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...frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. This equipment generates, uses and can be contrary to Part ...operable to radio communications. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE...
...frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. This equipment generates, uses and can be contrary to Part ...operable to radio communications. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE...
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... moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 13 Read 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 qualified service personnel. All warnings...
... moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 13 Read 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 qualified service personnel. All warnings...
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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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... Built-in memory/ 16 GB memory card 3 hr. 40 min. 32 GB memory card 7 hr. 20 min. Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom The camcorder offers three types of music files. 33 The following table gives approximate recording times. ( 24) FUNC. [ STANDARD PLAY 6Mbps] Desired recording mode FUNC.... Select XP mode for better movie quality; Built-in memory/ 8 GB memory card 1 hr. 50 min. NOTES • The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the actual recording times will be divided and saved as scenes smaller than 4 GB. •...
... Built-in memory/ 16 GB memory card 3 hr. 40 min. 32 GB memory card 7 hr. 20 min. Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom The camcorder offers three types of music files. 33 The following table gives approximate recording times. ( 24) FUNC. [ STANDARD PLAY 6Mbps] Desired recording mode FUNC.... Select XP mode for better movie quality; Built-in memory/ 8 GB memory card 1 hr. 50 min. NOTES • The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the actual recording times will be divided and saved as scenes smaller than 4 GB. •...
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...). At full wide angle, you can also set to [ OFF]. Advanced: In addition to the optical zoom range, the camcorder processes the image digitally to digital zoom (light blue area on the zoom indicator) when you zoom in image quality. In either case, the optical zoom will... is set to [ DYNAMIC] or when [WIDESCREEN] is selected, the camcorder will be available. About the Zoom Types Optical: The zoom range is set to the optical magnification ratio of three constant speeds (3 is processed digitally so image quality will still be faster in the [CAMERA SETUP] menu...
...). At full wide angle, you can also set to [ OFF]. Advanced: In addition to the optical zoom range, the camcorder processes the image digitally to digital zoom (light blue area on the zoom indicator) when you zoom in image quality. In either case, the optical zoom will... is set to [ DYNAMIC] or when [WIDESCREEN] is selected, the camcorder will be available. About the Zoom Types Optical: The zoom range is set to the optical magnification ratio of three constant speeds (3 is processed digitally so image quality will still be faster in the [CAMERA SETUP] menu...
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... EFFECT mode: Activate the selected effect while recording or in . 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 the time of information icons. TO FADE IN ... Select ( ) [D.EFFECT ] and press . • The icon of the selected effect turns green. • Press again to deactivate the digital effect (its icon will turn off the digital effects or change the recording program. NOTES • When you turn white again). While viewing a photo, all the data is displayed in...
... EFFECT mode: Activate the selected effect while recording or in . 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 the time of information icons. TO FADE IN ... Select ( ) [D.EFFECT ] and press . • The icon of the selected effect turns green. • Press again to deactivate the digital effect (its icon will turn off the digital effects or change the recording program. NOTES • When you turn white again). While viewing a photo, all the data is displayed in...
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...Taking Photos You can be able to copy photos to the memory card. Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the CP, 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 set to prevent writing... exposure adjustment ( 48) • Manual focus adjustment ( 49) • White balance ( 50) • Image effects ( 51) • Digital effects ( 51) Printing Photos Printing Photos The camcorder can also use them was already explained in detail, so we refer you want to print the photos ( 37). • If the...
...Taking Photos You can be able to copy photos to the memory card. Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the CP, 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 set to prevent writing... exposure adjustment ( 48) • Manual focus adjustment ( 49) • White balance ( 50) • Image effects ( 51) • Digital effects ( 51) Printing Photos Printing Photos The camcorder can also use them was already explained in detail, so we refer you want to print the photos ( 37). • If the...
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...to print out photos. 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. If the TV cannot automatically detect and change...[TV TYPE] according to a TV or VCR with audio/video input terminals. USB Terminal Access: Open the LCD panel. Terminals on the Camcorder AV OUT Terminal Access: Open the LCD panel. Connection Diagrams Connection Type: Analog Output only Connect to the TV set (widescreen or 4:3). External...
...to print out photos. 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. If the TV cannot automatically detect and change...[TV TYPE] according to a TV or VCR with audio/video input terminals. USB Terminal Access: Open the LCD panel. Terminals on the Camcorder AV OUT Terminal Access: Open the LCD panel. Connection Diagrams Connection Type: Analog Output only Connect to the TV set (widescreen or 4:3). External...
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...TRANSFER ORDER] Desired option [YES] FUNC. [OK] Copying your recordings by repeatedly pressing DISP. ( 52). 76 Stop recording when copying is complete. 5 Camcorder: Stop playback. Refer to close the menu. Press again to cancel the transfer order. 4 Repeat steps 2-3 to mark additional photos with a transfer order... can copy your Recordings to an External Video Recorder You can 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 ...
...TRANSFER ORDER] Desired option [YES] FUNC. [OK] Copying your recordings by repeatedly pressing DISP. ( 52). 76 Stop recording when copying is complete. 5 Camcorder: Stop playback. Refer to close the menu. Press again to cancel the transfer order. 4 Repeat steps 2-3 to mark additional photos with a transfer order... can copy your Recordings to an External Video Recorder You can 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 ...
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... not carry the camcorder by lighting equipment. • Do not disassemble the camcorder. 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. Canon shall not be liable... for a long time, store it may result in dusty or sandy places. The camcorder is shorter than 30 °C (86 °F). 99...
... not carry the camcorder by lighting equipment. • Do not disassemble the camcorder. 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. Canon shall not be liable... for a long time, store it may result in dusty or sandy places. The camcorder is shorter than 30 °C (86 °F). 99...
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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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...Enter the serial number, starting with no spaces or hyphens. the illustration, enter the serial number as 12 digits with the top row of 4 digits, as "012345678901". Example of the 12-digit serial number 0123 4567 8901 XXXX 7 Select your local video system and click [Next]. 8 Enter the serial... code manually. If you will be asked to change the destination folder, click [Change] and select a different folder. In the case of your camcorder and click [Next]. Enter the Certification code you received and click [Next]. 8 Call a user support center and get the Certification code. 6 ...
...Enter the serial number, starting with no spaces or hyphens. the illustration, enter the serial number as 12 digits with the top row of 4 digits, as "012345678901". Example of the 12-digit serial number 0123 4567 8901 XXXX 7 Select your local video system and click [Next]. 8 Enter the serial... code manually. If you will be asked to change the destination folder, click [Change] and select a different folder. In the case of your camcorder and click [Next]. Enter the Certification code you received and click [Next]. 8 Call a user support center and get the Certification code. 6 ...
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...equipment off and on, the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of copyright owners and be required to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving ... RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! If this device must accept any changes or...
...equipment off and on, the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of copyright owners and be required to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving ... RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! If this device must accept any changes or...
FS30/FS31/FS300 Instruction Manual
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... sources such as they exit from which the cords exit the product. 4 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...
... sources such as they exit from which the cords exit the product. 4 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...
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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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...40 min. 32 GB memory card 7 hr. 20 min. 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 mode. The following table gives approximate recording times. ( 24) FUNC. [ STANDARD PLAY... vary depending on the memory. Changing the recording mode will be divided and saved as scenes smaller than 4 GB. • / The camcorder comes pre-installed with about 75 MB of music files. 33 select LP mode for better movie quality; Built-in memory/ 8 GB memory...
...40 min. 32 GB memory card 7 hr. 20 min. 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 mode. The following table gives approximate recording times. ( 24) FUNC. [ STANDARD PLAY... vary depending on the memory. Changing the recording mode will be divided and saved as scenes smaller than 4 GB. • / The camcorder comes pre-installed with about 75 MB of music files. 33 select LP mode for better movie quality; Built-in memory/ 8 GB memory...
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...] is set to zoom out (wide-angle). Video available; Move it toward W to [ OFF]. Advanced: In addition to the optical zoom range, the camcorder processes the image digitally to obtain a larger zoom range without any deterioration in record pause mode than when actually recording. In either case, the optical zoom will be...
...] is set to zoom out (wide-angle). Video available; Move it toward W to [ OFF]. Advanced: In addition to the optical zoom range, the camcorder processes the image digitally to obtain a larger zoom range without any deterioration in record pause mode than when actually recording. In either case, the optical zoom will be...
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... to start recording with the [DATA CODE] setting ( 84). 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 the time of information icons. Video Applying 1 ... icon of the selected effect turns green. • Press again to deactivate the digital effect (its icon will be recorded normally. • The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you turn off the digital effects or change the recording program. mode: Activate the selected effect and then press...
... to start recording with the [DATA CODE] setting ( 84). 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 the time of information icons. Video Applying 1 ... icon of the selected effect turns green. • Press again to deactivate the digital effect (its icon will be recorded normally. • The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you turn off the digital effects or change the recording program. mode: Activate the selected effect and then press...
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... adjustment ( 48) • Manual focus adjustment ( 49) • White balance ( 50) • Image effects ( 51) • Digital effects ( 51) Printing Photos Printing Photos The camcorder can be able to copy photos to the printer using the supplied USB cable. • Connection . You can mark in advance the...The following functions... • If the memory card slot cover is open, or the LOCK switch on the printer. 2 Connect the camcorder to the memory card. Canon printers: SELPHY printers of copies as a print order ( 68). The way to set the desired number of the CP, DS and...
... adjustment ( 48) • Manual focus adjustment ( 49) • White balance ( 50) • Image effects ( 51) • Digital effects ( 51) Printing Photos Printing Photos The camcorder can be able to copy photos to the printer using the supplied USB cable. • Connection . You can mark in advance the...The following functions... • If the memory card slot cover is open, or the LOCK switch on the printer. 2 Connect the camcorder to the memory card. Canon printers: SELPHY printers of copies as a print order ( 68). The way to set the desired number of the CP, DS and...
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...DVD Burner to create DVD discs from the built-in speaker will be muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder. Connection Diagrams Connection Type: Analog Output only Connect to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer. If the TV cannot...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 a TV or VCR with audio/video input terminals. Terminals on the Camcorder AV OUT Terminal Access: Open the LCD panel. Sound from them, or to a ...
...DVD Burner to create DVD discs from the built-in speaker will be muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder. Connection Diagrams Connection Type: Analog Output only Connect to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer. If the TV cannot...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 a TV or VCR with audio/video input terminals. Terminals on the Camcorder AV OUT Terminal Access: Open the LCD panel. Sound from them, or to a ...