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.... • Pre-recording function ( 47): The camcorder records for that is so special about recording on flash memory? Recording on a memory card (SD or SDHC card). This gives you more freedom and mobility when recording movies. • Special Scene recording programs ( 42): When recording... in memory ( / only) or on flash memory means that can enrich your shooting experience. • Dual Shot ( 24): With Dual Shot ...
.... • Pre-recording function ( 47): The camcorder records for that is so special about recording on flash memory? Recording on a memory card (SD or SDHC card). This gives you more freedom and mobility when recording movies. • Special Scene recording programs ( 42): When recording... in memory ( / only) or on flash memory means that can enrich your shooting experience. • Dual Shot ( 24): With Dual Shot ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... you press again to pause the recording. • The photos included in this manual are used in this manual: When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to the instruction manual of the relevant chapter or section. • : Text that complement the basic operating procedures. •... NOTES: Additional topics that applies only to the model shown in this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS31/FS30/FS300. This will need to refer also to both ( / only). Please read this manual.
... you press again to pause the recording. • The photos included in this manual are used in this manual: When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to the instruction manual of the relevant chapter or section. • : Text that complement the basic operating procedures. •... NOTES: Additional topics that applies only to the model shown in this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS31/FS30/FS300. This will need to refer also to both ( / only). Please read this manual.
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button ( 26, 79) Joystick ( 25) PHOTO button ( 57) Zoom lever ( 33) POWER button Tripod socket ( 99) Battery release latch ( 20) Memory card slot ( 30) Battery compartment ( 19) Battery compartment cover/ Memory card slot cover Serial number The serial number label is located on the top surface of the battery compartment cover. 15 Back view Top...
button ( 26, 79) Joystick ( 25) PHOTO button ( 57) Zoom lever ( 33) POWER button Tripod socket ( 99) Battery release latch ( 20) Memory card slot ( 30) Battery compartment ( 19) Battery compartment cover/ Memory card slot cover Serial number The serial number label is located on the top surface of the battery compartment cover. 15 Back view Top...
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... ( 18) Number of scenes recorded (record pause)/Time code (hours : minutes : seconds, while recording) Remaining recording time On the memory card / In the built-in memory Remaining battery time ( 18) Wind screen off ( 81) Backlight correction ( 48) Joystick guide ( 25) Mini video light ( 45) Level marker ( 83) Audio level indicator ( 83) ...
... ( 18) Number of scenes recorded (record pause)/Time code (hours : minutes : seconds, while recording) Remaining recording time On the memory card / In the built-in memory Remaining battery time ( 18) Wind screen off ( 81) Backlight correction ( 48) Joystick guide ( 25) Mini video light ( 45) Level marker ( 83) Audio level indicator ( 83) ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... empty battery pack, the power may turn off , press BATT.INFO to 5 photos in red: No more free space on the memory, [ END] (built-in memory, / only) or [ END] (memory card) will be displayed and the recording will stop. , Remaining battery time • The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining...Depending on the conditions under the folder "DCIM\101CANON". 18 Photo number The photo number indicates the name and location of the file on the memory card. If the battery pack is off without displaying . • The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use ...
... empty battery pack, the power may turn off , press BATT.INFO to 5 photos in red: No more free space on the memory, [ END] (built-in memory, / only) or [ END] (memory card) will be displayed and the recording will stop. , Remaining battery time • The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining...Depending on the conditions under the folder "DCIM\101CANON". 18 Photo number The photo number indicates the name and location of the file on the memory card. If the battery pack is off without displaying . • The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use ...
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...daylight saving time, select the area name marked with this camcorder to record movies and photos. However, depending on the memory card, you buy a new memory card, look for the Speed Class logo on the package. When you may not be able to the following table. As...to record movies on the memory card, it . SD memory cards 128 MB to 2 GB - * 512 MB to 2 GB , , , SDHC memory cards 4 GB to 32 GB , , , * Depending on it may not be possible to record movies. 29 Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for recording movies Memory card Capacity SD Speed Class ...
...daylight saving time, select the area name marked with this camcorder to record movies and photos. However, depending on the memory card, you buy a new memory card, look for the Speed Class logo on the package. When you may not be able to the following table. As...to record movies on the memory card, it . SD memory cards 128 MB to 2 GB - * 512 MB to 2 GB , , , SDHC memory cards 4 GB to 32 GB , , , * Depending on it may not be possible to record movies. 29 Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for recording movies Memory card Capacity SD Speed Class ...
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... check the total, used, and approximate available space. When the memory card springs out, pull it all the way into the memory card slot until you want to use . 30 The built-in memory is not correctly inserted. NOTES To remove the memory card: Push the memory card once to release it toward the lens until it clicks. 4 Close...
... check the total, used, and approximate available space. When the memory card springs out, pull it all the way into the memory card slot until you want to use . 30 The built-in memory is not correctly inserted. NOTES To remove the memory card: Push the memory card once to release it toward the lens until it clicks. 4 Close...
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... the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. FUNC. [ MENU] [ MEMORY OPER.] [INITIALIZE] 31 Initializing the Built-In Memory ( / only) or Memory Card Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the folder structure of purchase, the built-in...software's instruction manual (PDF file). - Options ( 24) [INITIALIZE] Clears the file allocation table but the recording media can also initialize a memory card or the built-in progress, do not perform any problem. Initialization method [YES]* [OK] FUNC. * Press to Music Files ( 103...
... the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. FUNC. [ MENU] [ MEMORY OPER.] [INITIALIZE] 31 Initializing the Built-In Memory ( / only) or Memory Card Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the folder structure of purchase, the built-in...software's instruction manual (PDF file). - Options ( 24) [INITIALIZE] Clears the file allocation table but the recording media can also initialize a memory card or the built-in progress, do not perform any problem. Initialization method [YES]* [OK] FUNC. * Press to Music Files ( 103...
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... places it may be used for 5 minutes ( 85). In such cases, change the operating mode. press Start/Stop again to the memory. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Failing to do so may result in dark places, the LCD panel may be difficult to others nearby. Shooting Video ...( 24) 1 Set the camera mode dial to shooting movies, including recording, playback, and memory operations. NOTES • About the Power Save mode: ...
... places it may be used for 5 minutes ( 85). In such cases, change the operating mode. press Start/Stop again to the memory. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Failing to do so may result in dark places, the LCD panel may be difficult to others nearby. Shooting Video ...( 24) 1 Set the camera mode dial to shooting movies, including recording, playback, and memory operations. NOTES • About the Power Save mode: ...
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... zoom and optical zoom are available. The following table gives approximate recording times. ( 24) FUNC. [ STANDARD PLAY 6Mbps] Desired recording mode FUNC. Built-in memory/ 8 GB memory card 1 hr. 50 min. SP 20 min. 40 min. 1 hr. 20 min. 2 hr. 45 min. 5 hr. 30 min. 11 hr...(41x) and digital (2000x). In mode, all three types are Approximate recording times for movies • Recording mode XP Memory 1 GB memory card 10 min. 2 GB memory card 25 min. 4 GB memory card 55 min. Built-in memory/ 16 GB memory card 3 hr. 40 min. 32 GB memory card 7 hr. 20 min.
... zoom and optical zoom are available. The following table gives approximate recording times. ( 24) FUNC. [ STANDARD PLAY 6Mbps] Desired recording mode FUNC. Built-in memory/ 8 GB memory card 1 hr. 50 min. SP 20 min. 40 min. 1 hr. 20 min. 2 hr. 45 min. 5 hr. 30 min. 11 hr...(41x) and digital (2000x). In mode, all three types are Approximate recording times for movies • Recording mode XP Memory 1 GB memory card 10 min. 2 GB memory card 25 min. 4 GB memory card 55 min. Built-in memory/ 16 GB memory card 3 hr. 40 min. 32 GB memory card 7 hr. 20 min.
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.... The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator will return to green and the camcorder will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the memory card slot cover is being displayed. NOTES • The camcorder will be constant at [ SPEED 3]. IMPORTANT Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while...
.... The ON/OFF(CHG) indicator will return to green and the camcorder will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the memory card slot cover is being displayed. NOTES • The camcorder will be constant at [ SPEED 3]. IMPORTANT Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while...
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...ADJUSTING THE VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK 1 Set the camera mode dial to or . 2 Press . • Even if the camcorder is on the memory card with this camcorder. IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is off, pressing will start from the scene selected and continue ... , ) the selection frame to begin the • Playback will turn on the camcorder in permanent data loss. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - to the scene you recorded on or flashing. Video Basic Playback Playing Back the Video ( 24) 4 Press / or playback.
...ADJUSTING THE VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK 1 Set the camera mode dial to or . 2 Press . • Even if the camcorder is on the memory card with this camcorder. IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is off, pressing will start from the scene selected and continue ... , ) the selection frame to begin the • Playback will turn on the camcorder in permanent data loss. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - to the scene you recorded on or flashing. Video Basic Playback Playing Back the Video ( 24) 4 Press / or playback.
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... From playback pause mode, play back movies or photos. You can select whether to play back scenes at a faster speed than normal. movies on the memory card using this camcorder movies recorded using another device. Every time the operation is performed, the playback speed is 1/8 the normal speed; Fast playback From normal...
... From playback pause mode, play back movies or photos. You can select whether to play back scenes at a faster speed than normal. movies on the memory card using this camcorder movies recorded using another device. Every time the operation is performed, the playback speed is 1/8 the normal speed; Fast playback From normal...
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...of Recordings 1 Open the original movies index screen. • From this index screen, you can select the scenes in the built-in memory or on the memory card ( 37). 2 Open the list of recordings displays all the movies you shot during a special event). ( 24) POINTS TO CHECK ... first scene recorded on the selected date. Selecting from the first scene recorded on that day. Video / Movies Photos Recordings in the built-in memory Recordings on the memory card 2 Select ( ) the media ( / only) and the recording type (scenes or photos). 3 Return ( ) to the index screen to ...
...of Recordings 1 Open the original movies index screen. • From this index screen, you can select the scenes in the built-in memory or on the memory card ( 37). 2 Open the list of recordings displays all the movies you shot during a special event). ( 24) POINTS TO CHECK ... first scene recorded on the selected date. Selecting from the first scene recorded on that day. Video / Movies Photos Recordings in the built-in memory Recordings on the memory card 2 Select ( ) the media ( / only) and the recording type (scenes or photos). 3 Return ( ) to the index screen to ...
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... or month to move the cursor to a date displayed in white, a thumbnail showing a photo from the first scene recorded on that date) appear in memory or on the memory card ( 37). 2 Open the calendar screen. Below it , the timeline ruler shows frames taken from the scene at any time. • From this index...
... or month to move the cursor to a date displayed in white, a thumbnail showing a photo from the first scene recorded on that date) appear in memory or on the memory card ( 37). 2 Open the calendar screen. Below it , the timeline ruler shows frames taken from the scene at any time. • From this index...
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... can also press VIDEO SNAP to select an individual scene/photo. • A checkmark will appear on the memory card ( 37). 2 Open the selection screen. Video • Press DISP. Interval between the scenes or photos in memory or on the selected scenes/photos. 40 again to return to the large thumbnail and change ( ) the...
... can also press VIDEO SNAP to select an individual scene/photo. • A checkmark will appear on the memory card ( 37). 2 Open the selection screen. Video • Press DISP. Interval between the scenes or photos in memory or on the selected scenes/photos. 40 again to return to the large thumbnail and change ( ) the...
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...). • You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using a tripod. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not change the operating mode. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ FIREWORKS] - NOTES • [ NIGHT] - Picture quality may not be ...
...). • You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using a tripod. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not change the operating mode. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ FIREWORKS] - NOTES • [ NIGHT] - Picture quality may not be ...
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...Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM to a memory card. Refer to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Press FUNC. Make sure to the...2 Select ( ) and press . 3 Select ( ) [YES] and press . twice * Press to the memory may not be erased. - TO DELETE A MUSIC TRACK 1 In the track selection screen, select ( ) a track to a memory card. Video Combining Scenes with Music Playing Back the Scenes ( 24) POINTS TO CHECK ( only) - IMPORTANT Music ...
...Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM to a memory card. Refer to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Press FUNC. Make sure to the...2 Select ( ) and press . 3 Select ( ) [YES] and press . twice * Press to the memory may not be erased. - TO DELETE A MUSIC TRACK 1 In the track selection screen, select ( ) a track to a memory card. Video Combining Scenes with Music Playing Back the Scenes ( 24) POINTS TO CHECK ( only) - IMPORTANT Music ...
