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...is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this equipment does cause harmful...only the same type of the FCC Rules. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may cause undesired operation. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with class B limits in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you ...
...is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this equipment does cause harmful...only the same type of the FCC Rules. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may cause undesired operation. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with class B limits in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you ...
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... not use accessories not recommended in this manual. 23 Polarization - 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 qualified service personnel. Do not use...
... not use accessories not recommended in this manual. 23 Polarization - 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 qualified service personnel. Do not use...
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... single button and using the zoom lever. The following are very experienced, this camcorder Whether you are using a camcorder for camcorder shake when shooting video while walking. Getting to Know the Camcorder What is smaller, lighter and faster. This gives you more freedom and mobility ... variety of situations, such as at the beach, the camcorder automatically selects the optimal settings for that situation. • Pre-recording function ( 47): The camcorder records for 3 seconds before you play it means a camcorder that there are recorded in the built-in the recorder ...
... single button and using the zoom lever. The following are very experienced, this camcorder Whether you are using a camcorder for camcorder shake when shooting video while walking. Getting to Know the Camcorder What is smaller, lighter and faster. This gives you more freedom and mobility ... variety of situations, such as at the beach, the camcorder automatically selects the optimal settings for that situation. • Pre-recording function ( 47): The camcorder records for 3 seconds before you play it means a camcorder that there are recorded in the built-in the recorder ...
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...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 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 Memory ( / only) or Memory...
...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 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 Memory ( / only) or Memory...
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... 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 Saving Your Recordings 72 Saving Your Recordings on a Computer 73 Authoring DVD Discs and Photo DVDs...
... 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 Saving Your Recordings 72 Saving Your Recordings on a Computer 73 Authoring DVD Discs and Photo DVDs...
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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 Additional Information 79 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 79 FUNC.
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...Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting ( 87). Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that applies only to the model shown in the icon. • The following terms are simulated pictures...Burner. This will need to refer also to both ( / only). To complete some operations, you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS31/FS30/FS300. "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the Start/Stop button to start recording ...
...Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting ( 87). Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that applies only to the model shown in the icon. • The following terms are simulated pictures...Burner. This will need to refer also to both ( / only). To complete some operations, you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS31/FS30/FS300. "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the Start/Stop button to start recording ...
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... resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as they are displayed on the battery compartment cover of the camcorder. For details about the available options, refer to the following sidebar. ( 25) FUNC. [ PROGRAM AE] [ PORTRAIT] Press to abbreviate menu selections. For a detailed explanation ... this book as a permanent record of your purchase to menu options as selecting a Special Scene recording program. For example FUNC. . Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of Purchase: Serial No.: Purchased From: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: 12
... resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as they are displayed on the battery compartment cover of the camcorder. For details about the available options, refer to the following sidebar. ( 25) FUNC. [ PROGRAM AE] [ PORTRAIT] Press to abbreviate menu selections. For a detailed explanation ... this book as a permanent record of your purchase to menu options as selecting a Special Scene recording program. For example FUNC. . Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of Purchase: Serial No.: Purchased From: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: 12
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...Music Transfer Utility - For managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM - Contains the full-length camcorder instruction manual (electronic version on a CD player. Disc 1 CD-ROM. * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (electronic ... 3 SE Software Guide' on PDF file). 13 Overview Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder. • PIXELA Application - power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-300PCU USB Cable Quick Guide Yellow •...
...Music Transfer Utility - For managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM - Contains the full-length camcorder instruction manual (electronic version on a CD player. Disc 1 CD-ROM. * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (electronic ... 3 SE Software Guide' on PDF file). 13 Overview Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder. • PIXELA Application - power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-300PCU USB Cable Quick Guide Yellow •...
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... 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...
... 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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.... 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 indicated accurately. • When the camcorder is off without displaying . • The first time you attach an empty battery pack, the power... is displayed in red, replace the battery pack with a fully charged one. • When you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is exhausted, the battery information may not be displayed.
.... 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 indicated accurately. • When the camcorder is off without displaying . • The first time you attach an empty battery pack, the power... is displayed in red, replace the battery pack with a fully charged one. • When you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is exhausted, the battery information may not be displayed.
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... from the lens and open it. 5 Insert the battery pack 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. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the compact... 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...
... from the lens and open it. 5 Insert the battery pack 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. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the compact... 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...
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...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, important data is updated in the memory. Battery release latch 1 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the power outletand 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 equipment that is completed. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting...
...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, important data is updated in the memory. Battery release latch 1 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the power outletand 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 equipment that is completed. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting...
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...padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad. 2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to remove it from the rear bracket on how to recycle this battery. Therefore, charge them... grip belt. Adjust the grip belt so that powers the product is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not charge while the camcorder is on. • If remaining battery time is recyclable. • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive ...
...padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad. 2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to remove it from the rear bracket on how to recycle this battery. Therefore, charge them... grip belt. Adjust the grip belt so that powers the product is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not charge while the camcorder is on. • If remaining battery time is recyclable. • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive ...
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... TO ATTACH A WRIST STRAP Pass the attaching end of the strap through the rear bracket on the camcorder. 2 Thread the strap through the padded handgrip and then pass it through the front bracket on the camcorder. 3 Fasten the grip belt as necessary, attach the strap to the Velcro pad on the handgrip... and close the flap. TO REATTACH THE GRIP BELT 1 Pass the end of the wrist strap through the back bracket on the camcorder, thread the wrist strap through the loop and fasten. Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can also attach the wrist strap to include yourself in...
... TO ATTACH A WRIST STRAP Pass the attaching end of the strap through the rear bracket on the camcorder. 2 Thread the strap through the padded handgrip and then pass it through the front bracket on the camcorder. 3 Fasten the grip belt as necessary, attach the strap to the Velcro pad on the handgrip... and close the flap. TO REATTACH THE GRIP BELT 1 Pass the end of the wrist strap through the back bracket on the camcorder, thread the wrist strap through the loop and fasten. Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can also attach the wrist strap to include yourself in...
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... set the screen to switch between normal and bright or to turn on [LCD DIMMER] (s 83). This has no effect on , hold DISP. While the camcorder is produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 2 seconds. NOTES • This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording. •...
... set the screen to switch between normal and bright or to turn on [LCD DIMMER] (s 83). This has no effect on , hold DISP. While the camcorder is produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 2 seconds. NOTES • This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording. •...
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... ) 32 57 while the 36 while the 59 24 Preparations Basic Operation of the Camcorder you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings, and flexible recording mode, which lets Turn the camera mode dial to to set ...the camcorder to flexible recording mode, turn the camera mode dial to for movies or for a summary... video using just Start/Stop or take photos using just PHOTO . Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is determined by the button and the position of the camera mode dial.
... ) 32 57 while the 36 while the 59 24 Preparations Basic Operation of the Camcorder you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings, and flexible recording mode, which lets Turn the camera mode dial to to set ...the camcorder to flexible recording mode, turn the camera mode dial to for movies or for a summary... video using just Start/Stop or take photos using just PHOTO . Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is determined by the button and the position of the camera mode dial.
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... the joystick itself ( ) to display it. During or mode, select ( ) a function and press to change the following settings in advance, before setting the camcorder to mode. - NOTES In mode you cannot access the menus or joystick guide but you select [ STANDARD] or [ OFF] in advance, [IMG STAB] will... change settings. With some functions, you can use the Special Scene recording programs ( 42) to set to or , pressing switches the camcorder to movie playback mode. When the camera mode dial is set to [ STANDARD].) Joystick and Joystick Guide Use the joystick to operate the...
... the joystick itself ( ) to display it. During or mode, select ( ) a function and press to change the following settings in advance, before setting the camcorder to mode. - NOTES In mode you cannot access the menus or joystick guide but you select [ STANDARD] or [ OFF] in advance, [IMG STAB] will... change settings. With some functions, you can use the Special Scene recording programs ( 42) to set to or , pressing switches the camcorder to movie playback mode. When the camera mode dial is set to [ STANDARD].) Joystick and Joystick Guide Use the joystick to operate the...
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... and settings, refer to hide the joystick guide. Menu Option in Recording Mode 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon of the camcorder's functions can be highlighted in orange. • With some settings you will be adjusted from the menus that will minimize again but the selected function...press FUNC. You can also push the joystick ( ) to the appendix Menu Options Lists ( 79). To access the menus, set the camcorder to close the menu. Follow the additional operation guides that open after pressing the FUNC. to flexible recording mode. Selecting an Option from the ...
... and settings, refer to hide the joystick guide. Menu Option in Recording Mode 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon of the camcorder's functions can be highlighted in orange. • With some settings you will be adjusted from the menus that will minimize again but the selected function...press FUNC. You can also push the joystick ( ) to the appendix Menu Options Lists ( 79). To access the menus, set the camcorder to close the menu. Follow the additional operation guides that open after pressing the FUNC. to flexible recording mode. Selecting an Option from the ...
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... fields (month, day, hour and minutes) in the same way. 3 Select ( ) [OK] and press to set the date and time of the camcorder before 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... top of the screen and under it . You can press FUNC. First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time You will appear automatically when the camcorder's clock is not set the time zone, date and time again. 27
... fields (month, day, hour and minutes) in the same way. 3 Select ( ) [OK] and press to set the date and time of the camcorder before 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... top of the screen and under it . You can press FUNC. First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time You will appear automatically when the camcorder's clock is not set the time zone, date and time again. 27