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...that may cause harmful interference to comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. If this device must accept any changes or modifications to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the manual. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, ... BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. 2 Digital Video Camcorder FS40 A / FS400 A systems This device complies with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Do not make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur ...
...that may cause harmful interference to comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. If this device must accept any changes or modifications to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the manual. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, ... BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. 2 Digital Video Camcorder FS40 A / FS400 A systems This device complies with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Do not make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur ...
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... Hazard of time. 12 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 11 Unplug this manual as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 8 Do not defeat the safety... accessories not recommended in rainy/moist situations. 4 All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed. 17 Cleaning - 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....
... Hazard of time. 12 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 11 Unplug this manual as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 8 Do not defeat the safety... accessories not recommended in rainy/moist situations. 4 All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed. 17 Cleaning - 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....
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..., bracket or table. If you are not likely to Fig. 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE the product, be operated only from the type of this manual. 23 Polarization - If an outside antenna is grounded so as to the product. PART H) to your home, consult your product dealer or...
..., bracket or table. If you are not likely to Fig. 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE the product, be operated only from the type of this manual. 23 Polarization - If an outside antenna is grounded so as to the product. PART H) to your home, consult your product dealer or...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... 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 Back Recordings Set to Background Music 66 On-Screen Displays and Data Code 67 Playlist and Scene Operations 67 ...
... 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 Back Recordings Set to Background Music 66 On-Screen Displays and Data Code 67 Playlist and Scene Operations 67 ...
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...for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the . 12 Introduction 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... to the model shown in the icon. • The following terms are used in this manual: When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in this manual. • : Text that applies only to both. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons...
...for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the . 12 Introduction 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... to the model shown in the icon. • The following terms are used in this manual: When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in this manual. • : Text that applies only to both. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons...
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...modes. Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. - To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to turn off the backlight cor- Operating modes: 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. When you can have the camcorder automatically correct for example, by mounting it on the screen.... • [ Low Light]: - Picture quality may become overexposed on the screen. - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ Fireworks]: - White points may leave a trailing afterimage. - NOTES • [ Portrait]/[ Sports]/[ Snow]/[ Beach]: The picture may not appear ...
...modes. Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. - To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to turn off the backlight cor- Operating modes: 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. When you can have the camcorder automatically correct for example, by mounting it on the screen.... • [ Low Light]: - Picture quality may become overexposed on the screen. - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ Fireworks]: - White points may leave a trailing afterimage. - NOTES • [ Portrait]/[ Sports]/[ Snow]/[ Beach]: The picture may not appear ...
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For photos: Activate the selected effect and then press PHOTO to start recording with a fade in. 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). To ...-recording is activated. To activate an effect For movies: Activate the selected effect while recording or in or out. NOTES • When you can manually adjust the exposure. Operating modes: Video 57 Digital Effects To fade in/out Activate the selected fader in record pause mode ( ), then press Start/Stop to...
For photos: Activate the selected effect and then press PHOTO to start recording with a fade in. 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). To ...-recording is activated. To activate an effect For movies: Activate the selected effect while recording or in or out. NOTES • When you can manually adjust the exposure. Operating modes: Video 57 Digital Effects To fade in/out Activate the selected fader in record pause mode ( ), then press Start/Stop to...
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Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the initial brightness of the picture. • If you operate the zoom, the brightness of the image may change. 3 Adjust the ( ) the brightness of the image as required, then hide ( ) the joystick...indicator will vary depending 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 • Night scenes Operating modes: 58 Video Exposure • The current exposure is ...
Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the initial brightness of the picture. • If you operate the zoom, the brightness of the image may change. 3 Adjust the ( ) the brightness of the image as required, then hide ( ) the joystick...indicator will vary depending 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 • Night scenes Operating modes: 58 Video Exposure • The current exposure is ...
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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). In mode, the recording date and time are displayed on /off in mode, you can turn off...
... 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). In mode, the recording date and time are displayed on /off in mode, you can turn off...
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Operating modes: 1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to which you play back your recordings with the Video ID-1 system. Connection 1 ( 81). 3 ... • We recommend powering the camcorder using one of the high-definition connections will switch automatically to widescreen mode if it to the instruction manual of the TV manually. 82 External Connections Refer to or mode. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the connected TV. 4 Turn on the camcorder and set...
Operating modes: 1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to which you play back your recordings with the Video ID-1 system. Connection 1 ( 81). 3 ... • We recommend powering the camcorder using one of the high-definition connections will switch automatically to widescreen mode if it to the instruction manual of the TV manually. 82 External Connections Refer to or mode. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the connected TV. 4 Turn on the camcorder and set...
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... the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video recorder with the camcorder before disconnecting the USB cable and operating the camcorder. Do not disconnect the USB cable. - NOTES • Refer also to the computer's instruction manual. • Depending on the number of photos on the memory card (Windows: 2,500 photos or more ), you...
... the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video recorder with the camcorder before disconnecting the USB cable and operating the camcorder. Do not disconnect the USB cable. - NOTES • Refer also to the computer's instruction manual. • Depending on the number of photos on the memory card (Windows: 2,500 photos or more ), you...
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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 : seconds) In record pause mode: Total number of scenes Ad...
... ( 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 : seconds) In record pause mode: Total number of scenes Ad...
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... The camcorder will not start /end of scenes (3,999 scenes). Never use tissue paper to free some operations may not be recorded properly. - Playback Cannot add scenes to the playlist if they were recorded or ...point where Start/Stop was pressed. This is on the subject. Autofocus does not work on or flashing). Focus manually ( 58). - Clean the lens with the camcorder. Save your recordings ( 83) and initialize the memory ...continuously for long periods of 99 scenes. - Consult a Canon Service Center. You may take longer than usual. - Additional Information 103
... The camcorder will not start /end of scenes (3,999 scenes). Never use tissue paper to free some operations may not be recorded properly. - Playback Cannot add scenes to the playlist if they were recorded or ...point where Start/Stop was pressed. This is on the subject. Autofocus does not work on or flashing). Focus manually ( 58). - Clean the lens with the camcorder. Save your recordings ( 83) and initialize the memory ...continuously for long periods of 99 scenes. - Consult a Canon Service Center. You may take longer than usual. - Additional Information 103
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• 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.)...) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter) • Power consumption 1.6 W (SP mode, AF on, LCD normal brightness) Maximum rated power consumption: 8.7 W • Operating temperature: 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) • Dimensions [W x H x D] (excluding the grip belt): 53 x 59 x 122 mm (2.1 x 2.3 x 4.8 in.)...
• 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.)...) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter) • Power consumption 1.6 W (SP mode, AF on, LCD normal brightness) Maximum rated power consumption: 8.7 W • Operating temperature: 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) • Dimensions [W x H x D] (excluding the grip belt): 53 x 59 x 122 mm (2.1 x 2.3 x 4.8 in.)...
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The information in .) • Weight: 46 g (1.6 oz) Weight and dimensions are approximate. 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 Errors and omissions excepted.
The information in .) • Weight: 46 g (1.6 oz) Weight and dimensions are approximate. 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 Errors and omissions excepted.