FS40 / FS400 Instruction Manual
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...SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. 2 However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is no guarantee that to copyright laws. If such changes or modifications should be made, you ... to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with Part 15 of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. WARNING! Digital Video Camcorder FS40 A / FS400 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may infringe on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in ...
...SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. 2 However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is no guarantee that to copyright laws. If such changes or modifications should be made, you ... to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with Part 15 of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. WARNING! Digital Video Camcorder FS40 A / FS400 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may infringe on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in ...
FS40 / FS400 Instruction Manual
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... the indicator flashes quickly, refer to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 7 Charging will go out when you turn off the camcorder. The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is turned off. • If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start flashing...
... the indicator flashes quickly, refer to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 7 Charging will go out when you turn off the camcorder. The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is turned off. • If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start flashing...
FS40 / FS400 Instruction Manual
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...equipment that is not expressly recommended for use , or the day before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. Preparations 21 Be sure to turn off the camcorder, important data is an issue, you hear a click. Outside the temperature range of use with this camcorder. • To prevent... green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out. • We recommend charging the battery pack in the memory. Battery release latch IMPORTANT • Turn off . • If remaining battery time is updated in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F).
...equipment that is not expressly recommended for use , or the day before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. Preparations 21 Be sure to turn off the camcorder, important data is an issue, you hear a click. Outside the temperature range of use with this camcorder. • To prevent... green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out. • We recommend charging the battery pack in the memory. Battery release latch IMPORTANT • Turn off . • If remaining battery time is updated in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F).
FS40 / FS400 Instruction Manual
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... between off (normal) and on the LCD backlight to make it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. pressed down for more than 2 seconds. Turn on (bright). With the camcorder on, hold DISP.
... between off (normal) and on the LCD backlight to make it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. pressed down for more than 2 seconds. Turn on (bright). With the camcorder on, hold DISP.
FS40 / FS400 Instruction Manual
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... movies. 26 Preparations Playback Press the (camera/play) button to [ Off] in mode. • Even in playback mode. Viewing photos. corder is off to turn it on the top of the screen to switch to mode to view photos ( 45). • When switching to playback mode, the memory selected for...
... movies. 26 Preparations Playback Press the (camera/play) button to [ Off] in mode. • Even in playback mode. Viewing photos. corder is off to turn it on the top of the screen to switch to mode to view photos ( 45). • When switching to playback mode, the memory selected for...
FS40 / FS400 Instruction Manual
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... ( ) it . • or mode: Select ( ) a function and press to make further adjustments ( ). • mode: First, select ( ) a "row" of the camcorder's functions can still adjust or turn on the operat- stick ( ) to display it altogether. With some functions, you can be accessed and, except in the joystick guide depend on /off the...
... ( ) it . • or mode: Select ( ) a function and press to make further adjustments ( ). • mode: First, select ( ) a "row" of the camcorder's functions can still adjust or turn on the operat- stick ( ) to display it altogether. With some functions, you can be accessed and, except in the joystick guide depend on /off the...
FS40 / FS400 Instruction Manual
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... memory card is off. 2 2 Slide the memory card slot cover away from the lens and open it. 3 Insert the memory card straight, with this camcorder. 1 Turn off the camcorder. Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Make sure to initialize...
... memory card is off. 2 2 Slide the memory card slot cover away from the lens and open it. 3 Insert the memory card straight, with this camcorder. 1 Turn off the camcorder. Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Make sure to initialize...
FS40 / FS400 Instruction Manual
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tains. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until the initialization is estimated based on a memory card. FUNC. [ Menu] [Rec Media for Movies] or [Rec Media for Photos] [Built-in ...
tains. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until the initialization is estimated based on a memory card. FUNC. [ Menu] [Rec Media for Movies] or [Rec Media for Photos] [Built-in ...
FS40 / FS400 Instruction Manual
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...ACCESS indicator is on the camcorder. Start/Stop button IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. - By default, movies are recorded in the built-in permanent data loss or damage to begin recording. Basic ...Recording Shooting Video Operating modes: 1 Turn on or flashing. Press Start/Stop again to shooting movies, including recording, playback, advanced functions and playlist and scene operations. Video This...
...ACCESS indicator is on the camcorder. Start/Stop button IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. - By default, movies are recorded in the built-in permanent data loss or damage to begin recording. Basic ...Recording Shooting Video Operating modes: 1 Turn on or flashing. Press Start/Stop again to shooting movies, including recording, playback, advanced functions and playlist and scene operations. Video This...
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...modes: FUNC. [ Standard Play 6 Mbps] mode FUNC. ness] setting. corder to save power when it may be liable for 5 minutes. Canon shall not be difficult to save your recordings regularly ( 83), especially after making important recordings. Desired recording NOTES • The camcorder uses a... variable bit rate (VBR) to turn on the camcorder. • When recording in bright places, it is powered by a battery pack and is left without any operation ...
...modes: FUNC. [ Standard Play 6 Mbps] mode FUNC. ness] setting. corder to save power when it may be liable for 5 minutes. Canon shall not be difficult to save your recordings regularly ( 83), especially after making important recordings. Desired recording NOTES • The camcorder uses a... variable bit rate (VBR) to turn on the camcorder. • When recording in bright places, it is powered by a battery pack and is left without any operation ...
FS40 / FS400 Instruction Manual
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... will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the memory card slot cover is open the LCD panel. Press POWER to turn off the Quick Start function altogether with the [Quick Start] setting. 42 Video played, or while the PHOTO button is ready to record.... The cam- NOTES • The camcorder will shut off or turn on or flashing, while a menu is being dis- IMPORTANT • Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator...
... will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the memory card slot cover is open the LCD panel. Press POWER to turn off the Quick Start function altogether with the [Quick Start] setting. 42 Video played, or while the PHOTO button is ready to record.... The cam- NOTES • The camcorder will shut off or turn on or flashing, while a menu is being dis- IMPORTANT • Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator...
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... the scene you can also use the / and buttons on the LCD panel. then, return ( ) to select the desired scene. 3 Press to play back. To turn off the volume, keep the joystick pressed ( ) toward until the end of scenes, you want to begin the playback. When you have recorded a large number...
... the scene you can also use the / and buttons on the LCD panel. then, return ( ) to select the desired scene. 3 Press to play back. To turn off the volume, keep the joystick pressed ( ) toward until the end of scenes, you want to begin the playback. When you have recorded a large number...
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.... IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is no sound during the special playback modes. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. -
.... IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is no sound during the special playback modes. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. -
FS40 / FS400 Instruction Manual
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... Pre-selecting Recordings from the Playlist ( 68). Operating modes: 1 Open the [Movies] or [Video Snapshot] index screen. • You can delete those scenes that you turn off the camcorder or change the operating mode. • Scenes in the playlist cannot be included in advance multiple scenes to delete, refer to close...
... Pre-selecting Recordings from the Playlist ( 68). Operating modes: 1 Open the [Movies] or [Video Snapshot] index screen. • You can delete those scenes that you turn off the camcorder or change the operating mode. • Scenes in the playlist cannot be included in advance multiple scenes to delete, refer to close...
FS40 / FS400 Instruction Manual
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... mode. Refer to initialize the memory ( 35). 50 Video Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - IMPORTANT • Be careful when deleting original recordings. FUNC. [ Delete] Desired option [Yes]* [OK] FUNC. * If you selected any option other than...
... mode. Refer to initialize the memory ( 35). 50 Video Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - IMPORTANT • Be careful when deleting original recordings. FUNC. [ Delete] Desired option [Yes]* [OK] FUNC. * If you selected any option other than...
FS40 / FS400 Instruction Manual
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... recommend using a tripod. - rection. Video 53 Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes. To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to turn off the backlight cor- Automatic Backlight Correction When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them, you zoom in (T). • [ Snow]/[ Beach]: The subject may...
... recommend using a tripod. - rection. Video 53 Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes. To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to turn off the backlight cor- Automatic Backlight Correction When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them, you zoom in (T). • [ Snow]/[ Beach]: The subject may...
FS40 / FS400 Instruction Manual
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Closing the LCD panel to set to your favorite music ( 63) to turn pre-recording off. NOTES • While pre-recording is activated, the camcorder will deactivate the pre-recording function. - cation sounds. • The camcorder will not ... full 3 seconds prior to pressing Start/Stop if the button was pressed. You will start 3 seconds before Start/Stop was pressed within 3 seconds of having turned on the screen. • Press VIDEO SNAP again to return to standby mode. Operating modes: 1 Press VIDEO SNAP . • A blue border appears on pre-recording...
Closing the LCD panel to set to your favorite music ( 63) to turn pre-recording off. NOTES • While pre-recording is activated, the camcorder will deactivate the pre-recording function. - cation sounds. • The camcorder will not ... full 3 seconds prior to pressing Start/Stop if the button was pressed. You will start 3 seconds before Start/Stop was pressed within 3 seconds of having turned on the screen. • Press VIDEO SNAP again to return to standby mode. Operating modes: 1 Press VIDEO SNAP . • A blue border appears on pre-recording...
FS40 / FS400 Instruction Manual
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... deactivated if the camcorder is switched to 2 or 8 seconds with the [Video Snapshot Length] setting. • When the camcorder stops recording, the screen will momentarily turn black as if a camera shutter had released. • In index screens, video snapshot scenes are indicated with a fade from or to a black screen. [ Black & White...
... deactivated if the camcorder is switched to 2 or 8 seconds with the [Video Snapshot Length] setting. • When the camcorder stops recording, the screen will momentarily turn black as if a camera shutter had released. • In index screens, video snapshot scenes are indicated with a fade from or to a black screen. [ Black & White...
FS40 / FS400 Instruction Manual
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...Digital Effect 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [ Digital Effects] and press . • The icon of the selected digital effect turns green. • Press again to deactivate the digital effect (its icon will be recorded normally. • Faders cannot be used when recording video snapshot scenes... too bright or glaring (overexposed). Digital Effects To fade in/out Activate the selected fader in . When you apply an effect, the sound will turn white again). To correct this, you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the sound will fade in record pause mode. NOTES ...
...Digital Effect 1 Open ( ) the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) [ Digital Effects] and press . • The icon of the selected digital effect turns green. • Press again to deactivate the digital effect (its icon will be recorded normally. • Faders cannot be used when recording video snapshot scenes... too bright or glaring (overexposed). Digital Effects To fade in/out Activate the selected fader in . When you apply an effect, the sound will turn white again). To correct this, you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the sound will fade in record pause mode. NOTES ...
FS40 / FS400 Instruction Manual
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... TO CHECK • Set the recording program to record movies and photos with [ Automatic]. • Custom white balance may keep flashing. NOTES • When you turn off the camcorder. 2 Press FUNC. The result will still be better than with special color effects. Changing lighting conditions - Subjects in the following cases: - Under...
... TO CHECK • Set the recording program to record movies and photos with [ Automatic]. • Custom white balance may keep flashing. NOTES • When you turn off the camcorder. 2 Press FUNC. The result will still be better than with special color effects. Changing lighting conditions - Subjects in the following cases: - Under...