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... injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. The product may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera. 20 Water and Moisture - If you are not sure of the type of electric or magnetic radiation. A polarized plug has two...electrician for replacement of the polarized or grounding-type plug. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder FS31 A/FS30 A/ FS300 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all...
... injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. The product may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera. 20 Water and Moisture - If you are not sure of the type of electric or magnetic radiation. A polarized plug has two...electrician for replacement of the polarized or grounding-type plug. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon Digital Video Camcorder FS31 A/FS30 A/ FS300 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all...
FS30 / FS31 / FS300 Instruction Manual
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... will be indicated with a still camera. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that applies only to the model shown in this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS31/FS30/FS300. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations...
... will be indicated with a still camera. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that applies only to the model shown in this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon FS31/FS30/FS300. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations...
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... 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 button ( 32) (camera/play) button ( 25) PLAYLIST button ( 53)/ Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 33) (stop) button ( 36)/ Zoom out W (wide-angle) button ( 33) / (play...
... 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 button ( 32) (camera/play) button ( 25) PLAYLIST button ( 53)/ Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 33) (stop) button ( 36)/ Zoom out W (wide-angle) button ( 33) / (play...
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... Preparations Basic Operation of the Camcorder you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings, and flexible recording mode, which lets Turn the camera mode dial to to set the camcorder to mode. In this manual, indicates that a function is available in Operating mode Icon display Operation ...Dual Shot and Flexible Recording The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video or photos: Dual Shot ( mode) for a summary of the camera mode dial. To set to worry about any settings and can shoot video using just Start/Stop or take photos using just PHOTO .
... Preparations Basic Operation of the Camcorder you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings, and flexible recording mode, which lets Turn the camera mode dial to to set the camcorder to mode. In this manual, indicates that a function is available in Operating mode Icon display Operation ...Dual Shot and Flexible Recording The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video or photos: Dual Shot ( mode) for a summary of the camera mode dial. To set to worry about any settings and can shoot video using just Start/Stop or take photos using just PHOTO .
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When the camera mode dial is set to or , pressing switches the camcorder to movie playback mode. Size/quality of movies - LCD screen dimmer - Image stabilizer (If you ... settings. During or mode, select ( ) a function and press to operate the function on the operating mode. Playback Press to make further adjustments (indicated by the camera mode dial and playback mode ( / the selected media will start the camcorder in the [ SYSTEM SETUP] menu - Widescreen - When the...
When the camera mode dial is set to or , pressing switches the camcorder to movie playback mode. Size/quality of movies - LCD screen dimmer - Image stabilizer (If you ... settings. During or mode, select ( ) a function and press to operate the function on the operating mode. Playback Press to make further adjustments (indicated by the camera mode dial and playback mode ( / the selected media will start the camcorder in the [ SYSTEM SETUP] menu - Widescreen - When the...
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... card slot cover. - Press to or . 2 Turn on the camcorder. / You can also press START/STOP on the LCD panel. Shooting Video ( 24) 1 Set the camera mode dial to turn off if left without any operations for recording movies ( 30). 3 Press Start/Stop to the memory. - NOTES • About the Power...
... card slot cover. - Press to or . 2 Turn on the camcorder. / You can also press START/STOP on the LCD panel. Shooting Video ( 24) 1 Set the camera mode dial to turn off if left without any operations for recording movies ( 30). 3 Press Start/Stop to the memory. - NOTES • About the Power...
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... to the optical magnification ratio of three constant speeds (3 is in record pause mode than when actually recording. Move it toward W to zoom in the [CAMERA SETUP] menu ( 81). At full wide angle, you zoom in image quality. The zoom speed will be wider at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the subject...
... to the optical magnification ratio of three constant speeds (3 is in record pause mode than when actually recording. Move it toward W to zoom in the [CAMERA SETUP] menu ( 81). At full wide angle, you zoom in image quality. The zoom speed will be wider at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the subject...
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... index screen appears after a few seconds. 3 Move ( , ) the selection frame to the scene you recorded on or flashing. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK 1 Set the camera mode dial to or . 2 Press . • Even if the camcorder is on the memory card with another device the movies you want to play back...
... index screen appears after a few seconds. 3 Move ( , ) the selection frame to the scene you recorded on or flashing. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME DURING PLAYBACK 1 Set the camera mode dial to or . 2 Press . • Even if the camcorder is on the memory card with another device the movies you want to play back...
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When the camcorder has finished recording, the screen will momentarily turn black as if a camera shutter had released. • Video Snapshot scenes are indicated in dark places. You can turn the mini video light off. Video Snapshot Record a series of ...
When the camcorder has finished recording, the screen will momentarily turn black as if a camera shutter had released. • Video Snapshot scenes are indicated in dark places. You can turn the mini video light off. Video Snapshot Record a series of ...
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... will be canceled when any of the following operations are performed. - Video Self Timer - mode: Press PHOTO , first halfway to standby mode ( 24) FUNC. [ MENU] [ CAMERA SETUP] [SELF TIMER] [ON ] FUNC. Setting the camcorder to activate the autofocus and then fully. The countdown appears on the screen. • Press again to...
... will be canceled when any of the following operations are performed. - Video Self Timer - mode: Press PHOTO , first halfway to standby mode ( 24) FUNC. [ MENU] [ CAMERA SETUP] [SELF TIMER] [ON ] FUNC. Setting the camcorder to activate the autofocus and then fully. The countdown appears on the screen. • Press again to...
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...-Screen Displays and Data Code With every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code that includes the date, time and information about the camera setup at the time of recording. NOTES • When you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the sound will be recorded normally. •...
...-Screen Displays and Data Code With every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code that includes the date, time and information about the camera setup at the time of recording. NOTES • When you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the sound will be recorded normally. •...
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... the focus is not suitable for recording photos ( 30). 3 Press PHOTO halfway. IMPORTANT Observe the following sidebar. 57 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 1 Set the camera mode dial to be recorded on memory cards of various sizes are recorded as the photo is on the camcorder. / You can be used for...
... the focus is not suitable for recording photos ( 30). 3 Press PHOTO halfway. IMPORTANT Observe the following sidebar. 57 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 1 Set the camera mode dial to be recorded on memory cards of various sizes are recorded as the photo is on the camcorder. / You can be used for...
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.../ You can jump 10 or 100 photos at a time. 59 Push the joystick ( ) and hold it down to the index screen. 6 Press . When the camera mode dial is set to or : 1 Press . • Even if the camcorder is off , pressing will appear. 2 Push the joystick ( ) to move between... images. Basic Playback Viewing Photos ( 24) When the camera mode dial is set to : 1 Press . • Even if the camcorder is off , pressing will turn on the camcorder in playback mode. • The ...
.../ You can jump 10 or 100 photos at a time. 59 Push the joystick ( ) and hold it down to the index screen. 6 Press . When the camera mode dial is set to or : 1 Press . • Even if the camcorder is off , pressing will appear. 2 Push the joystick ( ) to move between... images. Basic Playback Viewing Photos ( 24) When the camera mode dial is set to : 1 Press . • Even if the camcorder is off , pressing will turn on the camcorder in playback mode. • The ...
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... screen: [ALL PHOTOS], [ONE PHOTO], [SELECTED PHOTOS], [CANCEL] - z- - -z- z- - -z- * Option available only when the recording program is suitable for camcorder shake. Setup Menus Camera Setup (Zoom Type, Image Stabilizer, etc.) CAMERA SETUP Menu item [SELF TIMER] [D.ZOOM] [ZOOM SPEED] [IMG STAB] [WIDESCREEN] [FOCUS PRI.] [A.SL SHUTTER]* [WIND SCREEN] [REVIEW] Setting options [ ON ], [ OFF...
... screen: [ALL PHOTOS], [ONE PHOTO], [SELECTED PHOTOS], [CANCEL] - z- - -z- z- - -z- * Option available only when the recording program is suitable for camcorder shake. Setup Menus Camera Setup (Zoom Type, Image Stabilizer, etc.) CAMERA SETUP Menu item [SELF TIMER] [D.ZOOM] [ZOOM SPEED] [IMG STAB] [WIDESCREEN] [FOCUS PRI.] [A.SL SHUTTER]* [WIND SCREEN] [REVIEW] Setting options [ ON ], [ OFF...
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... [BRIGHTNESS] Setting options zzzz - [LCD DIMMER] [AUDIO LEVEL] [TV SCREEN] [DATA CODE] [MARKERS] [ ON], [ OFF] zzzz - [ ON], [ OFF] z- - - - [ ON], [ OFF] zz - - - [ DATE], [ TIME], - -z- - [ DATE & TIME], [ CAMERA DATA] [ OFF], [ LEVEL(WHT)], zz - - - [ LEVEL(GRY)], [ GRID(WHT)], [ GRID(GRY)] 83 Menu item / [MEMORY INFO] [CARD INFO] / [MEDIA:MOVIES] / [MEDIA:PHOTOS] [INITIALIZE] Setting options...
... [BRIGHTNESS] Setting options zzzz - [LCD DIMMER] [AUDIO LEVEL] [TV SCREEN] [DATA CODE] [MARKERS] [ ON], [ OFF] zzzz - [ ON], [ OFF] z- - - - [ ON], [ OFF] zz - - - [ DATE], [ TIME], - -z- - [ DATE & TIME], [ CAMERA DATA] [ OFF], [ LEVEL(WHT)], zz - - - [ LEVEL(GRY)], [ GRID(WHT)], [ GRID(GRY)] 83 Menu item / [MEMORY INFO] [CARD INFO] / [MEDIA:MOVIES] / [MEDIA:PHOTOS] [INITIALIZE] Setting options...
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... screen dimmer is ideal when using the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable. [DATA CODE]: Displays the date and/or time when the scene was recorded. [ CAMERA DATA]: Displays the aperture (f-stop) and shutter speed used when recording. [MARKERS]: You can check the audio recording level while recording. for the calendar display...
... screen dimmer is ideal when using the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable. [DATA CODE]: Displays the date and/or time when the scene was recorded. [ CAMERA DATA]: Displays the aperture (f-stop) and shutter speed used when recording. [MARKERS]: You can check the audio recording level while recording. for the calendar display...
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... - Set [PHOTO NOS.] to a flexible recording NOT ENOUGH AVAILABLE SPACE CANNOT DIVIDE THE SCENE - There are no memory card in the memory selected. Turn the camera mode dial to [RESET] ( erase all the photos on a memory card without a Speed Class rating. Delete some scenes ( 41). You may not be used in...
... - Set [PHOTO NOS.] to a flexible recording NOT ENOUGH AVAILABLE SPACE CANNOT DIVIDE THE SCENE - There are no memory card in the memory selected. Turn the camera mode dial to [RESET] ( erase all the photos on a memory card without a Speed Class rating. Delete some scenes ( 41). You may not be used in...
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...devices cannot be deleted. Cancel the protection setting before deleting. SOME SCENES COULD NOT BE DELETED - You pressed Start/Stop while the camera mode dial was set more than 99 scenes. TOO MANY PHOTOS DISCONNECT USB CABLE - TRANSFER ORDER ERROR - Reading data from the built-in... the memory. UNABLE TO RECOVER DATA - The camcorder is set to fewer than 998 transfer orders. You pressed PHOTO while the camera mode dial was inserted into the camcorder. Change the position of photos marked with data recorded in memory. You attempted to the ...
...devices cannot be deleted. Cancel the protection setting before deleting. SOME SCENES COULD NOT BE DELETED - You pressed Start/Stop while the camera mode dial was set more than 99 scenes. TOO MANY PHOTOS DISCONNECT USB CABLE - TRANSFER ORDER ERROR - Reading data from the built-in... the memory. UNABLE TO RECOVER DATA - The camcorder is set to fewer than 998 transfer orders. You pressed PHOTO while the camera mode dial was inserted into the camcorder. Change the position of photos marked with data recorded in memory. You attempted to the ...
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Additional Information Specifications FS31/FS30/FS300 System Recording System Television System Recording Media Maximum Recording Time (approximate figures) Image Sensor LCD Screen Microphone Lens Lens Configuration AF System Minimum Focusing Distance White Balance Movies: Photos: SD-Video Video compression: MPEG-2 Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3) DCF (Design rule for camera file system...
Additional Information Specifications FS31/FS30/FS300 System Recording System Television System Recording Media Maximum Recording Time (approximate figures) Image Sensor LCD Screen Microphone Lens Lens Configuration AF System Minimum Focusing Distance White Balance Movies: Photos: SD-Video Video compression: MPEG-2 Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch (AC-3) DCF (Design rule for camera file system...
FS30/FS31/FS300 Pixela Image Mixer Installation Guide
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..., included as PDF files on Disc 1. 1 Click [My Computer]. Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Set the camera mode dial to and press . 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable. • Refer to Connection Diagrams in this folder.
..., included as PDF files on Disc 1. 1 Click [My Computer]. Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Set the camera mode dial to and press . 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable. • Refer to Connection Diagrams in this folder.