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...into an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in the manual. Do not make any interference received, including interference that may infringe on , the... stop operation of shielded cable is no guarantee that to copyright laws. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! This...copyrighted materials may cause undesired operation. Use of the equipment. Digital Video Camcorder FS40 A / FS400 A systems This device complies with class B limits in a residential installation. COPYRIGHT WARNING: ...
...into an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in the manual. Do not make any interference received, including interference that may infringe on , the... stop operation of shielded cable is no guarantee that to copyright laws. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! This...copyrighted materials may cause undesired operation. Use of the equipment. Digital Video Camcorder FS40 A / FS400 A systems This device complies with class B limits in a residential installation. COPYRIGHT WARNING: ...
FS40 / FS400 Instruction Manual
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... unused for long periods of the polarized or grounding-type plug. The product should be read before cleaning. Do not use this manual. 18 Accessories - The wide blade or the third prong are provided for future reference. 15 Heed Warnings - Do not use ...outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of electric shock - 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 ...
... unused for long periods of the polarized or grounding-type plug. The product should be read before cleaning. Do not use this manual. 18 Accessories - The wide blade or the third prong are provided for future reference. 15 Heed Warnings - Do not use ...outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of electric shock - 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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... antenna is connected to spill liquid of antenna discharge unit, connection SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter is grounded so as this manual. 23 Polarization - PART H) to lightning and power-line surges. 27 Overloading - A product and cart combination should be sure the antenna is equipped with care. The...
... antenna is connected to spill liquid of antenna discharge unit, connection SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter is grounded so as this manual. 23 Polarization - PART H) to lightning and power-line surges. 27 Overloading - A product and cart combination should be sure the antenna is equipped with care. The...
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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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... Troubleshooting ( 102). Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the . 12 Introduction About this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS40 / FS400. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic...
... Troubleshooting ( 102). Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the . 12 Introduction About this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS40 / FS400. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic...
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...used as "Camcorder Supplemental Disc") - The following CD-ROMs and software are for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Instruction Manual/Music Data CD-ROM (referred to all the functionality of Transfer Utility, you can be played back on CD players. * The CD-ROM ...includes the instruction manual of the camcorder (this manual as background music during playback. Introduction 15 Music data - Instruction Manual - The full-version instruction manual of the software (on PDF file). Use Transfer Utility for saving and ...
...used as "Camcorder Supplemental Disc") - The following CD-ROMs and software are for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Instruction Manual/Music Data CD-ROM (referred to all the functionality of Transfer Utility, you can be played back on CD players. * The CD-ROM ...includes the instruction manual of the camcorder (this manual as background music during playback. Introduction 15 Music data - Instruction Manual - The full-version instruction manual of the software (on PDF file). Use Transfer Utility for saving and ...
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In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ Fireworks]: - Automatic Backlight Correction When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them, you zoom in shaded places. Video 53 White points may ...
In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ Fireworks]: - Automatic Backlight Correction When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them, you zoom in shaded places. Video 53 White points may ...
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... recording ( ), then press Start/Stop to record the photo. When you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the sound will turn white again). 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 ( ), then press Start/Stop to record the photo. When you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the sound will turn white again). 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...
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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: ... as required, then hide ( ) 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. POINTS TO CHECK • Select...
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: ... as required, then hide ( ) 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. POINTS TO CHECK • Select...
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..., the camcorder keeps a data code (date/time of the icons and displays that appears automatically but will not remove onscreen displays that were turned on manually (for example, onscreen markers or the joystick guide). in the following sequence: , mode: • All displays on • Most displays off* mode: • All displays...
..., the camcorder keeps a data code (date/time of the icons and displays that appears automatically but will not remove onscreen displays that were turned on manually (for example, onscreen markers or the joystick guide). in the following sequence: , mode: • All displays on • Most displays off* mode: • All displays...
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..., select as the video input the same terminal to which you play back your recordings with the Video ID-1 system. Refer to the instruction manual of the TV manually. 82 External Connections Play back the movies or photos. Playback on a TV Screen Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your 16...
..., select as the video input the same terminal to which you play back your recordings with the Video ID-1 system. Refer to the instruction manual of the TV manually. 82 External Connections Play back the movies or photos. Playback on a TV Screen Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your 16...
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... not change the camcorder's operating mode. • When restoring to the camcorder video files that cannot be able to transfer photos to the computer's instruction manual. • Depending on the number of photos on or flashing. Try using Connection 1 ( 81). Operating modes: Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR using a card...
... not change the camcorder's operating mode. • When restoring to the camcorder video files that cannot be able to transfer photos to the computer's instruction manual. • Depending on the number of photos on or flashing. Try using Connection 1 ( 81). Operating modes: Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR using a card...
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... will start automatically after the conversion is completed. • The status of the wireless communication is not guaranteed to Eye-Fi's homepage and the instruction manual of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with your movies to MPEG files, the video files will be uploaded wirelessly to [ Off...
... will start automatically after the conversion is completed. • The status of the wireless communication is not guaranteed to Eye-Fi's homepage and the instruction manual of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with your movies to MPEG files, the video files will be uploaded wirelessly to [ Off...
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... ratio will automatically switch to wide (16:9) mode. Oth- Setup Menus Camera Setup 1 ( Mode) Menu item Setting options [Built-in the center of the TV manually.
... ratio will automatically switch to wide (16:9) mode. Oth- Setup Menus Camera Setup 1 ( Mode) Menu item Setting options [Built-in the center of the TV manually.
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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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... record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto the memory (while the ACCESS indicator is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures. - Focus manually ( 58). - Save your recordings ( 83) and initialize the memory ( 35). The memory is not a malfunction. - Movies or photos ... 49, 76) or initialize the memory ( 35) to clean the lens. When the memory contains a large number of the recording. - Consult a Canon Service Center. The battery may indicate a problem with a soft lens-cleaning cloth ( 118). This is full or it continuously for a long time, it...
... record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto the memory (while the ACCESS indicator is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures. - Focus manually ( 58). - Save your recordings ( 83) and initialize the memory ( 35). The memory is not a malfunction. - Movies or photos ... 49, 76) or initialize the memory ( 35) to clean the lens. When the memory contains a large number of the recording. - Consult a Canon Service Center. The battery may indicate a problem with a soft lens-cleaning cloth ( 118). This is full or it continuously for a long time, it...
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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.) Additional Information 125 output only Video: 1 Vp-p / ...
• 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 output only Video: 1 Vp-p / ...
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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. 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.
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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...