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... installation. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. These limits are attached. Do not make any interference received..., you could be contrary to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the manual. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK...
... installation. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. These limits are attached. Do not make any interference received..., you could be contrary to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the manual. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK...
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... 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not install near water or in this manual. 23 Polarization - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before cleaning. All warnings on the product and in this... against them. The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter is a safety feature. 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...
... 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not install near water or in this manual. 23 Polarization - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before cleaning. All warnings on the product and in this... against them. The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter is a safety feature. 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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...memory" by itself refers to both ( / only). Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that applies only to the instruction manual of the relevant chapter or section. • : Text that complement the ... manual are used in this manual. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the . 11 Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting ( 87). To complete some operations, you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS31/...
...memory" by itself refers to both ( / only). Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that applies only to the instruction manual of the relevant chapter or section. • : Text that complement the ... manual are used in this manual. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the . 11 Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting ( 87). To complete some operations, you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS31/...
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... used to abbreviate menu selections. Write down the number and other than the joystick are displayed on the battery compartment cover of the camcorder. In tables in this manual the default value is used to refer to menu options as they are indicated within a "button" frame. In this... manual, the arrow is shown in boldface. Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program. For example FUNC. ...
... used to abbreviate menu selections. Write down the number and other than the joystick are displayed on the battery compartment cover of the camcorder. In tables in this manual the default value is used to refer to menu options as they are indicated within a "button" frame. In this... manual, the arrow is shown in boldface. Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program. For example FUNC. ...
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...-ROM - For transferring music files that can be used as background music during playback on the camcorder. • PIXELA Application - Disc 2 CD-ROM* - Contains the full-length camcorder instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file) and music files that can be played back on the PIXELA ...Software Guide' on a CD player. 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. Overview Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following CD-ROMs and software are for exclusive use with the...
...-ROM - For transferring music files that can be used as background music during playback on the camcorder. • PIXELA Application - Disc 2 CD-ROM* - Contains the full-length camcorder instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file) and music files that can be played back on the PIXELA ...Software Guide' on a CD player. 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. Overview Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following CD-ROMs and software are for exclusive use with the...
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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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... table for a summary of the camera mode dial. You can shoot video using just Start/Stop or take photos using just PHOTO . In this manual, indicates that a function is available in Operating mode Icon display Operation Recording movies or photos to the memory (Dual Shot) 24 (green) (blue...can also use the zoom lever, Quick Start ( 35) and Video Snapshot ( 45). Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is not available. Recording: Dual Shot and Flexible Recording The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video or photos: Dual Shot ( mode) for beginners or if you...
... table for a summary of the camera mode dial. You can shoot video using just Start/Stop or take photos using just PHOTO . In this manual, indicates that a function is available in Operating mode Icon display Operation Recording movies or photos to the memory (Dual Shot) 24 (green) (blue...can also use the zoom lever, Quick Start ( 35) and Video Snapshot ( 45). Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is not available. Recording: Dual Shot and Flexible Recording The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video or photos: Dual Shot ( mode) for beginners or if you...
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... the stored data. [COMPL.INIT.] Erases all data. IMPORTANT • Initializing the memory will also be used without any operation on the camcorder (except canceling initialization, if necessary). Mac OS users: Use the Finder to Music Files ( 103) for the first time. In addition,... do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. Refer to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Initialization method [YES]* [OK] FUNC. * Press to cancel the complete initialization while...
... the stored data. [COMPL.INIT.] Erases all data. IMPORTANT • Initializing the memory will also be used without any operation on the camcorder (except canceling initialization, if necessary). Mac OS users: Use the Finder to Music Files ( 103) for the first time. In addition,... do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. Refer to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Initialization method [YES]* [OK] FUNC. * Press to cancel the complete initialization while...
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... a fireworks display becomes as easy as the shutter speed slows down. 42 NOTES • [ NIGHT] - To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using another device. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the operating mode. Picture quality may not be as good as in mode, as... display the Special Scene (SCN) recording programs Desired recording program FUNC. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ FIREWORKS] -
... a fireworks display becomes as easy as the shutter speed slows down. 42 NOTES • [ NIGHT] - To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using another device. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the operating mode. Picture quality may not be as good as in mode, as... display the Special Scene (SCN) recording programs Desired recording program FUNC. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ FIREWORKS] -
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... sure to the 46 NOTES • Windows users: For details, refer to the instruction manual (PDF file) of the supplied software Music Transfer Utility. • Video Snapshot is deactivated if the camcorder is switched to the software's instruction manual (PDF file). - Video Combining Scenes with Music Playing Back the Scenes ( 24) POINTS TO...
... sure to the 46 NOTES • Windows users: For details, refer to the instruction manual (PDF file) of the supplied software Music Transfer Utility. • Video Snapshot is deactivated if the camcorder is switched to the software's instruction manual (PDF file). - Video Combining Scenes with Music Playing Back the Scenes ( 24) POINTS TO...
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... miss important shooting opportunities. Pre-recording Function The camcorder will be possible. recording off . • The camcorder will include the 3 seconds before 3 seconds have elapsed. - menu or setup menus - Turning on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. If there is ... ( ) [Pre REC ] and press . • appears. • Press again to Music Files ( 103) for 5 minutes - Setting the camcorder to begin recording. In such case, erase those files may not play back correctly. • If the connection is difficult to predict when to transfer...
... miss important shooting opportunities. Pre-recording Function The camcorder will be possible. recording off . • The camcorder will include the 3 seconds before 3 seconds have elapsed. - menu or setup menus - Turning on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. If there is ... ( ) [Pre REC ] and press . • appears. • Press again to Music Files ( 103) for 5 minutes - Setting the camcorder to begin recording. In such case, erase those files may not play back correctly. • If the connection is difficult to predict when to transfer...
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... backlight correction. ( 24) POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording program other than [ FIREWORKS]. Setting the camcorder to activate the autofocus and then fully. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. Changing the operating mode Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under...
... backlight correction. ( 24) POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording program other than [ FIREWORKS]. Setting the camcorder to activate the autofocus and then fully. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. Changing the operating mode Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under...
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Instead 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. Infinity Focus Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as necessary. ... TO CHECK Adjust the zoom before you operate the zoom or push the joystick ( ) and hold it down, changes to [MF] and the camcorder returns to manual focus. 49 Manual Exposure Adjustment 1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [EXPOSURE ] and press . • The exposure...
Instead 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. Infinity Focus Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as necessary. ... TO CHECK Adjust the zoom before you operate the zoom or push the joystick ( ) and hold it down, changes to [MF] and the camcorder returns to manual focus. 49 Manual Exposure Adjustment 1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [EXPOSURE ] and press . • The exposure...
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...quality. ( 24) Options Photo size options and the approximate number of various sizes are recorded as the photo is automatically adjusted, will turn off the camcorder. - IMPORTANT Observe the following sidebar. 57 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 1 Set the camera mode dial to or . 2 Turn on shooting photos ...- Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Adjust the focus manually ( 49). Do not change the operating mode. Do not disconnect the power source or turn green and one or more AF frames will flash as...
...quality. ( 24) Options Photo size options and the approximate number of various sizes are recorded as the photo is automatically adjusted, will turn off the camcorder. - IMPORTANT Observe the following sidebar. 57 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 1 Set the camera mode dial to or . 2 Turn on shooting photos ...- Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Adjust the focus manually ( 49). Do not change the operating mode. Do not disconnect the power source or turn green and one or more AF frames will flash as...
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... delete music files to free up space in the memory ( 46). • Refer to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Slideshow You can switch between the photos recorded in the built-in memory and those recorded on adjusting the ...selected and press . FUNC. [ SELECT MUSIC] Select ( ) a track* FUNC. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. Push the joystick ( ) to return to the software's instruction manual (PDF file). - TO SET THE SLIDESHOW TO MUSIC POINTS TO CHECK ( only) - For details, refer to the index screen. 3...
... delete music files to free up space in the memory ( 46). • Refer to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Slideshow You can switch between the photos recorded in the built-in memory and those recorded on adjusting the ...selected and press . FUNC. [ SELECT MUSIC] Select ( ) a track* FUNC. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. Push the joystick ( ) to return to the software's instruction manual (PDF file). - TO SET THE SLIDESHOW TO MUSIC POINTS TO CHECK ( only) - For details, refer to the index screen. 3...
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...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 print and set the desired number ...using the supplied USB cable. • Connection . You can be able to copy photos to the memory card. Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the camcorder can mark in advance the memory from which you want to any PictBridge-compatible printer. Refer to Connection Diagrams (...
...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 print and set the desired number ...using the supplied USB cable. • Connection . You can be able to copy photos to the memory card. Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the camcorder can mark in advance the memory from which you want to any PictBridge-compatible printer. Refer to Connection Diagrams (...
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...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 can set... the camcorder to mode and restore the connection. • During the following operations, even if you connect the camcorder to a printer. • Connection to...
...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 can set... the camcorder to mode and restore the connection. • During the following operations, even if you connect the camcorder to a printer. • Connection to...
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... press . WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer and turn off the camcorder. 67 Select [ON], [OFF] or [DEFAULT]. The print settings...) the desired setting option and press . 5 Select ( , press . ) [PRINT] and • Printing starts. Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS printers: You can also select [VIVID], [NR] and [VIVID+NR]. [ ] (Number of copies) ...99 copies. Printing after Changing the Print Settings 1 Push the joystick ( ) to the printer's instruction manual. For details, refer to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) and press . Paper settings ...
... press . WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer and turn off the camcorder. 67 Select [ON], [OFF] or [DEFAULT]. The print settings...) the desired setting option and press . 5 Select ( , press . ) [PRINT] and • Printing starts. Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS printers: You can also select [VIVID], [NR] and [VIVID+NR]. [ ] (Number of copies) ...99 copies. Printing after Changing the Print Settings 1 Push the joystick ( ) to the printer's instruction manual. For details, refer to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) and press . Paper settings ...
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...press and then restart printing from the beginning. • Other printers or if the error still persists with any device other than this camcorder. • If [BUSY] does not disappear, disconnect the USB cable and restore the connection after you use the wide-sized photo paper...select [CONTINUE] and press to 998 photos. 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 not resume automatically after a short while. IMPORTANT • You may not be able to a PictBridge-...
...press and then restart printing from the beginning. • Other printers or if the error still persists with any device other than this camcorder. • If [BUSY] does not disappear, disconnect the USB cable and restore the connection after you use the wide-sized photo paper...select [CONTINUE] and press to 998 photos. 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 not resume automatically after a short while. IMPORTANT • You may not be able to a PictBridge-...