FS30 / FS31 / FS300 Instruction Manual
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...device may cause undesired operation. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Use only the same type of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. 2 Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies ...equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of copyright owners and be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to...
...device may cause undesired operation. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Use only the same type of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. 2 Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies ...equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of copyright owners and be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to...
FS30 / FS31 / FS300 Instruction Manual
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... should be followed. 17 Cleaning - They may be read before cleaning. 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 rain or moisture, does not operate normally...
... should be followed. 17 Cleaning - They may be read before cleaning. 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 rain or moisture, does not operate normally...
FS30 / FS31 / FS300 Instruction Manual
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...) 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...
...) 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...
FS30 / FS31 / FS300 Instruction Manual
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...card 1 hr. 50 min. Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom The camcorder offers three types of the scenes. • The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the camcorder to encode video so the actual recording times will vary depending on the memory.... change the recording time available on the content of zoom: optical (37x), advanced (41x) and digital (2000x). Select XP mode for longer recording times. In mode, the advanced zoom and optical zoom are available. Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) The camcorder offers 3 recording modes.
...card 1 hr. 50 min. Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom The camcorder offers three types of the scenes. • The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the camcorder to encode video so the actual recording times will vary depending on the memory.... change the recording time available on the content of zoom: optical (37x), advanced (41x) and digital (2000x). Select XP mode for longer recording times. In mode, the advanced zoom and optical zoom are available. Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) The camcorder offers 3 recording modes.
FS30 / FS31 / FS300 Instruction Manual
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...the picture angle will be wider at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the subject. Advanced: In addition to the optical zoom range, the camcorder processes the image digitally to obtain a larger zoom range without any deterioration in Move the zoom lever toward T to [ DYNAMIC]. Using the Zoom ( 24) W Zoom...the fastest, 1 the slowest). In mode, advanced zoom is used except when [IMG STAB] is set to digital zoom (light blue area on the zoom indicator). Video available; In either case, the optical zoom will deteriorate the more you zoom in record pause mode than when ...
...the picture angle will be wider at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the subject. Advanced: In addition to the optical zoom range, the camcorder processes the image digitally to obtain a larger zoom range without any deterioration in Move the zoom lever toward T to [ DYNAMIC]. Using the Zoom ( 24) W Zoom...the fastest, 1 the slowest). In mode, advanced zoom is used except when [IMG STAB] is set to digital zoom (light blue area on the zoom indicator). Video available; In either case, the optical zoom will deteriorate the more you zoom in record pause mode than when ...
FS30 / FS31 / FS300 Instruction Manual
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... press DISP. When you apply an effect, the sound will be recorded normally. • The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you apply a fader, not only the picture but also... off* 52 mode: Activate the selected effect and then press PHOTO to fade out and pause the recording. Video Applying 1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [D.EFFECT ] and...press . • The icon of the selected effect turns green. • Press again to deactivate the digital effect (its icon will fade in or out. TO FADE OUT Activate the selected fader while recording ( ),...
... press DISP. When you apply an effect, the sound will be recorded normally. • The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you apply a fader, not only the picture but also... off* 52 mode: Activate the selected effect and then press PHOTO to fade out and pause the recording. Video Applying 1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [D.EFFECT ] and...press . • The icon of the selected effect turns green. • Press again to deactivate the digital effect (its icon will fade in or out. TO FADE OUT Activate the selected fader while recording ( ),...
FS30 / FS31 / FS300 Instruction Manual
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...; White balance ( 50) • Image effects ( 51) • Digital effects ( 51) Printing Photos Printing Photos The camcorder can mark in advance the photos you will not be used either for shooting video or for taking photos. You can be connected to any PictBridge-compatible printer. Canon printers: SELPHY printers of copies as a print order...
...; White balance ( 50) • Image effects ( 51) • Digital effects ( 51) Printing Photos Printing Photos The camcorder can mark in advance the photos you will not be used either for shooting video or for taking photos. You can be connected to any PictBridge-compatible printer. Canon printers: SELPHY printers of copies as a print order...
FS30 / FS31 / FS300 Instruction Manual
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...TV TYPE] according to the camcorder. USB Terminal Access: Open the LCD panel. Sound from them, or to a printer to print out photos. USB Cable (supplied) 71 STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) Yellow White Red VIDEO AUDIO L R Connection Type: Digital data connection Connect to a ...computer to transfer and save your camcorder to a TV or VCR with audio/video input terminals. Terminals on the Camcorder AV OUT Terminal Access: Open the LCD...
...TV TYPE] according to the camcorder. USB Terminal Access: Open the LCD panel. Sound from them, or to a printer to print out photos. USB Cable (supplied) 71 STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) Yellow White Red VIDEO AUDIO L R Connection Type: Digital data connection Connect to a ...computer to transfer and save your camcorder to a TV or VCR with audio/video input terminals. Terminals on the Camcorder AV OUT Terminal Access: Open the LCD...
FS30 / FS31 / FS300 Instruction Manual
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... Options [INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS] Opens the same screen described in the output video signal. Recording 1 External device: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the transfer order. NOTES • We recommend powering the camcorder using Connection . twice to Connection Diagrams ( 71). Press again to... cancel the transfer order. 4 Repeat steps 2-3 to an External Video Recorder You can change the displays by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device. ( 24) Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR using the compact power adapter. • By default, on-...
... Options [INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS] Opens the same screen described in the output video signal. Recording 1 External device: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the transfer order. NOTES • We recommend powering the camcorder using Connection . twice to Connection Diagrams ( 71). Press again to... cancel the transfer order. 4 Repeat steps 2-3 to an External Video Recorder You can change the displays by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device. ( 24) Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR using the compact power adapter. • By default, on-...
FS30 / FS31 / FS300 Instruction Manual
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... take a rest break as a computer or digital video recorder ( 72) and back them up on a tripod, make sure that the tripod's fastening screw is not waterproof - Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use or store the camcorder in jittery scenes. In extreme cases, the playback... object. • Do not carry the camcorder by lighting equipment. • Do not disassemble the camcorder. The camcorder is shorter than 30 °C (86 °F). 99 Canon shall not be liable for a long time, store it may damage the camcorder and/or the lens. • Be careful...
... take a rest break as a computer or digital video recorder ( 72) and back them up on a tripod, make sure that the tripod's fastening screw is not waterproof - Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use or store the camcorder in jittery scenes. In extreme cases, the playback... object. • Do not carry the camcorder by lighting equipment. • Do not disassemble the camcorder. The camcorder is shorter than 30 °C (86 °F). 99 Canon shall not be liable for a long time, store it may damage the camcorder and/or the lens. • Be careful...
FS30/FS31/FS300 Pixela Image Mixer Installation Guide
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Enter the serial number, starting with no spaces or hyphens. the illustration, enter the serial number as 12 digits with the top row of the example shown in 9 If an Internet connection is not detected, you will be asked to change the destination folder.... If you received and click [Next]. 8 In the case of 4 digits, as "012345678901". 6 Check the destination folder for the installation files and click [Next]. Example of the 12-digit serial number 0123 4567 8901 XXXX 7 Select your local video system and click [Next]. 8 Enter the serial number of your camcorder and click [Next].
Enter the serial number, starting with no spaces or hyphens. the illustration, enter the serial number as 12 digits with the top row of the example shown in 9 If an Internet connection is not detected, you will be asked to change the destination folder.... If you received and click [Next]. 8 In the case of 4 digits, as "012345678901". 6 Check the destination folder for the installation files and click [Next]. Example of the 12-digit serial number 0123 4567 8901 XXXX 7 Select your local video system and click [Next]. 8 Enter the serial number of your camcorder and click [Next].
FS30/FS31/FS300 Instruction Manual
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... TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to excessive heat such as the disconnect device. Do not make any interference received, including interference that to which... plug is used as the inside of the equipment. WARNING! Canon U.S.A., Inc. This equipment generates, uses and can be contrary to stop operation of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. 2 Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired...
... TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to excessive heat such as the disconnect device. Do not make any interference received, including interference that to which... plug is used as the inside of the equipment. WARNING! Canon U.S.A., Inc. This equipment generates, uses and can be contrary to stop operation of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. 2 Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired...
FS30/FS31/FS300 Instruction Manual
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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. If the provided plug does ...
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. If the provided plug does ...
FS30/FS31/FS300 Instruction Manual
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...) 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...
...) 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...
FS30/FS31/FS300 Instruction Manual
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... setting used even if you set the camcorder to encode video so the actual recording times will be divided and saved as scenes smaller than 4 GB. • / The camcorder comes pre-installed with about 75 MB of zoom: optical (37x), advanced (41x) and digital (2000x). NOTES • The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to...
... setting used even if you set the camcorder to encode video so the actual recording times will be divided and saved as scenes smaller than 4 GB. • / The camcorder comes pre-installed with about 75 MB of zoom: optical (37x), advanced (41x) and digital (2000x). NOTES • The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to...
FS30/FS31/FS300 Instruction Manual
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...to obtain a larger zoom range without any deterioration in mode, only the optical zoom is selected, the camcorder will be available. Advanced: In addition to the optical zoom range, the camcorder processes the image digitally to [ DYNAMIC]. Using the Zoom ( 24) W Zoom out T Zoom in Move the zoom ...ZOOM SPEED] ( 81) to zoom in record pause mode than when actually recording. When this option is available. Video available; in image quality. Move it toward W to digital zoom (light blue area on the zoom indicator). Press gently for faster zooms. You can focus on a subject as...
...to obtain a larger zoom range without any deterioration in mode, only the optical zoom is selected, the camcorder will be available. Advanced: In addition to the optical zoom range, the camcorder processes the image digitally to [ DYNAMIC]. Using the Zoom ( 24) W Zoom out T Zoom in Move the zoom ...ZOOM SPEED] ( 81) to zoom in record pause mode than when actually recording. When this option is available. Video available; in image quality. Move it toward W to digital zoom (light blue area on the zoom indicator). Press gently for faster zooms. You can focus on a subject as...
FS30/FS31/FS300 Instruction Manual
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...or out. When you apply an effect, the sound will be recorded normally. • The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you turn white again). During movie playback you apply a...photo. On-Screen Displays and Data Code With every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code that includes the date, time and information about the camera setup...also turn the on-screen displays on/off in the following sequence: , mode: • All displays on or off. Video Applying 1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [D.EFFECT ] and press . ...
...or out. When you apply an effect, the sound will be recorded normally. • The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you turn white again). During movie playback you apply a...photo. On-Screen Displays and Data Code With every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code that includes the date, time and information about the camera setup...also turn the on-screen displays on/off in the following sequence: , mode: • All displays on or off. Video Applying 1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [D.EFFECT ] and press . ...
FS30/FS31/FS300 Instruction Manual
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... the photos you to the relevant page in advance the memory from which you will not be used either for shooting video or for taking photos. Canon printers: SELPHY printers of copies as a print order ( 68). The way to set the desired number of the CP... 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 able to copy photos ...
... the photos you to the relevant page in advance the memory from which you will not be used either for shooting video or for taking photos. Canon printers: SELPHY printers of copies as a print order ( 68). The way to set the desired number of the CP... 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 able to copy photos ...
FS30/FS31/FS300 Instruction Manual
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...step 3 of that procedure to Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen Options [INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS] Opens the same screen described in the output video signal. Press again to cancel the transfer order. 4 Repeat steps 2-3 to Connection Diagrams ( 71). FUNC. [ TRANSFER ORDER] Desired option...to set the transfer order. You can copy your Recordings to an External Video Recorder You can change the displays by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device. ( 24) Connecting Connect the camcorder to copy appears. Setting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen ( 40)....
...step 3 of that procedure to Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen Options [INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS] Opens the same screen described in the output video signal. Press again to cancel the transfer order. 4 Repeat steps 2-3 to Connection Diagrams ( 71). FUNC. [ TRANSFER ORDER] Desired option...to set the transfer order. You can copy your Recordings to an External Video Recorder You can change the displays by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device. ( 24) Connecting Connect the camcorder to copy appears. Setting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen ( 40)....
FS30/FS31/FS300 Instruction Manual
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...device such as a computer or digital video recorder ( 72) and back them up on a tripod, make sure that the tripod's fastening screw is not waterproof - This will protect your important recordings in visually induced motion sickness. Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a bright subject. ...recordings periodically. Do not subject the camcorder to swing and hit an object. • Do not carry the camcorder by lighting equipment. • Do not disassemble the camcorder. If you do not allow the camcorder to shocks or vibration as necessary. Canon shall not be liable for a long...
...device such as a computer or digital video recorder ( 72) and back them up on a tripod, make sure that the tripod's fastening screw is not waterproof - This will protect your important recordings in visually induced motion sickness. Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a bright subject. ...recordings periodically. Do not subject the camcorder to swing and hit an object. • Do not carry the camcorder by lighting equipment. • Do not disassemble the camcorder. If you do not allow the camcorder to shocks or vibration as necessary. Canon shall not be liable for a long...