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...from that to Part 15 of copyright owners and be contrary to radio communications. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE...user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV ... MATCH WIDE 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 a particular installation. Do not make any interference ...
...from that to Part 15 of copyright owners and be contrary to radio communications. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE...user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV ... MATCH WIDE 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 a particular installation. Do not make any interference ...
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The Mains plug is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in case of an accident. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do ... shock, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock to persons. Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). The lightning...
The Mains plug is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in case of an accident. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do ... shock, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock to persons. Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). The lightning...
FS40 / FS400 Instruction Manual
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.... Do not use this product from being walked on the product and in this manual. 18 Accessories - 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...
.... Do not use this product from being walked on the product and in this manual. 18 Accessories - 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...
FS40 / FS400 Instruction Manual
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... the recording. • The photos included in this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS40 / FS400. About this manual are used in this manual carefully before you for future reference. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu ... as "memory card" or "built-in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to the model shown in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions...
... the recording. • The photos included in this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS40 / FS400. About this manual are used in this manual carefully before you for future reference. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu ... as "memory card" or "built-in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to the model shown in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions...
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... 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not be charged only when the camcorder is off the camcorder, important data is an issue, you hear a click. Battery release latch IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder before , to turn off . • If remaining battery time is updated in temperatures between 10...
... 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not be charged only when the camcorder is off the camcorder, important data is an issue, you hear a click. Battery release latch IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder before , to turn off . • If remaining battery time is updated in temperatures between 10...
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... and initialize the memory. Preparations 33 SDXC Memory Cards As of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with your computer's manufacturer. IMPORTANT • If you may stop. In case of May 2010, SDXC memory cards have been tested to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer).
... and initialize the memory. Preparations 33 SDXC Memory Cards As of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with your computer's manufacturer. IMPORTANT • If you may stop. In case of May 2010, SDXC memory cards have been tested to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer).
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... hear a 3 click. Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Make sure to release it. IMPORTANT • Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is off. 2 2 Slide...
... hear a 3 click. Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Make sure to release it. IMPORTANT • Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is off. 2 2 Slide...
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... table but does not physically erase the stored data. [Complete Initialization] Erases all recordings. Lost origi- Make sure you save important recordings in memory will be restored after it is initialized.) To transfer music files from the [MUSIC] folder on the supplied ...the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to cancel the initialization while it is in Mem.] or [Mem. All recordings will permanently erase all data completely. IMPORTANT • Initializing the memory will be erased and the memory can press to the memory card: - Card] Initialization method [Yes]* [OK...
... table but does not physically erase the stored data. [Complete Initialization] Erases all recordings. Lost origi- Make sure you save important recordings in memory will be restored after it is initialized.) To transfer music files from the [MUSIC] folder on the supplied ...the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to cancel the initialization while it is in Mem.] or [Mem. All recordings will permanently erase all data completely. IMPORTANT • Initializing the memory will be erased and the memory can press to the memory card: - Card] Initialization method [Yes]* [OK...
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... off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. Failing to do so may result in memory. Press Start/Stop again to the memory. - 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...
... off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. Failing to do so may result in memory. Press Start/Stop again to the memory. - 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...
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...will vary depending on the memory. Select XP mode for longer recording times. Operating modes: FUNC. [ Standard Play 6 Mbps] mode FUNC. Canon shall not be difficult to use the LCD screen. select LP mode for better movie quality; Desired recording NOTES • The camcorder uses a...(VBR) to encode video so the actual recording times will shut off automatically to save your recordings regularly ( 83), especially after making important recordings. The following table gives approximate recording times. Video 39 • Be sure to save power when it may be ...
...will vary depending on the memory. Select XP mode for longer recording times. Operating modes: FUNC. [ Standard Play 6 Mbps] mode FUNC. Canon shall not be difficult to use the LCD screen. select LP mode for better movie quality; Desired recording NOTES • The camcorder uses a...(VBR) to encode video so the actual recording times will shut off automatically to save your recordings regularly ( 83), especially after making important recordings. The following table gives approximate recording times. Video 39 • Be sure to save power when it may be ...
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... while the ACCESS indicator is lit in standby mode for 10 minutes, regardless of time until shut-off or turn off if left in orange). IMPORTANT • Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is on the camcorder. • You can select the...
... while the ACCESS indicator is lit in standby mode for 10 minutes, regardless of time until shut-off or turn off if left in orange). IMPORTANT • Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is on the camcorder. • You can select the...
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...; You may not be able to do so may notice brief stops in permanent data loss. - Fast playback Perform the following operation during playback pause. IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is no sound during the special playback modes. Do not open the memory card slot cover...
...; You may not be able to do so may notice brief stops in permanent data loss. - Fast playback Perform the following operation during playback pause. IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is no sound during the special playback modes. Do not open the memory card slot cover...
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...; Be careful when deleting original recordings. Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. Some scenes will be recovered. • Save copies of important scenes before deleting them ( 83). • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is in advance (marked with a checkmark). Refer to Pre-selecting Recordings ...
...; Be careful when deleting original recordings. Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. Some scenes will be recovered. • Save copies of important scenes before deleting them ( 83). • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is in advance (marked with a checkmark). Refer to Pre-selecting Recordings ...
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... [ Off]. NOTES • The image stabilizer may not work well on a tripod. This is especially useful when it is moving ) so you do not miss important shooting opportunities. Select the image stabilization mode according to the camcorder moving too much. • The image stabilizer may not be wider at full wide...
... [ Off]. NOTES • The image stabilizer may not work well on a tripod. This is especially useful when it is moving ) so you do not miss important shooting opportunities. Select the image stabilization mode according to the camcorder moving too much. • The image stabilizer may not be wider at full wide...
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... the [MUSIC] folder on the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to follow applicable laws when using music files. Refer to the memory card that come pre- IMPORTANT • If you use . Mac OS users: Use Finder to transfer the music files from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to About the music files...
... the [MUSIC] folder on the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to follow applicable laws when using music files. Refer to the memory card that come pre- IMPORTANT • If you use . Mac OS users: Use Finder to transfer the music files from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to About the music files...
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... the Entire Playlist 1 Open the built-in memory's [Playlist] or [Playlist: Video Snapshot] index screen. Failing to Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen ( 48). IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is in progress. FUNC. [ Copy ( [OK] FUNC. )] Desired option [Yes]* * Press to interrupt the operation while...
... the Entire Playlist 1 Open the built-in memory's [Playlist] or [Playlist: Video Snapshot] index screen. Failing to Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen ( 48). IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is in progress. FUNC. [ Copy ( [OK] FUNC. )] Desired option [Yes]* * Press to interrupt the operation while...
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... camcorder's operating mode. You can select the memory that will appear. 3 Press PHOTO fully. Photos 73 Do not open the memory card slot cover. - IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on taking photos and playing them back. Do not disconnect the power source or turn... or more AF frames will be used to do so may result in memory. Taking Photos Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Please read the IMPORTANT section before using an Eye-Fi card. 1 Turn on the camcorder.
... camcorder's operating mode. You can select the memory that will appear. 3 Press PHOTO fully. Photos 73 Do not open the memory card slot cover. - IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on taking photos and playing them back. Do not disconnect the power source or turn... or more AF frames will be used to do so may result in memory. Taking Photos Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Please read the IMPORTANT section before using an Eye-Fi card. 1 Turn on the camcorder.
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... of photos, you have been changed. Images whose file names have recorded a large number of photos selected and press . Images not recorded with this camcorder. - IMPORTANT • Observe the following image files may result in permanent data loss. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Photo Jump...
... of photos, you have been changed. Images whose file names have recorded a large number of photos selected and press . Images not recorded with this camcorder. - IMPORTANT • Observe the following image files may result in permanent data loss. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Photo Jump...
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This step is in advance (marked with the orange selection frame. [Selected Photos] Deletes all photos or previously selected photos. 3 Delete the photos. IMPORTANT • Be careful when deleting photos. twice to delete all the photos selected in progress. Options [All Photos] Deletes all the photos. [This Photo] Deletes ...
This step is in advance (marked with the orange selection frame. [Selected Photos] Deletes all photos or previously selected photos. 3 Delete the photos. IMPORTANT • Be careful when deleting photos. twice to delete all the photos selected in progress. Options [All Photos] Deletes all the photos. [This Photo] Deletes ...
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... view the photos recorded in the built-in memory. This step is not necessary to close the menu. POINTS TO CHECK • Please read the IMPORTANT section ( card. Copying Photos from the built-in memory to single photo view. 2 Open the photo selection screen. In the index screen, select the tab...
... view the photos recorded in the built-in memory. This step is not necessary to close the menu. POINTS TO CHECK • Please read the IMPORTANT section ( card. Copying Photos from the built-in memory to single photo view. 2 Open the photo selection screen. In the index screen, select the tab...