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...not make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Canon U.S.A., Inc. The Mains plug is used as the inside of batteries are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in case of the equipment. CAUTION: ...WARNING: Unauthorized recording of the FCC Rules. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to disconnect the plug in a residential installation. ...
...not make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Canon U.S.A., Inc. The Mains plug is used as the inside of batteries are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in case of the equipment. CAUTION: ...WARNING: Unauthorized recording of the FCC Rules. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to disconnect the plug in a residential installation. ...
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... - A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The product may cause the product and cart combination to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder FS31 A/FS30 A/ FS300 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these safety instructions the word "product" refers to ... apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other power sources such as battery power, refer to . 16 Follow Instructions - Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may fall, causing serious injury to a child ...
... - A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The product may cause the product and cart combination to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder FS31 A/FS30 A/ FS300 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these safety instructions the word "product" refers to ... apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other power sources such as battery power, refer to . 16 Follow Instructions - Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may fall, causing serious injury to a child ...
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...100 and 240 V AC. Section 810 of fire or electric shock. 28 Objects and Liquid Entry - Refer all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to its normal operation. e. Unauthorized substitutions may expose you to determine that the product is left unattended and ...unused for further information. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for long periods of antenna discharge unit, connection to qualified service personnel. 30 Damage Requiring Service - If the ...
...100 and 240 V AC. Section 810 of fire or electric shock. 28 Objects and Liquid Entry - Refer all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to its normal operation. e. Unauthorized substitutions may expose you to determine that the product is left unattended and ...unused for further information. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for long periods of antenna discharge unit, connection to qualified service personnel. 30 Damage Requiring Service - If the ...
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... 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...
... 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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...in case of this book as selecting a Special Scene recording program. Write down the number and other than the joystick are displayed on the battery compartment cover of the camcorder. The serial number of theft. For details about the available options, refer to the following sidebar. ( 25)...). In this manual the default value is used to refer to menu options as they are indicated within a "button" frame. Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of buttons and switches other information here and retain this product can be found on screen. For a detailed explanation ...
...in case of this book as selecting a Special Scene recording program. Write down the number and other than the joystick are displayed on the battery compartment cover of the camcorder. The serial number of theft. For details about the available options, refer to the following sidebar. ( 25)...). In this manual the default value is used to refer to menu options as they are indicated within a "button" frame. Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of buttons and switches other information here and retain this product can be found on screen. For a detailed explanation ...
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CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-300PCU USB Cable Quick Guide Yellow • Red • White plugs The following accessories are supplied with the ...
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-300PCU USB Cable Quick Guide Yellow • Red • White plugs The following accessories are supplied with the ...
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... 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 view Bottom view LCD screen ( 22) ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator ( 20) Camera mode dial ( 24) Start/Stop ...
... 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 view Bottom view LCD screen ( 22) ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator ( 20) Camera mode dial ( 24) Start/Stop ...
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... 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) Time code...
... 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) Time code...
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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...
... 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...
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...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 charge as a percentage) and the remaining recording time (in minutes) for 5 seconds. Doing so will...has been made, or may not be displayed. The Intelligent System will display the charge status (as a percentage of the full charge of the battery pack. Photo number The photo number indicates the name and location of the file on the memory card. For example, the file name of ...
...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 charge as a percentage) and the remaining recording time (in minutes) for 5 seconds. Doing so will...has been made, or may not be displayed. The Intelligent System will display the charge status (as a percentage of the full charge of the battery pack. Photo number The photo number indicates the name and location of the file on the memory card. For example, the file name of ...
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... all the way into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. Charge the battery pack before use. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you hear a click. 1 Connect the... power cord to the compact power adapter. 19 Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a full battery pack, refer to the tables on pages 105-106. 2 Plug the power cord into the compartment and press gently until you...
... all the way into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. Charge the battery pack before use. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you hear a click. 1 Connect the... power cord to the compact power adapter. 19 Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a full battery pack, refer to the tables on pages 105-106. 2 Plug the power cord into the compartment and press gently until you...
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... Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder. 2 Unplug the power cord from the lens and open it. 2 Press the battery release latch and pull out the battery pack. 3 Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until the ON/OFF(CHG) indicator turns off the camcorder before ...connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. Preparations ON/OFF(CHG) indicator TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK 7 Charging will start . • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical ...
... Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder. 2 Unplug the power cord from the lens and open it. 2 Press the battery release latch and pull out the battery pack. 3 Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until the ON/OFF(CHG) indicator turns off the camcorder before ...connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. Preparations ON/OFF(CHG) indicator TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK 7 Charging will start . • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical ...
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...times longer than you think you might need. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not charge while the camcorder is recyclable. Therefore, charge them on aircraft and ships, DC-AC... prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for information on . • If remaining battery time is an issue, you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the Start/Stop button with your thumb. TO REMOVE ...
...times longer than you think you might need. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not charge while the camcorder is recyclable. Therefore, charge them on aircraft and ships, DC-AC... prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for information on . • If remaining battery time is an issue, you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the Start/Stop button with your thumb. TO REMOVE ...
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... black, red, blue or green dots. To set the brightness of the screen is normal, the brightness will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack. • When the compact power adapter is on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
... black, red, blue or green dots. To set the brightness of the screen is normal, the brightness will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack. • When the compact power adapter is on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
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... can press FUNC. You can also hold FUNC. IMPORTANT • When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be displayed in orange and indicated with up/down for more than 1 second to open... built-in the same way. 3 Select ( ) [OK] and press to start using it the list of the fields (month, day, hour and minutes) in lithium battery ( 101) and set .
... can press FUNC. You can also hold FUNC. IMPORTANT • When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be displayed in orange and indicated with up/down for more than 1 second to open... built-in the same way. 3 Select ( ) [OK] and press to start using it the list of the fields (month, day, hour and minutes) in lithium battery ( 101) and set .
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... off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. NOTES • About the Power Save mode: To save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off the camcorder. - Video This chapter covers functions related to pause the recording. Shooting Video ( 24) 1 Set the camera...
... off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. NOTES • About the Power Save mode: To save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off the camcorder. - Video This chapter covers functions related to pause the recording. Shooting Video ( 24) 1 Set the camera...
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...the T and W buttons on the LCD panel, the zoom speed will be ready to indicate the camcorder entered the standby mode. 2 When you are using a battery pack. In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about half the power used when recording, saving energy when you wish to record the subject right... Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while the ON/ OFF(CHG) indicator is too low. Additionally, when you open or when the battery charge is lit in a recording mode, close the LCD panel with the [QUICK START] setting ( 85). 35 When you to resume recording, open the ...
...the T and W buttons on the LCD panel, the zoom speed will be ready to indicate the camcorder entered the standby mode. 2 When you are using a battery pack. In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about half the power used when recording, saving energy when you wish to record the subject right... Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while the ON/ OFF(CHG) indicator is too low. Additionally, when you open or when the battery charge is lit in a recording mode, close the LCD panel with the [QUICK START] setting ( 85). 35 When you to resume recording, open the ...
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...selected for the [QUICK START] setting. • The Power Save mode cannot be set while the compact power adapter is powered by a battery pack, it has started, press any operation for more than 5 minutes. • To cancel the demo mode once it will end ... [DEMO MODE]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder's main features. zzzz - zz - - - - - zzzz - System Setup (Speaker Volume, Beep, etc.) SYSTEM SETUP Menu item [BATTERY INFO] [BEEP] [POWER SAVE] [QUICK START] [SPEAKER VOL.] [TV TYPE] [USB SETTING] [ADD TO DISC] [PHOTO NOS.] [FIRMWARE] Setting options - [ HIGH VOLUME], [...
...selected for the [QUICK START] setting. • The Power Save mode cannot be set while the compact power adapter is powered by a battery pack, it has started, press any operation for more than 5 minutes. • To cancel the demo mode once it will end ... [DEMO MODE]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder's main features. zzzz - zz - - - - - zzzz - System Setup (Speaker Volume, Beep, etc.) SYSTEM SETUP Menu item [BATTERY INFO] [BEEP] [POWER SAVE] [QUICK START] [SPEAKER VOL.] [TV TYPE] [USB SETTING] [ADD TO DISC] [PHOTO NOS.] [FIRMWARE] Setting options - [ HIGH VOLUME], [...
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... the more detailed problems and solutions. Cannot charge the battery pack - The battery pack is exhausted. The camcorder cannot communicate with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. If the battery pack is a malfunction of the camcorder may have a problem with the battery pack attached. A noise can be heard from a memory card...
... the more detailed problems and solutions. Cannot charge the battery pack - The battery pack is exhausted. The camcorder cannot communicate with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. If the battery pack is a malfunction of the camcorder may have a problem with the battery pack attached. A noise can be heard from a memory card...
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... free some operations may indicate a problem with a soft lens-cleaning cloth ( 49). 102). You may not be recorded properly. - Consult a Canon Service Center. Delete some recordings ( 41) or initialize the memory ( 31) to delete scenes recorded or edited using another device. 88 This is... it continuously for a long time, it already contains 3,999 scenes (the maximum number of scenes). Cannot delete a scene. - The battery may occur as movies and photos are recorded/deleted over time. Additional Information After using the camcorder for long periods of time; This is...
... free some operations may indicate a problem with a soft lens-cleaning cloth ( 49). 102). You may not be recorded properly. - Consult a Canon Service Center. Delete some recordings ( 41) or initialize the memory ( 31) to delete scenes recorded or edited using another device. 88 This is... it continuously for a long time, it already contains 3,999 scenes (the maximum number of scenes). Cannot delete a scene. - The battery may occur as movies and photos are recorded/deleted over time. Additional Information After using the camcorder for long periods of time; This is...