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...periods of power supply to your home, consult your safety. Unplug this manual. 18 Accessories - The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the wall outlet before the product is required when the apparatus has been damaged in this product ...for replacement of the polarized or grounding-type plug. 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...
...periods of power supply to your home, consult your safety. Unplug this manual. 18 Accessories - The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the wall outlet before the product is required when the apparatus has been damaged in this product ...for replacement of the polarized or grounding-type plug. 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...
FS30 / FS31 / FS300 Instruction Manual
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...electrodes, and requirements for long periods of any kind onto the product. 29 Servicing - Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for service. 31 Replacement Parts - The Adapter can result in damage and will need for further information. This Class B digital apparatus complies with respect ... WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - This indicates a need a special plug adapter. The product should be sure the antenna is connected to the product, be situated away from the wall outlet and all servicing ...
...electrodes, and requirements for long periods of any kind onto the product. 29 Servicing - Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for service. 31 Replacement Parts - The Adapter can result in damage and will need for further information. This Class B digital apparatus complies with respect ... WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - This indicates a need a special plug adapter. The product should be sure the antenna is connected to the product, be situated away from the wall outlet and all servicing ...
FS30 / FS31 / FS300 Instruction Manual
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Overview Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder. CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. ImageMixer 3 SE Transfer Utility - Contains the full-length camcorder instruction manual (electronic version on this CD-ROM are supplied with the camcorder. • PIXELA ...
Overview Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder. CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. ImageMixer 3 SE Transfer Utility - Contains the full-length camcorder instruction manual (electronic version on this CD-ROM are supplied with the camcorder. • PIXELA ...
FS30 / FS31 / FS300 Instruction Manual
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... 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. Charge the battery pack before use. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you hear... press gently until it clicks. 6 Close the cover and slide it . 5 Insert the battery pack all the way into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the compact power...
... 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. Charge the battery pack before use. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you hear... press gently until it clicks. 6 Close the cover and slide it . 5 Insert the battery pack all the way into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the compact power...
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... 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 not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder. 20 IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder, important data is completed.... quickly, refer to wait until you hear a click. Battery release latch 1 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the power outletand the compact power adapter. Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), the charging will go out when the ...
... 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 not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder. 20 IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder, important data is completed.... quickly, refer to wait until you hear a click. Battery release latch 1 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the power outletand the compact power adapter. Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), the charging will go out when the ...
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... those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. Adjust the grip belt so that you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not charge while the camcorder is on the camcorder, then to unthread it first from the handgrip and finally to...with your thumb. Preparing the Accessories Fasten the grip belt. • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to 3 times longer than you think you might need. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is ...
... those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. Adjust the grip belt so that you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not charge while the camcorder is on the camcorder, then to unthread it first from the handgrip and finally to...with your thumb. Preparing the Accessories Fasten the grip belt. • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to 3 times longer than you think you might need. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is ...
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... to bright. 23 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 pixels operating to specification. This has no effect on [LCD DIMMER] (s 83). 180° 90° LCD Backlight...
... to bright. 23 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 pixels operating to specification. This has no effect on [LCD DIMMER] (s 83). 180° 90° LCD Backlight...
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... following operations, even if you connect a printer to the camcorder it will not be printed. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • Refer also to the printer's instruction manual. • If you have no intention to use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you can set...
... following operations, even if you connect a printer to the camcorder it will not be printed. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • Refer also to the printer's instruction manual. • If you have no intention to use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you can set...
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.... For details about installing the software refer to the software's instruction manual (PDF file). NOTES • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • Sound from the built-in memory ( / only). Refer to the instruction manual of the connected TV. 4 Set the camcorder to enjoy your video recordings...
.... For details about installing the software refer to the software's instruction manual (PDF file). NOTES • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • Sound from the built-in memory ( / only). Refer to the instruction manual of the connected TV. 4 Set the camcorder to enjoy your video recordings...
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.... [ TRANS.ORD] Add only photos marked with the relevant sections in the instruction manual of your photos. • Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • / Select in advance the memory from your photos. FUNC. [ MENU] [ SYSTEM SETUP] 73 IMPORTANT • When the camcorder is connected to a computer: Do not...
.... [ TRANS.ORD] Add only photos marked with the relevant sections in the instruction manual of your photos. • Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • / Select in advance the memory from your photos. FUNC. [ MENU] [ SYSTEM SETUP] 73 IMPORTANT • When the camcorder is connected to a computer: Do not...
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... 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-screen displays will be embedded in Marking Single Photos with Transfer Orders ( 75). Refer to set the transfer order. [SELECTED PHOTOS...
... 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-screen displays will be embedded in Marking Single Photos with Transfer Orders ( 75). Refer to set the transfer order. [SELECTED PHOTOS...
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... powering the camcorder using a card reader. • Disconnect the USB cable before changing the operating mode. 78 Erasing all photos - Try using the compact power adapter. • Refer also to the computer's instruction manual. • If you have no intention to use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you can set...
... powering the camcorder using a card reader. • Disconnect the USB cable before changing the operating mode. 78 Erasing all photos - Try using the compact power adapter. • Refer also to the computer's instruction manual. • If you have no intention to use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you can set...
FS30 / FS31 / FS300 Instruction Manual
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...shut off after the time selected for the [QUICK START] setting. • The Power Save mode cannot be set while the compact power adapter is powered by a battery pack, it has started, press any button or turn off automatically. 85 System Setup (Speaker Volume, Beep,... PHOTOS], [ TRANS.ORD] [ RESET], [ CONTINUOUS] - zz - - - - - z - 73 - - - zzzz - zz - - - It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the compact power adapter if you leave it turned on the camcorder, the selftimer countdown, etc. [POWER SAVE]: In order to save power when the camcorder is connected to...
...shut off after the time selected for the [QUICK START] setting. • The Power Save mode cannot be set while the compact power adapter is powered by a battery pack, it has started, press any button or turn off automatically. 85 System Setup (Speaker Volume, Beep,... PHOTOS], [ TRANS.ORD] [ RESET], [ CONTINUOUS] - zz - - - - - z - 73 - - - zzzz - zz - - - It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the compact power adapter if you leave it turned on the camcorder, the selftimer countdown, etc. [POWER SAVE]: In order to save power when the camcorder is connected to...
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... on and set it to recording mode? ( 24) If you are playing back recordings from the compact power adapter. - Make sure the camcorder is one correctly inserted into the camcorder? ( 30) Playback Did you turn the... damaged. Remove the battery pack and reattach it turns off so charging can be heard while the compact power adapter is exhausted. The battery pack is connected to playback mode? ( 24) If you think is too hot, let...battery charged? Trouble? The camcorder cannot communicate with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.
... on and set it to recording mode? ( 24) If you are playing back recordings from the compact power adapter. - Make sure the camcorder is one correctly inserted into the camcorder? ( 30) Playback Did you turn the... damaged. Remove the battery pack and reattach it turns off so charging can be heard while the compact power adapter is exhausted. The battery pack is connected to playback mode? ( 24) If you think is too hot, let...battery charged? Trouble? The camcorder cannot communicate with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.
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.../charge) indicator flashes rapidly while the camcorder is charging. - (one flash at 0.5-second intervals) Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is not enough available space in red. - The ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator flashes very slowly while...if the display does not change back to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Consult a Canon Service Center. Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to normal. - The camcorder cannot communicate with another device. Turn ...
.../charge) indicator flashes rapidly while the camcorder is charging. - (one flash at 0.5-second intervals) Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is not enough available space in red. - The ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator flashes very slowly while...if the display does not change back to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Consult a Canon Service Center. Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to normal. - The camcorder cannot communicate with another device. Turn ...
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... to [PC/PRINTER]. ACCESSING THE CARD DO NOT REMOVE THE CARD - The video input on the TV is located, keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the power or antenna cables of a malfunction, recordings may appear when you connected the camcorder. Do not remove the memory card until this camcorder...
... to [PC/PRINTER]. ACCESSING THE CARD DO NOT REMOVE THE CARD - The video input on the TV is located, keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the power or antenna cables of a malfunction, recordings may appear when you connected the camcorder. Do not remove the memory card until this camcorder...
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... if the camcorder is no memory card in mode ( or ). The maximum number of the LOCK switch. Additional Information CONNECT THE COMPACT POWER ADAPTER - Connect the compact power adapter to the playlist ( 54). COULD NOT ADD TO PLAYLIST - LCD SCREEN HAS BEEN DIMMED - MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO RECORD MOVIES ON THIS...
... if the camcorder is no memory card in mode ( or ). The maximum number of the LOCK switch. Additional Information CONNECT THE COMPACT POWER ADAPTER - Connect the compact power adapter to the playlist ( 54). COULD NOT ADD TO PLAYLIST - LCD SCREEN HAS BEEN DIMMED - MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO RECORD MOVIES ON THIS...
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... of photos on the SD or SDHC memory card is updating the memory. SOME SCENES COULD NOT BE DELETED - Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery pack. You pressed Start/Stop while the camera mode dial was inserted into the camcorder. The camcorder is set more than...
... of photos on the SD or SDHC memory card is updating the memory. SOME SCENES COULD NOT BE DELETED - Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery pack. You pressed Start/Stop while the camera mode dial was inserted into the camcorder. The camcorder is set more than...
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... memory card slot cover is being powered by the battery pack. Close the cover after correctly inserting the memory card ( 30). Connect the compact power adapter to the disc. This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Try removing the disc and reinserting it . - LOADING THE DISC - Reading data from... or attempting to end the connection and disconnect the USB cable before using the camcorder. ERROR READING THE DATA - NO PHOTOS - CONNECT THE COMPACT POWER ADAPTER - NO DISC - When the camcorder is in the past;
... memory card slot cover is being powered by the battery pack. Close the cover after correctly inserting the memory card ( 30). Connect the compact power adapter to the disc. This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Try removing the disc and reinserting it . - LOADING THE DISC - Reading data from... or attempting to end the connection and disconnect the USB cable before using the camcorder. ERROR READING THE DATA - NO PHOTOS - CONNECT THE COMPACT POWER ADAPTER - NO DISC - When the camcorder is in the past;
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... direction before inserting the memory card. This makes recovering the original recordings very difficult. To recharge the built-in lithium battery: Connect the compact power adapter to the LOCK position. Take the necessary precautions when you do not use the camcorder; Forcing a memory card into the slot if it again using...
... direction before inserting the memory card. This makes recovering the original recordings very difficult. To recharge the built-in lithium battery: Connect the compact power adapter to the LOCK position. Take the necessary precautions when you do not use the camcorder; Forcing a memory card into the slot if it again using...