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... in the manual. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. However, there is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving..., FULLY INSERT. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries are designed to the equipment unless otherwise specified in a particular installation. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with class B limits in a residential installation. TO...
... in the manual. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. However, there is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving..., FULLY INSERT. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries are designed to the equipment unless otherwise specified in a particular installation. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with class B limits in a residential installation. TO...
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... Retain Instructions - 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 . 16 Follow Instructions - A polarized plug has two blades with dry cloth. 7 Do not install near any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other power sources such as battery...
... Retain Instructions - 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 . 16 Follow Instructions - A polarized plug has two blades with dry cloth. 7 Do not install near any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other power sources such as battery...
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...registers, stoves, or other hazards. 32 Safety Check - This will need for the grounding electrode. Refer all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 30 Damage Requiring Service - Disconnect this product yourself as opening or removing covers may... it to this product during a lightning storm, or when it with Canadian ICES-003. 5 When replacement parts are specified by Canon or that could result in wire to grounding electrodes, and requirements for service. 31 Replacement Parts - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS...
...registers, stoves, or other hazards. 32 Safety Check - This will need for the grounding electrode. Refer all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 30 Damage Requiring Service - Disconnect this product yourself as opening or removing covers may... it to this product during a lightning storm, or when it with Canadian ICES-003. 5 When replacement parts are specified by Canon or that could result in wire to grounding electrodes, and requirements for service. 31 Replacement Parts - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS...
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... 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...
... 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...
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.... . Write down the number and other than the joystick are displayed on the battery compartment cover of the camcorder. For example [ON], [OFF]. For a detailed explanation refer to aid identification in case of theft. Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of this manual the default value is used to refer to abbreviate...
.... . Write down the number and other than the joystick are displayed on the battery compartment cover of the camcorder. For example [ON], [OFF]. For a detailed explanation refer to aid identification in case of theft. Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of this manual the default value is used to refer to abbreviate...
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The music files on the camcorder. • PIXELA Application - For saving and transferring movies. - ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools - power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-300PCU USB Cable Quick Guide Yellow • Red • White plugs The following accessories are supplied with the ...
The music files on the camcorder. • PIXELA Application - For saving and transferring movies. - ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools - power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-300PCU USB Cable Quick Guide Yellow • Red • White plugs The following accessories are supplied with the ...
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... 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 view Bottom view LCD screen ( 22) ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator ( 20) Camera mode dial ( 24) Start/Stop ...
... 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 view Bottom view LCD screen ( 22) ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator ( 20) Camera mode dial ( 24) Start/Stop ...
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... 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) Time code...
... 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) Time code...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...percentage) and the remaining recording time (in green. • Depending on the recording conditions, the number of photo 101-0107 is exhausted, the battery information may decrease by 2 photos at once. For example, the file name of available photos displayed may not decrease even after a recording has ...made, or may not be displayed accurately. • Depending on the memory card. If the battery pack is "IMG_0107.JPG", stored under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may turn off , press BATT.INFO to 5 photos in red: No more free ...
...percentage) and the remaining recording time (in green. • Depending on the recording conditions, the number of photo 101-0107 is exhausted, the battery information may decrease by 2 photos at once. For example, the file name of available photos displayed may not decrease even after a recording has ...made, or may not be displayed accurately. • Depending on the memory card. If the battery pack is "IMG_0107.JPG", stored under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may turn off , press BATT.INFO to 5 photos in red: No more free ...
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... 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 camcorder's DC IN terminal. Charge the battery pack before use. DC IN terminal 4 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open it. 5 ...Insert the battery pack all the way into a power outlet. 3 Connect the ...
... 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 camcorder's DC IN terminal. Charge the battery pack before use. DC IN terminal 4 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open it. 5 ...Insert the battery pack all the way into a power outlet. 3 Connect the ...
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...FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder. 2 Unplug the power cord from the lens and open it. 2 Press the battery release latch and 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 before connecting... flashing in the memory. The indicator will not start when the camcorder is updated in red. 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 wait until you hear a click.
...FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder. 2 Unplug the power cord from the lens and open it. 2 Press the battery release latch and 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 before connecting... flashing in the memory. The indicator will not start when the camcorder is updated in red. 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 wait until you hear a click.
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...last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder. 21 TO REMOVE THE GRIP BELT 1 Lift ...the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for information on how to recycle this battery. Preparing the Accessories Fasten the grip belt. The battery pack will not charge while the camcorder is on. • If remaining battery time is recyclable. NOTES • Turn off the camcorder before , to ensure...
...last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder. 21 TO REMOVE THE GRIP BELT 1 Lift ...the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for information on how to recycle this battery. Preparing the Accessories Fasten the grip belt. The battery pack will not charge while the camcorder is on. • If remaining battery time is recyclable. NOTES • Turn off the camcorder before , to ensure...
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While the camcorder is normal, the brightness will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack. • When the compact power adapter is connected while the brightness of the screen is on, hold DISP. This has no effect on [LCD ...
While the camcorder is normal, the brightness will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack. • When the compact power adapter is connected while the brightness of the screen is on, hold DISP. This has no effect on [LCD ...
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... discharge completely and the date and time setting may be displayed in orange and indicated with up/down for about 3 months, the built-in lithium battery ( 101) and set . The title of the selected menu appears on top of the camcorder before you can start the clock and close the menu...
... discharge completely and the date and time setting may be displayed in orange and indicated with up/down for about 3 months, the built-in lithium battery ( 101) and set . The title of the selected menu appears on top of the camcorder before you can start the clock and close the menu...
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... off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. NOTES • About the Power Save mode: To save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off the camcorder. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Video This chapter covers functions related to pause...
... off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. NOTES • About the Power Save mode: To save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off the camcorder. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Video This chapter covers functions related to pause...
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... standby mode the camcorder consumes only about half the power used when recording, saving energy when you wish to resume recording, open or when the battery charge is ready to indicate the camcorder entered the standby mode. 2 When you are using...
... standby mode the camcorder consumes only about half the power used when recording, saving energy when you wish to resume recording, open or when the battery charge is ready to indicate the camcorder entered the standby mode. 2 When you are using...
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... the camcorder will end the standby mode and shut off the camcorder. zzzz - zzzz - System Setup (Speaker Volume, Beep, etc.) SYSTEM SETUP Menu item [BATTERY INFO] [BEEP] [POWER SAVE] [QUICK START] [SPEAKER VOL.] [TV TYPE] [USB SETTING] [ADD TO DISC] [PHOTO NOS.] [FIRMWARE] Setting options...zz - - - It starts automatically when the camcorder is connected to the camcorder. [QUICK START]: Select whether to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, it has started, press any button or turn off automatically. 85 zz - - - - - z - 73 - - - zzzz - [DEMO MODE]:...
... the camcorder will end the standby mode and shut off the camcorder. zzzz - zzzz - System Setup (Speaker Volume, Beep, etc.) SYSTEM SETUP Menu item [BATTERY INFO] [BEEP] [POWER SAVE] [QUICK START] [SPEAKER VOL.] [TV TYPE] [USB SETTING] [ADD TO DISC] [PHOTO NOS.] [FIRMWARE] Setting options...zz - - - It starts automatically when the camcorder is connected to the camcorder. [QUICK START]: Select whether to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, it has started, press any button or turn off automatically. 85 zz - - - - - z - 73 - - - zzzz - [DEMO MODE]:...
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...? This is off by itself. - Make sure the camcorder is not a malfunction. 87 The camcorder cannot communicate with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F). - Troubleshooting If you have the simplest of the...
...? This is off by itself. - Make sure the camcorder is not a malfunction. 87 The camcorder cannot communicate with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F). - Troubleshooting If you have the simplest of the...
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... to touch, it may indicate a problem with a soft lens-cleaning cloth ( 49). 102). This may take longer than usual. - Consult a Canon Service Center. When the pre-recording function is not a malfunction. Clean the lens with the camcorder. This is full or it already contains 3,999 ...When the memory contains a large number of CMOS image sensors. The playlist cannot contain more than 99 scenes or 100 hours of its battery life. The battery may seem slightly warped. The memory is a phenomenon typical of scenes, some space. The point where Start/Stop was pressed. Autofocus...
... to touch, it may indicate a problem with a soft lens-cleaning cloth ( 49). 102). This may take longer than usual. - Consult a Canon Service Center. When the pre-recording function is not a malfunction. Clean the lens with the camcorder. This is full or it already contains 3,999 ...When the memory contains a large number of CMOS image sensors. The playlist cannot contain more than 99 scenes or 100 hours of its battery life. The battery may seem slightly warped. The memory is a phenomenon typical of scenes, some space. The point where Start/Stop was pressed. Autofocus...