list of recordings. An orange selection frame appears on the day. • The thumbnail shows a photo ... year. 4 Change the other fields in the same way to select the desired date and press . Video / Movies Photos Recordings in the built-in memory Recordings on the memory card 2 Select ( ) the media ( / only) and the recording type (scenes or photos). 3 Return ( ) to the index screen to find all dates...
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... on what day to start the week for the same day. • You can select ( ) the year or month field and change on the memory card ( 37). 2 Open the calendar screen. to return to the index screen at fixed intervals. 39 The large thumbnail will appear on the first scene recorded ...
... on what day to start the week for the same day. • You can select ( ) the year or month field and change on the memory card ( 37). 2 Open the calendar screen. to return to the index screen at fixed intervals. 39 The large thumbnail will appear on the first scene recorded ...
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...41), copy ( / only; 55) or add the selected scenes to the slidebar below the ruler and display ( ) the previous/next 5 frames in memory or on them collectively, all of them with print orders ( 68) or transfer orders ( 75). ( 24) 1 Select the movies or the photo ... ( 54). Desired interval FUNC. TO CHANGE THE INTERVAL BETWEEN FRAMES FUNC. Interval between the scenes or photos in order to perform certain actions on the memory card ( 37). 2 Open the selection screen. FUNC. [ SELECT] [INDIVIDUAL SCENES] or [INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS] • The selection screen appears. 3 Move ( ...
...41), copy ( / only; 55) or add the selected scenes to the slidebar below the ruler and display ( ) the previous/next 5 frames in memory or on them collectively, all of them with print orders ( 68) or transfer orders ( 75). ( 24) 1 Select the movies or the photo ... ( 54). Desired interval FUNC. TO CHANGE THE INTERVAL BETWEEN FRAMES FUNC. Interval between the scenes or photos in order to perform certain actions on the memory card ( 37). 2 Open the selection screen. FUNC. [ SELECT] [INDIVIDUAL SCENES] or [INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS] • The selection screen appears. 3 Move ( ...
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...in other modes. NOTES • [ NIGHT] - Picture quality may not be as good as the shutter speed slows down. 42 Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not change the operating mode. NOTES • Deleting a scene from the original movies index screen also deletes that scene from the ...playlist. • To delete all movies and make all recordable space available again you may prefer to initialize the memory ( 31). • You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using a tripod. Moving subjects may appear on or flashing (...
...in other modes. NOTES • [ NIGHT] - Picture quality may not be as good as the shutter speed slows down. 42 Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not change the operating mode. NOTES • Deleting a scene from the original movies index screen also deletes that scene from the ...playlist. • To delete all movies and make all recordable space available again you may prefer to initialize the memory ( 31). • You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using a tripod. Moving subjects may appear on or flashing (...
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...OFF] to set the original audio of the scenes. • / Make sure the music files are in the same media (built-in memory or memory card) that contains only the Video Snapshot scenes. 2 Set the background music. twice to return to start /stop the track. Refer to ...Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Press FUNC. TO DELETE A MUSIC TRACK 1 In the track selection screen, select ( ) a track to a memory card. twice * Press to the memory may not be erased. - IMPORTANT Music files transferred to start playback and press / . FUNC. [ SELECT MUSIC] Select ( ) a track* Press...
...OFF] to set the original audio of the scenes. • / Make sure the music files are in the same media (built-in memory or memory card) that contains only the Video Snapshot scenes. 2 Set the background music. twice to return to start /stop the track. Refer to ...Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Press FUNC. TO DELETE A MUSIC TRACK 1 In the track selection screen, select ( ) a track to a memory card. twice * Press to the memory may not be erased. - IMPORTANT Music files transferred to start playback and press / . FUNC. [ SELECT MUSIC] Select ( ) a track* Press...
