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... WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on a circuit different from that to Part 15 of an accident. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined...; Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in case of the FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A., Inc. WARNING: To reduce the risk of batteries. • ...
... WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on a circuit different from that to Part 15 of an accident. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined...; Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in case of the FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A., Inc. WARNING: To reduce the risk of batteries. • ...
FS30 / FS31 / FS300 Instruction Manual
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... Moving - A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. 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 you are...
... Moving - A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. 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 you are...
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Recording Photos Viewing Photos 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) 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) ...
Recording Photos Viewing Photos 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) 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) ...
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... GB memory card 3 hr. 40 min. 32 GB memory card 7 hr. 20 min. select LP mode for better movie quality; NOTES • The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to mode. In mode, the advanced zoom and optical zoom are available. SP 20 min. 40 min. 1...music files. 33 Built-in memory/ 8 GB memory card 1 hr. 50 min. Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom The camcorder offers three types of zoom: optical (37x), advanced (41x) and digital (2000x). In mode, all three types are Approximate recording times for movies • Recording mode XP Memory 1 ...
... GB memory card 3 hr. 40 min. 32 GB memory card 7 hr. 20 min. select LP mode for better movie quality; NOTES • The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to mode. In mode, the advanced zoom and optical zoom are available. SP 20 min. 40 min. 1...music files. 33 Built-in memory/ 8 GB memory card 1 hr. 50 min. Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom The camcorder offers three types of zoom: optical (37x), advanced (41x) and digital (2000x). In mode, all three types are Approximate recording times for movies • Recording mode XP Memory 1 ...
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... used except when [IMG STAB] is in the [CAMERA SETUP] menu ( 81). When this option is processed digitally so image quality will switch to [ DYNAMIC]. in mode, only the optical zoom is the [D.ZOOM] setting in...out T Zoom in Move the zoom lever toward T to zoom out (wide-angle). With the digital zoom, the image is selected, the camcorder will deteriorate the more you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range (white area on the zoom...optical zoom will be available. Advanced: In addition to the optical zoom range, the camcorder processes the image digitally to one of the lens.
... used except when [IMG STAB] is in the [CAMERA SETUP] menu ( 81). When this option is processed digitally so image quality will switch to [ DYNAMIC]. in mode, only the optical zoom is the [D.ZOOM] setting in...out T Zoom in Move the zoom lever toward T to zoom out (wide-angle). With the digital zoom, the image is selected, the camcorder will deteriorate the more you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range (white area on the zoom...optical zoom will be available. Advanced: In addition to the optical zoom range, the camcorder processes the image digitally to one of the lens.
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.... 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 the sound will turn off the digital effects or change the recording program. 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 at...
.... 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 the sound will turn off the digital effects or change the recording program. 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 at...
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... following functions and features of the camcorder can mark in advance the photos ...; White balance ( 50) • Image effects ( 51) • Digital effects ( 51) Printing Photos Printing Photos The camcorder can be used either for shooting video or for taking photos. •...cover is open, or the LOCK switch on the printer. 2 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable. • Connection . Other ...ES series and PIXMA printers marked with the PictBridge logo. ( 24) Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer 1 Turn on the memory card is displayed, move the zoom...
... following functions and features of the camcorder can mark in advance the photos ...; White balance ( 50) • Image effects ( 51) • Digital effects ( 51) Printing Photos Printing Photos The camcorder can be used either for shooting video or for taking photos. •...cover is open, or the LOCK switch on the printer. 2 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable. • Connection . Other ...ES series and PIXMA printers marked with the PictBridge logo. ( 24) Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer 1 Turn on the memory card is displayed, move the zoom...
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...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 print out photos. External Connections This chapter explains how to connect your recordings, to the optional DW-... VCR, or computer. If the TV cannot automatically detect and change the aspect ratio ( 85), change [TV TYPE] according to the camcorder. Connection Diagrams Connection Type: Analog Output only Connect to a TV or VCR with audio/video input terminals. USB Terminal Access: Open the...
...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 print out photos. External Connections This chapter explains how to connect your recordings, to the optional DW-... VCR, or computer. If the TV cannot automatically detect and change the aspect ratio ( 85), change [TV TYPE] according to the camcorder. Connection Diagrams Connection Type: Analog Output only Connect to a TV or VCR with audio/video input terminals. USB Terminal Access: Open the...
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...). Refer to close the menu. Stop recording when copying is complete. 5 Camcorder: Stop playback. External Connections 2 Select ( ) the photo you wish to...or disc and set the device to record pause mode. 2 Camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause playback shortly before the scene. 3 Camcorder: Resume the movie playback. 4 External device: Begin recording ... transfer order. [SELECTED PHOTOS] Marks all the transfer orders. NOTES • We recommend powering the camcorder using Connection . Press again to cancel the transfer order. 4 Repeat steps 2-3 to set the transfer...
...). Refer to close the menu. Stop recording when copying is complete. 5 Camcorder: Stop playback. External Connections 2 Select ( ) the photo you wish to...or disc and set the device to record pause mode. 2 Camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause playback shortly before the scene. 3 Camcorder: Resume the movie playback. 4 External device: Begin recording ... transfer order. [SELECTED PHOTOS] Marks all the transfer orders. NOTES • We recommend powering the camcorder using Connection . Press again to cancel the transfer order. 4 Repeat steps 2-3 to set the transfer...
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... not intend to swing and hit an object. • Do not carry the camcorder by lighting equipment. • Do not disassemble the camcorder. Canon shall not be liable for a long time, store it may damage the camcorder and/or the lens. • Be careful of such scenes may damage the..., make sure that the tripod's fastening screw is not waterproof - Do's and Don'ts Handling Precautions Camcorder Be sure to observe the following precautions to an external device such as a computer or digital video recorder ( 72) and back them up on a regular basis. In extreme cases, the playback...
... not intend to swing and hit an object. • Do not carry the camcorder by lighting equipment. • Do not disassemble the camcorder. Canon shall not be liable for a long time, store it may damage the camcorder and/or the lens. • Be careful of such scenes may damage the..., make sure that the tripod's fastening screw is not waterproof - Do's and Don'ts Handling Precautions Camcorder Be sure to observe the following precautions to an external device such as a computer or digital video recorder ( 72) and back them up on a regular basis. In extreme cases, the playback...
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Index A Abroad, using the camcorder 102 Aspect ratio of a connected TV (TV type 85 Audio level indicator 83 Auto slow shutter 82 Autofocus (AF): AF frame (9-point AiAF/Center point ... D Data code 84 Date and time 27 Date format 86 Daylight saving time 28 Time zone 28 Deleting/Erasing Movies 41, 55 Photos 58, 61 Digital effects 51 Direct print 65 Dividing scenes 53 Dual Shot 24 DVD authoring 73 E Error messages 91 Exposure 48 F Fireworks (recording program 43 Focus Focus...
Index A Abroad, using the camcorder 102 Aspect ratio of a connected TV (TV type 85 Audio level indicator 83 Auto slow shutter 82 Autofocus (AF): AF frame (9-point AiAF/Center point ... D Data code 84 Date and time 27 Date format 86 Daylight saving time 28 Time zone 28 Deleting/Erasing Movies 41, 55 Photos 58, 61 Digital effects 51 Direct print 65 Dividing scenes 53 Dual Shot 24 DVD authoring 73 E Error messages 91 Exposure 48 F Fireworks (recording program 43 Focus Focus...
FS30/FS31/FS300 Pixela Image Mixer Installation Guide
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...of the example shown in 9 If an Internet connection is not detected, you want to enter the Certification code manually. 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...received and click [Next]. 8 Enter the serial number, starting with no spaces or hyphens. the illustration, enter the serial number as 12 digits with the top row of your camcorder and click [Next]. Call a user support center and get the Certification code. 6 Check the destination folder for the installation files and ...
...of the example shown in 9 If an Internet connection is not detected, you want to enter the Certification code manually. 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...received and click [Next]. 8 Enter the serial number, starting with no spaces or hyphens. the illustration, enter the serial number as 12 digits with the top row of your camcorder and click [Next]. Call a user support center and get the Certification code. 6 Check the destination folder for the installation files and ...
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... or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to comply with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product to copyright laws. The Mains...8226; Do not expose batteries or product to disconnect the plug in the manual. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! Canon U.S.A., Inc. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to ...
... or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to comply with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product to copyright laws. The Mains...8226; Do not expose batteries or product to disconnect the plug in the manual. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! Canon U.S.A., Inc. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to ...
FS30/FS31/FS300 Instruction Manual
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... any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . 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. Do not use...
... any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . 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. Do not use...
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Recording Photos Viewing Photos 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) 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) ...
Recording Photos Viewing Photos 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) 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) ...
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...divided and saved as scenes smaller than 4 GB. • / The camcorder comes pre-installed with about 75 MB of music files. 33 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 ...
...divided and saved as scenes smaller than 4 GB. • / The camcorder comes pre-installed with about 75 MB of music files. 33 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 ...
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About the Zoom Types Optical: The zoom range is selected, the camcorder will switch to the optical magnification ratio of three constant speeds (3 is processed digitally so image quality will deteriorate the more you zoom in. 34 In either case, the optical zoom will be ... slow zoom; Advanced: In addition to the optical zoom range, the camcorder processes the image digitally to zoom in image quality. Move it toward W to [ VARIABLE]: - With the digital zoom, the image is the fastest, 1 the slowest). Digital: This is set to zoom out (wide-angle). NOTES • Keep...
About the Zoom Types Optical: The zoom range is selected, the camcorder will switch to the optical magnification ratio of three constant speeds (3 is processed digitally so image quality will deteriorate the more you zoom in. 34 In either case, the optical zoom will be ... slow zoom; Advanced: In addition to the optical zoom range, the camcorder processes the image digitally to zoom in image quality. Move it toward W to [ VARIABLE]: - With the digital zoom, the image is the fastest, 1 the slowest). Digital: This is set to zoom out (wide-angle). NOTES • Keep...
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... movie playback you turn most on-screen displays on • Most displays off the digital effects or change the recording program. When you apply an effect, the sound will be recorded normally. • The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you can also turn off * 52 mode...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 IN Activate the selected fader in record pause mode. On-Screen Displays and Data Code...
... movie playback you turn most on-screen displays on • Most displays off the digital effects or change the recording program. When you apply an effect, the sound will be recorded normally. • The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you can also turn off * 52 mode...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 IN Activate the selected fader in record pause mode. On-Screen Displays and Data Code...
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... on the printer. 2 Connect the camcorder to display a photo. 65 The way to set and use the following functions and features of the camcorder can mark in advance the photos you...) • White balance ( 50) • Image effects ( 51) • Digital effects ( 51) Printing Photos Printing Photos The camcorder can be used either for shooting video or for taking photos. Other Functions You Can Use... DS and ES series and PIXMA printers marked with the PictBridge logo. ( 24) Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer 1 Turn on the memory card is displayed, move the zoom lever toward T...
... on the printer. 2 Connect the camcorder to display a photo. 65 The way to set and use the following functions and features of the camcorder can mark in advance the photos you...) • White balance ( 50) • Image effects ( 51) • Digital effects ( 51) Printing Photos Printing Photos The camcorder can be used either for shooting video or for taking photos. Other Functions You Can Use... DS and ES series and PIXMA printers marked with the PictBridge logo. ( 24) Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer 1 Turn on the memory card is displayed, move the zoom lever toward T...
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Terminals on the Camcorder AV OUT Terminal Access: Open the LCD panel. Sound from them, or to a printer to print out photos. Connection Diagrams Connection ...with audio/video input terminals. 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 an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer. USB Cable (supplied) 71 USB Terminal Access: Open... discs from the built-in speaker will be muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder.
Terminals on the Camcorder AV OUT Terminal Access: Open the LCD panel. Sound from them, or to a printer to print out photos. Connection Diagrams Connection ...with audio/video input terminals. 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 an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer. USB Cable (supplied) 71 USB Terminal Access: Open... discs from the built-in speaker will be muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder.