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...dripping or splashing. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries are designed to disconnect the plug in the manual. Use only the same type of copyrighted materials may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any changes or ...ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with class B limits in a residential installation. Use of the FCC Rules. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Note: This equipment has been...
...dripping or splashing. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries are designed to disconnect the plug in the manual. Use only the same type of copyrighted materials may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any changes or ...ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with class B limits in a residential installation. Use of the FCC Rules. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Note: This equipment has been...
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...or grounding-type plug. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any heat sources such as recommended in this manual. 23 Polarization - All the safety and operating instructions should be cleaned only as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other ...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 ...
...or grounding-type plug. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any heat sources such as recommended in this manual. 23 Polarization - All the safety and operating instructions should be cleaned only as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other ...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 ...
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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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...that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described. • : Reference page number in this Manual Thank you press again to pause the recording. • The photos included in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to both ( / only...). To complete some operations, 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 the icon....
...that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described. • : Reference page number in this Manual Thank you press again to pause the recording. • The photos included in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to both ( / only...). To complete some operations, 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 the icon....
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...as selecting a Special Scene recording program. The serial number of the camcorder. Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in boldface. In tables in 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 For example [ON], [OFF]. In this manual the default value is used to refer to Using the Menus ( 26). Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as they are used to abbreviate ...
...as selecting a Special Scene recording program. The serial number of the camcorder. Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in boldface. In tables in 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 For example [ON], [OFF]. In this manual the default value is used to refer to Using the Menus ( 26). Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as they are used to abbreviate ...
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... Guide Yellow • Red • White plugs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder. Contains the full-length camcorder instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file) and music files that can be played back on this CD-ROM are for exclusive use with the... playback. ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools - CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. For managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM - For transferring music files that can be used as background music during playback on the camcorder. • PIXELA Application...
... Guide Yellow • Red • White plugs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder. Contains the full-length camcorder instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file) and music files that can be played back on this CD-ROM are for exclusive use with the... playback. ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools - CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. For managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM - For transferring music files that can be used as background music during playback on the camcorder. • PIXELA Application...
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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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... while the 59 24 To set the camcorder to flexible recording mode, turn the camera mode dial to for movies or for photos. In this manual, indicates that the function is determined by the button and the position of the camera mode dial. You do not need to worry about any...
... while the 59 24 To set the camcorder to flexible recording mode, turn the camera mode dial to for movies or for photos. In this manual, indicates that the function is determined by the button and the position of the camera mode dial. You do not need to worry about any...
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...the data it is initialized, music files will also be erased. - Lost original recordings cannot be used without any operation on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. For details, refer to Music Files ( 103) for the first time. Refer to the software's instruction...you save important recordings in progress, do not perform any problem. Make sure you want to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Mac OS users: Use the Finder to transfer the music files on the camcorder (except canceling initialization, if necessary...
...the data it is initialized, music files will also be erased. - Lost original recordings cannot be used without any operation on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. For details, refer to Music Files ( 103) for the first time. Refer to the software's instruction...you save important recordings in progress, do not perform any problem. Make sure you want to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Mac OS users: Use the Finder to transfer the music files on the camcorder (except canceling initialization, if necessary...
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... modes. - Moving subjects may not work as well as selecting a Special Scene recording program. Autofocus may leave a trailing afterimage. - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ FIREWORKS] -
... modes. - Moving subjects may not work as well as selecting a Special Scene recording program. Autofocus may leave a trailing afterimage. - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ FIREWORKS] -
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...a track to Music Files ( 103) for personal use. Mac OS users: Use the Finder to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM to follow applicable laws when using music files. twice to return to a memory card. IMPORTANT Music files transferred to the... software's instruction manual (PDF file). - For details, refer to the memory may not be erased. - Select [OFF] to set the original audio of the scene's...
...a track to Music Files ( 103) for personal use. Mac OS users: Use the Finder to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM to follow applicable laws when using music files. twice to return to a memory card. IMPORTANT Music files transferred to the... software's instruction manual (PDF file). - For details, refer to the memory may not be erased. - Select [OFF] to set the original audio of the scene's...
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...try out new combinations. • Before transferring music files, we recommend making sure that there is on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. recording off when any operation for the folder structure of the memory and CD-ROM. • ... ( ) to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [Pre REC ] and press . • appears. • Press again to begin recording. software's instruction manual (PDF file). - Leaving the camcorder without any of those music files ( 46) and transfer the files again. In such case, erase those files may not...
...try out new combinations. • Before transferring music files, we recommend making sure that there is on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. recording off when any operation for the folder structure of the memory and CD-ROM. • ... ( ) to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [Pre REC ] and press . • appears. • Press again to begin recording. software's instruction manual (PDF file). - Leaving the camcorder without any of those music files ( 46) and transfer the files again. In such case, erase those files may not...
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... [ CAMERA SETUP] [SELF TIMER] [ON ] FUNC. The countdown appears on the screen. 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). Video Self Timer - appears. The countdown appears on the screen. 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]. ...
... [ CAMERA SETUP] [SELF TIMER] [ON ] FUNC. The countdown appears on the screen. 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). Video Self Timer - appears. The countdown appears on the screen. 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]. ...
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... wet windows • Night scenes ( 24) POINTS TO CHECK Adjust the zoom before you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks. Manual Exposure Adjustment 1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [EXPOSURE ] and press . • The exposure adjustment ... and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will be locked. • During focus lock, press to return the camcorder to autofocus. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may change. • During exposure lock, press to return the camcorder to automatic exposure. Instead of step 3 in ...
... wet windows • Night scenes ( 24) POINTS TO CHECK Adjust the zoom before you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks. Manual Exposure Adjustment 1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [EXPOSURE ] and press . • The exposure adjustment ... and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will be locked. • During focus lock, press to return the camcorder to autofocus. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may change. • During exposure lock, press to return the camcorder to automatic exposure. Instead of step 3 in ...
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... and playing back photos to printing them. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Photos are given in permanent data loss. - Adjust the focus manually ( 49). Do not disconnect the power source or turn green and one or more AF frames will flash as JPG files. Photos Refer to this...
... and playing back photos to printing them. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Photos are given in permanent data loss. - Adjust the focus manually ( 49). Do not disconnect the power source or turn green and one or more AF frames will flash as JPG files. Photos Refer to this...
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... ) the number of the slideshow. 2 Press / to play with the slideshow. The index screen closes and the selected photo is on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. For details, refer to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) and press . FUNC. [ SELECT MUSIC] Select ( ...) a track* FUNC. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. Photos 1 Push the joystick ( ) to the software's instruction manual (PDF file). - Refer to Selecting What Recordings to Play Back ( 37). 2 Select ( , ) a photo. • Move the orange selection frame to ...
... ) the number of the slideshow. 2 Press / to play with the slideshow. The index screen closes and the selected photo is on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. For details, refer to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) and press . FUNC. [ SELECT MUSIC] Select ( ...) a track* FUNC. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. Photos 1 Push the joystick ( ) to the software's instruction manual (PDF file). - Refer to Selecting What Recordings to Play Back ( 37). 2 Select ( , ) a photo. • Move the orange selection frame to ...
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... 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 can be connected to any PictBridge-compatible printer. The following functions... Canon printers: SELPHY printers ...
... 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 can be connected to any PictBridge-compatible printer. The following functions... Canon printers: SELPHY printers ...
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... settings 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 print a photo without changing the settings simply by pressing...
... settings 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 print a photo without changing the settings simply by pressing...