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...exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 13 Read Instructions - Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other power sources such as battery power, refer to instructions in any heat ...power supply to your home, consult your obsolete outlet. 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...
...exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 13 Read Instructions - Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other power sources such as battery power, refer to instructions in any heat ...power supply to your home, consult your obsolete outlet. 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...
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...57 while the 36 while the 59 24 See the following table for a summary of the camera mode dial. You do not need to worry about any settings and can also use the zoom lever, Quick... Start ( 35) and Video Snapshot ( 45). Even in the operating mode shown and indicates that a function is available in ... camcorder settings, and flexible recording mode, which lets Turn the camera mode dial to to set the camcorder to mode. You can shoot video using just Start/Stop or take photos using just PHOTO .
...57 while the 36 while the 59 24 See the following table for a summary of the camera mode dial. You do not need to worry about any settings and can also use the zoom lever, Quick... Start ( 35) and Video Snapshot ( 45). Even in the operating mode shown and indicates that a function is available in ... camcorder settings, and flexible recording mode, which lets Turn the camera mode dial to to set the camcorder to mode. You can shoot video using just Start/Stop or take photos using just PHOTO .
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... screen accordingly ( 22, 84). 32 In such cases, change the operating mode. Press to turn off the camcorder. - Video This chapter covers functions related to pause the recording. Shooting Video ( 24) 1 Set the camera mode dial to others nearby. Failing to do so may be a nuisance to or . 2 Turn on the camcorder. / You...
... screen accordingly ( 22, 84). 32 In such cases, change the operating mode. Press to turn off the camcorder. - Video This chapter covers functions related to pause the recording. Shooting Video ( 24) 1 Set the camera mode dial to others nearby. Failing to do so may be a nuisance to or . 2 Turn on the camcorder. / You...
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...; While advanced zoom is set to obtain a larger zoom range without any deterioration in beyond the optical zoom range (white area on the zoom indicator). Video available; At full wide angle, you can also set to zoom out (wide-angle). Move it toward W to [ VARIABLE]: - The zoom speed ... optical zoom will deteriorate the more you zoom in image quality. About the Zoom Types Optical: The zoom range is the [D.ZOOM] setting in the [CAMERA SETUP] menu ( 81). In mode, advanced zoom is used except when [IMG STAB] is set to [ OFF]. Digital: This is limited to the...
...; While advanced zoom is set to obtain a larger zoom range without any deterioration in beyond the optical zoom range (white area on the zoom indicator). Video available; At full wide angle, you can also set to zoom out (wide-angle). Move it toward W to [ VARIABLE]: - The zoom speed ... optical zoom will deteriorate the more you zoom in image quality. About the Zoom Types Optical: The zoom range is the [D.ZOOM] setting in the [CAMERA SETUP] menu ( 81). In mode, advanced zoom is used except when [IMG STAB] is set to [ OFF]. Digital: This is limited to the...
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...the volume bars disappear. Failing to extend the selection frame and browse ( ) through whole index pages. In such case, play back. Video Basic Playback Playing Back the Video ( 24) 4 Press / or playback. Do not change the operating mode. • You may result in playback mode. •...; The original movies index screen appears after a few seconds. 3 Move ( , ) the selection frame to play back the 36 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK 1 Set the camera...
...the volume bars disappear. Failing to extend the selection frame and browse ( ) through whole index pages. In such case, play back. Video Basic Playback Playing Back the Video ( 24) 4 Press / or playback. Do not change the operating mode. • You may result in playback mode. •...; The original movies index screen appears after a few seconds. 3 Move ( , ) the selection frame to play back the 36 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK 1 Set the camera...
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...with music to add a new level of enjoyment to turn the mini video light off. When the camcorder has finished recording, the screen will momentarily turn black as if a camera shutter had released. • Video Snapshot scenes are indicated in dark places. scenes you can give your... movies. Video Snapshot Record a series of short scenes and combine them with a mark. 45 By ...
...with music to add a new level of enjoyment to turn the mini video light off. When the camcorder has finished recording, the screen will momentarily turn black as if a camera shutter had released. • Video Snapshot scenes are indicated in dark places. scenes you can give your... movies. Video Snapshot Record a series of short scenes and combine them with a mark. 45 By ...
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... Select a recording program other than [ FIREWORKS]. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. mode: Press PHOTO , first halfway to standby mode ( 24) FUNC. [ MENU] [ CAMERA SETUP] [SELF TIMER] [ON ] FUNC. The camcorder will be canceled when any of the following operations are performed...
... Select a recording program other than [ FIREWORKS]. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. mode: Press PHOTO , first halfway to standby mode ( 24) FUNC. [ MENU] [ CAMERA SETUP] [SELF TIMER] [ON ] FUNC. The camcorder will be canceled when any of the following operations are performed...
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... 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 the time of information icons. Repeatedly press DISP. TO FADE OUT Activate the selected fader while recording ( ), then press Start/... in or out. to turn off the digital effects or change the recording program. TO FADE IN Activate the selected fader in record pause mode. Video Applying 1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [D.EFFECT ] and press . • The icon of the selected effect turns green...
... 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 the time of information icons. Repeatedly press DISP. TO FADE OUT Activate the selected fader while recording ( ), then press Start/... in or out. to turn off the digital effects or change the recording program. TO FADE IN Activate the selected fader in record pause mode. Video Applying 1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [D.EFFECT ] and press . • The icon of the selected effect turns green...
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z- - -z- z- - -z- * Option available only when the recording program is suitable for camcorder shake. Setup Menus Camera Setup (Zoom Type, Image Stabilizer, etc.) CAMERA SETUP Menu item [SELF TIMER] [D.ZOOM] [ZOOM SPEED] [IMG STAB] [WIDESCREEN] [FOCUS PRI.] [A.SL SHUTTER]* [WIND SCREEN] [REVIEW] Setting ...the original movies index screen. 2 Option available from the original movies index screen and Video Snapshot index screen. 3 Option available from the playlist index screen and Video Snapshot playlist index screen. 4 Option available from the original movies index screen. zz -...
z- - -z- z- - -z- * Option available only when the recording program is suitable for camcorder shake. Setup Menus Camera Setup (Zoom Type, Image Stabilizer, etc.) CAMERA SETUP Menu item [SELF TIMER] [D.ZOOM] [ZOOM SPEED] [IMG STAB] [WIDESCREEN] [FOCUS PRI.] [A.SL SHUTTER]* [WIND SCREEN] [REVIEW] Setting ...the original movies index screen. 2 Option available from the original movies index screen and Video Snapshot index screen. 3 Option available from the playlist index screen and Video Snapshot playlist index screen. 4 Option available from the original movies index screen. zz -...
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...IN MEM], [CARD], [CANCEL] [INITIALIZE], [COMPL.INIT.], [CANCEL] zzzz - z z - - 30 z z - - 30 z z z* z 31 * Option available from the original movies index screen and Video Snapshot index screen. [MEMORY INFO]/[CARD INFO]: Displays a screen where you can verify how much of the built-in memory ( / only) or the memory card...DIMMER] [AUDIO LEVEL] [TV SCREEN] [DATA CODE] [MARKERS] [ ON], [ OFF] zzzz - [ ON], [ OFF] z- - - - [ ON], [ OFF] zz - - - [ DATE], [ TIME], - -z- - [ DATE & TIME], [ CAMERA DATA] [ OFF], [ LEVEL(WHT)], zz - - - [ LEVEL(GRY)], [ GRID(WHT)], [ GRID(GRY)] 83
...IN MEM], [CARD], [CANCEL] [INITIALIZE], [COMPL.INIT.], [CANCEL] zzzz - z z - - 30 z z - - 30 z z z* z 31 * Option available from the original movies index screen and Video Snapshot index screen. [MEMORY INFO]/[CARD INFO]: Displays a screen where you can verify how much of the built-in memory ( / only) or the memory card...DIMMER] [AUDIO LEVEL] [TV SCREEN] [DATA CODE] [MARKERS] [ ON], [ OFF] zzzz - [ ON], [ OFF] z- - - - [ ON], [ OFF] zz - - - [ DATE], [ TIME], - -z- - [ DATE & TIME], [ CAMERA DATA] [ OFF], [ LEVEL(WHT)], zz - - - [ LEVEL(GRY)], [ GRID(WHT)], [ GRID(GRY)] 83
FS30 / FS31 / FS300 Instruction Manual
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... set to [ ON], this setting to make sure your subject is ideal when using the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable. [DATA CODE]: Displays the date and/or time when the scene was recorded. [ CAMERA DATA]: Displays the aperture (f-stop) and shutter speed used when recording. [MARKERS]: You can check the audio recording...
... set to [ ON], this setting to make sure your subject is ideal when using the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable. [DATA CODE]: Displays the date and/or time when the scene was recorded. [ CAMERA DATA]: Displays the aperture (f-stop) and shutter speed used when recording. [MARKERS]: You can check the audio recording...
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...XP: 3 hr. 40 min., SP: 5 hr. 30 min., LP: 10 hr. 25 min. Additional Information Specifications FS31/FS30/FS300 System Recording System Television System Recording Media Maximum Recording Time (approximate figures) Image Sensor LCD Screen Microphone Lens Lens Configuration AF System Minimum Focusing... Distance White Balance Movies: Photos: SD-Video Video compression: MPEG-2 Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3) DCF (Design rule for camera file system), compatible with Exif1 Ver. 2.2 and with DPOF Photo compression: JPEG (...
...XP: 3 hr. 40 min., SP: 5 hr. 30 min., LP: 10 hr. 25 min. Additional Information Specifications FS31/FS30/FS300 System Recording System Television System Recording Media Maximum Recording Time (approximate figures) Image Sensor LCD Screen Microphone Lens Lens Configuration AF System Minimum Focusing... Distance White Balance Movies: Photos: SD-Video Video compression: MPEG-2 Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3) DCF (Design rule for camera file system), compatible with Exif1 Ver. 2.2 and with DPOF Photo compression: JPEG (...
FS30/FS31/FS300 Instruction Manual
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...use attachments/accessories specified by items placed upon or against them. The product may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera. 20 Water and Moisture - The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of the obsolete ..., contact your electrician to replace your safety. 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...
...use attachments/accessories specified by items placed upon or against them. The product may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera. 20 Water and Moisture - The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of the obsolete ..., contact your electrician to replace your safety. 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...
FS30/FS31/FS300 Instruction Manual
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...just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings, and flexible recording mode, which lets Turn the camera mode dial to to set the camcorder to worry about any settings and can shoot video using just Start/Stop or take photos using just PHOTO . Recording: Dual Shot and Flexible Recording The... change the camcorder's settings to your preference. Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is set the camcorder to flexible recording mode, turn the camera mode dial to ) 32 57 while the 36 while the 59 24 You can also use the zoom lever, Quick Start ( 35) and...
...just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings, and flexible recording mode, which lets Turn the camera mode dial to to set the camcorder to worry about any settings and can shoot video using just Start/Stop or take photos using just PHOTO . Recording: Dual Shot and Flexible Recording The... change the camcorder's settings to your preference. Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is set the camcorder to flexible recording mode, turn the camera mode dial to ) 32 57 while the 36 while the 59 24 You can also use the zoom lever, Quick Start ( 35) and...
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Video This chapter covers functions related to pause the recording. Basic Recording • You can select the memory to others nearby. press Start/Stop again to ... or . 2 Turn on the camcorder. / You can also press START/STOP on or flashing. Failing to do so may be used for 5 minutes ( 85). Shooting Video ( 24) 1 Set the camera mode dial to the memory. -
Video This chapter covers functions related to pause the recording. Basic Recording • You can select the memory to others nearby. press Start/Stop again to ... or . 2 Turn on the camcorder. / You can also press START/STOP on or flashing. Failing to do so may be used for 5 minutes ( 85). Shooting Video ( 24) 1 Set the camera mode dial to the memory. -
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...addition to the optical zoom range, the camcorder processes the image digitally to zoom out (wide-angle). Digital: This is limited to [ OFF]. Video available; About the Zoom Types Optical: The zoom range is the [D.ZOOM] setting in beyond the optical zoom range (white area on the zoom...] is selected, the camcorder will be faster in image quality. In either case, the optical zoom will deteriorate the more you zoom in the [CAMERA SETUP] menu ( 81). In mode, advanced zoom is used except when [IMG STAB] is set to the optical magnification ratio of three constant ...
...addition to the optical zoom range, the camcorder processes the image digitally to zoom out (wide-angle). Digital: This is limited to [ OFF]. Video available; About the Zoom Types Optical: The zoom range is the [D.ZOOM] setting in beyond the optical zoom range (white area on the zoom...] is selected, the camcorder will be faster in image quality. In either case, the optical zoom will deteriorate the more you zoom in the [CAMERA SETUP] menu ( 81). In mode, advanced zoom is used except when [IMG STAB] is set to the optical magnification ratio of three constant ...
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... after a few seconds. 3 Move ( , ) the selection frame to the scene you want to play back with this camcorder. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK 1 Set the camera mode dial to play back. Push the joystick ( ) to return to the index screen. 1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide. 2 Push the joystick... the memory card with another device the movies you recorded on or flashing. In such case, play back the 36 Failing to the index screen. Video Basic Playback Playing Back the Video ( 24) 4 Press / or playback.
... after a few seconds. 3 Move ( , ) the selection frame to the scene you want to play back with this camcorder. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK 1 Set the camera mode dial to play back. Push the joystick ( ) to return to the index screen. 1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide. 2 Push the joystick... the memory card with another device the movies you recorded on or flashing. In such case, play back the 36 Failing to the index screen. Video Basic Playback Playing Back the Video ( 24) 4 Press / or playback.
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...combine them with a mark. 45 You can give your movies. When the camcorder has finished recording, the screen will momentarily turn the mini video light off. Video Snapshot Record a series of enjoyment to your scenes an entirely new feel. scenes you can also add to the playlist ( 53) just ... to record pause mode. • The blue border changes to black and roughly indicates how much time has passed. Mini Video Light You can turn on the screen. • Press again to turn black as if a camera shutter had released. • Video Snapshot scenes are indicated in dark places.
...combine them with a mark. 45 You can give your movies. When the camcorder has finished recording, the screen will momentarily turn the mini video light off. Video Snapshot Record a series of enjoyment to your scenes an entirely new feel. scenes you can also add to the playlist ( 53) just ... to record pause mode. • The blue border changes to black and roughly indicates how much time has passed. Mini Video Light You can turn on the screen. • Press again to turn black as if a camera shutter had released. • Video Snapshot scenes are indicated in dark places.
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... lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). The countdown appears on the screen. mode: Press PHOTO , first halfway to standby mode ( 24) FUNC. [ MENU] [ CAMERA SETUP] [SELF TIMER] [ON ] FUNC. The countdown appears on the screen. Setting the camcorder to activate the autofocus and then fully. The camcorder starts recording... - To correct this, you can manually adjust the exposure or use the automatic backlight correction. ( 24) POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording program other than [ FIREWORKS]. Video Self Timer -
... lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). The countdown appears on the screen. mode: Press PHOTO , first halfway to standby mode ( 24) FUNC. [ MENU] [ CAMERA SETUP] [SELF TIMER] [ON ] FUNC. The countdown appears on the screen. Setting the camcorder to activate the autofocus and then fully. The camcorder starts recording... - To correct this, you can manually adjust the exposure or use the automatic backlight correction. ( 24) POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording program other than [ FIREWORKS]. Video Self Timer -
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...). You can select what to display with a fade in. mode: Activate the selected effect and then press PHOTO to fade out and pause the recording. Video Applying 1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [D.EFFECT ] and press . • The icon of the selected effect turns green. •... 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 the time of information icons. TO FADE IN Activate the selected fader in record pause mode. Repeatedly press DISP.
...). You can select what to display with a fade in. mode: Activate the selected effect and then press PHOTO to fade out and pause the recording. Video Applying 1 Push the joystick ( ) to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [D.EFFECT ] and press . • The icon of the selected effect turns green. •... 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 the time of information icons. TO FADE IN Activate the selected fader in record pause mode. Repeatedly press DISP.