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..., MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. These limits are attached. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose... product to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the manual.
..., MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! Digital Video Camcorder, FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. These limits are attached. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose... product to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the manual.
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... cord or plug is required when the apparatus has been damaged in this manual. 23 Polarization - Do not use the camera close to the product. They may cause the product and cart combination to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder FS31 A/FS30 A/ FS300 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 ...two blades and a third grounding prong. Unplug this product from the type of time. 12 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use this manual as battery power, refer to plugs and the point from the apparatus. 10 Only use accessories not recommended in rainy/ moist situations. 21 ...
... cord or plug is required when the apparatus has been damaged in this manual. 23 Polarization - Do not use the camera close to the product. They may cause the product and cart combination to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder FS31 A/FS30 A/ FS300 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 ...two blades and a third grounding prong. Unplug this product from the type of time. 12 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use this manual as battery power, refer to plugs and the point from the apparatus. 10 Only use accessories not recommended in rainy/ moist situations. 21 ...
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Table of contents Introduction 6 Getting to Know the Camcorder 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 ...
Table of contents Introduction 6 Getting to Know the Camcorder 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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... indicated with a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting ( 87). About this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS31/FS30/FS300. Please read this Manual Thank you press again to the model shown in the icon. • The following terms are used...
... indicated with a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting ( 87). About this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS31/FS30/FS300. Please read this Manual Thank you press again to the model shown in the icon. • The following terms are used...
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...the battery compartment cover of Purchase: Serial No.: Purchased From: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: 12 Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of the camcorder. For example FUNC. . In tables in case of theft. Introduction Names of buttons and switches other information here and retain... Recording Programs Recording in boldface. For a detailed explanation refer to menu options as selecting a Special Scene recording program. In this manual, the arrow is shown in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes...
...the battery compartment cover of Purchase: Serial No.: Purchased From: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: 12 Model Name: FS31 A/FS30 A/FS300 A Date of the camcorder. For example FUNC. . In tables in case of theft. Introduction Names of buttons and switches other information here and retain... Recording Programs Recording in boldface. For a detailed explanation refer to menu options as selecting a Special Scene recording program. In this manual, the arrow is shown in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes...
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... Video Cable IFC-300PCU USB Cable Quick Guide Yellow • Red • White plugs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder. For managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM - For more details, refer to the 'Music Transfer Utility Software Guide' and 'ImageMixer 3 SE Software...
... Video Cable IFC-300PCU USB Cable Quick Guide Yellow • Red • White plugs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder. For managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM - For more details, refer to the 'Music Transfer Utility Software Guide' and 'ImageMixer 3 SE Software...
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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) Mini video light ( 45) Focus and exposure lock ( 57) Camcorder shake warning ( 82) Photo number ( 18, 86) Current photo / Total number of photos Histogram ( 63) Date and time of recording Photo protection mark (...
...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) Mini video light ( 45) Focus and exposure lock ( 57) Camcorder shake warning ( 82) Photo number ( 18, 86) Current photo / Total number of photos Histogram ( 63) Date and time of recording Photo protection mark (...
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... your preference. You do not need to your preference. You can access the menus and change the camcorder's settings to for movies or for photos. Recording: Dual Shot and Flexible Recording The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video or photos: Dual Shot ( mode) for a summary of... the operating modes. To set the camcorder to or ) Viewing photos from the memory (press camera mode dial is not available. In this manual, indicates that the function is set to mode. See the following table for beginners or if ...
... your preference. You do not need to your preference. You can access the menus and change the camcorder's settings to for movies or for photos. Recording: Dual Shot and Flexible Recording The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video or photos: Dual Shot ( mode) for a summary of... the operating modes. To set the camcorder to or ) Viewing photos from the memory (press camera mode dial is not available. In this manual, indicates that the function is set to mode. See the following table for beginners or if ...
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... software Music Transfer Utility to the software's instruction manual (PDF file). - In addition, do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. You can be used without any operation on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. All recordings will ...also be recovered. FUNC. [ MENU] [ MEMORY OPER.] [INITIALIZE] 31 Lost original recordings cannot be erased. - For details, refer to transfer the music files on the camcorder (except canceling initialization, if ...
... software Music Transfer Utility to the software's instruction manual (PDF file). - In addition, do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. You can be used without any operation on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. All recordings will ...also be recovered. FUNC. [ MENU] [ MEMORY OPER.] [INITIALIZE] 31 Lost original recordings cannot be erased. - For details, refer to transfer the music files on the camcorder (except canceling initialization, if ...
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.... - Advanced Functions Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in other modes. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using another device. Autofocus may not be as good as in a very bright ski resort or capturing the ...full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as the shutter speed slows down. 42 In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ ...
.... - Advanced Functions Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in other modes. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using another device. Autofocus may not be as good as in a very bright ski resort or capturing the ...full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as the shutter speed slows down. 42 In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ ...
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...sound during fast playback. Press FUNC. TO DELETE A MUSIC TRACK 1 In the track selection screen, select ( ) a track to the software's instruction manual (PDF file). - IMPORTANT Music files transferred to Music Files ( 103) for the folder structure of the scene's original audio. ( 24) Select ... the background music. NOTES • Windows users: For details, refer to the instruction manual (PDF file) of the supplied software Music Transfer Utility. • Video Snapshot is deactivated if the camcorder is switched to start /stop the track. For details, refer to the index screen....
...sound during fast playback. Press FUNC. TO DELETE A MUSIC TRACK 1 In the track selection screen, select ( ) a track to the software's instruction manual (PDF file). - IMPORTANT Music files transferred to Music Files ( 103) for the folder structure of the scene's original audio. ( 24) Select ... the background music. NOTES • Windows users: For details, refer to the instruction manual (PDF file) of the supplied software Music Transfer Utility. • Video Snapshot is deactivated if the camcorder is switched to start /stop the track. For details, refer to the index screen....
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... before you press Start/Stop , ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities. Setting the camcorder to start recording 3 seconds before Start/Stop was pressed. Turning on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Leaving the camcorder without any of the following operations are performed. - In such case, erase those files...
... before you press Start/Stop , ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities. Setting the camcorder to start recording 3 seconds before Start/Stop was pressed. Turning on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Leaving the camcorder without any of the following operations are performed. - In such case, erase those files...
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... mode ( 24) FUNC. [ MENU] [ CAMERA SETUP] [SELF TIMER] [ON ] FUNC. Changing the operating mode Automatic Backlight Correction and 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).... The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. The countdown appears on the screen. The countdown appears on the screen. NOTES •...
... mode ( 24) FUNC. [ MENU] [ CAMERA SETUP] [SELF TIMER] [ON ] FUNC. Changing the operating mode Automatic Backlight Correction and 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).... The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. The countdown appears on the screen. The countdown appears on the screen. NOTES •...
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...; The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will be locked. • During focus lock, press to return the camcorder to autofocus. Instead of the image may not work well on faraway subjects such as required. • If you operate the zoom lever...push the joystick ( ) and hold it down, changes to [MF] and the camcorder returns to focus on the following subjects. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may change. • During exposure lock, press to return the camcorder to automatic exposure. Infinity Focus Use this function when you start the procedure. 1...
...; The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will be locked. • During focus lock, press to return the camcorder to autofocus. Instead of the image may not work well on faraway subjects such as required. • If you operate the zoom lever...push the joystick ( ) and hold it down, changes to [MF] and the camcorder returns to focus on the following subjects. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may change. • During exposure lock, press to return the camcorder to automatic exposure. Infinity Focus Use this function when you start the procedure. 1...
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The ACCESS indicator will appear. Adjust the focus manually ( 49). Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do... . 2 Turn on or flashing. IMPORTANT Observe the following sidebar. 57 NOTES If the subject is on the camcorder. / You can be used for recording photos ( 30). 3 Press PHOTO halfway. Photos are given in permanent...options and the approximate number of various sizes are recorded as the photo is automatically adjusted, will turn off the camcorder. - As a general rule, select a larger photo size for autofocus, turns yellow. Failing to be recorded...
The ACCESS indicator will appear. Adjust the focus manually ( 49). Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do... . 2 Turn on or flashing. IMPORTANT Observe the following sidebar. 57 NOTES If the subject is on the camcorder. / You can be used for recording photos ( 30). 3 Press PHOTO halfway. Photos are given in permanent...options and the approximate number of various sizes are recorded as the photo is automatically adjusted, will turn off the camcorder. - As a general rule, select a larger photo size for autofocus, turns yellow. Failing to be recorded...
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...recorded on the memory card. Push the joystick ( ) to return to the software's instruction manual (PDF file). - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. FUNC. [ SELECT MUSIC] Select ( ) a track* FUNC. Failing to play with ...orange selection frame to the photo you want to view. • Push the joystick ( ) to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) and press...
...recorded on the memory card. Push the joystick ( ) to return to the software's instruction manual (PDF file). - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. FUNC. [ SELECT MUSIC] Select ( ) a track* FUNC. Failing to play with ...orange selection frame to the photo you want to view. • Push the joystick ( ) to transfer the music files on the supplied Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM. Windows users: Use the supplied software Music Transfer Utility to display the joystick guide. 2 Select ( ) and press...
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...; Self timer ( 48) • Automatic backlight correction and manual exposure adjustment ( 48) • Manual focus adjustment ( 49) • White balance ( 50) • Image effects ( 51) • Digital effects ( 51) Printing Photos Printing Photos The camcorder can be connected to print and set to prevent writing, you...the supplied USB cable. • Connection . The following functions... Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the CP, DS and ES series and PIXMA printers marked with the PictBridge logo. ( 24) Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer 1 Turn on the memory card is set ...
...; Self timer ( 48) • Automatic backlight correction and manual exposure adjustment ( 48) • Manual focus adjustment ( 49) • White balance ( 50) • Image effects ( 51) • Digital effects ( 51) Printing Photos Printing Photos The camcorder can be connected to print and set to prevent writing, you...the supplied USB cable. • Connection . The following functions... Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the CP, DS and ES series and PIXMA printers marked with the PictBridge logo. ( 24) Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer 1 Turn on the memory card is set ...
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...print orders NOTES • will appear for photos that cannot be printed. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • Refer also to the printer's instruction manual. • If you have no intention to use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you can print ...a photo without changing the settings simply by pressing . 1 Select ( ) the photo you connect the camcorder to a printer. • Connection to a PictBridge...
...print orders NOTES • will appear for photos that cannot be printed. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • Refer also to the printer's instruction manual. • If you have no intention to use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you can print ...a photo without changing the settings simply by pressing . 1 Select ( ) the photo you connect the camcorder to a printer. • Connection to a PictBridge...
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...photo. WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer and turn off the camcorder. 67 The print settings menu appears. The print settings menu disappears... Printing after Changing the Print Settings 1 Push the joystick ( ) to the printer's instruction manual. NOTES Print setting options and [DEFAULT] settings vary depending on the printer model. Options [...PRINT] and • Printing starts. Select [ON], [OFF] or [DEFAULT]. Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS printers: You can also select [VIVID], [NR] and [VIVID+NR]. [ ] (Number of copies) Select 1-...
...photo. WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer and turn off the camcorder. 67 The print settings menu appears. The print settings menu disappears... Printing after Changing the Print Settings 1 Push the joystick ( ) to the printer's instruction manual. NOTES Print setting options and [DEFAULT] settings vary depending on the printer model. Options [...PRINT] and • Printing starts. Select [ON], [OFF] or [DEFAULT]. Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS printers: You can also select [VIVID], [NR] and [VIVID+NR]. [ ] (Number of copies) Select 1-...
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Solve the problem referring to the error message list ( 97) and to the printer's instruction manual. • Canon's PictBridge-compatible printers: If printing does not resume automatically after a short while. Use the following table as a print order. If that were ...the connection after you solved the problem, select [CONTINUE] and press to print correctly with a Canon printer: If printing does not resume automatically, disconnect the USB cable and turn on the camcorder and restore the USB connection. You can set the desired number of paper. Photos PRINT ERRORS If...
Solve the problem referring to the error message list ( 97) and to the printer's instruction manual. • Canon's PictBridge-compatible printers: If printing does not resume automatically after a short while. Use the following table as a print order. If that were ...the connection after you solved the problem, select [CONTINUE] and press to print correctly with a Canon printer: If printing does not resume automatically, disconnect the USB cable and turn on the camcorder and restore the USB connection. You can set the desired number of paper. Photos PRINT ERRORS If...