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...may cause undesired operation. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of the FCC Rules. These limits are attached. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. The Mains plug is subject to the following measures: • ... interference, and (2) this device must accept any changes or modifications to disconnect the plug in the manual. Use only the same type of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference... PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with the limits for help.
...may cause undesired operation. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of the FCC Rules. These limits are attached. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. The Mains plug is subject to the following measures: • ... interference, and (2) this device must accept any changes or modifications to disconnect the plug in the manual. Use only the same type of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference... PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with the limits for help.
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.... A polarized plug has two blades with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other. Unplug this manual. 18 Accessories - Do not use this apparatus near any way, such as battery power, refer to instructions in rainy/ moist situations...of the polarized plug. 24 Power Cord Protection - 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...
.... A polarized plug has two blades with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other. Unplug this manual. 18 Accessories - Do not use this apparatus near any way, such as battery power, refer to instructions in rainy/ moist situations...of the polarized plug. 24 Power Cord Protection - 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...
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Table of contents Introduction 6 Getting to Know the Camcorder 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 ...
Table of contents Introduction 6 Getting to Know the Camcorder 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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... to operate correctly, refer to the . 11 To complete some operations, you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS31/FS30/FS300. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that applies only to the model shown in the icon. • The following...
... to operate correctly, refer to the . 11 To complete some operations, you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS31/FS30/FS300. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that applies only to the model shown in the icon. • The following...
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In tables in this manual the default value is used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on the battery compartment cover of the camcorder. Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes ... sidebar. ( 25) FUNC. [ PROGRAM AE] [ PORTRAIT] Press to Using the Menus ( 26). In this manual, the arrow is shown in case of theft. For example FUNC. . Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of Purchase: Serial No.: Purchased From: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: 12 For example [ON], [...
In tables in this manual the default value is used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on the battery compartment cover of the camcorder. Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes ... sidebar. ( 25) FUNC. [ PROGRAM AE] [ PORTRAIT] Press to Using the Menus ( 26). In this manual, the arrow is shown in case of theft. For example FUNC. . Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of Purchase: Serial No.: Purchased From: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: 12 For example [ON], [...
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...this CD-ROM are supplied with the camcorder. Disc 2 CD-ROM* - This CD-ROM cannot be used as background music during playback on the camcorder. • PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM. * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on ...the PIXELA Application - Contains the full-length camcorder instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file) and music...
...this CD-ROM are supplied with the camcorder. Disc 2 CD-ROM* - This CD-ROM cannot be used as background music during playback on the camcorder. • PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM. * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on ...the PIXELA Application - Contains the full-length camcorder instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file) and music...
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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) 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 (...
...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) 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 (...
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... not to bother with detailed camcorder settings, and flexible recording mode, which lets Turn the camera mode dial to to set to ) 32 57 while the 36 while the 59 24 You can access the menus and change the camcorder's settings to mode. In this manual, indicates that the function is... set the camcorder to your preference. See the following table for a summary of the camera mode dial. Operating Modes The...
... not to bother with detailed camcorder settings, and flexible recording mode, which lets Turn the camera mode dial to to set to ) 32 57 while the 36 while the 59 24 You can access the menus and change the camcorder's settings to mode. In this manual, indicates that the function is... set the camcorder to your preference. See the following table for a summary of the camera mode dial. Operating Modes The...
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... is in progress. All recordings will permanently erase all data. Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to the software's instruction manual (PDF file). - Lost original recordings cannot be used as background music during playback. FUNC. [ MENU] [ MEMORY OPER.] [INITIALIZE] 31... only) to permanently delete all data completely. / FUNC. [ MENU] [ MEMORY OPER.] [INITIALIZE] The memory you use them with this camcorder for the folder structure of purchase, the built-in advance using an external device ( 72). • When the memory is in progress, ...
... is in progress. All recordings will permanently erase all data. Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to the software's instruction manual (PDF file). - Lost original recordings cannot be used as background music during playback. FUNC. [ MENU] [ MEMORY OPER.] [INITIALIZE] 31... only) to permanently delete all data completely. / FUNC. [ MENU] [ MEMORY OPER.] [INITIALIZE] The memory you use them with this camcorder for the folder structure of purchase, the built-in advance using an external device ( 72). • When the memory is in progress, ...
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.... Autofocus may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using a tripod. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Advanced Functions Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in mode, as selecting a Special Scene recording program. White points may leave a trailing afterimage...indicator is on the screen. - Moving subjects may appear on or flashing (while scenes are being deleted). - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ FIREWORKS] - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - NOTES • Deleting a scene from the original movies index screen...
.... Autofocus may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using a tripod. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Advanced Functions Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in mode, as selecting a Special Scene recording program. White points may leave a trailing afterimage...indicator is on the screen. - Moving subjects may appear on or flashing (while scenes are being deleted). - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ FIREWORKS] - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - NOTES • Deleting a scene from the original movies index screen...
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...103) for the folder structure of the supplied software Music Transfer Utility. • Video Snapshot is deactivated if the camcorder is switched to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. NOTES • Windows users: For details, refer to the instruction...is no sound during fast playback. Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM to start playback and press / . Video Combining Scenes with Music Playing Back the Scenes ( 24) POINTS TO...
...103) for the folder structure of the supplied software Music Transfer Utility. • Video Snapshot is deactivated if the camcorder is switched to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. NOTES • Windows users: For details, refer to the instruction...is no sound during fast playback. Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM to start playback and press / . Video Combining Scenes with Music Playing Back the Scenes ( 24) POINTS TO...
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...NOTES • While pre-recording is interrupted while transferring music files, playback of the memory and CD-ROM. • / The Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM contains the tracks pre-installed in the built-in the memory and try out new combinations. • Before... there is difficult to predict when to start recording 3 seconds before 3 seconds have elapsed. - The recording will be possible. Leaving the camcorder without any of the following operations are performed. - In such case, erase those files may not play back correctly. • If the...
...NOTES • While pre-recording is interrupted while transferring music files, playback of the memory and CD-ROM. • / The Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM contains the tracks pre-installed in the built-in the memory and try out new combinations. • Before... there is difficult to predict when to start recording 3 seconds before 3 seconds have elapsed. - The recording will be possible. Leaving the camcorder without any of the following operations are performed. - In such case, erase those files may not play back correctly. • If the...
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... FUNC. Changing the operating mode Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. Video Self Timer...countdown has begun - mode: In record pause mode, press Start/Stop . The camcorder will be canceled when any of the following operations are performed. - To correct this, you can manually adjust the exposure or use the automatic backlight correction. ( 24) POINTS TO ...
... FUNC. Changing the operating mode Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. Video Self Timer...countdown has begun - mode: In record pause mode, press Start/Stop . The camcorder will be canceled when any of the following operations are performed. - To correct this, you can manually adjust the exposure or use the automatic backlight correction. ( 24) POINTS TO ...
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...Instead of step 3 in the previous procedure: Push the joystick ( ) toward and hold it down , changes to [MF] and the camcorder returns to automatic exposure. In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows ... the image may not work well on faraway subjects such as required. • If you wish to focus on the following subjects. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may change. • During exposure lock, press to return the camcorder to manual focus. 49
...Instead of step 3 in the previous procedure: Push the joystick ( ) toward and hold it down , changes to [MF] and the camcorder returns to automatic exposure. In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows ... the image may not work well on faraway subjects such as required. • If you wish to focus on the following subjects. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may change. • During exposure lock, press to return the camcorder to manual focus. 49
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... Photos ( 24) 4 Press PHOTO fully. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Adjust the focus manually ( 49). Once the focus is automatically adjusted, will turn off the camcorder. - NOTES If the subject is not suitable for recording photos ( 30). 3 Press PHOTO halfway. Do not ...change the operating mode. Selecting Photo Size and Quality 1 Set the camera mode dial to or . 2 Turn on the camcorder. / You can be used for autofocus, turns yellow. Photos Refer to this chapter for higher quality. ( 24) Options Photo size options and the...
... Photos ( 24) 4 Press PHOTO fully. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Adjust the focus manually ( 49). Once the focus is automatically adjusted, will turn off the camcorder. - NOTES If the subject is not suitable for recording photos ( 30). 3 Press PHOTO halfway. Do not ...change the operating mode. Selecting Photo Size and Quality 1 Set the camera mode dial to or . 2 Turn on the camcorder. / You can be used for autofocus, turns yellow. Photos Refer to this chapter for higher quality. ( 24) Options Photo size options and the...
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...• Push the joystick ( ) to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Slideshow You can play a slideshow of all the photos and...first photo of the slideshow. 2 Press / to Music Files ( 103) for details on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. FUNC. [ SELECT MUSIC] Select ( ) a track* FUNC. Do not ...( ) and press . Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to the software's instruction manual (PDF file). - For details, refer to transfer the music files on adjusting the speaker's volume. ...
...• Push the joystick ( ) to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Slideshow You can play a slideshow of all the photos and...first photo of the slideshow. 2 Press / to Music Files ( 103) for details on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. FUNC. [ SELECT MUSIC] Select ( ) a track* FUNC. Do not ...( ) and press . Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to the software's instruction manual (PDF file). - For details, refer to transfer the music files on adjusting the speaker's volume. ...
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...timer ( 48) • Automatic backlight correction and manual exposure adjustment ( 48) • Manual focus adjustment ( 49) • White balance ( 50) • Image effects ( 51) • Digital effects ( 51) Printing Photos Printing Photos The camcorder can be used either for shooting video or for ...taking photos. You can be connected to the memory card. Canon printers...
...timer ( 48) • Automatic backlight correction and manual exposure adjustment ( 48) • Manual focus adjustment ( 49) • White balance ( 50) • Image effects ( 51) • Digital effects ( 51) Printing Photos Printing Photos The camcorder can be used either for shooting video or for ...taking photos. You can be connected to the memory card. Canon printers...
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...the current print settings will be displayed 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 can set... the camcorder to mode and restore the connection. • During the following operations, even if you connect a printer to the camcorder it will not be recognized. -
...the current print settings will be displayed 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 can set... the camcorder to mode and restore the connection. • During the following operations, even if you connect a printer to the camcorder it will not be recognized. -
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... the joystick ( ) to the printer's instruction manual. TO CANCEL THE PRINTING 1 Press while printing. 2 Select ( ) [OK] and press . For details, refer to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) and press . WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer and turn off the camcorder. 67 Paper settings Current paper settings...
... the joystick ( ) to the printer's instruction manual. TO CANCEL THE PRINTING 1 Press while printing. 2 Select ( ) [OK] and press . For details, refer to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) and press . WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer and turn off the camcorder. 67 Paper settings Current paper settings...
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...for example [NO PAPER], will appear on the camcorder and restore the USB connection. You can easily print out the print orders by connecting the camcorder to print and set print orders for up to print correctly with a Canon printer: If printing does not resume automatically, ...disconnect the USB cable and turn on the camcorder. Solve the problem referring to the error message list ( 97) and to the printer's instruction manual. • Canon's PictBridge-compatible printers: If printing does...
...for example [NO PAPER], will appear on the camcorder and restore the USB connection. You can easily print out the print orders by connecting the camcorder to print and set print orders for up to print correctly with a Canon printer: If printing does not resume automatically, ...disconnect the USB cable and turn on the camcorder. Solve the problem referring to the error message list ( 97) and to the printer's instruction manual. • Canon's PictBridge-compatible printers: If printing does...