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Digital Video Camcorder FS40 A / FS400 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to provide ...
Digital Video Camcorder FS40 A / FS400 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to provide ...
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... may be cleaned only as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . 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 all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is damaged...
... may be cleaned only as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . 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 all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is damaged...
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Dual Flash Memory You can enrich your favorite background music. Pre-recording ( 54) When pre-recording is activated, the camcorder starts recording video continuously into a video clip set to -use functions. When you press the Start/Stop button, the scene recorded will have ...compensates for the first time or are just but a few examples of the many easy-to your shooting experience. The following are very experienced, this camcorder offers many functions that can record in the built-in memory or on commercially available memory cards ( 35). Video Snapshot ( 55) Shoot or ...
Dual Flash Memory You can enrich your favorite background music. Pre-recording ( 54) When pre-recording is activated, the camcorder starts recording video continuously into a video clip set to -use functions. When you press the Start/Stop button, the scene recorded will have ...compensates for the first time or are just but a few examples of the many easy-to your shooting experience. The following are very experienced, this camcorder offers many functions that can record in the built-in memory or on commercially available memory cards ( 35). Video Snapshot ( 55) Shoot or ...
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... 19 Charging the Battery Pack 22 Preparing the Accessories 23 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 25 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 25 Operating Modes 27 Joystick and Joystick Guide 27 Using the Menus 30 First Time Settings 30 Setting the Date and Time 31 Changing ...the Language 31 Changing the Time Zone 32 Using a Memory Card 32 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 34 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 35 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings 35 Initializing the Memory Table of contents 9
... 19 Charging the Battery Pack 22 Preparing the Accessories 23 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 25 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 25 Operating Modes 27 Joystick and Joystick Guide 27 Using the Menus 30 First Time Settings 30 Setting the Date and Time 31 Changing ...the Language 31 Changing the Time Zone 32 Using a Memory Card 32 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 34 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 35 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings 35 Initializing the Memory Table of contents 9
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...Photos 74 Viewing Photos 76 Slideshow 76 Deleting Photos 78 Copying Photos to a Memory Card External Connections 80 Terminals on the Camcorder 80 Connection Diagrams 82 Playback on a TV Screen 83 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 83 Saving Recordings on a Computer 85 Copying Movies to...102 Troubleshooting 107 List of Messages 114 Do's and Don'ts 114 Handling Precautions 118 Maintenance/Others 119 Using the Camcorder Abroad 120 General Information 120 Accessories 121 Optional Accessories 123 Product Codes 124 Specifications 128 Index Table of contents 11
...Photos 74 Viewing Photos 76 Slideshow 76 Deleting Photos 78 Copying Photos to a Memory Card External Connections 80 Terminals on the Camcorder 80 Connection Diagrams 82 Playback on a TV Screen 83 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 83 Saving Recordings on a Computer 85 Copying Movies to...102 Troubleshooting 107 List of Messages 114 Do's and Don'ts 114 Handling Precautions 118 Maintenance/Others 119 Using the Camcorder Abroad 120 General Information 120 Accessories 121 Optional Accessories 123 Product Codes 124 Specifications 128 Index Table of contents 11
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...refer to both. About this Manual Thank you for future reference. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the... unit from the point you press the Start/Stop button to start recording until you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS40 / FS400. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to pause the recording. • The photos included in memory...
...refer to both. About this Manual Thank you for future reference. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the... unit from the point you press the Start/Stop button to start recording until you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS40 / FS400. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to pause the recording. • The photos included in memory...
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power cord) BP-808 Battery PackW XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable STV-250N Stereo Video CableW Yellow • Red • White plugs XQuick Guide Installation Guide for PIXELA'sW Software 14 Introduction Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl.
power cord) BP-808 Battery PackW XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable STV-250N Stereo Video CableW Yellow • Red • White plugs XQuick Guide Installation Guide for PIXELA'sW Software 14 Introduction Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl.
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...music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM* - Introduction 15 Music data - The following CD-ROMs and software are for exclusive use with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM* - These music files are supplied with the supplied PIXELA's software. Use Transfer Utility for saving and transferring ...for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Instruction Manual/Music Data CD-ROM (referred to all the functionality of the camcorder (this manual as "Camcorder Supplemental Disc") - Music files that can use as background music during playback.
...music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM* - Introduction 15 Music data - The following CD-ROMs and software are for exclusive use with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM* - These music files are supplied with the supplied PIXELA's software. Use Transfer Utility for saving and transferring ...for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Instruction Manual/Music Data CD-ROM (referred to all the functionality of the camcorder (this manual as "Camcorder Supplemental Disc") - Music files that can use as background music during playback.
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... the remaining recording time will be powered with a fully charged battery pack, refer to help you use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted. The first time you learn more about your camcorder. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the compact power...
... the remaining recording time will be powered with a fully charged battery pack, refer to help you use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted. The first time you learn more about your camcorder. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the compact power...
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... the cover and slide it toward the lens until you turn off . • If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start when the camcorder is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 102). 3 DC IN terminal ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator 20 ... a click. 4 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter. 5 Plug the compact power adapter into a power outlet. 6 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 7 Charging will start flashing in red (battery pack charging).
... the cover and slide it toward the lens until you turn off . • If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start when the camcorder is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 102). 3 DC IN terminal ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator 20 ... a click. 4 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter. 5 Plug the compact power adapter into a power outlet. 6 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 7 Charging will start flashing in red (battery pack charging).
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... excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to wait until you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If remaining battery time is an issue, you hear a click. Be ...them on the day of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start. • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to discharge naturally. After pressing POWER to ensure a full charge. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide the battery compartment cover away...
... excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to wait until you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If remaining battery time is an issue, you hear a click. Be ...them on the day of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start. • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to discharge naturally. After pressing POWER to ensure a full charge. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide the battery compartment cover away...
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... grip belt so that powers the product is recyclable. To remove the grip belt 1 Lift the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the camcorder's rear bracket. 22 Preparations • We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need....Stop button with your thumb. Preparing the Accessories Fasten the grip belt. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to remove it from the camcorder's front bracket. 2 Pull the other end of the strap through the buckle and remove it from the Velcro pad. Pull the strap to ...
... grip belt so that powers the product is recyclable. To remove the grip belt 1 Lift the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the camcorder's rear bracket. 22 Preparations • We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need....Stop button with your thumb. Preparing the Accessories Fasten the grip belt. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to remove it from the camcorder's front bracket. 2 Pull the other end of the strap through the buckle and remove it from the Velcro pad. Pull the strap to ...
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... attaching end of the wrist strap through the rear bracket on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. This has no effect on the camcorder, thread the wrist strap through the loop and fasten. Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. Preparations...
... attaching end of the wrist strap through the rear bracket on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. This has no effect on the camcorder, thread the wrist strap through the loop and fasten. Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. Preparations...
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... the LCD screen with the [LCD Brightness] setting. 24 Preparations tery pack. • You can further adjust the brightness of the bat- With the camcorder on (bright). LCD Backlight When recording in bright places it brighter.
... the LCD screen with the [LCD Brightness] setting. 24 Preparations tery pack. • You can further adjust the brightness of the bat- With the camcorder on (bright). LCD Backlight When recording in bright places it brighter.
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... recording of movies. Start/Stop for recording photos - Preparations 25 PHOTO for recording movies - Press the button to switch the camcorder to mode and press the button again to switch back to your preference. VIDEO SNAP for beginners or if you just prefer not to... bother with detailed camcorder settings, and flexible recording ( ) mode, which lets you can be accessed but the following buttons/functions are available in advance. - corder...
... recording of movies. Start/Stop for recording photos - Preparations 25 PHOTO for recording movies - Press the button to switch the camcorder to mode and press the button again to switch back to your preference. VIDEO SNAP for beginners or if you just prefer not to... bother with detailed camcorder settings, and flexible recording ( ) mode, which lets you can be accessed but the following buttons/functions are available in advance. - corder...
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...] in mode. • Even in playback mode. Viewing photos. Operating mode Onscreen icon Operation Playing back movies. Use the tabs on directly in mode, the camcorder can use the Special Scene recording programs ( 51) to set at once all the optimal settings to match special recording condi- menu: [Image Stabilizer]**, [Auto...; When switching to turn it on the top of the screen to switch to mode to view photos ( 45). • When switching to switch the camcorder between camera (recording) mode and playback mode.
...] in mode. • Even in playback mode. Viewing photos. Operating mode Onscreen icon Operation Playing back movies. Use the tabs on directly in mode, the camcorder can use the Special Scene recording programs ( 51) to set at once all the optimal settings to match special recording condi- menu: [Image Stabilizer]**, [Auto...; When switching to turn it on the top of the screen to switch to mode to view photos ( 45). • When switching to switch the camcorder between camera (recording) mode and playback mode.
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... the settings or confirm an action. ing mode. stick ( ) to make further adjustments ( ). • mode: First, select ( ) a "row" of the camcorder's functions can be accessed and, except in a few cases, most menu settings will minimize after pressing FUNC. . When the joystick guide is indicated by the...the joystick guide depend on /off the selected function; For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to operate the camcorder's menus. Joystick and Joystick Guide Use the joystick to the appendix Menu Options Lists ( 90). By default, the joystick guide is...
... the settings or confirm an action. ing mode. stick ( ) to make further adjustments ( ). • mode: First, select ( ) a "row" of the camcorder's functions can be accessed and, except in a few cases, most menu settings will minimize after pressing FUNC. . When the joystick guide is indicated by the...the joystick guide depend on /off the selected function; For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to operate the camcorder's menus. Joystick and Joystick Guide Use the joystick to the appendix Menu Options Lists ( 90). By default, the joystick guide is...
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... change the date and time later on (not during the initial setup). In subsequent screen displays the date and time will appear automatically when the camcorder's clock is not set. First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of the fields (month..., day, hour and minutes) in the same way. 3 Select ( ) [OK] and press setup screen. to the month. 2 Change the rest of the camcorder before you do not use the camcorder for example, [Jan. 1, 2011 12:00 AM]). You can change the date format and the clock format (12/24 hours) with the...
... change the date and time later on (not during the initial setup). In subsequent screen displays the date and time will appear automatically when the camcorder's clock is not set. First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of the fields (month..., day, hour and minutes) in the same way. 3 Select ( ) [OK] and press setup screen. to the month. 2 Change the rest of the camcorder before you do not use the camcorder for example, [Jan. 1, 2011 12:00 AM]). You can change the date format and the clock format (12/24 hours) with the...
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Preparations 31 Changing the Time Zone Change the time zone to the name of buttons on the camcorder and will not change, regardless of the language selected. The default setting is English. Operating modes: To set it to one of 26 other languages.... and that matches the local time at your location. Operating modes: FUNC. [ Menu] Desired language [Language ] FUNC. Changing the Language The default language of the camcorder is New York. You can set the home time zone FUNC. [ Menu] [Time Zone/DST] * Your local time zone** FUNC. * When you travel, select ( ) the...
Preparations 31 Changing the Time Zone Change the time zone to the name of buttons on the camcorder and will not change, regardless of the language selected. The default setting is English. Operating modes: To set it to one of 26 other languages.... and that matches the local time at your location. Operating modes: FUNC. [ Menu] Desired language [Language ] FUNC. Changing the Language The default language of the camcorder is New York. You can set the home time zone FUNC. [ Menu] [Time Zone/DST] * Your local time zone** FUNC. * When you travel, select ( ) the...
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... Over 2 GB Over 32 GB SD Speed Class - - , , , , , , , , Recording movies - * * Depending on the memory card, you buy a new memory card, look for Use with the Camcorder You can use commercially available Secure Digital (SD) cards with this...
... Over 2 GB Over 32 GB SD Speed Class - - , , , , , , , , Recording movies - * * Depending on the memory card, you buy a new memory card, look for Use with the Camcorder You can use commercially available Secure Digital (SD) cards with this...