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...): When recording in a variety of this camcorder Whether you , it back. 6 Getting to Know the Camcorder What is smaller, lighter and faster. Recording on flash memory means that can enrich your shooting experience. • Dual Shot ( 24): With Dual Shot ( mode), recording is as simple as at the beach, the camcorder... while walking. The camcorder will take care of the many easy-to music when you start shooting, ensuring that is so special about recording on a memory card (SD or SDHC card). The following are no moving parts in...
...): When recording in a variety of this camcorder Whether you , it back. 6 Getting to Know the Camcorder What is smaller, lighter and faster. Recording on flash memory means that can enrich your shooting experience. • Dual Shot ( 24): With Dual Shot ( mode), recording is as simple as at the beach, the camcorder... while walking. The camcorder will take care of the many easy-to music when you start shooting, ensuring that is so special about recording on a memory card (SD or SDHC card). The following are no moving parts in...
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... 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...
... 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...
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About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS31/FS30/FS300. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that applies only to the... regarding the function described. • : Reference page number in this manual are used in this manual: When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to pause the recording. • The photos included in this manual carefully before you for future reference. Unless ...
About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS31/FS30/FS300. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that applies only to the... regarding the function described. • : Reference page number in this manual are used in this manual: When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to pause the recording. • The photos included in this manual carefully before you for future reference. Unless ...
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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 number label is located on the top surface of the battery compartment cover. 15 Back view Top...
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 number label is located on the top surface of the battery compartment cover. 15 Back view Top...
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... ( 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 light ( 45) Level marker ( 83) Audio level indicator ( 83) ...
... ( 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 light ( 45) Level marker ( 83) Audio level indicator ( 83) ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...Fast reverse playback, Slow playback, Slow reverse playback Remaining recording time When there is no more free space on the memory, [ END] (built-in memory, / only) or [ END] (memory card) will be displayed. The Intelligent System will display the charge status (as a percentage of the full charge of the...photos in red: No more photos in yellow: 1 to the icon. • When is displayed in green. • Depending on the memory card. Photo number The photo number indicates the name and location of photo 101-0107 is completely exhausted. For example, the file name of the ...
...Fast reverse playback, Slow playback, Slow reverse playback Remaining recording time When there is no more free space on the memory, [ END] (built-in memory, / only) or [ END] (memory card) will be displayed. The Intelligent System will display the charge status (as a percentage of the full charge of the...photos in red: No more photos in yellow: 1 to the icon. • When is displayed in green. • Depending on the memory card. Photo number The photo number indicates the name and location of photo 101-0107 is completely exhausted. For example, the file name of the ...
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...Class logo on the package. However, depending on it may not be able to the following table. Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for daylight saving time, select the area name marked with this camcorder to record movies. 29 NOTES About ...SD/SDHC memory cards made by Panasonic, SanDisk and Toshiba. SD memory cards 128 MB to 2 GB - * 512 MB to 2 GB , , , SDHC memory cards 4 GB to 32 GB , , , * Depending on the memory card, it . Refer to record movies on the memory card, you buy a new memory card, look for recording movies Memory card Capacity ...
...Class logo on the package. However, depending on it may not be able to the following table. Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for daylight saving time, select the area name marked with this camcorder to record movies. 29 NOTES About ...SD/SDHC memory cards made by Panasonic, SanDisk and Toshiba. SD memory cards 128 MB to 2 GB - * 512 MB to 2 GB , , , SDHC memory cards 4 GB to 32 GB , , , * Depending on the memory card, it . Refer to record movies on the memory card, you buy a new memory card, look for recording movies Memory card Capacity ...
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... approximate available space. Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is off the camcorder. The approximate available space will depend on the memory card. NOTES To remove the memory card: Push the memory card once to release it toward the lens until you can select to... both. 1 Turn off . 2 Slide the memory card slot cover away from the lens and open it. 3 Insert the memory card straight, with the label facing away from the lens, all memory cards before using them with this camcorder ( 31). Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of...
... approximate available space. Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is off the camcorder. The approximate available space will depend on the memory card. NOTES To remove the memory card: Push the memory card once to release it toward the lens until you can select to... both. 1 Turn off . 2 Slide the memory card slot cover away from the lens and open it. 3 Insert the memory card straight, with the label facing away from the lens, all memory cards before using them with this camcorder ( 31). Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of...
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...details, refer to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. You can also initialize a memory card or the built-in memory ( / only) to transfer the music files on the camcorder (except canceling initialization, if necessary). Initialization method [YES]* [... time. Mac OS users: Use the Finder to the software's instruction manual (PDF file). - Initializing the Built-In Memory ( / only) or Memory Card Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the folder structure of purchase, the built-in progress, do not perform any...
...details, refer to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. You can also initialize a memory card or the built-in memory ( / only) to transfer the music files on the camcorder (except canceling initialization, if necessary). Initialization method [YES]* [... time. Mac OS users: Use the Finder to the software's instruction manual (PDF file). - Initializing the Built-In Memory ( / only) or Memory Card Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the folder structure of purchase, the built-in progress, do not perform any...
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...accordingly ( 22, 84). 32 In such cases, change the operating mode. press Start/Stop again to shooting movies, including recording, playback, and memory operations. IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. Conversely, ...when recording in dark places, the LCD panel may be a nuisance to or . 2 Turn on or flashing. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Shooting Video ( 24) 1 Set the camera mode dial to others nearby. NOTES • About the Power Save mode: To ...
...accordingly ( 22, 84). 32 In such cases, change the operating mode. press Start/Stop again to shooting movies, including recording, playback, and memory operations. IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. Conversely, ...when recording in dark places, the LCD panel may be a nuisance to or . 2 Turn on or flashing. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Shooting Video ( 24) 1 Set the camera mode dial to others nearby. NOTES • About the Power Save mode: To ...
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... Zoom The camcorder offers three types of music files. 33 Built-in memory/ 16 GB memory card 3 hr. 40 min. 32 GB memory card 7 hr. 20 min. NOTES • The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to mode. Built-in memory/ 8 GB memory card 1 hr. 50 min. Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) The...zoom and optical zoom are available. In mode, all three types are Approximate recording times for movies • Recording mode XP Memory 1 GB memory card 10 min. 2 GB memory card 25 min. 4 GB memory card 55 min. select LP mode for better movie quality;
... Zoom The camcorder offers three types of music files. 33 Built-in memory/ 16 GB memory card 3 hr. 40 min. 32 GB memory card 7 hr. 20 min. NOTES • The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to mode. Built-in memory/ 8 GB memory card 1 hr. 50 min. Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) The...zoom and optical zoom are available. In mode, all three types are Approximate recording times for movies • Recording mode XP Memory 1 GB memory card 10 min. 2 GB memory card 25 min. 4 GB memory card 55 min. select LP mode for better movie quality;
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... pack. A beep will sound and the ON/ OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the memory card slot cover is lit in standby mode for 10 minutes, regardless of time until shut-off or turn off if left in orange). IMPORTANT Do...
... pack. A beep will sound and the ON/ OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the memory card slot cover is lit in standby mode for 10 minutes, regardless of time until shut-off or turn off if left in orange). IMPORTANT Do...
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...movies index screen appears after a few seconds. 3 Move ( , ) the selection frame to or . 2 Press . • Even if the camcorder is on the memory card with another device the movies you want to the index screen. Video Basic Playback Playing Back the Video ( 24) 4 Press / or playback. Do not open... the memory card slot cover. - ADJUSTING THE VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK 1 Set the camera mode dial to the scene you recorded on or flashing. To turn off ,...
...movies index screen appears after a few seconds. 3 Move ( , ) the selection frame to or . 2 Press . • Even if the camcorder is on the memory card with another device the movies you want to the index screen. Video Basic Playback Playing Back the Video ( 24) 4 Press / or playback. Do not open... the memory card slot cover. - ADJUSTING THE VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK 1 Set the camera mode dial to the scene you recorded on or flashing. To turn off ,...
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.... Selecting What Recordings to Play Back From the index screen, you may notice brief stops in the playback picture. • The speed indicated on the memory card using another device. You can select whether to the next scene: Display the joystick guide Select ( ) the bottom row Push the joystick ( ) toward *. * Repeat to...
.... Selecting What Recordings to Play Back From the index screen, you may notice brief stops in the playback picture. • The speed indicated on the memory card using another device. You can select whether to the next scene: Display the joystick guide Select ( ) the bottom row Push the joystick ( ) toward *. * Repeat to...
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... the Calendar Screen 1 Open the original movies index screen. 38 Selecting Scenes by recording date is available only from the first scene recorded on the memory card 2 Select ( ) the media ( / only) and the recording type (scenes or photos). 3 Return ( ) to the index screen to select ...You can search for the same day. 3 Change ( ) the day and move ( ) to the month or year. 4 Change the other fields in memory or on the memory card ( 37). 2 Open the list of Recordings 1 Open the original movies index screen. • From this index screen, you shot during a special event)....
... the Calendar Screen 1 Open the original movies index screen. 38 Selecting Scenes by recording date is available only from the first scene recorded on the memory card 2 Select ( ) the media ( / only) and the recording type (scenes or photos). 3 Return ( ) to the index screen to select ...You can search for the same day. 3 Change ( ) the day and move ( ) to the month or year. 4 Change the other fields in memory or on the memory card ( 37). 2 Open the list of Recordings 1 Open the original movies index screen. • From this index screen, you shot during a special event)....
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... to move the cursor to a date displayed in white, a thumbnail showing a photo from the scene at any time. This is , movies were recorded on the memory card ( 37). 2 Open the calendar screen. Dates without recordings appear in white. The orange selection frame will be displayed next to the calendar. The large thumbnail... month field and change on what day to start the week for Video Snapshot scenes. • / You can select the scenes in the built-in memory or on that date will appear on the first scene recorded on the selected date.
... to move the cursor to a date displayed in white, a thumbnail showing a photo from the scene at any time. This is , movies were recorded on the memory card ( 37). 2 Open the calendar screen. Dates without recordings appear in white. The orange selection frame will be displayed next to the calendar. The large thumbnail... month field and change on what day to start the week for Video Snapshot scenes. • / You can select the scenes in the built-in memory or on that date will appear on the first scene recorded on the selected date.
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...). TO MOVE BETWEEN TIMELINE RULER PAGES Move ( ) the orange selection frame to the slidebar below the ruler and display ( ) the previous/next 5 frames in memory or on the memory card ( 37). 2 Open the selection screen. mode: Delete ( 41), copy ( / only; 55) or add the selected scenes to the index screen. TO SELECT ANOTHER...
...). TO MOVE BETWEEN TIMELINE RULER PAGES Move ( ) the orange selection frame to the slidebar below the ruler and display ( ) the previous/next 5 frames in memory or on the memory card ( 37). 2 Open the selection screen. mode: Delete ( 41), copy ( / only; 55) or add the selected scenes to the index screen. TO SELECT ANOTHER...
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... well as in other modes. - Autofocus may not be as good as in other modes. Do not change the operating mode. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - NOTES • Deleting a scene from the original movies index screen also deletes that scene from the playlist. • To delete all movies and...
... well as in other modes. - Autofocus may not be as good as in other modes. Do not change the operating mode. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - NOTES • Deleting a scene from the original movies index screen also deletes that scene from the playlist. • To delete all movies and...
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... to the instruction manual (PDF file) of the scenes. • / Make sure the music files are in the same media (built-in memory or memory card) that contains only the Video Snapshot scenes. 2 Set the background music. For details, refer to playback mode. • When the...- Mac OS users: Use the Finder to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM to a memory card. Make sure 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...
... to the instruction manual (PDF file) of the scenes. • / Make sure the music files are in the same media (built-in memory or memory card) that contains only the Video Snapshot scenes. 2 Set the background music. For details, refer to playback mode. • When the...- Mac OS users: Use the Finder to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM to a memory card. Make sure 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...