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... to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF ... following two conditions: (1) This device may infringe on the rights of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. 2 Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING ...
... to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF ... following two conditions: (1) This device may infringe on the rights of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. 2 Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING ...
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... and maintenance instructions should be retained for your obsolete outlet. 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. Do not defeat...
... and maintenance instructions should be retained for your obsolete outlet. 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. Do not defeat...
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... the optimal settings for that there are just but a few examples of the many easy-to Know the Camcorder What is as simple as pressing a single button and using a camcorder for 3 seconds before you start shooting, ensuring that those once-in-a-lifetime moments do not slip by....card). The following are no moving parts in memory ( / only) or on flash memory? The camcorder will take care of the camcorder. Your videos and photos are very experienced, this camcorder Whether you are using the zoom lever. Getting to -use functions. Recording on flash memory means that ...
... the optimal settings for that there are just but a few examples of the many easy-to Know the Camcorder What is as simple as pressing a single button and using a camcorder for 3 seconds before you start shooting, ensuring that those once-in-a-lifetime moments do not slip by....card). The following are no moving parts in memory ( / only) or on flash memory? The camcorder will take care of the camcorder. Your videos and photos are very experienced, this camcorder Whether you are using the zoom lever. Getting to -use functions. Recording on flash memory means that ...
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...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 Joystick and Joystick Guide 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 Memory ( / only) or Memory...
...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 Joystick and Joystick Guide 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 Memory ( / only) or Memory...
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... Can Use When Taking Photos 65 Printing Photos 65 Printing Photos 66 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...
... Can Use When Taking Photos 65 Printing Photos 65 Printing Photos 66 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...
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Menu 81 Setup Menus 87 Trouble? 87 Troubleshooting 91 List of Messages 99 Do's and Don'ts 99 Handling Precautions 102 Maintenance/Others 102 Using the Camcorder Abroad 103 Music Files 104 General Information 104 System Diagram 105 Optional Accessories 107 Product Codes 108 Specifications 111 Index 10 Additional Information 79 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 79 FUNC.
Menu 81 Setup Menus 87 Trouble? 87 Troubleshooting 91 List of Messages 99 Do's and Don'ts 99 Handling Precautions 102 Maintenance/Others 102 Using the Camcorder Abroad 103 Music Files 104 General Information 104 System Diagram 105 Optional Accessories 107 Product Codes 108 Specifications 111 Index 10 Additional Information 79 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 79 FUNC.
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... you will be indicated with a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that applies only to the model shown in the icon. •...; The photos included in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to Troubleshooting ( 87). Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to both ( / only). Please read this manual carefully before you for future...related to the . 11 About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS31/FS30/FS300.
... you will be indicated with a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that applies only to the model shown in the icon. •...; The photos included in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to Troubleshooting ( 87). Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to both ( / only). Please read this manual carefully before you for future...related to the . 11 About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS31/FS30/FS300.
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... recording programs Desired recording program FUNC. Write down the number and other than the joystick are displayed on the battery compartment cover of the camcorder. In tables in boldface. For details about the available options, refer to the following sidebar. ( 25) FUNC. [ PROGRAM AE] [... PORTRAIT] Press to Using the Menus ( 26). For example FUNC. . Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of Purchase: Serial No.: Purchased From: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: 12 Introduction Names of buttons and switches other information here and retain...
... recording programs Desired recording program FUNC. Write down the number and other than the joystick are displayed on the battery compartment cover of the camcorder. In tables in boldface. For details about the available options, refer to the following sidebar. ( 25) FUNC. [ PROGRAM AE] [... PORTRAIT] Press to Using the Menus ( 26). For example FUNC. . Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of Purchase: Serial No.: Purchased From: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: 12 Introduction Names of buttons and switches other information here and retain...
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... • Red • White plugs The following accessories are for exclusive use with the camcorder. • PIXELA Application - ImageMixer 3 SE Transfer Utility - Contains the full-length camcorder instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file) and music files that can be played back on... For transferring music files that can be used as background music during playback on this CD-ROM are supplied with the camcorder. The music files on the camcorder. • PIXELA Application - CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. Disc 2 CD-ROM* - Overview Supplied Accessories...
... • Red • White plugs The following accessories are for exclusive use with the camcorder. • PIXELA Application - ImageMixer 3 SE Transfer Utility - Contains the full-length camcorder instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file) and music files that can be played back on... For transferring music files that can be used as background music during playback on this CD-ROM are supplied with the camcorder. The music files on the camcorder. • PIXELA Application - CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. Disc 2 CD-ROM* - Overview Supplied Accessories...
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... 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 number ( 18, 86) Current photo / Total number of photos Histogram ( 63) Date and time of recording Photo protection mark ( 63) Manual...
... 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 number ( 18, 86) Current photo / Total number of photos Histogram ( 63) Date and time of recording Photo protection mark ( 63) Manual...
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... off without displaying . • The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted. Photo number The photo number indicates the name and location of the battery pack is displayed, in minutes...on the conditions under the folder "DCIM\101CANON". 18 For example, the file name of photo 101-0107 is "IMG_0107.JPG", stored under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be displayed. Introduction Memory operation Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast ...
... off without displaying . • The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted. Photo number The photo number indicates the name and location of the battery pack is displayed, in minutes...on the conditions under the folder "DCIM\101CANON". 18 For example, the file name of photo 101-0107 is "IMG_0107.JPG", stored under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be displayed. Introduction Memory operation Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast ...
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... or directly using the compact power adapter. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. DC IN terminal 4 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open it. 5 Insert the battery pack ...click. 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter. 19 Charge the battery pack before use. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a full battery pack, refer to the tables on pages 105-106. 2 Plug the power cord into the compartment and press...
... or directly using the compact power adapter. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. DC IN terminal 4 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open it. 5 Insert the battery pack ...click. 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter. 19 Charge the battery pack before use. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a full battery pack, refer to the tables on pages 105-106. 2 Plug the power cord into the compartment and press...
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...completed. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder. 20 Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), the charging will start . ... the ON/OFF(CHG) indicator turns off . • The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator starts flashing in red. After turning off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. Battery release latch 1 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the power outletand the compact...
...completed. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder. 20 Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), the charging will start . ... the ON/OFF(CHG) indicator turns off . • The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator starts flashing in red. After turning off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. Battery release latch 1 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the power outletand the compact...
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...discharge naturally. Adjust the grip belt so that you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not charge while the camcorder is on the day of use, or the day before charging ...the battery pack. NOTES • Turn off the camcorder before , to ensure a full charge. • We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last... from the Velcro pad. 2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to remove it from the rear bracket on how ...
...discharge naturally. Adjust the grip belt so that you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not charge while the camcorder is on the day of use, or the day before charging ...the battery pack. NOTES • Turn off the camcorder before , to ensure a full charge. • We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last... from the Velcro pad. 2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to remove it from the rear bracket on how ...
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... BELT 1 Pass the end of the strap. 22 TO ATTACH A SHOULDER STRAP You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the camcorder. You can also remove the grip belt and attach the shoulder strap directly to the rear bracket on the grip belt to use both for... degrees can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the wrist strap through the back bracket on the camcorder, thread the wrist strap through the front bracket on the camcorder. 3 Fasten the grip belt as necessary, attach the strap to the Velcro pad on the...
... BELT 1 Pass the end of the strap. 22 TO ATTACH A SHOULDER STRAP You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the camcorder. You can also remove the grip belt and attach the shoulder strap directly to the rear bracket on the grip belt to use both for... degrees can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the wrist strap through the back bracket on the camcorder, thread the wrist strap through the front bracket on the camcorder. 3 Fasten the grip belt as necessary, attach the strap to the Velcro pad on the...
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... normal, the brightness will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack. • When the compact power adapter is on, hold DISP. While the camcorder is connected while the brightness of the pixels operating to turn on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. This has no effect on...
... normal, the brightness will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack. • When the compact power adapter is on, hold DISP. While the camcorder is connected while the brightness of the pixels operating to turn on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. This has no effect on...
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... in the operating mode shown and indicates that the function is determined by the button and the position of the operating modes. Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is not available. You do not need to worry about any settings and can also use the zoom lever, Quick Start ( 35) and... Playing movies from the memory (press camera mode dial is set to or ) Viewing photos from the memory (press camera mode dial is set the camcorder to flexible recording mode, turn the camera mode dial to mode. You can access the menus and change the...
... in the operating mode shown and indicates that the function is determined by the button and the position of the operating modes. Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is not available. You do not need to worry about any settings and can also use the zoom lever, Quick Start ( 35) and... Playing movies from the memory (press camera mode dial is set to or ) Viewing photos from the memory (press camera mode dial is set the camcorder to flexible recording mode, turn the camera mode dial to mode. You can access the menus and change the...
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...the settings. Auto slow shutter - During playback mode, select ( ) a "row" of the row, respectively. 25 flexible recording mode, the camcorder can help you can use the Special Scene recording programs ( 42) to set at once all the optimal settings to match special recording conditions. For...(indicated by the camera mode dial and playback mode ( / the selected media will be set to or , pressing switches the camcorder to operate the camcorder's menus. Push the joystick up, down, left or right side of functions and press to operate the function in the corresponding ...
...the settings. Auto slow shutter - During playback mode, select ( ) a "row" of the row, respectively. 25 flexible recording mode, the camcorder can help you can use the Special Scene recording programs ( 42) to set at once all the optimal settings to match special recording conditions. For...(indicated by the camera mode dial and playback mode ( / the selected media will be set to or , pressing switches the camcorder to operate the camcorder's menus. Push the joystick up, down, left or right side of functions and press to operate the function in the corresponding ...
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... selected function can still be highlighted in Recording Mode 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon of the camcorder's functions can be adjusted from the Setup Menus 1 Press FUNC. . 26 To access the menus, set the camcorder to save the settings and close the menu at the bottom bar. • The selected option will...
... selected function can still be highlighted in Recording Mode 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon of the camcorder's functions can be adjusted from the Setup Menus 1 Press FUNC. . 26 To access the menus, set the camcorder to save the settings and close the menu at the bottom bar. • The selected option will...
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... ( 101) and set the time zone, date and time again. 27 to close the setup screen. The [DATE/TIME] screen will appear automatically when the camcorder's clock is not set the date and time of settings. 4 Select ( ) the setting you can start the clock and close the menu at any time.... IMPORTANT • When you do not use the camcorder for more than 1 second to open the setup menus. When the [DATE/TIME] screen appears, the year will need to set . You can press FUNC...
... ( 101) and set the time zone, date and time again. 27 to close the setup screen. The [DATE/TIME] screen will appear automatically when the camcorder's clock is not set the date and time of settings. 4 Select ( ) the setting you can start the clock and close the menu at any time.... IMPORTANT • When you do not use the camcorder for more than 1 second to open the setup menus. When the [DATE/TIME] screen appears, the year will need to set . You can press FUNC...