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...laws. This equipment generates, uses and can be contrary to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in case of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to dripping or splashing. Do not make any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful ... product to excessive heat such as the disconnect device. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with the limits ...
...laws. This equipment generates, uses and can be contrary to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in case of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to dripping or splashing. Do not make any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful ... product to excessive heat such as the disconnect device. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with the limits ...
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... you are provided for future reference. 15 Heed Warnings - If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder FS31 A/FS30 A/ FS300 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these safety instructions the word "product" refers to ...defeat the safety purpose of power source indicated on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. Do not use this manual as battery power, refer to overturn. 22 Power Sources - Pay particular attention to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other ). Quick stops, ...
... you are provided for future reference. 15 Heed Warnings - If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder FS31 A/FS30 A/ FS300 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these safety instructions the word "product" refers to ...defeat the safety purpose of power source indicated on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. Do not use this manual as battery power, refer to overturn. 22 Power Sources - Pay particular attention to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other ). Quick stops, ...
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...situated away from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. The Adapter can result in damage and will often require extensive work by Canon or that produce heat. 25 Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to grounding electrodes, and requirements for further ...such as the original part. Be careful not to dangerous voltage or other hazards. 32 Safety Check - Refer all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is required, please...
...situated away from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. The Adapter can result in damage and will often require extensive work by Canon or that produce heat. 25 Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to grounding electrodes, and requirements for further ...such as the original part. Be careful not to dangerous voltage or other hazards. 32 Safety Check - Refer all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is required, please...
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... 11 About this Manual 13 Overview 13 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 14 Components Guide 16 Screen Displays Preparations 19 Getting Started 19 Charging the Battery Pack 21 Preparing the Accessories 22 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 24 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 24 Operating Modes 25...
... 11 About this Manual 13 Overview 13 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 14 Components Guide 16 Screen Displays Preparations 19 Getting Started 19 Charging the Battery Pack 21 Preparing the Accessories 22 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 24 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 24 Operating Modes 25...
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...switches other information here and retain this manual the default value is used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on the battery compartment cover of the camcorder. The serial number of theft. Write down the number and other than the joystick are indicated within ...button" frame. For a detailed explanation refer to aid identification in case of this manual, the arrow is shown in boldface. Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of your purchase to Using the Menus ( 26). Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in this book as selecting a Special Scene ...
...switches other information here and retain this manual the default value is used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on the battery compartment cover of the camcorder. The serial number of theft. Write down the number and other than the joystick are indicated within ...button" frame. For a detailed explanation refer to aid identification in case of this manual, the arrow is shown in boldface. Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of your purchase to Using the Menus ( 26). Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in this book as selecting a Special Scene ...
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...). 13 Overview Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder. • PIXELA Application - power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-300PCU USB Cable Quick Guide Yellow • Red • White plugs The following accessories are for exclusive use...
...). 13 Overview Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder. • PIXELA Application - power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-300PCU USB Cable Quick Guide Yellow • Red • White plugs The following accessories are for exclusive use...
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... cover/ Memory card slot cover Serial number The serial number label is located on the top surface of the battery compartment cover. 15 Back view Top view Bottom view LCD screen ( 22) ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator ( 20) Camera mode dial ( 24) Start/Stop ...
... cover/ Memory card slot cover Serial number The serial number label is located on the top surface of the battery compartment cover. 15 Back view Top view Bottom view LCD screen ( 22) ON/OFF(CHG) (power/charge) indicator ( 20) Camera mode dial ( 24) Start/Stop ...
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... of scenes recorded (record pause)/Time code (hours : minutes : seconds, while recording) Remaining recording time On the memory card / In the built-in memory Remaining battery time ( 18) Wind screen off ( 81) Backlight correction ( 48) Joystick guide ( 25) Mini video light ( 45) Level marker ( 83) Audio level indicator ( 83) Time code...
... of scenes recorded (record pause)/Time code (hours : minutes : seconds, while recording) Remaining recording time On the memory card / In the built-in memory Remaining battery time ( 18) Wind screen off ( 81) Backlight correction ( 48) Joystick guide ( 25) Mini video light ( 45) Level marker ( 83) Audio level indicator ( 83) Time code...
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... Zoom ( 33), Exposure ( 48) Recording program ( 42, 43) White balance ( 50) Image effect ( 51) Digital effect ( 51) Photo quality/size ( 57) Manual focus ( 49) Remaining battery time ( 18) Number of photos available ( 18) On the memory card / In the built-in memory Self timer ( 48) AF frame ( 82) Joystick guide ( 25...
... Zoom ( 33), Exposure ( 48) Recording program ( 42, 43) White balance ( 50) Image effect ( 51) Digital effect ( 51) Photo quality/size ( 57) Manual focus ( 49) Remaining battery time ( 18) Number of photos available ( 18) On the memory card / In the built-in memory Self timer ( 48) AF frame ( 82) Joystick guide ( 25...
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...number of available photos displayed may not decrease even after a recording has been made, or may decrease by 2 photos at once. If the battery pack is exhausted, the battery information may turn off , press BATT.INFO to the icon. • When is displayed, in minutes) for 5 seconds. Number of ... The photo number indicates the name and location of photo 101-0107 is "IMG_0107.JPG", stored under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately. • When the camcorder is off without displaying . • The first time you use...
...number of available photos displayed may not decrease even after a recording has been made, or may decrease by 2 photos at once. If the battery pack is exhausted, the battery information may turn off , press BATT.INFO to the icon. • When is displayed, in minutes) for 5 seconds. Number of ... The photo number indicates the name and location of photo 101-0107 is "IMG_0107.JPG", stored under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately. • When the camcorder is off without displaying . • The first time you use...
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... lens until you learn more about your camcorder. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time...help you hear a click. 1 Connect the power cord to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a full battery pack, refer to the tables on pages 105-106. 2 Plug the power cord into the compartment and press gently...
... lens until you learn more about your camcorder. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time...help you hear a click. 1 Connect the power cord to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a full battery pack, refer to the tables on pages 105-106. 2 Plug the power cord into the compartment and press gently...
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... (50 °F and 86 °F). Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to wait until you hear a click. ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder. 2 Unplug the power cord from the lens and open it. 2 Press the... battery release latch and pull out the battery pack. 3 Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until the ON/OFF(CHG) indicator turns off the camcorder before connecting...
... (50 °F and 86 °F). Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to wait until you hear a click. ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder. 2 Unplug the power cord from the lens and open it. 2 Press the... battery release latch and pull out the battery pack. 3 Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until the ON/OFF(CHG) indicator turns off the camcorder before connecting...
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...with your thumb. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or the day before charging the battery pack. The battery pack will not charge while the camcorder is on. • If remaining battery time is recyclable. TO REMOVE THE GRIP BELT 1 Lift the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap... equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for information on how to recycle this battery. Adjust the grip belt so that powers the product is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the...
...with your thumb. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or the day before charging the battery pack. The battery pack will not charge while the camcorder is on. • If remaining battery time is recyclable. TO REMOVE THE GRIP BELT 1 Lift the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap... equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for information on how to recycle this battery. Adjust the grip belt so that powers the product is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the...
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.... NOTES • This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording. • Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack. • When the compact power adapter is normal, the brightness will automatically change to dim, normal or bright. Less than 2 seconds. This has no...
.... NOTES • This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording. • Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack. • When the compact power adapter is normal, the brightness will automatically change to dim, normal or bright. Less than 2 seconds. This has no...
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... the list of settings. 4 Select ( ) the setting you can start the clock and close the menu at any time. Items not available appear in lithium battery ( 101) and set . IMPORTANT • When you do not use the camcorder for more than 1 second to open directly the setup menus screen. 3 Select ( ... can also hold FUNC. The title of the selected menu appears on top of the fields (month, day, hour and minutes) in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost. First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time You will appear automatically when...
... the list of settings. 4 Select ( ) the setting you can start the clock and close the menu at any time. Items not available appear in lithium battery ( 101) and set . IMPORTANT • When you do not use the camcorder for more than 1 second to open directly the setup menus screen. 3 Select ( ... can also hold FUNC. The title of the selected menu appears on top of the fields (month, day, hour and minutes) in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost. First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time You will appear automatically when...
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... Start/Stop to shooting movies, including recording, playback, and memory operations. WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off the camcorder. - IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on the camcorder. • When recording...
... Start/Stop to shooting movies, including recording, playback, and memory operations. WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off the camcorder. - IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on the camcorder. • When recording...
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... the LCD panel or change to orange to indicate the camcorder entered the standby mode. 2 When you wish to resume recording, open or when the battery charge is ready to start recording in approximately 1 second*, allowing you close the LCD panel. Press to record. The camcorder may also not enter standby...) indicator will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the memory card slot cover is being displayed. - When you are using a battery pack.
... the LCD panel or change to orange to indicate the camcorder entered the standby mode. 2 When you wish to resume recording, open or when the battery charge is ready to start recording in approximately 1 second*, allowing you close the LCD panel. Press to record. The camcorder may also not enter standby...) indicator will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the memory card slot cover is being displayed. - When you are using a battery pack.
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...] - zz - - - - - zz - - - zz - - - zzzz - [DEMO MODE]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder's main features. z - 73 - - - zzzz - zz - - - z 73 -z-z- - - -z- [BATTERY INFO]: Displays a screen where you close the LCD panel in a recording mode and the length of time after which the camcorder will automatically shut off...is connected to the camcorder. [QUICK START]: Select whether to activate the Quick Start function ( 35) when you can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( , mode) or playback time (, mode). [BEEP]: A beep ...
...] - zz - - - - - zz - - - zz - - - zzzz - [DEMO MODE]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder's main features. z - 73 - - - zzzz - zz - - - z 73 -z-z- - - -z- [BATTERY INFO]: Displays a screen where you close the LCD panel in a recording mode and the length of time after which the camcorder will automatically shut off...is connected to the camcorder. [QUICK START]: Select whether to activate the Quick Start function ( 35) when you can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( , mode) or playback time (, mode). [BEEP]: A beep ...
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... - If the battery pack is too hot, let it turns off so charging can be heard from a memory card, is too cold, warm it contain any recordings? The camcorder cannot communicate with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Sometimes what you think is one ...correctly inserted into the camcorder? ( 30) Playback Did you turn on to playback mode? ( 24) If you have the simplest of the camcorder may have a problem with the battery pack attached. Is the...
... - If the battery pack is too hot, let it turns off so charging can be heard from a memory card, is too cold, warm it contain any recordings? The camcorder cannot communicate with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Sometimes what you think is one ...correctly inserted into the camcorder? ( 30) Playback Did you turn on to playback mode? ( 24) If you have the simplest of the camcorder may have a problem with the battery pack attached. Is the...
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... cannot contain more than usual. - If it becomes hot very quickly or it becomes too hot to the playlist. - The battery may take longer than usual. Buy a new battery pack. Delete some recordings ( 41) or initialize the memory ( 31) to clean the lens. This is dirty. Focus manually...scenes to delete scenes recorded or edited using the camcorder for long periods of scenes. - You may not be recorded properly. - Consult a Canon Service Center. Recording Pressing Start/Stop will not focus. - There is not a malfunction. When the pre-recording function is a phenomenon typical of...
... cannot contain more than usual. - If it becomes hot very quickly or it becomes too hot to the playlist. - The battery may take longer than usual. Buy a new battery pack. Delete some recordings ( 41) or initialize the memory ( 31) to clean the lens. This is dirty. Focus manually...scenes to delete scenes recorded or edited using the camcorder for long periods of scenes. - You may not be recorded properly. - Consult a Canon Service Center. Recording Pressing Start/Stop will not focus. - There is not a malfunction. When the pre-recording function is a phenomenon typical of...