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...! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Use of shielded.... Note: This equipment has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. These limits are attached. Canon U.S.A., Inc. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the FCC Rules. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be contrary ...
...! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Use of shielded.... Note: This equipment has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. These limits are attached. Canon U.S.A., Inc. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the FCC Rules. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be contrary ...
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The exclamation point, within the product's enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to persons. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. 3 REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Important Warning ...
The exclamation point, within the product's enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to persons. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. 3 REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Important Warning ...
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... warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product. 4 The product should be adhered 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 . 16 Follow Instructions - Do not place...
... warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product. 4 The product should be adhered 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 . 16 Follow Instructions - Do not place...
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...a special plug adapter. The Adapter can result in wire to grounding electrodes, and requirements for service. 31 Replacement Parts - Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for long periods of any service or repairs to its normal operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with a power supply between ...CA-570 identification plate is damaged. For areas where 120 V AC power is required, please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it from the wall outlet and all servicing to service this product through openings as opening or ...
...a special plug adapter. The Adapter can result in wire to grounding electrodes, and requirements for service. 31 Replacement Parts - Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for long periods of any service or repairs to its normal operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with a power supply between ...CA-570 identification plate is damaged. For areas where 120 V AC power is required, please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it from the wall outlet and all servicing to service this product through openings as opening or ...
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Your videos and photos are recorded in the built-in -a-lifetime moments do not slip by. • Video Snapshot ( 45): Create a montage of situations, such as pressing a single button and using a camcorder for camcorder shake when shooting video while walking. This gives you more freedom and mobility when recording movies. • Special Scene recording programs ( 42): When recording in a variety of scenes and even set it to music when you play it means a camcorder that can enrich your shooting experience. • Dual Shot ( 24): With Dual Shot ( mode), recording is as ...
Your videos and photos are recorded in the built-in -a-lifetime moments do not slip by. • Video Snapshot ( 45): Create a montage of situations, such as pressing a single button and using a camcorder for camcorder shake when shooting video while walking. This gives you more freedom and mobility when recording movies. • Special Scene recording programs ( 42): When recording in a variety of scenes and even set it to music when you play it means a camcorder that can enrich your shooting experience. • Dual Shot ( 24): With Dual Shot ( mode), recording is as ...
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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 Joystick and Joystick Guide 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 ...
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 Joystick and Joystick Guide 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 ...
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Video 32 Basic Recording 32 Shooting Video 33 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 33 Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom 35 Quick Start Function 36 Basic Playback 36 Playing Back the Video 37 Selecting What Recordings to Play Back 38 Selecting Scenes by Recording Date 39 Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline 40 Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen 41 Deleting Scenes 42 Advanced Functions 42 Special Scene Recording Programs 43 Controlling Shutter Speed and Other Functions while Shooting 45 Mini Video Light 45 ...
Video 32 Basic Recording 32 Shooting Video 33 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 33 Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom 35 Quick Start Function 36 Basic Playback 36 Playing Back the Video 37 Selecting What Recordings to Play Back 38 Selecting Scenes by Recording Date 39 Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline 40 Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen 41 Deleting Scenes 42 Advanced Functions 42 Special Scene Recording Programs 43 Controlling Shutter Speed and Other Functions while Shooting 45 Mini Video Light 45 ...
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Table of contents Photos 57 Basic Recording 57 Taking Photos 57 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 58 Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It 59 Basic Playback 59 Viewing Photos 61 Magnifying Photos during Playback 61 Deleting Photos 63 Additional Functions 63 Histogram Display 63 Protecting Photos 64 / Copying Photos 65 Other Functions You Can Use When Taking Photos 65 Printing Photos 65 Printing Photos 66 Selecting the Print Settings 68 Print Orders External Connections 71 Terminals on the Camcorder 71 Connection Diagrams 72 Playback on a TV Screen 72...
Table of contents Photos 57 Basic Recording 57 Taking Photos 57 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 58 Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It 59 Basic Playback 59 Viewing Photos 61 Magnifying Photos during Playback 61 Deleting Photos 63 Additional Functions 63 Histogram Display 63 Protecting Photos 64 / Copying Photos 65 Other Functions You Can Use When Taking Photos 65 Printing Photos 65 Printing Photos 66 Selecting the Print Settings 68 Print Orders External Connections 71 Terminals on the Camcorder 71 Connection Diagrams 72 Playback on a TV Screen 72...
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Additional Information 79 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 79 FUNC. Menu 81 Setup Menus 87 Trouble? 87 Troubleshooting 91 List of Messages 99 Do's and Don'ts 99 Handling Precautions 102 Maintenance/Others 102 Using the Camcorder Abroad 103 Music Files 104 General Information 104 System Diagram 105 Optional Accessories 107 Product Codes 108 Specifications 111 Index 10
Additional Information 79 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 79 FUNC. Menu 81 Setup Menus 87 Trouble? 87 Troubleshooting 91 List of Messages 99 Do's and Don'ts 99 Handling Precautions 102 Maintenance/Others 102 Using the Camcorder Abroad 103 Music Files 104 General Information 104 System Diagram 105 Optional Accessories 107 Product Codes 108 Specifications 111 Index 10
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... movie unit from the point you press the Start/Stop button to start recording until you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS31/FS30/FS300. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting ( 87). Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the . 11 About...
... movie unit from the point you press the Start/Stop button to start recording until you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS31/FS30/FS300. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting ( 87). Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the . 11 About...
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... For details about the available options, refer to the following sidebar. ( 25) FUNC. [ PROGRAM AE] [ PORTRAIT] Press to Using the Menus ( 26). Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of buttons and switches other information here and retain this manual the default value is used to refer to menu options as they...
... For details about the available options, refer to the following sidebar. ( 25) FUNC. [ PROGRAM AE] [ PORTRAIT] Press to Using the Menus ( 26). Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of buttons and switches other information here and retain this manual the default value is used to refer to menu options as they...
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For transferring music files that can be played back on this CD-ROM are for exclusive use with the camcorder. • PIXELA Application - This CD-ROM cannot be used as background music during playback on the camcorder. • PIXELA Application - The music files on a CD player. CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. For saving and transferring movies. - ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools - Contains the full-length camcorder instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file) and music files that can be used during playback. ImageMixer 3 SE Transfer Utility - Disc 1 CD-...
For transferring music files that can be played back on this CD-ROM are for exclusive use with the camcorder. • PIXELA Application - This CD-ROM cannot be used as background music during playback on the camcorder. • PIXELA Application - The music files on a CD player. CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. For saving and transferring movies. - ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools - Contains the full-length camcorder instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file) and music files that can be used during playback. ImageMixer 3 SE Transfer Utility - Disc 1 CD-...
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Introduction Components Guide Left side view Right side view RESET button ( 90) VIDEO SNAP (Video Snapshot) button ( 45)/ (print/share) button ( 66) DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 52, 63)/ BATT. INFO button ( 18) USB terminal ( 71) AV OUT terminal ( 71) Speaker ( 36) Strap mount ( 21) ACCESS (memory access) indicator ( 32, 57) Grip belt DC IN terminal ( 19) Mini video light ( 45) Stereo microphone Front view 14
Introduction Components Guide Left side view Right side view RESET button ( 90) VIDEO SNAP (Video Snapshot) button ( 45)/ (print/share) button ( 66) DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 52, 63)/ BATT. INFO button ( 18) USB terminal ( 71) AV OUT terminal ( 71) Speaker ( 36) Strap mount ( 21) ACCESS (memory access) indicator ( 32, 57) Grip belt DC IN terminal ( 19) Mini video light ( 45) Stereo microphone Front view 14
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Back view Top view Bottom view LCD screen ( 22) ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator ( 20) Camera mode dial ( 24) Start/Stop button ( 32) (camera/play) button ( 25) PLAYLIST button ( 53)/ Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 33) (stop) button ( 36)/ Zoom out W (wide-angle) button ( 33) / (play/pause) button ( 36)/ START/STOP button ( 32) FUNC. 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 ...
Back view Top view Bottom view LCD screen ( 22) ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator ( 20) Camera mode dial ( 24) Start/Stop button ( 32) (camera/play) button ( 25) PLAYLIST button ( 53)/ Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 33) (stop) button ( 36)/ Zoom out W (wide-angle) button ( 33) / (play/pause) button ( 36)/ START/STOP button ( 32) FUNC. 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 ...
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Introduction Screen Displays 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) 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...
Introduction Screen Displays 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) 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...
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Recording 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 ( 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 ( 63) Manual ...
Recording 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 ( 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 ( 63) Manual ...
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If the battery pack is exhausted, the battery information may not be indicated accurately. • When the camcorder is off without displaying . • The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted. For example, the file name of photo 101-0107 is "IMG_0107.JPG", stored under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be displayed. The remaining recording/playback time of the battery pack is displayed, in minutes, next to the icon. • When is displayed in ...
If the battery pack is exhausted, the battery information may not be indicated accurately. • When the camcorder is off without displaying . • The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted. For example, the file name of photo 101-0107 is "IMG_0107.JPG", stored under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be displayed. The remaining recording/playback time of the battery pack is displayed, in minutes, next to the icon. • When is displayed in ...
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DC IN terminal 4 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open it toward the lens until you learn more about your camcorder. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. 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 ...
DC IN terminal 4 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open it toward the lens until you learn more about your camcorder. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. 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 ...
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The indicator will go out when the charging is completed. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 87). After turning off . • We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), the charging will not start when the camcorder is turned off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the ...
The indicator will go out when the charging is completed. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 87). After turning off . • We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), the charging will not start when the camcorder is turned off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the ...
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NOTES • Turn off the camcorder before , to ensure a full charge. • We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to discharge naturally. The battery pack will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to 3 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 on the day of use, or the day before charging the battery pack. Therefore, charge them on . • If remaining ...
NOTES • Turn off the camcorder before , to ensure a full charge. • We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to discharge naturally. The battery pack will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to 3 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 on the day of use, or the day before charging the battery pack. Therefore, charge them on . • If remaining ...