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.... This equipment generates, uses and can be required to disconnect the plug in the manual. Use of shielded cable is subject to the equipment unless otherwise specified in case of...equipment into an outlet on the rights of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. 2 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Operation is required to comply with Part 15 of electric shock, do not expose ... FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with class B limits in a residential installation. Tel ...
.... This equipment generates, uses and can be required to disconnect the plug in the manual. Use of shielded cable is subject to the equipment unless otherwise specified in case of...equipment into an outlet on the rights of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. 2 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Operation is required to comply with Part 15 of electric shock, do not expose ... FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with class B limits in a residential installation. Tel ...
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...heat. 8 Do not defeat the safety purpose of time. 12 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual. 18 Accessories - All operating and maintenance instructions should be walked on the marking label. Do not use this apparatus near water. ...the plug still fails to fit, contact your obsolete outlet. 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 ...
...heat. 8 Do not defeat the safety purpose of time. 12 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual. 18 Accessories - All operating and maintenance instructions should be walked on the marking label. Do not use this apparatus near water. ...the plug still fails to fit, contact your obsolete outlet. 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 ...
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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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... you press the Start/Stop button 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. Please read this manual carefully before you press again to pause the recording. • The photos included in this...
... you press the Start/Stop button 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. Please read this manual carefully before you press again to pause the recording. • The photos included in this...
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... the available options, refer to the following sidebar. ( 25) FUNC. [ PROGRAM AE] [ PORTRAIT] Press to Using the Menus ( 26). In this manual, the arrow is shown in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a ... [ON], [OFF]. Write down the number and other than the joystick are displayed on the battery compartment cover of the camcorder. Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of Purchase: Serial No.: Purchased From: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: 12 Introduction Names of buttons and switches other...
... the available options, refer to the following sidebar. ( 25) FUNC. [ PROGRAM AE] [ PORTRAIT] Press to Using the Menus ( 26). In this manual, the arrow is shown in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a ... [ON], [OFF]. Write down the number and other than the joystick are displayed on the battery compartment cover of the camcorder. Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of Purchase: Serial No.: Purchased From: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: 12 Introduction Names of buttons and switches other...
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...Utility Software Guide' and 'ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide' on a CD player. For managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM - power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-300PCU USB Cable Quick Guide Yellow •...used during playback. Disc 1 CD-ROM* and 'PIXELA Applications Installation Guide' - Disc 1 CD-ROM. * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on this CD-ROM are for exclusive use with the supplied PIXELA applications, Music Transfer Utility and ImageMixer 3 SE...
...Utility Software Guide' and 'ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide' on a CD player. For managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM - power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-300PCU USB Cable Quick Guide Yellow •...used during playback. Disc 1 CD-ROM* and 'PIXELA Applications Installation Guide' - Disc 1 CD-ROM. * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on this CD-ROM are for exclusive use with the supplied PIXELA applications, Music Transfer Utility and ImageMixer 3 SE...
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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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... for movies or for a summary of the camera mode dial. You can access the menus and change the camcorder's settings to your preference. 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) (green) (blue...
... for movies or for a summary of the camera mode dial. You can access the menus and change the camcorder's settings to your preference. 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) (green) (blue...
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...as background music during playback. Initialization method [YES]* [OK] FUNC. * Press to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to cancel the complete initialization while it contains. /... data completely. / FUNC. [ MENU] [ MEMORY OPER.] [INITIALIZE] The memory you want to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. IMPORTANT • Initializing the memory will be erased but does not physically erase the stored data. [COMPL.INIT.] Erases...
...as background music during playback. Initialization method [YES]* [OK] FUNC. * Press to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to cancel the complete initialization while it contains. /... data completely. / FUNC. [ MENU] [ MEMORY OPER.] [INITIALIZE] The memory you want to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. IMPORTANT • Initializing the memory will be erased but does not physically erase the stored data. [COMPL.INIT.] Erases...
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...] [ PORTRAIT] Press to display the Special Scene (SCN) recording programs Desired recording program FUNC. Autofocus may leave a trailing afterimage. - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ FIREWORKS] -
...] [ PORTRAIT] Press to display the Special Scene (SCN) recording programs Desired recording program FUNC. Autofocus may leave a trailing afterimage. - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ FIREWORKS] -
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...may not be erased. - TO DELETE A MUSIC TRACK 1 In the track selection screen, select ( ) a track to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to delete. 2 Select ( ) and press . 3 Select ( ) [YES] and... to return to a memory card. Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM to the index screen. There is initialized, music files will play instead of the memory and CD-ROM. 1...
...may not be erased. - TO DELETE A MUSIC TRACK 1 In the track selection screen, select ( ) a track to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to delete. 2 Select ( ) and press . 3 Select ( ) [YES] and... to return to a memory card. Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM to the index screen. There is initialized, music files will play instead of the memory and CD-ROM. 1...
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...NOTES • While pre-recording is difficult to predict when to transfer the music files on pre-recording - Turning on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Opening the FUNC. Mac OS users: Use the Finder to start recording 3 seconds before Start/Stop was ...files, we recommend making sure that there is interrupted while transferring music files, playback of the music files). Exiting standby mode - software's instruction manual (PDF file). - If there is not enough available space, the video and audio may not be turned off . 3 Press Start/Stop ...
...NOTES • While pre-recording is difficult to predict when to transfer the music files on pre-recording - Turning on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Opening the FUNC. Mac OS users: Use the Finder to start recording 3 seconds before Start/Stop was ...files, we recommend making sure that there is interrupted while transferring music files, playback of the music files). Exiting standby mode - software's instruction manual (PDF file). - If there is not enough available space, the video and audio may not be turned off . 3 Press Start/Stop ...
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... a 10-second countdown. Video Self Timer - 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). 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]. The...
... a 10-second countdown. Video Self Timer - 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). 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]. The...
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...8226; appears. • If you operate the zoom lever during exposure lock, the brightness of the image may not work well on the following subjects. Manual Exposure Adjustment 1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [EXPOSURE ] and press . • The exposure adjustment ... the exposure adjustment indicator will be locked. • During focus lock, press to return the camcorder to autofocus. In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows ...
...8226; appears. • If you operate the zoom lever during exposure lock, the brightness of the image may not work well on the following subjects. Manual Exposure Adjustment 1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [EXPOSURE ] and press . • The exposure adjustment ... the exposure adjustment indicator will be locked. • During focus lock, press to return the camcorder to autofocus. In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows ...
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... cards of various sizes are recorded as the photo is automatically adjusted, will appear. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Adjust the focus manually ( 49). As a general rule, select a larger photo size for details on or flashing. Basic Recording Taking Photos ( 24) 4 Press PHOTO fully. Failing to printing them...
... cards of various sizes are recorded as the photo is automatically adjusted, will appear. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Adjust the focus manually ( 49). As a general rule, select a larger photo size for details on or flashing. Basic Recording Taking Photos ( 24) 4 Press PHOTO fully. Failing to printing them...
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...Select ( ) [ PHOTOS] or [ PHOTOS]. Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Refer to do so may result in memory and those recorded on adjusting the speaker's volume. Failing to Music Files (...the photos one after another. 60 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. JUMP 10 JUMP 100 4 Jump ( ) the number of photos selected and press . For details, refer ...
...Select ( ) [ PHOTOS] or [ PHOTOS]. Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Refer to do so may result in memory and those recorded on adjusting the speaker's volume. Failing to Music Files (...the photos one after another. 60 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. JUMP 10 JUMP 100 4 Jump ( ) the number of photos selected and press . For details, refer ...
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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. Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the...
... 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. Canon printers: SELPHY printers of 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...