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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 servicing to qualified service personnel... and operating instructions should be walked on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter should be adhered to be cleaned only as power-supply cord or plug is operated. 14 Retain Instructions - If you are not likely to . 16 Follow Instructions -...
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 servicing to qualified service personnel... and operating instructions should be walked on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter should be adhered to be cleaned only as power-supply cord or plug is operated. 14 Retain Instructions - If you are not likely to . 16 Follow Instructions -...
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...and transferring movies. - For more details, refer to the 'Music Transfer Utility Software Guide' and 'ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide' on a CD player. CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. For managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM - Disc 2 CD-ROM...* - power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-300PCU USB Cable Quick Guide Yellow • Red • White plugs The following ...
...and transferring movies. - For more details, refer to the 'Music Transfer Utility Software Guide' and 'ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide' on a CD player. CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. For managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM - Disc 2 CD-ROM...* - power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-300PCU USB Cable Quick Guide Yellow • Red • White plugs The following ...
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.... 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 a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to the...
.... 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 a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to the...
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...CHG) indicator TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK 7 Charging will start . • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is completed. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to wait until you hear a click. IMPORTANT • Turn off ...176;C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder. 2 Unplug the power cord from the lens and open it. 2 Press the battery release latch and pull out the battery pack. 3 Close the cover ...
...CHG) indicator TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK 7 Charging will start . • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is completed. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to wait until you hear a click. IMPORTANT • Turn off ...176;C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder. 2 Unplug the power cord from the lens and open it. 2 Press the battery release latch and pull out the battery pack. 3 Close the cover ...
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... • Turn off the camcorder before , to ensure a full charge. • We recommend that powers the product is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on . • If remaining battery time is on aircraft and ships, DC-...• To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to discharge naturally. Adjust the grip belt so that you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to...
... • Turn off the camcorder before , to ensure a full charge. • We recommend that powers the product is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on . • If remaining battery time is on aircraft and ships, DC-...• To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to discharge naturally. Adjust the grip belt so that you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to...
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... affect the brightness of the recording. • Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack. • When the compact power adapter is connected while the brightness of the screen is normal, the brightness will automatically change to turn on [LCD DIMMER] (s 83). To set the brightness...
... affect the brightness of the recording. • Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack. • When the compact power adapter is connected while the brightness of the screen is normal, the brightness will automatically change to turn on [LCD DIMMER] (s 83). To set the brightness...
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... connect the camcorder to a printer. • Connection to a PictBridge-compatible printer will appear for photos that cannot be printed. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • Refer also to the printer's instruction manual. • If you have no intention to use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you...
... connect the camcorder to a printer. • Connection to a PictBridge-compatible printer will appear for photos that cannot be printed. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • Refer also to the printer's instruction manual. • If you have no intention to use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you...
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..., the TV set will be muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder. • Adjust the volume using the compact power adapter. • Sound from the built-in memory ( / only). Refer to the instruction manual of the TV manually. NOTES • We recommend... powering the camcorder using the TV. • When you play back your 16:9 movies on standard TV sets with you can neatly organize all your recordings ...
..., the TV set will be muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder. • Adjust the volume using the compact power adapter. • Sound from the built-in memory ( / only). Refer to the instruction manual of the TV manually. NOTES • We recommend... powering the camcorder using the TV. • When you play back your 16:9 movies on standard TV sets with you can neatly organize all your recordings ...
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... having to use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner to create DVD discs of your movies and Photo DVDs of your photos. • Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • / Select in the instruction manual of the DW-100. Options for creating DVD discs ( mode) ( 24) [ALL SCENES] Add all the...
... having to use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner to create DVD discs of your movies and Photo DVDs of your photos. • Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • / Select in the instruction manual of the DW-100. Options for creating DVD discs ( mode) ( 24) [ALL SCENES] Add all the...
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You can copy your recordings by repeatedly pressing DISP. ( 52). 76 twice to the VCR using the compact power adapter. • By default, on-screen displays will be embedded in Marking Single Photos with a transfer order. Refer to Pre-selecting Recordings ... by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device. ( 24) Connecting Connect the camcorder to close the menu. NOTES • We recommend powering the camcorder using Connection . A checkmark appears in advance (marked with a checkmark) with Transfer Orders ( 75). Setting Transfer Orders from step 3 of that...
You can copy your recordings by repeatedly pressing DISP. ( 52). 76 twice to the VCR using the compact power adapter. • By default, on-screen displays will be embedded in Marking Single Photos with a transfer order. Refer to Pre-selecting Recordings ... by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device. ( 24) Connecting Connect the camcorder to close the menu. NOTES • We recommend powering the camcorder using Connection . A checkmark appears in advance (marked with a checkmark) with Transfer Orders ( 75). Setting Transfer Orders from step 3 of that...
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... camcorder using a card reader. • Disconnect the USB cable before changing the operating mode. 78 Try using the compact power adapter. • Refer also to the computer's instruction manual. • If you have no intention to use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you can set [...
... camcorder using a card reader. • Disconnect the USB cable before changing the operating mode. 78 Try using the compact power adapter. • Refer also to the computer's instruction manual. • If you have no intention to use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you can set [...
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...camcorder will shut off after the time selected for the [QUICK START] setting. • The Power Save mode cannot be set while the compact power adapter is powered with the compact power adapter if you close the LCD panel in a recording mode and the length of time after which the... 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] Setting options - [ HIGH VOLUME], [ LOW VOLUME], [ ...
...camcorder will shut off after the time selected for the [QUICK START] setting. • The Power Save mode cannot be set while the compact power adapter is powered with the compact power adapter if you close the LCD panel in a recording mode and the length of time after which the... 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] Setting options - [ HIGH VOLUME], [ LOW VOLUME], [ ...
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...of the camcorder may have a problem with the battery pack attached. This is exhausted. Sometimes what you are playing back recordings from the compact power adapter. - If the battery pack is below 0 °C (32 °F) or risen above 40 °C (100 °F). Troubleshooting If you...going on to this camcorder. The camcorder cannot communicate with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. A faint sound can be charged using this section. Is the compact power adapter correctly connected to the camcorder? ( 19) Recording Did you turn the camcorder...
...of the camcorder may have a problem with the battery pack attached. This is exhausted. Sometimes what you are playing back recordings from the compact power adapter. - If the battery pack is below 0 °C (32 °F) or risen above 40 °C (100 °F). Troubleshooting If you...going on to this camcorder. The camcorder cannot communicate with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. A faint sound can be charged using this section. Is the compact power adapter correctly connected to the camcorder? ( 19) Recording Did you turn the camcorder...
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...61) to advance or there are transferred and there is charging. - (one flash at 0.5-second intervals) Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty. Mac OS users: Use the Finder to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data ...music files are brief stops in the memory (about 5 times more than usual for folder structure of the memory and CD-ROM. Consult a Canon Service Center. When the memory contains a large number of the music files). Deleting scenes takes longer than usual. For details, refer to normal....
...61) to advance or there are transferred and there is charging. - (one flash at 0.5-second intervals) Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty. Mac OS users: Use the Finder to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data ...music files are brief stops in the memory (about 5 times more than usual for folder structure of the memory and CD-ROM. Consult a Canon Service Center. When the memory contains a large number of the music files). Deleting scenes takes longer than usual. For details, refer to normal....
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... the memory card slot cover. This message may be lost so save your recordings regularly ( 72). There is located, keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the power or antenna cables of the TV. Connections with External Devices Video noise appears on the computer. When using the optional DW-100 DVD Burner...
... the memory card slot cover. This message may be lost so save your recordings regularly ( 72). There is located, keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the power or antenna cables of the TV. Connections with External Devices Video noise appears on the computer. When using the optional DW-100 DVD Burner...
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...scene could not be added to the memory card and later the position of scenes. There are no memory card in mode and is being powered by the battery pack. Hold DISP. Delete some scenes ( 55). 94 PRINT ORDER ERROR - Set [PHOTO NOS.] to a flexible ...computer, this message will appear the next time you turn on a memory card without a Speed Class rating. Connect the compact power adapter to record movies on the camcorder if power supply was accidentally interrupted while the camcorder was writing to the playlist ( 54). Additional Information CONNECT THE COMPACT...
...scene could not be added to the memory card and later the position of scenes. There are no memory card in mode and is being powered by the battery pack. Hold DISP. Delete some scenes ( 55). 94 PRINT ORDER ERROR - Set [PHOTO NOS.] to a flexible ...computer, this message will appear the next time you turn on a memory card without a Speed Class rating. Connect the compact power adapter to record movies on the camcorder if power supply was accidentally interrupted while the camcorder was writing to the playlist ( 54). Additional Information CONNECT THE COMPACT...
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Reading data from the playlist ( 55). SOME PHOTOS COULD NOT BE DELETED - TASK IN PROGRESS DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER SOURCE - You pressed PHOTO while the camera mode dial was inserted into the camcorder. After inserting a memory card, close it. THIS PHOTO COULD NOT ... ERASURE PREVENTION - TOO MANY PHOTOS DISCONNECT USB CABLE - CANNOT DIVIDE THE SCENE. - Delete some scenes from the memory card. Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery pack. THE CAMCORDER IS SET TO MOVIE MODE - THE CAMCORDER IS SET TO PHOTO MODE - Change the position of photos marked...
Reading data from the playlist ( 55). SOME PHOTOS COULD NOT BE DELETED - TASK IN PROGRESS DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER SOURCE - You pressed PHOTO while the camera mode dial was inserted into the camcorder. After inserting a memory card, close it. THIS PHOTO COULD NOT ... ERASURE PREVENTION - TOO MANY PHOTOS DISCONNECT USB CABLE - CANNOT DIVIDE THE SCENE. - Delete some scenes from the memory card. Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery pack. THE CAMCORDER IS SET TO MOVIE MODE - THE CAMCORDER IS SET TO PHOTO MODE - Change the position of photos marked...
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... the following section and also to the camcorder. The memory card slot cover is being powered by the battery pack. Connect the compact power adapter to the instruction manual of the recordings in the past; There was not accidentally disconnected... - Additional Information WHILE THE CAMCORDER IS CONNECTED TO A PC DO NOT DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE OR POWER SOURCE CANNOT TURN OFF POWER OR CHANGE MODES - Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner If a message appears while ... using the camcorder. There are no applicable scenes. 96 CONNECT THE COMPACT POWER ADAPTER -
... the following section and also to the camcorder. The memory card slot cover is being powered by the battery pack. Connect the compact power adapter to the instruction manual of the recordings in the past; There was not accidentally disconnected... - Additional Information WHILE THE CAMCORDER IS CONNECTED TO A PC DO NOT DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE OR POWER SOURCE CANNOT TURN OFF POWER OR CHANGE MODES - Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner If a message appears while ... using the camcorder. There are no applicable scenes. 96 CONNECT THE COMPACT POWER ADAPTER -
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however, it again using the [COMPL.INIT.] setting ( 31), fill it is not physically erased. To recharge the built-in lithium battery: Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder and leave it connected for about 24 hours with unimportant recordings, and then initialize it will become totally discharged if you delete ...
however, it again using the [COMPL.INIT.] setting ( 31), fill it is not physically erased. To recharge the built-in lithium battery: Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder and leave it connected for about 24 hours with unimportant recordings, and then initialize it will become totally discharged if you delete ...
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Never use . 102 Consult a Canon Service Center for information on the surface of the camcorder. Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use may form on plug adapters for overseas use tissue paper.... LCD Screen • Clean the LCD screen using the camcorder if condensation is detected. Continued use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to form on the location and weather conditions. Additional Information Maintenance/Others Cleaning Camcorder Body •...
Never use . 102 Consult a Canon Service Center for information on the surface of the camcorder. Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use may form on plug adapters for overseas use tissue paper.... LCD Screen • Clean the LCD screen using the camcorder if condensation is detected. Continued use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to form on the location and weather conditions. Additional Information Maintenance/Others Cleaning Camcorder Body •...