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... equipment has been tested and found to copyright laws. However, there is used as the inside of an accident. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with class B limits in case of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. 2 ... FCC Rules. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Canon U.S.A., Inc. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in Subpart B of Part 15 of batteries are designed to dripping...
... equipment has been tested and found to copyright laws. However, there is used as the inside of an accident. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with class B limits in case of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. 2 ... FCC Rules. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Canon U.S.A., Inc. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in Subpart B of Part 15 of batteries are designed to dripping...
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... attachments/accessories specified by items placed upon or against them. 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. A grounding type plug...
... attachments/accessories specified by items placed upon or against them. 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. A grounding type plug...
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...8226; Special Scene recording programs ( 42): When recording in a variety of situations, such as pressing a single button and using a camcorder for the first time or are just but a few examples of the rest! • Image Stabilization ( 81): Dynamic IS compensates for...before you start shooting, ensuring that situation. • Pre-recording function ( 47): The camcorder records for camcorder shake when shooting video while walking. The following are very experienced, this camcorder offers many functions that can enrich your shooting experience. • Dual Shot ( 24): With...
...8226; Special Scene recording programs ( 42): When recording in a variety of situations, such as pressing a single button and using a camcorder for the first time or are just but a few examples of the rest! • Image Stabilization ( 81): Dynamic IS compensates for...before you start shooting, ensuring that situation. • Pre-recording function ( 47): The camcorder records for camcorder shake when shooting video while walking. The following are very experienced, this camcorder offers many functions that can enrich your shooting experience. • Dual Shot ( 24): With...
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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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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 both ( / only). To complete some operations, you press again to pause...100 DVD Burner. This will need to refer also to start recording until you will be indicated with a still camera. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the . 11 "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the Start/...
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 both ( / only). To complete some operations, you press again to pause...100 DVD Burner. This will need to refer also to start recording until you will be indicated with a still camera. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the . 11 "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the Start/...
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... sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as a permanent record of your purchase to abbreviate menu selections. Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of Purchase: Serial No.: Purchased From: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: 12 Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in boldface. For ...to aid identification in this product can be found on screen. Brackets [ ] are displayed on the battery compartment cover of the camcorder. In tables in case of theft. For example [ON], [OFF]. Introduction Names of buttons and switches other information here and retain...
... sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as a permanent record of your purchase to abbreviate menu selections. Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of Purchase: Serial No.: Purchased From: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: 12 Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in boldface. For ...to aid identification in this product can be found on screen. Brackets [ ] are displayed on the battery compartment cover of the camcorder. In tables in case of theft. For example [ON], [OFF]. Introduction Names of buttons and switches other information here and retain...
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... of the software (electronic version on the PIXELA Application - For transferring music files that can be used as background music during playback on the camcorder. • PIXELA Application - For managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM - For more...Cable IFC-300PCU USB Cable Quick Guide Yellow • Red • White plugs The following accessories are for exclusive use with the camcorder. The music files on a CD player. Disc 2 CD-ROM* - Disc 1 CD-ROM* and 'PIXELA Applications Installation Guide' - For ...
... of the software (electronic version on the PIXELA Application - For transferring music files that can be used as background music during playback on the camcorder. • PIXELA Application - For managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM - For more...Cable IFC-300PCU USB Cable Quick Guide Yellow • Red • White plugs The following accessories are for exclusive use with the camcorder. The music files on a CD player. Disc 2 CD-ROM* - Disc 1 CD-ROM* and 'PIXELA Applications Installation Guide' - For ...
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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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...empty battery pack, the power may not be indicated accurately. • When the camcorder is off without displaying . • The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use... the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted. For example, the file name of a battery pack....photo number indicates the name and location of the battery pack is "IMG_0107.JPG", stored under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may decrease by 2 photos at once. The ...
...empty battery pack, the power may not be indicated accurately. • When the camcorder is off without displaying . • The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use... the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted. For example, the file name of a battery pack....photo number indicates the name and location of the battery pack is "IMG_0107.JPG", stored under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may decrease by 2 photos at once. The ...
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... times with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use. 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 gently until it clicks. 6 Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until you learn more about your camcorder. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you hear a click. 1 Connect the ...
... times with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use. 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 gently until it clicks. 6 Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until you learn more about your camcorder. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you hear a click. 1 Connect the ...
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...go out when the charging is completed. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to wait until you hear a click. After turning off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F),... the charging will not start when the camcorder is turned off . • We recommend charging the battery pack in the memory. Preparations ON/OFF(CHG) indicator TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK 7 ...
...go out when the charging is completed. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to wait until you hear a click. After turning off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F),... the charging will not start when the camcorder is turned off . • We recommend charging the battery pack in the memory. Preparations ON/OFF(CHG) indicator TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK 7 ...
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...the 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 aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. ... converters for information on how to recycle this battery. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on the camcorder. 21 The battery pack will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Adjust the grip belt so that powers the ...
...the 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 aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. ... converters for information on how to recycle this battery. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on the camcorder. 21 The battery pack will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Adjust the grip belt so that powers the ...
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...Pass the 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 strap mount on the grip belt to the rear bracket on the camcorder. Preparations TO ATTACH A WRIST STRAP Pass the attaching end of the wrist strap through the back bracket on the... camcorder, thread the wrist strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the ...
...Pass the 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 strap mount on the grip belt to the rear bracket on the camcorder. Preparations TO ATTACH A WRIST STRAP Pass the attaching end of the wrist strap through the back bracket on the... camcorder, thread the wrist strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the ...
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... effective usage time of the battery pack. • When the compact power adapter is on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. While the camcorder is connected while the brightness of the screen to dim, turn on [LCD DIMMER] (s 83).
... effective usage time of the battery pack. • When the compact power adapter is on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. While the camcorder is connected while the brightness of the screen to dim, turn on [LCD DIMMER] (s 83).
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...while the 36 while the 59 24 In this manual, indicates that the function is not available. Recording: Dual Shot and Flexible Recording The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video or photos: Dual Shot ( mode) for a summary of the operating modes. You do not need... to mode. Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is set to your preference. Even in the operating mode shown and indicates that a function is available in Operating mode Icon ...
...while the 36 while the 59 24 In this manual, indicates that the function is not available. Recording: Dual Shot and Flexible Recording The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video or photos: Dual Shot ( mode) for a summary of the operating modes. You do not need... to mode. Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is set to your preference. Even in the operating mode shown and indicates that a function is available in Operating mode Icon ...
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...the camera mode dial and playback mode ( / the selected media will be set to [ STANDARD].) Joystick and Joystick Guide Use the joystick to operate the camcorder's menus. During playback mode, select ( ) a "row" of the row, respectively. 25 Push the joystick up, down, left or right side ... slow shutter - Image stabilizer (If you select [DYNAMIC] in advance, [IMG STAB] will remain the same). if you will start the camcorder in the joystick guide depend on the left or right ( , ) to select an item or change settings. All settings in advance, before setting ...
...the camera mode dial and playback mode ( / the selected media will be set to [ STANDARD].) Joystick and Joystick Guide Use the joystick to operate the camcorder's menus. During playback mode, select ( ) a "row" of the row, respectively. 25 Push the joystick up, down, left or right side ... slow shutter - Image stabilizer (If you select [DYNAMIC] in advance, [IMG STAB] will remain the same). if you will start the camcorder in the joystick guide depend on the left or right ( , ) to select an item or change settings. All settings in advance, before setting ...
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... mode, if you wait a few exceptions, most menu settings will return to hide the joystick guide. To access the menus, set the camcorder to change from the available options at any time. Selecting an Option from the menus that will appear on the screen (such as the ...Press FUNC. . 26 button ( FUNC. ). to close the menu. You can be highlighted in Recording Mode 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon of the camcorder's functions can also push the joystick ( ) to their default values. Using the Menus Many of the function you will minimize again but the selected function...
... mode, if you wait a few exceptions, most menu settings will return to hide the joystick guide. To access the menus, set the camcorder to change from the available options at any time. Selecting an Option from the menus that will appear on the screen (such as the ...Press FUNC. . 26 button ( FUNC. ). to close the menu. You can be highlighted in Recording Mode 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon of the camcorder's functions can also push the joystick ( ) to their default values. Using the Menus Many of the function you will minimize again but the selected function...
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... . • The orange selection bar indicates the menu setting currently selected. 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 pressed down arrows. 1 Change ( ) the year and move ( ) to the ...and under it . IMPORTANT • When you want to start using it the list of settings. 4 Select ( ) the setting you do not use the camcorder for more than 1 second to save the setting. 6 Press FUNC. . to open directly the setup menus screen. 3 Select ( ) the desired menu from...
... . • The orange selection bar indicates the menu setting currently selected. 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 pressed down arrows. 1 Change ( ) the year and move ( ) to the ...and under it . IMPORTANT • When you want to start using it the list of settings. 4 Select ( ) the setting you do not use the camcorder for more than 1 second to save the setting. 6 Press FUNC. . to open directly the setup menus screen. 3 Select ( ) the desired menu from...