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...make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be contrary to... in accordance with class B limits in a residential installation. Use of the FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to radio communications. However, ... copyrighted materials may cause undesired operation. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! Digital Video Camcorder FS40 A / FS400 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. TO REDUCE...
...make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be contrary to... in accordance with class B limits in a residential installation. Use of the FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to radio communications. However, ... copyrighted materials may cause undesired operation. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! Digital Video Camcorder FS40 A / FS400 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. TO REDUCE...
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...close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other . Hazard of time. 12 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use this manual. 18 Accessories - All operating and maintenance instructions should be hazardous. 19 Avoid magnetic or electric fields - Do not use this ...other sources of the polarized or grounding-type plug. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder FS40 A / FS400 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow...
...close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other . Hazard of time. 12 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use this manual. 18 Accessories - All operating and maintenance instructions should be hazardous. 19 Avoid magnetic or electric fields - Do not use this ...other sources of the polarized or grounding-type plug. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder FS40 A / FS400 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow...
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... to the product due to overturn. 22 Power Sources - For added protection of any kind onto the product. 29 Servicing - Never push objects of this manual. 23 Polarization - Do not place on or pinched by items placed upon or against voltage surges ANTENNA LEAD and built-up static charges. Section IN...
... to the product due to overturn. 22 Power Sources - For added protection of any kind onto the product. 29 Servicing - Never push objects of this manual. 23 Polarization - Do not place on or pinched by items placed upon or against voltage surges ANTENNA LEAD and built-up static charges. Section IN...
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Table of contents Introduction 8 Exciting Features 12 About this Manual 14 Getting to Know the Camcorder 14 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 16 Names of Parts Preparations 19 Getting Started 19 Charging the Battery ...
Table of contents Introduction 8 Exciting Features 12 About this Manual 14 Getting to Know the Camcorder 14 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 16 Names of Parts Preparations 19 Getting Started 19 Charging the Battery ...
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... Exposure and Special Scene Recording Programs 53 Automatic Backlight Correction 54 Advanced Image Stabilization 54 Pre-Recording 55 Video Snapshot 56 Digital Effects 57 Manual Exposure Adjustment 58 Manual Focus Adjustment 59 White Balance 60 Image Effects 61 Mini Video Light 61 Self Timer 62 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 63 Playing...
... Exposure and Special Scene Recording Programs 53 Automatic Backlight Correction 54 Advanced Image Stabilization 54 Pre-Recording 55 Video Snapshot 56 Digital Effects 57 Manual Exposure Adjustment 58 Manual Focus Adjustment 59 White Balance 60 Image Effects 61 Mini Video Light 61 Self Timer 62 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 63 Playing...
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...card" or "built-in the icon. • The following terms are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS... number within this manual. • : Text that applies only to the model shown in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to pause the recording. • The photos included in this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS40 / FS400.
...card" or "built-in the icon. • The following terms are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS... number within this manual. • : Text that applies only to the model shown in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to pause the recording. • The photos included in this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS40 / FS400.
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... PIXELA's software. In addition to in this PDF file). - The full-version instruction manual of the software (on CD players. * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the camcorder (this manual as background music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM* - Music files that can use...camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM* - Use Transfer Utility for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Instruction Manual/Music Data CD-ROM (referred to all the functionality of Transfer Utility, you can use VideoBrowser for saving and transferring movies and music ...
... PIXELA's software. In addition to in this PDF file). - The full-version instruction manual of the software (on CD players. * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the camcorder (this manual as background music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM* - Music files that can use...camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM* - Use Transfer Utility for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Instruction Manual/Music Data CD-ROM (referred to all the functionality of Transfer Utility, you can use VideoBrowser for saving and transferring movies and music ...
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... guide. BLC 2 Select ( ) [ BLC] and press . • appears. • Press again to the camcorder moving) we recommend using a tripod. - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ Fireworks]: - Picture quality may leave a trailing afterimage. - To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to turn off the backlight cor- Automatic Backlight Correction When shooting...
... guide. BLC 2 Select ( ) [ BLC] and press . • appears. • Press again to the camcorder moving) we recommend using a tripod. - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ Fireworks]: - Picture quality may leave a trailing afterimage. - To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to turn off the backlight cor- Automatic Backlight Correction When shooting...
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...the sound will be recorded normally. • Faders cannot be used when recording video snapshot scenes or when pre-recording is activated. Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or ...glaring (overexposed). When you can manually adjust the exposure. Activate the selected fader while recording ( ), then press Start/Stop to record the photo. Operating modes: Video ...
...the sound will be recorded normally. • Faders cannot be used when recording video snapshot scenes or when pre-recording is activated. Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or ...glaring (overexposed). When you can manually adjust the exposure. Activate the selected fader while recording ( ), then press Start/Stop to record the photo. Operating modes: Video ...
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... ) the joystick guide. • The exposure adjustment indicator will change to white and the selected exposure will return to automatic exposure. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may change. 3 Adjust the ( ) the brightness of the image may not work well on the following subjects. In such... case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows ...
... ) the joystick guide. • The exposure adjustment indicator will change to white and the selected exposure will return to automatic exposure. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may change. 3 Adjust the ( ) the brightness of the image may not work well on the following subjects. In such... case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows ...
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... of the icons and displays that appears automatically but will not remove onscreen displays that were turned on or off most on-screen displays on manually (for example, onscreen markers or the joystick guide). played with the [Data Code] setting. 66 Video On-Screen Displays and Data Code You can...
... of the icons and displays that appears automatically but will not remove onscreen displays that were turned on or off most on-screen displays on manually (for example, onscreen markers or the joystick guide). played with the [Data Code] setting. 66 Video On-Screen Displays and Data Code You can...
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.... NOTES • We recommend powering the camcorder using one of the high-definition connections will switch automatically to the TV. Refer to the instruction manual of the TV manually. 82 External Connections Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the connected TV. 4 Turn on the camcorder and set will ensure the best...
.... NOTES • We recommend powering the camcorder using one of the high-definition connections will switch automatically to the TV. Refer to the instruction manual of the TV manually. 82 External Connections Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the connected TV. 4 Turn on the camcorder and set will ensure the best...
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... USB cable. - NOTES • Refer also to do not disconnect the USB cable or turn off the camcorder or computer. Failing to the computer's instruction manual. • Depending on the number of photos on the memory card (Windows: 2,500 photos or more ), you wish to use the computer's Safely Remove Hardware...
... USB cable. - NOTES • Refer also to do not disconnect the USB cable or turn off the camcorder or computer. Failing to the computer's instruction manual. • Depending on the number of photos on the memory card (Windows: 2,500 photos or more ), you wish to use the computer's Safely Remove Hardware...
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...: - (grayed out) Communication not established - (white, flashing) Connecting; (white, continuously on) Wireless upload on compatible Web sites, refer to Eye-Fi's homepage and the instruction manual of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with your Eye-Fi card and completed all the required configuration setup in progress - [Eye...
...: - (grayed out) Communication not established - (white, flashing) Connecting; (white, continuously on) Wireless upload on compatible Web sites, refer to Eye-Fi's homepage and the instruction manual of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with your Eye-Fi card and completed all the required configuration setup in progress - [Eye...
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.... [Video Snapshot Length]: Selects the length of video snapshot scenes. [Onscreen Markers]: You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the TV manually. erwise, change the [TV Type] setting accordingly. • The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the cam- Setup Menus Camera Setup...
.... [Video Snapshot Length]: Selects the length of video snapshot scenes. [Onscreen Markers]: You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the TV manually. erwise, change the [TV Type] setting accordingly. • The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the cam- Setup Menus Camera Setup...
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... ( 57) 2 Recording program ( 51) 3 White balance ( 59) 4 Image effect ( 60) 5 Digital effect ( 56) 6 Recording mode ( 39) 7 Manual focus ( 58) 8 Automatic backlight correction ( 53) 9 Pre-recording ( 54) A q Memory operation ( 101) A a Remaining battery time ( 101) As While recording/during playback: Scene counter (hours : minutes : ...
... ( 57) 2 Recording program ( 51) 3 White balance ( 59) 4 Image effect ( 60) 5 Digital effect ( 56) 6 Recording mode ( 39) 7 Manual focus ( 58) 8 Automatic backlight correction ( 53) 9 Pre-recording ( 54) A q Memory operation ( 101) A a Remaining battery time ( 101) As While recording/during playback: Scene counter (hours : minutes : ...
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Buy a new battery pack. When the pre-recording function is on the subject. Focus manually ( 58). - Changing between pressing Start/Stop and the actual start recording. - Movies or photos cannot be able to add scenes to free some space. this ... lens-cleaning cloth ( 118). The lens is not a malfunction. Clean the lens with the camcorder. Save your recordings ( 83) and initialize the memory ( 35). Consult a Canon Service Center. Playback Cannot add scenes to clean the lens. You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto the memory (while the...
Buy a new battery pack. When the pre-recording function is on the subject. Focus manually ( 58). - Changing between pressing Start/Stop and the actual start recording. - Movies or photos cannot be able to add scenes to free some space. this ... lens-cleaning cloth ( 118). The lens is not a malfunction. Clean the lens with the camcorder. Save your recordings ( 83) and initialize the memory ( 35). Consult a Canon Service Center. Playback Cannot add scenes to clean the lens. You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto the memory (while the...
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...) Terminals • AV OUT Terminal ∅ 3.5 mm minijack; • Lens Configuration: 10 elements in 8 groups (1 double-sided, aspheric element) • AF System TTL autofocus or Manual focus (for movies only) • Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in .) • Weight: 135 g (4.8 oz.) Additional Information 125
...) Terminals • AV OUT Terminal ∅ 3.5 mm minijack; • Lens Configuration: 10 elements in 8 groups (1 double-sided, aspheric element) • AF System TTL autofocus or Manual focus (for movies only) • Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in .) • Weight: 135 g (4.8 oz.) Additional Information 125
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Errors and omissions excepted. BP-808 Battery Pack • Battery type Rechargeable lithium ion battery, compatible with Intelligent System • Rated voltage: 7.4 V DC • Operating temperature: 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) • Battery capacity: 890 mAh (typical); 6.3 Wh / 850 mAh (minimum) • Dimensions: 30.7 x 23.3 x 40.2 mm (1.2 x 0.92 x 1.6 in this manual is verified as of December 2010. Subject to change without notice. 126 Additional Information The information in .) • Weight: 46 g (1.6 oz) Weight and dimensions are approximate.
Errors and omissions excepted. BP-808 Battery Pack • Battery type Rechargeable lithium ion battery, compatible with Intelligent System • Rated voltage: 7.4 V DC • Operating temperature: 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) • Battery capacity: 890 mAh (typical); 6.3 Wh / 850 mAh (minimum) • Dimensions: 30.7 x 23.3 x 40.2 mm (1.2 x 0.92 x 1.6 in this manual is verified as of December 2010. Subject to change without notice. 126 Additional Information The information in .) • Weight: 46 g (1.6 oz) Weight and dimensions are approximate.
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... Index screen 45 Initializing the memory 35 J Joystick 27 Joystick guide 27 L Language 31 LCD screen 23 Low light (recording program) . . . . 52 M Maintenance 118 Manual exposure 57 Manual focus 58 Markers 92 Memory card 32, 116 Mini video light 61 N Night scene (recording program) . . 52 Notification sounds 95 O Onscreen display selection 66...
... Index screen 45 Initializing the memory 35 J Joystick 27 Joystick guide 27 L Language 31 LCD screen 23 Low light (recording program) . . . . 52 M Maintenance 118 Manual exposure 57 Manual focus 58 Markers 92 Memory card 32, 116 Mini video light 61 N Night scene (recording program) . . 52 Notification sounds 95 O Onscreen display selection 66...