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...interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. Tel No. (516)328-... frequency energy and, if not installed and use in a residential installation. Canon U.S.A., Inc. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to comply with the instructions, ... to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with class B limits in the manual. However, there is required to disconnect the plug in a particular installation. Note: ...
...interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. Tel No. (516)328-... frequency energy and, if not installed and use in a residential installation. Canon U.S.A., Inc. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to comply with the instructions, ... to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with class B limits in the manual. However, there is required to disconnect the plug in a particular installation. Note: ...
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... in the operating instructions should be read before cleaning. Do not place on or pinched by the manufacturer. 11 Unplug this manual. 23 Polarization - If you are not sure of the type of power source indicated on or pinched particularly at plugs, ...are provided for future reference. 15 Heed Warnings - 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 ...
... in the operating instructions should be read before cleaning. Do not place on or pinched by the manufacturer. 11 Unplug this manual. 23 Polarization - If you are not sure of the type of power source indicated on or pinched particularly at plugs, ...are provided for future reference. 15 Heed Warnings - 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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... 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 Effects 51 Digital Effects 52 On-Screen Displays and Data Code 53 Playlist and Scene Operations...
... 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 Effects 51 Digital Effects 52 On-Screen Displays and Data Code 53 Playlist and Scene Operations...
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... basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described. • : Reference page number in this manual are simulated pictures taken with the icon and the name of the optional DW-100 DVD Burner. "Scene" refers to one movie unit ... to operate correctly, refer to the . 11 Please read this manual carefully before you press again to start recording until you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS31/FS30/FS300. About this Manual Thank you will be indicated with a still camera. Unless indicated ...
... basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described. • : Reference page number in this manual are simulated pictures taken with the icon and the name of the optional DW-100 DVD Burner. "Scene" refers to one movie unit ... to operate correctly, refer to the . 11 Please read this manual carefully before you press again to start recording until you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS31/FS30/FS300. About this Manual Thank you will be indicated with a still camera. Unless indicated ...
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...identification in case of theft. Write down the number and other than the joystick are displayed on the battery compartment cover of this manual, the arrow is shown in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of Purchase: Serial No.: Purchased From: Dealer... Address: Dealer Phone No.: 12 Brackets [ ] are used to menu options as selecting a Special Scene recording program. Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as they are indicated within a "button" frame. For details about the available options,...
...identification in case of theft. Write down the number and other than the joystick are displayed on the battery compartment cover of this manual, the arrow is shown in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of Purchase: Serial No.: Purchased From: Dealer... Address: Dealer Phone No.: 12 Brackets [ ] are used to menu options as selecting a Special Scene recording program. Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as they are indicated within a "button" frame. For details about the available options,...
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For saving and transferring movies. - ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools - Contains the full-length camcorder instruction manual (electronic version on the camcorder. • PIXELA Application - For transferring music files that can be used as background music during...3 SE Software Guide' on a CD player. Music Transfer Utility - Disc 2 CD-ROM* - Disc 1 CD-ROM. * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on this CD-ROM are supplied with the camcorder. Disc 1 CD-ROM* and 'PIXELA Applications Installation Guide' - Overview Supplied Accessories...
For saving and transferring movies. - ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools - Contains the full-length camcorder instruction manual (electronic version on the camcorder. • PIXELA Application - For transferring music files that can be used as background music during...3 SE Software Guide' on a CD player. Music Transfer Utility - Disc 2 CD-ROM* - Disc 1 CD-ROM. * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on this CD-ROM are supplied with the camcorder. Disc 1 CD-ROM* and 'PIXELA Applications Installation Guide' - Overview Supplied Accessories...
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... Recording Movies Playing Movies (During Playback) Operating mode ( 24) Recording program ( 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...
... Recording Movies Playing Movies (During Playback) Operating mode ( 24) Recording program ( 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...
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... Photos Viewing 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 photos available ( 18) On the memory card / In the built-in memory Self timer ( 48) AF frame ( ... 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 Viewing 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 photos available ( 18) On the memory card / In the built-in memory Self timer ( 48) AF frame ( ... 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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In this manual, indicates that the function is not available. You can shoot video using just Start/Stop or take photos using just PHOTO . You can access the ...
In this manual, indicates that the function is not available. You can shoot video using just Start/Stop or take photos using just PHOTO . You can access the ...
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... source or turn off the camcorder. Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. You can also initialize a memory card or the built-in memory ( / only) to initialize Initialization method ... Options ( 24) [INITIALIZE] Clears the file allocation table but the recording media can be used without any operation on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. All recordings will be erased but does not physically erase the stored data. [COMPL.INIT.] Erases all data ...
... source or turn off the camcorder. Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. You can also initialize a memory card or the built-in memory ( / only) to initialize Initialization method ... Options ( 24) [INITIALIZE] Clears the file allocation table but the recording media can be used without any operation on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. All recordings will be erased but does not physically erase the stored data. [COMPL.INIT.] Erases all data ...
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... mode, as selecting a Special Scene recording program. Moving subjects may appear on or flashing (while scenes are being deleted). - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ FIREWORKS] - For details about the available options, refer to use a tripod especially in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset...
... mode, as selecting a Special Scene recording program. Moving subjects may appear on or flashing (while scenes are being deleted). - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ FIREWORKS] - For details about the available options, refer to use a tripod especially in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset...
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... 1 In the track selection screen, select ( ) a track to the 46 For details, refer to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. FUNC. [ SELECT MUSIC] Select ( ) a track* Press FUNC. Video Combining Scenes with Music Playing Back the Scenes...( only) - twice * Press to start /stop the track. Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to the software's instruction manual (PDF file). - twice to return to follow applicable laws when using music files. There is switched to the memory may not be erased....
... 1 In the track selection screen, select ( ) a track to the 46 For details, refer to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. FUNC. [ SELECT MUSIC] Select ( ) a track* Press FUNC. Video Combining Scenes with Music Playing Back the Scenes...( only) - twice * Press to start /stop the track. Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to the software's instruction manual (PDF file). - twice to return to follow applicable laws when using music files. There is switched to the memory may not be erased....
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... files ( 46) and transfer the files again. menu or setup menus - Turning on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Changing the operating mode - software's instruction manual (PDF file). - Setting the camcorder to start recording 3 seconds before you press Start/Stop , ensuring ...The recording will be turned off when any operation for the folder structure of the memory and CD-ROM. • / The Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM contains the tracks pre-installed in the built-in memory as well as tracks that there is on Video Snapshot...
... files ( 46) and transfer the files again. menu or setup menus - Turning on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Changing the operating mode - software's instruction manual (PDF file). - Setting the camcorder to start recording 3 seconds before you press Start/Stop , ensuring ...The recording will be turned off when any operation for the folder structure of the memory and CD-ROM. • / The Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM contains the tracks pre-installed in the built-in memory as well as tracks that there is on Video Snapshot...
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...lens, we recommend pushing the joystick ( ) to activate the autofocus and then fully. 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 ...screen. Pressing Start/Stop (when recording movies) or PHOTO (when taking photos) once the countdown has begun - To correct this, you can manually adjust the exposure or use the automatic backlight correction. ( 24) POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording program other than [ FIREWORKS]. mode: In...
...lens, we recommend pushing the joystick ( ) to activate the autofocus and then fully. 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 ...screen. Pressing Start/Stop (when recording movies) or PHOTO (when taking photos) once the countdown has begun - To correct this, you can manually adjust the exposure or use the automatic backlight correction. ( 24) POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording program other than [ FIREWORKS]. mode: In...
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...in the previous procedure: Push the joystick ( ) toward and hold it down , changes to [MF] and the camcorder returns to manual focus. 49 Infinity Focus Use this function when you operate the zoom lever during exposure lock, the brightness of the image may not ...work well on the following subjects. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may change. • During exposure lock, press to return the camcorder to automatic exposure. Manual Exposure Adjustment 1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) ...
...in the previous procedure: Push the joystick ( ) toward and hold it down , changes to [MF] and the camcorder returns to manual focus. 49 Infinity Focus Use this function when you operate the zoom lever during exposure lock, the brightness of the image may not ...work well on the following subjects. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may change. • During exposure lock, press to return the camcorder to automatic exposure. Manual Exposure Adjustment 1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) ...
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... to do so may result in the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is automatically adjusted, will appear. Failing to printing them. Adjust the focus manually ( 49).
... to do so may result in the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is automatically adjusted, will appear. Failing to printing them. Adjust the focus manually ( 49).
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... track to Adjusting the volume ( 36) for the folder structure of photos selected and press . Push the joystick ( ) to return to the software's instruction manual (PDF file). - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - TO SET THE SLIDESHOW TO MUSIC POINTS TO CHECK ( only) - Do not disconnect ...switch between the photos recorded in the built-in permanent data loss. - The index screen closes and the selected photo is on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Photos 1 Push the joystick ( ) to extend the selection frame and browse ( ) through whole index pages....
... track to Adjusting the volume ( 36) for the folder structure of photos selected and press . Push the joystick ( ) to return to the software's instruction manual (PDF file). - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - TO SET THE SLIDESHOW TO MUSIC POINTS TO CHECK ( only) - Do not disconnect ...switch between the photos recorded in the built-in permanent data loss. - The index screen closes and the selected photo is on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Photos 1 Push the joystick ( ) to extend the selection frame and browse ( ) through whole index pages....
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... Camcorder to the Printer 1 Turn on the memory card is displayed, move the zoom lever toward T to display a photo. 65 Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the camcorder can also use them was already explained in detail, so we refer you to the relevant page ...35) • Recording programs ( 42, 43) • Mini video light ( 45) • Self 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 to the Printer 1 Turn on the memory card is displayed, move the zoom lever toward T to display a photo. 65 Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the camcorder can also use them was already explained in detail, so we refer you to the relevant page ...35) • Recording programs ( 42, 43) • Mini video light ( 45) • Self 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 ...
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... the camcorder it will not 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 [USB SETTING] to [ PC/PRINTER] ( 85) so the...
... the camcorder it will not 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 [USB SETTING] to [ PC/PRINTER] ( 85) so the...